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LOCAL HEADLINES:

THE AUTHORITY

Police arrest 21 Jewish worshippers in Nnamdi Kanu’s home

Kudos, knocks trail APC LG congresses

Abia PDP tasks voters on PVCs

Ekiti APC Guber Congress:Buhari congratulates Fayemi

Kaduna LG Polls: PDP alleges electoral fraud, rejects results

NAF deploys 150 Special Forces to Taraba

First female aspirants joins 2019 presidential race

3 killed in Imo, Oyo cult war

NHRC to Security Agents: Violate detainees’ rights, risks 6-months’ imprisonment

 

DAILY POST

Ekiti APC primaries: What Buhari said about Fayemi’s victory

El-Zakzaky: We’re very different from Boko Haram – Shiites reply ex-US envoy, Campbell

IPOB vows to attack Nwodo, others over restructuring summit

Buhari govt has destroyed National Assembly, Judiciary – Fayose

Ekiti guber: What will happen to Fayose for ‘attacking’ president – Dele Momodu

SERAP drags Nigerian govt to UN over disobedience of court rulings, orders

Afenifere speaks on alliance with Obasanjo, 2019 election

Why Nigerians must remove Buhari in 2019 – Lamido

 

PUNCH

Only justice will unite Nigeria, says Ekweremadu

Kudos, knocks as female producers protest at Cannes Festival

Fayemi has what it takes to win Ekiti election, Buhari says

N1.5tn spent on capital projects in 2017 Adeosun

UNILAG chancellor wants academics involved in nations growth

2019: Why were backing Atiku

SERAP drags Buhari to UN for disobeying court judgments

Sudan arrests suspected killer of Nigerian diplomat

NAF deploys 150 special forces in Taraba

Fayose taunts Fayemi, says hell be defeated again

Sarakis appeal wont stop my resumption, says Omo-Agege

Parents call for prayers to mark Leahs 16th birthday

 

NIGERIAN PILOT

Only justice will unite Nigeria, says Ekweremadu @56

Between a fractured Senate and an inept IGP

APC driving Nigeria to anarchy

Give chance to leaders with fresh ideas ‘ Amaechi tells Buhari

2019: We’ll resist moves to gag media, Onaiyekan warns FG

APC unprepared for governance ‘ Lamido

Late CAN scribe, Asake was a great Christian torchbearer ‘ Saraki

N6.3bn fraud: EFCC docks Jang today

EX’NNPC GMD’s seized $9.7m, 74,000 still intact ‘SAN

Fayose to Fayemi: Don’t celebrate yet as this victory is Pyrrhic

Buhari’s administration repressive, intolerant of opposing views ‘ Adebanjo

 

THE SUN

Buhari’s govt has destroyed National Assembly, judiciary’Fayose

APC crisis: Okorocha blows hot, warns Oyegun, NWC members

PDP faults Aregbesola on Osun debt profile

Kaduna LG election: PDP kicks as APC cruises to victory

APC clears Oyo LG poll

APC driving Nigeria to anarchy -PDP

Imo: Ararume bombs Okorocha

Musa fires CSKA to Champions League

The Sun World Cup seminar excites Adepoju

Super Salah proud of EPL Golden Boot

NCAN partners NSCDC to tackle foreigners’ encroachment at farm gates

Local products that’ll launch entreprenuers into export market

Crises threaten indigenous firms’ oil production target

NPA revives NIPOSA Game after 17 years of suspension

PTML, freight forwarders at war over portaccess fee

Ebola: Cabin crew, passengers join hands to stem spread in commercial aircraft

 

DAILY TIMES

Herdsmen Attack: Jos traditional ruler task FG to protect farmers, avert food scarcity

Transparency Initiative calls for urgent investigation of massive corruption in Benue State

Agege APC LG Congress crisis: Ex-council chair blames Obasa for crisis, says no congress held

Get your PVC, affirm my endorsement, Ambode urges Lagosians

Fayemis tortuous journey to victory

NAFDAC reopens Emzor, two others, stops production of codeine syrup

7-Day ultimatum: Oyegun dismisses n-PDP protest letter

Kaduna LG poll: APC sweeps 15 seats, PDP 4

Okonjo-Iweala: I never said yesterdays scavengers, today saints

SERAP drags FG to UN over disregard to court orders

I am deeply saddened by problem of drug abuse, says Emzor CEO

WORLD HEADLINES:

