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Wednesday 23 December 2020

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Chinedu Okoli
 (born 23 November 1983), better known by his stage name Flavour N'abania or simply Flavour, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He began his musical career as a drummer for a local church. Flavour is popularly known across Africa and the world for his hit song "Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)". He is currently signed to 2nite Entertainment.

In 2005, he released his self-titled debut album N'abania. In 2010, Flavour released his second studio album Uplifted. It was supported by the singles "Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)", "Adamma", and "Oyi Remix". The album's success made Flavour one of Africa's most sought out artists. Flavour was booked to perform at numerous concerts and social events following Uplifted's release.Flavour, who is well known for his ability to sing fluently in the Igbo language, was born in Enugu State, Nigeria. His family is originally from Umunze in Orumba South LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria.[3] Flavour began his music career at the age of 13 when he started playing the drums for his church choir in Enugu. The resident pastor at his church introduced him to a friend, Chris I. Ordor, the CEO of SoundCity Communications.[4] In 1996, Flavour was invited to join the company on an educational scholarship to study music.[4] After three years of playing the drums, Flavour started playing the drums professionally. In 1999, Flavour moved on from playing the drums and started playing the keyboard.[4] He also used to provide backing vocals for other musicians at SoundCity.

Music career[edit]

Career beginnings[edit]

At the age of 19, Flavour emerged unto Nigeria's musical scene as a drummer and pianist for a local Enugu band. After learning to play drums professionally, Flavour received an offer to perform at City Centre, Enugu. The massive crowd at City Centre inspired him to gain new grounds and reach great heights. Flavour's educational background in music enabled him to learn music production from Dekumzy, Isi Charles and Nnachie.[5]

Saturday 14 November 2020

Newspaper Review

 SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES, 05/11/2020


Punch

2021 proposed N6tn loans: PDP, APC clash over FG’s fresh plans, MAN demands caution


ICC conducting preliminary probe into #EndSARS killings –Prosecutor


FG, ASUU talks deadlocked again, parties clash on N30bn allowance


Budget: Reps knock Lai Mohammed for late documents submission


Design new revenue sharing formula, Reps tell RMAFC


INEC tackling 1,700 suits over 2019 elections – Yakubu


DSS shuts school, sacks 140 teachers over request for better welfare


Damaged facilities: S’West ministers ask FG to assist Lagos


DPR warns against illegal refilling of gas cylinders


Oyigbo: MASSOB alleges genocide, Rivers says 50 AK-47 rifles stolen


CNG knocks northern govs for demanding social media law


Chevron Nigeria gets new chairman/MD


APC candidate disqualified from Bayelsa senatorial bye-election for forgery


#EndSARS: Sanwo-Olu sets up trust fund to rebuild destroyed property


Running three varsities draining our resources – Akeredolu


Masari cancels talks with bandits, commanders return 10 AK-47 riffles


Ekiti WASSCE results not withheld over debt but computation – Govt


Ekiti loses N230m to LG ghost workers annually – Panel


Benue declares Fridays work-free day for crop harvest


Doctors begin strike over kidnapped colleague in Cross River


Kano budgets N4bn for 50,000 boarding house students’ feeding


Assembly approves N243.5m for Kwara COVID-19 spending


Rivers transport workers lament unpaid salaries, demand park reopening


US election: Tension in Detroit as Trump supporters want counting suspended


US election: Biden supporters protest in New York


Trump considers legal battle as Biden leads in US presidential election


Grieving mother cries for justice as police shoot journalist dead


(www.punchng.com)





The Nation

Mass metering will end estimated billing, says Buhari 


Magu’s lawyer raises nine posers for Salami panel 


Bayelsa by-election: Court disqualifies APC candidate Ebebi 


IGP to policemen: don’t leave public space for criminals 


FEC okays N87.538b road projects in two states, FCT 


NHRC independent probe panel gets 150 petitions, says chair


Minister, airline operators bicker over ‘hostile operating environment’  


2021 Budget: NERC proposes N2b for furniture, others 


NCAA to sanction airlines over N22b debts 


RMAFC begins review of officeholders’ pay 


Dangote refinery 80% ready, says official


FirstMobile wins Best Mobile Bank App award 


Ikeja Hotel loses  N1.4b in Q3 


Afreximbank, others launch $1.5b fund to support African economies 


Wike Cup draws hold today in Port Harcourt


Obiano welcomes security beef-up in Anambra  


Obaseki to hold low-key inauguration  


Return to work, Ugwuanyi begs policemen 


Imo to restore IMSUTH’s accreditation 


Abubakar presents N228b appropriation bill 


Kaduna lifts curfew in 23 councils 


Katsina resettles IDPs, shuts camps 


Alumnus donates equipment to MAPOLY Radio 


(www.thenationonlineng.net)





Vanguard

2021 Budget: Drama as NERC chair, accountant fail to produce evidence of N2bn office renovation contract sum 


FG to sell Afam Power Plant at N105bn today 


EndSARS: World court x-rays crimes against protesters 


Voter registration takes off Q1 2021 — Yakubu, INEC chair


INEC to deploy electronic voting machines for 2021 Anambra guber


Re-establishment of national shipping fleet imminent, says NIMASA DG


10,000bpd production threatened over explosion at OML 40 


RESTRUCTURING: Agbakoba seeks devolved power for states, reserved power for FG 


PDP rejects attempt to regulate social media 


Banks’ borrowings from CBN crashes by 93% 


Stanbic IBTC extends university scholarship application deadline 


Choice Group offers 35% ROI on Gree, Lontor franchise stores


Four schools attacked in Cameroon, teachers kidnapped ― Govt 


Fallout of EndSARS protest: Women, mothers mostly victims of mass arrest in Lagos state 


Canada reports rare strain of swine flu found in ‘a human’


(www.vanguardngr.com)



I believe that if life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade... And try to find somebody whose life has given them vodka, and have a party. - Ron White



Tuesday 8 September 2020

Newspaper Review

 Early flakes. 


*Tue, 8 Sept. 2020*


*NIGERIA*


Buhari cautions against tenure elongation as Akufo-Addo emerges new ECOWAS chair


Five houses, 49 shops gutted by fire in tanker explosion in Niger 


Drop water bill, it’s agenda to divide Nigeria –Afenifere 


We’ll conduct credible elections in Edo, Ondo —INEC 


NCDC confirms 155 new COVID-19 cases, total now 55,160 


Ondo Assembly Speaker claims 'Thugs' who invaded Parliament complex came for prayers 


Bus passengers burn to death in Anambra


Nigeria has spent N1.7 trillion subsidising electricity – Buhari  


€14.7m COVID-19 fraud: Interpol, Nigeria Police nab suspects, €498,000 in Nigerian bank 


Gunmen attack Kaduna community, kill reverend, two others 


 Nigeria's Covid-19 Cases Rise By 155 to 55,160 


 Shell Denies Spilling 45,000 Barrels of Crude Oil in Bayelsa 


Covid-19: Lagos low death rate divine, says Sanwo-Olu 


Southern Kaduna: Sultan blames politicians, describes killings as madness


Access Bank Appoints Usman as Independent Director 


Increase in Electricity Tariff, PMS Bad for Housing Industry, Says NIOB


BCPG Urges Lagos to Enforce Development Control in Osborne, Ikoyi


Elochukwu: CBN Should Intervene in Infrastructure Fund to Health Facilities


FG Appeals over Deregulation, Hope Rises for Infrastructure Funding


Water Resources Bill is Done Deal, Says House Committee Chairman


Don’t Elongate Your Tenure, Buhari Urges ECOWAS Leaders 


Military Sets up Drone Base in North-east to Combat Terrorism 


I will offer quality representation, says Abiru


EFCC probe: Magu asks Salami panel to summon Malami 


Oil production drops to 1.4m bpd, says Sylva 


North central elders worried by Boko Haram camps 


Food insecurity prevalent in Lagos, Kano, Rivers, Abuja –NBS


Edo poll will hold despite drumbeat of war –INEC 


Stock market falls, investors lose N13bn 


MDAs failed to remit N1.2tn, says Fiscal Commission 


Lawmakers, opposed to Ajayi’s impeachment, protest exclusion from Akeredolu’s car largesse 


Fuel price hike: ASUU, TUC tackle FG on refineries, Buhari says subsidy dangerous 


Female inheritance: Supreme Court, Igbo culture in head-on collision 


5,180 BDCs get $51.8m on forex sales resumption 


*WORLD*


China claims Indian troops crossed LAC near Pangong 


'More of a public figure than ever': Harry's royal exit backfires


Over 2 million acres of land destroyed by 2020 wildfires in California


Saudi court issues final verdicts in Khashoggi killing, jails eight 


Hong Kong police defend tactics after video of officer tackling 12-year-old girl goes viral 


British judge begins Julian Assange’s extradition hearing


Philippines: Duterte pardons US Marine who killed trans woman 


*SPORTS*


Baba Ijebu’s frozen account won’t affect Lagos stadium renovation – Ministry


 FG is insisting on NPFL clubs licensing –Dare


Four Bundesliga stars set for Eagles debut


Senegal ’92 Eagles lament demise of six teammates

Wednesday 2 September 2020

Imo State University Admission

 IMSU 2020/2021 POST-UTME & DIRECT ENTRY SCREENING EXERCISE TO COMMENCE 2ND SEPTEMBER (See Details)


The management of Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri, hereby announces to the general public especially its prospective students, that it has commenced the registration of candidates for the 2020/2021 POST UTME screening exercise.


