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LOCAL AND WORLD NEWS, BUSINESS, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES FOR TODAY WED. 23 MAY 2018

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LOCAL HEADLINES:

PREMIUM TIMES

Police teargas pro-Biafra MASSOB protesters, arrest many

PHOTO STORY: Christians protest nationwide

Atletico Madrid edge Super Eagles in five-goal thriller

Gombe State Attorney-General dies at 58

Tramadol, Codeine Abuse: Reps propose N2m fine, two-year imprisonment for offenders

CAN urges Nigeria, others to relocate embassies to Jerusalem

JOHESU plans mass rallies, picketing to press home demands

Unlike Tinubu, others, Oshiomhole says APC can’t fix ‘destroyed’ Nigeria in three years

Killings: Group demands resignation of Police IG

 

TRIBUNE

Biafra day celebration turns bloody in Anambra

Our nation is bleeding

Ending the JOHESU strike

2019 election time table: Federal High Court dismisses suit against NASS

Saraki vs IGP: Senate delegation meets president Buhari at Aso Rock

Catholic protests: Osun Assembly condemns killing of priests

Delta 2019: Okowa is not my godfather ‘Diden

Prince Harry stung by bee in first outing at Buckingham Palace

North Korean meeting with US may not hold in June ‘Trump

 

VANGUARD

Biafra Day celebration turns bloody as security cracks down on BIM members

Sanusi laments govt’s spending of N1.4trn on fuel subsidy

We’re not folding our arms over non-remittance of pension funds, says PenCom

Ward, LG congresses: Dogara, 9 others sue APC nat’l leadership

Senate invasion: Ndume denies aiding hoodlums to steal Mace

Nigeria’s salvation in journalists’ hands ‘ Archbishop Atilade

Dapchi girls return to school despite Boko Haram warning

Metuh was asked to sit but he decided to fall ‘ Justice Abang

Gowon, Ambode, others for Diya’s 70th birthday thanksgiving

Buhari gateway for Igbo presidency

Has Obasanjo met his match in Buhari

APC National Chairmanship: Oshiomhole meets Saraki, APC Senate Caucus

Framework for $2.5bn China currency swap coming next week ‘ CBN

New trends, high risks: How new technologies support growth, threaten stability of emerging economies

UK-based Metropolitan Networks to develop specific tech solutions for Nigeria

Nigeria vs Atletico Madrid : Diego Simeone lauds Nigeria team B

 

THE AUTHORITY

FULANI HERDSMEN: Yola Catholic Diocese holds mass, procession

8 year old boy drowns in a well in Kano

Court dissolves man’s 9th marriage

CATHOLICS TO BUHARI: End killings now

$15bn Power Project: Obasanjo has case to answer ‘ Buhari

Why FG awarded contract for bridge project in Abia, by Hon Uko

Buhari, Senators meet on Saraki/IGP face-off

Stolen Mace: Omo-Agege refuses to testify before NASS panel

CAN salutes Israel @70, backs Jerusalem as capital

Ganduje’s achievements have silenced the opposition ‘ Commissioner

Price of crude oil nears $100

SEAHORSE LUBRICANTS Are Certified And Safe For Use In Nigeria ‘ SON

Nigeria records $17bn potential investment in 3 months

Nigeria to send two more satellites into orbit ‘ Minister

 

SAHARA REPORTERS

The Redeemed Church’s Genital Test For Intending Couples Is Cult-Like Imposition By Fredrick Nwabufo

Two To Five Killed, Many Injured’ As Police, Mob Clash At Niger Delta University

Gunmen Abduct Zamfara Commissioner’s Wife, Six Children

N26m Scam: Absence Of Witness Stalls Fani Kayode’s Trial

Suspected Cholera Outbreak Claims 12 Lives In Adamawa

OBSERVED: Did Gbajabiamila Just Call His Guests ‘Deaf And Dumb

It Won’t Favour The Igbo’ ‘ Abia Gov Aspirant Rejects Six-Year Single Term For Presidents

Ondo Lawmakers Impeach Deputy Speaker

Obasanjo Did Not Achieve Much With 16bn Project, Says Buhari

Buhari Praises Abacha: No Matter What You Think About Him, He Built Roads, Hospitals…

 

NEW TELEGRAPH

APC Convention: Oshiomhole apologises for past ‘sins

Customs CG to Buhari: I won’t seek election at 70, if I were you

MTN, Glo, Airtel set to increase data, call tariffs

Catholic Church to Buhari: Stop killings or resign

Obasanjo ‘bragging’ after he wasted $16bn on power ‘Buhari

Buhari meets Senate panel over Saraki, IGP’s face-off

Benue: Tears as Catholic priests, 17 parishioners are buried

Army kills 68 bandits, recover 17 motorcycles in Zamfara

Eating an egg daily boosts heart health

Senate invasion: Omo-Agege refuses to testify at panel

WORLD HEADLINES:

