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NEWS PAPER, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES FOR TODAY FRIDAY 8 DEC. 2017

Tribune
Ohanaeze Ndigbo moves for Igbo Presidency in 2023
Justice Ademola’s voluntary retirement dashes hope of Boko Haram suspects
Court grants EFCC request to arraign ex-AGF, Otunla, others for alleged money laundering
2018 holds better deal for Lagos residents, investors ‘Ambode
PDP National Convention: Petitions against aspirants flood national secretariat
National convention: Petitions against aspirants flood PDP secretariat
Osinbajo tasks new Akarigbo on development of Remoland
Fight against corruption most difficult task of our agenda ‘Buhari
Buhari decorates Adesina, Onobrakpeya with highest academic award
FCSC denies reports on mass recruitment
Column
Blurred vision of South-West governors – The Sun
Dont scrap SARS, reform it – The Cable
Embezzling Meaning: Friendly Conversations With A Compatriot By Pius Adesanmi – Sahara Reporters
Gems in the zoo – Punch
Gov. Okorocha And Atiku: The Joke Is On Us By ‘Tope Oriola – Sahara Reporters
It’s redemption or damnation time for PDP – The Sun
Militant Ambodes template that Buhari can use – Punch
Now that Atiku has re-joined PDP – The Cable
One On One Session With Atiku Abubakar – Thisday
PDP’s second chance at a new life – Vanguard
Run your home like a business outfit – The Sun
SARS: The untold story – Peoples Daily
Still on Atiku’s ‘ambition – Peoples Daily
Sultan of Sokoto: Sarkin Muslumi or Sarkin Fulani – The Sun
The Afropreneur: From Abuja To Kaduna by Rail By Idris Ayodeji Bello – Sahara Reporters
The church, tithing and the rest of us – The Cable
Tweaking university education for youth empowerment – Punch
Wanted: An APGA administration in Imo – The Sun
World Headlines
Day of Rage erupts in Mideast after Trump’s Jerusalem decision – Yahoo
It’s insane: White House insiders question Trump's grasp of Jerusalem fallout – Yahoo
“I Only Gave It To My Spouse In Case I Got Sued” Defense Flops Once Again In Soley – Forbes
11 Questions With Oakmark’s Bill Nygren And Win Murray – Forbes
18 awesome and weird pet gifts to give and get this holiday season – Business Insider
22 of the Most Delicious Fall Soup Recipes – Yahoo
23 Naturally Green Foods for St. Patrick’s Day – Yahoo
3 Members Of Trump Panel Warn Of Voter Fraud To Influential Conservative Group – Huffington Post
32 of the Best Ways to Update Grandma’s Favorite Recipes – Yahoo
4 beauty products that you should always buy at the drugstore – Business Insider
4 Ways To Identify Market Fit – Forbes
6 red flags of an ICO scam – Techcrunch
7 things you do at the office that make you look less smart, less accomplished, and less impressive than you really are – Business Insider
72,500 social care cap to be scrapped, MPs told – BBC
8 office holiday party ideas people will love – Business Insider
A Fox Deal With Disney Could Leave Steamboat Willie In Tears – Forbes
A microscopic Mona Lisa from ‘DNA origami’ and other news – BBC
A mother’s loneliness – BBC
Punch
Palestinians reject Jerusalem as Israeli capital
Congo-based businessman forfeits $700,000 to FG
FG to seize, sell 2,000 properties in FCT
Court orders Lagos director to forfeit houses, N28.5m
#EndSARS: Reps accuse police of blackmailing Dogara
Boko Harams plot to bomb Abuja, others real Police
N78.59bn paid into civil servants RSA
We recommended Justice Ademolas sacking to Buhari NJC says judges resignation, an after thought
Christmas: Lagos okays sale of Lake Rice
Kanos massive reception, clear signal to my opponent Buhari
The Cable
NJC rejects Ademolas resignation, says he was recommended for sack
Kachikwu speaks on cause of fuel scarcity
Kano APC stakeholders vow to sue Buhari if he doesnt contest in 2019
PHOTOS: Gov Yahaya Bello opens his new mansion (no, dont talk about unpaid salaries)
Fuel scarcity may worsen as PENGASSAN threatens to shut down oil sector
Killer wife sent back to prison as baby cries throughout court proceedings
Dogara: Hold state assemblies responsible if LG autonomy fails
Nigeria is my problem, says Buhari
Ademola, controversial high court judge, suddenly retires
