LOCAL AND WORLD NEWS, BUSINESS, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES FOR TODAY THUR. 1 MARCH 2018

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LOCAL HEADLINES:

DAILY POST

Biafra: Police arrest IPOB members

Fani-Kayode claims Nigerian govt lied about sending Airforce jets to rescue Dapchi girls

2019 presidency: APC denies endorsing Buhari for second term

Why NLC should form a political party – Falana

2019 presidency: ‘I’ll whip Buhari to line if he refuses to re-contest’ – Ado-Doguwa

Establish cattle ranches before implementing anti-grazing law – IGP tells Nigerian governors

Lake Chad International Conference: Full text of Buhari’s address

Dapchi abduction: Group tells Buhari, security agencies how to rescue girls

2019: Okorocha reveals what he’ll do to Araraume’s governorship ambition, speaks on Oyegun-led APC leadership

 

PUNCH

Military employs fishermen, farmers to search for missing Dapchi schoolgirls

Herdsmen, cows eating crops left by Benue sacked villagers

Buharis ministers delaying passage of 2018 budget Senate

How bank surcharged Fani-Kayode N2.2m for exceeding withdrawal limit Witness

$2bn needed to revive Lagos-Kano rail line ‘ Osinbajo

Minister orders IG relocation to NEast, UN flays girls abduction

FG to open first section of Apapa-Wharf road

NEC didnt endorse Buhari for second term, says APC

SEC’s free e-dividend registration ends

Establish ranches before banning open grazing, IG tells govs

Again, CBN warns against investment in Bitcoin, others

Jonathan fabricated evidence against me Okah

TUC kicks against NNPC as sole provider of fuel

 

SAHARA REPORTERS

UK Reserves 12m Pounds To Assist Human Trafficking Victims In Nigeria

Troops Killed 10 Herdsmen Caught Setting Village Ablaze In Adamawa

Nigerian Online Publishers To Police: Journalists Are Not Terrorists

Witness Reveals How $1m Was Recovered in Badeh’s Wardrobe

Court Reserves Judgment In Students’ Suit Against Open University

Gunmen Kidnap Lawyer In Ondo State, Demand N2 Million Ransom

Broadcaster Slams Nigerian Media ‘For Seeking Patronage Rather Than Putting Government In Check

UPDATED: Court Orders Final Forfeiture of Diezani’s Penthouses To Federal Government

Parts of North- East Nigeria Still Under Control Of Boko Haram – NGO Chief

Court Orders Final Forfeiture of Diezani’s Properties To Federal Government

 

NEW TELEGRAPH

Herdsmen murder PDP spokesman, 19 others

UN: Dapchi abduction, another horrific incident

Govs can’t prosecute herdsmen without creating ranches ‘ IGP

Again, Diezani loses $4.764m penthouses to FG

INEC rolls out poll dates for 36yrs

Stock market posts N346bn loss in February

Tenure elongation: l don’t expect 100 per cent acceptance ‘ Oyegun

Weight control, key to reducing stroke risk

MTN eyes $5.2bn debut Lagos listing in July

Reps probe NSE over nonperforming stocks

 

THISDAY

Despite Security Concerns, NNPC to Return to Lake Chad for Oil Exploration

We Were Not Expecting Full Support, Says Oyegun on Opposition to Tenure Elongation

Enwonwu’s Tutu Sets New Record, Sells for 1.205m

Ahead of SSCE, Dapchi Final Year Students to Relocate to Nguru

IMF: With Economic Policies, Nigeria Will ‘Muddle Through’ in Medium Term

Again, CBN Warns against Virtual Currencies

Buhari Re-appoints Segun Awolowo NEPC CEO

 

THE NATION

Dapchi as failure of leadership

Chibok, Dapchithe evil goes on

Peaceful transfer of power in South Africa

UN demands release of 110 Dapchi schoolgirls

FRSC official killed as gunmen abduct reporters wife, kid

IMF seeks economic reform

Legal obstacle for Oyeguns, others tenure extension

Diezani forefeits $4.760m penthouses

Lawmakers revolt against governors

Traditional institutions symbols for development, says Amosun

Lassa fever death toll hits 72 in 18 States

 