ELIGIBILITY


Candidates whose choice of Institution (First or Second) is Imo State University, Owerri; and

Candidates who did not choose IMO State University as first choice University but scored the required cut-off mark can also apply on the condition that they visit the JAMB website for a change of Institution.


All candidates must have five (5) O’ level credits in relevant subjects at not more than two (2) sittings. Candidates waiting O’ level results can also apply but they will not be considered for admission until their results are available.


REGISTRATION PROCEDURE


Visit www.imsu.edu.ng and select post- UTME/DE on the admission dropdown menu.

You will be directed to the Post-UTME/Direct Entry Page at www.admission.imsu.edu.ng/post-utme/de.


Click on register on the top banner and register with your jamb number, valid phone number and email. If your registration is successful, an account would be created automatically which you would use to apply for the post –UTME/DE

Click on apply for post-UTME/DE and make payment of two thousand naira (N2000) with your debit card or through Paystack.


If your payment is successful, a post-UTME/DE application form would open; fill the form completely and correctly and then click submit at the bottom of the form.


If you were unable to complete your application for any reason, you can always come back to the post- UTME/DE page at www.admission.imsu.edu.ng/post-utme/de and click on login, to login to your account and complete your application before the closing date


After submitting your application form, print the acknowledgement slip


NOTE


Every candidate must provide a valid email address and phone number.

All applications must be filled and submitted online on or before 16th October, 2020 as the application window closes on that day.

Any wrong information given shall disqualify the candidate.


For more information and support regarding the post- UTME application: Send an email to: support@imsu.edu.ng


©

Comr. Duru Victor,

17th republic SUG Director of Information,

Imo State University

Sunday 30 August 2020

Newspaper Flash

 *NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SUNDAY 30TH AUGUST 2020*




*THE NATION*



Become a boss empowerment programme launched


Epe chief refutes monarchs removal


Prioritizing health care will reduce mortality rate Mamora


Surulere LG constructs Akerele ultra modern health centre


PWAN Group unveils build and sale estate in Lekki


Oniru seeks partnership with African Group on regeneration of Iruland


Oyo up for grabs for APC in 2023, says Alao-Akala


Reddington Zainelab accredited for testing


Committee to mosques: Dont violate protocols


Ondo: Akeredolu denies plan to sack 2,000 after polls


N5tr debt: AMCON seeksSenate supportin recovery drive


Wike to construct hostels, hall in Bayelsa law school


UK groups plan protest over Orji, sons corruption charges


Enugu airport begins operation


NULGE calls for massive recruitment in Anambra


Why IPOB, MASSOB stopped attack on Igbo leaders Obis ex -aide


Anambra sets up Geographic Information System to tackle illegal land taxes


Ogun: Excitement as property magnate becomes new monarch of Odosenlu


More women may die from pregnancy complications in Niger


NDLEA nabs seven drug suspects in Katsina


The Sum of our Education


Enugu APC: Fresh tasks before new committee


Edo 2020: Leaders assess Obasekis, Ize-Iyamus chances


Oyo up for grabs for APC in 2023, says Alao-Akala, others


Nigerian celebs urge govt to open cinemas


Nerdo hints at new song ahead of EP


MOD berths with first signee, J100


ItsENJ releases fresh video for new song PFI



*VANGUARD*



Farouq sympathizes with Kebbi over thunderstorms


Omo-Agege drums support for community policing


Edo Election: Estako East traditional ruler calls for peaceful campaigns


Attah Igala will be greatly missed ' Kogi govt


NSCDC arrests 27-yr-old farmer for alleged murder in Oyo


CIArb urges MSMEs to take advantage of accelerated dispute resolution service


Lagos crashed helicopter not fitted with Black Box


Gov. Lalong threatens to arrest community leaders over dirty environment


Aviation giant Boeing pledges increase in black employees


Aubameyang close to signing new contract ' Arteta


NiMet predicts cloudiness, thunderstorms Sunday to Tuesday


NCDC certifies Bayelsa Molecular Lab


Monarch appeals to FG to make road accessible to farmers


FG commences construction of Federal University Daura Sept ' Amaechi


COVID-19: Labour activist wants NLC, CBN to partner on nation's economic recovery


Onuesoke seeks life insurance cover for Nigerian journalists


Parallel congresses as Ekiti PDP crisis deepens


Congo 'UFO' turns out to be Project Loon balloon


Edo 2020: APC, Igini bicker over alleged rigging plan


COVID-19: Spike in cases causes bed space fears in South Korea


EDO 2020: PDP not interested who heads INEC in Edo but free, fair election ' Orbih


Keston Okoro reception: Delta PDP Ward exco members risk sanctions


Edo election: State collation centre will be ready before Sept.15 ' INEC


Oyo APC moves to reunite warring factions ahead of 2023 elections


Oyo APC moves to reunite warring fractions ahead of 2023 elections


ONDO DECIDES: Jimoh Ibrahim is 'paper tiger', lacks electoral value, relevance ' PDP tells Akeredolu


Managing risks in the new normal era: The insurance options


Investing in Exchange Traded Funds


The Nigerian Stock Exchange and millennial investors


Amazon goes clean, orders1,800 Mercedes-Benz electric vans


Tesla's bumper year sees Musk's net worth top $100bn


Electronic giant LG creates battery-powered face mask


Sevilla sign Oscar from Real Madrid


Sex can't buy you a Gucci handbag only money will ' Chilly B


Castrate rapists ' Halima Abubakar reacts to sexual violence


Men should use cosmetics like women ' Abiola Ahmed


He was blessed' ' Barack Obama reacts to death of Chadwick Boseman


COVID 19: Why is Africa not picking bodies on the streets



*THISDAY*



Will Inflationary Pressure Abate


Lagos-Ibadan Railway as Economic Game Changer


Wheres Nigerian Economy Headed


A Review of Buhari Administrations Achievements


As Abiru Bows out of Polaris


OCP Africa, Bauchi Govt Sign MoU on Agro-Sustainability Projects


Lumos Partners MTN, Unveils Lumos Prime, Lumos Eco


How Long Can Amaechi, Sylva Tag Along


Playing Politics with Southern Kaduna


Blame Abidal for BARCAS Travails


WBC Gives Go ahead for Joshua, Fury World Title Fight



*PUNCH*



PDP disqualifies four aspirants from Bayelsa senatorial elections


Fayose, Olujimi clash: Two PDP state chairmen emerge at congresses


Its unfair northern states get VAT from beer, others Abiante, Reps member


Remove hindrances to accessing asset declaration forms, SERAP tells courts


Firm supports Nigerias development


Court stops Enugu health workers planned strike


Aisha Buhari, Mamman Daura recover


Work begins on N18.95bn transportation varsity


AMCON seeks National Assemblys intervention on debt recovery Sani


Taking WASSCE in isolation centre affected me positively COVID-19 survivor


I dont think of impossibilities Owen Omogiafo


Segun Awolowo recounts COVID-19 ordeal


Gov Matawalles vision for youths


Sanwo-Olu, Uzamat, Yayi rejoice with Tayo Ayinde at 56


CAMA is dead on arrival Primate Ayodele


Esther Ajayi defies COVID-19, visits Atan Mountain


My husbands dying wish was for Nigerians to remain united Prof Lar, wife of late Plateau governor


Most of NDDC funds are spent on elections Mitee, ex-NEITI chairman


How I jumped out of my burning car, escaped death Broadcaster whose vehicle was engulfed in flames on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway


Measurements of Buhari


NMA election disrupted to prevent manipulation by the chairman Onyia, chairmanship candidate


Few lawless doctors behind NMA election crisis Uzowulu, Enugu East doctors association


Nigeria is a secular state


I like jollof rice cooked with firewoodSeun Kentebe


Home orchard as remedy for public health issues on fruits


Nigerians relied on BBC for credible news in the Abacha era Mosuro, producer


TV repairer killed my wife, two others, begged for forgiveness Nurse


Filling stationsll dispense gas in vehicles from September FG



*THE SUN*



INEC REC, Igini, plotting with Obaseki to rig election ' APC


I'll rally Edo royal fathers to secure our people, says Ize-Iyamu


Jimoh Ibrahim a political liability ' PDP


Frank Kokori blows hot: We don't have political parties in Nigeria


2023 presidency: In true spirit of federalism, Southeast should be given a chance ' Ebenezer Babatope


Hijrah:No one can distract Makinde 'Aide


Enugu killing: Mbazulike blasts Southeast governors


Ondo senatorial districts in dilemma


More crisis in Ekiti PDP as two chairmen emerge at state congress


Messi begs Guardiola: I want to join Man City


Plateau PDP State Congress: We'll provide level playing ground to all aspirants ' Electoral Committee


