{"id":24644,"date":"2020-07-08T08:33:11","date_gmt":"2020-07-08T08:33:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=24644"},"modified":"2020-07-08T08:33:11","modified_gmt":"2020-07-08T08:33:11","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-wednesday-8-july-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=24644","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 8 July, 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/alternativeadvert.com\/show.php?z=30&amp;pl=19271&amp;ad_type=81&amp;rl=1800\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Donald Trump administration announces US withdrawal from WHO<\/p>\n<p>India records 100,000 coronavirus cases in 6 days, death toll hits 20,000<\/p>\n<p>Sani Mohammed tipped to head EFCC as Magus houses are searched<\/p>\n<p>Buhari appoints Mustafa Chike-Obi as Nigerias special envoy to U.S.<\/p>\n<p>Reps probe alleged withdrawal of $1.5bn from NLNG account<\/p>\n<p>774,000 jobs: Ngige apologises on behalf of executive<\/p>\n<p>Save our doctors from COVID-19 death<\/p>\n<p>African economy to decline by $189.7bn<\/p>\n<p>APC inaugurates Ondo Governorship Aspirants Screening, Appeal Committees today<\/p>\n<p>Organised labour picket Nycil company demand fairness over death of worker<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: President Buhari reportedly suspends Ibrahim Magu<\/p>\n<p>Sexual harassment bill passed to guarantee safety of students in schools Lawan<\/p>\n<p>Senate receives Buharis request to confirm 11 Judges for FCT High Court, others<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Brazilian President Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19<\/p>\n<p>Diri wants army bases operational in Bayelsa<\/p>\n<p>FG targets 50,000 farmers in post-COVID-19 intervention<\/p>\n<p>Senate amends Police Act, okays four-year tenure for IG<\/p>\n<p>774,000 jobs: Keyamo adamant, Ngige apologises to NAssembly<\/p>\n<p>Court adjourns Ize-Iyamu N700m fraud case to July 14<\/p>\n<p>Your dollars wont work in Edo, Wike replies Ganduje<\/p>\n<p>Uzodinma hasnt committed any impeachable offence Imo lawmaker<\/p>\n<p>FG, firm distribute subsidised fertilisers in 11 states<\/p>\n<p>Firm to empower African youths, targets 5,000 jobs<\/p>\n<p>ITF moves to curb unemployment amid COVID-19 crisis<\/p>\n<p>Experts say food crisis imminent in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>50,000 benefitted from agricultural programmes Edo<\/p>\n<p>China reversing Nigerias infrastructural deficit, says Buhari<\/p>\n<p>FG, states, LGs should publish revenue data NESG<\/p>\n<p>Reps summon NNPC, NLNG over alleged illegal $1.05bn withdrawals<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 ll cost Nigeria, Togo, others $236.7bn GDP AfDB<\/p>\n<p>FGll facilitate private sector-driven development plans<\/p>\n<p>Flight resumption: Airlines, others install transparent front shields<\/p>\n<p>NNPC earns N192.4bn from petrol, kerosene, diesel sale<\/p>\n<p>FG to replace collapsed Plateau bridge<\/p>\n<p>Expert raises the alarm on rising cases of cancer<\/p>\n<p>Flight resumption: NCAA denies Aero, Azman Air approval<\/p>\n<p>Kwara gov CoS, Logun, is dead<\/p>\n<p>Inmates on death row may get life Malami<\/p>\n<p>Ghana reopens 600 Nigerian shops after six months<\/p>\n<p>Police Act: Senate okays four-year single tenure for IGP<\/p>\n<p>DSS appeals judgement on Hanan Buhari SIM card case<\/p>\n<p>Suspension: Reps back NSITF, slam Ngige, Keyamo over illegalities<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FG, States Explore More Options to Boost Growth amidst Covid-19<\/p>\n<p>Moghalus Quest to Move Anambra to the Centre<\/p>\n<p>Federal Ministry of Sports Issues Disclaimer on Gusaus DG<\/p>\n<p>NEITI Reiterates Need to Diversify Nigerias Revenue Base<\/p>\n<p>OPEC: Africas Refineries Meet Only Half of Continents Daily Petrol Demand<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hoodlums vandalise pipeline at Aboru for fuel theft LASEMA<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria records 503 new cases of COVID-19, total hits 29,879<\/p>\n<p>Buhari writes Senate, requests Dambatta 2nd term confirmation as NCC boss<\/p>\n<p>Northern govs &#8216;ve failed on security &#8216;Yerima, president, AYCF<\/p>\n<p>2023: S&#8217;East PDP rejects zoning presidential ticket to North<\/p>\n<p>State North monarchs, group back South gov in 2021<\/p>\n<p>Edo guber: We can&#8217;t be intimidated by APC &#8216;Wike<\/p>\n<p>Ondo guber: APC describes Dep Gov, SSG&#8217;s resignation as unreasonable<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve not received any impeachment notice- Ondo Deputy Governor<\/p>\n<p>IPAC hails Wike on Real Madrid Academy<\/p>\n<p>Reps probe NLNG, NNPC for alleged $1.5bn illegal withdrawal from dividend account<\/p>\n<p>Poor regulation fueling