***HIGH POINT:
*Enugu govt approves N465m for water projects*
*Suspected rapist set would-be victim’s house ablaze in Delta*
*Over regulation of tobacco industry harmful to society ‘ Expert*
*101 Nigerian SMEs to benefit from Iyaloja book launch*
*Corruption: Nigeria’s like sheep without shepherd ‘ Catholic Archbishop Martins*
*Customs revenue leakage probe: N140bn recovered from erring firms, banks ‘ Senate*
*2019: Card readers’ll be effectively deployed ‘ INEC*
*Okobah urges Deltans to ignore APC’s media attacks against Okowa*
*IYC to NPA: Resolve your issues with Intels peacefully*
*Monkey pox: Army not dispensing vaccines ‘ FG*
*2019: APC’ll adhere to constitution on Buhari’s ambition*
*PDP Chairmanship: Daniel as chair’ll kill the party- Kashamu*
*PDP Anambra suspends Nwosu, Anenih over anti-party practices, alleged impunity*
*Rochas, the man whose vision drives crazy*
*Only rule of law, due process will win war against graft ‘Awomolo, SAN*
*How policemen frustrate court orders ‘ Lawyer*
*Lawyers must invest in acquisition of expertise to offer competitive services*
*Sub-regional trade unions, CSOs brainstorm in Nigeria*
*Oba Ewuare II: The messiah has come! ‘ Josef Omorotionmwan*
*Douglas House’s bizarre tenant ‘ Ochereome Nnanna*
*Meet Adesola Marvellous Dideoluwa ‘ The Graphics and Web Designer*
*Oluwaseyi Nurudeen Alabi ‘ Hyperrealism Artist*
*Educationist charges parents on safety education*
*Stakeholders tasked on training, retraining of teachers*
*Delta teacher Ariguzo emerges 2017 Maltina teacher*
*Alumnus donates library to Faculty of Dental Science, UNILAG*
*IIDA celebrates 10yrs with 10 winners*
*LASU closes 2017/2018 admission exercise*
*Recession: Reality of corps members’ survival on FG’s N19,800 stipend dicey*
*2030 Plan: Lafarge Africa flags off National Literacy Competition*
*Ex-FCT minister, son forfeit 14 properties to FG*
*Plateau killings: We underestimated number of attackers, says military*
*Without you, we wont die, PDP replies Obasanjo*
*Are Ona Kakanfo: I chose Adams on merit, says Alaafin*
*Chinall continue to assist Nigeria, other developing nations Jinping*
*PDP chair: Senate caucus moves to adopt consensus candidate*
*Court stops coronation of new Ijebu Jesa monarch*
*Ibadan Chieftaincy: Mogajis allege threat to lives*
*Contempt: Court remands, releases Atikus son in child custody suit*
*Kidney theft: Patronise only accredited hospitals, FG urges Nigerians*
*Buhari leaves for Turkey to return on Sunday*
*Buhari okays pension for Biafran police personnel*
*Intels: Reps ask NPA to reverse contract termination*
*Senate panel asks EFCC to unfreeze Patience Jonathans accounts*
*N30tn probe: Indicted banks, firms return N140bn*
*Why NAssembly hasnt transmitted amendment bills to states Dogara*
*Seven ex-Nigeria Airways workers die in one week*
*Caution your officers, Lagos lawyer urges IG*
*China arrests corrupt fugitive officials in Nigeria, others*
*We’re on the same page with FG on borrowing ‘ W’Bank*
*INEC says 2,158,171 to vote in Anambra gov poll*
*Suspected monkeypox cases rise to 74 in 11 states FG*
*House probes TCN’s $1.5bn, $500m foreign loans*
*Constitution’ll determine our presidential candidate ‘ APC*
*Odin who, Kachikwu, Baru meet inside Aso Rock*
*2019: INEC to recruit one million ad hoc workers*
*Zuma statue: I owe no one apology, says Okorocha*
*Nigeria needs investment to develop power grid ‘GE boss*
*Monarch sues Osun CP for embarrassing him*
*LASG reiterates commitment to getting jobs for graduates*
*Security guard blamed devil for defiling minor Police*
*Contractors incur extra costs removing pipelines from Apapa road*
*Nigeria still top global piracy hotspot, says IMB*
*Obaseki, arrest Edos ugly security challenges*
*Redeemers non-university and the Nigerian youth*
*Appraising 25 years of Akwa Ibom Assembly*
*Turning monkeypox into monkey business*
*Of failing teachers and failing primary education*
*Police arrest landlord, son for killing tenant*
*Anambra man killed six days to wedding*
***BUSINESS:
*Emirates Airlines says Nigerian market exciting, adds new route*
*Multiple taxation, infrastructure deficit killing economy ‘ LCCI*
*ILO seeks new strategies for SMEs to access loans*
*Dangote tasks African entrepreneurs on job creation*
*SEC to commence forensic audit on Oando*
*Naira down to N360.27/$ at NAFEX*
*Agip pushes ahead with 150,000bpd refinery plan*
*First Bank boss to deliver ARMTI’s 20th lecture*
*SEC orders suspension of Oando shares, audit of firm*
*PAD charges illegal, says NSC boss*
*NAPTIN trains 36 Liberian electricity workers*
*PowerGas, Delta collaborate on gas-to-power project*
*1,200 rural homes benefit from BoI’s solar energy*
*NAFDAC intercepts N50m fake insecticides*
***SPORTS:
*2018 FIFA World Cup draws: Eguavoen goes spiritual, wants soft group for Eagles*
*Senegal pick injured Mane for World Cup ties*
*Conte hits back at Mourinho over injury jibe*
*MCN’ all score as PSG thump Anderlecht*
*Hazard rescues Chelsea in six-goal Roma thriller*
*World Cup Qualifier: Algeria to take Eagles to Blida*
*England FA apologises to Aluko, Spence*
*Enyeama returns!*
*Ronaldo is World’s richest sportsman*
*Madjer named new Algeria coach*
*I’m working hard to get fit ‘ Victor Moses*
*Nat. Stadium Swimming pool host Africa Junior Championship*
***WORLD:
*Ethiopia army banned from Oromia-Somali areas amid peace efforts*
*Thousands of Somalis defy police to protest against deadly bombings*
*Sierra Leone’s 2018 poll takes shape as major candidates are announced*
*Togo opposition to go ahead with protests despite Wednesday’s violent clashes*
*Ghana to face Mali after beating Niger at FIFA U-17 World Cup*
*Ethiopia PM’s ex-top advisor must be prosecuted – E.U. MP*
*Ethiopia: U.S. Embassy speaks on recent protest deaths, lauds security restraint*
*Somaliland election campaigns kick off with first ever presidential debate*
*Kenya’s elections body says threats on officials will no longer be tolerated*
*Kinshasa celebrates Congo Fashion Week*
*Armed Togolese soldiers patrol streets ahead of ‘illegal’ opposition protests*
*Good morning*
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