2016-01-15



THISDAY

Outgoing Wada Awards Flyover Contract

Police Intercepts Truckload of Suspected Terrorists In Ondo

Armsgate: Finally, EFCC Arraigns Olisa Metuh

Court Orders the Arrest of Tompolo

FRSC Attributes 12% Reduction in Road Crashes to FG, World Bank’s Support

Kidnapped Ondo Speaker, Olabintan Regains Freedom

Stop Granting EFCC Remand Orders, CJ Tells Magistrates

Senate Awaits C’ttee Report on ‘Missing’ Budget Thursday

Nigeria Rules out Cutting Oil Production in Isolation of OPEC

PDP: EFCC Stage-managed Jafaru Isa’s Arrest to Give Anti-graft War Credibility

Lagos Councils Reject Autonomy for Local Governments

Uzodimma Raise the Alarm over Plans to Implicate Him in Corruption Cases

Niger LG Polls: PDP Alleges Plot to Arrest its Members

NIGERIAN PILOT

SMEDAN commences delivery of nass empowerment programme nationwide

Breach of contract: Court seals Skye Bank branches in Osogbo

MTN urges subscribers not to pay for sim registration

Access Bank sponsors entrepreneurship programme on CNN International

SEC DG, stakeholders commend e-dividend initiative

60% of world’s population excluded from digital economy – World Bank

German firm to establish fire-proof manufacturing plant for containers, pipes in Akwa Ibom

FAAN begins process of building new Corporate Headquarters

Ministry to establish training school for artisans, craftsmen – Perm. Sec

Two Palestinians killed after alleged stabbing attacks

ISIS claims responsibility for deadly blasts in Indonesian capital

No abortion is complete until evacuation is done- NIMR boss

China’s richest man acquires $3.5 billion Hollywood blockbuster movie studio.

Lassa fever: Rivers Govt. to fumigate densely populated settlements

We have valid court order to detain Metuh – EFCC

TRIBUNE

Budget: PDP wants NASS to commence impeachment process against Buhari

1966 coup must not repeat itself, Emir of Kano warns

Jang fails to honour EFCC’s invitation •Commission seals off Badeh’s son’s house in Abuja

We’re under military/police siege in Rivers —Govt •Such allegation is expected —Army •Senator Abe washes hands off MOSOP crisis, military raids

PDP NASS caucus to meet over continued detention of Metuh —Minority leader •As Reps’ caucus 48 hours ultimatum to EFCC expires

Lagos health officers comb markets

Jigawa gov approves retirement of 14 perm secs

Oyo State partners investor to give Bowers Tower facelift

ACJA 2015 will reduce length of litigation, decongest prison —Lawyers

I engaged in stealing because of my pregnant wife, says suspect

ExxonMobil worker who raped 14-year-old in Lagos sent to prison custody

We are not robbers, we are mere thugs, say suspected robbers among 80 arrested miscreants

Airports privatisation will bring efficient mgt —Tukur

Qantas becomes world best airline in safety

Cargo handlers task govt on reduction of import, export tariffs

Nigeria’s maritime sector and issues inhibiting growth

MV Hawk: Shipping agent yet to pay dockworkers fee — MWUN

NAGAFF urges new customs management to tackle corruptio

The drama of a ‘missing budget’

Gov race: The gathering storm in Edo APC

The changing political paradigm in South-East

Brazzaville 2015: Nigeria stripped of 2 gold, 5 silver over doping

Moses returns from injury layoff

CHAN 2016: I’m battle-ready —Ibenegbu

Mall fracas: Before Warri goes down again

Ogunpa Market demolition: Our members are dead; we are stranded —Traders

Islamic State militants attack Jakarta, 7 killed

Hatton Garden heist: 3 convicted of ‘biggest raid in English history’

Alan Rickman, Snape in Harry Potter films, dies at 69

WHO declares Liberia Ebola-free, end to transmission in West African

Jailed Lebanese ex-minister, Samaha, released on bail

3 ticket holders win $1.6bn US lottery

Electricity to be restored in 20 Delta communities after 6 years

Bello emerges new Ohi Adavi

Firm seeks govt partnership in provision of quality water

Edo monarch commends Oshiomhole for opening up community

Osinbajo distributes food items to underprivileged in Ogun

‘LAPO improved health status of 200,000 community members in 2015’

