04/09/2020
*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER 2020*
*THE NATION*
Fed Govt weighing options in Nigeria-Ghana relations
Kaffy, Segun Adefila tell the dance story in For The Love Of Dance
Firm urges youths on multiple income streams
Nigerian Oscar Selection Committee calls for entries ahead of 93rd Oscars
Killers on wheels
NAZAS gives N16.6m to the needy
Hope at last for N-Power beneficiaries
Why Southwest cocoa matters most
Aruna Quadri: Excitement as Africas No. 1 ping-ponger begins Germany adventure
Union seeks NERCs action on salary
Federal Government set to replace Vision 20:2020
NDDC: DSS quizzes COVID-19 palliative committee chair
Makinde urges OYSIEC to conduct poll
Just before we turn 60
COVID-19: Tax reliefs remain till next year, say governors
Lagos, Ogun seek Buharis nod to fix, toll Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Road
Air France, Lufthansa, KLM, others barred
What consumers will pay for electricity
Day Wamakko, Bafarawa set aside political rivalry
Abia: Can professionals make a difference
I wont disappoint Lagos East, Abiru assures
Araraume, Ibezim emerge Imo North APC factional senatorial candidates
Six Nollywood actors clinch ambassadorial roles with Lagos Waste Management
Abdulsamad Rabius giant stride
Where is Mariam Afolabi
Another laurel for Herbert Wigwe
Our relationship ends in the house, Kiddwaya tells Erica
US rapper, B3ThaPlug unleashes peculiar talent as he teases with new releases
*VANGUARD*
The Presidential Amnesty Programme
Snowden-esxposed mass surveillance program declared illegal
Customs rakes N2b as Internally Generated Revenue in August
Chris Cuomo denies rumors of s*xual misconduct
Enugu NDLEA boss canvasses workshop on drug management in states
Child advocates train parents on ethics, approaches to successful s*x education
COVID-19: South Africans protest as report reveals relief fund misuse
Fuel, electricity hike: CUPP begins mobilisation for mass action
Senegal teacher crowdfunds school rebuild
Fuel price, electricity tariff hike most unfortunate ' Gani Adams
NGO, government, UNICEF collaborate on children safety
Charlie Hebdo terror trial begins in France
Oyo Govt. set to reintroduce Boys' Scout in public schools
Labour raises alarm over violence against workers in Rivers
Kaduna LG boss suspends Almajiri system after 8 drown
Rivers would end era of judges retiring without own home ' Wike
Urhobo platform backs Igini, expresses confidence in INEC
Fresh crisis looms in Plateau PDP as members reject new exco
Ibezim beats Ararume, others to Imo North APC senatorial ticket
Abiru, Saheed emerge APC candidates for Lagos East, Kosofe 2 by-elections
LG Dissolution: We await court final decision ' Makinde
Ize-Iyamu to tackle s*xual assault, care for survivors with special victims unit' ' Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu
Ondo: SDP faults inauguration of unelected councilors
NIMASA partners South Korea in Nigeria's shipping sector development
FG working to promote balance of payments, trade ' Bello
Zamfara bye-election: APC unanimously produces a candidate
Facebook threatens to block news sharing in Australia
China opens 5G-covered road for testing of self-driving cars
*THISDAY*
African Alliance Insurance Appoints Adekola acting MD/CEO
Shippers Council to Meet CBN over Elimination of Third Parties Form M
Forex Scarcity Worries Airlines, Operators Seek Intervention
Matters Arising from Enugu Airport Reopening
FG to Provide Affordable Learning Devices for Students
Report: Nigerian Ports Lose $55m Daily to Congestion
IATA Calls for Improved Global Connectivity
Rivers Signs Water Supply Contract for Port Harcourt Metropolis
FG Directs ITF to Harmonise Skills Devt Programmes of MDAs
DBN Advocates Sustainable Banking for Nigerian MFBs
Appraising FGs Reciprocity Policy on Air Travel
As Shipping Firms Stifle Businesses with Charges
Virgin Atlantic Expands Network
Athe: FG Can Widen Tax Net by Improving Data Collection
COVID-19, Global Mobility: Outlook for the Future
Niger Bridge Light-up Historic Landmark
Unubiko Foundation Donates PPE to FMC Isolation Centre, Umuahia
NDDC, National Assembly and Matters Arising
INEC Versus Edo APC
Shopping Smart in the Face of Looming Recession
POLITICS OF UNENDING CONTROVERSY
Edo, Dilemma of a Godfather
Racism, Basketball and Why LeBron will Not Shut up
