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02/04/2024

With Comfylala

02/04/2024

With Comfort & Pretty

02/04/2024

Good morning and welcome to the Wednesday edition of , your hosts are Pretty Adegoke and Comfort Agbai; Producer Adeola Tosin.

Here are some of the headlines:

APM Terminals Apapa recycles used lubricants, discarded PPEs

ABCON commends CBN for dollar sales to BDCs

NIPC: Dangote, SIFAX Shipping, 105 companies benefit from FG’s tax holiday

Rail transport revenue rises 8.8% to N6.05bn

‘Refuse burning’ triggers ‘minor explosion’ at Ikeja army cantonment

Suspected cultists kill one in Ogun

Niger Massacre: 30 co**ses recovered, 50 houses burnt

Bandits attack luxury bus, rob passengers, set bus ablaze in Ogun

Notorious bandit, Mudi, son, others killed in Kaduna

UNIMAID lecturer killed on campus

Suspected cultists kill one in Ogun

PDP chair: North Central insists on completing Ayu’s tenure

Okuama killings: How soldiers, villagers died — Eyewitness

13 killed in Kogi auto crash — FRSC

15-year-old girl electrocuted in Ogun

I don’t wish anyone my kidnap ordeal — Edo PDP chair

Edo guber: Chairman, group bicker over Accord Party’s candidate

Edo’ll reject godfathers, imposition at gov poll —Yesufu

Edo Central LP leader denies supporting Ighodalo, backs Akpata

Communal crisis: Two killed, houses razed in Makurdi

Kaduna debt controversy: NEF, CAN, AYCF, PDP tell Gov. Sani to go after all culprits

