NIGERIAN NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES, SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 2018

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines




BUSINESSDAY

World Bank pledges support for Nigeria’s economic growth strategy

FG approves establishment of Education Trust Fund across all states

Nigeria, China to blacklist, prosecute importers of life endangering products

FG, APC plots court order to overthrow Saraki, Ekweremadu

Obaseki assures Edo youths of preference in new economic order

Power generation rises to 7,000 mega watts ‘ Fashola

Overnight inter-bank rate rises after CBN auctions N215.5bn T-bills

Demand for Tramadol triples amount of drugs seized at Lagos airport

 

THISDAY

Are Investigations Really Necessary in Female Fertility Treatment

APC Defections: A Test For Democracy in Nigeria

Ex-APC Deputy Spokesman Dumps Party

Ekiti Poll: PDP Candidate Files Petition, Wants Tribunal to Declare Him Governor

NAF Fighter Jets Kill Several Armed Bandits in Zamfara

Melaye Sues Police for Contempt of Court over Failure to Release His Passport

ADC Holds State Congress in Adamawa Saturday

Ekweremadu: I’ll Return to EFCC for Further Interrogation

Ibeto’s Defection to PDP will not Affect our Victory in 2019, Says APC

TCN Recovers 693 Abandoned Power Equipment Containers at Ports

Buhari to Address UN General Assembly Sept. 25

 

PUNCH

Looters, politicians interested in juicy appointments must go – Oshiomhole

Prostitutes threaten to starve policemen of sex over incessant arrests

20 killed in military aircraft raid in Zamfara

Ortom: Youths warn sacked Benue Speaker over impeachment plot

Makarfi warns PDP against accepting all defectors

Three undergraduates arraigned on murder in Niger

University gives automatic employment to physically challenged, graduate, others

Woman remanded in prison for killing granddaughter

Certificate forgery: We cant investigate Buharis aide without official complaint, say police

Police seized my passport, after my life, Melaye alleges

Ekweremadu denies being grilled by EFCC on Wednesday

Ladoja defects to ADC, not interested in governorship race

Ekiti poll: Olusola asks tribunal to declare him winner

SANs divided over calls for Senate to reconvene

Cancer, Nigerias major health challenge Aisha Buhari

Defection: Were not leaving PDP, say Abia, Ebonyi govs

Im not afraid of EFCCs probe Ahmed

2019: Opposition parties’ ll form government of national unity if CUPP

EFCC invites ex-JAMB directors as panel uncovers N8bn fraud

FG threatens to shut down 106 radio, television stations

NBA assures 32,000 lawyers of transparent election

Presidential candidate: Nigerians’ll help us choose among Saraki, Tambuwal, Atiku, Kwankwaso, others, says PDP

My son was radicalised in university Osama bin Ladens mother

Killings: Buhari should warn Fulani herdsmen, says cleric

JOHESU, AHCPA write Buhari, reject presidential committees report

Yoruba group tasks SWest govs on security, restructuring

Certificate forgery: Conspiracy of silence among Buhari’s appointees deepens

FG, states, LGs got N4.1tn in six months

W’Bank to raise funding for Nigeria by $4.5bn

CBN releases lower naira notes to traders

FG not afraid of Discos’ threat to resell firms

Three Nigerians to participate in Microsoft Computer contest

Ekiti LG boss suicide: Social media added to our sorrow, says family

Missing phone: Army pays tortured DJs, accused of shielding soldiers

NSCDC, CBN to fight naira peddling in Oyo

Man whose mum died in doctors care kills physician in revenge 20 years after

Asaba 2018: Nigeria wins fifth gold medal with womens 4x100m relay

Police after my life, Melaye alleges

Police search for 12-year-old girl who vanished from airport

SUN

FG to partner varsities on water availability

Ekiti: Olusola challenges July 14 guber poll, submits 700-page petition to Tribunal

