NEWS HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY, 16TH FEBRUARY, 2018.


*PUNCH*

Registered voters: NorthWest, SouthWest lead

Lassa fever kills man, two pregnant women in Benue

I'll take Nigeria to the next level, says Buhari

Buhari okays rebuilding of communities affected by herdsmens attacks

Woman joins Ekiti gov race

Niger CJ frees 27 Minna, Suleja prisons inmates

We can't provide information on Buharis UK treatment - Emefiele, CBN

South Africans jubilate as Ramaphosa succeeds Zuma

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

Anti-graft war: Osinbajo blames low convictions on manipulation

Buhari on private visit to Daura

Army places N3m bounty on Shekau

Fire scare forces Senate to end plenary

Kaduna APC faction queries el-Rufai, suspends commissioner

Don't sell your future, Faparusi tells voters

Nigerian student develops new diagnosis for retina disease

The commanding privilege of leadership

Govt makes waste bins compulsory on Island


*VANGUARD*

Why we can't deliver on our promises -- Osinbajo

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

Osun receives 13 indigenes evacuated from Libya

A-Ibom Assembly suspends voting on LG autonomy

Code of Corporate Governance now compulsory for telcos -- NCC

Kidnap kingpin, Evans' arraignment stalled by DPP's error

Factional APC queries el-Rufai, suspends his aide, commissioner

Plantation owners kick against plan to import palm oil

A-Ibom govt clears air on Ikot-Ekpene Highway controversy

Reps move to end importation of foreign vehicles for official use

Buhari's support group condemns NASS re-order of elections

OPS rejects Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Bill 2016

Nigeria needs office of prime minister --Udeogaranya

2019: Intrigues as Amaechi, Wike, Abe lit up Rivers

2019: INEC registers 231,435 voters in Lagos, probes extortion at registration centres

Herdsmen attack: FG did little to prevent killings --Olohunrinu, Lagos PDP lawmaker

*THE NATION*

SGF: Buhari'll run in 2019

Foreign capital inflows rise to $4.15b

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 Ibrahim

Police ready for 2019 elections, says IG

Ambode, Okowa, Wike, others win Independent newspapers Awards

Opposition parties greet, caution new President

Police arrest Olohunwa, one other over Hamburger's death

Stanbic IBTC renovates LUTH's Accident and Emergency Unit

Group urges govt on cancer

Neurologists challenge people on their health

Councillor gives free health service

447 foreign trained doctors fail assessment exam

Federal University Lafia spends N84m annually on diesel --VC

Rising transportation costs hurt farmers, food processors

StarTimes' daily subscription rises


*THISDAY*

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

APC crisis deepens in Kaduna as faction announces disciplinary actions against...

220,000 PVCs still lying waste in Anmabra, says REC

Ex-NERC Boss, Sam Amadi declares for 2019 governorship

Its time for a woman to lead Ekiti, APC insists

In Ekiti, old foes head back to the Trenches

Lessons from Ekwuemes Immortalisation

Babajide Obanikoro declares for APC Friday

FEBRUARY 16TH PRICE LIST FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, REITS and ETFS

Traboulsi: 5G will open new business models across industries

Nigeria slips to 52nd, Iceland hits all-time high 18th

Oliseh: I don't want to go to jail over Fortuna Sittard


*THE SUN*

My affairs with actress Juliet Ibrahim 'Iceberg Slim, singer

Eghosa lights up music scene with Young Girl

Funka Sibe singer, Oresko, set to bury dad

Wedding bells ring for actress Mercy Aminu, Vincent Opurum

Stage set for Stakers Fest in Lagos

My 20 years wait for babies inspired Call My Number 'Aity Dennis

Eviction fever grips Big Brother housemates

Coup, counter-coup that tore COSON apart

Labzy drops Mix It with Tjan

Day cultural expo rocked Amuwo Odofin

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

INEC gives condition on reversed election schedule

2019: Buhari'll contest -SGF

Again, Eagles drop in FIFA ranking

Egbe faults minister on Abuja National Stadium

We're failing in real estate planning 'Adetiba

Nigerians lose over N20bn daily on Apapa road 'Dangote

How to access opportunities in housing sector


*GUARDIAN*

Top 5 Stories

Buhari inaugurates locally made drone, visits Katsina

Jacob Zuma, former South Africa's president, in key dates

I'll work hard not to disappoint people of South Africa, says Ramaphosa

Kachikwu says no going back on petrol sufficiency, orders NNPC to clear fuel queues

