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 *NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SUNDAY 9TH AUGUST 2020*

*THE NATION*

Enugu PDP Congress: Nnamani emerges Party Chairman

Over 1,000 PDP supporters defect to APC in Dogaras constituency

Abdulsalam returns from medical trip abroad

June Ubi: How guy rapping with Boombox inspired me

Flood: Over 500 South-south communities at risk this year NEMA

Aderonke Erinle: Building a happy community for the elderly

God used COVID-19 to expose poor health system Anglican bishops

NDDC: Pondei lists contracts allegedly paid under duress

Insurgency: Buhari commissions 114 medical officers into Air Force

Kelechin Oghene: I started building myself to become what I have always admired

Edo: State Assembly Speakers, others move against Obaseki, Okiye

Suspense over looming cabinet, security rejig by Buhari

Boy, 3, whose eyes were violently removed sees hope again

Edo 2020: 11 govs, ministers storm Benin as Ize-Iyamu kicks off campaign

Its incredible how little people know about the food they eat

Private schools begin fumigation in Imo

398 stranded Nigerians arrive from UAE, Sudan Saturday

Kwara receives N100m from World Bank

Orphaned at 4, escaped kidnappers at 9, saved from flood at 10

In a fair world

Lagos East: Why I want to replace Osinowo Kaoli

Imo: 80 percent of things said about government is false

2023 presidency: Fresh hurdles before Ndigbo

*VANGUARD*

NAF commissions 114 medics, as President Buhari demands absolute loyalty to Nigeria

NiDCOM chief mourns basketball player, Michael Ojo

Beware of scammers, Ekiti varsity cautions admission seekers

Senate President sponsors marriage of 100 less-privileged spinsters in Yobe

Senate President sponsors marriage of 100 less-privileged spinsters in Yobe

COVID-19: Lagos discharges 27 Nigerians, 5 foreigners

Exam malpractice: COVID-19 will check 'giraffing' among students ' Umahi

Mobile Police training school will enhance security in Nasarawa ' Gov. Sule

We're on verge of crushing COVID-19 in Kano ' Ganduje

PTI, Onuesoke foundation hold training workshop for youths

Delta PDP Congress: Agediga felicitates with Esiso, thanks delegates

New Deal for our creative industry

INEC inaugurates election result viewing portal

332 evacuees arrive Nigeria from London ' NiDCOM

National Water Resources Bill:Onuesoke urges Nigerians to reject legislation

Don't abandon private sector educators

Federal Character Commission: Okowa lauds Anaughe over appointment

Edo 2020: Oba of Benin calls for peaceful campaigns, election

Gunmen kidnap Delta council chairman

PDP Congress: Nnamani, others return unopposed in Enugu

Delta: Scott hails Esiso emergence as PDP State Chairman

Edo 2020: Benin City locked down as APC launches campaign

React to alleged 'humongous' corruptions in NSITF, NEMA, NDDC ' PDP tells Tinubu

Obaseki: Edo Assembly failed 'coup' cause of Tinubu's bitterness ' PDP

Alao-Akala least qualified to head Oyo APC reconciliation committee ' Bayo Shittu

Edo Assembly Crisis: Malami's directive to IGP, a nullity ' PDP

ONDO 2020: Makinde in another closed door meeting with Mimiko

NDDC Probe: PDP Reps split over alleged cover-up by Gbajabiamila

*THISDAY*

Will Ajaokuta Steel Mill Ever Work

Uphill Task to Get Nigeria Producing Again

Translating your Winning Mindset to your Small Business Growth

Challenged, NNPCs Kyari Maintains Course

Shoprites Proposed Exit and Expected Fallouts

Youth Mentorship Vital for Economic Devt, Says Sekibo

Accion Records N6.1billion in Gross Earnings in 2019

Whats in the China Loan Discovery

The Misplaced Loan for Sovereignty Uproar

Lawal: Flying the 2023 Kite at a Poor Altitude

Akeredolu: Is the Ondo Deal Now Sealed

In Edo, the Battle Just Begins

At NDDC, Its Now Contracts Distancing

Shoprite and our Bad Belle Syndrome

How Big Brother Naija Corrupts the Minds of Nigerian Youths

Daura and the Tyranny of Shadows

Battle for Edo

2023: Biafra Agitation and Mischaracterisation of Ndigbo

What Were Doing to Make Pilgrims Commission Transparent And Beneficial to...

