Nigerian newspaper headlines November 17, 2016.
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Premium Times
Boko Haram attacks Borno communities, kills 22 villagers
At least 22 persons were killed in separate attacks this week by suspected Boko Haram gunmen in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State, security sources said.
Vanguard
APC denies executive, legislative rift over ambassadorial list rejection
Following last Tuesday’s decision of the Senate to reject the non-career ambassadorial list sent to it by the Presidency, the All Progressives Congress, APC, has denied reports of a face-off between the lawmakers and President Muhammadu Buhari.
Guardian
Don’t support FG on $29.96b loan, Fayose cautions Saraki
Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has urged Senate President, Bukola Saraki not to support the plan by the Federal Government to obtain a $29.96 billion foreign loan.
Punch
Niger Delta militants not ready for dialogue –Presidency
The Presidency has said that despite the Federal Government’s effort at pursuing dialogue with the Niger Delta stakeholders, militant groups have not reciprocated the government’s gesture towards finding peaceful solution to the crisis in the oil-producing areas of Nigeria.
The Nation
Police to youths: No permission, no Christmas carnival
As the yuletide draws near, Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in Zone II Abdulmajid Ali has advised youths in Lagos and Ogun states to get approval before holding carnivals or rallies.
Thisday
Senate, ASUU Meeting over Strike Ends in Deadlock
The Senate’s effort to stop a one-week warning strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) fell through wednesday as a closed-door meeting held between the Upper Chamber, ASUU leadership, and officials of the Ministries of Education and Labour, Employment and Productivity was deadlocked.
Leadership
Ekiti Govt To Senate: You Can’t Probe Our Bailout Funds
Ekiti State government has rejected the move by the Senate to probe the usage of the bailout funds given to the state and other states of the federation by the Federal government, saying that such action was unconstitutional.
The Sun
Internet usage: Nigeria ranks number 1 in Africa, 8th globally
Nigeria has been ranked number one in Africa and eight in the world in terms of internet usage with about 63 million internet users in the country.