NIGERIA NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES, SUNDAY 14TH AUGUST, 2016

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines




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Igbo Leaders Defy Supreme Court, Still Disinherit Women
We’ll Soon Launch Air Strikes Against Militants – CAS
Budget Padding: I’m Not Above The Law – Dogara
Theologians To Christian Clerics: Stop Going To Buhari For Selfish Reasons
Illegal Oil Wells: Lagos Evicts Residents, Seals Off Houses
Bleaching Cream Causes Kidney Failure
We’ll Soon Launch Air Strikes Against Militants – CAS
Zaria Massacre: Commission Lied Against Us -Shiites
Welcome To Mai Chanji
Eyitayo Jegede And The New Face Of Ondo Politics
Why Buhari Must Move Beyond Rhetoric On Ajaokuta
Ondo Has No Reason To Be Poor, Says Oke
Thorny Path To PDP’s Convention
10 Years After, Attah Yet To Refund Campaign Investment –Ekpenyong
APC Govt And Plight Of Bauchi Workers, Pensioners
Global LNG Prices Fall On Pacific Supply, Muted Nigeria Impact
MFB Rate Is High, But It’s Reaching The Unbanked –Whensu
Oil Extends Rally On Possible Producer Action
Fears Over Take-off Of School Feeding Programme In Sept
Glo Partners Channels TV On Mobile News Service
Nigeria Saves N1.4trn By Ending Fuel Subsidy –Osinbajo
Interbank Rates Hits 23% As CBN Moves To Lure Foreign Flows
Union Bank Wins ITF Award For Human Capital Development
Powers, Limits, Extent Of Appropriation In Budget Matters By The NASS Vis-a-vis The Role Of The President (Part 2)
Star Wars R2-D2 Actor, Kenny Baker, Dies
Aruna Quadri Will Win Gold At Tokyo 2020, Says Bello
Rio 2016 Olympic Update: Most Beautiful Female Athletes At Rio Olympics
Rio Table Tennis: China Dismisses Nigeria 3-0 In Team Event
Segun Toriola Joins ‘7 Club’ In Rio
Sports Ministry Set Up Panel To Investigate U-23 Padded List
Okagbare Begins Quest For Gold In Spectacular Fashion
Hull City Stun Champions, Leicester, In EPL Opener
Usain Bolt Vows To Win Third 100m Gold At Rio

THISDAY:

Speaker Dogara: No Money was Misappropriated in Budget Process
How I Married My Nigerian Gay Husband, by New York Photographer
CBN: Our Monetary Policies Best for Salvaging Economy at This Time
PDP: North Abandons Sheriff, Set to Pick Nominees for Port Harcourt…
Housewife Breaks Step Son’s Arm, Legs in Ogun
Floods Kill 18 Persons in Kano
Airforce Begins Aerial Surveillance in FCT, Neighbouring States
FG to Unveil 4-Year Roadmap on Agric as Private Sector, DPs…
Okah Brothers Slam N5bn Suit on Jonathan
UNICEF: Nigeria’s New Polio Cases Underline Risks for Children in Conflict
How Nigeria can Reclaim its Status as Africa’s Biggest Economy,
Is Mergers & Acquisitions Imminent in Banking Sector?
Identifying Threats to Maximising Potential in Maritime Sector
Revisiting FG’s Plan to Import Crude Oil from Niger, Chad
NAHCO: Threading the Rough Path to Success
Riding on Award to Position the ICT Sector
Ambode’s Inspiring Possibilities
Why the Odds Favour Obaseki
In Port Harcourt, Editors Endorse Wike’s Performance
Drawn by His Compassion
Ben Bruce, Kunle Afolayan to Attend Made-In-Nigeria Festival
Nigeria @ Rio Olympics and other Stories
A Night of Nigerian Pop, by Azania Band
The Daggers in their Smiles!
Stages Football Season Kick-off Event
Rio Olympics 2016: Who is the Greatest Olympian of all Time?
Hingis, Mirza End Doubles Partnership
Obisia Tells Young Boxers to Avail themselves of the Opportunity

