NEWS HEADLINE 8/01/2024

  1. NEWS HEADLINES 

 

Humanitarian ministry: Tinubu orders probe into alleged diversion of N585m into private account.

N585m scandal: Betta Edu should tender resignation for betraying Nigerians—Falana.

N585m Scandal: CSOs Call For Edu’s Sack.

FG wins control of inland waterways at S’Court.

Tunji-Ojo Launches Online Passport Application Portal.

FG, Saudi Arabia Sign MoU on 2024 Hajj Operations.

Bye-Elections: Gaidam’s In-Law, Ex-IGP’s Son, FUTO Don Pick APC Tickets In Yobe, Ondo, Ebonyi.

G5’ll support Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 — Ortom.

2027 Poll Not in Focus for Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, Others.

Lawmakers budget fresh N30bn for N’Assembly renovation.

Okechukwu hails Tinubu’s capacity, anti-graft campaign.

Tackle increasing cases of killings, Anyaoku tells FG.

Wrong Hands Holding Nigeria’s Money, Says Adeboye.

Obi, Dangote, Channels, others for African Global Lifetime Inspirational Awards.

Babcock University debunks fake professors list by NUC.

Wigwe Varsity Appoints Pioneer VC, Pledges Bold Leadership, Boundless Innovation.

Army Arrests 112 Suspects, Destroys 233 Illegal Oil Refineries in Rivers.

Military air strikes kill terrorists in Borno.

EFCC To Spend N1bn On Local Travel, 413m On Vehicles.

Dangote Opens Up On Forex Allocations, Says EFCC’s Visit Embarrassing.

ICPC Will Arrest More Corrupt Nigerians Using Digitisation — NITDA.

NDLEA nabs female bandits’ drug supplier, intercepts colos consignment.

BUSINESS

UN: Nigeria’s Ballooning Public Debt, Inflation, Rising Living Cost Risks to 2024 Growth Prospects.

CBN disburses $61m to foreign airlines to settle mature FX backlog.

Naira Notes Scarcity: Crunch worsens, banks ration cash across the counter.

Naira-Backed Stablecoin Set For Launch In February.

Manufacturers may sack workers as naira loses 39%.

MAN to CBN: Develop framework for credit interventions in manufacturing sector.

Developers can boost investors’ confidence, say experts.

Nigeria’s Aiteo Expands Global Resource, Acquires Mozambique’s Gas Block.

NAHCO Pushes for Increase in Airfreighting of Nigeria’s Agri-produce.

How Naira Depreciation Threatens Equipment Acquisition – NAHCO.

Customs Returns N24.5m To Access Bank.

ACROSS THE STATES

Reforms Already in Place to Curb Multiple Taxation, Says Sanwo-Olu.

Foundation seeks conservation of Lagos wetlands.

Operators frown at attacks by hoodlums on truck drivers in Lagos.

Ondo: PDP, 11 Other Parties To Challenge APC To Fill Tunji-Ojo’s Reps Seat.

Osinbajo, Wife Visit Akeredolu’s Family, Speak On His Impact On Ondo.

Ondo lawmaker denies receiving FG’s rice as palliative for constituents.

A’Ibom Flays Critics over Closure of Syringe Factory, Construction of Worship Centre.

Anambra community ends 7 yrs feud, hopes for sustainable peace.

Abia govt denies lifting ban on church convention.

Imo CP launches manhunt for abductors of ex-monarchs’ council chair.

Kwara’s first attorney general dies at 81.

Benue: Gov Alia, APC Gladiators’ Crisis Deepens.

We Lost 350 Members To Plateau Killings In 3 Months – Fulani Groups.

Security Agencies Ignored Intelligence On Plateau Attacks – Retired AIG.

FCT Residents Live In Fear As Insecurity Worsens.

Controversy Over Kaduna Assembly Speakership.

Kidnapping, Selling Of Northern Minors Must Stop – Kano Emir.

Police arrest 85 suspects for sexual assault, secure 27 convictions in Borno.

HUMAN ANGLE

Police investigate woman’s death in Lagos hotel.

Technician repairing refrigerator electrocuted in Ogun.

US returnee hospitalised after alleged assault by policemen.

Gistlover: Lawyers allege media trial of suspected cyberstalkers.

Mumzee: Nigeria’s luckiest woman gifted land for 4:50am cooking.

My hubby asked if I’d have married him if he was mechanic – Regina Daniels.

Funke Akindele dedicates record-breaking movie success to late mum.

We’ll witness major economic boost soon – Yul Edochie assures Nigerians.

Daddy Showkey, Tony Tetuila others surprise Ice K at house-warming.

My best, worst social media experiences – Tracy Edwin.

Church leader abused and raped disciples, BBC finds.

Oppenheimer and Succession sweep Golden Globes.

INTERNATIONAL

Boeing jets stay grounded as safety checks continue.

US spending deal reached as shutdown deadline looms.

Palestinians must be able to stay in Gaza – Blinken.

China is sowing US distrust ahead of Taiwan polls.

Hundreds of lizards seized in Australia police bust.

SPORTS

Enoh To Meet Sports Federation Presidents Ahead Of Africa Games.

Liverpool stage late show to stun Arsenal in FA Cup third round.

Napoli’s nightmare continues after crumbling at Torino.

De Bruyne returns as Man City power into FA Cup fourth round.

Nadal To Miss Australian Open Because Of Injury.

GOOD MORNING

By: Princess Dr Omolabake Kosoko-King

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