Finance & Business
LOCAL AND WORLD NEWS, BUSINESS, SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES FOR TODAY WED. 6 JUNE 2018
Tracking Times – Headlines
LOCAL HEADLINES:
VANGUARD
Biafra: Buhari’s supposed friendly posture won’t deter us —MASSOB
IPOB replies President Buhari on “Why Nigerian Army was not hard on Biafrans”
N15m suit slammed on electricity firm over estimated billings
APC accuses Wike of running Rivers with LGA funds
Nigeria bars employers from sacking women for marital, maternity reasons
Udeogaranya tasks Presidency on negative utterances
Reorganise security agencies before restructuring, N-Delta agitators urge Buhari
Offa robbery : 4 gang leaders accompanied Saraki to sympathise with Offa monarch ‘ Police
Offa robbery: Be fair, just, community tells Police
SARAKI: PANDEF asks Buhari to call IG to order
Ndigbo have become ashamed of Okorocha ‘ Senator Uwajumogu
2019: Imo APC congress can’t truncate my ambition ‘ Nwosu, Okorocha’s son-in-law
Financial literacy: Despite mobile banking, 40.1 million Nigerian still unbanked
2018 AWCON: Super Falcons will not under-rate Gambia ‘ Dennerby
Argentina cancel’s visit to Pope Francis
THE AUTHORITY
IPOB to Buhari: Nigerian troops were tough on Biafrans
Killings/Impunity: NASS threatens Buhari with impeachment
Chief Press Secretary to Gov Ugwuanyi,Uwakwe Abugu dies in an Indian hospital
Don’t allow anti-open grazing laws, Defence Minister tells Buhari
Be a father to all Nigerians, Catholics tell Buhari
Why we reduced 50% lump sum for retirees ‘ PenCom
No plan to freeze Rivers Govt’s accounts ‘ EFCC
Reps to pass PIB within one month
Court fails to stop AGF on Kashamu’s extradition
Infrastructure: Umahi asks FG to refund Ebonyi’s N33bn
DAILY POST
Biafra civil war: BNYL rebukes Buhari, says president lies while fasting
Saraki vs IGP: Kwara women go spiritual over Senate President’s travail
PDP reacts to National Assembly’s threat to impeach Buhari
Hon. Jibrin blasts Saraki over National Assembly’s threat to impeach Buhari
Buhari: Saraki, Dogara under fire over impeachment threat
Lawmakers secretly gathering signatures to impeach Buhari – Kazaur
IGP vs Saraki: Presidency clashes with Senator Sani
National Assembly threatens to impeach Buhari, knocks police
Nigeria now safe, secure unlike 4 years ago – Buhari
Minister Shittu’s faction ‘dumps’ APC in Oyo
Arsenal announces Lichtsteiner as Unai Emery’s first signing
TRIBUNE
National Assembly releases 12-point condition for Buhari’s impeachment
Suspend Anti-Grazing Law, Defence Minister tells security council
Wizkid, Davido, Falz make 2018 Forbes Africa under 30 list
Security challenges: Buhari under impeachment threat from National Assembly
Buhari in closed-door meeting with Service Chiefs, heads of security agencies
Crocodile kills Ethiopian pastor during lake baptism
Reps, Senate in joint executive session
APC needs 16 years before you can compare it with PDP ‘Bolaji Abdullahi
Olukotun: Between the public and intellectualism
Local, global effects of discarded plastic bags
The Abia/Ondo gang rapes
Enugu: Gov Ugwuanyi’s CPS, Uwakwe Abugu, is dead
Oil Montoring Group accuses Niger Delta firm of frustrating JTF operations
Delta APC chairman inaugurates state, LG executives, vows to unseat Okowa
Shooting: Fayemi breaks silence, says ‘July 14 will end Fayose’s political reign
SAHARA REPORTERS
30,000 Nigerians To Be Deported From Germany
$565,000 American Green Card Scam: Counsel’s Absence Stalls Trial
House Of Reps Teams Up With Senate To Reaffirm Vote Of No Confidence On IGP Idris
Raped’ Female IDPs Narrate How Soldiers Forced Them To Tell The Media ‘Everything is Fine
UN Warns: Plastics In Oceans Will Be More Than Aquatic Animals By 2050
Soyinka: By Saying ‘No’ To Boko Haram, Leah Sharibu Spoke For All Of Us
UPDATED: ICPC Arraigns Gwarzo, Suspended SEC DG, Over ‘N114.9million Financial improprieties
Mr. President ignore Them’ ‘ Setback For Saraki’s Impeachment Mobilisation Against Buhari
Bamidele: Confusion As Ekiti CP Says Mopol Is Dismissed
BREAKING: National Assembly Vows To Impeach Buhari Unless 10 Conditions Are Met
Final Lists Of The 23 World Cup Teams ‘ Who’s In, Who’s Out
22 Years After, Federal Government Delivers Housing Project To Bonfrere Jo
It’s A Hate Video’ ‘ MURIC Gives Falz Seven Days To Withdraw ‘This Is Nigeria
DAILY TIMES
Crocodile kills pastor conducting baptism
Mothers with more children face higher heart attack risk Study
Imo: Group drums support for guber aspirant with pedigree to deliver
BREAKING: Buhari holds Closed-Door Meeting With Service Chiefs Over Saraki
Research Institutes union demand sack of Perm Sec
Stop embarrassing Rivers people with false alarms, Uchendu tells Wike
