National News Headlines - 8/9/2015

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*Naira drops to 223 as dollar demand grows

*FG approves new petrol import permits

*NNPC, security agencies meet over oil theft

*Doctors insist on medical check-up for LASG officials

*Aregbesola'll pay workers salaries this month Rep

*Buhari belongs to North alone Ezeife

*Should Ndigbo tax themselves to build Second Niger Bridge?

*Obasanjo urges African leaders to tackle poverty

Senator Saraki’s Son Named Chairman Of Bukola Saraki Football Club

Seni Saraki, the son of Senate President Bukola Saraki, has been named the new Chairman of the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club (ABS FC). The team, which is based in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, is part of the Nigeria National League (NNL). 

I Will Name My Cabinet This Month-President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Aburi, Ghana reassured Nigerians and the international community that he will name his cabinet before the end of the month.Pres. Muhammadu Buhari and John Mahama in Aburi , GhanaPresident Buhari gave the assurance at a joint press conference with President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana. 

DJ Cuppy Rounds off 8 Nation Tour in Grand Style!

After 8 stops in 8 major African cities, Nigerian producer and Disc Jockey, DJ Cuppy’s ‘Cuppy Takes Africa’ Tour has come to an end following a sold out final show in Johannesburg, South Africa on the 29th of August.The South African stop of the tour kicked off with a media tour to some of South Africa’s biggest media houses including Trace TVand YFM Radio.

Berahino back in training at West Brom

Saido Berahino

Saido Berahino has reported back for training at West Brom, Press Association Sport understands.

Andy Murray crashes out of US Open in fourth round

Andy Murray has been knocked out of the US Open by big-serving South African Kevin Anderson in four sets.Anderson, the 15th seed, played brilliantly to secure a 7-6 (7/5), 6-3, 6-7 (2/7), 7-6 (7/0) victory at the Louis Armstrong Stadium in New York.

FG withdraws ex-ministers, govs passports

The Nigeria Immigration Service has revoked the passports of all former governors and ministers issued to them during their tenure.

The Comptroller-General of the Immigration Service, Martin Abeshi, said this in a statement on Monday, The Cable reports.

Girl, 10, dies in well

A 10-year-old girl, Eniola Sodipo, has drowned in a well on Atanda Street, Mafoluku, Oshodi area of Lagos State.The victim, who was holidaying with a family in the house, was said to be playing with other children in the neighbourhood, when the well cover caved in.

She was recovered dead by officials of the Lagos State Fire Service around 2pm on Monday.

Orezi Unveils “The Ghen Ghen Album”

Orezi has been in the Nigerian music industry for a while now and has been consistent in dropping hits including “Shoki“, “You Garrit” and the recent “Shuperu“.

Striker Benzema refutes Arsenal move claims

Karim Benzema has denied reports he came close to leaving Real Madrid for Arsenal this summer.

The French forward was strongly linked with a move to the Gunners but he remained in Madrid for the start of his seventh campaign with Real.