LOCAL AND WORLD NEWS, BUSINESS, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES FOR TODAY WED. 9 MAY 2018

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LOCAL HEADLINES:

DAILY POST

Real reason Buhari is travelling to London – MASSOB

Fayemi walks out of meeting with Tinubu, snubs reporters

Chelsea vs Huddersfield: Team news, injuries, possible lineups

Killings: Okupe makes shocking revelations, links herdsmen to ISIS

How Prophet Iginla predicted Buhari’s impromptu medical trip to UK

Nigeria police recruitment 2018: Force reveals those excluded from exercise

Rann attack: Abducted nurse, midwives write Buhari

Fayose’s deputy, Olusola emerges PDP Ekiti guber candidate

Buhari ruling Nigeria in military style – Secondus fires back at presidency

APC announces new date for Ekiti governorship primary

Ekiti PDP primaries: Senator Olujimi steps down for Adeyeye, gives reasons

Senate mace: Saraki says report on thugs invasion ready, reveals what happens next

We can’t guarantee Buhari’s return, only God can – Presidency

Senate orders investigation into bomb blast at Nwodo’s house

 

DAILY TIMES

It Is Only Buhari That Can Tell Nigerians What Hes Suffering From Femi Adesina

Adamawa APC Ward Congresses free and fair, Committee maintains

Civil Defene tortures suspect to death in Kogi

Diamond estate murder: Action premeditated, as suspect also tried to abscond Police

Controversy trails Ekiti APC governorship primary as Fayemi becomes the major factor

Dont allow cabal destroy your govt, Bakare tells Buhari

BEN TV founder, Soyode declares for Nigerian presidency

Senator Abes supporters set to challenge outcome of Congresses

A Court stops Okonkwo bid for Anambra Central Senatorial seat, dismisses appeal

Pack and go home, Adeniran tells Buhari

Ekiti: Fayoses deputy, Eleka, emerges PDP guber candidate

Saraki visits EFCC Hqrts, says I am here to support building of institutions

Global panic as DR Congo confirms 2 new Ebola cases

Global panic as DR Congo confirms 2 new Ebola cases

 

NEW TELEGRAPH

The import of Presidential directives

IMF: Nigeria must widen tax revenue base

Sultan to Muslims: Get your PVCs, vote competent leaders

Court orders interim forfeiture of Jonathan’s N9.2bn, $8.4m

Ill-health: Buhari unfit to remain in office ‘PDP

Okowa approves 61 projects for health control

A’Ibom Assembly passes signage, advertisement control agency bill

Dangote emerges only Nigerian on 2018 Forbes World Most Powerful People

Reps move to strengthen anti-terrorism act

World Bank officials meet Osinbajo, govs, Adeosun over projects

 

LEADERSHIP

Aggrieved Katsina APC Stakeholders Condemn Conduct Of Ward Congress

Ojudu Campaign Group Condemns Invasion Of Ekiti APC Secretariat

Affordable Housing Not Achievable Without Subsidy

Senate Summons MTN, 9Mobile, Others Over Unsolicited Adverts To Subscribers

AfDB Seeks Investments For Africa’s $170bn Infrastructure Gap

Imo 2019: Can Okorocha’s In-law Succeed Him

International Community Urged To Safeguard Nigeria’s Democracy

Insecurity: No Posting Of Corps Members To Crisis Areas ‘ NYSC

Stop Issuing Licence To Illiterate Drivers, Senate Tells FRSC

NTCA Hails Adeosun On New Excise Duty On Tobacco

Senate Summons Security Chiefs Over Proliferation Of Fire Arms

 

THE AUTHORITY

PTAD adds 717 pensioners to payroll

Bill to repeal terrorism act passes second reading

PDP demands Jang’s release from EFCC custody

2019: Nasarawa Assembly endorses Agara

Ekiti guber: APC orders fresh primary

Senate summons security chiefs over arms proliferation

AFCON Appointment: Ubah thanks CAF President, Pinnick

Why Buhari travelled to London, by MASSOB

Minister proposes extra year for varsity students

Imo APC Congress: Police Commissioner sacked over Okorocha’s loss

Eleka wins Ekiti PDP governorship primaries

Ganduje mourns leader of Tijaniyya sect

Delta to build isolation ward for Lassa fever patients

 

