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NEWS HEADLINES FOR TODAY WEDNESDAY 27/9/2017

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2017-09-27

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Blueprint

IPOB crisis, illegal recruitment, others top priority for Senate
FCTA lauds NDC over developments in permanent site
Unmasking the poet of the market place: A review of Niyi Osundare: A Literary Biography
How Kano marked Islamic new year
Reps and hassle over NGOs regulation bill
2019: PDP’ll meet Nigerian expectations ‘ Adedoja
Osi Olubadan and former Oyo state Governor, Senator Rashidi Ladoja briefing newsmen
World Pharmacists Day: ‘Let your projects touch lives
Hajj 2017: All pilgrims to return in 10 days ‘ NAHCON

(blewprint.ng)

Vanguard

S-East govs to rehabilitate, empower IPOB members ‘ Umahi
Nigeria’s unity not negotiable ‘ Senate
Nnamdi Kanu and alleged friends in high places
FG releases N336bn in first quarter
CAN declares October 1 prayers day
Southeast youths want poverty among rural women addressed
NYSC rescucitates farm settlements
Kidnappers scaring away investors ‘ Dangote
Melaye refuses to abandon plenary, frustrates INEC’s to serve him notice
Read Senate’s proceedings today
FG pledges partnership with investors to address housing deficit
Keyamo denies releasing video of Psquar fighting in his chamber
As a country, we cannot continue to rely on paper certificate alone ‘ Obaseki
Lecturers disagree on dismissal of LASU-ASUU chairman, deputy
Obaseki to meet Buhari on Edo security challenge
You are doing the job, the glory comes to me, Fayose tells teachers
Anambra guber: G32 Groups drum support for Chidoka, UPP
Operation Python Dance II aimed at fighting crime ‘ GOC

(vanguardngr.com)

Punch

Airports concession: FG must get it right
Don’t waste time on 2019 Presidency, PDP tells Fayose
Sheriff absent at North East PDP peace meeting
PDP needs strong candidate to win 2018 Ekiti poll
Obiano retains running mate
Hurricane Harvey, Irma: Impact on Nigerian auto industry
Exit from recession still fragile, says CBN
FG raised N6.3bn from savings bond in seven months
NCC woos investors into Nigeria’s $70bn telecoms industry
Turkish envoy meets Customs boss, promises to expose illegal arms importers
BREAKING: Saudi Arabia to allow women to drive
US imposes sanctions on North Korean banks, executives
Rowdy session at plenary as MPs throw chairs
CAC reduces cost of business registration
Uber threatens to leave Quebec over new ride-sharing rules
Farmer kills step-daughter, seeks forgiveness
Dyson to make electric cars by 2020
Zimbabwe court orders release of activist pastor

(punchng.com)

The Sun

Ogidi celebrates new yam festival after 19 years without king
As All Saints Cathedral Abakaliki holds Festival of Hymns, Canticles
Igede people roll out drums in Onitsha to celebrate new yam festival
Rights groups hold rally in Enugu, sue for peace
Imo women fete Okorocha at birthday
Eha-Amufu royal fathers task college governing council on development
Capital city of darkness
RaunchyaffairsforKuje prisoninmates
Life of ‘Mayshayi’ in Abuja
67-yr-old Ekiti woman narrates ordeal in hands of kidnappers
Ekiti 2018: Teachers, traditional rulers endorse Fayose’s deputy
Half of Nigerian children lack early childhood support-UNICEF
Nigerian tennis prodigy, Marylove Edwards, wins US trophy
Venezuela opposition shuns govt talks
Labour threatens to shut down Kenya Airways Nigerian operations
Nnamani wants tougher laws against women, child abuse

(sunnewsonline.com)

Guardian

Keyamo absolves wives of blame for PSquare’s feud
Arms smuggling may scare investors, experts warn
Truck transit parks, long overdue
Buhari congratulates Ayo Fasanmi at 92
Lafarge advocates cultural shift in concrete solutions for road construction
Foundation seek investment for health infrastructure at UN Assembly
Obasanjo, Anyaoku for honour at NEW 2017 in Port Harcourt
NYSC laments dwindling resources, rising corps population
Python dance and the NADECO old song
Iraq PM, Kurdish chief in war of words over independence vote
Macron’s vision for Europe: 5 key themes
Chris Attoh And Damilola Adegbite Split: Some Of Their Best Moments
Three Champions League fixtures to watch out for
Married To Options’ The Future Of 21st Century Marriages
Bayern criticise PSG wealth despite Qatari backing
British Airways investigates stewardess’ racist rants against Nigerians
Ugandan lawmakers in presidential age-limit brawl
Ivory Coast’s ex-army chief urged Gbagbo to step down

