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LOCAL AND WORLD NEWS, BUSINESS, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES FOR TODAY SUN. 18 MARCH 2018
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LOCAL HEADLINES:
DAILY POST
Biafra: IPOB again drags Nigerian Government, Buhari to UN
Apostle Suleman speaks on Stephanie Otobo’s confession, reveals how wife reacted
Electoral Act: Saraki, Dogara react to Buhari’s refusal to sign bill
Buhari reacts to death of Senator Wakili
Senator Ali Wakili is dead
Electoral act amendment: Ango Abdullahi speaks on reordering, NASS targeting Buhari
VANGUARD
2019: Buhari certain to win presidency even if APC loses 12 states ‘ Senator Obende
Oshiomhole sympathises with PDP as APC sweeps Edo LG polls
Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie House of Reps: Eyarefe/Mereje ticket stands for equity
Ogboru not imposed as APC governorship candidate ‘ Omolu
Electoral Act: We won’t speak on President’s refusal of assent ‘ INEC
There is cold war between NASS, Buhari’s executive ‘ Sen. Sani
PDP youth group demands investigation into alleged interface in Metuh’s trial
3.7m Nigerians are currently faced with food insecurity ‘ Report
The era of fuel scarcity is gone for good, says NNPC GMD
PREMIUM TIMES
CAF Champions League: MFM FC lose 6-0 in Algeria
You’re legally dead, and will remain dead, court tells man
EPL: Salah sets new records as Liverpool thrash Watford
N-Power: Drama as pro-Buhari, Fayose supporters clash in Ekiti
Meningitis kills eight in Katsina- Officials
Two soldiers killed, two others injured in Plateau
DAILY TRUST
Stop ex-governors double pay
Plastic particles contaminate top bottle water brands Report
2019: Person with disabilities seek Electoral laws amendment for inclusion
INEC discovers illegal registration centre in Kwara
Despite Buharis visit, fresh killings disrupt Plateau peace roadmap
Highs and lows of Buharis visit to Benue
How Buharis visit renewed Lalong, Dalung rivalry
Nigerians share experiences of winter
The luxury labels coming out of Africa
What you should know about banana farming
Why we grow our own maize Funtua maize millers
SAHARA REPORTERS
Ameenat Gurib-Fakim, Mauritius President Resigns
Federal Government Must Ensure Herdsmen Never Strike Again In Nigeria – Kogi Lawmaker
Lagos To Turn Olusosun Dumpsite Into Recreational Hub
Former Enugu Chief Judge Asks NSA To Investigate How Ekweremadu Acquired 32 Choice Properties
Buhari’s Decision On Peace Corps Splits Senators
Buhari Cancels Trip To Rwanda
Obiano Sworn In For Second Term As Anambra Governor
Electoral Act Amendment Bill: Senators, Reps Not Divided, Say Saraki, Dogara
Buhari, Lawmakers Mourn Late Nigerian Senator
WORLD HEADLINES:
CNN
Pennsylvania man, missing teen found in Mexico 2 weeks later
Manic morning raises stakes for Mueller probe
How Melania is handling Daniels news
Polls open as Putin seeks tighter grip on Russia
Professor sues Cambridge Analytica to find out what it knows about him
Moms took children to a mosque and live-streamed their hate-filled tirade
Black man beaten at Charlottesville rally is acquitted of assaulting protester
US blames Russia for power grid cyberattacks
Paul Callan: Trouble for Trump if Mueller meets Stormy
Tinder sues dating app Bumble
Ski lift goes berserk and sends people flying
Formula E: Vergne extends lead after controversial weekend
How Andrew McCabe’s firing led to a chain of events that complicated the Russia investigation
Trump celebrates McCabe firing on Twitter
The McCabe I knew will move on from this firing
