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NEWS HEADLINES - 30 AUG 23

NATIONAL

Tinubu Appoints New NDDC Board, Management Team. 

Chicago State University Locks X Account Over Tinubu's Certificate Backlash. 

Gov campaign council: APC reverses self, disowns list containing Wike. 

PDP’s Wike, Gov Inuwa to lead APC guber campaigns in Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi. 

NNPP BoT suspends Kwankwaso. 

Ganduje, Kwankwaso trade words over ‘failed’ push for ministerial position. 

Obi’ll soon be declared Nigeria’s president, Abure tells Nigerians in US. 

'I never sponsored burial of Rufai Oseni’s father’, says Obi. 

‘A Hollywood joke’ — NNPP’s founding member, Galadima faults Kwankwaso’s suspension. 

Why Tinubu Should Implement Uwais Report — Ex-INEC Commissioner. 

5 States Mark 32 Years, Reminisce about Journey So far. 

At Rwanda Retreat, Nigerian Govs Declare Effective Leadership in High Demand in Africa. 

FG on global hunt for top Nigerian researchers to execute AI strategy. 

IPoB to FG: Meet us at S-Court, stop hiding under endless adjournments. 

Activists urge FG to domesticate ILO law on GBVH. 

OAU bans hugging, sitting on laps, tattoos, others on campus. 

Schools in northern Nigeria are sparing the rod. 

Minister makes case for police overseas training. 

We deployed officers to NURTW headquarters to avert factional clash — Police. 


BUSINESS

'It Doesn't Make Sense', Ex-Statistician-General Faults NBS Unemployment Data. 

 Cameroon dam opening: N700bn CBN farmers’ loan under threat in flooded states. 

FG Announces Comprehensive Insurance Coverage for Ongoing Steel Projects. 

We’re committed to increasing tax on beverages from 10% to 20% — FG. 

Nigeria’s oil production drops 14.69% to 1.22 mb/d — Report. 

NSE flays planned hike in electricity tariffs, seeks partnership on CNG adoption. 

15bn Yuan Currency Swap Deal With China Still On Course, CBN Replies Falana. 

Max Air: We Remain Committed To Safe, Secure Operations. 

How FG can execute roadmap for economy — NESG, OPS, others. 

Nigeria, Indonesia trade volume up 83% to $4.78bn. 

Frenzy in capital market as NGX ASI hits 15-year high. 


ACROSS THE STATES

Lagos Governorship Tribunal: APC, Labour Party In Panic Mode As Parties Adopt Final Written Addresses. 

Fuel queues hit Lagos, others as thieves vandalise pipelines. 

Ogun govt debunks allegation of zero revenue allocation to councils. 

LG Funds Controversy: Ogun Council Chairmen Prostrate, Beg Abiodun. 

Army denies alleged attempt to confiscate community land in Osun. 

Oyebanji Recalls Suspended Commissioner. 

Mixed reactions trail mob attack on DSS operatives in Osun. 

Prevail on Tinubu to allow us fix federal roads, Obaseki tells Edo people, commuters. 

Flooding: Relocate to higher grounds, Edo govt tells residents. 

2 killed as gunmen attack pipeline security team in Ogoni. 

C-River community turns ghost town as police arrest 40 youths for setting woman ablaze. 

We need everyone’s support to restore Abia’s glory – Alex Otti. 

Mbah to Unveil over $2.1bn Project Pipeline, as Enugu Holds Inaugural Investment Roundtable. 

Mutfwang seeks Canada’s support in security, capacity building, gender equality. 

Demolition Under Wike Continues As Abuja Market Goes Down. 

N3.4b Abuja runway: Wike compensates natives with N825m. 

N5bn: FCT mulls transport, food palliatives for residents. 

Kaduna govt pledges to improve five healthcare areas. 

Subsidy: Adamawa Begins Distribution of Palliatives, Procures N1bn Buses. 

SEC seals Borno firm over illegal investment. 


HUMAN ANGLE

Police parade undergrad over girlfriend’s death in Edo. 

‘Change I didn’t anticipate’, Nkem Owoh breaks silence on daugther’s death. 

BBNaija All Stars: I have settled my rift with Alex – CeeC. 

Ayogu shows Icons Of The White House in South Africa. 

Broda Shaggi, Oga Sabinus  clash  in ‘A bag of Trouble’ as film premieres Friday. 

I was okay with people not liking my music - Tems. 

Some of your blessings might be in hands of worst people – Rema. 

Selena gomez and Rema's Calm Creates New History. 

Michael Jackson: Celebrating Pop king's five major posthumous milestones. 

Doctors Remove 3-Inch Parasitic Worm From Woman’s Brain In World's First Case. 


INTERNATIONAL

Niger coup: Suspend sanctions, restore electricity — Falana tells ECOWAS. 

UN faces ‘difficult’ next phase of MINUSMA pullout in Mali. 

Global energy crisis triggers record demand for natural gas. 

Flights Delayed As British Airspace Hit By Technical Fault. 

Attack on airport damages Russian transport planes. 

Canada expands visa-free air travel policy. 

Haiti gang opens fire on pastor-led march, kills several. 


SPORTS

Haaland, Saka win Player, Young Player of the Year at PFA awards. 

Liverpool’s Van Dijk charged by FA over red card reaction. 

Ailing Jabeur battles into US Open second round. 

Ex-Tunisian tennis player accuses disgraced French coach of rape. 

FIFA considers 15-year ban for Rubiales over kiss. 


GOOD MORNING

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