*NEWS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY, 7TH FEBRUARY 2018.*

*PUNCH*

Buhari reinstates NHIS boss under probe for alleged N919m fraud

IBB: Afegbua sues IG as PDP, SERAP, Falana others knock police

Restructuring: What should Buhari do with APC panels report

Buhari writes Reps, rejects three bills

Reps beg AGF to allow Metuh seek medical treatment abroad

Senate concurs with Reps on reordering of poll timetable

Queen of England honours Nigerian woman, Eze-Anaba

Ex-CCB member confirms discrepancies in Sarakis assets forms

Buhari visits Lafia, orders clampdown on illegal arms

Whoever picks Fayose as running mate endangers his life Kashamu

2019: IBB not competent to advise Buhari, says FONGON

Armed herdsmen, others control part of Nigeria, says Sani

Allowance scam: EFCC wont spare corrupt VCs, says Magu

LASG to stop bureaucracy in service delivery

French President, Macron, to visit Nigeria in July

Buhari asks Tinubu to reconcile aggrieved APC members

Anyaoku, Anambra elders back restructuring

Robbers block Sagamu/Benin road, attack travellers

*VANGUARD*

Herdsmen killings: Defend yourselves, Gov Ortom tells Benue people

A-Ibom PDP commends lawmakers over political stability

Put politics aside, save Nigerians from being killed by heavily armed bandits, Shehu Sani tells FG

Shekau releases new video, vows to keep fighting against Nigeria, western education

Buhari declines assent to Police Fund bill, 2 others passed by NASS

Car accident stalls hearing on sacked workers' suit against Bauchi govt

DPR seeks collaboration to curb marketers' extortion

Presidential Amnesty: Protests in Bayelsa as youths call for Boroh's removal

Why FG continues to send nominees to Senate 'Presidency

2019: 200 NGOs hold pro-Buhari rally, urge him to seek second term

One dead, 3 hospitalised after cassava meal in Jigawa

Riots ground Benin as policeman kills driver over N100

Akeredolu signs 2018 budget

Ondo Chief Judge pardons 29 prisoners

2019: 200 NGOs hold pro-Buhari rally, urge him to seek second term

LG workers protest non passage of autonomy bill in Anambra

Boko Haram: Military disagrees with Shettima over rating, performance

Fayose chides police for calling Benue Governor a 'drowning man

*THE NATION*

Ekiti community to Fayose: 'revive Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort

Pupils sit on floor, defecate in open space in Ondo school

Buhari: herdsmen, bandits attacks won't be tolerated

Tinubu gets Presidential mandate to reconcile APC members

Food security: local rice production to the rescue

Benue: 120 facing trial

Forex repatriation: CBN to punish non-compliant exporters

CCT trial: Saraki closes case after calling witness

Nigerian equities down as global stock market plunges

Let electorate decide Buhari's reelection fate, says Kashamu

N650m: Ex-FCT Minister Akinjide in plea bargain talks with EFCC

Usmanu Danfodio varsity SUG task students on life after school

NJC in the eye of the storm

Passengers miss flights as ex-Airways workers protest

NPA declares N299.56b revenue for 2017

Link insurance database with FRSC to curb crime

Tradersseekbetter deal from govt

Women accountants mark 40

*THISDAY*

Missing Nigerian Masterpiece, Tutu Found in London Flat

NA Committee Adopts Amendment Altering Sequencing of Elections

PDP, SERAP, Falana Condemn Harassment of Kassim Afegbua

Saraki: EFCC's Turnaround on CCT Chairman, Suspicious

Bankers' C'ttee Abolishes Commission on Retail Forex Transactions

Buhari Reinstates Suspended NHIS

FG Won't Revisit Onshore-Offshore Dichotomy, Says APC Chieftain

Macron to Visit Nigeria, Address National Assembly

Buhari Appoints Tinubu to Lead Reconciliation Efforts in APC

Buhari Directs Security Agencies to Arrest, Prosecute Persons with Illegal Arms

FG Steps Up Data Collection on VAIDS

FCMB Introduces Banking on Love Campaign

Al-Makura: Architect of Modern Nasarawa

Wike: New Power House in PDP

Lulu Floors EFCC in Appeal Court, Acquitted

DTigress Draw Turkey, Argentina, Australia in Group Stage

*THE SUN*

Day of rage in ebonyi

How Anambrastood still forIgweEzeude

Igbere cultural carnival showcases, lifts Igbo heritage

Young farmers roll out success stories in Anambra, Enugu, others

FG lays foundation for Aba Drug Mart

Again, bulldozers set to roll in Lugbe, Kukwaba

Day FGGC Bwari used sports to unite students

Nigeria, China revel in cultural extravaganza

High expectations as TV animation season berths in Nigeria

Obasanjo's letter to Buhari good but ' -Brambaifa

Tinubu heads APC reconciliation committee

Conte to stay despite defeat at Watford

Injured Djokovic returns to training after surgery

NFF, Cadbury to exchange signed contracts in Lagos

Spain 2018 FIBA Women's World Cup: Turkey, Argentina, Australia don't intimidate us 'Ahmedu

