Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 7 August, 2021

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

DAILY INDEPENDENT

US Economy Adds 943,000 Jobs, Unemployment Falls To 5.4%

PM Recognizes ‘Impact’ Of Coal Mine Closures After Thatcher Comment

UK Coronavirus-Related Insurance Scheme For Live Events Gets Partial Welcome

Vaccinated Account For A Third Of UK Covid-19 Hospital Admissions

PSG ‘Ready To Pay Lionel Messi 500,000 A Week’ ‘ Report

Benue, FCT, Enugu, 10 Other State Commands Get New CPs

ActionAid Commends Buhari Over Increase In Education Spending By 50%

Persons With Disabilities Protest Non-Payment Of Interest By Baraza Cooperative Society

Oba Ewuare II Welcome Quadruplets From 5th Wife

LASG To Meet Power Sector Stakeholders On Proposed Electricity Policy

PUNCH

16 insurance firms pay N67.12bn claims in six months

Southern groups lampoon IBB for defending June 12 annulment

Lagos to engage stakeholders on proposed electricity policy

South-West interest: Ooni caucus to meet Obasanjo, Soyinka, Olubadan, Alake, others

Anambra poll: INEC plans use of technology to prevent attacks on personnel, facilities

Nigeria, others suffer 69% air passenger revenue drop Report

Robbers sent customers away before attacking Osun banks -Eyewitnesses

Health worker to adopt abandoned day-old girl rescued in Kwara

Afenifere kicks as court demands 24 sureties for Igbohos associates bail

Police nab father over alleged defilement of four daughters in Lagos

Tips to help your spouse overcome feeling of entitlement

Gunmen attack Imo police station again, cops death toll now 22

BBNaija: Death threats real, not publicity stunt, says Marias handler

Nigeria experiencing religious genocide under Buhari -Report

Police to arrest cops, military men riding okada on Lagos highways

Customs impound N234m contraband in Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi

My reconciliation with 2Baba not fake Blackface

Rancorous congresses: APC battles to win hearts of aggrieved members

PDP crisis: How Secondus, Wike clashed at BoT meeting

Insecurity: Over 5,000 Kaduna schools remain shut amid military operations

To ensure dad died painfully, hoodlums broke his skull, set him ablaze Son of ASP killed in Akwa Ibom attack

How soldiers at checkpoint ordered my brother, another male out of commercial bus, took them away since March Akwa Ibom man

Arewa Youths call for ban of BBNaija

Ekiti hospital: Citing poverty, trauma, families of 42 unclaimed corpses of babies, others support mass burial

Despite ban, herders continue open grazing without care in Igboho town

COVID-19: 275 prospective NYSC members test positive in Osun, Bauchi, Edo, others

Strike: We cant be intimidated, doctors tell Ngige

We prayed for safe trip to NYSC orientation camp, its painful my son died in road accident Grieving mum

Police detained witnesses to my brothers shooting at Abuja viewing centre, kept CCTV footage Sister of slain football enthusiast

FG seeks CITNs support in tackling tax revenue leakages

We get regular updates on Kanu through his family -Abia Govt

Sit-at-home: Well ensure Nnamdi Kanus rights are not abused, Abia govt assures IPOB members

