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*BVP MEDIA STATION NEWS HEADLINES* Good Morning to our Cherished Readers. Sunday 26 May 2019 **NIGERIA* Zamfara APC: Learning in a hard way. MTN explains EFCC’s visit, claims no wrongdoing. Osoba, Abiodun absent as Buhari inaugurates Amosun’s projects. ‘We will not hesitate to step on toes’ – Adamawa Governor-elect. Ashiru vs El-Rufai: Court rules on votes recount next week. NBC says new radio not just for herdsmen, but for ‘fishermen, hunters, farmers, and migrants’. Air Force neutralises insurgents at Tumbun Hamma in Borno. Masari approves death sentence for kidnappers, others. @MBuhari, @ProfOsinbajo get May 28 deadline to submit asset declaration forms. IPOB, MASSOB kick against new radio station for herdsmen. Nigeria needs restructuring, not herdsmen radio station – Sen Sani. Okorocha: Court issues order to INEC. Defence chief raises alarm, says security challenges threaten corporate existence of Nigeria. ZAMFARA: PDP’s victory a triumph of the will of the people over manipulative forces, party says. Police arrest soldier, 3 others over alleged kidnapping. May 29: Okorocha govt planning to blackmail me – Imo gov-elect, Ihedioha. Launch global coalition against terrorism in West Africa, Amnesty Watch tells UN, US. Oshodi-Apapa expressway lockdown: Chaos as ultimatum to relocate trucks expires. I’m not richer than Davido – Don Jazzy. INEC Declares PDP Candidates Winners in Zamfara Elections. MTN Confirms EFCC Probe, Denies Shares Manipulation. Ooni of Ife’s Brother, Prince Adegboyega Set To Wed Society Lady. Military loses N4.8bn weapons in North-East since January. N500bn social investment scheme has failed in North –Aisha Buhari. Prepare for consequences of your action, DSS tells IPOB, others. Confusion as Rivers student opens teargas canister. *AFRICA* Ramaphosa sworn in as South Africa's president. Malawi election results delayed after injunction over alleged irregularities. Islamist insurgents kill at least 25 Nigerian soldiers, some civilians in ambush -sources. S.African govt. withdraws sulphur dioxide emissions changes ahead of carbon tax. Former Botswana president quits ruling party in row with ex-ally. Uganda protests Rwanda military incursion on its territory. Sudan military chief visits Egypt, first trip Since Bashir's ouster. **WORLD* Trump says to put aside trade negotiations with Abe, until after Japan's July elections. US suspects 2 Iran proxies in Baghdad Embassy attack. Papua New Guinea prime minister quits after weeks of turmoil. Final votes cast as EU awaits parliamentary election results. Venezuelan negotiators return to Norway for talks. India’s opposition congress backs Gandhi after poll defeat. South Korea hails Bong Joon-ho's top prize win at Cannes. **SPORTS* Paralysed, bedridden for 17 years, Fregene pleads to walk again. Hazard edges closer to Madrid move. Flying Eagles can go far in Poland – Dele-Bashiru. Kanu, Rufai, others hail Wike for sports devt. Coach not to blame for our defeat – Barcelona president, Bartomeu. Sporting Lisbon win Portuguese Cup on penalties after epic final. Thanks for Reading, God bless and happy Sunday. *ADEDEJI VICTOR* *BVP MEDIA STATION* +2348101078154.