{"id":24794,"date":"2020-08-13T06:55:12","date_gmt":"2020-08-13T06:55:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=24794"},"modified":"2020-08-13T06:55:12","modified_gmt":"2020-08-13T06:55:12","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-thursday-13-august-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=24794","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 13 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>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>WHO keen to review Russian vaccine trials<\/p>\n<p>Igbo want Biafra not presidency, MASSOB tells Ohanaeze<\/p>\n<p>Send old generation out of power, Obasanjo tells youths<\/p>\n<p>Allow responsibile Nigerians carry AK47, others, Ortom tells FG<\/p>\n<p>Lagos Uber, Bolt customers to pay more over new taxes<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve not received FGs N78bn refund Rivers<\/p>\n<p>Borno resettles 560 Boko Haram victims<\/p>\n<p>ASUU shares rice, money to UNIMAID lecturers<\/p>\n<p>Ondo: Accord Party aligns with PDP to defeat APC<\/p>\n<p>FCTA demolishes 25 houses in Abuja<\/p>\n<p>Africa needs innovative ideas, says NIPSS DG<\/p>\n<p>Banks total assets rise to N47.82tn<\/p>\n<p>After six-hour grilling, DSS releases ex-CBN gov, Mailafia<\/p>\n<p>FG to deduct illegal mining fees from states allocations<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias oil exports threatened as US floods European market<\/p>\n<p>FG yet to be informed of UNILAG VCs removal- Ministry<\/p>\n<p>Experts fear downturn in Nigeria as UK enters recession<\/p>\n<p>Ex-US envoy to Nigeria, Walter Carrington, dies at 90<\/p>\n<p>Flared gas can employ two million people RMAFC<\/p>\n<p>We may shut down California operations Uber<\/p>\n<p>Bid for depot, pipelines repair, NNPC tells investors<\/p>\n<p>Petrol supply disruption imminent as PENGASSAN begins strike<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias oil production falls to 1.37 million barrels<\/p>\n<p>Reps suspend Agip probe after NNPC boss intervention<\/p>\n<p>Army probes alleged soldiers involvement in illegal fishing, trading<\/p>\n<p>UNILAG VC purported removal by governing council illegal ASUU<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria convicts three persons under new piracy law<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian soldier jailed 55 years for killing WHO worker<\/p>\n<p>Mailafia insists gov leads Boko Haram, NGF seeks probe<\/p>\n<p>APC interim panel battles against time, party to shift convention<\/p>\n<p>Well impeach Obaseki if he flouts laws, Edo Assembly faction boasts<\/p>\n<p>Council removes, replaces UNILAG VC, Ogundipe dismisses sacking<\/p>\n<p>Abuja isolation centre remains shut over lack of bed spaces<\/p>\n<p>FG okays N8.5bn for NCDC testing kits<\/p>\n<p>Virologist faults Nigerias epidemic preparedness<\/p>\n<p>Bandits kill one, abduct sisters in Katsina fresh attack<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest 67 IPOB members in Imo<\/p>\n<p>Delta bars VIPs, escorts, aides from Asaba airport<\/p>\n<p>Kashamu: Stop insulting our collective intelligence, Falana warns Obasanjo<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ericsson Identifies New Measures for Bench marking 5G Networks<\/p>\n<p>Fresh Focus Required to Fight Cyber-fraud, Says Expert<\/p>\n<p>9mobile Crashes Call Rates with Morelife<\/p>\n<p>Affordable Smartphones Will Drive Digital Inclusion in Africa<\/p>\n<p>Report: Closing Gender Divide Will Save Lives in Pandemic<\/p>\n<p>FG, UK to Host Conference on Right of Way<\/p>\n<p>PGF DG Alleges Plot to Return Oshiomhole as APC Chairman<\/p>\n<p>Akeredolu Not Interested in Bringing Capacity and Knowledge Around Himself<\/p>\n<p>Edo Election Will Hold as Planned, Says INEC<\/p>\n<p>Mikel Admits He&#8217;s Open to a Return to England<\/p>\n<p>Kano Court Sentences Another Man to Death by Stoning<\/p>\n<p>NAS Decries Southern Kaduna Killings, Seeks FG&#8217;s Action<\/p>\n<p>Akala: How Niger Delta States Can Address Youth Unemployment<\/p>\n<p>FG Pledges to Complete Gas Fields Concession Programme<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>PDP national leadership swears &#8216;in Enugu State EXCO<\/p>\n<p>Ondo election: Accord Party collapses structure for Jegede<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t divert Lagos funds to Edo guber campaign, PDP warns Sanwo-Olu<\/p>\n<p>Okorodudu&#8217;s wife pleads govt intervention