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LOCAL AND WORLD NEWS, BUSINESS, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES FOR TODAY FRI. 18 MAY 2018
Tracking Times – headlines
LOCAL HEADLINES:
DAILY POST
Restructuring summit: Why IPOB shouldn’t be ignored – Ohanaeze Youths
IPOB reveals what will make it accept restructuring of Nigeria
Why Igbo politicians are against Biafra – Zionists
APC leaders want Okorocha expelled from party
Ekiti governorship election that produce Fayose full of ‘hanky-panky’ – Buhari
What opposition needs to defeat Buhari – Olusegun Adeniyi
APC stakeholders move against Okorocha
2019: Atiku, Saraki, Dankwambo eye SDP ticket
Herdsmen strike in Benue, kill three few hours after Osinbajo’s depature
What Buratai said after close-door meeting with Buhari
JOHESU relaxes strike in Lagos, Kano, Yobe
Nigerian govt speaks on herdsmen, farmers crisis being religious
Neurologist reveals why IG of police, Idris struggled to read own speech
Herdsmen attacks: Miyetti Allah reveals those allegedly responsible for killings of farmers
Soldiers storm Port Harcourt police station, arrest DPO over murder of colleague
Presidency reacts to video of IGP Idris struggling to read speech in Kano
Warn your husband about Magu so Buhari won’t suffer Abacha’s fate – Omokri tells Aisha
Real reason IGP Idris shunned senate – Jonathan’s aide, Omokri
VANGUARD
Why IPOB’s sit-at-home order will fail ‘Udegbunam
Army can’t stop us from hoisting Biafra flag on May 22—BIM
3 slaughtered by herdsmen, 10 killed by bandits in fresh Kaduna, Benue attacks
My re-election not worth spilling of blood ‘ Ortom
Ohanaeze youths warn IPOB against disrupting Igbo summit
NUPENG expresses concerns over non-passage of remaining parts of PIB
OYO APC: Unity Forum write Buhari over threat to lives
Don’t link me or Saraki with suspected cultists ‘ Gov Ahmed
Cross-border crimes pose problems to ECOWAS ‘ Buhari
Imo people are set to take back their state from Okorocha ‘ Chris Anyanwu
SAHARA REPORTERS
Herdsmen Kill Five In Benue
NNPC Proposes Term Reduction On Oil Licenses
Soldiers Sack Police Station, Arrest DPO Over Murder Of Colleague
Dont Link Me Or Saraki With Suspected Cultists- Kwara Governor
Fayose Alleges APC FG Plans To Rig July Gov. Polls
Change And Leadership In Nigeria By Obinna Chukwuemeka
A Time To Die By Azu Ishiekwene
NEW TELEGRAPH
Enough of child, maternal deaths
Benue: Five farmers murdered after Osinbajo’s visit
Businessman: How pastor conned me of $38,000
State Congresses: Tension in APC
Oil hits $80 as Shell halts 150,000 barrels’ production
NEC: NNPC, Customs, NPA must refund N8trn unremitted revenues
Don’t link me, Saraki with cultists, gov cries out
Scientists discover stem cell injection for erectile dysfunction
Mother’s day: A day not for the hurt
Strike: Court orders health workers to resume within 24 hours
Court refuses to unfreeze Shagaya’s N1.9bn bank account
THISDAY
Govs Seek to Take Over Fuel Subsidy Payments
NNPC, Nigeria’s Oil Behemoth Records N547bn Losses in Three Years
Bandits Kill 10 in Birnin Gwari
Fitch Affirms Nigeria’s ‘B+’ Rating, Negative Outlook
Why I’m Passionate about Human Psychology
I’ll Create 7 Million Jobs for Nigerian Youths, Says Johnson Edosomwan
Cleric Tasks Govt on Need for Moral Instruction in Schools
First Excel Convention Holds in Nigeria May 24
QuickHelp, Device for Swift Service Delivery Berths
Entrepreneurs Should Think Positively to be Successful
PUNCH
Ramadan: Saraki, Ekweremadu, Akeredolu urge Muslims to pray for Nigeria
Ex-PDP chair, Sherrif, avoids journalists after meeting Buhari
Ekiti last gov poll characterised by hanky-panky Buhari
Court orders NDDC ex-ED, Omatsuli, to forfeit N846.03m properties
Oyo APC faction writes Buhari, military over threat to lives
Opposition yet to prove it can win Buhari Segun Adeniyi
LG congresses: Again, protesters storm APC secretariat
FG orders NAFDAC to return to ports
