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NEWS PAPERS, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES FOR TODAY MONDAY 29 JAN. 2018

Daily Times
Where is Nnamdi Kanu
Herdsmen killings, threat to Nigerias unity, growth, Agric Devpt Falegan
Buhari remains Nigerias only incorruptible leader Aide
LASU don offers panacea to fuel crises
Security forces kills Don Wanis younger brother Obata Osu
America deeply respects Africa,Trump tells AU
Daily Times Newspaper, Monday, January 29, 2018
GenCos gulp N152.9 bn of N701 bn Power Sector Fund in seven months
Gov. David Umahis golden strides in Ebonyi State
Daily Trust
Dont believe in APC restructuring, ADP tells Nigerians
$44m vanish from NIA vaults
INEC enlightens Enugu communities on voters registration
APC Committee report reflects yearnings of Nigerians
VSO commander, 39 others sit for Security College exams
Why I chained my 12 year-old son Suspect
Election year will not slow down governance in Lagos Ambode
Herdsmen Killing: Fulani leader pledges support to end crisis in Ekiti state
Lagos chief begs Ambode to rescind ban on cart pushers
Punch
Killings by herdsmen: Osinbajo panel wants increased military presence in trouble spots
Killings forced 10,000 pupils out of school Benue SUBEB
APCs 389 candidates clear Osun LG poll
Obasanjos daughter, Iyabo, backs dad on letter to Buhari
Judiciary workers, SERAP kick as Abia lawmakers suspend CJ
FCT policemen lament breakdown of 13 patrol vehicles
Yewa youths unveil N200m unity house
NDIC seeks IoD’s support for corporate governance in banks
The Sun
Governors must stop receiving salaries after tenure ‘ Onaiyekan
Second term bid: Like Jonathan, like Buhari
CHAN 2018: Nigeria beats Angola, faces Sudan in semifinal
Dalung hints at holding National Sports Festival
Russia 2018: Nigeria remains a threat to Argentina ‘Rigoni
MFM FC in auto crash
Quarterfinalists emerge in Zenith/Delta Principals’ Cup
Federer wins sixth Australian Open, 20th Grand Slam title
Oando: Forensic audit intrigues, power play turn SEC to toothless bulldog
Guardian
Transcorp, FCMB, others lift NSE’s volume by N42.5billion
Groups raise concerns on feasibility of 2018 budget
Maritime workers threaten shutdown at nation’s seaports
How Nigeria can exploit its coal, mineral resources for wealth creation
Unending reign of frivolity and 2018 budget fears
Super Eagles is Argentina’s major threat at World Cup
How FIRS attained N4 trillion revenue target in 2017, by Fowler
Child labour and human trafficking
Financial insurance tip to guide Nigerians in 2018
Tribune
I won’t run against Buhari ‘Tunde Bakare
Group to organise rallies for President Buhari
Find lasting solution to Fulani herdsmen’s killer squad ‘Oodua Progressive Union
Buhari has spent N1bn on Ekwueme burial so far ‘Ngige
Yoruba Youth Council disowns Buhari support rally organisers
Buhari, Obasanjo meet in Addis Ababa
Fayemi’s commissioner sues Fayose, aides for alleged libel, demands N20bn damages
Iyabo Obasanjo chides Buhari’s agents over re-circulation of 2013 letter
Ekiti govt sues Fayemi, commissioner for alleged misappropriation of N4.9bn
BusinessDay
Bank bond yields slide as debt traders confirm equity rally
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector outperforms African peers as capacity hits 55%
CHI rights issue over 100% successful
Stanbic IBTC youth leadership series provides platform for amazing success tips
We’ll utilise extra income from rising oil prices for infrastructure ‘ Buhari
FX Stability to ease pressure on FMCGs’ cost margins
AEDC clarifies financial position
Tomato prices may be higher than expected on closure of Tiga Dam
New Telegraph
After ‘letter bomb’, Buhari, OBJ meet in Addis Ababa
Nobody can impeach Saraki, says Senate
Curbing illegal mining
Kaduna Refinery shut down for lack of crude ‘ Official
2019: PDP remains credible alternative for Nigerians ‘ Okowa
2019: PDP remains credible alternative for Nigerians ‘ Okowa
CAN tasks FG to curb killings, bloodshed
The Cable
Ex-naval chief: Police say its difficult to arrest highly placed herdsmen sponsors
Kilode now’ Abdulsalami speaks Yoruba in banter with Buhari, Obasanjo
Buhari: Millions of people will join APC in a few months
Presidency sets the facts straight on appointment of new NIA DG
Buhari, Obasanjo meet in Ethiopia after letter bomb
Iyabo Obasanjo to Buhari: Heed my fathers advice, retire in 2019
Even in death, his achievements cant be diminished Shagari pays tribute to Ekwueme
Buhari: How to win the fight against corruption
CSO writes SGF, says Okiro illegally acting as PSC chairman
Linda Ikeji
Red carpet photos from the 2018 Grammy Awards
