LOCAL AND WORLD NEWS, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES FOR TODAY FRIDAY 16 FEB. 2018

VANGUARD

FG bereft of evidence, facts to prosecute our members’ IPOB

HERDSMEN ATTACK: Ondo monarchs reject cattle colonies

S-South CAN urges Buhari to defend citizens

Need to mop up small, light weapons

APC reconciliation: The task before Tinubu in S’West

Nigerian banks to report foreign currency exposures using NiFEX rate ‘ Fitch

World Cup: Eagles will go far ‘ Pinnick

You’re a liar, Fortuna Sittard tell Oliseh

Falconets storm Yaounde for World Cup ticket

Meet Charles ‘ The Digital Storyteller

Why we can’t deliver on our promises ‘ Osinbajo

Anambra Igweship tussle: Why I walked out on govt panel’ Okafor

 

DAILY POST

Emulate Zuma, you have failed Nigerians – Agoro tells Buhari

There’s corruption in Buhari’s government – Rotimi Amaechi admits

Suspected herdsmen butcher another policeman in Jos

Chris Oyakhilome’s Christ Embassy broke, unable to pay debts – UK Charity Commission

Herdsmen killings: Victims’ blood crying out to God for vengeance – Bishops tells FG

Nigerians reacts to INEC statement on registration of underage voters

How 41 Zamfara residents were killed

IGP Idris reveals only solution to herdsmen/farmers’ clash in Nigeria

2019: What will happen if Nigerians vote Buhari out – Amaechi

 

NEW TELEGRAPH

Enough of these killer herdsmen

Gunmen kill 41 in Zamfara

APC faction queries el-Rufai, suspends aides

Nigeria’s $2.5bn Eurobond excites global investors

APC sacks Kogi state chairman, 38 officials

When kidnapped sisters returned, thanked God

Burglary: FAAN deploys armed vehicles in Lagos airport

Power surge forces Senate’s adjournment

February 14: Widows’ day out

Strike: Anxiety as police arrest UNILAG SSANU leaders

Buhari: I’m committed to securing Nigeria

 

PUNCH

I’ll take Nigeria to the next level, says Buhari

Herdsmen attacks, destruction of farmlands worsen food insecurity

Clear petrol queues before Sunday, FG orders NNPC

Police arrest two kidnappers, rescue two victims in Niger

How 150 died in Jigawa road accidents FRSC

Waiting for Adekunle Gold, Praiz at 100% concert

Tope Alabi, others for Gospel Vibes

Reekado Banks, Simi others thrill at Cool Breeze Party finale

David Alabas sister, Rose May, romances African sounds

Registered voters: NWest, SWest lead

Lassa fever kills man, two pregnant women in Benue

 

THE HERALD

It Will be Foolish to Say there’s no Corruption In this Government- Amaechi

FG Hints At Fuel Price Increase to Curb Scarcity

To NatGeo: A Story Idea On Nigerian Animals ‘ Reuben Abati

2019: Buhari Is The Best Nigeria Has To Offer ‘ SGF

Buhari congratulates Ramaphosa

Europa League: Balotelli’s brace upstaged by Fernandes treble, as Arsenal, Milan stroll

Vatican denies ex-pope Benedict suffering from debilitating disease

Woman becomes grandmother with dead son’s semen

 

PREMIUM TIMES

18 people killed in fresh attack on Zamfara community

EXCLUSIVE: JAMB official blames Boko Haram for missing funds, another says poverty ‘stole’ N7million

Only ranching can solve herdsmen/farmers clashes ‘ Governor

NEC receives briefing on Excess Crude Account, others from AGF

Farmers/ Herders clashes: Buhari sets up committee to visit attacked communities

Police, Dickson Akoh disagree on reopening of Peace Corps headquarters

Buhari congratulates new South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa

Fuel Scarcity: Nigerian govt gives mixed signals on possible price increase

South African stocks in demand after Zuma quits, rand soars

Ebonyi govt wants social media critic arrested

 

THISDAY

CEOs Worried about Availability of Key Skills

Sterling Bank Appoints Emefienim Executive Director

Fidelity Bank Rewards More Customers

Bloody Day in Zamfara as Gunmen Kill 41

FG Announces Offering of $2.5bn Eurobond

Fuel Scarcity: Kachikwu Explains Persistence, Insists No Increase in Pump Price

Ramaphosa Steps In, Delivers State of the Nation Address Friday

NEC: Social Investment Programme Marred by Fraud, Corrupt Practices

Delta Apologises to AIB for Late Reporting of Accident

Buhari Will Run for Presidency in 2019, Says SGF

FG Announces Offering of $2.5bn Eurobond

Fuel Scarcity: Kachikwu Explains Persistence, Insists No Increase in Pump Price

 

