Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 16 August, 2020

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

VANGUARD

TikTok, US employees set to take legal action against Trump administration

UAE donates 7.5 tonnes of medical supplies to Nigerian Govt

NAPTIP arrests labourer for sodomising 12 underage children in Sokoto

Tinubu urges immortalisation of former US Ambassador, Walter Carrington

Corruption: Ganduje tasks anti-graft agency not to compromise

Rape: Archbishop demands enforcement of appropriate legislation

Hundreds of sea lions to be killed in effort to save endangered species

Our borrowings are justified ‘ FG says

CSO cautions against threats to national security

Lagos-Ibadan Rail to begin operations with 16 trips daily ‘ NRC

Police arrest human trafficking kingpin in Katsina State

ASUU kicks against alleged takeover of institute by Kano Govt

Oyo TESCOM counters MURIC over alleged ‘Christianisation’ of examination

Police arrest 39-year-old female pastor, five others for child theft, trafficking

American investigators head to Lebanon to aid blast investigation

Don’t kill over banning of festivals,elders beg Ekiti youths

What Nigerians don’t know about loan from China ‘ Lai Mohammed

Blackout in Rivers as angry youths shut down power station

PUNCH

It appears four persons are making decisions for Buhari Unongo, ex-Northern Elders Forum chair

Idi-Araba, a Lagos community under chokehold of flood, disease

Tradition wont allow me to have kids on the throne Falowo, 24-year-old Ondo regent

Why mental disorders are increasing among Nigerian workers -Psychiatrists

Use of harmful chemicals for fumigation worry experts as government eases lockdown

Edo poll: APC, PDP trade blame over community shootings

Ondo: Mimiko, deputy gov alliance tightens race

Many Nigerian women mistaking menopause symptoms for typhoid Experts

Killer policeman wouldve thrown away my brothers corpse Sibling

Tribunal affirms Diris election as Bayelsa governor, dismisses three petitions

Climate change: Oil revenue’ll continually diminish, says NBS

Discos debt to NBET rises to N173bn

COVID-19 crisis will reduce Discos collection -Report

$1.45bn spent on local content in 2019 Chevron

Poor awareness promotes stigmatisation of mentally ill patientsExpert

174 bidders win in Customs e-auction

Boarding pupils taking WASSCE should have five masks Mojola, Lagos safety commission DG

FGs mental laziness responsible for Nigerias huge debts YCE Sec-Gen

Mega contract scam: Why we cant probe senators indicted by NDDC Panel

Enugu govt demolishes church, equipment worth N70m

Killings: Southern Kaduna communities embark on seven-day fasting, prayers

Most children abducted by Boko Haram used as fighters -Military

Adoke drags Malami to London court over alleged defamation

Vacate your homes, govt, NEMA tell communities in Plateau, Ekiti

Dwindling revenue: Senate to recommend forensic audit of Customs

Ajokus wish: Sanwo-Olu should end Lagos containers of death

COVID-19: Africa records one million cases in six months

Rivers youths shut power plant over inadequate supply

Carrington fought to end military rule in Nigeria Tinubu

DSS invites ex-Speaker, Naaba, over TV interview, says Tanko

One dead in fresh Ivory Coast clashes over presidents re-election bid

Nigerian traders kick as Ghana locks up shops

FCTA demolishes 134 houses in Apo community

Rescind fine on Nigeria Info, Editors Guild urges NBC

SUN

2023 presidency: It’s Igbo or nothing ‘ Okwesilieze Nwodo, former PDP National Chairman

Gov. Fayemi ordered my detention to forestall my ambition to run for election ‘Daramola

There’s no hope in united Nigeria ‘Nze Mark Odu

Why we must continue with rotational Presidency ‘ Sen. Ayo Arise

Anthony Sani to Ndigbo: Democracy not bull fight

Benin agog as support group mobilizes over 2000 voters for Obaseki’s Umbrella March

CUPP condemns call for arrest of its spokesman, Ikenga

Ize-Iyamu dissociates APC from shooting in Apana community

Deputy gov’s aide flays Ize-Iyamu for vandalising Obaseki’s billboards

Engineers’ Society urges higher institutions to follow lead of industry in developing skilled manpower

Anambra monarch apologizes to Obiano over Abuja travel

Why were returning 5.5m Abacha loot to Nigeria Irish Govt

Blasphemy: Muslim lawyers endorse death sentence passed by Kano Sharia court

We wont give our land to herdsmen for grazing Taiga, UPU leader

Outrage, condemnation trail rise in rape cases

CAN uncomfortable over killings in Southern Kaduna Bishop Okafor

GUARDIAN

Fear of postponement persists in Edo despite INEC’s pledge

Lagos compensates victims of Badagry rainstorm with cash

Ekiti warns against collection of illegal fees from students

Uzodimma pledges to restore urban status of Owerri, stimulate state’s economy

WAEC list is padded with ineligible candidates ‘ Education Commissioner

Patent medicine dealers treat suspected COVID-19 patients in Abia

UN seeks N410.4b for life-saving assistance in northeast

Crisis looms in Ijejaland over vacant chieftaincy seat

Again, FCT pulls down 134 houses in Apo Akpmajenya indigenous community

Edo/Ondo Guber: COVID-19 May provoke voter apathy, says INEC

South Africa to resume alcohol and cigarette sales after lockdown

Ondo State governorship election: APC inaugurates national campaign council

 

