LOCAL AND WORLD NEWS, BUSINESS, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES FOR TODAY MON. 5 MARCH 2018

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LOCAL HEADLINES:

DAILY POST

Biafran war: Ojukwu’s son reveals who kick-started peace negotiations with Nigeria

BREAKING: Many missing as herdsmen strike in Benue, burn down villages

Rann/Dapchi attacks: Tunde Bakare reacts to Buhari’s presence at Ganduje’s wedding

Why Buhari has not visited Benue, Zamfara, Yobe – Osinbajo
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Stop lying against Jonathan, you’re almost 80 years old – Omokri carpets Buhari

Yusuf Buhari: Kachikwu speaks on ‘payment’ of medical, private jet bills

Rann/Dapchi attacks: Shehu Sani reacts to Buhari’s visit to Kano for wedding

Mama Boko Haram speaks on insurgents’ intention to surrender

 

VANGUARD

Ibori, Dickson advocate referendum

Community wants BEDC officials arrested for sabotage

I can’t understand what Buhari was doing at Kano’s wedding with Dapchi girls missing ‘ Bakare

Obuah appeals court judgment on Police invitation

New council executives will deepen strategic leadership, devt at LGAs ‘ Obaseki

8 mth-old-baby, 1,499 others benefit from LASG, senator, club free eye surgery

FCMB mobile banking to boost CBN’s cashless policy

20 killed, 300 cows stolen in fresh Taraba violence

 

NEW TELEGRAPH

Okorocha’s son-in-law can’t be Imo gov ‘Archbishop

N10m bribe: A’Court stops CCT chair from prosecuting ex-Customs chief

2019: Party sues INEC, AGF, NASS over election timetable

NNPC’s fuel subsidy payment hits N774m daily

Nigeria spent N3.24trn on fuel imports in 2017

I killed my brother, raped my sister to punish my father

 

PUNCH

Osinbajo defends Buhari, says nepotism allegations unfounded

How lobbying, godfatherism weaken Nigerian judiciary Ex-CJN Mukhtar

NSCDC arrests 12 oil thieves, impounds seven trucks

Obasanjo clocks 81 today, PDP, Amosun hail ex-President

Otedola endorses Ambode for second term

My third term for Ajimobi comment, a joke Olubadan

Petrol demand hits 50 million litres daily, NNPC incurs N24bn monthly as subsidy

ACF wants ex-govs, deputies pensions abolished

 

THE NATION

APC chief sues National Assembly over 2019 elections schedule

Military tackles Rep over Dapchi girls whereabouts

Disquiet over budget

Lagosll become Africas third largest economy, says Otedola

Ajimobis third term story is misunderstood parable, says Olubadan

JAMB: UTME exams begin on Friday

NNPC losing N774m daily on petrol sales, says GMD

Arewa youths accuse Melaye of impersonation

 

THE AUTHORITY

73,000 PVCs yet to be collected in Cross River ‘ REC

20 die in Taraba crisis

Commotion as thugs attacked Archbishop Obinna at funeral service

INEC under Prof. Yakubu, threat to democracy-PDP

Armed thugs invade Sen Ogembe’s empowerment event

Buhari attends Ghana’s 61st anniversary

UTME: Printing of notification slip to commence Tuesday, March 6 ‘ JAMB

Ezimakor vs DSS: NUJ, other Nigerians demand his release

 

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Buhari’s Govt Lacks Capacity To Protect Lives, Property ‘Suswam

Justice Awal’s Death Stalls N12bn Case

A’Ibom Urges Youths To Exploit Employment Opportunities

Araraume Pays WAEC, NECO Fees For 500 Indigent Students In Okigwe Zone

We Spend N176m Monthly On School Feeding ‘ Abia Govt

Obi Proffers Solution To Africa’s Economic Challenges

APC Wins All 18 Chairmanship Seats In Edo LG Poll

Okowa, Dickson, Ibori Affirm Commitment To South-South Development

Who Succeeds Amosun In Ogun

FG’s Plan To Mop Up Illegal Arms

WORLD HEADLINES:

CNN

Top Vatican figure faces historic sexual abuse hearing

Soccer star dies of sudden illness; Italy postpones games

US carrier near Vietnam seen as message to China

Italian former premier and leader of Forza Italia (Let Go Italy) party Silvio Berlusconi listens to reporters at a polling station in Milan, Italy, Sunday, March 4, 2018.

