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NEWSPAPER REVIEW FOR FRIDAY 1ST JULY, 2016

VANGUARD •N750m car scam: Ortom lauds EFCC over arrest of Benue speaker, 14 lawmakers •Kogi strike, act of sabotage — GOVT •Money laundering: You’ve a case to answer, court tells Ohakim 3 •Tribunal upholds David Mark’s election •Mass retrenchment: NLC faction, NUBIFIE insist on picketing banks •LG chiefs’ tenure elongation tears Plateau Assembly apart 2 PUNCH •FG declares Tuesday, Wednesday as public holiday •Confusion in Abia as court stops swearing-in of Ogah •Court sends Fintiri to prison over alleged N1.9bn fraud •Senate panel rejects AGF’s representative, minister’s aide kicks •N’Delta: Buhari meets service chiefs, IG visits Gbaramatu today •Mischief makers want to set me against Buhari – Mbaka NIGERIAN TRIBUNE •Abia: One state, 2 govs •Confusion as Ogah, Ikpeazu claim governorship seat •Constitution amendment: Reps adopt confab report as working document •INEC holds rerun in Imo, Kogi, Rivers, Kano July 23, 30 •Forgery case: AGF shuns Senate again THISDAY

NEWSPAPER REVIEW, Wednesday, June 29, 2016

GUARDIAN • SGF’s comments on confab crude, rude, says Akinyemi • Poor preparations cost Nigeria Rio 2016 Olympics ticket, says Nnaji • Court summons EFCC, bank over Fayose’s account • ECOWAS, ICRC begin discussion on implementation of international humanitarian law • Militancy driving investors away, says Semenitari, NDDC boss • Ekweremadu writes UN, U.S., EU over forgery trial • AGF, EFCC lack powers to probe Rivers, says Wike THISDAY • Ekweremadu Writes Int’l Community, Says Buhari Wants to Silence Him • Oil Prices Rebound in Post-Brexit Bargain Hunting • Nigerians Split over Negotiating with Niger Delta Militants • Blasphemy Killing: Kano Magistrate’s Court Rejects Bail Application for Accused Persons • Report: Banks May Face Challenge Servicing Dollar Obligations • IRI Poll: Buhari’s Anti-corruption Fight Polarises Nigeria • US Cautions against Militancy in Niger Delta • 254 Rivers Teachers drag Wike before Industrial Court in Bayelsa VANGUARD • Ikorodu killi

NEWSPAPER REVIEW, Tuesday, June 28, 2016

BLUEPRINT •Saraki dares Buhari: you’re not in charge. •Insurgents now disguise as vigilantes, hunters- DHQ •NIS repatriates 730 immigrants. •24 state chairman endorse Makarfi The AUTHORITY •Court ruling: I’m still in charge- Gov Ikpeazu •Alleged forgery: Saraki, Ekweremadu get bail. •Suspected Fulani militias kill 22, injure 6 in Plateau. •Murder trial: Rivers group petitions NJC over appeal/court panel. PEOPLE’S DAILY •FG counsel: Saraki, Ekweremadu risk 14 yrs jail term. •Terrorists now disguise as vigilantes, hunters- DHQ •Shettimma: fraudulent NGOs exploiting IDPs •We are suffering from decades of mismanagement- BUHARI NEW TELEGRAPH •Forgery: I’m ready to go to jail- Saraki •Court sacks Abia gov over tax evasion. •Economic woes: 288,000 subscribers dump DSTV •Militants attack deputy gov’s convoy. •Campaign funds: EFCC arrests Fayose’s associate. NATIONAL MIRROR •Forgery.. Saraki, Ekweremadu, others docked. •Presidency replies Saraki: no cabal in Buhari

Music: PMI – Ojuelegba (Cover) |@pmi_icon

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NEWSPAPER REVIEW, Monday, June 27, 2016

