NEWSPAPER REVIEW WITH (CMA) FOR FRIDAY, 16TH FEBRUARY, 2018

*PREMIUM TIMES*

EXCLUSIVE: JAMB official blames Boko Haram for missing funds,  another says poverty ‘stole’ N7million

"You need the grace of God in the state offices not to steal money because money is tempting."

Fuel Scarcity: Nigerian govt gives mixed signals on possible price increase

18 people killed in fresh attack on Zamfara community

Police, Dickson Akoh Disagree On Reopening Of Peace Corps Headquarters

Abuja police commissioner counters the Peace Corps commandant's claim that the police have promised to end their year-long siege next week.

Corruption Will Return If Buhari Is Voted Out In 2019– Amaechi

UK Declares Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s Christ Embassy Church Insolvent

Malabu Scandal: EFCC Tells Court It Has Begun Moves To Extradite Ex-minister Adoke

How I Was Robbed, Raped By Guys Who Posed As Female On Social Media – Student

Farmers/ Herders Clashes: Buhari Sets Up Committee To Visit Attacked Communities

Buhari Congratulates New South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa

Buhari Arrives Daura

Nigerian Medical Council Inducts 249 Foreign Trained Graduates

Rep Accuses NEMA Of ‘siphoning’ Public Funds

Ex-Pope Benedict Suffering From Debilitating Disease

Why I am leaving AIT, Raypower FM — Austin Agbonsuremi

FEATURE: Patients lament long waiting time at Nigerian hospitals as govt seeks solutions

TRIBUTE: Understanding ‘Mallam’ Shagaya, the great man Nigeria lost, By Richard Ali

Osun Governor’s Office To Spend N22 Billion In 2018

Oyo Govt To Provide 12,000 Metric Tonnes Of Fertiliser To Farmers

Lagos Sexual Offences Court Records First Conviction

Akwa Ibom Pays N300 Million Hospital Bill For Victims Of Collapsed Church Building

Ebonyi Govt Wants Social Media Critic Arrested

Ebonyi Assembly Lifts Suspension On Female Lawmaker

Okorocha Threatens Parents Over Hawking

Niger Govt Begins Fertiliser Supply To Farmers In March

Only Ranching Can Solve Herdsmen/farmers Clashes – Governor

18 People Killed In Fresh Attack On Zamfara Community

Buhari’s Supporter Arraigned For Alleged Impersonation

Femi Kuti Drops New Single

Valentine: Pasuma To Thrill Fans At Badagry Beach

Ghanaian Music Star, Ebony Reigns, Dies In Car Crash

Music

How Osinbajo’s Daughter, Oludamilola, Got ‘hooked’ In Church

South African Stocks In Demand After Zuma Quits, Rand Soars

Ramaphosa To Work Hard ‘not To Disappoint People Of South Africa’

Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Resigns

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Reacts To Winning Mo Ibrahim Prize

The Gambia Rejoins Commonwealth

Africa

Trump describes Florida school gunman as ‘mentally disturbed’

One dies as massive fire breaks out in industrial building in India

Scientists in Sweden find new tool to fight cancer

Fuel Scarcity: Nigerian govt gives mixed signals on possible price increase

*SUN*

Kaduna: APC queries El-Rufai, suspends his 3 allies

•They’re disgruntled elements- Acting Secretary 

We’re fully ready for 2019 elections –IGP

We’ll effect desired change –Buhari

•Launches first indigenous UAV, 

New South African leader vows to fight corruption

• Pledges not to disappoint citizens South Africa’s new president yesterday pledged to tackle endemic corruption and…

The man Ramaphosa

Born Nov. 17, 1952, in Soweto township west of Johannesburg, a centre of the anti-apartheid struggle, Ramaphosa…

Multi-party system, panacea to deepening Africa’s democracy –Akufo-Addo

State police: Seven years after, Nigerian elite heed Ekweremadu’s lone voice

INEC gives condition on reversed election schedule

• ‘We’ll implement if president signs bill’ • Buhari’s support group slams NASS 

2019: Buhari’ll contest -SGF

… Says there’s no alternative to president 

We’re failing in real estate planning –Adetiba

Nigerians lose over N20bn daily on Apapa road –Dangote

How to access opportunities in housing sector

Again, Eagles drop in FIFA ranking

Egbe faults minister on Abuja National Stadium

Stadium facilities construction expert, Ebi Egbe has faulted the move by sports minister Solomon Dalung to re…

The exit of a booster — a tribute

I ccan’t really remember how our paths crossed. Possibly, at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. In the late…

*NATION*

South Africa: Zuma out, Ramaphosa in

Ladoja’s trial adjourned till March 17

150 federal deputy directors fail promotion exams

Electoral Act amendment will die natural death, says Senator

Police ready for 2019 elections, says IG

Scientists: Body’s cells function even after a person’s death

140m babies born annually – WHO

Woman becomes grandmother with dead son’s semen

Photos: Gunmen kill 36 in Zamfara village

SGF: Buhari’ll run in 2019

Foreign capital inflows rise to $4.15b

South Africa: Zuma out, Ramaphosa in

Federal University Lafia spends N84m annually on diesel – VC

Hope rises for AAUA hostel project

Danfodiyo varsity moves against fee defaulters

Rewrite MOCPED’s history, Provost tells new students

‘I’ll have fulfilment imparting knowledge’

Where are the troubleshooters?