(guardian.ng)

Daily Trust

Between Nigerian Peace Corps and National Guard
Ndigbo in Oyo okays IPOB proscription
Ayade to hand over dubiously appointed aides to police
Reps probe Kano CP over Kwankwaso/Ganduje feud
Oyegun: Devolution of powers, resources critical to APC formation
Afenifere rejects Operation Crocodile Smile for south west
Anambra farmers screen guber candidates Sep 30
Abdulsamad Rabiu, others lead 2017 AABLA nominees
How we revolutionised palm oil industry
11 DisCos need N1.5trn to match transmission capacity
Privatisation: FGs recovery plan to refocus power sector
Gov El-Rufai inaugurates committee on open governance
Diversity should be our strength Atiku
Drop NGO bill or lose support, Kogi youths tell Buba Jibril
Economists urge FG to give priority to manufacturing sector
Reps to chart new course for Nigeria’s unity
Recall: INEC dumps documents in Melaye’s office
Kidnappers abduct wife of gov Masari’s aide

(dailytrust.com.ng)

Tribune

All-Africa Students Union honours LG boss with Nkrumah Leadership award
PEBEC okays new action plan
Dogara names 11 man committee on restructuring
Restructuring: Agbakoba faults Buhari in handing over exercise to NASS, Council of State
Court slates Nov 15 to hear ‘Wike’s suit against IGP, EFCC
Police capture Boko Haram suspect in Ondo
You are an ingrate, APC hits Sagay
My recall process has expired ‘Senator Melaye
How our tenant kidnapped our 2-year-old, 5-year-old daughters ‘Parents
CVL takes Leaders Without Title series to Ibadan
Proscribe CAN, JNI catholic priest tells FG

(tribuneonlineng.com)
MAPOLY lecturers demand clarification from NBTE over status of new polytechnic
NYSC: Serving members empower 150 students in entrepreneurial skills
EX-MEND Leader applauds Buhari for sustaining Amnesty programme
First batch unveiling of Chief Awolowo statutes picture
Obaseki to meet Buhari on Edo security challenge
Anambra 2017: Obi is our coach, he is good ‘PDP candidate, Obaze
Afenifere condemns attack on Olubadan, warns FG against inviting military to take over

The Authority

Gov Al-Makura seeks review of educational qualifications for politicians
Slain priest buried as Okorocha assures punishment for suspects
Prof Ilochi, Gov Obiano disagree over IPOB
Anambra Guber: CAN leaders, others pray for Chidoka
NSE lauds Imo for emerging best in Science Education
Don’t hide your incompetence under alleged N7bn demand, Obi tells Obiano
Junaid Mohammed: Enough of diatribe against Atiku Abubakar and Mamman Daura
Poor coding limits IS hackers’ cyber-capabilities, says researcher
Australia to create national space agency

(authorityngr.com)

New Telegraph
WAFU Cup, CHAN and the way forward
Wanted Boko Haram commander arrested in Ondo ‘Army
Aregbesola, Akeredolu: Sheathe the sword
EFCC : Lawyers, groups file 17 suits against Magu
Senate in stormy session over IPOB’s proscription
Why we retained 14% interest rate, by CBN
Jonathan offered me money, second term ticket to dump APC ‘Okorocha
Prisons Service dismisses 20 officers over jailbreaks
Senate’ll not bow to blackmail, coercion ‘Saraki
Using whistle blowing to curb human trafficking
Taiwo Ogunjobi: Athlete who died in plane crash
Arms importation: Suspects opt for plea bargain
Nigeria’s excess crude earnings hit $22.1m in one day
Obi to Obiano: You’re not competent to govern Anambra
Judiciary: CJN declares zero tolerance for corruption
Strike: LUTH, psychiatric hospital discharge patients
APC to Sagay: Buhari dug you out of oblivion

(newtelegraphonline.com)

