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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:

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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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.

SECURE N35.8BN FUNDING FOR AMNESTY PROGRAMME: REPS TO FG

Lawmakers from the federal House of Representatives have asked the Federal Government to immediately initiate a “sustainable plan” correct the problem of militancy in the Niger Delta saying the “confrontational approaches” adopted by the government so far has only worsened the bombing by militants.The lawmakers reached a resolution in Abuja and also called on the federal government to secure extra 35.8billion funding for the amnesty programme to ensure the continuous payment of their allowances. Mr. Ekpenyong Ayi, a member from Cross River State, who was the leader of the debate, said the N35.8bn was actually a shortfall of the original N55.8bn proposed by the Presidential Amnesty Office as its 2016 budget. He said, “The House is worried that the N20bn proposed by the Federal Government for the Presidential Amnesty Office in the 2016 budget is lower than the N55.8bn proposed by the Presidential Amnesty Office and the amount is grossly inadequate to sustain the payment of stipends to 25,000 ex-agitators, pay in-training allowances, tuition fees and other commitments.” “The incessant attacks on oil facilities have led to Nigeria losing its place as Africa’s largest oil producer because its oil output has fallen to a 22-year low of 1.4mbd as against the budgetary target of 2.2mbpd, and by June 1, 2016, it was about 990,000bpd”, the lawmaker said.

 The session was presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Mr. Suleiman Lasun,to underscore the urgency of the security and economic development in the Niger Delta.

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