Smoke in Senate chamberforces adjournment of plenary

Lagos A-Plus outwits Twinwaters as Jericho fall again

Cross River loses 19th National Sports Festival's hosting right

Gernot Rohr shuts door on new players

Adeagbo's coach predicts bright outing as athlete begins medal chase at Winter Olympics


*DAILY TRUST*

Operation Ayem Akpatuma Must Not Fail

INEC not to blame for Kano irregularities CSOs

Group against Jangs 2015 zoning formula resurfaces

Shehu Sani cant be recalled - Group

IRI launches $5.5m fund for Nigerian parties

Former Abia commissioner defects to APC

Police arraign 5 IBEDC staff over theft of electricity cables

Textile workers sensitise Lagos residents on cancer

Ogun Customs command impounds 2018 model vehicle with N51m duty value

Man remanded for stealing N4,000

State of insecurity worries head of Kanuri community in Lagos

Rodents invade Kebbi rice farms

Reps halt renewal of $120m GEM contract

Im frustrated without my pension- Ex-NITEL staff

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

FAAN deploys 10 patrol vehicles amidst flight burglary worries

Marketing Institute to rebrand Nigeria image

11 states get N16.1bn budget loan

OPEC Sec Gen, industry giants for Nigerias biggest oil summit

Spectranet celebrates Valentine with EVO MiFi launch

Falconets storm Yaounde for World Cup ticket

Dimitrov into last 8, Federer eyes No 1

Goal-feast in Kano as Kebbi pound Jigawa 7-0 in Ramat Cup

Seattle Sounders Nigerian left back targets national teams

Signing for Swedish side, massive step for me-Abdulrazaq

Why Fortuna Sittard sacked me Oliseh


*TRIBUNE*

Buhari congratulates new S.African President, Ramaphosa

Fuel scarcity: NEC, NNPC to determine correct petrol price

Cross River contingent arrives Brazil for 2018 Rio Carnival

Bantaba goes back home 'As The Gambia steps up preparations for 2018 edition

Ethiopian Airlines wins first Cargo Transportation Award in China 'Aviation Academy ranks amongst the top world's training centers

Marriage hasn't affected my music;

Black Panther: Nigerian, UK stars react to 'inspirational' superhero film

Banky W, Ali Baba, others in Shine the Light

Rise and rise of South Africa's new president, Cyril Ramaphosa

Que Peller opens 2018 with Tease me

Ramaphosa officially declared as South Africa's new president

Nigerian movie producer organises Cultural Heritage Carnival 2018 in Denmark

Mr 2kay is 'ELEVATED' on new album

Cyril Ramaphosa sworn in as South Africa's new president

Fidelity Bank splashes N18m on 12 customers in Valentine's Day draw

NSE rebounds after 8' days loss with a growth of 1.11%

5 ships arrive Lagos ports with petrol, other commodities

Rep commence full blown investigation on $21bn crude oil loss

World Bank earmarks over N19m projects in Enugu communities


*BLUE PRINT*

Gov Bagudu's political turning point, by SULEIMAN SALEH

Kachikwu orders NNPC: Clear fuel queues before Sunday

APC queries El-Rufai, suspends aide, others

National Prayer Summit: Taking charge of 2019 elections and other issues, by GBEMIGA OLAKUNLE

Insecurity: Why its hard to defeat Boko Haram ' APC chieftain

Older men, women shouldn't determine Nigeria's future -IRI President

2019: CSO begins tracking of campaign funds, others

PDP ready to rescue Nigeria from APC misrule ' Secondus

Ile-Ife mayhem: Almost one year, panel yet to submit report

Nigeria can beat Argentina at World Cup ' Iwobi

Super Falcons foes Benin pull out of WAFU Cup

Contribution to ongoing conversations on national security

Pogba would shine under Pep Guardiola ' Redknapp

Centre seeks funding for cancer care

Group passes confidence vote on amnesty programme boss

Valentine: Radio station presenter to reward groups, others

Group tasks student unions, others to form Coalition to re-brand Nigeria

How Kano CSOs mobilised to get state's 2018 health budget pushed to 13%


*SAHARA REPORTERS*

Insurgency: Governments Urged To Reconstruct Places Of Worship In North East

Nigerian Army Offers N3m For Information That Could Lead To Shekau's Arrest

Nigeria Queries Delta Air Lines Officials Over Emergency Landing In Lagos

Supreme Court Voids Sack Of Obayan By Unilorin

Ramaphosa Is Elected As South Africa's President

NBA Ikeja Fixes 20th Of February To March Against Police Brutality In Nigeria

Can The APC Reign For 60 Years' By Fredrick Nwabufo

NBA Ikeja Fixes 20th Of February To March Against Police Brutality In NigeriaV

National Assembly Fire: Senate Adjourns Sitting

Why Underage Persons Were Registered-INEC

Group Raises Alarm Over Cash Payments Instead of Electronic Payment To Kwara Civil Servants