CNN

Pessimism mounts ahead of Trump-Kim nuclear summit

Young Americans try to stop Ireland from voting Yes to abortion

Pulitzer-winning novelist Philip Roth dies at 85

Stark divides and mixed messages dimming chances that Trump-Kim nuclear summit will happen

Haley: Trump’s unpredictability helped with North Korea

South Korean President ‘betting the farm

10 McDonald’s employees allege sexual harassment

NYSE will be run by a woman for the first time in 226-year history

Trump plays down expectations on US-China trade deal

China plays the long game with Trump

Judge sides with parents: 30-year-old-son must move out

Trump lawyers seek to limit obstruction angle of Mueller interview

Report claims Rohingya militant group massacred nearly 100 Hindus

How to find a 300-year-old shipwreck with $17 billion in treasure

Bishop whose sermon lit up royal wedding to lead White House protest

Infamous Ronaldo bust artist gets a do-over

Nine killed as Indian copper plant protest turns violent

Amazon banning shoppers for too many returns

Yes, presidents can be indicted

The curious former lives of this judoka

Bali’s top secluded beaches

 

AFP

Rohingya militants massacred Hindus in last year’s turmoil: Amnesty

N. Korea preps nuclear site demolition despite US summit doubts

Seminal American novelist Philip Roth dead at 85

World Cup fever causes sleepless nights for Bangladesh flagmakers

Learning to nap in New York, city that never sleeps

NFL owners considering penalty for anthem kneeling: report

Scientists discover how breast cancer hibernates: study

Australian archbishop guilty of concealing child abuse steps down

Venezuela’s Maduro expels US diplomats, rejects sanctions

Fourteen priests linked to Chile sex abuse stripped of duties

Trump administration moves to lift ban on bear baiting in Alaska

The internet: a dangerous place for wild animals

Calls mount for US university president to resign over abuse scandal

Trump says Kim summit could be delayed

Two sportscar-sized satellites in orbit to measure Earth’s water

Tariq Ramadan loses appeal for release ahead of rape trial

‘I’m sorry’, Facebook boss tells European lawmakers

 

BBC

First black female nominee for US governor

How to speak volcano like a pro

50 Great World Cup moments: Andres Iniesta wins World Cup for Spain – 2010

Author Philip Roth dies aged 85

Archbishop Philip Wilson to step down after sex abuse cover-up

US to ease crisis-era Dodd-Frank banking rules

Gavin Grimm trans bathroom lawsuit backed by federal judge

US to lift ban on baiting bears with doughnuts in Alaska

MH370 not deliberately crashed by pilot, say investigators

Man Booker International Prize: Olga Tokarczuk is first Polish winner

McDonald’s workers make sexual harassment complaints

What are the shrieking lynx actually doing

US student’s ‘Summa cum laude’ graduation cake censored

Swapping the Colombian battlefield for the football pitch

In pictures: Hitchhiking in the occupied West Bank

Indian man tells how he was raped as a boy

Leon Balogun: Brighton sign Nigeria international on free transfer

Senegal striker Demba Ba accepts World Cup omission

Famara Diedhiou: Bristol City striker banned for six matches for spitting

Blitz on sweet treats sees slow start

Malaria genetics: study shows how disease became deadly

 

AL JAZEERA

‘Enough conspiring’: Venezuela expels US envoy

Rights groups: Three more activists arrested in Saudi crackdown

Rohingya fighters ‘killed scores of Hindu villagers’

Palestinians ask ICC for probe into ‘Israeli crimes’

Philippines’ lacklustre fight in the South China Sea

Heavy casualties as blast rocks Afghan city of Kandahar

Bangladesh: Extrajudicial killing fears in drug crackdown

Putin critic quits as mayor over scrapping of elections

Facebook’s Zuckerberg grilled by EU Parliament over data scandal

Egyptian army intensifies Sinai home demolitions: HRW

BUSINESS HEADLINES:

$110M Later: New Circle Product Targets Mom And Pop Cryptocurrency Investors – Forbes

12 nightmarish facts that will make you never want to visit another water park – Business Insider

2018 TV Advertising Upfronts Are History, But Existential Questions Will Linger – Forbes

2018 World Superyacht Award Winners Attract Attention In Florence – Forbes

22.5 MVA Capacitor bank to improve power supply in Keffi, environs – Peoples Daily

3-D Printers And Robotic Arms: How One Startup Plans To Build Colonies In Space – Forbes

