'I never sponsored burial of Rufai Oseni’s father’, says Obi and more
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00:00 Good evening, here are some of the headlines to anticipate against tomorrow 29th of August
00:05 2023.
00:06 This is tomorrow's news today.
00:07 We begin with national news.
00:09 Federal government slashes Nigeria's delegation to the United Nations General Assembly over
00:13 rising cost of governance.
00:16 President Ndunbu charges ministers to revive economy at the inaugural Federal Executive
00:20 Council of Nigeria meeting.
00:22 On crude theft, illegal pipeline connections have been discovered in Abia State.
00:28 "I never sponsored the burial of Rufai Osein, his father," says Peter Obi.
00:33 Council boss accuses Governor Abiodun of withholding local government funds.
00:37 National Human Rights Commission probes over 1 million complaints of human rights violations.
00:42 9,000 autogas filling stations take off in six months, says the federal government.
00:48 Customs rejects 50 million Naira bribe from suspected smuggler.
00:51 Clash between soldiers and residents claims one life in Lagos State.
00:56 Anambra Edo reverses eight orders at risk of flooding from Cameroon's dam release.
01:02 Nigeria's arts, culture and creative economy minister unveils eight-point agenda.
01:08 Nigerian banks and 18 others fined 125 million Naira for late filings.
01:13 On cash shortage, banks borrowing from CBN hit 12 trillion Naira.
01:19 New equity market reports raise concern as foreigners cut investments in Nigeria.
01:24 In technology news, despite legal issues, Flutter waves most closer to securing Kenyan
01:29 operating license.
01:30 Google adds new feature, FLYS, that tells flyers cheapest time to book.
01:35 In international news, on Niger Coup, Macron defies junta, insists ambassador will stay
01:41 despite ultimatum.
01:43 Donald Trump federals election trial to start March 4, 2024.
01:48 FLYS disruptions loom across UK over system glitches.
01:51 In entertainment news, Steve Harvey refused rumor his wife cheated with bodyguard and
01:56 chef.
01:57 And lastly, in sports, Egypt's Al Ali and Camo Pillas rated above Messi's Inter Miami
02:03 in World Clubs ranking.
02:05 On US Open, Djokovic, Alcaraz, Miré, Goff and Sabalenka in action at Flushing Meadows.
02:12 On World Cup case, mother of embattled Rubiales goes on hunger strike.
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02:27 I am Loyce Oguniyi, goodnight.
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