Snake Venom And Jerry Cans

Rochas, Should Zuma's Statue Continue To Stand In Owerri

10 Corruption Cases That Can Fetch Nigeria $74.5billion, N2.5trillion' - Falana

Ethiopia Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn In Surprise Resignation - BBC News

"We Are Sending Political Traders Into Retirement" -Governor El-Rufai

NIA Probe: Presidency Schemes To Shield Kingibe, Kyari And Rufai

New UNILAG Vice-Chancellor Orders Security Operatives To Arrest Senior Staff Association Leader Over Convocation Threat

President Of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, Resigns

President Of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, Resigns

AfricaWorld Pilot Frustrates Burglary Attempt of Ghanaian Aircraft On Murtala Mohammed International Airport Runway


*PREMIUM TIMES*

Only ranching can solve herdsmen/farmers clashes ' Governor

NEC receives briefing on Excess Crude Account, others from AGF

Farmers/ Herders clashes: Buhari sets up committee to visit attacked communities

Police, Dickson Akoh disagree on reopening of Peace Corps headquarters

Buhari congratulates new South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa

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

18 people killed in fresh attack on Zamfara community

South African stocks in demand after Zuma quits, rand soars

Ebonyi govt wants social media critic arrested

Buhari arrives Daura

Corruption will return if Buhari is voted out in 2019' Amaechi

UK declares Pastor Chris Oyakhilome's Christ Embassy church insolvent

Dutch club Fortuna Sittard replaces Oliseh, refutes allegations

National Sports Festival: Cross River loses hosting right

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

Nigerian Army places new bounty on Boko Haram leader, Shekau

Osun Governor's Office to spend N22 billion in 2018

Oyo govt to provide 12,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser to farmers

Nigerian medical council inducts 249 foreign trained graduates

Lagos sexual offences court records first conviction


*BUSINESSDAY*

SKS promotes healthy learning through sports

Quality education: Private equity firms target secondary schools

BusinessDay 16 Feb 2018

Cordie Aziz, Ghana's Queen of recycling, showing them how it's done

Bikiya Graham-Douglas, steadily adding a touch of excellence to her expertise

Kenya, East Africa's largest economy lessons on reforms abound

Osinbajo says FG supported states with N1.19trn in 2017

Visa is investing in equipping financial institutions to prevent internet fraud

Acceptance of naira by UK will aid technology transfer, trade ' Experts

Tier 1 lenders more exposed to decline in T-Bills issuance ' Experts

Abuja Chamber rolls out critical courses for SMEs development

NACC to embark on 6-day trade, investment mission to Washington

CBN proposes 2 years jail term for erring forex dealers.*NEWS HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY, 16TH FEBRUARY, 2018.*


*PUNCH*

Registered voters: NorthWest, SouthWest lead

Lassa fever kills man, two pregnant women in Benue

I'll take Nigeria to the next level, says Buhari

Buhari okays rebuilding of communities affected by herdsmens attacks

Woman joins Ekiti gov race

Niger CJ frees 27 Minna, Suleja prisons inmates

We can't provide information on Buharis UK treatment - Emefiele, CBN

South Africans jubilate as Ramaphosa succeeds Zuma

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

Anti-graft war: Osinbajo blames low convictions on manipulation

Buhari on private visit to Daura

Army places N3m bounty on Shekau

Fire scare forces Senate to end plenary

Kaduna APC faction queries el-Rufai, suspends commissioner

Don't sell your future, Faparusi tells voters

Nigerian student develops new diagnosis for retina disease

The commanding privilege of leadership

Govt makes waste bins compulsory on Island


*VANGUARD*

Why we can't deliver on our promises -- Osinbajo

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

Osun receives 13 indigenes evacuated from Libya

A-Ibom Assembly suspends voting on LG autonomy

Code of Corporate Governance now compulsory for telcos -- NCC

Kidnap kingpin, Evans' arraignment stalled by DPP's error

Factional APC queries el-Rufai, suspends his aide, commissioner

Plantation owners kick against plan to import palm oil

A-Ibom govt clears air on Ikot-Ekpene Highway controversy

Reps move to end importation of foreign vehicles for official use

Buhari's support group condemns NASS re-order of elections

OPS rejects Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Bill 2016

Nigeria needs office of prime minister --Udeogaranya

2019: Intrigues as Amaechi, Wike, Abe lit up Rivers

2019: INEC registers 231,435 voters in Lagos, probes extortion at registration centres