NATION

Buhari salutes victorious Olympic soccer team
Senior presidential aide dies
Stop linking Jonathan to avengers – Ex-President’s kinsmen
Mertesacker appointed new Arsenal captain
Lagos celebrates youth day, trains 2000
Navy arrests two over attacks on Chevron facilities
Sultan: Hijab is a right, not privilege for Muslims
NPA’s N13.595b trapped in three banks, TSA account
Contracts Panel asks ex-army chiefs to account for N7.5b arms funds
Police arrest housewife in Ogun for fracturing child’s arm, legs
Budget Padding: Inside Dogara’s House of chaos
Alleged N200m probe: EFCC stops Rep from US trip
$15bn arms deals: Panel traces N2bn to five children of ex-Army Chief
Igbo group, IPOB, disowns MEND, Avengers
Budget padding: Jibrin sues Dogara, principal officers
UNILAG students’ leaders fight ‘illegal’ suspension
NANS again! (2)
Don pledges to lift CASSON
Corps members offer prisoners legal aid
Students rally against cultism
Essay winner gets cash prize
ONE LIFE LIVE THEM CAMPAIGN: Ali Baba, two others as new brand Influencers
I’m not a gospel artiste… –LANRE TERIBA AKA ATORISE
FUNKE AKINDELE bonds with iRoko World fans
2BABA BECOMES CAMPARI AMBASSADOR, HOSTED IN MILAN
Option 57 passes production stage
NSE IKPE-ETIM LAUNCHES EDEN’S THEORY




VANGUARD

Three Days To National Convention: Defiant Sheriff Unsettles PDP Leaders
The Bogus “mystery” Of The Gospel
I Took To Music After I Went Blind- Yekini, Teacher Of Award Winning Cobhams Asuquo
Pastor Adeboye Prays For His Enemies
Losing Hope In The ‘Change’
In Defense Of Buhari: Is This The Change We Voted For? Yes, It Is!
Police Arrest Woman For ‘breaking’ Five-yr-old Stepson’s Legs, Arms’
PDP Convention: Northern Leaders Set Up Screening Committee
Ize-Iyamu Will Give Edo Effective Governance — Senator Urhoghide
Some Music Producers Don’t Even Have A Car, K-Solo Laments
‘Secret Plague’ Endometriosis: So Painful, You Will Be Scared Of Pregnancy
Eko Atlantic City, Energy City, Dangote Refinery: Ambode’s Eyes On Lagos’ Future
EDO POLL: Obaseki’s Neutrality Gives Him Edge Over Any Other Candidate — Senator Uzamere
Paralysis By Analysis
Florence Ita-Giwa: The Mama Bakassi Story
2016 Election: Odubu, Ex-PDP Leaders Rally Round Obaseki
Niger-Deltans Are Their Own Worst Enemies – Sandys, Author In His 70s
Three Days To National Convention: Defiant Sheriff Unsettles PDP Leaders
Niger-Deltans Are Their Own Worst Enemies – Sandys, Author In His 70s
PDP Governors Lament Frustration With Sheriff
Stop Blame Games, Let’s Unite To Fix The Economy, Sultan Of Sokoto Tells Political Leaders
Most Of The People Elected Into Public Office In Africa Are Thieves —Lumumba, Ex-Director Of Kenya Anti-Graft Commission
Okah Brothers Sue Jonathan For N5 Billion
2014 National Conference Did Not Address Nigerians’ Needs — Anyaoku
No Money Misappropriated In 2016 Budget – Dogar
Ize-Iyamu Will Give Edo Effective Governance — Senator Urhoghide
EDO POLL: Obaseki’s Neutrality Gives Him Edge Over Any Other Candidate — Senator Uzamere
2016 Election: Odubu, Ex-PDP Leaders Rally Round Obaseki
RE: 2016 ELECTION: Who Is The Best Man For Edo?
Why I Want To Become Ondo Governor – Hon. Ebisemi
Caught Red-handed By Her Mother!
Now That Britain Has Partially Legalised The ‘Red Zone’!
Sex: Five Mistakes Parents Should Avoid,
Are Men Really Getting Smaller?
My Jealousy Is Affecting Our Relationship
I Took To Music After I Went Blind- Yekini, Teacher Of Award Winning Cobhams Asuquo
Some Music Producers Don’t Even Have A Car, K-Solo Laments
Comedy Shows Are Hardly Lucrative — Yaw
Minister Endorses Use Of Barcode In Movies, Music To Fight Piracy
Airtel Thrills Youths With Repackaged Smart Trybe
Tales Of Poison, Mystery Death Of Rector Rock Maritime Academy
Imoh Ezekiel Shone Brightest As Dream Team Dismantle Denmark
How Mikel, Umar Fire Nigeria Into Semi-final
Rio 2016 Olympics: Nigeria Beat Denmark, To Face Germany In Semi-final
Football Fans Celebrate Mikel Obi’s Goal, NGR 2 – 0 DEN

