{"id":26168,"date":"2021-08-07T06:34:53","date_gmt":"2021-08-07T06:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=26168"},"modified":"2021-08-07T06:34:53","modified_gmt":"2021-08-07T06:34:53","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-saturday-7-august-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=26168","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 7 August, 2021"},"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 INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>US Economy Adds 943,000 Jobs, Unemployment Falls To 5.4%<\/p>\n<p>PM Recognizes &#8216;Impact&#8217; Of Coal Mine Closures After Thatcher Comment<\/p>\n<p>UK Coronavirus-Related Insurance Scheme For Live Events Gets Partial Welcome<\/p>\n<p>Vaccinated Account For A Third Of UK Covid-19 Hospital Admissions<\/p>\n<p>PSG &#8216;Ready To Pay Lionel Messi 500,000 A Week&#8217; &#8216; Report<\/p>\n<p>Benue, FCT, Enugu, 10 Other State Commands Get New CPs<\/p>\n<p>ActionAid Commends Buhari Over Increase In Education Spending By 50%<\/p>\n<p>Persons With Disabilities Protest Non-Payment Of Interest By Baraza Cooperative Society<\/p>\n<p>Oba Ewuare II Welcome Quadruplets From 5th Wife<\/p>\n<p>LASG To Meet Power Sector Stakeholders On Proposed Electricity Policy<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>16 insurance firms pay N67.12bn claims in six months<\/p>\n<p>Southern groups lampoon IBB for defending June 12 annulment<\/p>\n<p>Lagos to engage stakeholders on proposed electricity policy<\/p>\n<p>South-West interest: Ooni caucus to meet Obasanjo, Soyinka, Olubadan, Alake, others<\/p>\n<p>Anambra poll: INEC plans use of technology to prevent attacks on personnel, facilities<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria, others suffer 69% air passenger revenue drop Report<\/p>\n<p>Robbers sent customers away before attacking Osun banks -Eyewitnesses<\/p>\n<p>Health worker to adopt abandoned day-old girl rescued in Kwara<\/p>\n<p>Afenifere kicks as court demands 24 sureties for Igbohos associates bail<\/p>\n<p>Police nab father over alleged defilement of four daughters in Lagos<\/p>\n<p>Tips to help your spouse overcome feeling of entitlement<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen attack Imo police station again, cops death toll now 22<\/p>\n<p>BBNaija: Death threats real, not publicity stunt, says Marias handler<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria experiencing religious genocide under Buhari -Report<\/p>\n<p>Police to arrest cops, military men riding okada on Lagos highways<\/p>\n<p>Customs impound N234m contraband in Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi<\/p>\n<p>My reconciliation with 2Baba not fake Blackface<\/p>\n<p>Rancorous congresses: APC battles to win hearts of aggrieved members<\/p>\n<p>PDP crisis: How Secondus, Wike clashed at BoT meeting<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Over 5,000 Kaduna schools remain shut amid military operations<\/p>\n<p>To ensure dad died painfully, hoodlums broke his skull, set him ablaze Son of ASP killed in Akwa Ibom attack<\/p>\n<p>How soldiers at checkpoint ordered my brother, another male out of commercial bus, took them away since March Akwa Ibom man<\/p>\n<p>Arewa Youths call for ban of BBNaija<\/p>\n<p>Ekiti hospital: Citing poverty, trauma, families of 42 unclaimed corpses of babies, others support mass burial<\/p>\n<p>Despite ban, herders continue open grazing without care in Igboho town<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: 275 prospective NYSC members test positive in Osun, Bauchi, Edo, others<\/p>\n<p>Strike: We cant be intimidated, doctors tell Ngige<\/p>\n<p>We prayed for safe trip to NYSC orientation camp, its painful my son died in road accident Grieving mum<\/p>\n<p>Police detained witnesses to my brothers shooting at Abuja viewing centre, kept CCTV footage Sister of slain football enthusiast<\/p>\n<p>FG seeks CITNs support in tackling tax revenue leakages<\/p>\n<p>We get regular updates on Kanu through his family -Abia Govt<\/p>\n<p>Sit-at-home: Well ensure Nnamdi Kanus rights are not abused, Abia govt assures IPOB members<\/p>\n<p>PIB: FG to engage oil producing communities -Minister<\/p>\n<p>Bail: Yoruba Nation agitators raise funds for detained