{"id":24827,"date":"2020-08-22T06:15:11","date_gmt":"2020-08-22T06:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=24827"},"modified":"2020-08-22T06:15:11","modified_gmt":"2020-08-22T06:15:11","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-saturday-22-august-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=24827","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 22 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>COVID-19 pandemic to end in less than two years WHO<\/p>\n<p>Hoodlums stab Lagos motorist to death defending a jaywalker<\/p>\n<p>Suspects who raped, killed my daughter boasted nothing would happen to them Mother of 20-year-old Enugu victim<\/p>\n<p>I left nursing over fear of corpses Ex-Deputy Director, UCH, Ibadan<\/p>\n<p>I felt like dying when I became blind at 45 -Ex-banker<\/p>\n<p>CAMA targeted at churches, well do everything to ensure amendment Oladeji, CAN presidents aide<\/p>\n<p>I never slept without reading what I was taught daily Babalola, Mountain Top University best graduate with 5.00 CGPA<\/p>\n<p>Minister writes Buhari, seeks end to stamp duty crisis<\/p>\n<p>2.3 million SMEs accessed interest-free loans, says FG<\/p>\n<p>EU, German govt support Nigerias renewable energy development<\/p>\n<p>Magu kicks as Salami panel recommends sacking<\/p>\n<p>Most lawyers objected to El-Rufais presence at NBA conference -President<\/p>\n<p>UNILAG crisis: FG directs Babalakin, Ogundipe to step aside, appoints visitation panel<\/p>\n<p>AGF Malami revives public property recovery panel dissolved by Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Why Nigerians should be allowed to bear arms Ortom<\/p>\n<p>Why were helping Nigeria rehabilitate repentant terrorists &#8211; US<\/p>\n<p>Buhari lists 774,000 jobs, CAMA, others as second-term achievements<\/p>\n<p>Catholic Bishops to El-Rufai: Southern Kaduna people feel abandoned<\/p>\n<p>$1m fee: Were ready to return home over harassment in Ghana, say Nigerian traders<\/p>\n<p>NDDC failed to utilise N5tn for Niger Delta development Akpabio<\/p>\n<p>NMA appeals to LASUTH management over hazard allowance<\/p>\n<p>Ekiti Assembly suspends LG boss over Fayemis campaign poster<\/p>\n<p>Radio interview: After DSS grilling, police invite Mailafia to Abuja<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: FG moves to revive abandoned $470m CCTV project<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Stakeholders suggest ways of reducing out-of-school children<\/p>\n<p>Filmmaker sues NBC, asks court to nullify amended broadcasting code<\/p>\n<p>Alleged robbery, abduction: Court remands Benue lawmaker, other in custody<\/p>\n<p>Edo poll: DSS invites Kabaka, nine other APC leaders<\/p>\n<p>Coup: Jonathan leads 14 African leaders to Mali<\/p>\n<p>Turkey announces historic gas discovery in Black Sea<\/p>\n<p>Creating new ministries not an achievement, PDP slams Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Coup: US suspends military aid to Mali<\/p>\n<p>80% of convicted Lagos rapists were once victims -Agency<\/p>\n<p>Sacked UNILAG VC Ogundipe withdraws suit against Babalakin, others<\/p>\n<p>Father defiles 15-year-old daughter to test her virginity<\/p>\n<p>Tough times for motorists, commuters as East-West road worsens<\/p>\n<p>Kidnappers demand N10m to release ex-commissioners children, guard<\/p>\n<p>Schoolgirl raped, murdered by serial killer, ex-wife says<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 pandemic to end in less than two years WHO<\/p>\n<p>Eight on trial for alleged cocaine home-delivery service<\/p>\n<p>NIPOST, FIRS stamp duty row to end soon -Pantami<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NEDC Launches Education Endowment Fund for North-east<\/p>\n<p>Obaseki is Most Outstanding