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NEWS PAPER, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES FOR TODAY WEDNESDAY 15 NOV. 2017
The Sun
Nnamdi Kanu remains leader, Radio Biafra director ‘ IPOB
Forget Biafra, Buhari tells Igbo
Anambra guber : My life in danger, Obiano cries out
Anambra guber: What’ll determine Obiano, Obaze, Nwoye, Chidoka’s fate
Super Eagles shock Argentina 4 -2
Ahead Russia 2018: NFF, Eagles sign landmark agreement
President Buhari showers N17.5m on D’Tigress
Young boxers register for GOtv Boxing NextGen Search 3
Why FG’s taking $500m W’Bank loan ‘Finance Ministry
Shareholder activist slams SEC’s handling of Oando’s infractions
FG plans tax hike for tobacco, marijuana
Tech & Gadgets : NCC, stakeholders strategise on 30% Internet penetration target by 2018
$43m Ikoyi cash: 9 whistle-blowers fight over N850m commission
DMO puts Nigeria’s public sector debt at N20.37tr
Maina: Senate probe holds in camera
South Africa: 2 Nigerians killed in 48 hours
Punch
Court freezes N350m in account linked with Patience Jonathan
FG links 2,671 seized rifles to Nnamdi Kanu
National chair: Bribe delegates, get disqualified, PDP warns aspirants
Buhari in Ebonyi, urges Igbo to reject secession propaganda
Ndume resumes today as legal battle continues
N5.1bn fraud: Jonathans ex-aide loses bid to travel abroad
Teachers sacking: Fayose knocks Buhari for backing El-Rufai
Peace corps asks IG to unseal headquarters
Senate okays Buharis $5.5bn loan request
Buhari appoints Adeyeye as new NAFDAC DG
The Nation
Morocco U-20 girls arrive Nigeria today
Our Girls; NASS: Budget by 1/1/2018 pls
Malami tells Senate panel: I met with Maina in Dubai
Maina ran bank account through sms, email, EFCC tells court
Govt to raise N311b from assets sale
Buhari: more development for Southeat
Patience Jonathan’s N350m frozen
Lagos faults Amnesty’s claim on demolition
Mining: Good roadmap, slow implementation
Union urges IGP to probe shooting of students in Ibadan
FG plans N1b support to fight HIV/AIDS through NHIS
DMO: Nigeria’s debts hit N20tr
Oando JV boosts agric in Niger Delta
75% of world’s poorest countries in Africa, says BoI chief
World Headlines
10 times official Russian government accounts have trolled the US and UK on Twitter – Business Insider
12 High-Profile Billionaires and Millionaires Who Aren’t Leaving Their Fortunes to Their Children – Entrepreneur
14 shopping tips to make the most out of Black Friday sales – Business Insider
16,000 scientists’ dire warning to humanity – CNN
4-Step Guide to Creating Great Marketing Videos – Entrepreneur
4th death linked to string of unsolved killings in US city – CNN
7 Ways To Increase Your Content Marketing ROI – Forbes
A $20 billion investment firm is betting big on Wall Street’s hottest tech stocks (NFLX) – Business Insider
A Chicago trading firm is setting up shop in Singapore to dominate the bitcoin market in Asia – Business Insider
A Delegation Tries To Convince The World The U.S. Cares About Climate Change – Huffington Post
A former NASA flight director who worked with Russian scientists after the Cold War says making people trust you comes down to 3 things – Business Insider
A legendary software company is trying to make the tech industry more ethical with a new way to track and fix bugs – Business Insider
Additional hoverboards are being recalled after causing two more house fires – The Verge
Africa Roundup: Lori Systems wins BFX Africa, Andela raises $40M, Jumia lends to SMEs, Safaricom launches incubator – Techcrunch
After Just Four Days, Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation’ Is Already 2017’s Bestselling Album – Forbes
After Revamping Wealth Management Arm, Credit Suisse Now Focusing On Equity Trading – Forbes
Airbnb is facing some growing pains – Business Insider
Thisday
Buhari: My Visit to South-east, Strong Expression of My Belief in One Nigeria
Senate Approves $5.5bn Foreign Loan as External Debt Rises to $15.4bn
FG Justifies Oil Exploration in North, to Reinvest Proceeds from JV Assets
New Blood Pressure Guidelines Lower Hypertension Threshold to 130/80
Please, Stop Humiliating Teachers
CBN’s Investors and Exporter FX Window Boosts Companies’ Earnings
PDP Chairmanship Aspirants Sign Undertaking to Abide by Outcome of Convention
Ambode Urges Employers to Prioritise Workers’ Welfare
Nigerian Stock Exchange Upgrades Website for Improved Services
Daily Trust
New SGF, Boss Mustapha
IGP deploys 26,000 officers, 3 helicopters, gunboats
As PSC sends 17-member team for monitoring