Herdsmen attack: FG did little to prevent killings --Olohunrinu, Lagos PDP lawmaker



*THE NATION*

SGF: Buhari'll run in 2019

Foreign capital inflows rise to $4.15b

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 Ibrahim

Police ready for 2019 elections, says IG

Ambode, Okowa, Wike, others win Independent newspapers Awards

Opposition parties greet, caution new President

Police arrest Olohunwa, one other over Hamburger's death

Stanbic IBTC renovates LUTH's Accident and Emergency Unit

Group urges govt on cancer

Neurologists challenge people on their health

Councillor gives free health service

447 foreign trained doctors fail assessment exam

Federal University Lafia spends N84m annually on diesel --VC

Rising transportation costs hurt farmers, food processors

StarTimes' daily subscription rises


*THISDAY*

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

APC crisis deepens in Kaduna as faction announces disciplinary actions against...

220,000 PVCs still lying waste in Anmabra, says REC

Ex-NERC Boss, Sam Amadi declares for 2019 governorship

Its time for a woman to lead Ekiti, APC insists

In Ekiti, old foes head back to the Trenches

Lessons from Ekwuemes Immortalisation

Babajide Obanikoro declares for APC Friday

FEBRUARY 16TH PRICE LIST FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, REITS and ETFS

Traboulsi: 5G will open new business models across industries

Nigeria slips to 52nd, Iceland hits all-time high 18th

Oliseh: I don't want to go to jail over Fortuna Sittard


*THE SUN*

My affairs with actress Juliet Ibrahim 'Iceberg Slim, singer

Eghosa lights up music scene with Young Girl

Funka Sibe singer, Oresko, set to bury dad

Wedding bells ring for actress Mercy Aminu, Vincent Opurum

Stage set for Stakers Fest in Lagos

My 20 years wait for babies inspired Call My Number 'Aity Dennis

Eviction fever grips Big Brother housemates

Coup, counter-coup that tore COSON apart

Labzy drops Mix It with Tjan

Day cultural expo rocked Amuwo Odofin

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

INEC gives condition on reversed election schedule

2019: Buhari'll contest -SGF

Again, Eagles drop in FIFA ranking

Egbe faults minister on Abuja National Stadium

We're failing in real estate planning 'Adetiba

Nigerians lose over N20bn daily on Apapa road 'Dangote

How to access opportunities in housing sector


*GUARDIAN*

Top 5 Stories

Buhari inaugurates locally made drone, visits Katsina

Jacob Zuma, former South Africa's president, in key dates

I'll work hard not to disappoint people of South Africa, says Ramaphosa

Kachikwu says no going back on petrol sufficiency, orders NNPC to clear fuel queues

Smoke in Senate chamberforces adjournment of plenary

Lagos A-Plus outwits Twinwaters as Jericho fall again

Cross River loses 19th National Sports Festival's hosting right

Gernot Rohr shuts door on new players

Adeagbo's coach predicts bright outing as athlete begins medal chase at Winter Olympics


*DAILY TRUST*

Operation Ayem Akpatuma Must Not Fail

INEC not to blame for Kano irregularities CSOs

Group against Jangs 2015 zoning formula resurfaces

Shehu Sani cant be recalled - Group

IRI launches $5.5m fund for Nigerian parties

Former Abia commissioner defects to APC

Police arraign 5 IBEDC staff over theft of electricity cables

Textile workers sensitise Lagos residents on cancer

Ogun Customs command impounds 2018 model vehicle with N51m duty value

Man remanded for stealing N4,000

State of insecurity worries head of Kanuri community in Lagos

Rodents invade Kebbi rice farms

Reps halt renewal of $120m GEM contract

Im frustrated without my pension- Ex-NITEL staff

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

FAAN deploys 10 patrol vehicles amidst flight burglary worries

Marketing Institute to rebrand Nigeria image

11 states get N16.1bn budget loan

OPEC Sec Gen, industry giants for Nigerias biggest oil summit

Spectranet celebrates Valentine with EVO MiFi launch

Falconets storm Yaounde for World Cup ticket

Dimitrov into last 8, Federer eyes No 1

Goal-feast in Kano as Kebbi pound Jigawa 7-0 in Ramat Cup

Seattle Sounders Nigerian left back targets national teams

Signing for Swedish side, massive step for me-Abdulrazaq

Why Fortuna Sittard sacked me Oliseh


*TRIBUNE*

Buhari congratulates new S.African President, Ramaphosa

Fuel scarcity: NEC, NNPC to determine correct petrol price

Cross River contingent arrives Brazil for 2018 Rio Carnival

Bantaba goes back home 'As The Gambia steps up preparations for 2018 edition

Ethiopian Airlines wins first Cargo Transportation Award in China 'Aviation Academy ranks amongst the top world's training centers

