Dear Reader, Newspaper Headlines For Today, Thursday March 9th 2017
DAILY TRUST
Osinbajo at 60: Ministers sing for acting president (VIDEO)
Air Peace blames flight disruption on VIP movement, weather
Lagos-Ibadan rail will boost Nigeria’s economy – Ajimobi, Amosun
Court fixes March 28 for trial of two Chinese accused of importing fake tyres into Nigeria
Whistle-blower Policy:Group condemns dismissal of ministry official for exposing fraud
Gen. Shagaya loses wife, Pauline at 70
NFVCB to review film censorship criteria in Nigeria
Osinbajo sings to mark his 60th birthday (VIDEO INCLUDED)
Osinbajo marks 60th birthday inside Aso Rock
China calls on North Korea to suspend nukes, US to stop military drills
Farmers smile as tomato price rises in Katsina
How farmers can use their produce for bank loan – NCX boss
Sokoto carrot farmers push for seeds, processing plant
Olam Nigeria gets productivity award for rice production
Bumper Harvest: Wheat price crashes in Kano
Katsina revives 7 irrigation schemes
Ilorin woman arrested over stolen foodstuffs
Divorcee jailed for keeping 4.7kg Indian hemp
Court remands boy for impregnating minor
Group wants probe of 8 deaths in police, prison custodies
Crab takes on alligator, wins battle with hilarious pinch
Experts differ on FG’s economic plans
GTBank reports N165.14 bn pre-tax profit
The issue of scanners at port is beyond customs – Babani
Recession: Nigerians import N460bn worth of wines, beverages, others
Reps demand enhanced flight safety at airports
Stocks market posts N49bn loss
Vehicles duty: Customs cuts 60% for models below 2016
Gwarzo wants trust fund for unclaimed dividends
Heritage Bank faults fraud allegation against director
*VANGUARD*
New Minimum Wage: NLC Accuses FG Of Foot-dragging On Tripartite C’ttee
Ambode Urges New Judges To Maintain High Standard
Support My Govt, Okorocha Courts NBA
N500bn Social Intervention Scheme: Reps To Probe Osinbajo, Adeosun, Udoma
Barcelona Vs PSG: Barcelona Completed The Greatest Comeback In History…
Army To Probe Extra-judicial Killing Of IPOB, MASSOB Members
‘Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Very Dependable Ally Of President Muhammad Buhari’
BBNaija: Kemen, Disqualified Housemate Apologises To Tboss
FG Nonchalant To Xenophobic Attacks —KOWA Party
Govt Should Make It Easier For People To Adopt Legitimately— Barr Collins Okeke
Kano Pillars Grind Out 1-0 Win Over Wikki, Move Into Top-three
No Payment Made To Orji Uzor Kalu From Govt Account — WITNESS
NLNG Has Paid $20.5bn To FG Since 2016 —MD
Teachers’ Population Rises As TRCN Inducts 512 Graduates
Orji, Ex-MILAD, Defects To APC In Enugu
A-Ibom Govt Seeks World Bank Assistance For Syringe Manufacturing Plant
Now That Jonathan Is On The Menu
10 Feared Dead In Ile-Ife As Yoruba, Hausa Clash
Naira Depreciates To N465/$ In Parallel Market
Xenophobic Attacks: Senate Cancels Trip To S-Africa
Fayose Celebrates Ekiti Women In Grand Style, Says Don’t Panic Over PDP’s Crisis
PDP Senators To Meet With Govs, Makarfi, Modu Sheriff, Others
Assassins Invaded My House – Metuh
Fayose, Fayemi, Afenifere, Monarchs, Others Mourn Gen. Adebayo
Non-payment Of N541bn Loan: Three Banks Take Over Etisalat Nigeria
You Can’t Divide Nigeria In My Time, Buratai Tells Biafran Agitators
I Beat My Wife When She Flouts My Instructions, Husband Tells Court
He Can’t Separate Work Time From Fun Time
He Refuses To Curb His Roving Eyes
Tonto Dikeh Speaks, Cries About Her Life, Son & Marriage
We’ll Meet June Deadline For TV Digital Switch Over —NBC DG
Nollywood Actor, Prince James Uche Is Dead!
