NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SUNDAY 16TH AUGUST 2020
THE NATION
Klopp wins Premier League Manager of the Year award
Messi is not captain material
SHOCKER: Lyon dump Man City out of Champions League
Heads to roll in Barca over Bayern humiliation
Boko Haram: 17 local govt areas still under attack in Borno
Malabu: Adoke demands damages from Malami in London Court
2023: Showdown imminent in PDP over Secondus
No provision for Covid-19 in 2012-2023 MTEF/FSP
National Assembly gets testing centre
COVID-19: Nollywood actress, Omotola Ekeinde, tests positive
FG evacuates 296 stranded Nigerians from UK
How Carrington helped secure democracy in Nigeria, by Tinubu
UAE Crown Prince sends medical supplies to Nigeria
Lagos organises Women Forum to foster peace in homes, society
Understanding Obazee in the politics of Edo State
Edo 2020: Concerns in Obasekis camp over Assembly, defections
Anambra: 2021 calculations fuel Obiano, monarchs feud
2023: Its turn of Midwestern Region Okotie-Eboh
2023: Will power shift to Benue South
Former APGA guber candidate Otti joins APC
JUST IN: Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde tests positive for COVID-19
IKI Leads unveils brand ambassadors
NASS didnt influence our payment, says NDDC contractor
Nigeria not suitable for short-term investorsExpert
LCCI favours international finance to bridge SMEs funding gap
Obianos suspension of traditional rulers unconstitutional, barbaric
Lets tell Arthur Eze the inconvenient truth
Malamis letter
VANGUARD
FG cannot fight corruption alone ‘ Ganduje
UAE donates 7.5 tonnes of medical supplies to Nigerian Govt
NAPTIP arrests labourer for sodomising 12 underage children in Sokoto
Tinubu urges immortalisation of former US Ambassador, Walter Carrington
Corruption: Ganduje tasks anti-graft agency not to compromise
Rape: Archbishop demands enforcement of appropriate legislation
Hundreds of sea lions to be killed in effort to save endangered species
Our borrowings are justified ‘ FG says
CSO cautions against threats to national security
Lagos-Ibadan Rail to begin operations with 16 trips daily ‘ NRC
Should getting a divorce make you this happy
N5m fine on Info 93.3fm: Infringement on freedom of information ‘ Onuesoke
WTO: The Okonjo-Iweala the world needs
Police arrest human trafficking kingpin in Katsina State
Darey releases first single in five years ‘Jah Guide Me
Bayelsa: Tribunal upholds Gov Diri’s election
TikTok, US employees set to take legal action against Trump administration
Ondo 2020: Akeredolu is doing well ‘ Sanwo-Olu tells PDP
Bayelsa Guber Poll: Why tribunal upheld GovDiri’s election
Edo 2020: Tight security as APC, PDP hold rallies in Benin
Don’t compromise on my cabinet members, Ganduje gives nod to state Anti-graft boss
Apple Music and Apple TV+ set to be bundled at a discount
8 things to know about the Lagos e-hailing ride guidelines
Lyon stun Man City 3-1 to reach Champions League semi-final (updated)
ICYMI: Omotola Jalade Ekeinde tests positive for COVID-19
Actress Juliet Ekeson release stunning photos to mark birthday
Lawrence Emareyo Foundation extends hand of goodwill to Akwa Ibom village
Mercy Eke explains why she said she doesn’t watch BBNaija
THISDAY
Mele Kyaris Transformative Efforts at NNPC
Purchasing Habits Drop as Consumers Face Fresh Challenges
Waiting on Salamis Panel Report
Walter Carrington: The Ambassador Who Refused to Stay Silent in the…
A Nation of God and Mammon
In Lagos East, APC Spoils for Choice
VC Forged Marks, Guilty of Financial Recklessness, Gross Misconduct
2023 and Option A4
Mailafia and the Conspiracy Theories
Innovation Fuels Change to Green Energy
In Enugu, Ugwuanyi Charts Sure Course for Steady Water
PUNCH
Why I allow my wife practise her faith Martins-Kuye
Diezani: When the accused lectures the judge
How Appeal Court knocked INEC, judge for 22 parties deregistration
It appears four persons are making decisions for Buhari Unongo, ex-Northern Elders Forum chair