Stakeholders urge Otti not to forget Aba roads

2027: North can’t stop Tinubu’s 2nd term bid -Arewa Think Tank

Rivers crisis: You’re illegal assembly, PDP tells defected lawmakers

Ondo guber: Fresh crisis looms in APC over anointing of aspirants

Osun Politics: APC caucus accuse Oyetola’s aide of attempt to kill Aregbesola

Hardship: Ex-Enugu lawmaker to unveil micro-credit, start-ups

Warehouses, grains belong to Birnin Kebbi LGA, Dangote Foundation –Govt

Varsity Don harps on moral, entrepreneurship for 21st century education

Agriculture solution to hunger, inflation, food insecurity — Don

Gunmen abduct students traveling in Delta

Taraba community seeks govt intervention over land, chieftaincy dispute

Reps to probe NBET over $69.4m owed by two Benin Republic-based firms

We’re exploring political solutions to secure Nnamdi Kanu’s release — Kalu

Teacher shortage in primary schools hits 194,876 — NUT

Police confirm abduction of three UNICAL undergraduates

Edo PDP Chairman, Aziegbemi, recounts ordeal in kidnappers’ den

Senegal’s President-elect Faye to assume office with two first ladies

Maiduguri varsity lecturer killed in office, car stolen

Passengers’ travel via rail system declined by -49.73% in Q4 2023 — NBS

FG increases gas to power price to $2.42/MMBTU

Reps Deputy Speaker lobbies Tinubu for Nnamdi Kanu’s release

You can’t impeach Fubara, PDP tell Rivers lawmakers

No regrets criticising Kaduna gov, says suspended women leader

Troops kill 11 terrorists, recover military uniforms, weapons

Politics may be dirty but shouldn’t scare away clean people

Oyo monarch plans to reconcile KWAM 1, aggrieved ex-drummer

Nigerian railway generated N1bn revenue in three months – NBS

Ex-govs’ trial shows EFCC won’t spare anyone — Olukoyede

Tinubu, other African leaders grace Senegal president’s swearing-in today

Easter: Fun seekers flood parks, beaches amid tough times

LASEPA promises enhanced air quality

Embrace returnees, Eno tells Akwa Ibom PDP ward leaders

RCCG opens subsidised foodstuffs market for members

Two million enrolled in Delta health insurance scheme — DG

My experience in kidnappers’ den traumatising — Edo PDP chair

Gombe gov, lawyers disagree over alleged N40m legal fee

PZ Cussons loss worsens to N94bn in Q3

Journalists vital to corporate governance, says DataPro

US lawmakers hail Nigerian Rotary scholar

Bank recapitalisation will worsen unemployment– Analysts

Google launches AI accelerator programme

Lawmaker opens subsidised food hub for constituents

Kebbi raises 13-man panel to probe warehouse looting

UNILORIN expels five students, rusticates 14

Declare state of emergency in food sector – Archbishop

Credit access will boost local production, says NICA

Encourage teachers to embrace technology, firm urges govt

Explosion rocks Lagos cantonment, Army allays fears

NACCIMA plans consultations over bank recapitalisation

Man arrested for defiling underage boy in Rivers

Six feared killed in Anambra cult clashes

FRSC boss probes Kogi crash, vows to prosecute drivers

Delta health insurance gets over two million enrollees

Mega thieves won't be spared in anti-corruption fight- EFCC chairman

Moscow attack: Russia arrests four more suspects

Electricity consumers rose to 12.12m in Q4 2023 – NBS

Tinubu jets off to Senegal for Faye’s inauguration Tuesday

Soldiers kill 11 terrorists in Zamfara, Katsina raids

Kano sacks three health workers, suspends others for extortion

Nigerians more religious than godly – Ishaq Oloyede

Angola to establish visa, investment centre in Nigeria

Osayi Samuel faces disciplinary committee after fans’ fight

2024 Paris Olympics playoffs: Injury knocks out Plumptre against South Africa

GOtv Boxing Night 31: I’ll sn**ch WABU title from ‘War’, boasts Adeyemi ‘Spirit’

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01/04/2024

2024 Easter Monday Celebrations wind down with Galilee Day activities . The day is filled with fun, merriment, sporting and eating competitions as Christains celebrate the risen Christ .Metro FM took pictures of some of the activities at a Catholic Church in Lagos.

01/04/2024

with Ahmed and Bar. Ibironke

01/04/2024

Good morning, Happy Easter ! Welcome today's 's edition of Newspaper with Ahmed Olalekan, Bar.Ibironke and Producing is Uche Uwadinachi

Okuama residents trapped in forests, send SOS to Tinubu, Oborevwori
Economy: Nigerians no longer accommodate relatives as cost of living soars
Eko DisCo: Dr. Tinuade still holds forte as MD/CEO
Troops neutralise 3 Boko Haram terrorists, rescue 9 from captivity
lslamic cleric arrested with fresh human parts in Ondo
Peter Obi plays dangerous politics, never comments on Tinubu’s good works – Onanuga
Set deadline on war against terror – Kukah
Poor network delayed response in Kaduna, Ekiti abductions – Commander
Benue APC falls apart as Akume, Alia power tussle worsens
Naira closes 1,309/$ as banks sell $2.5bn
Kaduna gov dismisses El-Rufai son’s attack, APC suspends women leaderNews
APC chieftain faults Kwankwaso’s son nomination as commissioner
Confusion as man dies in car during Good Friday service
Pope seeks peace in Africa, urges Russia-Ukraine prisoners exchan
Lagos to experience abnormal rainfall in 2024 – commissioner
Dangote, 106 others get tax holiday over N2.5tn investments
The Alternative Bank Launches Water Project For Ramadan
Sovereign Finance Empowers Investors With Investment Strategies
NECO Concludes Plan To Conduct SSCE In Saudi Arabia,
Easter: Dafinone Calls For Peace, Sober Reflection As A Nation
Lawmaker Threatens Legal Action Against Air Peace Over Breach Of Contract
Lawmakers Have Resolved To Work Together In The Interest Of Nigeria, Says Tambuwal
Gov Mbah Preaches Sacrifice, Love At Easter
In Easter Messages, Leaders, Others Sue For Peace, Love, Sacrifice, Humility
Rivers Assembly Threatens To Resume Impeachment Proceedings Against Fubara

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31/03/2024

Tonight on with Sunday Imonah and Producer Uche Uwadinachi.

