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LOCAL AND WORLD NEWS, BUSINESS, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES FOR TODAY FRI. 20 APRIL 2018
LOCAL HEADLINES:
SAHARA REPORTERS
Biafra Agitators Hold Protest Over Nnamdi Kanu In London
Chimamanda Adichie: How I Was Sexually Assaulted At Age 17
How Chinese Businessman Tried To Smuggle $300,000 Outside Nigeria
Police Recover 457 Illegal Arms In Kogi
Gunmen Set Houses Ablaze In Benue
Operation Cat Race: 13 Soldiers Killed So Far- DHQ
Breaking: Sex Scandal: OAU Suspends Prof Akindele
Breaking: Frozen Account: EFCC Floors Fayose At Appeal Court
Gov. Fayose Attacks Buhari Over Comments On Nigerian Youth
Buhari Has Failed Nigerians – Adamu Garba
APC Fixes Dates For Congresses, Convention
EFCC Investigates Sen. Kwankwaso Over Diversion Of N3.08bn LGs’ Funds
4th Mainland bridge: We will name investors in June, Lagos govt
A Senate Of Fools, Blockheads, Ignoramuses, And Idiots By Bayo Oluwasanmi
Senate Mace Kidnap: When Nigeria Lost All 109 Senators In One Swift Terrorist Attack By Ifeanyi Izeze
PM NEWS
Sudan’s president sacks foreign minister
45 police officers get special promotion for arresting billionaire kidnapper
1 Nigerian dies of stroke every 2 minutes ‘ Neurologist
Nigerian youths are not lazy, says PDP
University suspends professor in sex-for-marks scandal (Listen to audio)
OAU identifies Monica Osagie as student in sex-for-marks scandal
Lessons from Abroad
Belo-Osagie elected member, American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Abuja hawkers plead with government
Dangote Group, Globacom, GTB among drivers of economic activities in Africa
Moses stars in Chelsea’s 2-1 victory over Burnley
Onu tasks research institutes on production of affordable sporting equipment
TRIBUNE
The invasion of the Senate
2019: YVAN seeks coalition of young presidential aspirants
Nigerian youths not lazy, they must vote against Buhari in 2019, Fayose says
Laziness: Buhari only referred to some youth not all ‘Presidency
JOHESU strike: Two-day-old baby with spinal cord problem denied medication at UCH
BREAKING: Police recover stolen Mace under bridge
Advocating the right of people with disabilities: A foundation’s 25-year journey of giving hope, developing talents
Ekiti 2018: Buhari, Tinubu are dominant actors in APC ‘Senator Arise
Majority of youths in governance lack professionalism, intellectualism ‘Honourable Tobun
Where are the remaining Chibok girls
NEW TELEGRAPH
Soldiers sack Benue village, set 300 houses ablaze
Police recover mace under ‘flyover
10 banks post N632bn profits in 2017
World Bank: Nigeria, others not ready for digital economy
How senators plotted invasion of Senate chamber
Buhari: Not all Nigerian youths are lazy
Senate orders Police, DSS to probe invasion
Mace snatching, an act of brigandage ‘NGE
Study reveals device for accurate hypertensive, heart disease’s readings
Burden of 800 abandoned corpses
I’m quick to shoot down wrong advances ‘ Alli, Oyo State govt’s official photographer
Delta empowerment scheme attracts World Bank’s sponsorship
NIGERIAN PILOT
DISCLOSURE OF PRESIDENT’S MEDICAL BILL AND MATTERS ARISING
FCT residents decries high cost of tomatoes
EIB, AfDB to support private sector investment in Nigeria
INEC urged to propose constitution amendment, electoral Act
DasukiGate: Metuh’s claim of ill health doubtful ‘ Justice Abang
Senate working to grow digital financial technology in Nigeria ‘ Saraki
PDP mutes change of name ‘APC’s failure, our challenge’ Secondus
El-Zakzaky: Court grants 22 detained protesters bail
Katsina govt threatens to seal GLO site over tax default
Nigeria youths are not lazy, PDP replies Buhari
CVR: INEC releases timetable for 2nd quarter
Court threatens to strike out FG’s fraud case against Omokore, others
WORLD HEADLINES:
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Americans reflect on legal pot ahead of 420 holiday
Genesis Prize winner Portman pulls out of Israel ceremony
Moon faces tough challenges ahead of summit with Kim
This is my family’: Where the travel ban debate hits home
Arizona teachers vote for statewide walkout
Barbara Bush believed literacy could cure other ills
Columbine, Parkland students unite for voter registration
Mattel CEO to step down after being at helm for 14 months
Pacino, De Palma remember ‘Scarface’ at Tribeca reunion
Mom who lost pink house, court case hopes for box office win
Bette Midler to return to ‘Hello, Dolly’ for a summer run
In Comey memos, Trump fixates on ‘hookers,’ frets over Flynn
Rudy Giuliani to join Trump legal team in Russia probe
Columbine, Parkland students unite for voter registration
Reports: Wells Fargo to be fined $1B as early as Friday
As doors close in the US, China’s Huawei shifts to Europe
Cybersecurity expert’s case delayed as new details emerge
The Latest: British cybersecurity expert’s US case delayed
Social media helps fuel teacher activism across the country
60 Minutes’ report details progression of Alzheimer’s
Maryland bill seeks transparency in online political ads
CNN
China challenged Australian warships in South China Sea
Southwest gives $5,000 check to passengers on Flight 1380
CNN obtains Comey memos
What US and North Korea mean when they talk about denuclearization
Chinese tech firm fires back, ‘cannot accept’ US ban
Pre-monsoon’ rains threaten Rohingya refugees
Comey memos handed to Congress
Former New York City mayor joining Trump’s personal legal team
Qualcomm axing more than 1,500 jobs
YouTube ran ads from hundreds of brands on extremist channels
Trump plans to arm world with US weapons
Japanese finance official resigns over sexual harassment claims
Many passengers wore oxygen masks wrong during emergency landing
WWII bomb disposal to disrupt central Berlin
US warns of growing African terror threat
The Bay Area is long overdue for a major quake. It could kill hundreds.
