National News Headlines - 6/8/2015

THE NATION

*EFCC identifies owner of $2.1m seized cash

*IGP: rules forgery beyond Senate

*NNPC sacks Group Executive Directors

*Elite used Boko Haram for selfish interests, says Minimah

Senate summons CBN governor over naira depreciation

CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele

The Senate on Wednesday passed a motion directing the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, to appear before it to brief members on the state of the nation’s economy, especially the alarming naira depreciation.

Drake & Meek Mill Enjoy Huge Social Media Gains During Beef

The beef between Drake and Meek Mill is the most publicized story in a very long time. Both rappers have been exchanging shots for over two weeks now and have generated dozens of stories with the latest being “Meek Mill Teases “Wanna Know” Music Video,” “Meek Mill Teases New Verse Aimed at Drake” and “Meet Two of Meek Mill’s Ghostwriters.”

Tuface’s “African Queen” and Wizkid’s “Ojuelegba” Comparisons Draw Hilarious Twitter Reactions -

Following the recent international recognitions received by Wizkid’s Ojuelegba and the Diss track by VicO for Drake and Meek mill, some people on twitter took it upon themselves to compare Tuface’s evergreen track, African Queen and Ojuelegba. It all started with this tweet below…

Woman gives birth to a faceless baby in Abia

A woman who resides in Aba in Abia state gave birth to a faceless baby today August 5th.

FAAN orders evacuation of abandoned aircraft at MMA

The Management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has mandated owners of abandoned aircraft at the Murtala Muhammed Airport to evacuate the planes within the next seven days.

FCTA seeks end to forex trading on Abuja streets

The Permanent Secretary, FCT Administration, John Chukwu, has warned the Bureau de Change operators in and around Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, who sell foreign currencies on the streets, to desist forth with or face the full wrath of the law.

Sports facilities expert tasks Buhari on National stadium in Lagos

FIFA licensed match agent, Ebi Egbe, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to pay close attention to the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, saying the neglected edifice holds key to the country’s sports revival.

Devil using music and social media to lure people-sarkodie

The multiple award winning rapper has preached about salvation to his numerous fans via a recent Facebook post written in his native ‘Twi’ dialect.

Flood destroys two communities in Yobe

Thousands of people have been displaced, following a downpour in two communities in Yobe State.