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

Rest In Peace Chadwick Boseman

 

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

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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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 -

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

NEWSPAPER DIGEST

 *NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 6TH AUGUST, 2020* 

(PLEASE STAY SAFE)

 *VANGUARD* 

Lawyer appeals to army to rescind dismissal of female soldier raped by bandits

No alternative to adequate, exclusive breastfeeding ' Kogi Govt

Security: Oyo approves funds for take-off of Amotekun

Power minister promises to energise more Taraba communities

COVID-19: Airlines bewail low patronage

Israel commences 3rd National Bible contest in Nigeria

Ebonyi Govt to complete airport project in 2022

Senate urges states to partner NBTI for job creation

FG open to development, distribution of COVID-19 vaccine ' Osinbajo

NIPOST's monstrous licence fees

Student's death: FG seals Ibadan factory

2019/2020: Inconclusive end to an academic session

Tourism practitioners set to comply with SON standards on COVID-19

APC confirms death of Akwa Ibom state chairman

Police arrest 45 suspects for various offenses in Borno

COVID-19: Makinde opts for self-policing strategy to contain pandemic

COVID-19: Forum urges FG to reposition technology sector

Oyo approves funds for Amotekun

How FG's position on 2020 WASCCE reignited calls for true federalism

Edo election: INEC begins 3-days training for security agencies

Agusto, GCR affirm 'AAA' long term credit rating to InfraCredit

Edo guber: Ize-Iyamu now a lone ranger ' PDP

NDDC Probe: Senate queries N1.121 billion spent by IMC on public communication

We will join Kanu to fight for Biafra if South-East doesn't get Presidency in 2023 ' Nwodo

[ONDO 2020]: RECONCILIATION: Akeredolu meets with Oke, aggrieved Unity Group leaders

APC criticizes Obaseki for abandoning governance in Edo

Edo 2020: Obaseki's government on auto-pilot ' Patrick Obahiagbon

Anambra 2021: IPAC yet to decide on zoning

Turnover in I&E forex window falls by 6% to $937m in July

MTN seeks to sell $243mn stake in Jumia Technologies

Taraba allocates 12.6% of reviewed 2020 budget to COVID-19 response

Facebook launches Tik-Tok clone 'Reels' to rival viral app

Tik-Tok founder accuses Trump of trying to kill app

Tech giant Tencent in talks to create $10bn streaming giant

Osimhen to get '2.5m if Napoli win Champions League

Osimhen's agent reveals why Napoli hitman picked Number 9

Finidi, Cannavaro back Osimhen to shine at Napoli

Omoruyi rejoices after signing first pro contact with La Liga side

Man United eye Schmeichel as David de Gea's replacement

Inter striker Lukaku equals Shearer's Europa League record

Inter chief Marotta confirms permanent signing of Alexis Sanchez

Insecurity: As Buhari goes around in circles

WTO's DG race: Okonjo-Iweala should win, but Nigeria has few friends

Mamman Daura, the silent power broker

FUTA suspends final year student for hacking into Premium Times website

Confusion greets resumption date for students in exit classes in Enugu

Ondo closes two schools for violating COVID-19 protocols

COVID-19: Reduction of new cases not flattening curve ' NCDC

BREAKING: One dies others injured as NSCDC, armed robbers clash in Imo

 *PUNCH*

Uzodinma plotting to take over House, alleges Edo Assembly

Marginalisation: Yakasai backs return to parliamentary system

NBAs long road to electronic voting without controversies

Ibadan elders want Ibadan Vice-Chancellor

JAMB and UTME candidates centres

Lagos slashes land use charge, waives N5.7bn fees

Nigerians spent N2.37tn on petrol in 13 months NNPC

Oil price nears $46, highest in five months

NCC revises USSD pricing, says 20 seconds costs N1.63

MTN prepares to sell stake in Jumia

Mass sack: Pilots, engineers threaten strike

Ohanaeze, IPOB fighting same cause, different approaches Nwodo

Reps summon Amaechi, Ahmed, DMO DG, others over Chinese loans

NMA collates list of doctors killed by COVID-19

Oyo vows to retrieve N96bn stolen under Ajimobi

High debt profile: Stop borrowing, tackle mass killings, #RevolutionNow tells Buhari

DHQ silent as US says ISWAP, Al-Qaeda taking over West Africa

Female soldier raped by bandits appeals dismissal

Gombe MDAs operated 700 accounts under ex-govt Commissioner

Reps to petition Buhari as NNPC, others shun summons

Hate speech: Mohammed has hijacked NBCs powers, says Iredia

#RevolutionNow: How security operatives shaved protesters hair with broken bottle

