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*BVP MEDIA STATION NEWS HEADLINES* Good Morning to our Cherished Readers. http://victoradedeji.blogspot.com Thursday 30 May 2019 **NIGERIA* Panic grips Obasanjo, 392 others as aircraft aborts landing. Don’t go after Ambode, Lagos PDP tells Sanwo-Olu. Buhari leaves for OIC summit in Saudi Arabia. Makinde abolishes N3,000 school fees in Oyo. Attack on judiciary, a threat to Nigeria’s foundation, democracy —Dickson V. Bauchi: Gov. Bala Mohammed cancels all appointments, promotions, transfers. Our govt ‘ll be departure from the past, says Kwara gov. Wike accuses FG of politicising security issues in Rivers. Second term: I’ll put smiles on people faces El-Rufai promises. FG illegally seized 76 oil wells from Cross River –Ayade. Seven die, six injured in Plateau road crash. Senate presidency: Ndume accuses APC leadership of illegality. Anambra: Police burst child stealing syndicate, arrest suspects. Banks Plan Blacklist of Chronic Debtors. Oil majors raise stake in gas to hedge unstable oil prices. NUBIFIE alleges new generation banks flout labour laws brazenly. Buhari’s government lacks political will to implement policies, says ASUU. Makinde sacks Oyo council chairmen, boards. Traders count losses as fire guts market in Oshodi. Lekki British School’s founder, Laja passes on. Police reunite stolen child with parents after seven years. Wike takes oath of office, vows to defend Rivers’ interests. Ortom to set up peace, truth, reconciliation panel. Inauguration Day: Gombe, Bauchi govs cancel predecessors’ appointments. Buhari, APC overburdened by guilt – PDP. Saraki: Let us use democracy to entrench peace, development. NCC tasked to secure $70 billion investments in telecoms sector. Nigeria’s agric-start-up makes 100 finalists in U.S Nigerian Guardian05:23. Leave God out of your incompetence, HURIWA tells service chiefs. Nigeria in economic crisis, says Audu Ogbeh. I won’t disappoint, says Lalong. Nigerians stranded in UK as High Commission closes for holiday. I’ll be project manager in my second term, says Cross River’s helmsman, Ayade. Shareholders kick against banks’ N83.58bn contribution to AMCON in 2018. NBA Cautions Buhari, Govs on Post-election Litigation Interference. Pension Assets Hit N9.03tn. Buhari’s 2nd term: Obi, others list economy, security as priority for president. VAT revenue down by N9bn in Q1 2019. Q1: Port Harcourt Customs rakes in N17.8bn. Melaye to speak at US Diaspora forum The Sun News, Nigeria05:02. SERAP tasks Buhari to prioritise Rule of Law in second term. Still waiting for Leah Sharibu’s return. Withdraw petition against Wike from tribunal, monarchs, others beg AAC candidate. Again, Ishaku seeks refund of N22b spent on federal roads. Despite Presidential Order, Trucks Block Apapa Port Access Roads. Court orders prompt hearing of Okorocha’s certificate of return suit. Nigerian escapes death by hanging in Singapore. FG’s social safety programme gulps N471bn in three years. Buhari’s inauguration: PDP, others knock President for keeping mum, Obasanjo, Jonathan absent. Makinde says Oyo can’t pay N30,000 minimum wage, scraps tuition. Lagos businessman’s decomposing corpse found inside Magodo residence. Joshua challenges Wilder to meeting. NYSC to include date of birth on certificates. Kaduna refinery stays idle for 12 months, others wobble. MASSOB dares security agencies, says no going back on Biafra Day. **AFRICA* South Africa's Ramaphosa retains Mboweni, Gordhan in new, leaner cabinet. South Africa's Ramaphosa retains Mboweni as finance minister in trimmed cabinet. Nigeria's Buhari kicks off challenge-filled second term with low-key inauguration. UK institute, Belgian firm team up for African swine fever treatment. East Congo villagers kill Ebola health worker, loot clinic. Banks shuttered as Sudan opposition stages second day of strikes. South African deputy president survives "disrepute" accusation. Malawi's Mutharika calls for unity after fractious presidential election. Moroccan miner Managem says it retrieved gold seized by Sudan authorities. **WORLD* At least 7 killed on tour of Budapest as boat capsizes. Mueller's public statement fuels calls for Trump impeachment. New PNG leader aims to 'maximise gain' from resources sector. China accuses US of ‘naked economic terrorism’. Venezuela talks in Norway end without deal. Mexico tour bus crash kills more than 20, injures dozens. **SPORTS* Joshua challenges Wilder to meeting. Iwobi scores but Chelsea thump Arsenal 4-1 to win Europa. UCL final: Salah eyes Liverpool winner against Spurs. U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles battle Ukraine for survival. Falcons play Slovakia in friendly. Carroll, Nasri quit West Ham. Thanks for Reading, God Bless and Happy Thursday. *ADEDEJI VICTOR* *BVP MEDIA STATION* +2348101078154.