Buhari: Akunyili’s Killers Won’t Go Unpunished
•Says killing inhuman, reprehensible •Obiano places N20m bounty on murderers •South-east govs demand arrest •Region under siege, Ohaneze warns •Senate observes a minute silence, as Obi expresses shock
Senate Presses Buhari to Designate Bandits Terrorists
•Wants govt to wage total war on them, bomb hideouts •Says their leaders should be declared wanted •Gunmen kill over 43 villagers in Niger •IG directs AIGs,…
El-Rufai: Northern Govs Never Opposed Power Shift to South
Buhari Replaces Auwalu As CEO of NPRA, Seeks Senate Approval
FG Approves 14 Days Paternity Leave for Civil Servants
EU, UK, FBI Hail EFCC’s New Strategic Plan
OPEC Insists Withdrawing Investment in Oil Sector May Be Disastrous
FG to Decentralise IPPIS, AGF Reveals
THISDAY Digital PDF WhatsApp Edition Goes Live on MTN’s Zigi Chatbot
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Alleged $48m Claim: Court Says CBN, Banks Have No Case to Answer
Buhari to Unveil Book on Nigeria’s History Since Independence Today
Obaseki Appoints Two Special Advisers, Sends Names of 11 Commissioner-nominees to…
COVID-19: UK-based Expert Calls for Multilateral Partnership
Buhari Seeks Senate Approval to Replace Auwalu as NPRA CEO
INEC: We’ll Transmit Anambra Election Results Online
Fayemi Laments N43bn Drop in States’ IGR in 2020
FEC Okays 14 Days Annual Paternity Leave for Workers
Makinde Presents N294.5bn 2022 Budget to Oyo Assembly
APC Governors Pledge to Tackle Poverty
Trial of former JAMB Registrar, Ojerinde Stalled as Lawyer Announces Withdrawal
INTELS Ordered to Pay Entitlements of 624 Sacked Dockworkers
China Proffers Poverty Reduction Mechanism for Nigeria
#EndSARS: Forensic Report Dismisses Use of Live Velocity Projectiles on Lekki…
Gbajabiamila Seeks Improved Minimum Wage for Workers
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WEEPING SENTIMENTS ON SALE OF EDO LIBRARY
ADIEU CHIKE AKUNYILI
Teniola: Cyber Security Awareness Will Address Online Fraud
Ogun Begins Sanction of Land Use Defaulters October 1
Drug Abuse: A Ticking Time Bomb
HAITI’S REPARATIONS AMERICANA
Adeagbo, Others Set for Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Qualifiers
Adeola: Local Government Gives Power to the Electorate
Start-Rite School Produces Global Scholars in Microsoft Office Specialist
JCI Ikeja Donates Ultramodern Block of Toilets to Lagos School
Buhari Mourns Akunyili’s Husband, Says His Killers Will Face Wrath of…
Nigeria Records 81,413 Suspected Cholera Cases With 2,791 Deaths
Insecurity: Kaduna to Shut down Telecoms Services in Parts of State
CJN to Declare Open Judges’ Workshop on BOFIA 2020
Ondo Assembly Confirms Akintoroye as Chief Judge
COVID-19: Nigeria-British Don Calls for Multilateral Partnership
House Labour Party Member Defects to APC
Gbajabiamila Sets up Harmonisation Committee for Electoral Act
EU Trains PWDs, Others to Participate in Nasarawa LG Polls
FRSC Cautions Motorists Against Driving While Intoxicated
House Fumes at Senate over Non-concurrence of Bills
Bauchi Govt to Rebuild State NUJ Secretariat
Police Rescue Ex-Nasarawa Dep Gov, Ewuga, from Kidnappers
Buhari Replaces Auwalu As CEO of NPRA, Seeks Senate Approval
FG Approves 14 Days Paternity Leave for Civil Servants
FG to Decentralise IPPIS’ Operation
Petroleum Tanker Explosion Kills Two in Rivers
APC State Congress: Gov Ganduje Says Kano Is Ready
2023: I’ll Fight for Tinubu to Be President, Says Kano Guber…
NSCDC CG Attributes Rising Crime to Informants Within Security Agencies
House Probes Debt Claims in Aviation Industry
UNODC Commends Nigeria’s Fight against Maritime Crime
Flood: NEMA Inaugurates 10-man Technical Working Group on Mitigation, Response
Immigration, Huawei Technologies Strengthen Ties for Digital Migration Management
Ethnic Youth Leaders Laud CBN’s eNaira Launch
Wilson Badejo, a hero of faith, Says General Overseer
Ohakim Vows to Appeal Order Directing AGF to Prosecute Him
Death Toll in Southern Kaduna Attacks Rises to 45
Senate Observes A Minute Silence to Mourn Chike Akunyili
Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper in Kano
Our Potential Yet Untapped, Says Deaf Community
Niger Youths Decry High Election Expenses in Nigeria
Court Adjourns Trial of Ex-JAMB Registrar, Ojerinde, to Oct 8
President Buhari Approves 159 New Radio, Television Stations
UBA: LEO Remains Smartest Banking Chatbot, Hits 3m User Mark
Itel, Spectrum Unveil First Home Store in Lagos
How WD’s Flash Innovation Helps Small, Medium-sized Businesses
SHELT Global, Galaxy Backbone Partner to Deliver Cybersecurity Solutions in Nigeria
Omolayole: Investments in Agriculture, Infrastructure Vital for Economic Growth
How Nigerian Brands Navigated Difficult Moments
Orji, Ebonyi Commissioner: IPOB’s Sit-at-home Illegal
Bulama: There Wont be Crisis in APC Because of Convention
Nigeria’s Insecurity, Ethnic Tension and Lawan’s Antidote
How Nollywood Actor, Baba Ijesha, Groomed Victim Before Defiling Her, Forensic Expert Tells Court
Primary Healthcare Challenges in Nigeria – Pragmatic Solutions
RECURRENT PREGNANCY LOSS (PART 1)
Financing Quality Healthcare, Medication as Panacea to Poor Maternal Health
Doctors Threaten Strike in Kwara over Poor Conditions of Service
Cardiologist Recommends Checking, Treating SUA for Every CVA Patient
Nigeria’s Chess Family Welcomes Africa Champion, Quickpen, from Accra
Chisora Defends AJ’s Tactics against Oleksandr Usyk
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Ronaldo Grabs Injury-time Winner for Man Utd against Villarreal
Pacquiao Says Goodbye to Boxing
Iheanacho ‘Bounced’, Ndidi Suspended from Legia Warsaw Clash
CAF WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Rivers Angels Draw Sundowns Ladies, Morocco’s ASFAR, Vihiga
‘Nigeria @ 61 No Be Moi-moi’
Editorial
NIGERIA AND FAILURE OF BRIDGES

