*NEWS HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 25TH MAY 2018* *PUNCH* Buharis bill on water resources splits northern, southern senators Ministry set to clamp down on illegal NBBF AYC: Fed invites 40 wrestlers Tornadoes praise gov for boosting players Buhari gets 2018 Budget today, says Saraki Ekiti poll: APC inaugurates 78-man campaign council Nigerian, Dutch firms sign shipbuilding deal APC petitions IGP, DSS, accuses Fayose of destroying Fayemis billboard N3m fraud: Alakija testifies against employee in court Jubilation in Jos as Jang gets N100m bail N950m fraud: Chaos as EFCC arraigns ex-gov Shekarau, others Dickson takes power devolution campaign to Buhari Members flee with mace during Gombe Assembly plenary Our presidential candidate must be a nationalist, says PDP Alleged forgery: Court declares Innoson Motors chairman wanted Buhari, Oshiomhole, Okorocha meet ahead of APC convention Childrens Day: Senate demands Leah Sharibu, Chibok girls, others rescue Court voids Jibrins suspension, orders Reps to pay him accrued salaries *VANGUARD* Jonah Jang released on N300m bail after a week in detention Buhari nominates ex-IGP, Musliu Smith, as PSC chairman Ebonyi community protests alleged police intimidation, mass arrest Delta community leader slams Fashola/NERC over epileptic power supply Edo LG polls, APC congresses victory for democracy 'Obaseki Amassoma crisis: Bayelsa deputy gov condoles with bereaved families John-Jonah decries absence of oil firms in Bayelsa FG pays N2.7trn owed contractors ' Minister DTHA urges Okowa to intervene in Odimodi oil spillage Starving women raped by soldiers, Civilian JTF in IDP camps 'Amnesty International Edo displaces 35 states on transparency, legislative engagement ' EiE Research Security expert carpets Buhari on incessant killings 6 die in Taraba herders/farmers clash All-new Escape unveiled at Lagos Motor Fair Our divestment plan for PAN Nigeria still on track ' AMCON Auto sector key to nation's economic development ' BKG boss Ekiti guber: Udom urges Ekiti people to vote Fayose's deputy, Eleka APC Confirms June 23 for its National Convention *THE NATION* 8th NASS and the matter of legacy How $8.5b was released for power projects in 13 years 350,000 get Fed Govt interest-free loans Ex-IG Smith to replace Okiro as PSC chair Three banks hold 60 per cent of N700b insider bad loans, says NDIC ADC candidate to Fayose: Pay workers salaries Why Obasanjo is angry, by Presidency Soyinka urges Fed Govt to seek foreign assistance to end killings Bagudu leads Ekiti APC campaign Financial viability: Why states must think, plan as countries, by Osinbajo Scavengers arraigned for alleged trespass, theft Saraki, Mohammed bicker over congress Guinea First Lady tasks African leaders on future on future of continent Were happy with peace, stability in The Gambia Buhari Ekiti Deputy Speaker, Chief Whip removed over alleged disloyalty to Fayose EFCC: Court grants Shagari, Wali, others bail *THISDAY* Dakuku: Regional Maritime Security Paramount to Nigeria's Economic Devt Kwara Revenue Agency Generates N7.7bn in Four Months Stakeholders Harp on Robust Nigerian Energy Policy Manchester Alumni to Discuss Dynamics of Online Retailing Day Hero Lager knighted in Onitsha South- east Business Owners Ratify AfCFTA, Insist on Zonal Gas Masterplan NCS FOU Rakes in N1.039bn in One Month The Challenges with Landing Aids AfrikDelta Marine Contracted to Tow Egina FPSO Vessel Shrinking Air Travel Market *THE SUN* Wike: We won't leave anything to chance 'PDP Climate Risk Financing: FG signs MoU with ARC With 'Pursue your aspirations', FCMB inspires customers in new thematic campaign SON reaffirms quality, standard of SeaHorse lubricants UK court ruling favours oilcommunity against Shell 2018 budget threatened over N2.7tr arbitration fine against Nigeria 350, 000 benefit from FG's MarketMoni interest-free loans Seek international help on killiings, Soyinka tells FG NUC blows the whistle on 58 univarsities Resource control splits senators Our report based on eyewitness accounts 'Amnesty International Soldiers, civilian JTF fathers of our children 'Rape victim Court declares Innoson wanted Herdsmen kill 6 in Taraba Hendoku Iyaku: Changing poison into medicine Buhari and the arrogance of ignorance The sectionalisation of the police For an enduring democracy Rauf Aregbesola at 61 The president Nigeria needs beyond 2019 Politicisation of the appointment of