Ajebo Takes Anti-drug Campaign To Campuses
Robert Adeyinka Adebayo, A Profile
Thank You Everyone; I Am Humbled, Grateful – Osinbajo
Buhari’s Change Now Changeless Change – Afejuku
CSOs Mobilize To Fight Poverty, Hunger In Anambra
Aubameyang Hat-trick Fires Dortmund Into Quarters
Barcelona Clinch Miracle Win To Reach Champions League Quarter-finals
*NATION*
Ambode tackles Fed Govt over Lagos Airport Road
Etisalat in talks with banks over $1b loan
Students’ Union leaders fight over N1m ‘bribe’
Queen’s College: Alumni to the rescue
Adebayo’s wedding day driver speaks
Nigerians with valid visa free to travel to U.S., says Embassy
Adebayo father of all, says Fayose
Council celebrates Osinbajo’s 60th birthday
Elder statesman Robert Adeyinka Adebayo dies at 88
Recession will end before December, says Fed Govt
Saraki, Aregbesola, Ambode, Ngige pay tributes
A symbol of unity say Tinubu
Customs shuns Senate’s request on car import duty payment
Makarfi angry with Dickson over convention report
NLC to Fed Govt: workers’ patience running out on wage review
Exit of ‘Governor Owambe’
10 feared dead in Ile Ife clash
FEC okays $470m, N186m for FCT water projects
Old students urged to embrace code Lagos
Towards Southwest integration
Social media and the era of digital governance
Corps member dies in laptop explosion in Jalingo
History students mourn ‘amiable’ HOD
A Corps member’s footprints in Buhari’s hometown
The immortalisation of Obasanjo
FC Ifeanyiubah pile misery on Remo
NPFL players must have patience to succeed-Lawal
No panic in Enyimba’s camp – Gata
Rangers depart for Cairo as Al Merreikh storm Garden City
Ilechukwu: I want to build a formidable team
Ibrahim rues Wikki ‘s poor form
Producer drags Silverbird Cinema to court
How my past has affected me, by Ibadan OAP
All set for God’s Children Great Talent Season 7
TOPS unveils G-Wilz
Alex Okosi named Viacom Africa’s Executive Vice President
AMVCA: Waje, Lira, give first live performance
NCF raises alarm over sand mining, dredging
NLNG chief to lawmakers: Don’t tamper with NLNG Act
CBN clears 3,114 BDCs for IMTOs dollar purchase
GTBank posts N165b profit before tax
‘BoA ‘ll be restructured to support diversification’
SEC, others push for new framework for unclaimed dividend management
Protect endangered wildlife, envoy urges Nigerians
SUN
Hausa-Yoruba clash: Curfew in Ile-Ife, as death toll rises to 10
Duty on old vehicles: Customs shuns Senate
Kalu, Slok have no link to 27 bank drafts –Witness
It’s difficult to account for what Suswam did –Ortom
Anambra guber: APGA’ll be voted out- PDP aspirant
2019: APC must work harder to take South-East –Obetta
Delay in 2017 Budget passage may stall ERGP –FG
…Predicts end of recession by December
FIRS nets N27.086bn from tax waivers
…Registers 814,000 tax payers in 2016
3 banks plan takeover of Etisalat for N541bn loan default
…Firm in talks over missed payment on $1.2bn loan
Camp Nou miracle: Barca wallops PSG 6-1 to romp into q/final
National Stadium : Supporters club throws weight behind Ambode
Go,Wenger go, Arsenal fans cry out
Women to create 79,000 jobs by 2019 -Bol
SEC seeks removal of 12-year statute cap on unclaimed dividends
Minister lists benefits of BoA restructuring
Tontoh Dike opens up on how hubby humiliated her in Ghana, stripped her naked!