The Punch

Nigerians without NIN won’t get passports, driving licence – NCC
Major sues army, bank for N2bn over torture, frozen account
Southern govs should’ve consulted northern counterparts on 2023 – El-Rufai
Retired general’s abduction: Police expand rescue operation to South-West states
Nigeria’s oil reserves dropped by 543 million barrels – OPEC
FG revokes 5,793 mining licences in six years, operators blame insecurity
Buhari orders ex-FIIRO DG’s trial for collecting 18 years’ salaries with phantom certificate
Fear spreads in South-East as hoodlums murder Akunyili’s husband, eight others
Major sues army, bank for N2bn over torture, frozen account
Buhari orders ex-FIIRO DG’s trial for collecting 18 years’ salaries with phantom certificate
Ogun furniture firm workers protest poor salaries, staff casualisation
Oyo radio station manager accuses DPO of assault
Nigerians without NIN won’t get passports, driving licence – NCC
Nigeria’s oil reserves dropped by 543 million barrels – OPEC
FG revokes 5,793 mining licences in six years, operators blame insecurity
We’ve completed incorporation of NNPC as limited liability company – CAC
PDP zoning committee may not conclude assignment today
Rivers APC better without Abe, ex-spokesman – Eze
APC tackles Okowa, alleges lack of desks, teachers in Delta schools
Plateau LG polls: PDP appeals as judge dismisses suit
World Cup qualifiers: Okoye’s form worries ex-goalkeepers
COVID-19: Three players test positive at Betsy Obaseki tourney
Dare offers support as ANOCA clocks 40
UCL: Lewandowski double as Bayern thrash Dynamo Kiev 5-0