corruption, bottlenecks at Nigerian ports &#8216;Nwabunike, Mactonnel, ANLCA boss<\/p>\n<p>Customs remits Debit Notes worth N1.1bn from importers to FG&#8217;s coffers<\/p>\n<p>NCAA suspends 8 aircraft. airlines for non-compliance<\/p>\n<p>NSITF: Reps probe Ngige over alleged breach of presidential directive<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: NCDC announces 15 new deaths<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Foreign students risk deportation as US varsities go online-only learning<\/p>\n<p>NBC Codell strangle industry, says Soyinka<\/p>\n<p>Pastor impregnates daughter thrice, procures abortions<\/p>\n<p>Alleged N700m money laundering: Court adjourns Ize-Iyamus trial<\/p>\n<p>Herdsmen kill 2 guards in Benue<\/p>\n<p>Benue boat mishap: 14 bodies recovered Police<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Nigeria, others to lose $236.7bn GDP, says AfDB<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Delta reassures parents on resumption, begins fumigation of schools<\/p>\n<p>Court remands four police officers for torture, death of mechanic<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of guber poll, Edo PDP, APC harvest more defectors<\/p>\n<p>My father impregnated me thrice, daughter of CAC pastor tells police<\/p>\n<p>Airlines warn against extra charges as traffic drops by 91.3%<\/p>\n<p>EFCC boss, Magu suspended<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria, others may suffer $189.7 billion GDP loss over COVID-19<\/p>\n<p>Okowa again sends revised 2020 appropriation bill to State Assembly<\/p>\n<p>Man Slashes Over 1,000 Women&#8217;s Car Tires As Excuse To Know Them<\/p>\n<p>NDDC: IMC looting spree must be stopped<\/p>\n<p>I did not give Shehu Sani bribe, witness tells court<\/p>\n<p>Magu is not above investigation &#8211; Presidency<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chibok community accuses FG of stalling educational pursuits of rescued girls<\/p>\n<p>Bribery charge: I refused to give Shehu Sani $20, 000 to settle Magu &#8216; Witness<\/p>\n<p>Reopen all churches now, CAN tells govs<\/p>\n<p>Obiano sets up panel to investigate killing of policeman, others in Anambra communal clash<\/p>\n<p>2023 Presidency: Don&#8217;t assault Igbo sensibilities, S-East group warns Suswan, PDP<\/p>\n<p>Set up special courts for rapists &#8216; Reps tell FG<\/p>\n<p>Third Mainland Bridge: Fed, Lagos govts release 6 months traffic plan<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s oil production under pressure as rig count drops 50%<\/p>\n<p>FIRS dragged to court over alleged hijacking of NIPOST duty<\/p>\n<p>Police recover 14 bodies from Benue River boat mishap<\/p>\n<p>China playing great role in reversing Nigeria&#8217;s infrastructural deficit &#8216; Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Magu spends second day under interrogation<\/p>\n<p>We won&#8217;t step down for defected deputy gov, Ondo PDP aspirants insist<\/p>\n<p>Shippers&#8217; Council kicks against storage charges on exports<\/p>\n<p>APC reacts to resignation of Ondo Deputy Gov, SSG, says it&#8217;s unreasonable<\/p>\n<p>We were under pressure to declare Orji Kalu&#8217;s seat vacant &#8216; Lawan<\/p>\n<p>2023 Presidency: Ndigbo should exercise caution &#8216; Minister<\/p>\n<p>DEVELOPING: Defected Ondo deputy governor may be impeached today<\/p>\n<p>Hundreds of ADP members defect to PDP<\/p>\n<p>NEITI indicts FG, says gas sector lacks clear policies<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: FG frees 7,813 inmates in 18 states, FCT<\/p>\n<p>Aniagwu, 21 other COVID-19 patients discharged in Delta<\/p>\n<p>N700m fraud allegation: Judge orders Ize-Iyamu to appear in court July 14<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Troops Repel Attack In Katsina, Kill 46<\/p>\n<p>Ngige Apologises To NASS Over Altercation On 774,000 Jobs<\/p>\n<p>Top Police Officers Lobby To Take Over From Magu<\/p>\n<p>UN Writes Sanwo-Olu On Water Situation In Lagos<\/p>\n<p>China Playing Great Role In Reversing Nigeria&#8217;s Infrastructural Deficit- PMB<\/p>\n<p>Senate Passes Sexual Harassment Bill Into Law<\/p>\n<p>Drama As Ondo Assembly Serves Dep Gov Impeachment Notice<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Humanitarian Affairs Minister Hailed Over Administration Of Aids To Poor Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Poor People In Africa To Increase By 49.2m In 2021 &#8216; AfDB<\/p>\n<p>How COVID-19 Stalled Completion Of Ajaokuta Steel -FG<\/p>\n<p>774,000 Jobs: Again, Kayamo Disagree With Senate Over Execution Of Programme<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: FG Releases 7,813 Inmates To Curb Virus Spread In Correctional Centres<\/p>\n<p>Head Of Service Urges Reversal Of NASS Salary Structure<\/p>\n<p>Pastor Arrested For Allegedly Raping Daughter In