{"id":24772,"date":"2020-08-08T06:20:06","date_gmt":"2020-08-08T06:20:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=24772"},"modified":"2020-08-08T06:22:24","modified_gmt":"2020-08-08T06:22:24","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-saturday-8-august-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=24772","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 8 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><br \/>\n<strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Facebook&#8217;s Zuckerberg net worth crosses $100bn mark<\/p>\n<p>Edo 2020: Buhari urges APC to avoid Rivers, Zamfara experiences<\/p>\n<p>Anambra Assembly seeks intensified fight against rape, paedophiles, support for victims<\/p>\n<p>Al-Qaeda penetration alert: FG appeals to developed nations on needed platforms<\/p>\n<p>NEMA urges Jalingo residents to avoid settlement along riverine areas<\/p>\n<p>Flood destroys 110 houses in Zamfara<\/p>\n<p>Oshiomhole&#8217;s past attack on Ize-Iyamu: APC, PDP in rare agreement<\/p>\n<p>Edo polls: U.S expresses worry over deteriorating political climate, security interference<\/p>\n<p>PDP governors&#8217; forum urges security agencies to re-strategise to curb insecurity<\/p>\n<p>Edo: Faced with defeat, PDP resorts to childish conspiracies, says APC<\/p>\n<p>Wike condemns crisis in Edo, vows to resist rigging of poll<\/p>\n<p>Edo Assembly: 7 can&#8217;t be greater than 17, APC says, condemns Assembly renovation<\/p>\n<p>PDP govs condemn police invasion of Edo Assembly<\/p>\n<p>Edo 2020: Obaseki is a liability to PDP &#8216; Ganduje<\/p>\n<p>Telecoms giant MTN exits Middle East to focus on Africa<\/p>\n<p>Growing number of countries mull TikTok restriction over China links<\/p>\n<p>Edo PDP house of assembly candidate condemns purported removal of Speaker<\/p>\n<p>Umahi to Buhari: Don&#8217;t sack service chiefs, increase army funds<\/p>\n<p>Group expresses dismay over poor governance in Kogi<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I wont go back to husband who abandoned me Risikat, mother of two with blue eyes<\/p>\n<p>Boko Haram ordered me to renounce Christianity or be another Leah Sharibu Juliet, victim who spent two weeks in captivity<\/p>\n<p>We dont know where bomb that killed my brother came from -Sibling of Borno attack victim<\/p>\n<p>How arts helped me become Pharmacy professor Lamikanra<\/p>\n<p>Edo politics of personal attacks and character assassinations<\/p>\n<p>Oshiomhole has hijacked Ize-Iyamus campaign DG, APC Govs forum<\/p>\n<p>APC crisis: Court dissolves Zamfara excos, orders fresh congresses<\/p>\n<p>NLC gives Air Peace, others two-week ultimatum to reverse mass sacking<\/p>\n<p>Jonathan cautions against politics of bitterness<\/p>\n<p>PDP NWC sets up electoral committee for Cross River<\/p>\n<p>10 ways to prevent back pain using computer<\/p>\n<p>Be honest about your money challenges<\/p>\n<p>Lagos tanker drivers to begin indefinite strike Monday<\/p>\n<p>Govt agencies need to stop extorting businesses -Osinbajo<\/p>\n<p>We generated N3.1bn from railways in 2019 NRC<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: World Bank approves $114.28m for Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Buhari signs amended Companies and Allied Matters Bill<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Mixed reactions as Abuja court fines Naira Marley N200,000 for violations<\/p>\n<p>Aisha Buhari flown to Dubai for neck pain treatment<\/p>\n<p>Failed contracts: NDDC asks senator to refund N2.5bn within two weeks<\/p>\n<p>ICPC probes LUTH CMD for reckless spending, fund diversion<\/p>\n<p>Edo crisis: Pro-APC lawmakers list Obasekis sins in letter to Malami<\/p>\n<p>Killings: Ohanaeze, Afenifere, PANDEF, others storm Southern Kaduna today<\/p>\n<p>Well prosecute those who mismanaged COVID-19 contract funds ICPC<\/p>\n<p>Ondo, Osun, Ekiti, 25 others may experience flooding this year