Leadership

Wike‘s Development Blueprint Still On The March
My Takeaways From The 76th 2021 UN General Assembly Session
Oil Prices Slump For Second Straight Day
Fitch Affirms Union Bank at ‘B-’, Outlook Stable
Workers Battle Aviation Unions Over NG Eagle Operating Certificate
Independent Petrol Producers Solicits Support On Securities Of Oil, Gas Facilities
N2.6trn Unremitted Tax: NEITI To Refer Defaulting Firms To Anti-graft AgenciesC
Coca-cola Unveils New Global Brand Platform
MTN Group Becomes ‘Most Valuable Brand In Africa’
Only 3 States Can Meet Obligations With VAT, IGR, Says BudgIT
Hours After Senators’ Damning Verdict, Bandits Kill 30 In Niger
Wike‘s Development Blueprint Still On The March
My Takeaways From The 76th 2021 UN General Assembly Session
Congresses: The Raging Battle For APC Soul In Enugu, Abia
Biometric Attendance: Again, Gombe Saves Millions In September, Suspends 731 Staff Salaries
Oil Prices Slump For Second Straight Day
Fitch Affirms Union Bank at ‘B-’, Outlook Stable
Independent Petrol Producers Solicits Support On Securities Of Oil, Gas Facilities
N2.6trn Unremitted Tax: NEITI To Refer Defaulting Firms To Anti-graft AgenciesC
Coca-cola Unveils New Global Brand Platform
MTN Group Becomes ‘Most Valuable Brand In Africa’
Only 3 States Can Meet Obligations With VAT, IGR, Says BudgIT
Crown Flour Receives Award On Food Fortification
Create Alternative Sources Of Revenue, FIRS Tells State Governors
NCC Urges Subscribers To Link NIN-SIM Ahead October 31 Deadline
Tragedy As Thunderstorm Kills Caddy In TY Bruratai Golf Club
Court Bars Sports Ministry From Conducting Badminton Federation Election
EDITORIAL
Now That French Troops Are Leaving
Buhari’s Package For UNGA

Tribune

Anambra CP confirms Akunyili’s murder, decries incessant attacks
OBJ disowns statement against Senator Ararume’s appointment as chairman of NNPC governing board
Buhari to unveil book on Nigeria’s beauty, tourism potential
On Lagos inland waterways, competition for space getting messier, deadlier
Coca-Cola introduces new global brand philosophy 4 years after
Kano to establish anti-street begging agency
Obiano places N20m bounty on killer gunmen, urges residents for information
DG NCAA bags leadership award of excellence
Man docked for allegedly stealing 2 bottles of Hennessy
Gunmen on the rampage kill seven, burn vehicles, declare ‘no election in Anambra’
Three die as tankers go up in flames in Rivers
COVID-19: Over 4 million persons vaccinated in Nigeria ― FG
‘Cloud-based ERPs gateway to successful digital turnaround for SMEs’
Investors earn N382m as equities market halts bearish strides
Construction of Abeokuta-Sagamu-Mowe 33kV overhead lines near completion ― IBEDC
Tunisian President appoints first female prime minister
Buhari to unveil book on Nigeria’s beauty, tourism potential
Ohanaeze condemns killing of Dora Akunyili’s husband
Alleged N5.2bn fraud: Lawyer withdraws from representing ex-JAMB…
On Lagos inland waterways, competition for space getting…
Coca-Cola introduces new global brand philosophy 4 years…
Kano to establish anti-street begging agency
Obiano places N20m bounty on killer gunmen, urges residents…
Anambra CP confirms Akunyili’s murder, decries…
DG NCAA bags leadership award of excellence
Over 30 killed by fleeing bandits in Niger State
I’ve gone through 18 weeks of gruelling, tiring battle…
PDP Convention: Ignore 35% gender representation at your…
Bauchi NUJ plants 100 tree seedlings in state university to…
Diaspora voting is our wish ― Lawan
VAT saga: Oyo seeks to join Rivers’ suit against FG
Independence Day celebration: IGP assures maximum security
APC Convention Planning Committee sticks to Oct 16 for state…
Police: Reps frown at delay in recruitment of 60,000…
Nigeria joins WHO on global roadmap to defeat meningitis
Reps probe activities of miners in Ijeshaland, Osun State
Recruitments into security agencies have been politicised ―…
Killers of Akunyili’s husband, others will face…
Justice Abass nominated President Oyo Customary Court of…
NYSC joins fight against pneumonia in Jigawa
Collaborate with other security agencies to tackle crime,…
Buhari to unveil book on Nigeria’s beauty, tourism potential
Ohanaeze condemns killing of Dora Akunyili’s husband
FG declares Friday public holiday to mark 61st independence…
Alleged N5.2bn fraud: Lawyer withdraws from representing…
Declare bandits as terrorists, Senate tells Buhari
Ekiti community appoints 15-year-old princess as regent
Kaduna closes telecom services, bans private, commercial…
Editorial
Still on Nigeria’s unending borrowing
Government College Ibadan: Charting a future to glory
Who still cares to respect Nigeria?
Improving education infrastructure: The Lagos example
Diaspora voting is our wish ― Lawan
APC Convention Planning Committee sticks to Oct 16 for state…
Ortom’s media aide resigns, joins governorship race
INEC to adopt electronic transmission of results in Anambra ― Chairman
The problem with our politicians is do or die —Yusuf Alli, SAN
Granting amnesty to heartless bandits is criminal, baseless —Olaniyan
On Adelabu’s qualities
Insecurity and food inflation
Nigeria at 61: Nothing to celebrate, plenty to amend
As Plateau struggles to find peace
Group begs NDC to get bail for Nigerian cleric incarcerated in South…
Why UNILAG VC won our Man of Year Award’ — Afrikanwatch
FUNAAB inaugurates new students’ union executive
Our method of knowledge impartation at JSAY is learner-centered,…
NMC to address decline in production of mathematical science…
WHO appoints Nigerian, Professor Tomori into COVID-19 Technical Advisory Group
WAHO lists Enugu diagnostic centre as beneficiary of laboratory…

