NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SUNDAY 16TH AUGUST 2020

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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