BLUEPRINT •Arrest of Buhari’s ally puts arms probe in jeopardy. •Gunmen kill 3 vigilantes in BENUE. •Northern govs to review rape, other laws- El Rufai. •New envoys: we’re disappointed in the senate- SGF •Kuje prison break: 2’inmates still at large. The AUTHORITY •3.4 trn naira Dangote refinery ready in 2019. •Biafra: Brexit will boost our agitation- IPOB •Expect more from Delta police- SP Kalu •PDP crisis: I’m for rule of law- Sen. Uzodinma •Russia 2018 qualifires: foreign coach not negotiable for Eagles- NFF PEOPLE’S DAILY •Troops rescue 5000 boko haram hostages. •Unpaid salaries: Labours demands govs impeachement. •3 electrocuted to death in Jos. •Woman cuts off step son’s private part in NIGER. •25 coys, SEEDAN in certified rice seeds production pact. NIGERIAN PILOT •Go on strike and face the music, Kogi tells workers •N50m dud cheque lands woman in trouble •PH market legal tussle: Council sues for peace •N10bn debt: AMCON takes over assets of AfriJet Ai

NEWSPAPER REVIEW FOR SUNDAY 26TH JUNE, 2016

VANGUARD •PDP Crisis Deepens: Sheriff sacks Edo Exco; Makarfi Committee dismisses action; •Avengers reply Buhari, demand referendum •Resident doctors to resume work tomorrow •Kuje jailbreak: Charles Okah still in custody •Abduction of 3 Expatriates, 2 others: Kidnappers in Calabar after us, Igbo cry out NIGERIAN TRIBUNE •Ethnicity, favouritism, bane of Nigeria police —Acting IGP •Grazing reserves: Southern Kaduna kicks against land seizure •ALGON wants FG, EFCC to eschew tyranny, intimidation in Ekiti •Arik Air sponsors conjoined twins to New York for surgery •PDP, APC trade words over voter registration in Ondo As govt calls for extension THISDAY •Osinbajo: Dangote Subsea Gas Pipeline’ll Help Nigeria Tackle Electricity Problem •Closure of NERFUND May Truncate Recovery of over N7bn •‘Crude Oil Production May Hit 2.3mbpd in Two Weeks’ •Kuje Jail Break: Prisons Boss Confirms Escape of Two Prisoners; •Brexit: UK Credit Rating Donwgraded THE GUARDIAN •Ikorodu attac

NEWSPAPER REVIEW, Saturday, June 25, 2016

THE AUTHORITY •Saraki/ Ekweremadu saga: Ohanaeze youths threaten AGF. •Showdown! Ekiti people take to streets over FAYOSE’S alleged looting. •Brexit: Cameron respects the will of the people- Buhari. •Nigeria will experience national renewal- Kumuyi •Local content breach: reps seek deportation of Hyundai officials. SATURDAY TELEGRAPH •Sex scandal: US threatens to release evidence against 3 lawmakers. •Rescued Chibok girl yet to reunite with family. •50 feared killed as militants invade lagos, Ogun communities. •Crude theft: how Nigeria lost 50 bn dollars to oil thieves in ten years. •Ayo Fayose: panic grips banks. •Coup rumour: COAS meets GOCs, operation commanders. GUARDIAN •Ekiti workers suspend strike amid protest against govt’s alleged profligacy •Dolapo Osinbajo appeals to rich Nigerians to uplift the downtrodden •India Arie arrives Lagos, prep for tomorrow’s ‘Sax Appeal’ concert •Vandals kill scores, sack Lagos/Ogun border community •Court adjourns rights su

NEWSPAPER REVIEW, Thursday, June 23, 2016

BLUEPRINT •Buhari to workers: behave or go to jail. •Count me out of forgery- Saraki. •Post UTME: VCs lobby minister, perm sec. •Ambassadorial screening halted over irregularities. •Kogi: group petitions Buhari over AGF’s interference. •Arms deal: DSS nabs ex-COAS, Ihejirika THE AUTHORITY •Controversial grazing Bill reappears in Senate. •Forgery saga: we won’t support executive again- PDP Caucus. •Ex-Army chief, Ihejirika, not arrested- FAMILY. •FAAC: FG, states, LGs share 305 bn naira. •No more dollar payments for Eagles, Coaches- NFF NATION •N4.7b: Fayose’s men hide •PDP Senate caucus withdraws support for Buhari •EFCC uncovers payment of N1.310b to Omisore, firms •It’s disgraceful states can’t pay salaries, says Buhari •Nurses, health workers begin seven-day warning strike •Warning strike illegal, says Fed Govt •Air Nigeria didn’t get aviation fund, says Ibrahim •Arase out, Idris in as Police chief •Governors have bastardised our local council system, says