Jubilation as Ugwuanyi begins construction work on Opi/Nsuka road, others

Accusations, counter-accusations trail murder, arson in Nkpor

Enugu police arrest two teenagers over indomie

SUN

FG makes u-turn on five thousand naira payment to unemployed youths

Missing Budget Saga: Senate indicts Buhari’s Aide

…unveils committee’s findings, insists on working on true copy

NSCIA visits El-Zakzaky in detention

Tears as Chibok girls’ parents, agitators march on Abuja

January 15, 1966 Coup: Akintola, Adegbenro’s sons open up, 50 years after

Another mass sack looms in NNPC, DPR, PPPRA

NEWSWATCH TIMES

Lassa Fever spreads, kills one in Abuja, doctor in Rivers

Arms Deal: EFCC slams 400million naira charge against Metuh

Stop hiding under Sardauna’s shadow, Sultan tells northern governors

Trailer crushes ten in Ibadan

Buhari orders fresh probe into Chibok girls’ abduction

…says he succeeded corrupt leadership, as BBOG condemns rescue effort

NSCIA committee visits Shiite leader, Zakzaky

NEW TELEGRAPH

Presidency doctored 2016 budget—Senate

…Impeach Buhari now, PDP tells National Assembly

Sagay, politicians, lawyers, OPS berate FG

Reps to buy 360 cars for members

Wine, fruits cut impotence risk—Study

Arms deal: EFCC files criminal charges against Metuh

34billion naira fraud: Judge orders Tompolo’s arrest

Lassa Fever claims medical doctor in Rivers

VANGUARD

N5,000 stipends: No country would give free money — Ngige

January 15 1966 coup: It was the quarrel between Mrs. Awolowo and Mrs. Akintola — Yakassai

Medical doctor dies of Lassa Fever in Rivers

January 15 1966 coup: Why they called it an Igbo coup — Mbazulike Amechi

SINKING NAIRA: Senate summons CBN Gov, Emefiele

Biafra: IPOB threatens to resume protest over sick Kanu

Court orders Tompolo’s arrest

‘How LASTMA officials caused my friend’s death’

Labour reaches agreement with Nycil over sacked staff

Release Zakzaky, in-law, others now, Islamic Movement warns

CBN reports a depressed manufacturing sector in 2015

EFCC’s eagerness to arraign Tompolo suspicious —Ijaw group

16 mgt staff of Bauchi fire service sacked

NATION

Buhari: Senate’s claim on Budget 2016 is laughable

Osinbajo, Soludo disagree on 2016 budget

Court orders Tompolo’s arrest for alleged N34b fraud

BBOG, Chibok girls’ parents march on Aso Villa

Buhari: Ahmadu Bello’s assassination caused Nigeria’s tragedies

Kaduna APC to Oyegun: Sani’s suspension stands

Governors, Sanusi: we won’t accept attempt to rewrite history

Tribunal dismisses LP’s motion to stop Bello’s inauguration

Onobi gets Eagles No. 10 jersey, skipper Akas No. 3

Ezeji blames players for salary impasse

LMC vows not to register clubs indebted to players, coaches for new season

GUARDIAN

Patients flee as doctor of Lassa fever victims dies

Senate accuses presidency of floating fake budget

Buhari orders fresh probe into missing Chibok girls

‘NSE has capacity to finance N2.2tr 2016 budget deficit’

Senate accuses presidency of submitting two versions of 2016 budget

Lawyer withdraws suit seeking Metuh’s release from EFCC’s custody

Zakat and Sadaqat task Muslims on equitable distribution of wealth

Emirates makes new offers to boost international business

They want change, but they won’t change

MTN deserves the sanction

PUNCH

Two groups protest against, for Buhari in Lagos

Oil sector may be next after arms deal probe – Amaechi

Card readers failed in Bayelsa polling units – Foreign observers

Buhari orders fresh probe into Chibok girls’ abduction

AfDB invests $12.5m in women-owned SMEs

Lassa fever kills doctor as FG begins vaccine trial

PREMIUM TIMES

Missing Budget: PDP wants Buhari, 2 Ministers removed from office

Missing Budget: APC reacts to call for Buhari’s impeachment

Buhari’s aide, Ita Enang, reacts to “doctored” budget allegation

EFCC Slams 7-Count Charge Of Corruption On PDP Spokesman, Metuh

Call Biafra Agitators To Order, SGF Tells Igbo Leaders

“El-Zakzaky, Wife Recuperating In Abuja”

Charles Okah ‘In Solitary Confinement’ For Recording Prison Abuse, Lawyer Claims

Tompolo Not Bigger Than Nigeria; He Must Be Arrested – Keyamo

The judge explains why he issued a warrant of arrest for Mr. Ekpemupolo.

