LOCAL AND WORLD NEWS, BUSINESS, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES FOR TODAY MON. 23 APRIL 2018

---

LOCAL HEADLINES:

DAILY POST

Your government is a failure, God is angry with you – Bishop Oyedepo blasts Buhari

BREAKING: Senator Dino Melaye arrested in Abuja

Okonjo-Iweala reveals most stressful challenge under Goodluck Jonathan

We’re all Senators but some animals are more equal than others – Senator Ndume blasts Marafa

Ndume, others hate Buhari, they installed Saraki as Senate President – Marafa

2019: Omokri compares voting of BBNaija winner, Miracle to Buhari’s re-election

I pray Nigeria doesn’t fight another civil war – Gen. Gowon

Why House is investigating Special Presidential Panel – Dogara

BREAKING: BBNaija 2018: Miracle declared winner, beats Tobi, Alex, Nina, Cee

Adeosun, Emefiele explain absence at Nigeria-US investment meeting

Why there is crisis in Nigeria – Gani Adams

Igbo presidency: Buhari will handover to Osinbajo, don’t be deceived – Chekwas Okorie tells South East

 

PUNCH

Omo-Agege: Senate panel chair, Marafa, Ndume trade words

Buharis CHOGM trip, a colossal waste PDP

UK position on gay marriage satanic, ignore it, CAN tells Buhari

Mace snatching was plotted by FG Wike

Gunmen, bombers attack Kogi, Borno kill 27

Adegboruwa, Obiagwu, Ojo, 61 others short-listed for SAN rank

Killings, sign of a failed state, says Dickson

Taraba killings: Attackers camp in Nasarawa, LG boss alleges

Police increasing extortion under Idris

Imo, Abia deputy governors intervene in land dispute

What can be done to curb sexual harassment in schools

Buhari wants second term to consolidate gains, says aide

FGs allocation to health sector too poor, says Emeka Anyaoku

Reject recycled, jaded politicians in 2019, Soyinka tells Nigerians

 

GUARDIAN

IMF acknowledges CBN’s monetary policy success

APC, PDP have nothing new to offer Osun, says AD guber aspirant

Leon Balogun out as injury ravages Super Eagles’ camp

Academics caution on property tax, urge objective assessment

Nigeria takes delivery of 12 Tucano warplanes in 2020

RB Leipzig, Celtic monitor Arsenal starlet Okonkwo’s contract stand off

IMF worried about Nigeria’s ability to service external loans

MTN picks Chapel Hill, RMB, others for planned IPO

FG targets seven per cent growth

13 killed in Kogi, Borno attacks

Inmate slumps, dies in Kirikiri Prison

Most infants will be designer babies in 20 years

Ignore British PM on same sex marriage, CAN, lawyers counsel Buhari

 

THISDAY

Two Female Suicide Bombers Attack Mosque in Borno

Nigeria is Bleeding, Sliding to Failed State, Says Dickson

CAN Urges Buhari to Ignore Theresa May on Same-Sex Marriage

Lagos Unveils 44-feet Statue in Honour of Fawehinmi

Ambode: Lagos Being Shortchanged in Resource Distribution

How Offa Robbery was Carried out

Falana: Mace Not Required for Parliamentary Proceedings in Nigeria

2019: Soyinka, Falana, Others Call for Vigilance

2019: Opposition Parties Mull Joint Presidential Candidate

Buharis CHOGM Outing, Woeful, Says PDP

Saraki, Ekweremadu Visit Staff Assaulted During NAssembly Invasion

Invasion of Senate Was Plotted By the FG, Says Wike

Winnie Mandela: Blessed is the Mother of the Nation

 

PREMIUM TIMES

Saraki’s aide, Bamikole Omishore, speaks on corruption allegations

APC senator criticises party’s own governor over Sukuk bond

2019: Soyinka, Falana, others call for vigilance

Taraba varsity student killed by falling tree in Cameroon buried

World Earth Day: Nigeria urges citizens to stop plastic pollution

U.S. to deliver 12 war jets to Nigeria in 2020 ‘ Official

PDP attacks Buhari over ministers’ absence at U.S. investors’ meeting

Another Nigerian soldier killed in Benue ambush

Miracle is #BBNaija 2018 winner

Saraki visits female Sergeant-At-Arms injured during Senate invasion

Thugs disrupt rally to endorse President Buhari for second term

 

BLUEPRINT

How Miracle Igbokwe won Big Brother Naija 2018

Edo court jails female graduates for stripping lecturer

Borno police confirm 4 killed in mosque suicide attack

Rehabilitation: Japan assists North-east with $2.5m

Man arrested for ‘raping’ 13-yr-old

Nigeria’s security situation worrisome ‘ Gowon

Mass defection looms in APC, PDP raises 7-man c’ttee

Ignore British PM on same-sex marriage, CAN urges FG

BUHARI’S 2019 BID AND MATTERS ARISING

SDP vows to defeat PDP, APC in Ekiti

APC N/Covention: Group promises to buy chairmanship form, mobilise delegates for Frank

