Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, August 2, 2019

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

BUSINESSDAY

Sale of 10 power plants awaits FG’s plan to reduce investor risk

Experts want new health minister to fix infrastructure, improve healthcare delivery

Atiku expresses outrage over alleged secret graveyards of killed soldiers in North-East

GMOs approved in Nigeria are not harmful ‘ NBMA

FG, Arise Nigeria to woo over 100 Canadian investors to Nigeria

NIPC records $15.15bn investment announcements in 43 projects across 12 states,FCT

 

PUNCH

Ondo leaders carpet Akeredolu over clash, seek probe

We recovered hospital equipment from Akpabio property ICPC

EFCC arraigns naval officer for illegal oil deal

Yaba psychiatric doctors begin strike

NASS ultimatum to Obaseki illegal, says Clark

Security expert warns FG over Shiites

Senator under fraud probe named anti-graft panel vice-chair

Nigerian children not for sale, Osinbajo warns traffickers

Opposition parties, others back UN on BHaram insurgency

Bayelsa PDP, APC gov candidates seek peaceful poll

Senators demand review of committee chairmen

Stakeholders decry decay in education system

On Shiite proscription, and FGs complication of violence

Lagos-Ibadan road closure shifted to Monday, soldiers deployed

Glo pays N2.6bn interconnect debt to MTN

$10bn agro export loss threatens Nigeria AfCFTA share

Non-passage of petroleum bills limiting oil investments NNPC

NANS to assist Rivers varsity fight cultism

FG establishes waste recycling plants in 26 states

Wike wants FG to revive Rivers ports

Zainab Ahmed and ministers who define Buharis cabinet

Oil slumps to $61 despite OPEC output cut

Buy more electricity or be disconnected

Substandard steel smuggling, threat to economy, says MAN

CBNs survey shows manufacturing sector expanding

Do more on Nigerias internal security, Wase urges UK

Army inaugurates four mine-resistant vehicles

Appeal Court dismisses suit seeking to exonerate Saro Wiwa, others

NOUN to award degrees in Arabic, three Nigerian languages

Buharis 1961 class photograph divides aides Twitter followers

Presidency says 5m Nigerians out of extreme poverty

 

THISDAY

Policy Summersault, Insecurity, Raise Airlines Insurance Premium

Nigeria, Others Urged to Unlock $1.34tr Revenue Via Policies Implementation

Kaduna Electric Begins MAP Roll Out Monday

Three Arrested for Assaulting EEDC Staff at Anambra Community

Nigeria Requires N3trn to Bridge Transport Infrastructure Deficit

US Visa Ban on Nigerian Politicians: Any Basis for Legal Challenge

Obaseki is Oshiomholes Target, Not Assembly, Edo Speaker Alleges

Senate Spokesman Defends Lawan over Choice of Committee Chairmen

APC Govs Indifferent to Corruption Fight, Presidential Cttee Alleges

Crisis Hits Niger APC over Choice of Ministerial Nominee

How Ahmad Lawan Allows the Senate Work for National Development Through…

Oil Price Drops to $63 on Fed Outlook, Ample Supply

Atiku Seeks Probe into Alleged Secret Burial of 1,000 Soldiers

We will Continue to Protest, El-Zakzaky’s Daughter Insists

15 Dead, 35 Missing in Niger Boat Mishap

One Shot, Scores Injured as Truck Drivers, NURTW Clash in Apapa

CAN Directs Churches to Pray against Plane Crash

UN: Nigeria Loses N1.42tn Annually to Violence against Children

Again, Clark Warns N’Assembly against Creating Anarchy in Edo

My Life’s in Danger, Kogi Dep Gov Cries out

We are Kings not High Chiefs, Ibadan Monarchs Insist

Buhari: Why Nigeria Assisted Zimbabwe after Cyclone Devastation

APC Govs Indifferent to Corruption Fight, Says Presidential C’ttee

Govs, IG Map out Plans to End Banditry, Kidnapping in N’west

348 Nigerian Soldiers Arrive Saudi Arabia for Hajj

Kogi Guber Poll: Indirect Primary Not Negotiable, Says APC Chair

Atiku Seeks Judicial Inquiry into Alleged Secret Burial of 1000 Soldiers Reportedly Killed by Boko Haram/ISWAP

 

SUN

Kano guber: PDP star witness stopped from presenting evidence at tribunal

Kogi guber: I’m only one who can flush out Bello -Melaye

Buhari, APC closes defence at presidential tribunal

Ogoni head for Supreme Court over Saro-Wiwa’s murder

Ayade demands visa waivers for foreigner visiting Calas Vegas city in Calabar

Stop aiding Boko Haram, Borno gov warns residents

 

GUARDIAN

Xenophobic attacks in Ghana

Southeast governors and Forest Guards’ experiment

APC intimidated our people with thugs during polls, witness tells tribunal

Umara pleads with Boko Haram terrorists to lay down arms

Senate begs aggrieved members over committees’ leadership composition

Kyari reaffirms resolution on import substitution, transparency

MRA may sue NNPC over alleged violation of FOI Act

Stakeholders warn of unrest over NURTW election

NECA urges CBN to review forex restriction on milk

Atiku wants ‘secret burial’ of over 1000 Nigerian soldiers investigated

Al-Qaeda heir Hamza bin Laden killed

EU to work with top Iran diplomat despite US sanctions

 

VANGUARD

Apapa-Oshodi gridlock: 3 lives lost in one week as misery continues

Ikale monarchs accuse Ondo govt, Police of bias over land dispute

NCC berates Glo, others on interconnect debt saga

Photos: Another two-storey building collapses in Lagos

Atiku calls for probe as Military denies burying 1,000 soldiers in Maiduguri secret graveyards

