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LOCAL HEADLINES:

NEW TELEGRAPH

Army planned to meet Kanu’s dad before invasion ‘Eze Ajomiwe

67-year-old widow loses son to sickle cell, daughter to breast cancer

Tobi, Cee C, Nina, Alex, Miracle lock horns for N45m as drama ends tomorrow

GUMI: Buhari’s best not good enough for Nigeria

Mace saga: We’ve identified culprits ‘Senator Ibrahim

Gunmen kill 34, sack 3 communities in Zamfara

Strike: FG has not invited us for talks ‘JOHESU

INEC to redistribute 1.4m unclaimed PVCs in Lagos

Obaseki warns against buildings under high tension cables

Alleged N4.7bn fraud: Ladoja benefited from sales of Oyo shares ‘Witness

2019: Nwabueze, Moghalu task Nigerians on credible candidates

Opeyemi Bamidele loses dad

High port tariffs ground businesses

Buhari’s best not good enough for Nigeria ‘Gumi

2019: Nigerians must brace up for revolution ‘Balarabe Musa

 

DAILY POST

2019: How APC would hurt PDP – Makarfi

Why I was promoted by Nigeria police – Magu

Buhari joined Nigerian Army without O’Level certificate – Fayose

Six dead, others injured as APC congress turns bloody in Otukpo

Nigerian youths among the best globally – Peter Obi faults Buhari

‘Lazy Nigerian youths’: We’re completely disappointed in Buhari – Arewa youths

Thugs invade Abia APC Secretariat, cart away valuables [PHOTOS]

2019: What God told me about Saraki becoming Nigeria’s next President – Primate Ayodele

Christian group who gave Buhari Bible declares fasting for president’s sack

 

PUNCH

INEC planning to rig 2019 elections with illegal 30,000 polling units ‘PDP

2019: Buhari’s campaign starts in South-South Monday ‘Senator

As Buhari’s anti-youth comment provokes anger

Top seven parliamentarian free-for-all in Nigeria

Two injured as APC factions clash in Abia

My mother told me she would die if I studied law ‘ Professor Olu Agbi

Democratic Party sues Russia, Trump for alleged 2016 election conspiracy

PHOTOS: Aisha Buhari meets Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace

We’re working with ex-Presidents, others to rescue Nigeria ‘ PDP

Political office: Competence more important than age, says Osibanjo

Nigeria, others to record higher growth in 2019 ‘ IIF

Gov poll: Politicians are threatening my life, says Ekiti REC

Ooni urges fleet operators to embrace gas

S’West APC leaders caution Ekiti gov aspirants against abuse

 

THE SUN

National convention: APC governors, leaders fight to finish

2019: Why Southwest won’t support Buhari ‘YCE

Abia stands a better deal with APC’Mascot Kalu

Jonathan divided Nigeria more than Buhari ‘Keyamo

Obasanjo’s third force a grand deceit ‘ Bode George

2019: Game over for Buhari ‘Ahmed Makarfi

Russia 2018: Pinnick promises $24 million bonus for Eagles

Wenger quits Arsenal

Dalung insists on Commonwealth Games achievement

Moses, Iwobi inspire Adewole to pick Nigeria over America

Ozubulu church massacre: Perpetrators demanded $1m to forestall attack ‘Witness

We must preserve democracy at all costs ‘Saraki

Poor environment bane of Nigeria’s facility management subsector ‘Obodoeze

18 years after, Supreme Court voids Mobil’s sack of 860 Nigerian staff

Senate attack: Ekweremadu indicts security agencies

Again, bandits kill 30 in Zamfara

 

TRIBUNE

Presidency alerts on fake Zahra’s Facebook account

Buhari, other Commonwealth leaders confirm Prince Charles as new head

ASUU commends OAU for action on sex-for-mark scandal

Herdsmen menace: We have no govt in Nigeria if killings don’t stop in 5 months ‘Soyinka

Laziness: Act fast or risk imminent revolution, IYC warns Buhari

Next Osun governor should be chosen on merit ‘Aspirant, Nathaniel Oke, SAN

APC’s failure, PDP’s lack of redemption will clear the way for SDP in 2019 ‘SDP National Secretary, Gabam

He accused me of using my apprentice for rituals ‘Wife

Nigeria’s Tomi Williams heads Columbia Law Review

Black people have to be excellent in order to succeed in a global workplace ‘Prof. Sope Williams-Elegbe, Professor of Law, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

 