Akinola calls for sustenance of peace in Oshodi
*THISDAY*
FG Optimistic Nigeria Will Exit Recession This Year
Leaders Mourn Passing of Ex-Governor of Old Western Region, General Adebayo
Metuh Cries Out as Armed Men Invade His Home
Aisha Buhari: Osinbajo Capable of Leading Nigeria
PDP Senators to Meet Govs, Seek Out-of-Court Settlement on Party’s…
US Embassy Insists Nigeria is Not Affected by Trump Travel Ban
Osinbajo to Visit Sokoto Today
Ambode Accuses Fashola’s Ministry of Frustrating Efforts to Rehabilitate Oshodi-Airport Road
Xenophobic Attacks: House Forces Senate to Cancel Trip to South Africa
Oranto Petroleum Invests $500m in South Sudan Oil Block
Heritage Bank Exonerates Executive Director of Fraud Allegation
Etisalat in N377bn Debt Crisis, Pleads with 13 Banks
Domestic Debt Stock Rises to N11.05tn
Witness: How Ashinze, Others Received N5.6bn from NSA’s Office
Ethiopian Airways Lands, Takes off from Kaduna Airport
Ishaku Plans New System of Water Management for Taraba
Amosun Tasks Private Sector on Local Content, Import Substitution
Police Confirm Seven Dead in Yoruba, Hausa Communal Clash in Ife
Despite Senate Advisory, Customs Insists on Payment of Duty by All Car Owners
British Monarch Confers National Honour on Nigerian Nurse, Elizabeth Anionwu
Ayade Congratulates Onnoghen on Appointment as CJN
Emeh Commends Wike as Emohua PDP Welcomes Him Back
FG Restates Commitment to Restructure BOA
Chinese Nationals Arraigned in Lagos Court over Importation of Fake Tyres
Absence of Defence Witness Stalls Nyame’s N1.64bn Fraud Trial
Violators of Appropriation Act Risk Two-year Jail Term
How New Environmental Law will Benefit Lagosians
Aregbesola Stopped from Increasing Filing Fees in Osun Courts
Monarch, Kinsmen Mourn as Gen Adebayo Dies a Day to 89th Birthday
Minister Empowers 200 Women in Sokoto
Minister: FG’s Plan for Workers to Own Houses at Advanced Stage
Acting President Visits Sokoto Thursday
World Bank, Sokoto Govt commit N9b for rebuilding of collapsed dam
FG Looks to 2020, Targets 7% Growth under Economic Recovery Plan
UK: Jonathan’s Govt Did Not Reject Help to Rescue Chibok Girls
$1.2bn Debt: Three Nigerian Banks Move to Take over Etisalat
N500m Intervention Fund for Schools Ready, Says CBN
Diamond Bank Partners BoI on N140bn GEEP Fund
GTBank Posts N132bn Profit, Recommends 175k Final Dividend
Fidelity Bank Pledges Support for Entertainers, Musicians
BBC Finally Launches Pilot News Chatbot from Nigerian Developers
Emeh: Rivers APC is Disorganised
Exorcising Gerontocracy in Yoruba Politics (2)
Sheriff Threatens Disciplinary Action against Disloyal Staff
The Day Our Soldiers Went Mad Again
Beating the Odds
Female Executives, Let’s Up the Ante – Part 1
‘Strike Action: Govt Policy on No-Work No-Pay Has Saved Health of Nigerians’
Dealing with Diarrhea
Guinness Equips Lagos Eye Hospital with Optical Devices
Aisha Buhari Raises Alarm over High Infant, Maternal Mortality
NAFDAC Arrests Criminal Syndicate Producing Fake Drugs, Food Products
Lagos Will Not Discharge FG Equity in National Stadium, Says Dalung
Okpekpe Organisers Re-appoint Abmayr as Elite Athletes Manager
Chukwu Hopeful Zamalek Will Fall as Rangers Depart for Cairo
Bournemouth Defender to Serve Five-match Ban for Violent Conduct
*PUNCH*
Xenophobic attacks: Senate, House fight over S’African trip
A word for Femi Adesina and Shehu Garba
Fashola’s ministry frustrating us, says Ambode
I was handcuffed, locked in a cell for four days at LAX Airport – Victim
Four killed as customs chase suspected smugglers in Ogun
Foreign airlines regretting not using Kaduna airport – FG
Old vehicles: Customs defy Senate on duty payment
When Fani-Kayode met Nnamdi Kanu
Messi is an idiot – Egyptian archaeologist
Why cost of cooking gas is high — NLNG MD
Nigeria loses $1.5bn yearly to maternal deaths – UNFPA
Wike promises investors land, tax relief
Osun declares curfew as 10 die in Ife communal clash
