LOCAL AND WORLD NEWS, BUSINESS, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES FOR TODAY FRI. 16 MARCH 2018

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LOCAL HEADLINES:

DAILY POST

Biafra: Human rights lawyer, Opara speaks on Nnamdi Kanu’s whereabouts

Soyinka reveals what Jonathan told him about Chibok girls

2019: PDP members caught rigging election will be lynched – Orji Kalu

Boko Haram planning to bomb Maiduguri – Police alert residents

What governors earn will shock Nigerians – Peter Obi

Fani-Kayode blasts Governor Bello over herdsmen killing of 25 people in Kogi

Why 2019 elections cannot be rigged – Ekweremadu

NJC recommends Abia chief judge, Uzokwe for compulsory retirement over N825,000 gratification

Soyinka calls killer herdsmen ‘bloodthirsty terrorists’, reveals what Buhari should do

Buhari’s visit: How president disappointed us – Ortom

2019: PDP reconciliation committee submits report, warns APC, INEC

How I fought political ‘buccaneers’ in Anambra – Senator Umeh

 

VANGUARD

Biafra will not come by fighting, quarreling – Nwodo

Broadband: Harmonising Right of Way levies

NIMASA, IMO move to enforce maritime security legislations

Bloodbath in Borno, Kogi, Plateau claims 52 lives

South-West: The search for Awolowo’s successor

Akwa-Ibom 2019: Who picks APC ticket

Court adjourns charge against AG Moeller to March 27

 

NEW TELEGRAPH

Soyinka to Buhari: Declare herdsmen terrorists, sack Defence Minister

The Zamfara killing field

Herders kill 25, burn houses in Kogi

NJC sacks two judges, probes Supreme Court Justice, others

Sagay: NASS has no power on election timetable

Osinbajo bars journalists from coverage of daughter’s wedding

2018 budget: Buhari orders MDAs to appear before NASS

2019: PDP vows to lead coalition to sack APC

Kissing children leads to tooth decay ‘Study

Rivers: Wike signs Neighbourhood Watch Safety Corps into law

 

TRIBUNE

FG receives 1.1trn requests data for erosion, flood control ‘Presidency

Reps to probe Kogi govt, Customs, over alleged importation of military hard wares

We’ve removed HND, B.Sc dichotomy in federal civil service ‘FG

25 killed as herdsmen attack Kogi communities

Aftermath Buhari’s visit: Nothing has changed, killings still on ‘Benue residents

How seriously do we take the Qur’an

Oyo State will be better off with AD in power ‘Debo Gbadebo

Nigeria ready to host African tourism ministers ‘FG

 

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Herdsmen Kill 25, Sack Eight Kogi Communities

Okorocha Calls For Establishment Of Ministry Of Peace, Religious Affairs

Al-Makura Charges Board To Raise Annual State IGR To N12bn

Soyinka To Buhari: Victims Of Herdsmen Attacks Need Justice, Not Sympathy Visits

2019: Atiku To Engage Policy, Economic Experts At Chatham House

Lagos Slashes Land Use Charge, Waives Penalty For Late Payment

NJC Recommends Sack Of Two Judges, Warns Two Others

Election Sequence: Senate To Write Onnoghen Over Court Order

The more, the less

African Countries And Chinese Loans

For The Love Of Vultures

As Iheanacho Finally Broke Leicester City Goal-Scoring Duck

 

DAILY TRUST

Buharis whirlwind visits

RNP wants prominent roles for women

1 more state for Ndigbo better than LG autonomy Imo dep speaker

NPM tells youths not to mortgage their future

How Nigerian leaders discourage citizens from recognizing core values

2018 budget: Buhari meets National Assembly leaders tonight

N/Assembly threatens to give NIMASA zero allocations in 2018 budget

Association protest injustice over foreign scholarship

Fashion designer arraigned over theft

World Bank lauds FCT CSDP on community projects

WORLD HEADLINES:

CNN

How Putin came to be a corrosive influence on US politics

Stormy Daniels’ lawyer claims 6 more women with stories similar to his client’s

China is cutting its huge stash of US debt

Nobel winner’s wife found dead in landfill

Under Trump, the US government gives many foreign deals a closer look

Dog mistakenly flown to Japan reunites with family

These Austin residents fear that the explosions may be racially motivated

How Putin came to be a corrosive influence on US politics

US accuses Russia of cyber attacks on power grid

How to encourage your children’s passion for learning

Trump ready to replace McMaster

Death toll rises in US bridge collapse

The bridge was built to save lives, Rubio says

Ex-US envoy to N Korea surprised Trump said yes to talks

N Korea nuclear reactors show new signs of activity

Political mavericks shake South Australia out of its two-party torpor

Saudi Arabia warns it will pursue nuclear weapons if Iran does

Trump accuses Japan of using ‘bowling ball test’ on cars

Governor calls student walkout ‘shameful

US military helicopter crashes in Iraq

Slovakia’s PM resigns after journalist killing

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tumult engulfing his White House, Trump jokes ‘who’s next?’

2 women offer differing views of crisis pregnancy centers

Congress demands Pentagon, DOJ investigate child sex assault

6 months after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico pleads for help

Democrats ponder midterm choices: Liberals, moderates, both?

Desperate to stop Trump, Flake eyes 2020 primary challenge

Trump owns up to making things up

Georgia executes man known as the ‘stocking strangler’

Fallen bridge: As victims are found officials seek answers

Blue bus of Kabul brings joys of reading to Afghan children

 

AL JAZEERA

MBS: Saudis will pursue nuclear weapons if Iran does

Report: Secret Saudi-Houthis talks to end Yemen war

Trump Organization ‘subpoenaed for Russia documents’

Summit on UNRWA funding gets $100m in aid pledges

Black man beaten in Charlottesville to go on trial

Food aid enters East Ghouta, activists say ‘not enough’

Slovakia PM resigns amid outcry over reporter’s murder

Greek police: Racist hate crimes nearly tripled in 2017

Turkey: ‘We won’t give Afrin back to Syrian regime’

Indonesia: Aceh’s plan to behead criminals condemned

 

BBC

Nerve agent attacks: How Malaysia responded compared to the UK

“We’re here to win” – Morocco 2026 World Cup bid CEO

Man Utd v Brighton: When the teams met in the 1983 FA Cup final

Wales encouraged to wear red for Commonwealth Games – five stories from the week

Currys PC World apologises for extra charges on laptops

Omega Labyrinth Z anime game banned in the UK

Rihanna: Snapchat guilty of ‘shaming’ domestic violence victims

Fortnite: Drake and Ninja’s Twitch battle gets huge crowd

BBC game challenges young people to spot “fake news”

Slovakia or Slovenia’ A handy guide

NHS accused of fuelling rise in opioid addiction

Pharmacists funded to work in care homes in England

North Korean foreign minister in surprise trip to Sweden

I was suicidal and the NHS didn’t know what to do

Zimbabwe’s ousted Robert Mugabe: ‘We must undo this disgrace

US aircraft crashes in western Iraq

MPs warn of ‘poisonous air’ emergency costing 20bn a year

Changing environment influenced human evolution

Vanessa Trump files for divorce from Donald Trump Jr – US media

US Niger ambush: Mali militia says it has American vehicle and weapons

Israel court suspends plan to deport African migrants

 

AFP

Thousands flee Syria rebel enclave after month-long bombardment

Footbridge collapses in Miami, killing four

With Rohingya gone, Myanmar’s ethnic Rakhine seek Muslim-free ‘buffer zone’

Nike cites ‘conduct’ violations, top executive out

Trump to oust national security advisor HR McMaster: report

Western allies confront Moscow over spy attack, vote meddling

Global biodiversity ‘crisis’ to be assessed at major summit

Ex-Zimbabwe leader Mugabe calls ouster ‘coup d’etat’

US special counsel subpoenas Trump Organization: report

BUSINESS HEADLINES:

10 business Opportunities you can venture in Edo State in 2018 – Financial Watch

12 times United was America’s most hated airline (UAL) – Business Insider

1stdibs Already Decorates The Homes of The Wealthy; Now It Wants To Fill Their Lives – Forbes

