News Headlines Aug 31, 2018. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

News Headlines Aug 31, 2018. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

The Punch

APC NEC adopts direct presidential primary, indirect for gov, others
PDP asks Tambuwal, Atiku, Kwankwaso, others to accept primary’s outcome
Saraki declares presidential bid, promises sincere anti-graft war
Not Too Young To Run distances self from Saraki’s declaration
Davido’s presence causes scare at NYSC camp
Trump and May’s thumbs down for Nigeria
APC won’t miss migrant politicians –Oshiomhole
Voting for APC in 2019 will further divide Nigeria —Lamido
Bamidele returns after treating gun injury in US
Clark, Adebanjo, Abdullahi, Ezeife attack President over anti-rule of law comment
Suspected fraudster abducts Facebook female friend
25-year-old mother of two hacked to death in Ekiti
Joshua is best world heavyweight boxer – Tyson
MTN denies illegally repatriating $8.1bn
Buhari’s national interest comment, alibi to undermine judiciary —Soyinka
FAAC sets up committee on Excess Crude Account management
Police arraign three for stealing helicopter spare parts
Teenager drugs man to steal motorcycle
Fresh 164 Nigerians return from Libya
Sales boy burgles boss’ shop, steals property
Lagos businessmen lament torture, accuse F-SARS of frame-up
NYSC accuses Osun LG chairmen of withholding scheme’s money
Summit: Akpabio, nine ministers to accompany Buhari to China
Inauguration: Fayose’s aide faults Fayemi’s request for tightened security
Wike urges PDP presidential aspirants to unite against APC
National Assembly panel cuts INEC budget by N202.2m
We will earn your trust and votes, Fela Durotoye says, emerges PACT consensus candidate
Tambuwal picks PDP presidential form
I’ll support female aspirants across party lines — Aisha Buhari
NSE, London Stock Exchange are key partners ― Onyema
Manufacturing key to economic growth, says Dangote
Apple to unveil new iPhones in September
Farmers, herders’ clashes threaten output of cash crops
BoI gets re-certification on ISO compliance
Champions League: Ronaldo returns to Old Trafford as Juve draw Man United
Luka Modric named UEFA player of year
Osun teachers involved in ongoing workers’ strike – NUT chair
InterswitchSPAK STEM competition stresses need for emotional intelligence
Akeredolu’s wife donates 400 laptops to pupils
Nigeria’s challenges have given way to dividends under me – Buhari
PHOTOS: APC holds NEC meeting
BBC reporter shocked that Terra Kulture founder lives in Nigeria
FG must stop unlawful arrests, detentions, says Amnesty International
‘National interest,’ an alibi for flouting judiciary’s decisions, Soyinka tells Buhari
Oyo Govt declares Friday work-free for PVC registration, collection
5,000 out-of-school girls to acquire basic literacy, numeracy skills
All you need to know about investment clubs
NBC kicks over N4.3bn owed by broadcast stations
From accreditation crisis, a motivational book
Nigeria has a lot to learn from Ikoyi Club – President
Scientists discover new genes involved in Alzheimer’s disease
‘OTACCWA out to encourage pharmaceutical companies to provide cold chain facilities’
Why women should test for ovarian cancer after 40
Agency says early sex initiation increases HIV vulnerability
FUNAAB records breakthrough, develops indigenous chickens
How to get all your data back from Google
Editorial: Making Made-in-Nigeria products competitive
Letter to Leah Sharibu
Kofi Annan and his likes in Nigeria
Taking over police job is good business in Nigeria
APC govs reject direct primary as NEC meeting holds
Girl arrested for allegedly drugging okada rider, snatching motorcycle
VIDEO: Pastor stops wedding party over bridesmaid’s twerking
Xenophobia: Three killed in Soweto – South African Police
German police ready for new anti-migrant rally –Official
Court sentences ex-policeman to 15 years in prison for killing teen
Media outlet shuts down after three reporters are killed Central African Republic
Goats can distinguish happy faces from angry ones –Study
We must get our internal dynamics right in order to win –Buhari
APC won’t miss ‘rolling stone’ politicians –Oshiomhole
Dogara, Lasun absent at APC NEC meeting
Trends, expectations from entrepreneurs in modern UPS design
Pay back your bank loans, FG tells farmers
NNPC to establish 200,000bpd condensate refineries
NIPOST set to begin electronic money transfer service
Southgate hails Shaw’s desire as United star returns to England squad
All you need to know about Champions League draw
Deschamps backs Lloris, recalls ‘retired’ Rami in first post-World Cup squad
Agency says early sex initiation increases HIV vulnerability

The Nation

Ronaldo tries again for first goal, Inter for first win
FIFA: Nigerians Make 2018 World Cup Unforgettable
APC adopts direct primary for presidential candidate
Soyinka criticises Buhari on rule of law, national interest
MTN rejects CBN’s order to refund $8.1b
Assembly panel okays N143.2b for INEC
Saraki, Tambuwal, others exit had no dent on APC, says Buhari
Nigeria, UK yearly trade hits £4.2b
Nigeria saves $200m yearly from fertiliser plants’ revival, says Osinbajo
We’ve lifted Nigerians out of poverty, says Osinbajo
Buhari urges women to go for elective offices
Why there’s low cargo in Eastern ports, by NPA
Police probe Lafia market fracas
Gunmen kill two policemen, driver in Rivers
Davido’s presence electrifies NYSC camp
Ronaldo tries again for first goal, Inter for first win
FIFA: Nigerians Make 2018 World Cup Unforgettable
Champions League Draw: Ronaldo Back to Old Trafford
Serena off Witthoeft to set up Venus clash
Plot against Super Eagles’ AFCON ticket thickens
FIBA World Cup: D’Tigress vow good outing
Akin Omotoso’s ‘Vaya’ to make debut on Netflix
Ahead of TIFF: Afghanistan-set drama wins $100,000
Lagos residents advised on proper sanitation
We’re used to dirty naira notes, say Lagosians
Court to hear suit against Lagos PDP exco September 6
Three businessmen remanded for ‘theft of $46,940 helicopter parts’
Lagos to returnee pilgrims: be godly in your conduct
Company constructs classes, library for college in Kano
Educate children on moral, lawyer advises parents
Nigeria, UK yearly trade hits £4.2b
Guinness Nigeria increases dividend up by 187.5%
Access Bank to pay N7.23b interim dividend
NNPC reporting template ready next month