North Korea: Trump ‘should not misjudge’ our intentions

Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales speaks at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) policy conference in Washington, DC.

Guatemala to move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem

Syria’s Assad: Operations in Eastern Ghouta will continue

Angela Merkel gets to keep her job

‘I’m beautiful, but dangerous’: Teaching kids no means no

SNL’s Trump addresses gun control

Could Mongolian yak wool be the new cashmere?

The master who transformed Gary Oldman into Churchill

Children receive treatment after an attack on the al-Shifunieh village on February 25.

Capturing Syrian crisis: ‘I’ve never seen anything like this’

Bannister, first to break 4-minute mile, dies

The invitation-only black-tie event offered an opportunity for Trump to introduce himself and members of his cabinet to foreign diplomats.

Trump pokes fun at himself

Lacoste changes logo to help endangered species

Actor David Ogden Stiers attends a special screening and panel discussion of Beauty and the Beast; to celebrate the animated film 25th anniversary, May 9, 2016 at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) in Beverly Hills, California.

Kefah Hussein prior to his arrest.
exclusive Doctor helped terror group morph into ISIS

Daniel Abt claimed his maiden Formula E victory in Mexico.

Formula E: Daniel Abt secures maiden victory in Mexico

 

BBC

China NPC: Government sets trillion yuan military budget

South Koreans head to North to broker possible US talks

US woos old enemy as China waits in wings

US aircraft carrier Carl Vinson in historic Vietnam visit

Jailed school shooter praises Florida student activists

Slovakia’s leaders clash over journalist’s killing

China enforces ‘holidays’ onto dissidents of the state

IS video ‘shows deaths of US soldiers in Niger ambush

Big in Asia: The woman showing plus-size can be beautiful

Notre-Dame: Cracks in the cathedral

The killer disease with no vaccine

The day Putin cried

Patrik Hermansson: ‘I went undercover in the alt-right

Sierra Leonean goalkeeper, Al Hadji Sesay, aims high

Olanrewaju Kayode: Man City striker excited by Shakhtar loan move

Shepherd Bushiri: Meeting the man who ‘walks on air

Wiggins and Team Sky ‘crossed ethical line’ – report

Ciao Capitano – Astori’s death leaves Fiorentina and Italy in state of shock

Arsenal players must share blame’ after Brighton defeat

Dutch footballers attacked by rival fans after 4-0 win

IAAF president Coe gave ‘misleading’ answers to parliament on doping

 

AL JAZEERA

US investigator probes possible UAE attempts to buy influence

Protesters gather at start of 2018 AIPAC conference

UN: ‘Disturbing reports’ of civilian deaths in Syria’s Afrin

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives in Egypt

China: Abolishing presidential term limits good for governance

Al Jazeera hosts Future of Media Leaders summit

Italy votes in uncertain general election

UN: Collective punishment of Syrians unacceptable

Germany’s Social Democrats back coalition with Merkel

S Korea envoys to visit North following Olympic detente

 

ASSOCIATED PRESS

‘Shape of Water’ triumphs at an Oscars awash in change

Hogs v. humans: Neighbors fight back against swine waste

Election projections point to euroskeptic shift in Italy
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Seoul envoy to raise nuclear disarmament on North Korea trip

China targets robust growth as Xi bids to rule indefinitely

Trump’s Mideast peace plan in limbo as Netanyahu visits

Roles reduced, Kushner and Ivanka Trump’s fate uncertain

Crossover candidate livens up Venezuela’s presidential race

Cardinal’s alleged sex victims testify in Australian court

Frances McDormand caps win streak with best-actress Oscar

BUSINESS HEADLINES:

$3.3bn Egina FPSO: Emulate Total, Reps tell IOCs – The Sun

$918m credit: IMF tells Ghana to adopt new revenue plan – New Telegraph

100th anniversary: Royal Exchange restructures, sets new strategies – Punch

11 Powerful Customer Service Culture Catalysts (That Can Transform Your Company Results) – Forbes

12 rich, powerful people share their surprising definitions of success – Business Insider

5 WWE Stars Set For A Huge Push After WrestleMania 34 – Forbes

86-year-old actress Rita Moreno stunned in the same dress she wore 56 years ago when she won her first Oscar – Business Insider

9 New York City CEOs share the morning routines that set them up for success – Business Insider

Academy Press: Concerns heighten over ROI – New Telegraph

Actress Taraji P. Henson threw a little dig at Ryan Seacrest on the Oscars red carpet in the wake of the sexual misconduct allegations against him – Business Insider

Adediji elected OAU EDM alumni president – Punch

Adeosun urges tax payers to demand for written notice from tax officials – Daily Times

Adeosun urges tax payers to obtain written notice from tax officials – Daily Trust

Adulteration Killing Distillery Business In Nigeria ‘ Odesile – Daily Independent

Afreximbank Targets $200m Equity In Nigeria – Daily Independent

Again external reserves rise, hit $42.35bn – Daily Times

Amazon’s Prime Video Direct GM On The Astonishing Future Of Film Distribution – Forbes

Amend SEC law to ensure proper IST funding – Punch

SPORTS

Aguero at his best for Guardiola in 2018 – Goal

Akwa Ibom festival: Governor warns athletes – Punch

Aldon Smith Being Sought by Police After Domestic Violence Incident – Bleacher Report

Arnold Sports Festival Results 2018: Sunday Results, Highlights and Reaction – Bleacher Report

Arsenal players must share blame’ after Brighton defeat – BBC

Arsenal Transfer News: Malcom Bid Confirmed, Willem Geubbels Price Reported – Bleacher Report

Athletics: Teenager Tefera takes 1500m indoor title – Yahoo

Basketball: National Divisions 1 & 2 Leagues hold in Ilorin – Daily Trust

Birmingham City Appoint Former Swansea and Leeds Boss Garry Monk as New Manager – FTBpro

Bo Jackson Joins Royals as Guest Coach During Spring Training – Bleacher Report

Boboye demands Champions League win as birthday gift – New Telegraph

Bolton Sign Obasi On Short Term Loan – Daily Independent

Browns Rumors: Saquon Barkley ‘Firmly in the Mix’ at No. 1 in 2018 NFL Draft – Bleacher Report

Bulls Rumors: Bobby Portis Contract Extension ‘Will Be Discussed – Bleacher Report

Ciao Capitano – Astori’s death leaves Fiorentina and Italy in state of shock – BBC

ENTERTAINMENT

#BBNaija ‘ Day 35: The Week That Was, End of the Road for Gelah & More Highlights – Bellanaija

#BBNaija2018: Leo Reveals Why Tobi & Cee-C Always Fight (See Why) – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija2018: None Of The Relationship In The House Is Real ‘ Cee-C – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija2018: Why I Hate Tobi’s Presence Around Me ‘ Cee-C – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija: Ahneeka & Angel EVICTED from the Big Brother Naija House – Bellanaija

#BBNaija: Angel And Ahneeka Evicted From The Show – Gistlover

#BBNaija: I Have No Plan To Date Alex After The Show ‘ Leo – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija: See What Pushed Angel and Ahneeka Out Of Big Brother House – Nigeriafilms

#BBNaija: Tobi Is A Piece Of Shit, I Hate His Presence Around Me ‘ Cee-C Engages In Heated Argument – Information Nigeria

#Erosat30: Bolanle Olukanni, Taje Prest attend Chef Eros’ Greek Themed Birthday Party – Bellanaija

A Day After Surviving Accident, Bride Weds Hubby In Hospital With Fractured Legs In Benue (Photos) – Information Nigeria

A White Affair! Jay-Jay Okocha & Family are Picture Perfect – Bellanaija

Actor, Kenneth Okonkwo declares his intention to run for Enugu state governorship election under APC – Linda Ikeji

Allison Janney wins supporting actress Oscar for ‘I, Tonya – Associated Press