Wike suspends joint account over unapproved LG chairmens loans

APC mourns late Akwa Ibom State Chairman

Oyo approves take-off funds for Amotekun

NAF airlifts COVID-19 kits, equipment to 14 ECOWAS countries

More schools reopen as SS3 students prepare for WASSCE

Bauchi health workers begin strike today over salary deductions

Late Benue teachers among 433 secondary school ghost workers

PTF attributes decreased COVID-19 figure to Sallah break, fatigue

Ikpeazu sacks agency boss for employing 5,666 workers illegally

Rainfall hinders fight against bandits, says Masari

Lagos approves 50% discount for tourism licences

Odumosu, take hard action on traffic robbery in Lagos

ECOWAS fire minor, says official

Diri canvasses fiscal autonomy for judiciary

Group plans skill acquisition training for youths

CACOVID donates palliatives to Ekiti citizens

Five Ogoni polluted sites in three LGAs restored HYPREP

Federal character threatens to sanction MDAs

COVID-19 vaccine

Okunbo deserves NAPTIP award Aide

NIRSAL supports 44,670 female farmers with loans, inputs

No repentant Boko Haram member in military Presidency

DSS obtains 14-day detention order for Osun #Revolutionow protesters

We will retrieve N96bn stolen during Ajimobis tenure Makinde

Septuagenarian guard dies after attack by Lagos driver

FUTA suspends student for allegedly hacking Premium Times website

Two arrested for defrauding man of N148,000 in Ogun

Advertising agent asks IG to probe cops for robbery cover-up

College workers, security agents clash in Edo protest

Suspected kidnappers escape arrest at Enugu police checkpoint

NSCDC arrests suspected killers of Nasarawa monarch

Man, 30, arraigned for manslaughter in Osun

Katsina nurses body disowns women nabbed for child theft

Illegal gas stations: The ticking time bombs in residential areas

Beirut explosion: I thought Id die, says Nigerian footballer

Napoli join chase for Chukwueze

Ajagba joins Fury, Pacquiaos boxing team

 *THE NATION*

NNPC raises N92.58b from products sale in May

Napoli: Rohr allays fears on Osimhen

Maradona urges Messi to support COVID-19 Charity

Real Madrids Bale wont face Man City

Ize-Iyamu congratulates Osimhen

Gbajabiamila, Dangote, governors hail Rabiu at 60

NIRSAL empowers 475 female cassava farmers in Uyo

Tonsillitis, cow urine medication and the Malams sharp knife

Zulum: Governors await Buharis response on attack

PDP chair vows to lead party to victory

Akeredolu, Unity Forum reach truce

ZLPs NEC to decide Ajayis fate

APC youths vow to send Obaseki packing

INEC begins three-day training for security agencies

Obaseki redeploys director of protocol

Uzodinma, Speaker in war of words over alleged plan to take over Assembly

Seven pro-Obaseki lawmakers remove deputy speaker

Afenifere will miss Fasanmi, says Arogbofa

APC mourns as Akwa Ibom Chair Okopido dies

Celebrating Abioduns infrastructural development in Ogun

Why Obaseki should be investigated, by APC

Faparusi: I want to become senator in USA

Governorship campaigns in era of COVID-19

Retail is future of banking

Nigerian Breweries grosses N151b

Airtel Africa, Telkom dump Kenyas merger deal

Nova Merchant Bank: why we raised N10b bond

Ecobank unveils special loan for female entrepreneurs

 *THISDAY*

FBN Holdings GMD Lists Benefits of N25bn Injection into FirstBank

Heirs Holdings Appoints Okeke Group Executive Director

Nova Merchant Bank Pledges to Deliver Higher Performance, Value

Seplat Shareholders Upbeat as Brown Resumes as CEO

Report: COVID-19 Compels Skilled Workers to Live on Borrowing

Women Gain Economic Benefits from Greater Trade

Galaxy Backbone Assures Nigerians on NICTIB Implementation

Konga Eyes Global Stock Market Listing in Expansion Plan

Smile Enhances Customer Experience with Dual SIM

Group Seeks New Strategies to Address Cybersecurity

NBCs Sixth Code as Threat to Businesses

Assessing Mobile Data Routing Capabilities

Covid-19: Way Forward for Nigeria

NASCON Reports N1.5 Billion Profit after Tax in Six Months

Fiam WiFi Set to Launch Internet Services

Veteran Journalist Bags Doctorate Degree

Telecommunications Sector Update Now for Digital Transformation

Netcom Moves to Address IT Security

Aragba-Akpore Retires from NCC

Nigerian Breweries Posts N151bn Revenue, N5.7bn Profit after Tax

INEC Meets over Threats of Violence in Edo

NIOB Demands Professionalism in Building Construction, Induct Fellows

PDP, APC Bicker over Alleged Planned Defection of Ortom

It is Common to Find Political Rivals in the Morning...

Obaseki Took Good Virtues from Oshiomhole and Threw Away His Bad...

Diri Will Disappoint Persons Who Seek Individual Gain

The Southern Kaduna Killing Fields

A Higher Profile for the DFIs Under COVID-19

We Are Not Aware of Gusaus Contract with PUMA, Says AFN...

Belgian Club to Get Part of Napolis Fee for Osimhen

Dybala is 2019/20 Italian Serie A MVP

Zidane Beats Klopp, Guardiola to Be Named Best Club Manager

Ighalo Retained in Man Utds 30-man Europa Squad

SIWG Presents National Sports Industry Policy Document

Proactiveness key to Avoiding Penalties, Interest Charges by Regulators

Kicking Out Viral Hepatitis through Testing, Vaccination

NOUN Student Needs N12M for Kidney Transplant

Enugu Governors Wife Harps on Importance of Breastfeeding

Pharmacist Council Seals 499 Premises over Professional Misconduct in Kwara

Vinci Hair Clinic Champions Hair Loss Awareness Month in Nigeria, Others

COVID-19: Immunologist Warns against Fake News, Myths

Project Reminds Mothers of Health Benefits of Breastfeeding

 *THE SUN*

Ezeife to Mamman Daura: Rotational presidency best for Nigeria

INEC begins 3-day training for security agencies

Okiye accuses Uzodinma, APC leaders of plotting forceful take over of Edo Assembly

Edo Assembly impeaches Deputy Speaker for endorsing Ize-Iyamu

Why Obaseki should be investigated 'APC

Imo gov, APC plotting to import fake mace, take over Edo Assembly 'Speaker

2023: Mamman Daura eminently qualified to speak on Nigeria's future as a statesman ' Group

Lalong replaces impeach LG Chairman in Plateau

Napoli plans Chukwueze, Osimhen partnership

Chelsea to offload Victor Moses in summer

Rohr shifts attention to Onomah, drops interest in Eze

Ahmed Musa ponders EPL return

Joshua, Pulev fight confirmed for December O2

Neymar rules out Barcelona return

Nadal to miss US Open amid pandemic

IGC agog with Ileya Golf Kitty

Manufacturers lament poor power supply, rise in gas consumption

Govt grants, blockchain technology key to SMEs growth 'Okoronkwo, Beep Magnet Group boss

Rotary to boost 1,000 MSMEs with N50m loan

NCRIB lauds FG on payment of 2020 group life premium

Q2: AIICO posts N31.9bn premium

Mutual Benefit Assurance records N3.6bn profit

Kaffy, stakeholders partner on health insurance for dancers

Union gives Bristow, Air Peace ultimatum to recall sacked workers

Consumers set to win big as Hero launches 'Rise like a Hero' campaign

H1: FCMB Group grows profit to N11.1bn

Libel: Wike sues ThisDay for N7bn

Sanwo-Olu reverses Ambodes land use charge

Nigerians question minister over claims FG spent N523m on school feeding during lockdown

NASS lauds Ugwuanyis leadership qualities

Well retrieve billions of Oyos resources stolen in 96 months Makinde

NDDC: Group faults IMC claim on non-payment of scholarship fee

Rev. Sisters task govt. on curbing child trafficking

Soldiers kill 5 militants, pirates in Niger

UNICEF, Lagos partner NGO on youths rehab

Protests in 2 Anambra communities over land

Independent candidacy and the Nigerian 'cut-and-paste political parties

Commitment to culture and salute to ncac

Dear Rotimi

Northern cyclone of killings

Fifty years from now, countries of sub-Sahara Africa may be no more

Insecurity: Patriotic counsel to the president

COVID-19 and challenges in corporate governance

2023: Its time for Nigerian president of Igbo extraction Onuma

Buhari should be commended for sustaining Amnesty programme Ekewenu

Celebrating Charles Egbus feat

Local Content: Oilserv Group partners Innoson, procures N600m worth of vehicles

 *GUARDIAN* 

Kwara APC stalwarts react to Saraki's rumoured return to party

Ondo PDP gets new executives, dep gov snubs congress

Moghalu debunks rumour of joining APC

SARS arrests notorious Star Boys gang members

Police dumped my son's body on the ground, mother of boy tortured to death narrates

Body wants death of student at Ibadan factory investigated

Stanbic IBTC's Blue Women Network donates to orphanages in Lagos, Rivers, Abuja

FUTA suspends final year student for hacking into newspaper's website

Anxiety grips Anambra FA as NFF 'inaugurates' caretaker committee

Asaba still ready to host Super Eagles qualifiers, says Okowa

We are not aware of your sponsorship contract, AFN tells PUMA

Uyi counts positives for African football in Osimhen's move to Napoli

If we get fight together, don't worry about Usyk, Joshua tells Fury

Man United terminate Sanchez's contract by mutual consent

Real Madrid leave Bale off Champions League squad against Man City

Gaining streak strengthens, as index rises further by 0.16%

Arla Foods boosts local sector with commercial dairy farm in Kaduna

Operators harp on technology to address Nigeria's skills gap

Under 40 CEOs pledge more support for SMEs across Africa

Employers must act to restore workers' mental wellbeing

ASCSN president, Bola-Audu pledges better welfare for members

Hotel union seeks job security for members

First Northern PwC female partner emerges

Firm to boost Nigerian businesses, entrepreneurs with e-learning platform

Experts harp on entrepreneurship as solution to economic woes

Reviewing age limit for graduate employment

Some good neighbours saw murder and didn't bother

Fasanmi and the opportunity for re-invention

ASUU strike: The fate of federal universities' students

The fallacy of so-called competence over zoning

Internal democracy in political parties

Politics, peace and the rule of law

Significance of the Ram

Patrick Dele Cole is 80

Self-examination (2)

