Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, August 16, 2018

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

THISDAY

US Embassy Suspends Consular Services in Abuja

TCN Allays Fear of Blackout over Labour Protest

N’Assembly Committees Begin Consideration of INEC Budget

MTN Secures N200bn Loan from 12 Nigerian Banks

Kaduna Assembly’s Speaker Declares Seats of Defected Members Vacant

APC Alerts INEC, Security Agencies on PDP’s Threat against Osun Election

Envoy: India’s Investment in Nigeria Hits $10bn

You Are too Old to Govern Nigeria, Tambuwal Tells Buhari

FG to Disburse $124m CVFF to Nigerian Ship Owners in 2019

Oil Price Slumps to $70 Per Barrel as US Crude Inventories Jump Unexpectedly

 

PUNCH

2019: Saraki mulls presidential bid, promises change

Ortom kicks as EFCC demands minutes of Benue State Security Council meetings

N189.2bn polls budget: Reps, Senate panels grill INEC chair

N22tn debt: Buhari, APC have wrecked Nigeria, says PDP

We lost 73 people in one month, say Taraba Christians

SERAP sues NYSC DG over Adeosuns exemption certificate

120 monarchs to attend Olubadans 90th birthday

Gov el-Rufai presents N155bn budget for 2019

Security expert cautions IG on centralising SARS

Police arraign Premium Times reporter as coalition plans protest

Ambode, Adebanjo, others warn Lagosians to be vigilant

Kidnapping: Gani Adams calls for security summit

Workers protest paralyses activities at Head of Services office

US Embassy suspends consular services in Abuja

Stop disobedience to court orders, Falana writes Osinbajo

MOSOP mourns as Nunieh, Second Republic lawmaker, dies at 88

Buhari not healthy, cabal running his govt ‘ Tambuwal

Defections under Buhari different from Jonathan’s ‘ APC vice-chair

Osun: Adeleke, Ogunbiyi rift unsettles PDP

Patriotism propelling my presidential ambition ‘ Atiku

2019: Buhari in support of PVC, card reader, Presidency says

Kaduna assembly declares defectors’ seats vacant

Group lauds Lagos APC’s direct primary adoption

I’ll join presidential race if compelled to ‘Abacha’s chief security officer, al-Mustapha

Lokoja/Kogi bye-election: SDP concedes defeat, congratulates APC

Stocks extend losses as emerging markets tumble

Fashola, power firms’ row threatens meter rollout

Investors stake N100bn on FGN bonds

Currency swap deal’ll prevent substandard products importation ‘ CBN

Inflation falls marginally to 11.14%

MTN Nigeria signs N200bn loan agreement with 12 banks

FG increases Enugu-Onitsha road contract sum by N5.4bn

TCN cancels non-performing electricity transmission contracts

Lagos Police sacks eight officers for very serious criminal offences, disciplines 108 others

Container falls, kills commercial motorcyclist and his passenger

August bond auction oversubscribed by N10.09bn, says DMO

 

SUN

Ayogu Eze, ex- Enugu senator, defects to APC

MTN signs N200bn medium term loan facility with 12 banks

2019: I’m considering running for presidency ‘ Saraki

PDP senators to Oshiomhole: We’ll keep vigil in N’Assembly, defend Saraki, Ekweremadu

NIMASA trains 2,337 seafarers to boost maritime sector ‘ Peterside

Ex-President Lula of Brazil set to register as presidential candidate from jail

FG appoints Adeosun board chairman of Nigerian Bulk Trading Company

Cleric predicts Saraki’ll win 2019 presidential election

Tambuwal’ s defection divides Sokoto State students’ body

Saraki appoints Onaiwu as Liaison Officer on State

Family alleges IPOB member goes into hiding over alleged threat to life

NGO to sensitise 8,000 Lagos state indigenes on human rights

 

