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LOCAL AND WORLD NEWS, BUSINESS, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES FOR TODAY WED. 28 FEB. 2018
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LOCAL HEADLINES:
DAILY POST
IPOB, Obiano mourn Achuzia, console family, Deltans
IPOB, others disrupt pro-restructuring summit in Enugu
Peace Corps: IGP must appear before us – Reps
Herdsmen, farmers’ clashes have almost torn Nigeria apart – Umahi
Troops kill 10 herdsmen after attack on Adamawa village, arrest 6
Boko Haram: Albarnawi faction kidnapped Dapchi girls – Aisha
Buhari reveals why APC members, Oyegun must support Tinubu’s assignment
Dapchi schoolgirls abduction: Nigeria Govt sets up 12-man committee
Donald Duke speaks on presidential ambition, PDP, CNM
PUNCH
Death toll in Kaduna communal crisis hits 12
FG sets up panel to probe 110 Dapchi girls abduction
TIs corruption rating call to work harder, says Osinbajo
DSS arrests suspected killer of Taraba lawmaker
Herdsmen invaded our village, ordered us to vacate homes Benue chief
Two arraigned for blocking Bellos convoy
Buhari withholds assent to peace corps bill
Ambode not reversing Fasholas policies, says Bamigbetan
Pro-Biafran activists attack Igbo leaders for honouring Azikiwe
Boko Haram kills two soldiers
THE NATION
Air Force deploys 100 jets in search of 110 schoolgirls
Executive, legislative feud slows down govt, says Buhari
Amosun celebrates Tunde Kelani at 70
Why suspect wants to implicate me, by politician
Nigerian clergy hits top 40 on Global music charts
Maritime industry to grow by 2.5 5% in two years
Why progressives should win Ekiti
GUARDIAN
Herders invade Makurdi suburb, sack residents
Don prescribes ranching as panacea to frequent clashes
Troops arrest 10 nomads for destroying farms in Benue
Isoko monarch rules out land for cattle colony
Economic policies and human development
Common antibiotic linked to higher death rates for heart disease patients
LINDA IKEJI
“Muslims obey their leaders but Christians argue with their pastors”- Bishop Sam Zuga lists why Muslims are better than Christians
Blac Chyna steps out with 18-year old- singer YBN Almighty Jay amid sex tape drama (Photos)
Nigerian – Cameroonian troops kill 35 Boko Haram terrorists in combined operations
Ever imagined what Cardi B, Offset, Idris Elba, JLo, Alex Rodriquez & others would look like if they have traditional wedding (Photos)
President Buhari’s full speech at theAPC National Executive Committee Meeting
Gambias Tourism Minister tells sex tourists to go to Thailand, not his country
PEOPLES DAILY
Why many Nigerians are in Chinese Prisons ‘ Envoy
INEC: No going back on our election sequence
Reps will support minimum wage increment ‘ Dogara assures NLC
We’ll ensure release of all abducted persons ‘ Buhari
State police invitation to anarchy ‘ Rep
2019: Buhari tasks APC leaders on internal democracy
PREMIUM TIMES
U.S. lawmakers to boost Israel’s $38 billion defence aid package
Employment: Lagos to train one million residents on coding by 2030
U.S. places new sanctions on Boko Haram, leader
Trade sub-sector accounts for 18% of Nigerian GDP ‘ Minister
Four injured as farmers, herdsmen clash in Ebonyi
2019 Election: Referendum on Restructuring ‘ Governor Dickson
How countries can effectively tax multinationals ‘ Commission
APC must do everything to win Ekiti, Osun elections ‘ Oyegun
Why Buhari declined assent to Peace Corp Bill
WORLD HEADLINES:
ASSOCIATED PRESS
White House downgrades Kushner’s security clearance
Hicks declines to answer panel’s questions about White House
Students wary, hopeful, on return to site of school shooting
Thousands of well-armed rebel fighters are in Syria’s Ghouta