How PDP Governors Re-energised Edo Campaign Kick-off

Sports in Lagos to Bounce Back from Covid-19 Stronger, Says Aiyepeku

Impact of COVID-19 on Students

*PUNCH*

It is cruel to introduce stamp duty on rent for masses now Sanni, tax law prof

How Delta policemen collect bribes with PoS machines Brutalised 54-year-old driver

Nigeria needs negotiations among ethnic groups, not restructuring Akintoye

How hunger can cause anger

Hypertension, sickle cell increase risk of a stroke Expert

Childhood cancer: A silent epidemic stealing Nigerias young

We still experience loss of taste, smell COVID-19 survivors

Experts warn of tougher times for Lupus patients as hydroxychloroquine price soars

Losing Ibidunni feels like half of me is gone husband, Ituah Ighodalo

Tolerance, consistency, sure path to success Victoria Adigun

Ive never smoked, drunk alcohol Sexy Steel

I find it strange that people eat snakes DJ Real

Go to court if you think NBA election was rigged Akpata

Edo: Were prepared to stop election midway if theres violence, says INEC

PDP members defect to APC in Dogaras constituency

Oshiomholes 2016 verbal attacks on Ize-Iyamu a lesson for politicians Osunbor, ex-Edo gov

NDDC, NEDC groaning under weight of corruption

NBA may break up if electoral fallout is not addressed Okutepa

Theres nothing unusual about pledging loyalty to Fayose Olu-Ojo, ex-PDP chair

Of sorcery and savagery

Things to note about recalls (II)

I give 100 per cent or nothing Subair

FG refineries post N406.62bn loss in two years

Caring for kids amid COVID-19

Mambilla: FG releases N1.2bn for survey, sensitisation

Public health issues of fruits

My daughters husband visited us repeatedly before marriage yet abandoned her Saudatu, mother of Kwara woman with blue-eyed girls

Edo judicial reforms: A pathway to an orderly society

*DAILY TRUST*

That US charge of Al-Qaeda infiltration

How we'll win Ondo guber election ' YPP candidate

Edo 2020: APC, PDP violating COVID-19 protocols

WAEC: Ganduje sets up 12 examination centres for boarding students

WAEC: Students, parents, teachers fear mass failure, demand extension

Ogun monarchs demand removal of LG Chairman over disrespect

We've been cut off from Rivers and Bayelsa ' Odual community

Lebanon: Judge orders detention of top officials after port blast

U.S. imposes sanctions on Central African rebel leader

Scientists develop new way to deliver more drugs through the skin

NCDC announces 443 new COVID-19 cases, as total infections hit 45,687

NDDC: Whom shall we trust

Chinese loans: Impact, concerns, benefits

LMC confirms NPFL clubs for 2020/2021 CAF competitions

Bello, Babangida head Minna Polo new exco

Anambra gets two new Football Teams

Woods 'struggles' on greens at PGA Championship

Hamilton on top as Mercedes set pace in final practice

Juventus name Pirlo as new coach

Nigerians can now watch Barcelona, Real Madrid live matches on startimes

UPDATED: Juventus sack Sarri as Pochettino tipped as possible replacement

*THE SUN*

Outrage as probes swept under the carpet gather dust in N'Assembly

What Buhari'll do in 2023 ' Buba Galadima

Edo: PDP faults AGF security directive on pro-Oshiomhole lawmakers

Our challenges in conducting Edo, Ondo guber polls 'Festus Okoye

I'm in race of Edo guber to cleanse the mess 'Mabel Oboh, ADC candidate

Edo guber poll has shown tendency for fight to finish 'Omotehinse, rights activist

PDP state congresses: Nnamani emerges Enugu chairman

Dogara's supporters dump PDP for APC

APC approached me to dump PDP 'Ortom

Governors storm Edo to flag-off APC guber campaign

Osimhen: Don't compare me with Maradona

Wolfsburg didn't believe in me, says striker

LMC releases final 2019/20 NPFL table

Iwobi: I'll dazzle next season

UEFA Europa league: Ighalo, Moses turn 'enemies

StarTimes secures LaLiga, UEFA Nations League broadcast right

Season's opener: Dessers set for Genk debut

British PM probes 300m Newcastle deal collapse

Cricket: 150 participants expected at beginners course for umpires, scorers

NB Plc restates commitment to partner media on information dissemination

Buhari, NLC felicitate with Ngige at 68

OML 130: NNPC, partners end dispute, target $510m revenue

Senate lauds Buhari for signing CAMA Bill

Gov Emmanuel resolves long chieftaincy tussle in Eket

Insecurity: Recognise Biafra as sovereign state now Uwazuruike tells US, UN, others

COVID-19: Sen. Buruji Kashamu is dead

MASSOB talks tough, says Miyetti Allah vigilante group in Igbo landll be dismantled