Creationof new polling units: We’ll be guided by extant laws- INEC

370 students matriculate at University of Africa, Toru-Orua

WORLD HEADLINES:

CNN

Trump’s score-settling creates jarring contrasts

Sean Hannity received HUD help on multimillion dollar property deals

South Korea stops blasting propaganda as summit looms

Massive US manhunt after naked gunman kills four

4 presidents come together to pay tribute to Barbara Bush

India’s Narendra Modi to meet China’s Xi Jinping as ties thaw

Shooting suspect tried to reach Trump in July

How Japan is accused of failing survivors of sexual abuse

Nicaragua scraps reforms after at least 25 killed in protests

China trash ban is a global recycling wake up call

NASA images paint the world in technicolor

From desertscape to India’s new tech hub

Beyonc reigns at Coachella once again

DJ Avicii’s family arrives in Oman as new details emerge on his death

The migrant caravan’s next steps may be an even tougher journey

Verne Troyer, ‘Mini-Me’ in Austin Powers films, dies at 49

Migrants from the caravan have started reaching the border

Michael Jackson’s famous moonwalk shoes are going up for auction

Nigeira’s Buhari faces backlash over comments on young Nigerians

Fired Zimbabwe nurses offer free health care to public in protest

3 theories behind the North Korean leader’s frantic diplomatic maneuvering

 

AFP

China’s ‘men only’ job culture slammed in new report

North Korea road accident causes ‘heavy casualties’: China

Afghan girl spends life disguised as ‘son’ her parents wanted

Remittance payments hit record in 2017: World Bank

Record US wage gains gnawing at corporate profits: survey

US hunts semi-nude gunman disarmed by ‘hero’ after 4 killed

Most Asia markets fall, with tech firms hit again

Conservative wins Paraguay presidency with narrow victory

Axes, sunglasses and now a summit at Korea’s DMZ

BHP, Vale given extension to settle Brazil mine disaster claim

Online myth busters fight tide of fake news in India

Verdict for Paris suspect Abdeslam in Belgian trial

Britain’s Prince Harry marks 25 years since racist murder of Stephen Lawrence

The 1990s Balkans wars in key dates

Karadzic: Bosnia’s ‘evil’ genocide mastermind

Karadzic war crimes appeal opens Monday

US gymnast says spoke of Nassar abuse 5 years before his arrest

Pyeongchang ‘raised the bar’ for Tokyo 2020: IOC

Nicaragua scraps pension reform in bid to end deadly protests

G7 united against Russia, doubts remain on Iran deal

10,000 march in Chile against Pinochet-era pensions

Suicide attack on Kabul voter registration centre kills 57

BBC

Mario Abdo Bentez wins Paraguay’s presidential election

Crossing Divides: Integrating the Swedish way

Jeremy Hunt threatens social media with new child-protection laws

Climate change: Michael Bloomberg offers $4.5m for Paris deal

Egypt’s Salah is UK’s PFA Player of the Year

Liverpool’s Salah named PFA Player of the Year

South Korea turns off loudspeaker broadcasts into North

Elderly dog helps save girl lost in Australian bush

Nicaragua president scraps pension cuts after deadly riots

Women’s Footballer of the Year contender Lucy Bronze

Canadian accused of murder is lynched in Peruvian Amazon

Meet the man who’s survived a snake, bear and shark attack

France approves controversial immigration bill

Andrea Nahles: First woman to lead Germany’s social democrats

Koulibaly’s Napoli winner puts pressure on Juve

Arsene Wenger’s African legacy after 22 years at Arsenal

Jacinda Ardern: I don’t mind the interest in my pregnancy

Zamalek appoint ex-Tottenham manager Christian Gross as new coach

Waffle House shooting ‘hero’: ‘I was saving myself

The ups and downs of Trump and Macron

In six days I’ll lose my voice forever

 

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Waffle House suspect still being sought; residents on alert

Pompeo facing rare opposition from Senate panel

Travel ban case is justices’ first dive into Trump policy

Korean Air chair’s daughters resign as smuggle probe widens

Man who snatched AR-15 from gunman: ‘It was life or death

World watching for signs of N. Korea nuke deal at 2 summits

At war with Alibaba: Top brands fight China e-commerce giant

Shanghai gets automated bank with VR, robots, face scanning

Hundreds mourn New Mexico woman killed in Southwest flight

Russia adds Google IPs to registry of banned sites

Twain apologizes for saying she would have voted for Trump

Survey: Economists’ outlook is sunny but not due to tax cuts

UK calls on social media firms to better protect children

Twain apologizes for saying she would have voted for Trump

Cavaliers win 104-100 at Indiana to even series at 2

Insider Q&A: The inherent limits of temporary tax cuts

Report: Au

Trump says North Korea agreed to denuclearize. It hasn’t.