Sahara Reporters

Don’t Waste Time On 2019 Presidency, PDP Tells Fayose
EFCC Uyo Office Takes Off
Ambode Unveils 20-ft Statue Of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Says Late Politician Fought For True Federalism
AGF To Begin Trial Of Boko Haram Suspects In October
NGO Regulation Bill, Another Ploy By Rapacious Elite To Silence Critical Voice
British Airways Sacks Flight Attendant Who Made Racist Comments About Nigerians
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation Sirika Engages Oil & Gas Company As Consultant On Airports Concession
Keyamo Speaks On The P-Square Feud
NNPC/ IOCs And Crude Oil Theft: Curiously Nobody Is Talking About It Anymore By Ifeanyi Izeze
Inspector General Of Police Orders Immediate Removal Of Checkpoints Nationwide
Unlawful Firearms Importation: Court Demands Medical Reports Of Defendants Who Pleaded Guilty
Commotion At Lagos Airport as Qatar Airways Deplanes 243 passengers Over Technical Failure
Double Trouble: P Square Splits
NGO Bill: NASS Cannot Be Intimidated – Dogara
Oil Hits Highest $58.37
INEC Serves Melaye With Recall Notice, As Senator Locks Out Bailiff
After Two-Month Recess, Nigerian Senate Promises To Prioritize PIB, Social Justice Bill, Others
Sokoto Commissioner Loses Appeal Against EFCC

(saharareporters.com)

Thisday

NSE Index Falls Further Despite 164% Rise in Trading Value
FCMB Rewards Winners in Promo
N’Assembly: Nigeria’s Unity Not Negotiable, Agitators Must Abide by Law
Emefiele Defends Quantitative Easing, Says CBN is Not Overfunding Govt
FG’s N100bn Debut Sukuk Offer Oversubscribed by 6%
World’s Largest Diamond Sells for $53m
Irate Qatar Airways Passengers Cause Commotion at Lagos Airport
Nigeria Ranked 125th in Global Competitiveness Index as Ease of Doing Business Reforms Get Nod
Dasuki: Forgotten in Jail
Technical, Vocational Education crucial to Industrialisation, Development ‘ Obaseki
TonyElumelu’sTop10 EntrepreneurialSuccessPrinciples
Gombe NAWOJ Trains 60 Women in Cancer Detection
Varsity Don Canvasses Running of N’Assembly on Part-time Basis
We’ve Rid Anambra Judiciary of Ghost Workers, Says Chief Judge
House Passes Motion to Revisit Devolution of Powers Bill
Widow Accuses Lawmaker in Ekiti of Sexual Harassment
Gombe NAWOJ Trains 60 Women in Cancer Detection
Varsity Don Canvasses Running of N’Assembly on Part-time Basis

(thisdaylive.com)

Daily Times

Court dismisses Fani-kayodes application to transfer case
Bank of Uganda delegates visits NCC on study mission
AGF urges pensioners to contribute to national discourse
Ex-MEND Commander applauds Buhari on Amnesty
Judiciary charged on effective justice delivery
Ex-lawmaker seeks creation of Urhobo states
PTI alumni association, holds annual re-union day
Buharis health remains private even if Nigeria pays, says Lai Mohammed
Nigerian Senate to stop $380bn capital flight in oil, gas sector
NGE urges NPAN, stakeholders to set up newsprint coys
NEITI seek legislation to uncover owners of oil and gas companies
Hurricane Maria: Buhari orders evacuation of Nigerian students from Dominican Island
Restructuring: Gov Ahmed advocates expanded middle class, egalitarianism
PDP national elective convention, Adedoja expresses concern, says he is best as chairman
AFRIMA 2017: Lagos Partners African Union as host City
Celebs and fans celebrate 100th episode of Battleground, Africas leading telenovela!
Delta LGA Polls: Egbabor assures of purposeful leadership, as he declares for second termControversy trails Adamawa House of Assembly leadership change

(dailytimes.ng)

Leadership

Osinbajo Challenges African Tax Experts On Profit Shifting, Base Erosion
MPC Holds Interest Rate At 14% Despite Recession Exit
2017 Budget: FG Releases N336bn To Fund Capital Projects
Dissecting The Hype Over NGO Bill
Coalition Of Abuja Indigenes Rejects Appointments By Minister
ALGON Condoles Abaji Chairman Over Death Of Education Secretary
NUT Approves Enes Appointment As Acting Secretary General
Dredge Rivers Niger, Benue To End Flood Disasters, Senate Tells FG
el-Rufai Inaugurates Steering Committee On Open Govt Partnership
Olubadan, Ex-Oyo SSG, Journalists Cheat Death, As Gunmen Attack Palace
Presidential Panel Begins Hearing On Alleged Rights Abuses By Army, Others
CJN Moves Against Nepotism, Tribalism In Judiciary
Health Workers Strike Grounds Activities At National Hospital
90 Days For My Recall Process Has Expired Melaye
North East States Back Calls For Restructuring
Global Economic Recession: Lessons From The Egypt Experience
NBBF Board Excited Over FIBA 33 Tourney Silver
As NGO Partners Public, Private Sectors Over Post-Harvest Loss Reduction

