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LOCAL AND WORLD NEWS, BUSINESS, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES FOR TODAY TUE. 15 MAY 2018
Tracking Times – headlines
LOCAL HEADLINES:
VANGUARD
IPOB accuses Police of abducting 21 members
May 30 ‘sit-at-home’ order: IPOB, BIM on collision course
MASSOB accuses FG of running Muslim agenda
World Bank invests $10.7bn in Nigeria
Youth empowerment’ll curb insurgency ‘ CDS
Help save our party, Ondo PDP leaders appeal to Mimiko
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR’S BUDGET: PDP leaders’re fiscal illiterates ‘ Osun Govt
Bonga produces 763m oil barrels worth $58.7bn in 12yrs
Viability of Yola DISCO excites FG ‘ Fashola
Corruption started after me ‘ Yakubu Gowon
Abe to Buhari: Ask APC to obey court orders
Urhobo professors bemoan FUPRE’s exclusion in 2018 budget
Ex-N-Delta militants raise alarm over plot to derail Amnesty Programme
DAILY POST
Suspected Fulani herdsmen sack 2 Kogi communities, kill 10
Muslim group berates Pastor Adeboye over alleged doom message
Why Past leaders should be tried by EFCC – CACOL, CD back Soyinka
Senate bows, okays Omo-Agege’s resumption
What Buhari said in Jigawa about his government
Senator Omo-Agege dares Saraki, threatens to storm Senate Tuesday
How we will spend recovered Abacha loot – Buhari
2019: INEC chairman, Yakubu reveals what he will do if pressurized during elections
2018 World Cup: Rohr releases 30-man provisional squad [FULL LIST]
Tension as Shiites chase away policemen, ground federal secretariat in Abuja
Court dismisses suit against tenure extension for Oyegun, others
Buhari arrives Jigawa on working visit
THE AUTHORITY
Police arraign Jewish worshippers for terrorism
I left office with nothing ‘ Gowon
Ganduje spends N400m to construct new police divisions in Kano
Coalition shutdown Justice Ministry over herdsmen killing
Court dismisses APC ‘tenure elongation suit
Shi’ites ground Federal Secretariat in Abuja
Invasion of Rivers court unacceptable ‘ CJN
Nigeria still lack responsible leaders ‘ Kaduna Islamic clerics
Recovered $320m Abacha loot for poor Nigerians ‘ Buhari
Police take over APC secretariat
Ward, LG congress: Ogboru accuses Oyegun of interference
Pro Buhari Senator, Omo-Agege, dares senate
Undermining legislature, dangerous for democracy ‘ Ekweremadu
Benue installs 10 new first class monarchs, increases salaries
THISDAY
10 Killed as Suspected Herdsmen Attack Two Communities in Kogi
Chief Justice: Attack on P’Harcourt Court, Danger to Democracy
nPDP Breaks Up as Senator Adamu-led Group Dismisses Ultimatum
FG, Oil Firms Lose 250,000bpd of Crude Oil to Closure of Trans-Forcados Pipeline
Shell, Eni Trial on Malabu Oil Deal Re-adjourned to June
2019: Atiku Promises to Run Lean Government
Kano Assembly Shut over Plan to Impeach Speaker
Oando Shareholders Want Management to Resolve Dispute with Ansbury
Senate to Obey Court Order on Omo-Agege’s Reinstatement
Buhari: We’ve Achieved More than PDP
PREMIUM TIMES
Soyinka: EFCC cells should have ‘presidential wing
Omo-Agege will be allowed to resume ‘ Senate
Buratai opens military base in Birnin-Gwari
Actress Zainab Balogun weds airline boss
Omo-Agege: Security beef-up at National Assembly ahead of resumption
24 die in fire outbreaks in Delta, property worth N13.2 billion lost
Ex-DG, Bursar of education agency docked for alleged N208 million fraud
We’ve achieved more with less resources than PDP’s 16 years ‘ Buhari
Minister threatens to revoke 3 housing contracts
Enugu governor grants scholarship to 340 indigent students
State Congress: Ebonyi APC zones party offices
Ramadan: Zamfara Govt. to support 30,000 orphans
Ekiti Primary: Al-Makura submits report, attributes success to aspirants, delegates’ conduct
SAHARA REPORTERS
2018 Budget: Each Police Station To Get Just N1,017 To Fuel Vehicles Per Day – Media Group
Crack In nPDP As Splinter Group Faults 7-Day Ultimatum
Yola Disco Has Demonstrated That ‘Eligible Customer Policy’ Can Work – Fashola
2019: Presidential Aspirant Quits NCP Over ‘N7.04m Blockade
2019: Reject Pastor Adeboye’s ‘Message Of Doom,’ Muslim Group Advises Nigerians
Nigeria Waiting For New Refineries To Merge Multiple Exchange Rates, Says Moody’s
Buhari’s Government A Puppet In The Hands Of Oil Multinationals, Says Ijaw Group
Little-Known Kano Pillars Striker Junior Lokosa Headlines Rohr’s 30-Man World Cup List
Focus More On Mini- Grids, Fashola Advises Investors In Power Sector
Senate’s Invitation To IGP Was About Dino Melaye, Not Killings, Police Insist
