LOCAL AND WORLD NEWS, BUSINESS, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES FOR TODAY TUE. 22 MAY 2018

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LOCAL HEADLINES:

VANGUARD

MASSOB insists on Biafra

Igbo summit: Security overwhelms IPOB as Ohaneze lists Igbo interests

Army, other security agencies patrol S’East cities on show of force

Security foils IPOB’s plan to disrupt Igbo summit on restructuring

Catholic prayer, protest holds today

INEC to engage 15,000 corps members in poll

Adeyeye denies joining APC

Ekiti APC gov primary was a charade, says group

Nigeria’s oil output drops by 150, 000 bpd under Shell’s force majeure

Farmers, herdsmen clashes force reversal of upward GDP trend

PREMIUM TIMES

Amidst IPOB threat, Ohaneze holds restructuring summit

Soldiers kill 35 armed persons in Benue, Taraba, Nasarawa, Zamfara ‘ DHQ

Nigeria v Atletico Madrid: Police deploy 424 personnel for security

Nigeria, others to record 3.4% economic growth ‘ IMF

Benin accident victims not JOHESU members ‘ Official

Russia 2018: Iwobi, Onazi, others hit Eagles camp

ICPC denies clearing civil servant of fraud

Magu denies nursing governorship ambition

I was bus conductor for almost a decade ‘ Small Doctor

National Mourning: Group dares police, to hold rally at Abuja unity fountain

PDP to Buhari: Respond to issues raised by Timi Frank

Suspected herdsmen kill SSS officer, soldier in Benue ambush

Falana seeks visa ban on Nigerian public officials involved in money laundering

Court orders arrest of Buhari’s probe panel investigator

DAILY TIMES

Ohaneze Ndigbo demands restructuring of Nigeria

Offa robbery: Two gang leaders nabbed, say police

Three suspected kidnapper, ritualist arrested in Lagos.

Police nabs medical doctor for Cybercrime

I Will Continue To Speak Against Injustice, Bad Governance, Says Dino Melaye In A Thank You Message To Nigerians, Others

Delta: APC congress begins in Asaba

[OPINION] I Want To Be Africas Biggest Philanthropist Aliko Dangote

Breaking: Metuh collapses in court

Niger Delta group lauds FG over take off of Maritime University

Agbakoba, Balewa, others to adopt political platform for NIM in Abuja today

Atiku denies visiting Jang in prison

China Calls On All Mosques To Raise National Flag

PEOPLES DAILY

Ganduje extends olive branch to Kwankwaso, calls for truce

Nigeria-China currency swap: 41 remain banned ‘ CBN

6 killed, 500 houses destroyed as windstorm hit Katsina

Why corruption cases are delayed, by Judicial C’ttee

2019: Buhari leads walk for credible elections in Abuja

Syrian’s kidnap: Slain Policemen families get N1m each

How we’ve come under attacks by Bassa since 1980s ‘ ENDA

UN appoints Gambari on expert team to implement Durban declaration

Deaths averted as suicide bomber caught inside Mosque

Armed bandits abduct housewives in Birnin Gwari

Kaduna LG Polls: El-rufa’i accuses PDP of cheating, threatens legal action

Taraba APC congress suspended

Confusion as two State Exco emerge in Adamawa APC parallel state congress

WORLD HEADLINES:

CNN

Japanese climber dies on eighth Everest attempt

Ex-employee sues Uber for sexual harassment

Is North Korea trying to destroy nuclear program evidence

Irish abortions happen; they just don’t happen on Irish soil

Starbucks’ new all-are-welcome policy: Now what

White House grows skeptical of Trump-Kim summit

North Korean waitresses were tricked into defecting in 2016, manager says

Trump unleashes new political earthquake with FBI spy charge

An egg a day might reduce your risk of heart disease, study says

How US school shootings compare to other countries

Body of missing Filipino woman found

Italy’s next prime minister is a political novice

Rare look at Japan’s ‘lost’ past

America’s cereal, soda and soup companies in turmoil

Dozens of migrants rescued in Brazil after 35 days at sea

Statewide alert declared as virus kills 3 in India

4-year-old in superhero cape feeds city’s hungry and homeless

Aides privately concerned about North Korea’s harsh rhetoric and the US President’s eagerness

Pence: North Korea will end like Libya only if

US wary of North Korean hackers’ prowess ahead of meeting

Former negotiator: North Koreans are studying Trump

BBC

Living fossil’ giant salamander heading for extinction

Why Spanish speakers in US are getting into trouble

Champions League: Test your knowledge of the 2017-18 competition

Champions League 2018: The best moments – from Roma’s comeback to that Ronaldo goal

Would a budget cap save the once mighty Williams team

Iran sanctions: Zarif condemns Pompeo announcement

Australian archbishop Philip Wilson guilty of concealing child sex abuses

North Korea summit: Pence warns Kim Jong-un not to ‘play’ Trump

Cuba plane crash: Grettel Landrove becomes 111th victim

Turkey coup trial: Court to jail 104 ex-military for life

Venezuela election: Fourteen ambassadors recalled after Maduro win

Hawaii volcano: When your home’s next to a lava flow

The jungle village hooked on their phones

US man keeps dog safely inside house he burgles

US policeman performs roadside C-section on wounded deer

Prison without guards or weapons in Brazil

Emenike to bounce back after ‘sad’ loan at Las Palmas

The Gambian village transformed by graffiti

Patients lose hip replacement court case

BBC presenter Rachael Bland reveals ‘incurable’ cancer

Nanoparticles from tea leaves ‘destroy lung cancer cells

AL JAZEERA

‘Who are you?’ Iran hits back at US demands

Mahmoud Abbas ‘suffers from pneumonia, condition improving’

