LOCAL AND WORLD NEWS, BUSINESS, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES FOR TODAY TUESDAY 27 FEB. 2018

LOCAL HEADLINES:

DAILY POST

Biafra Army commander, Achuzie is dead

Biafra: No politician in Buhari’s govt is more popular than Nnamdi Kanu – IPOB

DSS DG, Daura reveals why govt negotiated with Boko Haram

Restructuring: Igbo leaders reject presidency, speak on herdsmen killings

Yobe govt closes GGSS Dapchi indefinitely over abduction of school girls

BREAKING: Saraki absent at APC caucus meeting

Dapchi: Confusion as police blast military over security handover claim

 

PUNCH

Army admits withdrawing troops before girls abduction

Five feared dead, worship centres torch in Kaduna attack

EFCC arraigns banker for diverting N700m from customers accounts

Ortom laments influx of herdsmen, cows in Benue

Worldll pay dearly if Lake Chad goes into extinction Buhari

I used part of NIMASA fund to build hotel Calistus Obi

Patience sought Lamordes advice on $15.5m gift Dudafa

 

THE HERALD

Troops nab 10 herdsmen in Benue destroying farmland

Jordan slams Israel after Christian leaders close Jerusalem holy site

Boko Haram carried out 60 suicide attacks in Cameroon in 2017

110 Girls: Yobe Govt Shuts Dapchi School Indefinitely

Get Out Of APC If You Want To Sabotage Buhari ‘ Sen. Adamu Tells Colleagues

INEC Insists Presidential elections come first

Ambode signs 2018 Lagos budget

Army, police in big argument over 110 girls abduction

INEC Boss Maintains Position On 2019 Election Timetable

Pivotal CDC Official Who Spearheaded Attack Against Ebola And Zika Virus Missing

Bye Arsene: Arsenal Looking Set for Life Without Wenger

Police Nab JSS 1 Student, 56 Others During Cult Initiation In Lagos Forest

 

BLUEPRINT

Amnesty International, Boko Haram, others re-enacting old script to destroy Nigeria’ Group alleges

Police responsible for Dapchi security ‘ Military

We’ll do everything to ensure release of abducted Nigerians ‘ Buhari

Gunmen abduct Bayelsa APC chieftain

Plot to remove Yahaya Bello thickens as Kogi Senators, others form Save Kogi Project

Osun court remands seven robbery suspects in prison

Osun police recover 39 stolen vehiclesin two months

Suspected herdsmen kill 15-year-old boy in Kogi

Declare emergency in power sector, TUC tells FG

 

PEOPLES DAILY

Ortom raises alarm over influx of over 1m Cattle into Benue

FG confirms 110 Dapchi girls missing

Reps debate Ajaokuta Steel Coy revival Thursday

Unfreeze $5.8m, N3.5bn: Patience Jonathan asks court to imprison 3 bank MDs

Peace building: Saraki hails IPCR, Rotary Club partnership

SIP implementation not for politics ‘ Presidency

CAN urges Buhari to reorganise security agencies

 

THE SUN

Saudi Arabia permits women to join army

Morocco’s King Mohammed undergoes heart surgery

Neymar’s injury may rule him out of World Cup

Bauchi school road disaster: My students, teachers died seeking knowledge, says principal

Many state govts don’t prioritise education ‘ Owasanoye

Nigeria, 3 nations threatened by Lake Chad shrinking ‘Buhari

Bauchi school road disaster: My students, teachers died seeking knowledge, says principal

2019: I’ll be disappointed if Buhari uses public funds to campaign -Ndume

 

THISDAY

President Buhari Asks APC Leaders to Commence Preparations for Congresses

How Judiciary Undermines the Anti-corruption War

Unconfirmed Number of Persons Killed in Kaduna Muslim-Christian Clash

Yusuf Buhari Returns to Country After Further Treatment Overseas

Military, Police in Blame Game over Dapchi Girls’ Abduction

Dapchi 110: The Tragedy of a Nation

INEC: Until Electoral Act Decides Otherwise, Our Arrangement for Elections Stands

