{"id":24759,"date":"2020-08-03T06:47:59","date_gmt":"2020-08-03T06:47:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=24759"},"modified":"2020-08-03T06:47:59","modified_gmt":"2020-08-03T06:47:59","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-monday-3-august-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=24759","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 3 August, 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>Coronavirus: WHO warns pandemic will be lengthy<\/p>\n<p>Parents protest N25,000 COVID-19 test in Ogun State<\/p>\n<p>I have been vindicated by Amaechi Obaseki<\/p>\n<p>Bomb blast: 6 children die in Burkina Faso<\/p>\n<p>Sudan welcomes removal from US terror list<\/p>\n<p>N1.3trn worth of tramadol seized by NAFDAC DG<\/p>\n<p>Obaseki has seen his defeat, only projecting PDPs criminal plans Edo APC<\/p>\n<p>$23bn foreign debt: Buhari, APC owe Nigerians an apology -Atiku<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Nigeria records 386 new infections, with FCT leading the pack<\/p>\n<p>Alleged N81.5bn NDDC Sleaze: South-South Elders Forum insists on judicial inquiry<\/p>\n<p>Ize-Iyamu is a bad product that wont sell, says Wike<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Delta returns 15-year-old girl trafficked to Abom for prostitution<\/p>\n<p>Banks implement new CBN guidelines on debt recovery<\/p>\n<p>CAN protests S&#8217;Kaduna killings, demands protection<\/p>\n<p>Review courier regulation by NIPOST, LCCI tells govt<\/p>\n<p>National Forest Policy will address climate change FG<\/p>\n<p>Apapa boat accident: NIMASA to enforce safety standards<\/p>\n<p>Catholic bishops decry increasing insecurity in South-East<\/p>\n<p>Marketers stockpile petrol, August price may hit N150\/litre<\/p>\n<p>Hotels, bars violating COVID-19 rules to pay N250,000 fine Osun<\/p>\n<p>Well deliver refineries mid 2023, says NNPC<\/p>\n<p>NAF stations drones in Katsina, Gombe to battle bandits<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 violation: Wedding guests flee as Ekiti shut hotel<\/p>\n<p>Its shameful Yoruba youths are slaves, prostitutes abroad Prof Akintoye<\/p>\n<p>Ekiti workers begin three-day warning strike today<\/p>\n<p>Wike suspends Rivers LG taxes, levies, grants discount<\/p>\n<p>Benin video: FRSC prosecutes offender, officers<\/p>\n<p>ALGON begs Wike to recall suspended LG chairmen<\/p>\n<p>Akpabio links Ibori, Uduaghan, Kalu to NDDC projects<\/p>\n<p>Ogoni struggle different from Biafran agitation, says MOSOP<\/p>\n<p>Oshiomhole seeking third term through Ize-Iyamu Shaibu<\/p>\n<p>APC upbeat about success of reconciliation efforts<\/p>\n<p>Edo lawmaker pledges support for Ize-Iyamu<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 tests in 61 laboratories free, says NCDC<\/p>\n<p>Govt begs residents as oil spill hit Rivers communities<\/p>\n<p>Obaseki vows crackdown on perpetrators of violence<\/p>\n<p>SERAP sues Buhari over foreign loans<\/p>\n<p>Lagos discharges six foreigners from isolation centres<\/p>\n<p>N12.3bn missing in Imo commission Report<\/p>\n<p>FG evacuates 170 aid corps from Rwanda, Tanzania<\/p>\n<p>Counter-insurgency war prolonged by sabotage, says Zulum<\/p>\n<p>Boat accident: NIWA threatens to withdraw errant captains licences<\/p>\n<p>Boko Haram: I cant be silent, Zulum tells APC govs<\/p>\n<p>Businessman attempts to jump into Lagos lagoon over N.5m debt<\/p>\n<p>Ikpeazu fires transport commissioner, suspends chairmen<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Boko Haram attacks Cameroon IDP camp, kills 16<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 tests in 61 laboratories free NCDC<\/p>\n<p>Edo\/Ondo: PDP govs call for credible polls dubious, says APC<\/p>\n<p>My sister once signed petition to restrict movement of trailers in Lagos Brother of lady crushed by fallen container<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FG Urged to Adhere to Transparency in Public Finance Mgt.