*NSA launches global manhunt as Binance official flees custody (Vanguard)*CBN sells FX to BDCs at N1,251/$1 as naira rebounds (Channels)

NSA launches global manhunt as Binance official flees custody (Vanguard) The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), has called on the public and the international community to provide information that can assist law enforcement agencies in apprehending the Executive…

*Lagos Demolition: Unite realtors, Odunzeh tells Sanwo Olu (Sun)*Lagos NURTW re-elects MC Oluomo as chairman (Punch)

Lagos Demolition: Unite realtors, Odunzeh tells Sanwo Olu (Sun) A former governorship candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the Imo State poll, Uche Ben Odunzeh, has advised Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State to unite realtors in…

*Sultan declares Friday as Eid-El-Fitr (DailyTrust)*Eid-El-Fitr: FRSC, security agencies arrest 25 motorists in Lagos (Vanguard)

Sultan declares Friday as Eid-El-Fitr (DailyTrust) Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Friday as Eid-el-Fitr, following the sighting of Shawwal, 1444 AH in many places across the country. According to the monarch, reports on the new moon…

Scarlett Johansson to headline and EP ‘Just Cause’ in TV debut; Amazon orders limited series penned by Christy Hall

In her first major foray into television, Scarlett Johansson is set to star in and executive produce Just Cause, a thriller limited series based on John Katzenbach’s 1992 novel. In a very competitive situation, the project, from writer Christy Hall…

*Prophet rapes eight-month pregnant lady during private deliverance session (Punch)*Iheanacho, Oshoala, Ndidi Give N1m Each As Davido Rakes In N185m (Independent)

Prophet rapes eight-month pregnant lady during private deliverance session (Punch) A self-acclaimed prophet, Festus James, has been arrested by men of the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly raping a woman with eight months’ pregnancy. The suspect was said to…

*Lagos nurses kick against N20k demand for retirement celebration (Punch)*Sanwo-Olu establishes security team to enforce BRT, protect transport infrastructure (Vanguard)

Lagos nurses kick against N20k demand for retirement celebration (Punch) Some nurses in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State have kicked against the demand of N20,000 from apex nurses in the area as contribution for the retirement celebration…

*Nigeria at 61: Don’t despair over current challenges, Buhari tells Nigerians (Guardian)*2 killed as police, kidnappers clash in Lagos forest (Punch)

Nigeria at 61: Don’t despair over current challenges, Buhari tells Nigerians (Guardian) It’s a mixed feeling today, the 61st anniversary of Nigeria’s attainment of independence. Amid the celebration of nationhood in the national colours of green and white, symbolising natural…

*US authorities allege Abba Kyari connived with Hushpuppi (Guardian)*Tears, tributes at slain Super TV CEO’s service of songs (Nation)

US authorities alleges Abba Kyari connived with Hushpuppi (Guardian) United States authorities, yesterday, said Nigeria’s top policeman, Abba Kyari, allegedly worked with international fraudster, Ramon Abass, also known as Hushpuppi, to punish the latter’s partner with whom he defrauded a…

*Court remands Lagos ex-vice council chair, Shakiru, over alleged cocaine export (Tribune)*UNILAG graduates 15,753, as 71-year-old woman bags PhD (Vanguard)

Court remands Lagos ex-vice council chair, Shakiru, over alleged cocaine export  (Tribune) Justice Ayokunle Faji of a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has remanded a former vice chairman of Lagos Island Local Government Area (LGA) Asekun Sakiru Kehinde in…

*Jos erupts in celebration as cleric returns from 8-month captivity in kidnappers’ den (Vanguard)*Police raise squad to curb traffic robbery (Nation)

Jos erupts in celebration as cleric returns from 8-month captivity in kidnappers’ den (Vanguard) Their joy was spontaneous and knew no bounds! They danced, sang and praised God in many ways all because of the miracle man of the moment-Reverend…

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