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*BVP MEDIA STATION NEWS HEADLINES* Monday, 6 May 2019. **NIGERIA* Presidency taunts opposition as Buhari returns from UK. Muhammadu Buhari Saraki, Ganduje congratulate Egbemode, other NGE officials. Troops foil Boko Haram attack, kill scores. Ramadan begins today, says Sultan. We’re yet to take a position on NASS leadership – PDP. Gunmen abduct Taraba female perm sec. Release our results, UTME candidates beg JAMB. NNPC records N15.04bn Trade surplus in January. N1bn Imo debt: CBN, 14 banks contest payment order. Fashola names alleged corrupt FG contractors. I am still a member of PDP, says Senator Ogunlewe. Again, Five Soldiers, Scores of Insurgents Killed in Borno. Aluko & Oyebode Dismisses Money Laundering Allegations. Bristow Operations Threatened as Parent Company Faces Bankruptcy. Banks make N124bn from e-transactions. EU, Germany move to grow Nigeria’s non-oil sector. NBS: States Generated N1.17tn IGR in 2018. Okorocha’s Certificate of Return: Group, Imo West Voters Threaten Protest. Odumakin: Nigeria on the Verge of Collapse. Police nab six, raise alarm over poisonous ponmo in Lagos. UBA partners Mastercard, rewards customers with all-expense paid trip. FCMB partners SystemSpecs on new solution for small businesses. PDP Blames Banditry on APC’s Political Mercenaries. PDP’s Smear Campaign Designed to Blackmail Judges, Osun APC Alleges. Kidnapping: The New Wave Boko Haram. How insurers’ N37 billion tax affects industry growth. Customs stifling investment in-flows through Nigerian ports, LCCI. Nigeria-China bilateral relation increases with products trade fair. Gunmen storm Nasarawa commissioner’s residence, kill varsity student. State of public varsity worrisome, says ASUU president. Mike Adenuga’s son, lover custody battle: Chief Judge refers case. Tribunal to issue notice to hear Atiku’s petition this week. Anambra procures land to build children’s prison. **AFRICA* S.Africa's ruling ANC vows to act on corruption; Fighting in southern Tripoli kills 187, more than 1,000 wounded - spokesman. South Africa's largest opposition party promises to lead coalitions, tackle racism. Benin guide for missing French tourists found dead. Islamic State claims it killed 10 soldiers in northeastern Nigeria. Congo Ebola deaths surpass 1,000 as attacks on treatment centres go on. South Sudan parties agree on six more months to form unity govt -IGAD. Hundreds of thousands protest against ruling elite in Algeria U.S. deploying carrier, bombers to Middle East to deter Iran - Bolton. **WORLD* Hamas offers Israel a conditional ceasefire. U.S. deploying carrier, bombers to Middle East to deter Iran - Bolton. China stocks tumble on Trump tariff threat. Laurentino Cortizo leads presidential elections in Panama. Police discover suspected training camp for militants – Sri Lanka attacks. **SPORTS* Chelsea qualify for UCL following Watford win. Mikel seeks fresh challenge after Boro exit. United miss out on top four. Edo restates commitment to Okpekpe. Arsenal shift focus to Europa. Flying Eagles lose to Saudis in Austria. Thanks for Reading, God Bless and Happy Monday. *ADEDEJI VICTOR* *BVP MEDIA STATION* +2348101078154.