***HIGH POINT:
*IPOB members on trial overstretching prison facilities ‘NPS*
*I didn’t take any vehicle from IGP ‘ Aisha Buhari*
*Oyo, Microsoft partnership to provide 800 computers*
*N400m fraud trial: Metuh instructs lawyers to review decision to subpoena Jonathan*
*2015 poll: Why I conceded defeat ‘ Jonathan*
*Vanguard’s Corporate Affairs Manager, Oni-Omoregie passes on*
*Micking oil brings succour to motorists, emphasises quality*
*Coscharis thrills BMW enthusiasts with new 5 Series at Bimmerfest 2017*
*Cash reward awaits winners at Akure Car Rally ‘Work & play*
*Anambra poll: Only Obiano’s victory’ll sustain zoning, says PDP group*
*Fayose declines comment on burnt car*
*It’s not my duty to provide IPOB leader ‘Ikpeazu*
*Suit to commit INEC chair, Yakubu to prison adjourned to Jan 2018*
*Security operatives abort PANDEF meeting in Port Harcourt*
*Unending romance with military big wigs*
*2019: Sherakau writes PDP, declares intention to run*
*Buhari remains focused, appreciates Nigerians’ prayers ‘ Adesina*
*Wanted Maina’s governorship campaign posters flood Abuja, Kaduna*
*Humanitarian crisis in N’East, the worst in the world ‘ Ndume*
*NECA seeks speedy passage of Coalition on Competition bill*
*Anambra guber: Five takeaways from Nwoye’s flag off*
*Why we are backing Lagos Fashion & Design week again’Fetswallet boss*
*Afro-roots reggae singer, Rex Suru, lights up Freedom Park*
*Censors Board raids Edo of uncensored films*
*Ras Kimono returns*
*Take Islam asway of life, Yusuf charges Muslims*
*Islamic Universities: Towards integration and sustainability*
*Archbishop of Canterbury visits Ahmadiyya world leader ‘Speaks on religious freedom*
*Hajj 2017: Our greatest Challenge was in Muna’Okoya*
*Its not my responsibility to track Kanu, says Ikpeazu*
*INTERPOL, court issue fresh warrants for Mainas arrest*
*I reformed Nigerias democratic process Jonathan*
*Judiciary abandoned me, I dont want anti-corruption panel job Justice Salami*
*Shagaris govt stopped Nigeria from being rice exporter Obasanjo*
*Saraki, Dogara, others turn back from Villa, Buhari apologises*
*I released cars for Aisha Buharis security, IG replies Misau*
*Stop lying against Ojukwu, IPOB warns Gowon*
*Saraki, US ambassador, others meet on Nigerias economy*
*Panic as police storm PANDEF meeting in Rivers*
*N95bn lost to herdsmen, farmers clashes in 4 years, says Ortom*
*Maina: Im ready to appear before Senate, says AGF*
*Malabu scam: UK returns $85m to Nigeria, says AGF*
*Saraki/SaharaReporters suit holds amidst tight security*
*Nasarawa sacks poly rector, senior officers*
*Declare state of emergency on roads, Reps tell FG*
*Navy begins Operation Octopusgrip*
*LG election: Judges absence stalls Nasarawa speakers contempt case*
*NAFDAC destroys N11.5m expired drugs in Niger*
*LASTMA moves against traffic offenders*
*24% of Lagos women have sex before 18 years LASG*
*Fajemirokun becomes Baba Oba of Ifewara today*
*Man poses as lunatic to kidnap three-year-old baby*
*NAF returns four Super Mushshak aircraft to Pakistan*
*Nigerian ports are bad for business*
*Anambra poll: PDP faction adopts Obiano*
*Kanu Heart Foundation bets on $2m lotto*
*NigComSat, Belarus sign satellite backup deal*
*Land Use Act, constraint to agricultural growth ‘ Stakeholders*
***BUSINESS:
*Taxation preferable to borrowing, says FIRS chair*
*High interest rates killing manufacturing ‘Afe Babalola*
*Customs intercept 850 cartons of drugs*
*PEARL Awards commends NSE management*
*Host of Heineken event unveiled*
*SON shuts four steel factories, cautions manufacturers*
*FG, Dangote, others sign $1.1bn pact for 540MW plant*
*FEC approves draft 2018 Appropriation Bill*
*Road construction: FG approves tax relief for private sector*
*NNPC begins oil exploration in Nasarawa*
*Naira trades flat at 363/dollar*
*Don’t expect commodity shake-up next year, W’Bank tells Nigeria*
*Unity Bank supports North-East rehabilitation*
*FG to introduce solar-powered tricycles this year*
*Julius Berger bags award*
*Nigeria can save $650m annually on steel importation*
*ARMTI boss, Awosika, seek more focus on agribusiness*
*United States to supply power to Nigeria ‘ US Energy Secretary*
*Access Bank grows Q3 earnings by 33 % to N365bn*
*FG’s Cttee educates transport unions on use *735# short code to curb crimes*
*FG’s Home-Grown Feeding Programme boosts economic activities of Bauchi Meat Factory*
*Alaghodaro Summit: Over 3, 000 companies indicate interests*
*Guber election: Choice before Ndi Anambra*
*Why NPA should review termination of pilotage contract with INTELS*
***SPORTS:
*Iheanacho to face former club in Carabao Cup Q/Final*
*I want to make boxing history – Joshua*
*Arsenal to review Wenger’s future in summer*
*Supporters disagree as Agoye replaces Amoo at 3SC*
*Argentina friendly excites Ighalo*
*Sports vital for fight against diseases – Akeredolu*
*UTEP honours Okagbare*
*Amosun, Dalung, Mohammed for Cardiff*
*Zenith/Delta Principals’ Cup set to kick off*
*Neymar gets one match ban for Marseille red*
*Super Eagles can beat Argentina – Coach*
***WORLD:
*Election in Kenya: 33% participation according to IEBC*
*Clashes between police and demonstrators tarnish a move Emmanuel Macron in French Guiana*
*Burundi is officially not a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC)*
*Voter turnout in Kenya’s marred presidential election rerun pegged at 48%*
*Ex-Liberian warlord endorses Weah after joint visit to Nigerian pastor*
*Why African flights are so expensive*
*Tough times for famed fig farmers in Algeria while Gabon inaugurates Owendo port*
*Ethiopia needs ‘peaceful expression’: U.S. reacts to new violence in Oromia*
*Kenya’s IEBC postpones vote in four counties citing insecurity*
*10 killed as Ethiopia forces clash with protesters in Oromia*
*Voting underway in Kenya’s re-run presidential election*
*Man flies over South Africa in a chair tied to helium balloons*
*Ethiopia PM speaks on high level resignations, says Gemeda talks ongoing*
*South Africa’s increase in wine production*
*Russia conducts ballistic missile tests*
*Catalan business minister resigns amid independence standoff*
*Good morning*
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