NIGERIA NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES, SATURDAY 20TH AUGUST, 2016

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines




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Siasia: We Won’t Return To Nigeria Without Bronze
Buhari Must Probe Govt’s N2.5bn For Olympics
A Dog Named Buhari And A Hippo Named Patience
Emefiele Emerges President Of African Central Banks
Igali: I’m Gutted By My Wrestlers’ Performances
Diet Doctor: For Perfect Health, Know Your Onions
Shelve Your Planned Demonstration, Pro-Buhari Group Begs BBOG
Yemi Alade Is Sexy, I’d Love To Marry Her – Seth
Bakere Visits Buhari; Says APC Change Not Chain, Pain Is Part Of Gain
Buhari, Save Us From Gov Okorocha- Owerri Indigenes Beg
Suspected Pipeline Vandals Speak From Police Detention
I Will Never Pay For International Collaborations – Olamide
American Artistes Are Afraid Of Working With Me – Don Jazzy
Rio Promises Spellbinding Closing Ceremony
We’ll Recover, Reconstruct, Rehabilitate North-East – VP Osinbajo
‘My Sister Prays Die, Die Every Night For Hours On End’
So Far, Buhari Has Not Disappointed Us- Obasanjo
Poor Performance At Rio 2016 Olympics: Nigerians React
Man Who Named Pet Dog Buhari Rearrested, To Appear In Court On Monday
Ciroma Sends Words To Buhari, Says North Not Afraid Of Restructuring
PDP: The Reward For Impunity
EDO 2016: Esogban Of Benin Kingdom Predicts Victory For Obaseki
Ambode Is Working To Make Lagosians Good Ambassadors Of Nigeria — Ayorinde
Oshiomhole, PDP Trade Words Over Alleged Importation Of Thugs
2000 PDP Faithful Defect To APC In Egor
Using What You Have To Get What You Want?
My Son’s Girlfriend Seduced Me, Father Cries
Caught Red-handed By Her Mother!
Now That Britain Has Partially Legalised The ‘Red Zone’!
Sex: Five Mistakes Parents Should Avoid,
Agoha Celebrates Birthday, Visits Orphanage
I Don’t Like Listening To My Own Songs – Monica Ogah
I Don’t Take Drugs For My Energetic Performances – Mr 2kay
I’ve Not Settled My Fights With 2face, Wizkid, Others – Blackface
Siasia: We Won’t Return To Nigeria Without Bronze
Buhari Must Probe Govt’s N2.5bn For Olympics
Watford Vs Chelsea: Conte Wary Of Ighalo
BUHARI: These Columnists Cannot All Be Wrong

GUARDIAN

Airline operators berate FAAN, NAMA, others over alleged N30b debt
EFCC will no longer tolerate lawyers’ frivolous application, says Magu
Nobody can Islamise Nigeria, says Sultan
Dogara, Bakare meet Buhari at Aso Villa
Princess Charming: Dolapo Oni
Dogara, Bakare meet Buhari at Aso Villa
Mission accomplished as Bolt seals ‘triple-triple’
Women who shaped Rio 2016
Princess Charming: Dolapo Oni
Resolving conflicts with your teenager
Unilag, Uniport, other listed for Dare2Dream Season 3
Emefiele emerges President of African Central Banks
‘Infrastructure development is the key to Nigeria’s economic growth’
Nigeria shines at World Choir Olympics in Russia
NFF, Sports minister at war over Dream Team
West Ham, FC Ifeanyi Ubah/Capital Oil in historic partnership deal

PUNCH

I won’t represent Nigeria again if things don’t change
Niger Delta Avengers: S’South govs aware of Jonathan’s complicity –FG official
I’ll have hypertension if I calculate what I spend on generator –Bob Manuel
I and others brought Buhari to salvage Nigeria –Obasanjo
Chibok girls: FG begins swop moves
INEC can’t guarantee conclusive elections in 2019 –Chairman
I knelt and begged him, yet he slaughtered my daughter in my presence –…
Two men rape 10-year-old girl in Jigawa
Aregbesola urges attention on tourism as Osun marks festival
Budget padding: Gbajabiamila submits self to police for investigation
EFCC probes N’Assembly’s N300bn allocation in 2014, 2015 budgets
Two men rape 10-year-old girl in Jigawa
Why we deported Spain-based Nigerian —Swiss Embassy
Infertility wreaks silent havoc in marriages, wives resort to infidelity
My father warned the Prime Minister they would all be killed–Awosika, Festus Okotie-Eboh’s daughter
N300bn suit against AMCON not dismissed – Bi-Courtney
External reserves shed 2.1% in one month
PDP botched convention, another setback for a slumbering party
Ondo gov primaries: Subjecting aspirants to credibility test
Nigerian army flushes insurgents out of Bauchi forests
Police arrest 50 kidnappers, cattle rustlers in Bauchi
Tinubu has placed himself above APC and its constitution –Abayomi,…
My family more important than my career –Mercy Johnson
Timaya still my friend –Daniel Lloyd
Nollywood actress claims threat to life over movie
I was paid N2,000 the first time I performed –Moriento