US will slap Wells Fargo with $1 billion fine
DNA of ‘sea nomads’ may be behind epic diving abilities
Pioneering physician Asperger assisted Nazis with euthanasia, study claims
Surfing legend Hamilton rescues people from floods in Hawaii
Major US retailer will destroy assault rifles it pulled off shelves
BBC
Do you know how to wear an oxygen mask
National Guard trio drummed out for sock puppet oath
Muscular dystrophy doesn’t stop Adam living life to the full
British MotoGP success a long time coming – Fogarty
Berlin set for mass evacuation as WW2 bomb is defused
Syria returns Legion d’honneur award to France
Facebook to exclude billions from European privacy laws
Ex-MP Tessa Jowell first to donate data to medical database
TalkTalk and Vodafone top complaints chart again
South Africa: Ramaphosa leaves Commonwealth summit to deal with protests
Skin implant could help warn of cancer, scientists say
Ikea’s TaskRabbit app back online after data breach
Senator Tammy Duckworth makes history by taking baby to work
Australia bank inquiry ousts first executive amid fee scandal
Being a patient ‘a full-time job
Commonwealth meeting: Queen hopes Prince Charles will succeed her
German swastika ticket row as Hitler play opens in Konstanz
Hospitals recruit managers faster than doctors and nurses
Comey: No one around Trump to stop impulsive behaviour
My teacher saved me from suicide
There’s a clown running for US Congress. Literally
AL JAZEERA
Refugees on Greek islands angry at freedom for new arrivals
Kashmir erupts demanding justice for young rape victim
Miguel Diaz-Canel: Cuba’s post-Castro president
Macron plan prompts mass protests in France
Assad’s forces target ISIL in southern Damascus
Alabama to execute Walter Moody, 83, oldest in modern US history
Swaziland king changes country’s name
Cuba’s new president pledges continuity
Ecuador to stop hosting Colombia peace talks
France confirms Haftar is treated in Paris hospital
AFP
Brick-throwing China zoo-goers kill kangaroo, injure another
‘You make a mistake, you die’: Daring but deadly world of freestyle motocross
China’s ZTE vows to fight US supplier ban
Comey memos show Trump obsessed with Russia probe
Greyhound racing in Florida may be on its last legs
Armstrong in $5m settlement for US fraud case
Asian push to crack down on ‘fake news’ sparks alarm
Cuba marks end of an era as Castro hands over to Diaz-Canel
WWII bomb forces mass evacuation in central Berlin
King renames Swaziland as ‘eSwatini’
AMP CEO resigns amid deepening banking scandal
Mexico court blocks sales of Frida Kahlo Barbie
US school shootings rise rapidly in two decades: study
Bowie’s New York subway station turns into museum to him
AT&T chief says merger would boost value of Time Warner
Half a billion pounds: Report reveals record Premier League club profits
Lance Armstrong to pay $5m settlement in US fraud case: lawyer
Extending Greece loan program ‘out of the question’: EU’s Moscovici
Falling numbers at French anti-Macron protests
No charges in Prince death after two-year probe
US, Russian nuclear shift as dangerous as NKorean threat: campaigners
BUSINESS HEADLINES:
$16.8b NLNG dividends not remitted to Federation Account, NEITI insists – The Nation
“60 Minutes” To Air Unprecedented Video Study On The Progression Of Alzheimer’s – Forbes
10 reasons you might think food’s gone bad when it’s actually still safe to eat – Business Insider
17 of the Best Mezcals to Try This Year – Forbes
2 sheriff’s deputies killed in suspected ambush in Florida – Business Insider
2018 NFL Schedule Release: Most Marketable Game Each Week – Forbes
3 Easy Ways For The New England Patriots To Make Tom Brady Happy – Forbes
4 Ways to Inspire Your Team Every Single Day – Entrepreneur
4th Mainland bridge: We will name investors in June, Lagos govt – Sahara Reporters
5 Beach Towns Worth Visiting In The Off Season – Forbes
5 Ways To Tell You’re Being A Lousy Manager, And Turn That Around In One Day – Forbes