Ogun<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/alternativeadvert.com\/show.php?z=30&amp;pl=19271&amp;ad_type=81&amp;rl=1800\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>US formally withdraws from World Health Organisation<\/p>\n<p>Magu&#8217;s probe creates uncertainty in EFCC<\/p>\n<p>774,000 jobs: Keyamo again disagrees with Senate as Ngige apologises<\/p>\n<p>Magu moved back to detention at FCID<\/p>\n<p>Ondo State govt calls for security probe of ex-SSG over electoral fraud<\/p>\n<p>FG set to strengthen diversification agenda with AKK pipeline project<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria records 503 new COVID-19 cases, total now 29,789<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Security operatives search Magu&#8217;s house<\/p>\n<p>Equities market reverses loss as investors gain N37.26bn<\/p>\n<p>UPDATE: Chief of Staff to Kwara governor died hours after COVID-19 test returned positive<\/p>\n<p>2020 budget: Reps approve N168.810bn budget for FIRS<\/p>\n<p>Ghali Na&#8217;aba, Utomi emerge leaders of NCFront Interim Steering Council<\/p>\n<p>FG to replace collapsed Wase bridge with concrete bridge &#8216; Fashola<\/p>\n<p>No going back on closure of Third Mainland Bridge &#8216; FG<\/p>\n<p>Ganduje has exposed plot to rig Edo governorship election &#8216; Wike<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Brazils president tests positive for Coronavirus<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias COVID-19 cases near 30,000 as NCDC confirms 503 new cases<\/p>\n<p>CAN to state govts: reopen worship centres<\/p>\n<p>Study: 100% fruit juice boosts nutrient in kids<\/p>\n<p>House accuses NNPC of tampering with $1.05b NLNG dividend<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Nigerians dying of other illnesses due to neglect<\/p>\n<p>Secondus, Wike canvass free, fair election<\/p>\n<p>Minister threatens to sue Rep over N2b allegation<\/p>\n<p>Ngige under fire over NSITF managements suspension<\/p>\n<p>CBN devalues naira by 5.54%<\/p>\n<p>Thunderstorm kills seven cows in Osun<\/p>\n<p>Senate pegs tenure of IGP to 4-year single term<\/p>\n<p>Thunderstorm kills seven cows in Osun<\/p>\n<p>Alleged fraud: Shehu Sani returned my $25,000, begged for forgiveness witness<\/p>\n<p>FG frees 3,789 prison inmates to curb COVID-19 spread<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ondo gov&#8217;ship: Lawmakers divided over move to impeach deputy gov<\/p>\n<p>Ekiti APC forum adamant on court case despite Buhari&#8217;s plea<\/p>\n<p>APC inaugurates Ondo gov&#8217;ship screening, appeal c&#8217;ttees<\/p>\n<p>Edo gov&#8217;ship: Wike tackles Ganduje over isolation comment<\/p>\n<p>Senate passes bill to curb sexual harassment in tertiary institutions<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: VSF hands over medical supplies to FCT administration<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: India records 100,000 cases in 6 days, death toll hits 20,000<\/p>\n<p>3.4m more Nigerians could become extremely poor &#8216; AfDB<\/p>\n<p>Reps approves N168.809bn budget for FIRS<\/p>\n<p>Naira eases 5.5% as pressure intensifies to unify forex rates<\/p>\n<p>Fear of dissolution grips Lagos LG chairmen<\/p>\n<p>FG announces dates for 2020 WAEC exams, to fix date for NABTEB, NECO<\/p>\n<p>UMTH guards protest non payment of salaries<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen kidnap APC chieftain&#8217;s daughter in Abaji<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>DPR confirms over 600 companies bid for 57 marginal oil fields<\/p>\n<p>Infrastructure in Nigeria: Unlocking Pension fund investment (3)<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Bayelsa distributes another round of palliatives<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s cinema industry faced with over $50m investment losses, seeks govt&#8217;s intervention<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Travellers take to the air as flights resume<\/p>\n<p>774,000 job slots: Keyamo adamant, Ngige apologises to N&#8217;Assembly<\/p>\n<p>Wike taunts Ganduje: I&#8217;m not dollar you can isolate<\/p>\n<p>Presidency on EFCC chair&#8217;s probe: Magu not above the law<\/p>\n<p>Over 600 firms bid for 57 marginal oilfields &#8216; DPR<\/p>\n<p>CAN demands immediate reopening of churches nationwide<\/p>\n<p>NCAA suspends airline&#8217;s licence, grounds 15 aircraft<\/p>\n<p>Assembly begins Ondo dep gov&#8217;s impeachment process<\/p>\n<p><strong>PEOPLESDAILY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Breaking: Senate receives Buhari&#8217;s request to confirm 11 Judges for FCT High Court, others<\/p>\n<p>Hushpuppi: Call for probe of Atiku, Saraki, Dogara, Dino, myself laughable, says Timi Frank<\/p>\n<p>Group petition US Govt, wants Sen. 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