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LOCAL AND WORLD NEWS, BUSINESS, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES FOR TODAY FRI. 1 JUNE 2018

Tracking Times – Headlines
LOCAL HEADLINES:
SAHARA REPORTERS
Public/Private Facilities Shut Down In Many Parts Of South-East As ‘Biafra Day’ Is Celebrated
’22’ Arrested In Enugu For Trying To Hoist Biafran Flag At State House
Naira Defender CBN Pumps $210m Into Forex Market
Melaye: Buhari Has Assaulted My Person… His Body Language Demeans The National Assembly
VIDEO: ‘No Man On Earth Lives On Monthly Salary’ ‘ Okorocha Justifies Why Politicians ‘Must Steal
Nnimmo Bassey, A Poet On The Run By Patrick B. Naagbanton
BREAKING: You May Be President But Only After 2019, Buhari Jokes With Youth As He Signs ‘Not Too Young To Run Bill’ Into Law
Fayemi Picks 74-Year-Old As Running Mate ‘ ‘After A Long Search
EFCC Witness Details How Ladoja ‘Stole’ Oyo State’s Shares As Part Of N4.7bn Fraud
Nigeria On The Brink Of War By Emmanuel Ugwu
Customs CG Can’t Be Campaigning For You’ ‘ Melaye Hits Buhari On ReturnTo Senate
VANGUARD
IPOB expresses satisfaction with response to sit-at-home
Ooni canvasses support for Buhari
Why insecurity heightens in Nigeria ‘NSA Monguno
MAN’s ‘drive alcohol-free’ campaign
Wike’ll get overwhelming votes for 2nd term ‘ Akpabio
Kwara govt spends N8bn on water projects
Why Melaye asked Buhari to apologise to NASS over statement
Joining APC’ll not save you, Presidency taunts corrupt politicians
Mikel attributes Eagles’ rise to Rohr’s disciplinary measures
Amaechi and Abe: New Vista for Rivers APC
Okorocha in Imo: Survival moves
THE NATION
Stage Sets for Finals of Hi-LIfe Igbo Music Contest in Enugu
Ghosts, ghosts everywhere
What Buhari could learn from Jos Mujica
Buhari to youths: resume your campaign after 2019
Nigerias export grows by 60 per cent
Alleged N700m fraud: Ex-Governor Yero, others charged
PUNCH Chairman Aboderin dies after heart surgery
Egbeyemi is Fayemis running mate
Adelabu resigns as CBN deputy governor
Champion Zidane bids Madrid shocking farewell
Minister decries oppositions disdainful of truth
Ijaw, Itsekiri youths pledge to protect Escravos-Warri dredging
Jaiz fetes monarchs, Imams, others in Ondo
When will peace return to Oyo APC
PDP to Buhari: Not too young to run is our initiative
PUNCH
US priest abuse victims reach $210m settlement
Koreas hold high-level talks ahead of Trump-Kim summit
National Library to promote reading culture
Pupils tackle corruption through drama presentation
FIFA lifts suspension on Guatemala
Court recognises Ladiran as late Akintolas son
Buhari, Saraki, govs, others mourn Wale Aboderin
Melaye tackles Buhari as Saraki faults politicking by Customs boss
2019: EFCC asks banks for corrupt customers list
Buhari to youths: Dont contest presidency till after 2019
Health workers slam FG, suspend 43-day strike
Inspiring stories as Up Chair! takes a bow
UNILAG to investigate alleged sexual harasment claim
Killings: Senate grills NSA, okays increased security funding
Firm partners Lagos govt to end malaria
Adelabu retires as CBN deputy gov
No going back on civil service reforms Dickson
Herdsmen attacks: Are calls for international intervention justified
LEADERSHIP
PMB Calls For Sustained Sub-regional Security Operations
Reps Probe Implementation Of $22bn Brass LNG Project
NSA Appears Before Senate Over Killings
Workers Kick As Obaseki Sacks Entire Staff of State Owned Institution
CBN Explains 2016 Grain Mop-up Programme
APC National Chairmanship Not Foreclosed ‘ Gov Ajimobi
N700m Fraud: Kaduna Ex-gov, Yero, 3 Others Remanded In Prison
Gunmen Kill 4, Abduct 4 Church Leaders In A’Ibom Community
Jega’s Bribery Allegation Embarrassing ‘ Saraki
Jega Enjoins PMB To Tackle Bribery In NASS