Marriage hasn't affected my music;

Black Panther: Nigerian, UK stars react to 'inspirational' superhero film

Banky W, Ali Baba, others in Shine the Light

Rise and rise of South Africa's new president, Cyril Ramaphosa

Que Peller opens 2018 with Tease me

Ramaphosa officially declared as South Africa's new president

Nigerian movie producer organises Cultural Heritage Carnival 2018 in Denmark

Mr 2kay is 'ELEVATED' on new album

Cyril Ramaphosa sworn in as South Africa's new president

Fidelity Bank splashes N18m on 12 customers in Valentine's Day draw

NSE rebounds after 8' days loss with a growth of 1.11%

5 ships arrive Lagos ports with petrol, other commodities

Rep commence full blown investigation on $21bn crude oil loss

World Bank earmarks over N19m projects in Enugu communities


*BLUE PRINT*

Gov Bagudu's political turning point, by SULEIMAN SALEH

Kachikwu orders NNPC: Clear fuel queues before Sunday

APC queries El-Rufai, suspends aide, others

National Prayer Summit: Taking charge of 2019 elections and other issues, by GBEMIGA OLAKUNLE

Insecurity: Why its hard to defeat Boko Haram ' APC chieftain

Older men, women shouldn't determine Nigeria's future -IRI President

2019: CSO begins tracking of campaign funds, others

PDP ready to rescue Nigeria from APC misrule ' Secondus

Ile-Ife mayhem: Almost one year, panel yet to submit report

Nigeria can beat Argentina at World Cup ' Iwobi

Super Falcons foes Benin pull out of WAFU Cup

Contribution to ongoing conversations on national security

Pogba would shine under Pep Guardiola ' Redknapp

Centre seeks funding for cancer care

Group passes confidence vote on amnesty programme boss

Valentine: Radio station presenter to reward groups, others

Group tasks student unions, others to form Coalition to re-brand Nigeria

How Kano CSOs mobilised to get state's 2018 health budget pushed to 13%


*SAHARA REPORTERS*

Insurgency: Governments Urged To Reconstruct Places Of Worship In North East

Nigerian Army Offers N3m For Information That Could Lead To Shekau's Arrest

Nigeria Queries Delta Air Lines Officials Over Emergency Landing In Lagos

Supreme Court Voids Sack Of Obayan By Unilorin

Ramaphosa Is Elected As South Africa's President

NBA Ikeja Fixes 20th Of February To March Against Police Brutality In Nigeria

Can The APC Reign For 60 Years' By Fredrick Nwabufo

NBA Ikeja Fixes 20th Of February To March Against Police Brutality In NigeriaV

National Assembly Fire: Senate Adjourns Sitting

Why Underage Persons Were Registered-INEC

Group Raises Alarm Over Cash Payments Instead of Electronic Payment To Kwara Civil Servants

Snake Venom And Jerry Cans

Rochas, Should Zuma's Statue Continue To Stand In Owerri

10 Corruption Cases That Can Fetch Nigeria $74.5billion, N2.5trillion' - Falana

Ethiopia Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn In Surprise Resignation - BBC News

"We Are Sending Political Traders Into Retirement" -Governor El-Rufai

NIA Probe: Presidency Schemes To Shield Kingibe, Kyari And Rufai

New UNILAG Vice-Chancellor Orders Security Operatives To Arrest Senior Staff Association Leader Over Convocation Threat

President Of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, Resigns

President Of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, Resigns

AfricaWorld Pilot Frustrates Burglary Attempt of Ghanaian Aircraft On Murtala Mohammed International Airport Runway


*PREMIUM TIMES*

Only ranching can solve herdsmen/farmers clashes ' Governor

NEC receives briefing on Excess Crude Account, others from AGF

Farmers/ Herders clashes: Buhari sets up committee to visit attacked communities

Police, Dickson Akoh disagree on reopening of Peace Corps headquarters

Buhari congratulates new South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa

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

18 people killed in fresh attack on Zamfara community

South African stocks in demand after Zuma quits, rand soars

Ebonyi govt wants social media critic arrested

Buhari arrives Daura

Corruption will return if Buhari is voted out in 2019' Amaechi

UK declares Pastor Chris Oyakhilome's Christ Embassy church insolvent

Dutch club Fortuna Sittard replaces Oliseh, refutes allegations

National Sports Festival: Cross River loses hosting right

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

Nigerian Army places new bounty on Boko Haram leader, Shekau

Osun Governor's Office to spend N22 billion in 2018

Oyo govt to provide 12,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser to farmers

Nigerian medical council inducts 249 foreign trained graduates

Lagos sexual offences court records first conviction


*BUSINESSDAY*

SKS promotes healthy learning through sports

Quality education: Private equity firms target secondary schools

BusinessDay 16 Feb 2018

Cordie Aziz, Ghana's Queen of recycling, showing them how it's done

Bikiya Graham-Douglas, steadily adding a touch of excellence to her expertise

Kenya, East Africa's largest economy lessons on reforms abound

Osinbajo says FG supported states with N1.19trn in 2017

Visa is investing in equipping financial institutions to prevent internet fraud

Acceptance of naira by UK will aid technology transfer, trade ' Experts

Tier 1 lenders more exposed to decline in T-Bills issuance ' Experts

Abuja Chamber rolls out critical courses for SMEs development

NACC to embark on 6-day trade, investment mission to Washington

*NEWS HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY, 16TH FEBRUARY, 2018.*


*PUNCH*

Registered voters: NorthWest, SouthWest lead

Lassa fever kills man, two pregnant women in Benue

I'll take Nigeria to the next level, says Buhari

Buhari okays rebuilding of communities affected by herdsmens attacks

Woman joins Ekiti gov race

Niger CJ frees 27 Minna, Suleja prisons inmates

We can't provide information on Buharis UK treatment - Emefiele, CBN

South Africans jubilate as Ramaphosa succeeds Zuma

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

Anti-graft war: Osinbajo blames low convictions on manipulation

Buhari on private visit to Daura

Army places N3m bounty on Shekau

Fire scare forces Senate to end plenary

Kaduna APC faction queries el-Rufai, suspends commissioner

Don't sell your future, Faparusi tells voters

Nigerian student develops new diagnosis for retina disease

The commanding privilege of leadership

Govt makes waste bins compulsory on Island


*VANGUARD*

Why we can't deliver on our promises -- Osinbajo

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

Osun receives 13 indigenes evacuated from Libya

A-Ibom Assembly suspends voting on LG autonomy

Code of Corporate Governance now compulsory for telcos -- NCC

Kidnap kingpin, Evans' arraignment stalled by DPP's error

Factional APC queries el-Rufai, suspends his aide, commissioner

Plantation owners kick against plan to import palm oil

A-Ibom govt clears air on Ikot-Ekpene Highway controversy

Reps move to end importation of foreign vehicles for official use

Buhari's support group condemns NASS re-order of elections

OPS rejects Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Bill 2016

Nigeria needs office of prime minister --Udeogaranya

2019: Intrigues as Amaechi, Wike, Abe lit up Rivers

2019: INEC registers 231,435 voters in Lagos, probes extortion at registration centres

Herdsmen attack: FG did little to prevent killings --Olohunrinu, Lagos PDP lawmaker



*THE NATION*

SGF: Buhari'll run in 2019

Foreign capital inflows rise to $4.15b

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 Ibrahim

Police ready for 2019 elections, says IG

Ambode, Okowa, Wike, others win Independent newspapers Awards

Opposition parties greet, caution new President

Police arrest Olohunwa, one other over Hamburger's death

Stanbic IBTC renovates LUTH's Accident and Emergency Unit

Group urges govt on cancer

Neurologists challenge people on their health

Councillor gives free health service

447 foreign trained doctors fail assessment exam

Federal University Lafia spends N84m annually on diesel --VC

Rising transportation costs hurt farmers, food processors

StarTimes' daily subscription rises


*THISDAY*

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

APC crisis deepens in Kaduna as faction announces disciplinary actions against...

