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LOCAL AND WORLD NEWS, BUSINESS, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES FOR TODAY THUR. 31 MAY 2018
Tracking Times – headlines
LOCAL HEADLINES:
VANGUARD
Sit-at-home: Again, IPOB, pro-Biafra groups shut down parts of south east
Biafra: Total compliance in Enugu as shops, markets, banks shut down
INEC to dump use of incident form in 2019
Nigerian youths must change the narrative ‘ Lilian Ogbuefi, Lagos one day governor, 2012
Cross River lawmaker slumps, dies during morning exercise
Minister laments inadequate capital allocation
Nigerian Navy, 6 others tackle terrorism in Gulf of Guinea
Senate probes OAU sex-for-marks scam
Berom urge Lalong to act over renewed attacks in Plateau
Nigeria under siege, says OPC
Delta: Okowa’s administration a blessing to the people ‘ Aide
Delta APC: Jones Erue’s inauguration illegal ‘Emerhor
Nigeria’s economy, investors await passage of PIGB ‘ Experts
2019 Presidency : Emirs, generals back Tanimu, Tambuwal, Kwankwaso
Gov Emmanuel commissions Anchor House
PILOT
Imo: IPOB’s sit-at-home order records partial compliance
Sit-at-home: Ebonyi records low compliance
Court nullifies Rivers APC congresses ‘ Describe action as contempt of court
Court jails ex-Taraba Gov, Nyame 14 years
Niger gov swears high court judges, permanent secretaries
Buhari’s acclaimed achievements tissues of lies ‘ NCP
Corps member donates clinic to A’Ibom community
Nigeria, most misgoverned globally ‘ Fasua
Fund VVF Corrective Designated Centres, Reps charge FG
Delay in justice delivery will discourage investors ‘ CJN
NEW TELEGRAPH
One killed as IPOB shuts down Aba
Sit-at-home: IPOB’s order fails in S-East, S-South
Melaye: Police attempted to poison, kill me
Saraki: My trial not part of nPDP/Osinbajo parley
Litigations hampering our operations ‘ Innoson Motors
Court convicts ex-Governor Nyame
Dangote donates 150 operational vehicles to police
I’ve no case to answer, Kalu tells court
Lagos, NGO unveil 12-hour musical concert
INEC distributes 4,000 PVCs in Lagos ‘ REC
Expanding DBN’s role for MSMEs growth
GUARDIAN
Pro-Biafra agitators in failed bid to seize Enugu government house
NANS to hold summit in Awka on ‘making the certificate practical
Berom community, herdsmen trade blame on killings
Lagos pledges more investment in infrastructure
Southern Kaduna tasks FG on rebuilding of ravaged settlements
Benue Assembly outlaws same sex marriage
Dino Melaye resumes, relocates to PDP row
Nutrition Society tasks Chivita on ‘no-added sugar’ commitment
JOHESU to suspend strike as industrial court takes over mediation process
TORI
Biafra Day: Black Wednesday In Aba As Residents Accuse Military Of Killings
Biafra Zionists Leader, Benjamin Onwuka, 21 Others Arrested During A March In Enugu
University Student Kills Himself After Losing Champions League Bet (Photo)
Like Father, Like Son: Paul Okoye And Son, Andre Step Out In Matching Oufits (Photo)
Jealous Husband Shoots His Wife Before Doing This Unthinkable Thing To Himself (Photo)
Check Out Quilox Club Owner, Shina Peller’s Amazing Car Collection (Photos)
How Miyetti Allah, FUNAM, Others Declared Jihad On Benue – Gov. Ortom Speaks On Benue Killings
Our Guns Can Only Shoot Twice – Leader Of Hunters Fighting Boko Haram In Borno
DAILY TIMES
Sen. Melaye, Hon. Jagaba dump APC, defect to PDP
N481bn budget padding: Court orders FG to prosecute senators
Recruitment: FRSC gets over 10, 000 applications in 2 Days
Democracy Day: FG, PDP in war-of-words over Buharis broadcast
Breaking: Dino Melaye decamps to PDP
APC Govt failed on economy, says parties
Daily Times Newspaper, Thursday, May 31, 2018
