Newspaper Review Today 4/12/18

The Nation Newspaper

‘We beheaded our neighbour to raise money for naming ceremony’
The Economist tips Buhari for victory in 2019 election
Anti-cult war sparks panic in Benue town
AfDB okays fresh $200m for Nigeria’s power sector
Boko Haram: Fed Govt orders Buratai back to war theatre
Police arrest popular musician Small Doctor
PDP chieftains seek Northwest votes for Atiku
Modric ends Ronaldo-Messi hold on Ballon d’Or
Buhari: I’ll not complain again about Nigeria’s problems
World Bank to invest $200b to combat climate change
No nation can tackle climate change alone, says Buhari
Emefiele upbeat as forex policy lifts production
Commissioner: Lagos preparing workers for retirement
Four ‘exhume landlord’s body after selling his property’
Uniformed men beat up man, wife, daughter in Yaba

Punch News

I’ll work against Ogun APC gov candidate, says Amosun
Don’t crucify Mbaka, says Peter Obi
DSS parades alleged fraudster who breached Aso Villa security
Musician, ‘Small Doctor’, three others arrested for possession of firearms
Buhari will fight to have a better Senate in 2019 – Tinubu
Police nab undergraduate, four others for money ritual
Four Bauchi lawmakers, four National Assembly aspirants dump APC
Modric wins Ballon d’Or, ends Ronaldo, Messi dominance
Ladoja meets Lanlehin, Alli in Lagos
I’m still in charge, says suspended Abia PDP chair
‘Capital market funding would compromise varsities’
Osinbajo is welcome in OAU – Olarenwaju
Buhari charges varsities to embrace FG’s entrepreneurial education policy
S’Leone disqualified from 2019 AFCON
Confed Cup: Ogunbote confident Rangers will advance
 Visa denial: National Assembly summons US ambassador
Atiku’s reception in Sokoto, mark of victory in 2019 – PDP
Suspected cult kingpin killed in Osogbo
Osun imam, three others paraded for abducting, killing man
Decomposing corpse of kidnapped Ekiti NBA scribe found, lawyers protest
Ogun butcher beats wife to death for being rude
Driver remanded in prison for killing motorcycle passenger
ICYMI: Tenants allegedly exhume landlord’s corpse in attempt to sell house
Branch wins AI excellence award at African Fintech Summit
Tension over alleged move to sack Kogi Speaker
Kogi govt accuses Melaye of planning mayhem
Access Bank gets SERAS awards
‘Fidelity Bank stays focused on plans, CSR’
FID expresses commitment to economic empowerment
CIBN woos Nigerians abroad to invest in economy
Transfurd recognised by WORLDCOB
FG recorded N66.51bn deficit in October – CBN

Vanguard News

Banking Sector Update: Bad loan rises further, hits N2.3trn
Popular musician, Small Doctor, 3 others in police trouble for possession of firearm
Oil price crash forces review of 2019 budget benchmark
I won’t honour EFCC’s fresh invitation – Jang
Boko Haram : Defence Minister orders Buratai to remain in North-East
I won’t complain again about Nigeria’s problems -Buhari
Again Okorocha, Madumere clash
Zamfara: Atiku mourns 50 slain Policemen
The Huge Debt Burden And How We Got There (2)
Ehibam Schools Rugby Tournament Takes Off In Benin City
Anambra Commences Review Of Court Rules
Aggrieved Kwara APC Members Reconcile
NiBUCAA, Partners Targets 10,000 Nigerians For Free HIV Testing, Counselling
Sigma Pensions Boss Harps On Retirement Savings
4 Accused Of Exhuming Landlord’s Corpse, Selling Property
Service Chiefs At Buhari’s Flag-Off
Herdsmen Kidnap Oil Firm Worker In Delta
SEC Unveils Green Bond Rules
God’ll Not Forgive Me If I Stop Akinlade, Others From Moving To APM — Amosun
Ogun APC Crisis: Why I Disagreed With Amosun — OSOBA
APGA Has Handed Over Imo Gov Election To God —Araraume
Okorocha Clashes With Deputy At Burial Party
Atiku Launches N-West Campaign In Sokoto, Assures Of People-Friendly Govt
No Nnewi Trader Died In Detention —Association Chairman Emmanuel Macron And The New France
EFCC Arraigns Two Oil Marketers For Alleged $8.4m Fraud Experts Promote Limb Lengthening, Reconstruction Surgery In Nigerian Hospitals
Ekiti Lawyers Protest Kidnapping, Killing Of Colleagues