judges Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson Okojie loses mom *GUARDIAN* EFCC arraigns Ize-Iyamu, Orbih, others in Edo over alleged N700m fraud Clervaux Montessori School visits The Guardian, advocates skilled teachers in Nigeria Moslems offer Juma'at prayers to herald democracy day Scholar chides youth over immoral dressing Quran competition holds in Lagos Zakat foundation distributes materials worth N6.5 million to less privileged in Osun Awareness group lauds government's stance on Palestine-Israel issue Kwara government achieves 70 per cent of Q1 revenue target NASCO partners Nnenna and Friends for Children's Day By the Ashburton Investments Africa fund management team *DAILY TRUST* Move Fast and Implement Budget Odua youth group backs Dankwambo for presidency Gombe assembly suspends 4 lawmakers for fleeing with mace No rift between Gov Abubakar, ex-deputy -Aide Comrade Sabo No need to resign under APC constitution to contest election Osun SSG Obaze blames PDP for Buharis triumph APC petitions IGP, DSS over alleged destruction of Fayemis billboard Legislator tasks Jemaa council chair on responsible leadership Kwali chairmanship aspirant wants position zoned Kuje chairman sacks aide, council legislative clerk 2 injured, 4 vehicles damaged in Gwarinpa auto crash UniAbuja student electrocuted at Giri village Carpenters, traders, others to access 75% pension contributions from 50yrs PFAs to roll out multi-fund structure July 1 Asset recovery: How FG undermines anti-graft war CSOs Human capital devt key to Nigerias economic growth Nigeria, ARC initiative sign MoU on extreme weather events Group to empower youths on entrepreneurship Growth in export unprecedented, says SAHCOL boss Leicester demand 75m for Mahrez from Manchester City Manchester United close to Fred transfer Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta is moving to Japan Napoli appoints former Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti as manager Adrien Rabiot refuses to be on France's World Cup standby list Nigeria has a team for the future, says NFF President *TRIBUNE* Ekiti 2018: Udom urges Ekiti people to voteEleka, as CJN commissions new High Court building Don't succumb to Ajimobi's pressure, Movement for Democracy urges Alao-Akala Buhari to receive 2018 budget Friday 'Saraki Buhari appoints heads of 4 agencies Buhari, Dickson meet over N/Delta security, restructuring Osinbajo to States: Think, plan like countries to succeed financially I won't interfere in party affairs, court matters 'Buhari For Nurudeen Makinde, the pains, anguish and sleeplessness linger When Niger, MTN said no to infant, maternal mortality As organisations walk for climate change in Lagos Every zone has a right to contest election in Osun 'Akindiya Why Ekiti people must support Fayemi'Ajisola Distruction Boyz, Fally Ipupa and Steflon Don running for 'Best International Act Nigeria's universities admission system: The prospects, the confusion, the anxiety Decreasing attention span of 21st century life APC, nPDP cold war: The waiting game continues Ethiopian Airlines wins TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice award #30BG fleet Inside Davido's garage Boss of all bosses: Okon Lagos, Patience Ozokwor, Akpororo, Nedu star in new comedy At DJ Neptune's 'Greatness' album reveal party Managing the crude oil windfall Building great nation through godly children READ: President Donald Trump's letter to Kim Jong Un canceling the summit Aftermath summit cancellation: US ready for military action against North Korea 'Trump Nestl shareholders approve N21.8bn final dividend, as board assures more value CBN warns banks against hoarding forex *LEADERSHIP* Dickson Updates PMB On Security Situation In Bayelsa, N/Delta Region Obasanjo's Roadshow And Buhari's Forgotten Task Alleged N500m Fruad: Court Grants Bail To Shagari, 4 Others In Sokoto We're Happy With Peace, Stability In Gambia 'PMB Presidency To Critics: Check The Facts, Nigeria's Economy Growing Presidency Denies Substituting Members Of APC Convention Planning Sub- Committee PMB Appoints Smith Chairman Of Police Service Commission FG Rolls Out Activities To Mark Democracy Day Adeosun Restates Commitment To Economic Growth Why We're Investing Massively In Education ' Gov Dickson Govs Must Begin To Run Their States Like CEOs ' Nda-Isaiah States Must Start Behaving As Countries 'Osinbajo Worsening Electricity Supply 2019 And The Imperious Of Bagudu's Continuity *BLUE