Napoli coach: Osimhen's quality not in doubt


Egbe emerges MVSP at City Merit Awards


Pre-season friendly: Omeruo scores in Leganes 3-1 win


Crystal Palace debut: Eze hits hat-trick in 20 seconds


Tyson Fury: Why I won't fight Anthony Joshua


Ejaria completes Reading move


Aubameyang hands Arsenal Community Shield


BREAKING: Arsenal wins FA Community Shield


NBA to resume games after player protest, turn stadiums into voting sites


Sterling Bank makes case for PayOn platform


ICPC quizzes NDDC directors, other officials


COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu directs varsities, polytechnics in Lagos to resume Sept 14


FG hails EU scholarship award to over 90 Nigerians


Group drums support for Buharis anti-corruption


Todays church undisciplined CAN president


Prioritise your projects, Reps tell NAUTH


Kalus constituents laud his empowerment initiative



*GUARDIAN*



INEC REC, Igini, plotting with Obaseki to rig election ' APC


I'll rally Edo royal fathers to secure our people, says Ize-Iyamu


Jimoh Ibrahim a political liability ' PDP


Frank Kokori blows hot: We don't have political parties in Nigeria


2023 presidency: In true spirit of federalism, Southeast should be given a chance ' Ebenezer Babatope


Hijrah:No one can distract Makinde 'Aide


Enugu killing: Mbazulike blasts Southeast governors


Ondo senatorial districts in dilemma


More crisis in Ekiti PDP as two chairmen emerge at state congress


Messi begs Guardiola: I want to join Man City


Plateau PDP State Congress: We'll provide level playing ground to all aspirants ' Electoral Committee


Napoli coach: Osimhen's quality not in doubt


Egbe emerges MVSP at City Merit Awards


Pre-season friendly: Omeruo scores in Leganes 3-1 win


Crystal Palace debut: Eze hits hat-trick in 20 seconds


Tyson Fury: Why I won't fight Anthony Joshua


Ejaria completes Reading move


Aubameyang hands Arsenal Community Shield


BREAKING: Arsenal wins FA Community Shield


NBA to resume games after player protest, turn stadiums into voting sites


Sterling Bank makes case for PayOn platform


ICPC quizzes NDDC directors, other officials


COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu directs varsities, polytechnics in Lagos to resume Sept 14


FG hails EU scholarship award to over 90 Nigerians


Group drums support for Buharis anti-corruption


Todays church undisciplined CAN president


Prioritise your projects, Reps tell NAUTH


Kalus constituents laud his empowerment initiative



*DAILY TIMES*



Why NAFDAC will withdraw alcohol sachets from Nigerian market


ICPC grills NDDC directors for financial fraud


Court reinstates suspended Ondo Lawmakers


Obasanjo shuns NBA conference after calls for his removal


Ondo guber: Dont abuse Amotekun, Secondus cautions Akeredolu


2023: Igbo president will make Nigeria great again Nwodo


As far as APC is concerned, nobody can probe Tinubu Bamgbose


You promise to end Boko Haram, why the excuse Residents to Buhari


Nigerian churches have lost discipline-CAN President


Bilateral Relations: British High commissioner, Laing to visit Nasarawa


SANs react to move by Northern lawyers to form new Association


Lagos announces reopening of Universities, primary, secondary schools


Edo 2020: We will not be intimidated by APCs narrative of violence- PDP


Breaking: Jubilation as first flight lands in Akanu Ibiam Airport Enugu ahead of official reopening


Gov Diri approves resumption of school for primary six pupils Sept 7


Edo 2020: INEC boss gives update on commissions preparedness


Buhari urges Mali to embrace good governance to sustain political stability


Fraud alert: NDA warns Nigerians against admission fraudsters


Breaking: Guardiola in Barcelona to negotiate Messi move


COVID-19: Singer Minjin wants artistes to be more creative at this period



*DAILY INDEPENDENT*



Anger, Frustration, As Coalition With Makinde Breaks Down In Oyo


Minister Unveils Plans To Resuscitate Awolowo Stadium In Ibadan


Reelection: Uwaleke Hails Adesina, Tasks AfDB On African Integration


Rotary International Trains Nursing Mothers On Basic Hygiene In Kogi


AfDB: Ogbeh Excited Over Adesina's Re-election, Seeks More Support For MSMEs


Isoko Youth Group Appoints Interim Leadership, Plans Election


Edo APC Chairman, Igini Clash Over Alleged Rigging Plot


Lalong Threatens To Arrest Community Leaders Over Dirty Environment


Edo Election: Estako East Traditional Ruler Calls For Peaceful Campaigns


Saraki Pledges FG's Commitment To Improve Port Services


Lagos APC And Political Dynasty


PDP Will Win Governorship Elections In Edo, Ondo, Anambra ' Kalu


FFK-Charles Eyo: Group To Honour Media Trust Correspondent Insulted By Fani Kayode


FG Should Promote Gas-To-Power Generation Projects


David-West Urges Banks To Address Increasing Numbers Of Customers Visiting Daily


Akanu Ibiam International Airport Ready For Flight Resumption ' Minister


COVID-19: Labour Activist Wants NLC, CBN To Partner On Nation's Economic Recovery


ECOWAS Protocol And Heightened Concern Over Closure Of Nigerian Shops In Ghana


Diplomatic Row Brews Between Nigeria, Ghana


FG Orders ITF To Harmonise Skills Development Programmes Of MDAs


NCC's Projects, Others Adding Value To Nigeria's Digital Transformation Journey- Danbatta


Messi At Manchester City Wouldn't Make Them Unbeatable ' Jamie


NBA Resume As New Coalition Demands Social Justice Initiatives


Chelsea Set To Increase Offer For Rennes Goalkeeper douard Mendy


James Rodriguez Medical At Everton Scheduled For Next Week



*TRIBUNE*



Buhari mourns late Attah Igala, Oboni II


Polaris Bank announces Innocent Ike as acting MD/CEO


Nigeria records 250 new COVID-19 cases, total now 53,727


COVID-19: Nigeria is jeopardising the future, spiritual life of the younger generation 'Edokpai


How I ended up spending 30 years in WAEC 'Adenipekun


The coup in Mali


Handling disappointment and discouragement (I)


Awash with Formal Requests


Cautious optimism greets Ododo's appointment as National Theatre GM


Those interested in development don't mix politics with religion 'Oyo CPS


Amotekun and future of the Yoruba nation


Ode to a fool


Projecting sexual reproductive health through drama



*BLUE PRINT*



Water resources bill negate Nigerians right to God-given resources ' Ortom


Assets recovery: Senate, AMCON move against saboteurs, says Uba Sani


Breaking: Sanwo-Olu reveals when varsities, other tertiary institutions 'll resume in Lagos


African youths in Asia task Adesina on agricultural technology


Attah of Igala: Prince Ocholi confirms dad's death


NCDC certifies Bayelsa molecular lab


Imo govt laments poor data of Nigerians in diaspora


Revealed! Life and times of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman



*SPORTS*



15 Crazy Facts About The Lottery - Complete Sports


Arsenal beat Liverpool to win Community Shield - Punch


Arsenal claim Community Shield after shootout win over Liverpool - Punch


Arsenal deserve to be in Champions League ' Tierney - Goal


Arsenal deserve to be in Champions League ' Tierney - Yahoo


Arsenal deserve to be in Premier League top four and Champions League ' Tierney - Yahoo


Arsenal overcome Liverpool on penalties to lift Community Shield - The Cable


Arteta demands more as Maitland-Niles earns England call-up - Goal


Aubameyang hands Arsenal Community Shield - The Sun


Aubameyang underlines value as Arsenal win Community Shield - Punch


August: Nigerian footballs month of mixed fortunes - Punch


Ben-Anuge appointed Nigeria Women's Football League Chief Operating Officer - Goal


Bielsa steps up Leeds spending as Koch arrives from Freiburg - Yahoo


Blame Abidal for BARCAS Travails - Thisday


BMW Championship: Dustin Johnson & Hideki Matsuyama share lead - BBC


BREAKING: Arsenal wins FA Community Shield - The Sun


Breaking: Guardiola in Barcelona to negotiate Messi move - Daily Times


Brighton boss hails return of fans to stadium after test event - Punch


Camavinga on target in 10-man Rennes victory over 10-man Montpellier - Goal


Chelsea make '20m offer for Rennes goalkeeper Mendy with Kepa future in further doubt - Goal


Chelsea Set To Increase Offer For Rennes Goalkeeper douard Mendy - Daily Independent


Community Shield: Arsenal win on penalties after 1-1 draw - New Telegraph


Community Shield: Arsenal win on penalties after 1-1 draw - New Telegraph


Community Shield: Arteta Hails Arsenal Players' Commitment In Win Vs Liverpool - Complete Sports


Crystal Palace debut: Eze hits hat-trick in 20 seconds - The Sun


Donny van de Beek: Manchester United interested in Ajax midfielder - BBC


Dont put pressure on Osimhen, Gattuso tells fans - Punch


Egbe emerges MVSP at City Merit Awards - The Sun

News Buzz

 Early flakes 


*Sun, 30 August, 2020*


*NIGERIA*


Water bill, plan to take land for herdsmen – Ortom 


Filling stations’ll dispense gas in vehicles from September — FG 


Lagos community laments as two kids go missing 


Stop speaking for Fulani, Apostle Kure tells Buhari, others 


Senate to bar FIRS, Customs, NBC, 57 others from getting federal allocation


Schools to reopen in Lagos Sept 14, 21, says Sanwo-Olu 


‘Lagos APC has no candidates for forthcoming bye-elections’


