NIGERIAN NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES, FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 2018

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines




BUSINESSDAY

Work begins on Apapa ports rail line next week ‘ Amaechi

NNPC’s subsidiaries registered in tax haven but under performing at home

Trade war: China will take measures to defend self, envoy insists

UPDATED: Nigeria’s improvement in AfDB infrastructure index insufficient

Kano approves N1.3bn for various projects

Chamber sees Naira-Yuan swap increasing Nigeria-China trade volume

 

PUNCH

FG set to increase NYSC members allowance DG

Ekiti workers issue strike threat to Fayose

FG plans to withdraw police from Benue IDP camps Ortom

Offa robberies allegations forced us out of APC Ahmed

Defections: God’ll continue to fish out bad eggs among us, says Buhari

Security expert seeks scientific policing

Police lock down Kaduna for El-Zakzakys trial

Security chiefs meet Buhari, demand more weapons

Forgery: SERAP gives NYSC seven days to clear the air on Adeosun

NDLEA seizes 4668.880kg of cocaine, heroin, others at Lagos airport

Police withdraw impeached Imo deputy govs security detail

I cry daily over Taraba killings Gov Ishaku

Indiscipline among security agencies contribute to insecurity FG

Alleged fraud: Obasanjos in-law, Abebe, gets bail

Amassoma crisis: Police, CLO submit memoranda to inquiry commission

Mnangagwa ahead after 9 of 10 Zimbabwe provinces counted Official

Buhari, most famous health tourist ‘ Murray-Bruce

Don’t crucify Ortom for leaving APC, says Soyinka

2019: Wresting power from Buhari will be tough, R-APC warns

Ambode, check impunity on Lagos roads

Oshiomhole: The burden of a tactless leader

APC, PDP Reps disagree over mass defections

Umahi bars APC from using Abakaliki Stadium for rally

I haven’t defected to PDP, says Kano deputy gov

No peace in Senate until Saraki resigns ‘ Ibrahim

Defections: Indication of low political development ‘Lecturer

Buhari’s UK trip: PDP cries wolf where there’s none ‘Presidency

ADC to register 500,000 members in Oyo in two weeks ‘Chairman

Dangote oil refinery poses threat to European plants

FG generates N1.4tn from operating surplus in 11 years

World Bank to support Nigeria on economic growth

Expedite action on minimum wage bill, labour tells FG

FG diversifying economy through beekeeping industry ‘ Ogbeh

Food security: NiMET to partner agric, water resources agencies

External reserves lost $669m in July ‘ CBN

Defectors goaded by people who are jealous of Buharis achievements Adamu

Six Nigerian asylum seekers die as Cameroon forcefully repatriates them

SSGs in APC-controlled states meet in Ogun

Police on the lookout for those who deface Buharis campaign billboards in Kano

THISDAY

Obaseki to Give Priority to Edo Youths in New Economic Order

Umahi Bars APC Faction from Use of Stadium for Rally

Catholic Church Changes Stance on Death Penalty

IPC Seeks Jones Abiri’s Release After Two Years in Detention

FG Explains Challenges on $1.5bn Lagos-Ibadan Rail Construction

Soyinka Asks Obasanjo to Stop His ‘Hijacking Propensity

Buhari: God Uses Defection to Fish Out Bad Eggs from APC

Helicopter Crashes in Sokoto

PDP Loses National Officer to APC

Kaduna APC Faction Suspends Sani

N’Assembly Impeachment Plot: We’ll Match Force with Force, Says Tambuwal

Nigeria, China to Finalise Delivery of 48 Abuja Light Rail Coaches

FG Explains Challenges with Lagos-Ibadan Rail Construction

Man Kills Boss, Steals N.7m

Security Chiefs Meet Buhari, Demand More Equipment

Senate Approves Disbursement of N489bn to 21 States as Project Refunds

Niger Warns Youths against Illegal Protests

Court Adjourns Zakzaky’s Case Till October 4

Wamakko: Tambuwal’s Defection to PDP Worst Decision of His Life

 

SUN

Obasanjo warns ADC against internal supremacy battle

Defection: 16 LG chairmen, councillors others dump APC to PDP in Kwara

2019: PDP’ll coast to victory only with internal democracy ‘ Cleopas

Bauchi South most neglected district in Nigeria ‘ Ladan Saliu, PDP Senatorial candidate

