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LOCAL AND WORLD NEWS, BUSINESS, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES FOR TODAY WED. 7 MARCH 2018
Tracking Times – Headlines
LOCAL HEADLINES:
VANGUARD
Pro-Biafra group storms Anambra assembly, demands anti-grazing law
How IPOB mesmerized and humiliated Igbo leaders in Enugu
Ogoni-Andoni-Opobo road: Apologise to Andoni, Opobo/Nkoro LGAs, Rivers govt tells Peterside
Hate Speech Bill: It’s instrument of repression ‘IYC
31 years after: Awolowo’s legacies’ve been bastardised ‘ LOYALISTS
Nigeria has lost US oil export market forever’Kachikwu
U.S. announces $533m for Nigeria, others
Land use charge: Reverse new law, MAN urges LASG
Human trafficking, kidnapping: Oba of Benin summons native doctors, chiefs
She has no idea he is gay
I tackle militancy, insecurity with education’Gov Dickson
Rivers’ community school gets MRS support
PSC promotes Danjuma Ibrahim acquitted over APO 6 killings
Jonathan relinquished power to expose APC’s weakness’ PDP chieftain
PREMIUM TIMES
24 killed, 20 others feared missing in fresh Benue attacks
Former Nasarawa Governor, Aliyu Akwe-Doma, is dead
Buhari’s visit: Plateau govt declares Thursday public holiday
I’m not responsible for crisis in Cross River APC ‘ Minister
Edo doctors begin five-day warning strike
Nigerian Army made me go into extortion ‘ Retired soldier
Physically-challenged persons protest at National Assembly
NEW TELEGRAPH
Herdsmen kill 25 farmers, students in Benue, Plateau
Policemen are converting exhibits to personal use ‘ Edgal
EFCC has absolute powers to arrest anybody ‘ Osinbajo
FG mulls special court to prosecute tax defaulters
PHCN sale: Reps probe CBN, banks over $3.8m, N2bn diversion
PDP: Buhari’s government intolerant of opposition
AIB: How Dana Air skidded off runway
GUARDIAN
Death toll hits 26 in fresh Benue herdsmen attack
Ministry assures Nigerians of 30% broadband penetration by year- end
Reps order probe into alleged N2b, $3.8m fraud by banks
Edo APC follows trend, wins council poll in landslide
Why Nigeria must be free from vagaries of oil instability, by NNPC boss
Aviation minister, regulators meet over near-mishap incidences
81% of hacking breaches are caused by human-element
DAILY INDEPENDENT
Herdsmen Kill 30 In Fresh Attack On Benue Community
Finally, DSS Releases Detained INDEPENDENT Abuja Bureau Chief
Lagos APC Rejects Oyegun-Led NWC’s Tenure Elongation
FG Detects 130,000 Persons, Firms That Evade Tax
Fayose Dumps Presidential Ambition, Eyes VP Slot
Osanebi Backs Okowa’s Re-Election, Takes Campaign To Ndokwa Rulers, Stakeholders
NDDC To Establish Four Agric Processing Mills In Akwa Ibom
PEOPLES DAILY
UN, partners to assess Rann attack
Suicide bomber kills 3, injures 17 in Borno
Insecurity: Buhari begins tour of hot spots
NNPC resumes oil exploration in Nasarawa
Researchers discover new HIV antibody
Killings: Adamawa Police read the riot act to protesters
Zaria: Police raid drug addicts hideouts, arrest 6
Current revenue sharing formula legal, Revenue Commission replies Reps
N3.2b fraud: Court adjourns suit against Orji Uzor Kalu to March 6
THISDAY
Again, Benue Victims of Herdsmen Killings to Get Mass Burial
Lessons to be Learnt from Black Panther
Eclipse of the Big Issues
Abduction of Schoolgirls by Boko Haram Will Never Happen Again, Buhari Vows
House C’ttee Summons Okonjo-Iweala, Oransaye, Malami, Others over Alleged Fraud in Pension Funds Administration
Lagos APC Chapter Rejects Tenure Extension for Oyegun, Others
Senate Postpones Consideration of NFI Bill, House Adopts Recommendations
N650bn Subsidy Debt: House Urges FG to Pay Oil Marketers to Avert Mass Sack
THE NATION
Alleged N4.478b contracts fraud: Eight firms indicted
Dapchi abduction, Rann attack wont happen again, says Buhari
Dapchi abduction, Rann attack wont happen again, says Buhari