Jubilation as UNIBEN pardons students’ leaders

Abdullahi joins Bulgarian side, Lokomotiv Plovdiv

Eagles drops in FiFA ranking despite CHAN success

Barcelona face team dilemma in visit to tiny Eibar

Sittard: Sacked Oliseh too stubborn for comfort

Why Fortuna Sittard sacked me – Oliseh

Musa named in 50 worst players in EPL history

Jamaica women’s bobsleigh team in disarray

‘It’s time to test a woman senator’

Tinubu’s peace moves will succeed, says cleric

Oni: I’ll transform Osun

Aity Dennis drops video for ‘Call My Number’

Artistes gather for ‘Black Panther’ screening

BBNaija: Savagery, clapbacks define the course

Stanbic IBTC renovates LUTH’s Accident and Emergency Unit

Group urges govt on cancer

Neurologists challenge people on their health

*DAILY TRUST*

INEC not to blame for Kano irregularities – CSOs

Under this regime, no airline will go to the Villa for debt waiver – Sirika

I’m frustrated without my pension- Ex-NITEL staff

Online harassment shouldn’t deter women from internet, says Maryam Ado Haruna

Super Eagles slump further in latest FIFA ranking

Online harassment shouldn’t deter women from internet, says Maryam Ado Haruna

Under this regime, no airline will go to the Villa for debt waiver – Sirika

CSO blames 22.64m youth unemployment rate on corruption

ETHIOPIA: PM Desalegn in surprise resignation

Re: Open Letter to Governor Dankwambo

5 suspected cop-killers docked for robbery, murder

Teenagers remanded for allegedly stealing motorcycle from mosque

What exactly is going on?

FBI, teachers warned about alleged Florida gunman

Conte eyes squad rotation

Self-confessed B/Haram trained killer jailed 40 years

Army trains 2,723 soldiers on weapons, tactics

*PUNCH*

Alfa kills co-tenant over N60 house bill

Tips for making the most of your current account 

Boko Haram member who served as guard in Lagos jailed 25 years 

We can’t provide information on Buhari’s UK treatment –Emefiele, CBN 

Fortuna threaten legal action against Oliseh 

Probe begins into incident, Delta Airlines begs AIB 

Woman joins Ekiti gov race 

Three teenagers arrested for stealing motorcycle at mosque 

Chinese man arrested over N494m elephant tusks 

Buhari okays rebuilding of communities affected by herdsmen’s attacks 

Army places N3m bounty on Shekau 

Registered voters: North West, South West lead 

Two kill 76-year-old uncle over witchcraft allegation 

Four die in crash, hoodlums butcher retired ASP 

I snubbed biggest clubs in the world – Wenger 

Registered voters: N’West, S’West lead

I stood out against PSG — History-making Ronaldo

Four die in crash, hoodlums butcher retired ASP

More Africans are coming to Nigeria for surgeries – UCH…

Buhari okays rebuilding of communities affected by…

Fortuna threaten legal action against Oliseh

We can’t provide information on Buhari’s UK treatment…

*THISDAY*

Bloody Day in Zamfara as Gunmen Kill 41

Fuel Scarcity : Kachikwu Explains Persistence , Insists No Increase in Pump Price

Police: It’s conflict among hunters, vigilantes and bandits FG orders deployment of troops in troubled states 

