BUSINESSDAY
Divided private sector puts FG in dilemma over AfCFTA
FG orders audit of railway properties
Risk to economy soars as 2019 politics takes stage
MAN suffers setback as NACCIMA joins support for AfCFTA
Capital market operators blame MTN IPO delay on cloudy economic environment
How insurgency causes setback to Nigeria’s food security
Gambia, Nigeria, Ghana top in 2017, as WAICA gross premium closes at $62.1 million
Geopolitics of Germany’s natural gas demand ‘ Lessons for Nigeria
FBN to exercise call rights on $300m Eurobond
CBN to encourage corporates to issue commercial papers as it retains rates
Investors book N93bn loss as stock market fails to sustain gains
PUNCH
Police arrest 15 suspected kidnappers, rapists, robbers in Bauchi
Drama as 14 APC senators, 37 Reps defect to PDP, ADC
Uproar as security agents lay siege to Saraki, Ekweremadus houses
Adeleke unfit to be Osun PDP gov candidate Ogunbiyi
We’re for anyone that’ll restructure Nigeria Yoruba coalition
Babalakin urges intellectuals to rescue Nigeria
Police siege: Senate suspends CBN deputy gov, AMCON chairs confirmation
Ezekwesili, others seek constitutional amendment on ECA
Osun retirees protest non-payment of pensions, gratuities
Communities lament blockage of waterways by pipeline
FG shifts Third Mainland Bridge closure to August
We’re merging with 15 parties, says Agbakoba-led NIM
INEC, tribunal frustrating my petitions ‘Olusola
Benue Assembly Speaker, principal officers impeached
Fayemi unveils transition committee members
Stable power supply not feasible until 2023 ‘ Discos
Dangote arranges $4.5bn financing for refinery
Public servants must fly Nigerian carriers ‘ FG
Farmers, herders crisis’ll push up food prices, CBN warns
Nigeria, Niger Republic sign MoU on refinery, pipeline projects
FG’ll provide $55m upfront grant for Nigeria Air ‘Sirika
Nigeria Air: Experts seek more cooperation among airlines
Katsina man sleeps with daughter, blames wife for not being around
Policemen chasing suspects shoot security expert
Landlord jailed 10 months for removing tenants roof
Lawyers beat cops, aided robbers escape, says Imo CP
Ogun command kills kidnapper, arrests three others
Lagos residents lament as robbers kill two in reprisal
Allah will punish me severely, declares Minna herdsman who plotted attack on master
YarAdua varsity mourns as bandits kill Kwara undergraduate
Greece wildfire death toll rises to 74, as firefighters battle inferno
PDP chieftain hails lawmakers defection, says its good omen for opposition
Third Mainland Bridge closure shifted to August 24
NFF leadership tussle: Glass House not under lock, Sanusi says
Sarakis invitation: Nigerias law not for poor alone Presidency
Social media followers hail, slam Buharis speech on defecting lawmakers
INEC urges citizens to stop selling votes, calls for criminalisation of vote-buying
THISDAY
PDP Takes Over Senate as 14 Senators Defect from APC
How Saraki Waded Through Security Blockade
FG to Sell Yola Disco, Two Power Generation Plants
2016 Audit Report: Presidency Illegally Moved N14bn to Establish Army Barracks
UK to Assist INEC Deliver Credible, Free and Fair Polls in 2019
Nigeria Loses 3,036MW as Six Power Plants Remain Shut
JAMB Remits Another N7.8bn to FG
Four Killed as Cult Groups Clash in Kogi
N’Delta: FG Blames Slow Pace of Devt on Lack of Synergy
Jubilation in Kano as Kwankwaso Defects to PDP
Buhari Meets IGP in Aso Rock
Senator Denies Dumping APC
CAN Cautions Presidency, Police over Threat to Democracy
Police Threaten to Use ‘All Instruments of the Law’, If Saraki Fails to Honour Invitation