THISDAY

Saraki Warns IOCs Not to Induce Lawmakers over PIB

Adesina: Only Buhari Can Talk about His Health

Kano Billionaire, Sheikh Isyaku Rabiu is Dead

Ekiti Deputy Gov, Olusola, Emerges PDP Gubernatorial Candidate

Finally, IG to Appear Before Senate Wednesday over Rising Insecurity, Melaye

$125m Loan Default Threatens Smile Communications’ Operations

FG Seeks $46bn Russian Exim Bank Funding for Railway Projects

Saraki: Report on Senate Invasion Ready

NNPC Denies Bankrolling Fuel Subsidy Regime

FG Considers Extra Year of Study for University Graduates

 

PUNCH

UN condemns Kaduna killings, demands justice for victims

Rights group wants Malabu oilfield licence revoked

Lagos approves N11.8bn compensation for property owners

Man, son rape 9-year-old girl in Katsina

Extradition: Kashamu seeks SCourts intervention

I killed my daughter because she irritates me, says 15-year-old housewife

APC holds fresh Ekiti primary Friday, Tinubu, Akande, Osoba meet aspirants

Fayoses deputy, Olusola, wins PDP gov primary

Buhari leaves for UK, PDP says hes unfit to rule

Corpers wont be posted to trouble spots NYSC DG

Chrisland varsity pioneer registrar dies

EFCC gets fresh order to seize Patience Jonathans $8.4m, N7.3bn

WORLD HEADLINES:

CNN

China and Japan draw closer as Asia’s diplomatic order shifts

Meek Mill’s fight is not finished

Mormon church to end 105-year relationship with the Boy Scouts

Star bids farewell to TV’s ‘NCIS

Everything scrapping the Iran nuclear deal says about Donald Trump

China is the big wild card in Trump’s Iran decision

Iran deal: Who loses as US sanctions return

World’s biggest carmaker may face new emissions scandal

Google announces a bunch of new features

Elon Musk spends $10 million of his own money on Tesla shares

Trump dumps ‘rotten’ Iran deal

Economic fallout: This is who stands to lose big

China is the big wild card in Trump’s Iran decision

US secretary of state set for Pyongyang meetings

US company linked to Russian oligarch paid $500K to Trump’s personal attorney

AT&T paid Cohen company for Trump ‘insight

Nude Picasso sells for $115M in Rockefeller auction

Former CIA officer is charged with espionage for China

Melanoma remains Australia’s ‘national cancer

US concerned Iran may attack Israel

Why this year’s Victory Day parade matters

 

ASSOCIATED PRESS

US abortion clinics face surge of trespassing and blockades

Military seeks to limit Congress on fixing child sex assault

Putin’s image: An inextricable part of Russian life

Report: Millions of tweets spread anti-Semitic messages

Chelsea Manning: Insurgent bid for US Senate is genuine

Putin takes oath of office for 4th term as Russian president

Syria’s Kurds put IS on trial with focus on reconciliation

Worry, fear in Iran ahead of Trump’s decision on atomic deal

Buffalo buzzing over Bills draft picks, Sabres lottery win

Asian markets rise, tracking Wall Street gains on job report

Springsteen escorts Van Zandt in to New Jersey Hall of Fame

From Bakersfield to DC, McCarthy’s unlikely rise in GOP

Chelsea Manning: Insurgent bid for US Senate is genuine

AP Explains: Why every vote is not equal in Malaysia polls

Monday hearing could have big implications in Greitens’ case

Annual Muzzle ‘awards’ go to alleged protest squelchers

Expansion Golden Knights top Sharks to make conference final

Guatemala’s crusading prosecutor exits amid praise, threats

Asian markets rise, tracking Wall Street gains on job report

Trial set for Latvian accused of running malware operation

Court asked to toss more cases tied to drug lab scandal

 

