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NEWS HEADLINES - 31 MAR 24

NATIONAL

Bombshell Amid Insecurity: Bill denies govs sweeping powers over State Police.  

PARTISAN GOVS: Mixed reactions greet State Police Bill.  

EASTER: Govs, CAN, others preach perseverance, sacrifice, hope.  

‘If we can’t change them, we’ll leave,’ Peter Obi speaks on Labour Party crisis. 

AfDB President, Adesina, Proposes New Name for Nigeria. 

FG approves disbursement of N25.8b from BHCPF to upgrade primary health centres. 

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

Media stakeholders, experts kick as journalists’ abductions, intimidation linger. 

NIMC lists fees for correcting NIN biodata on mobile app. 

Ibori Urges South-south Governors, Other Leaders Not to Fail the People. 

Why military is embittered over Okuama killing. 


BUSINESS

CBN policies rake in $1.5 billion in march, naira climbs to 1,285 to dollar. 

‘This means so much’: Air Peace celebrates inaugural London flight. 

Airfares drop as foreign carriers unblock low-priced tickets. 

13 new governors borrowed N226.8bn in six months – DMO. 

Motorcycle fares increased by 2.55 per cent last month. 

Food prices won’t drop immediately despite naira appreciation – Economists. 

Adelabu Decries Shortage of Gas, Says FG Will Prioritise FX Supply to Gencos. 

NPCC backs shippers’ council on one per cent freight stabilisation fee. 

UAC Boosts Employees’ Skill With Academy. 

Cyber Renaissance: FMSTI seals deal with US-based tech firm. 

Infrastructure, gas development will boost Nigeria’s prosperity – NNPC. 


ACROSS THE STATES

We’ll engage public-private partnership to improve theatre – LASG.  

Lagos APC prays for Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, urges patience with govt. 

Lagos PDP 2023 NASS candidates distance selves from suit against Bode George, others. 

Third Mainland’s rehabilitation shows FG on right track —Works Minister. 

Passengers escape death as truck falls on commercial bus in Lagos. 

Ogun approves Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Agbara-Atan/Ota Road, five other projects for reconstruction.  

Protest rocks Ondo as soldier stabs trader to death. 

Edo 2024: Shuaibu’s name missing as Ighodalo, Akpata, Okpebholo, others make INEC list.  

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

Police Arrest Eight Suspects over Murder of Officers in Delta. 

Fresh Impeachment Threat As Rivers Assembly Warns Gov Fubara.  

FCT’s 5% Tax on Private Schools will Kill Businesses, School Owners Cry Out. 

Displaced persons in Niger are speaking up and getting heard. 

12-Year-Old Herder Killed In Fresh Plateau Attack. 

Attack On Witnesses: SDP's Allegation Stands Logic On Its Head - Kogi Govt. 

I Inherited $587m, N85bn Debts, 115 Contract Liabilities From El-Rufai – Gov Sani.   

Why Kaduna Can’t Pay Salaries – Gov Sani. 

El-Rufai's Son Attacks Kaduna Gov After Revelation On Huge Debt. 


HUMAN ANGLE

 Why next of kin can’t access funds after account owners’ death – Lawyer. 

OGUN: Man, 24, in police net for allegedly raping JSS1 student. 

10-yr-old boy allegedly strangles playmate to death in Lagos.  

I was asked to make $10k weekly, gang-raped for porn apps – Nigerian girl trafficked to Ghana. 

I want to transform experiences of black immigrants in Scotland – Ayalash. 

Afamefuna, compelling Igbo apprenticeship system movie hits Netflix. 

AMVCA: Organizers announce nominees for 10th edition.  

Lizzo says she 'quits' after 'lies' against her. 


INTERNATIONAL

Striking pictures from Easter celebrations around the world. 

 Death Toll In Israeli Strikes On Syria Climbs To 52. 

UN observers wounded by shelling in southern Lebanon. 

White House Accuses Journalists Of Stealing From Air Force One. 

Trump posts video of truck showing hog-tied Biden. 


SPORTS

FCV Gladiator Football camp begins April 1 in Lagos. 

EPL: Pochettino slams Chelsea flops after Burnley draw. 

EPL: Chelsea held 2-2 by Burnley. 

Andrich and Schick late show keeps Leverkusen unbeaten. 

Atalanta dent Napoli’s hopes of qualifying for UCL with 3-0 win. 


GOOD MORNING AND HAPPY EASTER

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