for ailing Olympian<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Open: NTTF president demands PTF&#8217;s clarification on COVID-19<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: HFN confirms receipt of $8,000 support from IHF<\/p>\n<p>Mikel denies link to Biafra agitation<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria has 9th largest gas reserves, says RMAFC chairman<\/p>\n<p>AXA Mansard boosts healthcare delivery amid COVID-19<\/p>\n<p>NDIC yet to conclude liquidation of Fortis Bank<\/p>\n<p>FG to deduct illegal taxes from Federation allocation<\/p>\n<p>New education policy takes off<\/p>\n<p>MDAs: South East should get 18% of federal posts FCC<\/p>\n<p>Enugu traditional ruler, community petition IGP over police harassment<\/p>\n<p>Anambra APC lauds Buhari on 2nd Niger Bridge, Enugu-Onitsha expressway, others in South-East<\/p>\n<p>Urhobo group urges Buhari to intervene in illegal sales of lands by military<\/p>\n<p>Grant licence to responsible citizens to carry sophisticated arms Ortom to FG<\/p>\n<p>Northern govs calls for investigation of allegations by Mailafiya<\/p>\n<p>Buhari, Governors call for joint strategy to end conflicts<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: NCDC confirms 423 new cases in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Controversy trails creation of new political wards in Akwa Ibom<\/p>\n<p>Bandits kill one, abduct health worker in Katsina<\/p>\n<p>Lukman alleges plot to return Oshiomhole as APC chairman<\/p>\n<p>Police assault journalist for taking pictures in Kaduna<\/p>\n<p>Lagos APC, PDP trade words over Sanwo-Olu heading Ondo guber poll campaign council<\/p>\n<p>Northern governors urge probe into Mailafia&#8217;s allegation<\/p>\n<p>Osun government moves to implement new education policy<\/p>\n<p>NCDMB, NLNG to drive Brass shipyard project, commence feasibility study<\/p>\n<p>FG inaugurates IT projects to boost skills, digital economy<\/p>\n<p>UTME: Anambra top-scoring candidates amid JAMB reforms<\/p>\n<p>FG denies placing order for Russian vaccine<\/p>\n<p>Unilag council divided on sack of Vice Chancellor<\/p>\n<p>FG mobilises flights to evacuate Nigerians from UAE<\/p>\n<p>WHO keen to review Russian vaccine trials<\/p>\n<p>EFCC probes alleged attempt by Lebanese to smuggle $890,000<\/p>\n<p>FEC approves N8.4bn for additional testing, diagnostic materials for 774 LGAs<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Man bags 25 years imprisonment for raping 11-yr-old girl in Ogun<\/p>\n<p>Military airstrike destroys terrorists&#8217; logistics, eliminates scores in Borno<\/p>\n<p>Rape: Shariah court sentence Man, 60 to death by stoning in Kano<\/p>\n<p>Makinde approves promotion, payment of gratuity for 97 officers dismissed by Ajimobi&#8217;s administration<\/p>\n<p>Take over political positions from older generation, Obasanjo tells youths<\/p>\n<p>Ondo election: Accord Party collapses structure for Jegede<\/p>\n<p>Edo factional lawmakers meet, condemn &#8216;destruction&#8217; of assembly complex<\/p>\n<p>Mabel Oboh, ADC&#8217;s candidate, challenges Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu to debate<\/p>\n<p>lNEC closes door against deregistered political parties in Edo, Ondo elections<\/p>\n<p>Stocks rise to 8-week high as oil prices gain 1.5 %<\/p>\n<p>NDIC vows to protect depositors of defunct Fortis MFB<\/p>\n<p>Sanwo-Olu head Ondo poll campaign, PDP accuses APC of plans to divert Lagos funds<\/p>\n<p>Oshiomhole&#8217;s ex-aide defects to PDP, supports Obaseki&#8217;s re-election with N5m<\/p>\n<p>Edo 2020: PDP, APC bicker over shifting of campaign for alleged violence<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Brazilian club given permission to play match with infected players<\/p>\n<p>UNILAG: We&#8217;re waiting for formal communication from governing board-FG<\/p>\n<p>Unilag crisis: Council has power to hire and fire &#8216; Min of Education<\/p>\n<p>67 IPOB members, native doctor arrested in Imo<\/p>\n<p>Navy disown fake press release inviting candidates for NNBTS Batch 30 training<\/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>Nigerians Defy Use Of Facemask Amidst COVID-19 Spread<\/p>\n<p>Military Destroys Terrorists&#8217; Logistics Facility, Kills Several Fighters In Borno<\/p>\n<p>Magu&#8217;s Lawyer Accuses Panel Of Illegalities, Rights Violation<\/p>\n<p>Insurgency: Northern Govs Seek Probe Of Mailafia&#8217;s Allegations<\/p>\n<p>Kashamu: South West Leaders Chide Obasanjo<\/p>\n<p>FG Okays States&#8217; Participation In Mining<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: PMB Approves Civic Registration, Vital Statistics As Essential Service<\/p>\n<p>Interim Dividend: NSE Market Capitalisation Rebounds By N135bn<\/p>\n<p>NLC To FG: Invest In Health, Education To Boost Productivity<\/p>\n<p>APC: Resolve Internal Crisis First, Nwosu Urges Mai Buni<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>UNILAG council appoints Omololu Soyombo as acting VC<\/p>\n<p>Varsity senate, ASUU, others kick as UNILAG VC sacked<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria records 453 new COVID-19 cases as total rises to 47,743<\/p>\n<p>Our casualty unit is loaded with COVID-19 suspects &#8216;MD, FMC, Abeokuta<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s relevance in global education post-COVID-19 lies in technology &#8216;Experts<\/p>\n<p>Towards ending secrecy, shame around mental illness: The Unashamed 2020 Campaign<\/p>\n<p>Executive Order 10: A step in the right direction<\/p>\n<p>True test for Nigeria&#8217;s maritime security efforts will come after October<\/p>\n<p>FG set to pay N22.6 billion final entitlement of ex-airways workers<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s aviation ground handling firms urged to adjust prices<\/p>\n<p>Rape: Kano Shari&#8217;a court sentences 70-year-old man to death by stoning<\/p>\n<p>NHRC expresses shock over child abuse as commission rescues minor in Kebbi<\/p>\n<p>Audit query: NPA recovers $89 million, N2.404 billion outstanding rental debts<\/p>\n<p>Show faith in Nigerian youths by giving them posts, PDP tells Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Active engagement of youths, panacea to Nigeria&#8217;s socio-economic challenges &#8216; Minister<\/p>\n<p>IPPIS: Oil workers in Abuja embark on three-day warning strike<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Coalition seeks power shift to South in 2023<\/p>\n<p>Kingship tussle: family warns against bloodshed<\/p>\n<p>Federal Government, governors: we must invest more in youths<\/p>\n<p>Community accuses elders of embezzling N100m<\/p>\n<p>APC: no diversion of funds to Ondo for poll<\/p>\n<p>Uber, taxi passengers to pay more as Lagos sets new rules<\/p>\n<p>67 IPOB members arrested on way to fortify selves<\/p>\n<p>FEC to NSA: build secure storage for explosives<\/p>\n<p>Make Assembly Complex safe for our sittings Edo lawmakers<\/p>\n<p>NDIC gets N2b to pay depositiors of liquidated bank<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Former US ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington, dies at 90<\/p>\n<p>292 stranded Nigerians in UAE arrive<\/p>\n<p>UPDATED: FEC approves N8.49bn for COVID-19 testing items<\/p>\n<p>Rivers community beg Wike to reopen shut hospital<\/p>\n<p>2023: Atiku launches online TV as new channel of campaign<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Grant responsible citizens access to carry AK 47, other weapons, Ortom tells FG<\/p>\n<p>Resist wasting Lagos funds on Ondo, PDP tells Sanwo-Olu<\/p>\n<p>Wike dissolves Task Force on Illegal Street Trading, Motor Parks<\/p>\n<p>Edo guber: Court hears suit seeking Ize-Iyamu, deputys disqualification August 24<\/p>\n<p>Breaking: DSS releases ex-CBN governor, Mailafia<\/p>\n<p>774,000 jobs: FCC urges LG committees not to jeopardize Buharis initiative<\/p>\n<p>Navy disowns fake press release inviting candidates for NNBTS Batch 30 training<\/p>\n<p>Kano is a land for infidels -Shekau reacts sentencing of musician to death<\/p>\n<p>COVID 19: UK in recession for the first time in 11 years<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s soaring fertilizer prices lead to second wave of food inflation<\/p>\n<p>Oil majors&#8217; search for sustainable businesses warns Nigeria against slow reforms<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria cannot make progress without doing away with wasteful subsidies<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria to lose $1bn investment as government sets up parallel dry dock<\/p>\n<p>Top up N50bn COVID-19 fund for households, MPC members tell CBN<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lagos Reiterates Commitment To Leverage Technology In Achieving 21st Century Education Goal<\/p>\n<p>US Ex-Envoy To Nigeria, Walter Carrington, Is 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