Ambode on Land Use Charge: were ready for dialogue
Our Girls; Equiano, TII
Govt uncovers 130,000 high net worth persons, firms underpaying tax
Lagos APC kicks against tenure elongation for Oyegun, others
Nigerias intriguing corruption
Afe Babalola University wins University of the Year Award 2017
DSS lacks power to ask Independent journalist to reveal source, says Falana
WORLD HEADLINES:
AL JAZEERA
North Korea ‘open to talks, halt nuclear pursuit’
Kashmir: Civilian killings threaten new anti-India protests
Aid groups vow to deliver supplies to Syrian enclave
Iran’s Rouhani: West will regret collapse of nuclear deal
Russia rejects UK allegations over ex-spy’s condition
Saudi network ban on Turkey TV shows is ‘political’: minister
‘Deadliest day’ in Eastern Ghouta as bombing continues
UN: 12 million girls married during childhood annually
UK’s Corbyn urges frank talk with Saudi crown prince
West Virginia teachers make deal to end nine-day strike
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wave of exits from West Wing sparks talk of brain drain
Porn star sues Trump over nondisclosure agreement
34 mins ago
Koreas summit a good first step, but much work will remain
Trump administration suing California over sanctuary laws
Democratic turnout surges in Texas, helping women candidates
Another nor’easter threatening communities along East Coast
Puerto Ricans still stranded in hotels 6 months after storm
Saudi women take the wheel, test-driving a new freedom
More warnings come in response to Trump’s tariff plans
Paul scores 25; Rockets top Thunder for 16th straight win
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AFP
N. Korean athletes arrive in the South for Paralympics
Ivorian migrant mourns ‘four lost years’ on road to Europe
MPs mock harassment claims as #MeToo falls flat in Russia
Women blazing a trail in ‘men’s jobs’
German far-right ‘terror’ group faces verdicts for attacks
EU’s Tusk to lay down Brexit trade red lines
Trump steps up trade threats as Cohn resigns in protest
Tons for Bairstow, Root as England set big target
Tons for Bairstow, Root as
PSG project called into question after latest European let-down
PSG project called into question after latest European let-down
BB
Stormy Daniels sues Trump over ‘hush agreement
US man admits murder of Indian migrant
Ahly dominate Mounana in African Champions League
Gary Cohn: Key Trump economic policy adviser resigns
North Korea used VX nerve agent to kill leader’s brother, says US
Russia MP: ‘I don’t feel people up. Well, OK, just a little
Australia and East Timor sign historic maritime border deal
Canadian man pleads guilty to US terrorism charges
Weinstein Company rescue deal collapses
Argentina abortion: Referendum ‘on the table’, government says
Michelle Obama dances with Parker the portrait girl
Digging for a son in Eastern Ghouta
Albert Einstein note to young female scientist sells at auction
Rex Tillerson slams China’s relationship with Africa
The girl who sabotaged her own wedding
MH370: Why families oppose plans for a memorial
BBC Oromo service comes 23 years after Ethiopia listener’s request
Lessons delivered by taxi, truck and boat
Sourav Ganguly: Inside the mind of India’s ‘greatest’ cricket captain
2019 Afcon: Cameroon boosted by Moroccan support
Egypt call up midfielder El-Shahat for first time
BUSINESS HEADLINES:
$1.6 billion cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase isn’t adding Ripple after all ‘and it’s obvious why not – Business Insider
12 Clear Signs It’s Time To Pivot Your Business – Forbes
12 Retirement Investment Factors That Are Frequently Overlooked – Forbes
20 weird psychological reasons someone might fall in love with you – Business Insider
3 More Ways You May Not Realize That Tariffs Will Hurt Jobs – Forbes