The Sun

Sometimes I feel I didn’t do enough for my late mum – Abounce, rapper/actor
2019: Unite to sack Buhari, Wike tells PDP candidates
Soyinka warns Buhari
Why I’m running for president – Saraki
Vote for me again in 2019, Buhari begs women
2019: APC adopts direct primary election for presidency only
Araraume set to dump APC for APGA
Tanker explosion: Church, hotels, shops razed in Rivers
$8.1bn refund: Bankers move to save MTN
Use your influence to turn nation to God, Mrs. Ambode tells women
PVC collection: Oyo declares Friday work-free day
Libya: 165 Nigerian migrants arrive Lagos
I won’t leave PDP again – Atiku Abubakar
India, Nigeria’s largest trading partner – Envoy
NSE trading maintain downward trend, All-Share Index drop 0.77%
Emery bans fruit juice at Arsenal
Pellegrini: I rejected Yaya Toure
Eto’o to buy house for ex-Cameroon captain
State congress tears Oyo ADC apar
Cross River: SDP’ll sack Ayade in 2019, guber aspirant boasts
Benue monarch condoles with Dickson, donates N.5m towards Cancer Foundation
Flooding: Obaseki assesses impact, assures victims of relief materials
Cargo firm lauds Bayelsa govt. on airport project
EDITORIAL: Leah Sharibu’s rescue plea
Tragedy as erosion wreaks havoc on Kebbi community
Stemming Nigeria’s population growth
Nigeria’s seaport and social depression

Daily Trust

2Baba, Waje, DJ Neptune arrive Kaduna for charity musical concert
FIFA President commends Super Eagles, Nigerian fans
UEFA Champions League group stage draw (LIVE UPDATE)
10 things Buhari said at APC NEC meeting in Abuja
APC strives on falsehood – Lamido
Journalists in Abia protest anti-media attacks
Rule of law will outlive you – Soyinka tells Buhari
APC presidential candidate to emerge through direct primary
Buhari departs for China today
2019: Don’t jeopardise national security, Defence Chief warns politicians
How Nigeria can avoid crisis in 2019 – Gambari
Why I want to be president – Saraki
Lamido: I’ll defeat Buhari if I secure PDP ticket
N369m deal: Sen Hunkuyi fails to honour police invitation
Saraki Declares for presidency at meeting with #NotTooYoungToRun
Voter registration: Edo declares today work-free
JAMB adopts new exam style for the blind, others
Nigeria doesn’t need president with military background – Bafarawa
I won’t quit PDP if I lose primary — Atiku
Providence People’s Congress inaugurates plateau chapter
Marafa Campaign Organisation distributes 51 cars
Pinnick charges Enyimba to go all the way
How illegal funds repatriation affects exchange rate, prices of goods – Experts
nvestors lose N99bn as MTN, Diamond Bank shares plunge over fine
Reps cttee queries agencies over $21bn loss to non-review of PSCs
5 things Saraki said he would do as president
Pandemonium as Davido sworn-in at Lagos NYSC camp
Development Control demolishes school, garage in Games Village
Students of Imam – Malik Academy shine in WAEC/NECO
False choice between human rights and national security
Buhari, rule of law, national interest and security
JNigeria Air, aviation unions and matters arising
2019 Presidency: Why PDP should look North-Eastwards
Corridors of power: The graveyard of conscience
Macron affirms love for France after ‘resistant Gauls’ aside
Editorial: Before the electronic waste consumes us
Typha grass threatening farming, fishing in Jigawa
Yam farmers enjoy good market as harvest begins
…Bumper harvest expected in Kano, Yobe

Tribune

Successful implementation of ERGP will accelerate 7% GDP growth by 2020 ― Osinbajo
Bukola Saraki declares for president, read full speech
Varsity students storm out of exam hall in South Africa, say questions too tough
Buhari leaves for China Friday
2019: APC adopt direct primary for president, indirect for govs, others
Omisore takes campaign to Oyinlola’s town, promises to rebuild Osun
NYSC, beacon of hope, reference point ― Ajimobi
25-yr-old mother of two, hacked to death in Ekiti
130 disabled persons provided with artificial legs, hands in Anambra
Wike charges PDP presidential aspirants to forge common-front against APC, FG
Over 70% of Ebonyi youths have PVC ― Youth Commissioner
Petrol tanker fire razes church, hotel, shops in Rivers
Man bags 6 months imprisonment for N5,000 theft, mischief
Trump announces trade deal with Mexico
Nigeria wants £4.2bn trade with Britain increased
EDITORIAL: Theresa May on poverty in Nigeria
Shehu Musa on code of conduct for political parties

The Guardian

Saraki declares bid for Aso Rock as Buhari mocks defectors
MTN’s shares drop 23% after CBN’s $8.1bn sanction
Don’t force Moses out of retirement, Mabo tells Rohr
Oyo declares today work-free day for PVCs’ collection
Prevailing insecurity worse than civil war, Atiku declares
SDP ‘ll check challenges in health sector, says Omisore
IGP, political stakeholders promise peaceful poll in Osun
U.S. reaffirms faith in free, credible election in Osun
Akwa Ibom government denies alleged N184m marine terminal fraud
Ronaldo’s Juve face Man United, Barca versus Tottenham
Oboh at World Amateur Championship, eyes Youth Olympics medal
Samuel Eto’o rescues former Cameroon captain who is homeless
New Minna 18-hole green ready for tournaments
Gernot Rohr must earn back Nigeria’s respect after World Cup disappointment
Mibod, SIAO move to develop boxing, other sports in Nigeria
Breaking Coconut On The Head As A Sign Of Prayer Ritual
AfCFTA ratification deadline suffers setback with only seven signatories
UBA offers customers N120 million in new promo
How Nigeria Airways ex-workers’ N45b benefit got stuck again
Visa, LSETF to digitize payments for MSMEs
Editorial: Adieu, Senator John Sydney McCain (1936- 2018)
Gernot Rohr must earn back Nigeria’s respect after World Cup disappointment
PIGB rejection as fatal blow to oil sector reforms
Political defections in Nigeria, causes and consequences
Kofi Annan and the African personality
Education in a rudderless society
Foretelling democracy atrophy
‘Wike has not done well at all’
Dogara stumped by APC, PDP tangle
Nasarawa lawmakers flout court order, declare member’s seat vacant
FG to ban gmail, others for official work, mulls .ng
Paystack secures $8m Series A Funding
NIMC begins transfer of e-ID cards
NCC, WIPO partner on capacity building on IP rights for judiciary
Illegal tobacco marketers escape government watch, undermine ITP
Substituting almonds for breakfast skipped improves insulin resistance

