News Headlines Today [Tue-18-May-2021] ?ikomoto? ¦ Punch How gun-wielding herdsmen took over family land in Lagos, erected structures on it –Lawyer INEC meets security chiefs as burnt offices rise to 21 Gunmen kidnap UNIJOS female professor, husband in Plateau Herdsmen kill four, communal clash claims two in Benue Buhari slammed for travelling amid rising insecurity EFCC arrests ex-Kwara governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed Why northerners are scared of southern governors Asaba accord - Ozekhome Baba Ijesha granted bail Open grazing ban: Southern governors have declared war on herders - Miyetti Allah Baba Ijesha still in custody despite bail – Police Osinbajo denies 2023 ambition, disowns group soliciting support Asaba Accord: Reps northern caucus splits, minorities back southern govs PDP Governors Demand State Police, Restructuring After Meeting In Ibadan Omokri threatens to begin #HarassBuhariOutofParis protest in France Workers protest, economic sabotage won't stop sackings -El-Rufai US court dismisses Olukoya’s suit against UK-based blogger Gunmen kill two cops, burn 11 vehicles in Abia attack, steal rifles Workers strike: IGP deploys officers, operational assets in Kaduna Grazing: Southern govs deserve commendation, not vilification - Ex-Deputy Speaker Tinubu, Gbaja, South-West APC govs, others to hold meeting Plateau to conduct LG poll October Nigeria needs $6bn in three years to tackle insecurity - Army Asaba resolutions:CNG lashes out at South, directs herders to relocate Cannabis will aid our industrial drive, boost IGR – Reps spokesman Executive Order 10 tops agenda as NGF meets Wednesday Yoruba nation: Forget Iseyin rally, monarch tells Igboho, others Lagos mulls holiday for traditional worshippers Don't take sides in Middle East conflict, CAN tells Buhari Oduduwa Republic: Tinubu, Gbaja, govs, others to hold meeting Osinbajo disowns group pushing alleged 2023 presidential agenda Insecurity: PDP govs support restructuring, task Buhari on state police Again, two killed in Benue communal clash No fresh crisis in Ife, Modakeke -Police Nigerias inflation rate drops to 18.12% Obiano imposes curfew on two Anambra communities PDP govs' meeting a waste of time - APC Cattle valuable than oil and gas - Adamu Garba Deceased student wrote undertaking refusing medical help – UNIOSUN Residents panic as robbers attack 10 Lagos homes in three days Shattering the glass ceiling: The case of Hadiza Bala Usman Jonathan faults Southern, Northern govs separate meetings Police kill one as Benue youths protest herdsmen killing of three UI Senate recommends extension of acting VC's appointment El-Rufai alleges sabotage as NLC strike grounds Kaduna Foreign investors trapped $2bn dragging down external reserves Rewane, others Plateau fixes LG poll for October Senate probes alleged excess spending by National Lottery Trust Fund 31-year-old mechanic faces prosecution for alleged defilement of girl, 11 Refuse takes over Owerri streets, residents seek Uzodinma's intervention Stray bullet allegedly fired by Rivers security outfit grazes lady's buttocks Ekiti court defies JUSUN strike, remands man for alleged robbery Workers demand sacking of Imo acting Provost Some foreigners dont need NIN for SIM registration - NCC Stock market drops as 14 firms record losses Nigeria needs $3tn for infrastructure in 30 years – Report Nigerian Idol: Faith Mac, Dotun evicted as top 9 contestants emerge Copter food dropping: ACF accuses FG of conspiracy for shunning probe Dare, NFF hail Okala at 70 Eagles call-up, dream come true – Marcus Bill Gates once probed over intimate relationship with Microsoft employee -Report World Economic Forum calls off 2021 Singapore summit New York Mayoral candidate to include Nigerians in govt ¦ Vanguard Another four killed, one abducted as armed herders invade Benue communities El-rufai will not be welcomed in my home ' Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi Baba Ijesha granted N500K bail Devolution of Power: PDP govs seek constitutional amendment Continuous attacks in S/East show lack of forensic strategy by Nigerian Police- HURIWA Judiciary workers' extended strike unacceptable ' Catholic lawyers Over 70% of corruption cases in Nigeria linked to unknown companies ' FG Activist sues Obaseki over non-appointment of commissioners House of Reps set to legalise the use of Indian hemp for economic benefits ' Spokesperson Nigeria needs N826billion annually to combat insecurity ' Military KDSG condemns NLC's illegal acts, urges residents to stay calm FG uncovers 476 online sites set up to fight govt ' Lai Mohammed Kaduna at a standstill as labour strike grounds activities Southern Gov's meeting: keep quiet if you don't know what to say, Mbazulike tells Senate President Governors meet on May 19 over Executive Order 10, COVID-19, others NLC vows not to accept any payment without collective agreement Bandits in fierce gun battle amongst themselves in Niger; villagers jubilate but in disbelieve Ban On Open Grazing: Oodua Intelligence Network hails Fayose Inflation reduces by 0.05% in April ' NBS We'll Return to Power in 2022 ' Ekiti PDP replies Olujimi Aregbesola, Osun APC caretaker chair