Osinbajo assures Nigerians of access to coronavirus vaccine

Ex-soldier, nine others arrested in Enugu for murder, armed robbery

IMF lowers 2020 oil demand by 8 per cent amid high uncertainties

Air Force airlifts COVID-19 medical supplies to 14 nations

MOPOL training school not in IGP's hometown, police clarify

Gossip does not bring results in football, Jo Bonfrere tells Nigerians

World Bank approves $500m credit for Nigerian girls' education

FBN Holdings injects N25 billion into FirstBank

Ohanaeze, IPOB meet, chart way forward for South East

Union gives ultimatum for recall of sacked pilots, others

 *DAILY TIMES*

FACT-CHECK: Did FG spend N850bn in feeding school children during lockdown

Gloria Bamiloye advises ladies not to marry lazy men

US alerts Nigeria of Al-Qaeda penetrating north-west

In 3 months, Ill electrify Aiyegunle Community -Obaseki

Moghalu reacts to report of joining APC

Just in: Edo deputy speaker, Yekini Idiaye impeached

Obaseki is the best for Edo state, he has integrity Wike

BREAKING NEWS: Akwa Ibom APC chairman dies

INEC will remain apolitical INEC Chairman, Mahmud Yakubu

Lebanons PM reveals chemical blamed for Beirut explosion

WHO speaks on report of transmission of COVID-19 through breast milk

PDP mocks Ize-Iyamu for hiring crowd at campaign

#RevolutionNow: How police arrested and charged 19 protesters to court

Covid-19: Emirates offers funding burials of infected passengers

Covid-19: Why NCDC now records low figures of confirmed cases PTF

Insubordination: We are reporting Emefiele, Kyari, others to Buhari Reps

Presidency debunks absorbing repentant Boko Haram members in Military

Insurgency: We need Life Insurance to aid Borno Workers NLC cries out

Sanwo-OLu reverts 2018 Lagos land use charge

Why Edo Assembly impeached Deputy speaker Okiye

N41bn Fraud: Im unperturbed by UBAs threat -Senator Akinyelure

NNPC records 43 percent drop in oil pipeline

DSTV dragged to court for refusal to renew subscription after payment

AGN partners with Medicard, Quickraiz to improve lives of actors

Nigerian dancers deserve healthcare deals Kaffy

 *DAILY TRUST*

Mali crisis: Lessons for Nigeria, Africa

Ondo PDP elects Hon Adams as chairman

Dear Senator Gabriel Suswam

NEDC and integrity destruction

Borno

Police arrest 4 over kidnapping, rustling

2 remanded for allegedly assaulting COVID-19 task force men

FCTA urges schools to observe COVID-19 protocols

Police arrest teenager, 4 others over cultism, robbery

Lagos establishes registration centres for job seekers

Fund police, traditional ruler urges govt

Driver kills man in Osogbo

Abuja school of therapy provides succour for students with disabilities

What we know about the Lebanon explosions

COVID-19: Virgin Atlantic files for bankruptcy protection in US

COVID-19 virus has not been detected in breastmilk ' WHO

Let's speculate

United, Inter reach Europa League last eight

Manchester City land Bournemouth's Ake for 40 million

 *DAILY INDEPENDENT* 

APC Asks EFCC, ICPC To Investigate Obaseki's Firm

No Plans To Recruit Repentant Boko Haram Into Military ' Presidency

#REVOLUTIONNOW: Security Operatives Arrest, Detain, Manhandle Protesters

Worries Mount Over Looming Fuel Price Increase

Military Has Deployed 2000 Soldiers To Tackle Katsina Bandits ' Masari

COVID-19: Declining Cases Not Curve Flattening ' NCDC

Lagos Reduces Land Use Charge By 48%, Waives N5.8bn Penalties

NDDC N81.5bn: Group Writes EFCC, Wants Akpabio, Pondei Probed

EFCC Embarks On Massive Redeployment, Appoints New Zonal Heads

COVID-19: NUT Lauds Makinde For Providing PPEs In Schools

Suspension From PDP Won't Stop My Support For Ize-Iyamu ' Afegbua

APC Confirms Death Of A'Ibom State Chairman

N41bn Fraud: I Will Not Apologize, Threats Won't Stop Probe, Akinyelure Tells UBA

Ohaneze Commends Makinde, Drums Supports For Administration

Revolution Protest: Buhari Has Taken Nigeria Back To Military Era ' Group

Obey COVID-19 Guidelines, INEC Tells Voters, Stakeholders

Obaseki, Deputy Bag Chieftaincy Titles For Good Governance

Ajimobi 40th Day Fidau Prayers Slated For Thursday

NBA Election: Lawyers As Stimulus For Good Governance

Amaechi's Outburst Over OMSL SAA Operations: A Move To Mortgage Nigeria's Waterways