New Telegraph

2019: Buhari banks on support of womenfolk
‘Not Too Young To Run’ dissociates self from Saraki’s declaration
Police arrest two homosexuals in Ogun
Speaker Dogara absent at APC NEC meeting
Minimum wage: C’ttee to conclude task next week
One killed as onslaught by cultists in Edo continues
Afenifere, Ohanaeze, Arewa leaders move against APC
Primaries: APC proposes N55m for presidential form
Saraki declares presidential ambition, promises to rebuild Nigeria
Buratai: Army’ll courtmartial rioting soldiers
Stop harassing us, journalists tell FG, security agents
N5.87bn fine: Banks risk losing licence
Buhari: Saraki, Tambuwal, Ortom’s exit, barely a dent
Soyinka: Nigerians must resist descent to dictatorship
Brain implant could curb epileptic fits
Back to the trenches
Buhari: Saraki, Tambuwal, Ortom’s exit, barely a dent
Stop harassing us, journalists tell FG, security agents
Days after, hypnotised lady identified fraudster in public
Driver held for robbing, raping passenger
Police arrest two homosexuals in Ogun
Church, hotel, shops burnt as tanker explodes
Police arrest, recover gun from teenage robbers in Lagos
Punishing offenders’ll curb electoral malpractices – Igbinnosa
APC ‘ll take over Kwara in 2019 – Sulyman
Edo North: Talks of automatic ticket, a smeared campaign
Why I chose not to be a nomadic politician – Ganduje
FG’s cocoa treaty: Nigeria’s FX revenue game changer
ASSBIFI flays capitalists’ attitude to workers’ welfare
NECA tackles FG over business-friendly policies
Heavyweight boxing: Tyson, Lewis declare Joshua as best
CAF Confed Cup: Pinnick charges Enyimba to go all the way
Gymnastics: Dalung lauds TIG, vows to probe athlete’s denial
HiFL: OAU Giants wallop UI Pioneers
Modric beats Ronaldo to win UEFA, top award
US Open: Serena to play sister Venus in third round
Adesua Etomi honoured by alma mater With Kimono’s exit, half of my energy’s gone – Orits Wiliki
Jim Iyke denies being arrested at Murtala Muhammed Airport
Sylvia set for premiere
Kunle Afolayan casts X3M Music act, Simi, in new movie
AMVCAs 2018 holds, as Multichoice announces live broadcast
EDITORIAL: The restructuring debate
Secondus meets PDP presidential aspirants
HOFOWEM: Touching lives, building family ties
2019: Durotoye beats Moghalu, others, for PACT’s presidential ticket
Tambuwal tasks Corps members on national unity
Waiting for Escravos- Warri Seaport
FRSC Academy to award PGD, Masters in road safety
2019: Ambode declares Lagos ‘No go Area’ for kidnappers
Osun: 30 police commissioners to oversee polls – IGP

Leadership

APC Adopts Direct Primary For Presidential Ticket
Saraki Finally Joins Presidential Race
PDP Presidential Aspirants To Sign Agreement
Speaker Dogara Absent As APC NEC Commences
2019: Save Nigeria’s Democracy, German Chancellor Urged
I wouldn’t Have signed Ronaldo — Ex-Juve chief
Venus, Serena Williams Set For 30th Career Clash
NASSLAF Protests Ekweremadu Utterance Over Members’ Welfare
Anxiety In Nigeria’s Oil Industry As Sinopec Set To Downsize
Linkage Assurance Posts N4.1bn Gross Premium
Seplat Lists $350m Senior Notes On International Securities Market
Importers Move Vessels To Eastern Ports As Apapa Traffic Persist
Stocks Market Declines By 0.77%
Lawyers, Buhari And The Ruins Of Law
2019: Need To Avert Looming Crisis In Nasarawa
Let’s Break The Ice
20% Of Nigerians Have Dyslexia – Tikolo
Achieving Peace In Taraba Is Paramount To Me – Omar
Governorship Ticket Tears Zamfara APC Apart
CPC VS MultiChoice: Exploiting Consumers Or Exploring A Market
DisCos’ Poor Remittances: Electricity Market Lost N103bn In Q3 2017 – NERC
Gov Bindow Donates Foodstuff To NYSC
Argungu Prince Declares For Kebbi Guber Seat
Imo Guber: Aspirant Advises Youths Against Political Apathy
Ensure Party Supremacy, Aisha Buhari Tells APC Women
‘Akpabio Can’t Alter Power Balance In Akwa Ibom’
Champions League Draw: Ronaldo To Face Man United
Ready Player One: eSports Superstar Sets Sights On Olympics
Prince Harry Wows Crowds By Singing At Hamilton
EDITORIAL: Nigeria And The Water Challenge
Kola Aluko And Atlantic Energy: Beyond Headlines And Scandals
2019 Presidency: Why PDP Should Look North-Eastwards
Huriwa/Nbc: Facts Of A Fictitious Agenda I
For The Polity Not To Be Overheated
Trump, Nigerians And Ado About Nothing
Stocks Market Declines By 0.77%
2019: Need To Avert Looming Crisis In Nasarawa

