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These Are The Top Headlines For News On Nigeria And Nigerians For Friday, March 31


*NEWS HEADLINES* -31 MAR 17

Our economy gradually bouncing back - Buhari.

2019: Senate approves electronic voting.

Nigeria has difficulty recovering looted funds.

Buhari'll see his doctors in London - Presidency.

President Muhammadu Buhari and his chief of staff Abba Kyari 


Reps say Buhari lacks power to extend Perm Secs tenure. Indict Buhari, Head of Service over extension. Order Perm Sec to return 1 yr salary.

Reconstruction of Abuja Airport 57% complete - FG.

Ife clashes: Commission of Inquiry meets Ooni, assures on fairness.

We're ready for dialogue with Presidency - Senate.

I met Jonathan over poor funding of military - Bamaiyi.

Reps probe planned relocation of SPDC from Rivers.

South-South, South-East not accommodated in 2017 budget - Clark.

FG extends 2016 capital budget implementation to May 5.

Cashless policy: Banks commence charges on deposit limits ahead April 1.

SERAP faults Senate over Sagay invitation.

Why stakeholders are against NHIS boss.

Nigerian ports to achieve hub status as Nigerien Shippers return.

APC rejects Obiano's LG transition committees.

APC to PDP: You ruined Nigeria.

Reps probe violation of Procurement Act by FIRS.

DPR seals over 35 filling stations in Imo.

Meningitis kills 282 in 5 states as FG confirms outbreak.

Alleged misappropriation of funds: protesting ministry staff call for immediate sack of Lai Mohammed.

Dump multiple exchange rates, forex curbs, IMF to FG.

Access Bank splashes N18.8bn on its shareholders as dividend.

Kachikwu plans roadshow in Houston to woo bidders for marginal oil fields.

Forex manipulation: EFCC invites more senior CBN officials.

House summons Udoma, Adeosun over FG's indebtedness to pensioners.

MTN pays N30bn as part settlement of fine.

Gov Umahi replaces deceased aid with son. Suspends AG, solicitor general over negligence of duty.

Ifeanyi Ubah denies arrest by DSS.

Nigerian pilot Ademilola Odujinrin sets record, becomes first African to fly solo round the world.

Medication errors kill Millions annually - WHO.

Why I rejected offer to name NLC Secretariat after me - Ikpeazu.

FG appoints Okpanachi MD of Development Bank of Nigeria.

A'Ibom community flats activities of sea pirates, cultists.

JAMB denies dumping computer-based tests for UTME.

JAMB candidates protest challenges over registration in Benue. Destroy JAMB office in Makurdi.

N2.1bn contract fraud: EFCC probes Senator Nwoboshi's son.

Police nab monarch, 4 others for impersonation.

At last court lifts ban on Omoni Oboli's 'Okafor's Law'.

Controversial blogger, Kemi Olunloyo granted bail from PH jail.

UNILORIN's Prof's ex-driver, 2 others to die by hanging.

EFCC arraigns A'Ibom Rep for certificate forgery.

Forbes list: Dangote, Kalu, Otedola among richest Nigerians.

Father of 7 kills self in Bayelsa.

Armed robbers kill bank customer in front of Imo Govt House.

Youths invade Delta school, hold Principal hostage.

2 bag 12-years' imprisonment for gang-raping girl.

Court jails father 9 yrs for impregnating daughter.

Bird 'turns to woman' after electrocution.

Peace Corps boss gets N10m bail.

Katsina man held for allegedly raping 7-month old stepdaughter.

EFCC arrests herbalist for N45m fraud.

EFCC arraigns director, firm over N735m subsidy scam.

Again, objection stalls Amosu's N22.8bn fraud case.

Fraudsters impersonate Tinubu,Saraki, dupe job seekers of N20m.

Indian mob bashes Kenyan student, thinking she's Nigerian.

Chicago woman becomes first patient to be cured of sickle cell disease.

Malaysia allows return of Kim Jong Nam's body to North Korea.

Ex-Super Eagles Coach, Paul Hamilton is dead.

Intl friendlies: Rohr seeks new venue for Eagles.

Dalung queries NFF's $500,000 bill for Nigeria, Senegal friendly.

Crisis looms for Eagles as NFF fails to pay Rohr.

Nigeria bows out of 2017 ITF/CAT juniors' male doubles.


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