Breakfast News-Weekly Highlights; (17-23, August 2019)

By Jecinta Powell on August 24, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Leadership

. President Muhammadu Buhari has retained his position as the minister of petroleum resources
. Former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu beaten and attacked with eggs by IPOB members in Germany.
. 39 year old Adewale Adeyemo has been appointed as the First President of the Obama Foundation.

Economic Development

. Senate President Lawan insists NASS will pass 2020 national budget before Christmas.
. World bank, African development bank bars Nigerian companies over corrupt practices.
. Nigeria gets first gold medal in Taekwondo at the ongoing 12th African Games in Rabat, Morocco
. The Federal High Court, ikoyi Lagos summons DSS, police over Sowore’s detention, to appear on Sept 4th.

Security/Insurgence

. DSS, Police, Army arrests and seals Lagos venue, interrupting the #RevolutionNow events slated for Monday.
. EFCC investigates Winifred Oyo-ita over N3 billion contract scam.
. Police arrests lady who detained a child in a dog cage.
. SARS operatives kill 2 suspected robbers in Lagos, after being disarmed and handcuffed. Later discharged and arrested.
. FBI apprehends Invictus owner, Obinwenna Okeke for wire fraud.

Media

. Hundreds Of Families Displaced After Flood Hits Jigawa State.
. For taking bribes in connection to match fixing, FIFA bans Samson Siasia for life.
. Nigeria’s D’tigress has emerged champions of the 2019 FIBA Afrobasket Championships in Dakar, Senegal.

Gossip

. Contestant, Joe and Enkay regains freedom after eviction from Big Brother’s house.
. Alleged rapist, Pastor Fatoyinbo has snubbed several attempts to meet PFN five-member panel.
. In Utako market, Abuja, man nearly beats his wife to death for refusing to give him money.