Vanguard

Cross River: PDP Shuts Door Against Obscure Aspirants, Rules Out Automatic Tickets
Troops Protest: Officers/Soldiers Involved Arrested, Will Face Military Justice – Buratai
RESTRUCTURING: We’re Back To The Trenches – N-Delta Militants
Uduaghan’s Defection: We Remain Strong, Indivisible – Delta PDP
Return Of PRP As Third Force?
Learning From The “Music House” Saga
Police Arraign 57 Suspected Homosexuals
Sokoto: Yabo, Who Stepped Down For Tambuwal, Emerges A Game Changer
Unlawful Arrest Of Journalists, Other Nigerians Very Disturbing – CISLAC
Lawyers, Buhari And The Ruie Of Law
A Word For President Buhari – Fani-Kayode
Re-Election: Lalong Loses Support Of Key Ally In Plateau
Not-Too-Young-To-Run Movement Disowns Saraki’s Affiliation
The Rage, Range And Age Of Imran Khan
Unpaid Salaries: When Sweepers Refused To Sweep Lagos
Buhari’s Remark On Rule Of Law, Playback Of Military Rule – Soyinka
Gay Partner Arrested For Rupturing Partner’s Rectum In Ogun
RESTRUCTURING: We’re back to the trenches – N-Delta militants
Not-Too-Young-To-Run Movement disowns Saraki’s affiliation
Presidential candidate coming through direct primary; 34 states go for indirect – APC
Rule of law : PANDEF, NEF, Afenifere, Ohanaeze, M-Belt leaders carpet Buhari
National interest supercedes individual rights – S-Court
Buhari, Osinbajo,Tinubu, APC govs, South West stakeholders meet
FAAC: FG, States , LGs share N714.809 b
Three rare elephants found in Koko Besse LG in Kebbi
Sokoto: Yabo, who stepped down for Tambuwal, emerges a game changer
Re-election: Lalong loses support of key ally in Plateau
Oyo 2019: Ajimobi’s next problem
Buhari, Osinbajo,Tinubu, APC govs, South West stakeholders meet
CAF Confed Cup: Mfon urges Enyimba players to focus on quarter-finals
AFCON 2019 qualifier: We must not underrate Seychelles, Rohr warns Eagles
Success earns Watford’s boss praise
Mane: Why I rejected Man United move
Liverpool to face Chelsea in League Cup
Pandemonium as Davido smuggled-out while being sworn-in at Lagos NYSC camp
Kiss Daniel’s brother to launch online fashion store
Brain behind Instablog9ja revealed
$8.1bn: Senate clears us—MTN
We disguise as driver, bus conductor to attack passengers, Brothers arrested over robbery confess
School celebrates 60th anniversary in Atlanta
Unpaid salaries: When sweepers refused to sweep Lagos
Nigerian Army’s Cyber Warfare Command begins operation
Exquisite Magazine holds free cancer screening, walk in Lagos, others
We are partnering with four African countries for seafarers’ training – Peterside

Prophet kills lover, sells body parts to pastor

Prophet kills lover, sells body parts to pastor

By Kunle Olayeni Abeokuta

Operatives of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) in Ogun State have arrested two Christian clerics for allegedly killing a woman for ritual purposes.

The state Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Iliyasu, who disclosed this to journalists yesterday, gave the names of the suspects as Olusola Akindele (42) and Ayodele Bamiduro.

Akindele is a self-acclaimed prophet and bricklayer while Bamiduro is the pastor in charge of the Lion of Judah Church of Christ, located on Robiyan Avenue, in Agbado area of the state.
They allegedly conspired to kill Akindele’s girlfriend, identified simply as Iya Aanu.

Iliyasu, who was on-the-spot assessment of the crime scene at Agbado yesterday, said the suspects severed the head and arms of the victim before burying them behind a makeshift bathroom at the back of Bamiduro’s church.

The police commissioner stated that the stomp of the body was dumped inside an uncompleted building behind Akindele’s house.

According to him, the Baale of Igbore Robiyan town lodged a complaint at the police division in Agbado on August 10 that a headless decomposing body of a woman was discovered in an uncompleted building in the community.

Upon receipt of the complaint, Iliyasu said the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Agbado, Olatunji Omonijo, was ordered to unravel the mystery behind the incident.

The commissioner pointed out that through technical intelligence-based investigation, the suspects were eventually arrested.

He said: “On interrogation, Olusola Akindele, who claimed to be a prophet in a church, confessed that the victim was his woman friend, who he identified simply as Iya Aanu. He stated further that they have been dating two years.

“On that fateful day, the deceased came to visit him as usual and after they made love, he surreptitiously brought out a cudgel and smashed her head.

“He later cut her head and arms, after which he dumped the remains into the uncompleted building behind his residence. The severed head and two arms of the victims were buried at the back of Lion of Judah Church of Christ at number 13, Robiyan Avenue, belonging to Ayodele Bamiduro.”

Speaking with journalists, Akindele confirmed that the victim was his lover and confessed to the murder.

The suspect also said he carried out the dastardly act after sleeping with the victim.

Akindele, who was mumbling during the interview, however, could not give any reason for killing and dismembering the woman.

In his own confession, Bamiduro said he knew Akindele in the locality and used to assist him financially.

Although he confessed that Akindele brought Iya Aanu’s head and arms to him, Bamiduro denied sending him to kill the victim.
The police commissioner told our correspondent that the suspects would be charged to court upon completion of investigation.

Credit: New Telegraph

Hajj 2018: 2nd batch of Lagos pilgrims arrive Thursday

Hajj 2018: 2nd batch of Lagos pilgrims arrive Thursday

Posted By Agency Reporter

The second batch of 310 Lagos pilgrims will be transported back to Nigeria from Saudi Arabia aboard Med-view Airline on Thursday.

Mr Abdulrahaman Ishola, Executive Secretary, Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, made this known on Thursday in Lagos.

“The second batch of 310 pilgrims are ready to be transported back home today.

“ We will continue to thank Allah for a successful exercise, and we pray that He accepts all our acts of worship.

“I advise the pilgrims to obey all regulations regarding their luggage and should not carry excess luggage,” he said in a statement by Mr Jamiu Dosunmu, the board Public Relations Officer.

Ishola also advised the pilgrims not to engage in excessive buying of goods, saying that any extra good in excess of the approved kilograms would be confiscated.

He urged pilgrims to take cognizance of the 32 kg and 8 kg for big and small bags given by the Air carrier and the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria ( NAHCON ).

Ishola thanked the state government for showing interests in hajj operation and for providing necessary logistics to make the operations smooth and successful.

He reiterated the commitment of the board to ensure safe and timely arrival of Lagos pilgrims.

Ishola assured them that arrangement had already been put in place for subsequent flights after a four day break.

Only 2,000 pilgrims from Lagos state participated in the 2018 Hajj.

312 of the pilgrims were earlier transported home on Tuesday.

Canned sardine: NAFDAC cautions public against consumption of two brands

Canned sardine: NAFDAC cautions public against consumption of 2 brands

THE National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Tuesday alerted general public against the consumption of TL Tan Lung and TLC brands of canned sardine.

The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Moji Adeyeye, gave the warning in Abuja.

Adeyeye explained that TL Tan Lung and TLC brands were produced by Chinese companies known as Fujian Yongfa Co. Ltd, and Dongshan Dongyi Food Co. Ltd., respectively.

She said that NAFDAC had been notified that the Malaysian Ministry of Health on April 20, 2018, in Kuala Lumpar Malaysia, recalled the two canned sardine products.

Adeyeye said that the products did not comply with the standards set by 1983 Food Act and was recalled due to the presence of nematode parasitic worms in the products.

The director-general also cautioned all importers not to import the affected canned sardines into the country.

“Anybody in possession of the unwholesome canned sardines should submit them to the nearest NAFDAC Office.

“Consumers are encouraged to report all adverse events resulting from the use of these products to the nearest NAFDAC office,” she said.

