{"id":24867,"date":"2020-09-04T05:58:23","date_gmt":"2020-09-04T05:58:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=24867"},"modified":"2020-09-04T06:08:24","modified_gmt":"2020-09-04T06:08:24","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-friday-4-sept-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=24867","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 4 Sept., 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>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Biden breaks Obamas record as campaign raises $364 million online<\/p>\n<p>Buhari approves release of 30,000 tons of maize<\/p>\n<p>Why FG should promote local production of electricity meters<\/p>\n<p>How cashless policy suffocates Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>Navy seizes 1,522 bags of smuggled rice, arrests 8 in Calabar<\/p>\n<p>N-Power: Well select Batch C transparently Minister<\/p>\n<p>Messi may continue with Barcelona- Father<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: FG bars Air France, Lufthansa, KLM, others<\/p>\n<p>Edo: Judge withdraws from suit seeking Ize-Iyamus disqualification<\/p>\n<p>Fuel hike: Timi Frank calls for minimum wage increase to 100,000<\/p>\n<p>India bans more than 100 apps linked to China<\/p>\n<p>We are not backing down until FG yields to our demands, say resident doctors<\/p>\n<p>Integrate tradmedicine into mainstream healthcare, minister tells African nations<\/p>\n<p>CIBN, CBN to bring together prominent bankers, economic players, others<\/p>\n<p>NLC, aviation unions to shut P\/H airport, plan showdown with Wike<\/p>\n<p>Okonjo-Iweala obtains American citizenship as WTO election draws close<\/p>\n<p>Oshiomhole, Obaseki difficult to reconcile Oba of Benin<\/p>\n<p>CUPP rejects fuel price hike, says it is senseless and insensitive<\/p>\n<p>Your utterances are immature, Oba of Benin to Obaseki and Ize-Iyamu<\/p>\n<p>World economy heading towards recession<\/p>\n<p>Reverse unfair hike of fuel price immediately SERAP<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>INEC, ECES assess preparations for Edo gov election<\/p>\n<p>Abiodun seeks Assemblys nod for N2.5bn health fund<\/p>\n<p>Dont manipulate Edo poll with security forces, YIAGA Africa<\/p>\n<p>Kwara okays interest-free loans for 21,623 traders<\/p>\n<p>APC, PDP trade words over alleged N1.5bn vote-buying cash<\/p>\n<p>Obaseki pledges commitment to violence-free governorship poll<\/p>\n<p>Anambra 2021: LP aspirant promises workers N50,000 minimum wage<\/p>\n<p>Bandits ambush Niger vigilantes, kill 17, lose three members<\/p>\n<p>Amotekun arrests three suspected kidnappers in Ondo<\/p>\n<p>Further petrol price hike likely, marketers warn Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>Blasphemy: Musician appeals conviction, says Sharia law illegal<\/p>\n<p>Economic activities rebounded in August, says report<\/p>\n<p>Oil servicing firms may go bankrupt, says report<\/p>\n<p>IGP ordered to pay detained Delta journalists N350,000<\/p>\n<p>NNPC obtains $1bn to fund upstream operations<\/p>\n<p>Water bill hearing: SANs, others warn Reps against illegality<\/p>\n<p>International flight: FG bars Air France, KLM, others, approves 14 airlines<\/p>\n<p>APC affirms Abiru, Obafemi as bye-elections candidates<\/p>\n<p>PTF okays phased reopening of schools, orders risk assessment<\/p>\n<p>Investors gain N26bn as market sustains growth<\/p>\n<p>Kaduna doctor dies of COVID-19 complications<\/p>\n<p>Obaseki approves 50 hectares for oil palm production<\/p>\n<p>Zenith Bank reports N103.83bn half-year profit<\/p>\n<p>Protect whistle-blower fired by Dutch embassy, HEDA urges FG<\/p>\n<p>EU to secure raw materials, cut dependency<\/p>\n<p>Oyo to pay N26bn in backlog of gratuity<\/p>\n<p>NNPC obtains $1bn to fund upstream operations<\/p>\n<p>FG subsidises 5,000MT of maize for poultry farmers<\/p>\n<p>Five Borno, Yobe insurgents killed, nine bandits arrested DHQ<\/p>\n<p>Investors in education must prioritise standards Afe Babalola<\/p>\n<p>Katsina police kill 15 bandits, arrest 50 suspects<\/p>\n<p>Review law on $1m business capital, Gbajabiamila tells Ghana<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: FG okays full reopening of schools<\/p>\n<p>Blasphemy: Kano musician appeals death sentence<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: FG okays reopening of NYSC orientation camps<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Nationwide curfew now 12am to 4am FG<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Colleges of education lecturers declare nationwide strike<\/p>\n<p>774,000 jobs: Ekiti begins recruitment Monday<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Shippers Council to Meet CBN over Elimination of Third Parties Form M<\/p>\n<p>Forex Scarcity Worries Airlines, Operators