NEWSPAPER REVIEW FOR TODAY SATURDAY, 13TH OF MAY 2017

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*Fresh Ebola outbreak kills three in DR Congo

*FG bars Chibok girls from sharing experiences with parents

*I’ve forgiven my detractors, says Ikpeazu as S’Court affirms election

*FG won’t provide updates on Buhari’s health, treatment –Govt source

*Parade rogue NSCDC officials who tortured, robbed us – Victim

*Mother of tailor shot dead by Lagos DPO hospitalised

*Police recover rifle of missing cop, as family demands

*Help me beg govt, I won’t attempt suicide again –Lagos textile dealer

*Security guard on N25,000 salary steals N24.4m, threatens boss with whistle-blowing

*Lagos evicts retired PS, others from homes

*N139bn budget: Plateau gov demands strict financial discipline

*300 UITH resident doctors threaten monthly strike

*Twenty-six private jets, others in Minna for IBB’s daughter’s wedding

*Unilorin: 20 dons reject age limit for VC position

*24 die in Kebbi auto crash

*Kogi govt warns against indiscriminate sand excavation

*ASUSS begins indefinite strike in Nasarawa

*Senate, Reps to spend N13bn on refreshment, travels, welfare

*Anti-graft bills ready for passage soon, Senate panel replies AGF

*Dignitaries throng Aso Rock mosque despite Buhari’s absence

*Covenant University makes top 10 list in research

*Even when thieves raid nearby shops, they dont come near us –Coffin Makers

*Nigerians can solve most complex issues, says Osinbajo

*Fulani herdsmen kill ‘okada’ rider, six farmers in Delta

*Buhari, Osinbajo will be together beyond 2023 –Presidential aide

*Alleged fraud: Court grants ex-FCT minister, Mohammed, N500m bail

*Acting President congratulates ex-IGP Attah at 80

*Boko Haram threatens to bomb Nigeria capital

*Boko Haram releases video of purported Chibok girl

*Again, herdsmen attack Benue community, kill eight

*Abia police arrest suspected robber, recover two stolen vehicles

*I opted to steal N25m from my boss’ money because I don’t know how to whistle-blow – Security

*APC leaders never funded Buhari’s election –Prof. David-West

*Buhari will re-contest in 2019 – Tony Momoh

*Nigeria sliding into anarchy–Hon. Nnebe

*Southern Kaduna: We lost 11,571,000 cattle in two weeks, says Fulani group

*Outrage over Customs’ alleged killing of artisan

*I am not happy for Davido –Alleged babymama

*My husband’s case is not in my hands –Mercy Aigbe

*Pandemonium as Naval officer kills two Delta youths

*Ramadan: Southern, northern Muslims meet over moon sighting

*Govt Bans Mdas From Conducting Business With Unregistered Firms

*Over 120 S’African companies in Nigeria, says FG

*Nigeria’s economy attracts N305bn investment in two months

*Power Rejection: Nerc Told To Sanction Discos

**AFRICA

*Gunfire as I Coast troops resume protest despite 'apology

*Egypt, IMF in initial agreement on next aid tranche

*President seeks to assert South Sudan authority after sacking army chief

*Festive mood and tight security for Tunisia Jewish festival

*Ebola outbreak kills 3 in DRC, minister tells public not to panic

*Kiir: South Sudan's ousted army chief 'in a fighting mood

*2 quarry workers killed in suspected extremist attack

*258 Nigerians deported from Libya return home, some in pain

*Egypt's Islamic State affiliate claims deadly Sinai attack

*Somalia leader wants arms embargo lifted to fight al-Shabaab

**WORLD:

*Massive creature washes up on Indonesia's Serum Island

*Double bomb-blast sends shock waves through Rome

*Russian Fighter Jet Offers U.S. Plane a 'Greeting' From Just 20 Feet Away

*World's largest ship causes a traffic jam in the US

*Comey don’t play that: ex-FBI director defies Trump

*Macron’s Victory Explodes France’s Political Landscape

*James Comey rejects invitation to testify before Senate committee

*Donald Trump says he wants to do press briefings instead of Spicer

*Constitutional law professor says Trump committed 'high crimes'

*Questions Surround Ukraine’s Bailouts as Banking Chief Steps Down

*Pope to canonise Portuguese children

*Finland mourns president who took country into European Union

*Michelle on Trump school lunch policy: 'What is wrong with you?'

*U.N. calls for probe into violence against transgender women in El Salvador

*Edward Snowden points blame at NSA for not preventing NHS cyber attack

*Britain's health service paralyzed in massive international cyber attack

*In global appeal, North Korea urges states not to enforce UN sanctions

*Georgia death row inmate's lawyers plea for firing squad rather than lethal injection

*Colombian rebels rejoin civilian life

*Train driver charged in connection with derailment that killed eight

*‘Widespread’ torture by police in Pakistan condemned by United Nations

*US nears $100bn arms deal for Saudi Arabia in time for Trump's visit

**SPORTS:

*Hoffenheim Want Iheanacho On Loan

*Ofoje: Nigerian Football Needs Identity

*Athletes Battle For Okpekpe Title

*Neymar Threatens To Quit Barca

*Mourinho: I’m Not A Failure If I Don’t Win Europa Final

*Politicians recruit Bayelsa athletes as bodyguards

*Batshuayi strike wins Chelsea Premier League title

*Nasarawa win invitational karate tourney

*Neros charge IfeanyiUbah to retain Fed Cup

*Togo announce Eagles friendly in Paris

*Confed Cup: Rivers seek winning start against Club Africain

Happy weekend

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