How to secure UI’s admission

How to secure UI’s admission

University of Ibadan

By Sunday Saanu

The motivation to write on this matter is informed by the preponderance of telephone calls I receive on a daily basis across the country from candidates, parents and educationists, wanting to know how they can secure admission to the University of Ibadan (UI). The refrains of this daily deluge of telephone inquiries have always been “I love UI, I want to attend UI, but I don’t know anybody there. I don’t have connection there! Can you assist me? How much can I give as bribes in order to gain admission to UI?” What a misconception! They see UI as the richest and cheapest intellectual citadel of higher learning in Nigeria, being a federal institution, still they are bereft of basic facts about the University.
One will now begin to enlighten the callers, explaining the modalities of securing admission into the Nigeria’s premier university, fondly referred to, as the First and Best. For a fact, and, in order to draw a distinction between UI and other universities in the country in terms of transparency of admission process, thousands of the past and present UI’s students will proudly attest to the fact that candidates don’t have to know anybody in UI before securing admission. You don’t need any connection, neither do you have to give bribes in order to gain UI’s admission. In other words, UI’s admission process is not only tough and transparent, but absolutely merit-driven. This is because the University sees all the states of the federation as its catchment areas. Thus, admission slots are highly competitive, available only to the best of the best candidates, irrespective of socio-economic and parental backgrounds.

Again, UI’s undergraduate admission process seems to be too tough and rigorous because the University is fast becoming a Post Graduate institution, training manpower for other younger universities in the country. Already, about 50 percent of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian universities are products of UI. This Postgraduate flagship status automatically limits undergraduate admission capacity. While the National Universities Commission (NUC) approves up to 8,000 admission slots for UI, the institution admits yearly, an average of 3,500 undergraduate candidates whom the available facilities can effectively accommodate, and in order to be able to concentrate on Postgraduate studies.

To be fair to all undergraduate admission seekers therefore, the Management has, over the years, entrenched the culture of transparent admission process which gives everybody a level-playing ground for competition, with the ultimate goal of picking the best out of the best candidates. Once a candidate can prove his or her intellectual worth, there is a chance of gaining admission without necessarily knowing anybody or having connection. With five credits in relevant subjects at ordinary level, 200 and above at Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), and a good performance at Post-UTME test, a candidate has a chance to study in UI.

However, there is a problem somewhere! With the benefit of hindsight, most of the candidates who parade good grades at WAEC and JAMB levels have always failed to fly when it comes to UI’s post UTME test, which is more or less a repetition of past UTME questions. Whereas, the test is just a mere quality-control mechanism, designed to validate candidates’ claims. Yet, candidates perform abysmally to the embarrassment of their parents. For instance, out of over 21,000 candidates who sat for UI’s last Post- UTME test conducted last October, only 9,000 plus, got 50 marks and above, out of which UI admitted about 4,000.

But what is the problem? The simple truth is that today’s students are largely distracted. The distraction is probably borne out of their addiction to social media. Indeed, to me, the distraction offered to our students by the social media demands serious attention of both parents and guardians. Our failure to reckon with this fact; simply denies us the grasp of where the problem lies. Social media, to these youngsters are nothing, but self-entrapments. Social media has its own merits, but the youth of this generation seem to tilt much more towards the demerit scale. Candidates, seeking admission to UI, but are habitually glued to Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, LinkedIn , Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat among others, have already limited their chances of securing UI’s admission, because they may have little or no time to study to the level demanded by UI. In addition to all these social media, the youth equally waste their precious time watching African Magic, CNN, Aljazeerah before switching to sports channels, where they memorize all the names of football players in Europe and Asia as well as the amount of money each player collects. All of these indulgences affect reading habits, thus responsible for poor academic performances.

Let me slice it a little thinner, the reasons for mass failure in public examination are certainly, multifactorial. But I am convinced that in today’s world of social media, where everybody is connected and nobody is in control, social media is responsible for denying the students their dreams, as they don’t succeed academically as much as they have capacity to. They waste a lot of time on frivolities and pornographic materials. Unfortunately, many parents condone what should be condemned, forgetting that they have a bounden duty to protect these students from being led astray by the social media. In the last UI’s Post-UTME test in which my daughter participated, I took some measures perceived by my nucleus family members to be in extreme, which ultimately contributed to her success. Having realized the dangers of social media, I denied her the use of phone until after the test, I stopped subscribing to DSTV until after the exams. I bought several JAMB past questions for her and began to monitor her. We indeed studied together! When the result came, it was amazing as she scored 72 and got admission to UI purely on merit. It is said that if you can pay the price, you will get the prize. This was the same Post-UTME test in which thousands of other candidates flunked, getting 27, 32 and 41 respectively, thereby bungling their chances of studying at Ibadan.

There is no real achievement without some measures of madness. Success doesn’t happen by happenstance. It is a product of hard work. The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and serious preparation. Consistent hard work leads to success. This is therefore a wake-up call for parents to moderate the addiction of their children to social media. Parents have the mandate of moral regeneration. It needs no emphasis that the children of these days need attitude reconstruction to study. Serious reading is the best nourishment for the mind, and the foundation for clear thinking and sound planning. But our children will love to live in luxury of life without too much stress. They prefer to be lassies-faire about their business of knowledge acquisition. You can’t blame them, this is a generation of consumer’s mentality. They prefer consumption to production. They find it difficult to stay in their lane of learning. Even when they pretend to be reading, they keep throwing lustful glances at the opposite sex, flashing themselves seductive smiles at the expense of their studies! UI is not a place for students who are like a well without water.

Securing UI’s admission is like winning a lottery, nothing beats the feeling. This is a university with the highest number of professors in the country. It is the intellectual capital of Nigeria. It is the only Nigerian university ranked among the best 1,000 universities in the world, seen as the indisputable primus interpares locally.

Gaining admission to study in such a prestigious university is clearly not a tea party, it comes with a cost. The cost is constant reading. There is nothing in life that comes without an opportunity cost. The culture of serious reading is probably the opportunity cost of social media addiction . Let it be known that the only road to recovery from the danger of social media is self discipline and effective time management.

It is the responsibility of every parent to instill into their children that success is energy well directed. If all the time these students waste on social media is invested in their studies, they may probably do far much better than they are doing. Consistency in studies has the compound interest effect in their intellectual development. They must be encouraged. As earlier stated, youth of this generation are hunters of entitlements. They like enjoying sybaritic lifestyles facilitated by their parents’ sweat or theft of public wealth. Those who say they don’t want their children to go through life without some hardship may be missing the point. If you do everything for your children, what will the children do for themselves? This generation of daring deviance must not be indulged in laziness. There is no success without struggle and sacrifice. No parent is happy raising fraudsters, tricksters and pranksters who are all products of failed parenthood. We must work together to liberate them from the terrorism of the social media which is encouraging shortcut.