4 Things High-Performance Teams Must Have To Transform Their Organizations – Forbes

4 Things To Look For In A Storytelling Trainer – Forbes

43% Of Millennials Plan To Quit Their Job Within 2 Years – Forbes

5 Warm Weather Cocktails To Help You Beat The Heat This Memorial Day Weekend – Forbes

A Beauty Box With Exclusive Access Under $25 – Forbes

A Government Shutdown This Fall Is Already A Real Possibility – Forbes

A Look At Micron Technology’s Projected Growth – Forbes

A look at the life and fortune of John McCain, who has a sprawling real estate portfolio and donated $1.7 million in book sales to charity – Business Insider

Academy urges entrepreneurs to strive for success – Punch

Access Bank pledges more funds for women entrepreneurs – Punch

Actress Sarah Paulson defends her relationship with Holland Taylor ‘ who’s 32 years older than her – Business Insider

AfDB to invest $3m on agric, youth employment – Daily Times

SPORTS

15 Years Ago, LeBron Signed the Biggest Rookie Shoe Deal Ever – Bleacher Report

2018 AFL Round 10 Betting Preview: Odds, Game Trends, Week Analysis – Bleacher Report

2018 World Cup: NFF has paid $2.8m to Super Eagles, Pinnick says – Vanguard

Aaron Judge Says He Won’t Take Part in 2018 MLB Home Run Derby – Bleacher Report

ACC Baseball Tournament 2018: Tuesday Scores, Updated Bracket and Schedule – Bleacher Report

Adam Schefter: Antonio Gates an Option for Chargers After Hunter Henry Injury – Bleacher Report

Andre Iguodala Ruled out for Game 4 of Rockets vs. Warriors with Knee Injury – Bleacher Report

Argentina announce Man Utd goalkeeper Sergio Romero will miss World Cup through injury – Goal

Argentina’s 2018 World Cup squad: Who joins Aguero and Messi in Russia – Goal

Argentina’s Man Utd keeper Romero out of World Cup – BBC

Arsenal Transfer News: Jean Michael Seri Rumoured to Be on Unai Emery’s Radar – Bleacher Report

Asaba 2018 African Senior Athletics Championship: Zenith Bank emerges official sponsor – New Telegraph

Astronomical Champions League final costs ‘a tax on passion & loyalty – CNN

AthleticoEagles friendly: What the tie means to us ‘ Salisu – Nigerian Pilot

Atletico beat Nigeria 3-2 in Gotv Max Cup – Punch

ENTERTAINMENT

$16b power project ”Im ready for probe” Obasanjo dares Buhari – Linda Ikeji

$16b Power Project: Obasanjo fires insults at Buhari – Pulse

$16bn on power: Come and Probe Me, Obasanjo Replies Buhari – Information Nigeria

$16bn on power: Speak up and defend Baba, Shehu Sani to those who worked under Obasanjo – Information Nigeria

“Youre already 35, just manage a divorcee”- Shade Ladipo shows off her sexy man, recalls how the world advised her to ‘settle – Linda Ikeji

2019 Polls: APC’s re-election will be easy – Lai Mohammed – Pulse

2019: President Buhari receives his political support group in Aso Rock – Linda Ikeji

21-Year Old Afghan Rapper Sonita Alizadeh is using her Music to preach against Forced Marriages – Bellanaija

29 million people in US tuned into the royal wedding – CNN

30,000 Civil Servants Benefit From FG’s Housing Project ‘ Loans Board – Information Nigeria

Aaron Schlossberg apologizes after he went viral for threatening to call immigration officers on employees who spoke Spanish – Linda Ikeji

Abuja village where twins are killed by hanging ‘because they are evil – Information Nigeria

Adam Rippon wins ‘Dancing with The Stars: Athletes – CNN

AFRIMA 2018: Africa Union, Ghana partner for calendar unveiling – The Authority

American Idol’ crowns winner — with a twist – CNN

Any leader who cant perform should get out of office’ -Obasanjo – Linda Ikeji

Apostle Suleman Gives Football Juggler N500k After Performing Live In His Church (Photos) – Information Nigeria

Christian Wealth Principles

6 Biblical Money Foundations That Unlock Financial Freedom – What the Bible Really Says About Wealth

You will learn about Godly wealth principles and Christian money tips. It covers managing money, financial freedom and you will also explore Biblical investing, and blessings.

