Political Update.

*BVP MEDIA STATION NEWS HEADLINES* Thursday 16 May 2019 **NIGERIA* Treason: Stop inventing excuses, making frivolous allegations, PDP tells FG. Senate Committee praises Emefiele, recommends him for confirmation. EFCC re-arraigns Ofili-Ajumogobia, Obla for alleged graft. Emirates: Court orders Kano govt to maintain status quo. FEC approves $1b Chinese loan for Gurara hydropower project. Gov. Okorocha runs to court over threat to arrest him. Afreximbank targets $40b deals from fair. African Union GOC involved in oil bunkering, governor Wike claims. MTN to make its Nigerian Stock Exchange debut tomorrow, Thursday. 2019 UTME: Candidates now able to access results online – JAMB. Police raise the alarm over plot to blow up oil installations. Politics fueling banditry, violence in Nigeria –Buratai. INEC withdraws certificate of return from Buhari’s ex-aide, gives to Dambazau’s son. Chevron oil well is in Polobubo — Ebilate. Delta dep speaker makes case for united Nigeria. Atiku seeks private meeting with tribunal panel. Atiku vs Buhari: Appeal Court president refuses to excuse self. PDP should join hands with Buhari in national interest – Umohinyang. Unless Nigeria’s restructured it won’t experience development -Uko. Controversy: CBN, NIBSS explain stance to lawmakers. Afreximbank targets $40b deals from fair. FG: Atiku Plotting to Sabotage Buhari. Inflation Rate Jumps to 11.37% after Consistent Drop Since January. Nigeria has receded, Emefiele declares. Our non-custodial sentencing has reduced Lagos prison population – Kazeem, SAN. Senate reconsiders, passes social work bill. Saraki cautions against enthronement of weak National Assembly, seeks stronger parliament. Parents tasked on self confidence of pupils through artwork. **AFRICA* South Africa's Ramaphosa says to speed up economic reforms, fix Eskom. At least 17 Niger soldiers killed in ambush - gov't spokesman. Sudan military council, opposition inch closer to final deal. Egypt's Sisi opens huge suspension bridge over the Nile. Political games hinder efforts to end Ebola outbreak in Congo: WHO. Liberians grapple with potential loss of U.S. legal status. Gabon finds 200 missing containers of rare hardwood - prosecutor. European Union calls for ceasefire in Libya. Ramaphosa's economic reforms in focus as ANC adjusts to smaller majority. South Africa's ANC celebrates election win with street party. **WORLD* Trump issues executive order directed at Huawei. Trump grants full pardon to disgraced media mogul Conrad Black. Venezuelan, opposition envoys head to Norway for talks. Zarif: Iran exercising ‘maximum restraint’ despite ‘unacceptable’ US escalation. White House posts call for social media censorship stories, triggering hope & cynicism. Sudan army ruler suspends civil rule talks. China hosts dazzling show celebrating diversity of Asian civilizations. Pilot escapes nearly unscathed after Hudson River helicopter plunge. **SPORTS* $8.4m charge, attempt to discredit Pinnick – Arewa youths. Appiah, Diouf, others expected for The Match. Leadway win UBA sports tourney. AFCON tickets prices slashed after local fans backlash. Ahmedu gets FIBA role. Bolt jumps into Paris scooter market. Thanks for Reading, God Bless and Happy Thursday. *ADEDEJI VICTOR* *BVP MEDIA STATION* +2348101078154.