Igbohos aides<\/p>\n<p>2.4m poor, vulnerable persons on Kadunas social register -Official<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wema Bank Mulls Acquisition or Merger, to Raise N40bn Through Rights&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Afenifere Slams IBB Over Claims on State of Nation<\/p>\n<p>Remanded Aminu Yar\u2019Adua Not Late Ex-President\u2019s Son<\/p>\n<p>IG Assigns New Commissioners to Enugu, Kaduna, FCT, 10 States<\/p>\n<p>Gambian President Commends Nigeria\u2019s Drug War Campaign<\/p>\n<p>Fulfil Your Empowerment Promise, Ijaw Youth Author Pleads With Osinbajo<\/p>\n<p>Press Freedom Shouldn\u2019t be Restrained, Fayemi Warns<\/p>\n<p>Kaduna Postpones School Resumption as Security Agencies Battle Bandits<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a Sin to Deny Baby Breast Milk, Say UNICEF, Experts<\/p>\n<p>Disabled Persons, Other Aggrieved Investors Barricade Baraza Cooperative Society<\/p>\n<p>Oba of Benin\u2019s Fifth Wife Delivers Quadruplets<\/p>\n<p>Abia PDP to Retake Constituencies by Fielding Popular Candidates<\/p>\n<p>FG Inaugurates Justice for Children Coordination Forum<\/p>\n<p>FG Urges States to Domesticate Relevant Economic Policies<\/p>\n<p>Biden Aims for 50% Electric Vehicles by 2030 with Industry Support<\/p>\n<p>CAC Boss Threatens to Sanction Fraudulent Registration Processes<\/p>\n<p>Sanwo-Olu Tasks NAICOM to Assist State in Activating Capital Based Tax<\/p>\n<p>NCS, FOU Zone C Seizes Containers of Unprocessed Timber<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Anxiety over FG\u2019s delay in unmasking terrorism financiers<\/p>\n<p>Nigerians tackle IBB over comments on 2023 poll, June 12<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve commenced journey to 2024 Olympics, says AFN<\/p>\n<p>Boko Haram, ISWAP terrorists now resort to video propaganda, says Army<\/p>\n<p>INEC to deploy security app for Anambra poll<\/p>\n<p>Police kill three gunmen, lose Inspector during fresh attack on Imo station<\/p>\n<p>Flood kills eight, destroys N200m property in Bauchi \u2014 SEMA<\/p>\n<p>PIB: FG to engage host communities after Presidential assent<\/p>\n<p>Arewa Youths Tag Big Brother Naija A &#8220;Calamity,&#8221; Seek Ban<\/p>\n<p>Woman Sues McDonald\u2019s, Claims Burger Advert Compelled Her To Break Lent Fast<\/p>\n<p>Kano traders fear ejection, protest against remodeling of market<\/p>\n<p>Flood: How Osogbo residents lost loved ones, properties to indiscipline, govt&#8217;s negligence<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Borno Church Demolition: Over 50 pastors, Youth groups converged at site, demand immediate reconstruction<\/p>\n<p>Ward Congresses: 243 aggrieved Benue aspirants drag APC to court<\/p>\n<p>Oba of Benin&#8217;s wife gives birth to quadruplets<\/p>\n<p>Corruption: Military not same as democratic govt, ACF chieftain replies IBB<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll deploy more resources to other sectors in 2022 &#8216; Okowa<\/p>\n<p>Military operations delay school resumption, slow infrastructure projects in high-risk areas<\/p>\n<p>Police rescue six trafficked minors in Edo<\/p>\n<p>NARD dares FG, vows to continue strike as govt threatens to sack striking doctors<\/p>\n<p>Reconsider courts&#8217; annual vacation, AJ tells CJN, NJC<\/p>\n<p>NARD STRIKE: Distressed patients beg FG for speedy resolution<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 Third Wave: Lagos reopens more isolation centres<\/p>\n<p>Osun Banks robbery: Police recovers suspect vehicles, ammunition<\/p>\n<p>States responsible for most of your demands, FG tells striking doctors<\/p>\n<p>3 arrested, driver flees over adulterated petroleum product in Imo<\/p>\n<p>We are monitoring Nnamdi Kanu&#8217;s situation &#8216; Abia Govt<\/p>\n<p>FG to complete all outstanding Aviation projects before 2023 &#8216; Sirika<\/p>\n<p>Why there was commotion in Big Brother house &#8216; Jackie B finally opens up<\/p>\n<p>Breaking: IGP appoints 13 New Command Police Commissioners<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Terrorists Resort To Video Propaganda To Recruit Fighters &#8216; Army<\/p>\n<p>FCT, Kaduna, Enugu, Others Get New Police Commissioners<\/p>\n<p>Anambra Guber: INEC Accepts Nomination Form Of Umeoji As APGA