Why Govt Should Review Taxes, Levies In Telecom Sector

Oil Price Steady After Longest Rally Since June

NEPZA, Future Africa To Deploy Technology In Running 42 Free Trade Zones

U.S. Treasury Plans Record $112bn Quarterly Debt Sale

National Policy On Virtual Meetings Draft Document Will Boost Services

NCC, Stakeholders Meet Over USSD Pricing

9mobile Launches e-SIM To Improve Flexible Connectivity

Whatsapp Pilots New Feature To Fight Misinformation

Smile Unveils VoLTE Smartphone

Ogunsanya Appreciates Nigerians' Loyalty As Airtel Clocks 10

Solskjaer Confirms Sanchez To Complete Permanent Move To Inter

Europa: Lukaku, Eriksen Goals Send Inter Into Quarterfinal

Europa: Shakhtar Thrash Wolfsburg To Reach Quarterfinals

Europa: Below-Par Man Utd Beat Lask, Qualify For Quarterfinal

Arsenal To Sack 55 Staff As COVID-19 Hits Revenues

Messi Sends Message To Retiring Casillas

Fruits Of Okowa's Job Creation Scheme

NIRSAL Empowers 475 Female Cassava Farmers, 2,872 Farmers In South South

Over 10M Afghans Infected With COVID-19

COVID-19: Cuban Doctors Increase Attention In Jamaica

Libya Tribes Sue Haftar Over Civilian Massacre

Armenia Adopts Law Limiting Broadcast Of Foreign Media

Pakistan Condemns Construction Of Ram Temple In India

Beirut Blast Threatens Hunger, Injuries, Devastation ' Report

China To Resume Code of Conduct Negotiations In South China Sea

U.S. Navy Conducts Joint Operations With U.S Air Force In Black Sea

Facebook's Instagram Launches TikTok Copycat In Political Storm

UN Chief Offers Condolences To Victims Of Beirut Port Explosion

 *TRIBUNE*

Arsenal to sack 55 staff as COVID-19 hits revenues

COVID-19: NCDC confirms 457 new cases, total now 44,890

No repentant Boko Haram absorbed into military ' Presidency

No repentant Boko Haram absorbed into military ' Presidency

Fever, pile major reason women use traditional medicine in Nigeria ' Study

Towards ending secrecy, shame around mental illness: The Unashamed 2020 Campaign

Why hypertension can increase likelihood of glaucoma

Women who take contraceptive pills less likely to develop serious coronavirus

Stakeholders seek expansion of sexual harassment bill

Increasing criminality linked to improper breastfeeding of babies

Book Review: An elder statesman's history and his country's politics

This war against corruption

The exit of Ayo Fasanmi

With local herbs, COVID-19 can be powerless

More than 200,000 left homeless by Beirut explosion, governor says

UN, US commiserate with Lebanon over deadly explosions

 *LEADERSHIP*

Tasks Before Incoming NBA President

Don't Go Home To Sleep, NIS Boss Warns Newly Promoted Officers

Mambilla Hydro Power Project Existed Only By Name For 40 Years, Says Minister

CAN Commends PMB, Gov Bello Over Gana's Nomination As Ambassador

COVID 19: Al-Qaeda, Infiltrating North West, US Alerts Nigeria

NNPC Returns To Profitability, Records N2.68bn Surplus

NDDC Squandered N1.1bn On Political Campaigns, Others ' Senate

 *NEW TELEGRAPH* 

Recurrent crisis as bane of Nigerian football

#RevolutionNow: Security forces clash with protesters

Pilots threaten to ground airlines over sack

Lagos reviews Land Use Charge, waives N5.6bn penalties

Reps petition Buhari against NNPC, CBN, NPA, others

COVID-19: Airlines lament low patronage

Elections: INEC frets over violence threat

Petrol sells for N150 per litre

NNPC records N2.68bn trading surplus, revenue hits N238.33bn

Nigeria heading towards full deregulation of PMS ' Oil marketers

USSD: NCC bars telcos from charging customers

Masari meets Buhari, assures insecurity in North-West won't degenerate

COVID-19: Much ado about CAC's safety initiative

Bank of Industry increases support to MSMEs by 56.3%

Glo slashes call rate to 11k per second

Encomiums as Sonny Aragba- Akpore bows out of NCC

Enforcing Nigeria's data protection regulation

MTN, Airtel realise N123.8bn from data subscriptions in 3 months

LCCI: Insufficient credit facilities stiffling investment

Lagos unveils 'Smart Meter Hackathon, calls for entry

NCS: Govt must lead 4th Industrial Revolution

Inactive mobile lines decline to 89m

Edo: Will Ize-Iyamu's agenda sway the votes

How to tackle Ebonyi, C'River boundary dispute, by Nnachi

Etiaba: A move to step into mother's shoes

Edo, Ondo violence: INEC to hold emergency meeting with parties, campaign councils

Ortom: I've no plans to dump PDP for APC

Napoli target another Eagles' star, Chukwueze

Osimhen's Belgian club to get share in Napoli deal

Eagles make Top 20 Most Valuable National Team in the world

Access Bank Lagos City Marathon: Consultant explains delay in payment of prize money

PUMA: We're official AFN equipment sponsors

Sanchez is joining Inter, Ole confirms

Europa League: Man United, Inter hit quarter finals

Leroy Rosenior: Iheanacho can only get better

Report: Man City want to sign five more in transfer window

Travel bans could force clubs to forfeit European games next season

*PEOPLES DAILY* 

We remain committed to ending violence in Kaduna state ' El Rufai

No member of Edo Assembly endorse Ize-Iyamu ' Speaker

Edo guber: Stop overheating the polity, PDP tells Oshiomhole

FCT High Court judge, Okeke, is dead

BEDC assures improve power supply in Edo Communities

TUC planned strike ill-advised -Presidency

NCDC: We're working to ensure Nigerians have access to coronavirus vaccines

NCPC to establish peace desk to resolve issues of peace among Christians ' Rev. Pam

FG unveils new broadcasting code

Former DIG Ringim vows to boost LG services in Jigawa

Edo: APC accuses Obaseki of plagiarizing Trump's campaign slogan

Gov Wike tasks INEC, security agencies on neutrality in Edo election

PDP asks Oshiomhole to present Primary Six certificate

Ondo Deputy Gov may defect to ZLP

AAC disowns Sowore's revolution now movement

Ondo poll: Don't jump to another party ' Akeredolu cautions Deputy, Ajayi

APC shutdown Secretariat Wednesday for Salah break

Orji Kalu arrives South East months after release

Constitutional amendment: APC govs ahead of PDP counterparts ' Lukman

Adesina calls for cancellation of NBA elections, Akpata's removal

We remain committed to ending violence in Kaduna state ' El Rufai

No member of Edo Assembly endorse Ize-Iyamu ' Speaker

Edo guber: Stop overheating the polity, PDP tells Oshiomhole

FCT High Court judge, Okeke, is dead

BEDC assures improve power supply in Edo Communities

TUC planned strike ill-advised -Presidency

NCDC: We're working to ensure Nigerians have access to coronavirus vaccines

NCPC to establish peace desk to resolve issues of peace among Christians ' Rev. Pam

FG unveils new broadcasting code

Former DIG Ringim vows to boost LG services in Jigawa

FIRS Replies NIPOST, Vows to recover Unremitted Stamp Duties

Prevail on NERC to stop Competition Transmission Charge, Group urges FG, NASS

Tax Revenues keeping Nigeria Afloat Despite Covid-19 ' FIRS

NNPC Mourns Passing of Former GMD, Dawha

Why Spain turning major destination for Nigerian women footballers

Sporting activities to return soon, says Aare

NFF sets up caretaker committee for Anambra State FA

African Champions League final to be played in October

Turkish Club Trabzonspor knee on Omeruo

FG shows commitment to youth on investment fund ' minister

Okenwa gone not forgotten NFF

NFF commiserates with bereaved Staff member

Osimhen in Paris with Chukwueze ahead Napoli move

Man United, Chelsea pick UCL tickets as Leicester miss out Bournemouth, Watford relegate