NATION

Naval team rescues 13 foreigners in Rivers
Commission of inquiry in Plateau not witch-hunt – Lalong
FUNAAB: Police arraign 50 persons over violent protest
Naira suffers further loss against dollar
Customs impound 31 containers of rice at Lagos port
Zika may damage brain cells- Experts
Recruitment: Police shortlist 110,000
FG releases N400bn for capital projects
Chibok girls: Security agencies probe new clues
Budget padding: Gbajabiamila offers self for investigation
2019 presidency ticket cause of PDP crisis – Sheriff
PDP Convention: Rivers govt threatens to sue police, DSS
Stop bombings now, Clark, Okowa, Alaibe, others tell Avengers
Anti-corruption war: EFCC won’t spare anyone – Magu
Jonathan denies intelligence report linking him to militancy
Gunmen attack UNILAG student
EFCC grills FUNAAB VC, Bursar for alleged corruption
UNILAG students’ leaders fight ‘illegal’ suspension
Sexual HARASSMENT: WE ASK FOR IT– NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS OPEYEMI AYEOLA
WHY WE’RE PARTNERING AFRIMA, BY AMBODE
Obasanjo To PDP: Good Night

THISDAY

I Can’t Guarantee Conclusive Polls in 2019, Says INEC Chairman
Seeks prosecution of electoral offenders
Terrorism: Kerry to Hold Talks with Sultan, Northern Governors
Niger Delta Leaders Demand End to Militancy, Troops Withdrawal
UN Expresses Dissatisfaction with Volume of Assistance to Bama IDPs
Finance Ministry to Manage Assets Recovered from Looters
Bail-Out Fund: Dogara, Others Move against Bauchi Governor
Military to De-mine Farmlands in Adamawa, Borno, Yobe
800, 969 Applicants Fail Police Screening as 110, 469 Shortlisted take…
Expert Flays Ex-CBN Director on Agriculture Policy
John Holt Partners Nigerian Navy
NLNG: Why We Reduced Wages of Seafarers
Lafarge Africa Hosts Awareness Workshop on Awards
Dufil Supports Visually Impaired
MTN Keeps Low Profile on 15th Anniversary
Leadership Selection in Contemporary Nigerian Politics: Challenges and Prospects
Restructuring will Be in Nigeria’s Best Interest
Doyin Okupe, the PDP and Futility of Compromise
Lara Banjoko’s headache
A Dog Named Buhari and A Hippo Named Patience
Smart, Resilient… a Feather in Lagos’ Cap
I Have the Backing of Olamide for My Label
Ara OlamuyiwaTeniola: Some People Consider Me Spiritual, Powerful
Pay Attention to that Lower Back Ache
Terrorism, Malnutrition and the Re-Emergence of Polio
JCI Embarks on Nine Months Advocacy Campaign to Curb Stigmatisation Against Leprosy
Gbenga Okunowo: Why I Left FC Barcelona

DAILY TRUST

Inside PDP’s desperate search for leaders
Budget padding: I’ve met with police – Rep Gbajabiamila
Obasanjo rates Buhari’s performance high
Dogara meets Buhari for second time in 2 weeks
No country survives religious war –Sultan
I was begged to remain PDP chairman – Sen. Makarfi
Why APC shouldn’t wade into NASS budget padding crisis – Ojo
Legal profession must lead anti-graft war – NBA President
South West APC asks Osinbajo to push for true federalism
Abia: Appeal Court upturns Ikpeazu’s sack
Turkey cancels tuition fees for Nigerians
Obasanjo rates Buhari’s performance high
Police shortlist 110,469 for recruitment exams
Dogara meets Buhari for second time in 2 weeks
Budget padding: I’ve met with police – Rep Gbajabiamila
Nigerian banks are sound – Shareholders
IPMAN, NIMEX to boost fuel supply with 100,000 mts
Dairy firm repackages farm fresh milk
Clue Vitamin Beverage hits Nigerian market
Airtel offers 90% discount on roaming rates
Saudi Arabia discovers “world’s oldest human bone”
Outrage over bloodied Aleppo boy photo
Sacked VP Riek Machar goes into exile
Blasts targeting police and soldiers kill at least 12
Citizens told to use ‘plastic money’
Medicine from prophetic, scientific perspective: Spotlight on dates
How polio clawed its way back to Nigeria
Noma: Our experiences living without a face
‘Nigerians need primary healthcare centres, not helicopter’
Youth seek increased investments in health sector
Dashed hopes as curtains fall on Rio 2016
Danladi Isa: Plateau United now a dreaded team in the NPFL