Pa Odinkalu, Incorruptible Judge, And Father Of Chidi Odinkalu Buried Amid Praises

Buhari Orders Fresh Probe Of Chibok Girls’ Abduction

”374,000 People Living With HIV In Kano”

Another Fever With Lassa, By Hannatu Musawa

Love Dickson Or Leave Him?, By Azu Ishiekwene

Should Communities Be Allowed To Manage Public Basic Schools In Nigeria?, By Tony Osborg

FCT Chief Judge’s Directive On Remand Orders: Why This Cannot Stand, By Femi Falana

Nigerian Makes Wave In Indian Music Reality Show, Beats Over 8,000 Natives

Crude Oil Price Nears 17-Year Low As Senators, Reps Prepare To Discuss Budget

CHAN 2016: Eagles End Pretoria Training Camp, Set For Rwanda

Nigeria’s Super Eagles World’s Youngest Team In 2015

COMPLETE SPORTS

Copa Del Rey: Success, Agbo Fall With Granada To Valencia

Nigeria Risk Losing AAG Medals As Five Athletes Fail Dope Tests

Dalung Promises Improved Outing At Rio Olympics, To Decide NSC’s Fate

Al Ain Chief Blasts Emenike, Offers Him To China

Ojobo Elated To Join Warri Wolves From Enyimba

Disillusioned 3SC Boss, Oyo Govt. Parley Over Club Funding

Tenger Lures Gwar, Tyavkase Back To Lobi

SUPER SPORT

Top Stories

Spain:

Real, Atletico to appeal Fifa ban

BPL:

Elneny needs to adapt – Wenger

Features:

Midweek Football Review

CHAN:

Pasuwa worried by lack of friendlies

Super Eagles:

Super Eagles named youngest team in 2015

Barclays Premier League News

Elneny needs to adapt – Wenger

West Ham’s Carroll out for a month

‘Little’ Leicester are not normal – Ranieri

Liverpool the next test for Van Gaal

Shaqiri ruled out of Arsenal clash

Super Eagles News

Super Eagles named youngest team in 2015

Ibenegbu says CHAN duty first

Gbadebo happy to join CHAN Eagles

Gyang wants Eagles to focus

‘No pre-CHAN count for Gbadebo’

CHAN 2016 News

Pasuwa worried by lack of friendlies

Lwandamina unfazed by looming derby

Syli Local will bring speed

Pasuwa names Chan squad

Ethiopia fly out to Rwanda

Basketball News

NBA:

Spurs still perfect at home

Oladipo stars in London, Magic fall

Anthony moves into starting spot in All-Star vote

NBA LIVE BLOG: Magic v Raptors

Mejri takes his chance for Dallas

Spain News

Real, Atletico to appeal Fifa ban

Messi targets 500 career goals

Real, Atletico hit with transfer bans

Messi eyes return to Argentina

Valencia hire sporting director to aid Neville

FA Cup News

Derby pose fresh threat to LVG in FA Cup

Strength in depth boosts rotation plan

Loftus-Cheek can lead the way for Chelsea

Appleton hails FA Cup giant-killers Oxford

Late Kane penalty keeps Spurs in FA Cup

Italy News

Napoli await Serie A giant killers

Napoli, Juve top as second half begins

Spalletti looking to calm waters at rocky Roma

El Hilali rejects Italy for Morocco

Spalletti to work on Roma mentality

Nigeria News

Iheanacho makes Europe’s top 100

Wolves draw Akwa in NPFL Super 4

Odemwingie pleased to be back

‘Warriors can be league champs’

Akwa Utd land Ebong, Binaebi

Germany News

German FA eager to test video tech

Lahm slams ‘marketing prize’ Ballon d’Or

Ribery looking forward to Ancelotti arrival

Aubameyang in no rush to leave BVB

Wolfsburg’s Dost out for six weeks

Portugal News

Sporting win, Porto hit five

FC Porto sack coach Lopetegui

Sporting, Benfica both hit six

Jonas’ Benfica extend winning run

Andre, Nani give Portugal win

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