Democracy: Germany pledges more support for Nigeria

Atiku’s return to PDP remarkable ‘ Sowunmi

Leadership not exclusive preserve of Nigerian men, says Mrs. Osinbajo

Gunmen abduct Islamic preacher in Kaduna

Bombers disguised as women hit Shiite mosque, at least 29 killed

Saraki has stepped on banana peel, should be ready for consequences ‘ Sen. Adamu

Mass defection: PDP moves closer to victoryin 2019 ‘ Obuah

Ambode approves recruitment of 200 teachers

Support Buhari, APC to stop looters, Oshiomhole urges Nigerians

Beware of people around you, Bauchi APC chieftain tells Buhari

I’ll restructure Nigeria if elected president, says Makarfi

Group wants collaboration with NDLEA to fight drug abuse in FCT

Court convicts man over illegal electricity connection

Ekiti Guber: Adegoke seeks nullification of APC primary

Shehu Sani tears APC Kaduna apart

Asaba 2018: Okowa orders investigation into collapsed water tank incident

Notore’s N1.6bn debut shares listing lifts NSE Cap with N128bn

World Bank to provide support for Nigeria’s economic growth

Rivers APC congress crisis: Court fixes judgment September 24

 

GUARDIAN

Ese Brume grabs long jump gold, Nigeria also wins 4×100 women’s relay, discuss

Drama as APC chieftain docked for rape appears in court on stretcher

10, 687 Nigerian Muslim faithful begin 2018 Hajj

Defection: Don’t destroy party loyalty, dedication, Makarfi warns PDP

Stakeholders, communities commence power shift to Southern Borno

Combat aircraft neutralises fleeing bandits in Zamfara, says NAF

Be mindful of your words: The way we speak to others becomes their inner voice!

Ekiti governorship poll: PDP candidate Eleka files 700-page petition

Power generation rises to 7,000 mega watts ‘ Fashola

Gunmen abduct Islamic preacher in Kaduna, says Police




VANGUARD

2019: Adamawa APC youths urge Marwa to contest for governorship

Molest a minor, go to jail- Gov. Obaseki threatens Pedophiles in Edo state:

Defection of PDP governors: Ayade dismisses rumour, Ugwuanyi keeps mum

Edo worldwide convention: Obaseki to showcases 1800 Emotan Gardens, reforms

Don’t come to Abakaliki stadium for your rally’ Gov Umahi tells APC leaders

How Okowa can stop never-ending Aladja/Ogbe-Ijoh imbroglio ‘Monarchs, Community leaders

Impeachment notice: Benue rise up against 8 rebel lawmakers

US says Zimbabwe vote marred by deadly violence

BIRS dismantles all road blocks and check points on Benue highways

Threat to democracy: Why Nigerians should be careful in 2019′ Adebanjo, Tanko Yakassai, Mbazulike Amaehi, Doyin Okupe

Ekiti poll: Eleka PDP candidate files 700-page petition against Fayemi

APC does not have my permission to use stadium for rally ‘ Umahi

APC insists Ngele Stadium Abakaliki remains venue of its Saturday’s rally in Ebonyi

Mrs Buhari advocates collective fight against cancer in Africa

Prophet Abam murdered in Port Harcourt

NBA flays FG over killings in Zamfara, sets up fact-finding panel

 

LEADERSHIP

Saraki Will Help Dislodge Buhari In 2019 ‘ PDP

Rivers: Police Launch Manhunt For Killers Of Four Northern Traders

I Will Not Leave APC ‘ Niger Governor

Ahead Of Deadline, Anxiety Mounts Over New Minimum Wage

Ekiti Poll: PDP Candidate, Olusola, Files Petition At Tribunal

16 Kwara LG Chairmen Dump APC, Join PDP

Defection: Saraki Supporters Shut Down Ilorin, Hold Solidarity Rally

Defection, Tambuwal’s Worst Decision ‘ Wamakko

FG Recovers 693 Abandoned Containers Of Power Equipment

Chevron Contributes 40% Nigeria’s Domestic Gas Supply ‘ DPR

CBN Introduces New Security Strategy To Combat Internet Fraud

Ambode Approves Recruitment Of 2200 Teachers

Obaseki Showcases 1800 Emotan Gardens, Others At Edo Worldwide Convention

N8bn Fraud: EFCC Closes In On JAMB Directors

 