Its time to stop criticising Jonathans govt, says Amaechi
Police promote 243 senior officers
403 soldiers to retire next week
#EndSARS: Reps spokesman accuses force PRO of blackmail
BusinessDay
CEOs optimistic about Nigeria’s economy in 2018
Nollywood set to surpass last year’s N1bn box office gross
Crowd funding is getting more people involved in agriculture
The New US-Chinese Globalization Opportunity
Forte Oil commissions green energy solutions as earnings surges 81.05%
Bitcoin gains $3,000 in 72 hours to set new record
South African regulator probes trades in Gupta-Linked Oakbay
Bitcoin futures trading: Unchartered waters
Chinese electronics manufacturer, Hisense acquires Toshiba unit for $114m
Petrolex Oil & Gas $330m tank farm starts operation
Organisation holds conference, presents mediation as an alternative to litigation
Sahara Reporters
The Teflon President With Nine Lives Is On His Way Out By Dr. Wumi Akintide
NJC Tackles Justice Ademola, Says Judge Was Already Recommended To Be Sacked
Citing Court Order, Socialist Party Of Nigeria Demands Registration Certificate From INEC
Kano State APC Endorses Buhari For Second Term
Gov. Okorocha And Atiku: The Joke Is On Us By ‘Tope Oriola
Embezzling Meaning: Friendly Conversations With A Compatriot By Pius Adesanmi
The Afropreneur: From Abuja To Kaduna by Rail By Idris Ayodeji Bello
The Herald
Aliko Dangote on the Nasdaq Tower in Times Square, New York
Nigeria to clash with England ahead of Russia 2018
Photo: Cristiano Ronaldo Flaunts Private Jet
Femi Fani-Kayode Backs Trump On Jerusalem Controversy
Atiku, IBB in closed door meeting
NYSC Members To Get Free Health Insurance
Justice Ademola Retires From Federal High Court
Trial of Maryam Sanda Who Allegedly Killed Husband Begins
Police, Civil Defence Officers Held For Kidnapping
Controversial Judge Resigns Months To Retirement
FG Confiscates 55 Elephant Tusks
Kashamu Warns Against Turning PDP Into Regional Party Ahead Of Convention
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Linda Ikeji
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SPORTS
Adi vows to take Super Eagles chance – Daily Trust
Alvin Kamara Suffers Concussion vs. Falcons, Ruled Out for Remainder of Game – Bleacher Report
Aly Raisman Responds to Larry Nassar Sentencing in Players’ Tribune Exclusive – Bleacher Report
Analysis: Is stopping Sane & Sterling the secret to derby success – BBC
Arsenal 6 BATE 0: Wilshere ends goal wait as Wenger’s men romp – Goal
Arsenal Rout BATE Borisov 6-0 in Final Europa League Group Stage Match – Bleacher Report
Arsenal team arrive for Lagos Beach Soccer tournament – Nigerian Pilot
Arsenal’s new formation could provide taste of what’s yet to come – Goal
Aruna Quadri ranked 21st in the world highest in his career – The Cable
Atletico not effective enough Simeone – Daily Times
Ballon d’Or 2017: Top Comments from Cristiano Ronaldo’s Victory Speech – Bleacher Report
Ballon d’Or top 20 players revealed: See where the likes of Ronaldo, Messi, Hazard and Kane ranked – Yahoo
Ballon d’Or: Dybala, Hazard or Neymar’ The candidates to follow Messi and Ronaldo – Yahoo
Ballon d’Or: Ronaldo equals Messi’s record – The Sun
Barca or PSG, we fear nobody Conte – Daily Times
BBC prepares for Hamilton-Froome-Farah no-show at SPOTY awards – Yahoo
ENTERTAINMENT
Actor Rob Paulsen, aka Pinky, Donatello, beats health crisis – Associated Press
Anita Joseph shows off her ”King – Miss Petite
Bada bing! New Jersey whacks ‘Sopranos’ strip club – Associated Press
Baker, others in final race for Next Titans N5m – PunchP
Bella Hadid condemns Trump’s Jerusalem decision – Miss Petite
Beyond the Complexion movie tackles stigma, discrimination against albinos – Daily Times
BN Cuisine: Check Out Precious Kitchen’s Yummy Coconut Fried Rice Recipe – Bellanaija
Bobrisky pictured with IG big boy Baddy Oosha – Miss Petite
Boxer’s lawsuit against ‘Bleed For This’ filmmakers tossed – Associated Press
Breaking! Cristiano Ronaldo wins the 2017 Ballon d’Or award for the 5th time – Linda Ikeji
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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