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
Slave Trade Crisis: Superstory Brings Back Itohan

Linda Ikeji

Court orders temporary Forfeiture of Lagos Directors N28.5m, property
Pope Francis is Right on The Lords Prayer By Reno Omokri
Pope Francis calls for Lord’s Prayer to be altered
Pope Francis wants to change line of The Lord’s prayer
Man to die by hanging for beheading a boy
Let the fight continue’ – Cristiano Ronaldo says after winning his fifth Ballon d’Or to match Lionel Messi’s record
Police Service Commissionapprovesthe promotion of 250 senior officers
27-year-old Italian man arrested for poisoninggrandparents andaunt

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