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NEWS HEADLINES - 28 MAY 23

NATIONAL

Buhari makes farewell broadcast Sunday — Presidency. 

FG confers Nigerian citizenship on 385 foreigners. 

Inauguration Lecture: Kenyatta, Kukah, Sultan, others urge Tinubu to unite Nigerians. 

 Inauguration: Group begins tracking of Tinubu's campaign promises. 

No country can survive without managing diversity — Kukah. 

All eyes on newcomer governors. 

Tight security as power changes hands in 18 states. 

Anxiety as Tinubu makes first appointments. 

‘No Islamisation agenda, my aides are Christians’ – Shettima. 

Appeal Court suspends Kano Federal High Court purported judgment sacking Otti, other LP candidates. 

Controversies trail Edo court judgment restraining Apapa’s NWC. 

Tinubu’s Inauguration: Paul Enenche warns witches, wizards coming to Abuja. 

I’ve forgiven Tinubu —Bode George. 

8-year tenure: Buhari’s administration shambolic failure – Bode George. 

Aisha Buhari urges children to shun drug abuse. 

10th Assembly: Northern group tackles OPC, Afenifere. 

Akpabio, Yari, Izunaso contest senate presidency. 

Senate Holds Emergency Session, Amends CBN Act, Extends Implementation of 2022 Supplementary Budget to Dec 2023. 

Adebayo says Keyamo hypocritical on illegality of junior minister post. 

After UK ban, Canada approves extension of work permit for spouses of Nigerian students. 

NASU rejects appointment of Odusanya as DG NACETRM. 

 UNIABUJA rusticates students for criticising fee hike. 

Foundation partners Nigerian women in Italy on fight against human trafficking. 

Urological surgeon underscores importance of regular prostrate cancer screening. 


BUSINESS

Tinubu inherits negative growth, non -performing sectors. 

LCCI urges Tinubu to focus on improving economy, enabling environment for businesses. 

Nigeria’s economic crisis rooted in over dependence on oil, says Oramah. 

Firm plans over N1b CSR investment. 

80% MSMEs optimistic about business opportunities —SURVEY. 

IMF chief compares U.S. debt fight to Cinderella at midnight. 

11Plc shareholders hail consistent dividend payment. 


ACROSS THE STATES

Lagos to ban parking on roads. 

 NDLEA arrests 20 in Oyo mop-up operation. 

 Children's Day: Adeleke urges protection of younger generation's rights. 

2023 Int’l Children’s Day: Enugu Governor-elect pledges accelerated programmes for child’s growth, dev’t. 

Anambra threatens to arrest parents whose children hawk, beg. 

There were 7 attempts on my life in 8 years — Gov Ortom. 

Nasarawa PDP alleges denial of access to electoral materials. 

 Plateau attack: Over 500 displaced, community says attackers loot homes. 

Abuja agog as foreign guests, others arrive for Tinubu’s inauguration. 

10 arrested for stabbing man multiple times in Bauchi. 


HUMAN ANGLE

Trophy Wife … Governor El-Rufai’s 32-year-old Son, Bello Takes New Wife Days Before Inauguration into House. 

Court Grants Wives Equal Rights over Husbands’ Properties. 

 Lagos: Two arrested for attempting to sell two-month-old baby. 

Why celebrity marriages fail — Brand Influencer, Berbiedoll. 

Why my decision to do music was like beef in our family – Davido. 

What we want from the new govt – Nollywood stars. 

Fela a role model, not a good father – Yeni Kuti.

Cardi B lawsuit Bankrupts Blogger Tasha K. 


INTERNATIONAL

North Korea sentences toddler, 2, to life in prison camp after parents found with Bible. 

Modi opens new India parliament amid boycott. 

Turkey's momentous vote after 20 years of Erdogan. 

Kyiv hit by massive Russian drone attack, mayor says. 

Trump Texas ally impeached by fellow Republicans. 


SPORTS

Flying Eagles fail to break 40-year Brazil curse. 

Iwobi’s Everton face uphill task in battle against relegation. 

Luton Town promoted to Premier League. 

Bayern win 11th straight Bundesliga title as Dortmund falter. 

Haaland picks up Premier League player, young player prizes. 

Replacing Busquets is key to Barca success next season: Xavi. 


GOOD MORNING

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