THE NATION

Zuma gets love child from 24-year-old lady

Mace theft: Senators plot Omo-Ageges total shut-out

Nigeria faces major food crisis over herdsmen attacks Soyinka

30 killed, scores injured again in Zamfara

INEC to redistribute 1.4m unclaimed PVCs in Lagos

What I went through was worse than crying

Attack on Senate threat to democracy, says NLC

Senate invasion primitive, disgraceful, says Saraki

Buhari faces justifiable youth anger

 

PREMIUM TIMES

Why I gave extra N10billion to National Assembly ‘ Kemi Adeosun

Many feared killed as armed men attack Zamfara communities

Nigerian Army launches operation to ‘totally destroy Boko Haram

Evading key questions, Saraki threatens lawsuit over report on alleged N10billion fraud

NIJ honours PREMIUM TIMES Publisher Olorunyomi

WORLD HEADLINES:

CNN

One thing North Korea can do to show it’s serious

North Korean leader: We no longer need nuclear tests

Smallville’ actress Mack charged in sex trafficking case

Iraqi candidate steps aside after sex tape allegation

GM Korea on verge of filing for bankruptcy

Avengers: Infinity War’ could make historic box office

New species among rare treasure trove of fossils found in California

How Barbara Bush changed the life of a Syrian pizza maker

Trump legal team brings fresh firepower to reset with Mueller

The ISIS bride problem: Don’t take it out on the children

They fled Puerto Rico. Now they’re homeless.

Avicii tributes pour in following Swedish DJ’s death

Scandal’ fights its last battle in fittingly crazy series finale

Ariana Grande releases new single ‘No Tears Left to Cry

China trash ban is a global recycling wake up call

Tina Fey surprises unsuspecting fans

China refuses to recycle more of the world’s trash

GM Korea on verge of filing for bankruptcy

Natalie Portman cancels Israel trip for award, citing ‘distressing’ events

Prince’s haunting unheard recording of ‘Nothing Compares 2 U

Phyllis Omido risks her life to end lead pollution in a Kenyan village

 

AL JAZEERA

Anger in Iran as ‘morality police’ scuffle video goes viral

UN’s de Mistura appeals for Syria de-escalation

‘Step up and act’: US students demand tougher gun laws

Democrats sue Russia, Trump camp for alleged election conspiracy

Pakistan rights worker ‘intimidated’ in alleged house raid

Neo-Nazis to rally in German town for Hitler’s birthday

Swedish superstar DJ Avicii dies in Oman aged 28

Broidy plotted to force China dissident from US: report

Zimbabwe parliament summons ex-ruler Mugabe

Ramaphosa cuts short UK trip over violent protests

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giuliani adds toughness, star power to legal team for Trump

US defends tough trade stance at global finance meeting

N. Korea, setting stage for talks, halts nuclear, ICBM tests

In court, Dems allege conspiracy between Trump camp, Russia

DOJ looks into how AT&T, Verizon handle defecting customers

Americans told to toss romaine lettuce over E. coli fears

UK teen gets 2 years for targeting CIA chief’s phone, email

For Trump, Giuliani adds toughness, star power to legal team

UK teen jailed for targeting CIA chief’s phone, email

AP PHOTOS: Prince file shows extravagant but isolated life

Report: Justice Deptartment investigating AT&T, Verizon

Audit clears Facebook despite Cambridge Analytica leaks

Avicii, DJ-producer who performed around the world, dies

The Latest: FAA orders inspections of more jet engines

High holiday: Pot fans join 420 smoke-out in San Francisco

Police: Stalker broke into Taylor Swift’s NYC home, took nap

The Latest: Actress to get bail hearing in sex slave case

Actress arrested in sex trafficking in ‘guru to stars’ case

Doc series revisits death of Trayvon and birth of a movement

Students begin school walkouts on Columbine anniversary

Avicii, DJ-producer who performed around the world, dies

 

BBC

Ofcom seeks to scrap local TV roll-out

GDPR: Are you ready for the EU’s huge data privacy shake-up

HQ Trivia: The free app giving away thousands of pounds

World’s worst’ super-gonorrhoea man cured

Is marathon running bad for you

Facebook removes ‘gay sex for rent’ posts

Google’s SMS replacement ready to launch

London Marathon: How to run in the heat

German supreme court rejects ad-block challenge

Scientists discover mechanism behind motor neurone disease

Meet the robots that can pick and plant better than we can

Alfie Evans case: Supreme Court rules against parents for second time

Bedford Hospital nurse struck off for ‘squeezing’ patient’s breasts

Medic suspended over Tipton mother’s sepsis death

North Korea ‘halts missile and nuclear tests’, says Kim Jong-un

Southwest Airlines accident: Authorities order mass engine inspections

Allison Mack, Smallville actress, charged over Nxivm sex trafficking

Prince Charles to be next Commonwealth head

Frida Kahlo Barbie doll banned from shop shelves in Mexico

Will Africa’s open skies project take off

Nicaragua protestors over pensions called “vampires”

