NIGERIA NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES, TUESDAY AUGUST 16th, 2016

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines




SUN:

NPA begins probe of $56m Calabar Channel dredging contract

Nigeria imports over N7trn food items annually ‘Ogbeh

Brazil ends D’ Tigers Olympics dream

CCL: Zamalek eliminates Enyimba

Eaglets hit Sokoto ahead Niger rematch

Bolt aims to break 200m record

Why parents need pay attention to pre-school kids:

Golden couple: NYSC corps members marry after cooking together in camp

Good education, moral values, strong tower for success ‘ Prof. Durosimi

I have what it takes to reposition PDP ‘Bode George

Team Nigeria athletes cry foul over tickets refund

Okagbare faces tough hurdle in 200m semis

Reps call for establishment of Financial Services Commission

Five jostle for Kale’s office as tenure ends today

Shareholders commend CBN’s stabilising role in banking sector

Ayade suspends commissioner, MD for lateness

Jonathan’s kinsmen to MEND: Stop campaign of calumny

Miracle as 9 cheat death in Anambra multiple accidents

Gov’s torture: Umahi orders aide to report to police

MEND: Kanu wanted to renounce Biafra in secret

Why Kanu is still in detention ‘Obetta, former IPOB lawyer

Army kills insurgents, repel attack

Breach of agreement: Our patience’s running out, ASUU warns FG

Confusion Over PDP convention, as courts give conflicting orders

DAILY TIMES:

Gov Ayade suspends commissioner, MD for lateness

S East PDP passes vote of confidence on Ekweremadu, Govs

Army raids 45 militant camps in Arepo, Ibafo

Pastor in police net over car theft in Ohafia

Ogun to partner UNICEF on exclusive breastfeeding

Boko HaramNewspapers 2 demand wont affect military operations CDS

Ministers aide, three others escape death in auto crash

Striking UI staff unions sheathe swords

Lagos land grabbers risk 10 yrs in jail as Ambode signs Bill into law

Buhari seeks unity in Guinea Bissau

Ex-Kogi perm sec kidnapped

FG, World Bank Begin Benue Water Project

Boko Haram Video: Analyst asks military to work with journalist

Nigerians most mobilised country in the world Report

Ondo Muslims insist on producing Mimikos successor

Its sighs, relief as tomato price crashes to a two-month low




LEADERSHIP:

EFCC Probes Jang Over Missing Billions

Stop Destroying Farms, Sultan Tells Herdsmen

FG To Recruit 100,000 Extension Workers

Hold Govt Accountable On Campaign Promises, Fayemi Charges CSOs

Court Jails Man 19 Years For Rape

Budget Padding: Jibrin Writes Presidential Advisory Committee On Anti-corruption

Sokoto To Deepen Cultural, Economic Ties With Saudi, Others Tambuwal

Nigeria’ll Fulfil Obligation To ECOWAS Despite Hardship PMB

Northern CAN Seeks Arrest Of Dissident Groups

Katsina Records 30 Rape Cases Monthly CP

Foreign Airlines Exit: Senate Summons Aviation Minister

14 Kidnapped Passengers Regain Freedom In Rivers

Troops Repel Attack, Kill 16 Terrorists In Borno

Theres No Hiding Place For Criminals In Benue, Says Ortom

Hope Rises For Sacked Bank Workers

Jonathan Too Refined To Sponsor Militant Groups Against Nigeria

Ekweremadu Probe: We Cant Be Intimidated South East PDP

Kanu Wants To Denounce Biafra In Exchange For Freedom MEND

Sylva, APC Urge Appeal Court To Void Dicksons Election

Farmers, Herdsmen Crisis Will End Soon Gov Ortom

Social Media Is Not Where To Settle Family Crises Basketmouth Tells Celebrities

I Am Now Due For Marriage Actress, Ruth Kadiri

FG Begins Probe Of $56m Calabar Channel Dredging Contract

Chevron Protesters Deepen Blockade Of Facilities

N715m Tax Debt: FIRS Seals Firms In Abuja, Lagos, Asaba

Why We Settled For Regional Banking Licence Jibrin

FG Sets Revenue Targets For New NIPOST PMG

Shippers Council Seeks More Funds To Regulate Ports

Dalung Debunks Another Tale Of Blackmail

You Cant Be Rich Playing For Nigeria, Okocha Cautions Dream Team Players

Okagbare Through To 200m Semi-final

Japanese Surgeon Promises Dream Team $30,000 If They Win Gold

Usain Bolt Beats Gatlin To 100m Gold

Rio Olympics: Nigeria Can Win Germany, Says Peterside

GUARDIAN
* Senate plans to summon minister over exit of foreign airlines
* Jonathan’s kinsmen warn militants against campaign of calumny
* Experts, others to feature at Delta’s economic investment forum
* FBI to aid Nigeria’s fight against terrorism
* Reps’ committee probes alleged Enugu massacare
* Herdsmen invade Kaduna community, kill six
* ‘How residents deserted Enugu community over herdsmen attacks’
* ASUU warns govt on looming crisis over 2009 agreement




PUNCH
* Teachers, LG workers protest unpaid salaries in Bayelsa
* Budget padding, part of legislative functions – Kwara Speaker
* Benue lawmakers refund N750m car loan to EFCC
* N23bn Diezani bribe: EFCC declares billionaire businessman wanted
* Jibrin won’t escape punishment, says chief whip
* Jailbreaks: FG dismisses 23 prisons officials, suspends 11
* Jubilation as Edo council pays seven months’ salary arrears
* El-Rufai was part of Nigeria’s problem – Shehu Sani

THISDAY
* Two Soldiers Arrested for Brutalising Lagos Residents
* You’re No Longer a Military Ruler, Oba of Lagos Tells Buhari
* Defence Chief: Decision on Chibok Girls, Boko Haram Prisoner Swap is Political
* Kachikwu: Nigeria Will Need Extra 900,000b/d to Recover Oil Lost to Militancy
* Osinbajo: Farmers to Secure Credit at Single Digit from Bank of Agriculture
* Ohanaeze Ndigbo Canvasses Support for Buhari Administration
* US Offers FBI’s Technical Assistance to Support Nigeria in War against Terrorism
* Presidency Mourns Death of Information Director, Abuah

THE NATION
* PDP convention: Courts give conflicting rulings
* Mama Boko Haram, Bolori surrender
* EFCC probes Jang for Plateau’s cash
* Court refuses to stop EFCC from probing oil firm linked to Diezani
* Chinese firms indicate interest in Ajaokuta steel
* How I rejected offers to interview Shekau, by Salkida
* Shareholders, analysts praise CBN for banking sector stability
* Police frustrating confidence in judiciary, says NBA chief




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