AFP

Netanyahu heads for Putin talks after Trump pullout from Iran deal

Iran pullout a blow to N. Korea hopes: analysts

Racing chief hails Australian doping scandal verdicts

China’s Alibaba buys Pakistan e-commerce firm Daraz

Helicopter taxi apps offer escape from traffic-choked megacities

Malaysia’s scandal-hit PM faces ex-mentor, 92, in election

China quake survivors relive trauma for tourists in city ruins

Trump withdraws from Iran deal, defying allies

Inside the Stormy striptease aggravating Trump

Pompeo in Pyongyang as diplomatic dance speeds up

New York auction sets new Monet, Matisse records

Google pitches artificial intelligence to help unplug

Australia keen on Iniesta as a marquee star

Facebook makes major management overhaul

Utah becomes first US state to allow ‘free-range parenting’

CIA nominee Haspel faces grilling over torture record

CIA nominee Haspel to vow not to restart torture program

Minnows Les Herbiers run PSG close in French Cup final

 

AL JAZEERA

Trump declares US withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal

Iran nuclear deal: Donald Trump’s speech in full

DRC: 17 dead as Ebola virus outbreak declared

Syria: Rebels evacuate last opposition-held enclave

Hungary: Parliament returns amid anti-Orban protests

Shipwreck survivors launch case against Italy

Kim Jong-un met Xi in China before Trump summit

Israeli soldier filmed killing Palestinian released from prison

Pashinyan elected as Armenia’s new prime minister

Hezbollah and allies biggest winners in Lebanon polls

 

BBC

Iran nuclear deal: Powers seek to save agreement after US exit

Trump lawyer Michael Cohen ‘paid by Russia-linked firm

Five Australian politicians ousted over dual citizenship

Tinder owner says it’s not afraid of Facebook dating app

Google assistant calls to make appointment

Sepp Blatter opposed to joint World Cup bids amid 2026 proposals

Less is more’ for Ireland as they prepare for Test debut

Pompeo in North Korea ahead of Trump-Kim talks

Malaysia heads to polls on election day

Eurovision 2018: Ireland through to final

Grenfell fire: Italian couple transformed into fairy tale heroes

Childish Gambino’s new music video has sparked debate

Pet shop bird thief tackled by 68-year-old

Eurovision: Singer Jessica Mauboy explains why Australia is competing

Rock star Serj Tankian on Armenia’s ‘unique revolution

Cannes 2018: Cate Blanchett speaks about equality at ‘gladiatorial’ festival

The last king of Bulgaria

Why fashion industry loves Meghan Markle

Why Italy is still searching for a leader two months after elections

Nigerian ‘syrup’ ban raids lead to companies closing

At his peak he could change games on his own

BUSINESS HEADLINES:

$5.1 billion Slack has added 2 million more users as it battles Microsoft and ramps towards a possible IPO (MSFT) – Business Insider

10 Creative Entrepreneurs On Pursuing An Authentic Career Path – Forbes

100 Best Brunch Restaurants in America: OpenTable Releases Its 2018 List – Forbes

11 Ways To Optimize Landing Pages For A Better Conversion Rate – Forbes

2 FTSE 100 Dividend Greats That Could Surge This Week – Forbes

2 FTSE 100 Dividend Greats That Could Surge This Week – Forbes

2 Nifty Disruptors Helping Older People Get Jobs – Forbes

20 heartwarming pictures of royals meeting kids – Business Insider

23 states yet to fully comply with CPS ‘ PenCom – Punch

3 Buys That Crush Bitcoin And Yield Up To 8.2% – Forbes

3 Strategies To Help You Say “Bye, Felicia” To Student Loan Debt – Forbes

3 Tips for Renovating Your Business Strategy This Spring – Entrepreneur

3 Ways Men Can Help Close the Gender Gap – Entrepreneur

33′ Export connects with consumers at Friendship party – Vanguard

4 Thoughtful, Customized and Luxurious Mother’s Day Gift Ideas – Forbes

5 Key Takeaways From David Fizdale’s First Comments As Knicks’ Coach – Forbes

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Launching My First Crowdfunding Campaign – Forbes