Inside Fulani Settlements in Kebbi

AGF Dares Senate, Asks Ojukwu to Assume Office as NHRC Boss Without Confirmation

WORLD HEADLINES:

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Case against Florida shooting suspect returns to court

Student protests resonate with Columbine shooting survivors

Russia-ordered ‘pause’ goes into effect east of Damascus

Report: Inequality remains 50 years after Kerner Report

Saudi military leaders replaced amid stalemated war in Yemen

Cyberstalk victim says she feared tormentor would kill her

Shifting alliances as Pakistan manages relationship with US

SKorean prosecutors demand 30 years for ex-president Park

Anatomy of a bitcoin transaction: Buying a used Subaru

Parents worried about abuse in youth sports take charge

 

CNN

Don’t struggle if you’re raped’: A people smuggler’s chilling warning

Saudi Arabia sacks military commanders in late-night reshuffle

Comcast challenges Murdoch’s bid for Sky

Florida shooting: The missed signals

Five-hour ceasefire to start in Syria under Putin’s orders

Russia vetoes UN resolution linking Iran with terror activities in Yemen

Trump should not ignore Xi’s power grab in China

Don’t struggle if you’re raped’: A people smuggler’s chilling warning

First woman nominated for a cinematography Oscar sees big picture

The legacy of Gustav Klimt and his enduring ‘Kiss

China rights lawyer dies in ‘mysterious’ circumstances, supporters say

Rachel Morrison, the first woman nominated for a cinematography Oscar, sees the big picture

Russia state TV uses video game footage to illustrate war

US State Department’s top North Korea diplomat retiring

An up-close look at the AR-15

Republicans threaten Delta tax break as airline ends NRA discounts

US focusing on Mali in hunt for Niger ambush attackers

Parents in Nigeria wondering whether government can keep their schoolgirls safe

Girl Scout’s cover of rapper’s song goes viral

1 in 4 young people has been sexted, study finds

Bill Cosby’s daughter Ensa dies at 44

 

AL JAZEERA

Russia vetoes UN resolution against Iran

Yemen’s cholera epidemic likely to intensify: WHO

US Supreme Court refuses to hear Trump bid to end DACA

‘Hell on Earth’ in Eastern Ghouta must stop: UN chief

Journalists in Eastern Ghouta: ‘No one likes to die silently’

Congo asylum seeker in US separated from child for months: ACLU

Jordan voices support for closure of Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre

Hungary: Could election upset spell end for illiberal Orban?

UN rights chief blasts veto use amid ‘human slaughterhouses’

UAE building armies to divide Yemen, minister says

 

BBC

Syria conflict: Women ‘sexually exploited in return for aid

Austrian broadcaster ORF sues vice-chancellor Strache over ‘lies’ post

Venomous snake turns up in Australian lunchbox

Winter Paralympics: North and South Korea discuss attendance

Why legal US cannabis businesses can’t use banks

Saudi king replaces military chiefs in shake-up

Facebook Messenger used to fight extremism

Florida school shooting: Officer Scot Peterson defends actions

Sony phone adds rumble to games and films

Canadians plead guilty over A$21m cocaine bust on Sydney ship

Intel did not inform US before chip flaws were made public

Meningitis B family ‘disgusted’ over lack of action

Social media firms ‘failing’ to tackle cyber-bullying

Millennials ‘set to be fattest generation

Ellie-May Clark died after GP turned her away for being late

Apple loses legal battle with French tax activists

Sepsis death in The Archers all too familiar, says charity

UK think tanks hacked by groups in China, cyber-security firm says

No case for Wenger to stay at Arsenal, says Wright

Brain donation urged by Cardiff dementia research centre

PSG star Neymar fractures metatarsal, likely to miss Real match

BUSINESS HEADLINES:

$1 billion job review website Glassdoor is reportedly making its first steps towards a 2018 IPO – Business Insider