NEW TELEGRAPH

NIGERIAN PILGRIMS’ COCAINE SCANDAL: BUHARI ANGRY WITH NDLEA
IPOB: Kanu’s Lawyer Petitions EU
PRISONERS’ RIOT: Death Toll Hits 19, 16 In Critical Condition
Why EFCC Moved Against SANs, Judges –Magu
I’m Satisfied With Buhari’s Leadership Style –Obasanjo
Anxiety As Drug Agency Queries Officials At Kwara Airport
PDP: Still Dogged By Many Challenges
I Never Said Kanu Was Negotiating With FG –Lawyer
Dogara Should Reconvene The House, Step Aside –Faruk
Provide Evidence Of Wrongdoing Against Dogara If You Have –Oghene
Bauchi APC: Dogara, Minister, Others Meet With Oyegun, NWC
Oyo By-election Rekindles Rivalry
Thousands Of PDP Members Defect To APC
Budget Padding: Falana Goofed
CBAN, CBN, IFC Set To Host Credit Reporting Conference
Firm Donates Lab Kit To Agency
CSOs, Labour To Join Forces On Global Warming
Stakeholders To Govt: Develop Water-financing Mechanisms
Int’l Potato Centre To Partner WAAPP Nigeria
AfDB To Invest $5bn In Nigeria’s Agric Sector
Building Viable Agric Through FG’s Green Policy
Lecturers End Three-month Strike In Kwara
Social Media Aglow After Nigerian Sprinter Finished Behind Bolt In Heat
Pastor Adeboye Responds To Criticisms Over Marriage Injunction
Mercy Aigbe Launches Website And Mobile App
Amber Heard Donating $7m Depp Divorce Settlement To Charity
Yung6ix’s Close Shave With Death
Nse Ikpe-Etim Death Veers Into Business
Danny Glover, Bimbo Akintola To Star In 93 Days’ Premiere In Canada
Dent On My Family Is No-go Area, Says Okey Bakassi
Japanese Businessman To Watch Nigeria, Honduras Game
Saraki Renovates Yekini’s House

NIGERIAN PILOT

20,000 people killed during conflicts in Kaduna – El-Rufai
Budget padding: Dogara meets Buhari, as House leadership chides Jibrin
Panama Paper: Presidency set to probe Saraki, Mark, others
Man, 24, docked for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old girl
Police to Avengers: Declare Republic, face treason
Between corporate governance and survival of Nigerian Banks
NDIC frowns at casual engagement of workers in banks
Stakeholders cry out against new mobile money transfer guideline
Obaseki lied under oath – Orbih
80 inmates are insane in Aba Prison – Official
Senate President hires maid, Nurse for late Rasheed Yekini’s mother
Shut Nasarawa Polytechnic reopens
Police Recruitment: PSC Shortlists 110,469 For The Second Stage
Buhari meets Dogara again inside Aso Rock
More trouble for Trump as campaign chairman resigns
Between corporate governance and survival of Nigerian Banks
NDIC frowns at casual engagement of workers in banks
Stakeholders cry out against new mobile money transfer guideline
Port Harcourt refinery restarts production – NNPC

SUN

NAF successfully test fires locally weaponised Alpha-Jet
Ebonyi jailbreak: Death toll rises to 19
Alaafin: Police arraign ex-lawmaker over alleged defamatory publication
PDP replies Oyegun: We handed over a better Nigeria to Buhari
PDP salutes judiciary
Abia guber: I’m confident of judiciary, I’ll challenge judgment at Supreme Court –Ogah
We shall meet you there –Ikpeazu
FIRS seals Senator Akume’s hotel over unpaid taxes
Made-in-Nigeria Festival holds in Lagos
China’s recession, rising debt levels threatening African nations –Buhari

