Read today's newspaper headlines [Wednesday, October 28, 2015]

For today, Wednesday, October 28, 2015:

VANGUARD NEWSPAPER

You can’t stop tribunal, S-Court tells Wike

Wike had gone to the apex court to challenge the jurisdiction of the tribunal which, on October 24, 2015, nullified his victory in the April 11 governorship elections. READ MORE…

The Ile-Ife and Yoruba of my dream, by Ooni-elect, Adeyeye Ogunwusi

The appointment of the new Ooni of Ife, Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi was announced by Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola after the completion of the selection process by the kingmakers. READ MORE…

Oshodi-Apapa gridlock: senate seeks immediate reactivation of port rail lines

Disturbed by the recurring and perennial traffic gridlock along the Oshodi-Apapa Express-way, Senate has urged the Federal Government to, as a matter of urgency, commence the reactivation of rail lines at Apapa ports for evacuation of petroleum products.

Fuji maestro, KWAM 1, arrested, quizzed for six hours

Men of Ogun State Police Command, Tuesday, quizzed a popular fuji icon, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly called KWAM 1, over the shooting of a student of Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago-Iwoye, three weeks ago. READ MORE…

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THE PUNCH NEWSPAPER

ICPC, not EFCC, should probe Lamorde – Reps

The House of Representatives, rising from a meeting, resolved that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), should not be allowed to handle the probe of its boss, Ibrahim Lamorde. READ MORE…

Police quiz Fuji musician, Wasiu over student’s shooting

Men of Ogun State Police Command, Tuesday, quizzed a popular fuji icon, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly called KWAM 1, over the shooting of a student of Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago-Iwoye, three weeks ago. READ MORE…

I’ve forgiven my critics, says Ooni-elect

The appointment of the new Ooni of Ife, Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi was announced by Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola after the completion of the selection process by the kingmakers. READ MORE…

PDP Senators attack ministerial nominee over comments

The trouble started when the nominee from Cross River State, Pastor Usani Uguru, during his screening, said “God forbid” to an observation that he had a good relationship with some Peoples Democratic Party politicians as a public officer.

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THE GUARDIAN

FG unfolds N92.2billion Marshall plan for N’East

The Federal Government yesterday unfolded North East Marshall Plan (NEMAP) on the short, intermediate and long term interventions in economic reconstruction, development and emergency assistance at projected total budgetary expenditure of N92 .2 billion for the sub-region.

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THISDAY NEWSPAPER

MTN shares plummet for second day on NCC fine

Shares of Africa’s biggest mobile operator, MTN Group, fell for a second day on Tuesday, easing 4.2 per cent to 159.98 rand on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), as investors scrambled to cut their losses following the news of the N1.04 trillion ($5.2 billion) fine imposed on the company’s Nigerian subsidiary.

NNPC to trim lifters of Nigerian crude to 16 as 278 submit bids

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said that it hopes to introduce commercial certainty in the sale of Nigeria’s crude grades in the international market starting from January 2016.

Oando extends losses to N47.8bn in nine months of 2015

Oando Plc has recorded a loss after tax of N47.8 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared with a profit after tax of N5.2 billion in the corresponding period of 2014. READ MORE…

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BUSINESS DAY

IOC in dark as NNPC fails to issue directive on 2015 JV budget

International Oil Companies (IOCs), joint venture partners of the Ngerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) are still in the dark over the 2015 project spending plans, just two months before the end of the year.