Phase3 Boss Calls for More Investment on Innovative Research, Network Security Upgrade Amid Cyber Threat, COVID-19 Volatility
FACE OF PDP ON THE PLATEAU
Buhari Finally Bows to Peoples Wish
Is Ghana Turning to a Scourge of the Nigerian Nation
A COUNTRY OF CONTROVERSIES
*PUNCH*
INEC, ECES assess preparations for Edo gov election
Abiodun seeks Assemblys nod for N2.5bn health fund
Dont manipulate Edo poll with security forces YIAGA Africa
Kwara okays interest-free loans for 21,623 traders
APC, PDP trade words over alleged N1.5bn vote-buying cash
Obaseki pledges commitment to violence-free governorship poll
Anambra 2021: LP aspirant promises workers N50,000 minimum wage
Ize-Iyamu will tackle s*xual violence, support survivors Wife
Bandits ambush Niger vigilantes, kill 17, lose three members
Amotekun arrests three suspected kidnappers in Ondo
PDP, APC differ over Oshiomholes role in violence
Judge withdraws from suit against Ize-Iyamu over fresh petition
Further petrol price hike likely, marketers warn Nigerians
Blasphemy: Musician appeals conviction, says Sharia law illegal
Economic activities rebounded in August, says report
Sterling Bank seeks collaboration to transform agriculture
CITN seeks solution to taxpayers challenges
Firm promotes financial investment knowledge
ABCON supports CBN on stable exchange rate
Oil servicing firms may go bankrupt, says report
PZ empowers female food entrepreneurs
Vegetable oil company blames insecurity for stunted growth
Five directors fail perm sec test, nine sail through
NBC installs high-speed canning line
IGP ordered to pay detained Delta journalists N350,000
NNPC obtains $1bn to fund upstream operations
Water bill hearing: SANs, others warn Reps against illegality
*THE SUN*
Those talking about 2023 not fair to Buhari 'Kalu
Oba of Benin commends ADC candidate for challenging colleagues to debate
Imo North by-election: Ibezim emerges APC candidate
CAF ranks NPFL 8th best in Africa
My husband 'll tackle s*xual assault, care for survivors 'Mrs Idia Ize-Iyamu
Injury rules out Akpeyi for two weeks
Obaseki assures of violence-free election
I feel sick when I can't play golf ' Martins
Judge withdraws from suit seeking disqualification of Ize-Iyamu
GT Bank grows customers' deposits toN3trn
Serena faces Gasparyan in the US Open 2nd round
Ebebi, Alamieyeseigha's cousin emerge APC senatorial candidates
NPA terminates Intels' contract, silent on court oder
Battle for Messi as La Liga new season returns on SuperSport
Bayelsa Senatorial tickets: Aggrieved APC members petition Caretaker Committee
Buhari, Ghana's Akufo-Addo to grace CIBN conference
NCDC confirms 125 new COVID-19 cases, total now 54,588
Abiodun appoints eight principals, headmasters as Permanent Secretaries
CBN deprives oil marketers forex at official rate-TUC
Igbo monarchs make Arthur Eze life patron
Ex-Polaris Bank MD, Abiru emerges Lagos East APC candidate
2nd Niger Bridge: COVID-19 disrupts completion date
NASS and 4th amendment of 1999 Constitution
AfDB president, Adesina, Mbisiogu, others receive Kaleidoscope Awards
Sterling Bank fixes Agriculture Summit for September23
So Manchester City FC spends more than the Nigerian Military
Security agents killing our members secretly MASSOB
Tela maize records promising result in Nigeria's trial
*GUARDIAN*
Abiru, Obafemi emerge as Lagos East APC candidates for by-elections
Lagos Assembly proposes stiffer law for drug abuse, demands whereabouts of LSSTF helicopters
Ex-SSG protests disqualification from PDP's Bayelsa Central senatorial election primary
YIAGA identifies 13 LGs in Edo as trouble spots, urges peaceful polls
Court again remands Ibadan serial killer over death of woman
Man who lost son, building to windstorm in Kano seeks lifeline
Flood kills five in Bauchi
Lagos says restriction not lifted on bars, clubs, cinemas despite relaxation of curfew
100 days of protests against police violence, racism in Portland
Promoter takes battle for quality boxers to record studio
It's sad government is yet to fulfill Tunisia '94 promise to my teammates, says Fuludu
Spain deny Germany, Bale features for Wales as Nations League kicks off
Rev. Fr. Joachim sets fresh agenda for Tiger Golf Club
IBB Golf Club set to host World Corporate Golf Challenge
Adaugo Martins can't wait to strut her stuff once more
Djokovic advances, Pliskova, Mmoh out of U.S Open
CBN's directive on Forms M will dampen economic growth
IFC discloses $39m fund for Nigeria's plastics, recycling industry