Airstrikes hit Syrian enclave where many are fleeing, activists say
We have no future’: Fleeing Putin’s Russia for freedom
Ex-FBI deputy director has memos documenting his conversations with Trump
Why this is world’s best restaurant
Facebook suspends data firm with Trump ties
Trump lawyer calls for end of Mueller probe
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bridge victim’s grieving uncle lashes out at ‘incompetence
Mueller now has memos McCabe kept on Trump dealings
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar joins St Patrick’s Parade
School-walkout unity also lays bare division among students
Lawmakers quibble over details of $1.3T US spending bill
NCAA Latest: Poole hits 3 at buzzer to give Michigan win
Russia votes as Vladimir Putin eyes 4th presidential term
Trump-linked data analysis firm taps 50M Facebook profiles
Lawmakers say UK should consider postponing Brexit
US probes 4 deaths in Hyundai-Kia cars when air bags failed
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BBC
Sri Lanka violence: Nationwide state of emergency lifted
Brazil ex-football star Romario seeks Rio state governor post
Jared Kushner: What does Trump’s son-in-law do now
Speaking up about rape in conservative Kazakhstan
The pioneering sergeant turned activist
The dancing slum kids tipped for stardom by Rihanna
Why Angolan singer Toty Sa’Med writes songs in Kimbundu
Andrew McCabe: Ex-FBI deputy director gave notes to Russia inquiry
Russia spy poisoning: Czechs angrily reject Russia claims
Russia goes to the polls in presidential election
Mayotte unrest: French island residents round up ‘foreigners
History made for Uganda, Botswana, Swaziland
Living healthy in Qatar: Why’s it hard
Trump campaign data firm accused of harvesting Facebook data
What does the inside of your knee sound like
Lukaku & Matic send Man Utd into FA Cup semis
Salah ‘on his way’ to earning Messi comparisons – Klopp
Winter Paralympics: Menna Fitzpatrick and Jen Kehoe win Winter Paralympic slalom gold
Wales finish second in Six Nations with narrow win over France
I blame everybody’: Man Utd were ‘scared’ to play, says Mourinho after win
Indian Wells: Roger Federer battles past Borna Coric to reach final
AFP
Zara and H&M shore up defences as internet threatens
Philippines’ Duterte urges other nations to quit ICC
Putin eyes fourth term as Russians go to polls
House call 2.0: Women GPs bring remote care to rural Pakistan
Crushed hopes greet Aung San Suu Kyi in Australia
Trump attacks FBI as his lawyer calls for end to Russia probe
No news on Trump-Kim summit as N. Korea wraps up Sweden talks
China widens Xi’s corruption crackdown
US crude exports becoming bigger presence in global oil
AL JAZEERA
Russia expels 23 UK diplomats over spy poisoning row
‘Trump consultants harvested Facebook data of millions’
Greece: Protests two years after EU-Turkey refugee deal
FBI deputy chief fired over leaks: ‘Here’s the reality’
Mauritius president resigns over credit card scandal
Lawyers in Australia seek to prosecute Aung San Suu Kyi
UN ‘deeply alarmed’ about civilians in besieged Afrin
Israeli forces raid village of driver who killed two soldiers
Bali switches off internet for New Year ‘reflection’
Syrian civilians flee war zones in record numbers
BUSINESS HEADLINES:
2018: Detection looms in Osun as crises deepen in APC, PDP – BusinessDay
3.7m Nigerians are currently faced with food insecurity ‘ Report – Vanguard
6 Critical Job Search Strategies That Midlife Professionals Resist – Forbes
60% Of Nigerian-bound Cargo Diverted To Cotonou, Others ‘ Expert – Leadership
