OKNEWS! HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 11TH AUGUST, 2022

OKNEWS! 

HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 11TH AUGUST, 2022

 

Owo massacre: Security agencies begin manhunt for financiers

Nigeria facing existential threat, World Bank warns

344 jostle for 110 unity schools principal seats

Terrorists release seven Kaduna train passengers, abduct five

Insecurity: Ogun residents live in fear, says Abiodun

Plateau, Gombe understudy Lagos water system

Lagos govt restates commitment to waste-to-energy

NBCs fines on media firms violate press freedom

FG, elite enabling insecurity, not media

Power must return to South, Akeredolu insists

Lalong rejects calls to dump APC campaign job

Atiku, Wikes political battle deepens, Ayus fate uncertain

Nigeria on wrong course for 2023 poll NADECO

Flutterwave hires 200, grows workforce by 38%

Power generation exceeds 4,000MW, FG to add 204MW

Buhari makes U-turn on Seplat, ExxonMobil deal

Power supply to rise by 2,000MW Official

FG procures technology to monitor, prevent grid collapse

FG to generate N484bn from e-payment channels

Architects decry impact of insecurity on building sector

Audit query: Reps dismiss investment commissions defence

Low activities hit Warri port years after concession

Truckers threaten service withdrawal over Customs seizures

Renewable energy experts seek 10% market share

Coronation Insurance pays N7bn claims

Agents bemoan poor infrastructure at Onne port

Protect oil assets, NIMASA urges engineers

NPC develops birth, death registration app

Schneider, Disco partner to reduce power outage

Content devt board, ICPC inaugurate new anti-corruption unit

Experts advise youths on success tips

Shippers lament abandonment of Edo, Delta ports

Background check professionals move to standardise practice

Buhari reverses approval for Mobil acquisition by Seplat

How I discovered world champion Amusan ' 68-year-old retiree

Ex-minister Abdullahi faults NFF on football development

Raspadori tipped as Osimhen's perfect partner

EPL: Ex-stars back Awoniyi, Aribo to shine

NWFL clubs set for Betsey Obaseki tourney

Kuwaiti side Kazma unveil Omoh

Bologna loan Michael to Austrian side

Dessers delighted with Serie A move

Forest want Dennis on loan

Kyrgios defeats top-ranked Medvedev at Montreal Masters

Real Madrid beat Eintracht, win UEFA Super Cup

Govts inability to curb insecurity suggests state failure Sam Erugo, SAN

Facts about ransomware attack

Army defends killer soldiers, police kick, widow abandoned

Ekiti man jailed 16 years for attempted rape

Notorious Osun cultist, Okolu, remanded for murder, arson

Lagos-Ibadan: Robbers strike again, escape, police make excuse

Lagos police arrest suspected cultists, recover gun

Kano man, son suffocate while draining well

One-way: Court acquits Lagos motorist, orders vehicle release

Mentally-ill man lynched, Kogi council blames fake news

Suspected kidnapper, mechanic killed in Plateau

Beyond the Pyrates offensive song

Will Keyamo help or hurt Tinubus campaign

WEP@25: The time is Women Oclock

At 60, LUTH plans first bone marrow transplant

Group commends Olu of Warri for increased oil production, fight against oil theft

Increased minimum wage'll provide succour to Edo workers, pensioners ' Obaseki

Akpabio not recognised as APC A-Ibom North-West candidate 'REC

N109.4bn fraud: Ex-AGF, Idris begs EFCC for plea bargain

Peter Obi cautions FG against further borrowings

Flutterwave raises staff size by 200, names new Chief People and Culture Officer

2023: Bode George asks Ayu to resign as PDP Chairman - New Telegraph

2023: CAN, NSCIA sign pact on religious tolerance, conflict resolution - The Cable

2023: NCG inaugurates APC national executives youth wing for presidential campaign - Tribune

2023: NSCIA, CAN Sign Pact To Deescalate Religious Tension - Leadership

2023: Obi, Tinubu On Same Page On Issue-Based Campaign, Says Aide - Daily Independent

2023: PDP Reps aspirants pledge 20m votes for Atiku - Blueprint

2023: Sultan, CAN sign peace pact - Vanguard

2023: Tinubu, Obi On Warpath Over Supporters' Utterances - Leadership

3 people dead, 39 homes damaged after massive house explosion in Indiana - CNN

344 jostle for 110 unity schools principal seats - Punch

A new reality for women seeking an abortion in Texas - BBC

Africa Super League to change face of football on continent, says Patrice Motsepe - BBC

