Below are the headlines found on The Punch Online Newspaper for today, Sunday, 23 July, 2017.

Communal violence: Let the bloodletting stop
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
REPORTS of communal strife in several Nigerian states suggest a level of bloodletting not seen here since the Nigerian Civil War. From Cross River and Ebonyi states in the South to Kwara, Kaduna, Taraba and Benue in the North, warring groups are falling over each other to unleash venom and laying waste to lives and []
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PDP panel to woo Atiku, Kwankwaso, Ladoja
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
OLUSOLA FABIYI The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party is planning to set up a special committee that will convince those who defected from the former ruling party to the All Progressives Congress and other political parties to return to the fold, SUNDAY PUNCH has learnt. The committee, according to SUNDAY PUNCH's investigation, is []
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2019: APC battles to resolve crises in 12 state chapters
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
JOHN ALECHENU Leaders of the All Progressives Congress are concerned about the crises, which have enmeshed at least 12 state chapters of the party, SUNDAY PUNCH has learnt. It was gathered on Saturday that the fear of the party leaders increased on July 12 when the Supreme Court delivered a judgment, which resolved the factional []
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Why we'll leave PDP for Mega Party ' Poroye
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
PETER DADA The Ali Modu Sheriff faction of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo State said it might dump the party and join the Mega Party of Nigeria if the Ahmed Makarfi faction of the PDP was not sincere with the reconciliation and harmonisation of the two groups. 'We had three resolutions at our meeting. []
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Osun PDP chieftains in leadership tussle
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
FEMI MAKINDE The leadership crisis in the Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party which was resolved just before the by-election in Osun West Senatorial District has resurfaced as two chieftains are laying claim to the chairmanship position. Dr. Bayo Faforiji, who is the chairman of the PDP faction loyal to Senator Ahmed Makarfi, []
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Utomi should start political career with councillorship, says Uduaghan
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
OVIE OKPARE Former Delta State Governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan, has told renowned political economist, Prof. Pat Utomi, to contest the post of councillor in his ward, instead of aiming to be the next governor. Utomi was also urged to stop spreading falsehood against past leaders of the state in his quest to contest the 2019 governorship []
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Bribery allegation ahead of APC gov primary
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
TONY OKAFOR Some members of the All Progressives Congress in Anambra State have alleged that certain elements of the party are planning to rig the APC's August 5 governorship primary. A chieftain of the party, Walter Okoli, on Saturday, told SUNDAY PUNCH that there was an attempt to bribe the leadership of the party with []
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Nigerians want to stay together, we need another confab ' Unongo
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
The Chairman of the Northern Elders' Forum and Minister of Steel in the Second Republic, Dr. Paul Unongo, tells TOBI AWORINDE that some calls for restructuring are politically motivated Why do you think calls for restructuring have become prevalent' The tragedy of our country is that, sometimes, people mean well and will talk about serious []
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Restructuring won't break up Nigeria ' Arogbofa
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
The Secretary General of Afenifere, the pan Yoruba group, Chief Seinde Arogbofa, tells PETER DADA that the implementation of the 2014 confab report will end agitation for restructuring. What is your view on restructuring as it pertains to the people of your geopolitical zone' We have been calling for the restructuring of this country since []
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North, APC resisting restructuring ' Ezeife
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
A former Governor of the old Anambra State, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, speaks to TOBI AWORINDE on the need for restructuring and sectional interests in opposition to the agenda What is your view on restructuring as it pertains to the Igbo nation' The issue is that time is running out on Nigeria. It is either we []
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Niger Delta wants 100% resource control ' Briggs
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
An environmental activist from the Niger Delta and one of the leaders in the oil-rich region, Annkio Briggs, tells CHUKWUDI AKASIKE that restructuring must include full resource control, among other issues What is the perception of your people towards the issue of restructuring in Nigeria' Restructuring is the same thing as true federalism. It is []
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NNPC losses persist, refinery capacity drops to 23.09%
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Okechukwu Nnodim Nigeria's refineries in Warri, Port Harcourt and Kaduna witnessed a drop in their consolidated capacity utilisation in May 2017, according to figures from the industry's latest monthly oil and gas report. This is coming as the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation sustained its monthly financial losses as it recorded another loss of N3.55bn in []
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Inadequate funding hampering accident investigation ' Olateru
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
The Chief Executive Officer/Commissioner, Accident Investigation Bureau, Engr. Akin Olateru, speaks about the challenges facing air accident investigation in the country and other issues in the aviation sector in this interview with OYETUNJI ABIOYE You took over the leadership of the Accident Investigation Bureau in January this year. What are the challenges you have been []
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Maximising big data in Africa
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
The Nigerian technology ecosystem is growing. The number of technology start-ups as well as other types of small business enterprises is also on the increase. One outcome of this positive trend is periodic events where trends and latest developments are discussed in a bid to help deepen the culture of innovation. Thankfully, I was an []
