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NEWS PAPER, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMMENT HEADLINES FOR TODAY WEDNESDAY 11 OCT. 2017
Daily Times
Army, Police raided Kanus home based intelligence report police command
NGO set to proffer solution for Herdsmen and Farmers Crisis in Nigeria
Medview expands to Francophone countries
Shell, Chevron In Trouble Over Defaults On Stevedoring
Malnutrition kills 1,150 children daily in Nigeria Dogara
FGll finance 2017 budget with recovered funds Buhari
EFCC seeks to auction forfeited Petroleum products, vessels
Ambode stands with Tinubu on devolution of powers, federalism
Ekiti Polls: Group says locust days are numbered
New Telegraph
Army, police loot Kanu’s home ‘ IPOB
Checkpoints: Saving the Police from destruction
Fadeyi bridge comes alive again
Doom for 500 shop owners at Ogba Retail Market
Flood as their burden
Service Chiefs meet Buhari in Aso Rock, shun press
IMF: Nigeria to sustain growth by 1.9% in 2018
Kachikwu, Baru bury differences, reunite
Buhari seeks Senate’s approval for $5.5bn loan
Punch
$25bn contracts: EFCC, ICPC should decide Kachikwu, Barus fate SERAP
N120bn bribery allegations: Sen. Misau charged with spreading injurious falsehood against IG
Edo seals Radio Nigeria station over N6.7m tax default
Ajimobi reports Olubadan, Ladoja to Buhari over kingship crisis
Fake agents trafficking Nigerian girls to SArabia
NAF spends N400m to fuel fighter jets in three months
Suswam received N450m signed in my name Witness
We havent encountered ISIS terrorists in NEast Army
Buhari, service chiefs meet over security challenges
The Sun
Biafra: Ngwa Ukwu people condemn agitation, rally round Ikpeazu
Waiting for Abuja rail mass transit
Man takes over road repair in Karu, Jikwoyi, others
Potholes on Abuja roads draw concerns
How orphanages, urchins marked independence anniversary in Kubwa
Okaiuga Alaike agog as natives celebrate new autonomy
Why we’re building community clinics in South East ‘FNHE MD
Imo gives merit awards to Ekwueme, Ghanaian president
Thisday
FG Voids NPA, Intels Pilotage Agreement
Restructuring and Chapter II of the Constitution
Putting Aside Public Spat, Kachikwu, Baru Chart Way Forward for Oil Sector
IMF: Nigerian Economy to Grow by 1.9% in 2018 But Subdued by Population Growth
Buhari Seeks N’Assembly Approval for $5.5bn External Loans
Shock as 21,780 Kaduna Teachers Fail Primary Four Exams
FIRS Budget, Others Passed
Ekiti Confirms Two Monkey Pox Cases
VAIDS: FG Collects Personal Data of High Net-worth Nigerians from Banks
World
100 Women: Saving Nepal’s children from growing up in prison – BBC
15 dead as wildfires torch California wine country – Yahoo
15 Perfect Tweets To Read If You're Having A Bad Mental Health Day – Yahoo
3 Steps to Change Employee Behavior – Entrepreneur
3 Ways China and America Could go to War in the South China Sea – Yahoo
3 Ways Philanthropy Can Add to Your Company Culture – Entrepreneur
67% of Women Can’t Fit Into Boots Currently On The Market – Part & Parcel Is Changing That – Forbes
A 30-year-old with a growing wine empire reveals the common mistakes people make while drinking – Business Insider
A batch of SNES Classic Editions goes on sale tomorrow – Techcrunch
A key advantage Amazon has over Walmart is doomed – Business Insider
A Look At National Geographic’s New Documentary Of Jane Goodall – Forbes
A messed up Google Home Mini recorded a tech reporter 24/7 – Techcrunch
A phantom goal that helped knock the United States out of the World Cup never should have counted – Business Insider
