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THE NATION:

UNESCO DG arrives Nigeria, meets Buhari,
Army inaugurates court martial to prosecute four officers, 16 soldiers,
UK launches 24-hour visa service in Nigeria,
Ayew seals West Ham deal,
Three iconic Nigerians make records in Rio Olympics,
FEC tasks MDAs on 2017 digital broadcasting deadline,
NUC Phases out Diploma Programmes in Universities,
Flood looms as River Niger, Benue, Kainji Dam overflow.

GUARDIAN:

Philippines leader calls US envoy 'gay' prompting summons,
Libya pro-government forces seize Sirte campus from IS,
Army court martials 20 soldiers,
Armstrong completes hat-trick of time-trial golds,
15 believed to have escaped from Nsukka prison,
US pledges $37 mn aid for victims of Boko Haram,
When ships pass, whales eat less,
Sudan issues flood warning as Nile rises.

THISDAY:

Bayelsa Guber Poll: Amnesty International to Probe 'Electoral Violence,
Buhari Swears In Four Special Advisers, One Perm Sec,
PDP Chairmanship: Govs, Others Torn Between Agbaje and George,
Presidential Adviser: Budget 'Padding' Not in Legislative Lexicon,
CBN Grants Forbearance to Banks to Write-off 2016 NPLs,
News Blogger, Sidiq Usman, Regains Freedom, Nigerians Outraged over His Arrest,
Julius Berger: Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Gridlock Will Not End Till Nov,
MEND Replies Jonathan, Insists Former President is Fuelling N'Delta Militancy,

VANGUARD:

Weeds, wild animals take over Federal dam in Imo,
Open, Distance Learning key to address shortage, quality of teachers- NOUN VC,
Survey rates Nigeria Police Force high in handling sexual assault cases,
Ebonyi Govt condemns stripping, battering of teenage girl,
Akinde bows out after 10 years as Bishop,
My wife hired assassins to kill me, divorce-seeking husband alleges,
Court dissolves 83- day-old marriage in Ibadan.

PUNCH:

Donald Trump and the 'nine lies,
Teenager defiles three-year-old girl in Lagos,
SEC postpones Sukuk bond issuance to 2017,
Fayose, Assembly move to criminalise grazing in Ekiti,
NUPENG asks FG to pay JVF to oil companies,
OAU changes 29 heads, reinstates four suspended students,
Olympics: Voodoo gods invoked to help Brazil's football team,
FMC doctors commence indefinite strike.

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Punch:

NNPC boss says no basis for increase in petrol prices,
Infographics: World's most expensive footballers,
Octogenarian risks imprisonment for swindling suitors,
Man to spend 3 months in jail for stealing palm oil,
World Bank to give details of Abacha loot spending,
#Abusidiq: PDP faults EFCC for arresting blogger,
Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea to strengthen bilateral relations,
NDE predicts rise in kidnapping, robbery, prostitution.

Vanguard:

We are moving all IDPs to Gwoza- Ndume,
India woman ends 16-year hunger strike,
Ohanaeze youth wing accuses Buhari of being anti Igbo,
Kidnappers abduct female police Sgt in Nsukka,
Breaking News: Appeal court reserves judgment on Ikpeazu's sack,
Corruption: Bakare says govt officials regard corruption as official,
Nigeria needs to train 7.7m people in 5 years to operate infrastructure ' Expert,
Cyber threats: Why EFCC arrested Abuja-based blogger, Abubakar Sidiq.

Guardian:

Man City splash out on Everton's Stones,
Aid call as refugees fleeing fighting pack into Afghan city,
Collapse of floating school sinks education in Lagos slum,
Military vows to arrest soldiers' killers,
FG, Equatorial Guinea to collaborate on security,
Most expensive transfers in history,
Parents of Benghazi victims file lawsuit against Clinton,
Olympics: From Olympia to Rio,
Your Life, Your Money: Zenith announces brand new financial series presented by Guardian TV.

Leadership:

NDLEA Arrests 74 Drug Addicts In Kwara,
I Collected N40,000 For Killing Oyo Lawmaker Suspect,
NSCDC Nabs 2 Over Alleged Rape Of 4 Minors In Zamfara,
Police Dock 49-year-old For Selling 7 Children,
2 Feared Dead, 16 Others Injured In Delta Auto Crash,
Trailer Crushes Varsity Student To Death In Minna,
Father, 3 Children Razed In Jos Midnight Inferno,
Villagers Cart Away Poisonous Grains Meant For Destruction,
NGO To Bridge Gaps In Youth Empowerment,
Oloyede Assures Of Continuity Of Good Policies In JAMB.

The Nation:

Lagos warns residents under high tension cables to vacate,
21 LGAs to experience flooding in North ' NEMA,
Oniba's kidnap: Oba Akiolu tasks traditional rulers on security,
Overloading: NURTW vows to sanction erring members,
Commuters groan as BRT drivers protest salary delay,
Troops seize Bayelsa creeks in search of militants,
Exclusive breastfeeding saves mothers from cancer ' UNICEF,
Hajj: NAHCO facilitates airlift ofMuslim pilgrims,
Rio Olympic: Dutch gymnast expelled for night of drinking.

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The Nation:

Expect flood in Kaduna, Benue, nine others ' NiMet,
Family of four killed in Jos inferno,
Police arraign school's accounts for alleged N5m theft,
Olympics: My confidence is growing ' Quadri,
PDP's BoT moves to reconcile Sheriff, Makarfi camps,
My appointment as JAMB Registrar divine ' Oloyede,
Dokpesi denies sponsoring Avengers' activities,
Pele visit to Nigeria postponed .

Guardian:

PSG tie up deal for Real Madrid's Jese,
Contractor yet to deliver 63 trucks of presidential grains to Borno, says Ndume,
Hoeness set to return as Bayern president,
Protests 'don't pay', warns Zimbabwe's embattled Mugabe,
Putin, Erdogan resolve their differences,
Delta grounding lifted, but travel chaos not over,
Organisers postpone Pele's visit for Legend Edition ,
Military efforts in North-East have paid off, says Buratai.

Punch:

Train collides with Hilux van in Port Harcourt,
Why we reintroduced War Against Indiscipline Brigade 'FG,
Holiday on a budget,
We have to make JAMB greater ' Oloyede,
Akwa Ibom, 10 others will experience severe flooding ' NiMet,
Our men divorce wives raped by herdsmen ' Community leader,
I've nothing to do with Niger Delta Avengers ' Tompolo,
Police arraign farmer for allegedly selling baby, six children .

Vanguard:

Tin-Can Island Customs generate N130.76bn in 7 months,
Bayselsa gov appoints ex-militant, 'General' to battle vandalism, militancy,
I'll fight Nigeria, whole world, Boko Haram's Shekau boasts in new video,
Gov Ganduje sacks Accountant General,
Lagos businessman bolts with N530, 000 mast money,
Budget padding: APC Publicity Scribe lambasts Jibrin for flouting party's directives,
No immediate fix to Nigeria's woes ' Anglican Primate.

Thisday:

Canada's Contributions to Fight against B'Haram, Others ' Envoy,
Tompolo Not Operative of Niger Delta Avengers ' Aide
Nigerians are Facing Poverty, Hunger, Says Senator Sani,
Ize-Iyamu: We Will Defend Our Votes By All Means Necessary,
UNHCR Pledges Support for NASS, Legislative Institute,
Stop Blaming Doctors for Instability in Health Sector, Says NMA boss,
Retired Police Officer, 3 Family Members Burnt to Death in Jos,
NDLEA Arrests 74 Suspects With 391.26kg of Hard Drugs in Kwara,
Arson: Edo Govt Gives N10m, Relief Materials to Affected Community,

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THE NATION:

Why Nigerian refineries can't produce optimally,
Aminu lands in Brazil for Dream Team,
South Africa's ANC loses capital in polls,
Buhari directs HOS to develop road-map for civil service,
Two Chinese abducted in Nasarawa,
13 killed in France bar fire,
Arsenal to loan out Nwakali,
Dream Team's victory, a good beginning, says Buhari,
Siasia: My boys are miracle workers.