PIB: FG to engage oil producing communities -Minister

Bail: Yoruba Nation agitators raise funds for detained Igbohos aides

2.4m poor, vulnerable persons on Kadunas social register -Official

THISDAY

Wema Bank Mulls Acquisition or Merger, to Raise N40bn Through Rights…

Afenifere Slams IBB Over Claims on State of Nation

Remanded Aminu Yar’Adua Not Late Ex-President’s Son

IG Assigns New Commissioners to Enugu, Kaduna, FCT, 10 States

Gambian President Commends Nigeria’s Drug War Campaign

Fulfil Your Empowerment Promise, Ijaw Youth Author Pleads With Osinbajo

Press Freedom Shouldn’t be Restrained, Fayemi Warns

Kaduna Postpones School Resumption as Security Agencies Battle Bandits

It’s a Sin to Deny Baby Breast Milk, Say UNICEF, Experts

Disabled Persons, Other Aggrieved Investors Barricade Baraza Cooperative Society

Oba of Benin’s Fifth Wife Delivers Quadruplets

Abia PDP to Retake Constituencies by Fielding Popular Candidates

FG Inaugurates Justice for Children Coordination Forum

FG Urges States to Domesticate Relevant Economic Policies

Biden Aims for 50% Electric Vehicles by 2030 with Industry Support

CAC Boss Threatens to Sanction Fraudulent Registration Processes

Sanwo-Olu Tasks NAICOM to Assist State in Activating Capital Based Tax

NCS, FOU Zone C Seizes Containers of Unprocessed Timber

GUARDIAN

Anxiety over FG’s delay in unmasking terrorism financiers

Nigerians tackle IBB over comments on 2023 poll, June 12

We’ve commenced journey to 2024 Olympics, says AFN

Boko Haram, ISWAP terrorists now resort to video propaganda, says Army

INEC to deploy security app for Anambra poll

Police kill three gunmen, lose Inspector during fresh attack on Imo station

Flood kills eight, destroys N200m property in Bauchi — SEMA

PIB: FG to engage host communities after Presidential assent

Arewa Youths Tag Big Brother Naija A “Calamity,” Seek Ban

Woman Sues McDonald’s, Claims Burger Advert Compelled Her To Break Lent Fast

Kano traders fear ejection, protest against remodeling of market

Flood: How Osogbo residents lost loved ones, properties to indiscipline, govt’s negligence

VANGUARD

Borno Church Demolition: Over 50 pastors, Youth groups converged at site, demand immediate reconstruction

Ward Congresses: 243 aggrieved Benue aspirants drag APC to court

Oba of Benin’s wife gives birth to quadruplets

Corruption: Military not same as democratic govt, ACF chieftain replies IBB

We’ll deploy more resources to other sectors in 2022 ‘ Okowa

Military operations delay school resumption, slow infrastructure projects in high-risk areas

Police rescue six trafficked minors in Edo

NARD dares FG, vows to continue strike as govt threatens to sack striking doctors

Reconsider courts’ annual vacation, AJ tells CJN, NJC

NARD STRIKE: Distressed patients beg FG for speedy resolution

COVID-19 Third Wave: Lagos reopens more isolation centres

Osun Banks robbery: Police recovers suspect vehicles, ammunition

States responsible for most of your demands, FG tells striking doctors

3 arrested, driver flees over adulterated petroleum product in Imo

We are monitoring Nnamdi Kanu’s situation ‘ Abia Govt

FG to complete all outstanding Aviation projects before 2023 ‘ Sirika

Why there was commotion in Big Brother house ‘ Jackie B finally opens up

Breaking: IGP appoints 13 New Command Police Commissioners

LEADERSHIP

Terrorists Resort To Video Propaganda To Recruit Fighters ‘ Army

FCT, Kaduna, Enugu, Others Get New Police Commissioners

Anambra Guber: INEC Accepts Nomination Form Of Umeoji As APGA Candidate

Finance Ministry Frustrating Disbursement Of $200m Cabotage Fund ‘ Amaechi

Oyo Stakeholders Alert APC Of Plots To Tamper With Ward Congress’ Outcome

NiMET Predicts Heavy Rainfall, Thunderstorm

Misconduct: Medical, Dental Tribunal Suspends 12 Doctors, Delists 3

Under No Guise Should Press Freedom Be Restrained

TRIBUNE

Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists now resort to video propaganda, says Army

Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom

FCT, 12 states get new Commissioners of Police

Man killed by armed robbers in Osun buried amidst tears

GEEP: FG targets 37m vulnerable citizens, marginalized youths

COVID-19 Delta variant not synonymous with Delta State, says Okowa

Arewa youth group backs Babangida on age limit for presidential candidates

Military operations delaying schools resumption, says Kaduna govt

There is nothing new in Babangida’s interview, it’s a sour taste in the mouth ‘ Afenifere

DAILY TRUST

Despite ban, open grazing thrives in FCT

Corruption worse under democratic leaders – IBB

Nigeria’s digital economy and that 2024 target

7 reasons you eat when you’re not hungry

Eye twitching? Try getting enough sleep

Ngige: I’ve warned my Children who are doctors to stay away from this ‘nonsense’ strike

Demolition: Christian Youth stage protest in Maiduguri

Passenger demands refund, compensation from Arik Air over missing cash

Family buries policeman killed during Osun bank robbery

Osun declares holiday to mark Hijrah new year

Okowa wants proper monitoring of Nigeria’s crude oil production

Ethiopia, Malawi to use INEC policies for local elections – Yakubu

Major shake up as Kaduna, FCT, 11 other states get new police commissioners

Police rescue 7 Cote d’ Ivoire, Libya bound trafficking victims

BUSINESSDAY

Explainer: How global skills partnership may change Nigeria’s brain drain to gain