The Sun

BREAKING: Bandits Kill 30 in renewed attack on Niger community
Don’t unleash fresh security crises, Labour warns govs
Jonathan tasks NASS on e-transmission of polls results, Nigerians on security
Alleged N7.1bn fraud: Jubilation as court stops EFCC from retrying Kalu, SLOK
Senate pushes for bandits’ designation as terrorists
Akunyili: S’East now under siege –Ohaneze
The Sun Awards credible, respected –Obi Cubana
Capital expenditure gets lion’s share as Makinde presents 2022 budget
3 policemen killed, scores abducted as gunmen attack Niger emir’s palace
Kaduna: El-Rufai shuts telecoms services, bans motorbikes
2023: Presidency may tear Nigeria apart, Afenifere warns
Ewuga, ex-minister of state, abducted, rescued
Obiano woos Anambra traditional rulers for Soludo
My security aides didn’t manhandle motorist, says Uba
I’ll wipe your tears, Ozigbo promises Obiano’s kinsmen
APC cannot take Anambra by force, says APGA Media Warriors
Ladoja, ex-Oyo gov at 77: This is not Nigeria of my dream
Ecobank appoints new chair, 2 directors
COVID-19: Nigeria’s economy slips 1.8%, worst in 40 years, says IMF
PIA: CAC completes incorporation of NNPC Ltd, says RG
NIN-SIM Integration: NCC sensitises telecom consumers on October 31 deadline
Rivers, Ebonyi, Anambra, Lagos, Kebbi top states’ 2021 fiscal performance ranking
Opabunmi counsels ex-international
National Federation Elections: CSP Yakubu cries foul over missing names of candidates
Dare celebrates ANOCA at 40
Winter Olympics: Adeagbo, others set for Beijing 2022 Olympics qualification races
Ahead of Man City test: Klopp hits with huge squad related issue
Nigeria at 61: Stories for The Gods
Medical doctors’ strike: An act of patriotism?
Sixty-one years of bloodshed and insecurity
Read me in 25 years (2)
Osun: State of uncommon revolution
Thoughts on Biafra 2.1 (4)
Ogun tasks LG chairmen, stakeholders on sustained intervention in basic health
Community agog as groups offer free eye tests, others
Familiies of fallen heroes deserve better deal – Emmanuel
Prophet TB Joshua ‘resurrects’ as church reopens soon
Don’t relent in doing God’s work –Bishop Martins
Group provides free healthcare services to 200 patients in Anambra

