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LOCAL AND WORLD NEWS, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES FOR TODAY MONDAY 19 FEB. 2018
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DAILY TIMES
State police report is APC re-election bait, says IPOB
2019: Miyetti Allah endorses President Buhari
Osun APC youths begin consultations towards governorship poll
SHI-MCI renegade, protesting workers asked to sign under duress at Total Egina FPSO project
2019: To avoid crisis, all political leaders must be mindful of their statements -Anas
Daily Times Newspaper, Monday, February 19, 2018
$16bn Egina probe: Senate insists on appearance of foreign firms CEOs over $2.9bn contract
Again, 42,000 members of PDP decamps to APC
Zamfara killings: Normalcy has been restored, situation under control -IGP
2019: APC doomed if Tinubu fails Sen. Sani
2018 UTME: JAMB to conduct mock test Feb 26
Court releases 475 Boko Haram suspects
PUNCH
CCTV catches Lagos couple robbing commuters
Obasanjo worships with Jonathan, preaches unity, reconciliation
Zamfara killings: Police arrest three principal suspects
I was almost killed for rejecting underage voters, says ex-INEC commissioner
After five years, Catholic Church rejoins CAN
Twins, nursing mother, 471 other Boko Haram suspects released
Nigeria is safe under Buhari, says minister
Well account for N17bn allocation NEMA
Lawmaker wants politicians to help constituents
Akinwumi Isolas last supper was amala and gbegiri Son
Lassa fever kills three in Delta, 24 under surveillance
State police will split Nigeria Tsav
VANGUARD
Breaking: Kano Pillars’ Chinedu Udoji killed in road crash
Insurance operators should embrace operational change, strategies ‘ Babington-Ashaye
14 insurance companies, 5 others may face hostile take-overs
Retail investors are backbone of our market ‘ Olatokunbo
IBB’s letter to Buhari: Ensuing controversy overshadowed underlying message ‘Afegbua
Ogbe-Ijoh, Aladja crisis: Urhobo, Ijaw youths beg parties to embrace dialogue
Yoruba Language: ‘Ambode’s move timely, rewarding for Yoruba nation
Buhari hasn’t done enough to stop herdsmen ‘Jibunoh
Shareholders task SEC on proper monitoring of operators
Why Imo APC is in crisis ‘ Azogu
N-Delta agitators condemn killing of Edo vigilante member by soldiers
THISDAY
Finally, Obasanjo, Jonathan Reconcile, Seek Nigeria’s Unity
Kachikwu Explains Delays in FID for $13.5bn Zabazaba Oilfield Development
APC Faction in Kaduna Suspends El-Rufai
Provide Better Choice of Leadership for Nigerians, Babaginda Tells PDP
Bamidele: Buharis Second Term Bid Will Be a Walkover After Tinubus…
MPC Stalemate: CBN to Maintain Forward Guidance as Policy Tool
Uwajomogu: Move to Re-order Election Sequence Unconstitutional
Falana Laments Delay in Prosecution of Benue Killings Suspects
ROAD ACCIDENTS AND THE ECONOMY
Malabu Scandal: Malami Writes Buhari, Wants Trial of Adoke, Alison-Madueke, Others Stopped
Lassa Fever Kills Three in Delta
GUARDIAN
Traders to close shops over kidnapping in Calabar
BAFTA Awards: See Full List Of Winners Here
Babangida charges PDP to provide better choice for Nigerians
Nigeria in state of political emergency, needs urgent rescue, says Onaiyekan
Top countries for $20,000 prize Lagos Squash Classics
Falode assures Ambode of successful NWFL Champions Shield
Sports Directors canvass Federal Government’s intervention in comatose textiles industry
Ijaw, Urhobo youths seek end to Aladja, Ogbe-Ijoh clashes
Why fuel scarcity will persist, by IPMAN
APC chairman urges supporters to ignore Buhari’s detractors
Ogoni traditional rulers, MOSOP disagree over endorsement of firm for oil operations
THE HERALD
Femi Fani-Kayode: The Fulanisation Of Nigeria And The Perfidy Of The British (Part 1)
I Was Almost Killed Because Of Underage Voting ‘ Ex-INEC Boss
EFCC Discloses How Aides, Unidentified Persons Deposited N15 Billion, $13 Million Into Personal Bank Account Of Saraki
Obasanjo Changes Course, Says Buhari Has Succeeded Where Others Failed
Catholic Bishop Blasts Buhari over performance
Globacom Wins Brand Of The Year
Winter Olympics: Russian athlete leaves games amid doping probe ‘ Official
Traditional rulers will ensure re-election of Buhari in 2019 ‘ Emir