Police, okada riders clash in Lagos over death of colleague
Westoil Boss, Bidemi Fahm raises alarm on havoc of substandard engine oil
Midwife, 2 others in police net for selling two weeks old baby for N250,000
WORLD HEADLINES:
CNN
Ex-intelligence chief barred from leaving Pakistan over explosive book
Australia’s intelligence laws face most significant review in 40 years
Inside Westminster Abbey’s $30M secret attic
Secretary of state’s in-person impressions and Trump’s gut feelings could be keys in possible summit
North Korea’s go-to diplomat: What you need to know
Microsoft passes Google in market value. Next up’ Amazon
Warren Buffett reportedly tried to invest in Uber
US admiral says China is Asia’s biggest long-term threat
Harvey Weinstein indicted on charges of rape, criminal sexual act
Sanders chokes up after kid’s question on school shootings
Saudis release video of crown prince in Jeddah amid questions about his whereabouts
Pregnancy complications might ‘turn on’ schizophrenia genes
Inside Singapore’s new Jewel
This televangelist is asking his followers to buy him a $54 million private jet
Why Amazon Prime should be free to everyone
Outgoing chief of US Pacific Command says Beijing is Asia’s biggest long-term threat
Why the US is rebranding its Pacific Command
Ex-CIA officer on trial, accused of spying for China
North Korean ex-spy chief met Pompeo
Shadowy figures behind North Korean diplomacy
Roseanne’s stormy past foreshadowed show’s end
BBC
US military renames Pacific Command
Key North Korea official meets Pompeo in New York
Arkady Babchenko: Ukraine condemned for faking journalist’s murder
Melania Trump tweets 20 days after last public appearance
Roxana Hernandez: Transgender migrant detainee ‘murdered’ by US
Australian minister Greg Hunt accused of misogyny
White House comes out fighting on Roseanne racism row
Arkady Babchenko: Russian journalist ‘back from the dead
The mystery of Russia’s missing IS brides
Do these photos change your view of pigeons
Lige shooting: Belgium gunman caught on camera
Neighbours to show Australian TV’s first gay wedding
Algeria seizes 700kg of cocaine on container ship
Andargachew Tsege on release after four years on Ethiopia death row
Mozambique ‘jihadists behead’ villagers
Ethiopia frees abducted Briton Andargachew Tsege on death row
Libya rivals agree ‘historic’ election plan
Chile transgender: ‘Growing up here is torture
Deficit for NHS trusts in England double the amount planned
Profile: Billionaire philanthropist George Soros
Study casts doubt on ‘healthy obesity
AL JAZEERA
Philippines’ Duterte ‘intimidated by strong women’
Iraq’s election commission annuls thousands of votes
Greek workers on strike: ‘We will fight until the end’
Hamas-Israel ceasefire holds after night of violence
UAE rights activist sentenced to 10 years in prison
Rival of Venezuela president demands new election
Iran offers Total 60 days to secure US sanctions waiver
Italy: ‘New possibilities’ for coalition government
Tariq Ramadan’s accuser changes details of rape account
Attackers target Afghan ministry with bombs and gunfire
BUSINESS HEADLINES:
$16.5 Million Panoramic Penthouse Hits Market In Charleston’s French Quarter – Forbes
10 Investors Authentically Committed To Funding Female Founders, Part 3 – Forbes
11 things to do in the Philippines – Business Insider
12 stylish yet practical sneakers to give your dad for Father’s Day – Business Insider
12 surprising differences between Icelandic and American culture – Business Insider
15 Ways Managers Can Stop Alienating Employees – Forbes
16 Tips For Being A Successful Professional Millennial (Or Any Age) – Forbes
2018 cropping season: Zamfara LGAs to get 60 trucks of fertilizer each – Daily Trust