Save Me From Dying In This Shithole’ ‘ Nigerian Launches GoFundMe Campaign To Travel Abroad
Gunmen in Bayelsa Kill NAF Official During Attack On Helipad
THE SUN
No parallel congress in Abia ‘ Mascot Kalu
We’re not marginalisedin APC ‘Jibrin tells nPDP
PDP woos APC members
Rivers APC fracas show of shame ‘Abe
FG not interested in conducting 2019 polls’Wike
Okorocha loses again as APC holds LG congress in Imo
Russia 2018: Rohr names Mikel, Moses, 28 others in provisional list
As Messi, Aguero, Higuain make Argentina’s squad
Eagles get N1B World up largesse next week
Ebola Scare: DR Congo players ‘ll be tested on arrival- Pinnick
Nigeria names 30-man provisional squad for 2018 World Cup
Why Nigerian wrestlers storm New York City
Klopp praises Salah for keeping grounded
Levante vs Barcelona: We wanted to finish the league undefeated ‘ Busquets
Blame me for Chelsea’s 3-0 loss to Newcastle’ ‘ Conte
CBN steps up campaign to stop Naira abuse
Custodians of capital should be remodeled ‘Ayeye, GDL boss
Nigeria’s growth excites World Bank
WORLD HEADLINES:
CNN
Dozens of Palestinians killed in Gaza clashes as US Embassy opens
In pictures: Deadliest day in Gaza since 2014
Markle, Prince Harry deal with ‘difficult situation’ after dad reportedly won’t attend
Melania Trump undergoes kidney surgery
One of the most expensive paintings in auction history sold
Water ‘plumes’ discovered on Jupiter moon that could host life
She says a pilot raped her, and now she’s afraid of running into him at an airport
Manhattan nanny gets life in prison
An actress lived for decades in this New York City apartment — for $28 a month
Trump tells his leaky staffers they are ‘traitors and cowards
US Supreme Court lets states legalize sports gambling
In super-dense Hong Kong, capsule hotel offers rest
London timelapse is the first of its kind
Princess Di’s small but powerful presence will be felt at royal wedding
The danger of keyless cars: What you need to know
The extreme Australian outback trek that’s changing lives
Pregnant mom reaches US after weeks in caravan and detention
Jerusalem and Gaza — a world apart
The dream of ‘peace in our time’ in the Middle East died on Monday
Turkey recalls envoys to US, Israel over embassy move
Deadly clashes as US opens Jerusalem embassy
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gaza violence: Fresh protests against Israel follow deadly clashes
Melania Trump undergoes surgery for ‘benign kidney condition
UK ‘must raise jailed Iran mum case
Manhattan nanny Yoselyn Ortega gets life in jail for murdering children
Activists mock US gun culture with Chicago ‘gun-sharing’ dock
The Indian city where people spend 250 hours a year in traffic
Trumplomacy over Iran leaves Europe scrambling for answers
Argentina economy: From comeback kid to turbulence
The secret executions in Europe’s ‘last dictatorship
DR Congo: Kidnapped Brits ‘very grateful’ after release
My stolen childhood – investigating Ghana’s practice of ‘trokosi
2018 World Cup: Nigeria name uncapped Nwankwo in provisional squad
Egypt coach Hector Cuper explains Hussein Al Shahat omission
Cameroon’s Toko Ekambi wins Foe prize
Adel Amrouche confirmed as Libya coach
Nurse: ‘I’ve been hit, head-butted and taken hostage
Spice epidemic in jails risk to nurses
How long are you going to live
Drug target for curing the common cold
Bristol mother on cutting teachers for deaf children
Male bulimia: ‘I told myself, boys eat a lot
AFP
Royal wedding a boost for Brexit-bound Britain
Warriors trounce Rockets in NBA playoff series opener
Iran FM heads to Brussels on final leg of nuclear deal saving tour
China’s industrial output jumps but sales slump
French investigators extend detention of Paris attacker’s parents
‘Sorrow to happiness’ – Afghans hope to lift spirits in fairy-tale Test
Dismantling of N. Korea nuclear site ‘well under way’: US monitor
Struggling Toshiba returns to black, avoids delisting
Modigliani sells for $157.2 mn in New York: Sotheby’s
Gaza deaths spark widespread condemnation of Israel
EU seeks to protect citizens in data ‘jungle’: minister
Israeli forces kill 55 in Gaza clashes as US opens Jerusalem embassy
Meghan Markle’s father not attending royal wedding: report
Sex bias kills 240,000 infant girls in India yearly: study
Under the hammer: record art auctions
New phase of globalisation could worsen CO2 pollution: study
Symantec downplays mysterious internal investigation
Mark Waugh steps down as Australian selector
AL JAZEERA
Palestinian protesters: ‘Jerusalem is not Trump’s city to give’
US embassy ceremony: Did your country attend?