Cameroon stop Nigeria from qualifying for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
NEW TELEGRAPH
Onaiyekan to Buhari: You’re not delivering on your promises
IBB to PDP: Provide a better choice for Nigerians
Poll sequence: N’Assembly transmits amended bill to Buhari
Poll sequence: N’Assembly transmits amended bill to Buhari
Court frees nursing mother, 474 Boko Haram suspects
Court frees nursing mother, 474 Boko Haram suspects
Nigerians spent N3.208trn on airtime in 2017
BLUEPRINT
ACF condemns killing of 41 Zamfara hunters, 12 herdsmen in Oyo
Reconciliation: APC will collapse finally, if Tinubu fails ‘ Sen. Sani
APC reconciliation: Why Tinubu must reach out to Timi Frank
2019: Buhari, main target of elections reordering ‘ Sen Uwajomogu
2019: PDP must provide a better choice for Nigerians, says IBB
COAS, SENIOR OFFICERS VISIT TROOPS AT THE WAR FRONT IN SAMBISA FOREST
Nigeria, global bodies move to stop illicit financial flows in Africa
Tertiary institutions begin indefinite strike in Nasarawa
Media tasked on factual reportage, love for country
7000 students couldn’t pay fees in Benue varsity ‘ VC
18 years after: Supreme Court reinstates sacked Unilorin lecturer
FCMB commits to growth of media industry
WB approves $486m to address Nigeria’s electricity challenges
Police parades two ritualist brothers in Osun
Why I support senators on order of elections ‘Jonathan
Marrying man with 3 wives like settling for expired commodity
Shettima, enjoy your ride
We didn’t invite northern govs for Sardauna’s memorial conference ‘ MD
WORLD HEADLINES
One of the Good Guys; Mourners Honor Slain Chicago Police Commander – Yahoo
10 things you need to know in markets today – Business Insider
2 bears burned in California wildfire spotted in the wild – Yahoo
2 Killed After Military Helicopter Crashes While Surveying Mexico Earthquake Damage – Yahoo
20 incredible photos from one of the most legendary war photographers of all time, who was killed on assignment during the Arab Spring – Business Insider
23 removed from cruise ship after brawls – CNN
3 Vital Rules of Science, In Plain English – Forbes
5 killed in church shooting in Dagestan – CNN
6 Clever Ways To Use Pinterest To Grow Your E-Commerce Business – Forbes
66 feared dead after plane crashes in stormy Iran – Yahoo
7.2 quake damages homes, but Mexico avoids major destruction – Yahoo
A bikini-clad Lais Ribeiro on a beach in Miami – Daily Mail
A Commercial Plane Has Crashed in Southern Iran, Likely Killing All 65 People on Board – Yahoo
A Dangerous Event Just Debuted At The Winter Olympics – Huffington Post
A dermatologist shares her 6 go-to anti-aging products to stop wrinkles before they appear – Business Insider
A former top Trump campaign aide has reportedly agreed to plead guilty, testify against Paul Manafort – Business Insider
A Secret Service agent tackled a Chinese security official over the nuclear football when Trump visited China – Business Insider
Aaron Rodgers Gives Danica Patrick a Good Luck Kiss Before Final NASCAR Race – TMZ
CNN
Trump tweet about FBI angers school shooting survivors
School shooting survivors to march on DC
Netanyahu blasts media ‘witch hunt’ as police announce new investigation
Plot to kill Kim Il Sung ended in mutiny and murder
As China concerns grow, India looks to build military presence in Seychelles
Winter Olympics Day 10: Live updates
Maid’s corpse found in freezer. Now thousands of Filipino workers are leaving Kuwait
23 removed from cruise ship after brawls
Hirscher makes Olympic history with second gold
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’ takes top honors at BAFTA Awards
Family devastated as daughter’s body returns home
Winter Olympics day 9: As it happened
See the full list of BAFTA winners
Killing prompts return of Filipino workers
Gus Kenworthy’s kiss with boyfriend a ‘moment to celebrate
Duchess of Cambridge opts for green as black dresses sweep BAFTAs
The CNN Freedom Project: Ending Modern-Day Slavery
Russian athlete suspected of failing drugs test
Braaten wins ski slopestyle as Kenworthy falters
5 killed in church shooting in Dagestan
Best photos from day 9 at PyeongChang 2018.