NEMA<\/p>\n<p>Akwa Ibom High Court orders COAS to apologise to monarch over breach of human rights<\/p>\n<p>Alleged N284.5m fraud: Court voids ex-Nasarawa SSGs sacking<\/p>\n<p>Ogun traditional rulers seek removal of council chairman<\/p>\n<p>Bayelsa unfairly treated in federal appointments, infrastructure Diri<\/p>\n<p>US envoy hands over ventilators to FG Tuesday<\/p>\n<p>FCT overtakes Lagos in COVID-19 active cases<\/p>\n<p>National health workers threaten strike over unpaid COVID-19 allowance<\/p>\n<p>Student awardees hail philanthropist at 71<\/p>\n<p>Lagos communities where police harass, extort youths<\/p>\n<p>Tanker, Dangote truck kill two in Lagos, Ogun<\/p>\n<p>Again, Ogun police raise the alarm over planned cult attacks<\/p>\n<p>Police allegedly detain key witness to UNIZIK students killing<\/p>\n<p>Most dancers dont have health insurance, use drugs Kaffy<\/p>\n<p>FG eases ban on outdoor sports<\/p>\n<p>Why FG raised hate speech fine to N5m Lai Mohammed<\/p>\n<p>Canadian sentenced to death on drug charges in China<\/p>\n<p>Buhari forced to endorse Ize-Iyamu, says Obasekis aide<\/p>\n<p>Buhari signs amended Companies and Allied Matters Bill<\/p>\n<p>How Ogun policemen robbed me of N300,000 Artiste<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Virgin Atlantic Files for Bankruptcy Protection<\/p>\n<p>Flour Mills Posts N11.4bn Profit amidst Economic Downturn<\/p>\n<p>Union Gives Ultimatum to Airlines over Pilots Sack<\/p>\n<p>NIMASA to Safeguard Dockworkers Welfare, Rights<\/p>\n<p>NAMA Cries Out for Financial Bailout<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Court dissolves Zamfara APC excos, orders fresh congresses<\/p>\n<p>APC, PDP in war of words over Edo Assembly<\/p>\n<p>APC may lose Edo state guber, Govs Forum DG warns<\/p>\n<p>Edo guber: Avoid Zamfara, Rivers, Bayelsa pitfalls, Buhari warns APC<\/p>\n<p>Oshiomhole not the face of my campaign &#8216;Ize-Iyamu<\/p>\n<p>US expresses concern over political developments in Edo<\/p>\n<p>Rally support for Buhari, Uzodimma tells Nigerian youths<\/p>\n<p>Ondo guber: We&#8217;re ready to work for Jegede &#8216;PDP aspirants<\/p>\n<p>Obaseki placing himself above Edo people &#8216;Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Edo impeachment saga targeted at Obaseki &#8216; Wike<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: W&#8217;Bank approves $114.28mfor Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Fuel scarcity looms as NUPENG tanker drivers begin strike on Monday<\/p>\n<p>Ekiti partners Ecobank to drive women empowerment, microcredit loans and agency banking<\/p>\n<p>Failed Edo Assembly invasion an attempted coup dtat Obaseki<\/p>\n<p>Our vigilantes already embedded in 36 states Miyetti Allah<\/p>\n<p>US expresses concern over political developments in Edo<\/p>\n<p>FG to transform civil service with technological innovations Yemi-Esan<\/p>\n<p>WBank approves $114.28m for Nigeria to fight COVID-19<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Buhari endorses Ize-Iyamu, cautions against Rivers, Zamfara experience<\/p>\n<p>Edo Guber: PGF DG urges Oshiomhole to exercise restraint<\/p>\n<p>Failure to bridge gap between rich and poor could be precursor to chaos<\/p>\n<p>UI student killed in factory accident buried amidst tears<\/p>\n<p>Edo House Of Assembly As Oshiomhole, Obaseki&#8217;s political chessboard<\/p>\n<p>Border closure not permanent policy, says Osinbajo<\/p>\n<p>Obaseki&#8217;s action an assault on constitutional democracy, rule of law, says Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Umahi advises Buhari to retain service chiefs<\/p>\n<p>VP Osinbajo wants deepening of PPP for infrastructure development<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: World Bank approves $114.28 m for Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Anambra monarchs prevented from meeting Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Trump jumps