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Is money evil? Should Christians be rich? What does the Bible really say about wealth?
Many believers struggle with finances due to mixed messages. But Scripture provides clear wisdom about money management. In this post, discover 6 Biblical money foundations that help you enjoy wealth without guilt and handle finances God’s way. This will help you in Faith and finances. You will learn about Godly wealth principles and Christian money tips. It covers managing money God’s way as well as spiritual and financial freedom. You will also explore Biblical investing, tithing, and blessings.

Watch the full video breakdown on our Faith & Fortune Finance YouTube channel [embedded below].

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1. God Owns Everything—We Are Just Stewards

Psalm 24:1 – “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.”

God owns it all—your money, house, gifts, even your ideas.
You’re not the owner. You’re the steward.

Action Steps:

  • Shift from ownership to stewardship
  • Ask God how to manage what He’s entrusted to you
  • Use wealth to glorify God, not just yourself

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“When we see money as God’s, we handle it differently—with purpose, peace, and power.”


2. Diligence and Hard Work Bring Prosperity

Proverbs 10:4 – “Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.”

Financial laziness is mental, physical, and spiritual.
Avoid laziness in planning, learning, and building wealth.

Example: Oprah Winfrey built a global empire through diligence—not luck.
Biblical Application: Psalms 1:3 – “Whatever he does prospers.”

Faith + Action = Prosperity

Action Steps:

  • Show up early. Learn. Network. Execute.
  • Serve God in your work, not just in church.
  • Work is worship when done with purpose.

3. Avoid Debt and Live Within Your Means

Proverbs 22:7 – “The borrower is slave to the lender.”

Debt leads to anxiety, stress, and missed opportunities.
God’s people are called to financial freedom.

Real-World Example:
Chris Hogan teaches the power of debt-free living in Everyday Millionaires. These everyday millionaires became wealthy by saving. They also budget carefully and avoid debt.

Action Steps:

  • Budget with a plan, not emotion
  • Buy only what you can afford
  • Practice the “banana principle”: Don’t chase what’s ripe today but rotten tomorrow.

4. Tithing and Generosity Invite God’s Blessing

Malachi 3:10 – “Bring the whole tithe… see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven.”

Generosity invites God into your finances.

Real-World Example:
Bill Gates’ philanthropy helped eradicate diseases and feed nations. He gave to bless, and the blessing multiplied.

Action Steps:

  • Tithe as an act of faith
  • Give beyond money—give time, wisdom, love
  • Be a blessing to others

5. Invest and Multiply What God Gives You

Matthew 25:14–30 – Parable of the Talents

God expects you to grow what He gives you. Don’t bury your potential.

Real-World Examples:

  • Warren Buffet invests long-term with wisdom and restraint
  • Ray Dalio succeeds through planning, research, and principles

Action Steps:

  • Start small—just start
  • Learn to invest: stocks, skills, businesses
  • Multiply resources for Kingdom impact

6. Practice Contentment—Avoid the Love of Money

1 Timothy 6:10 – “The love of money is the root of all evil.”

Wealth is a tool, not a goal.

Real-World Example:
Dave Ramsey lives and teaches contentment after rebounding from financial failure. He preaches peace over pressure.

Action Steps:

  • Be content with what you have
  • Avoid comparison and consumerism
  • Focus on eternal rewards over earthly riches

🎯 How to Apply These Biblical Money Foundations Today

✅ Recognize that God owns everything
✅ Be diligent and hardworking
✅ Avoid debt and impulse purchases
✅ Tithe and give generously
✅ Invest wisely
✅ Practice contentment daily


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Conclusion

God’s financial principles aren’t just spiritual—they’re practical. Apply them and you’ll see peace, purpose, and prosperity flow into every area of your life.

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As Nigerians Battle Pains Of Soaring Petrol Price

This is more than just about fuel; it’s about the larger picture of governance failure. The fact that a country as oil-rich as Nigeria can’t provide affordable fuel for its people is a tragedy.

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BY IFEANYI MOGBOLU

The Daily Times-The latest fuel price hike in Nigeria is beyond frustrating. Every time we think it can’t get worse, it does, and yet again, ordinary Nigerians bear the brunt of it.

It’s like a never-ending cycle, where the government’s promises of reforms or stabilisation always end up as empty rhetoric. The cost of living is already sky-high, and now, with fuel prices rising again, transport fares, food prices, and basic commodities are bound to follow suit.

It’s enraging because it doesn’t feel like anyone is truly considering the everyday citizen who is struggling just to survive.

This is more than just about fuel; it’s about the larger picture of governance failure. The fact that a country as oil-rich as Nigeria can’t provide affordable fuel for its people is a tragedy. The subsidies are gone, and now we’re left in a situation where the prices of everything keep climbing, while salaries remain stagnant or non-existent for many.

