Wassup Dailies Wed, 9 Aug 2017 **NIGERIA *EFCC traces N47b, $487m to ex-Oil Minister Diezani *Firm threatens Umar over Calabar Channel c...
Wassup Dailies
Wed, 9 Aug 2017
**NIGERIA
*EFCC traces N47b, $487m to ex-Oil Minister Diezani
*Firm threatens Umar over Calabar Channel comment
*N249b: Fed Govt stops case against banks
*Falana warns Fed Govt on Lagos waterways
*Wike to woo Obasanjo, Atiku, Saraki to PDP
*Customs seizes smuggled N1.3b exotic cars
*‘Civil war is never answer to a nation’s socio-political problems’
*Ministry targets 5 campuses to be listed 'world's best' by 2019
*Feuding APC giants widen intra-party rift in Kano
*Fresh crisis in Southwest PDP as group rejects Fayose
*Poor management, bane of power sector, says Fashola
*Nigeria records less than 0.5 per cent oil savings in 11 years
*Forte Oil restrategises to grow market share
*‘Government’s accountability will enhance voluntary tax compliance’
*Local contractors excluded from $20 billion rail projects
*FOU intercepts 37 vehicles worth N1.4b
*Street sweeper uncovers ritualists’ den in Lagos
*Foss’ collection of Urhobo archival materials bound for Ghana
*Middle Belt youths issue quit notice to herdsmen
*Panic as LUTH confirms Lassa fever outbreak in Lagos
*Experts urge removal of alleged 60, 000 ghost workers to save N185b
*Osinbajo, governors, others in Osun for Aregbesola’s mum’s prayer session
*Activists flay mines’ ministry’s disregard for court ruling
*Call for Buhari’s resignation unreasonable, says Senate
*Court grants N7m bail to alleged thief at Jonathan’s Abuja residence
*Osinbajo reiterates government’s plan to increase internet access
*EFCC recovers N329b from major oil marketers
*Police nab notorious kidnapper for murder of woman
*Seven people die in Lokoja-Okene road accident
*Anambra community declares two wanted over same sex union
*Five suspected gunmen attack ex-Bayelsa acting governor’s home
*Yoruba celebrate 60 years of self-rule, seek Oduduwa republic
*Rail projects to cover all states, says FG
*Delta APC sets 2019 agenda, serves Okowa quit notice
*PDP extends reconciliation to defectors
*Lagos task force impounds 146 motorcycles
*Nigerian engineers will take centre stage in national development, says Osinbajo
*Rotary Club unveils projects, donates blood, artificial limbs
*Nigeria’s electricity generation stagnates at 2,503gwh in Q2
*Breast-feeding reduces breast cancer risk
*Chevron spends $2.5bn on Nigerian local content initiative
*Armed Ogbe-Ijoh youths razed down Boro Opudu’s house in Delta
*PDP Woos Obasanjo, Atiku, Saraki, Kwankwaso, Others
*Northern Govs Donate N360m To Borno
*Nigerian town still reeling from botched bombing
*Kashamu, Others Attack Fayose, Say Gov Destroying S’West PDP
*I Joined APC To Put Wike On His Toes –Princewill
*Nigeria no longer dumping ground for foreign products – Osinbajo
*Nbet, TCN Demand N35.4bn Electricity Payments From Benin, Niger
*Anti-Igbo song: Kanu tells Igbo to leave north
*Panic As Faan Blows Up Unclaimed Luggage At Airport
*Homosexuality: S-Dot cautions MI
*A policeman hit me with his gun – Charly Boy
*Etim Ekpo attack: Injured traditional ruler dies in hospital
*Policeman who burgled Jonathan’s house gets N7m bail
*Imo community, church at war over land acquisition
*Air Peace plans inaugural flight to Akure
*740 civil servants get N643m housing loans
*IPOB can’t stop Anambra gov election – Obiano
*Form party if you’re popular, Madu tells Kanu
*FEC gives the go-ahead to ICT university
*Group kicks against detention of eight deaf persons
*Boko Haram killed 31 fishermen in Borno – Shettima