Our Discussion: *Love Dissolved!*

Good evening Sonar, I am in pains because I am trying to process a situation at the moment.

My childhood crush I have been dating, though long distance, has gone through something which has shaken my affection towards her.

I reconnected with her after my graduation when I was looking for a serious date, she responded favourably and that's how we started dating.

All went well and this girl was really good to me, though over the long distance and occasional visits, almost a year into our relationship she suddenly stoped taking my calls.

I sent many messages and called but no response, I was too busy at the time to travel and I exhausted all my options without any response from her. My worse nightmare was confirmed and I decided to let her be. I thought it was a silence.

However, months later, I received her call out of the blues. I could not believe my eyes. I picked and she was the one, she apologized for not taking my calls nor replying to any of my messages.

When I asked her about what happened, she said it would be better to discuss it better at night but that she called to apologize.

I agreed and we spoke that night, the things she told me shattered my heart into many pieces and I am still picking the pieces till now.

I met her when she was just leaving an ugly relationship, she told me at the time but I thought that it was over and she had tidied up.

However, her ex was not ready to give up and plotted to have her back by inviting her to a night party which she attended with her friends. It was during this night party that they drank spiked drinks, got high and passed out only for her to wake up on his bed the following day with signs of dried up semen on her thighs.

She quietly and in shock stood up, went to clean her self with tears in her eyes and got dressed to leave but the ex was begging her to allow him drop her off which she agreed to since she was still having a slight hangover.

She got home and did not tell anyone initially but started taking concuctions and other self help drinks which did not work as she soon realize that she was pregnant.

Out of fear for abortion she told her parents who were very disappointed and heartbroken. She said her father was enraged but could not do anything. They resolved that she would have the baby and her parents and grand parents would take care of the baby while she tries to rebuild her life away from the baby daddy.

She said it was during this period of realization that she stopped taking my calls when I was trying to reach her, she said she was ashamed and could not tell me about what her ex had done to her.

She said she only decided to reach out now because her conscience could not let her be. She said she loves me but she is now heavily pregnant for another man. A man that she has no intentions to be with.

Now I am torn and conflicted, I feel her pain but mine is also undescribable, I had plans for this lady, we had plans together, how could she make such a mistake and I can't even be hard on her because I just feel that she is going through a lot already.

I am confused, am I going to be heartless if I no longer hope to be with her or is there still hope?

Please help me, thanks.

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💡 Could this be resolved?
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30/03/2024

Embrace Hope, Bishop Odetoyibo Tell Nigerians.

The Catholic Bishop of Abeokuta Diocese, Most Reverend Peter Odetoyinbo wants Nigerians to embrace the spirit of hope despite the hardship in the country.

He gave the charge in his Easter message.

Bishop Odetoyinbo admonished Nigerians to learn from the manifestation of God's power and the spirit of sacrificial love by burying their personal desires and ambitions and be generous in spending their lives for their fellow citizens.

He said Easter brought the message of sacrifice and Christ who for the love of humanity gave up His life for our redemption.

On the economic situation of the country, Most Reverend Odetoyinbo said that both the leaders and the lead contributed individually and collectively to the problem as no one was ready to make sacrifices for the other.

He urged Nigerians to emulate the attitude of Jesus Christ by helping the poor and less privileged and showing them love and charity.

Bishop Odetoyinbo called on the government to address the elements of insecurity such as hunger, poverty and marginalization, tribalism and bigotry saying that economic policies should have a human face.

He urged Nigerians to reflect on the areas of their lives that require change such as structurally adjusting their lifestyles and attitude to reflect love and consciousness for their neighbours as well as be disciplined in taste and preferences based on the present economic reality.

30/03/2024

RAMADAN MUBARAK

30/03/2024

MY DOCTOR & I

30/03/2024

*GOOD FRIDAY IN LAGOS: SPECTATORS CRY AS CHURCHES REENACT PASSION OF CHRIST.*

By IFEOMA OKPALA

Many churches all over the world yesterday dramatised the passion of Jesus Christ to remind Christains of the sufferings Jesus went through before His crucifixion on the cross of Calvary, for the redemption of mankind.