Thisday News

US, China Trade Truce Raises Crude Oil Price to $62
Despite Poor Infrastructure, FG Rakes in N45bn from Aviation Agencies
Launching Presidential Rally in Sokoto, Atiku Urges Nigerians to Vote Out APC
Fashola: Tinubu, Ambode and I are Cool
Buhari Toughens War against Terror, Orders Equipment Procurement
Fashola: FG not Ready to Give Sovereign Guarantees to Power Investors
Court Grants EFCC Leave to Arraign Alison-Madueke, Omokore
World Bank to Invest $200bn in Fight against Climate Change
Buhari Toughens War against Terror, Orders Equipment Procurement
StanChart Deepens Investments in Digital Banking
Shettima-led Committee Moves to Reconcile South-west APC, Meets Osinbajo
National Assembly Summons US Ambassador over Visa Denial to Nigerians
Shettima-led Committee Moves to Reconcile South-west APC, Meets Osinbajo
National Assembly Summons US Ambassador over Visa Denial to Nigerians
Report: Poor Governance Weakening Contributions of IPPs
Joining Forces for Oil Market Stability
Omogbemi: Our Company Now Provides Top -Notch Services to Oil Industry
Dangote Harps on Diversification for Sustainable Economic Growth
NCDMB to Strengthen Local Content with Development Fund
Power Sector Losses N487bn in 11 Months
Abia APGA Gubernatorial Candidate, Otti, Begins Campaign on Pious Note
Vote Christ-like Leaders, Not Christians, Says Sowore
ANRP Presidential Aspirant Insists Buhari, Atiku Are Bereft of Ideas

Sun News

DSS parades woman impersonating Aisha Buhari.
Buhari drafts defence, army chiefs to Borno
4 political parties ask court to stop Buhari from signing 2018 Electoral Bill.
World Bank announces 5-year $200bn investment for climate action
2019: PDP declares war on Buhari
DSS parades woman impersonating Aisha Buhari
EFCC arraigns Alison-Madueke, Omokore Feb 2019
Buhari drafts defence, army chiefs to Borno
Akwa Ibom: Why I should be elected governor – Nsima Ekere
World Bank announces 5-year $200bn investment for climate action
Oil marketers threaten to shut depots over N800bn subsidy arrears
SEC green bonds issuance rules officially kicks off
Ekwueme, Uncle Ben, Aina, Nwankwo to perform at CDM’s concert
Anti-corruption: Complaints Commission targets MDAs, private sector
I won’t honour EFCC’s Fresh Invitation –Jang
2019 polls: Beyond calls for INEC boss to resign
Who will be Nigeria’s next mistake in 2019?
2019: PDP declares war on Buhari
Cross River super highway of controversy

Leadership News

2019: Choose Between Hunger, Prosperity, Atiku Tells Nigerians
Only 9 States Passed LG Autonomy Bill – Saraki
In Poland, PMB Seeks Collaborative Effort On Climate Change
Woman Killed ‘Leaning Out Of Train Window’
Bello Appointed Speaker Acting Gov Before Travelling – Kogi Govt
Jubilation As NSCDC Pays 6 Months Salary Arrears
Kogi:Bello Appoints Speaker Acting Gov
Okowa Congratulates Super Falcons On 9th AWCON Victory
Zamfara: Is INEC Going Back On Its Words?
Queens College, FGBC Are Champions Of FGC Tourney
Team Nigeria Wins Zambia Int’l Badminton Classic
Again, FIFA Snubs Nigerian Refs For FIFA Women’s World Cup
Modric Beats Ronaldo, Messi To 2018 Ballon d’Or
MIGA 2018: NSCDC Emerges Champion
Qatar Withdraws From OPEC, To Concentrate On Gas