Obiano: My life is in danger
PHOTOS: Presidency celebrates Buharis title as leader of Igbo people
PDP chair: Kashamu asks Makarfi to resist imposition
PDP chairmanship: Party leaders back South-West candidacy
Oil market rebalancing very fast OPEC boss
Investors rush banking stock, as Cap dips by N124bn
FG budgets N8.3bn for 2nd Abuja runway for 2018
BusinessDay
D-8: Osinbajo calls for less dependence on oil
FG budgets N10b for Enyimba and Nnewi Industrial Parks
Naira yields seen falling as Senate approves $5.5bn external loan
MSCI removes Forte Oil, FBN, PZ and Guinness from frontier market index
Moscow wants to sell MiG-35s to more than 30 countries
Insurer bolsters Govt. push for financial inclusion with launch of mobile solution
Shippers Council, private investors require N43.2bn to build 9 truck parks
Pension remittance major worries for PFAs
APM Terminals flags off tree planting exercise for greener port
Prestige Assurance targets N9billion gross premium income in 2021
Obaseki, Amaechi, others to grace ship owners’ AGM in December
Niger Insurance turns a profit from recession lows
TBWA, MADE, Abia start branding campaign to grow Aba-made shoes, other products
KiaKia launches alternative credit scoring, virtual lending platform
Broll leads support for WAPI summit as stakehoilders seek change in WA narrative
Letshego MFB reiterates commitment in inclusive financial agenda
Premium Times
Another 258 Nigerians return from Libya
UN rights chief condemns EU migrant collaboration with Libya
Nigeria to send back 90 tonnes imported genetically modified maize
PDP national chairmanship aspirants sign peace accord
Why Oni will reject Fayose’s car gift ‘ Campaign Organisation
Nigeria 4-2 Argentina: How Super Eagles fared
Why Nigeria must continue oil exploration in North-east ‘ Minister
SUKUK Funds: Why disbursement to contractors is delayed ‘ Nigerian govt
We are prepared to deal with Niger Delta Avengers ‘ Navy chief
2017 Budget: Recurrent expenditure releases hit N4.24 trillion ‘ Udoma
Nigerian military announces joint exercise with sister security agencies
SPORTS
2018 World Cup: Why Gernot wants Enyeama back – Nigerian Pilot
2018 World Cup; CAF study request for African teams’ friendlies – Vanguard
Abia Warriors to unveil football academy – Peoples Daily
Advocaat bows out with Netherlands’ winning record – Goal
Advocaat bows out with Netherlands’ winning record – Goal
Aguero Collapses, Taken To Hospital As Argentina Fall To Super Eagles – Complete Sports
Aguero rushed to hospital – Punch
Ahead Russia 2018: NFF, Eagles sign landmark agreement – The Sun
American youngsters impress to give U.S. fans some hope – Goal
American youngsters impress to give U.S. fans some hope – Goal
Anthony Joshua explains why he targeted Tyson Fury in Twitter attack – Yahoo
Arc winner Enable named 2017 Horse of the Year – BBC
Arena suggests MLS should require more American players – Goal
Arena suggests MLS should require more American players – Goal
Argentina 2-4 Nigeria: Super Eagle Beat Argentina In International Friendly – Daily Independent
Argentina Midfielder, Lo Celso: Our Failure Vs Nigeria Is Bitter Taste – Complete Sports
Arsenal’s Petr Cech starts north London derby mind games early – Yahoo
Arsene Wenger Admits Desire to ‘Manage at the World Cup’ Following Arsenal Tenure – FTBpro
ENTERTAINMENT
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Author celebrates 16 Nollywood female directors – Punch
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Bobrisky Might Be Interested In Being An Ex-Con With This Latest Post – Osun Defender
Breaking Bad’ star Bryan Cranston says we shouldn’t close off an eventual second chance for men like Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey – Business Insider
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Britains most notorious prisoner Charles Bronson gets married to actress, Paula Williamson in Jail (photos) – Linda Ikeji
Buhari conferred with 2 Chieftancy Titles, attends Unveiling of Akanu Ibiam Statue in Ebonyi (photos) – Kemi Filani
Buhari congratulates Super Eagles on victory against Argentina – Miss Petite
Biafra
Tinubu Refused To Honour Our Agreement To Release Nnamdi Kanu After Election– Kanu’s Brother
Disclosing that the meeting had the blessing of the president, Emmanuel, however, lamented that Tinubu has refused to honour the pact by releasing his elder brother and the IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from the DSS dungeon in Abuja, Nigeria.