Asaba 2018: Asaba fans disappointed over Okagbare’s withdrawal

PDP alleges plot to impeach Saraki, Ekweremadu

APC stung by bees that swarm around PDP

I offer myself in defence of democracy ‘ Saraki

Kalu, others appeal Justice Idris’ ruling on no case submission

Soyinka hits Obasanjo: You’re opportunist

Apapa gridlock: FG begins Lagos-Ibadan rail project next week

Impeachment: My life in danger ‘ Madumere

Attacks on IDPs, gov: Plateau residents unite against hoodlums

Asaba 2018: South Africa’s Simbine, Cote d’Ivoire’s Lou Marie now Africa’s fastest man, woman

Asaba 2018: Amusan wins first gold medal for Nigeria, targets inter-continental event

Adeosun: SERAP gives NYSC 7 days to provide documents on certificate

 

GUARDIAN

NYSC assures of upward review of corps’ members monthly allowance

Obasanjo not qualified to lead new movement for change, says Soyinka

Why Nigeria is key to Africa’s growth, by World Bank

Ghanaians attack Nigerian traders at Kumasi market

SSGs in APC-controlled states meet in Ogun

US says Russia still carrying out ‘pervasive’ election meddling

21 Years After, Why Is Fela Remembered

Journalist Abiri arraigned after two years in DSS detention

Apple becomes 1st private company worth $1 trillion

NYSC gets seven-day ultimatum to clarify Adeosun’s certificate forgery claim

Expose suspicious persons among you, Zamfara Speaker urges IDPs

PDP alleges plan to invade National Assembly, impeach Saraki, Ekweremadu

Coalition of 39 political parties unveils secretariat, names committees




VANGUARD

Impeachment threats shadow plans to reconvene NASS

Buhari’s appointee, others set to dump APC in Ondo

PROJECTS: FG to refund N489bn to 21 states

Lagos Assembly reshuffles committees, sidelines 8 members

DSS bows to pressure, arraigns journalist detained since 2016

CUPP inaugurates a 17-man Steering Committee

Education needs discipline for a progressive society

FG orders 48 coaches for Abuja Light Rail

There’s cheapening of lives under Buhari’s govt ‘ Soyinka

2019: PDP’ll field only popular candidates, Dickson tells party faithful

APC, Ebonyi govt fight over use of stadium for rally

Show of strength: Kashamu leads scores of PDP supporters in Ogun

Ortom impeachment saga: APC, Presidency destabilising Nigeria ‘Anietie Okon

INSECURITY: Afenifere concerned over migration from the North

Nnewi flood: Obiano downcast, orders search for missing victim

Detained journalist: IPC flays DSS over detention of Abiri

NCE approves establishment of Education Bank & Study Loan Board

There will be no peace in the Senate until Saraki resigns, Senator Abu Ibrahim

2019: Buhari will win 73 % votes in South-East, says Kalu

Certificate: Police investigate Adeleke, arrest principal

Those leaving the APC are the only honest Nigerians ‘ Galadima

Impeachment threats shadow plans to reconvene NASS

Buhari’s appointee, others set to dump APC in Ondo

PROJECTS: FG to refund N489bn to 21 states

Lagos Assembly reshuffles committees, sidelines 8 members

DSS bows to pressure, arraigns journalist detained since 2016

CUPP inaugurates a 17-man Steering Committee

FG orders 48 coaches for Abuja Light Rail

There’s cheapening of lives under Buhari’s govt ‘ Soyinka

2019: PDP’ll field only popular candidates, Dickson tells party faithful

APC, Ebonyi govt fight over use of stadium for rally

Show of strength: Kashamu leads scores of PDP supporters in Ogun

Saraki to PDP: Let’s work together in defense of democracy

Nigeria can’t grow if we don’t increase awareness of science in this country ‘ NERC chairman

Defectors want to derail South-East 2023 chances’ ‘ APC Chieftain

Saraki Appointed National Leader of PDP

FG, China agree on prisoners swap

Looters of our treasury will never have field day under my watch ‘ Buhari

14 new breed presidential aspirants form pact to unseat Buhari

Shehu Sani tears Kaduna APC apart

 

