News Headlines Aug 5, 2021. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

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FG Appoints Eight Transaction Advisers for $6.2bn Eurobonds
FEC Approves $11.174bn For Construction of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Rail
•Endorses acquisition of 20% stake in Dangote refinery •Sylva: Rehabilitation of Warri, Kaduna refineries to gulp $1.484bn •NNPC misses six-month revenue projection by N1.1trn
Breaking: Court Stops DSS from Arresting Igboh
Buhari Salutes Emefiele’s Patriotic Services at 60
FG: How Ransom Payments to Bandits is Escalating Insecurity
Fitch: Partial Implementation of PIB Will Dampen Impact of Proposed Legislation
Tinubu Hale and Hearty, Says Sanwo-Olu
AI: 115 Civilians, 21 Police Officers Killed in S’East in Four…
UNICEF Harps on Breastfeeding as Pivotal to Child’s Survival
Secondus, NWC Meet Resigned PDP Deputies
We’ve Expended N2bn to Maintain Dumpsites, Says Sanwo-Olu
18 NYSC Members Test Positive to COVID-19 in Niger
APC Resolves Issues on Ward Congress in Ondo
Aiteo Buys 50 Gunboats, Maritime Equipment for Navy
NSIA Explains Alleged $200m Arbitration Settlement for Chinese Coy
NDLEA Rallies International Cooperation against Drug Trafficking
BUA Cement Donates Cement, N10m to Host Communities in Sokoto
Abiodun Orders Contractor Back to Mowe/Ofada Road
Air Strikes Kill 19 Insurgents in North-east
‘Insecurity Has Created More Widows, Orphans in Armed Forces’
87 Boko Haram Fighters, Families Surrender to Troops
Group: Buhari Determined to Upgrade National Infrastructure
APC Chieftain Sues Kalu Over Alleged Certificate Forgery
Immigration Deploys Digital Operations to Check Illegal Immigrants
Zulum, Shettima Distance Selves from Embattled Kyari
APC Sets up Young Women Forum, Appoints State Representatives
Group Tackles Mental Health in Lagos with New Trauma Care Centre
LEAVE ABBA KYARI ALONE
AMINA MOHAMMED AT 60
Empowering Female Entrepreneurs across Borders
ORJI, ABIA PROFESSIONALS AND ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF VOTES
Expert Calls for Fortification of Nigerian Communications Act 2003
MRA Rejects DSS Probe of Attack on Journalist, Calls for…
BPE to Partner HYPPADEC to Better Hydro-power Host Communities
Nigeria, Cameroon Committed to Boundary Demarcation, Says Malami
SEC Inaugurates Issuers’ Forum to Aid Capital Market Devt
US Seeks Pre-Trial Detention of Kyari
Nigerians Should Take Responsibility for Allowing Impunity to Thrive, Says Soyinka
AHAPN Warns of Rising COVID-19 Cases
Court Admits Igboho’s Associates to N10m, N5m Bail
Modena Vaccine Test Result Ready Weekend, Says NAFDAC
Buhari Felicitates with Abdul Rabiu at 61
BUA Cement Donates 150tns of Cement, N10m to Host Communities
Retired DIG Nuhu Aliyu is Dead
News in Photographs: Osinbajo Chairs FEC Meeting
PDP Govs to Meet over Resignation of Top Party Officials
Samsung Launches Neo QLED TV, Other Consumer Products
Huawei Cloud Ranked World’s 5th Largest IaaS Provider
Excellent Service Delivery Key to SMEs, Says MainOne CEO
inq.Digital Wins Smart Solution Enabler Award
PPP: The BUA Example
Bello: Lagos Ready for September Flood Alert
Nigeria’s Peculiar Federalism is a Challenge to Good Governance
Prominent Politician, Olawepo-Hashim Declares for APC
Extradition of Abba Kyari to the US Not Automatic
HLF to Hand over Second Dialysis Centre to Ogun State
NCDC Boss Charges Pharmaceutical Industry, Private Sector to Collaborate with Govt
Ogun First Lady Advocates for Affordable Fertility Treatment in Nigeria
How UBTH is Eliminating ‘Out-of-Stock’ Syndrome in Nigeria’s Healthcare Delivery
Public Health Physicians of Nigeria Changes Guard
Uganda’s Chemutai Wins Gold as Kenyans Dominate Men’s 800m
De Grasse Claims 200m Gold Ahead of World Champion Lyles
Edem, Assar Are Africa’s Biggest Movers in ITTF Ranking
Aston Villa Sign Jamaican Winger for £25m
Alisson Seals New Liverpool Deal Until 2027
Man City Closing in on £100m Aston Villa Captain Grealish
Beyond Abba Kyari’s Indictment
Editorial
LESSONS FROM THE ZUMA RIOTS

