NUT Obafemi/owode LOCAL GOVT

**Dailies

Tue, 21 Aug 2018

**NIGERIA

LawPavilion unveils Nigeria’s first artificial intelligence legal assistant

EFCC fails test of objectivity

Buhari signs instrument of accession to cocoa agreement

CAN urges Muslims to promote peace, unity

NDDC chief urges support for Delta North in 2019 governorship

Eko DISCO moves to eradicate “crazy bills”

Eid-el-Kabir: Your sacrifices won’t be in vain, Fayose tells Nigerians

Neco releases results, over 70% pass English, Maths

New mobile app, CarXie debuts, to create 36,000 jobs

Saraki, Tambuwal Fire Back at Tinubu, Say He’s a Pretender

Eagle spices Mbaise new yam festival

Rotary district governor visits Yaba, pledges more projects

Lalong, Ugwuanyi charge Muslims to practise virtues of Islam

Okorocha seeks prayers for leaders, national unity, progress

Police foil Zionists’ attempt to seize Enugu government House

NICON trustees appeal against ruling on Alma Beach Estate

PenCom In The Eyes Of Pension Reform Act Of 2004

Step up Your Game, Buhari Tells Security Chiefs

NBS: With N3.45tn, Oil Sector Got Highest Credit in Q2

ASUU decries lack of funds in varsities, threatens strike over LAUTECH crisis

Non-payment of salaries result to low-key celebration in Taraba

Umahi stops illegal revenue collection from markets

FG urged to do more on police reforms

We’re working hard to reconcile Adeleke, Ogunbiyi – PDP

Group raises the alarm over alleged fundraising for impeachment

Nigeria Air, Waste of Resources, Says Ezekwesili

Concerns Mount over PDP Presidential Aspirants’ Rising Numbers

FDI Grows 5.97% to $261.35m in Q2

Lawyers reject defence of Ondo ex-deputy governor's daughter killer

Yahoo boy nabbed for allegedly attempting to kill mother for ritual

Suspect Trial Stalled In Ex-Ondo Dep Gov’s Daughter Murder Case

Tinubu plotting to succeed Buhari in 2023 – Saraki

You’re unfair to Wike, Rivers govt tells ex-Lagos gov

Tinubu thinks everybody is like him –Tambuwal

**AFRICA

Zuma influence-peddling inquiry opens; judge seeks more witnesses

Mali's top court confirms Keita as presidential election winner

Ugandan police disperse protesters demanding lawmakers' release

Thousands arrive to collect food supplies in South Sudan's Nyal

At least 19 killed by Islamists in northeast Nigeria - survivor

Militia threat hampers Ebola fight in Congo as disease kills 44

Demolitions to protect river spark rows in Kenyan capital

Sierra Leone launches free education programme

Two Tanzanians trampled to death by elephants

UN calls on Libya to crack down on militias

Anger as Zambia announces tax on internet calls

**WORLD

Hainan, 'China's Hawaii,' falls short of its nickname

New Russian hacking targets anti-Trump conservative think tanks and Republican groups: Microsoft

Trump might consider lifting sanctions on RF if Moscow works with US on Syria and Ukraine

42 weeks pregnant, New Zealand minister cycles to hospital

US’ formation of Iran Action Group is ‘psychological war’ – FM spokesperson

UK Ignoring Russia's Requests Over Aeroflot Former Top Manager's Death Probe

Radioactive device missing in Malaysia

India arrests nine Pakistani fishermen, seizes boat

**SPORTS

Ronaldo, Modric, Salah on UEFA player of the year shortlist

Bairstow fractures finger, expected to bat - reports

Ndidi signs new six-year deal at Leicester

Masai’s Giants of Africa celebrates 15th anniversary in Lagos

Henry denies Pharaohs job ready for Bordeaux

FIFA dumps threat to ban Nigeria

2018/19 Season: Ogu ready with new Adidas deal

FG endorses Pinnick as NFF President

Good morning
Barka De Sallah

SORINOLA 'YOMI
NUT OGUN UPDATE

*Dailies

Sat, 18 Aug 2018

*NIGERIA

Prepare for Life without Oil Revenue, Bishop Kukah Warns Nigerians

2 Die as Building Collapses in Abuja

‘De-emphasise Ethno-religious Issues, Focus on Peace Building’

Tiv traditional council vows to stand on Benue ranching law

ASUU stages peaceful protest against LAUTECH neglect

NASFAT Chief missioner urges Nigerians to imbibe Eid-el-Kabir lessons

Group codemns arrest of Premium Times reporter

U.S. Ambassador advocates ethno-religious tolerance in Nigeria

NBC charges artistes to produce contents fit for broadcast

1.4 out of 7m births registered annually, says UNICEF

Nnewi businessman offsets medical bills, offers scholarship to quintuplets

A lot of people want me to mentor their children –Denrele

Court Jails Man For Sleeping With Own 13-year-old Daughter

14-year-old Girl Kills Mistress In Benin

Oni’s aide buried amidst tensed atmosphere in Ekiti

Court discharges nine men accused of murdering Apapa PDP chairman

Competitiveness would save Nigeria over N3Tn in five years, says Onu

Lions Club presents Babalola as district governor, budgets N20 million to fight diabetes, others

Coalition roots for Buhari, Alhassan, says defected members responsible for Nigeria’s problems