<\/p>\n<p>Cross River Unveils Covid-19 Tax Palliatives<\/p>\n<p>FIRS Grants One Week Extension for Companies to File Returns<\/p>\n<p>FG Reiterates Pledge to Unlock Opportunities in Gas Sector<\/p>\n<p>PDP Govs to Battle FG over Alleged Breaches of Constitution<\/p>\n<p>APC Not Worried By PDP Govs Decision to Set up Legislative,&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Ize-Iyamu: Why Oshiomhole Criticised Me in 2016<\/p>\n<p>Alleged N700m Fraud: Buhari is Aware of PDPs Vicious Attack against&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>PDP Chieftain Urges Non-indigenes to Vote for Obasekis Re-election<\/p>\n<p>APC Accuses PDP of Converting Edos Treasury to Political Slush Fund<\/p>\n<p>State Lawmaker Loyal to Obaseki Backs Ize-Iyamu<\/p>\n<p>Secondus: Nigeria Has No Direction under Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Corruption: FIFA Backs Infantino, Blasts Swiss Probe<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Oshiomhole seeking third term as governor through Ize-Iyamu &#8216;Shaibu<\/p>\n<p>My covenant is to help enthrone transparent PDP govt &#8216;Nehikhare<\/p>\n<p>Alleged N700m fraud: Buhari aware of PDP&#8217;s vicious attack against me &#8216;Ize-Iyamu<\/p>\n<p>We must all support military to win war against insurgency &#8216;Ekwunife<\/p>\n<p>Anambra 2021: Political parties reject zoning, opt for competence<\/p>\n<p>Ondo guber: Why deputy gov may contest on ZLP platform<\/p>\n<p>APC chides PDP govs over call for credible Edo, Ondo guber poll<\/p>\n<p>2023 Presidency: Igbo group shops for South East presidential candidates in APC, PDP<\/p>\n<p>Loans: PDP accuses FG of mortgaging Nigeria&#8217;s sovereignty<\/p>\n<p>MFBs exclusion from CBN&#8217;s interventions programmes hampering grassroots financial inclusion &#8216;Nwoke, NAMB outgoing chairman<\/p>\n<p>Ikpeazu sacks commissioner, LGAs transition committee chairmen<\/p>\n<p>N12.3bn fraud uncovered in Imo oil commission<\/p>\n<p>School re-opening: Delta distributes COVID-19 prevention materials<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Trump days away from moving against TikTok: Pompeo<\/p>\n<p>Experts urge young engineers to leverage innovations<\/p>\n<p>Experts task govt on use of indigenous construction firms<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria receives AfDB financing for rural electrification project<\/p>\n<p>Poly students protest, demand reopening of higher institutions within 14 days<\/p>\n<p>Declare Anambra oil-producing state, HOSTCOM tells FG<\/p>\n<p>LCCI urges speedy review of NIPOST regulations for business sustainability<\/p>\n<p>Lack of infrastructure hampering architectural practice<\/p>\n<p>PDP NWC moves to stop Ondo deputy governor from joining ZLP<\/p>\n<p>Oyo government to repatriate trafficked indigenes stranded in Lebanon &#8216; Makinde<\/p>\n<p>US ends search for 7 missing Marines, sailor, says presumed dead<\/p>\n<p>Ondo fumigates schools ahead of resumption<\/p>\n<p>Police vow to fish out killers of district head in Nasarawa<\/p>\n<p><iframe 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Ikpeazu sacks Commissioner, LG chairman, suspends 3 others<\/p>\n<p>Edo 2020: APC asks security agencies to halt PDP&#8217;s &#8216;rigging plans<\/p>\n<p>Edo 2020: Lawmaker dumps Obaseki for Ize-Iyamu<\/p>\n<p>Gemade&#8217;s defection to APC, charade of a perennial political nomad &#8216; PDP<\/p>\n<p>Corporate earnings spur equity performance to 0.9% gain in July<\/p>\n<p>Credit to economy rises by 6.3% to N38tr in H1&#8217;2020<\/p>\n<p>APC withdraws from local government polls in Akwa Ibom<\/p>\n<p>Economy: Research reports, FG differ on major indices<\/p>\n<p>2023 Presidency Zoning: Mamman Daura qualifies as elder statesman &#8216; Garba Shehu<\/p>\n<p>TIKTOK: Bytedance offers to sell US operations, as Trump ban looms<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s economic future built on falsehood (1)<\/p>\n<p>Ranti Shoewu: Living for others<\/p>\n<p>The NDDC and the tragedy of a nation<\/p>\n<p>She who needs no introduction: Mrs Taiwo Ajai Adefolaju-Lycett<\/p>\n<p>Reopening of schools: Oyo hails teachers, adjusts school calendar<\/p>\n<p>School Reopening: Ogun parents protest N25,000 COVID-19 test charges<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Wedding guests take to their heels as taskforce shuts down hotel in Ekiti<\/p>\n<p>Vigilante group nabs three robbery suspects in Bayelsa, recovers firearms<\/p>\n<p>Man hangs self after lover quits relationship<\/p>\n<p>UI Student Death: Factory mgt allegedly holds Oyo govt officials hostage<\/p>\n<p>Enugu sinking three-storey building demolished<\/p>\n<p>FG not ready to end Southern Kaduna killings &#8216; Sarki, community leader<\/p>\n<p>Nasarawa Killing : Gov Sule charges community to fish out criminals<\/p>\n<p>Edo PDP requested 100,000 membership cards after Obaseki joined &#8216; Azegbemi<\/p>\n<p>CAN stages indoor protest against killings in Southern Kaduna<\/p>\n<p>Rigging by evil men looms, but Obaseki will win &#8216; Azegbemi, PDP Chairman<\/p>\n<p>Southern Kaduna:Your assertion too premature, Col. Nyiam tells OPSH commander<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>APC Moves To Whittle Down PDP Structure<\/p>\n<p>COVID -19: FG Evacuates 170 Nigerians From Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda<\/p>\n<p>NDLEA