NIGERIAN NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES, MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 2018

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines




PUNCH

Scores killed as troops, militia battle in Benue

Nothing will make me abandon clamour for better Nigeria Obasanjo

Borno candidate gets highest UTME score, 364, says JAMB

Akpabio meets Buhari in London

Nine corps members drown in Taraba river

Over 14,000 candidates for Post-UTME screening in FUTA

Apapa gridlock: Lagos begins terminal expansion for trucks

LASG agency resolves 8,000 disputes in six months

9,438 Nigerians repatriated from Libya, says Dabiri-Erewa

Group decries menace of trucks on Lagos roads

Vote for person who’ll stop killings Methodist Prelate

I didnt share hajj seats to my relatives and friends, LG chairman says

Kaduna APC defies Oshiomhole, says Shehu Sani’s suspension stands

Defections: APC, PDP shift supremacy battle to Senate chamber

Group attacks PDP over Adeleke’s certificate

2019: Nwabueze, Nwodo, IPOB say Igbo not interested in presidency

Hold FG, APC responsible if democracy comes near harm ‘PDP

R-APC, Reps group allege plot to bribe lawmakers to remove Saraki, Dogara

Despite defections, Buhari’ll win in 2019 ‘ APC

I resigned because of unjustifiable persecution ‘ Kano deputy gov

Kano deputy gov’s resignation: Not a surprise to many

Election budget: Presidency begs NASS to reconvene

ADC coalition in Oyo, unholy, self-serving alliance ‘APC

We’re not involved in assassination attempt on Venezuelan president, U.S., Colombia say

Six ‘terrorists,’ ‘hired killers’ arrested over Maduro attack

We welcome Godswill Akpabio’s defection, says Lai Mohammed

Lagos-Ibadan rail: FG to deploy 16 locomotives, 40 coaches, others

Airport invasion: Stop violating safety rules, FAAN warns politicians

Dangote refinery’ll boost Nigerian crude oil sale ‘ Edwin

CBN’s Anchor Borrowers’ Programme creates 1.5 million jobs

Seven banks make N8.58bn fresh investments in software

Lagos pays N467m to 187 retirees

Stop shipwreck dumping on Nigeria’s coastline, environmentalist tells FG

67-year-old man shoots dead his 89-year-old dad, attempts suicide afterwards

Trump admits son met with Russian to get information on opponent

Senate presidency seat belongs to Nigeria, Dino Melaye says, as Oshiomhole tells Saraki to resign

Nine corpers drown during riverside picnic

Make Nigeria better if youre elected president in 2019, Obasanjo tells Bafarawa

THISDAY

Presidency Appeals to Saraki, Dogara to Reconvene N’Assembly

Kaduna APC Defies National Secretariat, Says Sani’s Suspension Irreversible

NLNG Targets 2024 for First Shipment of LNG from Train-7

Kano Deputy Gov Resigns, Set to Join PDP

Nine Corps Members Drown in Taraba

Falana: APC Can’t Remove Saraki without Two-third Majority

11 Feared Killed, Many Injured in Taraba Crisis

Igbos Want Restructuring, Not Presidency, Says Nwabueze

Don’t Allow Defections to Disrupt Governance, Ambode Tells Speakers

FG, UNITAR Sign MoU to Empower Ex-Niger Delta Agitators

 

SUN

Umahi knocks Oshiomhole

NNPC says Baru not funding alleged impeachment plot against Saraki

Anxiety in Akwa Ibom over Akpabio’s defection rumour

2019: We deserve better Nigeria ‘ Obasanjo

Apapa gridlock: Lagos begins expansion of truck terminal

9 corps members drown in Taraba during picnic

We’re not aware of Senator’s defection rumour ‘ PDP

Army holds qualifying exams for 313 Majors, Captains in Kaduna

APC, Saraki and Senate presidency

Endless agony, as gridlock grounds Lagos-Badagry road

Asaba 2018: Nigeria win 3 gold medals on last day, finish 3rd

Insecurity: APC Chairman lauds FG over troops deployment in Zamfara

Kebbi set to host 36 States National Works conference

2019: Nigerians should act together, else’ ‘ Obasanjo

Oyo Speaker sends SoS to Buhari over abandoned Oyo-Ogbomoso dual carriage highway

Ozubulu killings: Community holds memorial mass for 13 slain worshippers on Monday

NYSC committed to corps members’ security, welfare, says DG

Military raids bandits camps in Zamfara, kills two

Ondo SDP leader dumps party for PDP

 

GUARDIAN

Group cautions against ethnic sentiments in Ekweremadu’s ordeal

Communities benefit from N7m environmental grant

Nine corps members drown during picnic in Taraba State

At thanksgiving, Ugwuanyi restates values of exemplary leadership

Lagos task force nabs 210 miscreants, impounds 125 motorcycles

High charges’ worry investors in oil, gas free zones

Indonesia quake kills at least 19, injures dozens

NNPC says Baru not funding alleged impeachment plot against Saraki

Buhari salutes veteran journalist Ray Ekpu at 70

52 jihadists killed in Egypt’s Sinai

 

VANGUARD

Oshiomhole to meet Edo APC leaders over alleged neglect by Obaseki

2019: 10 Commissioners, SAs in Ondo set to dump APC

Why Akpabio is defecting to APC

No right-thinking Nigerian’ll applaud what is going on in the country ‘Obasanjo

Money for Ogoni clean-up won’t be diverted, FG assures stakeholders

How leadership tussle fuelled Amassoma crisis in Bayelsa’Community leaders

MOSOP berates HYPREP over failure to commence Ogoni clean-up

FG pledges to offset four months N-Power stipend backlog

EFCC begins investigation of Fayose, wife, others

Alleged plot to remove Saraki as Senate President: APC, R-APC tango over plan to induce each senator with N50m