AL JAZEERA
12 ISIL widows sentenced to death, life by Iraqi court
China launches anti-poverty drive in restive Xinjiang
Iran plane crash kills all 66 people on board
Canada deports North Korean asylum seekers
Nigerian court releases 475 Boko Haram suspects
‘Greatest threat to the world’: Netanyahu attacks Iran
Donald Trump criticises FBI over Florida shooting
Netanyahu-linked officials arrested over corruption
Palestinian teenagers killed in Israeli air raids
Turkey official denies use of chemical weapons in Afrin
BBC
Avalanche in French Alps kills father and daughter
Autism: Scientists take ‘first steps’ towards biological test
Terracotta theft: Chinese anger over stolen warrior thumb
Why did Black Panther roar in S Korea
Justin Trudeau in India: Is the Canadian PM being cold-shouldered
Winter Olympics: USA beat Finland to reach gold medal match
Winter Olympics: Ice dancer Gabriella Papadakis endures ‘nightmare’ as dress comes undone
Rio de Janeiro violence: Hostages freed as prison riot ends
What it’s like being a female director in Bollywood
How plan behind Wigan’s FA Cup win could help Belgium win World Cup
Winter Olympics: Why curling is cooler than you think
Iran plane crash: Agonising wait continues for relatives
Trump Jr ‘dinner chat’ offer criticised
Australia rugby star Karmichael Hunt avoids drug conviction
Ethiopian cliff church gives priest daily test of faith
Medal-winning Russian curler subject of failed doping test
Winter Olympics: Great Britain’s Penny Coomes and Nick Buckland advance in ice dance
Shiffrin partner sent home from Winter Olympics
Oxfam Haiti scandal: Suspects ‘physically threatened’ witnesses
Rent-a-church spire plan to boost mobile phone coverage
Israel-Poland spat: Swastikas drawn on Polish embassy in Tel Aviv
BUSINESS HEADLINES
20 incredible photos from one of the most legendary war photographers of all time, who was killed on assignment during the Arab Spring – Business Insider
2018: Nigeria rules out $100 per barrel price for oil – New Telegraph
3 Vital Rules of Science, In Plain English – Forbes
64% of vehicles on Nigerian roads run on fake insurance ‘ NIA – Vanguard
64% of vehicles on Nigerian roads run on fake insurance ‘ NIA – Vanguard
A dermatologist shares her 6 go-to anti-aging products to stop wrinkles before they appear – Business Insider
A Secret Service agent tackled a Chinese security official over the nuclear football when Trump visited China – Business Insider
A tribute to John Perry Barlow – The Economist
Abuja fuel queues thin out ahead of NIPS today – The Sun
Actor Jim Carrey has emerged as an unlikely political artist and activist ‘ and has attracted over 17 million Twitter followers – Business Insider
Adam Silver Touts Virtues of NBA’s Intellectual Property In Support of 1% Gambling Integrity Fee – Forbes
Air Peace lauds NCAA for Nigeria’s high safety rating – The Sun
Another big Dayton 500 crash ends Danica Patrick’s NASCAR career – Business Insider
Apple Leak Reveals Significant iPhone Design Changes – Forbes
APWEN inaugurates 15th president – Punch
Are You Lost In Leadership – Forbes
ARM Research places ‘Buy’ rating on FirstBank stock – BusinessDay
SPORTS
1,000 for NOGIG 2018 – Punch
AC Milan 1 Sampdoria 0: Bonaventura makes it 10 unbeaten for Rossoneri – Goal
AC Milan 1 Sampdoria 0: Bonaventura makes it 10 unbeaten for Rossoneri – Goal
AC Milan 1 Sampdoria 0: Bonaventura makes it 10 unbeaten for Rossoneri – Goal
Amber House win Marymount sports day – Punch
Amokachi wants his twins to play for Nigeria – Vanguard
Anna Gasser Tops Snowboarding Big Air Qualifying at Olympics 2018 – Bleacher Report
Arsenal eye swoop for Lyon star Fekir – Daily Trust
Arsenal join race for 50million RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner – Daily Trust
Asensio credits Zidane for Madrid’s thrilling Betis comeback – Goal
Asensio credits Zidane for Madrid’s thrilling Betis comeback – Goal
Asensio credits Zidane for Madrid’s thrilling Betis comeback – Goal
Asensio key to Real Madrid’s Champions League hopes in Paris – Goal
Asensio key to Real Madrid’s Champions League hopes in Paris – Goal
Asensio key to Real Madrid’s Champions League hopes in Paris – Goal
Asensio leads Real past Betis – Kickoff
Asensio scores two as Real Madrid win eight-goal thriller – BBC
Austin Dillon Celebration Highlights, Reaction After 2018 Daytona 500 Win – Bleacher Report
ENTERTAINMENT
#30BillionUKTour: Davido is on a Mission, Sells Out O2 Academy in Brixton for Tonight’s Show – Bellanaija
#BBNaija ‘ Day 21: Disqualification, Eviction & More Highlights – Bellanaija
#BBNaija: BREAKING, Princess and Bitto Have Been EVICTED – Gistlover
#BBNaija: harsh, Big Brother disqualifies K.Brule and Khloe, sends them packing [Video] – Gistlover
#Bbnaija: how Nigerians voted for the housemates this week [Photo] – Gistlover
#BBNaija: Princess, Bitto, DeeOne & Vandora EVICTED from the Big Brother Naija House – Bellanaija
#BBNaija: Six contestants evicted in one night – Daily Times
#BBNaija: Vandora and Dee-One Have Been EVICTED – Gistlover
#BBNaija: What do you think about Khloe & K. Brule of KSquared being sent Home – Bellanaija
“Black Panther”: Fictional North Korean Twitter account trolls Nigeria – Pulse
“Black Panther”: Movie records ground-breaking box-office – Pulse
46-year old ex-convict re-arrested trying to dupe a policewoman on Facebook – Linda Ikeji
Actress Moyo Lawal apologises for sharing nude internet photos – DailyPost
After landing Disney deal, Emmanuella invited to senate by Saraki – The Cable
Ambode okays N30,000 monthly stipends for 1,000 interns – Linda Ikeji
BB Naija: Miracle, Nina allegedly having sex, Nigerians react – New Telegraph
BBNaija 2018: Bitto, Princess evicted – DailyPost
BBNaija 2018: Bitto, Princess speak first time after their evictions – DailyPost