Enugu Airport: First flight lands on new runway 


Nigeria records 250 new COVID-19 cases, total now 53,727 


Fayose, Olujimi clash: Two PDP state chairmen emerge at congresses


PDP panel clears Dickson, one other for Bayelsa bye-elections 


Why we arrested, quizzed NDDC officials – ICPC 


 Senate may remove DPR from 2021 budget 


Group wants Buhari to probe ceding of Bakassi peninsula to Cameroon, others


MACBAN denies Fulani involvement in viral audio threatening lives


Lack of political will, underfunding stall East-West road project


Miyetti Allah petitions El-Rufai over breach of peace agreement


Reps allege inflation of Abuja-Kaduna -Kano road contract by over N60b


Bumps on Lagos path to generating N60b yearly from Imota Rice Mill


Crashed helicopter: Nigerians hail ‘hero’ pilot for saving lives


Amotekun: Southwest states insist on independent structure


Anxiety in Kogi as Supreme Court decides Bello’s fate on Monday


PDP disqualifies ex-speaker, three other Bayelsa senatorial aspirants


Reps outline plans to tackle insecurity


Ondo accident: Four crushed to death


Threat to float rival bar association unfortunate – Umeh Kalu


Prioritizing health care will reduce mortality rate – Mamora 


PWAN Group unveils build and sale estate in Lekki 


Monarch, lawyer, community leaders urge elite to support less privileged


Over 200 Bauchi students miss year 2020 WAEC over infraction by principals


*WORLD*


ECOWAS leaders reject 3-year rule for Mali junta


 Trump accuses Congress members of leaking classified information 


Chadwick Boseman’s last tweet becomes most liked in app's history, Twitter confirms


Trump to visit Kenosha, potentially stoking tensions 


Japan’s Suga to join race to succeed PM Abe – Kyodo 


Israel renews strikes on Gaza over Hamas incendiary balloons 


Death toll in restaurant collapse in North China rises to 29 


Banksy-funded ship saves migrants in Mediterranean 


French magazine faces backlash after publishing a cartoon portraying a Black lawmaker as a slave 


Far-right protesters rally against coronavirus measures, try to storm German parliament


Laura cleanup could mean weeks without power 


*SPORTS*


Arsenal claim Community Shield after shootout win over Liverpool


August: Nigerian football’s month of mixed fortunes


Kalu will bounce back at Bordeaux – Rohr


Don’t put pressure on Osimhen, Gattuso tells fans

Saturday 29 August 2020

Rest In Peace Chadwick Boseman

 

REST IN PEACE CHADWICK BOSEMAN...WAKANDA...BLACK PANTHER...HE DIED OF INTESTINAL CANCER.

Thursday 27 August 2020

NEWSPAPER FLASH

*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 26TH AUGUST 2020*




*THE NATION*



Amuneke mum over NFFs role


Napoli president urges fans to be patient with Osimhen


Fintiri lays foundation for hospital


Messi wants quick Barcelona exit


Ill provide qualitative representation


Water projects for three Katsina councils


Zulum seeks agencies partnership to end insurgency


Dont use religion to settle scores


Nigeria has spent $17b on Polio eradication


NEDC targets 30,000 students with N6b projects


Chinese loans: Row grows in House over investigation


Nigeria has defeated polio, says Buhari


Ekiti Assembly okays 14 commissioner, special adviser-nominees


President approves one-year tax deferment on imported meters


Fani-Kayode under fire for attacking journalist


Governor: foreigners paying for gold with arms


Fed Govt warns nine states to prepare for heavy floods from Sept 6


Ekiti, Ondo prepare for Olumiluas funeral rites


Suspected terrorists now in Oyo, Niger, says Gani Adams


How we will ensure Akeredolus victory


Obaseki running on excuses, blackmail, says APC


Obaseki battling to justify deceitful public service promotion claim


Councils not under funded in Lagos


Re: Edo polls and threats of violence


When will peace return to Ekiti PDP


#BBNaija: Praise tips Laycon, Prince to win


Obasanjo underscores need for insurance


NIA seeks Gbajabiamilas partnership for insurance


NAICOM: MDRI panacea for sectors growth


CBN, banks to save jobs in aviation, media sectors


Stanbic IBTC Bank, UN partner on women empowerment


MPC okays CBNs N15tr infrastructure firm


NSE strengthens whistle- blowing


Equities gain N32.7b


Lagos to deliver 1,188 housing units


MTN, Unacast partner on location analytics


The VIP self-confessed serial killer


UEFA Champions League deserves that one more game!


For a law to compel buying of Made-In-Nigeria



*VANGUARD*



13 parties to participate in 12 bye-elections in 8 states ' INEC


Reps receive six-year auditor general's report on NDDC, NBET


Reps split over procedural flaws on Chinese loans probe


Edo 2020: Ize-Iyamu promises rural broadband development, skill acquisition centers


Makinde makes move to conduct LG election


NIMASA commends Nigerian Navy on enforcement of anti-piracy law


Delta APC crisis deepens over suspension of woman leader


APC inaugurates Mbu as acting Cross River State Chairman


UASC backs Nigeria on peak season charges controversy


2023: Don't disrupt Delta zoning arrangement, DZSC tells politicians


Inter-agency collaboration will stem maritime insecurity ' NIMASA DG


Doubts over sharp growth in fishing sub-sector GDP


Our difficulties in Apapa traffic, port road reconstruction 'Task Force


Water transport dips by 28.33% in Q2'20


GDP: Stakeholders express fear for maritime sector


CBN spends N75bn to print banknotes in 2019


Kwara United to challenge for continental ticket


Koeman wants star striker Suarez out of Barcelona


Ebuehi aims to revive career at Twente


Arsenal, Everton battle over Emmanuel Dennis


Onitsha: UNIZIK business school begins research on declining apprenticeship


Governing Council ratifies Ogunsola as UNILAG's acting VC


Lagos NANS JCC wants schools reopened, elects new officers


UNILAG's Governing Council: Ministry confirms John Momoh acting Chairman


NAPPS decries proliferation of private schools in Plateau


COVID-19 treatment: NAFDAC receives 40 herbal formulations for approval


Nigeria, other African countries declare polio-free


Lupus, arthritis patients not higher-risk for severe COVID-19: studies


COVID-19 treatment: NAFDAC receives 40 herbal formulations for approval


1.9 million Nigerians living with HIV/AIDs ' Counsellor


NAFDAC warns against apple, blackcurrant from Australia


NAFDAC warns Nigerians against apple, blackcurrant from Australia


Family of four perish in kerosene explosion in Calabar


Policeman drags hospital, 5 doctors to court over baby's death in Ebonyi


Man, 55, drowns in well while attempting to rescue sheep


Poor disposal of plastic wastes worry Polymer Institute of Nigeria


Two miners meet untimely death in Enugu


Man shot by suspected armed robbers while returning from commercial bank in Ibadan finally dies


Starting early: Medical students, sexual/reproductive health and secondary school girls