on Biden comments about black voters<\/p>\n<p>Minister appeals to NASS for improved budget for physical planning in FCT<\/p>\n<p>Naira Marley gets second conviction in two days<\/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>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Court Fines Naira Marley N200,000 Over COVID-19 Guidelines<\/p>\n<p>NEDC Approves N6bn To Address Human Capital Devt In N\/East<\/p>\n<p>NEMA Warns 28 States, 102 LGs Of Imminent Flood<\/p>\n<p>Police Deploy 491 Officers As Nasarawa By-election Holds Today<\/p>\n<p>NLC Gives Airlines 14-day Ultimatum To Reinstate 169 Sacked Workers<\/p>\n<p>30 Years After, PMB Signs Amended Companies And Allied Matters Bill<\/p>\n<p>FG Set To Meet 5 Million Tonnes Of LPG Utilization- Sylva<\/p>\n<p>FG Commences Technological Innovations In Service -HoS<\/p>\n<p>Edo: PDP Alleges Plot By APC To Obtain Extra INEC Result Sheets<\/p>\n<p>Edo Speaker to AGF: Don&#8217;t Allow Politicians To Use Your Prestigious Office To Cause Crisis<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NBA has institutionalised electoral fraud &#8216; Falana<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria records 443 new COVID-19 cases, total now 45,687<\/p>\n<p>No going back on December deadline for single haul tanker phase-out &#8216; NIMASA DG<\/p>\n<p>Lagos teachers demand life insurance to handle 60,000 SSS3 students<\/p>\n<p>I am extremely proud to be Col. Victor Banjo&#8217;s daughter &#8216;Prof. Yinka Omigbodun<\/p>\n<p>Most NDelta leaders are greedy, corrupt &#8216;Ozobo, Ijaw group leader<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19, hot weather shouldn&#8217;t prevent exclusive breastfeeding<\/p>\n<p>NDDC: The feeling in Niger Delta region is that of betrayal, anger &#8216;Nwauju, Spokesperson, NDRA<\/p>\n<p>NDDC: Let looting attract death sentence without option of plea bargain &#8216;Rights groupleader<\/p>\n<p>15 people dead as Indian COVID repatriation flight crashes on landing<\/p>\n<p>PDP campaign council condemns invasion of Edo Assembly<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Furore over selection of new monarch in Badagry<\/p>\n<p>Nigerians slam Bauchi gov over appointment of special assistant on single women affairs<\/p>\n<p>Kano fumigates 528 schools ahead of resumption<\/p>\n<p>Ajaokuta steel confirms first Covid-19 case, hospital shut<\/p>\n<p>Police not involved in Lagos communitys land dispute<\/p>\n<p>Southern Kaduna:Makarfi seeks intervention of FG, leaders<\/p>\n<p>School proprietors hail Sanwo-Olu for reopening schools<\/p>\n<p>Woman dies in Lagos tanker accident as driver flees<\/p>\n<p>Umahi disagrees with NASS on sack of Service Chiefs<\/p>\n<p>Obaseki knows how to get things done<\/p>\n<p>No plans to rig Edo Gov poll- APC<\/p>\n<p>NASS pledges support for Buharis anti-corruption fight<\/p>\n<p>Edo Assembly orders closure of bank accounts<\/p>\n<p>Rep: Govts ignored warnings on planned Southern Kaduna attacks<\/p>\n<p>US concerned over Edo, Ondo Gov polls<\/p>\n<p>Edo will witness proper legislative matters Ganduje<\/p>\n<p>UPDATED: NUPENG directs tanker drivers to withdraw services<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>China in anger as Trump finally bans TikTok, Wechat<\/p>\n<p>Buhari approves Amended Companies and Allied Matters Bill<\/p>\n<p>$1.2bn Azura Power Project: Did Suswams Committee goof<\/p>\n<p>Governor Umahi opposes sacking of service chiefs<\/p>\n<p>Lai Mohammed gives reason for increasing hate speech fine to N5m<\/p>\n<p>Edo: Buhari has dented his image by endorsing Ize-Iyamu PDP<\/p>\n<p>Buhari is making progress, stop grumbling Adesina<\/p>\n<p>Ivory Coast President to run for third term amid opposition<\/p>\n<p>Fugitive wanted by the FBI since 1977 has been apprehended<\/p>\n<p>Robots protect doctors working with COVID-19 Patients in Rwanda Minister<\/p>\n<p>EU offers 33 million to support Lebanon after explosion<\/p>\n<p>4 