SUN
Benue Assembly Speaker, others impeached
Secondus, Atiku condemn security siege on Saraki, Ekweremadu’s homes
Offa Robbery: Police invitation, mere political game ‘ Bukola Saraki
Nigerians have means to overcome challenges ‘ Gauer, outgoing French Ambassador
FG not committed to saving for rainy day ‘ CBN
Palace coup in Senate as PDP topples APC
Buhari wishes defectors well
Offa bank robbery: Police threaten to arrest Saraki
Nigeria doomed without rule of law ‘ CJN
Dasuki: Govt should obey court orders
Delta school to re-introduce entrepreneurship skills in Curriculum
Oshiomhole reacts to NASS defectors: ‘They’re big masquerades with no electoral values
I’m still in APC, my name wrongly included in defectors list ‘ Sen. Akanbi
Offa robbery: Police may arrest Saraki
Kaduna govt. to establish security trust fund
My expulsion, height of illegality ‘ Dayo, Ogun PDP chair
US, Nigeria meet over security processes in Abuja
Senate receives petition to reject Banire as AMCON Chairman
Nigeria, Niger Republic MoU targets 150,000bpd crude in new refinery
GUARDIAN
Defections pointer to political direction in 2019, says Wike
Investors lose N93 billion as MPC maintains status quo
Implications of tipped balance of parties at lawmaking body in Abuja
IPOB slams Buhari’s government as anti-democratic
Used cars threatening Africans, environment, says study
Standard operating procedures and Innovation
Mixed reactions trail cross defections in federal legislature
Super Eagles coach, Yusuf, in bribe scandal
VANGUARD
Condemnation trails harassment of Senate leadership
Maritime workers urge FG to pay NNSL retirees’ benefits
Nigeria doomed without rule of law ‘ CJN
Wanted: Special courts for electoral offences
2019: Buhari may have made Obasanjo change his view on Atiku ‘ Daniel
Invasion of Saraki, Ekweremadu residencies: Allow Security Agencies to do their work ‘ Presidency
Benue Assembly impeach Speaker and all principal officers, elects new leadership
CBN to lend directly to companies through Commercial Papers
Family feud looms as Davido’s girlfriend, Chioma dumps school
My only Commissioner that left APC says he hoping for PDP ticket ‘ Bindow
Kano Assembly debunks rumour on members’alleged defection to PDP
Lawmakers’ defection won’t affect APC chances in 2019 general elections ‘ Achigbe
Our party is already facing a lot of challenges ‘ Buhari support group
Defection: You have done well, our gallant lawmakers, says R- APC
Buhari writes Senate, seeks confirmation of Owasanoye as ICPC chair, others
LEADERSHIP
Defections: APC Maintains Majority In National Assembly NASS
Nigeria, Niger Republic Sign MoU On $2bn Refinery Project
APC Desertion: Yaro Urges Loyalists To Remain Focus
FG Shifts Closure Of Lagos Third Mainland Bridge For Maintenance To August 24
Lagos Govt To Prosecute Owner Of Otedola Fuel Tanker Disaster
Group Condemns Siege On Saraki By Security Operatives
How Defection ‘ll Alter Political Equation In NASS
Police Kill 1, Arrest 3 Kidnappers After Gun Duel In Ogun
Fayemi Sets up Transition Committee
Waku, Others Ask Ortom To Shop For Another Party
Wike Expresses Joy Over Defection Of APC Lawmakers To PDP
Fayemi Sets Up 32-member Transition Committee
Osun 2018: Aregbesola’s Aides Laud Direct Primary Election
Benue Assembly Impeaches Speaker, Other Principal Officers
Police Arrest Naval Personnel, Two Others Over Theft Tompolo’s Seized Properties Worth N2b
Wike Expresses Joy Over Defection Of APC Lawmakers To PDP
Expulsion: FG, Kashamu Secured Court Papers To Arrest Us ‘ PDP
CBN To Incentivise Banks On Single Digit Lending To Private Sector