220,000 PVCs still lying waste in Anmabra, says REC

Ex-NERC Boss, Sam Amadi declares for 2019 governorship

Its time for a woman to lead Ekiti, APC insists

In Ekiti, old foes head back to the Trenches

Lessons from Ekwuemes Immortalisation

Babajide Obanikoro declares for APC Friday

FEBRUARY 16TH PRICE LIST FOR MUTUAL FUNDS, REITS and ETFS

Traboulsi: 5G will open new business models across industries

Nigeria slips to 52nd, Iceland hits all-time high 18th

Oliseh: I don't want to go to jail over Fortuna Sittard


*THE SUN*

My affairs with actress Juliet Ibrahim 'Iceberg Slim, singer

Eghosa lights up music scene with Young Girl

Funka Sibe singer, Oresko, set to bury dad

Wedding bells ring for actress Mercy Aminu, Vincent Opurum

Stage set for Stakers Fest in Lagos

My 20 years wait for babies inspired Call My Number 'Aity Dennis

Eviction fever grips Big Brother housemates

Coup, counter-coup that tore COSON apart

Labzy drops Mix It with Tjan

Day cultural expo rocked Amuwo Odofin

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

INEC gives condition on reversed election schedule

2019: Buhari'll contest -SGF

Again, Eagles drop in FIFA ranking

Egbe faults minister on Abuja National Stadium

We're failing in real estate planning 'Adetiba

Nigerians lose over N20bn daily on Apapa road 'Dangote

How to access opportunities in housing sector


*GUARDIAN*

Top 5 Stories

Buhari inaugurates locally made drone, visits Katsina

Jacob Zuma, former South Africa's president, in key dates

I'll work hard not to disappoint people of South Africa, says Ramaphosa

Kachikwu says no going back on petrol sufficiency, orders NNPC to clear fuel queues

Smoke in Senate chamberforces adjournment of plenary

Lagos A-Plus outwits Twinwaters as Jericho fall again

Cross River loses 19th National Sports Festival's hosting right

Gernot Rohr shuts door on new players

Adeagbo's coach predicts bright outing as athlete begins medal chase at Winter Olympics


*DAILY TRUST*

Operation Ayem Akpatuma Must Not Fail

INEC not to blame for Kano irregularities CSOs

Group against Jangs 2015 zoning formula resurfaces

Shehu Sani cant be recalled - Group

IRI launches $5.5m fund for Nigerian parties

Former Abia commissioner defects to APC

Police arraign 5 IBEDC staff over theft of electricity cables

Textile workers sensitise Lagos residents on cancer

Ogun Customs command impounds 2018 model vehicle with N51m duty value

Man remanded for stealing N4,000

State of insecurity worries head of Kanuri community in Lagos

Rodents invade Kebbi rice farms

Reps halt renewal of $120m GEM contract

Im frustrated without my pension- Ex-NITEL staff

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

FAAN deploys 10 patrol vehicles amidst flight burglary worries

Marketing Institute to rebrand Nigeria image

11 states get N16.1bn budget loan

OPEC Sec Gen, industry giants for Nigerias biggest oil summit

Spectranet celebrates Valentine with EVO MiFi launch

Falconets storm Yaounde for World Cup ticket

Dimitrov into last 8, Federer eyes No 1

Goal-feast in Kano as Kebbi pound Jigawa 7-0 in Ramat Cup

Seattle Sounders Nigerian left back targets national teams

Signing for Swedish side, massive step for me-Abdulrazaq

Why Fortuna Sittard sacked me Oliseh


*TRIBUNE*

Buhari congratulates new S.African President, Ramaphosa

Fuel scarcity: NEC, NNPC to determine correct petrol price

Cross River contingent arrives Brazil for 2018 Rio Carnival

Bantaba goes back home 'As The Gambia steps up preparations for 2018 edition

Ethiopian Airlines wins first Cargo Transportation Award in China 'Aviation Academy ranks amongst the top world's training centers

Marriage hasn't affected my music;

Black Panther: Nigerian, UK stars react to 'inspirational' superhero film

Banky W, Ali Baba, others in Shine the Light

Rise and rise of South Africa's new president, Cyril Ramaphosa

Que Peller opens 2018 with Tease me

Ramaphosa officially declared as South Africa's new president

Nigerian movie producer organises Cultural Heritage Carnival 2018 in Denmark

Mr 2kay is 'ELEVATED' on new album

Cyril Ramaphosa sworn in as South Africa's new president

Fidelity Bank splashes N18m on 12 customers in Valentine's Day draw

NSE rebounds after 8' days loss with a growth of 1.11%

5 ships arrive Lagos ports with petrol, other commodities

Rep commence full blown investigation on $21bn crude oil loss

World Bank earmarks over N19m projects in Enugu communities


*BLUE PRINT*

Gov Bagudu's political turning point, by SULEIMAN SALEH

Kachikwu orders NNPC: Clear fuel queues before Sunday

APC queries El-Rufai, suspends aide, others

National Prayer Summit: Taking charge of 2019 elections and other issues, by GBEMIGA OLAKUNLE