Bellwethers buoy stock market N27 billion gains
Firm to commission vegetable oil refinery this year
Setting up nylon production plant
Why is South-South not investors' destination
The disinvitation of El Rufai by the NBA
*DAILY TIMES*
EDITORIAL: Edo gov election and spectre of violence
Buhari approves release of 30,000 tons of maize
Why FG should promote local production of electricity meters
How cashless policy suffocates Nigerians
Navy seizes 1,522 bags of smuggled rice, arrests 8 in Calabar
N-Power: Well select Batch C transparently Minister
Messi may continue with Barcelona- Father
BREAKING: FG bars Air France, Lufthansa, KLM, others
Edo: Judge withdraws from suit seeking Ize-Iyamus disqualification
Fuel hike: Timi Frank calls for minimum wage increase to 100,000
Biden breaks Obamas record as campaign raises $364 million online
India bans more than 100 apps linked to China
We are not backing down until FG yields to our demands, say resident doctors
Integrate tradmedicine into mainstream healthcare, minister tells African nations
Apprehension, optimism as Oyo State battles insecurity
NDIC, stakeholders call for closer monitoring of COVID-19 impact on financial system
CIBN, CBN to bring together prominent bankers, economic players, others
NLC, aviation unions to shut P/H airport, plan showdown with Wike
COLUMNIST: Who will win COVID-19 US Open
Messis departure will allow other players shine- Modric
Brazil men and women team will receive equal pay CBF
Okonjo-Iweala obtains American citizenship as WTO election draws close
Robert Pattinson reportedly test positive for COVID-19
A Good Time Album: Davidos right hand man LATI gets a plaque
How Blaisebeatz made the song PAMI with Wizkid, Omah Lay, & Adekunle Gold For Dj Tunez
Getfitng premium waist trimmer, unveils growth, anti-piracy plans
Harry and Meghan to make shows with Netflix
It is foolishness for an old man to marry a young lady Ebenezer Obey
*DAILY INDEPENDENT*
Pension Freedoms Age Set To Rise
Nintendo Announces Super Mario 3D World, Bowser's Fury For Switch
COVID-19 Ventilator Patients Can Have Permanent Nerve Damage
Ex IT Director Jailed For Selling Govt-owned Network Switches
Amazon To Recruit 7,000 Permanent Workers
Customs Nets N69.4bn Revenue At Onne Area 2
Customs Nets N69.4bn Revenue At Onne Area 2
FG To Adopt Diplomatic Option In Resolving Nigeria-Ghana Trade Rifts
Facebook Set To Limit Last-minute Political Ads Before U.S. Elections
Nationwide Phased Reopening Of Schools Excites Proprietors, Parents
Death Sentence On Musician: Kano Judiciary Submits Case Details To Falana
Court Stops NPA' Planned Termination Of INTELS' Service Boat Operation
Akwa Ibom Commences Work On Airport MRO As Ibom Air Expands
Flooding: Anambra Inhabitants To Relocate From Eight Council Areas
Lawyer Queries Dongo's Appointment In Cocoa Research Institute
Akwa Ibom PDP Warns APC Over Attack On Gov Emmanuel
APC Says No Parallel Primary Election For Imo North Senatorial Bye-Election
Fuel Hike: FG Insensitive To Nigerians' Plights ' Gani Adams
Oyo Distributes Waste Sorting Bags To Residents
Gani Adams Urges FG, NASS To Reverse Fuel Price, Electricity Tariff
COVID-19: Nigeria Not Ready For Full Scale Re-opening Of Economy' PTF
Edo Election: PDP Urges IGP, Edo CP To Issue Search Warrant On Oshiomhole's Homes
Masari Urges FG On Reduction Of Hajj Fares
PEF, PPPRA To Be Merged In New PIB' Sylva
Technology: Nasarawa Urges FG To Ensure Utilisation Of Lafia Incubation Centre
Scholarship: Ganduje Approves N257m For 43 Students In Egypt
Avoidable Crisis In University Of Lagos
Nigerian Airlines May Disappear Over Lack Of Forex ' MD Aero
*TRIBUNE*
JCDecaux Grace Lake reaffirms commitment to Lagos, expands LATIS network
Global Citizen, NSIA launch Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund
COVID-19: Nigeria confirms 125 new cases, total now 54,588
FG says it lacks money to continue to pay fuel subsidy
Cardio or Weights First' How to Best Structure Your Workout Routine
BHM releases second edition of 'The concept of virality
African Kids Fashion Week 'The showcase' holds online competition
Helen Paul: From town to gown
Your circle of friends can change your life
Haekins: Next rated for a musical takeover
How T.B. Joshua became Israel's Goodwill Tourism Ambassador
Kangiwa resumes as new NIHOTOUR DG
Lai Mohammed, Runsewe get vote of confidence on post-COVID-19 creative industry implementation committee