Emmanuel Kanu, younger brother of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has said they had an agreement with President Bola Tinubu for the release of his elder brother, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
Emmanuel disclosed that he had the pact with Tinubu’s son, Seyi, in Abuja before the 2023 presidential election.
Disclosing that the meeting had the blessing of the president, Emmanuel, however, lamented that Tinubu has refused to honour the pact by releasing his elder brother and the IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from the DSS dungeon in Abuja, Nigeria.
According to him, it was agreed that IPOB would not bycott the polls on the condition that Tinubu would release Kanu if elected President.
Prince Emmanuel expressed disappointment that nearly two years after the emergence of Tinubu as President, his brother (Kanu), has continued to languish in detention despite the fact that the presiding Judge, Justice Binta Nyako, had since recused herself from the matter.
He said it was disappointing that those who claimed to be honourable, failed to keep their words.
The statement read:”Before the last election, I received a message from an ex-governor that Seyi the son of President Tinubu wanted to see me. I agreed to meet with him on the condition that the overriding priority and hence the fulcrum of our discussion will be the release of my brother. The meeting was held in Abuja in the presence of another individual whom I asked along to witness the deliberations and if need be provide independent verification should the need arise.
“Seyi confirmed to me that his father sanctioned the meeting and that I should consider any agreement we reach as binding on the then candidate Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
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“In good faith we agreed that I shall relay the outcome to my brother to reinforce the long held tradition of IPOB not interfering with the conduct of elections, either through boycott or any other form of civil disobedience. This understanding was duly communicated to my brother and he reaffirmed his commitment not to stop the elections or order any boycott.
“When President Tinubu as a candidate visited Owerri during his campaign, he too reiterated his commitment to facilitate the release of my brother if elected. We took his public statement as a tacit reaffirmation of the understanding I reached with his son Seyi.
“At the end, IPOB did not call for election boycott despite having the capacity to do so. IPOB also made sure that discordant voices urging election boycott were overcome because election boycotts would not reflect well on the reputation of a global movement that prides itself on adherence to democratic tenets.
“It therefore, defies logic that nearly two years after President Tinubu assumed the mantle of leadership in Nigeria, my brother is still in detention despite not having any charge against him. It’s been over three months now that Justice Binta Nyako recused herself from the case yet no new judge has been assigned the case.
“This is on top of the fact that Appeal Court had earlier discharged him of the sham charges and ordered his release which the previous regime of Buhari declined to obey.
“Supreme Court determination that his bail ought not to have been revoked has been ignored by the courts and the government. The latest insult is that Abuja courts of all persuasion are no longer willing to determine the case of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu on merit but are rather relying on ludicrous and inapplicable technicalities to stall the timely determination of his cases.
“The truth is that Nigerian courts cannot, will not and do not have both the substantive and procedural jurisdiction to try him. His detention is without the backing of any known law in Nigeria or elsewhere in the world.”
Biafra
Yakubu Gowon At 90, Tributes And Reactions

The recent 90th birthday tributes to the Nigeria’s Former Head of State, who led Nigeria to war in defence of its unity against the young Biafra Republic between 1967-1970, General Yakubu Gowon, have attracted various reactions, condemnations and affirmations across the country.
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, Mr. Gregory Peter Obi, was among other Nigerians who wrote glowing tributes to the Former Nigeria’s Head of State who presided over what is adjudged as the second worst genocide in world’s history, after the Hitler’s Holocaust against the Jews in Nazi Germany.
Below is the full read of Mr. Peter Obi’s tribute:
“I am privileged to join other Nigerians of goodwill to celebrate a highly respected leader and former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, on his 90th birthday anniversary.
“In a time of hate, you stood for love. At a time of strife, you stood for peace. At a time of division, you stood for unity.