Osun gov poll: Adeleke, youth group bicker over certificate scandal

Idahosa advises politicians to eschew bitterness

Troops kill 2 terrorists, prevent invasion of Borno village

Linking me with any APC leader is like associating me with armed robbers ‘ Fayose

Why Kano Deputy Gov resigned

CBN moves to disburse lower currency denominations

Obaseki meets Japanese Ambassador, firms up talks on devt. partnership

It was water tank, not Stephen Keshi Stadium, that collapsed ‘ Delta govt

Shock, as 9 corps members drown in Taraba river while swimming




LEADERSHIP

APC Forum Urges Eligible Nigerians To Get PVCs

UNICAF To Offer 75 Percent International Scholarships

Group Holds Awareness Campaign Ahead Of INEC Voter Registration Deadline

Insurgency Has Set Us Back ‘ Gov Shettima

Anchor Borrowers’ Programme: CBN Flags Off Input Distribution In C/River

August Liquidity To Remain High With N2trn Inflow As Inflation Slows

Nigeria Generates N8.3bn From Zobo Exports

Dangote Refinery To Boost Nation’s External Reserves

Defections: Former Minister For Education, Prof. Jerry Agada Others Joins PDP

Army Chief Restates Commitment To End Herdsmen, Farmers Clashes

EU Says 60,000 Nigerians Still Stranded In Libya

 

TRIBUNE

Ortom never paid N20m to any Boko Haram suspect ‘ Benue Speaker

PDP mocks Presidency, APC for wooing its members

California wildfires: Death toll rises to 7 as rapid spread continues

33 reported dead in Congo Ebola outbreak

Switzerland crash: 20 dead in WW2 plane crash

Drone attack on Venezuela’s president

BEDC assures consumers of electricity metres

Ozubulu killings: Memorial service for 13 slain worshippers holds Aug 6

Forceful takeover of NASS will harm democracy, PDP warns FG

NNPC says Baru not funding alleged impeachment plot against Saraki

Kogi National Assembly caucus petitions Buhari over insecurity

Funds obstructing commencement of Ibadan-Kaduna rail project, says Amaechi

2019: VON DG urges pro, anti-Saraki’s senators to trend with caution over Buhari

 

NATION

Akpabio meets Buhari in UK ahead defection to APC

Ambode kick-starts expansion of Orile truck terminal

Why National Assembly must reconvene now, by Presidency

Resign now, Falana tells Saraki, others

EFCC may quiz Ekweremadus wife

Nine NYSC members drown in Taraba

Saraki, others, never supported Buhari in Senate, says Omo-Agege

Saraki, Tambuwal, Ortom defections wont affect Buharis re-election

Kano deputy governor resigns

Makarfi: Stop victimisation in Benue

Buhari salutes veteran Journalist, Ray Ekpu at 70

Passengers protest delay Abuja-Kaduna train

11 feared killed, many injured in Taraba crisis

Nine corpers drown in Taraba river while swimming Police

Pinnick-led NFFs Benin congress illegal, inconsequential, Giwa says

Plot to reconvene Senate tale by moonlight, says Melaye

DAILY TIMES

Oba of Lagos endorses Buhari, Ambode for 2019 polls

Assemblies Of God Members Clash In Church Over Headership Tussle

Smuggling: Customs seeks improved synergy with sister security agencies

Lagos Speaker Obasa emerges chairman of Conference Speakers

Steer clear of Ebonyi, Gov Umahi tells Oshiomhole

If you have 2019 ambition, resign before August 15, Dickson tells appointees

Abba Moro rates PDP as home of true democrats and Nigerian patriots

Ambode charges legislators not to be clogs in nations wheel of progress

Saraki, Tambuwal, Ortom, others: Defection wont affect Buharis re-election APC

Sen Ndume criticized EFCC for preferential treatment to Ekweremadu

Kano Deputy Gov resigns ahead of impeachment move

FAAN reads riot act to politicians over security breaches at airports

APC chieftain faults Ezes allegation against Senator Abe

APC will sweep polls in Kwara in 2019 Oyedepo

Spare FG infrastructure, VON DG tells pro, anti Saraki senators

Forex trading, T Bills, others hit N86.4trn in 6 months

 

DAILY TRUST

2019 senatorial poll: Ill defeat Abaribe Wabara

Tambuwals defection, political suicide, says group

Group drums support for Dankwambos presidential ambition

Defectors cant stop Buharis re-election APC spokesman

Security issues affecting our businesses – Kaduna DisCo

CBN partners banks, SMEs on lower naira notes disbursement

Customs boss redeploys 70 Comptrollers to boost revenue collection

Nigeria loses N28.5tr on agro export commodities – Report

I initiated Abuja-Kaduna rail project Makarfi

FG tasks lottery operators to sit up or have their licence revoke

Cross River Basins to revive agriculture, food chain business in Nigeria

Obasanjo vows to still sacrifice for Nigeria again

Ekweremadu raising tribal sentiment over EFCC tracing 60 assets to him, group says

 

BUSINESSDAY

World Bank pledges support for Nigeria’s economic growth strategy

Reduce borrowing, tap private investments ‘ World Bank tells FG

Shared agent networks: Much talk, but still no action

Local content: Indispensable tool for Nigeria’s development

New factories emerge in 2018 as local input sourcing rises to 63%

Gross dollar reserves resume decline as foreign inflows, crude slide

Bayelsa to establish University of Medical Sciences

Nigeria, China to prosecute importers of sub-standard products

 

 

 

 





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