PUNCH:

Obasanjo came for Zero hunger programme, not PDP meeting,
US not involved in Turkey coup attempt, 'full stop,
ANC suffers major poll defeat in South African capital,
US teen wins first Rio gold on Games debut,
Anambra NSCDC bursts fertiliser syndicate, arrests 20 electricity vandals,
I never attacked Buhari ' Mbaka,
PHEDC loses N27bn yearly ' Mgt,
France expels Malian on suspected jihadist links,
British teacher, six others arrested over child pornography,
Kelechi Nwakali finally joins Arsenal.

VANGUARD:

Woman accidentally shoots self while Snapchatting,
If Boko Haram kills Christian, burn churches, we'll slay Muslims, raze mosques ' N-Delta militant group,
Chinese media question 'straddling bus' firm,
ANC beaten in S.African capital local elections,
Strengthen anti-graft agencies, lawmaker pleads with FG,
Photos: Jonathan meets other 56 AU election observers in Zambia,
Rights group condemns protests against Uwakwe's appointment as NECO Registrar,
Buhari directs HOS to develop road-map for civil service.

THISDAY:

AMCON Recovers N644bn from Debtors, Explains 2015 Loss,
At Defence College, Buhari Vows to Deal Decisively with Rampaging Fulani Herdsmen,
WAEC Records Improved Performance in May/June WASSCE,
Nigeria Scales Up Nuclear Power Agenda,
ANC Suffers Major Setback in South Africa Elections,
Saturday Ring True,
My Differences with Amaechi Shouldnt Destroy Rivers State,
Appeal Court Shuts Out Otti, KOWA Party from Abia Governorship Dispute,
Kogi Governor Invites Faleke to Work with Him,
Budget Padding a Ruse; House Standing Rules Support Actions of Lawmakers,
Are Christians Second Class Citizens in Nigeria,
Rochas: Worst Imo Governor.

GUARDIAN:

Two Belgian police hurt by machete-wielding assailant shouting 'Allahu akbar,
African cassava initiative moves to reduce yield gap on the continent,
Asthma pill hailed in early test,
Nishikori sets up clash with history-making Millman,
American Thrasher hits first Rio gold on Games debut,
Kerosene is N150 per litre from NNPC depots, says NUPENG,
Banned Russian wrestler can compete,
Di Matteo out to clip Owls wings on Villa debut.

LEADERSHIP:

Stop Castigating Buhari Over Economic Challenges Emir Of Katsina,
Katsina State Revives Metal Company To Boost Economy,
Edo 2016: PPA Inaugurates Campaign, Assures Of Better Days,
No Leadership Tussle Between Makarfi, Sherrif Dokpesi,
Obasanjo Attended Zero Hunger In Africa Meeting At YarAdua Centre Not That Of PDP,
Despite Dwindling Resources, I Will Deliver On Electoral Promises Dickson,
Flooding: Evacuate Communities On River Niger Immediately, NEMA Warns,
APC To Conduct Primary In Oyo State Aug. 8,
Kidnappers Hold 2 Chinese In Nasarawa.

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The Nation:

NSE market capitalisation loses N112bn,
I have no personal problem with Amaechi- Wike,
NDLEA arrests Malian, four Nigerians with 4,580kgs of drugs,
Herdsmen banditry intolerable ' Buhari,
A seven-point hiring manager's checklist,
Olympics: Dream Team's victory, a good beginning ' Buhari.

Guardian:

I have no personal problem with Amaechi, says Wike,
Poor health prevents Pele from lighting Olympic cauldron,
Kano to begin airlift of intending pilgrims August 11,
Boxer held over alleged sex attacks in Olympic Village,
Mother and son to make history in Rio,
Dogara lauds Dream Team's performance,
Ex-CIA boss calls Trump 'unwitting agent' of Russia.

Thisday:

Niger Delta Avengers Warns Not to Be Linked With Criminal Activities,
Police Say Online Media Report on Bloodbath at CBN False, Misleading,
Appeal Court Shuts Out Otti, KOWA Party from Abia Governorship Dispute,
FCT Area Councils Share N2.07bn from Federation Account,
Convention: PDP Chairmanship Not for Sale, Says BoT,
FG Gives NIPOST's New CEO Marching Orders to Deliver N1trn Annually,
Niger State Gets Second Female Chief Judge.

Vanguard:

Edo 2016: Produce video evidence of your visit to my Palace, Onojie of Uromi tells APC,
Malawi denies bail to HIV-positive man paid to have sex with girls,
Naval officer's wife's adulterous acts threaten 37-year-old marriage,
US Visit: You must apologise to Aisha Buhari, Arewa youths tell Fayose,
Prices of rice, beans, maize soar at Lagos market,
Aregbesola presents N1.2bn bond certificates to retirees,
Herdsmen/Farmers clash: I won't tolerate acts of criminality ' Buhari.

Punch:

I've always spoken against corruption ' Edwin Clark,
Amaechi and I desire peace in Rivers ' Wike,
BREAKING: NFF picks Gernot Rohr as Super Eagles coach,
Boxer held over alleged sex attacks in Olympic village,
Fresh crisis hits PDP as Dokpesi rejects zoning,
Olympics: Return with laurels, Buhari tells Team Nigeria,
NSE market capitalisation loses N112bn,
Breaking: Pele out of Olympic flame lighting.

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THE NATION:
Trafficking: UK court sentenced Nigerian to 22 years imprisonment,
Woman sells unborn baby for N100, 000 in Anambra,
INEC issues APC, Uwajumogu certificate of return,
Anambra: Lawmakers summon Commissioner over alleged insult,
Security forces to demolish illegal structures at Arepo, Ikorodu creeks,
Ali Modu Sheriff's excess luggage,
Uroghide does not deserve senate seat ' Shuaibu,
Ize-Iyamu cannot be governor, Monarch tells Obaseki.

THISDAY:
Fayose's Associate, Agbele, Gets N500m Bail,
Jonathan Keeps Mum on Corruption Cases Against Former Aides, Officials,
Gowon Backs Nigeria's Restructuring, Says He Did Same in 1967,
Military: We're Not Bothered About Boko Haram Leadership Change,
Naira Falls to N390/$1 on Parallel Mkt, Rises on Interbank,
Death Toll in Adamawa Herdsmen Attack Rises to 20,
Felix Ibru Laid to Rest in Ughelli.

GUARDIAN:

Closing EU door to Turkey 'serious mistake' says Juncker,
Miami hopes Zika will not spook tourists,
Acting IG visits Ikorodu creeks for security assessment,
Brazil impeachment committee recommends removing Rousseff,
Murray gives up apartment for village life,
Ancelotti rules out Bayern return for Schweinsteiger,
Obama declares himself a 'feminist,
Mourinho should be jailed says FifPro member.

PUNCH:

Olympics: Nigeria no favourite against Japan,
Woman sells unborn baby for N100, 000,
Jimoh Ibrahim not our member- Ondo PDP,
Gunmen storm Delta govt house, kill one,
APC faults Fayose for paying one month salary,
I am a feminist, says Obama,
Kidnappers kill three mobile policemen in Rivers,
US warns citizens against traveling to 20 statesin Nigeria.