The Punch

[BREAKING] Olympics: Nigeria’s Enekwechi loses in men’s shot put, America’s Crouser wins gold
APC governors meet in Abuja, seek soft landing for Buni, others
Media accreditation for Kanu’s trial, wrong
BREAKING: Jamaica’s Parchment wins men’s Olympic 110m hurdles gold
[BREAKING] Tokyo Olympics: Nigeria crash out of women’s 4x100m
Secondus battles for survival, Tambuwal rallies support as Wike plots PDP chairman’s removal
Twitter ban: Nigerians lose N150.46bn in two months
FG hires JP Morgan, others on $6.2bn fresh borrowing
Suspected cultists flog, impose levy on Rivers computer village traders
Family fumes as body of drowned artisan fleeing police arrest recovered
Oyetola laments as Osun flood sweeps away three, destroys houses, shops
My daughter crying for her father, says widow of policeman lynched by Lagos protesters
Hydroelectric producing communities meet BPE, demand 10% royalty
FG considers blueprint to reposition Free Trade Zones
APC governors meet in Abuja, seek soft landing for Buni, others
Ex-presidential candidate, Olawepo-Hashim, joins APC
21-year-old man sentenced to death for robbery in Akwa Ibom
Gunmen destroyed 50% of materials for Anambra gov poll – INEC
[BREAKING] Tokyo Olympics: Nigeria crash out of women’s 4x100m
Puma terminates $2.76m AFN kits deal
BBNaija S6: Angel weeps as she recounts past guilt
BBNaija S6: Housemates intervene as Liquorose, Emmanuel clash over ‘feelings’
Where is Hisbah? Tweeps react to Yusuf Buhari fiancée’s bridal gown

The Sun

FEC approves $1.484bn for rehabilitation of Kaduna, Warri refineries
Why we stop negotiating with kidnappers of students – FG
APC: Govs tighten grip on state structures
Orji Kalu hails Ibori at 63
Yoruba nation agitation: Court stops Igboho’s arrest, bank accounts freezing
PDP crisis: Secondus fights back
IPOB declares war on ‘unknown’ gunmen, police
NIPR holds conference for rebuilding Nigeria
Abducted Chibok girl, Boko Haram husband surrender to soldiers
Yoruba nation agitation: Court stops Igboho’s arrest, bank accounts freezing
… Grants 12 detained associates bail
CAN urges military to end killings, farmlands destruction in Plateau
PDP crisis: Secondus fights back
Ex-presidential candidate, Olawepo-Hashim, joins APC
APC: Govs tighten grip on state structures
PDP crisis: Secondus fights back
Ekiti Assembly passes bill for creation of 19 LCDAs
Things to know before changing pension managers
African Alliance gets certificate of non-indebtedness
Ecobank, AUDA-NEPAD MSME train 200 graduates on startup financing
Nigerian health tech startup expands to 11 new cities in Africa
MAN worries over BDCs’ impact on manufacturing sector
FG triples prize money for Olympic medalists
HiFL: Olowu targets quarterfinal slot with OAU Giants
Music, fun at GO BMX Day Lagos 2021
Messi: Nigeria’s my toughest African opponent
Gusau distances self from AIU disqualification of Nigerian athletes
In Buhari’s Nigeria, Ndigbo lost nothing
Buhari felicitates with BUA Group Chair, Abdul Samad Rabiu at 61st birthday
Our leadership’ll remain focused on ASPMDA resolutions —President
Ekeigwe harps on importance of self-control in organisations
25 killed, 68 farms, 63 houses burnt in Kaduna attacks
NDLEA signs MoU with Gambian anti-narcotic agency
Abiodun orders contractor back to abandoned Mowe/Ofada road