NEWSPAPER REVIEW, Wednesday, June 22, 2016

PEOPLE’S DAILY •FG sack striking doctors. •Forgery: Saraki, Ekweremadu get court order to appeal Monday. •Be mindful of heavy flooding, FG warns. •5 day old baby dies in Ramadan food stampede. •Ibrahim IDRIS replaces Arase as police IG. THE AUTHORITY •Alleged forgery: Court summons Saraki, Ekweremadu, others. •Militant group emerges in Imo, threatens to blow up shell pipelines. •Buhari appoints Idris as Acting IGP. •ASPAMDA has not adopted new constitution says board chairman. •Yobo to play in Nigerian league. BLUEPRINT •Amidst power play: IDRIS succeeds Arase. •Alleged forgery: senate carpets Buhari. •FG orders sack of striking doctors. •Shettima: why I never owe salaries despite insurgency. •River Niger: 100,000 at risk as flooding looms. NATION •EFCC traces N4.7b arms cash to Fayose, Obanikoro •Senators invite Attorney-Gen. over Saraki, Ekweremadu case •Fed Govt sacks striking resident doctors •Buhari appoints Kpotum Idris as Acting IGP •Mimiko fails to

NEWSPAPER REVIEW, Monday, June 20, 2016

PEOPLE’S DAILY •N1.2 BN allowances: protesting workers lock out Finance Minister, Adeosun. •Forgery: Saraki, Ekweremadu for arraignment today. •Grazing reserves optional for states- FG •Man sets self-ablaze for losing lover to rival. •ASUU rejects sexual harassment bill. NATIONAL MIRROR •EFCC freezes Fayose’s account. •Forgery: plot against Saraki, Ekweremadu thickens. •13 feared killed as gunmen invade lagos communities. •Minister evades Reps’ summons over MTN’s 330bn naira. •FG, NASS disagree on constituency project. BLUEPRINT •Intervention fund: Senate queries CBN over diversion of 120 bn •Forgery : more trouble for Saraki, others as APC launches probe. •EFCC has frozen my account- FAYOSE. •Bribery scandal rocks police promotion exercise. •My encounter with anger of death-Ex ICPC boss. NATION •Drama in bank as EFCC freezes Fayose’s account •Naira exchanges at N280/$ •Thousands rally for Ajimobi in Ibadan •Justice Niki Tobi dies at 75 •Police await new ch

NEWSPAPER REVIEW, Monday, June 20, 2016

THE AUTHORITY •EU to meet Buhari over N/Delta, Biafra agitators. •Alleged forgery suit: Senate cautions Presidency, AGF. •Tailor defiles 7 year old in Suleja. •Certificate saga: Buhari threatens legal action against media trail. •CAF champions league: Zamalek shock Enyimba in PORT harcourt NATION •Senate: AGF leads plot to jail Saraki, Ekweremadu •N350/dollar interbank exchange likely today •Pest attack fears on farms in Lagos, Ogun •Reps to debate ‘sex scandal’ against colleagues •Alleged N42b fraud: Ex-Customs chief Dikko in hospital •15 die in Lagos-Ibadan expressway crash •Diaspora remittances to hit $35b yearly •Agbakoba lauds CBN’s forex policy NIGERIAN PILOT •N42BN ALLEGED FRAUD: EFCC REJECTS EX-CUSTOMS BOSS, DIKKO’S PLEA BARGAIN •MTN fine: Senate queries justice minister, CBN gov, AGF •Looters now warehouse money – EFCC •IPOB backs Niger Delta Avengers •Alleged forgery of Senate rules: Police, DSS lay siege on Saraki, Maikasuwa, others •As Arase bows o