Seek Intervention<\/p>\n<p>Matters Arising from Enugu Airport Reopening<\/p>\n<p>FG to Provide Affordable Learning Devices for Students<\/p>\n<p>Report: Nigerian Ports Lose $55m Daily to Congestion<\/p>\n<p>Rivers Signs Water Supply Contract for Port Harcourt Metropolis<\/p>\n<p>FG Directs ITF to Harmonise Skills Devt Programmes of MDAs<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Oba of Benin commends ADC candidate for challenging colleagues to debate<\/p>\n<p>Imo North by-election: Ibezim emerges APC candidate<\/p>\n<p>Judge withdraws from suit seeking disqualification of Ize-Iyamu<\/p>\n<p>NPA terminates Intels&#8217; contract, silent on court oder<\/p>\n<p>Buhari, Ghana&#8217;s Akufo-Addo to grace CIBN conference<\/p>\n<p>NCDC confirms 125 new COVID-19 cases, total now 54,588<\/p>\n<p>Abiodun appoints eight principals, headmasters as Permanent Secretaries<\/p>\n<p>CBN deprives oil marketers forex at official rate-TUC<\/p>\n<p>NASS and 4th amendment of 1999 Constitution<\/p>\n<p>Security agents killing our members secretly MASSOB<\/p>\n<p>Commuters groan as marketers implement new pump price regime<\/p>\n<p>Soldiers rescue 700 victims from terrorists<\/p>\n<p>TUC kicks, CUPP mobilises for nationwide action<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Oyo cancels curfew, issues advisory to night clubs<\/p>\n<p>Bandits kill 23, abduct 12 in Niger<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Ayodele Adebayo, Director, Personal Income Tax, (PIT), Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS): Lagos spending tax money judiciously<\/p>\n<p>Senate Committee scores EFCC high on ICT, cybercrime fight<\/p>\n<p>NIS implements procedures on International flights resumption<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Sample collection performance by states decline in August<\/p>\n<p>Oil prices hold near multi-week lows on demand worries<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lagos Assembly proposes stiffer law for drug abuse, demands whereabouts of LSSTF helicopters<\/p>\n<p>Ex-SSG protests disqualification from PDP&#8217;s Bayelsa Central senatorial election primary<\/p>\n<p>YIAGA identifies 13 LGs in Edo as trouble spots, urges peaceful polls<\/p>\n<p>Court again remands Ibadan serial killer over death of woman<\/p>\n<p>Man who lost son, building to windstorm in Kano seeks lifeline<\/p>\n<p>Flood kills five in Bauchi<\/p>\n<p>Lagos says restriction not lifted on bars, clubs, cinemas despite relaxation of curfew<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s sad government is yet to fulfill Tunisia &#8217;94 promise to my teammates, says Fuludu<\/p>\n<p>CBN&#8217;s directive on Forms M will dampen economic growth<\/p>\n<p>Why is South-South not investors&#8217; destination<\/p>\n<p>Edo governorship will be referendum to disown Oshiomhole, says Imasuagbon<\/p>\n<p>Man nabbed for attempting to cut off woman&#8217;s breast in Anambra motel<\/p>\n<p>Police kill 15 bandits, arrest 50, recover 10 rifles in Katsina<\/p>\n<p>Buhari approves phase III of National Response on COVID-19<\/p>\n<p>FG no longer fixing petrol price &#8216; Sylva<\/p>\n<p>Trump tells Americans to try to vote twice<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Customs rakes N2b as Internally Generated Revenue in August<\/p>\n<p>Enugu NDLEA boss canvasses workshop on drug management in states<\/p>\n<p>Child advocates train parents on ethics, approaches to successful sex education<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: South Africans protest as report reveals relief fund misuse<\/p>\n<p>Fuel, electricity hike: CUPP begins mobilisation for mass action<\/p>\n<p>Fuel price, electricity tariff hike most unfortunate &#8216; Gani Adams<\/p>\n<p>Labour raises alarm over violence against workers in Rivers<\/p>\n<p>Kaduna LG boss suspends Almajiri system after 8 drown<\/p>\n<p>Rivers would end era of judges retiring without own home &#8216; Wike<\/p>\n<p>Ize-Iyamu to tackle sexual assault, care for survivors with special victims unit&#8217; &#8216; Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu<\/p>\n<p>FG working to promote balance of payments, trade &#8216; Bello<\/p>\n<p>China opens 5G-covered road for testing of self-driving cars<\/p>\n<p>China plans reforms to protect chip industry from Trump threat<\/p>\n<p>Kidnapped Medical Doctor Regains freedom &#8216; NMA Chairman<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Police nab domestic staff behind kidnap of University lecturer in Calabar<\/p>\n<p>Five Cameroonians in police net for alleged kidnapping in Cross River<\/p>\n<p>Police arraign man, 20, over alleged stealing of mobile phones worth N34,500<\/p>\n<p>Those pushing for water resources bill have ulterior motive &#8216; Adejuwon<\/p>\n<p>Rivers would end era Judges retire