(leadership.ng)

The Nation

Restructuring: Reps vow not to surrender power
Leaders should imbibe Awo’s ideals
Senators accuse Executive of poor budget implementation
Nigeria unity not negotiable, says Senate
Olubadan palace shooting: Ajimobi summons security chiefs, monarchs
Olubadan palace shooting: Ajimobi summons security chiefs, monarchs
Govt begins 60-day action plan on ease of doing business
Govt begins 60-day action plan on ease of doing business
Ministers, others await Buhari’s reforms
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: GOAL UPDATES
Fayose declares 2019 presidential ambition
Happy Birthday Serena! Wish You Many More Happy Returns
This soldiers’ ‘Python Dance’ video will thrill you
Soldiers raid kidnappers den in Abia
FG releases N336bn capital funds to MDAs in Q1
Expected line-up if Liverpool must defeat Spartak Moscow
Keyamo: Wives not at fault for PSquare’s feud
Cost of business registration in Nigeria now cheaper’ CAC

(thenationonlineng.net)

The Herald

Femi Fani Kayode loses bid to transfer case to Abuja
Buhari’s health status is private despite its tax payers money-Lai Mohammed
Nigerian Army successfully raids Zamfara forest
Saraki Reshuffles Senate Committee, Names New Chairmen
Cost of business registration in Nigeria now cheaper’ CAC
Adamawa committed to poverty alleviation, youth empowerment-Gov Bindo
UN envoy says Libyan elections should be held soon
Kano State Govt. spends N500m on accreditation of courses at Kano poly
EFCC opens office in Akwa Ibom
Tragic: Nigerians In India At War Over Biafra, One Dead
Fayose to declare Presidential Ambition on Thursday
Underdevelopment: Nigeria ignored lessons of economic history’Ajayi
Ambode Unveils Giant Awolowo Statue, Supports Restructuring
Obafemi Awolowo Students share hostels with ‘Bedbugs
Senate to commence review of 2017 budget implementation in October-Saraki
Prince William hails ‘visionary planning’ of World War II era city
NSE market moves 500.29m shares worth N3.62b
Nigerian tennis prodigy, Marylove Edwards, wins US trophy

(herald.ng)

Daily Independent

APC May Seek Sagay’s Removal As PACAC Boss
FG Releases N336bn Q1 Capital Funds To MDAs
Afenifere To Army: Don’t Deploy ‘Operation Crocodile Smile’ To South West
Woman Accuses Ekiti Lawmaker Of Sexual Assault
Fragile Forex Regime, Inflation Force CBN To Hold Rate At 14%
Kogi NGO Drums Support For Peaceful Coexistence
Women Farmers Advocate Increased Agric Funding In Benue
Nigeria’s Rising Foreign And Domestic Debts
Why Action Alliance Wants To Sack Obiano In Anambra ‘ Udeze
Senate To Stop $380bn Capital Flight In Oil, Gas Sector
NAMA Commences Sectorisation Of Lagos Area Control
NPDC Targets 500,000 bpd By 2020
Equities Market Opens Negative, NSE Index Down 0.36%
Why My Recall Process Can’t Go On, By Melaye
Redeemer’s University Demands $370,000 From FG For Ebola Test Kits
FIRS, ICAN Disagree On 10-Year Tax Incentives For New Firms
2019: Fayose To Formally Declare Presidential Ambition Thursday
APC Attacks Itse Sagay, Says He Indicted Buhari

(independent.ng)

Premium Times

Two killed in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway accidents
Police arrest two teenagers for rape
Restructuring: APC restates commitment to devolution of powers
Champions League: Ronaldo scores brace, Kane hat-trick
Ambode unveils 20-feet Awolowo statue
Ekiti lawmaker accused of assaulting widow
Naira sells at N364/$ as MPC holds rate
British Airways sacks air hostess who made ‘racist’ Nigerian remarks
Saudi Arabia to allow women drive
Illegal Arms Importation: Nigeria Customs chief meets Turkish ambassador
VIDEO: Young Chibok Boko Haram attack victim walking in Dubai Hospital
Osinbajo proposes review of taxes to aid sustainable development
Andy Uba loses Influential position as Saraki changes heads of Nigerian Senate committees
Importation of 661 pump-action rifles: Court requests medical report on suspects
2017 budget: Adeosun provides details of N336 billion disbursed to ministries for capital projects
World Contraceptive Day: WHO wants contraceptives treated as basic human right
Senate summons ministers over funding of capital projects
Flooding: NEMA urges Imo Govt to demolish houses along waterways