Adidas has sold 1 million pairs of sneakers made from ocean trash ‘ and reveals a new normal in footwear – Business Insider
Advertisers Can Call Off Govt Bluff On APCON If They Unite ‘ Doghuje – Daily Independent
AfCFTA Agreement: Buhari bows to pressure, cancels Nigeria’s participation – Vanguard
African Businesses Should Embrace Cross-Border e-Commerce ‘ DHL – Daily Independent
Airline audit: Expert calls for caution – The Nation
Alexander Volkov Requests UFC Heavyweight Title Shot In Russia After KO Win Over Fabricio Werdum – Forbes
Amnesty knocks Shell, Eni over Nigeria oil spills – Punch
Azikel Petroleum Unveils Tremendous Prospects for Modular Refineries in Nigeria – Thisday
Banking stocks steer Nigerian bourse downwards – Punch
Banks deploy 9,145 PoS in two months – Punch
Barkindo Expresses Concern Over Dwindling Investment – Leadership
CIBN begins computer-based testing for students – Daily Trust
Coach: Expect To See An Exponentially Better CM Punk When He Makes His UFC Return – Forbes
Companies are trying to test if they can make employees wear fitness trackers – Business Insider
SPORTS
2026 World Cup: Morocco promise ‘compact’ tournament after presenting bid book – BBC
Ahmed Musa dedicates goal to Kannywood’s Ali Nuhu – Daily Trust
Akpeyi, Uzoho Join Super Eagles Camp Monday – Daily Independent
Akwa won’t fail Al-lttihad test ‘ Mbaoma – New Telegraph
Alvin Gentry: Anthony Davis Doesn’t ‘B—h and Complain’ to Get Foul Calls – Bleacher Report
Arnold Palmer Invitational 2018: Henrik Stenson Leads Entering Final Round – Bleacher Report
Atlanta United restores lofty expectations with dominant win over Vancouver – Goal
Atlanta United restores lofty expectations with dominant win over Vancouver – Goal
Balogun, Ujah Can’t Save Mainz; Super Eagles Defender Laments Frankfurt Defeat – Complete Sports
Bassmaster Classic 2018: Weigh-In Results and Saturday Leaderboard – Bleacher Report
Bayern Munich Transfer News: AC Milan Enter Arturo Vidal, Renato Sanches Rumours – Bleacher Report
Bin Drai wins Julius Bar Gold Cup 2018 – Daily Trust
CAFCL: MC Alger Thrash MFM, Nigerian Side Drop Into CAFCC – Complete Sports
Canadian boxer dies 10 months after fight left him in a coma – Vanguard
Celebrating Austin Okocha’s 20th Wedding Anniversary – Daily Independent
Chelsea coach warns defenders over Iheanacho – New Telegraph
Chelsea Transfer News: Robert Lewandowski Agent Talks Reported Amid Real Rumours – Bleacher Report
Chiefs’ title hopes suffer a blow after 0-0 draw – African Football
Tracking Times – Entertainment
ENTERTAINMENT
#BBNaija ‘ Day 48: Grudge Match, Raining Rewards & More Highlights – Bellanaija
#BBNaija 2018: ‘I Can’t Leave My Girlfriend Whom I Have Known For Two Years For Alex’ ‘ Leo DaSilva – NET
#TGIF: 10 Types Of People Found In The Nightclub – NET
“New Money”: Kate Henshaw, Jemima Osunde talk favourite scene, what to expect and challenges during shoot – Pulse
2019: ‘No man born of a woman or even Rochas, can stop me from becoming governor’ Imo deputy governor, Eze Madumere Declares – Gistlover
Aare Gani Adams gets double honour – New Telegraph
Adesua Etomi-Wellington debuts pixie cut…and it looks great on her(photos) – Linda Ikeji
And Just Like That, Gaming And Mainstream Entertainment Are As One – Huffington Post
Barbra Streisand says no #MeToo moment marred her life – Associated Press
BBNaija 2018: Please don’t impregnate me ‘ Bambam begs Teddy A – DailyPost
Before You Buy ‘Ready Player One’ Tickets, Read Ernest Cline’s Horrifying Porn Poetry – Huffington Post
Bellos Unceasing Drama – Thisday