Green Field Estate raises the bar, honours 5 outstanding individuals
What do we know about disaster risk reduction practices in Nigeria?
Stemming search for greener pastures by Nigerian healthcare professionals
Plaudits for Buni, APC’s intrepid mediator, chief reconciliator
FAD FM Calabar wins big at NMN award
Emeka Okwuosa Foundation flags off medical fair in grand style
Day ISTDAL honoured Chief Uzoh with Grand Patron award
Inlaks Group announces Kyari Bukar as MD/CEO, Africa operations

The Nation

I got into trouble, left Nigeria for supporting #EndSARS campaign – Davido
Not figures to cheer
Rebirth
Akunyili’s murder: Grieving Buhari vows justice
Akunyili’s murder induces sorrow, tears, anger
Congresses: Hope rises for aggrieved APC members
PGF describes Oyetola, Abubakar as shining lights
E-transmission of results: INEC pushes on
Tinubu: Oyetola an unassuming trailblazer, astute manager
EFCC changes tactics to graft prevention
Nigerian youngsters shine at African Junior Chess
We’ll restore peace in Plateau, Army chief assures Lalong
PDP inaugurates exco in Cross River
INEC registers 12,832 in first quarter of CVR in Enugu
Buhari hails Duke at 60
Senate asks Buhari to declare bandits as terrorists
DSS denies killing Dr Chike Akunyili
Rain of tributes for Sunny Ade’s wife
My dad’s killers have taken our all, says daughter of mob-lynched CSP
UCL: Juventus defeat Chelsea 1-0
UCL: Man United beat Villarreal 2-1
Miyetti Allah berates Northern governors for not showing concerns over herders’ plight
We’ll restore peace in Plateau, Army chief assures Lalong
Kano govt increases students’ scholarship by 50%
Buhari mourns old adviser Jaye
Court dismisses Plateau PDP suit over exclusion from council polls
Wike seeks fiscal power decentralisation
UCL: Lewandowski strikes twice as Bayern thrash Dynamo Kyiv 5-0
UCL: Benfica defeat Barcelona 3-0
‘Stop addressing me as Tega’s husband’
How Baba Ijesha defiled minor, by forensic expert
Lekki tollgate: ‘Military never fired live high velocity projectiles at #EndSARS protesters’
LAUTECH doctors, others withdraw services
CBN places N1m limit on eNaira single transaction
19 Nigerian movie practitioners who married colleagues
Bandits battle: Kaduna shuts down telecoms services
Oyo joins VAT fight
We’ll restore peace in Plateau, Army chief assures Lalong
Kano govt increases students’ scholarship by 50%
Mailafia was a courageous leader, says Ortom

The Guardian

Judges in South Africa, Ghana earn three times higher than Nigerian colleagues
Declare bandits as terrorists, Senate tells Buhari
More than 100 dead in Ecuador’s latest prison violence
How nepotism, injustice by Buhari’s administration fueled insecurity, by Wike
UK ballistic expert sheds light on Lekki tollgate shootings
Akunyili’s killers will face double judgment, says Buhari
INEC worries about insecurity in Anambra, alerts on impending constitutional crisis
Miyetti Allah demands more from Northern governors
Judge stops EFCC from prosecuting Orji Kalu despite Supreme Court’s retrial order
Motorists lament collapsed Ekiti bridge
Footballer seeks N8.4 million to fix broken spinal cord
Osun town yet to recover after killing of police officers, invasion of banks by gunmen
Three suspected cultists killed, 10 others arrested in Delta
WHO finds 80 alleged sexual abuse cases during Ebola work in Democratic Republic of Congo
NFF waiting for Rohr’s team list as Eagles’ camp opens October 4
Sponsors renew commitment as Zenith Bank/Delta Principal Cup Kicks off today
Adeagbo, others set for Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics qualifying races
It’s time to move African sports to next level Dare tells 40-year-old ANOCA
Opabunmi urges ex-internationals to strengthen, not threaten Nigerian football
D’Tigress FIBA Afrobasket feat thrills Kida
Kinsmen remember Mantu after 40 days
Anambra PDP seeks accountability on N75b allegedly bequeathed to Obiano
Editorial
Federalism is the answer, after all – part 49
Nigeria, others losing $82 billion from gas flaring yearly
Unions in tango over NG Eagle airline, Arik’s fate
1.5m new phone users spike active mobile subscriptions in August
Naira remains weak across market segments
The Akunyilis deserve justice
An essay on silence
Political obligation and obedience in Nigeria – Part 2
Poetic justice as worthy gift to Nigeria
More plants validated as antidotes to snake venom
‘Solution to incessant strike actions in health sector’
WHO appoints Tomori into specialised COVID-19 vaccine group
‘National HIV media advocacy platform critical towards ending AIDS by 2030’