Commercial bank oversight: A rescue call to CBN, NASS

NPO honour or dishonour Isa Funtua

The Politics, Economic's of Fuel Subsidy Removal

Citizens' rights in Nigeria

The more things change, the more they stay the same! The Nigerian Tragic Saga

Insecurity in Northern Nigeria: A national nightmare

2023: With seriousness and unity, Nigerian youths can pick a president

 *BLUEPRINT* 

Insecurity: Masari opens up on Bandits' impact in Katsina LGAs

Insecurity: Zamfara gov tasks traditional rulers on intelligence reports

Motorola launches new device for SMEs in Sub Saharan Africa

FCT Police nab 4 'drug peddlers', recover exhibits

9mobile launches e-SIM to improve flexible connectivity

Total loans from China was $3.121bn by March this year ' DMO

What 'll determine winner of Edo election ' Wike

Moghalu denies joining APC

EIB and Afreximbank earmark EUR 300m of support to African COVID-19 response

Alaves appoint Machin as new head coach

Zidane named World's best manager

Saka voted Arsenal's 3rd best player of the season

Ondo PDP gets new executive

#RevolutionNow: How Security operatives shaved my hair with bottle ' Victim

HURIWA condemns clampdown on protesters, challenges new NBC code

Breaking: NNPC records 43% drop in oil pipeline vandalism in May

Oyo records 11 Coronavirus cases ' Makinde

INEC orders evacuation of used ballot materials nationwide

Media group tasks politicians, office holders on exemplary leadership

History will not repeat itself, vows Fulham boss Parker

Bauchi emir reinstates sacked Bello Kirfi as 'Waziri

Blueprint publisher urges youth to embrace education, entrepreneurship

Crisis rocks PDP over congresses in Niger

FG backs NYC, ready to work with youth umbrella group

Police drag Sahara Reporters to court for maligning IGP

Halt the exploitation by private schools

Ortom swears in new Commissioner for Health

Challenges facing Nigeria can't be solved by decamping to APC ' Ortom

Breaking: Deputy speaker impeached in Edo

FG unveils reviewed digital switch over roll-out

BMO to army, police: Dont take Sowere's threat lightly

Breaking: Police arrest Revolution now protesters in Osun

NAF to begin airlift of medical supplies to 13 ECOWAS countries

 *SAHARA REPORTERS* 

Buhari's Love For Terrorists Vs Hatred For Peaceful Protesters By Ajiboye Amos Olakunle

#RevolutionNow: Buhari Government Has Turned Nigeria Into A Police State 'NCFront

BREAKING: Bandits Kill APC Youth Leader In Katsina

Falana-led Coalition Condemns Attacks On #RevolutionNow Protesters

FUTA Student Suspended Indefinitely By School's Management For Hacking Premium Times' Website

Kano IPMAN Directs Members To Sell Fuel At N150 Per Litre

#RevolutionNow: Amnesty International, Afri-Goal Foundation Condemn Arrest Of Peaceful Protesters In Nigeria

Al-Qaeda Influence Growing In North-West Nigeria, United States Warns

#RevolutionNow Protest: Buhari Has Taken Nigeria Back To Military Era 'Concerned Nigerians

BREAKING: Police Release All #RevolutionNow Protesters Arrested In Lagos

RULAAC Demands Immediate Release Of #RevolutionNow Protesters

CUPP Blasts Nigerian Government Over Attacks on #RevolutionNow Protesters

Irish Politician Writes Nigerian Ambassador To Ireland, Demands Immediate Release Of #RevolutionNow Protesters

PHOTONEWS: #RevolutionNow Protesters Hit Streets In Niger, Ondo, Cross River, Other Nigerian States

One Year Of #RevolutionNow: The Revolution Is Only Getting Started By Bayo Oluwasanmi

Nigeria: The 'Executhieves' And 'Legislathieves' By Ozodinukwe Okenwa

Muhammad Hassan Patigi: Witchcraft Allegations, 'Healing' And Human Degradation In Mokwa, Central Nigeria By Leo Igwe

Edo Deputy Speaker Impeached After Declaring Support For Ize-Iyamu

Boko Haram Terrorists Seen In New Video 'Celebrating Sallah In Niger State

Lagos State Government Cancels 2018 Land Use Charge

#RevolutionNow: Agba Jalingo, Adeyeye, Others Arrested By Police In Lagos During Peaceful Protest

#RevolutionNow: DSS Arrests Mandate, Six Others In Osun State

WATCH LIVE: #NigeriaOnTrial Day 3: Democracy On Trial

BREAKING: Security Operatives Shave Off #RevolutionNow Protester's Hair With Knife, Broken Bottle In Abuja

#RevolutionNow: MSA Condemns Arrest Of Protesters, Demands Their Immediate Release

BREAKING: Arrested #RevolutionNow Protesters In Abuja Regain Freedom, Accuse Security Agents Of Seizing Mobile Phones, Money

PHOTOS: Nigerian Security Agents Subjecting Peaceful #RevolutionNow Protesters To Inhuman And Degrading Treatment At Unity Fountain In Abuja

BREAKING: Police Arrest Another 20 #RevolutionNow Protesters In Lagos

Secondary Schools Resume In Ondo As Students, Teachers Narrate Lockdown Experience

Bandits Kill Journalist In Nasarawa

BREAKING: #RevolutionNow Protesters Troop Out In Ondo, Demand Better Welfare For Citizens

BREAKING: Police Disperse #RevolutionNow Protesters, Arrest 10 Participants In Lagos

BREAKING: #RevolutionNow Protesters Defy Heavy Security To Demonstrate In Abuja

Nigeria Police Force Confirms Training School Built With Illegally Raised Funds In Nasarawa Did Not Have Senate Approval

WATCH LIVE: #RevolutionNow Protest In Lagos

BREAKING: Over 40 #RevolutionNow Protesters Arrested In Abuja As Military Personnel Patrol City

RevolutionNow: Buhari Has Sold Misgovernance, We Have To Pay With Revolution By Seyi Oyetunbi

BREAKING: Fire Guts ECOWAS Secretariat In Abuja

Money Laundering: EFCC Rearraigns Adoke On Amended Charges

Police Arrest Two Nurses, One Other For Allegedly Stealing Newborn Baby In Katsina

Bristow Helicopters Sacks 100 Pilots

Niger Delta Group Threatens To Join TUC's Planned Protest Over Corruption In NDDC

Over 10 Persons Confirmed Dead, Hundreds Wounded In Beirut Explosion

NIPOST, FIRS Clash Over Stamp Duty Collection

Kebbi Group Petitions President Buhari To Suspend AGF Malami

Revolution Is The Only Solution To Nigeria's Problem, Says Youth Corps Member

Federal Capital Territory High Court Judge, Okeke, Is Dead

#RevolutionNow: Sowore Has Shown Us That It's Possible To Fight For The Future Of Nigeria 'Chidi Odinkalu

BREAKING: Ondo Assembly Suspends ZLP Member

BREAKING: Massive Explosion Rocks Lebanon's Capital, Beirut

Rights Lawyer Asks Oyo Government To Prosecute Company Where University Of Ibadan Student Died

Your Efforts Not Good Enough, President Buhari Blasts Service Chiefs

20 Journalists Win Grants For Investigative Reports On Corruption And Illicit Assets

#RevolutionNow: CORE Announces Take-off Points For Protest In Lagos On Wednesday

The Revolution Of August 5 Is A Clarion Call To All Religious Leaders Especially Christians By Nicholas Ibenu Jr.