Governor of the Year<\/p>\n<p>Movie Producer Drags NBC To Court Over 6th Broadcasting Code<\/p>\n<p>Edo Poll: PDP Urges UN, EU, to Sanction Gambari, Oshiomhole<\/p>\n<p>Ondo Receives Outline Business Case on Deep Seaport<\/p>\n<p>CBN Revamps Economic Report Format<\/p>\n<p>NSE Lists Additional Shares of Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Plc<\/p>\n<p>Access Bank Upsurges COVID-19 Resilience with Tier-2 Loan Facility<\/p>\n<p>Well Help SMEs Fast-track Nigerias Economic Recovery Says Herbert Wigwe<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2023: There are plots to keep presidency in the North &#8216;Prof. Sagay<\/p>\n<p>In seven months, we&#8217;ve lost 104 communities, 400 lives in Southern Kaduna &#8216; Asake, SOKAPU President<\/p>\n<p>LG polls: 10 injured as APC, ADP supporters clash in Ondo<\/p>\n<p>Edo guber: DSS summons 10 APC leaders<\/p>\n<p>2023: Politicians should realign for good governance &#8216;Methodist Prelate<\/p>\n<p>DPR under fire over N44.5bn remittance out of N2.4trn generated<\/p>\n<p>International flights: Air Peace applauds FG&#8217;s policy on reciprocity<\/p>\n<p>NSE: Investors staked N1.75N13 on 158.62m shares<\/p>\n<p>Investors can expect a much simpler means of making transactions &#8216; Yuguda<\/p>\n<p>CAMA Act will allow banks lend more funds to MSMEs &#8216; experts<\/p>\n<p>Arewa youths apologise to Igbo over 2017 quit notice<\/p>\n<p>Senate uncovers alleged multi-billion naira fraud in NTA<\/p>\n<p>NBA confab: Lawyers at war over El-Rufai as Shiites, MURIC join agitation<\/p>\n<p>Flooding: Delta rules out IDP camps for potential victims<\/p>\n<p>Southern Kaduna: If you want peace, stop killing herdsmen and stealing their cows, Miyetti Allah tells SOKAPU<\/p>\n<p>Journalists forum tasks FG on fight against human trafficking<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>California fires spread, fouling air and spurring evacuations<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian football grounds &#8216; The revolution may be here, at last<\/p>\n<p>UNILAG: Buhari suspends Babalakin, Ogundipe, sacks acting VC<\/p>\n<p>Monarchs go spiritual, dispatch hunters to fish out Shodipe<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Marks &amp; Spencer to cut 7,000 jobs over the next three months<\/p>\n<p>US suspends military aid to Mali after coup<\/p>\n<p>Abuse of incentive scheme has led to revenue leakages FIRS<\/p>\n<p>Senate uncovers alleged multi-billion naira fraud in NTA<\/p>\n<p>Libya&#8217;s warring rivals announce ceasefire<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ex-militants threaten attack over planned scrapping of amnesty<\/p>\n<p>FCTA, Area Councils partner on abattoir operations<\/p>\n<p>Involuntary manslaughter: Truck that killed three people had no roadworthiness &#8216; Witness<\/p>\n<p>Minister directs officials, TCN to end power problems in Igala land<\/p>\n<p>INEC warns political tension in Edo may lead to state of emergency<\/p>\n<p>Fighting Criminity: FG Set to sign agreement with concessionaire to replace all broken-down CCTV camera&#8217;s across Nation &#8216; Police Minister<\/p>\n<p>NDLEA destroys over 19 tonnes of drugs in Borno<\/p>\n<p>Again, Billionaire Prophet Fufeyin splashes Millions to assist Church Workers<\/p>\n<p>All revenues accrued to revenue-generating agencies will now go into consolidated revenue &#8216; Senate<\/p>\n<p>Cost of healthcare may become unaffordable due to multiple taxation in FCT &#8216; Babalola<\/p>\n<p>Power shift: Northern politicians back El-Rufai<\/p>\n<p>Edo 2020: APC alleges influx of arms into state, accuses Okowa, others of complicity<\/p>\n<p>Expect shockwaves, massive defections, APC vows return of aggrieved members<\/p>\n<p>Ondo Decides: Scores injured