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NEWS HEADLINES - 31 OCT 23

NATIONAL

Tinubu: We’re Set to Change Narrative Surrounding Nigeria’s Economy. 

Don’t come to FEC meeting unless you’re invited, Tinubu warns. 

FEC Approves N2.18tr 2023 Supplementary Budget.

Again, APC knocks Atiku, says ‘Accept your electoral defeat as statesman’. 

Supreme Court’s position leaves many questions unanswered – Atiku. 

'The Battle Has Just Begun', PDP Chair Breaks Silence On S'Court Judgment. 

Akpabio expresses hope of Nigeria meeting OPEC crude oil quota soon. 

Ndume: Akpabio Should Respect Me in Chamber. 

New NIWA MD, Oyebamiji, Resumes, Tasks Staff on Dedication to Duties. 

Fake News: IPC Trains Journalists On Fact-Checking Ahead Imo, Bayelsa, Kogi Polls. 

Bayelsa, Kogi, Imo Gov’ship: 5,169,692 Collected PVCs, To Determine Winners – INEC. 

Court Orders EFCC, CBN to Transfer ex-NNPC GMD’s $9.8m to Registrar’s Account. 

HURIWA decries abduction of Catholic priests, seeks FG’s action. 

Family confirms death of Prof Ben Nwabueze at 92. 

Remembering Prof. Ben Nwabueze: 15 things you should know. 

NAF intensifies strikes on terrorists’ hideout in Borno. 


BUSINESS

Power sector privatisation failed — Tinubu. 

FG commits to scaling up Nigeria’s global port rating. 

FG Targets N750 To Dollar By December. 

American firm to establish tractor plant in Nigeria. 

Terra Seasoning Cube wins coveted "Best Marketing Campaign of the Year 2023" Award. 

Access Holdings’ Profit Rises 83% To N250bn In Q3. 

How high inflation is affecting Nigeria's auto parts market. 

Naira depreciation ’ll affect volume of imports — Stakeholders. 

Experts rue potential reclassification of Nigerian capital market. 

Net foreign exchange inflow falls 54% to $7.29bn in H1’23. 

Technology key to insurance industry growth —NAICOM. 


ACROSS THE STATES

Stop helping clients punish landlords — Falana, Lagos Attorney-Gen warn lawyers. 

Senate approves federal university for Ekiti State. 

Ekiti  Approves Treatment of Gunshot Victims. 

First Ladies Donate N10m to UCH Cancer Patients in Oyo. 

Edo Gov’ship: APC Female Aspirant Unveils Agenda. 

‘Police officers shot at me’, Fubara alleges assassination attempt. 

Just in: Fubara, Rivers PDP elders in closed-door meeting. 

Plot to impeach Gov. Fubara attack on democracy – Youth group. 

26 pro-Fubara Rivers Assembly members suspend Speaker, elect Edison. 

Wike Plans To Remove Fubara, Install Rivers Speaker As Gov – Edwin Clark. 

C’River governor suspends SEMA DG. 

50 decomposing, 20 headless bodies discovered in Abia cattle market. 

Abia PDP Asks Otti to Investigate N10bn Allegedly Spent on Port Harcourt Road. 

Ohinoyi: I’ve lost a father, confidant – Gov. Bello. 

Group Sues Tiv Traditional Council over Sexual Crime. 

PDP To Tinubu: Halt Disbursement Of Kwara LG Funds Pending Conduct Of Election. 

Dexa-Medica partners FRSC on safer roads in Sokoto. 

More than 70 missing in north Nigeria river boat accident. 

Restructure Bauchi APC Now, Stakeholders Urge Tinubu, Ganduje. 

NEDC presents N2 billion cheque for Maiduguri Monday Market fire victims. 

Boko Haram May Wipe Nigeria Off The Map - Zulum. 


HUMAN ANGLE

 Sex-for-mark: ICPC charges suspended UNICAL prof. 

‘Pastor Adisa was killed in operational error’ – So-Safe boss. 

Special needs 4-yrs-old girl raped, brutalised in Lagos. 

UNIPORT student’s corpse found after family received threats for involving police –Brother. 

I lost pregnancy after landlady beat me- Omolade; she’s trouble, a liar – Landlady. 

Motorists accuse police of using hoodlums for extortion. 

How I ended up hawking after ‘fighting’ to get B.Sc. – Olufunke, mother of three. 

Mercy Chinwo’s ‘You Do This One’ hits one million views on YouTube.

Alleged Cyber Crime: Court adjourns Naira Marley’s case. 

Bobrisky orders arrest of DJ Chicken over ‘disturbance’ in hotel. 

Ballon d'or; REMA Performs On Biggest Stage. 

Friends stars 'devastated' by Matthew Perry's death. 


INTERNATIONAL

South Korea to Become a Multiracial Nation in 2024. 

Netanyahu rules out ceasefire with Hamas, saying ‘this is a time for war’. 

US rejects Putin claim over anti-Jewish airport mob. 

Whole family shot dead in Russia-held Ukraine town. 

Canada bans China's WeChat on government devices. 

British PM sacks ministerial aide calling for Gaza ceasefire. 


SPORTS

Over 100 participants set for inaugural Rotary Sports Festival. 

Man Utd’s Evans blames injury woes for miserable run.

Former Leicester and Chelsea midfielder Drinkwater retires. 

FIFA bans Rubiales for 3 years for forced kiss on Spain player. 

Messi wins record 8th Ballon d’Or Award. 


GOOD MORNING

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