GISTLOVER

We’ve spent the last 2 years digging Nigeria out of mess ‘ President Buhari

Gangs Which Specialises in Sales of Babies Busted in Anambra

Only God Can Bring Back The #DapchiGirls -Dolapo Osinbajo

TRENDING: Pregnant Women in Ghana Now Takes Pills to Bleach Unborn Babies Skin

About 700 Unsafe And Noisy Churches Shut Down In Rwanda

Lady Confessed How She Served Her Boyfriend Jollof Rice Mixed with Poo

My Father Is a Ritualist and Pastor Adeboye and Oyedepo Are Drug Dealers’ ‘ Kemi Olunloyo

WORLD HEADLINES:

CNN

Trump stuns Republican lawmakers on guns

Scientists detect first light in the universe after the Big Bang

China’s top paper says Xi Jinping won’t necessarily serve for life

Lion mauls woman to death at popular S African wildlife sanctuary

50 years later, America is still divided

Kim Kardashian sparks Vogue cover backlash

NYT: Kushner company got loan after White House meeting

After a ‘surreal’ televised White House meeting, Dems were optimistic and GOP lawmakers seemed skeptical

NRA: Trump’s meeting on guns ‘great TV’ but ‘bad policy

Sessions pushes back on Trump after ‘disgraceful’ insult

Major US retailer to stop selling assault-style rifles

The unseen power of Hope Hicks

Trump to Republican senator: ‘You’re afraid of the NRA

Good-guy George Clooney is not an act

Kumail Nanjiani has no shame in his rom-com game

Trump vows to ‘stop the nonsense’ on guns

Go inside Parkland school as students return after massacre

How to watch 30 of this year’s Oscar-nominated movies

US teacher arrested for firing gun in school

Remembering the ‘Moonlight,’ ‘La La Land’ Oscars fiasco

Jailed model offers Trump-Russia secrets to US for freedom

 

AL JAZEERA

Top aide Hope Hicks to leave White House

Afghan president offers to recognise the Taliban

Four UN peacekeepers killed in Mali

UK rejects EU plan to keep Northern Ireland in customs union

Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre reopens: ‘This is a victory’

Women, children held in ‘freezing cells’ on US border

Celebrities, fans join Bollywood star Sridevi’s funeral

Deaths in Egypt train collision

New clashes on Eastern Ghouta outskirts: Monitor

Rights groups decry ‘anti-Muslim’ bills in the US

 

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hope Hicks leaving as Trump’s communication director

Russian election assault poses quandary for 2018 campaigns

TV ad aims to pressure Trump on transgender military service

Walmart sets age of 21 to buy firearms, ammunition

Retailers Dick’s and Walmart take harder line against guns

Teacher barricades himself in class, fires gun; no one hurt

Hugs, tears and police: High school reopens after shooting

Companies look to China’s legislature for quicker reforms

Immigration head blames Oakland mayor for 800 missed arrests

 

BBC

Africa ‘set to miss UN development goal on malnutrition

Oldest tattoo’ found on 5,000-year-old Egyptian mummies

Hope Hicks: Close Trump aide and White House communications chief resigns

Brazil’s top court approves controversial forestry law

Could Spotify really be worth $23bn

Could Spotify really be worth $23bn

Australians turn in 57,000 guns in national amnesty

Free treats for students who put down phones

Trump: Lawmakers ‘afraid’ of NRA gun lobby group

Smart Wallet Card shows adverts from banks at MWC 2018

Deepfakes: The face-swapping software explained

Fancy Bear: Germany investigates cyber-attack ‘by Russians

Llorente hat-trick leads Spurs past Rochdale amid VAR controversy

US Olympic chief resigns in wake of Nassar abuse scandal

Neymar: Paris St-Germain’s injured forward to have surgery

Sega mistake gives players free Yakuza 6 game

England boss Jones ‘physically and verbally abused’ on train after Scotland loss

Theresa May to meet Donald Tusk ahead of Brexit ‘end state’ speech

Google in historic ‘right to be forgotten’ challenge

Griezmann scores four as Atletico close gap on Barca

Alfie Dingley: Home Office considers medical cannabis trial

BUSINESS HEADLINES:

2bn needed to revive Lagos-Kano rail line ‘ Osinbajo – Punch

139 winners emerge in Sterling Bank promo – Punch

14 changes to make in your 30s that will set you up for lifelong success – Business Insider