General Abdulsalami returns from medical trip abroad

*GUARDIAN*

Oba of Benin says Palace remains neutral in politics

Reports about Lagos at par with global standards reportage, says Omotosho

Mother of 3 rescued in Lagos, gets employment from Ebonyi government

House on the Rock says not yet open for in-person services

Ziyech thrills fans in training ahead of next season for Chelsea

FIFA chief Infantino claims he has 'nothing to hide' from prosecutors

Lewandowski fires Bayern past Chelsea to set up Barcelona clash

Andrea Pirlo named new Juventus coach

Diaspora remittances and Nigeria economic growth

A time to preparefor floods

Deliver us from evil

Justice as ancient balm that binds societies

Ismaila Funtua: Why Abuja won't forget him

Shoprite follows Kingsway, CFAO, Chalerams, out of Nigeria

In loving memory of my angelic wife

We'll learn from this': Chelsea boss Lampard mulls Bayern mauling

God's unchanging word - Part 2

UNIBADAN: Why merit should define race for vice chancellorship

NNPC to make N194b from new gas pact resolution

The last days of history - Part 24

GBfoods steps upto boost soybean production

Akeredolu raises alarm over smear campaign

The sacramental trees - Part 3

Disregard for NPFL players bane of our league, says Chukwu

Bayelsa shortchanged in federal appointment, infrastructure, says Diri

*DAILY TIMES*

Sowore Slams Pastor Tunde Bakare Over Silence on Nigerias polity

Eight dead as Police engage in gun battle with bandits in Katsina

Pharmacist dies during sex romp with prostitute

Chinese man dismembers wife body, flush remains down the toilet

Edo: Oshiomholes personalised campaign unprogressive, disservice to APC Lukman

NASS working to strengthen Nigerias anti-graft laws Ovie Omo-Agege

Tinubu berates Obaseki over Edo Assembly blockage

Edo election: PDP, APC shift battleground to INEC

Politics in Nigeria is a mission field for me Osagie Ize-Iyamu

Outburst over Ivory Coast Presidents third term ambition

Seven die in car blast in Somalia

Election Interference from China, Russia and Iran, US Intelligence

Health workers strike looms over COVID-19 allowance

3-Week ultimatum for Lagos State to improve welfare conditions Health workers

COVID-19: FCT overtakes Lagos in active cases

Senate president sponsors 100 less-privileged spinsters marriage in Yobe

Lebanon blast: Dutch ambassadors injured wife dies

Man who accompanied female friend to cinema at verge of losing marriage after wife finds out

NMA condemns disregard for COVID-19 safety guidelines in Zamfara

World Bank supports Nigerias COVID-19 response with $114m

COVID-19: World Bank approves $114m for Nigeria to manage pandemic

Edo Elections: The Palace remains nonpartisan Oba Of Benin

Breaking: Sen. Buruji Kashamu is dead

Zero fans choice Jason Tindall appointed as Bournemouth Manager

Juventus reveals new manager

Ronaldo record breaking not enough to save Juventus, fans react

FA lists discrimination in football punishment

BREAKING NEWS: Juventus has sacked Maurizio Sarri

*DAILY INDEPENDENT*

It's Important Churches Invest In People ' Apostle Williams

Ondo 2020: Akeredolu Schemes Ahead Of Polls

NIDCOM, FMBN Mull Diaspora Housing Projects To Boost Economy

Telcos, FRCN, NTA, Others Risk Service Disruption In Nsukka Community Over CSR Issues

Kashamu, Ogun PDP Chieftain, Dies Of COVID-19

APC, PDP Bicker Over Proposed Oyo N100bn Bond

Oba Of Benin Thanks Buhari For Endorsing Ize-Iyamu

Killers Of Village Head, Immigration Officer Arrested In Nasarawa' Governor

Practice Exclusive Breastfeeding, Avoid Bottle-feeding Your Children, Official Advises Nursing Mothers

Zulum And Nigeria's Fragile Security Architecture

CUPP May Field Atiku Again In 2023 ' Udeze

Enugu PDP Congress: Nnamani Emerges Party Chairman

Hate Or Love Him, Kashamu Could Not Be Easily Ignored ' Amosun

Ize-Iyamu: Sack Your Governors, Senators Facing Corruption Charges, Presidency Tells PDP

Insecurity: Mobile Police Training School Will Enhance Security In Nasarawa- Governor

Nasarawa Assembly Accuses LG Chairman Of Insubordination

FG Commences Feasibility Study For Brass Shipyard Project

COVID-19: Kwara Receives N100m Grant From World Bank

2023: I Will Not Choose My Successor- Umahi

Coronavirus: Easing Restrictions With Caution

Post COVID-19: 5G Technology As A Catalyst To Nigerian Economy Survival

Why 5G Adoption Is Critical

ERA/FoEN Calls For $100bn Remediation Fund To Clean Niger Delta Region

Buhari, Gbajabiamila, Others Rejoice With Rabiu At 60

COVID-19: 2020 Not Healthy For Carnivals, Festivals ' Stakeholders

LATA Expo To Go Digital In 2020

Why Poverty Still Is Endemic In Niger Delta ' Tanko

Diri Building Powerful Institutions, Not Powerful People 'Agadaga

*TRIBUNE*

BREAKING: Gunmen kidnap Warri North chairman, shoot driver

Kashamu used maneuver of law, politics to escape from facing justice, says Obasanjo

