*NEWS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH, 2017.*

*PUNCH*

Court freezes N350m in account linked with Patience Jonathan

FG links 2,671 seized rifles to Nnamdi Kanu

National chair: Bribe delegates, get disqualified, PDP warns aspirants

Buhari in Ebonyi, urges Igbo to reject secession propaganda

Ndume resumes today as legal battle continues

N5.1bn fraud: Jonathans ex-aide loses bid to travel abroad

Teachers sacking: Fayose knocks Buhari for backing El-Rufai

Peace corps asks IG to unseal headquarters

Senate okays Buharis $5.5bn loan request

Buhari appoints Adeyeye as new NAFDAC DG

N1.1bn subsidy scam: Court adjourns Arisekolas son, others trial

Maina: Again, Senate meets Malami, Dambazau behind closed doors

AGF writes to Reps, seeks review of EFCC Act

Court reserves judgment on FGs appeal against Sarakis acquittal

Falana falls into manhole, threatens to sue FG

Work begins on Apapa-Oworonshoki Expressway next week

Blackout delays Medview aircrafts landing at Abuja airport

258 more Nigerians arrive from Libya


*VANGUARD*

Reps probe alleged contract scam in Defence Ministry

How pension funds were diverted through non-existent contracts 'Witness

Gov Ortom begs Senate to prevail on FG over River Benue dredging

Anniversary: APC chieftain, PDP divided over Obaseki's performance

Reps to probe oil firms for violating Local Content Act

Jigawa pumps N1.6bn into health sector

NAF, FUTA deepen partnership

Sokoto targets 1.4m school enrollment

NNPC extends education devt to North-East

LASUTH delivers 74 babies through Assisted Reproductive Technology

No attempt to assassinate Wike, Amaechi ' Rivers CP

Ikoyi Whistle-blower's cash: Lawyers, different men fight for N850m reward

NIPR preaches service to humanity

NIRSAL proffers solution to herders/farmers clashes

Court orders interim freezing of N350m linked to Patience Jonathan

PDP chairmanship: Party in hurry to reclaim power 'Secondus

17 years after, Senate amends NDDC Act

Anambra Governorship Debate: How candidates showed strength, weakness


*THE NATION*

Morocco U-20 girls arrive Nigeria today

Our Girls; NASS: Budget by 1/1/2018 pls

Malami tells Senate panel: I met with Maina in Dubai

Maina ran bank account through sms, email, EFCC tells court

Govt to raise N311b from assets sale

Buhari: more development for Southeat

Patience Jonathan's N350m frozen

Lagos faults Amnesty's claim on demolition

Mining: Good roadmap, slow implementation

Bode George consistent, dogged, says Ayade

Council poll: parties sign peace pact

Union urges IGP to probe shooting of students in Ibadan

Interview with Apostle Arome Osayi

FG plans N1b support to fight HIV/AIDS through NHIS

43rd Convocation: UNIBEN to award over 9,000 degrees

DMO: Nigeria's debts hit N20tr

Oando JV boosts agric in Niger Delta

75% of world's poorest countries in Africa, says BoI chief


*THISDAY*


Buhari: My Visit to South-east, Strong Expression of My Belief in One Nigeria

Senate Approves $5.5bn Foreign Loan as External Debt Rises to $15.4bn

FG Justifies Oil Exploration in North, to Reinvest Proceeds from JV Assets

New Blood Pressure Guidelines Lower Hypertension Threshold to 130/80

Please, Stop Humiliating Teachers

CBN's Investors and Exporter FX Window Boosts Companies' Earnings

PDP Chairmanship Aspirants Sign Undertaking to Abide by Outcome of Convention

Ambode Urges Employers to Prioritise Workers' Welfare

Nigerian Stock Exchange Upgrades Website for Improved Services

AMCON Donates Relief Materials to Borno IDP

SGFs Visit, a Boost in Executive-Legislature Relationship

AN AFTERNOON WITH EX-PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN

Camping Sites, Friendlies Opponents Finalised for Eagles

NFF, Eagles Seal Agreement on Russia 2018 Bonuses


*THE SUN*

Anambra guber: What'll determine Obiano, Obaze, Nwoye, Chidoka's fate

Super Eagles shock Argentina 4 -2

Ahead Russia 2018: NFF, Eagles sign landmark agreement

President Buhari showers N17.5m on D'Tigress

Young boxers register for GOtv Boxing NextGen Search 3

Why FG's taking $500m W'Bank loan 'Finance Ministry

Shareholder activist slams SEC's handling of Oando's infractions

FG plans tax hike for tobacco, marijuana

Tech & Gadgets : NCC, stakeholders strategise on 30% Internet penetration target by 2018