LEADERSHIP

Reps Endorse Establishment Of Counter Terrorism Centre

Osun Guber: Police Probe Adeleke’s Alleged Certificate Forgery

FG Set To Review Corps Members Allowance ‘ DG

Nigeria Needs To Target 100% Exclusive Breastfeeding ‘ Minister

Defections: APC Getting Rid Of Bad Eggs ‘ Kogi Gov

Police Nab 8 Suspected Vandals

NAF Appoints New Spokesman

Plot To Remove Saraki Thickens

Presidency Knocks PDP Over Claims About Planned Invasion Of NASS

God Will Fish Out Bad Eggs In APC ‘ PMB

Obasanjo’s Coalition Shouldn’t Be Trusted ‘ Soyinka

School Feeding Programme Gulps N13bn Monthly ‘ FG

FG Orders Increased Security Patrol On Kaduna-Abuja Road

21 States To Benefit From N489bn FG Refunds

NIMC Will Register Additional 50 Million Nigerians By December ‘ Aziz

Collaborative Funding Central To Achieving Education 2030 ‘Agenda ‘ Minister

Menace Of Admitting Underage Children Into Secondary Schools

 

TRIBUNE

Abuja light rail project employs 10,000 Nigerians ‘ Lai Mohammed

Buhari inspects campaign office ahead of London trip

Police arrest principal of Ede Muslim High School over Sen Adeleke’s result

Suspension of Sheu Sani unconstitutional ‘ Kaduna APC

Apapa ports phase of Lagos-Ibadan rail project tales off next week ‘ Amaechi

We will not relent in fighting corruption ‘ Buhari

NCE approves revised CRS, IRS in school curriculum

Insecurity: Lack of weapons impeding performance of security agencies ‘ FG

Defection: Supporters hold solidarity rally for Saraki

Al-Makura summons party bigwigs, reaffirms fate to Buhari

INEC boss, Mahmoud asks Appeal Court to quash arrest order against him

Benue gov raises alarm of IGP to withdraw police from IDPs camps

Buhari’s holiday ploy to impeach Saraki, Ekweremadu ‘ PDP

NATION

Buhari tells Saraki, other defectors: youre bad eggs

Soyinka: Obasanjo knelt down for Atiku in 2003

Projects: Fed Govt to refund N489b to 21 states

Saraki, Tambuwal, Ortom, others at PDP NEC meeting

Wamakko: Tambuwal has made worst decision ever

Abuja metro rail, first of its kind in Africa, says minister

LCCI: low interest rate ll stimulate investment

Realignments for survival, relevance in 2019

Makarfi: Stop victimisation in Benue

CBN: frameworkll be strengthened to check cyber crimes

Nigeria seeks World Banks collaboration to accelerate economic growth

Fed Govt owes oil marketers over $2b subsidy

Uneasy calm at NASS over defection saga

Excitement as Saraki, Tambuwal, Ortom, Kwankwaso, others attend PDP NEC

Defection: Tambuwal has become object of pity Wamakko

Kwara council chairs defect to PDP

FG seeks World Banks help to accelerate slow economy

To unseat Buhari not an easy task, says Galadima

Kashamu holds Mega rally, rejects expulsion by PDP

People who wrecked our economy desperate to govern again Amosun

 

DAILY TIMES

Nobody Should Be Crucified For Leaving A Party, Says Soyinka

Court halts Ortoms impeachment

Kaduna: Court Fixes October To Rule On El-Zakzakys Bail Application

APC suspends Senator Shehu Sani

At PDP NEC meeting: Saraki, Tambuwal, others vow to rescue Nigeria from APC

Lagos/Ibadan rail line completion date sacrosanct FG

INEC Chairman, Yakubu challenges Court decision to arrest him

Buharis Vacation, ploy to inflict impunity on NASS, impeach Saraki, Ekweremadu, alleges PDP

Unidentified gunmen kill 4 traders in Port Harcourt

Anxiety as police withdraw security details to Madumere

FoI: SERAP gives NYSC 7 days to provide documents on Adeosuns certificate

Most People Are Dating The Idea Of What Their Partner Could Become Rihanna

 

DAILY TRUST

Only a popular candidate can defeat Buhari Gov Dickson

APC spokespersons ask Saraki to step down

16 Kwara LG chairmen defect to PDP

39 parties open secretariat, raise cttees

Ortom warned against linking travails to Buhari

Tambuwal shouldnt be in a hurry Wamakko

Saraki, other decampees deserve quality control measures Issa Aremu

Police nab suspected hoodlums terrorising Games Village residents

Livestock dying of hunger as fodder shortage hits Yobe

SNEPCo workers kick against relocation from Port Harcourt

Notore lists N100bn shares at stock market

Why FG must sign AfCFTA agreement LCCI

Investors gained N128.5bn as market rebounds

FG sets up team to unbundle railways

Nigeria needs additional 300,000bpd to meet daily consumption

Group condemns Bench warrant against INEC Chairman

Defections, good omen for APC – Wamakko





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