10 Books I Believe Will Help You Grow a Lasting Business – Entrepreneur

10 surprising ways your body is telling you to drink more water – Business Insider

10 things you need to know in markets today – Business Insider

11 reasons why your ATM card may be rejected – Punch

15 Biggest Challenges Women Leaders Face And How To Overcome Them – Forbes

15 Common Real Estate Misconceptions And What Newcomers Need To Know – Forbes

2 of the most powerful people in media are building a case against Facebook and Google, and a war is brewing (FB, GOOG) – Business Insider

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk: Fast, Loud And Expensive, Yet Useful – Forbes

22 things you should definitely do the next time you book a hotel if you want to score the best deals – Business Insider

3 Simple Tips For Dealing With A Tough Employee – Forbes

4 far-right terrorist plots have been foiled in the last year in the UK, and the threat is only growing – Business Insider

4 Reasons To Punt On Dropbox’s IPO – Forbes

5 Brands That Reveal The Future Of Luxury Online – Forbes

5 important things happening in South Africa today – BusinessTech

5 New York City Restaurants to Help You Forget It’s Winter – Forbes

SPORTS

2018 Big Ten Tournament Odds: Michigan State Leads Purdue on Betting Lines – Bleacher Report

5-Star PG Ashton Hagans Decommits from Georgia; Will Remain in Class of 2019 – Bleacher Report

Aaron Judge Calls Recovery from Shoulder Surgery ‘A Work in Progress – Bleacher Report

Aguero and son party over Carabao Cup – The Nation

Aigbogun happy as Enyimba score twice in NPFL match – African Football

Ajax desperate for home points – African Football

Ambode to spend N1.046tr on four new stadia, others – The Nation

Americans Abroad: Tale of two forwards as Johannsson plays hero while Wood struggles – Goal

Amusan, George, Ajayi for World Indoor – Punch

Amusan, Okon-George, 7 Others For 2018 IAAF World Indoor – Daily Independent

Arsenal need a manager like Pochettino’ – Wright feels time is up for Wenger – Goal

Atalanta Charged by UEFA After Alleged Racist Taunts Directed at Michy Batshuayi – Bleacher Report

Atletico confirm Carrasco, Gaitan departures to China – Punch

ENTERTAINMENT

#BBNaija ‘ Day 29: Contradictory Housemates, All Or Nothing & More Exciting Highlights – Bellanaija

#BBNaija 2018: How Do You Like Your Tobi’ #Tolex Or #Cebi – NET

#BBNaija housemates, Bam Bam and Teddy A caught having sex inside the toilet early this morning (18+ video) – Linda Ikeji

#BBNaija: 3 Pairs Are Up For Eviction As Head Of House Tobi Puts Team Celo Up For Eviction – NET

#BBNaija: Male Housemates Have Nothing To Offer ‘ Cee-C Says To Alex – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija: Miracle, Tobi, BamBam, Nina Are All Fake ‘ Evicted Housemate, Dee-One Reveals – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija: See What Nigerian’s Did With Tobi’s Head After He Won ‘Head Of House’ For The 3rd Time (Photo) – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija: That Awkward Moment When Tobi Puts Up His Former Pair Mate Cee-C and Her Partner Lolu for Possible Eviction [Video] – Gistlover

#BBNaija: Why C0ndoms Are Missing In The House ‘ Miracle – Information Nigeria

#BNBling: Dayo & Ayo’s Super Sweet Proposal Story #AYDO2017 – Bellanaija

#SMW2018: Our financial inclusion drive is for people in rural and semi-urban areas of Nigeria – First Bank Plc – Pulse

17 times ‘The Simpsons’ accurately predicted the future – Business Insider

20 Tests You Can Run On A Prospective Wife Or Lover ‘ Joro Olumofin – Gistlover

50 Cent reportedly told the bankruptcy court that he never owned bitcoin, contrary to a report that he made $8 million in crypto – Business Insider

6 Celebrities That killed It In Their Outfits This Last Weekend – Information Nigeria