My story as an academic, entrepreneur ' Dr. Ruth Oji


UNILAG: What universities must do to avoid leadership crisis ' Prof Okebukola



*THISDAY*



Wapic Explains Change of Name to Coronation Insurance


LCCI, NACCIMA Seek Policies to Reflate Economy


Muoghalu Lists Anticipated Benefits from NIWA Reforms


Akinwuntan Harps on Digital Adoption


FG Secures $6bn Funding for Power Sector


Expert Highlights Opportunities in Real Sector Investment


FATE Foundation Marks 20th Anniversary


Bruised, But Not Broken


Afreximbank Posts Strong Results


African Alliance Bags Certification


NEPZA Boss Visits LPZ, Canvasses Promotion of Trade Zones


Improving Access to Market Data


Examining NSIAs Strategic Health Sector Investments


Thomas: Financial Services Hardest-hit by Covid-19


Unizik Business School BeginsResearch into Igbo Entrepreneurial Model


With SIMPLE Agenda, Its a Galore of Promises from Ize-Iyamu


ALTERNATIVE TRUTHS BEGONE


Bello, Wada, Akpoti Know Fate August 31


A Missing Item on the Buhari Agenda


Odemayowa: Vantage Bourdillon is at the Core of Our Heart


Rivers Utd Lose out as NFF Ratifies 2019/20 NPFL Table


The Evolving Model of Wealth Management


Napoli Boss, De Laurentiis, Counsels Fans on Osimhen


AFA Sports Partners International Model, Ololade Ibrahim


Union Bank Partners with JAN for LEAD Camp


FIFA Relaxes Rules on Release of Players for International Duties


Murray Beats Zverev in New York


UEFA Approves 20,000 Fans for Super Cup Final



*PUNCH*



Supreme Court to rule on Bellos election Aug 31


Unilag: Before casting the first stone


COVID-19 vaccine will be accessible to all countries, says WHO


Buni inaugurates acting chairman for CRiver APC


Ondo LG poll exposed APCs unpopularity Reps aide


APC, PDP leaders bicker over Edo violence


Makinde seeks approval for OYSIEC appointees


Wike is an advocate of non-violent elections, says aide


Akeredolu unveils 953-member campaign team for gov poll


Were spending $6.15bn funding on power sector reform Minister


Amaechi allys defection wont affect our fortunes, boasts Rivers APC


Lagos agency to sensitise drivers


Dana Air resumes Owerri, PH flights Friday


CFAO offers N1m discount on Suzuki vehicles


Daar Communications records 11% increase in gross earnings


Oyo APC, PDP trade words over FGs 774,000 jobs


NCAA issues advisory on adverse weather conditions


Champion Breweries reports N18.29m loss in six months


Senate knocks SEC over N10.3bn annual wage bill


NSE upgrades whistleblowing platform


CBN to sanction exporters for not repatriating forex


Stock investors gain N50bn as market cap rises


Religious leaders, others okay capital punishment for rape


Apex bank, bankers committee to support airlines, media


UNILAG: Ex-Governing Council member accuses Ogundipe of flouting contract law


Edo Refinery applies to NNPC for crude supply


Heavy floodll hit FCT, Lagos, Rivers, others from Sept 6 NIHSA


FG orders petroleum ministry vehicles to run on autogas


States to spend security bailout on COVID-19 pay, Amotekun, troops


Sylva, Kyari proffer measures for oil sector growth


Doctors exodus looms as international flights resume this week


Nigerias oil sector suffers 6.63% decline amid production cuts


Obasanjo becomes insurance brand ambassador


South-West disagrees as Presidency says IGll determine Amotekuns structure


Bayelsa blames insolvency status on FG


Amotekun backs Adams as Onakakanfo alleges terrorists presence in Oyo


CIPM, health institute to promote employee safety


Cashew exporters lost N1bn to lockdown, says NACCIMA


Fani-Kayode adamant as Nigerians knock ex-minister for calling reporter stupid


Union Bank, group train 200 girls on leadership


Shrinking of economy: Experts warn of mass poverty, predict recession in Q3


Shrinking of economy: Experts warn of mass poverty, predict recession in Q3


Firm expands African distribution network



*THE SUN*



Obaseki versus Ize-Iyamu: The battle of manifestos


Owan East: APC, PDP bicker over destruction of campaign materials


Ize-Iyamu pledges to modernise Edo Fire Service


Opposition yet to explain why Obaseki shouldn't be reelected 'Prince Akenzua


Kogi: Supreme Court decides Bello, Wada, Akpoti's fate August 31


C'River North senatorial by-election done deal for APC 'Egoro


FIFA, CAF okay NPFL 2019/20 final table


Igbo coalition set up committee to shop for Igbo president in 2023


Infantino's gross salary worth $3.2m


Anaocha PDP stakeholders adopt Ekwunife sole candidate


Osimhen to play 2 matches Friday


Anambra 2021: PDP has no moral right to seek election again after wasting 8 years- Obidigwe, Reps member


Kwara Utd to fight for continental ticket


Edo election: Ize-Iyamu to prioritise teachers' employment, security if elected


COVID-19: FIBA cancels 33 national team competitions


Messi serves Barcelona exit notice


Nigerian teenager rules Australia youth athletics


Messi tells FC Barcelona he wishes to leave ' club source


Former French Open champion Ostapenko opts out of U.S. Open


Serena begins marathon with exhausting first step


Boat mishaps: FG moves to boost safety on marine transportation


Why Nigeria should adopt UNCTAD 10-point action plan 'Bello


Stay safe on WhatsApp by changing these settings


90 9mobile subscribers to become millionaires with Mega Millions promo


VDT achieves 100% service uptime delivery


Kerosene explosion kills family of 4 in Calabar


NCC's projects, others adding value to Nigeria's digital transformation 'Danbatta


MAN calls for review of border closure



*GUARDIAN*



Lobbyists storm ministry over move to demolish illegal structures at Lagos National Stadium


Sports Trek Foundation hails Amokachi's new appointment


NASS's many probe reports gathering dust in Presidency


PFN, CSOs fault, want urgent review of CAMA


Man seeks compensation for school seized by Jakande in 1979


LASEPA seals church, eatery, warns environmental violators


Kerosene explosion kills father, two children, relative in Calabar


COVID-19 forces indefinite postponement of Ikogosi marathon


CDA chairperson petitions police over 'threat to life' in Arepo


Sudan military, civilian rulers trade blame for economy


Osinbajo sees Fourth Industrial Revolution potential in Nigeria


Glo clocks 17, assures subscribers of QoS


High-speed Internet key to improved medical services, global access


Coronavirus diary - Part 21


Anambra: Time to tell these traditional rulers the truth


An honourable prescription


Arguing with Zombies!


Omo-Agege and the public service


Freight forwarders criticise 'secrecy' in Customs valuation


Bad roads and Lagos-Ogun industrial corridors


Operator pledges of service quality, cushions COVID-19 impact


FG warns parents against sending children to Northern Cyprus schools


Yahaya takes on predecessor over abandoned projects in Gombe


Rivers United have no case, says NFF


AuGF queries payments, contracts, others in report on NDDC, NBET


Jegede won't rule Ondo State till after 12 years, says Akeredolu


Mailafia resigns from NIPSS


Unequal development



*DAILY TIMES*



Force my wife to come back home to me, man begs Court


Wike chides UNIPORT management for involvement in mainstream politics


Beauty is a currency that will open some doors that brain cannot Lady


Buhari appoints John Momoh acting UNILAG governing council chairman


Kogi: PDP to know fate of appeal against Yahaya Bello August 31


30 Aspirants contend for APC Senate tickets


Dickson gets automatic ticket from PDP


ONDO: PDP wants Akeredolu, Kekemeke investigated


I have a dream for our country, Ill run for third term, Cote dIvoire president says


Nigeria is Africas last polio-free country WHO


How Africa is coping with COVID-19


Africa to be declared polio-free after decades of work-WHO


DJ Cuppy reveals source of inspiration of her new albulm


I have no apology to offer a journalist who insulted me Fani-Kayode


Court remands woman for pouring acid on man in Osogbo


COVID-19: Chloroquine destroys virus at the early stage


State governments will be responsible for community policemen DIG


Buhari reveals 1 promise he made to Nigerians that he has fulfilled


Chinese phones with built-in malware sold in Africa


Taraba communities decry killings, others


Maguire found guilty, handed 21 months sentence


Breaking: Messi reportedly tenders exit from Barcelona


Breaking: UEFA approve spectators for Supercup fixture


Louis Van Gaal lists 10 players Man Utd failed to sign


UCL: The fairytale story of rejects turned heroes at Bayern Munich



*DAILY INDEPENDENT*



Hard work, Not Dark Plots Wins Elections, Edo APC Tells Shaibu


Respite For Deltans As Monarchs Beat War Drums Over Rape, 'Fake Kings


Katsina To Look Into Completion Of Three- Kilometre Road Project With Niger Republic


Ikpeazu Commences Project Inspection/ Commissioning


COVID-19: Nigeria's Air Passenger Traffic Drops By 82.9% In July


Confusion As Two APC Reconciliation Committees Emerge In Niger


Bayelsa Faults FG's Insolvency Status, Restates Call For Restructuring


COVID-19: 40 Herbal Medicines Currently Undergoing Review ' NAFDAC


Kyari Lists Parameters To Sustainable Growth In Petroleum Industry


Buhari To Tackle Nine Key Areas In Three Years


El-Rufai Dis-Invitation: A Faux Pas Or Brilliant Initiative


Why Edo People Need A Change Of Government ' Adagbon


FFK's Attack On Daily Trust Reporter Totally Reprehensible, Says NUJ


Okunbo: Major Issue In Edo Governorship Election


Group Lauds Buhari For Appointing Chairman, Executive Secretary Of Disabilities Commission


Abiodun Approves Two New Fire Stations In Ogun


My Security Aides Never Threatened Daily Trust Reporter- Fani-Kayode


Ogun Immunises Over 2 Million Children In Five Years- Dapo Abiodun


Towards Safe And Stable Academic Activities After Resumption


How Nigeria Is Killing Her Own Agency: A Case Of NIPOST, FIRS And NASS


Why Some Brands Fail And Others Succeed (4)


LSMTL, BCPG Decry Owners' Complicity, Unstructured Artisanship In Building Collapse Menace


RTS Global Insurance Brokers Berths In Emerging Alaro City


FX: ABCON Hails CBN On Decision


Building Collapse: NSE Set To Train 100 Artisans, Empower Less Privileged


Nigeria Stock Market Defies Q2 GDP, Up By N33bn


NCAA Warns Pilots, Airlines Of Thunderstorm, Insists On Strict Compliance



*TRIBUNE*



WASSCE: Lagos Assembly visits schools, insists on compliance with COVID-19 protocols


Rotary congratulates African region on becoming polio free


2020 Ikogosi marathon race postponed indefinitely


Nigeria confirms 252 new COVID-19 cases, total now 52,800


Buhari names nine key areas to receive FG's attention


Military coup in Africa


Akeredolu's brilliant performance will make APC victory easy in Ondo poll 'Sanwo-Olu