Leadership

Customs Intercepts N22.3bn Pangolin Scales, Elephant Tusks
Dangote Group Emerges Highest Contributor To Revenue From Solid Minerals
NDLEA signs MoU With Gambian Anti-narcotic Agency
Plateau Denies Imposing Curfew In Jos
APC Forms Young Women Forum, Appoints State Officials
Court Stops Igboho’s Arrest, Grants 12 Aides Bail
Nigeria To Attract $125m From Education Summit
ICC Judgement: Nigeria Seeks Demarcation Of Border With Cameroon
Anambra Guber: SDP Candidate Unveils Restoration Agenda
Human Trafficking Market Globally Now Worth $150bn
NASS Pleads With Striking Resident Doctors
PDP Leaders Move To Save Party From Implosion
FG Approves $1.4bn For Rehabilitation Of Warri, Kaduna Refineries
S’Court Judgement: Buni Committee Can Continue To Lead APC – Prof Tahir
No Corps Member Tested Positive For COVID-19 – NYSC
APC Forms Young Women Forum, Appoints State Officials
Anambra Guber: SDP Candidate Unveils Restoration Agenda
PDP Leaders Move To Save Party From Implosion
APC Governors Mourn Ogun Gov’s Late Father, Abiodun
Congress: Enugu APC Chieftains Berate Nwoye
Tokyo 2020: Dollars Rain For Oborududu, Brume
HiFL: Olowu Eyes Quarterfinal Ticket With OAU Giants
Tokyo 2020: Team Nigeria Stunned As Adekuroye Crashes Out
Pop Musician, Rihanna, Joins Billionaire Club
Lagos Govt, Celebs Pay Condolence Visit To Rachael Oniga’s Family
EDITORIAL
As We Expect The Return Of Benin Artefacts
Kyari: Many Questions, All At Once

Daily Trust

FG: Why We Stopped Negotiating With Kidnappers
Cholera Kills 8 In Jigawa Community
107 Migrating Fulani Turned Back From Adamawa Town
…Market Shut In Ogun
Court Restrains FG From Arresting Igboho
Ex-DIG, Nuhu Aliyu, Is Dead
FEC Okays $1.484bn For Kaduna, Warri Refineries Repair
Fresh Worry For Abba Kyari As Zulum’s Aide Tackles Him Amid Hushpuppi Scandal
Confusion As Emirates Says Nigerian Flights Remain Suspended
Secondus Raises Alarm Over ‘Plot To Hijack PDP’
PDP BoT Member Joins APC
Cholera Kills 8 In Jigawa Community
NIPOST Launches N50 Stamp, Projects N60bn Revenue
Dangote Refinery Inspires Private Sector — Oando Boss
Emefiele At 60: How CBN’s Decisions On Economy Paying Off
First Bank Backs WACOT’s Rice Mill Expansion
Buni C’ttee Has Full Legal Backing — APC
Row In Ogun Over N64bn LG Fund
What I Discussed With Tinubu In London — Sanwo-Olu
Ex-Presidential Candidate Olawepo-Hashim Defects To APC
CVR: Online Registration Hits 1.3m
NPFL Quartet In Final Push For Continental Slots
Gov Diri Congratulates Silver Medalist, Oboruduru
FG Showers N7.2m On Olympic Medalists, Oborodudu, Brume
PUMA Finally Terminates 4-Year Contract With AFN
Gov Bello Congratulates Oborududu, Brume On Medals
Family Fixes Aug 26 For Rachel Oniga’s Burial
BBNaija Housemate: Why I Joined US Army
BBNAIJA: Beatrice, Niyi, Yerins, Yousef, And White Money Up For Eviction
FG: 122 Million Nigerians At Risk Of Neglected Topical Diseases
80 Percent Of Healthcare Centres In 15 States Fall Bellow Standard – Report
Why Nigeria Can’t Produce Vaccines In Next 3 Years – Expert
NAUS Pledges Support For Federal University, Oye Ekiti
Man To Die By Hanging For Robbery
16-Year-Old Cattle Rustler Arrested Over Kidnapping
Editorial
Tunisia Must Return To Democracy
Who Is Afraid Of Gov Buni?
Destined To Be A Superpower, The Road Nigeria Should Take (III)