Photos: Ivory Coast’s anti-smuggling unit seizes $800m haul of elephant tusks, pangolin scales from Nigeria, Gabon, Mozambique, Uganda
Russian gang livestream themselves assaulting and raping a woman (video)
Apostle Suleman reacts to claims he paid Stephanie Otobo to make her shocking confession
Aquaman star caught disrespecting a hotel doorman by throwing his bag at him
Photos: Check out Ebuka’s lovely outfits as he returns as host of Big Brother Naija Season 3
Beyonce’s mum gushes over new photos of Bey and Jay-Z
Photos of President Buhari watching the Super Eagles match against Angola
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Entertainment Headlines
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3,000 APC Members Defect to PDP in Rivers
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Sports Headlines
2018 CHAN: Nigeria 2-1 Angola ‘ AS IT HAPPENED – African Football
5-Star Safety Brian Williams Commits to Texas A&M over Notre Dame, Texas – Bleacher Report
Alicia Fox to Miss WWE Royal Rumble 2018, Mixed Match Challenge Due to Injury – Bleacher Report
Andrade ‘Cien’ Almas Makes Main Roster Debut at WWE Royal Rumble 2018 – Bleacher Report
Antonio Conte Talks Michy Batshuayi Future Amid Edin Dzeko Rumours – Bleacher Report
Argentina can’t beat us again ‘ Musa – New Telegraph
Arsenal close in on 60m Aubameyang signing from Dortmund – Goal
World Headlines
4 Killed In Shooting Rampage At Pennsylvania Car Wash – Yahoo
4 Potential Super Bowl MVPs On Bargain Contracts – Forbes
50 disused quarries turned into wildlife habitats to help Britain's endangered birds – Yahoo
A pair of the best sounding Alexa-enabled speakers we’ve tried is $50 cheaper now – Business Insider
Afghanistan mourns after ambulance bomb kills more than 100 – CNN
Alessia Cara: The Only One Surprised She Won Best New Artist Grammy – Forbes
All The Best Looks From The 2018 Grammy Awards Red Carpet – Huffington Post
Politics Headlines
$44m vanish from NIA vaults – Daily Trust
“Africa Is Lagging Behind Global Educational Revolution’, Falana Warns – Sahara Reporters
2019: APC chieftains plot split – The Sun
2019: Campaign spares a thought for the disabled – The Nation
2019: PDP remains credible alternative for Nigerians ‘ Okowa – New Telegraph
2019: Senate to confront Buhari on order of polls – The Nation
52nd birthday: I’ll continue to serve God ‘Dickson – The Sun
6 days after, Buhari, Obasanjo meet in Ethiopia – Daily Times
Afghanistan mourns after ambulance bomb kills more than 100 – CNN
Business
11 reasons you cant get a credit card – Punch
2018 Best performing stocks so far – BusinessDay
4 Potential Super Bowl MVPs On Bargain Contracts – Forbes
A law firm is a business concern, Usoro SAN tasks lawyers on leadership, finance management – Daily Times
A pair of the best sounding Alexa-enabled speakers we’ve tried is $50 cheaper now – Business Insider
Access Bank’s customer wins car in Western Union promo – BusinessDay
Access Bank, Western Union reward customer – Punch
Vanguard
To fight corruption Africans, especially leaders, must have a change of mindset ‘ ‘ Buhari
Probe panel: We shall meet in court, Fayemi tells Fayose
Oyo 2019: Lawmakers endorse Akintola
Assets Falsification Charge: Saraki’s CCT Trial Resumes Feb 6
Rep rallies support for PDP in Delta
Edo LG polls: ADP, LP move to unseat APC
FG has spent N1 Billion on Ekwueme’s burial ‘ Ngige
Senator tasks Bayelsa farmers on agricultural best practices
Osinbajo, Atiku, Sambo eulogize Ekwueme
Thisday
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INEC May Head to Supreme Courtto Determine Election Sequence
Buhari Meets Obasanjo in Addis Ababa,Named Anti-Corruption Champion
Presidency Defends New NIA DG,Says He Did Not Fail Promotion Exams
Ekiti Drags Fayemi to Court as Ex-governor’s Aide Files N20bn Counter Suit
Taraba LG Boss Escapes Death in Herdsmen Attack
APC Sweeps Osun LG Polls as State Introduces Parliamentary System of…
FG Probes 200 Whistle Blowing Tips on Tax Officials, Payers
Ex-Speakers Meet in Amaechis House
The Nation
2019: Senate to confront Buhari on order of polls
Ex-First Lady’s ‘fake firm’ in N300m deals
Fed Govt won’t force cattle colonies
Ekwueme’s body for Enugu today as final rites peak
Tax fraud: Govt probes 200 whistleblowing tips
Business Eye returns to newsstands
Nigeria passing through turbulent time, says CAN
How ready is Nigeria for Cattle colonies
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
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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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