GUARDIAN

Experts rue prevalence of unaccredited courses in public universities
Police in search of abductors of 14 passengers in Rivers
Anyaoku calls for devolution of powers to geo-political units
Benue moves to end violence against children
Budget and oil economy: Nigeria’s many troubles
Anxiety as Sheriff, governors trade wits, intrigues
China gives stringent conditions for $20bn loan to Nigeria
Manitoba: Knocks and more knocks after expiration of contract
UK vows to match EU funds, farm subsidies after Brexit
Cottage poultry: Treasure in birds
The purpose of nations – Part 2
Police in search of abductors of 14 passengers in Rivers
Benue moves to end violence against children
Suspense, as PDP goes to Port again
Bad start for Team Nigeria in track, field
Win Olympic Gold, Get $30,000, Japanese tells Dream Team
China thrashes Nigeria in table tennis team event
McNair gifts Guardiola opening Man City win




PUNCH

EFCC to grill Jibrin again this week over N418m contracts
We took the best economic decision, says Emefiele
Boko Haram: Don’t lose focus, experts advise FG
Illegal arms: Court remands 57 in Niger prison
PDP leaders shun Sheriff, set for convention
Residents of riverine communities shun flood alert
Police arrest housewife for breaking arm, leg of stepson
PDP chair: Obey elders, step down, George tells Agbaje
Give Muslims fair treatment, Sultan advises FG, states
Ugwuanyi sacks 16 council secretaries
Ondo primary: Youths urge Tinubu to be neutral
‘Good meets Evil’ as Bolt, Galtin battle for world fastest man
I am an absentee father — Fred Agbaje
I didn’t propose to my wife — Uche James-Iroha
I prefer caesarean to natural birth — Oni
Blackout looms as power firms become broke
Uncertainties still surround Ajaokuta steel project
I learnt to drive with FRSC patrol car —PRO, Kazeem
Dogara should resign — SERAP
Dogara, others committed no offence — Shawulu
Those seeking Obasanjo’s probe are jealous — Fasawe
EFCC should probe Obasanjo’s third term bribery allegations — Shittu
I didn’t sleep with anyone to get roles –Queen Nwokoye
FilmHouse cinemas outnumber Silverbird outlets
Kunle Afolayan eyes African markets
I have no regrets as comedian, says Tee A
I can’t compromise my principles –Oba Abdul-Rasheed Akanbi, Oluwo…
I was never married – Tope Osoba
Mum told us how she should be buried — Bukky Ajayi’s…
Sheriff frustrating efforts to resolve PDP crisis — Clark
Rohr: Can the German journeyman make Eagles fly again?
Rio Olympics: U-23 team beat Denmark, enter s’finals
Go for gold, Buhari tells Nigerian soccer teamNewspapers 2