Tribune

FEC okays award of $11.1bn coastal railway project
Stop kidnapping school children, Minister pleads with bandits
Lawyer urges court to admit 12 detained Igboho’s associates to bail
Respect court order, Osborne Foreshore Estate tells developer
Pinnick says most Itsekiri in support of Olu-designate, ‘Tsola Emiko
Equities market post fourth day gain as ASI adds 0.03 per cent
How a designer duvet almost killed me in a Lagos hotel ―Solidstar
Rice: Nigeria hits 11m tons annual production, plans to export ― RIFAN
WaterAid, Oyo Ruwassa, LIWOM flag off scale-up hygiene, phase two to stem COVID-19
Man rapes 14-year-old disabled teenager in Ondo
Teenager organises kidnap of six-year-old cousin to raise money for Sallah
Police arrest man for beating 11-year-old stepson to death in Ebonyi
Jaiz bank grows H1 profit by over 70 per cent
How and when Kyari can be lawfully extradited (1)
Court restrains AGF, DSS from harassing, intimidating Igboho •Admits…
FEC backs FG’s acquisition of $2.76bn minority stake in Dangote…
Lawyer urges court to admit 12 detained Igboho’s associates to bail
Navy takes delivery of 50 gunboats, drones for maritime…
Secondus alleges ‘Father Christmas’ using gifts to destroy…
NIS identifies poor service delivery, corruption as bane of…
You will fail in your mission to destroy me, Ini Edo fires…
FEC backs FG’s acquisition of $2.76bn minority stake in…
115 civilians, 21 police officers killed in South East in…
Allegation of N45,000 board exam fees against OYSCHST…
NWC members resignation will not affect PDP chances in…
Billiri crisis: Eight people killed, 51 injured, property…
Former DIG, Nuhu Aliyu, is dead
Several Boko Haram, ISWAP fighters, families surrender to…
CVR: Osun maintains lead in online registration
Ondo 2020: We have fought a good fight ― Jegede
Cleaner Lagos: Sanwo-Olu launches 102 compactor trucks, 100…
FG affirms commitment to border demarcation between Nigeria,…
Diesel burning away profits, Animal Care president tells FG
Senator Emordi, PDP BoT member, joins APC
Plateau killings: Orphanage home burnt, 156 children…
Customs intercept N22.3bn pangolin scales, elephant tusks in…
Cholera claims over 100 lives in Jigawa
FG set to review secondary education curriculum
Court admits Igboho’s aides to N10m, N5m bails
Ijebu East LG partners group on rural development
Editorial
As traditional institutions rise against killer herdsmen
At last, the will of Ondo electorate prevailed
Old autocracy, new democrazy
Getting girls started early in coding
Osun election, PDP and the Adeleke factor
For continuity of progressive governance
Abortion is not a solution
Deteriorating security condition in Oyo state
Left to their fate: Travails of cancer patients during COVID-19 pandemic (I)
Don seeks affordable healthcare for informal sector workers
ANUA cautions against unlawful acts, commends CVC
Neymar Jnr, Abraham Adegeye become stars cover for Diesel Fragrances Campaign
Musician Rihanna becomes billionaire after making $1.7bn from beauty…