TRIBUNE

Police still looking for me over what I don’t know ‘Dino Melaye

Get your PVC ready, Oshiomhole tasks party supporters in Edo

Kidnap of Islamic cleric: No clue yet ‘ Police

Confusion looms over 200 containers auctioned by Customs

I didn’t fall ill in EFCC cell ‘Ekweremadu

Buhari needs to leave now ‘Dr Junaid Mohammed

He neglected my health, stopped having sex with me after he took a second wife ‘Woman

Foreign investors groan under illegal charges in Nigeria’s oil and gas free zones

Oyo govt ejects illegal occupants of Egbeda Estate

FG, APC to seek court order to oust Saraki, Ekweremadu ‘ PDP

Obasanjo is a hypocrite ‘Soyinka

Ikimi to Saraki, others: You’ve forfeited your seats

Bello lauds FG as 7,425 graduates benefit from N-power in Kogi

 

NATION

PDP jittery as APC, Akpabio parley

Defections: Sokoto agog ahead of Wamakkos, other APC leaders arrival

Fayoses deputy files 700-page petition against Fayemi

How I fell out with Fayose Ex-Ekiti Attorney- General Ajayi

APC will adopt labour tactics to win Kwara, Sokoto, Benue

Offa robbery: Court orders service of summons on Saraki

Makarfi to PDP: Dont give defectors undue advantage

Alleged N8bn fraud: EFCC closes in on JAMB directors, employees

REVEALED: How N600m Sure-P funds for tourism were misappropriated

Dying Metuh gets healing at Ekweremadus residence

Ekiti election: Fayoses deputy files 700-page petition against Fayemi

Flood claims one life, destroys 30 shops in Kano

Ladoja finally dumps PDP for ADC

Melaye accuses police of not releasing his passport

I am saddened by Killings in the North – Buhari

DAILY TIMES

Four Parties get candidates for Reps Bye-election in Kyoto

FG, APC plot court order to overthrow Saraki, Ekweremadu, Cries PDP

APC, PDP in war-of-words over status of Saraki, Ekweremadu

Eleka heads for tribunal, files petition against Fayemis victory

Defections: Akpabio snubs PDP NEC meeting, meets Osinbajo

Turaki seeks level playing ground for defectors into PDP in next election

2019: PDP will field only popular candidates, Dickson assures party faithful

N8bn diversion: JAMB directors, other officials in hot soup

Torrential rain claims 1 life, destroys 30 shops, in Kano

Police launch manhunt for killers of four traders in Rivers state

21,000 unemployed Bayelsa indigenes to benefit from CBN/World Bank scheme

Why we welcome Saraki, Ahmed, other returnees Kwara PDP

150,000 women living with untreated fistula disease in Nigeria -Adewole

Court convicts ex-Taraba SA on revenue matters over N5.4m fraud

 

DAILY TRUST

FG, APC plots court order to overthrow Saraki – PDP

Buhari advised to be wary of some APC members, others around him

Makarfi cautions PDP leaders on accommodation of defectors

Internet fraud: CBN to develop new security framework

NPA to open eastern ports with N1bn investment Usman

Apapa gridlock: Over 2000 containers evacuated

NNPC halts fuel supply to Ibadan depot due to pipeline break

Suspected Boko Haram militants kill 18 in Chadian village

16,287 telecom subscribers changed network providers in June NCC

2019: Defections wont stop Buharis victory Tony Momoh

Why PDP appointed Saraki as National Leader

Former deputy spokesman of APC dumps party, says ‘it is a failed project

Shehu Sani remains suspended Kaduna APC

Buhari to APC supporters: God will fish out bad eggs among us

2019: Tambuwal, Kwankwaso, Saraki get nod to contest PDP ticket

Defection: Osinbajo meets Akpabio at Villa

We wont short-change anybody Buhari

PDP loses national officer to APC

 

 




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