Arrests Soldier With 30 Live Ammunitions, Indian Hemp<\/p>\n<p>Pensioners Give FAAN 7 Days To Reverse 50% Pension Cut<\/p>\n<p>FG Insures 89,000 Civil Servants With N15bn<\/p>\n<p>Stop Zoning After Southern President Emerges In 2023 &#8216; Arewa Youths<\/p>\n<p>Despite Challenges, PMB Has Fulfilled His Campaign Promises &#8216; Moghalu<\/p>\n<p>Edo Guber: APC Carpets PDP&#8217;s Over Call For Credible Elections<\/p>\n<p>Service Chiefs Have No Tenure &#8216; Ex-COAS, Akinrinade<\/p>\n<p>No Travellers Abducted Along Kaduna-Abuja Highway, Say Kaduna Govt, Security Operatives<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lagos discharges 37 more COVID-19 fully recovered patients<\/p>\n<p>Dogara, Gemade, others&#8217; return success story of reconciliation efforts &#8216; APC<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Nigeria records 304 new cases, total now 43,841<\/p>\n<p>$500m loan: Review all foreign loans agreement, PDP tells NASS<\/p>\n<p>Trading Nigeria&#8217;s sovereignty for loan, height of irresponsibility &#8216; Atiku<\/p>\n<p>Ondo 2020: PDP NWC moves to stop deputy gov from joining ZLP<\/p>\n<p>Lagos boat accidents: PDP wants full compensation for families of victims<\/p>\n<p>NDDC, EFCC: Prepare for nationwide protest over Buhari&#8217;s inaction, Labour tells Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>UN worries as explosives kill 230 Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>Victimisation of Nigerian workers: NAAPE to shut down Bristow Helicopters operations on Monday<\/p>\n<p>Oyo appoints new governing councilchairmenfortertiary institutions<\/p>\n<p>NIWA to deregister operators over incessant Lagos boat mishap<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fed Govt saves N120b monthly from digitalisation<\/p>\n<p>Only 30 policemen protecting 100 Katsina villages, says Masari<\/p>\n<p>Parents protest N25,000 COVID-19 test fee in Ogun<\/p>\n<p>INEC seeks more powers on election process, primaries<\/p>\n<p>APC knocks ex-Vice President for demanding apology<\/p>\n<p>Dont compromise NDDCs forensic audit<\/p>\n<p>Oshiomhole seeking third term by proxy, says Shaibu<\/p>\n<p>Campaign of calumny wont work, says APC<\/p>\n<p>APC mortgaged our sovereignty with Chinese loans PDP<\/p>\n<p>Atiku lacks locus to demand apology over loan APC<\/p>\n<p>Wedding guests flee as Ekiti shuts hotel<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Ikpeazu sacks commissioner, suspends chairmen<\/p>\n<p>Ondo 2020: Pressure mounts on Jegede to pick Ajayi as running mate<\/p>\n<p>FG evacuates 170 volunteers from East Africa<\/p>\n<p>Police vow to fish out killers of Nasarawa district head<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Zulum &#8216;can&#8217;t be silent&#8217; after attack on convoy<\/p>\n<p>M.Sc holder attempts suicide over inability to offset N500,000 loan<\/p>\n<p>Traditional ruler urges FEMA to support Zuba flood victims<\/p>\n<p>NGO sensitises FCT communities on COVID-19, others<\/p>\n<p>Boat mishaps: &#8216;Operators involved in reckless accidents may lose licence<\/p>\n<p>Gender-based violence deadly as COVID-19 &#8216; Experts<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Lagos closes Eti-Osa Isolation Centre<\/p>\n<p>Drinking tea improves brain health, study suggests<\/p>\n<p>Asthma does not seem to increase the severity of COVID-19, research team finds<\/p>\n<p>2023 presidency: Arewa youths reject Mamman Daura&#8217;s call to jettison zoning<\/p>\n<p>Edo 2020: Oshiomole seeking 3rd term under Ize-Iyamu, says Shaibu<\/p>\n<p>After Gemade defection, APC invites back Atiku, Tambuwal, Ortom<\/p>\n<p>2023: Imo APC asks members to drop pending litigations<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Northern Governors, religious leader destroying zone with Almajirai culture -Immigration DG<\/p>\n<p>Ekwulobia boils, as Agba village gives General Overseer, Rev Dr Emeka Ezike, Others one month ultimatum<\/p>\n<p>House summons NAOC, OANDO, two others over non-payment of monies owed oil service firm<\/p>\n<p>Buhari, APC have traded Nigerias sovereignty with loans Atiku, PDP<\/p>\n<p>APC chides PDP over call for credible polls in Edo, Ondo<\/p>\n<p>Ekwulobia boils, as Agba village gives General Overseer, Rev Dr Emeka Ezike, Others one month ultimatum<\/p>\n<p>House summons NAOC, OANDO, two others over non-payment of monies owed oil service firm<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s plan to acquire $18.12m scanners heightens hope for automation of cargo clearance<\/p>\n<p>Government failure: Nigerians must keep their leaders&#8217; 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