reasons Ghana should be your next travel destination<\/p>\n<p>Air India plane carrying 191 persons crashes at Kerala<\/p>\n<p>NEMA lists 28 states to experience flooding in 2020<\/p>\n<p>Buhari signs amended Companies And Allied Matters Bill<\/p>\n<p>Edo Assembly orders closure of bank accounts<\/p>\n<p>331 Nigerians arrive Abuja from United Arab Emirates<\/p>\n<p>Air Peace, Bristow given 14 days to reinstate sacked workers- NLC<\/p>\n<p>Oil leakage is not from our facility, NAOC tells Rivers State<\/p>\n<p>NCC revises charges for USSD services of mobile networks<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Governors Forum plans to meet with Buhari on security matters<\/p>\n<p>We will resist attempt to illegally take over Edo Assembly, says Obaseki<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Again FG extends second phase of eased lockdown for four weeks<\/p>\n<p>Al-Qaeda, ISIS: U.S. warning just piece of advice, military affirms<\/p>\n<p>Chinese loans merely 11.28% of external debt as at March, FG clarifies<\/p>\n<p>MAN demands passage of PIB bill to regulate PMS pump price<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Edo guber: PDP, APC clash over &#8216;plot to rig election result<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus is still infecting humans and economies<\/p>\n<p>Court dissolves 13-year-old marriage as wife starves husband of sex<\/p>\n<p>Over 80,000 children displaced due to Beirut explosions &#8216; UNICEF<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 cases in Africa surpass a million<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re overcoming poverty through financial literacy, skills acquisition &#8216; IDPs<\/p>\n<p>Buhari signs amended Companies and Allied Matters Bill<\/p>\n<p>Edo guber: &#8216;Oshiomhole may cost APC victory<\/p>\n<p>Buhari&#8217;s meeting with Ize-Iyamu dent on his image, war on corruption<\/p>\n<p>Court voids sack of Nasarawa SSG<\/p>\n<p>Why we want to sell our two aircraft &#8216; Med-View<\/p>\n<p>Exit: Shoprite employs 4,500 staff, supports 500 farmers in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Nigeria records 354 of the virus, total infections hit 45,244<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Gov Bagudu urges traditional rulers to support community policing<\/p>\n<p>33 killed in fresh attack on Southern Kaduna<\/p>\n<p>Edo crises: PDP charges INEC to go after those committing electoral crimes<\/p>\n<p>Edo Assembly invasion an attempted coup Gov Obaseki<\/p>\n<p>What scientists must do to access CBNs research grant<\/p>\n<p>Why Oshiomhole must not lead APC Edo guber election campaign, by Govs Forum DG<\/p>\n<p>Federal Character: Gov. Ugwuanyi canvasses fair share for Enugu<\/p>\n<p>Edo: Why APC, PDP must play according to rules, by IPAC<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 Hazard Allowances: FG Short Paid Us By 40% &#8216; Health Workers<\/p>\n<p>Assailants Robbed My Brother, Pregnant Wife Before Killing Them &#8216; Brother<\/p>\n<p>Edo Guber Polls: Buhari Endorses Ize-Iyamu, Warns APC Against Zamfara, Rivers Experiences<\/p>\n<p>30 Years After, Buhari Signs Company, Allied Matters Bill Into Law<\/p>\n<p>Edo Assembly: PDP Urges INEC To Withdraw Certificates Of Return From 14 Members-elect<\/p>\n<p>Edo PDP, APC In War Of Words Over Parallel Houses Of Assembly<\/p>\n<p><strong>PEOPLESDAILY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Presidency: Repentant terrorists won&#8217;t join military<\/p>\n<p>PDP rejects FG&#8217;s reviewed broadcast code<\/p>\n<p>INEC threatens to halt Edo, Ondo guber if<\/p>\n<p>Group raises alarm over poor governance In Kogi State<\/p>\n<p>Worsening security; Governors present resolutions to Buhari soon<\/p>\n<p>Mass sack: Pilots, engineers threaten to withdraw services<\/p>\n<p>Tuberclosis kills 22, as 50 drugs resistance patients&#8217; 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