Two feared dead as violence mars C River APC LG congresses
NDLEA impounds four tonnes of imported Tramadol at Lagos airport
Killings: We dont have enough soldiers to guard every MBelt village, says FG
NNPC, NPA, FIRS, others failed to remit N526bn, $21bn NEC
Alleged frame-up: Court adjourns Melayes trial indefinitely
THE HERALD
Serena Williams Reveals How Dad Sent Text That He Won’t Attend Her Wedding
VIDEO: England’s World Cup Reveal Is the Best In the World So Far
Extortion: Nigerian Lady Puts SARS Officer In Trouble With Bank Transfer
Ekiti Guber: Fayemi’s Ex-Opponent Joins Him In Bid To Defeat PDP
Smart Lagos Lady Puts Corrupt SARS Officer In Trouble After Paying Bribe Electronically
SURPRISE: See How AS Roma Of Italy Announced Super Eagles World Cup Squad List
States seek to take over payment of petroleum subsidy ‘ Governors Forum
(Full List): France Overlooks Big Names In 23-Man World Cup Squad
Court orders JOHESU to end strike, resume work within 24 hours
Marriages Held In Ikoyi Registry No Longer Legally Binding
Preparations for the Africities 2018 Summit Officially Launched
WORLD HEADLINES:
CNN
He’s treated thousands. The surgeon who keeps returning to Gaza
The rugby captain raised in a one-room home
How an 8-year-old girl’s rape revealed the problems facing modern India
US President Trump reassures Kim, then warns that North Korea could be ‘decimated
At the height of his power, China’s Xi Jinping moves to embrace Marxism
China proposes buying $200B of American goods
Malaysian police seize 72 bags of cash, jewels in Najib Razak raids
Messages in bottles sent across the sea to North Korea
Trump’s delay in reporting Cohen payment raises red flags
Starbucks faces more racism allegations
Mueller’s got plenty of options on Trump
Trump Jr called blocked number before and after Trump Tower meeting. Who was it
Why is Melania Trump still in the hospital
Controversial nominee Haspel confirmed as first female CIA director
Couple finds safe full of cash, gold and jewelry buried in yard
Earth’s warming trend hits 400 straight months
Bangkok’s Death Cafe: Come for coffee and a coffin
The week in 27 photos
Ozone-destroying emissions are on the rise. Scientists don’t know why
Congressman suggests rocks could be causing sea levels to rise
China’s SpaceX’ launches the country’s first private rocket
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
AL JAZEERA
Bags of cash, jewellery seized from Najib’s properties
Hawaii: Explosive eruption on Mount Kilauea
DRC: Ebola spreads to big city, raising epidemic fears
Pakistan kills wanted senior rebel commander
Tens of thousands flee west Yemen as fighting rages
Vote-count as Burundi’s leader seeks to extend rule
US Senate confirms Haspel as CIA’s first female chief
Turkey to detain 101 air force personnel over coup
Top US, S Korea envoys in emergency call over N Korea
Saudi Arabia, UAE ‘inclined towards dividing Yemen’
BBC
China drops sanctions probe into US sorghum imports
Gina Haspel confirmed as CIA’s first female director
Malaysia police seize cash and luxury goods in Najib-linked raids
Colorado city unanimously votes to ban assault-style rifles
Australia tracks missing Games athletes
Iran nuclear deal: EU looks to avoid impact of US sanctions
PayPal acquires Swedish payments firm iZettle
How easy is it to get an illegal EU passport
Truck bursts into flames on motorway
Rural v urban: Ireland’s abortion divide
Hawaii volcano sends 30,000ft plume into the air
Rafiki director Wanuri Kahiu on Cannes success and Kenya ban
Viewpoint: Why racism in US is worse than in Europe
Turning carbon dioxide into rock – forever
The India village ‘on the verge of extinction
DR Congo Ebola outbreak: WHO in emergency talks as cases spread
Lionel Messi fever hits South Africa as Barcelona beat Mamelodi
The innocent kids growing up behind bars
Survivor of the Rwandan Genocide makes plea for peace.