The escape, rearrest of Ibadan serial killer


Avoiding Identity Theft


NASS' season of probes


Do you exploit or abuse your children


The furore over Oyo prosperity bond


Restructuring panacea for Nigeria's problems 'Olabode George


Onaneye urges government to treat rape as epidemic


372 stranded Nigerians arrive Abuja from Saudi Arabia


Equities market gains N32.7bn on positive trade



*BLUE PRINT*



Cartoon: African leaders and their love for 'forbidden fruit


Intrigues over demolition of Enugu int'l airport fence


It's joyful to put smiles on others ' Industrialist


Banks now responsible for DisCos collections, remittances to NBET, TCN ' CBN


Kogi governorship: Supreme Court schedules judgement day for Bello, Wada, Akpoti


Police shoot wanted serial killer in Ogun


Ogun immunises 2 million children against polio


Investing in the Nigerian Youth: Disaster or Dividend


NLO: Ogunowo rebuff clubs' claim on TMS registration


Ikpeazu, Abia Warriors, others congratulate Inyama@ 60


Nothing wrong if Igbo become northern stooge to be president, says Dr Ekechi


Nigerian teenager rules Australia youth athletics


As WHO certifies Nigeria polio-free' I'm now fulfilled, Buhari declares


With disability commission, I have delivered on my promise ' Sadiya Farouq


Metal industry operators commend FG for repositioning sector


Equity market defies weak economy, gains N33bn


Air force kills 15 top ISWAP commanders, several fighters in recent air strikes in Borno


China loans: Reps fire back at member over beyond-mandate comment


Unresolved boundary adjustment, cause of Tiv, Jukun crisis ' Aku Uka


Rotary clubs: Ganduje calls for membership sensitisation


Edo: Obaseki, agents using Owan East LG boss to create chaos ' Iriase


Yahaya pledges support for Gombe Christian pilgrims


Kerosene explosion kills 4 in C/River


CSOs, ECOWAS council task Nigeria on youth development


Education remains Kano govt's priority ' HoS


Forgery: DSS raids Owerri building, arrests 10 suspects


PTCIJ to NDDC: Strengthen accountability contract with citizens, not politicians


Like polio, we can defeat COVID-19 ' Buhari



*SPORTS*



Adepoju refuses to rule out coaching role - Punch


AFA Sports Partners International Model, Ololade Ibrahim - Thisday


AFC set to postpone U16 championship slated to be held in November in Bahrain - Goal


Ahmed Musa on target as Al Nassr hammer Al Adalah - Goal


Ajax star Blind collapses on the pitch during friendly amid fears over heart condition - Goal


Ajax star Blind collapses on the pitch during friendly amid fears over heart condition - Yahoo


Andy Murray knocked out in straight sets by Milos Raonic in New York - Yahoo


Angels agree Nwabuoku, Oluehi deals with Spanish club - Punch


Antonio Conte to remain Inter Milan coach - Punch


Arsenal, Everton battle over Emmanuel Dennis - Vanguard


Barca board to hold urgent meeting over Messi - New Telegraph


Barcelona fans descend on Camp Nou in Messi exit outrage - Goal


Barcelona presidential candidate Farre to present vote of no confidence against Bartomeu amid Messi exit shock - Goal


Bartomeu To Resign After Barcelona Fans Storm Camp Nou In Lionel Messi Protest - Daily Independent


Bayerns Boateng doubtful for start of Bundesliga season - Punch


Black people in America are scared,' says LeBron after Blake shooting - CNN


Breaking: Messi reportedly tenders exit from Barcelona - Daily Times


BREAKING: Messi Tells Barcelona He Wants Immediate Exit - Daily Independent


Breaking: UEFA approve spectators for Supercup fixture - Daily Times


Champions League winner's incredible journey from refugee camp - CNN


Chelsea Interested In Signing Lionel Messi ' Ferdinand - Daily Independent


COVID-19: FIBA cancels 33 national team competitions - The Sun


COVID-19: NFF shuts secretariat for 2 weeks - New Telegraph


Crystal Palace Set To Sign Eze For 19.5m - Complete Sports


Djokovic sails through to quarters as Murray bows out - Yahoo


Dogo first choice for Sunshine job ODSFA - Punch


Ebuehi aims to revive career at Twente - Vanguard


Egbo's KF Tirana knocked out of Uefa Champions League after Red Star Belgrade loss - Goal


Egbo's Tirana Lose To Red Star Belgrade, Crash Out Of Champions League - Complete Sports


Elche coach leaves club two days after promotion to La Liga - Daily Independent


Elneny makes scoring return for Arsenal against MK Dons - Goal


Embattled Seibold steps down as Broncos coach - Yahoo


England drop Maguire after assault conviction in Greece - The Cable


England v Pakistan: James Anderson says Joe Root wants him to tour Australia in 2021-22 - BBC


England watching Saka closely while Greenwood kept Grealish out of Nations League squad, says Southgate - Goal


Father of youngest New Zealand mosque attack victim tells gunman 'true justice' awaits him in next life - Yahoo


FIFA Relaxes Rules on Release of Players for International Duties - Thisday


FIFA, CAF okay NPFL 2019/20 final table - The Sun


Former French Open champion Ostapenko opts out of U.S. Open - The Sun


Gara-Gombe backs Pinnick for CAF presidency - Punch


Greek court finds Maguire guilty, gives him 21-month suspended sentence - New Telegraph


Harry Maguire Found Guilty Of Bribery, Assault In Greece - Daily Independent


Harry Maguire withdrawn from England squad after trial - New Telegraph

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Wednesday 12 August 2020

NEWSPAPER UPDATE

 *NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 12TH AUGUST 2020*




*THE NATION*



Aiyenugba joins Kwara Utd


Enugu Speaker survives virus


Crotone vows to keep Nwankwo


Ship captains mutilated body found on Delta river


Oyo to beam 3SC matches live


NCDC seeks strict adherence to guidelines


COVID-19: NFF outlines sharing formula for FIFA/CAF funds


Edo death toll hits 100 as govt urges compliance with protocols


Messi buys Milan apartment


Special needs schools in sorry state


Kylian Mbappe to face Atalanta


Lagos opens mental wellness centre for workers


Why we adopted CBT for applicants, by Oyo govt


Akeredolu to Buhari: increase police funding


Ilorin resident doctors protest members attack


Why Makinde sacked, swapped commissioners


Two arraigned for damaging N5m farm


Firm makes key appointments


16,697,639kg drugs destroyed in Plateau


Lagos pays over N1b benefit to 259 retirees


Edo poll: Hurdles before Obaseki


Edo poll: Obaseki will win, says Shaibu


ARG: Fasanmi, a man of integrity


NDDC probe is futile Urhobo Union


BYTunes releases new single, Westside, ahead of EP


Rising singer, Teedott, says new single is inspired by an ex-lover


Filmmaker Femi Johnson excites actors with MonoRoom


Why Sanwo-Olu earmarked N1bn palliatives for entertainers, tourism players



*VANGUARD*



Federal High Court, Port Harcourt convicts Pirates involved in hijack of vessel


Lagos courts delivered judgments on 122 sexual offences in 2020 ' DPP


Don't politicise issues of security, Matawalle urges Nigerians


Security: NAF to establish base, deploy air assets in Gombe


House of Reps assesses effects of tank farms location on Lagos residents


Stamp Duty: FG to support states to recover backlog


Abaji Area Council inaugurates21-man Cttee on Child Rights Implementation


NBA, WARDC seek comprehensive Sexual Harassment Bill


Truckers threaten to withdraw services


Over 5 million applied for N-Power Batch-C ' FG


Importers, Customs brokers fight Denca terminal over delivery delays, charges


Amotekun: Criminals will no longer trouble our calm water ' Akeredolu


Preventing bloodshed in Edo election


Ex-militant leader berates Timi Frank over calls for sack of NNPC GMD


Mark Obi urges youths to be creative, think outside the box


Goretzka relishing Messi challenge after Ronaldo tests


International Youth Day: 15,000 Lagos youths for industry, relevant skills


WASSCE candidates hotel lodging saga: We were concerned about students' safety ' Grace Schools


UN, IOM task journalists on information dissemination


Ondo 2020: All set for Ajayi's defection


Ondo 2020: Ahead of deputy gov's defection, PDP begs members not to dump party for ZLP