Vanguard

Abba Kyari, lgboho’s extradition will not be automatic, says ex-Gambian CJ
Our docility responsible for thriving impunity in Nigeria — Soyinka
PDP: I’ve no hand in Secondus’ ordeal- Atiku
Terror War: 78 more Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, families surrender
Insurance in the time of insecurity and the pandemic
Abba Kyari: Have the enemies done their worst?
Nigerian women can lead
The emergence of a hospitality destination
Realities and battle against recession
The Effect of COVID-19 on Nigerian Travellers
Lagos, social security and the elderly
Press freedom, an antidote to secretive and abusive government in Nigeria
PMP: Zimbabwean star Roki features Koffi Olomide, Rayvanny in new song, Patati Patata
Tribute for the living, not the dead
Matawalle receives APC membership card
Digging our own pitfalls
A stronger, more diversified private sector will speed Nigeria’s recovery
FG inaugurates NHRC Governing Council
Who will fix our health system?
Beauty of Africa International pageant dumps Miss Supranational franchise for Miss MultiNational
Secret of long-lasting family businesses
Verdicts on Sunday Igboho, aides: AFENIFERE tasks govt officials, agencies to comply with court’s rulings
MPM: Heralding new dawn of political consolidation and sustainability
Athens covered in thick pall of smoke from wildfires
Circular Economy: A tool for economic diversification in Nigeria
Who wants to be a millionaire?
Ohanaeze lauds Nigerian Army on security in S’East
Ban on Open Grazing: Delta has no land for ranching — Group
Insecurity: What exactly is govt getting right?
BREAKING: Lagos drops charges against Yoruba nation protester Tajudeen Bakare
Okowa celebrates ex-gov Ibori at 63
Anti-graft War: EFCC to partner Ahmadu Bello Foundation on youth enlightenment
Why we stopped negotiations with bandits ― FG
Ritualists gang rape, kill 50-yr old woman in Delta
Unity Bank introduces USSD new code to combat e-banking fraud
Oil Market: Bonny Light slides to $71.24 per barrel on U.S. stock, Delta variant
Abba Kyari, lgboho’s extradition will not be automatic, says ex-Gambian CJN
ONDO 2020: We fought a good fight — Jegede
Zulum, Shettima did not visit Abba Kyari, Aide clarifies
Matawalle receives APC membership card
LEGAL BATTLE: 3 U.S based law firms consulted to defend Abba Kyari
PDP govs’ forum not unresponsive to Intra-Party wrangling ― Tambuwal
Breaking: Court overrules DSS, grants bail to Igboho’s 12 detained associates
ACN, CPC died in 2014 to give birth to new Nigeria ― Engr Olusegun
Suspected cultists behead student in Ilorin
Man bags 1-year imprisonment for assaulting police officer
Armed robbery: Court sentences man, 21, to death by hanging
My songs inspire greatness, says gospel artiste, Ola Christ
Cruz nation star artiste Kontrolla set to drop Oreke
Nollywood stars mourn Rachel Oniga
Actress Funlola aofiyebi-Raimi returns to social media after 3-month break to mourn late brother
Adanma Luke exposes Instagram
Tokyo Olympics: Dollar rain for Oborududu, Brume
AFN congratulates Brume on podium finish
Van Gaal named Netherlands coach for third time
Tokyo Olympics: Team Nigeria bleeds as Adekuoroye loses
Oil Market: Bonny Light slides to $71.24 per barrel on U.S. stock, Delta variant

Independent

Will NASS Yield To Pressure On Electronic Transmission Of…
Nigerians Should Consider Merit In Electing Next President, Not…
Stakeholders In ICT Across West Africa Pledge To Deepen Internet…
African Countries Urged To Accelerate e-Band Planning To Build…
CSR-In-Action Unveils Corporate Sustainable Investor Report On…
Archbishop Olawuyi Warns Christians Against Fake Worship
Okowa Salutes CBN Governor, Emefiele, At 60
PDP Leadership Crisis: Secondus Gets A Lifeline
Court Restrains AGF, DSS From Arresting Igboho, Freezing His Bank Accounts
Troops Overrun Insurgents, Force 87 To Surrender In Borno
Ohanaeze Praises Army For Restoring Peace In South East
Tinubu Hale And Hearty, Says Sanwo-Olu
FEC Okays $15.44bn For Coastal Rail Line, Warri, Kaduna Refinery Repairs
Flood Wreaks Havoc In Osogbo, Renders Hundreds Homeless
My 10-Point Agenda Will Address All Anambra’s Challenges –…
PDP Leadership Crisis: Secondus Gets A Lifeline
Court Restrains AGF, DSS From Arresting Igboho, Freezing His…
Troops Overrun Insurgents, Force 87 To Surrender In Borno
Chelsea Will Sign Sevilla Defender Kounde Regardless Of Zouma Future –…
Netherlands Appoint Van Gaal As National Team Manager For…
Maddison Says He Wants £70m Arsenal Move – Report
Lukaku Tells Inter He Wants €128m Chelsea Move
Aston Villa Announce Danny Ings As Club Splash Jack Grealish…
Covid 19: Japan Restricting Hospital Admissions Amid Surge…
Stakeholders In ICT Across West Africa Pledge To Deepen Internet Penetration
African Countries Urged To Accelerate e-Band Planning To…
CSR-In-Action Unveils Corporate Sustainable Investor Report…
NCC Yet To Renew MTN’s Universal Access, Service Licence
Julius Berger AFP Wins Nigeria’s ‘Best Furniture Company’…
Greece Continues To Battle Major Fires In Suburban Athens
Will NASS Yield To Pressure On Electronic Transmission Of Results
Nigerians Should Consider Merit In Electing Next President, Not Zoning –Fanwo
Electricity Subsidy: Nigerians Paying More For Darkness – Akingbolu
Okowa Is A Promise Keeper, Consummate Leader – Ejele
Sky Brown, 13, Becomes Britain’s Youngest Olympic Medallist