VANGUARD:
Alleged N4.6bn fraud: Fayose's ally, Agbele secures N500m bail,
Jimoh Ibrahim promises to pay Ondo debts in 100 days, picks guber form,
Britain seeks cooperation with Lagos on verification of documents for British Passports,
Buhari rejoices with GOFAMINT at 60,
Buhari urges N/Delta communities to support govt's clean-up efforts,
Appointment of new leader for Boko Haram cheap propaganda ' FG,
Alleged N1.9bn fraud: Orubebe cries out says I didn't divert fund for East-West road project,
Kogi: Wada, Faleke head to S-Court as A-Court upholds Gov Bello's election,
Police collaborate to rescue kidnapped lawmaker.

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The Nation:

700 APC members join PDP in Ovia,
Ex-NEPA staff commits suicide in Ibadan,
Minor cabinet reshuffle in Ondo,
NBA presidency: Agbakoba rejects call for fresh election,
Lalong promises N10m reward over killing of Monarch,
NSCDC arrests five IPDs over alleged theft, vandalism,
Ikeja Electric introduces discounts on outstanding bills,
I'll reignite Esan Land, Obaseki assures monarch,
Edo 2016: Onaiwu promises to revive Sports Council,
Padding: Lawmakers received $25,000 each for vote of confidence ' Jibrin.

Guardian:

US judge wants FIFA trial in fall 2017,
No hiding place for militants in Lagos, Ambode says,
Islamic State casts doubts over Shekau's fate,
Five facts about football at the Rio Olympics,
Republican fund-raiser defects to Clinton camp,
Tunisia names Youssef Chahed, 40, as PM-designate,
Erdogan says sorry for failing to see Gulen's 'true face,
Saudi disqualifies three Nigerian carriers from 2016 Hajj,
FG resumes payments to former Niger Delta militants.

Thisday:

Charges Lagos CP to follow directives in tackling insecurity,
Jonathan Says We Are Stronger Together as a Nation,
Court Remands Agbele, Fayose's Ally, in Kuje Prisons,
Transporters Lament Negative Impact of Multiple Taxation by States, Seek FG's Intervention,
Five Killed in Renewed Share/Tsaragi Communal Clash in Kwara,
El-Rufai Condemns Attack on Communities,
Jonathan, Buhari in Closed Doors Meeting,
FEC Approves Construction of Bigger Port in Badagry,
ISIS Names New Leader for Boko Haram.

Vanguard:

Alleged N4.6bn fraud: Court remands Fayose's ally, Agbele in Kuje Prison,
I will construct roads you squandered over N4b and refused to do, Wike tells Abe,
We won't allow militants, vandals to hide in our state again ' Ambode,
Sheriff writes INEC on illegalities surrounding PDP's Port Harcourt Convention,
Court saves pastor's 10-year-old marriage,
BREAKING: Buhari, Jonathan hold private meeting in Aso Villa,
Exclusive breastfeeding does not lead to breast sag- Expert,
Cut excesses, 449 members in N/Assembly wasteful, Economist advises Buhari,
ISIS announces new Boko Haram leader to replace Shekau.

PUNCH:

Youths shut down Agip facility in Rivers,
Trafficking: Police intercept vehicles conveying 12 children,
Naira drops to 390 per dollar,
PHOTOS: Jonathan visits Buhari,
Shiites protest in Kaduna, demand el-Zakzaky's release,
We'll flush vandals out of Lagos ' Ambode,
Uncertainty over Boko Haram's leadership,
Leicester sign Poland winger Bartosz Kapustka,
Republican fundraiser defects to Hillary Clinton camp,
Trump scares me, says NY Police Chief.

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PUNCH :

Richest woman pampers God with 2000 names,
Lawmakers probe alleged diversion of Enugu IGR,
Everton sign Senegal star Gueye from Villa,
NEMA provides food for 800 repentant Boko Haram insurgents,
Sao Tome president pulls out of runoff election,
Abductors of UBTH nurses demand N17m ransom,
Turkish FA fires 94 referees, other officials after coup,
Republican congressman pledges to vote Clinton,
Obama calls on Republicans to reject 'unfit' Trump,
National convention won't solve PDP's problems ' Kashamu,
Ekiti Speaker refuses to swear in lawmaker-elect,
Olympics: I will win a medal, says Nigeria's lone weightlifter.

VANGUARD :

Boko Haram: NEMA donates relief materials,
Ugwuanyi, others examine Budget 2016 performance,
Army destroy bandits' camps in Zamfara,
President Buhari nominates Chairman, Commissioners for NCC,
Nigeria pledges to 'stabilise environment' for efficient gas supply across W/Africa,
Ex-President Jonathan appointed to lead AU Elections Observer Mission to Zambia,
Police arrest 3 suspected fraudsters,
Dangote refinery confirms Lagos as prime investment destination ' Ambode,
Video: Don't marry a girl who cannot cook, Adeboye warns RCCG faithful,
Empowerment: Katsina distributes 720 goats to women.

THE NATION:

Nigeria working hard to stabilize power, says Buhari,
PSC to begin second phase of police recruitment,
Gunmen kidnap Uniport lecturer,
Police arrest three suspected fraudsters,
Kashamu cautions PDP on convention,
Boko Haram: NEMA donates relief materials,
Army destroy bandits' camps in Zamfara,
We must stop people using religion to cause disunity- El-Rufai.

THISDAY :

NEMA Provides Food for 800 Ex-Boko Haram Terrorists,
Police Recruitment: Fraudsters Create Fake Face-book Account for Commission' s Chairman,
FG Threatens to Sanction Prison Officers over Frequent Jail Breaks,
Robbery: Court Sentences Four to Death by Firing Squad,
Buhari Nominates Durojaiye as NCC Chairman, Dare as Executive Commissioner,
Police Recruitment: Fraudsters Create Fake Face-book Account for Commission' s Chairman,
FG Owes Workers N293bn Benefit Claims,
Buhari Nominates Durojaiye as NCC Chairman, Dare as Executive Commissioner.

THE SUN:

NMA swoops on fake doctors in Kogi,
Broadcaster educates students on positive thinking,
Edo Guber Watch: My covenant with Akoko Edo people -Obaseki,
How economists, greedy elite killed our economy 'Ogbe,
Edo 2016: Anxiety over Ize-Iyamu's candidacy,
PDP chieftain defects to APC with supporters in Delta,
Bring federal presence to Bayelsa, Dickson tells APC,
PDP crisis: Blame judiciary not APC 'Makarfi.

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GUARDIAN :

South Sudan minister resigns, calls for regime change,
Major study confirms health benefits of lean protein,
Yemen govt delegation quits talks after rebels reject deal,
Goezte returns to Dortmund,
PDP convention will still hold says Wike,
IS-inspired London Tube knifeman jailed for life,
Zimbabwe police arrest another war veterans' leader,
Turkey admits some crackdown dismissals may be 'unfair,
McCain slams Trump for disparaging family of slain soldier,
Sunderland boss Moyes relishes return,
Staff makes case for refloating of NPA training school,
Trial of 'tired' Ivory Coast's Simone Gbagbo delayed to October,
Redeem your campaign promises to Enugu state', Ugwuanyi appeals to President Buhari ,

LEADERSHIP:

Niger Delta Crisis: Turner Advises FG Against Military Force,
Its Not Right To Link Islam With Terrorism Pope,
Flood Kills 3, Destroys Cash Crops In Kano,
FCT Gets Highest Number Of Crashes FRSC,
Lai Mohammed Charges Political Leaders To Build One Nigeria,
INEC Boss Lauds Development Of Mega Container Ports,
Education: NGO Graduates 59 IDPs In Yola,
Maiduguri Residents Worried Over Poor Drainages,
Ajikobi Chieftancy Tussle: Court Rules In Favour Of Nageri Lineage,

PUNCH:

PDP youths asks Dokpesi to return alleged loot,
Buhari inaugurates housing scheme for civil servants,
Osun govt imposes N700 levy on each slaughtered cow,
FG to reduce import bill by N1.05tn in three years,
Presidency denies favouring North, Muslims in appointments,
My wife has no respect, man tells court,
Jonathan begged us not to declare Niger Delta Republic ' Militants,
Dickson criticises non-inclusion of indigenes at federal level

VANGUARD:

Failed Coup: Turkey captures commandos who tried to abduct Erdogan,
Governor's aide calls for scrapping of security votes,
North plotting to Islamize N-Delta ' Militant group,
APC sweeps Adamawa LG Election,
Flood kills 3, destroys foodstuff, cash crops in Kano State,
Kaduna Govt. to make Kagoro hills world-class tourist site ' Commissioner,
Lead poisoning causes low intelligence in children ' Commissioner,
We want to build, a Nigeria where people will have one agenda to build Nigeria ' Lai Mohammed.