ERGP: Private sector to get priority attention 'Osinbajo

Reps summon Amaechi over Maritime Academy crisis

Suspense as PTAD keeps mum on Senate's call to reinstate disengaged staff

*GUARDIAN*

Afegbua files N1 billion suit against police over Babangida's statement

Strong institutions alone won't save Africa from bad leadership, says Obasanjo

Ondo gets university to train youths on data science

Buhari orders arrest, trial of herdsmen with illegal arms

President picks Tinubu to resolve APC squabbles

Global firm not ready for EU general data protection regulation compliance

CHAN Eagles not materials for World Cup, says Adelabu

Igbo patriots, at Enugu meeting, demand fair deal, others

Emerging dangers ahead of 2019

$60b wipes off value of crypto currency market in 24 hours

*DAILY TRUST*

On producing credible data

Imo stakeholders reject Okorochas mock primaries

Bauchi APC chair survives impeachment

Court dismisses PDPs case on Kano LG polls

APCs chances in 2019 no more PDP

2019 polls: Senate, Reps adopt reordered sequence of election

Buhari assigns Tinubu to reconcile APC

Buhari withholds assent to 3 bills

Immunisation: AMAC goes tough on non-compliant parents

How illegal wildlife trade decimated Nigerias vultures

NPA posts N299.6bn revenue for 2017

Air Peace takes delivery of first Embraer aircraft

DTigress pair Turkey, Argentina, Australia in FIBA Womens W/Cup group

Parker wants AJs titles not fame, says promoter

Customs impounds N1.4bn cars in Lagos, Ogun

Commonwealth Games support group begins mobilisation of Nigerians

Ethiopia begins direct flight to Chicago

Tips: Follow your own path

Pam, Fadekemi vow to defend Access Bank Lagos Marathon titles

More dry ports, truck parks to be commissioned

Egypt, Tunisia 7 others in Port-Harcourt for Africa Wrestling Championship

Korea donates Taekwondo equipment to schools in FCT

Minister tasks 50 Niger Delta youth on utilising skills

Britains Muhammad Ali handed 2-year ban for positive test

*TRIBUNE*

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, Tuesday lifted the curfew on Gboko town.

Buhari orders for arrest, prosecution of suspected killer herdsmen

Herdsmen killings: Refrain from reprisal, Buhari tells victims

Judge ridiculed Nigeria by forcing Metuh to court on stretcher 'Fayose

Police calling Gov Ortom 'drowing man', insult to Nigerian governors 'Fayose

Ajimobi approves 2012-2016 promotions for workers

Nasarawa agog as Buhari inaugurates market named after him

IBB's spokesman slams N1bn suit against IGP, Police Force, 3 others

Banks in Britain, U.S. ban Bitcoin buying with credit cards

Firstbank ATMs dispense N2.8 trillion

Australia green bond market muzzled by policy uncertainty

Market indices, volume nosedive on NSE

*LEADERSHIP*

World Bank Hails Oyo On School Census Report

WAEC Extends Private Candidates Registration Till January

Fayose Prays For Speedy Recovery Of President Buharis Son, Yusuf

Ambode Appoints Onibon As MOCPED Acting Provost

Aregbesola Presents N173. 9bn Budget For 2018 Fiscal Year

SEC, Journalists Synergise On Investor Education

Devolution Of Powers, Not Restructuring Will Solve Our Problems Sen Borofice

2017: Governance Suffers As Senate, Presidency Feud Remains

New Import Guidelines Negate Ease Of Doing Business Stakeholders

DPR Dispenses 57,000 Litres Free To Motorists

4 Killed, 13 Wounded In Borno Suicide Bomb Attack

Bike Accident: Litany Of Prayers For First Son

Miners Oppose Removal Of Mining From Exclusive List

Senate Cuts Short Recess To Address Fuel Scarcity

Nigerian Stock Market Among Worlds Top 5 Performers In 2017 CNN Report

AIbom Jailbreak: 14 Inmates Re-arrested

*SAHARA REPORTERS*

Police Arrest Biafra Agitators In Jewish Synagogue

"Defend Yourselves"- Ortom Tells Benue Indigenes

Afegbua Slams N1 Billion Suit On Police For Declaring Him Wanted

N29bn Fraud: Courts Adjourns Nyako's Trial to Feb 26.

