Dailies Headlines For Today Friday October 13th, 2017

*Police recover decomposing body of cop in Bauchi*

*I approved N450m for stationery in two months Nyame*

*We recovered IPOBs plan, weapons in Kanus home Abia CP*

*Falae: FG trains armed rangers to protect farms*

*I spent N3.5bn on sick children Patience*

*Plateau killings: Lalong tells residents to protect themselves*

*Defrauded UTME candidates parents tried to cut corners JAMB*

*Probe Kachikwu, Baru face-off, ACF tells Buhari*

*Minimum wage: Reps recommend N30,000 to avert looming strike*

*Were not conducting vaccination for monkeypox, says FG*

*Alleged bailout scam: Fayose promises released commissioner, AG new cars*

*I dont deserve deposition threat, says Olubadan*

*$25bn scam: I approved NNPC loans, not contracts, says Osinbajo*

*Aso Rock clinic: Reps probe utilisation of N10.98bn budget*

*IG asks court to stop Saraki, Senate from investigating him*

*EFCC recovered N29bn from whistle-blower tips Magu*

*Cult killing probe: Rivers Assembly denies receiving police invitation*

*FRSC recovers 75 stolen cars at registration points*

*NDDC not fighting NDelta govs, says Ndoma-Egba*

*Oba of Benin inaugurates conflict resolution committee*

*Bayelsa workers suspend strike*

*Kidnappers of Lebanese nabbed in Oyo*

*Ambode, Ashafa urge executive, legislative cooperation*

*Ill give Cs-of-O to all qualified applicants Amosun*

*El-Rufai presents N216bn budget*

*Bayelsa spends N55bn on education*

*Katsina doctors battle to save boy with burnt manhood*

*Sharia court convicts man of assaulting policewoman*

*Okiro disowns letter demoting Lagos acting CP*

*NERC fines IBEDC N50m*

*Embarrassing condition of State House clinic*

*Buhari hasn’t told us he’s seeking re-election ‘S’West APC*

*PDP must unite to win Osun 2018 gov poll ‘Makarfi*

*Nigeria will never break up, says Jerry Gana*

*Itsekiri call for fiscal federalism, state autonomy*

*Buhari asked us to focus on northern Nigeria ‘ W/Bank*

*Ezekwesili calls for national dialogue on poverty*

*Growing cyberattacks raise demand for insurance cover*

*Buhari reappoints Orji NSIA boss*

*Job opportunities in the provision of domestic services*

*NNPC increases exploration in Chad, six other basins*

*Cloned Nigerian insecticides impounded in Abidjan*

*Bello orders investigation into assault on journalist*

*NMA begins strike in Benue*

*Reps to probe Jonathan, Buhari over N11.1bn Aso Rock clinic budget*

*APC presidential ticket for 2019 election still open ‘Bisi Akande*

*DTHA to receive 2018 Appropriation Bill before end of Oct ‘Agas*

*Apapa traffic gridlock: Council blames operators, erects road barriers*

*Labour rejects FG’s no work, no pay policy*

*It’s wrong for FRSC to punish motorists for speed limiter’Adenusi*

*Correcting the flaws in our yam exportation*

*People with disabilities throw weight behind Obiano*

*Muslim Council tasks INEC on free, fair poll*

*PRP candidate cautions against money influence*

*I was not elected to be sharing govt money ‘ Gov Jibrilla*

*Army outreach panic: End Operation Python Dance II now, Says Chidoka*

*Hajj: Repeat pilgrim will pay 2,000SR extra ‘Muhammad, NAHCON Chairman*

*Police, LASG debunk rumoured demotion of Lagos CP, Edgal*

***BUSINESS:

*Pension fund assets rise by N862bn*

*Interbank lending rate drops to 20% amid cash squeeze*

*Stakeholders unveil new funding initiative for mortgage banks*

*Fidelity Bank sells $400m bonds with 10.75% yield*

*Son leads Kia design team in China*

*NNPC $25bn contract: Osinbajo disowns aide*

*Empower tourism agencies for sector growth ‘ Odusanwo*

*Hyundai plans new safety features for children in new models*

*SON, electrical materials dealers collaborate to check substandard products*

*FG in talks with DISCOs on new investors*

*Ecobank announces board changes*

*Backward integration policy saves Nigeria N240bn yearly ‘Lafarge*

*Naira appreciates to 360. 52/$ in NAFEX*

*NISRAL signs agric insurance MoU with Moroccan firms*

*Mixed reactions trail Intels contract cancellation*

*Union Bank takes centenary anniversary to Abuja, Oyo, Enugu*

*16 international organizations endorse ALGONS C-LAP project*

*How light and sound technology’ll boost Nigeria’s economy*

*Pre-registration for Galaxy Note 8 gains traction*

***SPORTS:

*Abia Warriors Confirm Brazilian Rafael Everton As New Coach*

*Ajomale Cup for U-15 Boys Hots Up In Lagos*

*Alec Ogletree, Rams Agree to 4-Year Contract Extension*

*Alexis is like Messi, Beckham and Zidane for Chile ‘ Wenger*

*Alfred Morris, Darren McFadden’s Fantasy Outlook If Ezekiel Elliott Is Suspended*

*Algeria, Nigeria W’Cup Qualifier Gets New Date*

*Amiesimaka tips Eagles to shine at Russia 2018*

*Arsenal/MTN clinic will help Nigerian football*

*10 Schools for maiden Dolphin Swimming League*

*Nigeria drops on FIBA world ranking, remains Africa’s best*

*Edo rumbles as NWFL Super 4 ends today*

*Seat belt saved my life ‘ Aguero*

*Barcelona to hand Messi 80 m bonus*

*Leicester coach declares Ndidi fit for West Brom*

*Arsene Wenger wrongly celebrates George Weah’s election win*

*2018 World Cup: Wenger tips Eagles to do well*

***WORLD:

*Can you pass the primary school test that over 20,000 Nigerian pupil teachers failed?*

*Liberia Polls: George Weah in early lead*

*VP Boakai, George Weah lead in Liberia provisional result*

*Liberia Elections: Provisional results of 1,232 out of 5,390 polling places*

*Weah takes lead as less than half of Liberia’s election results emerge*

*Morocco to launch first high-speed train in Africa*

*Weah leads in early results followed by Vice President Boakai*

*Malawi president to visit victims of ‘vampire attacks’ after deadly violence*

*Outrage as Chinese museum’s ‘racist’ exhibits compare Africans to animals*

*Liberia polls: Wenger, Desailly flagged ‘offside’ over Weah congrats*

*US and Israel quit UNESCO, accusing it of anti-Israeli bias*

*Morocco signs bilateral agreements with Russia*

*Nigeria govt seeks international cooperation over Biafra terrorism tag*

*AU, ECOWAS observers laud Liberia elections*

*’Toughest places for girls to get an education’: Africa gets 9 slots in top 10*

*New York, London police probing separate Weinstein assault cases*

*Good morning*

…….. Don’t forget to like The Drum Online Facebook page and always visit www.thedrumonline.blogspot.com for your news updates.

Contact us on +2348037122191 & princesegun98@yahoo.com for your advert placements….. Thanks you.