LEADERSHIP

Killings Over Ogun Onire Festival Unwarranted ‘ Ekiti Elders

Lagos-Ibadan Rail To Be Completed Before January ‘ FG

NAPTIP Arrests Labourer For Luring 12 Children In Sokoto

Flood: Experts Raise The Alarm Over Disease Outbreak

Ghanaian Authorities Closing Our Shops, Nigerian Traders Cry Out

Affordable Smartphones Drive Digital Inclusion in Africa

Nigeria, India Relations Strengthened Despite COVID-19 ‘ High Commissioner

Obaseki To Boost Technical Education In Edo With New College In Owan West

Uzodimma Commissions New Roads In Imo

NASS Member’s Wife Doles Out N7.5m Support Fund To 350 Women In A/Ibom

TRIBUNE

Nigeria records 325 new COVID-19 cases, total now 48,770

Post COVID-19: Senate pledges legislative support to NDIC to protect depositors’ money

Troops hit armed bandits’ camp in Kaduna, neutralise scores ‘ DHQ

Lagos-Ibadan rail, best answer for Chinese loan enquiries ‘ FG

Gbajabiamila mourns Lagos APC chieftain, Lanre Razak

Gombe releases N161m for sustainability of community health programme

UPDATE: Lagos-Ibadan rail line to be delivered in January 2021 ‘ Amaechi

Ondo: We won’t take PDP for granted, APC campaign will be issues-based ‘ Sanwo-Olu

Kogi Poly expels 25 students for examination malpractice

Total blackout in Rivers as angry youths shutdown Afam transmission lines

NATION

Boko Haram: 17 local govt areas still under attack in Borno

Malabu: Adoke demands damages from Malami in London Court

2023: Showdown imminent in PDP over Secondus

No provision for Covid-19 in 2012-2023 MTEF/FSP

FG evacuates 296 stranded Nigerians from UK

How Carrington helped secure democracy in Nigeria, by Tinubu

2023: Its turn of Midwestern Region Okotie-Eboh

JUST IN: Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde tests positive for COVID-19

NASS didnt influence our payment, says NDDC contractor

Nigeria not suitable for short-term investors -Expert

LCCI favours international finance to bridge SMEs funding gap

Obianos suspension of traditional rulers unconstitutional, barbaric

Angry youths shut Afam power station, throw Rivers into darkness

DAILY TIMES

DSS warns politicians attempting to cause mayhem in Nigeria

FG dialogues with stakeholders to prevent job losses in aviation sector

Angry youths shut down Afampower station in Rivers

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde tests positive for COVID-19

Thugs responsible for shootings at Obasekis rally shall be prosecuted Ize-Iyamu

Nigerians in Ghana decry over closure of shops by Ghanaian authorities

Security: Stop employing cultists Wike Nyesom

Traditional ruler apologises to Obiano, pleads for forgiveness

Lagos traffic delays wedding for seven hours

UNILAG: We did not sack Ogundipe unlawfully, Babalakin insists

AUTHORITY

Land tussle: Lagos State Task force demolishes Chosen property

HIV/AIDS response: NACA, others, begin implementation of 2nd phase support for faith-based organisations

INEC, Nigerian elites in APC and PDP greatest enemies of democracy, says Omoragbon

Postponing LegCo election absolutely necessary for safeguarding prosperity, stability of HKSAR

Remove Ebonyi from zone 13, Gov Umahi urges IGP

BUSINESSDAY

Edo, Ondo guber: Why politicians, parties must tread softly

Using services of cash management companies will help banks achieve cost optimisation

INEC’s cost estimate yet unknown days to Edo, Ondo guber polls

Cardiac arrest may be more common in Nigeria than previously thought ‘ experts

COVID-19: ‘Prolonged school closure could affect children’s mental health

UNILAG VC’s removal: Intrigues, controversy threaten varsity’s stability

Despite Akpata’s victory, reforms must be made now in NBA ‘ Ubani

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Uzodimma Pledges Support To Seplat On Development Of Imo Communities

Five Years After, Airports Concession Still Engulf In Crisis

Minister Tasks Oyo APC Stakeholders On Peace, Unity

Female Pastor, Five Others In Police Net Over Alleged Child Theft

I Don’t Want To Join Issues With DSS ‘ Malafia

Appoint Commissioner For Education Within 21 Days Or Risk Massive Protest ‘ Students Warn Abiodun

Industrial Action: We Adhere To Govt Policies ‘ NiMET

DSS Invites Na’aba Over Inciting Comments

Osinbajo’s Kinsmen Allege Marginalisation On FG Projects

NEW TELEGRAPH

Why APC can’t zone 2023 presidency to S’ East ‘Sen. Ibrahim

Edo poll: Deliver 10 wards for APC, Ize ‘Iyamu charges electorate

ASUU warns of imminent crisis over unpaid salaries

Do not execute Yaya Sharif-Aminu, Primate Ayodele warns

It’s not time to trivialise COVID-19 fight, group warns

COVID-19 vaccine: FG to explore mass inoculation of Nigerians if

Remember victims of terrorism, banditry, Ayokunle, Sultan urge FG

 

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