Nigeria Risks Disintegration if Not Restructured, Methodist Church Warns

Septuagenarian, 101 Others Paraded as Minor Kills Mistress

Stand Firm, Saraki Charges Udom on Akwa Ibom Politics

5 Children Die at Sokoto IDPs Camp

ICRC Issues FG OBC Certificate for Concession of $8.5m TTP in Oboloafor

Bafarawa warns PDP delegates against voting for highest bidders at convention

Amaechi’s Faction Kicks as Abe Opens Parallel APC Secretariat in Rivers

Vote buying: Lamido accuses APC of weaponising poverty

Ondo PDP, Akeredolu differ over land use charge

Wike alleges ploy to disrupt by-election

Sallah Durbar: 500 Dignitaries to Ride Horses with Ilorin Emir

We Borrowed to Build Infrastructure, Says Fashola

CBN Plans Second Auction of Chinese Yuan after Currency Swap Deal

Online Medium Publisher Sowore Emerges AAC Chairman

Obi: Building Better Nigeria Requires All Efforts

Tales of Delta teenage schoolgirls lured into prostitution in Lagos

Family agonises over 75-yr-old’s mysterious disappearance after shopping

Three arrested for allegedly killing 105-yr-old in Enugu

Evil spirit told me to kill my boss, says teenage maid

Gas plant operator begs Lagos gov to reopen sealed premises

WIMBIZ to Celebrate African Woman in Business, Management

Rivers, Davido Partner to Groom State-based Musicians

Ugwuanyi to Complete Enugu Int’l Conference Centre

ASUU. Protest Neglect of LAUTECH by Osun, Oyo Governments

NIBBRI Raises the Alarm over Imminent Collapse of Kaduna – Kano Bridges

MTN, NB Plc, Sustain Osun Osogbo Festival

Taxigo Enters Nigeria Ride Hailing Market

Police deploy 1,500 personnel for Rivers bye-election

Rivers, Davido partner to groom music talents

Buhari ‘ll not share money — Lai Mohammed

Premium Times journalist Ogundipe granted bail, released

INEC promises credible governorship election in Osun

UPP resolves not to field presidential candidate

I’m being persecuted for dumping APC — Gov Ortom

Election Budget Rekindles APC, PDP Rift In Senate

5 Million Nigerian Women Commit Abortion Yearly – Study

Traders Decry Low Patronage Ahead Of Sallah

Pharmacists tackle drug abuse

CNPP scribe warns against festering executive, legislators feud Nigerian

Youth activist asks Akume to give account of his stewardship

Cross River signature projects are loan free, says Ndem

*AFRICA

Militia threat hampers Ebola fight in Congo as disease kills 44

Demolitions to protect river spark rows in Kenyan capital

Somali Puntland forces recapture strategic town from al Shabaab: officer

Algeria's Bouteflika sacks 2 senior army generals -presidency

Uber to push further into East Africa with services like Chap Chap

EU deplores "brutal treatment" of Ugandan MPs after president's convoy stoned

No handshakes, no helmets in eastern Congo city preparing for Ebola

Nigerian journalist freed on bail after citing letter from police chief, paper says

Higher living costs, fees force many Egyptians to drop haj plans

Mali president Keita wins re-election with 67 pct of vote

*WORLD

Vietnam’s Catholics: cross with China, and all communists

America needs no parades to prove its might

North Korea presses demand for end of Korean War amid talk of Pompeo visit

In fatal car-crash case, mystery witness gets to testify by WhatsApp — from Cuba

India's PM to see flood-ravaged Kerala

More than 320 dead in India flood crisis

China Deploys Operation Dove to Track Muslims, Makes Intense Surveillance a Norm

Accused Russian Agent Seeks To Raise Funds Online For Legal Defense

Strong, deep earthquake shakes area off Indonesia; no damage

Beijing’s Military and Maritime Militia Preparing For War With US, Pentagon Says

Ex-Trump aide faces up to six months' jail

Saudi Arabia tests Japan-inspired ‘nap pods’ for hajj

Gazans prepare for Eid

Italy buries bridge collapse dead amid outrage

Moscow raedy to send 2nd nuclear fuel consignment to Iran

Putin, Merkel to Discuss Conflicts In Ukraine, Syria At Berlin Meeting

Military to send USNS Comfort to Colombia amid refugee crisis

*SPORTS

Namibia, Kenya in showdown for World Cup berth

FIFA to work with Ghana's government to reform country's FA

Kenya's Kipyegon suspended for failing to submit to doping test

Aug. 20 deadline FIFA snubs Dalung

Ahmed Musa dedicates debut goal to baby

Rohr hits Nigeria next week

Serie A returns to DStv, debuts on GOtv

Pique to pump £2.35bn into revamped Davis Cup

NFF saga: Anxiety as court fails to vacate Giwa’s ex-parte order

Messi’s brother escapes jail term over firearm

Good morning
SORINOLA 'YOMI
NUT OGUN UPDATE

Just-In: Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan Dies @80

Just-In: Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan Dies Aged 80 Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has died at the age of 80 after a short illness.

Happy new week comrades....

WE THANK GOD 4 D LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH....

On behalf of NUT Obafemi Owode, we like 2 congratulate a leader,a teacher, an icon in d history of NUT @ d Branch level, on his retirement & 60th birthday which comes up on d 17th of march, 2017.CHIEF AWOBOTU 'TOYIN, Congratulations sir !!!

HAPPY SUNDAY 2 EVERYONE IN D HOUSE...