Idi-Araba, a Lagos community under chokehold of flood, disease
Tradition wont allow me to have kids on the throne Falowo, 24-year-old Ondo regent
Why mental disorders are increasing among Nigerian workers Psychiatrists
Double celebration for Alaafin of Oyos youngest queen
Use of harmful chemicals for fumigation worry experts as government eases lockdown
Edo poll: APC, PDP trade blame over community shootings
Ondo: Mimiko, deputy gov alliance tightens race
Many Nigerian women mistaking menopause symptoms for typhoid Experts
Killer policeman wouldve thrown away my brothers corpse Sibling
Lebanese debacle holds a mirror
Ripening as a major process in health benefits of fruits
Tribunal affirms Diris election as Bayelsa governor, dismisses three petitions
I always travel with food Adekemi Taofeek
Simple steps to save money on petrol, diesel
Where is Sally Mbanefo
Tinubu, Lawan, Aregbesola, others celebrate Yayi at 51
Sam Adeyemi, wife celebrate daughter
Adama Indimi, Malik Ado-Ibrahims classy nuptials
Climate change: Oil revenuell continually diminish, says NBS
Aisha Buhari condoles with Deborah Iliya
Discos debt to NBET rises to N173bn
On Donald Duke, wifes social silence
COVID-19 crisis will reduce Discos collection Report
Family mourns Folarin Coker
IATA foresees more job losses in aviation Report
Dealing with erectile dysfunction
COVID-19 and the rise in global cyberattacks
$1.45bn spent on local content in 2019 Chevron
$1.45bn spent on local content in 2019 Chevron
Poor awareness promotes stigmatisation of mentally ill patientsExpert
174 bidders win in Customs e-auction
Boarding pupils taking WASSCE should have five masks Mojola, Lagos safety commission DG
FGs mental laziness responsible for Nigerias huge debts YCE Sec-Gen
Mega contract scam: Why we cant probe senators indicted by NDDC Panel
Enugu govt demolishes church, equipment worth N70m
Killings: Southern Kaduna communities embark on seven-day fasting, prayers
Most children abducted by Boko Haram used as fighters Military
[VIDEO] Mama Arsenal: Why I cant stop supporting Arsenal 77-year-old Lagos grandma
FCTA demolishes 236 houses in three weeks
THE SUN
2023 presidency: It’s Igbo or nothing ‘ Okwesilieze Nwodo, former PDP National Chairman
Gov. Fayemi ordered my detention to forestall my ambition to run for election ‘Daramola
There’s no hope in united Nigeria ‘Nze Mark Odu
Why we must continue with rotational Presidency ‘ Sen. Ayo Arise
Anthony Sani to Ndigbo: Democracy not bull fight
Benin agog as support group mobilizes over 2000 voters for Obaseki’s Umbrella March
CUPP condemns call for arrest of its spokesman, Ikenga
Ize-Iyamu dissociates APC from shooting in Apana community
Deputy gov’s aide flays Ize-Iyamu for vandalising Obaseki’s billboards
Otti, 400,000 followers dump APGA for APC
Manchester Utd dismisses Ighalo’s PSG link
Mikel set to sign Stoke deal
Shino FC proprietor threatens to drag Sunshine Stars to FIFA
UCL exit: Barcelona holds emergency meeting tomorrow
Rogers stuns Serena at Top Seed Open
Tiger Woods to compete in Northern Trust
Klopp named Premier League Manager of the season
2020 Taekwondo Game Changers: Nigeria’s Anyanacho named in 30-man Malala Fund project
Atalanta leads race to sign Dennis
Engineers’ Society urges higher institutions to follow lead of industry in developing skilled manpower
Jubilation in Imo as Uzodimma commissions new roads
DG NMDC applauds Buhari on local content policy
Anambra monarch apologizes to Obiano over Abuja travel
Sanwo-Olu mourns Lanre Razak
Lawmaker commends Sanwo-Olus efforts to end Apapa gridlock
Tinubu eulogises Carrington
Abaribe lauds establishment of international school in Abia
Why were returning 5.5m Abacha loot to Nigeria Irish Govt
GUARDIAN
Fear of postponement persists in Edo despite INEC’s pledge
Akeredolu not a super-politician but will win re-election for performance
Lagos compensates victims of Badagry rainstorm with cash
