{"id":22886,"date":"2019-08-29T05:15:34","date_gmt":"2019-08-29T05:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=22886"},"modified":"2019-08-29T05:57:16","modified_gmt":"2019-08-29T05:57:16","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-thursday-august-29-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=22886","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, August 29, 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alternativeadvert.com\/show.php?z=30&amp;pl=19206&amp;ad_type=81&amp;rl=1800\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>My Return To Labour Ministry: Job creation, the number one priority &#8216; Ngige<\/p>\n<p>Tribunal declares Okwu winner of House of Reps election in Benue<\/p>\n<p>Ikpeazu Orders Tunneled Construction To Undertake Full Reconstruction of Road<\/p>\n<p>Gov Wike calls for state police to tackle insecurity<\/p>\n<p>Area Court sentences electricity thief to 10 years imprisonment in Jos<\/p>\n<p>Judge decline&#8217;s to hear Sowore&#8217;s bail request<\/p>\n<p>IPCR to launch short stories on peace building competition for professionals, secondary school students,others<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria, others to lose $240bn due to hike in freight charges &#8216; experts<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Assembly begs Abiodun to implement anti-land grabbing law<\/p>\n<p>Sacked workers fault Okowas job offers to choristers<\/p>\n<p>Alleged S1.5m bribe: Emmanuel threatens to sue accusers<\/p>\n<p>Court stops APCs direct primary in Bayelsa<\/p>\n<p>Kalu lied about funding Abia with his money<\/p>\n<p>OPC faction rejects Gani Adams honour for Fasehun<\/p>\n<p>Poor power supply: Consumers kick against tariff hike<\/p>\n<p>MPC members raise concerns over FG, states debts<\/p>\n<p>Profits of consumer goods firms drop by N38bn<\/p>\n<p>Joint border security operation prompts massive arrests, seizures<\/p>\n<p>Dont pay to fix transformers, says Kaduna Electric<\/p>\n<p>CSOs warn CBN against playing politics with reforms<\/p>\n<p>MDAs metering: NERC awaits reports from Discos<\/p>\n<p>Ondo police arrest mother of girl allegedly beaten to death<\/p>\n<p>11 killed in Chad herders-farmersclash<\/p>\n<p>Police, LASTMA turn Lagos bus stops to junkyards<\/p>\n<p>Court stops APC from adopting direct primary for Bayelsa gov primary<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Survey: Insufficient Power, Others Constraining Businesses in August<\/p>\n<p>Agbaje: New CBN, Bankers Committee Initiative Will Accelerate Lending<\/p>\n<p>FG Urged to Address Challenges in Confectionery Industry<\/p>\n<p>Okoroafor: Lack of Reforms in Oil Sector Stalling Investments<\/p>\n<p>Hole-in-the-Heart: Little Dalphin Urgently Needs N3.5M to Stay Alive<\/p>\n<p>Prioritise Diabetes Control, DICOMAG Urges Health Minister<\/p>\n<p>EU Completes 63.5M Immunisation Project, Tasks FG to Invest in Children, Youths<\/p>\n<p>Ebola: Honour Adadevoh with Public Holiday, Medical Guild Tells FG<\/p>\n<p>Obaseki Lauds Research Efforts in African Traditional Medicine<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Slashes Visa Fees for Americans<\/p>\n<p>FG Declares Plateau, Nasarawa Kaduna Free from River Blindness<\/p>\n<p>Kogi Guber: Irukera&#8217;s Supporters Storm APC Secretariat, Protest Disqualification<\/p>\n<p>NHIS Must Comply with Financial Regulations, AGF Insists<\/p>\n<p>Queen Elizabeth Grants PM Johnson&#8217;s Request to Suspend Parliament<\/p>\n<p>Flood: Implement Preventive Measures Now, Omo-Agege Cautions Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>Court Stops APC Primary in Bayelsa, as Party Postpones Primary to August 31<\/p>\n<p>FBI List: EFCC Collating Data to Apprehend Nigeria-based Suspects<\/p>\n<p>Killings of Nigerians in S&#8217;Africa Upset My Govt, Says Ramaphosa<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria-Benin Border Closed Due to Rice Smuggling, Buhari Tells President Talon<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bayelsa: Guber ticket tears APC apart<\/p>\n<p>APC makes U-turn, clears Irukera for Kogi guber primaries<\/p>\n<p>Kogi guber: Protesters storm APC over Irukera&#8217;s disqualification<\/p>\n<p>Bayelsa: Guber ticket tears APC apart<\/p>\n<p>Court stops APC&#8217;s direct primary in Bayelsa<\/p>\n<p>N1.7bn Fraud: ICPC arrests Head of Disability Cooperative Society<\/p>\n<p>Internet fraud: Wait for more shocker &#8216;EFCC<\/p>\n<p>16bn power probe: EFCC detains 2 top officials of NDPHC, MDs of Pivot, Chris Ejik Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Sowore