**AFRICA
*Kenyatta maintains strong lead in Kenya vote: election commission
*Kenya opposition rejects poll results showing president in lead
*Kenya's president leads as results come in from peaceful vote
*Kenya opposition leader rejects election result displayed so far
*German helicopter lost rotors before Mali crash: report
*Kenya president leads vote after two-thirds of polling stations report
*Boko Haram militants kill at least 30 fishermen in northeast Nigeria: governor
*South Africa's Zuma survives no-confidence vote, some ANC lawmakers join opposition
*French farmer defiant despite suspended jail term for aiding illegal migrants
**WORLD
*Guam's residents 'unnerved' as island wakes up to North Korea's threats
*Here’s Why Venezuela’s Military Prefers Chaos to a Coup
*Trump warns of ‘fire and fury’ as North Korea threatens attack on US
*Australia debates gay marriage postal vote
*Afghan Taliban release villagers held after attack
Reuters Africa
*Malaysia to remove mandatory death penalty for drugs
*Qatar dispute puts UK-Gulf trade talks on hold
*Rights and gender equality: UN calls on Nepal to investigate civil war case
*North Korea threatens US airbase in Guam, as Trump promises 'fire and fury'
*Chinese man saunters through security scanner with two human arms in luggage
*Australian prime minister rejects Trump's 'fire and fury' response to North Korea threat
**SPORTS
*Eagles can subdue Cameroon – Rufai
*Court remands three in prison for attacking refs
*Nathaniel crashes out
*142 players for Nigeria Open
*Remita Corporate Champions Cup draw holds
*Nigerian Athletics! The Great Decline
*Musa Set To Join Hull
*2017 ITTF Challenge: It’s Nigeria’s Time To Win – Quadri
*Vardy, Iheanacho Can Be Lethal Strike Force —Shakespeare
*Okagbare, Brume Face Moment Of Truth
*Real Madrid beats Manchester United 2-1 to win UEFA Super Cup
Wed, 9 Aug 2017
**NIGERIA
*EFCC traces N47b, $487m to ex-Oil Minister Diezani
*Firm threatens Umar over Calabar Channel comment
*N249b: Fed Govt stops case against banks
*Falana warns Fed Govt on Lagos waterways
*Wike to woo Obasanjo, Atiku, Saraki to PDP
*Customs seizes smuggled N1.3b exotic cars
*‘Civil war is never answer to a nation’s socio-political problems’
*Ministry targets 5 campuses to be listed 'world's best' by 2019
*Feuding APC giants widen intra-party rift in Kano
*Fresh crisis in Southwest PDP as group rejects Fayose
*Poor management, bane of power sector, says Fashola
*Nigeria records less than 0.5 per cent oil savings in 11 years
*Forte Oil restrategises to grow market share
*‘Government’s accountability will enhance voluntary tax compliance’
*Local contractors excluded from $20 billion rail projects
*FOU intercepts 37 vehicles worth N1.4b
*Street sweeper uncovers ritualists’ den in Lagos
*Foss’ collection of Urhobo archival materials bound for Ghana
*Middle Belt youths issue quit notice to herdsmen
*Panic as LUTH confirms Lassa fever outbreak in Lagos
*Experts urge removal of alleged 60, 000 ghost workers to save N185b
*Osinbajo, governors, others in Osun for Aregbesola’s mum’s prayer session
*Activists flay mines’ ministry’s disregard for court ruling
*Call for Buhari’s resignation unreasonable, says Senate
*Court grants N7m bail to alleged thief at Jonathan’s Abuja residence
*Osinbajo reiterates government’s plan to increase internet access
*EFCC recovers N329b from major oil marketers
*Police nab notorious kidnapper for murder of woman
*Seven people die in Lokoja-Okene road accident
*Anambra community declares two wanted over same sex union
*Five suspected gunmen attack ex-Bayelsa acting governor’s home
