{"id":22801,"date":"2019-08-17T05:49:32","date_gmt":"2019-08-17T05:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=22801"},"modified":"2019-08-17T09:44:11","modified_gmt":"2019-08-17T09:44:11","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-saturday-august-17-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=22801","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, August 17, 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><code><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alternativeadvert.com\/show.php?z=30&amp;pl=19144&amp;ad_type=81&amp;rl=1800\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/code><\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Akwa Ibom businesswoman stripped naked by councillor:<\/p>\n<p>Compromise by factions in Edo crisis wont solve problem Odigie-Oyegun<\/p>\n<p>Forex ban on food imports coming at a wrong time Economics professor, Ayinde<\/p>\n<p>NASS leadership, management lament as complex deteriorates<\/p>\n<p>Flood kills one in Bauchi, renders many homeless<\/p>\n<p>Fulani herdsmen ARE also kidnapped, robbed Miyetti Allah South-East chairman<\/p>\n<p>Cross River RECs resignation unacceptable INEC<\/p>\n<p>Air strikes kill 15 civilians in northwest Syria<\/p>\n<p>We refused polio immunisation to get govt attention Kano community<\/p>\n<p>NIMASA rescues seafarers on-board fire accident vessel<\/p>\n<p>FG to stop UK courts $9bn award against Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Inflation rate drops to 11.08% in July<\/p>\n<p>NDDC appoints firm to recover N1.2tn debt<\/p>\n<p>FG may bar El-Zakzaky from other overseas treatment<\/p>\n<p>Revealed: Wadume, police officer exchanged 200 calls before Taraba cops killings<\/p>\n<p>Kidnapping: States may acquire drones from US, SAfrica, N Korea<\/p>\n<p>Oyo-Ita desperate to meet Buhari, embarks on sick leave<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian pilgrims begin homeward journey from SArabia<\/p>\n<p>Court grants ICPCs request to freeze Yaris accounts<\/p>\n<p>Varsity workers to begin nationwide strike Monday<\/p>\n<p>#RevolutionNow: NGO supports 70-year-old woman battered by police<\/p>\n<p>Fulani group calls for alternative grazing routes nationwide<\/p>\n<p>Kalu cautions northern elite campaigning against zoning<\/p>\n<p>Reps want expatriates restricted from taking Nigerian jobs<\/p>\n<p>AAUA rape: Court remands randy soldier in prison<\/p>\n<p>Taraba Rep defends Ishaku, Danjuma over Tiv\/Jukun clashes<\/p>\n<p>Lawan visits Katsina govt, speaks on budget passage<\/p>\n<p>Woman strangled to death in Rivers hotel, assailant flees<\/p>\n<p>Ohanaeze youths fault el-Rufais comment on zoning<\/p>\n<p>PDP moves against aspirants hijacking of Bayelsa delegates<\/p>\n<p>Customs intercepts N5bn worth of tramadol, codeine, others<\/p>\n<p>32 missing after boat sinks in DR Congo<\/p>\n<p>23,834 traders benefit from TraderMoni in Enugu Osinbajo<\/p>\n<p>Senate will pass 2020 budget in December, says Lawan<\/p>\n<p>NUC appoints two Deputy Secretaries to oversee varsities<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Buharis Presidency Stinks, Reels in Corruption, Alleges PDP<\/p>\n<p>Appeal Court Affirms Election of Governor Abiodun<\/p>\n<p>Bayelsa PDP: In Search of the Peoples Candidate<\/p>\n<p>OML 25: History is Calling in Kula, Rivers State<\/p>\n<p>Bayelsa PDP Directs All Delegates to Be Kept in Designated Hotels<\/p>\n<p>FG to Challenge British Court Order Granting Seizure of&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>FIFA Hands Samson Siasia Life Ban, Fined N18m for Alleged Match&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>IMN: Security Agents Holding Him Hostage, FG Scuttled His Treatment in India<\/p>\n<p>FG: El-Zakzaky Seeking Asylum in India, DSS Takes Him into Custody<\/p>\n<p>10 Die Waiting for Pension in Anambra<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bayelsa Guber Primary: PDP moves against alleged plans to hijack delegates<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity may affect APC&#8217;s chances in 2023 &#8216;Matthew Emiohe<\/p>\n<p>2023 Presidency: No zoning, No Nigeria &#8216; Ayo Adebanjo<\/p>\n<p>Presidency: Why Nigeria can&#8217;t jettison zoning now&#8217;Mbazulike Amaechi<\/p>\n<p>Political parties will determine power shift in 2023&#8217;Sani, ACF Scribe<\/p>\n<p>As Buhari, Atiku&#8217;s lawyers prepare for the Aug.21 Final address: Another look at the 139 days of legal battle for aso rock<\/p>\n<p>Only direct primary &#8216;ll save APC from defeat-Moh&#8217;d Audu<\/p>\n<p>Bayelsa guber: Crack in PDP over plans to hijack delegates<\/p>\n<p>Oil price rises on U.S. high retail sales<\/p>\n<p>Why Nigeria will continue to lead Africa &#8216;Awolowo, NEPC boss<\/p>\n<p>Customs uncovers N5bn tramadol, codeine in Lagos warehouse<\/p>\n<p>23,834 traders benefit from Trader Moni in Enugu &#8216;Osinbajo<\/p>\n<p>Ondo ratifies Ogunoye&#8217;s appointment as new Olowo of Owo<\/p>\n<p>Police parade suspected killers of 2 Enugu catholic priests<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our protest for Sheikh El-Zakzaky&#8217;s freedom continues, IMN vows<\/p>\n<p>Corruption: Buhari&#8217;s presidency stinks, alleges PDP<\/p>\n<p>Peace Corps urges FG to expedite action on bill<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: PDP to house delegates for guber primaries<\/p>\n<p>Recruiting others to hate those you don&#8217;t like is witchcraft!<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest suspected killers of Catholic Priests in Enugu<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian Army restates commitment to end insurgency, buries five soldiers<\/p>\n<p>Kidnapped college provost regains freedom in Benue &#8216; Police<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alternativeadvert.com\/show.php?z=30&amp;pl=19144&amp;ad_type=81&amp;rl=1800\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Women participation in governance should start from local level &#8216; Fajemirokun<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s future depends on reduced population growth<\/p>\n<p>2020 budget to be passed before December &#8216; Senate President<\/p>\n<p>Build police observatory posts on highways to halt attacks &#8216; Prince Mamah tasks govt<\/p>\n<p>Fulanis back Ooni, Alaafin to flush out criminal herdsmen<\/p>\n<p>Why Nigeria airlines must go into partnership &#8216; Nick Fadugba<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: I&#8217;ll crush Banditry, kidnapping in southwest in four months &#8216; Gani Adams<\/p>\n<p>Minimum Wage: We are waiting National&#8217;s template &#8216; C&#8217;River NLC<\/p>\n<p>Another woman strangled in Port Harcourt hotel<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a shame FG&#8217;s tolerating killer herdsmen &#8216; 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