remains in detention as court refuses bail<\/p>\n<p>$9bn UK judgment debt: Don&#8217;t treat issue with levity &#8216;Ozekhome warns FG<\/p>\n<p>Corruption, insecurity can&#8217;t be won with kid gloves, Ositelu tells Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Terrorism financing: FG targets NGOs, foreign firms<\/p>\n<p>FG exposes El-Zakzaky<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We arrested 263 cybercrime suspects in 2019, collating data on indicted Nigerians, says EFCC<\/p>\n<p>FG restates belief in efficacy of local drugs<\/p>\n<p>NUJ urges Buhari to change nation&#8217;s security strategy<\/p>\n<p>Political offices should be de-monetised to attract the right people<\/p>\n<p>Stakeholders seek action against cyber attack on financial institutions<\/p>\n<p>Graduating students protest non-accreditation of HND courses<\/p>\n<p>Flood ravages Ekiti capital, destroys property, farmlands<\/p>\n<p>South Africa: Foreign-owned businesses attacked in new wave of Xenophobia<\/p>\n<p>FG to El-Zakzaky: You&#8217;re sponsored by Iran to replicate its 1979 violent revolution in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>FG reduces visa fee for Americans after US reciprocity fees<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FBI List: EFCC goes after those in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>500 ex-Nigeria Airways staff to be verified in another exercise<\/p>\n<p>We `ll not allow Nigeria to be dumping ground for foreign drugs &#8216; Minister<\/p>\n<p>EFCC quizzes lawyers for defrauding pastor of property worth N20m<\/p>\n<p>South Africa: Foreign-owned businesses attacked in new wave of Xenophobia<\/p>\n<p>Security: Forest Guards kick off in Enugu<\/p>\n<p>Envoy says prioritising interests of citizens will help Nigeria attain China&#8217;s feat<\/p>\n<p>Police confirm kidnap of Persons on Kaduna abuja highway<\/p>\n<p>Imo traditional rulers back Ihedioha on Okorocha&#8217;s probe<\/p>\n<p>Pray for Makinde, Oyo Speaker tells clerics<\/p>\n<p>Winds of hope blowing ever stronger in Africa &#8216; UN Chief<\/p>\n<p>Police intensify fight against car snatchers, other criminals in FCT<\/p>\n<p>Security: Gov. Oyetola solicits for support of Nigerian Air Force<\/p>\n<p>Niger State Govt. says it has complied with NFIU directives on LG automony<\/p>\n<p>U.S. will not release Mideast peace plan before Israeli election<\/p>\n<p>Ondo Govt. hails Olutoye&#8217;s appointment as US hospital&#8217;s Surgeon-in-Chief<\/p>\n<p>More than 1 million sign petition against British parliament suspension<\/p>\n<p>We &#8216;ll address poor remuneration in Oyo civil service &#8216; Makinde<\/p>\n<p>Osun govt. commences vocational training for 100 vulnerable persons<\/p>\n<p>Buhari&#8217;s self-insulation from his Ministers<\/p>\n<p>Breaking: Finally, FG reduces visa fees of US citizens<\/p>\n<p>Poor Power Supply: Digital transformation to the rescue<\/p>\n<p>DEVELOPMENT: NCC approves spectrum for 5G trial<\/p>\n<p>Speculation of Keyamo and Akpabio Clashing is voodoo -Eyiboh<\/p>\n<p>$9billion UK Judgment Debt: Ozekhome warns FG against treating looming threat with impunity<\/p>\n<p>Tribunal: Akwa Ibom State govt refutes $1.5m bribery allegation against Gov Emmanuel<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alternativeadvert.com\/show.php?z=30&amp;pl=19206&amp;ad_type=81&amp;rl=1800\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nigerian Army: Melting Point Of Patriotism And Professionalism<\/p>\n<p>Ramaphosa Meets PMB, Expresses Sadness Over Killing Of Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>Scores Feared Kidnapped In Katsina Community<\/p>\n<p>Gombe Governor Blames Predecessor For Rot In Education<\/p>\n<p>B&#8217;Haram:Why Army Adopts New Strategy<\/p>\n<p>$16bn Power Probe Records First Casualties<\/p>\n<p>El-Zakzaky Sponsored By Iran To Replicate 1979 Violent Revolution &#8216; FG<\/p>\n<p>FG Slashes Visa Fees For US Citizens<\/p>\n<p>Kidnapping: Police Rescue 3 ABU Students<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Retains Leadership Of Africa&#8217;s Mobile Phone Market<\/p>\n<p>328 EFCC Detective Cadets Graduate From NDA<\/p>\n<p>Army To Establish Intelligence Cells At Flashpoints Nationwide<\/p>\n<p>Sowore To Remain In DSS Custody<\/p>\n<p>Gov&#8217;ship: Court Stops Bayelsa APC From Conducting Direct Primary<\/p>\n<p>N1.7bn Fraud: ICPC Prosecutes Head of Disability Cooperative Society<\/p>\n<p>N7.2b Fraud: Former Finance Director Denies Paying Money Into Kalu&#8217;s Company&#8217;s Account<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>DSS, INEC