3 Questions Every Business Owner Should Always Be Asking Themselves – Forbes
4 Lessons CMOs Can Learn From This Brand’s Resurrection – Forbes
5 Things To Ask For When You Are Not Getting Paid To Speak – Forbes
6 Successful Women Share How They Defeated ‘Impostor Syndrome – Forbes
7 Pieces of Dangerous Customer Service Advice (Plus What To Do Instead) – Forbes
A Cautionary Tale Of Public-Private Partnerships: John Law And The Mississippi Company – Forbes
A former Russian spy’s collapse could signal a rewriting of cold-war rules – The Economist
A Look At VMware’s Fundamental Value – Forbes
A look inside the marriage of the richest couple in history, Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos ‘ who met at work, were engaged in 3 months, and own more land than almost anyone else in America (AMZN) – Business Insider
A nightmare scenario is unfolding for OPEC – Business Insider
ABC announced that Becca K would be the next Bachelorette ‘ and fans can’t wait to watch her find love – Business Insider
Actions You Can Take To Be A Champion For Yourself And Other Women – Forbes
Adejobi gets UNRBDA appointment – Punch
SPORTS
Champions League: PSG 1-2 (2-5 agg) Real Madrid – Daily Trust
100 Days To World Cup:Russia President, Putin Plays Football With FIFA’s Infantino – Osun Defender
2018 West Africa Golf Tour: Eko Challenge Cup tees-off Wednesday – The Nation
Ahly release Junior Ajayi for Eagles friendly – Vanguard
Ajayi Grateful For S’Eagles Call-Up – Daily Independent
Akwa Ibom Want To Produce Another Serena Williams – Daily Independent
AMAC emerges FCT Perm. Sec. U13 Champions – Peoples Daily
Angry’ Draxler slams PSG boss Emery after Champions League exit – Goal
Arsenal to replace Petr Cech with Bernd Leno – Daily Trust
Arsenal Transfer News: Gunners Reportedly Scouting Andrija Zivkovic – Bleacher Report
Arsenal Transfer News: Juan Cuadrado Blow Reported Amid Latest Rumours – Bleacher Report
Arsene Wenger has one last chance to salvage the worst year of his Arsenal reign – Vanguard
Astori died from heart problems due to natural causes, autopsy shows – Yahoo
Bayern Munich Transfer News: David Alaba Hints He Could Move on – Bleacher Report
Boxing: Tyson Fury insists he is ‘ready to fight’ with Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder looming in distance – Yahoo
Breaking: After 9 years Liverpool qualifies for Champions League quarter-finals – Nigerian Pilot
Buffon backs Juventus to stun Spurs – Vanguar
Tracking Times – Entertainment
ENTERTAINMENT
#BBNaija ‘ Day 37: Playing With Fire, The House goes Green & More Highlights – Bellanaija
#BBNaija 2018: ‘Why I Put Tobi Up For Eviction’ ‘ Cee-C Explains – Information Nigeria
#BBNaija 2018: Tobi, Miracle Reveal The Housemates Whom They Want Evicted – Information Nigeria
#BBNaija: ‘My Boss Sacked Me At 19 For Refusing To Sleep With Him’ ‘ Ifu Ennada – Information Nigeria
#BBNaija: Ahneeka Replies Those Body Shaming Her Face – Information Nigeria
#BBNaija: Ex-Big Brother House Mate, Ahneeka, Slams Those Who Body-Shamed Her – Gistlover
#BBNaija: Fans Campaign For Miracle With Bottled Water (Photos) – Information Nigeria
#Bbnaija: Nina Caught On Camera Asking Miracle for $3x [Video] – Gistlover
#BlackPanther: Ever Wondered what Wakandans Eat’ Here’s what Nigerian-American Author Nnedi Okorafor thinks | BN Cusine – Bellanaija
$150,000 paid into Athletics Federation of Nigeria account by IAAF goes Missing – Bellanaija
“Mascara”: New TV Series starts March 8th on Congatv – Pulse
“Nudels” Kim Kardashian says as she poses nude while eating noodles – Linda Ikeji
Academy Awards Viewership Hit A Record Low This Year – Huffington Post
Adenike Adebayo of The Screening Room reviews ‘Disguise’ | Watch on BN TV – Bellanaija
Aliko Dangote’s Daughter ‘Fatima’ Set to Marry, see photo of the wedding invite – Information Nigeria