Tribune News

Why The Physically Challenged Are Planning Mega Walk Nationwide ' PCCN Founder, Owolabi
Renewable energy promo: 65-year-old female fish farmer wins trip to Dubai
Jubril of Sudan: Buhari has put traducers to shame ' Pro-Democracy group
Defence Minister directs army chief, Buratai, to remain in North-East
2019: Yoruba leaders adopt Atiku, reiterate call for restructuring
Small Doctor arrested, paraded for threatening officer with gun
Buhari sends goodwill message to winter Olympic team
5G will become mainstream ecosystem by 2022 'Report
Oba Akiolu tasks PENGASSAN, charges FG on development of oil producing areas

The Authority News

Mission to rescue Nigeria begins ' Secondus
Nigeria State frustrating enterprising Igbo indigenes-Ezeife
I have no Deputy, Okorocha insists
Senate commences investigation into N23bn failed road project
INEC, Security Agencies contribute to electoral failure ' Wike
LG autonomy panacea to curbing insecurity, unemployment ' Saraki
Ayogu Eze promises prompt payment of pension to senior citizens
Lagos One-way Drive: A Route Not without Tears
Red-Ribbon Coalition commemorates World AIDs Day campaign


Daily Times News

Kogi Assembly members plot Speakers impeachment
2019: I remain in APC to support Buharis re-election Gov Amosun
Ezekwesili seeks end to fuel subsidy regime, full deregulation of sector
Agbaje promises to restore freedom, dignity to Lagos, as he kicks-off campaign
Senator Adeola promises to push bill to prohibit estimated billing by DISCOs
Clerics to Nigerians: Dont vote politicians above 60 years
Day of reckoning under way: Court okays EFCCs bid to prosecute Diezani, Omokore
Excitement as Jonathan, others lead PDP rally for Atiku in Sokoto

The Herald News

One Die in Oyo as Junior Secondary School Students Protest Turns Violent
Woman Paraded by DSS for Impersonating Aisha Buhari run away from Cameras
FG to begin cattle ranching soon, says Agric Minister
Police Impersonator gets 5 years in jail for defrauding German Woman
Atiku's reception in North-West, mark of victory in 2019 ' PDP
Fani-Kayode Blasts Father Mbaka For Begging For Funds From APC, PDP
Nnewi traders commend FG for release of members wrongly tagged IPOB
Luka Modric Wins Ballon D'Or 2018
U.S. arts therapist visits IDPs in Benue, confers with women, children

Daily Independent News

Nigerians Should Pray For APC To Leave In 2019 'Ezeife
President Buhari Now Knows Those Who Belong To Him ' Oluremi Tinubu
New Zealand Rallies To 229-7 After Shah's Triple Strike
Obiano's Wife Donates Houses To Widows, Empowers 350 Others
NOA, OSIWA Move To Promote Civic Education In South-East Communities
Physically-Challenged Persons Advocate Free Education In Enugu
Eri Kingdom Performs Investiture Of Patrons
NCC Plans Improved Telecom Services For Imo Rural Dwellers
Agbogugu Disaster Victims Get Relief Materials

Sahara Reporters News

Deji Adeyanju Released After Five Days In Police Detention
Group Raises The Alarm Over Threat To Deji Adeyanju's Life
Stop Harassing Civilians, Sowore Tells Nigerian Army
Prosecute Or Release Aisha Buhari's Aide Now, CLO Tells DSS
Last Day Of Voting For CNN Hero Of The Year
BREAKING: Police Arrest 'Small Doctor' For 'Unlawful Possession Of Firearms
Would Mourinho Have Escaped Buhari's Anti-Corruption Axe If He Was Nigerian' By Fadahunsi Ola
Jonathan's 'Transition' Controversy By SOC Okenwa
Stop Domestic Violence Against Girls And Women By Elizabeth Lawal.