Women journalists to stage protest against Ebonyi lawmaker that hit pregnant colleague

Interconnectivity debt: NCC pledges to protect telecom consumer from service disruption

Gunmen raid UniUyo female hostel

Protest continues: We’re ready to die for El-Zakzaky ‘ Shiites

Army inaugurates 4 locally-made mine resistant vehicles

We have granted amnesty to bandits, cattle rustlers ‘ Masari

Ministers: Niger APC threatens mass defection over Dada’s nomination

We’ve lifted 5m out of poverty, says Buhari

Nigeria can’t progress until Igbo becomes president ‘ Apostle Solomon

We’ll continue protesting, says El-Zakzaky’s daughter, disowns IMN official

We can’t continue to import food to feed 200m Nigerians ‘ Buhari

Obaseki mulls partnership with NOUN to boost vocational training, manpower devt

Many killed as troops battle ISWAP terrorists

WAEC to acquire magic scanners for document authentication, hosts AEAA conference

Northwest collaborates with security agents, others on peace ‘ Masari

LEADERSHIP

Dutse Residents Protest Poor Service Delivery By KEDCO

NSE Market Capitalisation Starts August Trading With N14bn Growth

Court Shows Video Of 6-year-old In Mass Sex Abuse Case

Sustain Efforts On Improving Nigeria’s Security, Wase Urges UK

Nigeria Housing Awards: Family Homes Funds Win Affordable Housing Promoter Of The Year

AfDB Tasks Nigeria, Others On Improving Food Security, Nutrition

Oil Prices Rebound On Weakening US Inventories

FG Saved N500bn By Plugging MDAs Leakages, Wastages ‘ Dikwa

NNPC, Dangote Partner On Crude Oil Refining

 

TRIBUNE

UI student slumps, dies hours later at UCH

Driver’s licence belongs to government ‘ FRSC

Nigerian youths are vibrant and talented ‘ ILO DG

Unidentified man jumps into Osun River

HAPPENING NOW: Factory razed in fire incident at Oluyole in Ibadan

Many homeless, properties destroyed following Ilorin flood

First US commercial flight since 1997 lands in Saudi Arabia

CBN, stakeholders should re-strategize on Forex restriction for milk importation

Buhari can now go to sleep with two eyes closed ‘ Omo-Agege

Soldiers allegedly rape AAUA student

I’m committed to job creation in Nigeria ‘ Buhari

Lagos flags off free medical mission, partners NGOs

Police recover 10,000 live cartridges from suspected criminals in Oyo

WAEC won’t compromise certificates integrity ‘ HNO

NASS meddlesomeness creating anarchy in Edo ‘ Clark

 

NATION

Anti-graft war: be more secretive, confidential, Alaafin tells Magu

Osinbajo: sexual offenders register not aimed at stigmatisation

Reps: how board chair recruited 1,000

Fed Govt to tackle proliferation of marriage certificates

One shot as truckers, hoodlums, clash at Tin Can Port

Northwest governors grant amnesty to cattle rustlers, others

BIRS chairman sacks 14 consultants

FAAN officer nabbed over theft of $600 pilgrims BTA

Osinbajo receives new UK Secretary of State in Aso Rock

 

DAILY TIMES

Shehu Sani slams Northern leaders over IMN, BHaram matters

7-year old Indian boy has 526 hidden teeth removed

US believes Osama bin Ladens son Hamza is dead

Rwanda shuts border with Goma after Ebola scare

Shiites: Well continue with protest until El-Zakzaky is freed Daughter

Obasekis second term is Oshiomholes target, not Assembly – Edo Speaker

AfCFTA will address intra-African trade bottlenecks ATI

Journalist slams implementation of FOI law

Kogi deputy gov alleges assassination plot, disowns Bello

DHQ dismisses allegations of secret graveyards in the NEast

Presidential poll: Buhari, APC close defence at tribunal

North West govs grant amnesty to cattle rustlers, others

Police arrest female FAAN official for stealing pilgrims BTA

 

DAILY TRUST

Ohaneze leadership not telling Ndigbo the truth ‘ Anambra APC chair

Group laments marginalization of North Central by APC

Niger APC threatens mass defection over appointments

Okowa decries corruption by appointees

I’m the only one that can defeat Bello ‘ Audu

Niger APC threatens mass defection over appointments

Gunmen invade UniUyo female hostel, cart away valuables

Plateau: Varsity’s non academic staff commence indefinite strike

3 men arrested for raping, beheading 3-year-old girl

Rwanda closes border with DRC over deadly Ebola outbreak

FG invests N14bn in mineral exploration

Interconnect debt: NCC reassures telecoms consumers of protection

NECA advises CBN to review planned forex restriction on milk

Meat, milk biz supports 1.3bn people in developing countries

Kaduna Electric begins roll out of meters to customers

AfCFTA: Experts warn against poor negotiation of protocols

NIPC collates $15.15bn investments in first half of 2019

Oil union threatens strike over Chevron dispute

NNPC to extend business relations with Turkey beyond oil

Niger APC threatens mass defection over appointment

FG committed to take-off of Kano Inland Dry Port

How Yahaya Bello plot to assassinate me ‘ Kogi deputy governor

Bauchi governor nominates Ladan Salihu, Tilde, 18 others as commissioners

Atiku demands probe of alleged secret burial of 1,000 soldiers

We’re ready for Plateau assembly by-election ‘ INEC

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