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NEWS HEADLINES - 26 APR 23

NATIONAL

Sudan: Evacuation delayed, as FG warns Nigerian students against treacherous journeys. 

Sudan conflict: Evacuation begins today as FG releases N150m, hires 40 buses. 

Buhari, Tinubu, govs mourn renowned journalist, Enahoro. 

‘Shun rumours, I’m strong,’ Tinubu says on arrival from France. 

Dual citizenship doesn’t disqualify anyone born in Nigeria from contesting elections — Aondoakaa. 

Election Tribunal: Falana, Others Back Live Broadcast. 

CAN Youths Congratulate Tinubu, Task Him On Unity. 

Prioritise structural growth, development, ex-President Jonathan’s aide tells Tinubu. 

Polls: Peter Obi’s case threatened as LP factions fight dirty. 

Lamidi Apapa seeking to scuttle Peter Obi’s case — Abure’s loyalists. 

My ‘Expulsion’ From APC Against Court Order – Goje. 

Senate Presidency: Barau, Akpabio, Others Intensify Lobby, Visit Tinubu. 

10th Senate: Fani-Kayode endorses Orji Kalu, Sani Musa for senate President, Deputy. 

 Izunaso Vows To Rebrand N/Assembly To Meet Nigerians’ Yearnings. 

Our political leaders didn’t do well — South East people. 

Polytechnic students ask Buhari to end B.Sc./HND dichotomy before leaving office. 

UTME: Candidates, parents decry system malfunction, technical glitches. 

No Medication Totally Free From Adverse Reaction — Pharmacist Avong. 

Nigeria ready for Africa Naval Exercise on May 15 - Buhari. 


BUSINESS

CBN defends forex ban on stockfish importation. 

‘Environment, governance sustainability necessary to tackle climate change’. 

FG cuts power firms from national grid. 

NCDMB downplays impacts of AI on oil, gas jobs. 

 2.3m People Needed Annually In Project Management – Report. 

FMDQ: Corporate bonds listing up 51% to N1.50trn. 

Access Corporation and the mission to redefine Africa’s global image. 


ACROSS THE STATES

Lagos Fire Service rescues boy from drowning in Ejigbo. 

Assault on woman: Lagos CP removes DPO, queries others. 

Crisis Hits Lagos PDP As Party Suspends Chairman, Deputy. 

Court remands four for vandalising, stealing EKEDC property. 

EFCC arraigns Ondo Speaker, others over alleged fraud. 

One Killed As NURTW Members Clash In Ondo. 

Oyo cop dies during clash with suspected fraudsters. 

Police engage kidnappers in gun battle, rescue 2 victims in Delta. 

Okpe Union in UK extols Okowa, assures Oborevwori won’t disappoint Deltans. 

Indebtedness: Public school teachers resume strike in A’Ibom. 

Unpaid salary: C’River City sweepers block gov’s office with garbage. 

Labour leaders endorse Uzodimma for 2nd term. 

Amid crisis, LP reaffirms Achonu Imo guber candidate. 

How I made Umahi Governor – Okorie. 

Abia governor-elect thanks professionals for support. 

We’re Battling With Pollution, Makurdi Communities Cry Out. 

3 Policemen Die In Kaduna Auto Crash. 

Taraba APC recommends expulsion of Senator-Elect, Jimkuta from party. 

Zulum begs UNIMAID to reverse hiked tuition fees. 


HUMAN ANGLE

BMA fires Oki over comments on 'white supremacist patriarchy’. 

 Kwara policeman detained for abandoning work dies in Kogi cell. 

Suspected lunatic attempts suicide in Delta. 

I need my son’s body for burial – Father of missing four-year-old. 

How I predicted years ago Wizkid’s success in music industry – Peter Okoye. 

‘I’m overwhelmed’, Davido thanks fans after ‘energetic’ Timeless concert. 

How My Wife Influenced My Political Career - Banky W. 

Actor Saint Von Colucci dies at 22 after twelve surgeries to change his looks. 

I’d be an idiot to rip off Marvin Gaye – Ed Sheeran tells court. 

Singer R. Kelly moved to North Carolina prison to serve 30-year jail term. 


INTERNATIONAL

War crimes suspect freed amid chaos in Sudan. 

Biden v Trump: The sequel few Americans want to see. 

Tobacco giant to pay $635m for selling to North Korea. 

King tried to stop Harry's hacking claim, court hears. 

Taliban kill IS leader behind Kabul airport bombing. 


SPORTS

Team Nigeria departs for Ndola with 42 athletes. 

From stars to flops: Eagles stars who failed to shine at new clubs. 

Diminutive duo, John, Dutse, dream of winning AIM’s students prize. 

Barca confident of ousting Chelsea to make third consecutive final. 

Guardiola ‘nervous’ as Man City aim to derail Arsenal’s title challenge. 

Burnley beat rivals Blackburn to seal Championship title. 

Leicester, Leeds settle for draw in relegation tussle. 


GOOD MORNING

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