State of the Nation: Why we're returning to trenches ' Utomi, Na'Abba, others


Edo 2020: Ize-Iyamu receives blessings from Ojirua of Irrua


Edo 2020: APC to PDP, Purge yourselves of election rigging, violence


NIMASA, ship owners set for double hull vessel regime


Expert warns boaters of high tide on August 19


NSE market indices drop further 0.58%


Dependence on foreign ship-owners, tonnage threat to national security, economy



*THISDAY*



Thorpe- Apezteguia: Communication, Key for Corporate Governance


Akala: How Niger Delta States Can Address Youth Unemployment


Olubunmi: Effective Credit Risk Management Key to Impaired Loans Reduction


Airtel Donates N300m to Fight COVID-19


Sterling Bank Extends Farmers Radio Show


FG Pledges to Complete Gas Fields Concession Programme


NEPZA Mulls Special Zones for Constituency Projects


Expert Prescribes Business Survival Strategies


Buhari to Inaugurate NCDMB Headquarters


SUNU Assurances Gets Regulatory Approvals on Share Reconstruction


Motorola Solutions Launches Device for African SMEs


HOD Gets New Executive Team


Nigeria Must Boost Exports to Avoid Dumping, Says NEPZA Boss


Stanbic IBTC, Ascon Oil Differ over Asset Sale


FG Organises Innovation Competition


ICMS Announces New Appointments


More Weapons, Aircraft Coming for Battle against Boko Haram, Says Buhari


In Edo, Its Two Wrongs, No Right


Sanwo-olu Heads APC Campaign Council for Ondo Election


Foreign Loans, Sovereign Immunity


The NEPU Example



*PUNCH*



Delta APC knocks Okowa over workers salary cut


EFCCs failure to disclose witness name stalls Adokes trial


Court restrains Edo from publishing libellous reports against Okunbo


DSS apprehends ex-Villa worker for alleged $50,000 scam


AbdulRazaq inaugurates panels on Kwara assets, LG funds


APC faults N18bn Rivers flyover loan


Deregistration: Judgment wont affect Ondo poll, says INEC


PFN seeks level playing field in Edo


Court restrains Ondo Assembly from suspending lawmaker


Labour practices: Workers threaten to disrupt MTN services


Patronise free trade zones, NEPZA urges private sector


Awosika, Pedro, others seek local franchise development


Using FoI Act to monitor campaign finance, COVID-19 funds


The real ease of doing business indices


Federal Government to auction N150bn bonds next week


Equity market extends downturn by N75bn


Are we really living in the dread of coronavirus


FMDQ lists new debt securities


Expert advises teenagers on entrepreneurship


Cooking gas: LPG group establishes resource centre


Commissioners demand restriction of trucks movement in daytime


Senate probes FIIROs alleged extra budgetary spending


Siemensll upgrade 105 substations in power deal FG


New CIS president seeks suspension of capital base increase


NSIP probe not about Osinbajo, say Reps


IPPIS is a foreign platform, says ASUU


Petrol imports tumble 72.65% as COVID-19 hits demand


MRS Oil Nigeria gets new MD



*DAILY TRUST*



3 senators, 1 rep absent at Ebonyi PDP congress


Tinubu can't impose policies on Edo, says Labour Party


60 dead on Imo payroll, audit shows


Bayelsa PDP refuses to pay N105m rent to landlord


N41b scam: UBA has case to answer, Senate insists


Stamp duty war: NIPOST tackles FIRS again


Why Tinubu is angry with Obaseki ' PDP


I won't contest for president in 2023 ' El-Rufai


That US charge of Al-Qaeda infiltration


How we'll win Ondo guber election ' YPP candidate


Edo 2020: APC, PDP violating COVID-19 protocols


WAEC: Ganduje sets up 12 examination centres for boarding students


WAEC: Students, parents, teachers fear mass failure, demand extension


Ogun monarchs demand removal of LG Chairman over disrespect


We've been cut off from Rivers and Bayelsa ' Odual community


Lebanon: Judge orders detention of top officials after port blast


U.S. imposes sanctions on Central African rebel leader


Scientists develop new way to deliver more drugs through the skin


NCDC announces 443 new COVID-19 cases, as total infections hit 45,687


NDDC: Whom shall we trust


Chinese loans: Impact, concerns, benefits


LMC confirms NPFL clubs for 2020/2021 CAF competitions


Bello, Babangida head Minna Polo new exco


Anambra gets two new Football Teams


Woods 'struggles' on greens at PGA Championship


Hamilton on top as Mercedes set pace in final practice


Juventus name Pirlo as new coach


Nigerians can now watch Barcelona, Real Madrid live matches on startimes



*THE SUN*



Court orders pasting of suit against Ize-Iyamu at APC's headquarters


We'll continue to pursue peace even in face of provocation 'Obaseki


Ojirua of Irrua endorses Ize-Iyamu, condemns Obaseki over Edo Assembly invasion


By your performance, you 've prayed for yourself, Etsako Monarch tells Obaseki


EDSCIA didn't endorse any candidate 'Igbinidu


Ebonyi airport'll have biggest terminal in Nigeria -Umahi


On Biafra we stand, not Igbo presidency 'BIG


Ohanaeze not pursuing Biafra agenda but Nigeria's president of Igbo extraction


You failed in your 2015 election promises, Catholic Bishops tell FG


ZLP car without engine 'Akeredolu


Osimhen floors 22 Napoli stars


Fenerbahce prepares deal worth '12m for Iheanacho


NFF hails Zenith's commitment to youths


shortlist coaches for Super Falcons


Halep reaches 2nd round of Prague Open


SWAN applauds NFF on COVID-19 palliatives


World Athletics reduces height of track spikes


Motorcycling-South African rookie Binder claims shock win in Brno


Are the stars aligning for Atletico in the Champions League


Jeva store set for launch, seeks vendor partnership


Plateau United dedicates continental ticket to fans


NUP appeals planned removal of 23,089 pensioners from FG's payroll


Port infrastructure deficiency threatening Nigeria's export drive


Nigerian ports to commence 24-hour operations


ANLCA empowers task force with vehicles, motorcycles at ports


Android, Gmail users must be on the alert


Samsung unveils five new power devices to empower your work, play


Kaiglo records 50,000 users



*GUARDIAN*



Embrace issue-based campaign, APC tells PDP ahead of Edo guber poll


#EndSARS# campaigner seeks justice over extortion allegation


Rotary Club, NGO partner on tree planting, estate beautification


Diagnostics centre offers free healthcare


Iyaloja demands review of trading hours in markets


Project Enable feeds over 900 families of Persons With Disabilities


School debunks extortion claim


Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as his running mate


Akwa United plot means to win 2020/2021 league


SWAN hails federation on COVID-19 support


Clearing agents want review of CEMA Act


Sustained profit taking drags stock market index further by 0.58%


NAGAFF flays attack on compliance team


Eight countries join forces in developing autonomous shipping


ICELLPOWER unveil innovative tall tubular batteries


Community urges improvement in MTN network services


Coronavirus diary - Part 19


Lagos COVID-19 test frustration


Home truth


COVID-19 and wedding suspension


I don't wanna be a civil servant


INEC's golden chance


Buhari's sadness over corruption fishing corruption


Fighting two enemies: COVID-19 and stigmatization - Part 3


Senate urges FAAN to sanitise airports, okays safety protocols


NFF begins second phase distribution of FIFA, CAF palliatives


Adoke's trial stalled over EFCC's failure to list witnesses


COVID-19 reinforces intangible assets as analysts urge threat mitigation



*DAILY TIMES*



Air Peace to recall some sacked pilots


Buhari appoints Adamu Adaji DG boundary commission


God must win PDP flag off Edo Gubernatorial campaign by trolling Oshiomole


Man impersonating Buharis aide arrested for attempting $50,000 fraud


Goodluck Jonathans Twitter impostor regains freedom


PDP swears in Enugu State executives


Breaking: Gov Akeredolu inaugurates Operation Amotekun in Ondo


UK sheds further 114,000 jobs in July


McDonalds sues former chief executive for lying about relationships


Sanusi, to start a fellowship programme at Oxford University


I shall stay the course and offer my shoulders for you all to climb Atiku


Obasanjo must go back to prison when I become President Fayose


U.S. expects approval of Covid-19 vaccine December


Man docked for cheating a woman in Abuja


Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris for vice-presidential running mate


Covid-19 cant be contracted in Church Bishop Olumakaiye


Pierre-Emile Hjbjerg Joins Tottenham


Champions League Qualifier Called Off Over COVID-19 Cases


BREAKING: Southampton seals 12 million deal for Tottenham Kyle Walker-Peters


Pirlo to freeze out Ramsey


Ben Agarry, former FCT FA boss is dead


NFF Reveals How 772m Received From FIFA, CAF, Sponsors Will Be Shared


Lawyers express divergent views on China Loan Sovereignty Clause


FG inaugurates transparency committee to report financial wrongdoings


Why forex market is under immense pressure


OPINION: Kwaras incredible march to fame under AbdulRazaq


OPINION: The future of progressive politics in Nigeria (1)


OPINION: Misappropriation as a calamitous fiscal leakage strategy



*DAILY INDEPENDENT*



Isiagu Monarch Alleges Threat To Throne, Writes IGP, DSS


Quickraiz Partners Actors Guild To Rescue Sick Entertainers


Bomb Scare Hits Ebonyi Market


International Youth Day: Osun Speaker Tasks Youths On National Development


441 First-Class Graduates Wrote Oyo Teaching Service Test ' Teaching Service Commission's Boss


Plateau-Based Lawyer Tasks FG On Covid-19 Solutions


2023: South-West Agenda Needs Endorsement Of More Northern Figures ' APC


NDDC Allegations Unfounded ' Collincrystal Energy


Presidency, Third Force Coalition Bicker Over Insecurity


Jonathan Returns To Mali To Monitor Implementation Of ECOWAS Roadmap


Edo 2020: Thousands Throng Ize-Iyamu's Campaign In Esan Land


Current INEC Has Become Enemy Of Democracy ' Onovo


CACOVID: Bagudu Warns Against Diversion Of Food Palliative


Kwara Speaker Calls For Improved Security In Border Communities


Lagos State Procurement Agency (Amendment) Bill 2020 Scales Second Reading


Court Restrains Edo Govt From Publishing Defamatory Materials Against Okunbo, Oshiomhole


