National News Headlines - 23/9/2015

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*Economy could slip into recession, CBN warns

*Illegal flights: British firm pays N11m fine to NCAA

*US firms poised to invest in Nigeria

*6,116 vehicles fail road test in FCT

*FG begins preparation of 2016 budget

*EFCC re-arraigns Lamido, two sons, others for graft

Ekiti State governor distributes Sallah rams.

 Gov. Ayodele Fayose distributed rams to Muslims in the state, for the celebration of this year’s Id-El-Kabir.

One Direction reveal new album release date

One Direction have revealed their eagerly anticipated new album will be released next month.The boyband announced the news on Twitter with a video message to their 25 million followers.

Robert Lewandowski scores five goals in nine minutes for Bayern Munich

Lewandowski scored the fastest hat-trick in the Bundesliga's history. 

Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski scored five goals in nine minutes, including the fastest hat-trick in Bundesliga history, as his side beat VfL Wolfsburg 5-1 on Tuesday night.

Nigeria’s economy may slip into recession, CBN warns

Godwin Emefiele

 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday came a warning shot on the economy: Nigeria risks sliding into recession next year.

Buhari okays N70m for low-key Independence celebration

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved N70 million for 2015 Independence celebrations.October 1, 2015, Nigeria will mark its 55th independence

Arsenal defender wins red card appeal

Gabriel was sent off on Saturday. 

Arsenal's claim of wrongful dismissal following Gabriel's red card at Chelsea has been upheld and his three-match ban has been withdrawn, the Football Association has announced.

'Anger' as Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro 'leaves' club

Football Association board member Heather Rabbatts has expressed her "sadness and anger" that Chelsea's doctor has left the club.

Eva Caneiro's role was downgraded at Chelsea

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) gives deadline to Overweight soldiers to get in shape

 Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukar Buratai said the army has approved the special promotion for 5000 gallant soldiers fighting Boko Haram.

Prince William makes flying visit to RAF base to mark 100th anniversary

Prince William took a flight in a Chipmunk training aircraft as part of the 100th anniversary celebrations of the 29th Squadron at RAF Coningsby.