GUARDIAN

Importers, ministry officials are killing local fish industry, says CAFFAN

Federal Executive Council okays N15.73 billion for Enugu highway

Buhari will exceed his 2015 vote tally, say aides

NIMASA laments pirate attacks on Nigerian waters

Why SARS officers are violent – #EndSARS convener

Victor Moses retires from international football

Saraki says he’s considering running for president

US embassy suspends consular service in Abuja

Media counters Trump with #EnemyOfNone campaign




VANGUARD

Uproar as EFCC seeks minutes of Benue’s security meetings

Firs shuts down Tinapa over alleged tax evasion

Voters registration: Delta declares Thursday, Friday work-free days

IPMAN calls off solidarity strike

PTDF to tackle refineries’ challenges, halt import of catalysts

Landlord leads gang of robbers to neighbour’s house in Ogun

Orbih urges PDP presidential aspirants to focus on issues

Senator c’ttee on transport lauded on rail projects

Budget 2018: Reps query INEC over duplication of items

APC free form: Not enough motivating factor, we need elective positions ‘APC women cry out

Nigerian Navy appoints new PSOs, FOCs

Kaduna, Niger assemblies declare seats of defecting members vacant

Farmers/herdsmen clash deliberately orchestrated ‘ AL MUSTAPHA

108 policemen disciplined in 7 months in Lagos

Borno begins training on maternal, child mortality

Investors swoop on FGN Bond, stake N100bn

Akwa Ibom: Why PDP is not losing sleep over Akpabio ‘ Essien, Nkanga

Osun 2018: Osun traditional ruler endorses Oyetola

2019: Saraki considers running against Buhari

Money for Votes: APC alerts INEC, security agencies

Breaking: Al-Mustapha mulls joining Presidential race

Will removal of Saraki reduce price of rice to N7, 000 per bag ‘- Fayose

We Stand By You ‘ Akpabio’s kinsmen tell Gov. Emmanuel

FG backs AUN Prof. for top ATU position

Police seal off CAPDAN secretariat in Computer Village

Buhari still considering Electoral Act Amendment Bill ‘ Presidency

I feel safer in Lagos than in Johannesburg ‘ Financial expert, Rewane

24 escape death as fire guts vehicles on Third Mainland Bridge

Moghalu calls Nigerian politicians clowns

 

LEADERSHIP

Victor Moses Stuns Nigerians, Quits Super Eagles

Abacha Loot: How Not To Cater For The Poor

GMO: Court Quashes Suit Against NBMA, NABDA

Kaduna Assembly Declares Seat Of Ex-deputy Speaker, Member Vacant

2019: Why I am Running For Senate ‘ Jigawa Dep Gov

Group Empowers 34 Widows In Nasarawa IDPs Camp

PMB Fully Committed To Use Of PVCs,Card Readers In 2019 Elections ‘ Presidency

2019: Saraki Joins Presidential Race

Anxiety As US Suspends Consular Services In Abuja

Police Dismiss 8 Officers, Discipline 108

Kaduna Gov Presents N155bn Budget For 2019

Adeosun: SERAP Drags NYSC To Court

Market Sustains Decline On Losses In 29 Stocks

Oil Prices Nosedive On Rising US Crude Inventories

 

TRIBUNE

Why candidates’ performance in WASSCE 2018 dropped ‘ WAEC, Okebukola, others

Edo SUBEB trains 5000 teachers on tech-based teaching

Scrapping of teachers’ training colleges killed Nigeria’s education ‘Onigbinde

DMO gets additional N100bn debt for 2018 budget

Currency swap to reduce importation of fake goods ‘ CBN

FG appoints MD for family homes fund, new board for NBET

NNPC to establish 2 additional refineries in Warri, Port Harcourt

Nigeria must be saved from APC government’s recklessness ‘ Fayose

Petrol marketers embark on strike as black market sells for N500

Delta govt to partner with Rotary Club, Sapele Urban on community projects

Payment of workers’ salary, pensioners’ arrears will be my priority ‘ Omisore

I’ve forgiven my persecutors ‘ Al-Mustapha

PDP halts Saraki’s impeachment threat ‘ Sen. Gyunka

Sallah: Gov Ahmed directs immediate payment of workers’ August salary

We’ll never succumb to intimidation in protecting workers’ welfare, NLC vows

 

