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LOCAL AND WORLD NEWS, BUSINESS, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES FOR TODAY MON. 16 APRIL 2018
Tracking Times – Headlines
LOCAL HEADLINES:
DAILY POST
2019: MASSOB warns Igbo ahead of election, reveals what herdsmen, Boko Haram will do
Buhari brought disaster to Nigeria – Junaid Mohammed
Babangida warns Buhari over Boko Haram
Why only thieves can become Nigeria’s president – Balarabe Musa
President Trump to host Buhari
APC reveals members of National Convention Committee [Full list]
Wicked people plundered Nigeria – Buhari attacks PDP
2019: Babangida drums up support for SDP
2019: Fashola will be Nigeria’s next President – Prophet Fakolade
2019: Why Buhari will be re-elected – Kogi Gov. Bello
Sycophancy elevated under Buhari govt – Shehu Sani
Taraba killings: Kefas Dauda writes Ishaku, reveals his alleged shocking roles in farmers, herdsmen crises
Oyegun a failure, Saraki, Dogara should be punished – Sagay
VANGUARD
Rescue of Chibok girls, Leah Sharibu, a must ‘ Saraki
AAUA CRISIS: Akeredolu slashes tuition fees as NANS kicks
Aregbesola advocates tree planting to address climate change challenges
Irate youths chase away Ekiti monarch, shutdown palace
Wike flays non-representation of Rivers in FCC
5 dead, 50 houses razed, as Kogi communities clash over cashew
Free Trade Agreement: Industrial Council backs Buhari on consultations
Methodist Church asks S’East govs to revive Nkalagu cement factory
Violence mars Ofala celebration in Nteje community
THE NATION
Trump invites Buhari to Washington
Pro-Buhari group to Saraki: why our ban cannot stand
Looters did not cover tracks well, says President
Nigeria has received $14.2b from World Bank group
Buhari, Tinubu meet in London
APC gets convention committee
Police: well rescue Otun Olubadans twins
9mobile: Sailing into turbulent waters
Aregbesola, others advocate tree planting
DAILY TIMES
Ogun ready to host the world through Drums Festival
Saraki calls for concerted efforts toward rescue of remaining kidnapped school girls
Police recover 11 stolen cars, parade 4 suspects in Plateau
Looters List: No amount of intimidation will stop us FG
2019: Kogi governor, Bello insists real voters behind Buhari, will re-elect him
I will apologise to Igbos for past wrongs if I become President Sowore
Lagos claims payment of N22bn as pensions, gratuity in one year
APC announces new website, social media accounts
PDP leadership woes Chidoka back, visits his country home
The Sun
Atiku ‘s son appeals court’s verdict on custody of children
Ekiti govt urges INEC to extend PVC collection time
2019: Dismiss Obasanjo’s warning at your peril ‘Yusuf Ali
CHOGM: PDP sets agenda for Buhari
2019: IBB passes vote of confidence in SDP
Imo: 2019 election easier to win, Okorocha boasts
Igbo must produce president in 2023 ‘Uzodimma
Why Ihedioha must leave PDP ‘Oye
2019: Aisha Buhari makes U-turn, declares support for husband
PUNCH
My dad burnt my property for accepting Jesus Senator Binta
Ambode advised to reduce Land Use Charge
Workers welfare, govts priority Lagos Commissioner
Appreciate voters with useful projects
Osun redeploys NAWOJ, SWAN chairpersons to schools, PDP kicks
Hope not lost on Chibok girls, Leah Sharibu, says Saraki
My appointees betrayed me after I lost election Fayemi
Only thieves can become Nigerias President Balarabe Musa
God will determine my successor, says Dickson
WORLD HEADLINES:
CNN
Macron: I ‘convinced’ Trump to stay in Syria
Full Metal Jacket’ drill sergeant R. Lee Ermey dies
Carrie Underwood returns to stage after face injury
From Tsukiji to table
Questions for Macron and May and a warning from Putin
Trump’s “Mission Accomplished” in Syria
Zakaria: Trump has morphed into Obama on Syria
New York Times editorial: Trump ‘is not above the law
Finding a luxury vacation rental might be easier than you thought
Shark attack halts surf competition
The week ahead in stocks: 5 things to watch
Facebook has spent $20 million on Mark Zuckerberg’s security since 2015
Credit card signatures are almost a thing of the past
CEO of world’s biggest ad agency steps down
I think he’s morally unfit to be President
