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NEWS HEADLINES 12 APR 24

NATIONAL

Tinubu, Buhari, Akume, Obi, Barau, Uzodimma, Others Mourn as Ogbonnaya, 72, Passes On. 

Life and times of Buhari’s ex-minister and Abia’s first civilian gov, Ogbonaya Onu. 

State-of-the-Nation: Adopt 2014 confab report – Gani, Lekwot, Wigwe tell Tinubu.  

Consumer Protection Group Blames Corruption in Power Sector for Rising Electricity Tariffs 

Ladoja blames past administrations for security challenges. 

Tarrif hike: Adelabu apologises to Nigerians over ‘freezer’ remark.  

Power generation drops 32.31% to 2,775MW. 

Landmark property will be intact, no job will be lost — Umahi. 

Coastal road to be completed in Eight years, cost N4b per km says Umahi. 

Lagos-Calabar highway: FG plans compensation in nine states, puts cost at N15tn. 

LP faults FG’s plan to toll Lagos-Calabar coastal highway. 

We’ve got your back, Northern LP chairmen tell Obi. 

Abure, NLC struck pact in 2022, classified document claims. 

S’West NNPP faults Olopoeyan’s report, says new logo followed due process. 

Draft Legislations On Justice Sector Reforms For Review Soon — FG. 

Sack: We're Living In Fear - CBN Staff. 

JAMB announces availability of 2024 UTME notification slips. 

Librarians Urge Tinubu, Govs Not To Take Their Jobs. 

Nigeria ranks among nations with high pay for freelancers.  

EndSARS probe panel report: Victims await N1.7b compensation from 25 states three years after. 

Quiting party not best decision, 2023 PDP Assembly candidates tell 60 Reps.  

NAFDAC recalls Benylin cough syrup over toxicity.  

NAFDAC bans Turkey-made soap, tracks fake Indian injection powder. 

Intelligence Group: Violence on the Rise, 812 Killed in March, 855 Abducted, 770 Incidents Recorded. 

Okuama: Army invades another Delta community, arrests 10 persons, razes homes. 

Spanish Navy Ship Strengthens Support for Nigerian Navy’s Regional Seapower. 


BUSINESS

Nigeria records $3.2b loss in Q1 as oil production hits record low. 

Why We Excluded Retained Earnings From Bank’s Capitalization – CBN. 

ABCON backs CBN on prohibition of non-oil export dom account collateral. 

New electricity tariff may drop if naira rebounds further – Adelabu. 

Zenith Bank Achieves Historic Milestones in 2023 With Stellar Triple-digit Topline and Bottom-line Growth. 

Ngelale: With Forex Gains, Refineries, Working Nigerians Should Expect Stronger Naira in 2025 Q1. 

Inflation to hit 32.65 per cent, report forecasts. 

PenCom disburses over N117bn to retirees in Q4’2023. 

Top four banks earn N8tr in 12 months, record N3.5tr FX gain.  

Controversy Over Price War On London Route. 

Manufactured goods imports rise 269% to N9trn, exports decline.  

FX crisis, poor infrastructure depress healthcare sector earnings. 


ACROSS THE STATES

Lagos to demolish buildings that fail integrity test – Sanwo-Olu.  

Police arrest 43 in Lagos midnight raid. 

‘My simplicity, gentleman style of politics cost me victory in 2023’ – Adebutu. 

Ondo guber poll: Odimayo warns APC against candidate with one-term limit.  

Those disrespecting me digging their political grave, Fubara warns Rivers LG chairmen. 

 Rivers police gun down suspected killer of community leader. 

Navy Arrests 2 Suspects for Alleged Oil Theft in Bayelsa. 

Abia to convert criminal hideouts to market. 

Cop killed as gunmen attack Ebonyi police checkpoint. 

 54 arrested over plot to disrupt Kano Sallah celebrations. 

NAF Strikes Kill Many Terrorists In Zamfara. 

I’ve No Reason Not To Support APC-Led FG – Bauchi Gov. 


HUMAN ANGLE

Video: Nigerian dancer, Korra Obidi attacked with acid, stabbed in UK. 

Abducted Anambra varsity student regains freedom. 

I almost died but Nigerians don’t believe – Oladips. 

Bukky Wright Makes Nollywood Comeback on Rixel Studio’s Latest Project. 

Why I left Jonzing World – Ruger. 

Junior Pope: How boat accident happened – Survivor narrates. 

‘Our joy was shortlived’ — Nollywood stars mourn Junior Pope.  

Junior Pope: AGN suspends riverside movie shootings, police launch probe. 

Sam Bankman-Fried appeals fraud conviction, 25-year jail term. 


INTERNATIONAL

Mali Bans Media Coverage Of Political Parties. 

Bomb Kills Six Nigerien Soldiers At Border With Mali. 

Passengers escape bus swept away by Kenya flood. 

Israel Bombs Gaza On Sallah Day Despite US Rebuke. 

'I’m In The 20th Century', US President Says In Fresh Gaffe. 


SPORTS

Falcons to play two friendly games ahead of Olympics.  

Sprinter CJ Ujah returns to British relay team after doping ban. 

Europa: Boniface back with a bang as Leverkusen strike late to beat West Ham. 

Europa: Atalanta stun Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield.  

Furious Medvedev knocked out by Khachanov in Monte Carlo. 


GOOD MORNING

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