The Nation

FEC votes $1.484b to fix Warri, Kaduna refineries
Secondus: PDP chief using huge public funds to fight me
Aligning lawmaking with public interest
Umeoji, Soludo and equity in APGA
Nationalising self-inflicted afflictions
Between free speech and public order
Nigeria’s image besmirched this last week
Hush! Hush! Here goes Kyari
Of celebrity cop in celebrity mess
Leave Abba Kyari alone
Cholera’s cruelty
Boosting cocoa production
Free prepaid meters
Case against the NYSC
NHIS targets health insurance for all Nigerians by 2030
How to eradicate viral hepatitis before 2030, by PSN
Ultramodern intravenous fluid plant opens in Ogun
‘We’re committed to offering customers highest quality healthcare products’
APHPN gets new leadership
Hard realities of girl-child training in Makoko
71-year-old, others graduate from vocational school
Commissioner: regard teaching as craft
W.TEC tech holds virtual camps for kids, teens
Adamawa girls shine in inter-school debate
Use tech to reduce out-of-school figure, says AUN President
TETfund to share N300b to 226 schools in 2021
Don gives ‘Exaugural’ lecture at 70
Pupils explore space crop cultivation
Group endows N1m Law prize at UNILORIN
Rotary club lifts Lagos school
FUTO: Students condemn payment of double dues
Nekede Poly grad is first corps Camp Director
What Nigeria’s first solar-powered electric vehicle means for Africa
Repositioning Kogi civil service
VIDEO: Flood exposes rail track in Osun
Nigeria facing multiple, concurrent disease outbreaks, says NCDC
Security operatives disguising as gunmen to attack Biafra, IPOB alleges
Traffic diversion on Apapa-Oshodi expressway for bridge repairs
Traffic diversion on Lagos/Abeokuta expressway
Why we’re opposed to negotiations, payment of ransom to bandits, by FG
Rachael Oniga for burial August 26, 27
Monarch visits CG Omeru in Douala
Group pledges to bridge gap between Diaspora, youths
FEC approves $11.17bn rail project to link all coastal cities
Suspected cult members behead Kwara poly student
Fixed wireless access can help Africa address digital divide- Experts
Zulum apostle of true leadership, says Borno Rep member
Panic in Rivers community over cholera outbreak
Fed Govt seeks demarcation of border with Cameroon over ICC judgment
Why we didn’t join Buni in our petition, by Jegede
Three killed, Govt House fence collapses as flood ravages Osun
Tokyo 2020: Outrage over viral video of Nigeria’s Olympic finalist washing jersey
UPDATED: Court grants 12 detained Igboho’s associates bail
Ex-presidential candidate Olawepo-Hashim joins APC
Gov. Matawalle receives APC membership card
Alleged Bribery: Group consults three U.S based law firms to defend Kyari
PHOTOS: Gabonese man marries four women same day
Corruption, maladministration weighed down MAN Oron for 39 years – Rector
BREAKING: Court grants 12 detained Igboho’s associates bail
BREAKING: PDP BOT member joins APC
Tinubu well, healthy, says Sanwo-Olu
Niger suspends council meeting as Senator Nuhu Aliyu dies
BBNaija Shine Ya Eye: Angel caught masturbating
BBNaija Shine Ya Eye: Jaypaul begs Boma to leave Jackie B for him
18 Corps members test positive for COVID-19 in Niger
UPDATED: Court restrains AGF, DSS from arresting Igboho, blocking accounts
BBNaija Shine Ya Eye: Peace confronts Sammie over flirty moves
BBNaija Shine Ya Eye: I’ve no winning strategy yet- Liquorose