DAILY TRUST

You are destined to excel (Part 1)
The cry of anguish, the cry of hope
‘My poetry speaks of my experiences’
Nigeria to host global tourism gathering in 2018 – Lai Muhammed
Artist fights corruption with solo exhibition
Dark clouds over PDP convention as reconciliation stalls
Blame Traditional rulers for societal problems – Oluwo
PDP crisis spreads as S/West feud over national chairman
Padding: Jibrin’s allegations are baseless – Rep Kangiwa
Edo guber: X-raying a campaign of many promises
ENDING ATTACKS ON OIL ASSETS: Divisions threaten FG/militants peace talks
Buhari loses aide
Dark clouds over PDP convention as reconciliation stalls
British secret files on Nigeria’s first bloody coup, path to Biafra
Police uncover 12 illegal oil wells in Lagos
Kerosene now beyond our reach, Nigerians lament
FG worried over illegal mining in Plateau
FG to set up committee to review foreign investment strategies
Port Harcourt’s risky market-on-a-train-track
Sokoto leather works: Beautiful to behold, but hard to produce
Conjoined twins born in Syria war zone
Pope makes surprise visit to former prostitutes
US declares state of emergency in Puerto Rico over Zika
Trump is ‘totally nuts,’ says Robert de Niro
Russia ‘could’ cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine: PM
How polio returned to Nigeria
Ooni, Sultan dedicate throne to women’s health
BREAKING: Two fresh polio infections stun Nigeria
How to spend the Basic Health Fund, say researchers
Bauchi, WHO partnership yielding results in healthcare delivery
Dream Team edge Denmark to hit Rio semi final
Ukogu makes Olympics history in rowing event
NPFL all-star team round up Spain tour
As Katsina gear up for another tourney
Tricycles take over at Sri Lanka polo match




NIGERIAN PILOT

Enugu State sacks education secretaries, begins recruitment of 2000 teachers
Amaechi eulogises late Maduekwe, at night of tribute
Troops kill suspected cattle rustler, armed bandits in Katsina
Nigerian Army to honour Green Beret FC soon
Vigilance group recover 142 cows, 26 sheep stolen in Taraba
Customers picket bank for withholding N294m in Ebonyi
Ondo poll: Call Tinubu to order, group urges Buhari
I wasn’t chosen to dislodge Ekweremadu -Senator-elect
Gov Dickson urges new Commissioners, Perm Secs on diligence
Fayemi mourns Presidential Aide, Ayodele Adu
Saraki lauds appointment of UNIOSUN Pro-Chancellor
CBN assures stakeholders of mobile banking risk management
Support fight against oil theft, NSCDC tell journalists
Edo 2016: Court strikes out application of rival PDP candidate, Iduoriyekemwen
NNPC moves to bolster domestic LPG consumption
Wiyaala to thrill Europe, US fans
“Bad Boys 3” sequel gets title, new release date
Rihanna to receive MTV Video Music Lifetime Achievement Award
Messi reverses decision to retire from national team
Explosion rocks Nigeria, Spain match

SUN

Treat Muslims fairly, Sultan of Sokoto urges govt
Abomination! Catholic priest married two wives, Bubble burst as wife took child to Archbishop, Church disrobes, banishes him, Archbishop: We’re…
Buhari loses aide
Killers of soldiers in Bayelsa’ll be hunted down –Governor Seriake Dickson
Abdulmumin Jibrin: A whistleblower’s dilemma
PDP: Slow and painful death of the Behemoth
Technology, key to Nigeria’s economic growth
–Arun Ghai; MD, Agro Allied Development Enterprises Limited
CBN grants Fidelity Bank e-commerce platform licence
Fuel scarcity looms as NPA, NNPC disagree over N6bn debt
Toriola joins ‘7 Club’ in Rio
Dream Team breaks Danish hearts
.Beats Denmark 2-0 .Zooms into semi-finals
Nigeria beats Denmark 2-0