Forget Biafra, Buhari tells Igbo

$43m Ikoyi cash: 9 whistle-blowers fight over N850m commission

Apapa gridlock: FG losing N10bn daily

DMO puts Nigeria's public sector debt at N20.37tr

Anambra guber : My life in danger, Obiano cries out

Maina: Senate probe holds in camera

South Africa: 2 Nigerians killed in 48 hours

Nnamdi Kanu remains leader, Radio Biafra director ' IPOB

Grazing law: 2 killed in Benue


*GUARDIAN*

Taraba seeks Senate intervention over N30b spent on FG roads

Nestle, Guinness, others lead N124b stock market losses

Nokia 2 now in Nigeria

Niger Delta stakeholders propose action plan for regional development

Okorocha faults SERAP, ready for probe over cost of statues, others

Reps PDP caucus allege plot by APC to muzzle opposition

FG secures nuclear materials from non-state actors' abuse

Reps probe alleged violations of local content act by foreign firms, defence ministry scam

Court reserves judgment in suit seeking to vacate IPOB's proscription

Edo government counters PDP's verdict over performance


*DAILY TRUST*

New SGF, Boss Mustapha

IGP deploys 26,000 officers, 3 helicopters, gunboats

As PSC sends 17-member team for monitoring

Obiano: My life is in danger

CDD urges FG to be resolute over security threats

PHOTOS: Presidency celebrates Buharis title as leader of Igbo people

PDP chair: Kashamu asks Makarfi to resist imposition

PDP chairmanship: Party leaders back South-West candidacy

Oil market rebalancing very fast OPEC boss

Investors rush banking stock, as Cap dips by N124bn

FG budgets N8.3bn for 2nd Abuja runway for 2018

FAAN workers meet ICRC over airport concession

Med-View posted N1.19bn Q3 profit

Toyota auto exhibition holds in Abuja

How traders, MFBs sell stoves, promote enterprises in Katsina

South America football corruption trial begins in New York

NFF identifies camping sites, friendlies opponents

De Rossi, Chiellini, Barzagli retire from Italy

Young boxers register for GOtv Boxing talent hunt

President Buhari gives N17.5m to D'Tigress

Nigeria flog Messi-less Argentina 4-2 in a friendly

LIVE: Nigeria vs Argentina


*TRIBUNE*

Peace Corps urges IGP to obey court order, unseal Abuja headquarters

PHOTO: Scene of tanker accident in Lagos

Apapa gridlock: FG losing N10bn daily 'Dangote

Fayose condemns Buhari's support for el Rufai's planned sack of teachers

PDP chair: George absent at peace accord signing

UNIBEN graduates 100 First Class students, as institution secures 6.8m grant

Buhari makes stopover in Enugu, visits Ebonyi for 2-day official visit

Call Oba of Benin to order, Ijaws tell Buhari

As Buhari visits Ebonyi today: We won't allow disruptive acts, police warn IPOB, others

INEC boss warns staff against electoral malpractice in Anambra

PDP national chair: All aspirants have agreed to accept election outcome 'Fayose

Reps urge EFCC to arrest ex-pensions reform boss, Maina

Lagos surveyors alert residents to fake survey plans in circulation

How inadequate power supply exacerbates environmental pollution, developmental challenges ' Experts

How Saudi Arabia's internal politics sent oil price soaring

Lagos resumes construction of Oke-Oso-Odomola-Ijebu-Ode, other road projects

Nigeria's debt profile not politically motivated

Gov el-Rufai must maintain his stand on teachers

Governor Shettima's 'first and last words

Leadership problems and Ikere dam's fate

Father punch his two-day-old daughter to death

Incredible images through the ages showing the dedication and love between the Queen and Prince Philip

Iran in mourning after earthquake that killed 430

Customer wins car in Diamond Western Union promo

Profit taking dips equities indices by 0.96%

Nigeria's debt stock rises to N20trn


*LEADERSHIP*

Change Begins With Education

PDP Still Stuck In Primitive Governance Style Obasekis aide

Anambra Guber: Its Not Do-or-die Affair Obaze

. . . Im No Longer Safe, Says Gov Obiano

Ignore IPOB, Exercise Your Franchise, NOA Tells Anambra People

Experts Task FG, States On Healthcare Reform

Court Freezes N350m Belonging To Patience Jonathan

Aisha Buharis Visit Sparks Row Between Goje, Dankwambo

2m Nigerins To Vote In Anambra Guber Poll INEC

PDP Chair: We Wont Abandon Party If We Lose Aspirants


*SAHARA REPORTERS*

Buhari's Attorney General Malami Confesses: I Met With Fugitive Maina In Dubai

EFCC Arraigns 'Banker' For N50.4m Fraud

N2bn Fraud: Witness Narrates How Pension Funds Were Diverted By Oronsaye, Maina

N293m Payroll Fraud Suspects Get Bail

Military Coup In Zimbabwe: Zim Army Announcer Says, "The Situation Has Moved To Another Level"