Finance expert, Oladeji-JohnBrown, commends CBN’s halt of forex sale to BDCs

Enforcement of ban on open grazing will check armed herdsmen’s atrocities ‘ Victim

Here are potential clubs for Messi after Barcelona exit

Kids to be Introduced to the World of Robotics at the AFF Summer Camp

 HERALD

We Are Monitoring The Situation To Ensure Nnamdi Kanu’s Rights Are Respected ‘ Abia Govt

Insecurity: Allegations of bias against Buhari borne out of deliberate ignorance, hatred ‘ Femi Adesina

My wife invited her lover to my brother’s wedding ‘ Man tells court

Journalists risked their lives to restore democracy, don’t gag them ‘ Fayemi tells FG

Inspector, 3 bandits die as gunmen attack Imo police division

What a godly genius!’ Senior lawyer mocks IBB for advocating below-70 president

Corruption: Military govts are saints compared to civilian administrations ‘ IBB

AUTHORITY

Change of name suit against me: Detractors out to smear my image Kalu, Reps spokesperson

Dwindling revenue: AGF Idris solicits active involvement of tax administrators in finding solutions

PWYP hammers on repositioning coalition for vision 2025, contemporary issues in EITI process, others

British envoy assures Nigeria conservationists of continued support- Felicitates with 2021 Whitley Award

Anambra Guber: INEC Accepts Nomination Form Of Umeoji As APGA Candidate

NEW TELEGRAPH

FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION: We were saints compared to what’s happening now ‘ Babangida

Ohanaeze to FG: Release Kanu unconditionally to avert breakdown of law

IGP orders posting of new CPs to FCT, 12 states

NARD strike: Patients lament hardship, urge FG to be sincere with doctors

UTOMI, ADEBANJO: nigeria needs total break from apc, pdp

Naira better positioned to withstand external shocks, says Rewane

Inspector, 3 others killed as gunmen attack Imo police division

We are unmoved by govt’s ‘no work no pay’ threat ‘ NARD

Nigeria cement industry bows to rising cost, records N556bn revenue

Crisis in PDP’ll not affect party’s fortunes in 2023’Babatope, Agbaje

COVID-19 fight gets Afreximbank $2bn financing support

NGX emerges first African Exchange to galvanize private sector in closing gender gaps

Samsung redefines Smartphone innovation with Galaxy A22

35-year-old man in NSCDC net for allegedly raping minor in Kwara

Apple to scan iPhones for child sex abuse images

My business is focused on restoring beauty in women’s natural hair ‘ Adebayo Helen

Nigeria must determine leadership through people’s mandate ‘Ubani

Weak centre, dynamic states solution to Nigeria’s problems ‘Reps member, Egberongbe

How I overcame injury, setbacks to become an Olympic medallist ‘Ese Brume

Tokyo 2020: AFA Sports celebrates Nigerian athletes

Tokyo 2020: Ministry plays down controversy over jersey shortage

Silas Nwankwo to pocket N3.8m for winning NPFL Golden Shoe

Cole holds boxing clinic in Lagos

Random thoughts on Team Nigeria’s journey at Tokyo 2020

Tokyo 2020: Canada win women’s football gold

Italy win men’s 4x100m relay gold in Tokyo

AFN names Onikeku Technical Director

IBB: I annulled June 12 to prevent violent coup

BLUEPRINT

Covid-19 resurgence: Danger as citizens jettison protocols

Attempted murder: Ayade sacks aide, army launches manhunt

2020 Olympics: Key facts On Nigeria’s performance

Lead with fear of God, Ohanaeze tells youth, women excos

Funds misappropriation allegation in NEDC mischievous

NIGERIAN PILOT

End of the road for Soludo/Victor Oye as INEC issues, accepts nomination form of Umeoji candidature

Pakistan draws global attention to Indias illegal occupation of Kashmir –

Governor Masari begs citizens to support anti banditry operations in northwest

Military air offensive kills 78 bandits in Kwiambana Forest Reserves

Governor Masari begs citizens to support anti banditry operations in northwest

Stakeholders urge MSMEs to embrace insurance

Again 56 BH, ISWAP terrorists surrender to troops in northeast

 

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