DAILY TIMES

FG investigates alleged N62bn loot in NSITF

Army places N3m reward over information on Boko Haram leader Shekau

FG launches pricing of $1.25bn 12-year, $1.25bn 20-year notes

Women of purpose: Annabel Aigbodion shares business tips for caterers

Ill die if I give my wife money, man tells court

Nigerian Police set to launch standard call centre to curb insecurity

Ogun govt reveals plan to end herdsmen-farmers clash

Man attacked for opposing daughters genital mutilation

Kachikwu warns Baru over incessant fuel shortages, supply

Fire breaks out at Nigerias national assembly

WORLD HEADLINES

#ringgate: How To Prevent White Ring Stains On Wood Surfaces From Apple HomePod Or Other Speakers – Forbes

100,000 orangutans’ killed in 16 years – BBC

14 of AMG’s Most Interesting and Unusual Cars – Yahoo

2 veterans at $5 billion quant hedge fund PDT Partners have left – Business Insider

2018 Tax Refund Chart Can Help You Guess When You’ll Receive Your Money – Forbes

2019 BMW Z4: Der Supraganger – Yahoo

3 Major Industries in Which Blockchain Technology Is Changing Life As We Know It – Entrepreneur

30 hilarious faces Olympic figure skaters have made mid-performance – Business Insider

5 million people watched Netflix’s ‘trainwreck’ of a new ‘Cloverfield’ movie in the first week, which has an 18% on Rotten Tomatoes – Business Insider

5 Top WWE Stars Whose WrestleMania 34 Plans Are Up In The Air – Forbes

7 days quiz: Who’s carrying the clubs – BBC

9 Denim Picks For Fall 2018 From Project NY Trade Show – Forbes

A 17-year-old US figure skater became the first Olympian to land one of the most difficult jumps in the sport – Business Insider

A bizarre theory has emerged on right-wing Twitter about why the FBI supposedly failed to look into the Florida shooter – Business Insider

A blockchain without cryptocurrency is just a database innovation ‘ and that’s great – Business Insider

A botched burglary in China… with unexpected results. – BBC

A day in the life of a United Airlines flight attendant, who woke up before 3 a.m. and ran circles around me for 9 hours – Business Insider

A fake Kim Jong-Un said hi to North Korean cheerleaders, who didn't take it well – Yahoo

 

AL JAZEERA

What’s next for Ethiopia after PM’s sudden resignation?

Ethiopia’s PM resigns citing unrest

To stop migration, stop the abuse of Africa’s resources

US and Turkey look to mend ties as Syria tension grows

US school shooting: What we know so far

Duterte: $380 bounty for every communist rebel killed

Nepal: Former revolutionary sworn in as prime minister

Cyril Ramaphosa sworn in as South Africa’s president

Nagorno Karabakh: The silent war next door

Venezuelan leader vows to attend regional summit

US and Turkey look to mend ties as Syria tension grows

UK coach ‘sexually abused’ late footballer, say victims

Egypt police detain former presidential candidate

Nepal: Former revolutionary sworn in as prime minister

El Salvador frees woman imprisoned over ‘stillbirth’

Duterte: $380 bounty for every communist rebel killed

Florida shooting: Suspect charged with 17 murder counts

Tillerson says Hezbollah a threat to Lebanon’s security

Egypt told to halt cluster-bombs use in North Sinai

 

CNN

Two actors accuse sitcom star of abuse

The Chinese company reversing its global spending spree

Top Trump campaign adviser close to plea deal with Mueller

Mueller’s team questioned Bannon for 2 days

Winter Olympics live: All the action from Day 7

Radio host fired for sexual comments about Chloe Kim

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux announce separation

Ex-wife’s photos raise questions about WH counsel’s role in Porter scandal

Tillerson breaks protocol by meeting Erdogan without translator

Three Billboards’ inspires London protest

Future of DACA in doubt as bipartisan US Senate deal fails

Age is nothing but a number for 2018’s Olympians

Indian billionaire linked to $1.8B fraud

Horror of Florida shooting unfolds in text exchange between sisters

Obama tweets: ‘We are not powerless’ against mass shootings

White House blasts Russia for NotPetya cyberattack

Painkiller that once cost $138 is now $2,979

See the Antarctic from a whale’s eye view

Find the hundreds of creatures buried in these masterpieces

 

BBC

Oxfam head: ‘I know we have a problem

The Indian man who shares his house with leopards and bears

How doodling helped my depression

Winter Olympics: IOC defends decision to send home Adam Pengilly from Pyeongchang

Formula 3: Billy Monger shows how he drives a 150mph car with no legs

Winter Olympics: Swiss athletes hit by norovirus outbreak

Florida shooting: Nikolas Cruz confesses to police

Lunar New Year: Chinese TV gala includes ‘racist blackface’ sketch

100,000 orangutans’ killed in 16 years

Chinese New Year food: How to get rich tossing fish

Favourite Shiffrin misses out on medal as Hansdotter wins

Winter Olympics: Italy’s Michela Moioli wins gold in women’s snowboard cross

Trump-Russia: Steve Bannon questioned in Mueller inquiry

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux announce separation

Barnaby Joyce: Australia PM’s remarks ‘inept’, deputy says

Immigration effort to protect Dreamers collapses in US Senate

A botched burglary in China… with unexpected results.