THE NATION:

Mafiana takes over as acting NUC boss,
Breastfeeding: Group advocates six months maternity leave,
Woman escapes death after gang-rape,
Why I lost 2012 governorship election ' Oke,
FG receives 800,000 applications for n-power jobs,
Budget padding: Committee Chairman dares Jibrin,
POST JAMB: UNILAG set to screen candidates,
Presidency: London Telegraph backing Boko Haram terrorism,
Unpaid salaries: TUC issues five-day ultimatum to Oyo govt,
Budget padding: Dogara, others should step down ' lawmaker,
Bello sacks Niger SSG.

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The Nation

The Nation Charity Match; Editorial/Production department wins,
Boko Haram: Niger extends emergency rule in Diffa region,
NUC approves new varsity for Bayelsa,
Military will restore full peace to North East ' Buratai,
Buhari approves governing council, board for Ogoniland cleanup,
Belgium arrests brothers over planned attacks,
NMA declares doctor missing in Kwara,
Rebels kill nine Angolan soldiers in Cabinda.

Guardian

LASUTH begins Service Charter Week,
Unemployment: Ogunlewe tasks youths on skills acquisition,
Turkey intercepted Gulen followers' encrypted messages,
Scotland considers 'bespoke' EU options after Brexit,
Ekiti Speaker urges LGAs to mobilise residents for environmental sanitation,
Merkel's asylum policy under fire again from key ally,
Rosberg grabs German Grand Prix pole,
India court convicts Bollywood director of rape.

The Sun

Why FG, APC must redefine change,
PDP crisis: No court stopped our convention 'Makarfi,
NASS crisis: Oyegun, others should resign 'APC scribe,
BIG BLUNDER: Dalung erred in naming Mikel Team Nigeria captain ' Nwosu,
LMC will soon name Yobo's NPFL club ' Bassey,
NPFL: Rangers go toe-to-toe against Enyimba,
Okorocha wants pay cut for workers, proposes 3 work days per week,
Controversy trails cancer patient's appeal fund,

Vanguard

Photos: Nnamdi Kanu sponsors Kuje Prisons 2016 Football Championship,
Henry, Charles Okah, Nnamdi Kanu may be freed as MEND, FG strike deal to end N-Delta crisis,
NMA declares member missing in Kwara,
NUC approves new varsity for Bayelsa,
UN resumes humanitarian activities in northeast,
Buhari approves governing council, board for Ogoniland cleanup,
No time to waste, we want full restoration of peace, says Buratai,
Video: Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo defends Toyin over #savemayowa campaign,
Video: Angry fans accuse Toyin Aimakhu of fraud over #savemayowa campaign,
Hajj 2016: Nigeria begins airlift of Pilgrims August 8,
Troops ambush Boko Harm terrorits.

Punch

TUC condemns shooting, killing of workers in Nasarawa,
July 1966 counter-coup: Fajuyi's aides knew about the coup but betrayed him 'Sister,
Fans lament Iheanacho, Musa's exclusion from Rio squad,
I sacrificed my social life to lead my people 'Deji of Akure,
Bloodbath imminent in my community 'Anambra monarch,
My phone is my office 'Ara, drummer,
Bayelsa gives landlords two-month ultimatum to provide toilets.

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THE NATION:

Sheriff hails Abuja court's ruling,
Dangote Cement posts N292bn revenue for Q2,
Total blackout looms over tariff reversal ' NERC,
PDP can win Lagos ' Dokpesi,
Switzerland to repatriate $321m Abacha loot,
Okojie bows out as NUC boss,
FG to set up Diaspora database,
PDP vows to go ahead with convention,
Budget controversies fueled by Dogara, Jubrin ego ' Ndume,
Boko Haram ambushes, shoots UN aid workers in Borno,
Stephen Keshi buried,
Schweinsteiger quits international football,

THISDAY: 

Nigeria Becomes Member of Open Government Partnership,
Abari Advocates Citizens-led Government,
UNICEF Suspends Humanitarian Assistance Mission in Bama, Pending Review of Security Situation,
PCN Seals 7 Pharmacies, 96 Shops in Ebonyi,
NDDC Board Appointments: Delta APC Leaders Commend Buhari,
Senator Orji Donates Sets of Furniture to Broadcast Station Gutted by Fire,
Test of governments ability,
Resurgence of Crisis in PDP as Abuja Court Sacks Makarfi,
Security Challenges Threaten Nigeria's Unity, Says Chief of Defence Staff,
Nollywood Actress Aimaku Accuses #SaveMayowa Campaign of Fraud.

GUARDIAN:

Nigeria legend Keshi buried,
NUC, ICT firm to deploy solar power in universities,
LUTH not involved in Mayowa's referral, fund-raising, says spokesman,
NPFL: Enyimba's captain optimistic of victory against Rangers,
One police officer killed, one wounded in San Diego shooting,
Suu Kyi meets leaders of notorious Myanmar rebel group,
FRSC partners Rotary Club to sensitise Nigerians to dangers of using mobile phones while driving,
Governor Ajimobi pledges more support to 3SC, Crown FC,
Allegri 'can't wait' to work with Higuain.

Vanguard :

Sheriff hails Abuja court ruling, says 'fine' judges exist,
Buhari sacks all DG's of federal health agencies,
President, you can purchase drones in Europe, US. It won't stop us ' Niger Delta Avengers,
Buhari begs clerics to pacify Nigerians over economic hardship,
White House : Clinton, Trump take fight to swing states,
Budget padding: Jibrin solely worked on 2016 budget, says House Appropriation Committee,
PDP faults court judgement, to hold convention in Port Harcourt- Caretaker Committee,
Fire averted at Murtala Muhammed Airport.

Punch:

Argentina need Messi, says FA chief,
Cleric arrested for marrying six-year-old girl,
PDP : 'Fine' judges exist, Sheriff commends Abuja court ruling,
Nigeria's leaders causing failure of PPP 'Utomi,
Delta to immortalise Stephen Keshi,
Police capture 14 of Europe's most wanted,
Navy blocks escape route of pipeline vandals in Lagos,
Police arraign seven-year-old boy for murder,
Tributes, tears at Keshi's burial.

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The Nation:

Education: Cure for Poverty,
Reagan's would-be assassin to be released from hospital,
Indonesia to execute Nigerian, Indian, 12 other drug convicts,
Ize-Iyamu names Senator Urhoghide campaign DG,
NDDC appointment: Group condemn attack on Ajasin,
Beyonce dominates MTV video nominations,
Man jailed for stealing credentials,
14 die in fire, flood disasters,
SSS arrest kidnappers in military gear,
Edo 2016: 500 quit Accord Party,
Textile industry needs more than funds to survive ' Expert.

Daily Times:

Edo now investors hub, Oshiomhole tells US envoy,
NLC gives Ikpeazu ultimatum over workers salary, pension arrears,
Protecting the Nigerian child from abuse,
Buhari inaugurates Abuja-Kaduna rail line,
PDP crisis:At last, INEC recognises Makarfis committee,
Budget padding scandal: Dogara, Jibrin in 7th House fraud claims,
10 teachers die monthly in Lagos,
Bayelsa: Tribunal affirms Gov. Dicksons election.