“Your life of service to our great nation, Nigeria, stand as one of sacrifice, leadership, and unity.
“Your steadfast commitment to preserving the peace and sovereignty of Nigeria during a challenging period in our history will forever be remembered and revered.
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“Your exemplary leadership and statesmanship remain an inspiration to younger and many generations of Nigerians.
“As we celebrate this milestone, I pray that God continues to grant you good health, wisdom, and the grace of true fruitfulness.
“May your legacy continue to guide us as we strive to build a more united, prosperous, and just Nigeria.
“Happy 90th birthday, Sir. -PO”
However, BARR Malcolm OMIRHOBO reacted in contrast to the glowing tributes accolades given to the Former military ruler, blaming the war of aggression led by Gowon against Biafra on his “poor and weak leadership style, youthful exuberance and immaturity.”
Barr. Malcolm accused Gen. Yakubu Gowon of “refusal, failure or negligence to stop the senseless killings of Igbos and their look alike throughout Nigeria, especially in the North, by civilians and members of the armed forces.”
The outspoken lawyer also accused Gen. Gowon of refusing the Aburi Accord without any good reason.
Full read of his reaction:
“It is not true that South-East desire to secede that led to the Nigeria/Biafra War but rather it was Gowon’s poor and weak leadership style, colonial mentality, youthful exuberance and immaturity that led to the Nigerian /Biafran war.
“Gowon refused , failed and/or neglected to stop the senseless killing of the Igbos and their look alikes through out Nigeria especially in the North by civilians and members of the armed forces .
“He refused to provide funds to the Eastern Region Government to cater for the injured and displaced Igbos that ran to their home land for safety from all parts of Nigeria .
*Gowon without any good reason refused the Aburi Accord .
“For the records the Igbo fought in self defence.”
In response to Mr. Peter Obi’s tribute to General Yakubu Gowon, DR. MO (MOSES PAUL) wrote this:
“As usual, I called Mr. Peter Obi after seeing some of the responses to the tweet on Daddy Gowon, and I said, “Some people are not happy, Sir.”
“Mr. @PeterObi responded, “Mo, I have always told you, never to dwell on yesterday, to agonize over it, or remain unforgiving. We cannot be trapped by the events of the past. Instead, we must be grateful to God for today and look forward to tomorrow with hope.”
“I understand the negative comments, and I deeply regret the painful history that took place over 50 years ago, though I know little firsthand, only what I have been told. It is a sad chapter for many, including my own family. My father, unfortunately, lost his thriving business during that period and passed away, which remains a deep personal loss for me.”
“My comment today, however, was about General Gowon’s removal from office and the grace with which he has handled those difficult events. It wasn’t about the war itself. The focus was on the life he has led since his removal, and his remarkable ability to remain prayerful and steadfast in his commitment to Nigeria.”
“When I was governor, he visited my state, and we spoke as father and son. He even led a national prayer for Nigeria in my state. Our discussions were never about the war—we spoke about the future of Nigeria, and his concern was always for the country’s progress, not his past or the people who removed him from office.”
“PO Mr @PeterObi has always shared with me his deep respect and personal closeness to ‘Ikemba’ Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu. He regarded Ojukwu as a true hero, someone whose leadership and vision he admired greatly. @PeterObi’s loyalty to Ojukwu was resolute until his last days, and he took it upon himself to ensure that Ojukwu received a befitting burial, one that remains unmatched to this day, honoring his legacy with the dignity it deserved.”
“Mr. @PeterObi’s commitment goes beyond personal ties; he is determined to see a future that works for everyone. His vision for Nigeria is one of unity and progress, where the mistakes of the past do not hold us back or divide us. Instead, he believes in learning from history and building a better and greater future for generations to come.”
“Mo, tell me, is there any nation today that hasn’t faced civil war? From America to Great Britain, many have painful histories of war, yet they are not trapped by the past. Instead, they have forgiven, not forgotten, and used that healing to build successful futures.”
“People need to be closer to PO to truly understand how forgiving and loving he is. He is always looking ahead, desperately focused on building a better and greater future for all Nigerians irespective or tribe and religion and most importantly for the generations to come.”
-DrMo
Biafra
Uchechi Okwu-Kanu Showers Praises On Herself, Reveals What She Told Her Husband
“I constantly told my husband that anyone who spews hate on your children and wife hates you. Period!”