More importantly, UI does not give room for bribery in its admission process. No amount of financial inducements can buy UI’s admission slot. This is because there are many layers of check and counter check. Every card is laid on the table. There is nothing hidden in the admission process. Therefore, if anybody is asking you to pay money into any account in order to facilitate admission, you must know that it is fraud. UI’s admission slots are for the best out of the best candidates. If the best candidate is from the poorest village in the country, the candidate is admitted automatically. Perhaps, to further encourage academic excellence, UI has established the culture of giving scholarship to the best three students in Post-UTME test. What more? Goodluck visits only the relently persistent. Candidates who are interested in UI must be ready to burn all the midnight candles.
Saanu is Media assistant to the Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan

I won’t leave PDP again – Atiku Abubakar

I won’t leave PDP again – Atiku Abubakar

Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday said he would not defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) anymore, even if he failed to secure the party’s presidential ticket.

Atiku Abubakar stated this in Minna while addressing party supporters at the PDP headquarters.

He, however, expressed optimism of winning the presidential ticket of the party if a level-playing ground was provided.

Abubakar called on the leadership of the party to demonstrate high sense of political maturity in conducting free, fair and transparent presidential primaries.

He said that such political commitment would boost the party’s chances in the presidential election.

” I am ever ready to work towards the success of the party if level-playing ground is provided during the party primaries .

” Whether I become the presidential candidate or not, I want to assure you that I will always discharge my obligations to ensure the success of the polls,” he said.

He explained that all the presidential aspirants met with the National Working Committee of the party on Wednesday where they later signed an affirmation to support whoever emerged as the party’s flag bearer.

He said he was ready to align with the decision.

He said he was in Niger to solicit the support of party members, especially delegates to the forthcoming convention to actualise his aspiration.

APC presidential candidate to emerge through direct primary

BREAKING: APC adopts direct primaries for presidential candidate

John Alechenu, Abuja

The National Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress on Thursday adopted the direct primary method for the selection of its presidential candidate, while states will be allowed to choose which of the methods best suits their peculiarities.

The party however said that states willing to use the direct primary method should write officially to the National Secretariat.

This was part of the resolutions reached by the party’s second highest decision-making body after its NEC meeting in Abuja on Thursday.

Credit: The Punch

Saraki formally declares to run for president

Breaking: Saraki declares to run for president

By Anthony Ogbonna

Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has officially declared to run for the president of Nigeria come 2019 election.

Saraki made his intention known during a dialogue with Youth and Young aspirants, held at Sheraton hotel, Abuja, on Thursday, august 30, 2018.

According to him, he possesses a blend of executive and legislative experience being a former governor of a state in Nigeria and now, the Senate President. Saraki said, as such, he has all it takes to “push for and implement reforms that will deliver real improvements in the daily lives of our people. I know what it takes to create jobs and grow the economy. I can make the tough decisions when it matters. I will spearhead a new agenda that can transform the lives of ordinary Nigerians in real terms.”

Saraki said it will not be business as usual because his government will, if elected as president, “be a dynamic government of action that will pursue the growth of Nigeria with doggedness, determination and conviction.”

Saraki also said that he will lead a result-driven administration that will set targets “with clear timelines to ensure that anticipated deliverables are met.”

Saraki said he will deliver on all promises driven by what is best for Nigerians.

The full speech reads thus:

“Let me say, once again, how wonderful it is to see so many talented and purposeful young people at this first edition of the Public Dialogue Series with Political Parties on Youth Candidacy and Party Primaries. Looking at you, I see future leaders who present themselves as capable and worthy to take on the mantle of leadership in this country, and this gladdens my heart.

From my interactions with many of you, and with your contemporaries across the country, I can see that we are blessed with a determined generation that stands ready to join with us to power a Nigerian renaissance. The quality of people I see here today affirms my belief that, indeed, you are Not Too Young To Run.

I deeply appreciate this opportunity to share some of my ideas about where we are as a nation, as well as the challenges before us as we approach the great decider that is the 2019 General Elections.

It is widely acknowledged that ours is a relatively ‘young’ country bursting with tremendous energy, ability and potential. More than 70 per cent of our population is under the age of 40. You are indeed the future of this country. Ordinarily, such a young population would be the envy of many Western countries that are faced with ageing populations, but the dire state of our affairs tarnishes the youthful advantage that we have.

Up and down our country today, Nigerians are crying out for succour. Many of our children are hungry. Many people are dying of avoidable or otherwise treatable diseases. Many have fallen below basic living standards, and are now among the 87 million that sealed Nigeria’s position as the country with the highest number of people in extreme poverty. Our young people lack opportunities. The necessary education facilities and system to equip them for the future simply do not exist. We are not creating the jobs needed to usefully engage them in order to grow our economy. And too often, the youth feel shut out, prevented from having any say in the direction of this nation.

The harsh conditions of extreme poverty faced by the people, fuels the state of insecurity all over the country. Hunger, lack of education and lack of opportunities push many Nigerians into criminal activities including terrorism. Many of our communities are paralysed with fear – due to incessant communal crises, kidnappings and other social ills, as well as the threat of terrorism. We are failing abysmally to tackle the problems of today and to prepare for the future.

Our economy is broken and is in need of urgent revival in order for Nigeria to grow. GDP growth rate has declined. Diversification remains an illusion. Unemployment is at an all-time high. Businesses are shutting down. Jobs are being lost in record numbers, and the capital needed to jumpstart our economy is going elsewhere.

Nigeria is perhaps more divided now than ever before. We are increasingly divided along regional, religious and ethnic lines. Nigerians are also divided by class, a festering gulf between the ‘Haves’ and the ‘Have-Nots’. The fault lines of this nation are widening to an alarming degree. We must do something fast, and we must be brave about it.

We must ensure the security of lives in Nigeria. As things stand now, no one is safe in this country. No one feels truly safe. We must restore the sanctity of the rule of law and strengthen democratic institutions in order to build a just, fair and equitable society for all. We must rebuild the trust of our people in government. We need a new generation of leaders that are competent, with the capability to rise to the challenges of the 21st century. We must pull this country back together and rebuild, block by block, with dedication and commitment.