Guardian:

Famine looms in northern Nigeria, MSF warns,
Better-than expected Apple earnings boost US stocks,
Absence of Russian stars hurts Games says Putin,
Dogara threatens legal action against Jibrin,
Bournemouth sign Liverpool's Smith,
Turkish PM warns crackdown 'not completed,
Group to picket LASIEC, LGs, LCDAs over appointments.

Vanguard:

Breaking: TY Danjuma now ntel's new chairman,
Lagos, Niger mull partnership on agriculture,
Rio 2016: Siasia laments unpaid salary, allowances for 5 months,
Oshiomhole calls for review of national minimum wage law,
SERAP drags House of Reps to UN over alleged budget padding,
Top pope aide investigated for Australia child sex abuse: report,
Security beefed up in Owerri over bombing threat,
Britain says 'in position of economic strength' for Brexit talks.

Punch:

Trump encouraging foreign espionage, says Clinton camp,
Buhari's drones won't stop us ' Niger Delta Avengers,
Budget Padding: Dogara threatens to sue Jibrin,
Lagos refutes health report on teachers,
Beyonce dominates MTV video nominations,
Court dissolves 21-year-old marriage over food,
John Momoh elected BON chairman,
Why there is rise in kidney failure ' Expert.

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Vanguard:

President Buhari meets APC Governors in Abuja,
Why we'll continue to declare elections inconclusive ' INEC,
Chained boy: Buhari's wife shows interest ' Mrs Amosun,
Corrupt people not comfortable with FG's anti graft war ' Niran-Oladunni,
10 teachers die every month in Lagos ' Perm Sec,
Hillary poised for nomination as Bill seeks Democrats' unity,
Indonesia to execute Nigerian, other drug convicts this week,
Malawi orders arrest of man paid to have sex with children,
India, US discover large natural gas deposit in Indian Ocean,
Pope voices 'pain, horror' at France church hostage-taking,
Imo supplementary poll holds Thursday ,

Thisday:

Uniosun Students Protest,
Customs Officials Kill Three Residents of Lagos Community,
Kogi: Appeal Court Reserves Judgment in Appeals Challenging Bello's Election,
Ambode: We're Already Replicating Dubai in Lagos,
NANS Expresses Support For Buhari's Anti-corruption War,
Ondo Guber: Another Commissioner Resigns from Mimiko's Cabinet, Joins Guber Race,
CBN Increases Interest Rate to 14% ,
Dangote Drops out of Top 100 Rich List on Naira Devaluation,
Buhari Scraps N3bn Kannywood Project,
PDP Should Cash-in on APCs Mistakes, Ciroma Advises,
No Lawmaker was Indicted for Certificate Forgery, Ekiti Assembly Clarifies,
Refund Billions Jonathan, Igbinedion Gave to You, Ize-Iyamu Tells Oshiomhole,

Leadership:

Ghost Workers: Oshiomhole Urges Labour To Unmask Perpetrators,
Sudans President Accuses ICC Of Corruption,
Obasanjo Calls For Merger Of MDAs To Check Wastages,
Borno IDPs Protest Inadequate Food Supply,
Proposed e-Border Project Not Jettisoned NIS,
France President Calls Attack On Church Heinous Terrorist Act,
10 Teachers Die Every Month In Lagos Perm Sec,
Ebonyi Teacher To Refund N1.4m Over Abscondment,
Unilorin Attack: Were Under Spell Says Robbery Suspects,
Court Remands 2 In Prison Custody Over Visa Scam,
Knifemen Attack Church, Butcher Priest In France,
Buhari Can Fix Nigeria, Says South Africa-Based APC Chieftain,
Teacher Arraigned Over Alleged Oral Sex With Student In Ogun,

The Nation:

House justifies budget 'padding,
British Airways partner Airtel to delight customers,
Jibrin to Dogara: Address corruption allegations,
Mikel to captain Team Nigeria at Olympics,
INEC chair should resign over Abia tax judgment,
Kogi lost N213 billion to ghost workers,
Budget scam: Buhari must be vigilant, says Obasanjo,
EFCC arrests FUTA, AAU students for alleged N16m internet scam,
Forex restrictions adversely affected economy, Fed Govt laments,
How we'll reduce economic pains ' CBN,
Senate begins screening of ambassadorial nominees,
Banker arraigned over N1.1m theft,

Punch:

FBN Holdings declares N23.84bn profit before tax,
FG is fighting symptoms of corruption ' Cleric,
Tribunal dismisses Sylva's petition against Dickson's election,
PHOTOS: Buhari, Amaechi ride new Abuja train,
Koffi Olomide charged with assault for kicking dancer,
Injury stops Roger Federer from Olympics ,
Ex-Niger Delta militants request extension of amnesty programme,
Man paid to have sex with 100 children arrested,
Soldiers, police battle militants in Lagos,
Indonesia to execute Nigerians, others for drug related offences,
Ogun teacher arraigned for sexually assaulting pupil,

Guardian:

Oyo workers suspend strike,
Metallica, Rihanna to headline anti-poverty concert,
Police foiled gunmen attack on Lagos community,
Chicken scent offers hope for malaria prevention,
Saraki urges NLNG to Reduce gas flaring,
Libya demands explanation over French troops,
Buhari commissions Abuja-Kaduna rail service,
Hollande vows war on IS 'by every means' after church attack,
Ikpea wants NFF board sacked,
Doctor shot at a Berlin hospital.

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The Nation Newspaper:

Police arrest fleeing pastor who chained his son,

Malnutrition cases in Borno worse than reported,

Gunmen ambush NSCDC operatives in Bayelsa , kill one,

Lagos targets N 50 bn IGR , N1trn budget size by 2018,

Reps Step Up Dirty Fight Over Budget 2016 Scandal,

‘Speaker backs padding of budget in secret location’,

Banks fail to meet CBN’s forex terms,

MEND backs peace talks,

Remo ruler Sonariwo passes on at 80,

Fayose: I have N382m in frozen bank accounts,

It’s illegal to pay ex-governors as senators, says Falana,

DSS arrests suspect over Buhari overthrow hoax, missile attack threat.

Nigerian Tribune News:

Lagos targets N1trn yearly budget size by 2018,

Dollar sales to BDC: Naira to become stronger, stable – Experts,

Budget padding: Jibrin makes fresh allegations,

Why Babangida removed me from power —Buhari,

Separation of AGF’s office from Minister of Justice still possible —
Ekweremadu,

Buhari kicks off Abuja-Kaduna train service tomorrow,

Oronsaye report: Review panel to commence sitting this week,

The Sun News:

Flood displaces 200 persons,submerges 70 houses in C/River,

I’ve no regrets predicting Jonathan ’s fall – Mbaka,

Boy chained in church : Nigerians furious as pastor father is arrested,

We’ll declare Niger Delta Republic August 1 – Militants,

Babangida overthrew me to escape probe – Buhari,

Dogara , Lasun padded 2016 budget with N 284 bn , says Jibrin,

Ibori ’ s lawyer, Gohil,awarded £20,000 damages,

Oba Sonariwo , Akarigbo of Remoland , dies in London,

I’m not on the run – Maina,

Imo North senatorial re - run poll inconclusive – INEC.

