Nigerian Newspaper Headline News For Today, Tuesday 18/07/2017

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Pressure mounts on PDP to sanction Sheriff, others
Terrorism became bigger under Jonathan, Presidency replies Dasuki
How Diezani, others diverted NNPC’s $1.8bn –FG
WASSCE results out, 59% pass Mathematics, English
I covered my husband’s mouth with pillow while assassin stabbed him to death – Wife
LASG stops vacation teaching over fear of kidnappers
Shameful! Suicide is still a crime in Nigeria

Strong Igbo Women: The Aba Women's Riot

The "riots" or the war, led by women in the provinces of Calabar and Owerri in southeastern Nigeria in November and December of 1929, became known as the "Aba Women's Riots of 1929" in British colonial history, or as the "Women's War" in Igbo history. 

Thousands of Igbo women organized a massive revolt against the policies imposed by British colonial administrators in southeastern Nigeria, touching off the most serious challenge to British rule in the history of the colony.  The "Women's War" took months for the government to suppress and became a historic example of feminist and anti-colonial protest.  

This Summer: Remember to reclaim your VAT when you leave Europe or UK

If you’re travelling to the United Kingdom or the rest of Europe this summer remember to claim back the value added tax (VAT) on your shopping as you export the goods; it is estimated by vatfree.com that €8 billion (28.60bn Naira) is left unclaimed every year by oblivious tourists. 

At London’s Heathrow Airport, a new VIP service was launched by Travelex last week to help speed up the cumbersome process by offering customers refunds by appointment.

News in Nigeria Right Now This Saturday Morning

1. A Nigerian based in the United States of America, Mr. Toyin Dawodu, has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, asking it to compel the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, to appoint a medical panel to determine the health status of ailing President Muhammadu Buhari.

2. Report has claimed that residents of Ikorodu have apprehended and lynched a suspect accused of belonging to the group. According to the report, the suspect was caught at Igbo Oluwo, brutally beaten and set ablaze by angry residents after the killing of a couple and two of their three children.

4 Simple Ways to Protect your Smartphone

Jumia recently confirmed a steady increase in the adoption and use of mobile phones in Nigeria, that means so many users are open to losing important data and information.

Data that can be lost are an email address, social media details, bank details and other private information. Smartphones contain loads of personal information and it is important every user take the best possible steps to secure them.

These tips should help better secure your smartphone:

MMM Nigeria Starts Payment of 2016 Mavro

This is Good News For Nigerians that Participated in MMM Mavro in the Year 2016. They can Now Receive Payment of their 2016 Mavro.
This is the Statement Released by MMM Nigeria Today:

Dan-malam Mohammed Is The New Commissioner Of Police In Enugu State

The new commissioner of police Enugu state command,Cp Danmalam Mohammed  has assured  the good people of the state of his readiness to combat crime and to rid the state of all forms of Criminalities .

PRESIDENT YEMI OSINBAJO PAYS SURPRISE VISIT TO MMA LAGOS

President Yemi Osinbajo paid an unscheduled visit to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, on Thursday.
The visit, which caught many airport workers by surprise, was the first by either a President or Vice-President.

Real Facts about TRS Gari and Nigerian Garri.

 TRS Gari is different from Nigerian Garri.

TRS Gari is imported into Nigeria for Indians Living in Nigeria.
TRS Gari is for making puddings, cakes and breads and you can't Drink it nor Use it for Eba(Swallow).

You’re pushing Nigeria to the wall – FG warns South Africa

Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora has called on the South African government to take decisive and definitive measures to protect Nigerian citizens and other Africans within South African borders.

The aide said the seeming silence of the South African government was pushing Nigeria to the wall and may warrant sanctions.

She equally called on the African Union to intervene urgently in the renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other Africans in South Africa.