Prince’s Vacation Retreat In Turks & Caicos Up For Sale
I Go Die To Build Healthcare Centre
People Should Stop Begging On Social Media
WORLD HEADLINES:
CNN
Trump trade policies threaten 2.6 million US jobs, group says
Trudeau: No sign of US common sense prevailing
New tariffs could increase price of US beer
It’s true: Teens are ditching Facebook
Roseanne says she ‘begged’ ABC to save her show
US warns it can ‘blow apart’ China’s islands in South China Sea
Trump’s snap decision on North Korea created a mess
Justin Trudeau says retaliation against the US is necessary
Pope sends abuse investigators back to Chile, ‘ashamed’ church didn’t listen
UN reaches deal with Myanmar to repatriate Rohingya refugees
Samsonite CEO resigns after claims about educational background
These Chinese buildings are coming to a city near you
The connections between Trump and those he’s pardoned
Serena Williams pulls off big comeback at French Open
Jury awards family $4 in police killing
Tom Cruise sparks ‘Top Gun’ feud between US Air Force, Navy
Former Gambian leader sued over fraudulent AIDS cure
Nigeria lowers minimum age for election candidates
Analyst: West may be too late to stop Beijing in S China Sea
Shooting lava covers community
Comedian Sam Bee sorry for Ivanka insult
BBC
Arkady Babchenko: Suspect remanded in reporter’s hoax death case
Mariano Rajoy: Why it could soon be over for Spain’s PM
Cannabis and sport: NFL’s Mike James asks for permission to use cannabis
I thought drug testers wanted money for tea or fuel
Trade tariffs: Chorus of condemnation intensifies
Italy government: Giuseppe Conte to head populist coalition
Tamaulipas crisis: Mexico seeks talks over ‘silenced zone
Police bodycam released after New Jersey beach punch video
World Cup 2018: Russian grannies waiting for ‘magnetic Messi
Drake vs Pusha T: Has he just pushed it too far
Questions Muslims get asked during Ramadan
The Iranian librarian who escaped war through cosplay
Samantha Bee insults Ivanka Trump with obscene phrase
Sultan of Yogyakarta: A feminist revolution in an ancient kingdom
I woke up and didn’t recognise my wife
Man City set to sign Algeria’s Mahrez
Planting a forest on the Aral’s dried-out seabed
Rise in ‘preventable’ emergency readmissions to hospital
Does the media have a problem with coverage of mass shootings
Bereaved parents ‘let down at work by lack of support
Educate children to tackle ethnic minority donor crisis, MPs say
AL JAZEERA
‘This is a bad day for world trade’
NYT plans to return thousands of ISIL files to Iraq
Spanish PM faces defeat in no-confidence vote
Trump: US-North Korea talks in New York ‘very positive’
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov meets Kim Jong-un
Match-fixer pictured metres away from international players
US hits Iran’s Evin prison with new sanctions
Denmark passes law banning face veil in public spaces
Ramadan brings no respite to Yemenis living under siege
Israel approves more than 2,000 settlement units in West Bank
BUSINESS HEADLINES:
$500 AR Smart Glasses Improve Athletes’ Workouts With Virtual Display And Voice Activation – Forbes
10 Signs You Aren’t As Clear As You Think You Are – Forbes
14-year-old Karthik Nemmani of McKinney, Texas, wins Scripps National Spelling Bee – Business Insider
15 great words that will make you sound smarter – Business Insider
17 of the best state fairs in the US, ranked – Business Insider
2018 BMW M5 Demonstrates Enduring Appeal Of A Powerful V8 – Forbes
2018 Farming Season: Gwagwalada Area Council To Distribute 70MT Fertilizer To Farmers – Daily Independent
21 funny but useful Father’s Day gifts that’ll give your dad a good laugh – Business Insider
3 Reasons Microsoft Will Hit $1T Market Cap 3 Years Before Alphabet – Forbes
3 Steps Insurers Should Take Toward Hyper-Accurate Location Data — And Why It Matters – Forbes