Bollywood legend Sridevi mourned by fans in Mumbai
Graham, wary of politics in life, gets Capitol salute
Ex-state senator wins GOP primary in race for US House
In patriarchal Japan, saying ‘Me Too’ can be risky for women
Plenty of opinions, but few solutions to fix college hoops
School kids rule: Digital designs are 2020 Olympic mascots
AL JAZEERA
Taliban: Doha office remains vital for talks
Groups accuse Bangladesh army of sex assault cover-up
A ‘system of control’: Child detention in the occupied West Bank
Israel freezes tax legislation for Jerusalem churches
Saudi crown prince’s planned UK visit stirs backlash
Hariri accepts invitation to visit Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia fires top army chiefs in shake-up
Czech court orders release of Kurdish ex-leader Muslim
Open letter calls for end to ‘Syrian genocide’
‘Killing civilians’ comment sparks outrage in Turkey
CNN
Kushner loses ‘top secret’ clearance
North Korea is aiding Syria’s chemical warfare, UN says
Bashar al-Assad and Kim Jong Un: A tale of two dictators
If you’re going to kill us, make it fast’: Horrors of escaping Syria’s bombs
Trump aide Hope Hicks dodges questions during House testimony
11 ill after suspicious letter arrives at US military base
The woman who was Bollywood’s queen
Nigerian reveals names of 110 girls missing after school raid
Netflix looks all over the world to feed a growing audience
Man killed while streaming on Facebook
Exploding airbag crisis in Australia: 2.3M vehicles recalled
Staffer files complaint over allegedly lavish Ben Carson office redecoration
Ivanka Trump cheers #MeToo after defending her father
Oprah jokes about Starbucks moment
Why it’s great to have Jessica Chastain in your corner
Hugh Jackman thought he peaked at 28
Shooting survivor has more Twitter followers than the NRA
Jimmy Kimmel brings new political profile to Oscar-host role
Amy Schumer says her wedding vows ‘sucked
Ryan Seacrest still hosting Oscar coverage for E!
Black Panther’ proves diversity sells, but is Hollywood buying it
BBC
Sridevi Kapoor: India fans gather to pay tribute to Bollywood star
EU to publish first draft of Brexit treaty
Jerusalem: Christianity’s ‘holiest site’ Holy Sepulchre reopens after protest
BBC charity sacked six over sexual misconduct
Why New Zealand is releasing a rabbit-killing virus
Venezuela opposition expels Henri Falcn over poll decision
Moon to get 4G mobile network
Haier smartwatch has a built-in projector at MWC 2018
Porn checks deadline looms amid uncertainty
N Korea ‘providing materials to Syria chemical weapons factories
Jared Kushner loses access to top-level security briefings
Amazon buys ‘smart’ doorbell firm Ring
US e-passports haven’t been verified in over a decade
Monica Lewinsky: Bill Clinton affair a gross abuse of power
School video footage appears online
Morse code shoes send toe tapping texts at MWC 2018
Europe freezes as ‘Beast from the East’ arrives
US-Mexico wall: Judge throws out legal challenge
MPs grill data boss on election influence
Huawei: US scared we are too competitive
Argentina Dirty War ex-general Luciano Menndez dies at 90
BUSINESS HEADLINES:
$5,000 will not even buy a decent chair’: Ben Carson’s HUD spent over $31,000 on a dining set – Business Insider
10 Tips To Upgrade Your Bedroom – Forbes
14 Smart Ways To Set And Track Department-Specific Goals – Forbes
2 Inflation-Proof Funds For 9.8% Dividends And Big Upside – Forbes
2 Spectacular Growth Shares You Should Buy Before March – Forbes
3 Simple Steps To Crafting A Captivating Brand Story – Forbes
3 Things To Consider Before Doing Work For Free – Forbes
4 Important Things To Consider Before Making A Midlife Career Change – Forbes