Xi Jinping sends warning to Taiwan, United States with live fire drills
Phenomenal growth of Netflix
Video of black men arrested at Starbucks prompts 3 very different responses
Legal fees made up more than 20% of Trump’s campaign spending so far this year
Pro-Trump media fuels false narrative accusing Facebook of censorship
Hong Kong’s reusable theaters to honor the gods
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Raul Castro leaves Cuba with new freedoms, deep problems
AP Exclusive: Jailed Chinese pastor’s US family seeks mercy
Feds: Increase medication-based treatment for opioids
Harden scores 44 points, Rockets beat Wolves 104-101
Asian shares give up early gains as political risks loom
Chinese exporters scramble to cope with Trump tariff hike
In age of #MeToo, can there be forgiveness, second chances
Spring storm moves east after blanketing central US in snow
Boston marks 5 years since marathon attack with tributes
Harden scores 44 points, Rockets beat Wolves 104-101
Stapleton, Lambert, Underwood and Vegas win at ACM Awards
Full Metal Jacket’ actor R. Lee Ermey dies at 74
Engaged wrestlers John Cena and Nikki Bella break up
List of winners at the 2018 Academy of Country Music Awards
Pulitzer Prize winners in journalism, arts to be announced
Whoa, Nellie: Keith Jackson remembered at Rose Bowl
Trove of author Ray Bradbury’s papers set for preservation
Spokesman: Former first lady Barbara Bush in failing health
GOP attorneys general support citizenship question on census
Early results show Djukanovic sweeping Montenegro vote
Boston marks 5 years since marathon attack with tributes
AL JAZEERA
Ex-FBI Director Comey: Trump ‘morally unfit’ to be president
What is the West’s end game in Syria
Jordan driving into the future with electric cars
Monthly salaries for Gaza’s PA workers a week overdue
Two black men arrested while waiting at Starbucks
Arab leaders mute on Syria strikes at Saudi summit
Can the Arab League solve the region’s problems
Tanzania law for online content ‘threatens free speech
OPCW inspectors probe Douma attack
Manchester City crowned English Premier League champions
Thousands march in Barcelona for jailed Catalan leaders
Haley: US troops to stay in Syria until goals achieved
Somalia-UAE tensions escalate after plane stopped in Puntland
India: Nationwide protests to demand justice for rape victims
Buenos Aires: Over 700,000 live in Argentina’s biggest slums
Putin: Further Syria strikes to cause chaos in international ties
Why Russia did not respond to US strikes on Syria
What next for Syria after the US-led attacks
India: protesters keep spotlight on sexual assault
Jordan bank robberies rattle Amman, activists blame government
Will the arrest of an ex-FARC leader threaten peace in Colombia
BBC
WWE stars John Cena and Nikki Bella announce split
A solution to one of America’s biggest problems
Marathon runner Hawkins discharged from hospital
Klopp’s Liverpool reach 300-goal mark – the best Premier League stats
Air China plane ‘pen’ hostage drama suspect held by police
Australia flesh-eating ulcer ‘epidemic’ a mystery, doctors say
Grave of the Fireflies: The haunting relevance of Studio Ghibli’s darkest film
Ketamine has ‘fast-acting benefits’ for depression
Syria air strikes: Macron says he convinced Trump not to pull out troops
Ex-FBI chief James Comey says Trump ‘morally unfit to be president
Full Metal Jacket drill sergeant R Lee Ermey dies aged 74
Sydney bushfire deemed ‘highly suspicious’ as threat eases
Egypt goalkeeper El Shenawy out of World Cup
PSG put seven past Monaco to clinch French title
Swansea City: Jordan Ayew says club have set standard to survive
North Korea’s secret slave gangs
The anatomy of a Man City goal
Tourism pressures: Five places tackling too many visitors
Kodaira wins RBC Heritage as Poulter fades on final day
Things you might not know about the Commonwealth
Can Fitbit get itself back into shape
BUSINESS HEADLINES:
$100 per barrel oil price not in our best interest ‘Amieye-Ofori, Energia CEO – The Sun
11 details you may have missed on ‘The Walking Dead’ season 8 finale – Business Insider
3 Things You Can Do Daily To Book Your First Paying Clients – Forbes
