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NEWS HEADLINES -27 MAR 24

NATIONAL

Tinubu: We Must Treat Kidnappers as Terrorists, They’re Cowards. 

Tinubu Planning To Fight Hunger, Poverty With Science - Minister. 

FG Asks All States, FCT To Mark Commonwealth Day. 

‘Nigeria lost opportunity to greatness when Buhari was overthrown’. 

‘Things will get better’ — Buhari’s ex-spokesman, Adesina asks Nigerians to support Tinubu. 

 Unemployment responsible for rising banditry, kidnapping, Obasanjo tells FG. 

National Assembly Seeks WTO Collaboration on Digital, Marine Economies.  

NLC warns as new minimum wage committee meets. 

Textile workers seek timelines for Tinubu’s agenda. 

FG, OPS Commit to Addressing Post-harvest Losses with Cold Chain Technology.  

Group demands apology from Fayemi over alleged uncouth remarks on Afe Babalola. 

Moscow Attack: You Are Not Alone, Fani-Kayode, Pantami Tell Russia. 

 Assassination allegation: My voice note distorted, says Gani Adams. 

Value Re-Orientation: NOA to Establish Citizens’ Brigade in Schools. 

 Despite Outcry Over Low Admission Rate, Data Shows COEs Fail To Admit 10% Of Quota. 

Okuama: How govt, security bodies failed to rein in militant leader – Vanguard Investigation. 

Militant group behind Okuama killing dares FG, demands waterways security. 

Increased Hajj fare: CSO cautions pilgrims against seeking refund. 

Gumi: What I Discussed With Security Agencies When I Was Invited. 

Insecurity: Clark, Mamu hit back at handling of Delta killings, anti-terrorism. 

Army To Bury Soldiers Murdered In Delta Wednesday. 

Navy foils attempt to smuggle 7,443kg drugs into Nigeria. 


BUSINESS

Naira appreciates to N1,350/$ in parallel market. 

Diesel price, petrol subsidy may soar as crude hits $87. 

Dangote to begin diesel sale as NNPC resumes direct supply to marketers. 

CBN Doubles Down on Monetary Tightening, Again, Raises MPR to 24.75% to Curb Inflation.  

Law enforcement agencies investigating $2.4bn unverified FX claims — Cardoso. 

World Bank’s 1.2m meter project stalled amid moves against estimated bills. 

NUPRC Meets with Crude Producers, Refineries’ Owners, Wants Full Adherence to Domestic Supply Policy.  

Government supports ginger farmers with N1.6b recovery package. 

Heirs Insurance Group Launches New Website. 


ACROSS THE STATES

Lagos alerts residents to more rainfall in 2024, urges calm, support. 

Hospital shuns Sanwo-Olu’s directive, detains mother over delivery bill. 

Group raise alarm over demolition of properties by FHA in Lagos. 

3 Years After, Legal Process Stalls Lagos-Ogun Economic Alliance. 

300 Die Of Tuberculosis In Ogun. 

48 renounce cultism in Ogun, lay down arms. 

Ondo Guber Aspirant Dies After Raising Alarm On Threat To Life. 

Ondo APC Gov’ship Aspirant’s Death Suspicious, Says Brother. 

Osun police probe headless corpse recovered opposite LG secretariat. 

Edo PDP Chairman Regains Freedom. 

Edo guber: Hasty convention’ll harm LP’s chances —Party chieftain. 

I Won't Govern Like A Dictator - Fubara. 

149 die of TB, 7,000 infected in C’River. 

Niger Assembly Asks State Governor to Pullout of AEDC. 

Benue Coy Demands N228m Retirees’ Unremitted Deductions. 

Katsina Police rescue 5 kidnap victims. 

Kano Gov Nominates Kwankwaso’s Son, Sacked Commissioner For Cabinet Appointment. 

Vehicles, Sheds Burnt Down In Kano. 

AfDB Approves $50m Loan to Support Climate Change Resilience, Improve Livelihoods in Yobe. 

 Why Kidnappers No Longer Target Schools In Borno - Zulum. 


HUMAN ANGLE

Suspected bandit displays ‘ransom money’ on TikTok. 

Insecurity: I Converted My House, Registrar’s To Female Hostels To Protect Them – Prof Bichi, FUDMA VC. 

Ummu’s murder: Court sentences Chinese to death by hanging. 

Things to know about Dr Paul Akintelure, Ondo APC gov aspirant, who died before primaries. 

Man bags life imprisonment after defiling neighbour’s 5-yr-old daughter. 

Big Brother Naija back with new twist for Season 9 — here’s how to apply. 

Why VeryDarkBlackMan is still in police custody – Lawyer. 

Ossai threatens to sue Bobrisky over ‘Best Dressed Female’ Award. 

Zack Orji: AGN president debunks death rumour. 


INTERNATIONAL

‘One in three migrants dies while fleeing conflict in Africa’. 

'64.5million Persons Need Assistance, Protection In West Africa'. 

China Files WTO Dispute against US over Discriminatory Subsidies. 

France Raises Terror Threat Level To Highest. 

Lost power, mayday call and crash before Baltimore bridge collapse. 

 Putin Backtracks, Says 'Radical Islamists' Behind Moscow Attack. 


SPORTS

Mali beat Nigeria 2-0 in international friendly. 

South Africa predicts tough Olympics qualifier against Nigeria. 

Napoli to Boycott Anti-racism Initiatives in Protest Over Acerbi Ruling. 

Georgia Make History Qualifying for Euro 2024. 

Leicester City’s Brown leads top UK coaches to FCV Gladiator camp. 


GOOD MORNING

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