seek legislation against fake news<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: APC postpones Bayelsa governorship primary to Saturday<\/p>\n<p>Osinbajo presides over inaugural Economic Management meeting<\/p>\n<p>US Embassy denies blocking visa interview appointments for Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>Power, politics and conflict of ethnic identity in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>As Sanwo-Olu lists job description for &#8216;Greater Lagos&#8217; cabinet<\/p>\n<p>Kogi governorship poll: Minister, women group back Akpoti<\/p>\n<p>Memory loss, forgetfulness in elderly not associated with witchcraft &#8216;Expert<\/p>\n<p>Osun election tribunal set to deliver judgment in three cases September 2<\/p>\n<p>Accountant General asks NHIS boss to comply with public finance rules<\/p>\n<p>One feared dead as traders clash with tax collectors in Abakaliki<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: FG reduces visa fees for Americans<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Vigilance group members held for undergraduates alleged murder<\/p>\n<p>Police disagree on casualty figures in Katsina attack<\/p>\n<p>Police rescue 10 women abducted in Katsina<\/p>\n<p>Four feared killed as suspected cultists resume clash<\/p>\n<p>Suspected cultists kill man<\/p>\n<p>Ex-APC aspirant greets ministers<\/p>\n<p>Wike seeks creation of state police<\/p>\n<p>BPE hails APMT as investment hits N126b<\/p>\n<p>Bayelsa APC primary shifted till Saturday<\/p>\n<p>Governors to meet as mixed reactions trail NDDC board<\/p>\n<p>PwC: Diaspora remittances to hit $25.5b<\/p>\n<p>DJ Cuppy visits IDP camp in Maiduguri<\/p>\n<p>Police confirm kidnap of six on Kaduna-Abuja road<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: 12th African Games: Three Nigerians hit semifinal of mens singles<\/p>\n<p>FG to El-Zakzaky: Youre sponsored by Iran to replicate violent revolution in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Alleged breakup: Stefflon Don deletes all Burna Boys pictures from Instagram page<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Imo monarchs warn Okorocha to stop antagonizing Ihedioha<\/p>\n<p>EFCC set to investigate 77 Nigerians on FBI list<\/p>\n<p>FG approves decrease of US Visa charges, with effect from 29 August<\/p>\n<p>U.S embassy denies blocking visa interview appointments<\/p>\n<p>CLO urges South-East governors to cut cost of governance<\/p>\n<p>Family pleads with FG to locate missing businessman in South Africa<\/p>\n<p>Update: The Queen approves Boris Plan to suspend parliament<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>APC shifts Bayelsa gov&#8217;ship primary<\/p>\n<p>Gbenga Daniel&#8217;s loyalists officially join APC in Ogun<\/p>\n<p>APC finally clears Gov Bello, 8 others in Kogi<\/p>\n<p>Supporters of disqualified aspirant storm APC headquarters<\/p>\n<p>Lawan: N\/Assembly will not fail Buhari<\/p>\n<p>S\/East PDP leaders threaten Kalu over &#8216;false&#8217; claim<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ll advance development in Kogi &#8216; AA gov&#8217;ship candidate<\/p>\n<p>YIAGA engages INEC, other stakeholders on peaceful elections<\/p>\n<p>FG renews effort to cut rate of out-of-school kids<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Man Brutally Beaten By Policemen In Benin<\/p>\n<p>No Government Can Disobey Court Orders Without Connivance Of Attorney-General &#8216;Falana<\/p>\n<p>Delta At 28: We Have Made Appreciable Progress &#8216; Aniagwu<\/p>\n<p>On Nigeria&#8217;s Expensive Governance Structure<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Can&#8217;t Overcome Poverty Without Science, Technology &#8216; Onu<\/p>\n<p>Oil Prices Scale Up After Drop In U.S. Inventories<\/p>\n<p>India&#8217;s Crude Import From Nigeria Soars In Four Months<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Enugu Free Trade Zone: Dashing hope of economic prosperity<\/p>\n<p>Iran sponsoring El-Zakzaky to Islamise Nigeria &#8216;FG<\/p>\n<p>We closed Seme border to stop massive rice import &#8216;Buhari<\/p>\n<p>FG shifts ground, slashes visa fees for U.S. citizens<\/p>\n<p>Court declines Sowore&#8217;s request to review 45 days detention order<\/p>\n<p>U.S. Embassy denies blocking visa interview appointments<\/p>\n<p>Stress raises risk of memory loss in later years<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>BLUE PRINT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Corruption: Absence of witnesses stall criminal justice system &#8216; 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