as supporters of APC, ADC clash 24 hours to the council election<\/p>\n<p>UNILAG: Buhari sets up Special Visitation Panel<\/p>\n<p>UNILAG: FG asks Babalakin, Ogundipe to step aside<\/p>\n<p>Oyo SUBEB threatens action against defaulting contractors<\/p>\n<p>Exercise can keep dementia at bay, even if it&#8217;s in your genes<\/p>\n<p>US scientists grow beating mini-human heart in lab<\/p>\n<p>NMA appeal to LASUTH management on hazard allowance<\/p>\n<p>NMA demands establishment of health desk in Rivers Assembly<\/p>\n<p>Man, 50, drowns as 12 survive building collapse in Kano<\/p>\n<p>Ogun: 25-year-oldwidowcalls on police to arrest husband&#8217;s killers<\/p>\n<p>Lagos&#8217;ll deploy feasible strategies to achieve campaign promises, COS assures<\/p>\n<p>Woman allegedly confined for three days by husband found dead in Kano<\/p>\n<p>Allegation of Governor sponsoring Boko Haram: Police summon Mailafia to Abuja<\/p>\n<p>SEC prioritizes investor protection, to drive millennia participation in capital market<\/p>\n<p>VIDEO: Two die as petrol laden tanker, truck explode after collision<\/p>\n<p>NBA Conference: Usoro apologises to el-Rufai over his withdrawal as speaker<\/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>Concerns Over Bizarre Culture Of Caging Humans<\/p>\n<p>Classes Amid Coronavirus: Lessons For The Future Of Education<\/p>\n<p>Assets Declaration: Defaulting Public Office Holders To Lose Claims<\/p>\n<p>NDLEA Destroys 19.234 Tonnes Of Drugs, Other Substances In Borno<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Cinema Industry Loses N6bn &#8216; Association<\/p>\n<p>Farouq Applauds PMB Over Humanitarian Ministry Establishment<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Kaduna Govt Lifts Ban On Daily Prayers, Services<\/p>\n<p>Ondo Polls: INEC Releases Final List Of Candidates<\/p>\n<p>INEC Promises Credible Election In Edo Inspite Of COVID-19<\/p>\n<p>2020 Budget Compromised By COVID-19, Crude Oil Crash &#8216; Zulum<\/p>\n<p>12 Feared Killed In Renewed Cult War In Delta<\/p>\n<p>Emir Advises Against Unnecessary Felling Of Trees In Yobe<\/p>\n<p>Britain&#8217;s Debt Profile Hits Record 2trn<\/p>\n<p>7 Deaths As NCDC Confirms 476 New Cases<\/p>\n<p>UNILAG Crisis: FG Orders Babalakin, Ogundipe To &#8216;Step Aside<\/p>\n<p>NBA Writes NGF, Asks Governors To Beg el-Rufai<\/p>\n<p>FG Moves To Revive Abandoned $470m CCTV Project<\/p>\n<p>Coup: Jonathan Leads West African Leaders To Mali Today<\/p>\n<p>NPDC Eyes 600mmscf\/d Of Gas Supply To Domestic Market<\/p>\n<p>FIRS Decries Pioneer Tax Relief Racket<\/p>\n<p>Policy Of Reciprocity Will Revolutionise Aviation Sector &#8216; Onyema<\/p>\n<p>FG Propagates PIB As Tool To Rejuvenate Nation&#8217;s Economy Post COVID-19<\/p>\n<p>Adhere To COVID-19 Protocols, NOA Tell Schools Management<\/p>\n<p>NSE: Investors Stake N1.75bn On 158.62m Shares<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Funds allocated to NDDC over the years grossly underutilised &#8216; Akpabio<\/p>\n<p>El-Rufai&#8217;s humiliation and Mamman Daura&#8217;s curious London trip<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Policeman feared killed as gunmen attack station in Ibadan<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria records 340 new COVID-19 cases, total now 51,304<\/p>\n<p>Buhari suspends Babalakin as UNILAG Pro-Chancellor, sacks Acting Vice-Chancellor<\/p>\n<p>AIB confirms collision of aircraft against Lagos airport fence<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Police invite Mailafia over criminal investigation Monday<\/p>\n<p>Police uncover corpse of woman locked up by husband in Kano<\/p>\n<p>My administration determined to reduce cost of governance &#8216; Sanwo-Olu<\/p>\n<p>NBA Effurun branch kicks against Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020<\/p>\n<p>Senate chides DG, NTA over failure to disclose accrued revenue, debt profile<\/p>\n<p>Baba Suwe debunks death rumour, says those wishing him dead &#8216;ll go before him<\/p>\n<p>Oyo SUBEB threatens to terminate unexecuted contracts awarded 3 years ago<\/p>\n<p>FG donates relief materials to 5,576 IDPs in Abuja<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tourism operator calls on South East, South South govs to embrace tourism<\/p>\n<p>Gas supply to domestic market set to rise<\/p>\n<p>Police invite Mailafia to Abuja Monday for questioning<\/p>\n<p>UNILAG crisis: FG orders Babalakin, Ogundipe to step aside<\/p>\n<p>544 stranded Nigerians evacuated from USA, UK<\/p>\n<p>FIRS to cancel pioneer status of undeserving coys<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria will get fair share of COVID-19 vaccines, says PTF<\/p>\n<p>FG supports low performing states on immunisation with motorcycles, laptops<\/p>\n<p>Edo, Ondo polls:Unease at INEC as Supreme Court rules on 22 parties suit<\/p>\n<p>Senate quizzes DPR over N44.5bn remittance<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Firemen rescued 12 in Kano building collapse<\/p>\n<p>Interview: We are building a Super Eagles for the future Gernot Rohr<\/p>\n<p>JUST IN: Buhari sacks UNILAGs Acting VC, suspends Babalakin<\/p>\n<p>JUST IN: Jet crashes into fence in Lagos<\/p>\n<p>Edo\/Ondo Election: Postponement will cause constitutional crisis INEC<\/p>\n<p>El-Rufai: MURIC blasts NBA for inviting Obasanjo, Wike<\/p>\n<p>NBA: Ill still speak on matters of national importance anywhere-El-Rufai<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: We stand by El-Rufai and may boycott conference NBA Jigawa<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Many injured, vehicles vandalised as APC, ADC supporters clash in Ondo<\/p>\n<p>After El-Rufai, Nigerians call for Wikes withdrawal from NBA conference<\/p>\n<p>Millions of women lost access to abortion practices during pandemic MSI<\/p>\n<p>Police discovers corpse of Kano woman locked up for 3 days<\/p>\n<p>FG plans to revisit $470 million CCTV project Dingyadi<\/p>\n<p>Parents, resist the urge to put your children on social media Kate Henshaw<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest 60-year-old fake doctor treating COVID-19 patients<\/p>\n<p>Police places N500000 ransome on fleeing Ibadan ritual killer<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: UK to replace visa for Nigerians free of charge<\/p>\n<p>The North will be lost if insecurity continues-Arewa Forum<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2023: Atiku will defeat Tinubu If, says Tanko Yakasai<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 Vaccine Latest: Chinas latest COVID-19 phase III vaccine approved for clinical trials in Peru<\/p>\n<p>Power Supply: NIPE Calls For Speedy Completion Of KEDCO Installations<\/p>\n<p>Military recounts achievements across the federation<\/p>\n<p>FIRS vows to plugs tax revenue leakages<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s internet speed crawls behind global average as UK, Japan set world record<\/p>\n<p>Can PSG clinch first-ever Champions League glory against Bayern<\/p>\n<p>Reinventing your business after the lockdown<\/p>\n<p>Unilag crisis: Buhari suspends Babalakin, Ogundipe<\/p>\n<p>Edo 2020: Accord Party candidate collapses structure, declares support for Obaseki<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Airport To Test Travellers On Arrival<\/p>\n<p>China Supercharges 5G Investments<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Denmark Signs Up For EU&#8217;s Vaccine Deal<\/p>\n<p>Anti-Migrant&#8217; 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