Insecurity: Why its hard to defeat Boko Haram ' APC chieftain

Older men, women shouldn't determine Nigeria's future -IRI President

2019: CSO begins tracking of campaign funds, others

PDP ready to rescue Nigeria from APC misrule ' Secondus

Ile-Ife mayhem: Almost one year, panel yet to submit report

Nigeria can beat Argentina at World Cup ' Iwobi

Super Falcons foes Benin pull out of WAFU Cup

Contribution to ongoing conversations on national security

Pogba would shine under Pep Guardiola ' Redknapp

Centre seeks funding for cancer care

Group passes confidence vote on amnesty programme boss

Valentine: Radio station presenter to reward groups, others

Group tasks student unions, others to form Coalition to re-brand Nigeria

How Kano CSOs mobilised to get state's 2018 health budget pushed to 13%


*SAHARA REPORTERS*

Insurgency: Governments Urged To Reconstruct Places Of Worship In North East

Nigerian Army Offers N3m For Information That Could Lead To Shekau's Arrest

Nigeria Queries Delta Air Lines Officials Over Emergency Landing In Lagos

Supreme Court Voids Sack Of Obayan By Unilorin

Ramaphosa Is Elected As South Africa's President

NBA Ikeja Fixes 20th Of February To March Against Police Brutality In Nigeria

Can The APC Reign For 60 Years' By Fredrick Nwabufo

NBA Ikeja Fixes 20th Of February To March Against Police Brutality In NigeriaV

National Assembly Fire: Senate Adjourns Sitting

Why Underage Persons Were Registered-INEC

Group Raises Alarm Over Cash Payments Instead of Electronic Payment To Kwara Civil Servants

Snake Venom And Jerry Cans

Rochas, Should Zuma's Statue Continue To Stand In Owerri

10 Corruption Cases That Can Fetch Nigeria $74.5billion, N2.5trillion' - Falana

Ethiopia Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn In Surprise Resignation - BBC News

"We Are Sending Political Traders Into Retirement" -Governor El-Rufai

NIA Probe: Presidency Schemes To Shield Kingibe, Kyari And Rufai

New UNILAG Vice-Chancellor Orders Security Operatives To Arrest Senior Staff Association Leader Over Convocation Threat

President Of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, Resigns

President Of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, Resigns

AfricaWorld Pilot Frustrates Burglary Attempt of Ghanaian Aircraft On Murtala Mohammed International Airport Runway


*PREMIUM TIMES*

Only ranching can solve herdsmen/farmers clashes ' Governor

NEC receives briefing on Excess Crude Account, others from AGF

Farmers/ Herders clashes: Buhari sets up committee to visit attacked communities

Police, Dickson Akoh disagree on reopening of Peace Corps headquarters

Buhari congratulates new South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa

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

18 people killed in fresh attack on Zamfara community

South African stocks in demand after Zuma quits, rand soars

Ebonyi govt wants social media critic arrested

Buhari arrives Daura

Corruption will return if Buhari is voted out in 2019' Amaechi

UK declares Pastor Chris Oyakhilome's Christ Embassy church insolvent

Dutch club Fortuna Sittard replaces Oliseh, refutes allegations

National Sports Festival: Cross River loses hosting right

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

Nigerian Army places new bounty on Boko Haram leader, Shekau

Osun Governor's Office to spend N22 billion in 2018

Oyo govt to provide 12,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser to farmers

Nigerian medical council inducts 249 foreign trained graduates

Lagos sexual offences court records first conviction


*BUSINESSDAY*

SKS promotes healthy learning through sports

Quality education: Private equity firms target secondary schools

BusinessDay 16 Feb 2018

Cordie Aziz, Ghana's Queen of recycling, showing them how it's done

Bikiya Graham-Douglas, steadily adding a touch of excellence to her expertise

Kenya, East Africa's largest economy lessons on reforms abound

Osinbajo says FG supported states with N1.19trn in 2017

Visa is investing in equipping financial institutions to prevent internet fraud

Acceptance of naira by UK will aid technology transfer, trade ' Experts

Tier 1 lenders more exposed to decline in T-Bills issuance ' Experts

Abuja Chamber rolls out critical courses for SMEs development

NACC to embark on 6-day trade, investment mission to Washington

CBN proposes 2 years jail term for erring forex dealers.

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