FG Announces Offering of $2.5bn Eurobond

Fuel Scarcity: Kachikwu Explains Persistence, Insists No Increase in Pump Price

Ramaphosa Steps In, Delivers State of the Nation Address Friday

NEC: Social Investment Programme Marred by Fraud, Corrupt Practices

Delta Apologises to AIB for Late Reporting of Accident

Buhari Will Run for Presidency in 2019, Says SGF

I’m Ready to Fight Back against Corrupt Interest, Says NHIS Boss

CBN: Why We Can’t Provide Information on Buhari’s Treatment

Army Places N3m Bounty on Shekau

Osinbajo Queries IG over Arrest of Journalists

$2.1bn Fraud: Court Suspends Dasuki’s Trial

IG Expresses Readiness for 2019 Elections

Fire Scare Forces Senate to Suspend Plenary

Police: We will Vacate Peace Corp Building

House Urges FG to Compel MDAs to Patronise Locally Assembled Cars

Osinbajo: Nigerian Democracy is Still Work in Progress

Money Laundering: Prosecution Provides More Evidence in Trial of Ladoja

Malabu: EFCC Tells Court It Has Begun Moves to Extradite Adoke

A’Ibom Indigenes Await White Paper on Church Collapse

FG to Probe Corruption Allegations against Olejeme, Other NSITF Officials

Buhari Restates Commitment to Change Nigeria

UK Declares Oyakhilome’s Christ Embassy Church Insolvent

SERAP Asks Buhari to Act on Oyo-Ita’s Report on Maina

Plot to Blackmail Oyo-Ita Uncovered

Osun Governor’s Office to Spend N22bn in 2018

FIRS Seals Four Firms in Port Harcourt, Lagos over N700m Tax Debt

Operator Attributes High Safety Standard in Aviation to Strict Regulation

Prosecution Accuses Evans Lawyer of Frustrating His Trial

Missing Case File: IPOB Urges FG to Free Members if Not Ready to Prosecute...

Saraki Tasks Gates’ Foundation On Primary Healthcare

Ondo Starts Census Of Schools

House Orders Stoppage of Nigeria’s Contribution to Lake Chad Commission

Aftermath of Kano Roundtable, Senate Unfolds Plans to Tackle Drug Menace

Alleged N450m Money Laundering: Dele Belgore, Ex-Minister Know Faith April 12

Minister Assesses JAMB CBT Centres, Tasks Candidates on Computer Literacy

Musings On Nasir El Rufai At 58

*VANGUARD*

APC Reconciliation: The Task Before Tinubu In S’West

Need To Mop Up Small, Light Weapons

World Cup: Eagles Will Go Far — Pinnick

You’re A Liar, Fortuna Sittard Tell Oliseh

PDP Carpets Bagudu’s Administration

Nigerian Banks To Report Foreign Currency Exposures Using NiFEX Rate — Fitch

HERDSMEN ATTACK: Ondo Monarchs Reject Cattle Colonies

Falconets Storm Yaounde For World Cup Ticket

S-South CAN Urges Buhari To Defend Citizens

Anambra Igweship Tussle: Why I Walked Out On Govt Panel— Okafor

FG Bereft Of Evidence, Facts To Prosecute Our Members—IPOB

Reps To Probe NEMA Over Looted N19.4bn Relief Materials’ Fund

I Was Pressed, Says Robbery Suspect That Defecated In Would-be Victims’ House

Osun Receives 13 Indigenes Evacuated From Libya

Economic Growth: ELAN Urges FG To Leverage N6trn Leasing Industry

A-Ibom Assembly Suspends Voting On LG Autonomy

Code Of Corporate Governance Now Compulsory For Telcos — NCC

Buhari’s Removal Not Solution To Nigeria’s Problems – Kukah

Madam Inserts Sticks Into Private Part Of 12-year-old Maid

I Remain Committed To Taking Nigeria To Next Level- Buhari

FG Targets $25bn Investments From Proposed Economic Labs

Five Injured As Delta Air Makes Emergency Landing In Lagos

Breaking: Governors Meet To Nominate Team To Interface With NASS On State Police

*COMPLETE SPORTS*

Europa: Atletico Hammer Copenhagen As Leipzig Shock Napoli; Celtic, Lyon Win

Ilechukwu: MFM Must Beat Akwa United On Friday

Europa: Iwobi, Gero In Action As Arsenal Outclass Oestersunds; Batshuayi, Balotelli Score

Samuel, Idowu Score In Amkar Perm Friendly Win

Croatia Appoint Vukojevic To Spy On Super Eagles Vs Poland

Rohr Keeps World Cup Slots Open For Enyeama, Akpeyi; Monitors Uzoho

Coach Nikyu Confident As Flamingoes Fly To Cameroon For U-17 WWC Clash

Chelsea, Arsenal, Spurs In Battle For Richarlison; Watford Striker Happy With Hornets

*SUPER SPORT*

Football Today

Absa Premiership Today - 20:00

Maritzburg United

AmaZulu FC

Harry Gwala Stadium

FA Cup Today - 21:45

Leicester City

Sheffield United

King Power Stadium

Spanish LaLiga Today - 22:00

Girona

Leganés

Estadi Municipal de Montilivi

Uefa CL: Neymar's dad hits out at son's critics

Uefa CL: Emery up against it after poor calls

PL: Prankster hands Conte Mourinho shirt

Europa: Arsenal cruise, Batshuayi fires BVB

Spain: Barca face dilemma in Eibar visit

Huddersfield can pull off Man United upset - Malone

Sanches could return in March – Carvalhal

‘City didn't show Foxes respect over Mahrez’

Austin confident Saints can avoid drop

Barca face dilemma in Eibar visit

Argentina want Messi to play less

Seedorf suffers losing start

Zidane delights in big victory for Real

Five things we learned from La Liga

Neymar's dad hits out at son's critics

Emery up against it after poor calls

Spurs learned to fight back - Eriksen

Zidane expects Real to 'suffer' in Paris

Nothing is impossible - Neymar

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