Candidate<\/p>\n<p>Finance Ministry Frustrating Disbursement Of $200m Cabotage Fund &#8216; Amaechi<\/p>\n<p>Oyo Stakeholders Alert APC Of Plots To Tamper With Ward Congress&#8217; Outcome<\/p>\n<p>NiMET Predicts Heavy Rainfall, Thunderstorm<\/p>\n<p>Misconduct: Medical, Dental Tribunal Suspends 12 Doctors, Delists 3<\/p>\n<p>Under No Guise Should Press Freedom Be Restrained<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Boko Haram\/ISWAP terrorists now resort to video propaganda, says Army<\/p>\n<p>Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom<\/p>\n<p>FCT, 12 states get new Commissioners of Police<\/p>\n<p>Man killed by armed robbers in Osun buried amidst tears<\/p>\n<p>GEEP: FG targets 37m vulnerable citizens, marginalized youths<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 Delta variant not synonymous with Delta State, says Okowa<\/p>\n<p>Arewa youth group backs Babangida on age limit for presidential candidates<\/p>\n<p>Military operations delaying schools resumption, says Kaduna govt<\/p>\n<p>There is nothing new in Babangida&#8217;s interview, it&#8217;s a sour taste in the mouth &#8216; Afenifere<\/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>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Despite ban, open grazing thrives in FCT<\/p>\n<p>Corruption worse under democratic leaders \u2013 IBB<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria\u2019s digital economy and that 2024 target<\/p>\n<p>7 reasons you eat when you\u2019re not hungry<\/p>\n<p>Eye twitching? Try getting enough sleep<\/p>\n<p>Ngige: I\u2019ve warned my Children who are doctors to stay away from this \u2018nonsense\u2019 strike<\/p>\n<p>Demolition: Christian Youth stage protest in Maiduguri<\/p>\n<p>Passenger demands refund, compensation from Arik Air over missing cash<\/p>\n<p>Family buries policeman killed during Osun bank robbery<\/p>\n<p>Osun declares holiday to mark Hijrah new year<\/p>\n<p>Okowa wants proper monitoring of Nigeria\u2019s crude oil production<\/p>\n<p>Ethiopia, Malawi to use INEC policies for local elections \u2013 Yakubu<\/p>\n<p>Major shake up as Kaduna, FCT, 11 other states get new police commissioners<\/p>\n<p>Police rescue 7 Cote d\u2019 Ivoire, Libya bound trafficking victims<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Explainer: How global skills partnership may change Nigeria&#8217;s brain drain to gain<\/p>\n<p>Finance expert, Oladeji-JohnBrown, commends CBN&#8217;s halt of forex sale to BDCs<\/p>\n<p>Enforcement of ban on open grazing will check armed herdsmen&#8217;s atrocities &#8216; Victim<\/p>\n<p>Here are potential clubs for Messi after Barcelona exit<\/p>\n<p>Kids to be Introduced to the World of Robotics at the AFF Summer Camp<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>HERALD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We Are Monitoring The Situation To Ensure Nnamdi Kanu&#8217;s Rights Are Respected &#8216; Abia Govt<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Allegations of bias against Buhari borne out of deliberate ignorance, hatred &#8216; Femi Adesina<\/p>\n<p>My wife invited her lover to my brother&#8217;s wedding &#8216; Man tells court<\/p>\n<p>Journalists risked their lives to restore democracy, don&#8217;t gag them &#8216; Fayemi tells FG<\/p>\n<p>Inspector, 3 bandits die as gunmen attack Imo police division<\/p>\n<p>What a godly genius!&#8217; Senior lawyer mocks IBB for advocating below-70 president<\/p>\n<p>Corruption: Military govts are saints compared to civilian administrations &#8216; IBB<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Change of name suit against me: Detractors out to smear my image Kalu, Reps spokesperson<\/p>\n<p>Dwindling revenue: AGF Idris solicits active involvement of tax administrators in finding solutions<\/p>\n<p>PWYP hammers on repositioning coalition for vision 2025, contemporary issues in EITI process, others<\/p>\n<p>British envoy assures Nigeria conservationists of continued support- Felicitates with 2021 Whitley Award<\/p>\n<p>Anambra Guber: INEC Accepts Nomination Form Of Umeoji As APGA Candidate<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION: We were saints compared to what&#8217;s happening now &#8216; 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