The disparity between the elites and the masses is growing, and it feels like nobody in power truly cares about the suffering of the people.

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The anger isn’t just about fuel; it’s about the entire state of living. Nigerians are exhausted. There’s no sense of security; power supply is erratic, basic infrastructure is crumbling, and inflation is at an all-time high. How do we live like this? Every day is a battle to make ends meet, and the government seems utterly disconnected from the struggles on the ground.

It’s infuriating that while politicians and elites live in luxury, the rest of us are left scrambling for the bare minimum. The state of living is unbearable, and the lack of empathy or real action from those in power only adds salt to the wound.

There’s a deep sense of anger and betrayal that comes with seeing your country’s wealth mismanaged, while the people continue to suffer. It’s hard not to feel like we are constantly being taken for granted, pushed further into hardship without any hope of relief. Something has to give, because this state of affairs is unsustainable.

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The anger isn’t just about fuel; it’s about the entire state of living. Nigerians are exhausted. There’s no sense of security; power supply is erratic, basic infrastructure is crumbling, and inflation is at an all-time high. How do we live like this? Every day is a battle to make ends meet, and the government seems utterly disconnected from the struggles on the ground. It’s infuriating that while politicians and elites live in luxury, the rest of us are left scrambling for the bare minimum.

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Nigeria To Receive $5.600,000 From Bill Gates, For Health And Agricultural Reforms, GMOs

Alongside the activities surrounding the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York, Vice President Kashim Shettima held a meeting with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation leading to the announcement of the donation by the Foundation’s head of Global Development.

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Bill Gates, GMOs, KASHIM Shettima

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is giving Nigeria through Vice President Kashim Shettima, a $5.600,000 funds to speedy up health and agricultural reforms in favour of the GMOs in Nigeria, and flood relief.

Through the Foundation’s head of Global Development Programme, Dr Christopher Elias, Bill Gates pledged $5 million grant approved for Lagos Business School and partners to develop the agricultural economics they called “industrial cassava” and $600,000 for flood relief in Borno State and other health sector initiatives.

Alongside the activities surrounding the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York, Vice President Kashim Shettima held a meeting with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation leading to the announcement of the donation by the Foundation’s head of Global Development.

Recall that on 4 September, Bill Gates had described the Nigeria’s economy as “stagnated” and proposed agricultural reforms for faster and increased growths in crops, fruits, vegetables amongst others to enhance nutritional values of the Nigerian citizens through the agricultural sector.

In that meeting Chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Bill gates urged Nigeria to adopt “innovative crop varieties with shorter growing periods, higher yields, and better pest resistance” pointing to the GMOs to address the food crisis.

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Moreover, at the 79th UN General Assembly in New York, VP Shettima reaffirmed to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the commitment of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu prioritizing health, nutrition, and agricultural development in Nigeria’s national agenda.

In a statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima said: “we are deeply committed to addressing the pressing developmental challenges facing our nation, particularly the significant malnutrition crisis”.

He emphasised the Federal Government’s dedication and urgently working to secure locations for maize production under the Telemaze programme.

VP Shettima, promising swift action to the Gate’s Foundation on import permits for certified seeds, the VP said, “We recognize the critical importance of food security and industrial agricultural development. The Cassava Accelerator programme, in particular, holds immense potential for our economy.

“We are pursuing a whole-of-government approach to digitisation and data exchange systems, which we believe will revolutionise our public services,” he added while reiterating the government’s focus and commitment to digital transformation.

“With the expertise” of Nigeria’s ministers, “and the continued support of partners like the Gates Foundation,” the nation remains confident in its “ability to drive meaningful change and improve the lives of all Nigerians.”

In his response, President of the Global Development Programme at the Gates Foundation, Dr. Christopher Elias, said the Foundation is burdened with worries of the severe flooding in Borno, and is “committed to supporting Nigeria in times of crisis.”

Speaking of Polio, the Foundation said, “We’re impressed by the national task force’s efforts to eliminate variant polioviruses by year-end,” Dr. Elias noted.

Also, President of Global Growth & Opportunity Division at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Rodger Voorhies, detailed plans for scaling up drought-tolerant maize production and advancing the Nigeria Cassava Investment Accelerator programme emphasizing that a $5 million grant has been approved for Lagos Business School and partners to develop the agricultural economics of industrial cassava.

In his words, “Industrial cassava presents a multi-billion-dollar opportunity for Nigeria,” Voorhees stressed.

He requested import permits for 5,000 metric tons of certified GMO maize seed to build a foundation seed system in Nigeria.

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