disagree over party management Plateau: PLASIEC set to conduct local government elections in October Brave Escape From Bandits: I continued driving after being shot in stomach, then I collapsed ' Catholic priest Hisbah arrests 6 suspects, confiscates 453 bottles of beer, 7 litres of local gin Cross River LG Chairman decries claims of Fulani herdsmen killing by youths 2023: Do Nigerians really want Yahaya Bello for President 2023 Presidency: Osinbajo has not declared interest ' Akande Biafra Zionists dare FG, insist on May 30 Biafra Day Edo Police Commissioner debunks bribery allegation report Gunmen kill 46-yr-old man in Delta Israel shall never fall ' Femi Fani-Kayode Ijaw youths threaten to cripple activities at NDDC after expiration of 30-days ultimatum Insecurity: Boko Haram stole military arms ' Ndume Insecurity: Boko Haram war, bandit attacks can end in 15 days if' ' Gen Alabi-Isama, Civil War Veteran NANS protests in Ekiti, declares war on cultism Inflation reduces by 0.05% in April ' NBS JUSUN strike stalls ex-Petroleum Minister, Diezani's trial South-South Study Group demands National Referendum to back Asaba Resolution Gynecologist denies belief that most babies are born at night 19 Insurance firms fail PenCom compliance for CPS ¦ The Nation Suspected herdsmen kill eight in Benue communities State of the Nation: 36 Govs meet on Wednesday Mass sack: Labour shuts down Kaduna, as Wabba leads NLC protest PDP Governors meet in Ibadan Police grant Baba Ijesha bail EFCC quizzes ex- Kwara Gov Ahmed over alleged diversion of N9bn Gunmen abduct UNIJOS female professor, husband EFCC detains Ex-Kwara governor over N9b probe Governors Forum meets tomorrow to discuss national issues Reactions as Davido fans first baby mama at daughter's birthday I didn't plot Garbas removal from NPA board, says Bala-Usman Furore over Uche Ogbodo's age on birthday Sit-at-home not helping Biafra struggle - Zionists My school is den of cultists, armed robbers, Principal cries out Gunmen kill four in Rivers community Open grazing must end ACF Insecurity: Defend yourselves, property, says CAN Gunmen attack another police station in Abia Ekiti Labour rejects suspension of minimum wage adjustment, subvention APC denies releasing timetable for congresses, National Convention Nigeria needs $2 billion annually to fund Armed Forces, says DHQ PDP governors in closed-door meeting Samuel Ajibola quits role as Spiff on The Johnsons TV series Sheikh Dahiru blasts El-Rufai over treatment of Quranic students How INEC, Police ignored our warning on attacks of offices - AAC IGP deploys operatives to Kaduna over workers strike Only 9% of Armed Forces budget is spent on equipment - Gbajabiamila Gunmen set ablaze another police station in Abia, kill 2 cops Reactions as Nnamdi Kanu slams Iheanacho, Ndidi Gunmen abduct Hotelier in Delta Dikio appoints ex-agitators into special committee Lagos-Badagry Expressway, shame of the nation - Anglican Bishop Police debunk report of attack on Modakeke Town Insecurity: Nigeria is at war, says Gbajabiamila Joe Ulaeto: My friends, family were shocked when I posted my first comedy skit ¦ Tribune We are not yet aware of Baba Ijesha's bail ' Police Suspected herdsmen kill four as two others die in communal clash in Benue Kaduna labour strike: No retreat no surrender, Wabba declares Baba Ijesha granted bail How Buhari should combat insecurity, threat to unity ' PDP govs Nigeria may experience worse hike in food prices beyond 2021 UI Senate extends appointment of acting VC for another six months Nigeria accounts for 75per cent crime in the Gulf of Guinea ' FG EFCC arrests former Kwara governor, Ahmed Organized labour rejects Ekiti govt's suspension of minimum wage payment Osinbajo denies 2023 presidential ambition Female university lecturer, husband kidnapped in Plateau My grouse about El-Rufai'Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi Sub-Saharan Africa most expensive region to send money 'World Bank To call off strike, FG must release 2.23per cent of N823bn we demanded, ASUP insists JUSUN strike: Court holds sitting in police headquarters, remands robbery suspect Kano Hisbah arrests couple after buying baby from nurse for N900,000 Tambuwal, Wike, Ortom, Obaseki, others present as PDP govs forum meeting commences in Ibadan Lake rice supply blocked due to flood, COVID-19 'Lagos govt Why we oppose Kaduna govt 'NLC Chairman Working more than 55 hours a week increases risk of death, WHO, ILO say in new report Hisbah arrests six, seizes 453 bottles of beer, seven litres of local gin in Jigawa Lekki deep seaport: Lagos secures $629m loan to fund project Workers' strike: IGP deploys more policemen to Kaduna-Abuja expressway Boro day: IYC promises to resist expansionists in Ijaw territory Afenifere slams Lawan for opposing restructuring Banks, schools, airport, train station, electricity shut in Kaduna as Labour strike begins ACF supports ban on open grazing Equities market opens week red on profit-taking Why FG isn't keen on new revenue formula Who is afraid of restructuring ¦ Linda Ikeji I'm born again - Dbanj says as he narrates how God blessed him with two kids after he lost his first child (video) If you don't have