Nigeria And Chinese Loans By Reuben Abati

BREAKING: Kwara Deputy Governor, Alabi, Wife Test Positive For COVID-19

WATCH LIVE: #NigeriaOnTrial Day 2: Media On Trial

Bayelsa Government Lifts Ban On Churches, Mosques, Urges Adherence To Safety Measures

Concerned Citizens Demand Justice As Governor Ayade's Aide Alleged To Have Raped, Aborted Pregnancy For 15-year-old Girl Dies

 *PREMIUM TIMES*

#RevolutionNow: Arrested protesters released in Lagos, Abuja, detained in Osun

Coronavirus: Nigeria records 457 new cases, 17 deaths

Europa League: Ighalo, Moses through to quarter-finals with United, Inter

COVID-19 Vaccine: Health, safety of Nigerians is Buhari administrations priority Osinbajo

No repentant Boko Haram member has been absorbed into Nigerian military Presidency

COVID-19 death toll exceeds 700, 000 worldwide

Akwa Ibom APC chairman is dead

COVID-19: Airlines lament low patronage

#RevolutionNow: Agba Jalingo re-arrested in brutal crackdown on protesters nationwide

Nigerian University Suspends Student who Hacked Premium Times Website

Nigeria Immigration Service promotes over 3,500 officers

Kwara govt. spends N1.6bn on subventions, lecturers salaries

Buhari, Atiku greet BUA chief, Abdul Samad Rabiu, on 60th birthday

#RevolutionNow: SSS arrests activist, others in Abeokuta

NAFDAC closes two suspected fake vegetable oil outlets in Kwara

Edo 2020: Integrity, reliability of contestants will determine winner Wike

Moghalu denies joining APC

#RevolutionNow: (PHOTOS) Nigerians protest amidst harassment by security officials

Profile: Innocent Ujah, Nigerias First-ever Virtually Elected Doctors President

Army says soldiers involved in bullion van robbery not its personnel

Dollar slips as yields dive on recovery worries

COVID-19: Nasarawa govt fumigates schools ahead of resumption

COVID-19: Gombe farmers get FGs seed palliative

Nestl Nigeria appoints new MD

JUST IN: #RevolutionNow: Nigerias secret police re-arrest Bakare, others in Osogbo

What May Have Caused Beirut Explosion Defence Council

OSIWA Donates Ambulance To Aid Yobes COVID-19 Response

COVID-19: Australia records deadliest day of pandemic

Risks of COVID-19 infection through breastfeeding negligible WHO

Nigerian govt investigates drug stores over COVID-19 drugs price hike

Major fuel price increase looms in Nigeria

#RevolutionNow: Police Disperse Protesters in Lagos

FG raises hate speech fine to N5 million

Magu: Again, IGP redeploys senior police officers from EFCC

Buhari congratulates new NMA President, Innocent Ujah

Gombe govt donates 230 hectares of land for establishment of Air Force base

Ex-lawmaker emerges Ondo PDP chairman

Fulham back in EPL after Bryans extra time double in playoff final

Bank Robbery: Police arrest 3 more suspects in Oyo

FG to resume Digital Switch Over roll out Lai Mohammed

PPMC fixes ex-depot price of petrol at N138.62 per litre

73 dead, 2,750 injured in Lebanon explosion, UN reacts

NDDC paid scholarship grants to MD, directors Senate report

Nigeria records 14 new coronavirus deaths

Simi apologises to Nigerian gay community over homophobic comment

Massive explosion in Beirut injures many, destroys buildings

Insecurity: You are doing your best, Buhari tells Service Chiefs

KAFFY advocates health insurance for Nigerian dancers

Zamfara schools to resume August 9

NSE: Trading sustains positive trend, up by 0.31 per cent

Scottish Premier League: Leon Balogun in Team of the Week

30 Nigerians stranded in Lebanon rescued, among 150 awaiting evacuation

WAEC releases 2020 WASSCE timetable

Kaduna govt. spends N16bn on security

Ondo Assembly suspends another lawmaker

Alleged $3m bribe: Court of Appeal dismisses Farouk Lawans no-case submission

Afenifere leader, Ayo Fasanmi, buried in Ekiti home

COVID 19: Federal High Court Chief Judge tests negative

NDDC invites Buhari to commission N24bn Bayelsa road project

FG to resume Digital Switch Over roll out Lai Mohammed

 *THE CABLE*

COVID-19 vaccine: Safety of Nigerians our priority, says Osinbajo

EXTRA: Obaseki redeploys protocol officer for not providing kola nut at obas palace

You must accept reformed Boko Haram fighters, presidency tells north-east residents

Salami panel promises Magu fair hearing but rejects request to record proceedings

Makinde: Well retrieve N96bn stolen under Ajimobi

Nwodo: Igbo elite will demand Biafra in 2023 if we dont get presidency

Boko Haram releases video of members observing Eid prayer in Niger state

You cant regulate broadcasting as a politician, ex-NTA DG tells Lai

INEC: We may summon political parties over violence in Edo rallies

Army: Soldiers involved in Ebonyi bullion van robbery not our personnel

China is not a major source of funding for FG, says DMO

Airtel Africa terminates merger plan with Telkom

BBNaija Day 17: I dont go after men, they chase me, says Nengi

Al-Qaeda penetrating north-west US alerts Nigeria

Death toll in Lebanon explosion rises to 100

One by one those senators are departing

For Danbatta, a time to lay a telecoms milestone

FUTA suspends student for hacking Premium Times website

VIDEO: Lady rejects boyfriends proposal because he refused to kneel

Facebook launches TikTok-like product for Instagram

FG moves to end ASUU strike

RCCG 2020 Convention: Adeboye counts blessings of lockdown, house fellowships

FULL TIMETABLE: WAEC sets Maths, English exams for Aug 17, 26

Who wants BBN off air

Kevin Hart defends Ellen DeGeneres amid show scandal

Is it deliberate or coincidence' AY asks DSTV as NTA is moved to channel 419

I wanted to remove my womb Toyin Lawani narrates battle with fibroids

COVID-19 has affected us Gbenga Adeyinka diversifies from comedy, opens bakery

Edo speaker raises the alarm over plot to hijack house of assembly

Masari: We wont allow insecurity in north-west deteriorate

Dont drag Jonathan into controversy on Chinese loans, Omokri replies Amaechi

Africas highest paid CEO: A brief history

Reps: NNPC, CBN shunned our invitation well report them to Buhari

Politicians will exploit us if we dont unite, rep tells Niger Delta inidgenes

Sources: NBC management not aware of when broadcast code was printed

Justice Research Institute to host webinar on appointment of judges

Family asks Oyo to probe death of UI student at soap factory

UBA facilitates $1.5bn financing for NNPC to boost oil production

Family asks Oyo to probe death of UI student at a soap factory

#RevolutionNow protest: DSS rearrests Sowores co-defendant in Osogbo

PHOTOS: #RevolutionNow protests across the country

Gains in Zenith, GTB boost stock market performance by 0.3%, investors gain N39.6bn

FG reduces petrol ex-depot price from N143.80 per litre to N138.62

Amaechi dodges question on Hong Kong as third party in Nigeria-China loan deal

Police officers redeployed from EFCC get new postings

ICYMI: Soldiers attacked my convoy, NOT Boko Haram, says Zulum

Acourt refuses to stop Farouk Lawans $3m bribery trial

NDDC: List of contract beneficiaries released by Akpabio is authentic

FLASHBACK: Kenyan lawyer says China flies in cash bribes for African officials to accept loans