Vanguard

How Akunyili, eight others were slaughtered in Onitsha suburb by gunmen
FG approves 14 days paternity leave
Insecurity: Stop the killings, Pope Francis tells Buhari
Nigeria’s economy worst in 38 years — Reps
Presidency: Southern, Northern govs, worsening insecurity, heating up polity — NLC
WHO appoints Tomori COVID-19 technical advisory group member
FG approves 14 days paternity leave for civil servants
Rage, despair trail murder of Akunyili, 8 others by gunmen
Nigeria at 61: Time for introspection
NiMet predicts 3-day cloudiness, sunshine from Thursday
South-East sit-at-home: Which way to go?
South-East Governors condemn Akunyili’s murder
Attacks on Security Agents: Sanwo-Olu orders CP to fish out culprits for justice
FRSC cautions motorists against night driving
Why Lagos Govt cannot sanction offenders of waterways laws
Why LASTMA personnel are hated by many
FRSC cautions motorists against night driving
Tribute to Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu
Anambra Guber: INEC assures security of corps members, staff
Healthplus launches nigeria’s first ever digital epharmacy
CARGO EXAMINATION:Tin-can Customs takes delivery of 2 mobile scanners
Kano Customs impounds 707 bags of rice, others worth N41bn in 2 months
IBEDC says construction of Abeokuta-Sagamu-Mowe 33kv Double-Circuit overhead lines nearing completion
Apapa Gridlock: Port Ondo is the way out —Akeredolu
Oyo Assembly confirms Makinde’s commissioner-nominees
FG raises alarm over vandalism of telecoms infrastructure
Anambra Guber: Nobody has right to declare sit-at-home ― Police
N60bn suit: l’ll withdraw case if you tender public apology, Ortom tells Akume
Buhari’s red-carpet treatment of political turncoats abuse of incumbency
ACPN takes free health screening to Lagos Police
Apapa Gridlock: Reps probe persistent congestions in nation’s ports
2023 guber: Ortom’s CPS Akase resigns, promises to strengthen Benue grazing law, guarantee internal security if elected
October 1: Group launches #IndependenceDayChallenge with N250,000 grand prize
NIGERIA @ 61: It’s time to seek common grounds — Senator Alimikhena
VAT Saga: Oyo State seeks to join Rivers’ suit against FG
Editors and the long struggle against media chains
‘Say No Campaign’, community networks resolve to expose corrupt contractors in Enugu, Akwa Ibom States
Buhari greets former deputy speaker, Chibudom Nwuche at 60
Victim of Festac kidnap rescued, reunites with family
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Anambra Guber: INEC assures security of corps members, staff
Reps move to curb illegal mining in Osun
APC perceived internal crises not peculiar to it says PGF DG
2023 Election: Former President Jonathan backs call for electronic transmission of results
Police vow to deal with killers of Akunyili
Court sentences man to death by hanging for killing 2 women in Kogi
Anti-kidnapping Squad rescue 22-year-old victim in Calabar
Court sentences man to death by hanging for killing 2 women in Kogi
Barcelona sink to new low in 3-0 Benfica humiliation
Injury-time Ronaldo goal seals 2-1 win for Man United over Villarreal
Buhari congratulates D’Tigress on 2021 Afrobasket triumph
INFRASTRUCTURE DEFICIT: stakeholders canvas private sector intervention
MAN lists real sector woes, asks FG to address them
At Classic FM, a journey to the past worth remembering
Asiodu, the last titan after Ahmed Joda (4)
Sanwo-Olu to set up Visitation Panel to probe LASU
Our contributions to the economy not properly recorded – NPA MD