Ekiti warns against collection of illegal fees from students
Uzodimma pledges to restore urban status of Owerri, stimulate state’s economy
WAEC list is padded with ineligible candidates ‘ Education Commissioner
Patent medicine dealers treat suspected COVID-19 patients in Abia
UN seeks N410.4b for life-saving assistance in northeast
Crisis looms in Ijejaland over vacant chieftaincy seat
Again, FCT pulls down 134 houses in Apo Akpmajenya indigenous community
Tech connects African farmers despite $73b needed investment
Disregard for ex-internationals is reason they won’t coach clubs in Nigeria ‘ Erico
Trash that National Water Resources Bill 2020
Governor Bala, champion of women
Home grown democracy
Lebanon a lesson and a hope
Venkatesham replaces Sanllehi as Arsenal’s head of football
Williams loses to Rogers at top seed open
Mikel set to sign one deal with Stoke City
Nigerian ports: Where there’s no ease of doing business
2020 Jesuit Festival on hold
In search of antidote for waterborne diseases
Edo/Ondo Guber: COVID-19 May provoke voter apathy, says INEC
K1 De Ultimate unveils fuji The Sound EP, drops Awade
Speaking of COVID-20 instead Of COVID-19
Actors Guild set to inaugurate health insurance for members
DAILY TIMES
DSS warns politicians attempting to cause mayhem in Nigeria
FG dialogues with stakeholders to prevent job losses in aviation sector
Edo unemployment rate dropped to 19% in Obasekis regime
Angry youths shut down Afampower station in Rivers
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde tests positive for COVID-19
Thugs responsible for shootings at Obasekis rally shall be prosecuted Ize-Iyamu
Nigerians in Ghana decry over closure of shops by Ghanaian authorities
Security: Stop employing cultists Wike Nyesom
Traditional ruler apologises to Obiano, pleads for forgiveness
Lagos-Ibadan rail project inspected by Lai Mohammed, Rotimi Amaechi
Do not compromise in fight against corruption Ganduje
Kaduna government reveals secondary school resumption date
Breaking: Head of Football Raul Sanllehi leaves Arsenal
I Dont Beg Anyone To Play For Nigeria Rohr On Bukayo Saka
Is China transport infrastructure devt loan beneficial to Nigeria
DAILY INDEPENDENT
Uzodimma Pledges Support To Seplat On Development Of Imo Communities
Five Years After, Airports Concession Still Engulf In Crisis
Minister Tasks Oyo APC Stakeholders On Peace, Unity
Female Pastor, Five Others In Police Net Over Alleged Child Theft
I Don’t Want To Join Issues With DSS ‘ Malafia
Appoint Commissioner For Education Within 21 Days Or Risk Massive Protest ‘ Students Warn Abiodun
Industrial Action: We Adhere To Govt Policies ‘ NiMET
DSS Invites Na’aba Over Inciting Comments
Osinbajo’s Kinsmen Allege Marginalisation On FG Projects
30 Years After Orkar’s Coup: FG Finally Pardons Mukoro, Ogboru, Nine Others
As Edo Assembly Makes A Mockery Of Nigeria’s Constitution
Insecurity: NTA DG Lauds Lalong For Peace Efforts In Plateau
Bayelsa Deputy Gov Wants Commission To Discipline Errant LG Workers
FT: Man City 1, Lyon 3
Tiger Woods To Play In US PGA PlayOff Opener
Arsenal Head Of Football Leaves Club
Arsenal Believe They Have Signed Their Own Virgil Van Dijk ‘ Insider
Liverpool Arrive For Pre-Season Training Camp In Austria
Third-Force And Ajayi’s Daring Stunt In Ondo Guber Race
The Turn-Around Miracle At Ibom Specialty Hospital
Will Ekpenyong Walk His Talk In Akwa Ibom PDP
American Investigators Head To Lebanon To Aid Blast Investigation
South Africa To Resume Selling Cigarette, Alchohol After Lockdown
Senegal’s COVID-19 Cases Surpass 12,000-Mark
Oxford College To Honour All Offers Regardless Of Reduced A-Level Marks
Kamala Harris Bringing Energy, Dollars To Biden’s Campaign
California Democrats Propose ‘Wealth Tax’ To Combat Massive Deficit
China Welcomes Russia’s Proposed Video Summit On Iran Nuclear Deal
TRIBUNE
Lanre Razak, Balogun of Epeland, buried amidst tears in his home town
Your particulars or partiKOLAs’ ‘Who has the right to check your vehicle papers