At the one organized by the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Tedi community, Satellite Deanery , LAGOS, Nigeria , the actors performed through the streets , amidst the congregation, how Jesus was betrayed by Judas Iscariot, condemned to death by Pontus Pilate, His ordeals while carrying the cross, His crucifixion and death on the cross of Calvary.

Some spectators cried as Jesus was been, flogged, crowned with thorns, mocked and nailed to the cross by the executioners.

Describing Good Friday as a day of salvation the, Reverend Father Luke Okwaraudu who officiated a Holy mass there after, said Jesus Christ submitted totally to the will of God upon His Life ,even though He had the power to say "No", He also forgave his executioners.

Father Luke admonished Nigerians not to take law into their hands but to be submissive to constituted authorities to ensure peace and orderliness in the society.

Noting that the crucifixion of Jesus called for sober reflection of ones life, Father Luke advised Nigerians to forgive one another to make the country, a happier place to live.

The way of the Cross at the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Tedi-Muwo, was led by the parish priest, the Reverend Father Anthony Thompson and his associates.

30/03/2024

THE FOOTBALL SHOW

30/03/2024

Good morning, welcome to this Saturday's 's edition of Newspaper with Oge Ugwu, Malcahy Ugwo and Producing is Adedamola Tijani

Okuama: How soldiers fell to suspected mercenaries, oil bunkerers

Easter: Police, NSCDC beef up security in worship, recreation centres

Grid restored after system disturbance —TCN

CBN, EFCC, others to block banks from recapitalising with illicit funds

Catholic group holds rally against abortion, child abuse

Tinubu to Nigerians: Your sacrifices paying off

Gunmen abduct two worshippers in Ogun church

Delta killings: Monarch whisked to Abuja

Afenifere Leader, Pa Adebanjo to Tinubu: Forget 2nd term, give Nigeria new constitution

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

Economy records over $1.5bn inflow in days, says CBN

Hajj 2024: Intending pilgrims lament high airfare

Local vehicle manufacturing begins soon, declares industry minister

Police arrest man for stealing 23 cows in Gombe

Kwara communities reject acquisition of land for Smart City project

Reps spokesman appoints 85 legislative aides

Sanwo-Olu canvasses low interest rate for MSMEs to unlock growth

Osun to commence planting of 100,000 trees in April

Ex-Lagos PDP N/Assembly candidates reject litigation

Bauchi teenager stabs 15-year-old boy to death

Ijaw Congress faults IPOB over threat to attack Army

19 parties to feature in Ondo governorship election — INEC

NSIA’s total operating income increases to N1.18trn

I’m committed to Tinubu’s success, says Buhari

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

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

REMITA was selected based on merit – CBN

Insecurity reducing all over Nigeria–Umahi

PDP NEC, BoT meet April 18

Don’t set up cattle ranch in Enugu, US-based Igbo groups caution Mbah

Rivers crisis: Sekibo, Secondus, others want to join APC through window – Okocha

Police nab two ‘one-chance’ robbers in Ogun

Three suspected oil thieves arrested in Anambra Omolola Odutola

Man abducted from Ogun church rescued - Police Police

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

Lagos driver arrested for killing five-year-old girl

St. Saviour’s School Ikoyi wins COBIS Games in Kenya

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

Paris 2024: We Ready For D’Tigress - Australia Coach

Herve Renard targets Super Eagles job

Oliseh, Adepoju back indigenous coach for Super Eagles

29/03/2024

A REVIEW OF HEADLINES MAKING THE NEWS IN THE DAILIES

29/03/2024

Top of the morning Lagos. It is Friday's edition to with Laide Olayiwola. Producing is Chinedu Okolo