You will agree with me that this is an urgent task that requires the concerted efforts of each and every one of us. If we look around today, what do we see? What is the condition of our citizens? Where are we as a nation? How are we perceived locally and internationally? Why are we not making the expected progress? Why are we not growing? There is no time to waste. The time is now, to come together to stimulate growth in Nigeria, especially in the national economy.

The choice we face in the forthcoming election is either to keep things as they are, or make a radical departure from the old ways. To find a better way of doing things or keep repeating the mistakes of the past. To fix the problems or keep compounding them.

It is with all these in mind, and taking account of the challenges that I have outlined, that I have decided to answer the call of teeming youth who have asked me to run for President. Accordingly, I hereby announce my intention to run for the office of President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the coming General Elections in 2019 on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). I do so with the firm conviction that I have what it takes to secure inclusive growth for Nigeria and Nigerians.

My Plan for Nigeria has inclusion in all aspects of the country’s affairs as a central pillar. Every citizen has the inalienable right to feel a sense of belonging, no matter their background or creed, or what part of the country they come from. No matter who you voted for or what your convictions are, government must work for you.

Your generation does not deserve to live in the poverty capital of the world. It is no longer an issue of how we got here, but how do we get out of this situation? I promise you that I will lead the fight and employ every God-given resource available to us in turning things around. I am determined to grow Nigeria out of poverty. We will stimulate the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as one of the ways of energising the economy and to create wealth for our people, especially the youth.

I want to see the youth play major roles at all levels, not only in government but also in the private sector and indeed in every area of Nigerian life. This will be a government driven by youthful energy, innovation and a pioneering entrepreneurial spirit. Nigerian youth will be given all the opportunities to realise their potential to the full within a national framework that guarantees inclusiveness. For youth who have ideas and capacity, we will make sure that there is funding for their ventures; and we shall build on the Made in Nigeria legislation as part of our job creation drive.

My plan is to secure Nigeria by redesigning our national security architecture, while adequately equipping our security agencies to fulfil their primary role of protecting lives and property.

I will address our infrastructural deficit through aggressive financing initiatives including mutually beneficial PPP arrangements, regular floating of bonds and other financial instruments, which will ensure stable, adequate and reliable funding to see to the completion of core projects especially road, rail and power.

My plan is to protect all Nigerians and defend their constitutional rights and freedoms. I will stand for and uphold at all times the principle of the rule of law, which is the bedrock of democratic governance.

Ours will not be a selective fight against corruption. The emphasis will be on strengthening institutions, with a particular focus on deterrence. We cannot afford to compromise our institutions with proxy wars against perceived political opponents. We see the fight against corruption as crucial to Nigeria’s economic development.

I offer leadership driven by empathy. Where leaders are responsive to the citizens. Where they know that government cares. We will not be indifferent or turn a blind eye to the real concerns of our people. Every single Nigerian life matters.

For me, the leadership we deserve is one that will be a source of pride to all Nigerians, one that will be respected and admired in Africa and around the world. It should be a leadership that can hold its own and stand tall anywhere in the world. That is the type of leadership I offer.

As a former two-term Governor and currently President of the Senate by the grace of God, I believe I possess a unique blend of executive and legislative experience to push for and implement reforms that will deliver real improvements in the daily lives of our people. I know what it takes to create jobs and grow the economy. I can make the tough decisions when it matters. I will spearhead a new agenda that can transform the lives of ordinary Nigerians in real terms.

Believe me when I say that it will not be business as usual. This will be a dynamic government of action that will pursue the growth of Nigeria with doggedness, determination and conviction. I will lead a result-driven administration. We shall set targets with clear timelines to ensure that anticipated deliverables are met. You can benchmark us and hold us accountable. In short, I assure you that I will deliver on all promises. What I envision is a new chapter in governance in this country. We will be driven by what is best for Nigerians.

I have deliberately chosen the opportunity of being here with you, my Number One constituency who I see as the future of our great country, to make my intention known. I believe the Nigerian youth are critical to rebuilding and growing the economy, and restoring our national pride.

I therefore ask you and all well-meaning Nigerians to join hands with me in this noble cause.

My brothers, My sisters, Let’s Grow Nigeria Together.

God bless you all.

God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he concluded.

Credit : Vanguard

News Headlines Aug 30, 2018. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

News Headlines Aug 30, 2018. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

The Punch

Illegal funds repatriation: CBN fines four banks N5.8bn, orders lenders, MTN to refund $8.1bn
15 billionaires to fund Ojukwu’s widow’s election —Ohakim
Cult members protesting associate’s death, kill police sergeant
Kwankwaso: Eagle Square belongs to all Nigerians, says Saraki
How to secure UI’s admission
The charade called Imo LG election
Killers of Imo bizman demand N1m to free sister
Report on Sept 4, police tell Fani-Kayode
Suspected cultists murder 90-year-old in Rivers
Fayemi, APC hire 35 SANs, lawyers for defence
Nervous Bolt prepares for football debut
Police nab prophet for allegedly killing lover for ritual
Late goal fires Enyimba to Confed Cup quarter finals
Poverty, not corruption is Nigeria’s greatest problem
48,000 jostle for 2,000 jobs in Ekiti
A Nigerian future without Buhari is possible
Let courts determine what’s security threat, Falana replies Buhari
Suspected herdsmen attack Plateau, kill pastor, wife, three children
More struggles ahead of flat-looking economy
I’m for free, fair 2019 elections, Buhari assures Theresa…
Suspected cultists murder 90-year-old in Rivers
Police nab prophet for allegedly killing lover for ritual
Protest in Akure as NSCDC men kill okada rider, sister
Cult members protesting associate’s death, kill police sergeant
Businessman laments unending police raids, extortion
Churches preaching prosperity may soon attract tax, Ghana president threatens
Court forces man to accept baby that wife agrees belongs to someone else
Bricklayer allegedly kills lover for rituals
Fayemi, APC hire 35 SANs, lawyers for defence
15 billionaires to fund Ojukwu’s widow’s election —Ohakim
Restructuring: PDP accuses APC, presidency of lying to Nigerians
Kwankwaso: Eagle Square belongs to all Nigerians, says Saraki
Direct or indirect primaries: APC NEC takes final decision today
I joined APC because of Buhari’s commitment to Niger Delta —Uduaghan
APC inaugurates 63-member campaign panel for Osun gov poll
NBA’s quest to offer Nigeria model electronic voting
Ekiti guber poll: Fayemi, APC assemble 35 lawyers, 1,009 witnesses
BUSINESS READ MORE
Illegal funds repatriation: CBN fines four banks N5.8bn, orders lenders, MTN to refund $8.1bn
NIPOST set to begin electronic money transfer service
We’ve paid $15bn dividends, $6.5bn taxes to FG – NLNG
Customs probe military wares importation
NNPC to establish 200,000bpd condensate refineries
Pay back your bank loans, FG tells farmers
Eagles chance thrills Jamilu Collins
Ronaldo’s overhead kick wins UEFA goal award
Falconets were not owed at France 2018 – Danjuma
Bahrain’s Odiong wins sprint double at Asian Games
IHow we connected Tuface to Campari – Owolabi
Sylvia, product of a perfect script – Director
Visual artists plot way forward
Nollywood mourns actress Uduak Akrah
Facebook rolls out video service worldwide
Editorial: More struggles ahead of flat-looking economy