NEWSPAPER REVIEW FOR SUNDAY 19TH JUNE, 2016

VANGUARD •How we escaped death—Ikorodu Utd official •Banks amass N1.1trillion war chest for new forex bidding •Niger Delta Crisis: Militants write Kachikwu, mobilise against Avengers, MEND •Toyin Saraki, Zahra Buhari collaborate to save lives •Darey Art Alade opens up on wife, mistress, female fans •Another entertainer living with kidney disease reveals effect of OJB’s death 1 PUNCH •Sex scandal: Provide evidence against Reps, Dogara tells US •Edo guber primary: Godwin Obaseki emerges winner •Senators demand life pension, immunity for Saraki, Dogara, others •Sex scandal: Provide evidence against Reps, Dogara tells US •Gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway as plants overrun Ogun River •Ex-Adamawa governor falls ill in EFCC custody, hospitalise NIGERIAN TRIBUNE •Why signal interference persists in Nigeria —Experts •Boko Haram kills 7 policemen in Niger •NEITI partners EFCC on graft •FRSC boss urges staff to donate blood, harps on physical fitness •Nigerian students

NEWSPAPER REVIEW, Saturday, June 18, 2016

THE AUTHORITY •Murder! Musa must die by hanging for strangulating wife- Court. •We didn’t hold meetings with Kachukwu- Avengers. •Erosion menace in Anambra my greatest challenge- Obiano. •Boko Haram terrorists kill 18 mourners in Adamawa- Police. •Amended constitution ready by December - Ekweremadu. •Fraudsters feast on under- 17 Eaglets screening. NATION •I-G orders PDP h/qtrs shut •My plans for lecturers who can’t keep their Libidos- Ekiti State ‘varsity VC Prof Bamidele •‘How we murdered army colonel in Kaduna’ •Boko Haram shoots 18 mourners dead at funeral •Sex scandal: Anxiety as Reps await probe panel •Troops arrest sect’s commander, engineer •Sheriff: A bone in PDP’s throat •New militant group emerges in Rivers •JTF averts bombing of Agip pipeline in Bayelsa, arrests 19 •MASSOB restates support for Niger Delta Avengers •Oil sector rot: EFCC ‘ll bite if you want, commission chair tells NEITI boss •Senator submits bill for abolition of State of Origin NIGERI

AN APPRAISAL OF NIGERIA'S NEW FOREIGN EXCHANGE POLICY BY RAI CHABANI.

The purpose of this note is to define the meaning of the term "monetary poilcy, the objective of Monetary policy and it effect". Using the new foreign exchange policy by the Central Bank of Nigeria as a case study. Nigeria's Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele on Wednesday, 15 June 2016. Announced the guidelines of Nigeria's new foreign exchange policy. The new policy is expected to set the naira free and allow it to be affected by market forces. "In John Maynard Keynes view, during the 1930s and 1940s, it was believed that the success of monetary policy in stimulating recovery from a depression was severely limited than in controlling a boom and inflation". Some may wonder or ask what exactly is monetary policy? Definition: Monetary policy is how central banks manage the money supply to guide healthy economic growth. The money supply is credit, cash, cheques, and money market mutual funds. The most important of these is credit, which includes lo

NEWSPAPER REVIEW,Friday,June 17, 2016

BLUEPRINT •Sheriff group bows to machete-wielding Makarfi boys. •Only 5 sates meet FG’S 90 billion naira bailout conditions. •Why elections are declared inconclusive – INEC •Buhari returns on Sunday. •700 insurgents surrendered- FG AUTHORITY •Sex scandal hits Reps. •Diezani Alison-Madueke denies ownership of 18 dollar mansion. •London trip: Buhari takes more days, returns on Sunday. •Controversy trails CCB’s dumping of 8 bn naira project. •Rio 2016: Nigeria would need a miracle to excel, say Abdulahi NATIONAL MIRROR •Again, militants blow up NNPC pipeline in AkwaIbom •Makarfi, Sheriff’s loyalist clash in Abuja again. •Five states meet conditions to access 90 bn NAIRA LOAN. •Jimoh Ibrahim donates blocks of classrooms to almamata. DAILY SUN •30 states fail bailout test. •Stabbed British MP dies in hospital. •Ex- customs CG, DIKKO Inde, arrested. •PDP govs, BoT shut door against Sheriff. •New forex policy: Inter-bank market shut NATION •N42b ‘fraud’: EFCC ho

INCLUSIVE GROWTH: AN IMPORTANT COMPONTENT TO NIGERIA'S EMPLOYMENT STRATEGY FOR GROWTH BY RAI CHABANI.