3 Ways To Get Unstuck At Work – Forbes
30 Park Place Unveils Penthouse 82, New York City’s Tallest Sky Perch – Forbes
4 Ways Brands Can Get More Amazon Product Reviews — Without Breaking The Rules – Forbes
45 Motivational Quotes For Every Millennial Still Trying To Figure Life Out – Forbes
5 Dividend Growth Stocks With Upside To Analyst Targets – Forbes
5 Hacks To Get Better Sleep And Better Performance At Work – Forbes
5 of the best airlines for accessible travel – Business Insider
5 Reasons Why LeBron Is The Greatest of All Time – Forbes
SPORTS
13 teams for Keshi U-17 Football Tournament – Daily Trust
13 teams register for Stephen Keshi U17 football tournament – Peoples Daily
2018 FIFA World 018 FIFA World Cup special: up special: Mikel Obi ikel Obi leads 25 eads 25 Eagles to agles to London – Blueprint
Aaron Jones Surprised to Hear Act of Kindness in Airport Went Viral – Bleacher Report
Abramovich becomes Israels wealthiest citizen – Punch
Adam Silver Says NBA and NFL’s National Anthem Situation Is ‘Far Different – Bleacher Report
Adam Silver Says Sterling Brown’s Incident with Milwaukee Police Was ‘Horrific – Bleacher Report
Adam Silver: Facts Must Be Determined for Bryan Colangelo’s Burner Accounts – Bleacher Report
Amusan Claims Third Place On Diamond League Debut – Complete Sports
Asaba 2018: Stephen Keshi Stadium for test-run July 18 – Vanguard
Auburn Star Mustapha Heron Announces He Will Transfer to St. John’s – Bleacher Report
Autopsy: Rasual Butler Had Multiple Substances in System at Time of Fatal Crash – Bleacher Report
Baker produces fastest 100m of the year in Rome – BBC
Balotelli could be named Italy captain despite ‘ugly’ fan banner, Mancini confirms – Goal
Balotelli could be named Italy captain despite ‘ugly’ fan banner, Mancini confirms – Goal
Barcelona told to fork out 190m for Tottenham star – Daily Trust
Bolt trains with Norwegian top-flight side – Blueprint
BREAKING: Arsenal’s star signing to have medical this week – Daily Trust
Tracking Times – Entertainment
ENTERTAINMENT
#BBNaija’s Miracle celebrates his girlfriend, as she turns 22 today – Nigerian Pilot
#BBNaija: Alex Writes Emotional Birthday Message To Nina – Information Nigeria
“I abandoned my entire family only to be cheated on” – SA rapper AKA Tweets – Linda Ikeji
“If i die today the world knows who is responsible for my death”- Blogger and former SA to Governor Dickson cries out – Linda Ikeji
2019 Election: Reps kick against use of electronic voting – Pulse
2019: My CCT Trial Was Politically Motivated ‘ Senate President – Information Nigeria
22 year old Lady says she feels great loosing her virginity to a man who is 41 years older than her – Information Nigeria
A new ‘Super Smash Bros.’ game is coming out this year ‘ here’s everything you should know about the biggest Nintendo game of 2018 – Business Insider
Actress Tonto Dikeh visits Prison inmates with some items in Suleja – Nigerian Pilot
Afro-Caribbean star, Miss-K, returns to the spotlight – New Telegraph
Akinwunmi Ambode: LASU Land: Governor reduces cost to trespassers by 67% – Pulse
Alex Ndace: An Exploration of Sounds and Diversified Genres’ A Review of DJ Neptune’s ‘Greatness’ Album – Bellanaija
All Politicians Without A 2nd Office, Must Steal’ ‘ Okorocha – Information Nigeria
APC Suspends House Minority Leader As Crisis Within The Party Continues – Information Nigeria
Ariana Grande confirms her relationship with Pete Davidson, shares loved-up photo – Linda Ikeji
Armed robbers allegedly snatch N9m local government workers April salary in Kebbi – Linda Ikeji
Armed robbers stripped and beaten mercilessly in Rivers (Photos) – Linda Ikeji
Arrest My Violent Husband So I Can Live In Peace ‘ Woman Cries Out Over Domestic Violence – Information Nigeria