4 Months After Flag-off, NRC Yet To Move Cargoes From Kaduna Dryport – Leadership
4 Steps To Take When Someone Is Spreading Negativity About You – Forbes
5 important things happening in South Africa today – BusinessTech
9 Predictions For ‘The Walking Dead’ Season 8 Finale [Updated] – Forbes
A Culture Of Innovation Is Not Enough – Forbes
A digital-media veteran spent $350,000 to fly hundreds of publishers to Whistler, Canada and recruit them to battle Facebook – Business Insider
A Look At Potential New York Knicks Head Coaching Candidates – Forbes
A Secret Hong Kong Bar That You Should Know – Forbes
Abia to improve housing provision using Lagos model – Punch
ACM Awards 2018: Miranda Lambert And Chris Stapleton Win The Most, Jason Aldean Takes Top Honor – Forbes
Adeosun, Emefiele Join Economic Experts To Discuss Global Issues At IMF/Worldbank Meeting – Daily Independent
Adeosun, Emefiele join economic experts to discuss global issues at IMF/WorldBank meeting – Tribune
Adeosun, Emefiele join experts at IMF, World Bank meeting – Daily Trust
AIICO Insurance Grows Premium Income To N32.1bn – Leadership
Air Namibia launches Windhoek-Lagos-Accra flight – The Sun
SPORTS
2018 US Open Polo Championship: Daily Racing, Audi in winning starts – Daily Trust
2019 U-17 AFCON Qualifiers: Garba dismisses Ghana’s threat – New Telegraph
4-Star QB Max Duggan Commits to TCU over Notre Dame, Nebraska and More – Bleacher Report
49ers News: Reuben Foster Won’t Participate in Offseason Workouts – Bleacher Report
African Senior Athletics Championships: S’ Africa unveil big squad for Asaba 2018 – New Telegraph
All he was lacking was the goal’ ‘ Zidane still backing struggling Benzema – Goal
All he was lacking was the goal’ ‘ Zidane still backing struggling Benzema – Goal
All he was lacking was the goal’ ‘ Zidane still backing struggling Benzema – Goal
Amike Named Okpekpe Race Elite Athletes Manager – Complete Sports
Amuneke to Rohr: Get your tactics right in Russia – New Telegraph
Anambra Sports Commission To Commence Operation Soon – Daily Independent
Aruna quadri loses to Gao Ning of singapore, wins silver – Vanguard
As Team Nigeria finish 9th in final standings – New Telegraph
Asaba 2018: South Africa Unveils Ambitious Squad – Leadership
Atletico Madrid confirm Costas injury ahead clash with Arsenal – Daily Trust
Barcelona Transfer News: Ousmane Dembele Responds to Exit Rumours – Bleacher Report
Bartolo Colon Becomes Oldest Pitcher Ever to Carry No-Hitter into 8th Inning – Bleacher Report
Birmingham to host 2022 Games – Vanguard
Tracking Times – Entertainment
ENTERTAINMENT
#BBNaija ‘ Day 77: The Closet Stories, May the Best Team Win & More Highlights – Bellanaija
#BBNaija Watch the epic moment Cee-C returned to the house – Information Nigeria
#BBNaija: Ebuka Obi-Uchendu Spiced things up the Niger Delta Way for Tonight’s Live Show – Bellanaija
#BBNaija: End of The Road, Lolu, Anto and Khloe Evicted – Gistlover
#BBNaija: Lolu, Anto & Khloe speak after eviction, reveal their next moves – Information Nigeria
#BBNaija: Nigerian Man blasts Nina, says ‘Cheating is a hobby for Igbo Girls – Information Nigeria
#BBNaija: Watch the epic moment Ceec walked back into the house when her other housemates thought she had been evicted(Video) – Linda Ikeji
#BBNiaija: Lolu, Khloe and Anto evicted one week before the grand finale – Linda Ikeji
#YNaijaEssays: The intrigue, drama and politics of #BBNaija (READ) – Ynaija
16-year-old girl hacks her father to death over marriage to her married boyfriend – Information Nigeria
Actress Eniola ajao celebrates Afeez owo on his birthday – Information Nigeria
Actress Eucharia Anunobi, berates husbands/wives who own houses/investments but keep them away from their spouses – Linda Ikeji
Adeniyi Johnson: Toyin Abraham’s ex-husband releases pre-wedding photos – Pulse
Aisha Wife Of President Buhari Explains Why She Criticizes His Govt. – Stella Dimoko Korkus
Alex throws herself at all the guys in the house, showing boobs and ass everywhere’ Cee-C shades Alex at BBNaija Last Live Eviction Show – Information Nigeria
All hail ‘Beychella – CNN
APC: Party constitutes National Convention Committee – Pulse
BBN Ex Housemate, TeddyA Launches New Record Label – Osun Defender