*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