shishi to get married, abeg no send me any message - Dangote's son in-law, Jamil advises people intending to marry Davido filmed fanning Sophia Momodu at their daughter's birthday party (video) "97% of your side chic will abandon you when you're financially down" Actress Chita Agwu Johnson advices men to invest in their wives "People are sending my dogs their account details" DJ Cuppy reveals Princess reacts as Baba Ijesha is granted bail on health grounds Nigerian Muslim man called out for covering his wife's face in family photos If there is crisis in this nation, I will be the last to leave - Bishop Oyedepo Dr Aanu trends as a new victim emerges and accuses her of destroying her body after she continued practicing in Abuja despite court case (graphic photos) I didnt go for any hookup, I was depressed and went to see my boyfriend to cool off - UNICROSS student, Priscilla Ojong speaks (video) Too honored to be baking another greatness inside me as I mark another year - Uche Ogbodo says as she shares new photos on her birthday Chimamanda Adichie shows off her nieces and nephews Singer, Timaya and Dunni, throw their daughter, Maya, a party as she turned one (photos/Video) Kaduna state is becoming a mini gaza - Senator Shehu Sani Nigerian man who stopped his wife from schooling and working, divorces her after 24 years of marriage to marry another woman "I divorced Travis because I caught him having an affair with Kim! Now he's in love with her sister Kourtney" Travis Barkers Ex-wife Shanna Moakler claims Cattle have more economic value than the entire oil and gas reserve we have in Nigeria - Former Presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba Feel free to express your pain and pour out your anger''- Socialite, Pretty Mike, advices men with cheating female spouses Miss Mexico, Andrea Meza crowned Miss Universe 2021 (photos) Taking a hot water bath with alcohol in your system can make you drop dead - Dr. Olufunmilayo Daily Show host,Trevor Noah and Minka Kelly 'split' after dating for less than one year ¦ Goal Keller resigns as German FA president after Nazi comments Kane tells Tottenham he wants to leave this summer Champions League boost for Manchester City as De Bruyne returns to training Hazard named in Belgium squad for Euro 2020 following injury-hit campaign at Real Madrid Greenwood admits to 'difficult' days at Manchester United after facing criticism for the first time Ter Stegen ruled out of Germany's Euros plans with knee problem that will require surgery at Barcelona Manchester United get Martial and James injury boost ahead of Europa League final Fan View: Amartey's reported apology to Chelsea generates wild reactions on social media Guardiola warns Aguero may have played his last game for City Draxler commits future to PSG by signing new deal Why Spurs must choose Potter over Inzaghi Tuchel supports new contract for Rudiger Solskjaer offers update on Mata's future at Man Utd as Spaniard's contract runs down Luiz out, Lacazette stays: Keown calls for five changes 'minimum' at Arsenal in summer window Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Palace in advanced talks with Lampard Columbus to keep 'Crew' in name after MLS fans rally against rebrand Leno: I don't want to leave Arsenal, I want to be successful here We hope that this won't be Messi's last match at Camp Nou' - Alba waiting on Barcelona star's contract call Nigeria defender Ajayi racially abused on social media after West Brom loss to Liverpool Spurs told Gerrard will only 'take over from Klopp' as Crouch doubts deal for Liverpool legend Solskjaer explains Lingard, Smalling & Young snubs as Man Utd move in 'different' direction FIFA 21: Why Euro 2020 finals won't be on the new game in 2021 Real Madrid used to be Lewandowski's dream' - Bayern star's former agent reveals original career plan Revealed: How Harambee Star Owino missed chance to play for FC Sion Gor Mahia risk missing Caf Champions League slot in new FKF directive ¦ BBC Israel-Gaza violence: Joe Biden calls for ceasefire Russia spy chief suggests West behind SolarWinds cyber-attack Pfizer vaccine can now be stored in fridge for longer, EU drug regulator says Biden's tax return shows steep fall in income Ariana Grande marries Dalton Gomez in 'intimate' ceremony The woman trailblazer set to take the reins in Samoa Galapagos Islands: Erosion fells Darwin's Arch Mississippi abortion: US Supreme Court to hear major abortion case Covid: Indian variant cases in 86 council areas - Hancock Covid-19: Variant fears could delay England's 21 June easing review Gaza-Israel conflict: Israel defends strategy as death toll mounts Covid: More than 6,000 vaccinated in Bolton over variant India coronavirus: Tracing a family's journey to save a life How US police training compares with the rest of the world Basketball Africa League: Ex-NBA player Ben Uzoh says it 'will change lives Job Maseko: The South African WW2 hero who didn't get a Victoria Cross ¦ CNN 6-year-old airstrike survivor pulled from rubble Australians stranded in India claim faulty Covid tests made them miss a repatriation flight Taiwan was a Covid success story. 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