FG okays $470m water project for FCT
Three pupils killed, others injured in Delta accidents
Osinbajo, a running mate turned friend – Buhari
Italy deports 37 Nigerians
Ojukwu would’ve fought for Kanu’s release –MASSOB
Man commits suicide to protest against America-based father
Three pupils killed, others injured in Delta accidents
Women allege being tear-gassed while celebrating IWD
ICYMI: Lagos pastor goes blind after DSS torture
Hausa/Yoruba crisis: Ooni preaches peace
Security guard locks blind employer in room, bolts with N50, 000
PHOTOS: Aftermath of Hausa, Yoruba clash in Ile-Ife
PDP Senate caucus rejects Sheriff’s invitation, opts for wider consultation
Ambode swears in three judges, tasks them professional competence
Four steal Ondo Deputy Governor’s car battery
I got seized N3bn as gifts during ceremonies –Yakubu
FG unveils economic recovery plan, to raise VAT on luxury items
Stephanie Otobo shares steamy details of ‘relationship’ with apostle Suleman
[VIDEO] Sex scandal: Apostle Suleman’s wife reacts
Interviews
Wenger under pressure to quit Arsenal
‘No sympathy for Gunners’
SNEPCo tennis: Top seeds stroll through
How Nigerian cycling can reach the level of S’Africa – Coach
Musa under threat from Hannover star
VIDEO: Tonto Dike reveals details of family troubles
Bobrisky attacks Kemen over his eviction from BBNaija
Lake turns pink in Australia
60 hearty cheers to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo
Pastor allegedly slaps student for pressing ipod during service
How women around the world are celebrating women’s day
Foreign airlines regretting not using Kaduna airport – FG
Old vehicles: Customs defy Senate on duty payment
Why cost of cooking gas is high — NLNG MD
Understanding the FGN savings bonds
OPEC deal yielding benefits for Nigeria, says Kachikwu
IE urges caution as rainy season begins
Veteran Nollywood actor James Uche dies
BBNaija: Kemen tenders apology to Tboss and women
BBNaija: Housemates aplogise to Tboss over Kemen
After Beyonce, Ciara poses for semi-nude pregnancy shoot
Singer George Michael died of natural causes – coroner
Audu Maikori collapses while taking selfie
That high heel can be harmful – Expert
That energy drink can kill you
Patients beg health professionals to shelve strike
‘People living with autism can hold paid jobs’
UCH opens stroke clinic
Doctors find 838 ‘stones’ in woman’s stomach
Seven ways to increase traffic on your blog
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Devising a sustainable forex policy
*PREMIUM TIMES*
Five feared killed, many injured in Ife ethnic clash
The Osun government has declared a dusk to dawn curfew in the area.
Eight years after raising billions, Turai Yar’Adua’s Cancer Centre remains abandoned, overtaken by weeds
Ex-Governor of Western Nigeria, Adeyinka Adebayo, is dead
Fashola’s Works Ministry Frustrating My Lagos Project – Ambode
Travel Ban: U.S. Allays Nigerians’ Fears; Says No Reason To Postpone, Cancel Trips
Assaulted Zamfara Corps Member Redeployed
NYSC Confirms Assault On Zamfara Corps Member, Blames ‘overzealous Policeman’
Upgrade Polytechnics To Universities Of Technology, ASUP Urges Nigerian Govt
Encomiums Pour In For Late Adeyinka Adebayo
One Killed In Deadly Nigeria Customs Chase Of Rice Dealers
Nigerian Navy Dismisses Personnel Found With Indian Hemp
Reps To Investigate Alleged Irregularities In Nigerian Govt’s Social Intervention Schemes
Nigeria Customs Cuts Duty On Vehicles Bought On Or Before 2015
Nigerian, Cameroonian Troops Clear Boko Haram From Seven Border Villages – Official
INTERVIEW: Stigmatisation, govt neglect destroying Nigerian Polytechnics – ASUP President
How UN private sector advisory group will help Nigeria achieve SDGs – Sahara Group boss
Five Feared Killed, Many Injured In Ife Ethnic Clash
Ondo Governor, Akeredolu, Appoints Media Aides
Bayelsa Governor Salutes Maryam Abacha At 70
Auchi Poly Unions Suspend Indefinite Strike