Iran Plans To Respond In Kind If U.S. Blocks Oil Exports
INEC Calls for Criminalisation Of Vote-Buying
Atiku, Secondus Condemned Security Siege Against Saraki, Ekweremadu
ASAC 2018: Delta Ready to Host ‘ Okowa
TRIBUNE
Defection: Senator Ahmed Lawan, Wamakko, Boss Mustapha meet Oshiomhole
FG declares July 25 Diaspora Day
Buhari hails move to import crude from Niger Republic
Defections from APC good riddance ‘ Oshiomhole
FG pledges to address graduate unemployability
FRSC to enforce compulsory alcohol test on drivers
NNPC targets 20% stake in new fertiliser company
NASS Assault: Setback to our developing democracy ‘Makarfi
Benue Speaker, two other principal officers impeached
Community policing, strong intelligence way to solve Nigeria’s security challenges ‘Ambode
Oyo Assembly expresses concern at 300% increase in LAUTECH fees
Be versed in basic issues that guide public governance, Ngige blasts Oshiomhole
Oyo judiciary introduces parole into administration of criminal justice
Defections won’t harm APC’s chances ‘ Buhari
NATION
Defections from APC good riddance, says Oshiomhole
Police: we were not at Sarakis home
Lagos safest city in Africa, says Ambode
Buhari: defection a seasonal occurrence
72-year-old suspected gun manufacturer nabbed
Makarfi condemns police siege on Saraki, Ekweremadu
We are working to gain back our members, says Ahmed Lawan
Be guided in your utterances, Ngige tells Oshiomhole
Defection of APC NASS members unhealthy for stable politics Sen. Kaka
Senate to EFCC, Police: Vacate Ekweremadus residence
Defection: We still retain majority seats in Senate- Lawan
Buhari greets Sen. Abdullahi Adamu at 72
Kwankwasos defection to PDP, blessing to Ganduje Iliyasu Kwankwaso
Allow law enforcement agencies do their work -Presidency
DAILY TIMES
Buhari wishes decamped members well, says hes committed to democracy
Paul Usoro charges NBA Lagos Branch colleagues on good cross-examination practices
Breaking: 36 House of Reps members dump APC
CSOs shutdown NASS over misappropriation of cattle ranch fund, want Jonathan arrested
Osun PDP primary: Ogunbiyi petitions party
Offa robbery: Police insist Saraki must honour invitation
Security siege on Saraki, Ekweremadus residences threat to democracy -CNPP
2019: Agbakoba, Galadima lead 15 political parties, groups to merger talks
Ogun politician alleges threat to life over House of Assembly ambition
How Security Operatives Blocked Entrance To My House Saraki
2019: It would be rape on democracy if Asadu is returned for fourth term
Breaking: 15 APC senators defect to PDP
Defection of APC NASS members to PDP, sign APC is sinking ship -Atiku
Nigerian coach caught on camera receiving bribe to field players
Benue Assembly impeaches Speaker, elects
Onslaught on Saraki, Ekweremadu horrendous -PDP
EFCC invites Ekweremadu over alleged money laundering
Foundation urges Buhari to sign Persons with Disability Bill
DAILY TRUST
APC to members: No shaking, we have majority in 25 states, Reps
Buhari wishes defectors well
2019: Gov. Bindow pledges to deliver Adamawa to Buhari
Only 63% of privatised enterprises performing BPE DG
BREAKING: Lagos PDP Rep, Nwulu defects to UPP
I am still in APC Sen Akanbi
Defection: PDP should be congratulated,says former governor
Bashir Gegu emerges PDP candidate for Lokoja/Kogi bye-election
BREAKING: Benue Assembly impeaches APC’s Ikyange as Speaker
APC lawmakers want decisive action against 37 APC defectors
rAPC hails APC defectors
Senate receives petition to reject Banire as AMCON Chairman
Secondus, Atiku condemn security siege on Saraki, Ekweremadus homes