3 Lifestyle Hacks You Can Utilize to Get More Done in Less Time – Entrepreneur

3 Surprising Insights From An Evening With Ryan Hawk And James Clear – Forbes

4 Easy Ways To Nail The First Impression – Forbes

4 Standout Tech Features Of The 2019 Volvo XC40 – Forbes

4 Ways AI Is Transforming Sales Organizations – Forbes

5 Manifestations Of Delusional Altruism – Forbes

50 Benefits of Being Fearless At Fifty, From The Founder Of Million Dollar Women – Forbes

6 Tips For Tech Executives’ Success In Today’s World Of Technology – Forbes

7 Big Estate Planning Mistakes – Not Making Full Use Of A Living Trust – Forbes

7 Creative Ideas You Can Use To Drive Your Organization’s Brand – Forbes

7 Simple Ways to Boost Productivity – Forbes

9 Business Tips Every Entrepreneur Needs To Know – Forbes

9 Companies You Should Work For If You Want To Travel The World After College – Forbes

9 Easy Ways To Earn Travel Rewards You’ll Actually Use – Forbes

9 US cities where a new housing bubble may be forming – Business Insider

SPORTS

90 athletes to represent Nigeria at Gold Coast 2018 – Punch

Abia Warriors, Heartland pick alternative match venues for topflight games – Goal

Adeagbo: Winter Olympics doors open for Africans – New Telegraph

Aigbogun wants resilient Enyimba in Caf Confederation Cup tie with Energie – Goal

Ambode commissions Coca-Cola ultra-modern sports centre – The Sun

Amuneke thrilled by first league win in Sudan – Vanguard

Angels vow to win NWFL Champions Shield – Punch

Arsenal announces 58.4m profit from summer transfer – The Sun

Arsene Wenger Confirms Arsenal Defender Could Miss Up to 4 Matches With Back Problem – FTBpro

Arsene Wenger Reportedly Losing Faith of Arsenal Board and Players – Bleacher Report

Arsene Wenger: Stay Back Is My ‘Last Worry – Osun Defender

Atletico Madrid 4-0 Leganes: Antoine Griezmann Scores Four in Rampant Win for Simeone’s Side – FTBpro

Barack Obama Says He’d Sign with Spurs as a Free Agent – Bleacher Report

Bayelsa scouts for football talents – Daily Trust

Bayern Munich Transfer News: Talks Rumoured to Have Started for Malcom Signing – Bleacher Report

C’wealth Games: Oshonaike dropped as ministry clears 90 athletes – New Telegraph

Can governments protect human rights – Al Jazeera

Charity Game: Babayaro returns to Chelsea – Vanguard

ENTERTAINMENT

#BBNaija ‘ Day 31: Charming Ambassadors, See High, Ceelo and More Highlights – Bellanaija

#BBNaija 2018: Why Cee.C Is The Real Double Wahala And May Not Going Anywhere Anytime Soon – NET

#MissNigeria TV: Mildred is excited about her move to Lagos – Daily Times

21 pieces of politically charged artwork posted by actor Jim Carrey, who has amassed over 17 million followers on Twitter – Business Insider

34-year old Housewife sent to prison for forging official stamps of 7 States – Linda Ikeji

A ‘9 To 5’ Remake With Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin And Dolly Parton Might Happen – Huffington Post

A computer was trained to play Qbert and immediately broke the game in a way no human ever has – Business Insider

Adults who went undercover at a high school were shocked to learn teen pregnancy isn’t just becoming more acceptable ‘ it might even be cool – Business Insider

After accusing her ‘One Tree Hill’ boss of sexual harassment, the showrunner for Lifetime’s ‘UnReal’ tells us how she creates a safe environment on her show – Business Insider

All the best actress Oscar winners through the years – CNN

Amy Schumer Had The Sweetest Reason For Wanting To ‘Rush’ Wedding – Huffington Post

Anticipate! Wale Ojo, Somkele Idhalama star in Nadine Ibrahim’s Short Film ‘Tolu’| Watch Teaser on BN TV – Bellanaija

Atlanta’ is back and Donald Glover is feeling a little vulnerable – CNN

Author Harper Lee’s will made public, but not estate details – Associated Press

Baby Loading’ Miss Universe 2011 Leila Lopes and Husband Osi Umenyiora are Pregnant – Bellanaija

Backers of NHL team in Seattle hope for decision in June – Associated Press