SPORTS

Seeks More Information About Croatia – Daily Independent

2018 PLAYERS Championship Odds: Tournament Betting Lines, Field Analysis – Bleacher Report

Aaron Boone Talks Yankees vs. Red Sox Rivalry, Calls Boston ‘Great Team – Bleacher Report

AIPS President, others commend Wike for commitment to sports devt – The Sun

AIPS president, others laud Gov. Wike’s commitment to sports development – The Sun

Alex Ferguson now talks with family members – The Sun

Amosun Hosts Joshua’s Father, Describes Boxer As True Ambassador – Daily Independent

Antoine Griezmann’s Buyout Clause Reportedly Will Be Met by Barcelona – Bleacher Report

Antonio Conte: Chelsea will ‘fight until the end – Daily Trust

Arsenal need to spend 250m to compete’ – Parlour sounds warning to Wenger successor – Goal

Arsenal need to spend 250m to compete’ – Parlour sounds warning to Wenger successor – Goal

Arsenal Vice Captain Koscielny Out For Six Months Over Injury – Osun Defender

Arsenal’s Koscielny Out For Six Months – Daily Independent

Arsenal’s summer shopping list’ Wright calls for centre-half, keeper and midfielder – Goal

Arsenal’s summer shopping list’ Wright calls for centre-half, keeper and midfielder – Goal

Arsene Wenger’s farewell speech in full after Arsenal’s final home game – Daily Trust

ASABA 2018 AAC: Ogba promises world standard event – Vanguard

Asaba 2018 LOC to set new standards – Punch

ENTERTAINMENT

#BBNaija : Cee-C flies alongside Davido and Chioma in a private Jet back to Lagos (Photos) – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija: ‘Alex can’t make it on her own, she has no direction in life’ ‘ Read the nasty things being said about Alex on Twitter – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija: Cee-C Spotted Inside Private Jet With Davido And Chioma (Photos) – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija: Ifu Ennada Heartbroken After Ex-Boyfriend Recently Got Married – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija: The Day I Saw Housemates Having S*x In The House ‘ Tobi (Video) – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija: Tobi Poses With Banky’s Wife, Adesua Etomi – Information Nigeria

#BBNaija: Tobi Reveals the Day He Saw Housemates Having Cex in the House [Video] – Gistlover

#BBNaija: You Need To See the Ugly Things Being Said About Alex On Twitter [Photos] – Gistlover

#MavinAt6! Mavin Records celebrates 6th Anniversary – Bellanaija

#MeToo: Female Hollywood Stars To Protest On Cannes Red Carpet – Channels TV

16-year-old housewife murders her husband with rat poison in Kano State – Linda Ikeji

7 Pregnant Women, 211 Other Nigerians Return From Libya After Failed Attempt To Travel To Europe – Information Nigeria

A sneak peek at ‘Arrested Development’ Season 5 – CNN

A tale of love, lust & betrayal! ‘Sylvia’ premieres at Nollywood Week Paris with Ini Dima-Okojie & Udoka Oyeka in Attendance – Bellanaija

Actor, Kelechi Udegbe stars in new documentary series, Kelechi’s Quest ‘ Watch Episode 1 – New Telegraph

Actress Onyii Alex Pours Her Banging Curves Into Alluring Jumpsuit (Photos) – Information Nigeria

Ade Samuel came through at #METGala Styling Letitia Wright & Michael B. Jordan – Bellanaija

Arsenal’s Koscielny Ruled Out Of Russia 2018 World Cup – Information Nigeria