Vanguard News:

Attracting Foreign Investors To The Forex Market,

Customs, FIRS, DPR Got N142bn As Incentives In Buhari’s 1st Yr,

Investors’ Over Reaction To Forex Policy Costs Them N749bn,

Bola Ige: Police Move To Unravel Financiers,

Publish Dasuki’s Statement,My Accounts, Fayose Dares EFCC,

Senate Divided Over Bill Seeking To Establish National Peace Corps,

Lagos Plans To Raise IGR To N50bn,

NCS Impounds N400m Hard Drugs,

Jonathan Frustrated Move To Separate AGF’s Office From Justice Minister’s – Ekweremadu,

Fuel Price: The Bone In NNPC’s Throat,

Diving Headlong Into Another Debt Trap – 2,

Prince Abiodun Opanubi: A Personal Tragedy,

Infantino Arrives,

Pan-African Banks Will Help Drive Financial Inclusion-Oduoza,

Punch News:

Probe Father Adeyi’s murder, Kogi group urges IG,

Why Kebbi denies Dangote land –Bagudu,

Leave Igbo out of your travails, APC tells Ekweremadu,

C’River to domesticate criminal justice Act,

No regrets about 2015 poll prophecy – Mbaka,

Be of good virtues, Ambode tells Muslim pilgrims,

Lagos targets N50bn monthly IGR, N1tn budget,

AGF drops ‘malicious’ charges against Akpabio’s accuser today,

I won’t quit as Saraki’s deputy, Ekweremadu tells APC,

Ogun monarch, Oba Sonariwo, dies at 90 in UK.

Thisday News:

Kano Ex-deputy Governor Dies at 69,

In a Major Breakthrough, DSS Nabs Key Militant Leader, Mastermind of Coup Rumour,

Buhari Pledges Timely Release of Funds for Polio Eradication,

Obasanjo Laments Decay in Education System, Seeks Reforms,

Military Readies Major Offensive Against N’Delta Militants if Talks Fail,

FG Unlikely to Renew Manitoba’s Management Contract with TCN,

CBN Targets Rate Convergence with Directive to Sell Remittances to BDCs,

Shocking: Pastor Chained Nine-year-old Son for One Month for Stealing Food,

Fayose to EFCC: Publish Statement of Accounts for Dasuki’s Arms Deal,

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VANGUARD:

Plot to overthrow Buhari: DSS arrests alleged mastermind,

Pastor chains son, 9, for one month for stealing,

Recession: The worst is over- Adeosun,

Fight over talks with FG: N-Delta militants reject pro-MEND
negotiators,

Edo 2016: Will the elections be free and fair?

Johnny not responsible for Tompolo, Gbaramatu’s predicament, says Ijaw group,

PUNCH:

Budget padding: Dogara dares Jibrin to petition EFCC, ICPC,

States to Labour: We won’t cancel multibillion-naira security vote,

Navy ill-equipped to arrest our members — NDA,

Fayose, Mimiko broker peace in South — West PDP,

We’ve arrested militant behind coup rumour, propaganda – DSS,

Ekweremadu must go, APC chiefs insist,

THISDAY:

As MPC Meets Tomorrow, Recession, Rising Inflation to Top Agenda,

Buhari Pledges Timely Release of Funds for Polio
Eradication,

Obasanjo Laments Decay in Education System, Seeks Reforms,

Sultan Heads for US This Week, to Meet White House Officials,

Shiite Raises the Alarm over Zakzaky’s Health Condition,

Nigeria to Rely on Technology to Save Ailing Economy, Says
Onu,

THE NATION:

DSS arrests suspect over Buhari overthrow hoax, missile attack threat,

How we shared N468.7m project fund: Suspect tells ICPC,

Police rescue 9-year-old boy chained by cleric father for one month,

Omisore refunds N100m to EFCC,

PDP senators deny impeachment plot against Buhari,

No room for gender discrimination in public institutions – Tinubu

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH:

Nine year old boy chained, tortured in church by father,

Alleged 1.3billion naira fraud: Omisore in deal with EFCC,

CAN`s call for self defence: Muslims will fight back if…we`ll
protect ourselves-supreme council for sharia,

CAN should withdraw the directive-Sheikh Maraya,

Don`t take our silence for weakness-christian leaders,

Sultan of sokoto urges peace,

DSS arrests mastermind of rumoured coup, boko haram suspect,

IPOB: We`re Biafrans, not Pro-Biafra, our culture forbids killing of human beings,

Ohaneze: we`re not against IPOB, MASSOB`s agitation,

Commanding officer, 4 missing soldiers found,

SUNDAY SUN:

No plot to impeach Buhari-PDP senators,

Chained 9 year old boy rescued from church,

Civil war hero, General Alani Akinrinade warns on Nigeria
restructure or break up,

Slain Redeemed preacher buried in Abuja, we`ll apprehend
killers-FG,

Mastermind of hoax coup against Buhari arrested,

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TELEGRAPH:

FG/ militants’ talk: Buhari lied- Avengers,

Nationwide sharia courts: Hassan Kukah, Bishop Ogedengbe others speak,

Restructuring: beware of Yoruba’s instigation, Yakassi warns Igbos.,

Shema needs to account for 73 bn naira- Masari.,

Hijab: Appeal court ruling not in favour of Islam- Sultan,

Iyabo ojo: I was 10 before I knew who my mum was,

VANGUARD:

Nigeria’s dwindling energy fortunes ,

IPMAN to increase fuel supply, build refineries ,

Name the Avenger you met in Oporoza, Gbenekama dares Dalung ,

Amuneke leads hungry F/Eagles against Sudan AU set to boost the continent’s film sector,

Hillary Clinton picks Tim Kaine for running mate ,

Attempted Suicide: Indigent undergraduate thanks Saturday Vanguard as he gets scholarship ,

Edo Central turns battleground for Oshiomhole,Anenih ,

Forgery case against Saraki, Ekwerenmadu could be withdrawn if … – Marafa,

PUNCH:

I will continue to criticise APC government –Fayose,

Diamond Bank, groups in face-off over workers’ retrenchment,

Apologise to Arase, NACJ tells IGP,

Don’t take laws into your hands, Sultan urges Muslims,

Arrest of Zamfara speaker, others illegal –Lawyers,

Borno malnutrition crisis worse than earlier feared –FG,

Policeman opens fire at Ohanaeze meeting in Enugu,

We’re are not in talks with FG –Avengers,

NATION :

Aggrieved senators reject Saraki’s peace moves ,

Kidnappers of Lagos monarch demand N500m ransom ,

Agbaje tipped for PDP national chair ,

Rivers rerun: INEC office bombed in Ogoni ,

Niger Delta crisis: Tompolo writes Buhari again ,

Budget padding allegation: Jibrin writes IGP, DSS ,

ACTORS OF SOFT- PORN WILL BE PUNISHED –CHARLES AWURUM ,

N1.299bn: EFCC may arraign Fayose’s associate Agbele next week ,

Stop agitation for sovereign state, Ohanaeze tells IPOB,

THISDAY:

NCS Decries Smugglers Incessant Attacks on Officers,

Nigeria Needs Revival for Breakthrough, Says Cleric,

God is Pillar of Our Success, Says Ugwuanyi,

Tompolo Laments Harassment, Intimidation Of Family, Associates by Military,

We”re Not in Talks with Govt, Niger Delta Avengers Tells Buhari,

LEADERSHIP:

’300 COR Stations Required To Meet Nigeria’s Mapping Needs’,

Again, Tompolo Writes PMB Over Arrest Of Family Members, Associates ,

DSS Arrests Bayelsa Newspaper Publisher, Cart Away Documents

FG Earmarks N1.5bn For Youth Empowerment, Reconstruction Of North East ,

Dogara Mourns Hon. Oluwatayo’s Demise ,

CAN Presidency: Northern Christians Deny Pulling Out Of CAN ,

PMB’s Impeachment: Legislative Hysteria Or Popular Decision?

Bribery Allegations Against Agric Minister Are Mere Blackmail – Bara ,

‘Oshiomhole’s Instigation Of EFCC Against Ize-Iyamu, Vein Labour’,

SUN:

States that depend on bail-outs should be scrapped –Sunmonu, pioneer NLC president,

Senate Committee reshuffle: Part of APC reconciliatory moves –Marafa,

CBN orders fund transfer operators to sell forex to BDCs,

Vehicle, gun not missing at Tin Can-Customs,

FG urged to fund research into personalised medicine.