EFCC Witness Reveals Badeh's Wife's Role in Laundering N3.9bn NAF's Funds

Group Demands Sack Of Amnesty Program Boss Paul Boroh, Alleges Massive Corruption

Golden Handshake': How SEC Board Approved N1.7 Billion For Staff Retirement Package

Buhari Ignores Health Minister And Reinstates Suspended NHIS Chief

Obasanjo Advised Nigerians To Move To Popular Political Movement

Saraki Hurriedly Close Legal Defense At The Code of Conduct Tribunal After Presenting One Witness Instead Of Four

(Muslim + Christian) Fundamentalism = A Sinking Country By Churchill Okonkwo

Obasanjo Follows Good Intentions With Bad Actions By SKC Ogbonnia

How I Stopped Kingibe, Abba Kyari, Rufai Abubakar From Stealing $44m-Former Acting D-G, NIA

Buhari And New NIA Boss: Can The President Help Us Understand Him Better

IBB's Statement: SERAP Condemns 'Harassment Of Kassim Afegbua

What Exactly Is Babangida Saying' By Reuben Abati

Nigeria Police Force Declaration Of Prince Kassim Afegbua As Wanted Person: Our Response

Police Declare IBB's Spokesman, Afegbua, Wanted Over Statement Asking Buhari To Step Down

Time For President Buhari To Rusticate UNIBEN VC Is Now Coordinator Insists

Ade Basket's Thugs Beat Up 72 Year Old Retired Soldier Into A Coma In Ondo

Ade Basket's Thugs Beat Up 72 Year Old Retired Soldier Into A Coma In Ondo

*PREMIUM TIMES*

NPA declares N299.5 billion revenue in 2017

2019: Senate, Reps adopt reordered sequence of election

How ex-Air Force chief allegedly used wife to launder N3.9 billion ' EFCC

Suspect involved in alleged N7.3 billion oil fraud faints in court

Buhari ignores health minister, reinstates suspended NHIS chief

Earthquake hits Taiwan, causes hotel collapse

BREAKING: Buhari ignores health minister, reinstates suspended NHIS chief

Experts, citizens react to Buhari's executive order on local content

Koeman named as Netherlands coach

Zimbabwe opposition leader, Tsvangirai, denies being 'critically ill

Malabu Scandal: Eni's lawyer, others arrested for allegedly spying into public prosecutor's investigation

Katsina govt. spends N22.4 billion on payment of gratuities, pensions

Groups hail Senate over resolution banning tobacco sales around schools

English Premier League looking to introduce 'winter break'' before 2022

JAMB extends deadline for registration

What Buhari said during Nasarawa visit (FULL SPEECH)

False asset charge: Saraki closes defence

Buhari congratulates winners of Nigeria literary, science awards

Senate to invite IGP to discuss establishment of community policing

Fire guts DPR office

Fayose attacks Justice Abang over Metuh's court appearance

*BUSINESSDAY*

Konga slips 82 percent as Zinox swoops

Nigeria's entertainment sector ripe for private equity

Union bank jumps to 1yr high as Atlas Mara snaps up 48% stake

Stable naira to lift PE activity in 2018

BusinessDay 07 Feb 2018

NPA makes N299bn revenues as businesses suffer from Apapa gridlock

NAICOM lists comsumer behavioural threats to insurance contracts

Micro insurance and global efforts to close protection gap

Understanding the different sides to retirement planning

IICC seeks collaboration to create positive image for industry

Price rises likely unsustainable while alternative capital endures

MainOne Data Center leverages partnerships to hit near 100% power availability

CourierPlus partners Priority Express to deliver logistics services in Ghana

Heritage Bank CEO to promote study of e-commerce in Rivers State University

Arik Air resumes Garden City Express from MMA2, Lagos

Nigeria needs to deepen economic ties with China ' Kayode

Banks' profit rises above 60% in one year

CBN approves Fidelity Bank's BCMS, ISMS Certification

Naira strengthens as CBN injects $210m into forex market

Consumption Tax: A win-win for state, businesses

VAIDS: Why you must take advantage of the scheme