Zimbabwe: Mugabe's ZANU-PF Accuses Army Chief Of 'Treasonable Conduct

Court Freezes N350m Found In Stanbic IBTC Account Linked To Patience Jonathan

Of Narco caste And Rivers' Political Slaves By Louis Odion

Empowerment: Ad Hoc People, Ad Hoc Country By Pius Adesanmi

President Buhari's Unenviable Gritty Battle To Cap Corruption By Peter Claver Oparah

Nigerian Airport Stakeholders Meet, Disagree Over Airport Concession Plan

Appeal Court Reserves Judgment On Federal Gov't Appeal Against Saraki's Acquittal By The Code Of Conduct Tribunal

Mystery Buyer Pays $36m For Aluko's New York Penthouse

Lagos State Fails To Arraign Billionaire Kidnapper On Fresh Charges

EFCC Moves To Amend Charge Against Belgore

#AnambraDecides: Twitter Users Slam Tony Nwoye Over Poor Debate Performance

Code Of Conduct Tribunal Corruption Acquittal: Court Of Appeal In Abuja To Start Federal Govt Appeal Against Saraki Today

Nigerian Senate Recalls Ali Ndume As Many Senators Oppose Appeal Filed By Saraki Against His Reinstatement

An Open Letter To Osita Chidoka By Pius Adesanmi

#AnambraDecides: INEC To Begin Distribution Of Election Materials On Wednesday

Court Jails Two Ex-OAGF Officials Over N1bn Scam


*PREMIUM TIMES*

Another 258 Nigerians return from Libya

UN rights chief condemns EU migrant collaboration with Libya

Nigeria to send back 90 tonnes imported genetically modified maize

PDP national chairmanship aspirants sign peace accord

Why Oni will reject Fayose's car gift ' Campaign Organisation

Nigeria 4-2 Argentina: How Super Eagles fared

Why Nigeria must continue oil exploration in North-east ' Minister

SUKUK Funds: Why disbursement to contractors is delayed ' Nigerian govt

We are prepared to deal with Niger Delta Avengers ' Navy chief

2017 Budget: Recurrent expenditure releases hit N4.24 trillion ' Udoma

Nigerian military announces joint exercise with sister security agencies

Nigeria Super Eagles defeat star-studded Argentina

LASUTH records 74 live births through Assisted Reproductive Technology ' Official

Court freezes N350 million linked to Patience Jonathan

Anambra governorship: Police deploy helicopters, gunboats, 26,000 officials

Nigerian military announces joint exercise with sister security agencies

BREAKING: Nigeria Super Eagles defeat star-studded Argentina

Wife seeks divorce over alleged malfunctioning of husband's manhood

Alleged $9.8 million fraud: Court adjourns Andrew Yakubu's trial

Zuma, Johnson-Sirleaf statues: I'm ready for probe ' Okorocha

What Buhari told Ebonyi people ' FULL SPEECH


*BUSINESSDAY*

BusinessDay 15 Nov 2017

D-8: Osinbajo calls for less dependence on oil

FG budgets N10b for Enyimba and Nnewi Industrial Parks

Naira yields seen falling as Senate approves $5.5bn external loan

MSCI removes Forte Oil, FBN, PZ and Guinness from frontier market index

Moscow wants to sell MiG-35s to more than 30 countries

Insurer bolsters Govt. push for financial inclusion with launch of mobile solution

Shippers Council, private investors require N43.2bn to build 9 truck parks

Pension remittance major worries for PFAs

APM Terminals flags off tree planting exercise for greener port

Prestige Assurance targets N9billion gross premium income in 2021

Obaseki, Amaechi, others to grace ship owners' AGM in December

Niger Insurance turns a profit from recession lows

TBWA, MADE, Abia start branding campaign to grow Aba-made shoes, other products

KiaKia launches alternative credit scoring, virtual lending platform

Broll leads support for WAPI summit as stakehoilders seek change in WA narrative

Letshego MFB reiterates commitment in inclusive financial agenda

As PFAs turn next investment destination

Fidelity Bank seen as player in sustaining economic recovery

Focus shift to building global response to tax crime

Still on Nigeria's tax-to-GDP ratio

Harnessing the tax potentials of the solid minerals sector (1)