NIN-SIM linkage: NCC insists on axing non-compliant subscribers today

Nigeria records second electricity system collapse in 2024

CBN New Capital Base: Top 5 banks in N1.5trn shortfall

Investors gain N4.4trn as banking sector leads stock trading

Anambra woman loses pregnancy in police custody

Man arrested for allegedly beating wife to death

2 convicted, 4 in police net for vandalising EEDC property

Demolition: Judge berates FCTA for disobeying court order

Reps vow to retrieve NCAT helicopters sold to individuals

Okuama: DHQ declares Delta monarch, militant leader, 6 others wanted

NLC vs Abure: We’re not aware of Ejiofor-led BoT – Labour Party

Malabu Oil Scam: EFCC loses case as court discharges ex-AGF Adoke, others

Secondus, Sekibo, others declare support for Tinubu, Fubara

Soldiers’ killing: Wanted Delta king surrenders to police

Ohanaeze distances self from Easter retreat

‘Your Renewed Hope Agenda practical not theory’ – Wike thanks Tinubu for ministerial role

Lagos SWAN, WCFL sign football MoU

Six Enugu lawmakers dump LP amid party tussle with NLC

N’Delta demands apology, compensation for raid on Clark’s residence

Fubara govt not in coma, gov’s aide replies Rivers APC chair

‘Skillup Naija’ to empower 50,000 Edo youths

Military kills 212 terrorists as court frees 313 B’Haram suspects

Delta bloodbath: Military may place bounty on monarch, others declared wanted

Kaduna students reunite with parents, dead teacher’s family gets N10m

FAAN shuts KFC for discriminating against physically-challenged ex-gov's son

Detained Binance executive drags EFCC, NSA to court

Ningi draws battlelines with Akpabio

Kalu, Otu hail Tinubu at 72

Reps vow to recover 2 govt. helicopters sold to private individuals

IPI, NGE, NUJ mull action against CDS, CDI as abducted journalist narrates ordeal

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28/03/2024

WITH THE CREW

28/03/2024

Lent Enters Critical Time as Christians Observe Today as Holy Thursday.

Lent, the Christian season of prayers, fasting and abstinence have reached a critical point.

Faithful are observing today as Holy Thursday also known as Mundy Thursday.

It is the first day of the Sacred Phascal Triduum which will end with the vigil Mass on Saturday to usher in Easter.

The Sacred Phascal Triduum of the Passion and resurrection of Christ is the culmination of the entire Liturgical year.

Chrism Masses are holding about now in most Catholic cathedrals in the country.

At the Mass, all the priests of the Church are expected to renew their priestly vows and obedience to their Bishops and the Church.

Later in the evening, there will be the Mass of the Last Super in commemoration of when Jesus ate the Passover meal with his disciples.

At this Mass, the Priest will also, wash the feet of twelve selected parishioners as Christ did for his disciples.

28/03/2024

FG Declares Tomorrow and Monday Public Holidays To Mark Easter

The Federal Government has declared tomorrow and Monday, April 1, as public holidays to mark the Easter celebration.

The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the public holidays in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Ndayako.

Dr. Tunji-Ojo urged Christians and all Nigerians to emulate the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ in dying for the redemption of man.

The Minister noted that Easter promotes the values of love, forgiveness and compassion which were essential for social cohesion and harmony.

He called on Christians to imbibe these virtues as they were capable of impacting positively on the socio-economic development of Nigeria by fostering unity, reducing conflicts and encouraging cooperation among Nigerians.

Dr. Tunji-Ojo further urged Nigerians to show acts of charity and generosity to help alleviate the material conditions of the less privileged amongst them.

28/03/2024

CBN Reviews Downward Customs Exchange Rate

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has reviewed downward the import duty exchange rate from N1,405 to a dollar to N1,364 to Dollar for Customs.

The action follows the firming up of the Naira and the foreign exchange market.

The new rate is as reflected on the customs portal today.

Freight forwarders have expressed excitement over the development as it has the potential of bringing down the cost of goods and services.

Over the last one week, the Naira has been gaining strength against the dollars.

This may not be unconnected with the recent reforms implemented by the CBN which are aimed at curbing inflation and stabilizing the foreign exchange market.

The apex bank said it had settled a backlog in foreign exchange forwards to the tune of seven billion dollars.