African Champions League: Wydad Casablanca find out qualifying opponents - BBC

African Super League: Launch intensifies focus on African football finances - BBC

AGFs amendment of professional conduct regulations for lawyers illegal, court rules - The Cable

Ahmed Idris, suspended accountant-general, seeks plea bargain in N109bn fraud case - The Cable

Air Force kills terrorist kingpin, others in air raid - Guardian

Akeredolu Clears Air on Arrest of Kuje Prison Escapee, Idris Ojo - Thisday

Akeredolu: No problem if Obi wins in 2023 as long as presidency comes to south - The Cable

Akpabio not recognised as APC A-Ibom North-West candidate 'REC - Vanguard

Akwa Ibom warns Seplat Energy to Keep off MPN Ult asset - Blueprint

All Nigerian banks remain safe, sound ' NDIC boss - Blueprint

Anglican church knocks FG over insecurity, increasing poverty in Nigeria - The Sun

APC Emergency NEC Meeting Holds September, Awaits President's Nod for Specific Date - Thisday

APC Ruining Nigeria Pushing Country into Failed State - Thisday

APO Group's Vice-President Lynne Krawchuk joins judging panel for the South African edition of the globally-renowned Effie Awards - APO Africa Newsroom

Army yet to return rifles, magazines after soldiers' attack on Police Officers' PPRO - Vanguard

As NPA Moves To Increase Patronage At Eastern Ports - Leadership

ASUU: Federal Government underminesits legitimacy - Guardian

At 60, LUTH plans first bone marrow transplant - Vanguard

At least 7 Russian aircraft destroyed in explosions at Crimea air base, new satellite image shows - CNN

At least 7 Russian aircraft destroyed in explosions at Crimea air base, new satellite image shows - CNN

Atiku, Wikes political battle deepens, Ayus fate uncertain - Punch

Audit Query: Reps reject NIPC's submission - New Telegraph

Award Winning Celebrity Stella Damasus Joins NW Tech Capital (NWTT) as Lead Talent Acquisition Consultant - APO Africa Newsroom

Bandits release seven more kidnapped train passengers - The Cable

Bauchi APC guber candidate denies recruiting 1,000 thugs ahead of 2023 - Peoples Daily

Be Firm In Discharging Your Duties, Federal Govt Orders New Correctional Officers - Leadership

Biden faces October deadline to decide whether to help Trump avoid questions in Strzok lawsuit - CNN

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt tackles domestic violence in Netflix's 'Darlings - CNN

Boris Johnson Defends High Cost-Of-Living In Uk - Daily Independent

Borno APC denies receipt of Kumalia's resignation letter before suspension - Blueprint

Borno workers commend Zulum on N705m leave grants - Blueprint

Brazil woman and psychic con mum out of $140m in art and cash - police - BBC

Buhari extols State House Perm Sec, Umar, at 59 - Tribune

Buhari makes u-turn on EXXON Mobil shares acquisition - Tribune

Buhari Rejoices with Accounting Doyen, Akintola Williams at 103 - Thisday

Buhari reverses approval to Seplat's purchase of ExxonMobil assets - New Telegraph

Buhari, Minister Differ on NDDC Audit Report Implementation - Thisday

Bulls return as equity market gains N391bn - Blueprint

C'River: Dump truckers protest 'intrusion' of haulage activities by multinationals, block Calabar Itu Road - Vanguard

Children urges govt, stakeholders to tackle climate change - Peoples Daily

Closure of Lagos airport runway painful but necessary ' Pwajok - Blueprint

Club in Sierra Leone being investigated for 91-1 win could be promoted - BBC

 *SPORTS*

2022 Sports Festival: Enugu State handball intensifies preparations, defeat Anambra in warm-up game - Peoples Daily

AEW Dynamite Quake by the Lake Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights - Bleacher Report

Al Avila Fired as Tigers GM, EVP After Nearly 22 Years with Organization - Bleacher Report

Amusan, Brume, others receive bonuses from ministry for CWG feats - New Telegraph

Amusan, Brume, others receive bonuses from Sports Ministry - Peoples Daily

Ancelotti hails Madrid experience after Alaba and Benzema secure Super Cup win - Yahoo