The wife of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mrs. Uchechi Okwu-Kanu, has showered praises on herself, expressing her qualities as she wrote on Facebook, highlighting challenges and what she told her husband, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
Uchechi, who was referencing a post made by someone “about protecting ‘me'” (her), stated that she doesn’t blow her trumpets “even in competition.”
Her choice of words and written expressions reveals deeper sense of hurt in the heart, outright self validation and defense, hopes of victory and taunting of the perceived foes of her family amongst others.
She described herself as a “one-man squad, “Virgo” a “Full Moon Virgo” and “one of the most powerful “Empaths you will ever encounter.”
Uchechi, whose husband, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, is still being incarcerated in the DSS Headquarters in Abuja following his extra-ordinary rendition from Kenya to Nigeria in June 2021, said that she is a “warrior” despite the fact that her husband is not “helping out in the family front.”
She pointed out that she had constantly told her husband (Mazi Nnamdi Kanu) that “those who spew hate on his children and wife” hates him.
Mrs. Okwu-Kanu emphatically said that she warned her husband of “these workers of iniquity but hey, we are where we are now.”
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Below is the full read:
“I just saw a post yesterday about protecting me but it eluded me before I could re-post it.
I am not vain, I do not blow my trumpets even in competitions!
“I just move in my aura of grace.
I am a #Virgo, a #FullMoonVirgo, and one of the powerful #Empaths you will ever encounter. I am that woman who walks into a room and every unconscious mind becomes conscious.
“The unconscious morons should study on the above hashtags first. Then I will go ahead to outline what my ‘personalities’ are about and who I am. They will write a full book on just one personality.
“My academic background and what I have achieved in my career journey over the years is not for show off.
“The things I do in my day to day life despite the challenges of not having my husband helping out in the family front, is what makes me a #Warrior.
“I work hard so I can look after widows and helpless children. I run an educational charity in the Sub-Sahara Africa for pupils from Nursery 1 – Primary 6 from my light-weight personal purse.
Everyday, I lift one or two people out from a place of pain, oppression, darkness and confusion through coaching and guidance. People learn consciousness and #ArtofLiving from me, everyday.
“Thank you my brother for that post and thank you all for standing by me. That’s the love you have for #NnamdiKanu.
“All my life, I’ve always fought for the oppressed & for myself.
“I am what ‘you know as one man squad’ – physically, psychologically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
“I fight for the oppressed women, men, and children especially. And all my life, no individual has ever fought me without gathering a group.
“Some would bring their cousins, their ancestors, even their own enemies to fight me yet, Uchechigeme Anyanwụụtụtụ Okwu-Kanu has always stood tall in the presence of her enemies!
Ọkara mádu , ọkara nmuo! She who is of the waters, the Earth, the Sun and feeds off the Air. She who understands the rythym of the spirit dance called Sụrụgedé; she who understands the connotations of the 4 cardinal points of the earth, firmed within the 4 elements of the universe and the 4 market days of her Indigenous existence!
“I warned my husband of all these workers of iniquities but hey, we are where we are now!
But one thing they must understand is that their tittle-tattle is the absolute projection of their inadequacies, what they truly are and represent.
“I have a pending topic on the spiritual, psychological and emotional damage/impact of a mother’s adultery on their children and individual life of promiscuity – the reason these muppets are these damaged!
“I constantly told my husband that anyone who spews hate on your children and wife hates you. Period!
“I have never written about myself as this phase is not about me. At least, not yet.
“Those who sounded just like them in 2014 – 2017 eventually returned to the gutters where they came from. Some went into TV productions and talk shows. Ndị uchu!
“I am busy, fighting for the release of my husband #FreeNnamdiKanu and have no time to pay mind to these imbeciles who came from the lowest strata of the gutters. The lowest of the lows.
“People who are lower than the belly of a snake!
I am an Eagle, I soar high above mediocrity, pugnacity, impetuosity, impertinence and carnality. That is why none of you can keep your pained frustrations to yourselves.
“But like the snake you are, I will never come down to your harmattan taunted postern. I can never play in the mud with pigs because I abhor dirt.
“Rather, I will swoop down like the Eagle and take you to my realm. Swirl you 7 times and release you from the Air.
“My name is, Aha m bụ – Uchechigeme Anyanwụụtụtụ Okwu-Kanu.
“I speak ‘consciousness’, for that, is the #ArtofLiving.
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