Thousands rally in Istanbul in solidarity with Palestinians
World leaders react to US embassy relocation to Jerusalem
Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr leading in Iraq’s election
Erdogan: ‘Israel is a terrorist state’
Yemeni PM declares Socotra ‘crisis over’
Turkey’s Aksener launches presidential election bid
Catalonia: Pro-independence candidate wins presidency
Indian opposition politician charged over wife’s death
BUSINESS HEADLINES:
$11B Unum Names Puneet Bhasin As Chief Information and Digital Officer – Forbes
12 Strategies For Local Brands To Stay Relevant On Facebook – Forbes
2018 NFL Salaries: Jimmy Garoppolo And The Top Salary Cap Hits For Quarterbacks – Forbes
4 Things Mortgage Industry Marketers Need To Be Doing – Forbes
4 Ways to Get an Employer’s Attention on Facebook – Forbes
5 Best Headphones Under $100 Of 2018 – Forbes
5 Dividend Aristocrats Where Analysts See Capital Gains – Forbes
80% of start-up money goes to three states ‘ here’s what one visionary is doing to help spread the wealth – Business Insider
9 Ways Post Malone’s New Album Made Chart History Upon Its Arrival – Forbes
A first-class passenger got kicked off a flight after he tried to give alcohol to his friends in economy (AAL) – Business Insider
A former Googler and Twitter executive reveals how she rose through the ranks and landed one of the most important jobs at Silicon Valley’s hottest startup, Slack – Business Insider
A former Googler leading the charge against AI weapons says her time at Google taught her that even ‘nice’ people can make bad moral decisions (GOOGL, GOOG) – Business Insider
A New Report Uses Data To Drive Diversity In STEM Fields – Forbes
Access Gaps: NCC To Link Over 37m Underserved Nigerians – Leadership
African Alliance commences insurance investment campaign – Punch
African FinTech Company Cellulant Raises $47.5 Million – Forbes
After A Strong Start To 2018, What To Expect From Yelp Through The Year – Forbes
Airline Groups Praise President Trump On Deal With Gulf Carriers, But Questions Linger – Forbes
SPORTS
As Messi, Aguero, Higuain make Argentina’s squad – The Sun
100 athletes set for Abuja Junior Taekwondo Championship – Nigerian Pilot
100 points: Guardiola salutes incredible City – Punch
24 states for national taekwondo – Punch
500 wrestlers set for Gov Dickson tourney – Punch
80 players for SNEPCO/NNPC tennis – Punch
AFC Cup 2018: Bengaluru seek a favour from Aizawl in final round – Goal
AFC Cup 2018: Can Aizawl upset New Radiant – Goal
After 1,235 games, Wenger bids emotional farewell to Arsenal – Punch
Argentina can bank on Icardi Crespo – Punch
Arsenal-target Allegri insists hes sticking with Juventus – Punch
Blame me for Chelsea’s 3-0 loss to Newcastle’ ‘ Conte – The Sun
Brad Stevens Says Recent Praise Is ‘Uncomfortable,’ Credits Celtics Players – Bleacher Report
BREAKING: Nigeria release Super Eagles’ list for 2018 FIFA World Cup – Daily Trust
BREAKING: PSG Appoint Tuchel As New Manager – Daily Independent
Bucks HC Rumors: Celtics Assistant Jay Larranaga Met with Milwaukee – Bleacher Report
Cardinals Rookie Christian Kirk Arrested on Multiple Charges in February – Bleacher Report
Chuck Liddell Says He’s Returning to MMA, Targeting Possible Jon Jones Fight – Bleacher Report
ENTERTAINMENT
#BBNaija: Alex Dressed Up Like a Princess As She Visits Her Hometown Enugu [Photos] – Gistlover
#BBNaija: Is This The Man Alex Did Abortion For At The Age Of 16′ [Photos] – Gistlover
#BBNaija: Miracle’s brother reacts to claim the reality star has a sugar mummy called Juliet (video) – Linda Ikeji
#RoadToRussia: NFF releases 30-man Provisional List for Russia 2018 World Cup – Bellanaija
18 celebrities who were rich and famous before losing all their money – Business Insider
2018 Election: Presidential Aspirant Dumps Party Over N7.4million Levy – Information Nigeria
2018 World Cup: Pogba Speaks On Captaining France – Information Nigeria
3 Winners Emerge In Goldberg’s Ariya Repete Talent Hunt 2018 In Ibadan – NET
A female fan once gave me a deep kiss Miss Money – Punch
Actress Mary Remmy Discovers Dried Snake In Crayfish She Bought – Nigerian Pilot
Alex welcomed to Enugu like a princess that she is (Photos) – Information Nigeria
AMBON to develop live music sector Akin Shuga – Punch
Angry husbandpours hot semovita on wife in Ekiti State – Linda Ikeji
As EFCC swoops in on suspects, celebrities differ on cyber fraud – Punch
Benue court sentences 18-year old man and woman, 40, to two years imprisonment for human trafficking – Linda Ikeji
Bob Marley: Tributes pour in 37 years after – Punch
Bode George: PDP chieftain speaks on son’s death – Pulse
Bone-strengthening Drug May Be The Cure For Baldness’Here’s What New Study Revealed – Information Nigeria