A reckless and dangerous decision’: The EPA has begun rolling back one of Obama’s key energy initiatives – Business Insider
A Stanford researcher is pioneering a dramatic shift in how we treat depression ‘ and you can try her new tool right now – Business Insider
A venture capitalist says he’s so afraid for his reputation that he’s canceling meetings with women – Business Insider
Africa’s Richest Man Aliko Dangote Criticizes Tanzanian President Over Policies – Forbes
African Software Developers Andela Raise Further $40M, Aims To Double Staff – Forbes
Guardian
Buhari, security chiefs meet as Operation Crocodile Smile II begins in Bayelsa on Friday
Government to implement margin of preference to encourage local production
Messi treble fires Argentina to World Cup as Chile go out
Viking plans world’s first liquid hydrogen-powered cruise ship
Government rules out possibility of building new refineries
Nigeria Mining Week holds in Abuja October 16-19
Governor’s wife seeks funding for women with breast cancer
Memo to Buhari over Kachikwu-Baru story
Court orders banks to unfreeze corps’ accounts
Daily Trust
This NGOs Bill is Unnecessary
Senate: INEC turned down AGFs request on Kogi East
IPOB not a threat to Anambra govship CP
PDP northern leaders tell Fayose to shelve presidential ambition
Jonathan, Fayose, others for Obazes flag off rally
PDP is committed to zoning agreement Makarfi
Anambra Guber Polls: INEC deploys 6,000 card reader machines
Igala seek own state out of Kogi
Nigeria losses N28.4bn worth of tomatoes annually
Tribune
Fayose gives job to 51 physically challenged persons, places 100 more on social security
Service chiefs brief Buhari in Aso Rock
Revealed! NNPC Act places Kachikwu over Baru
Olubadan erred but won’t be deposed, Ajimobi tells Buhari
One dead, 19 rescued as boat capsizes in Lagos
Nigeria ranks 27th in world’s toughest place for girls to get education
Why Nigeria went into recession ‘Buhari
2019: Adesina and Oyo governorship as business unusual
Fight against human trafficking responsibility of all ‘NAPTIP boss
BusinessDay
Private sector targets growth as FG reforms trade, taxes, ports
Kachikwu says FG to develop Policies preparatory to fossil energy global decline
Kachikwu, Baru rift highlights governance gaps in NNPC’s operations
UPDATED: Oil, agriculture to move Nigeria’s economy up to 1.9% in 2018 ‘ IMF
NAICOM pushes strategic innovations to increase penetration
SIFAX boss tasks govt on scanners’ provision to enhance timely cargo inspection
Our position on the exclusion of some government agencies from the CPS ‘ PenCom
NAGAFF chief commends NSC’s effort on Ease of Doing Business at Ports
Vanguard
Lack of borrowing will limit govt’s ability to execute projects, says Buhari
Restructuring: Buhari right in referring issue to NASS ‘ Dogara
Examination malpractice: Students now drug invigilators with dangerous chemicals ‘WAEC
Adopt traditional method to tackle criminality in Edo ‘Oba Ewuare II
No monkey pox in Enugu ‘ Health Commissioner
Perpetrators of Ngbuoshimini violence’ll be brought to justice ‘Wike
2017 Glo-sponsored Ofala festival begins
Cleric tasks Nigerians on bond of unity
Ikpeazu’s govt, a failure’APC chieftain
Leadership
States Urged To Increase Funding For Nutrition
Dogara Backs PMB On Federalism
Enabling Girls To Be The Best That They Can Be
What Makes Africa Work
Gen Victor Malu: Exit Of A Gallant Officer
2019: Northern PDP Leaders Insist Partys Ticket Belongs To North
Etsu Nupe, Ooni, Others Mobilise Grassroots Support For Agric Devt
Ekiti Records 2 Suspected Cases Of Monkey Pox
Devolution Of Powers Will Rescue Nigeria States Ambode