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VANGUARD :

IPOB Replies Obong Attah: Explain Philip Effiong’s Role In Biafra During Civil War,

Why I Was Removed As Appropriation C’ttee Chair, By Rep Jibrin,

It’s Official: Economy In Recession – FG,

Sex Scandal: US Ambassador Has No Evidence – Minister,

Muslims Express Delight As Appeal Court Lifts Ban On Hijab In Lagos Public Schools,

Why Court Granted Fayose’s Aide, Agbele, N50m Bail; Fined EFCC N5m,

FG In Talks With N-Delta Militants, Buhari Tells German Ambassador,

11 Dead, Three Injured In Lagos Auto Crash,

Nigeria Should Learn From Morocco’s Economic Transition- Obasanjo, Ezekwesili,

Dismantle 36 States, Restructure Country Into 6 Regions- Nwanze,

Naira Weakens To N330.50 In Off-market Trades,

THE NATION :

Govt: economy in recession,

Economy will pick up in Third Quarter, says Udoma,

We’re in talks with militants, says Buhari,

Elujoba is OAU acting VC,

Sex scandal: U.S. envoy’s allegation baseless, says minister,

Sen. Tinubu humbled by women support,

Appeal Court okays hijab for Lagos schoolgirls,

What to do with recovered stolen assets – Experts,

House fires committee chair over Budget 2016 padding,

DAILY POST :

I was sent from heaven as a demi-god, APC government is ‘one chance’ – Fayose,

Lagosians will see great changes in the next six months – Ambode,

Benue South: I have forgiven all those who conspired against me – Mark reacts to latest judgment,

We are fully prepared for credible polls – INEC,

FG delists three companies for supplying adulterated seeds to farmers – DG,

Rivers re-run: INEC denies alleged Yakubu, APC secret meeting,

Marriage is not by force – Yvonne Jegede,

World to end July 29 – End Times Prophecies claim,

Civil societies, APC protest against Judiciary, State Assembly in Rivers,

GUARDIAN :

Rivers Re-run: INEC denies alleged Yakubu, APC secret meeting,

Lagos monarch’s kidnappers demand N500m ransom,

NGO applauds Appeal Court ruling on Hijab,

NAFDAC impounds N15m aphrodisiac drugs,

Europe's medicine watchdog okays preventive AIDS pill,

Soldiers missing, 19 wounded after Boko Haram ambush,

Principal officers padded budget by N60b, Jibrin alleges,

15 ships discharging petroleum products, other commodities in Lagos ports,

Oil prices extend losses on supply glut,

NCC seeks implementation of NEC’s resolution on taxes,

NIS pulls global effort to tackle Nigeria challenges,

PUNCH :

Woman chases kidnapper riding motorcycle, rescues daughter,

Falana, others kick as govs plan vocational training in Germany,

Gunmen attack Ogun community, kidnap landlords, rape women,

Suspected phone thief posts selfie on victim’s Instagram,

Five things Senator Dino Melaye needs to do,

Why we introduced free food scheme –Mimiko,

NSE market capitalisation drops by N116bn,

INEC fixes July 30 for Kano bye-election

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GUARDIAN:

Court strikes out debt case against National Hospital,

Cash crunch hits mass weddings in Kano,

Man, 36, arrested for allegedly impregnating daughter,

NYSC member docked for allegedly sleeping with married woman,

Why we want to impeach Governor Yari - Zamfara Assembly,

Nigeria’s economy to shrink on Brexit, says IMF,

Nigeria loses N127b to cybercrime yearly,

Blaze rips through Dubai skyscraper,

Government moves to audit NIMASA, NPA accounts,

Nigeria is safe for shipping activities, says Peterside,

Senate to screen ambassadorial nominees,

Why we want to impeach Governor Yari - Zamfara Assembly,

THE NATION:

INEC must comply with ruling on prisoners’ voting right – Group,

Why we embarked on strike – LUTH nurses,

APC expresses confidence in Niger Assembly,

Metuh, Amosu, Umar beg EFCC: let’s refund our loot,

How Melaye threatened to assault me, by Sen. Tinubu,

Atiku kicks as Ribadu returns to APC,

NLC: scrap security vote, immunity,

Ambode: we’ll rescue Oniba from his abductors,

INEC lists 19 candidates, parties for Edo poll,

Buhari’s anti-graft battle not one-sided, says Osinbajo,

Turkish coup crackdown exceeds 50,000,

VANGUARD:

Bello Approves Appointment Of Kogi Savings, Loans Ltd Mgt,

AUN To Holds Scholarship Exams,

Zamfara Assembly Moves To Impeach Gov Yari,

Ekiti Govt Didn’t Spend N22m On Ozekhome – Fayose’s Aide,

Odigie-Oyegun To Attend 2016 US Democratic National Convention,

Dogara Sacks Appropriations Committee Chairman,

I Don’t Think My Ministers, Aides Are Corrupt – Buhari,

Abuja Preacher: Family Makes U-turn, Announces Burial Plans,

I Won’t Relinquish Power To Ogah —Ikpeazu,

Leave Ekweremadu Alone, PDP BoT Tells Buhari, APC,

Herdsmen/farmers Clashes: Solutions Beyond Buhari- Zakari,

Tinubu Vs. Melaye: Lagos Assembly Accuses Saraki, Ekweremadu Of Conspiracy,

My Friend Begs My Husband To Return Her Pant’, Wife Tells Court,

Soldiers Clamp Down On Suspected Tompolo Associates,

Dogara Must End Debate On Bill To Regulate Civil Society – SERAP, WARDC, Others,

Nurse Remanded Over LAGBUS N100 Fare,

I-G Appoints CSP Moshood As New Deputy Force PRO,

We Haven’t Blacklisted Any Transport Operator, Says FRSC,

DAILY POST:

Ambassadorial Nominees: Bayelsa, three others States failed Validity test – Senate,

We are ready to return our loot to avoid going to jail – Metuh, Amosun, others beg EFCC,

Forgery case a deliberate ploy to tarnish Ekweremadu – PDP BoT,

The most unsafe community in Nigeria is not Niger Delta, not North east, but Benue South – Dan Onjeh,

IG of Police appoints new Deputy Force PRO,

My husband starved me of sex for three years – Woman tells court,

Men are entitled to cheat on their wives – Ghanaian comedian, DKB,

Zamfara Assembly explains why it wants to impeach Governor Yari,

Oyegun invited to attend 2016 US Democratic National Convention,

IG of Police appoints new Deputy Force PRO,

PUNCH:

Melaye: Lagos lawmakers besiege APC secretariat,

Stephen Keshi for burial July 29,

NIgerians are hungry – FG,

Don’t try impeach Buhari, Anenih warns PDP lawmakers,

NDLEA impounds 1.457.867kg of hemp,

BREAKING: Dogara sacks Committee on Appropriation chairman,

Court remands nurse over N100 LAGBUS fare,

City name Iheanacho for tour,

Economic downturn halts northern Nigeria mass weddings,

BREAKING: Family feeds dog with day-old baby in Katsina,

Niger Delta Avengers’ major logistics supplier arrested,

Women protest against Dino Melaye in Abuja,

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THE NATION

Women protest Melaye’s attack on Tinubu

Olympics: Ajagba can win gold in boxing – Konyegwachie

Hearing on Saraki, Dasuki’s appeals fixed for October

Ortom pledges collaboration with vigilante group to fight crime

Three die in Edo ‘cylinder’ explosion

Agriculture: U.S launches $2m partnership with Nigeria

CBN okays no deposit for new accounts

EFCC grills pilot who flew N1.299b cash for Fayose, Obanikoro

$2.1b arms scandal: ‘I collected N100m approved by Jonathan’