Again, Court Rules Against Former Abia Governor Orji Kalu
Anambra Assembly Passes 2017 Budget
Duped Depositors Of Fraudulent Banking Scheme Protest In Court
Boy Whose Penis Was Cut Off To Get Penis Transplant
Police ‘arrest’ PDP Chieftain For Allegedly Criticising Kogi Governor – Lawyer
Alleged N1.64 Billion Fraud: Court Adjourns Trial Of Ex-Taraba Governor Nyame
Nigerians: ‘We Are All Accountable’, By Onyekachi Chukwu & Ifeoma Onyebuchi
International Women’s Day 2017: Remembering Patience, By Imam Imam
How Nigeria Can “Be Bold For Change” On Women’s Issues, By Kayode Ketefe
Osinbajo At 60: The Meaning Of Inspiration, By Lao Conde
Osinbajo Is March; The Conspiracy And Ekiti Women, By Ariyo-Dare Atoye
Immortalising Adinoyi Onukaba Ojo, By Zainab Suleiman Okino
Kidnappings In Lagos, By Dele Agekameh
Tonto Dikeh Accuses Actress Of Sleeping With Husband, Churchill
Nollywood Actor, Prince James Uche, Is Dead
New TV Drama Series ‘Life 101’ Premieres In Lagos
Nollywood
Kannywood Producer Nuhu Abdullah To Unveil New Movie ‘Gudun Tsira’
BBNAIJA: Disgraced Housemate, Kemen, Apologizes
GT Bank Declares N165.14 Billion Profit In 2016
SEC Advocates Removal Of 12-year Statute Of Limitation On Unclaimed Dividends
NLNG, Nigeria’s Best Success Story – Lai Mohammed
Access Bank Declares N90.3 Billion Profit For 2016
Despite ban, imported spaghetti still sold at Nigerian malls
How MTN sacked 63 employees, barred them from related employment for four years
Champions League: Barcelona Beat PSG 6-1
Borussia Dortmund overturned a 1-0 first leg deficit to Benfica as they scored four goals without reply.
Frankie Fredericks steps down amid IAAF investigations
Senegal Authorities Arrest Dakar Mayor In Graft Probe
EU anti-fraud office orders Britain to repay 1.987 billion euros
*NIGERIAN PILOT*
1,800 students undergo PTT in Katsina
Lagos task force arrests 4 notorious criminals
JTF destroys 80 illegal refineries
Nigeria tops African oil producing chart
I was not posted to Ekiti to fight Fayose – CP Chafe
Women’s day: NHRC urges women to fight against corruption
Most Nigerian diets are poisonous – Minister
Ministerial slot: Kogi people worry over FG‘s failure to replace late Ocholi
Labour Party Senator swells APC Senate seats to 65
US travel warning: Foreign minister at war with presidential adviser
Buhari’s health: Presidency must stop phone call games with Nigerians – CNPP
FG loses at ECOWAS court over Nnamdi Kanu rights’ violation case
Saraki, Ekweremadu extol Osinbajo at 60
Senate stops Customs from vehicle duty policy
Group cautions youths against aphrodisiacs, intoxicants
*COMPLETE SPORTS*
Oliseh: I’ll Tell My Grandkids About Historic Barcelona Miracle
Iheanacho Subbed On As Man City Slip Up Vs Stoke
Barcelona Pull Off UCL Miracle As Aubameyang Fires Dortmund Through
Kayode Replaces Injured Osimhen For Senegal, Burkina Faso Friendlies
Okpekpe Organisers Re-appoint Abmayr As Elite Athletes Manager
CAFCL: Two Key Zamalek Stars To Miss Rangers Clash
Ezenwa: Excited As Only NPFL Star For Nigeria Vs Senegal, Burkina
U-20 AFCON: Zambia Pip South Africa, Reach First-Ever Final
Buruj Set Up Hyraj FC Friendly Replay
NPFL: 10-Man Pillars Edge Wikki, IfeanyiUbah Outclass Remo Stars
Mings Gets Five-Match Ban For Stamp On Zlatan
Chukwu: Rangers Going For Positive Away Result Vs Zamalek
D’Tigers’ Aminu Makes 500th NBA Appearance In Portland Win
Mourinho Fears Rostov Breakaways, Slams Pitch For Europa Tie
Nigerian Coach Opanuga Leads Team To Promotion In USA
Walcott Surpasses Ronaldo, Zidane’s Champions League Scoring Feats
NPFL: Pillars Seek To Extend Home Streak, IfeanyiUbah Welcome Remo Stars
CAFCL: Rangers Off To Egypt On Thursday For Zamalek Clash
Aluko Grabs Assist As Ikeme, Akpeyi Keep Clean Sheets; Akpan Returns
Iwobi Dropped As Bayern Humiliate Arsenal; Real Stop Napoli
Salami Sent Off In KuPS Cup Defeat
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