NATION

Lawmakers consider INECs N189.2b elections budget

MTN seals N200b deal with 12 lenders

Saraki: Im considering running for president

NIMASA: floating dockyard to save N36b

PDP senators keeping vigil at National Assembly over Saraki

Buhari fully committed to use of PVCs, card readers, says Presidency

I am under pressure to run for president, says Tambuwal

Defections will not affect Buharis second term bid

DMO auctions N100b of 5-, 7-, 10-year bonds

Emefiele, Elumelu, IMF Chief, others for FMDA confab

SNEPCo calls for diversification roadmap

Kachikwu to NLNG: look beyond Train 7 on expansion drive

Recycle to save environment from plastic pollution, NCF urges firms

PDP keeps vigil at NASS over Sarakis Impeachment Sen Gyunka

 

DAILY TIMES

LASG arraigns 50 suspects for attacking govt officials

APC to PDP: Our democracy is maturing

Nigerias democracy must not fail, Turaki warns

Gani Adams again calls on South West governor, stakeholders to convene security summit

Uncollected PVCs: Tinubu threatens to sack council chairmen

Saraki saga: Dogara absent as APC NASS Caucus meets with party NWC

Buhari did not decline assent to Electoral Amendment Bill- Ita Enang

Politics should no longer be left with mediocre-Pastor Pade Okunola

Court halts Sarakis move to declare Sen Akpabios seat vacant

Electoral Act: Were committed to use of card readers, PVC in 2019 FG

Defection: Kaduna, Niger Assemblies declare lawmakers seats vacant

FRSC deploys 35,000 personnel for Eid-el-Kabir patrol

FG approves N15.73bn for road project in Enugu

 

DAILY TRUST

Group calls for peaceful conduct ahead of 2019

PDP senators vigilance group to resist Sarakis impeachment

I wear Army uniform to evade paying transport fare

Assassins collected handsets, car key before killing Ojo

Lagos airlifts 2,000 pilgrims for 2018 Hajj exercise

Osun community assures of hitch-free traffic during Sallah

Students lament inadequate facilities in Ekwueme varsity

Inflation dropped to 11.14% in July – NBS

FG distributes farm inputs to 13,992 rice farmers in Yobe

Currency swapll reduce substandard products importation CBN

Snakes and scorpions on the farm can’t stop Abuja farmers

Eat Ofada rice to boost food security, Amosun charges Nigerians

Forex: Wholesale market, others get $210m CBN boost

GMO foods released into Nigeria against court order, NGO alleges

Content board wants refineries listed on stock exchange

Stakeholders may be feeding fat on NFF leadership crisis

INEC wants N6bn to feed policemen during 2019 polls

APC to INEC: PDP plans to deploy thugs for Osun governorship election

BREAKING: Reps meeting with INEC over 2019 election

Buhari’s London vacation not extended Presidency

2019: Obasanjo, defections cant stop Buhari – Tinubu

Bauchi South: Dogara would have been defeated if it were a general election

I would ‘ve been president in 2003 if I were desperate – Atiku

Dont sell your conscience, Bafarawa tells PDP delegates

ALGON tasks Buhari on govs support for LG autonomy

 

BUSINESSDAY

MTN in data push, pumps N200bn into network expansion

2019 election plot thickens as Saraki considers PDP Presidential ticket

Yuan weakening set to boost Nigerian imports from China

FG appoints Adeosun board chairman of Nigerian Bulk Trading Company

Abuja, Bayelsa, Imo top food inflation list for July, 2018

CBN, banks, extends SANEF project to 25 States

NIMASA floating dockyard to save Nigeria N36bn annually ‘ Peterside

NNPC says other factors not gas responsible for electricity drop

Time running out for petroleum industry bills, analysts warn

Petrol, Diesel, Kerosene, Cooking gas prices drop in July

FAAC disbursed N821.9bn revenue in July

Before US takes over European LNG market





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