It also imposed restrictions on International Oil Companies allowing them to only transfer fifty percent of their foreign exchange earnings immediately and wait for another three months to transfer the remaining fifty percent.

28/03/2024

Good morning and welcome to Thursday's edition of Review, your host, Ahmed Olalekan, Nkemdilim Atta and producer Joy Egbo

Below are some of the headlines

Ningi demands reinstatement, threatens to drag Akpabio before NBA

INEC to publish Edo gov candidates’ credentials Saturday

Crisis hits Eko Disco, chairman, directors disagree on MD’s sacking

Rescued Kaduna schoolchildren reunite with families today

$400m debt: IBEDC, UCH trade words as Disco disconnects hospital

NNPCL denies adjusting fuel pump prices

We will hunt killers down, vows defence chief as families mourn

FIRS will not introduce additional taxes – Adedeji

Police arrest 26 suspected car sn**chers, fake Inspector in Rivers

Man allegedly abducts, defiles teenager in Rivers

Evicted tenant arraigned for stealing electrical fittings

Traditionalists’ procession paralyses business activities in Osun

Flights disrupted as PH airport host community protests neglect

Follow Togo’s example, return parliamentary govt, Afenifere tells Tinubu

Lake Chad Basin may get special security outfit – Zulum

Five terrorists killed in Borno, Benue, Katsina

APC names Sanwo-Olu, Uzodimma, others zonal coordinators

Make report of Betta Edu probe public – Group

Senegal, Liberia presidential polls deepened ECOWAS democracy campaign – Tinubu

Easter: FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays

FRSC prepares 200 mobile courts for traffic offenders

Killer herders frustrating efforts to resettle Benue IDPs – SEMA

Edo needs liberation, says Accord Party candidate

Group condemns Osun farmers killing

Righteousness mustn’t end with Lenten fast – Cleric

NAF bombs Rivers illegal refinery

At burial, grieving families of slain soldiers demand justice

VP, Shettima expresses confidence as naira strengthens further

Edo guber: PDP, APC, LP, 13 others beat INEC deadline, nominate candidates

Okuama killings: Nigeria must tackle the worsening military-civilian conflicts, by Olu Fasan

Why companies are helpless in currency depreciation

Abure re-elected LP national chairman, despite NLC’s opposition

Tinubu raises two critical economic coordination teams

Fubara assures residents of safety, good governance

Benue community cries to govt over incessant attacks by herders

Tinubu constitutes teams to revive economy

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28/03/2024

WITH THE CREW

27/03/2024

Captain Wareedi Enisuoh Loses Mother.

Madam Theresa Enisuoh, mother of Captain Wareedi, the Executive Director, Operations and Technical Services of Tantita Security Services is dead.

She died on March 21, 2024, after a protracted illness.

Captain Enisuoh, a former Director with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, confirmed the death of his mother, popularly called 'Nurse'.

Mrs. Enisuoh hailed from Agbere in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State and lived a dedicated Christian life.

A strong believer in the gospel of Christ, she is survived by five children, twelve grand-children, one son in-law, a brother and other relations.

No date has been fixed for the burial yet.

27/03/2024

UPDATED

*PROTESTERS DISRUPT ACTIVITIES AT PORT HARCOURT INT'L AIRPORT.*

Scores of passengers and airport workers were stranded early this morning at the Port Harcourt International airport, Omagwa as local residents blocked the entrance gate into the airport.

According to an eye witness , the protesters mostly women, carried tree branches, singing local songs and wield placards decrying the absence of federal support, particularly in providing basic amenities.

Messages on the placards highlight grievances such as insufficient infrastructure and lack of compensation for noise pollution.

One of the protesters emphasized the lack of electricity and the dire need for employment opportunities, especially for the youths.

"We no get light, we no get school, we no get network, no water, nothing, nothing wey we get, no market. Our children, dey no dey give them work, how our children go, go school finish, e no go get work and nah we get airport".

The blockade prevents many travelers from accessing the airport, disrupting flight schedules and leaving departing, arriving passengers, and airport workers stranded.
Vehicular movement within the airport environment was impossible.