How to stop Ebola spreading
World Cup 2018: Pape Souare left out of Senegal squad
BUSINESS HEADLINES:
10 Things We Learned From Trump’s Financial Disclosure Report – Forbes
12 Things You Need To Know About North Texas Real Estate – Forbes
14 Predictions for the future of media – Business Insider
2018 Budget: Experts Want Change In Disbursement Approach – Leadership
22 .5 MVA Capacitor bank to improve power supply in Keffi , environs – Peoples Daily
22 fast-paced thrillers you’ll want to bring to the beach this summer – Business Insider
3 Components of the Perfect Elevator Pitch – Entrepreneur
3 Hilton credit cards are offering increased welcome bonuses of up to 125,000 points ‘ but they’re only available for a limited time – Business Insider
3 Life Stories That Prove Precious Metals Are the Best Store Of Value – Forbes
3 reasons the gold rout may be over – Business Insider
3 Technology Trends Driving Adoption Of Collaboration Tools – Forbes
3 Ways You Can Connect With Gen Z Through Their Teachers – Entrepreneur
5 important things happening in South Africa today – BusinessTech
5 Of The Best Point-And-Shoot Cameras Based On Passionate Reviewers – Forbes
5 Things To Never Bring To Your First Job – Forbes
5 Ways To Refresh Your Mid-Career LinkedIn Profile – Forbes
5,400 widows to benefit from $500,000 SME grant – Punch
SPORTS
Adam Jones Buys Cal Ripken Jr.’s Maryland Estate for $12.5 Million – Bleacher Report
Aguero reveals Guardiola struggles and five-year knee woe – Goal
Aguero reveals Guardiola struggles and five-year knee woe – Goal
Aguero says he feels ‘like new’ ahead of World Cup – Vanguard
Angela Osaigbovo wins 3rd Rabiu Adeola U-12 Scrabble Championships – The Authority
Arsene Wenger: Arsenal yet to contact Manchester City coach – Daily Trust
Arteta has all the qualities’ required to become Arsenal manager ‘ Wenger – Vanguard
AT&T Byron Nelson 2018: Marc Leishman Leads, Shoots 1 Short of Course Record – Bleacher Report
Bamaiyi To Quit Golf For Air Force – Daily Independent
Basketball player dies in Lagos – Punch
Bayern Munich vs. Eintracht Frankfurt: 2018 DFB-Pokal Final Live Stream, TV Info – Bleacher Report
Bayern shouldnt call on me again Heynckes – Punch
Bolasie Out As DR Congo Name 28 Players For Super Eagles Friendly – Complete Sports
Buccaneers OC Todd Monken to Jameis Winston: ‘You Don’t Have to Try so Hard – Bleacher Report
Buffon confirms Juve exit – Punch
Chelsea vs. Manchester United: 2018 FA Cup Final Live Stream, TV Info – Bleacher Report
Concentrate On World Cup Preparation, Dalung Charges NFF – Leadership
Countdown (27) FIFA WC: Team spirit will help us against Croatia, Iceland, Argentina ‘ Rohr – Vanguard
Tracking Times – Entertainment
ENTERTAINMENT
BBNaija Winner, Miracle Ikechukwu Meets With Paul Okoye [Photos] – Gistlover
#BBNaija’s Cee-C becomes Brand Ambassador for House of Lunettes – Information Nigeria
#BBNaija’s Cee-C becomes Brand Ambassador for House of Lunettes – Bellanaija
#BBNaija3: Miracle hangs out with Psquare Paul Okoye and his family at their home (PHOTOS) – Information Nigeria
#BBNaija: Alex gets lovely homecoming party in Enugu [Photos +videos] – Gistlover
#BBNaija: Tobi Bags a ‘Chieftaincy’ Title In Enugu [Photos And Video] – Gistlover
#Cannes2018: Teyana Taylor, Chris Tucker, Tyga, Jason Derulo, Winnie Harlow spotted at Annual amfAR Cannes Gala – Bellanaija
10 Things To Avoid When Seeing Your Period – NET
13 reasons you’ll be spending your summer at the movies – CNN
2023 Presidency: APC Dangles Carrot At Ekweremadu – Information Nigeria
30 days of Ramadan: Day 1: Reflect and reconnect with Allah – Pulse
300L female student crushed to death by truck after falling off Okada on the way to school in Ogun State – Linda Ikeji
Abike Dabiri-Erewa says Video of IG Ibrahim Idris reading was Doctored – Bellanaija
About John Travolta dancing with 50 Cent at Cannes… – CNN
Abstract Art by Adesosa – Vanguard
Abuja Court adjourns Dino Melaye’s alleged false assassination case Indefinitely – Bellanaija
Actress Aisha Abimbola popularly known as Omoge Campus is dead – Nigerian Pilot
Actress Toyin Abraham To Chioma and Davido’s ‘You are still kids – Nigerian Pilot