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Nigeria's biggest oil buyer begins purchase from US
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Femi Asu India, Nigeria's biggest oil destination, has started buying crude from the United States as it looks to diversify its sources of the commodity. It is the latest Asian country to buy the US crude after South Korea, Japan, China, Thailand, Australia and Taiwan as the cuts by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries []
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Police set to exit Contributory Pension Scheme
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Success Nwogu Members of the Association of Retired Police Officers of Nigeria, Kwara State chapter have expressed their desire to be excluded from the Contributory Pension Scheme. The group, in a statement made available to our correspondent on Friday, alleged that the scheme was not favourable to its members. The statement was signed by its []
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FG recovers N460bn operating surplus from MDAs
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Ifeanyi Onuba The Federal Government has recovered over N460bn operating surplus from its Ministries, Departments and Agencies between 2010 and June 2017. The amount, recovered through the Fiscal Responsibility Commission has, been remitted into the Consolidated Revenue Fund account. The Acting Chairman, FRC, Mr. Victor Muruako, who gave the figure in Abuja, said the country []
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90% of Ondo resources untapped, says Akeredolu
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Peter Dada The Ondo State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu, has called on investors all over the world to come to the state to invest in numerous untapped natural resources in the state. He disclosed that over 90 per cent of natural resources in the state had yet to be exploited for human and economic development. []
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Group launches Farm-To-Folk initiative in Katsina
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Olaide Oyelude Springfield Agro Limited, a subsidiary of Kewalram Chanrai Group, has launched its Farm-To-Folk initiative in Katsina State. The launch also included the inauguration of 225 tractors by Governor Aminu Masari, as part of government's efforts to encourage farming and increase support for farmers' unions and other agro-based associations in the state. The venture []
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Superb Moses helps Chelsea beat Arsenal 3-0
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Chelsea avenged their FA Cup loss to Arsenal last season with a dominant 3-0 win in a pre-season friendly game at the Bird's Nest Stadium in Beijing, China on Saturday. Super Eagles duo, Alex Iwobi and Victor Moses, were on from the start for Arsenal and Chelsea respectively, while Nigerian-born England U-20 World Cup winner, []
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Markmentors threaten to pull out of league
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
TANA AIYEJINA Markmentors basketball club have threatened to pull out of the Nigeria men's basketball league after officials and players of the club were at the weekend brutalised by fans of Niger Potters in a league game in Minna, Niger state. According t a statement signed by the club's Team Manager, Christopher Nnaji, Markmentors chairman, []
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Simon shines in Gent friendly
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Nigeria forward Moses Simon fired the match winner and provided an assist as his Belgian club KAA Gent won their final pre-season game before they get their new season campaign going early next week in the Europa League. Gent, who will face Altach of Austria on Thursday at home in a Europa League, beat Beershot []
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Save Rangers, supporters club beg Ugwuanyi
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
The Rangers International Supporters Club, Edo State branch, has appealed to the Governor of Enugu State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, to save the club from the internal strife that has torn the domestic league champions apart. The club found themselves in relegation waters for most parts of the season as a result of the crisis that led []
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Issues that should drive constitution review
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Akinwunmi Ambode I welcome you all to Lagos. Let me start by thanking you for your commitment to the ongoing process by the legislature to review the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. I must also state that Lagos State has always responded and participated in several review exercises and calls for amendments of []
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Mother, daughter die in Lagos collapsed building
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
STANLEY OGIDI Tragedy struck on Saturday during Lagos State's local council polls as a mother and her daughter were killed when a building collapsed on them. The building, which was under construction at No. 7 Seidu Okeleji, Alaro, Meiran, collapsed, killing the 30-year-old mother, identified as Basirat and her child, Bisoye. SUNDAY PUNCH learnt that []
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Man, 25, commits suicide in Imo
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
GIBSON ACHONU A 25-year-old man, Chigozie Igwe, has committed suicide in Umuofor Umumumo community, Ehime Mbani Local Government Area of Imo State. He was said to have hanged himself in a room in his family house. The deceased, who was said to be jobless for several years after his secondary education, reportedly killed himself out []
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Anambra: 73-year-old beheaded, siblings drown in flood
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
TONY OKAFOR A 73-year-old man, Obadiah Eliaku, has been beheaded on his farm at Akuzor Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, just as two children died in a flood in the state. Eliaku was said to have gone to his farm with his son, Cheta, when he was attacked and killed. His []
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Actor John Heard, the 'Home Alone' dad, dead at 72
Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Actor John Heard, best known for playing the father in the hit 90s-era Home Alone films, has died, according to US media. He was 72. Entertainment website TMZ said the actor was found dead in a Palo Alto, California hotel where he was recuperating following back surgery. Heards representatives did not immediately respond to requests []
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