CNN

US set to open Jerusalem embassy Monday

What empty hotel rooms reveal about their former occupants

The Chinese master behind Rihanna’s most daring look

Surabaya hit with another attack in wake of church bombings

Samantha Vinograd: How Iran could turn our friends against us

Family who carried out church suicide attacks included kids aged 9 and 12

F1 title leader Lewis Hamilton reigns in Spain

Smolders clinches first win of season in Hamburg

Trump says US working with China to save ZTE

US to North Korea: Lose the nukes, gain economic prosperity

Avengers’ nearly sets record in China

Moms of ‘SNL’ cast critique show’s Trump jokes

WH aide said she would give public apology for McCain joke. She hasn’t

NASA plans to send a helicopter to Mars

Our future children’: Families speak after loss of frozen embryos

US offers N Korea ‘prosperity’ for de-nuking

North Korea detainees reunited with families

Hamilton leads Mercedes one-two in Spanish GP

Illegal drugs found at UK’s Home Office, the department tasked with fighting illegal drugs

Possible’ US will sanction European companies working with Iran

Sanders: ‘Beyond my comprehension’ White House won’t apologize for McCain joke

 

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

Israelis march, bask in pro-US fervour ahead of embassy move

Catalan lawmakers set to elect new hardline leader

Two suicide bombers blow themselves up at Indonesian police HQ: authorities

Trump pledges to safeguard Chinese telecoms jobs

Iraq voters rebuke PM’s party as rivals surge

Xerox ends merger with Fujifilm in victory for shareholders

Police widen probe into Chechen-born Paris knife attacker

US set for deeply controversial Jerusalem embassy move

Simpson marches to four-stroke Players triumph 03

No crisis for Panini stickers as World Cup fever builds

No LeBron worries despite Celtics playoff rout of Cavs

Paris knife attack: what we know

US ready to offer North Korea security assurances, investment: Pompeo

Paris knifeman’s murky path from ‘reserved’ student to extremist

IS releases purported allegiance video of Paris attacker

 

BBC

Surabaya: Suicide bombers attack Indonesia police headquarters

Iraq election: Shia rivals of PM Abadi ‘make gains

Jerusalem embassy: US officials to attend opening ceremony

Trump seeks to save Chinese jobs at ZTE ahead of trade talks

Sao Paulo fire: Search for victims called off

Italy election: Five Star and League ‘agree programme

Kim Jong-un: What’s it like having the same name as a North Korean leader

Why HSBC whistleblower Herv Falciani fears for his freedom

The restaurateur couple who overcame arson threats

Volcano Kilauea: What stops eruptions of lava

The funerals driving Indian Kashmir youth to militancy

DR Congo: Kidnapped Britons released

Nigeria’s star shot-putter on her rise to Paralympic gold

Why does Ebola keep coming back

Severe allergic reactions in surgery ’caused by antibiotics

Should we sleep and wake early to boost our health

The women supporting each other through photography

Barcelona’s unbeaten run ends with one match to go

Players Championship: Webb Simpson claims four shot win as Tiger Woods falls short of final round comeback

Juventus win Serie A to seal fourth double in as many years

Buttler matches Sehwag’s IPL record to lead Royals to another win

 

AL JAZEERA

Iran seeks ‘clear future design’ for imperilled nuclear deal

Thousands rally in Pakistan’s Karachi for Pashtun rights

Indonesia church attacks ‘committed by same family’

Tensions rise ahead of US embassy opening in Jerusalem

Afghan government building attacked in Jalalabad

Iraq: Election results within two days, turnout at record low

Turkey targets French studies due to Quran row

Hamas chief visits Egypt ahead of US embassy move

Critics denounce South Carolina’s new ‘anti-Semitism’ law

Distrust as Sri Lanka sets up body to probe missing people

BUSINESS HEADLINES:

11 banks made N829.20 billion income from treasury bills in 2017 – BusinessDay

18 banks resist push towards lower interest rates – Vanguard

2019 Acura RDX: The Latest Take On An Old Problem — How To Control The Display Screen – Forbes

2019 Acura RDX: The Latest Take On An Old Problem — How To Control The Display Screen – Forbes

3 Branding Secrets for Ecommerce Success on Amazon – Entrepreneur

3 life insurers dominate market with 50% share – New Telegraph

5 Important Revelations From Tonight’s ‘Westworld’ Episode ‘The Riddle Of The Sphinx – Forbes

5 Important Revelations From Tonight’s ‘Westworld’ Episode ‘The Riddle Of The Sphinx – Forbes

5 Major WWE Stars Who Are Lost In The Shuffle – Forbes

5 Things You Must Do If You Want to Sell Your Company – Forbes

5,000 SMEs benefit from DBN facilities in one year ‘MD – Tribune

9 details you might have missed on the latest episode of ‘Westworld – Business Insider

A Few Minutes With Drag Racer Ron Capps, Funny Car Champ – Forbes

A Live-Action ‘Monster Hunter’ Movie Starts Production This September – Forbes

A new Korean skin care company borne from a battle with cystic acne believes you only need 3 products to achieve clear skin – Business Insider

A Story About How Doing Less And Adding A Bit Of Theatre Created A Memorable Customer Experience – Forbes

SPORTS

100 points: Guardiola salutes incredible City – Punch

2018 World Cup: Guerrero in Peru squad after doping ban expires – Vanguard

24 states to hit Abuja for National Junior Taekwondo Championships – Peoples Daily

4-Star QB Prospect Jacob Conover Commits to BYU over ASU – Bleacher Report

500 wrestlers set for Gov Dickson tourney – Punch

Adrian Beltre Exits Rangers vs. Astros After Re-Aggravating Hamstring Injury – Bleacher Report

Alex Ovechkin, Capitals Crush Steven Stamkos, Lightning to Take 2-0 Lead in ECF – Bleacher Report

All set for Delta Headmaster’s Cup semis – New Telegraph

Allegri: I’ll stay at Juventus next season if they don’t sack me – Goal

Argentina can bank on Icardi Crespo – Punch

Ashley 'hopes very much' that Benitez stays at Newcastle – Yahoo

Astros Wear Rockets Jerseys in Support of Team Ahead of Game 1 vs. Warriors – Bleacher Report

Aubameyanf Earns Win In Wenger’s Last Game – Daily Independent

Australia hurdle for D’Tigress at World Cup – New Telegraph

Barcelona Unbeaten Record Broken On Match Day 37 – Daily Independent

Barcelona’s Levante blowout angers Valverde – Goal

Barcelona’s Levante blowout angers Valverde – Goal

ENTERTAINMENT

#BBNaija: Nigeria economy will crash without fraud money in circulation ‘ K-Brule – Information Nigeria

“Rafiki”: First LGBT movies receives massive applause at Cannes Film Festival – Pulse

Africa is famous for Nollywood, says foreigner – The Nation

Avengers: Infinity War’ Tops North American Box Office Again – Channels TV

Buhari: President congratulates Fayemi for winning APC Guber ticket – Pulse

Cannes at Large: After a Tribute to Pierre Rissient, Martin Scorsese and Cate Clanchett cut the tape – The Nation

Club 57 denies EFCC arrested their customers last Thursday. Read their official statement! – Linda Ikeji

Club57 Releases An Official Statement, Denies EFCC Storms Their Club – Information Nigeria

Communal Crisis: Offa, Erin-Ile end rift through football – Pulse

EFCC Raid: Club 57 says Yahoo boys weren’t arrested inside the club – Pulse

Ekiti Gubernatorial Election: Fayemi’s track record will stand him in good stead ‘ Buhari – Information Nigeria

Entertainment: Doreen Simmons, unlikely voice of sumo wrestling, dies at 85 – Pulse

Entertainment: NBA eastern conference finals preview: Celtics vs. Cavaliers – Pulse

Family of IS-inspired suicide bombers including 2 children attack three churches in Indonesia; 13 dead, 40 injured – Linda Ikeji

Favourite Celeb Instagram Photos… – Stella Dimoko Korkus

FG is planning to stop incessant strikes in Nigerian Universities – Pulse

Fitness: This gym uses your gains to keep the lights on – Pulse

Flop of the Week: Nigerians may have to vote the same set of people in 2019 – Pulse