2019: Okorocha, stakeholders battle for soul of Imo and APC
2019: North-East will give Buhari more votes than North-West Sen Lawan
World Environment Day: We can lead worldwide end to plastic pollution Osinbajo
Folio uncovers plot by Sen. Obiora, police to file further charge against Anosikes
Court strikes out suit to compel CBN disclosure of Buharis medical bill
Impeachment threat: Presidency, NASS head for showdown
Tobacco: Nigeria loses $800m annually to heart- related disease Adewole
NEW TELEGRAPH
INEC’s move to tackle vote buying
Need to relocate Mile 12 market
Nigeria clears $600m airlines’ trapped funds
National Assembly threatens to impeach Buhari
Osinbajo lauds North-East’s humanitarian innovation hub
Lalong expresses displeasure over indiscriminate disposal of refuse
Rivers Assembly crisis: Govt files fresh charges against Amaechi’s men
FG prequalifies 140 contractors for $1bn Ogoni clean-up
Dickson inaugurates road projects in Delta
Tribunal strikes out petition against Obiano’s election
EFCC dismisses alleged plot to close Rivers’ accounts
Umahi effects minor cabinet reshuffle in Ebonyi
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WORLD HEADLINES:
CNN
China’s exam migrants desperate for chance to sit life-changing gaokao
England syphilis cases hit highest level in almost 70 years
Giant cloud of ash, lava and flaming rocks as volcano erupts
Everyone remembers their first Kate Spade
Trump-Kim Singapore summit venue is set
Source: Bolton tried to derail Kim talks
US B-52s fly by contested islands amid rising tensions with China
Facebook says it gave Huawei and other Chinese firms access to data
Cricket Australia chief resigns after 17 years in the job
Female cop breastfeeds abandoned baby
EU trade chief: US walked away from talks
Qataris making the most of soccer’s showcase
White House aide who mocked McCain is out
America may soon face the biggest labor strike in decades
Parkland survivor’s home ‘swatted
Hilary George-Parkin: What Kate Spade modeled for young women
How a positive statement made millions for this T-shirt company
Trump unblocks some Twitter users but plans to appeal ruling
Fox News ripped for using misleading photos of Eagles players
Electric cars threaten 100,000 German jobs
California’s strangest buildings
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Democrats hope for ‘blue wave’ push from 8-state primary day
GOP avoids shutout in race for California governor
The Latest: Breed leading in race for San Francisco mayor
Secluded resort chosen for Trump-Kim summit in Singapore
North Korean military may benefit from Kim’s charm offensive
New evacuations near Guatemala volcano set off panic
Trustees report warns Medicare finances worsening
China institutes on US campus: Fount of learning or threat?
Spade remembered as vibrant and colorful, like her creations
Some Brazil ‘Zika kids’ try school, others fight to survive
BBC
Firemen save chickens from volcano eruption
Facebook confirms data-sharing agreements with Chinese firms
Argentina friendly with Israel cancelled after Gaza violence
Skateboarding: Are street skaters convinced by Olympic skateboarding
Highlights: England win 1966 World Cup at Wembley
Guatemala volcano: Nearly 200 missing and 75 dead
Argentina cancels Israel World Cup friendly after Gaza violence
Kate Spade: Tributes pour in for ‘great talent’ after apparent suicide
Trump-Kim summit to be held on Singapore’s Sentosa island
James Sutherland: Cricket Australia chief executive quits
Pomegranate contamination kills woman in Australia
Trump tariffs: Mexico retaliates against US products
Kelly Sadler: Aide who mocked McCain exits White House
Elizabeth Wettlaufer: Canadian nurse’s confession released
France builds first Alzheimer’s ‘village’ in pioneering experiment
How Kate Spade shaped the catwalk – and high street
Cultural coding classes for migrants in Norway
Take a look inside the world’s largest legal cannabis farm
Rebuilding after 9/11
Kuwait ‘blackface’ comedy show causes outcry
World Cup 2018: Welcome with a warning for England fans in Volgograd
AL JAZEERA
Argentina cancels football friendly with Israel in Jerusalem
Paris protesters rally against Israel PM’s visit
Israeli Knesset stops bill seeking equality for all
H&M, Gap to probe violence and sex abuse in Asian factories
Iraq bans election commission members from travelling abroad
Real Madrid’s Sergio Ramos: Salah grabbed my arm first
Egypt PM resigns after President Sisi sworn into office
Qatar FM: Saudi threat violates international law
Attackers hack seven to death in Mozambique
UN demands halt to plastic pollution ‘swamping’ planet
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BUSINESS HEADLINES:
10 Career Lessons From Rags-To-Riches Immigrant Entrepreneur, The Donut King – Forbes
10 Questions All EdTech Entrepreneurs Should Know How To Answer Without Hesitation – Forbes
10 signs you are heading for bankruptcy – Punch
12 Monkeys’ Season 4 Review: A Final Season That’s Going Out With A Bang – Forbes
12 Pro Tips for Tailoring Your Presentation to Your Audience – Forbes
12 Quotes To Motivate CMOs To Make Diversity A Priority – Forbes
13 cool pieces of gear to wear if you’re repping the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals – Business Insider
13 pieces of money advice you can’t afford to ignore – Business Insider
2 Ways To Handle Volatility In The Stock Market – Forbes
2018 Belmont: Post Positions, Morning Line, and Justify’s Fight From the Rail – Forbes
21 game-changing announcements Apple made at its biggest conference of the year – Business Insider
21st Century, Schneider partner on tier 4 data centre – The Sun
4 Easy-To-Do Steps To Build Self-Confidence To Succeed In The Interview – Forbes
4 Things You Have to Do Before Making Your Side Hustle Your Full-Time Business – Entrepreneur
5 Multi-Millionaires From Algeria You Should Know – Forbes
5 reality TV shows that need to be brought back – Business Insider
5 Ways Leaders Act Like Rebels (That’ll Make You Successful, Too) – Forbes
6 Social Media Monitoring Tools for Managing Your Online Presence – Entrepreneur
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SPORTS
2018 Belmont Stakes Odds: Bettors Should Expect Competitive Field for Justify – Bleacher Report
2019 FIBA World Cup: D’Tigers open camp June 19 – New Telegraph
22 Years After, Federal Government Delivers Housing Project To Bonfrere Jo – Sahara Reporters
4-Star WR, UNC Commit Jordyn Adams to Pursue MLB After Being Drafted by Angels – Bleacher Report
Abia Swan plans to hold Sports Summit – Nigerian Pilot
Access Bank reaffirms commitment to UNICEF Charity Shield Polo tourney – New Telegraph
Access Bank-UNICEF Charity Shield Polo Tourney Gallops Off June 18 – Daily Independent
Adrian Wojnarowski: LeBron James, Paul George Will Have to Talk About Lakers – Bleacher Report
Ailing Djokovic upset by underdog Cecchinato – CNN
Ambode Redeems N20m Pledge To 2018 CHAN Eagles – Daily Independent
ANALYSIS ‘ Adepoju: Friendlies Are About Performance, Not Results; Eagles Must Respond Vs Czech Republic – Complete Sports
Andrelton Simmons Suffers Ankle Injury on Dugout Steps Before Royals vs. Angels – Bleacher Report
Argentina friendly with Israel to be scrapped ‘ reports – Vanguard
Arsenal considering shock move for Manchester United’s Marouane Fellaini – Daily Trust
Arsenal Sign Swiss Captain Lichtsteiner from Juventus – Information Nigeria
Arsenal sign Swiss defender Lichtsteiner from Juventus – New Telegraph
AWCON qualifiers: Dennerby targets victory for Falcons in Gambia – New Telegraph
Belgium’s Courtois wary of Kane and England’s individual talent – Goal
Tracking Times – Entertainment
ENTERTAINMENT
22-years after, Federal Govt to deliver housing project to former Super Eagles coach Bonfrere Jo for winning the Olympics in 1996 – Linda Ikeji
#BBNaija: Ex-Reality Star, Nina Reveals She Would Be Going Back To School – Gistlover
#BBNaija: Tobi opens up on what went wrong between him and BamBam – Nigerian Pilot
#DruAt32: Vimbai Mutinhiri celebrates her Man on his Birthday! – Bellanaija
#GrowOnlineWithChinny: Hey Business Owner, Here’s what your Target Audience is Looking for Online – Bellanaija
#ThisIsAmerica! Contestants Of Miss America Will No Longer Wear Swimsuit At The Pageant – NET
12 things you should know about the National Assembly Joint session today – Information Nigeria
A Betrayal of the Game! BBC Africa’s ‘Africa Eye’ Investigates the Corruption of West African Football | Teaser – Bellanaija
Aba-made Jerseys Please! – Information Nigeria
ABC is reportedly planning a ‘Roseanne’ spinoff starring everyone but Roseanne, possibly as early as this week – Business Insider
Abdulmumin Jibrin distances self from NASS joint assembly, passes vote of confidence on President Buhari – Linda Ikeji
Actress, Ini Edo shows impressive curves in skinny jeans – Nigerian Pilot
Album Review: Modenine is consistent with delivering lyricism on ‘Hence4th – Pulse
Amaechi: Minister to partner states to create pathways for bicycles – Pulse
APC Has Demonstrated It Is A Worst Alternative In 2019 ‘ Shehu Sani – Information Nigeria
Apostle Johnson Suleman And Wife Celebrate 14th Wedding Anniversary (See Then Vs Now Photos) – Information Nigeria
Arsenal announce the signing of 34-year-old defender Stephan Lichtsteiner from Juventus – Linda Ikeji
Arsenal FC Signs Stephan Lichtsteiner, 34 Year Old Defender from Juventus – Gistlover