Ancelotti has 'no doubt' that Benzema is world's best - Yahoo

Ancelotti has the 'desire of a child' to keep winning ' Casemiro - Yahoo

Asaba ready to host first Diamond Superstars Kickboxing Championship - Guardian

Benfica, Kyiv, PSV, Rangers into Champions League playoffs - New Telegraph

Benzema landmark as Real beat Frankfurt in Super Cup - New Telegraph

Benzema overtakes Raul in Real Madrid's all-time scorers list - Yahoo

Betsy Obaseki Football Tournament 'll drive campaign against drug abuse, trafficking, says Shaibu - Guardian

Betsy Obaseki tourney ll drive campaign against drug abuse, trafficking, says Shaibu - The Sun

Birmingham 2022: Former FCT FA boss congratulates Team Nigeria - Peoples Daily

Bologna loan Michael to Austrian side - Punch

Brazil to oppose FIFA demand to replay suspended Argentina World Cup qualifier - Yahoo

Broncos' Greg Penner on Possible Russell Wilson Contract Extension: 'Nothing to Say - Bleacher Report

CAF launches $100m Super League - The Cable

Carabao Cup second round: Leicester City drawn at Stockport County and Tranmere host Newcastle - BBC

Carlos Vela, MLS All-Stars Defeat Liga MX in 2022 All-Star Game - Bleacher Report

Casemiro cites Madrid team-mates Modric and Kroos as world's best midfielders - Yahoo

Chelsea And Nice In A Race To Sign Cesare Casadei - Daily Independent

Chiefs coach lauds youngsters' performance in league win - African Football

Chiefs' Matt Nagy: 'Don't Know How I'll Feel' for Preseason Game vs. Bears in Chicago - Bleacher Report

Commonwealth games: Ex-S/Eagles coordinator, Attah commends Dare over Team Nigeria performance - The Sun

Costa Rica 2022: Falconets seek three points against France - The Sun

Costa Rica 2022: Falconets' top scorer promises good outing - New Telegraph

Crisis, confusion rock Nigerian football, NFF - New Telegraph

CWG: FG gives Team Nigeria heroic welcome - New Telegraph

CWG: Team Nigeria gets heroic welcome in Abuja - The Cable

Deshaun Watson Expected to Start for Browns vs. Jaguars amid Suspension Appeal by NFL - Bleacher Report

Deshaun Watson to start Browns' preseason opener - Yahoo

Dessers delighted with Serie A move - Punch

Dessers seals N3bn move to Cremonese - The Sun

Diamond League: Briton Jake Wightman comes back to win 1,000m in Monaco - BBC

Diamond League: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce runs fourth-fastest women's 100m ever - BBC

Downs suffer shock defeat, Zwane's Chiefs up and running - African Football

Eagles' Jordan Davis on Viral Cam Jurgens Practice Video: 'I Hate It, Honestly - Bleacher Report

Ed Slater overwhelmed by support following motor neurone disease diagnosis - Yahoo

Ed Slater: Gloucester helped me out of 'dark place' after motor neurone disease diagnosis - Yahoo

Emotional Serena Williams: 'It's been a pretty interesting 24 hours' after declaring retirement - Yahoo

EPL: Ex-stars back Awoniyi, Aribo to shine - Punch

Ex-minister Abdullahi faults NFF on football development - Punch

FG gives Team Nigeria heros welcome - The Sun

Football's psychology evolution is gathering pace despite 'culture of conservatism - BBC

Forest want Dennis on loan - Punch

Fulham seal 15m deal for West Ham defender Diop - Yahoo

How I discovered world champion Amusan ' 68-year-old retiree - Punch

Inside Exeter Chiefs' 1m rebrand - Yahoo

Javier Hernandez-led Major League Soccer defeat Liga MX 2-1 in All-Star game - Yahoo

Kuwaiti side Kazma unveil Omoh - Punch

Kyrgios defeats top-ranked Medvedev at Montreal Masters - Punch

Laliga: Chukwueze to perform ritual rite today - The Sun

Little League World Series Regionals 2022: Wednesday Scores and Bracket Results - Bleacher Report

N14m Up For Grabs As 2nd Betsy Obaseki Women Soccer Tourney Opens Sept 7 In Edo - Daily Independent

N8m up for grabs in 2022 ValueJet Cup - New Telegraph

Newcastle United travel to Tranmere Rovers in EFL Cup second round - Yahoo

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says Deshaun Watson's behavior was 'egregious' and 'predatory - CNN