Despite industry-wide opposition, Lai launches controversial NBC code

Jonathan also collected loan from China, Amaechi replies PDP chieftain

Aghatise: What employers must do for employees to survive COVID-19

Bristow Helicopters sacks over 100 pilots, engineers

I dont agree with homophobia Adekunle Gold reacts to Simis LGBT comment

Police arrest seven suspects over murder of Khafi Kareems brother

Remi Surutus daughter holds introduction ceremony

DJ Cuppy celebrates as Jollof On The Jet makes Billboards global chart

Wearing a bra was challenging IK Ogbonna recounts acting female in Disguise

BBNaija: It was cold, we cuddled Ka3na speaks on night with Praise

Kanye West picks Michelle Tidball as 2020 running mate

  *POLITICS*

#RevolutionNow Protest: Buhari Has Taken Nigeria Back To Military Era 'Concerned Nigerians - Sahara Reporters

#RevolutionNow: Amnesty International, Afri-Goal Foundation Condemn Arrest Of Peaceful Protesters In Nigeria - Sahara Reporters

#RevolutionNow: Buhari Government Has Turned Nigeria Into A Police State 'NCFront - Sahara Reporters

#RevolutionNow: DSS, Police Disperse Protesters In Abuja - Nigerian Pilot

#RevolutionNow: How police arrested and charged 19 protesters to court - Daily Times

#RevolutionNow: How Security operatives shaved my hair with bottle ' Victim - Blueprint

#RevolutionNow: How security operatives shaved protesters hair with broken bottle - Punch

#RevolutionNow: Security forces clash with protesters - New Telegraph

#REVOLUTIONNOW: Security Operatives Arrest, Detain, Manhandle Protesters - Daily Independent

2019/2020: Inconclusive end to an academic session - Vanguard

2023: Mamman Daura eminently qualified to speak on Nigeria's future as a statesman ' Group - The Sun

306 Nigerians Arrive In Abuja From UAE - Nigerian Pilot

9mobile launches e-SIM to improve flexible connectivity - Blueprint

A Russian ship's cargo of ammonium nitrate was stored in the port for years despite repeated warnings - CNN

Afenifere will miss Fasanmi, says Arogbofa - The Nation

Africa Oil Week's Online Conference to Host 'Somalia Licensing Round: Derisking Above Ground Factors' Session, with Address from Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister - APO Africa Newsroom

Agusto, GCR affirm 'AAA' long term credit rating to InfraCredit - Vanguard

Air Force airlifts COVID-19 medical supplies to 14 nations - Guardian

Ajimobi 40th Day Fidau Prayers Slated For Thursday - Daily Independent

Akeredolu, Unity Forum reach truce - The Nation

Al-Qaeda Influence Growing In North-West Nigeria, United States Warns - Sahara Reporters

Al-Qaeda penetrating north-west US alerts Nigeria - The Cable

Alaves appoint Machin as new head coach - Blueprint

Almost 100 people in Ohio infected with coronavirus after man attended church service - CNN

Anambra 2021: IPAC yet to decide on zoning - Vanguard

APC Asks EFCC, ICPC To Investigate Obaseki's Firm - Daily Independent

APC Confirms Death Of A'Ibom State Chairman - Daily Independent

APC confirms death of Akwa Ibom state chairman - Vanguard

APC criticizes Obaseki for abandoning governance in Edo - Vanguard

APC mourns as Akwa Ibom Chair Okopido dies - The Nation

APC mourns late Akwa Ibom State Chairman - Punch

APC youths vow to send Obaseki packing - The Nation

Armenia Adopts Law Limiting Broadcast Of Foreign Media - Daily Independent

Army: Soldiers involved in Ebonyi bullion van robbery not our personnel - The Cable

Banditry: Buhari, Masari meet at Aso Rock - Nigerian Pilot

Banned protesters send #ZimbabweanLivesMatter viral - BBC

Baseball's fumbled return has never been a better metaphor for American life - CNN

Bauchi emir reinstates sacked Bello Kirfi as 'Waziri - Blueprint

Bauchi health workers begin strike today over salary deductions - Punch

Beirut Blast Threatens Hunger, Injuries, Devastation ' Report - Daily Independent

Blue Prism Positioned as a Leader in the Magic Quadrant for Robotic Process Automation Again in 2020 - APO Africa Newsroom

Blueprint publisher urges youth to embrace education, entrepreneurship - Blueprint

BMO to army, police: Dont take Sowere's threat lightly - Blueprint

Boko Haram releases video of members observing Eid prayer in Niger state - The Cable

BREAKING NEWS: Akwa Ibom APC chairman dies - Daily Times

BREAKING: Bandits Kill APC Youth Leader In Katsina - Sahara Reporters

Breaking: Deputy speaker impeached in Edo - Blueprint

BREAKING: Edo Assembly impeaches deputy speaker, Idiaye - Nigerian Pilot

Breaking: NNPC records 43% drop in oil pipeline vandalism in May - Blueprint

Breaking: Police arrest Revolution now protesters in Osun - Blueprint

BREAKING: Police Release All #RevolutionNow Protesters Arrested In Lagos - Sahara Reporters

Broadcasting: Amendment of 6th code will encourage premium content -Lai Moh'd - Nigerian Pilot

Buhari bows! *Agrees to overhaul nation's security apparatus - Nigerian Pilot

Buhari's Love For Terrorists Vs Hatred For Peaceful Protesters By Ajiboye Amos Olakunle - Sahara Reporters

CACOVID donates palliatives to Ekiti citizens - Punch

Cameroon attack: 'It will mark my spirit for the rest of my life - BBC

CAN Commends PMB, Gov Bello Over Gana's Nomination As Ambassador - Leadership

Celebrating Abioduns infrastructural development in Ogun - The Nation

Challenges facing Nigeria can't be solved by decamping to APC ' Ortom - Blueprint

 *SPORTS*

A-League on alert after fan at Newcastle game returns positive Covid test - Yahoo

Access Bank Lagos City Marathon: Consultant explains delay in payment of prize money - New Telegraph

Ahmed Musa ponders EPL return - The Sun

Ajagba joins Fury, Pacquiaos boxing team - Punch

Ajax coach ten Hag talks up potential of Ghana international Kudus - Goal

Ake Officially Joins Manchester City For 40m - Complete Sports

Alexis Sanchez exit agreed but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tight-lipped on Jadon Sancho - Yahoo

Alexis Sanchez: Inter Milan set to complete permanent deal for Manchester United forward - BBC

Anxiety grips Anambra FA as NFF 'inaugurates' caretaker committee - Guardian

Arsenal Announce 55-Staff Layoff Plan To Reduce Cost As Covid-19 Crisis Deepens - Complete Sports

Arsenal to cut 55 jobs as COVID-19 bites - Punch

Arsenal To Sack 55 Staff As COVID-19 Hits Revenues - Daily Independent

Arsenal to sack 55 staff as COVID-19 hits revenues - Tribune

Arsenal to sack 55 workers as COVID-19 hits revenues - Punch

Asaba still ready to host Super Eagles qualifiers, says Okowa - Guardian

Bale left out of Real squad for Man City clash - Punch

Bartomeu insists Messi will retire as a Barcelona player 'in three or four years - Goal

Beirut explosion: I thought Id die, says Nigerian footballer - Punch

Belgian Club to Get Part of Napolis Fee for Osimhen - Thisday

Brazilian club Pelotas blames 'third party' for monkey chants broadcast over loudspeaker as part of fake crowd noise - Goal

