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NEWS HEADLINES - 30 MAR 24

NATIONAL

Easter: Tinubu, Makinde, Ganduje, others call for selfless service to nation. 

Tinubu to US Congressional Delegation: Nigeria has suffered leadership ‘elephantiasis’. 

I stand with you, Buhari assures Tinubu in birthday phone call. 

 Disquiet Over Tinubu’s Appointments. 

With Tinubu, Nigeria will surmount economic challenges, says Alex Otti. 

Concerns for ‘democracy’ sans viable opposition in Southwest. 

Tinubu’s a transformational leader, devt democrat – Akpabio. 

Senate Will Lift Ningi's Suspension Soon - Akpabio. 

APC chieftain appeals to Tinubu to intervene in cooking gas price hike. 

PDP holds NEC, BoT meetings April 18. 

PDP appoints Caretaker Committees for 19 states, FCT. 

LP crisis: Obidients mull options ahead of 2027. 

National Convention: We Gave INEC Over 100 Days Notice, Says Labour Party. 

Suspended treasurer, spokesman disagree on LP chairman’s re-election. 

Port Harcourt-Aba Railway to Commence Operation in April, Says Saidu Alkali. 

Catholic group holds rally against abortion, child abuse. 

NIMC unveils mobile app for Nigerians to correct name, date of birth, others on NIN. 

FG bows to pressure, approves N90billion subsidy for Hajj fares - Report. 

TETFund: Working to ensure establishment of science granting council in Nigeria. 

Don urges youths to embrace bilingualism. 

NiMet partners HellerWeather to train television presenters. 

We’re not Biafra, count us out of your planned attack on military —INC warns IPOB. 

Okuama: How soldiers fell to suspected mercenaries, oil bunkerers. 

Okuama Killing: Monarch flown to Abuja for questioning. 

Easter: Eschew fake news, hate speech, violence – DSS tells Christians. 

Nigeria, Pakistan brainstorm on challenges, opportunities for Nigerian Navy.  

Easter: NSCDC Tasks residents to raise alarm over security breaches.  


BUSINESS

Tinubu set to break 40-year jinx on Mambilla Hydro Power Project. 

REMITA was selected based on merit – CBN. 

Fears over debt sustainability mounts, jeopardizing CBN’s policy. 

Nigerian economy records $1.5b inflow within a week – CBN. 

CBN sells N1.64 trillion treasury bills, targets investors. 

Nigerians Owe CBN N261.07bn COVID-19 Loan – Report. 

Local vehicle manufacturing begins soon, declares industry minister. 

Blackout: National grid recovers to 3,600MW after collapse. 

Sustained CBN’s monetary policy integral to strengthening Naira, says BDCs boss. 

Recapitalisation Hurdle: Access Holdings Announces $1.5bn Capital Raising Programme. 


ACROSS THE STATES

Declare state of emergency on Third Mainland, Carter bridges, Works Minister urges NASS. 

Kwara Gov commends Abiodun on infrastructure. 

Gunmen abduct two worshippers in Ogun church. 

19 parties to feature in Ondo governorship election — INEC. 

 Aiyedatiwa sends commissioner-nominees list to Ondo Assembly. 

APC constitutes nine-man committee for Ondo gov primary. 

Residents mourn as 84-year-old crocodile dies in Ibadan. 

Obaseki hosts Rema, as artiste unveils plans for art, entertainment project. 

Rivers: APC denounces Atiku’s men hypocritical support for Tinubu. 

Fubara leader of PDP in Rivers, says Secondus. 

Imo governorship dispute: WAEC confirms Uzodinma's results, certificate. 

Three suspected oil thieves arrested in Anambra. 

Lafia Residents Groan Over Water Scarcity. 

My Appointment Recognition Of Women’s Potentials – Kano LG Caretaker Chairperson. 


HUMAN ANGLE

Man abducted from Ogun church rescued - Police. 

Driver Crushes 5-Year-Old Girl While Reversing Car. 

Police arrest man for defiling 14-year-old girl in Ogun. 

Actress Nancy Isime opens up on weight loss. 

5 Nollywood movies to watch this Easter holiday.  

I haven’t touched my N120m prize – BBNaija’s Ilebaye.  

50 Cent’s babymama, Daphne Joy accuses rapper of rape, assault. 

My new single “Grace” inspired by my life’s challenges – SpiceBoy. 

Ugochukwu’s Transition: From Nollywood to UK Content Industry. 

Trailer of Wole Soyinka’s ‘The Man Died’ Unveiled. 

Ajakaju: How Bobrisky award tore Nollywood stars apart. 

I’ve sacrificed relationships, social life for career — Erica Nlewedim. 

Single mothers relive battle with hardship, discrimination in search of love. 


INTERNATIONAL

Broken ECOWAS Imperils West Africa, Requires Redoubled Efforts - ICG. 

45 dead after bus plunges off cliff in South Africa.  

Israel claims Lebanon airstrike killed a Hezbollah commander. 

Lula rolls out red carpet for Macron in Brazil state visit. 

UK lifts ban on serving soldiers having beards.   


SPORTS

We’ve secured ‘top class’ games village for 25,000 Athletes ­­­– LOC. 

Top 10 richest Nigerian footballers in 2024. 

Ipswich top Championship after Leicester promotion bid dented. 

Liverpool target Xabi Alonso confirms stay as Leverkusen coach. 

Barcelona to face Chelsea, Lyon vs PSG in Women’s Champions League semifinal. 


GOOD  MORNING

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