7 days quiz: Who’s carrying the clubs

The ‘black magic’ bank heist

Viewpoint: Chemical weapons ‘threat to West

Sunday Oliseh: Fortuna Sittard deny suspended manager’s claims of “illegal activities”

 

 

BUSINESS HEADLINES

Launches $2.5bn global medium term notes – The Sun

#ringgate: How To Prevent White Ring Stains On Wood Surfaces From Apple HomePod Or Other Speakers – Forbes

11 states get N16.1bn budget loan – Daily Trust

2 veterans at $5 billion quant hedge fund PDT Partners have left – Business Insider

2018 Tax Refund Chart Can Help You Guess When You’ll Receive Your Money – Forbes

3 Major Industries in Which Blockchain Technology Is Changing Life As We Know It – Entrepreneur

30 hilarious faces Olympic figure skaters have made mid-performance – Business Insider

5 important things happening in South Africa today – BusinessTech

5 injured in Delta Airline emergency landing incident at Lagos airport – Peoples Daily

5 ships arrive Lagos ports with petrol, other commodities – Tribune

5 Top WWE Stars Whose WrestleMania 34 Plans Are Up In The Air – Forbes

6 point wish list for SONA 2018 – BusinessTech

9 Denim Picks For Fall 2018 From Project NY Trade Show – Forbes

A 17-year-old US figure skater became the first Olympian to land one of the most difficult jumps in the sport – Business Insider

A blockchain without cryptocurrency is just a database innovation ‘ and that’s great – Business Insider

A day in the life of a United Airlines flight attendant, who woke up before 3 a.m. and ran circles around me for 9 hours – Business Insider

A More Secure Way To Home Share’ Blockchain Technology – Forbes

A riveting memoir of a brutal upbringing – The Economist

SPORTS

2019, 2020 NFL Draft Host City Finalists Revealed – Bleacher Report

Adam Ounas scores first Napoli goal in RB Leipzig shocking loss – Goal

Adam Ounas scores first Napoli goal in RB Leipzig shocking loss – Goal

Adam Silver Says Magic Johnson, Lakers’ Tampering Fine Was Clear Message to NBA – Bleacher Report

Adam Silver Suggests Stephen Curry Was Against Televising NBA All-Star Draft – Bleacher Report

Again, Eagles drop in FIFA ranking – The Sun

AJ McCarron Wins Grievance vs. Bengals, Will Become Free Agent – Bleacher Report

Alexis signing to blame for Pogba’s slump in form, says Ince – Goal

Alexis signing to blame for Pogba’s slump in form, says Ince – Goal

Algeria floor Nigeria at African badminton finals – Punch

Ambrose battle ready for Aberdeen clash – New Telegraph

Andrew Cashner, Orioles Reportedly Agree to 2-Year, $16 Million Contract – Bleacher Report

Anichebe back in England – Vanguard

Anthony Rizzo Speaks at Vigil Held After Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS Shooting – Bleacher Report

Arrows take aim at in-form Wits – African Football

Arsenal ease to first-leg Europa League win at Ostersunds FK – BBC

Arsenal ease to victory, Batshuayi grabs Dortmund comeback win – Punch

Arsenal pounced on nervous Ostersunds – Wenger – Goal

ENTERTAINMENT

BBNaija3 ‘ Day 18: Poking The Bear, Winning the Wager and More Highlights – Bellanaija

“If you want peace, please let your man be” – Kenyan heiress gives relationship tips to insecure women who always keep tabs on their men – Linda Ikeji

22 Sick’ningly Fierce Gifts For ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Fans – Huffington Post

22 years after, Ivie Liberty drops second single – Vanguard

220,000 PVCs Still Lying Waste in Anmabra, Says REC – Thisday

5 million people watched Netflix’s ‘trainwreck’ of a new ‘Cloverfield’ movie in the first week, which has an 18% on Rotten Tomatoes – Business Insider

5 Netflix Shows To Watch If You Like ‘The Crown – Huffington Post

Ace African Singer, Diamond Platnumz Dumped By His Babymama For Cheating – Information Nigeria

Achievas Entertainment signs new talent – Daily Times

Actress Victoria Inyama alleges her estranged husband assaulted her and has refused to divorce her despite having a live in lover – Linda Ikeji

Actress, Meg Otanwa Is Beautiful And Serene In Her Latest Photo – Information Nigeria

Adeboye@76: RCCG youths to organise marathon praise – New Telegraph

After Investigation, ‘Transparent’ Star Jeffrey Tambor Is Officially Fired – Huffington Post

Alaafin Of Oyo’s Youngest Wife Is Pregnant, Celebrates Her Son’s 4th Birthday (Photo) – Information Nigeria

Amaechi: 5 Things Amaechi said about Buhari, PDP – Pulse

Amazon: ‘Transparent’ star Jeffrey Tambor out of series – Associated Press

Amy Schumer marries chef Chris Fischer – CNN

Amy Schumer Says No Wedding Gifts, Please Give To Gun Safety Group – Huffington Post