However, it took the intervention of two traditional title holders in the community for the protesters to leave the airport gate to allow for movement within the area.

As at the time of filing in this report, passengers and airport workers were seen going about their normal activities within and outside the airport environment.

Some of the air passengers affected were management staff of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, who are currently on official assignments.

MON/ Nosa Aituamen/RIO

27/03/2024

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES.....

27/03/2024

Good morning and welcome to the Wednesday edition of , your hosts are Pretty Adegoke and Nkemdilim Attah; Producer Samson Asije.

Here are some of the headlines:

Okuama: How govt, security bodies failed to rein in militant leader – Vanguard Investigation

Naira appreciates to N1,350/$ in parallel market

Negotiate with bandits, give them promising future – Sh*ttu tells FG

Int’l friendly: Eagles of Mali soar past Nigeria 2-0

How explosion at Kainji caused nationwide blackout - Power minister, Adelabu

Stuck in the dark: The Minister of Power and his power bank

The creek murders, by Rotimi Fasan

Ummu’s murder: Court sentences Chinese to death by hanging

Katsina Police rescue 5 kidnap victims

Navy foils attempt to smuggle 7,443kg drugs into Nigeria

Slain soldiers for burial today, military demands killers’ capture

My conversation with security agency on banditry productive – Gumi

24.5% interest rate: Private sector foresees higher inflation, massive job cuts

FG to review oil firm’s plans on gas flaring

NSCDC uncovers massive illegal refineries with 26 reservoirs

CBN, EFCC probe banks, firms over alleged forex racketeering

Unemployment responsible for rising banditry, kidnapping, Obasanjo tells FG

Assassination allegation: My voice note distorted, says Gani Adams

Tinubu to vet foreign affairs ministry’s ambassadorial list

Mom, others hail death sentence on Chinese who killed lover

NCC insists on SIM-NIN deadline, telcos bar lines Friday

48 repentant cultists surrender arms in Ogun

Navy intercepts 193 bags of narcotics, arrests suspect

Hospital shuns Sanwo-Olu’s directive, detains mother over delivery bill

Four-week blackout cripples businesses in Ogun community

Osun police probe headless co**se recovered opposite LG secretariat

Ogun community decries rise in theft incidents

Man arraigned for ra**ng daughter in Lagos

Benue police rescue 50-year-old kidnap victim

Abia varsity students worry over rising cult activities on campus

24.5% interest rate: Private sector foresees higher inflation, massive job cuts

FG to review oil firm’s plans on gas flaring

Operators urge FG to prioritise EVs, CNGs adoption

APC constitutes nine-man committee for Ondo gov primary

I won't govern Rivers like a dictator - Fubara

APGA faults LP aspirant's assessment of Soludo

LP, NLC’s battle of wits over party ownership, convention

Govs not doing enough to ease people’s suffering – Ex-Osun lawmaker

LP shouldn’t have charged female gov aspirants N25m for form– Ex-Edo gov contender

Osun PDP alleges plot to arrest 25 government, party officials

How fake news threatened my 40-year-old marriage -Lai Mohammed

PDP to screen Ondo governorship aspirants March 27

Mali beat Nigeria 2-0 in international friendly

Poland, Ukraine, Georgia secure final Euro 2024 spots

Napoli may reduce Osimhen price tag

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26/03/2024

WITH MOSUNMOLA AND GRACE

26/03/2024

*CHINESE NATIONAL WHO KILLED NIGERIAN LOVER SENTENCED TO DEATH.*

A Kano High Court has sentenced Geng Quandong, a Chinese businessman, who was standing trial for the murder of his Nigerian girlfriend, Ummu kulsum Buhari to death by hanging.

Quandong, 47, was found guilty of the offence of culpable homicide punishable with death under Section 221 of the Penal Code Law of Kano State and convicted accordingly.

Radio Nigeria recalled that On September 16 2022, Mr Quangrong stabbed his a 23-year-old lover to death at her family residence in Janbulo quarters, Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano.

BY ABDULLAHI JALALUDDEEN