(premiumtimesng.com)

World

'We Are Outraged': Thousands Of Faith Leaders Oppose GOP Health Care Bill – Yahoo
'We will finally have our state': Iraqi Kurds vote in historic referendum on independence – Yahoo
“A Week In China” Is Not Long Enough To See Beyond The Hyperbole – Forbes
“Celebrating David Bowie” Tour To Hit The U.S. And Canada in Early 2018 – Forbes
“Heroic Agriculture” At 37 Cents Per Kilo: The Economics Of Grape Growing On Pantelleria – Forbes
10 must-have travel tech accessories – Business Insider
10 of Africa’s best water adventures – CNN
10 Of Serena Williams' Most Relatable Parenting Moments – Yahoo
10 Reasons Why 7 Out of 10 Businesses Fail Within 10 Years – Entrepreneur

Pulse

In Oyo: I’ll build on existing peaceful structure ‘ new DSS Director
Hameed Ali: Customs boss, Turkish envoy agree to stop export of arms, harmful shipment
In Benue: NLC condemns refusal of Ortom’s government to pay salaries
Yari: Governor calls for stakeholders’ support to curb insecurity
Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: 2 dead, 9 injured in double accidents on highway
Macron: French President unveils tricky first budget
Politics: Bill O’Reilly returned to Fox News to air his grievances and regrets with Sean Hannity
In Colombia: Security force captures 28 members of feared drug gang: Santos
In UK: Labour mobilises to push Corbyn into power
Buhari: Lai Mohammed says President under no obligation to reveal medical condition
Finance: After the Equifax breach, consumers were advised to freeze their credit ‘ but almost no one did it
Sports: Mark Cuban lent the Mavericks team plane to a Puerto Rican player to bring relief supplies to his home country
Politics: Trump kept calling the prime minister of Spain ‘president
Sports: NBA legend Bill Russell took a knee while wearing Presidential Medal of Freedom in support of NFL anthem protestors
Relationship Tips: Is your relationship at the brink of a breakup’ Bring back the spark with these 5 tips
Tech: A pair of big companies explain why they jumped on board the Microsoft cloud (MSFT, AMZN, GOOG, GOOGL)
Wike: Rivers govt says APC is plotting to kill students
Ambode: Awolowo’s legacies remain benchmark for progressive leadership ‘ Governor says

(pulse.ng)

BusinessDay

Rotimi Okpaise, others canvass for capital adequacy, increased returns to attract investment
Ports & Cargo terminal intensifies general cargo handling services
NAICOM to use statutory deposits for unpaid claims
Peterside seeks collaborative efforts to tackle climate change menace
What future for Nigeria’s pension industry
Consolidated Hallmark Insurance to raise N500m additional capital on rights issue
Nigerian Banks sitting on N3.55 billion cash pile
Renaissance Capital doubles net profit in H1 2017
Odu’a Investment grows 2016 revenue by 5% yoy
Ugwuanyi calls for emergency management collaborations to reduce disaster impact
UK’s Serious Fraud Office brings charges against ex-Afren executives
ICRC launches PPP Contracts disclosure Portal
CBN injects $195m into forex market MPC decides today
NSE equity turnover hits N17.86 billion as bank stocks excite
Ogunbanjo elected as Nigerian Stock Exchange new president
World’s Largest Money-Market Fund Will Lower Its Returns, Shed Risk
Hurricane Maria: Buhari orders immediate evacuation of Nigerians students in Dominican Island

(businessdayonline.com)

Business

“A Week In China” Is Not Long Enough To See Beyond The Hyperbole – Forbes
“Celebrating David Bowie” Tour To Hit The U.S. And Canada in Early 2018 – Forbes
“Heroic Agriculture” At 37 Cents Per Kilo: The Economics Of Grape Growing On Pantelleria – Forbes
10 must-have travel tech accessories – Business Insider
10 Reasons Why 7 Out of 10 Businesses Fail Within 10 Years – Entrepreneur
10 Surprising and Inspiring Quotes About Success and Leadership From the Genius Behind The Beach Boys’ ‘Pet Sounds – Entrepreneur
10 things in tech you need to know today (AAPL, MSFT, GOOG, AMZN) – Business Insider
10 things you need to know before the opening bell (SPY, SPX, QQQ, DIA) – Business Insider
10 things you need to know in markets today – Business Insider