Grinding to a halt
The People’s Republic: Constitutional basis
Kashamu: The verdict of history
My dream is to take Afrobeats to the next level -Dabenja
Tai Solarin, Mailafia, Lai Mohammed at a reverie with George Orwell
Bugantra reveals how COVID-19 flopped his blockbuster movie
Ooni installs as BSTAN group chairman, calls for proper housing plan
Nigeria records 325 new COVID-19 cases, total now 48,770
How Covid-19 changed the casino industry
Post COVID-19: Senate pledges legislative support to NDIC to protect depositors’ money
BLUE PRINT
Waje: How pregnancy sent me packing from church choir
Breaking: Popular Nollywood actress lands in isolation centre after contracting Coronavirus
Breaking: Manchester City ‘s Champions League woes persist as Lyon set up Bayern semi-final clash
Olympic-bound Anyanacho makes top 30 game changers list
Uncertainty as massive resignation hits IBB varsity
Breaking: More stranded Nigerians return from UK (Pictures)
Nwajiuba emerges grand patron as farmers group targets members in 774 LGAs
Arsenal sack Raul
APC crisis: Minister Dare warns of impending doom, sues for inclusiveness in Oyo
Liverpool’s Klopp named Premier League manager of the year
Breaking: Diri remains Bayelsa governor, Tribunal rules
Ex-president’s son lands in jail over $500m fraud
FIIRO unveils remedy for sickle cell patients
NAF jets, helicopter strike several bandits in Kuduru forest
CBT Test: No plans to ‘Christianise’ on going TESCOM teachers’ recruitment exercise ‘ Oyo govt replies MURIC
Ogun students give Gov. Abiodun 21-day ultimatum to appoint education commissioner
Flood alert: NEMA takes sensitisation to prone areas, riverine communities in Adamawa
Breaking: Rasak, top Lagos govt official confirmed dead
Yahoo boy’ convicted over internet fraud
President sacks Minister over ‘misconduct
SPORTS
2020 Taekwondo Game Changers: Nigeria’s Anyanacho named in 30-man Malala Fund project – The Sun
Anyanacho in Top 30 Game Changers list – Punch
Arsenal Believe They Have Signed Their Own Virgil Van Dijk ‘ Insider – Daily Independent
Arsenal Head Of Football Leaves Club – Daily Independent
Atalanta leads race to sign Dennis – The Sun
Barca shortlist Henry as Setien replacement – Punch
Barca-linked Garcia refuses to discuss Man City future after Champions League elimination – Goal
Barca-linked Garcia refuses to discuss Man City future after Champions League elimination – Yahoo
Barcelona sack Setien – New Telegraph
Bayern defeat horrible, says Barca star Pique – Punch
Bellingham unfazed by 25m price tag after completing Dortmund move – Goal
Big changes needed at ‘humiliated’ Barca ‘ Gerard Pique – New Telegraph
Breaking: Head of Football Raul Sanllehi leaves Arsenal – Daily Times
Caf postpones 2021 African U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers scheduled for September – Goal
Champions League quarter-finals: Shocks, sitters, drama and genius – BBC
Champions League: Lyon Send Man City Packing In Champions League Quarter-final Clash – Complete Sports
Changes on the horizon for Barcelona following Bayern humiliation – CNN
City not good enough in Champions League De Bruyne – Punch
Cornet and Dembele match Messi as Lyon stars continue to haunt Manchester City – Goal
Cornet plays down ‘secret’ to success against Man City – Yahoo
Coronavirus-induced: Coach Armah reveals reason for leaving Berekum Chelsea – Goal
Dembele unhappy about starting on bench before Lyon heroics – Yahoo
Disregard for ex-internationals is reason they won’t coach clubs in Nigeria ‘ Erico – Guardian
Dzvukamanja: Bidvest Wits striker eyes European move despite reported Mamelodi Sundowns interest – Goal
Eagles Roundup: Sadiq Scores In Partizan Belgrade’s Away Win; Onyekuru Bags Assist For Monaco – Complete Sports
Emmanuel Boateng joins Columbus Crew from DC United – Goal
Europa League: Battle of former winners in Cologne – New Telegraph
FT: Man City 1, Lyon 3
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