Inclusive growth is about raising the pace of growth and enlarging the size of the economy, while levelling the playing field for investment and increasing productive employment opportunities. With Nigeria unemployment rate recorded at 12.1 percent and inflation rate at 15.6 percent as at May, 2016. Fuel price hike, the sky rocketing price of goods and services across the country. A long term growth approach like inclusive growth is needed. This is necessary because of the emphasis on improving the productive capacity of individuals and creating conducive environment for employment, rather than on income redistribution as a means of increasing incomes for excluded groups. Nigeria need a clear-cut program on inclusive growth has a distinct character focusing on both the pace and pattern of growth. Rapid pace of growth is unquestionably necessary for substantial poverty reduction but for this growth to be sustainable in the long run, it should be increasingly broad-based across

NEWSPAPER REVIEW, Thursday, June 16, 2016

NIGERIAN PILOT •Minister meets operators on sustainable power supply •Dangote appoints Mrs. Dorothy Ufot as Independent non-executive director •We are operating at 30% capacity – Seme Customs •Oil prices fall for fourth straight day •Stocks erase 8-day loss as CBN unveils flexible FX regime framework •FG favours external debt over domestic borrowing •Rampaging PDP Youths Sack Sheriff from Secretariat NATION •Mob storms PDP hqtrs •Protest shameful, says Sheriff •Market forces to determine Naira rate, says CBN •Badeh’s agent asked me to buy property in my company’s name’ •NLC set to shut six banks for sacking workers •Poll cash: Sheriff agrees to refund N40m •Police procure drones, forensic laboratory to tackle crime •Alleged misconduct: Govt replaces nine defence attaches •Appeal Court okays ex-NSA Dasuki’s detention •Sheriff should stop fomenting trouble, says Filani •Fed Govt faults Saraki’s application against CCT Chair •Banking in a depressed economy PUNCH

NEWSPAPER REVIEW, Wednesday, June 15, 2016

NIGERIAN PILOT Senate moves to amend 1999 Constitution with 13 bills N10m bribe: CCT chairman, Umar, met with accused several times -court told No plan to retire senior officers – NAF Reps propose 10 yrs renewal policy for international passport Court warns Information Ministry over incessant delay in 3-year-old suit Senate sets up committee to re-examine NEDC EFCC raids Obanikoro’s Lagos residence FG urges States to adopt Fiscal Sustainability Plan as condition for loan Tomato price drops in Abuja markets NATION States to get N90b loan EFCC raids Obanikoro’s homes as agency invites Sheriff PDP blames crisis on APC Baptist cleric Ayokunle replaces Oritsejafor at CAN Jonathan’s ex-aide to be arraigned for N1.6b ‘fraud’ OAU lecturers, ASUU chair in row over choice of VC m PDP: The quake within Forex policy: Manufacturers, others eye N197/$ rate PenCom to employers: no compliance certificates, no business transaction Inflation hits 15.6% Govt, firm sign N25b MoU o

LIGHT OF GOD LIFE TRANSFORMATION MINISTRIES INTL. LOKOJA PRESENTS WORSHIP XPERIENCE (IN HIS PRESENCE), 18th June, 2016.