21 unique and interesting handmade Father’s Day gifts from Etsy – Business Insider
27 ships conveying petrol, others expected at Lagos ports – Punch
30 food and drink names that you’re probably mispronouncing – Business Insider
5 Easy Ways To Get An Excellent Credit Score – Forbes
5 Innovative Ways Retailers Can Use Analytics, Like Instagram And Spotify – Forbes
6 Steps For Negotiating Your Salary – Forbes
6 Sustainability Lessons From This Eco-Chic Hotel Brand You Should Know – Forbes
9 people in open marriages reveal what their relationships are actually like – Business Insider
9mobile boosts vehicle safety with new tracking solution – New Telegraph
A #UsToo Movement’ 3 Reasons Why #MeToo Needs To Go Further – Forbes
SPORTS
2018 NFL Betting Props: Barkley, Chubb Favorites on the Rookie of the Year Odds – Bleacher Report
5 Chelsea stars set to light up Russia 2018 – Vanguard
Abdullahi: Meeting Buhari Will Inspire Super Eagles To Succeed In Russia – Complete Sports
Alex Ovechkin, Capitals Hold off Golden Knights to Even 2018 Stanley Cup Final – Bleacher Report
Alleged N3.2bn Fraud: EFCC Files Amended 39 Charges Against Kalu – Osun Defender
American Ninja Warrior 2018: Results and Highlights from Dallas Qualifier – Bleacher Report
Amusan set for Diamond League debut – Punch
An Olympic champion aged 17 – CNN
Andrew Luck Needs ‘Reps’ to Rediscover Form, Peyton Manning Says – Bleacher Report
Argentina coach complains – Punch
Arsenal Transfer News: Gunners Reportedly Close to Signing PSG’s Yacine Adli – Bleacher Report
Arsenal Transfer News: Latest Rumours on Aaron Ramsey’s Future – Bleacher Report
Asaba 2018: No media accreditation extension – Vanguard
Barcelona Transfer News: PSG Reportedly Target Ousmane Dembele – Bleacher Report
BBC to show World Cup in Ultra HD & virtual reality – BBC
Bolt trains with Stromsgodset – Punch
Buhari To Super Eagles: Go, Bring World Cup Home – Daily Independent
Buhari To Super Eagles: Your Victory Will Make Nigerians Happier – Osun Defender
Tracking Times – Entertainment
ENTERTAINMENT
#SoarSuperEagles! Wizkid, Yagazie Emezi, Alex Iwobi, Julie Adenuga’The Nigerian Team Collection is – Bellanaija
“Malian Spiderman” who scaled building to save child in France joins the French fire brigade on a 10-month internship paying 600-euro a-month (Photos) – Linda Ikeji
5 Famous Women On Becoming First Time Moms – NET
62-year old woman allegedly gives birth after 42-years of marriage and 7 years of pregnancy – Nigerian Pilot
89-Year-Old woman graduates from College and is now pursuing another degree – Information Nigeria
A new insight about Hulu shows how Netflix has helped drive a market for ad-free TV – Business Insider
Abiaras biography comes in Yoruba language – Punch
Actor Michael Okon Releases Pre-Wedding Pictures – Osun Defender
Actress Georgina Onuoha Rocks Blue Bikini (Photos) – Information Nigeria
Alleged Corruption: Defecting To APC Won’t Stop Us From Prosecuting You ‘ EFCC Tells Orji Kalu – Information Nigeria
Angelina Jolie photobombs her ‘Maleficent 2’ co-star – CNN
APC Reacts To Dino Melaye’s Alleged Defection – Information Nigeria
Ariana Grande opens up on Finding Strength after Manchester, New Album & Therapy as she coversFADER Magazine – Bellanaija
BBNaija: Alex Slays In Red Skirt, Sends Out Controversial Message (Photos) – Information Nigeria
Beat FM: Popular radio station launches in Abuja – Pulse
Beautiful photo of singer MoCheddah’s look at her traditional wedding in Lagos yesterday – Linda Ikeji
Ben Murray-Bruce Welcomes Dino Melaye To PDP – Information Nigeria
Beyond The Hype, Here’s Oyinda’s Honest Review Of Toolz’s Lingerie Line, Sablier – NET