BUSINESS HEADLINES:

“General Magic” Doc Is Full Of Life & Lessons For Inventors – Forbes

10 celebrities who crashed high school proms – Business Insider

10 things to know about your bank account – Punch

13 Winning Sales Training Techniques – Forbes

19-year-old suspected gunman apologizes after opening fire at Florida high school, injuring 1 person – Business Insider

20 Chefs Reveal The Must-Have Dish In Their Cities – Forbes

3.5-Carat Blue Diamond Fetches Record $6.7 Million – Forbes

30 eco-friendly alternatives for things you use every day – Business Insider

40 signs you’re an adult even if you feel like you’re not – Business Insider

5 celebrities who actually hate the Met Gala – Business Insider

5 Examples of Booking United MileagePlus Award Flights to Europe – Forbes

5 of the most valuable bank notes in the world – BusinessTech

5 Reasons A ‘Battlefield’ Battle Royale Actually Sounds Pretty Awesome – Forbes

5 Reasons WWE Fans Should Still Expect Roman Reigns To Dethrone Brock Lesnar – Forbes

6 Destinations to Make You Rethink All-Inclusive Resorts, Anna Fendi Designs a Yacht and More – Forbes

6 Oilfield Services Stocks To Ride On The Back Of A Recovery – Forbes

7 stylish subscription boxes for guys who want to dress well but hate shopping – Business Insider

A small family-run firm bought Flickr from Verizon and says it can bring back its glory days (VZ) – Business Insider

SPORTS

2018 World Cup: Pinnick promises Eagles $24m, if Nigeria wins – Punch

24 schools for Zenith Bank/Ikoyi Club swimming – Punch

A ‘new future’ for pro rugby in the US – CNN

A champion in the head and on the pitch’ ‘ Why Barca want Sevilla star Clement Lenglet – Goal

A champion in the head and on the pitch’ ‘ Why Barca want Sevilla star Clement Lenglet – Goal

Aaron Rodgers Announced as Part Owner of Bucks Franchise at Game vs. Celtics – Bleacher Report

Ace exposes chancer Chiyangwa – Kickoff

Akwa, MFM out Confederation Cup – Punch

Alaafin’s son defends stadium plans – Punch

Amajita newcomer brings Belgian edge – Kickoff

Amari Cooper’s Agent Has Had New Contract Discussions with Raiders – Bleacher Report

Amazons beat Pelican Stars 3-0 – Punch

Anele admits talks with European club – Kickoff

Anele: Tau mustn’t make Vila’s mistake – Kickoff

Appreciative Iwobi sings Wengers praise – The Nation

Argentina, Bafana friendly called off – Kickoff

Arrows winger survives car crash – Kickoff

Arsenal Announce Wenger’s Departure – Osun Defender

ENTERTAINMENT

#BBNaija -Tobi is a gossip Anto – Daily Times

#BBNaija Ex-housemate Khloe Steps Out In Style (Photos) – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija: Cee-C Is Better Than Buhari ‘ Reno Omokri – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija: Checkout Anto’s facial expression as Lolu takes a selfie with a female fan (Photo) – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija: Why we didn’t send direct message to Cee-C ‘ Family – New Telegraph

#BBNaija: You Have Changed ‘ Miracle To Nina As They Quarrel Over Tobi & Alex – Information Nigeria

#LazyNigerianYouths: Juliet Ibrahim Reacts To President Buhari’s Comment (photo) – Information Nigeria

1 Day After Buhari’s ‘Youths Are Lazy’ Comment, Consul-General Reveals What Nigerians Do In America – Information Nigeria

1 out of 5 US homes with wifi now have a smart speaker like the Amazon Echo – Business Insider

13 actors who have played different superhero movie characters ‘ sometimes switching from DC to Marvel – Business Insider

2 Boko Haram Commanders, Physician Surrender To Nigerian Army – Information Nigeria

2019: Buhari’s second term bid divides Nigerian entertainers – Vanguard

2019: Deltans, not me will terminate Ibori dynasty ‘ Prof Pat Utomi, APC governorship contender – Vanguard

4/20: Here are some celebs to roll with to honor the day that honors marijuana – CNN

7 great movies you can watch on Netflix this weekend – Business Insider

Actress arrested in sex trafficking in ‘guru to stars’ case – Associated Press

Actress Victoria Kolawole Appears Adorable In White Tube Top – Information Nigeria

Actress, Toyin Abraham Starts Reality TV Show – Information Nigeria