Stamp Duty: FG To Support States To Recover Backlog


14 Things You May Not Know About Kamala Harris


Private Sector Key To Successful Campaign Against COVID-19' AbdulRazaq


You Have No Seats To Occupy In Edo Assembly, Speaker Tells 14 Members-elect


Nigeria And Search For COVID-19 Vaccines


Lagos Assembly To Amend Anti-Cultism Law, Includes Punishment For Cultist's Parent


Lagos And The Litany Of Forced Evictions


NDDC:A Corporate Governance Failure, One Too Many


CISLAC Wants FG To Raise Taxes On Tobacco Products


How We Use Entrepreneurship To Crush Joblessness In Edo ' Shaibu


COVID-19 Can Lead To Restructuring Of Aviation Industry ' BAGAIA Commissioner


UK And Japan Trade Talks Hit Blue Cheese Block



*TRIBUNE*



Putin's claim on COVID-19 vaccine 'reckless, foolish, unethical' ' Scientists


Putin hails health ministry as Russia approves COVID-19 vaccine, Sputnik V


Put a stop to Southern Kaduna killings,Catholic bishops tell Buhari


Nigeria receives 200 ventilators from US


2023 Presidency: Where Mamman Daura missed the point 'Olajide, YCE secretary general


Reopening varsities


In Zulum's shoes, what else would you do


Financial well-being and mental health


Dangers of bandwagon activism


Only justice can guarantee peace 'Shuaib


Police arrest three for allegedly robbing fishermen of N1.6m in Lagos


NCDC confirms 423 new COVID-19 cases, total now 47,290


COVID-19: Bauchi flags off distribution of palliatives across 20 LGAs


Equities market sustain bears as investors lose N75.07bn



*BLUE PRINT*



Reveled! See full list of APC campaign squad to Ondo ahead guber poll


Exposed: Northern governor funding, leading Boko Haram, Bandits


Europa League: See the last 4 standing


Why I said cost of data should come down by 40% ' Pantami


DSS nabs man over $50,000 appointment 'fraud


INEC schedules when 12 pending bye-elections 'll take place


APC pleads with Obiano to reinstate suspended monarch


Alao-Akala qualified to lead Oyo APC reconciliation team'Adigun-Hammed


Kaduna assembly suspends former deputy speaker, 2 others


Wike seeks assembly's approval for N18bn loan


Court restrains Ondo assembly from suspending member


Buhari, governors end meeting with calls for protection of civilian communities, improved intelligence-sharing


Breaking: Sevilla knockout Wolves, set up Manchester Utd Europa semis clash


Air Peace to recall sacked pilots


US Presidential race: Meet Kamala Harris, Joe Biden's running mate


Revealed! Kashamu's last words before he died


Global Peace Mission distributes palliatives to Suleja residents


Oghiadomen to Obaseki's critics: Unintelligent students can't study Classics


Tell Nigerians why you can't stop borrowing, HURIWA urges finance minister


INEC begins senatorial district training for security personnel


Ajaokuta steel revitalisation critical to Nigeria's industrialisation ' Bello


Taraba police parade 3 for raping 11- year-old girl


Breaking: Ahead US Presidential poll, Joe Biden picks running mate


TADI advocates forensic audit of EFCC, others


IPAC hails A/Court ruling on deregistration of parties


Over 5m Nigerians apply for Batch 'C' N-Power jobs


Stakeholders raise concerns on Ogoni cleanup project


Miyetti Allah threatens to sue Ortom over comment



*SPORTS*



shortlist coaches for Super Falcons - The Sun


Akwa United plot means to win 2020/2021 league - Guardian


Alex Goode signs new deal to stay at Saracens until 2023 - Yahoo


Are the stars aligning for Atletico in the Champions League - The Sun


Areola returns to PSG from Madrid amid Premier League rumours - Vanguard


Atalanta assuming Mbappe will be fit for Champions League clash with PSG, says Gasperini - Goal


Atalanta desperate to prove they belong among the best in the Champions League - Goal


Atalanta v Paris Saint Germain - BBC


Beach Soccer team laments exclusion from FIFA palliative - Punch


Ben Agarry, former FCT FA boss is dead - Daily Times


Borussia Dortmund digs its heels to stop Manchester United signing Jadon Sancho - CNN


Borussia Dortmund digs its heels to stop Manchester United signing Jadon Sancho - CNN


BREAKING: Southampton seals 12 million deal for Tottenham Kyle Walker-Peters - Daily Times


Champions League Qualifier Called Off Over COVID-19 Cases - Daily Times


David Silva To Join Lazio On Three-Year Deal - Daily Independent


De Roon planning to make 1,000 pizzas for fans if Atalanta win Champions League - Yahoo


De Roon stands by bold pizza promise if Atalanta win the Champions League - Goal


De Roon stands by bold pizza promise if Atalanta win the Champions League - Yahoo


Donald Trump says he's surprised Joe Biden picked 'disrespectful' Kamala Harris as running mate - Yahoo


Drogba's application for IFF Presidency Validated - Nigerian Pilot


Ebuehi links with FC Twente move - Nigerian Pilot


Ed Sheeran 'expecting first child' with wife Cherry Seaborn - Yahoo


Europa League: Man United survive Copenhagen scare to reach semis - New Telegraph


Europa League: Ole relieved as Man United avoid shootout - New Telegraph


Europa League: Sevilla, Shakhtar Beat Wolves, Basel, Qualify For Semi-finals - Complete Sports


Europa: Shakhtar Thrash Basel, Set Up Inter Semi-Final - Daily Independent


Ex-Eagles Goalie, Aiyenugba, Joins Kwara Utd - Daily Independent


Facebook blames coronavirus after failing to remove suicide messages -




Friday 7 August 2020

NEWS WATCH...

 Early flakes. 


*Fri, 7August, 2020*


*NIGERIA*


International flights to resume in weeks –FG


NUPENG, PENGASSAN fume over petrol price hike


FG retains curfew, extends eased lockdown by four weeks


Political crisis in Edo deepens as Assembly Speaker is removed 


CACOVID begins distribution of N23b palliatives to 1.7m households


We’ll go on strike when schools reopen – SSANU, NASU 


COVID-19: NCDC confirms 354 new cases, total rises to 45,244 


Bandits kill APC leader, lose member to vigilante 


Invasion of Edo Assembly a direct coup against democracy –PDP 


NYSC camps may be reopened in next phase of eased COVID-19 lockdown


We are aware of Al-Qaeda threat, military tells US Leadership, 


 Naira Marley Arraigned, Sentenced for Breaching Covid-19 Travel Restriction


 How My Wife and I Battled Covid-19 - - Governor Sanwo-Olu's Aide


 Oyakhilome Tackles Buhari, Other African Leaders for Seeking Medical Care, Covid-19 Vaccine Abroad 


Covid-19 - Nigerian Govt Approves Gradual Reopening of International Flights


 Be Wary of Tobacco Companies' Tactics, Group Urges 


Edo election: Oshiomhole wanted me to be Governor, I begged him to forgive Obaseki – Philip


Edo Assembly: No 17 lawmakers anywhere – Impeached Speaker, Frank Okiye


Southern Kaduna: Northern Governors react as gunmen massacre 22 people


NYSC camps may be reopened in next phase of eased COVID-19 lockdown


Nigeria now has over 45,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases 


 Buhari Extends Covid-19 National Response By Four Weeks 


 Twists and Turns As Abuja-Kaduna Train Service Resumes 


 UAE Denies Restricting Nigerians From Visiting the Country 


NCC demands transparency for enhanced copyright enforcement


Bello hails emergence of new House of Assembly leadership in Edo state


$3.121b loans: China won’t take over Nigeria, says Embassy


Oshodi terminal, BRT corridor to take off next week 


Concerns as churches, mosques reopen in Lagos 


*WORLD*


 Correct mistakes: China on Trump’s order to block TikTok, other apps


US reimposes tariffs on aluminum imports from Canada 


Donald Trump or Joe Biden: Who is leading the polls? 


Canada thwarted plot to kill exiled Saudi former top spy, lawsuit alleges


Police raid homes of lockdown protest organisers in Melbourne amid 450 new Covid-19 cases 


Rajapaksas and allies win two-thirds supermajority 


China warns U.S. against 'dangerous moves' on Taiwan 


Turkey says Egypt-Greece deal on Mediterranean borders falls in its continental shelf 


*SPORTS*


How my Olympic medal dream came true – Okagbare


NFF to decide on FIFA, CAF palliatives Saturday


Local sprinters target Fasuba’s 14-year record


I’m afraid of returning to Nigeria, says Beirut-based footballer

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