Ex-Ogun governor, Ibikunle Amosun, mourns over Kashamu's death

JUST IN: Buruji Kashamu for burial on Sunday

Kashamu's death, a devastating blow ' Gov Abiodun

Nigeria records 453 new COVID-19 cases, total now 46,140

Effective teams (II)

Edo: It's one week, one trouble

Formally seizing opportunities

Why the colour of#RevolutionNowwas not Arab Spring-red

We will not allow any group to subvert process 'Okoye, INEC chief

With love for my brother, Femi Adesina

The People's Republic: Constitutional basis

Playing coarse politics on a silken Bar

Chinese loans and Nigeria's future

Buhari isn't judiciary's messiah (6)

*BLUE PRINT*

Breaking: APC's Danbaba wins Nasarawa constituency bye election

Breaking: Red alert as Coronavirus cases, deaths worsen in US, more casualties in UK

Breaking: Bayern terminate Chelsea UEFA Champions League run, zoom into quarter-final

2023: El-Rufai breaks silence, declares where Nigerian President 'll come from

NNPC signs pact with partners to resolve OML 130 dispute

Nigeria football supporters club celebrates Anyansi on his birthday

Breaking: Hours after sacking Sarri, Juventus appoint new coach

Osimhen reveals personal targets at Napoli

Tragedy as plane crashes, 16 dead, scores injured

PDP to Tinubu: Stop whining over failed 'coup' in Edo

Edo Guber: Hold Malami responsible for any violence ' PDP

NDDC: Nwaoboshi denies diverting N2.5bn

Senate commends Buhari for assenting to CAMA Bill

Governor Abiodun mourns Senator Kashamu

Breaking: Family reveals when, where Kashamu 'll be buried

Breaking: Senator Buruji Kasamu is dead

Indicted former SSG: Nasarawa lawmaker heads to Appeal

Bizarre! Man kills wife, dismember, flush her remains inside toilet

*SPORTS*

Future OfNigeria's Golf Is Bright If' ' Afolabi - Leadership

Wolfsburg didn't believe in me, says striker - The Sun

A city 'ruined in 30 seconds': Lebanese basketball great weeps for Beirut - CNN

Anambra gets two new Football Teams - Daily Trust

Andrea Pirlo named new Juventus coach - Guardian

Arsenal planning 100m spending spree - Punch

Aubameyang beats Leno to Arsenal Player of the Season award - New Telegraph

Barca seal 13th consecutive quarter-final spot - Punch

Barca thrash Napoli, secure last eight showdown with Bayern - Punch

Barcelona 3-1 Napoli (4-2 agg): Messi shines as Blaugrana set up Bayern clash - Goal

Barcelona 3-1 Napoli: Messi and Suarez help Barca win 4-2 on aggregate - BBC

Barcelona star Messi will need treatment but not in danger for Bayern clash, says Setien - Goal

Barcelona star Messi will need treatment but not in danger for Bayern clash, says Setien - Yahoo

Basketball: Nigerian centre, Michael Ojo, dies in Serbia - New Telegraph

Bayern Munich 4-1 Chelsea: Frank Lampard's side lose 7-1 on aggregate - BBC

Bayern rout Chelsea to reach Champions League quarter-finals - Punch

Bayern secure 7-1 aggregate win over Chelsea - Punch

Bayern's Lewandowski continues impressive form in Chelsea victory - Vanguard

Bello, Babangida head Minna Polo new exco - Daily Trust

Bournemouth announce appointment of Jason Tindall as manager - Vanguard

BREAKING NEWS: Juventus has sacked Maurizio Sarri - Daily Times

Brighton reject 22m bid from Leeds for defender Ben White - Vanguard

British PM probes 300m Newcastle deal collapse - The Sun

Can Osimhen Live Up To Expectation As Africa's Most Expensive Player - Daily Independent

Chelsea Create Record In Champions League Defeat To Bayern - Complete Sports

Chelsea defence at its worst in 29 years after record aggregate defeat in Europe - Yahoo

Chelsea reach several all-time European lows in Bayern thrashing - Goal

Cricket: 150 participants expected at beginners course for umpires, scorers - The Sun

*GOD BLESS NIGERIA🇳🇬 🇳🇬 🇳🇬*

*STAY SAFE🏠 🏠 🏠*