PREMIUM TIMES

Rio Olympics: Nigeria’s U-23 beats Denmark, cruises into semi-final
With the win, Nigeria will be up against Germany in the semi-final.
Alleged N11.23billion fraud uncovered at NPA, three banks fingered
Lagos Wonder: 12 houses tapping NNPC oil shut
Police Apprehend Housewife For Breaking Arms, Legs Of Five-year Old Stepson
Army GOC To NSCDC Officers: ‘Don’t Waste Too Much Bullets While Killing Suspects’
The NSCDC officers demonstrated their proficiency by dismantling and coupling of weapons
Buhari’s Aide Dies, Minister Expresses Shock, Sadness
Sheriff Blames Ex-President Jonathan For PDP’s Loss Of Borno, Yobe
Rio Olympics: Athletics: Ogunlewe, Egwero Out As Bolt Shows Class
“Unemployed” Akwa Ibom Teachers Hold Public Prayer, Want “governor Touched”
What I Owe Nigerian Youth — Buhari
ThisDay Journalist, Ex-PDP Deputy Spokesperson Join Race For PDP Publicity Secretary Position
Hajj 2016: Over 9000 Pilgrims Airlifted To Saudi Arabia So Far
Ondo 2016: Trouble In Ondo PDP As Makarfi, Sheriff Sell Governorship Forms
Court Snatches Child From Weeping Mother, Hands Custody To Ogun Speaker
“Unemployed” Akwa Ibom Teachers Hold Public Prayer, Want “governor Touched”
Man, 20, Rapes 5-year-old Girl To Death In Bayelsa
Gov Dickson Vows justice For Killers Of 3 Soldiers
No Trace Of Man Missing In Abia For 3 Weeks — Family
Enugu Jailbreak: Nigeria Prisons “can’t Ascertain Number Of Fleeing Inmates”
Jailbreak In Enugu, 15 Prisoners Escape
Taraba Police Arrest Rustlers, Recover 168 Herds
Bring Back Corruption, By Moses E. Ochonu
A Break From God, By Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò
Options For Nigeria’s Clean Energy Future, By Mohammed Dahiru Aminu
Adam Zango, Other Kannywood Actors Swear With The Quran, Say “We Are Not Gay”
Kannywood: Yakubu Mohammed, Hannatu Bashar, Five Others Bag Awards In Lagos
Kannywood: Nigeria To Establish World-class Film Village In Kano
Phones Being Stolen At Indian Lagos Festival As Event Begins On Rowdy Note
Nigeria Partners South African Firm On $700 Million Real Estate, Agriculture Deal
NDIC Raises Maximum Deposit Insurance Coverage For Mortgage Banks To N500,000
How We Will Recruit Professionals Into NPA – Hadiza Bala Usman
Electricity Regulator, NERC, Slams N21 Million Fine On Ibadan DISCO
Ahmed Musa Starts On Losing Note In Premier League
Liverpool Legend In Nigeria As Premier League Kicks Off

COMPLETE SPORTS

Rio Boxing: Nigeria’s Ajagba Knocks Out Paul In Round One!
Mikel Scores As Olympic Eagles Outclass Denmark To Reach Semis
‘Abandoned’ Sole Rio 2016 Nigerian Boxer Ajagba In Action Tonight
Late Godin Goal Gives Atletico Victory Over NPFL All-Stars
Iheanacho On Late As City Outscore Stubborn Sunderland
Live: Nigeria Vs Denmark (Rio 2016 Olympic Games)
Ighalo Subbed Off As 10-Man Watford Hold Southampton
Obaroakpo Targets NPFL All-Stars Win Against Atletico
Musa Impressive Despite Leicester’s Shock Loss To Hull
Moses Gets New Jersey No.15 At Chelsea
Toriola Honoured By ITTF In Rio, Inducted Into ‘7 Club’
Injury Rules Etebo Out Of Denmark Clash, Ajayi Recovers
CAF Shift Zamalek Clash To Monday After Enyimba Protest
Oguchi: D’Tigers Lack Focus At The Olympics
Kehinde Fatai Joins Russia’s FC Ufa From Sparta
Denmark Stars Not Banking On 6-2 Friendly Rout Of Olympic Eagles
Mikel Expects Tough Denmark Clash, Backs Conte For Chelsea Success
Copa Coca-Cola 2016 Update: Interview With Ikenna Anabi
Complete Sports Is Sports Website Of The Year – TMT Media Awards
Okagbare Dazzles In 100m Heat Opener, Faces Tough Semi-final Battle
Rio 2016 Track & Field: Okwelogu Out, Osazuwa Struggles




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