*Yoruba celebrate 60 years of self-rule, seek Oduduwa republic
*Rail projects to cover all states, says FG
*Delta APC sets 2019 agenda, serves Okowa quit notice
*PDP extends reconciliation to defectors
*Lagos task force impounds 146 motorcycles
*Nigerian engineers will take centre stage in national development, says Osinbajo
*Rotary Club unveils projects, donates blood, artificial limbs
*Nigeria’s electricity generation stagnates at 2,503gwh in Q2
*Breast-feeding reduces breast cancer risk
*Chevron spends $2.5bn on Nigerian local content initiative
*Armed Ogbe-Ijoh youths razed down Boro Opudu’s house in Delta
*PDP Woos Obasanjo, Atiku, Saraki, Kwankwaso, Others
*Northern Govs Donate N360m To Borno
*Nigerian town still reeling from botched bombing
*Kashamu, Others Attack Fayose, Say Gov Destroying S’West PDP
*I Joined APC To Put Wike On His Toes –Princewill
*Nigeria no longer dumping ground for foreign products – Osinbajo
*Nbet, TCN Demand N35.4bn Electricity Payments From Benin, Niger
*Anti-Igbo song: Kanu tells Igbo to leave north
*Panic As Faan Blows Up Unclaimed Luggage At Airport
*Homosexuality: S-Dot cautions MI
*A policeman hit me with his gun – Charly Boy
*Etim Ekpo attack: Injured traditional ruler dies in hospital
*Policeman who burgled Jonathan’s house gets N7m bail
*Imo community, church at war over land acquisition
*Air Peace plans inaugural flight to Akure
*740 civil servants get N643m housing loans
*IPOB can’t stop Anambra gov election – Obiano
*Form party if you’re popular, Madu tells Kanu
*FEC gives the go-ahead to ICT university
*Group kicks against detention of eight deaf persons
*Boko Haram killed 31 fishermen in Borno – Shettima
**AFRICA
*Kenyatta maintains strong lead in Kenya vote: election commission
*Kenya opposition rejects poll results showing president in lead
*Kenya's president leads as results come in from peaceful vote
*Kenya opposition leader rejects election result displayed so far
*German helicopter lost rotors before Mali crash: report
*Kenya president leads vote after two-thirds of polling stations report
*Boko Haram militants kill at least 30 fishermen in northeast Nigeria: governor
*South Africa's Zuma survives no-confidence vote, some ANC lawmakers join opposition
*French farmer defiant despite suspended jail term for aiding illegal migrants
**WORLD
*Guam's residents 'unnerved' as island wakes up to North Korea's threats
*Here’s Why Venezuela’s Military Prefers Chaos to a Coup
*Trump warns of ‘fire and fury’ as North Korea threatens attack on US
*Australia debates gay marriage postal vote
*Afghan Taliban release villagers held after attack
Reuters Africa
*Malaysia to remove mandatory death penalty for drugs
*Qatar dispute puts UK-Gulf trade talks on hold
*Rights and gender equality: UN calls on Nepal to investigate civil war case
*North Korea threatens US airbase in Guam, as Trump promises 'fire and fury'
*Chinese man saunters through security scanner with two human arms in luggage
*Australian prime minister rejects Trump's 'fire and fury' response to North Korea threat
**SPORTS
*Eagles can subdue Cameroon – Rufai
*Court remands three in prison for attacking refs
*Nathaniel crashes out
*142 players for Nigeria Open
*Remita Corporate Champions Cup draw holds
*Nigerian Athletics! The Great Decline
*Musa Set To Join Hull
*2017 ITTF Challenge: It’s Nigeria’s Time To Win – Quadri
*Vardy, Iheanacho Can Be Lethal Strike Force —Shakespeare
*Okagbare, Brume Face Moment Of Truth
*Real Madrid beats Manchester United 2-1 to win UEFA Super Cup
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