How we generate revenue to assist govt's agenda ' Boladuro, DG Oyo lottery board
ICYMI: UK restarts restaurant industry, pays half of each food bill
I want justice, father of girl r***d, killed in Akinyele cries out
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, wife, daughters test positive for COVID-19, recover
Udmurt Republic holds business negotiations with entrepreneurs from Angola, Nigeria, Senegal and Guinea
*BLUE PRINT*
FG okays phased reopening of schools, economy
Plateau South bye-election: Lalong sure of APC's victory
Taraba: Ishaku seeks NEXIM Bank's support on agric, tourism, mineral resources
MAERSK to stop applying peak season surcharge forthwith
FG to adopt diplomat options in settling rift with Ghana
Lagos bye-election: Obafemi emerges APC Kosofe II state constituency candidate
I won't interfere with your activities, Makinde assures OYSIEC
Bayelsa senatorial by-elections: Aggrieved APC members protest against Sylva
Africa 2020: Sterling Bank set to stage agriculture summit
Ember months: Fashola, works' controllers strategise on accident-free season
Insecurity: In Kaduna Muslim, Christian leaders unite
Imo North senatorial by-election: Ibezim floors Ararume, others, picks APC ticket
Breaking ' US Open: Serena Williams survives 'tough' opponent, now in third round
Banditry : We've recovered 7 corpses in Niger ' CP
COVID-19: FG announces fresh nationwide curfew
Kaduna LG suspends Almajiri system over boat mishap
Ortom advocates change from presidential to parliamentary system
Kwara begins disbursement of interest-free loans to 21,623 beneficiaries
Oyo has paid N1.4bn gratuity to retirees ' Commissioner
COVID-19: Buhari issues new directives
INEC tasks religious leaders on non-violence guber poll in Edo
By-election: No parallel primary election for Imo North senatorial district ' APC
Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Kajuru crises submits report
Muslims love Jesus, too: 6 things you didn't know about Jesus in Islam
Kano rail line not white elephant project ' Lawmaker
FCTA boosts healthcare services with 203 midwives, extension workers
Zamfara assembly bye-election: Dankande emerges as APC candidate
Zulum urges Boko Haram to lay down arms
*SPORTS*
Adaugo Martins can't wait to strut her stuff once more - Guardian
Alvito D'Cunha: 'We can expect a good competition between Mohun Bagan and East Bengal in ISL - Goal
Alvito D'Cunha: 'We can expect a good competition between Mohun Bagan and East Bengal in ISL - Yahoo
Andy Murray bows out of US Open after defeat to Felix Auger-Aliassime - Yahoo
Andy Murray knocked out of US Open by Felix Auger-Aliassime - BBC
Arsenal 'Agree' 24m Torreira Deal - Daily Independent
Arteta has taught me a lot' - Nketiah says young players 'can definitely improve' under 'personable' Arsenal boss - Goal
Aston Villa Pick Forests Cash - Thisday
Athletes lament as AFN crisis lingers - Punch
Atleticos Costa, Arias test positive for COVID-19 - Punch
Babangida to NFF: Where is FIFA money - New Telegraph
Bale's had no football at all!' - Wales boss Giggs defends decision to substitute Real Madrid outcast at half-time - Goal
Barca wonderkid Fati becomes Spain's youngest player in 84 years with international bow - Goal
Battle for Messi as La Liga new season returns on SuperSport - The Sun
Bayern is my home' - Liverpool target Thiago mum on future plans - Goal
Brazil announces equal pay for men's and women's national soccer players - CNN
Brazil men and women team will receive equal pay CBF - Daily Times
Bulgaria 1-1 Republic of Ireland: Late Duffy goal earns Irish draw in Kenny opener - BBC
CAF ranks NPFL 8th best in Africa - The Sun
Cardio or Weights First' How to Best Structure Your Workout Routine - Tribune
Chelsea In Talks With Rennes For Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy - Daily Independent
Coquelin hails Chukwueze after debut Villareal goal - New Telegraph
COVID-19: 3 More PSG Players Test Positive - Daily Independent
COVID-19: Costa, Arias Test Positive - Daily Independent
COVID-19: Mandanda Tests Positive, Withdraws From French National Team - Daily Independent
COVID-19: Rohr hopeful Austria wont stop Musa from friendlies - Punch
Cowboys appoint Payten as head coach on three-year deal - Yahoo
Dean Henderson Fires Warning To De Gea Ahead Of New PL Season - Daily Independent.
God bless Nigeria.