Have you ever wished you could devote an entire service to worshiping God through music, song, and other expressions of worship? THE LIGHT OF GOD LIFE TRANSFORMATION MINISTRIES INTL. LOKOJA will be having a worship/praise night on Saturday 18th June 2016. Ministering: Prof. Adesinbo pinko, Blessed wonders and Prof. Emmanuel Ben Music: Vrc, Freedom voices, Fcs, Grace embassy choir, Nifes, Nfcs, Integrity choir and wcf Time: 4pm Venue: Light of God Ministry. Adankolo , Lokoja, opp St Clement Seminary

NEWSPAPER REVIEW, Tuesday, June 14, 2016

NIGERIAN PILOT •Niger Delta Avengers to 7 Governors: Release detained Pro-Biafran activists or... •Mass sack in Army: Tension in military....as women in Air Force, Navy rise •Beware of fraudsters, we are not recruiting, FRSC boss warns job seekers •FG plans 7billion dollars investment in Akwa Ibom •Gunmen kidnap judge, kill orderly •Why we freeze suspects’ bank account—EFCC •Kachikwu: FG yet to allocate oil blocs.... ...as OPEC forecasts demand for oil to exceed production •More trouble for job seekers as Web traffic crashes registration portal •Bassey breaks down over Keshi, Amodu PEOPLES DAILY •Niger Delta Avengers, MEND agree to dialogue with FG ....Demand release of arrested members •MTN Fine: Reps summon AGF, Minister, NCC •Buhari, Cameron, Xi Jingping, others condemn U.S. night club attack •Gunmen abduct Judge, kill orderly in Kogi •PDP Crisis: Sheriff defies police, takes over as party Chair •792 days after: Will the abducted Chibok school girls ever be res

POEM: "Kpankere Mai Dadi" By CHINWEUBA HENRY

Kpankere Mai Dadi Creamy smooth, genuine and amenable Object of all admiration Each bud nipped for the better kpankere is a gift to us It stings friendliness and comeliness’ Stings responsibility and discipline It stings love Kpankere firm but flexible Whispers blow to rumors and rumors to news Kpankere is to leave us Worry visits us on the future Kpankere would be missed More worry is who takes kpankere's place Shall it be scorn for friendliness Arrogance for Humility Discord for Comeliness Indifference for Resourcefulness We wish Kpankere not koboko Only Kpankere or that which is better Kpankere is treasured.

NEWSPAPER REVIEW, Friday, June 10, 2016

NEW TELEGRAPH •Saraki to Buhari: Shop for best brains to fix economy ....President must form an all-inclusive government....Senators lament state of economy •Bank CEO’s agree to reduce job cuts •DSS bursts terrorist cell in Kano ..Boko Haram has no link with I.S.---•U.S...World Bank approves $575million for N/East •Again, militants blow up Shell facility •Pinnick: FG, NFF to participate in Keshi’s burial •Artificial kidney raises hope for dialysis patients BLUE PRINT •Your government not inclusive, Saraki tells Buhari •Labour to picket banks over mass sack •Bauchi gets first female chief judge •We’ve secured enough land for cattle ranches---FG •Buhari wants Senate to confirm 46 Ambassadors-nominees •DSS bursts ISIS sleeper cells in Kano AUTHORITY •Ambassadorial nominees: Buhari shuns politicians ...picks 47 career civil servants...eleven women make list •FG neglected herdsmen, says Audu Ogbeh •Only restructuring can save Nigeri—Nwabueze •FG to immortalize Ste

Rachbell's Place Hotel Ugwolawo, Kogi State.

If you happen to find yourself in Kogi-East at anytime, Rachbell's Place Hotel Ugwolawo should be home away from home for you. At Rachbell's Place Hotel Ugwolawo, all rooms are ensuite with a family sitting room also fitted with a guest toilet and a kitchenette for enhanced privacy. Just as you like it! Photos after the cut

POEM: "Stay" By Blessing Onimisi

He stopped loving her He wants to keep laying with her But he cant stop lying to her We started by loving Then we began laying We could not bare lying Along the way He went astray He went away But pretended to be at bay She realised she was a prey She decided to pray Or better still stray She stopped loving him She hates to keep laying with him She started lying to him.