Brown unsure about severity of Simmons' knee injury - Yahoo

Casemiro: I still get nervous talking to Zidane - Goal

Casemiro: I still get nervous talking to Zidane - Yahoo

Chelsea to offload Victor Moses in summer - The Sun

Chris Silverwood challenges England to reclaim initiative against Pakistan - Yahoo

Cocaine and cannabis use will lead to shorter bans - BBC

Demba Ba's 'stanbul Basaksehir crash out of Europa League - Goal

Dortmund have had 'no contact' with Man Utd over Sancho, says Watzke - Yahoo

Dybala is 2019/20 Italian Serie A MVP - Thisday

Eagles make Top 20 Most Valuable National Team in the world - New Telegraph

Europa League: Ighalo In Action, Moses Benched As Man United, Inter Milan Win, Advance Into Q/Finals - Complete Sports

Europa League: Man United, Inter hit quarter finals - New Telegraph

Europa: Below-Par Man Utd Beat Lask, Qualify For Quarterfinal - Daily Independent

Europa: Lukaku, Eriksen Goals Send Inter Into Quarterfinal - Daily Independent

Europa: Shakhtar Thrash Wolfsburg To Reach Quarterfinals - Daily Independent

Facebook removes Donald Trump post that claimed children 'almost immune' to Covid-19 - Yahoo

Finidi, Cannavaro back Osimhen to shine at Napoli - Vanguard

Fulham are not supposed to be in the Championship ' Paintsil - Goal

If we get fight together, don't worry about Usyk, Joshua tells Fury - Guardian

IGC agog with Ileya Golf Kitty - The Sun

Ighalo fails to eclipse 95-year Manchester United record against LASK - Goal

Ighalo Retained in Man Utds 30-man Europa Squad - Thisday

Inter 2-0 Getafe: Lukaku and Eriksen seal Europa League progress - Goal

Inter boss Conte happy to land Sanchez from Man Utd after 'worst moment' of career - Goal

Inter boss Conte happy to land Sanchez from Man Utd after 'worst moment' of career - Yahoo

Inter chief Marotta confirms permanent signing of Alexis Sanchez - Vanguard

Inter rewarded for getting Sanchez back on track - Conte - Yahoo

Inter striker Lukaku equals Shearer's Europa League record - Vanguard

It's always been easy for me to mix it, some people just don't like the cocktail,' says Rapinoe - CNN

It's always been easy for me to mix it, some people just don't like the cocktail,' says Rapinoe - CNN

Jakobsen in serious but stable condition following Tour of Poland crash - Yahoo

Joshua, Pulev fight confirmed for December O2 - The Sun

Kebano signs contract extension with Fulham - Goal

Khumalo: Why SuperSport United extended ex-Bafana Bafana captain's contract - Tembo - Goal

Leroy Rosenior: Iheanacho can only get better - New Telegraph

Loss of top spot will spur on Rory McIlroy at US PGA, says Nick Dougherty - Yahoo

Lukaku joins Eto'o, Ronaldo and Milito in exclusive Inter club with Europa League goal - Goal

Lukaku shines as Inter reach Europa last eight - Punch

Lukaku wants Inter improvement after Europa League win - Yahoo

PREMIUM TIMES. 

Coronavirus: Nigeria records 457 new cases, 17 deaths https://t.co/K18rJGoVxo

#RevolutionNow: Arrested protesters released in Lagos, Abuja, detained in Osun https://t.co/9kq3mh8MHW

No repentant Boko Haram member has been absorbed into Nigerian military – Presidency https://t.co/BeljGsm5nl

Europa League: Ighalo, Moses through to quarter-finals with United, Inter https://t.co/H1wDyzOW2G

COVID-19 Vaccine: Health, safety of Nigerians is Buhari administration’s priority – Osinbajo https://t.co/rq1Spymhz0

Buhari, Atiku greet BUA chief, Abdul Samad Rabiu, on 60th birthday https://t.co/9ji4c9cz9c

#RevolutionNow: SSS arrests activist, others in Abeokuta https://t.co/pCiVM17PPK

COVID-19 death toll exceeds 700, 000 worldwide https://t.co/2p1uWkr07x

FG raises hate speech fine to N5 million https://t.co/VSF7i6xFix

#RevolutionNow: Agba Jalingo re-arrested as security operatives crackdown on protesters nationwide https://t.co/LPLyHXQU2V

Nigerian University Suspends Student who Hacked Premium Times Website https://t.co/koD2FPeWjz

Nigeria Immigration Service promotes over 3,500 officers https://t.co/5vytudMsDM

Kwara govt. spends N1.6bn on subventions, lecturers’ salaries https://t.co/ZB6TtTfETh

Edo 2020: Integrity, reliability of contestants will determine winner – Wike https://t.co/8wRMML2G9x

Profile: Innocent Ujah, Nigeria’s First-ever Virtually Elected Doctor’s President https://t.co/3rdNsLQUv4

Army says ‘soldiers’ involved in bullion van robbery not its personnel https://t.co/nMLJK7CmFb

Dollar slips as yields dive on recovery worries https://t.co/WwuImOEEW2

COVID-19: Nasarawa govt fumigates schools ahead of resumption https://t.co/wf31ELsTXJ

COVID-19: Gombe farmers get FG’s seed palliative https://t.co/MiP1ysujHg

Nestlé Nigeria appoints new MD https://t.co/UVFsd63h0t

#RevolutionNow: Nigeria’s secret police re-arrest Bakare, others in Osogbo https://t.co/0xeXziyVoB

What May Have Caused Beirut Explosion – Defence Council https://t.co/fnMSkS6xnJ

OSIWA Donates Ambulance To Aid Yobe’s COVID-19 Response https://t.co/PTrGglKnk7

COVID-19: Australia records deadliest day of pandemic https://t.co/If0fjQ5y12

Risks of COVID-19 infection through breastfeeding negligible —WHO https://t.co/CRsKW56EbJ

Major fuel price increase looms in Nigeria https://t.co/TlAu59JBU8

#RevolutionNow: Police Disperse Protesters in Lagos https://t.co/w9NOB21ePD

Magu: Again, IGP redeploys senior police officers from EFCC https://t.co/yLKXa8Fvyl

Buhari congratulates new NMA President, Innocent Ujah https://t.co/b8QiLx7Z7A

Gombe govt donates 230 hectares of land for establishment of Air Force base https://t.co/A3QZPL9n5q

Ex-lawmaker emerges Ondo PDP chairman https://t.co/Xb3XdZ5G2j

Fulham back in EPL after Bryan’s extra time double in playoff final https://t.co/YE2tWFgz2I

Bank Robbery: Police arrest 3 more suspects in Oyo https://t.co/mOt18UDTnG

FG to resume Digital Switch Over roll out – Lai Mohammed https://t.co/E7L9otj1SW

PPMC fixes ex-depot price of petrol at N138.62 per litre https://t.co/BmuWc6GhxU

73 dead, 2,750 injured in Lebanon explosion, UN reacts https://t.co/nvGo59Gbka

NDDC paid ‘scholarship grants’ to MD, directors – Senate report https://t.co/1eGIxVZPYh