PREMIUM TIMES

It’s good night for the PDP – Obasanjo
EXCLUSIVE: How 100 Federal Unity Colleges ranked in WAEC, NECO exams
Nigeria Police Recruitment: Over 100,000 candidates successful at first screening
Taxi Drivers Protest Govt Harassment, Extortion In Abuja
Kerry Visits Nigeria; To Meet President Buhari, Northern Govs
Economic Crisis: We Won’t Let PDP Blame Buhari Again, Oyegun Warns
Dogara, Minister Accuse Bauchi Governor Of Misusing N8.6 Billion Bailout Fund
My Husband Gives Me 10 Naira Upkeep Allowance, Wife Tells Court
2016 Admissions: JAMB Sets For Final Placement Process
Turkey Transfers International Students, Others To Universities With No “coup” Ties
Minister Admits Nigeria Prepared Poorly For Olympics
Boko Haram: International Media Group Condemns Nigerian Military For Threatening Salkida
EXCLUSIVE: Saraki, Mark, Others In Trouble As Presidency Orders Probe Of Nigerians Named In Panama Papers
Police Arraign Ex-federal Lawmaker Over Report Accusing Alaafin Of Oyo Of Bomb Planting
Osun Govt. Declares Monday Public Holiday To Mark Traditional Worshippers’ Day
APC Wades Into Ondo Chapter Crisis, Summons Stakeholders
PDP National Convention: Rivers State Government To Sue Police, SSS
How Corps Member Was Burnt To Death In Akwa Ibom Road Accident — Police
80 Inmates Insane At Aba Prison – Official
Ebonyi Governor Suspends Commissioner, Disbands Empowerment Committee
Lassa Fever Kills Doctor, 2 Others In Anambra — Official
Senate President Saraki Hires Maid, Nurse For Late Rasheed Yekini’s Mother
Taxi Drivers Protest Govt Harassment, Extortion In Abuja
Probing Me A Waste Of Time, Resources — Former Plateau Governor, Jang
Dr. Abayomi, Despite Tinubu’s Endorsement, Ondo Election Will Be Free And Fair, By Femi Odere
Repositioning The Nigerian Economy For Greatness, By Nasir El-Rufai
Naming A Dog “Buhari”, Police Impunity And The Law, By Inibehe Effiong
The Word ‘Jihad’ That Ignoramuses Have Misunderstood, By Murtada Gusau
Saudi Arabia Discovers “world’s Oldest Human Bone”
Meet Herbert Wigwe, the banking icon and CEO of Access Bank
What Nigerian Govt Is Doing To Restart Economy — Minister
Why Nigerian Govt. Stopped Export Expansion Grant — Minister
Despite Raking In Billions In Revenue, Lagos Ranked World’s 3rd Worst City To Live In
NFF “shocked” At Minister’s Suggestion Olympics Travel Hitch Was A “hoax”
2017 AFCON Qualifiers| Rohr Invites 23 Players For Tanzania Clash
Iheanacho Signs New Deal With Manchester City

COMPLETE SPORTS

Zlatan Brace Sinks Southampton As Pogba Makes United Debut
NFF Hit Back At Dalung Over Rio 2016 Claims
EXCLUSIVE: Amuneke Bags Chieftancy Title In Imo State
5 Key Facts As Olympic Eagles Battle Honduras For Rio Bronze
Inter Milan Sign Nigerian Youngster Awua From Spezia
Wenger Rules Iwobi Out Of Leicester, Tanzania Clashes
Rohr Lists Mikel, Daniel, Osimhen, Ezekiel For Super Eagles, Tanzania Clash
Conte Expects Tough Watford Clash, Praises Costa Attitude
Siasia: Olympic Eagles Won’t Let Bronze Chance Slip
Africa T/Tennis Boss: Quadri Is Pride Of Africa In Rio
Bolt Wins Historic 200m Gold, Ends Olympic Journey With Relays
Europa League: Friday Nets First Alkmaar Goal; Emenike, Ideye Also First Leg Winners
Okagbare Leads Nigeria Into 4x100m Final As Mozia Disappoints Again
Cry Not For Olympic Eagles, Bronze Will Be Enough
Nigeria’s Oborududu, Adekuoroye Beaten In Women’s Wrestling
Onazi Sure Olympic Eagles Will Win Rio Bronze
NPFL: Nasarawa Beat Pillars, Boost Africa Hopes
“Happy” Iheanacho Signs New City Deal, Earns Guardiola Praise
Mourinho Confirms Pogba For Soton Clash; Relishes Zlatan’s Happiness
Mikel Tips Conte To Revive Chelsea, Ready For United’s Pogba
Germany Coach: How We Beat Nigeria In The Semi-final




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