4 Ways To Reduce The Emotional Costs Of Investing – Forbes
4 Ways You Can Be More Fascinating (And Be Like The Leaders You Admire) – Forbes
5 Reasons The Smashing Pumpkins Reunion Tour Is Selling Poorly (And How They Can Fix It) – Forbes
5 Reasons You Are In A Rut – Forbes
5 Things Great Social Entrepreneurs Do Differently – Forbes
6 Ways to Improve Work Travel From Expert Road Warriors – Forbes
8 Worst Cars To Buy New Are Among The Best To Buy Used – Forbes
86% Of Nigerians Buy Petrol At N199 ‘ Poll – Leadership
A ‘Fortnite’-Fighting, ‘Destiny 2’ Battle Royale Mode Is Not As Crazy As It Sounds – Forbes
A biography of Debussy explores his genius and flaws – The Economist
SPORTS
2018 NIT to Feature Experimental Rules Including Extended 3-Point Line – Bleacher Report
Aaron Rodgers, Packers Have Made Progress Toward New Contract – Bleacher Report
Admiral Abbah urges sportsmen to imbibe discipline – Vanguard
Again LMC Adjust Match Fixtures – Daily Independent
Aigbogun happy Enyimba finally broke the single-goal jinx – Daily Trust
Allegri wants Coppa Italia history but will not give up Serie A fight with Juventus – Goal
Allegri wants Coppa Italia history but will not give up Serie A fight with Juventus – Goal
Allegri wants Coppa Italia history but will not give up Serie A fight with Juventus – Goal
Anthony Joshua is the future of boxing, says Marvellous Marvin Hagler – Punch
Are Christians being targeted in Jerusalem – Al Jazeera
Arsenal extends Emirates deal, pockets 200m – The Authority
Arsenal Transfer News: Jose Gimenez Rumoured as Top Target for Gunners – Bleacher Report
Atleti’s Miguel Angel Moya Set to Join Real Sociedad Following Geronimo Rulli Injury – FTBpro
Atletico President Says Arsenal Target Jan Oblak Has Signed New Deal With Rojiblancos – FTBpro
Boards Of Seven Para Sports Federations Inaugurated – Daily Independent
Bolt set for his 1st 90 minutes of football action – The Nation
Bolt to Play in Star-studded UNICEF Match – Thisday
Bonzie Colson to Return from Foot Injury for Pittsburgh vs. Notre Dame – Bleacher Report
ENTERTAINMENT
BBNaija ‘ Day 30: Music & Lights, Dear Diary & More Highlights – Bellanaija
BBNaija 2018: Daddy Freeze Is Team Miracle! – NET
BBNaija Nina: ‘I Told My Boyfriend I May Cheat On Him In The House, but I must get my boyfriend back – Information Nigeria
BBNaija: ‘Cee-C Is A Correct Wife Material’ ‘ Dee-One – Information Nigeria
BBNaija: ‘The Only Thing Ahneeka Does in The House is Treat Her Pimples’ ‘ Dee-one Reveals – Information Nigeria
BBNaija: Actress Moyo Lawal Reacts To ‘Church Girl’ Bambam Having s*x With Teddy On Live TV – Information Nigeria
BBNaija: Man Claims That the Only Crime Cee-C Committed Was Not Going Down with Tobi – Gistlover
BBNaija: Tobi and Cee-C Hug and Reconcile After He Put her Up for Possible Eviction – Information Nigeria
“Cows are more historic than some tribes in Nigeria” Fulani man defends Fulani herdsmen and open grazing in Nigeria – Linda Ikeji
“Muslims obey their leaders but Christians argue with their pastors”- Bishop Sam Zuga lists why Muslims are better than Christians – Linda Ikeji
“You never use toilet before'” Don Jazzy reacts to Teddy and BamBam having sex – Linda Ikeji
A particular STI is the top reason people aren’t allowed to compete on ‘The Bachelor,’ according to a new book on the show – Business Insider
Actor Uche Maduagwu Turns To Online Prayer Warrior On Rita Dominic’s Problem – Information Nigeria
Adekunle Gold shares emotional journey in new song Ire – Daily Times
Adekunle Gold shares throwback photo with his late sister – Information Nigeria
Alexis Ohanian puts up billboard to welcome Serena Williams back to professional tennis – Linda Ikeji