8 Reasons To Visit This Insider’s Favorite In Tuscany – Forbes
A hedge fund that has been predicting Tesla will crash within months just got even more bearish – Business Insider
A new health warning says you should stop eating romaine lettuce after an E. coli outbreak landed 31 people in hospital – Business Insider
A security guy at JPMorgan spied on employees emails and phone calls using the secretive software tool Palantir – Business Insider
A soft spot in Amazon’s core business will surprise investors in Q1, but Wall Street will have a bigger reason to celebrate (AMZN) – Business Insider
A woman received an invoice for her meal when she ghosted someone after a first date ‘ here’s an etiquette expert’s take on the situation – Business Insider
Abiola Adekoya, working her way to the top – BusinessDay
SPORTS
2018 Chicago Bears Schedule: Full Listing of Dates, Times and TV Info – Bleacher Report
2018 Detroit Lions Schedule: Full Listing of Dates, Times and TV Info – Bleacher Report
2018 NFL Schedule: Win-Loss Predictions for Every Team – Bleacher Report
Aaron Judge Surpasses Mark McGwire as Fastest Player to 61 Career HRs – Bleacher Report
AIG Mohammed is Okpekpe Race security coordinator – New Telegraph
AIG Mohammed To Coordinate Okpekpe Security – Daily Independent
Amusan hails trainers, others after C’wealth Games heroics – New Telegraph
Anthony Davis, Pelicans Lead Trail Blazers 3-0 After Nikola Mirotic Drops 30 – Bleacher Report
Balogun battle ready to save Mainz from relegation – Vanguard
Barcelona one win from title after Atletico defeat – BBC
Bayelsa stadium declared unfit for international games – Peoples Daily
Bills’ Team Twitter Account Announces 2018 Schedule with Fortnite Theme – Bleacher Report
Burnley 1 Chelsea 2: Conte’s men boost top-four chances with FA Cup warm-up – Goal
Burnley 1-2 Chelsea: Antonio Conte feels playing two strikers is a good option for his side – BBC
Burnley 1-2 Chelsea: Sean Dyche feels top six are a ‘different animal – BBC
CAF declares Bayelsa stadium unfit for international games – Blueprint
Cahill tells Chelsea and England: ‘I’m not finished – Goal
Cahill tells Chelsea and England: ‘I’m not finished – Goal
Tracking Times – Entertainment
ENTERTAINMENT
#BBNaija 2018: Pasuma reacts to Cee-C verbally abusing Tobi, blames the Family unit – Daily Times
#BBNaija : ‘Nobody holy pass’ ‘ Small Doctor stands by Cee-C – Information Nigeria
#BBNaija : Ex Housemates Lolu And Anto meets with Singer Tekno – Information Nigeria
#BBNaija2018: ‘Cee-C Should Be In Zamfara Zoo’ ‘ Man Slams The Controversial Housemate – Information Nigeria
#BBNaija: CeeC apologizes to Tobi after attacking him and receiving a strike – Daily Times
#BBNaija: Dabota Lawson defends Cee-C actions, says Tobi seems to be turned on by Cee Cs toxic behavior – Daily Times
#BBNaija: Gifty blasts Uti Nwachukwu for defending Cee-C – Information Nigeria
#BBNaija: Miracle And Alex Win 1 Million Naira In The Closeup Challenge – Daily Times
#BBNaija: Nigerian Lawmaker Endorses Cee-C (Photos+Video) – Information Nigeria
#BBNaija: Popular Singer, Pasuma Reacts To Cee-C’s Fight With Tobi – Information Nigeria
#BBNaija: Uche Maduagwu gives reasons why Cee-C is better than Nina – Information Nigeria
#LazyNigerianYouths:We are always great at pointing out our issues – Banky W reacts to President Buhari’s speech – Linda Ikeji
#ReadyToBeatMalaria! Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie joins Bill Gates, Prince Charles at Malaria Summit in London – Bellanaija
“Mr President, I’m not a lazy person. I have handwork” – Male graduate who makes snacks tells Buhari – Linda Ikeji
17 years after, Lepacious Bose finally wears law gown – The Nation
1771 Cases of Domestic Violence, 138 against Men, recorded in 10 months in Lagos – Bellanaija
22-year-old Miss Nweke Wins Miss South East Nigeria 2018 – Leadership
45 Officers who arrested billionaire kidnapper, Evans get special promotion by Police Service Commision – Linda Ikeji