Premium Times News

Defence minister orders Buratai to remain in North-east until security improves
Modric wins 2018 Ballon d'Or
Nigeria offers 2, 3-year savings bonds at 12.40%, 13.40%
Presidential aide calls for increase in recruitment quota of PWDs
Actor, Victor Olaotan, seeks assistance after ghastly accident
Wife replaces late husband in Cross River Assembly
Activist Deji Adeyanju released from prison, re-arrested over 'Buratai petition
Nexstar is buying Tribune Media for $4.1 billion ' Source
NIWA confirms 12 dead in Kwara boat mishap

Daily Trust News

Atiku flags off campaign, promises inclusive govt
2019: No credible presidential candidate yet for Nigerians – Onaiyekan.
Trailer kills 10 roadside traders in Kebbi.
2019: IGP warns against illegal arms possession, violence.
DSS parades woman impersonating Buhari’s wife.
Gombe records 80 cases of drug-resistance tuberculosis in 2017
Paucity of fund hampers infant feeding programme in Gombe’
FG targets 40MW by Feb 2019 as Kashimbilla hydro plant hits 100% completion
10,000 IT skilled youths to get DBI diploma certificates annually
Trustfund unveils new logo, declares N8.1bn turnover
Yoruba leaders adopt Atiku for 2019 Presidency
Imo guber: Nwosu’s banner under AA floods Imo, as party disowns him
Police arrest Small Doctor, 3 others over illegal possession of gun, threat to life
BREAKING: 26 State Assembly aspirants dump APC for APM in Ogun
Saraki promises to offset Kwara workers salary arrears
Happening Now: Yari in crucial meeting with Osinbajo
FG names PDP looters (SEE FULL LIST)
Notorious cultist killed in Osogbo by rival cult group

SPORTS NEWS
Soccernet

Modric ends Ronaldo-Messi hold on Ballon d'Or
Martin Solveig sorry for Ballon d'Or 'twerk' gaffe
Klopp charged for Merseyside derby celebration
Guardiola defends Klopp over celebrations
Arsenal's Ozil could miss Man Utd game - Emery
FA charges Arsenal, Spurs for unruly players
FA Cup: Liverpool face Wolves, Chelsea-Forest
Southampton sack Hughes after Man Utd draw
Ashley at 'progressed stage' for Newcastle sale
Mourinho, United drift aimlessly as fan anger grows
Fear and loathing at a bizarre Ballon d'Or
Fantasy: Sign up, set line-ups, check scores!
Transfer Talk: Loftus-Cheek contemplates Chelsea future
Malaysia has Thailand on the ropes in AFF Cup
Transfer Talk: Loftus-Cheek contemplates Chelsea future
Sources: U.S. keeper Steffen in talks with City
Mourinho targeting Dortmund's Witsel - sources
Believe the hype: De Ligt, de Jong are future stars
David Villa joins Iniesta at Vissel Kobe in Japan
Check out all the latest completed transfers
Prem in 90 Seconds: Derby drama and Hughes, not Mourinho, the one sacked
Liverpool, Arsenal rule the weekend after derby triumphs
Player Power Rankings: Aubameyang No. 1
The goal that keeps the title race alive
Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images
Origi, Liverpool snatch derby in dramatic fashion
Liverpool ratings: Alisson 8/10 in derby win
A statement win for Emery and "new" Arsenal
Arsenal ratings: Torreira, Aubameyang 9/10
Spurs ratings: Vertonghen 3/10 in humbling loss
Emery gets Arsenal to fight in pulsating comeback vs. Spurs
SUMMARY
Mourinho, United drift aimlessly as fan anger grows
Mourinho: Manchester United lack 'mad dogs'
Man United salvage draw, fail to put Saints to the sword
Isco asks Instagram followers: 'Am I Fat?'

Goal.com

Luka Modric named 2018 Ballon d'Or winner
Ballon d'Or twerk: Women's winner shuts down DJ
Modric wants to retire at Madrid
Transfer LIVE: Sandro drawing interest from Premier League club
Is Ronaldo & Messi's Ballon d'Or duopoly over for good?
Messi finishes fifth in Ballon d'Or chart
Will Africa produce another Ballon d'Or winner like Weah?
Mourinho: Man Utd need 'miracle' to finish top four
'The level of sexism is unreal' - Murray furious following 'twerk' comment
Ending Messi and Ronaldo's run a 'victory for football' - Modric
Perez: Madrid's Ballon d'Or 'love story' will continue
Guardiola: Sane contract talks going well
Griezmann: What else do I have to do for Ballon d’Or?
Arsenal deserved derby win, says Sokratis
Loftus-Cheek focused on Sarri-ball amid Chelsea exit rumours
'Derby win will give Liverpool Christmas confidence'
Salah wins FSF Player of the Year
Luka Modric: Out of Croatia's wreckage, a World Cup hero

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