Clinton stars as central villain in GOP’s midterm strategy

Russian lawyer questions why Mueller hasn’t contacted her

4 dead in Nashville Waffle House shooting; suspect sought

BUSINESS HEADLINES:

11 details you might have missed on the ‘Westworld’ season 2 premiere – Business Insider

12 Easy Cocktail Recipes to Serve All Spring and Summer Long – Forbes

2018 budget: MDAs have complied with FG’s directives ‘Akabueze – The Sun

3 Expert Tips For Better Work-Life Balance – Forbes

9 Words To Stop Negative People From Sucking The Energy Out Of The Room – Forbes

A Guinness World Record holder is preparing to climb Mount Everest ‘ again – Business Insider

Ability to support risk assets vital to bankssurvival – The Nation

Adrien Broner Vs. Jessie Vargas, Amir Khan’s Wicked KO, Weekend Highlights And Fight Reviews (VIDEO) – Forbes

Adrien Broner’s Post-Fight Interview May Have Angered You, But The Numbers Encourage Him To Continue – Forbes

AIB trains accident investigators locally, saves over $200,000 – Daily Trust

Akomolede: Property sector struggling post-recession – New Telegraph

America’s Smart Grid Dreams Fading Without Congressional Support – Forbes

Analysis: ZTE’s Collapse Reveals China’s Huge Dependence On U.S. Technologies – Forbes

As Sino-U.S. Trade Tension Simmers, Should American Tech Firms In China Worry – Forbes

Aviation fuel price records 110 % increase in two years – Daily Trust

AXA Mansard launches application for service delivery – New Telegraph

Banks face lower profits on new CBN disclosure rule – Punch

Banks must grow loan books to survive ‘ Report – Punch

SPORTS

Abuja 2018 Unity Polo Fiesta set to gallop off with 12 teams – Daily Trust

Again, Lulu Splashes N14. 5m Scholarship On 20 Players – Leadership

Andrew Landry Earns 1st Career PGA Tour Win at Valero Texas Open 2018 – Bleacher Report

Anthony Rendon Placed on 10-Day DL by Nationals with Toe Injury – Bleacher Report

Arsenal 4-1 West Ham – Arsene Wenger moved by reaction – BBC

Asaba 2018: African javelin champion vows to defend title – Vanguard

Asaba 2018: Champion aims high after C’wealth Games failure – New Telegraph

Asaba 2018: S Africa javelin star eyes title defence – Punch

Atletico Madrid 0-0 Real Betis: Rotated Atleti Record Disciplined Display Ahead of Arsenal Showdown – FTBpro

Barcelona whitewash Sevilla to lift 4th straight Copa del Rey – Daily Trust

Bayern must be fearless against Real Robben – Punch

Betking Pledges Support For Sports, As First Timer Wins N7m – Daily Independent

Blazers’ Damian Lillard Talks Possibly Splitting Up with CJ McCollum – Bleacher Report

Bordeaux 0 Paris Saint-Germain 1: Lo Celso keeps champions on track for records – Goal

Bordeaux 0 Paris Saint-Germain 1: Lo Celso keeps champions on track for records – Goal

Brazilian Menezes wins Tombim Open – New Telegraph

Burnley Hurt Stoke’s Survival Battle – Daily Independent

C’wealth Games: Ajunwa blames officials for athletics’ woes – New Telegraph

ENTERTAINMENT

#BBNaija 2018: Miracle Ikechukwu Igbekwe Wins Big Brother Naija ‘Double Wahala’ Season 3 – NET

#BBNaija 2018: Sex in the toilet, CeeC’s Bitterness And 3 Talking Points Of ‘Double Wahala – Information Nigeria

#BBnaija Final Show: Nina Evicted – Nigerian Pilot

#BBnaija Finale Update: Alex Evicted – Nigerian Pilot

#BBnaija Finale: Five Facts About Evicted Housemate Nina – Nigerian Pilot

#BBnaija Finale: Tobi Clinches Third Position – Nigerian Pilot

#BBNaija: ‘See Gobe’ winner, Efe spotted alongside other former housemates at live show in Lagos – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija: 3 Reasons Miracle Won BBNaija 2018 – Daily Times

#BBNaija: Alex has been evicted from the Big Brother Naija game – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija: As Expected, Miracles Wins the Big Brother Naija 2018 Edition – Gistlover

#BBNaija: Checkout Toilet Sex and the four major talking points – Daily Times

#BBNaija: Davido and his DMW crew members visit housemates (video) – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija: How Viewers Voted for Their Favourite Housemates In The Grand Finale – Gistlover

#BBNaija: How viewers voted for their favourite housemates this week – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija: I Am Not In A Relationship With Anto ‘ Lolu – Channels TV

#BBNaija: Miracle emerges as winner of the Big Brother Naija: Double Wahala game show – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija: Miracle wins N45 million 2018 Big Brother Naija – Nigeriafilms

#BBNaija: Nigerians react to Tobi’s eviction from the Big Brother house – Information Nigeria