The Herald
Presidential panel on alleged rights violations by military concludes sitting in South-East
Electricity has never been this high and by 2020 we will exceed target ‘ Buhari
IGP: Federal Government sues Senator Misau to Court
Kachikwu’s Letter An Embarrassment to Buhari ‘ David West
FG to break power gridlock, promises 10,000 mw
NPA MD tasks women in maritime sector on relevance
Erdogan escalates row with U.S., says no longer recognises ambassador
Lafarge Africa leads price losers on NSE with N2.39 loss
Senate passes FIRS N147 bn 2017 budget
Premium Times
NNPC Scandal: Kachikwu, Baru meet, agree on stronger oil sector regulation
Nigerian Army commences ‘Exercise Crocodile Smile II’ in Niger Delta-Official
WAEC organises international summit on exam malpractices
PHOTO NEWS: NNPC Scandal: Kachikwu, Baru meet
Turkish president escalates row with U.S., says no longer recognises ambassador
Nigerian govt. rejects suggestion to increase equity in DISCOs
SPORTS HEADLINES
2018 WCQ: Iceland Makes History – Daily Times
Aguero back in training after car crash – Vanguard
Akpoborie Joins Call For Early Plan for Russia 2018 – Daily Independent
Alexis, Bale, Robben and the stars who will miss the 2018 World Cup – Goal
Algeria to fire coach before Nigeria match – New Telegraph
Argentina’s Messi-ah: Magnificent Leo saves the day to send Albiceleste to World Cup – Goal
Arjen Robben Announces Retirement From Netherlands International Football – Bleacher Report
Atseye, Adetunji crash out of Governors tennis tourney – Daily Trust
Australia and Honduras to battle for World Cup spot after dramatic night of qualifying – Goal
Australia’s team bus hit by rock in India after T20 win – BBC
Belgium Defeats Cyprus 4-0 in 2018 World Cup Qualifier; Eden Hazard Earns Brace – Bleacher Report
Bosnia and Herzegovina Fans Set Field on Fire After Not Qualifying for World Cup – Bleacher Report
Brazil 3 Chile 0: South American champions to miss World Cup – Goal
Brazil Prevent Chile from Qualifying for 2018 World Cup with 3-0 Win – Bleacher Report
BREAKING: Portugal, France claim 2018 World Cup spots – Punch
CAF Emergency Committee To Meet In Lagos – Daily Independent
CAF Emergency Committee to meet in Lagos – New Telegraph
CAF picks Moses, Abdullahi – Punch
ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES
#GAFW2017 Day 1: Abrantie The Gentleman – Bellanaija
#GAFW2017 Day 1: Madlyn Mode – Bellanaija
$1m venture competition: Chivas still receiving application – Punch
“Enjoy but don’t come and infringe on my rights!” -Ghanaian lawyer says loud moaning and screaming during sex is a crime..lol – Linda Ikeji
“When you realise how lucky you are to have a strong mother!” Zahra Buhari says – Linda Ikeji
“Why I no go laugh. Ose God” Dino Melaye says as he shares new photos – Linda Ikeji
Actress Mimi Orjiekwe’s marriage to Charles Billion is over, her family to return her bride price soon – Information Nigeria
African Fashion and Design Week 2017 to Showcase 30 Designers from 11 Countries | See Runway Schedule – Bellanaija
AFRIMA 2017: Who Becomes the Queen of Central Africa – Daily Times
Akpo Uyeh: 12 Types of People You Find in the Banks – Bellanaija
Alex N’gonga: Thugs attack home of Zambian striker for missing chances against Nigeria – Pulse
Allow us grieve privately DJ Olus family begs – Daily Times
American girl group ‘The Pussycat Dolls’ are back after eight years apart – Linda Ikeji
Angelina Jolie and Gwyneth Paltrow accuse Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment – Miss Petite
Another Hurricane expected as tropical storm ‘Ophelia’ strengthens – Ynaija