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NEWS HEADLINES -28 MAY 24

NATIONAL

Tinubu Mourns former anti-graft czar, Ibrahim Lamorde. 

First anniversary: Tinubu govt awards N6tn contracts for roads, others. 

APC attacks Obasanjo over criticism of Tinubu’s reforms. 

Merger: Obi Meeting With Kwankwaso, Others Ahead Of 2027 –Ex-Spokesperson. 

I’m only interested in alliance that makes Nigeria work, not power-seeking merger – Peter Obi. 

Attorney-general, Abaribe, others oppose replacement of national anthem. 

It'll Take 6 Years To Overcome Impact Of Subsidy Removal - ADC Chairman. 

Senate Committee Clears Agama as SEC DG. 

In Historic Move, National Assembly to Hold Joint Sitting on 25 Years of Democracy. 

Labour, private sector operators bicker over minimum wage demand. 

Student loan ploy to enslave Nigerian students — ASUU. 

ASUU Wants FG To Fully Implement IPPIS, Nimi Briggs Agreement, Others. 

Vandals destroy transmission towers, compound North-East blackout. 

Ondo, Rivers flag off vaccination of girls against cervical cancer, HPV. 

Kwara Aviation College To Sign MoU With NCAT Zaria. 

We're Suffering, Our Allowances Haven't Been Paid - Immigration Officers On Foreign Missions. 


BUSINESS

 Naira strengthens to 1,339.33/$ at official market. 

Banks generated N438bn from digital transactions in 2023. 

Zenith Bank GMD bows out Friday, wins best CEO award. 

Shareholders Throw Weight Behind Fidelity Bank’s Recapitalisation Plan. 

FBN Holdings Maintains Impressive Performance, Posts N238.53bn PBT in Q1 2024. 

Elumelu Urges FG to Pay N2tn Debts Owed to GENCOs to Avert Power Sector Collapss. 

Kyari: Agriculture Injected N309 Billion, 60,000 Jobs into Economy. 

Why It’s Difficult To Guarantee Low-Cost Housing – Expert. 

FG plans single-digit loan for media houses. 


ACROSS THE STATES

Sanwo-Olu Faults AGF For Including Lagos In LG Autonomy Suit. 

Children's Day: Sanwo-Olu reassures children of better future. 

Okada Riders Invade Lagos Police Station, Engage Officers In 'Gun Battle'. 

Two motorcyclists killed in Lagos police station attack, 200 bikes seized. 

Collapsed Mushin mosque: Six persons discharged, three still in hospital. 

Displaced Lagos traders seek justice after market demolition. 

Ekiti, FMBN to Collaborate in Construction of 2,000 Housing Units. 

Court dismiss Shaibu's lawsuit to overturn Ighodalo's candidacy. 

Edo guber: More trouble for LP as 2 excos emerge. 

Okuama-Ewu: Displaced residents finally report to IDPs camp. 

Police arrests 4 soldiers, 1 NSCDC agent over trailer hijacking in Rivers. 

Tribunal affirms Diri as Bayelsa governor. 

Sylva rejects Bayelsa tribunal verdict, heads to Appeal Court. 

Benue Assembly Repeals Life Pension Law For Ex-Govs, Deputies. 

Ortom not disturbed Benue Assembly scrapped life pension — Aide. 

Kogi Governorship Poll: Tribunal Affirms Ododo’s Election. 

Kogi Guber: SDP candidate, Ajaka rejects Tribunal ruling. 

World Bank Disburses $250,000 US Dollars To 10 Vulnerable Nasarawa Communities. 

Military Bows To Pressure, Reopens Banex Plaza. 

Amend Agency Laws To Strengthen Local Councils, Kaduna Govt Urged. 

Reinstatement Of Emir Sanusi Done In Kano's Best Interest –Gov't. 

No violent protests in Kano over Emirate tussle – Abba Yusuf. 

Bayero Constituting Security Risk in Kano, He Should Be Evacuated, State Govt Warns. 

Court orders eviction of deposed Kano Emir Aminu Bayero. 

Hanifa murder: I’ll follow case to logical conclusion – Gov. Yusuf vows. 

Ribadu to Kano Deputy Gov: Retract Your Defamatory  Statement or Face Legal Action. 


HUMAN ANGLE

Troubling dreams about Nigeria made us relocate to US — Pastor Sam Adeyemi. 

Lagos court jails man for defrauding British Airways N35.6million. 

Kidnapped A’Ibom monarch released after N50m ransom payment. 

12 suspects nabbed over student’s death at Ajayi Crowther varsity. 

Ekiti man to die by hanging for murder. 

'It's official', Actress Eniola Badmus confirms appointment as aide to Speaker Abbas. 

Top 5 richest actors in the world. 

83-year-old man has lived 66 years with one lung, run marathons – Guinness World Records. 

Former ‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor shot dead in Los Angeles. 


INTERNATIONAL

Netanyahu vows to continue war amid air strike condemnation. 

Barack Obama honours brave soldiers on US Memorial Day. 

Thousands of Americans without power due to severe weather. 

80-year-old Chinese language teacher makes World Guinness Records with longest 64-year career. 

Luxury perfumes linked to child labour, BBC finds. 


SPORTS

Eagles stars who won silverware in 2023/24 season. 

Nwabali wants ‘another challenge’ at bigger club. 

Osimhen may consider Saudi move - Italian Journalist. 

Napoli’s European Hopes End With Draw Against Lecce. 

Sacked Xavi warns next Barca coach job 'won't be easy', ends with Sevilla win. 


GOOD MORNING

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