2 Things You Shouldn’t Do In A Volatile Market – Forbes

20 Questions That Will Make You A Better Person – Forbes

2018 NCAA Tournament First Round Schedule: Seton Hall Pirates Vs. NC State Wolfpack Odds And Picks – Forbes

2018 NCAA Tournament Odds: Michigan Wolverines Vs. Montana Grizzlies First Round Schedule And Picks – Forbes

2018: First Monetary Policy meeting to hold in April-CBN – Daily Times

2019 Ram 1500 – Refined Capability In A Full-Size Go-Anywhere Pickup Truck – Forbes

2019 Ram 1500 first drive – Forbes

27 things you should do on your first day of work – Business Insider

3 Mistakes Novice Investors Make All The Time & How To Avoid Them – Forbes

3 Ways Retailers Can Use Facial Recognition To Express Better Experiences – Forbes

30 things that have disappeared as malls across America have died – Business Insider

33′ Export begins 2018 Friendship Experience Parties – Punch

5 Leadership Lessons I Learned The Hard Way – Forbes

5 Reasons Why Target Stores Look Better Than A Year Ago – Forbes

50% Of Traffics On Mobile Networks Now Video ‘ Ericsson – Leadership

 

SPORTS

7 League Titles Around the World That Have Become Incredibly Difficult to Retain – FTBpro

Adamu promises support for sports development in AMAC – Peoples Daily

Adeshina Gata eyes more playing time with Akwa United – Goal

AFCON 2019: Douala Stadium turf stolen – Punch

Aina Narrowly Beats Awoniyi, Lokosa To February Complete Sports Player Of The Month Award – Osun Defender

Akwa United’s foes, Al-Ittihad Tripoli to land in Uyo via private jet – Goal

Alli best in the world for his age ‘ Pochettino – Goal

Arnold Palmer Invitational 2018: Henrik Stenson Storms into Lead on Thursday – Bleacher Report

Arsenal finally break through last-16 barrier with victory over AC Milan – Goal

Arsenal vs AC Milan: Live blog, text commentary, line-ups, stream & TV channel – Goal

Arsenal, AC Milan Battle In EL – Leadership

Atleti boss Simeone worried about Filipe Luis injury – Goal

Atleti boss Simeone worried about Filipe Luis injury – Goal

Babayaro slams Rohr, Ezenwa for disrespecting Messi – New Telegraph

Balotelli’s alleged racist abuse card rescinded – Yahoo

Barcelona Transfer News: Enrique Cerezo Plays Down Antoine Griezmann Rumours – Bleacher Report

ENTERTAINMENT

#234StarHelpline: I Can Never Watch Black Panther Again! – NET

#BBNaija ‘ Day 46: Creativity Unleashed, Wrestling Silly & More Highlights – Bellanaija

#BBNaija: ‘I Had A Babe Like Nina Before’ ‘ Don Jazzy – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija: I never had felt a thing for any man in the house ‘ Ifu Ennada – Gistlover

#FreeMeek: Meek Mill Reportedly One Step Closer To Being Released On Bail – Information Nigeria

#ThrowbackThursday: Which of the current #BBNaija housemates do you identify here – Bellanaija

“Dear Men, please marry more than one wife if you have the means. Too many single ladies around” – Nigerian woman pleads – Linda Ikeji

2 Things to note: Peter Obi says Nigerians will stop shouting over senators’ salary, if they know what Governors earn – Information Nigeria

2018 Ekiti Governorship Poll: Don’t sell your conscience, Oni tells delegates – Pulse

5 of these 8 accusers could testify at Bill Cosby’s retrial – Associated Press

A host from Trump’s favorite TV show may take the next seat in his Cabinet – Business Insider

A look at the epic rise of 29-year-old Swedish actress Alicia Vikander, who has already won an Oscar and now stars as Lara Croft in ‘Tomb Raider – Business Insider

A Peek Into Kendall Jenner’s Sexuality, Career And Private Life As She Covers US Vogue For The Third Time – NET

A Possibly 7-Months Pregnant Cardi B will still Perform at Coachella – Bellanaija

A record-breaking number of people watched Drake play a video game in the middle of the night ‘ and it was an incredible cultural moment – Business Insider

Absolutely stunning! Check out Fatima Dangote’s makeup for her wedding – Linda Ikeji