News update, Thursday,19/08/2021
**FEC approves N1.7bn for scanners, vehicles, NEITI’s office
**FG receives UK-donated doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines
**How I have been managing diabetes for 35 years -Obasanjo
**Former AMCON Chairman, Banire visits Asiwaju Tinubu in London
**APC will disintegrate before 2023 elections – Dino Melaye
**Kaduna reopens secondary schools for basic certificate exams
**LASG set up task force to curb street begging in Lagos
**UNILAG reopens hostels, announces schedule for second semester exams
**Armed robbers attack bullion van in Ondo
**Bandits kill four, kidnap six in Katsina attack
**CCTV captures moment a suspect withdrew money from a deceased’s account
**Bauchi assembly passes legislative management fund bill 2021
**Lagos debunks circulating number plate, licensing prices, releases official prices
**Bakers decries skyrocket price of baking materials, calls for 60% reduction
**Enugu New CP warns personnel against unprofessionalism, corrupt practices
**Nigeria, Saudi Arabia seek partnership on drug war
**Israel tightens restrictions as virus cases leap
**Afghanistan President granted asylum in Dubai, flees with $169 million
**Access to Kabul airport blocked with gunfire
**Evacuations from Afghanistan speed up as Taliban promise peace
**World Athletics U20 Championships: Nigeria wins historic 4x400m mixed relay gold
Welcomed to another beautiful Thursday.