NEWSPAPER REVIEW, Thursday, June 09, 2016

NATIONAL MIRROR •Niger Delta Avengers reject talks with FG....hit another Chevron well •FEC prays for Buhari, 3 ailing ministers •Government begins recruitment of 500,000 teachers •IBB alive, says family •Apo 8: ECOWAS Court fines Nigeria 3.3million dollars for extra-judicial killings •Bill seeking age reduction for elected offices passes second reading •Crown Prince concludes funeral of late Oba of Benin •Senate summons Ngige, Emefiele, others over lay-off in banks....NECA flaws FG’s licence revocation threat •40million dollars contract scam: Jonathan’s cousin, wife get 1billion naira bail PEOPLES DAILY •Resident Doctors suspends strike as Reps wade in •787 days after: Will the abducted Chibok school girls ever be rescued? •FG, Oshiomhole, Atiku mourn Keshi, Super Eagles coach •Senate summons Ngige, Emefiele over sack of bank workers •Niger Delta Avengers reject peace talks with FG....Insist on sovereign state •Recruitment of 500,000 teachers begins June 12---FG •

NEWSPAPER REVIEW, Tuesday, June 07, 2016

BLUE PRINT •INEC reinstates 20, dismisses 1, sanctions 3 •Don’t return refugees to Borno, Yobe, U.N. warns •Presidency: ‘Ndigbo must drop Biafra agitation’ •Kogi governor ship tussle: Bello wins round 1 ...says victory divide...extends olive branch to Flake •Why FG hasn’t named treasury looters—Osinbajo •Sheriff not aware of reconciliatory meeting—Aide •Recovered funds: NLC calls for Special Court on Corruption AUTHORITY •Militants bombing threat: Don’t panic, IGP tells Nigerians.....FG negotiating with Niger •Delta Elders, says Osinbajo •Residents flee as armed herdsmen storm Anambra community •Buhari’s medical trip: Osinbajo is Acting President •Corruption: Report tear4s presidential panel apart •Why i concedsed defeat to Buhari—Jonathan •Bill to expand Sharia Court passes second reading •Transfer: Vardy keeps Arsenal, Leicester City waiting DAILY SUN •Ex- President Jonathan speaks: I’m under probe...says, I didn’t leave empty treasury •Like anybody, I can fal

NEWSPAPER REVIEW, SUNDAY, June 05, 2016

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH •Redeemed Camp turns refugee site....heart breaking story of occupants •Buhari’s crush mentality will drown Nigeria •Boko Haram plans ‘large scale bombing during Ramadan—DHQ •Gunmen on rampage in Rivers, kill two soldiers, 22 others •Buhari recovers 1.92trillion naira from treasury looters •Missile launch threat: NLNG, Bonga in danger •MASSOB: We’ll support Avengers....zero oil output looms, worst spill in history imminent •More communities would be dislocated...Military on red alert •Fulani Herdsmen write Imo community, threaten reprisal •World mourns Muhammad Ali SUNDAY SUN •Looted funds: 116billion naira cash, 239 property recovered •Details of assets seized in Nigeria, overseas •Father beats son to death for love to sister •Oil Well Bombings: 2016 Budget endangered •Niger Delta Avengers widens battlefront....warns militants against missile launch •Restructuring: Forget Regional Autonomy Terrorists plan bombings during Ramadan---DHQ warns NAT

NEWSPAPER REVIEW, Friday, June 03, 2016

NATIONAL MIRROR •Reps summon Fashola, others over worsening power supply •OPEC fails to agree on new production ceiling •2 soldiers, 5 others die in attack on military in Niger Delta creek ...Buhari cautions against oil theft, vandalism •Senate invites NEITI Executive Secretary over one trillion naira oil loss •EFCC to probe alleged looting in IDP camps BLUE PRINT •Ogoniland Cleanup: Buhari reads riot act to vandals, oil thieves •Oil Price drop has taught Nigeria big lesson—Gowon •Pay workers’ salaries or resign, TUC tells governors •Pregnant student, 2 others die in Auchi Poly riot •FG scraps Post—UTME •Ex-NNPC boss, Barkindo, now OPEC Scribe •CCT Trial: I regret serving Nigeria---Orubebe AUTHORITY •Niger Delta militants threaten missile attack ....Kill 3 soldiers, 4 oil workers in Delta....They came in 5 speed boats---Army •Alleged Blasphemy: Igbo woman beheaded in Kano •No more post-JAMB test, says FG •53 killed, 207 wounded, 403 arrested on Biafra Day—IPOB