Burundi vote allows president to extend time in power

British-Iranian jailed in Tehran faces ‘new charge’

Syria army ‘pushes ISIL out’ of south Damascus district

Italy populist parties edge closer to government

US vows ‘painful Iran sanctions’, lays out steep terms

Paraguay opens Israel embassy in Jerusalem

FBI may testify in Malta journalist’s murder trial

German footballers in bid to ease Erdogan photo row

BUSINESS HEADLINES:

12.3% of the WisdomTree U.S. Total Dividend Fund Seeing Recent Insider Buys – Forbes

15 Ways To Encourage Creative Idea Sharing From All Team Members – Forbes

18 months after, Ikeja Hotel shares resume trading – Punch

2018 Is Shaping Up as a Pivotal Year for African-American Entrepreneurship – Entrepreneur

2018 Restaurant Tech EcoSystem: Power Shift Underway with Decrease of the Data Gap – Forbes

3 Inequality Lessons From The Royal Wedding – Forbes

4 Solid Ways To Boost Your 401(k) – Forbes

5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Buying Precious Metals – Forbes

5 Things You Should Know About Contesting A Will – Forbes

5 Ways to Lead More Mindfully – Forbes

5 Ways To Pay Off Credit Card Debt Faster – Forbes

6 Fine-Food Events Happening In London This Spring – Forbes

6 Signs Your Business Idea Is Ready for Financing – Entrepreneur

7 Steps To Clarify Your Message And Connect With Your Audience – Forbes

8 mistakes you’re making when grilling chicken – Business Insider

9 Steps To Getting CEOs Serious About Gender Balance – Forbes

9 surprising reasons you’re always hungry – Business Insider

9th Circuit Rules For Re-Sentencing Of Attorney Serving 10-Year Prison Term – Forbes

SPORTS

14,000 for a Champions League final ticket’ Fans complain of ridiculous resale prices – BBC

1st-Round Pick Billy Price, Bengals Agree to 4-Year Rookie Contract – Bleacher Report

2018 World Cup Group Odds: France, Brazil the Biggest Group Betting Favorites – Bleacher Report

Ajax Star Ready for Shock Move to Serie A After Snubbing Spurs & Man Utd – FTBpro

Alex Ovechkin, Capitals Force Game 7 with Shutout Win vs. Lightning – Bleacher Report

Antonio Conte: Chelsea squad must be ripped apart to challenge for trophies – Daily Trust

Argentina snub Icardi – Punch

Atletico friendly ‘ll give fringe Eagles exposure ‘ Salisu – New Telegraph

Atletico Madrid Arrive For Friendly Vs Super Eagles B – Complete Sports

Atletico Madrid Name Squad For Super Eagles Friendly – Daily Independent

Atltico de Madrid arrive in Uyo ahead of Super Eagles friendly – Vanguard

Bafana Bafana striker Lars Veldwijk set to join Bulgarian side CSKA Sofia – Goal

Belgium leave out Nainggolan for World Cup – Punch

Brad Stevens: Doesn’t Get Better Than Best 2 out of 3 to Reach NBA Finals – Bleacher Report

Brazil must embrace World Cup favourites tag – Edu – Goal

Buffon to decide future in a week amid PSG speculation – Goal

ENTERTAINMENT

15 Revenue-Generating Agencies fail to account for N8.1tillion under Jonathan” Lai Mohammed says – Linda Ikeji

20-year Old Girl Recounts Heartbreaking Romance With Facebooker, Fears HIV – Information Nigeria

2019: Obasanjo Meets Afenifere Leaders In Ondo State – Information Nigeria

37,062 Candidates Finally Shortlisted In New Police Recruitment ‘ PSC Reveals Latest Updates – Information Nigeria

5 Lessons We Can All Learn From Meghan & Harry’s Love Story – NET

A company that raised over $3 million through crowdfunding has shut down, and nearly everyone who paid for its $200 headphones lost their money – Business Insider

A Review Of The Multi-million Naira Bentley Mulsanne Linda Ikeji Ordered For Herself And Unborn Son (Photos) – Information Nigeria

Adefolake Adekola: Effects of Toxic Metals In Your Food & How to Avoid Them – Bellanaija

African woman nabbed at Bangkok airport with 1.16 kilos of heroin in her stomach – Linda Ikeji

Alleged Fraud: Jerry Gana Other Politicians Visit Ex-Gov. Jang In Prison – Information Nigeria

American Singer Beyonc Buys Her Own Church In New Orleans – Nigerian Pilot

Arteta Could Reject Arsenal Job Following New Development – Information Nigeria

Aso Rock: A brief walk into an abode of ancient victory – Pulse

Atletico Madrid To Arrive Nigeria Today Ahead Of Friendly With Super Eagles – Information Nigeria

Bad Market: Nigerian army nabs 8 armed bandits – Pulse

Bambam & Teddy-A Look Adorable On The Cover Of Celebrity Magazine (Photos) – Information Nigeria

Barack And Michelle Obama Sign Netflix Production Deal – Channels TV

Barack and Michelle Obama signed a deal with Netflix to make original shows and movies (NFLX) – Business Insider