Ondo women to protest Melaye’s attack against Senator Tinubu

APC releases time-table for Ondo governorship poll

Lagos plans to upgrade 21 secondary schools’ libraries

EFCC seizes N1.350b properties from Fayose

Buhari: My pre- election goodwill remains intact

DAILY POST

Biafra: IPOB accuses South East leaders of refusing to demand for Nnamdi Kanu’s release

Alvan Ikoku FCE shut down over students’ protest

Gas explosion kills three, injures scores in Edo [PHOTOS]

Sports Minister, Dalung met with fraudsters not us – Niger Delta Avengers

Oshiomhole’s aide replies Anenih, explains how ‘Mr Fix it’ marginalized his people

Female fans only respect you when you are married – Actor, Blossom Chukwujekwu

Forget the fake lifestyles, there’s so much poverty in Nollywood – Yoruba actors lament

Amaechi embezzled N3trillion during his eight years as Governor – Rivers State government

Governor Bello directs KSU Vice-Chancellor to open institution on Monday

Suspected militants blow up two oil installations in Delta

Buhari committed to running transparent government – Presidency

GUARDIAN

Nigerian inflation rises to near 11-year high

Revenue slump, militancy raise doubts over 2016 budget

‘Nigeria, 22 other countries still at risk of Ebola outbreak’

FG to inaugurate Abuja-Kaduna rail project July 26

NUPENG urges FG to give clear policy on kerosene

CCT trial: Appeal Court fixes October 6 to hear Senate President’s appeal

AGF receives 8,000 criminal case files from police

Wike doles out N7m to Rivers United for 3SC's 3-1 defeat

Kebbi releases N600m for indigent students

Jigawa releases N1.16b for road project

PDP to resist appointment of LG caretaker in Kwara

Kwara Revenue Service denies usurping functions of LGs

Juve to break bank for Higuain

PUNCH

New NPA MD, Usman, assumes duty

Kidnappings: Lagos places security agencies on red alert

Stepmother to die by hanging over death of toddler

$15m arms fund: S’Africa, Nigeria move to prevent recurrence

Hull City defender, Odubajo, out for six months

Buhari meets David Mark, Nnamani, others

I bought fake N200,000 with N30,000 – Ex-convict

Two homosexuals rescued from mob in Enugu

Gas explosion kills three, injures 10 in Edo

Buhari hasn’t sent PIB to N’Assembly -Dogara

Niger Delta Avengers blow up Shell facility again

Court to hear Saraki’s appeal on October 6

Alvan Ikoku FCE closed indefinitely over students’ protest

AGF receives 8,000 criminal case files from police

Tougher times for consumers as inflation hits 16.5%

VANGUARD

Oil Wells: Niger Delta Lawmakers Insist On 65% Ownership

IG Probes Arase Over Police Vehicles’ Disappearance, Irregular Promotions

Buhari Orders IGP To Re-open Bola Ige, Dikibo’s Cases

What I Did With Dasuki’s Money – Okupe

Gov. Wike Doles Out N7m To Rivers United For 3SC’s 3-1 Defeat

Fans Express Discontent As MFM FC Begins To Serve Three-match Ban

Unilever Half Year Results Shows Impressive Performance

Court Saves Adulterous Husband’s 10-year-old Marriage

Kidnapping: Lagos Places Security Agencies On Red Alert

2019: Atiku In Closed-door Meeting With Oyegun

Boko Haram Suspects Released, Given $10 – Army

Militants Blow Up 2 More Oil Facilities In Delta

Teenage Bride Burnt To Death In Afghanistan

Fifa Secures New World Cup Sponsor

Turkey Cancels Civil Servants’ Annual Leave Until Further Notice

AU PRESIDENCY: African Leaders Reject Nigeria’s Request To Shift Poll By 1yr

Dasuki Seeks Apology, Slams N15bn Suit Against FG Over Unlawful Detention

Niger Delta Crisis Responsible For Slow 2016 Budget Implementation – Presidency

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THE NATION  

$1.5m Dubai assets: DHQ to decide Army chief’s fate

Alleged N4.6b fraud: Court remands Fani-Kayode, Nenadi Usman in prison

Senate invites Attorney-Gen. over Saraki, Ekweremadu

Brexit: EU warns UK on freedom of movement

Plateau sets up committee on grazing reserves

DANA Air to resume daily flights to Owerri July

Court won’t defreeze Fayose’s account

Sheriff camp picks Cairo Ojougboh as deputy chair

Oyo House okays N14.16b loan to pay salaries

Alleged forgery: Buhari, Saraki in verbal exchange

Militants shoot at Ogun dep. governor, security chiefs


DAILY POST  

Forgery case: Only the accused are on trial, not National Assembly – SGF insists

Court sacks Ali Modu Sheriff as PDP National Chairman

Court strikes out Fani-Kayode’s suit challenging his detention

Two Oyo workers in court for allegedly collecting salaries totaling N60.9m

Lay down your arms, dialogue with FG – Tompolo’s kinsmen beg Niger Delta Avengers
Lagos, Ogun killings: Nigerians have lost trust in Police – Commissioner

Forgery case: Only the accused are on trial, not National Assembly – SGF insists 

How hoodlums gang-raped sales girl to coma in Delta

Yemi Itodo: NIS Recruitment Trial – when an accomplice becomes a prosecutor

Cable thieves beaten, tied to transformer in Abuja 

I’ll get married 20 years from now if I’m still alive – 55-year- old Yeni Kuti 


The Guardian  

Ekiti Assembly holds plenary on highway

INEC, PDP ask court to dismiss suit on Anambra PDP primaries 

Ekweremadu writes UN, U.S., EU over forgery trial 

Kerry says Brexit may not happen

36 killed in Istanbul airport bombings as PM blames IS 

Poor preparations cost Nigeria Rio 2016 Olympics ticket, says Nnaji 

N1.2b bonus demand as test for govt’s fiscal reponsibility compliance level 


PUNCH  

Woman burns boy’s genitals for stealing N100

Drunken cop dies after disagreement with girlfriend

Gunmen kill Lagos police sergeant, rob boat passengers

Ekiti lawmakers back Fayose, move sitting to highway

Dickson warns politicians, plans civil service reform

Mob sets suspected serial rapist ablaze in Delta

Court sacks Modu Sheriff as PDP chairman

Return ‘stolen’ Gbaramatu symbol of authority, Tompolo tells military

Anambra hemp dealers beat security with siren –NDLEA

Army denies killing Imo apprentice

Lagos: Violent protest in Maryland as vehicle kills hawker

INEC fixes rerun elections dates in Rivers, others Thursday 


Vanguard  

Account Freezing: Court Summons EFCC, Adjourns Fayose’s Mandatory Application

FG ‘ll Strengthen Mortgage Policy For Affordable Housing—FASHOLA

EFCC Can’t Look At Our Books —Rivers AG

Ekweremadu Writes UN, US Congress, UK, EU, Others; Says Nigeria’s Democracy In Grave DangerDanger

MTN Nigeria Wins 2.6 GHz Auction, Assures On Broadband Infrastructure

SGF To Saraki: Count Me Out Of Your Travails

Court Sacks Modu Sheriff As PDP Chairman

Ex- Air Chief , Amosu, Arraigned; Gets N500m Bail

Live Above Board, Be Fair To All , Ambode Tells LASIEC

Istanbul Airport Carnage 41 Dead

NAF Jet Foils Plan To Ambush Ground Troops, Kills 15 Terrorists In Borno

Naira Depreciation: CBN Resumes Dollar Sales To BDCs

N4.9BN FRAUD: Nenadi Usman, Fani-Kayode Remanded In Prison Custody

You Can’t Sack Me, Ikpeazu Tells Court


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