without their own home &#8216; Wike<\/p>\n<p>Resumption of international flights: FG denies Lufthansa, KLM, Air France, Etihad, others entry<\/p>\n<p>EFCC detains woman over N3m Job scam<\/p>\n<p>Kwara government approves interest free loans for petty traders<\/p>\n<p>National Hajj Commission to commence preparation for 2021 Hajj in Sept &#8216; Chairman<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Global Citizen, NSIA launch Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Nigeria confirms 125 new cases, total now 54,588<\/p>\n<p>FG says it lacks money to continue to pay fuel subsidy<\/p>\n<p>Int&#8217;l Flight Resumption: FG Bars Air France, Lufthansa, 3 Others<\/p>\n<p>774,000 Public Works: We&#8217;ve Resolved Executive, NASS Dispute &#8216; Keyamo<\/p>\n<p>2023: Don&#8217;t Accept PDP&#8217;s VP Slot, Igbo Youths Urge S&#8217;East Politicians<\/p>\n<p>Poor Access Road Delaying Baro Port Take-off &#8216; NIWA<\/p>\n<p>We Are Working With Borno Govt To Resettle IDPs &#8216; DHQ<\/p>\n<p>Taraba Partners NEXIM Bank To Develop Agric, Tourism, Others<\/p>\n<p>Organised Private Sector Slams New Electricity Tariffs<\/p>\n<p>Zenith Bank Records N103.8bn PAT In H1 2020<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll Ground Economic Activities In Rivers If Peaceful Protest Fails, Labour Tell Wike<\/p>\n<p>Doctor Dies Of COVID-19 Complications In Kaduna<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Food Insecurity: Rivers, FCT top states nationally &#8216; NBS<\/p>\n<p>Shippers&#8217; Council, NPA, NRC strengthen collaboration to end ports congestion<\/p>\n<p>Runsewe unveils creative industry, sub committees<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria in state of helplessness, hopelessness &#8216; Olabode George<\/p>\n<p>Fuel price hike: Nigerians are helpless, labour unions should take the lead &#8216;Kokori<\/p>\n<p>UNILAG crisis: Babalakin, staff unions appear before panel<\/p>\n<p>Fuel, electricity price hike: FG insensitive to Nigerians&#8217; plights &#8216; Gani Adams<\/p>\n<p>Two Abuja civil servants, others arrested for selling 16-year-old girl&#8217;s baby for N1.5m<\/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>NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fed Govt weighing options in Nigeria-Ghana relations<\/p>\n<p>Kaffy, Segun Adefila tell the dance story in For The Love Of Dance<\/p>\n<p>Federal Government set to replace Vision 20:2020<\/p>\n<p>NDDC: DSS quizzes COVID-19 palliative committee chair<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Tax reliefs remain till next year, say governors<\/p>\n<p>Forex: CBN sold $500m, speculators set to count losses<\/p>\n<p>FG no longer fixing petrol price Sylva<\/p>\n<p>NEMA assesses damage in flood ravaged areas in Kebbi<\/p>\n<p>PTF asks States to start risk assessment for school reopening<\/p>\n<p>Ogun, Lagos seek to take over Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta road from FG<\/p>\n<p>NHIS: IGP directs capturing of police retirees<\/p>\n<p>UPDATED: FG bars Air France, Lufthansa, KLM, others as international flight resume<\/p>\n<p>Senate may reconvene over fuel, electricity tariff hike<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Brand Managers and Businesses Must Constantly Evaluate Their Strategies and Models to Sustain Patronage<\/p>\n<p>Export-led growth crucial to fixing Nigeria&#8217;s FX, job crises<\/p>\n<p>Housing Estates in Lagos reel from lack of infrastructure<\/p>\n<p>Oluwatomi Somefun, 35 years and counting, still demonstrating steady and astounding expertise in her field<\/p>\n<p>The post-coronavirus global economy and international order (1)<\/p>\n<p>Travel, hospitality businesses to rebound as international flights resume tomorrow<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 Ventilator Patients Can Have Permanent Nerve Damage<\/p>\n<p>Ex IT Director Jailed For Selling Govt-owned Network Switches<\/p>\n<p>Amazon To Recruit 7,000 Permanent Workers<\/p>\n<p>Customs Nets N69.4bn Revenue At Onne Area 2<\/p>\n<p>Customs Nets N69.4bn Revenue At Onne Area 2<\/p>\n<p>FG To Adopt Diplomatic Option In Resolving Nigeria-Ghana Trade Rifts<\/p>\n<p>Facebook Set To Limit Last-minute Political Ads Before U.S. Elections<\/p>\n<p><strong>PEOPLESDAILY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>PDP, APC bicker over N151.56\/liter new fuel price<\/p>\n<p>FG approves N13bn for automation of 4 airports<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: FG will contain challenges &#8216; Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Maina petitions AGF, demands review of criminal charges<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 sample tests exceed 100,000 in Lagos<\/p>\n<p>Gbajabiamila expresses hope in 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