PRINT* Ekiti election: Members shun inauguration as APC sets up 14 govs, 7 Ministers, 56 others against Fayose Stop justifying Bayelsa killing, APC tells Gov. Dickson Osun SSG declares governorship ambition, vows to surprise his critics Breaking : Presidential aspirant, Kingsley Moghalu joins YPP APC Convention: Committee urged on cost of forms, internal democracy Murder: Osun Court sentences man, 25, to death by hanging How to write an application letter Breaking: Bauchi Deputy Governor Resigns Virginia uranium mining dispute draws US Supreme Court review *SAHARA REPORTER* After 20 months, Court Voids Jibrin's Suspension, Orders Repayment Of His Salaries Finally, Reps Kill Peace Corps Bill Innoson Motors Chairman Declared Wanted For Fraud ' After Shunning The Court Five Times APC Names 14 Governors Among 77-Man Campaign Council To Ensure Fayemi Beats Fayose's Candidate Gombe Assembly Lawmaker Steals Mace After Failed Impeachment Of Minority Leader Trump Cancels Meeting With Kim Jong Un Over 'Tremendous Anger And Open Hostility' From N'Korea Akwa Ibom Gov't Says JOHESU Will Account For Lives Lost Alleged N4b Fraud: Court Grants Bail To Jang It's Time For Ndigbo To Ask Nigeria Hard Questions- Gov. Obiano Uninformed And Misinformed Citizenry: A Clear And Present Danger For 2019 By Bayo Oluwasanmi Two Ebola Patients Die In DR Congo After Fleeing Hospital Bi-Courtney Given Seven-Day Ultimatum To Recall Workers 'Sacked For Interest In Unionism Adesina: Only The Blind Will Not See The Good Things Happening To The Economy Standing Trial For 'Collecting N950m From Diezani', Ex-Kano Gov Shekarau Gets N100m Bail BREAKING: Ekiti Assembly Impeaches Deputy Speaker I'm Privileged To Sleep In The Same Prison Bed Used By Obasanjo, Says Jonah Jang Buhari Removes Mike Okiro As Chairman of Police Service Commission Oyo-Ita: I'm Not A Union Leader, But We MUST Increase Civil Servants' Salaries Keep Exposing Yourselves... I'm Enjoying This' ' Fayose Mocks Buhari, Obasanjo Dirty Game By Bala Ibrahim Enough Is Enough' ' Alaafin Of Oyo 'Demands' End To Federal Character *PREMIUM TIMES* Court nullifies Jibrin's suspension, warns House Buhari makes new appointments for four federal agencies Eight women accuse Morgan Freeman of sexual harassment Victor Moses to miss Congo DR friendly Mace Theft: Gombe Assembly suspends four APC members How Reps finally laid Peace Corps bill to rest Medical doctors oppose JOHESU's call for removal of Nigerian Health Minister Killings: Adamawa community calls for help Imo APC Tussle: Okorocha meets Buhari again Gratuity: Oyo disburses N200 million to 201 retirees Nigerian Senator defends colleague's 'underage girl' marriage in tirade against female lawmakers Excess Crude Account receives first transfer since Nigeria's recession Kingsley Moghalu picks party for 2019 presidential election AfDB says it backed African countries in 2017 with $7.7 bn Reps threaten to order arrest of NEMA DG Jega guest speaker as Nigerian govt announces four-day democracy celebration Absence of Olisa Metuh's lawyer forces adjournment of trial Oil Spill: Nigerian community claims win over Shell after UK court ruling Alleged N500m Money Laundering: Shagari, four PDP chieftains get bail Tinubu blames colonialists for hatred among Nigerians Grammy winner, Jamie Foxx, to host 2018 BET Awards *BUSINESSDAY* BusinessDay 25 May 2018 Aided by BVN, mobile phones, FG expands financial inclusion with MarketMoni CBN delays Basel III to focus on IFRS 9 implementation Adulterated seed dealers threaten farm productivity in Nigeria Reps: Nigeria may lose N10bn if contractor demobilise by June Investors urge FG to address concerns of multiple taxation Weak bank lending threatens Nigeria's growth trajectory Economy, agriculture to benefit from roads infrastructure rehabilitation NNPC promises to pay N2.1bn outstanding debt to NPA Kwara posts 70% revenue increase to N7.7bn Big investments of US firms in Nigeria deepening trade ties ' Flour Mills chairman Diamond Bank positions for growth, as retail deepens penetration UBA paving the way for Chinese investments into Africa Tribunal overrules FCMB in N2.5bn debt African Finance Corporation, Republic of Zimbabwe target greater infrastructure development TCN, ECOWAS set to launch regional electricity market expansion What 'status quo MPR' means to ordinary man, middle class, elite How much should you save with eye on stronger future. 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