ThisDay

CBN Orders MTN to Refund $8.134bn Illegally Repatriated from Nigeria
Buhari Assures May of Free, Fair, Credible Elections in 2019
UBA Grows Gross Earnings By 16% to N258bn
Farmers Draw N150bn from CBN’s Anchor Borrowers’ Programme
Can MTN Nigeria Survive Multiple Fines?
Presidency: PIGB Contains Constitutional, Legal Breaches
Kwankwaso Declares for Presidency
PDP Slams APC, Presidency for Deceit over Restructuring
Theresa May Celebrates Opportunities on London to Lagos Link
Suspected Herdsmen Kill Family of Five, Three Others in Plateau
StanChart, Stanbic, Citi, Diamond Bank incur fines for aiding telecoms firm
Regulators Urged to Wade into Sea Trucks Group’s Imbroglio
TWPC Trains Corporate Organisations, Others on Customer Service
Ecobank Launches ‘Emerald Business’ Club
Danbatta: Over 40 Million Nigerians Lack Access to Internet
NIPOST Moves to Boost Revenue with ATM, PoS Services
Dimieari Von Kemedi: Why Our Banks Are Failing Farmers: An Irish…
APC Settles for Indirect Primary to Elect Candidates
Uduaghan: Why I Dumped PDP for APC
Akpabio: What I Find Attractive in APC
Enyimba Beats CARA Brazzaville to Qualify for Q’final
Coach Danjuma Rubbishes Reports of Unpaid Camp Allowances in Falconets
Aruna Quadri Lifts Less Privileged in Lagos
Sharapova, Wozniacki, Kitova in Second Round
Uzoho: I’m Ready to Work, Have High Expectations With Elche
Schweinsteiger Bids Bayern Munich Goodbye
Why Parents Must Discipline their Children
McCain and the Nigerian Public Space
Editorial: A CASE FOR CONDEMNED INMATES

The Nation

Plot against Super Eagles’ AFCON ticket thickens
MTN to refund $8b as CBN fines four banks N5.87b
Ex-DSS boss still in custody
Buhari to May: 2019 polls will be free, fair, credible
APC decides on primary today
Fed Govt, states debts hit $22b
I defected to APC to help stabilise Niger Delta, says Uduaghan
Flood alert in States as residents count losses
Akpabio I’ll assist Buhari fight poverty
Falana to leaders: you have contempt for rule of law
Sharia Court affirms 4-month-old baby’s paternity
‘Any society that can’t feed its people is a failure’
Kwankwasiyya supporters burn red caps in Kano
Saraki condemns Eagle Square denial for aspirant
Abia PDP chieftains defect to APGA
‘I feel like I’m still a student’
Student dies on birthday
Police arrest SARS officer, 31 others over student’s death
When silence is not golden
Danfodiyo varsity hosts Gobir cultural conference
Telecom firm thrills UNILAG students at Hall Week
Government’s irrational ban of codeine syrup
FIBA World Cup: D’Tigress vow good outing
Confederation Cup: Enyimba hit Q/F beat CARA 1-0
Doctrine of necessity for Nigerian Football
Serena: No Birthday Party for Olympia because of Religion
Super Eagles to play Seychelles in 10,000-seat arena
Ikeme Will Join Eagles October says Rohr
Akwa Ibom 2019: Nobody can stop Emmanuel’s second term
‘I want to replace our non-performing 79-year old Rep’
FG must balance human rights, national security – Falana
How Ras Kimono Was Buried In Delta
Photos: Reading For Kunle Afolayan’s ‘Mokalik’
Nigerians berate Oritsefemi for ‘I’m the best Nigerian artiste’ comment
Benefits of recreation
Lagos remains jungle of heavy metal poisons (part 1)
Canned sardine: NAFDAC warns against consumption of two brands
Police Sergeant killed as mob vandalises patrol car
Family, developer quarrel over land
Kemi Nelson washes hands of scuffle
Mother, son charged with damaging fence
Doctrine of necessity for Nigerian Football
4,050 pupils take Lagos transfer exam
Anwar-Ul Islam College marks 70th anniversary
How to gain admission into UI
El-Rufai urges 800 youths to embrace training
Encomiums as Avuru, oil & gas man, turns 60
Erosion: Engineers advocate better environment management
170 drivers benefit from Shell Gas medicare in Ota

The Sun

The UAE’s empowerment of women, girls
2019: Direct primaries tear APC NWC apart
Nigeria, Britain sign defence, economic deals
All not well with Nigeria – Kwankwaso
The triangular battle in Osun
Mbaka accuses FG of marginalising Igbo
Police confirm 8 killed, 95 houses burnt in Plateau fresh attack
7 states under flood threat
CBN’s new lending policy for agric, manufacturing sectors
How senior citizens can conquer dementia, age gracefully
The UAE’s empowerment of women, girls
Nigeria, Britain sign defence, economic deals
Yobe: Minister joins guber race
I remain candidate to beat – Adeoti
Alhaji Moshood Adeoti is the immediate past Secretary to the State
NSE moves 345.057m shares worth N2.27bn
Spain 2018: D’ Tigress ready for any opposition – Hughley
Joshua snubs Fury for Povetkin
Aruna Quadri lifts less privileged in Lagos
Elections 2019: NDI and NRI speak on accessing the political/electoral environment in Nigeria
Why I’m running for governorship in Delta state – Dr. Cairo Ojougboh
Why I want to succeed Aregbesola – Fabiyi
The candidates, their antecedents
Voices from the street on Osun guber
Nigeria, Britain sign defence, economic deals
Yobe: Minister joins guber race
I’m best suited to continue where Aregbesola stops – Oyetola
EDITORIAL: CBN’s new lending policy for agric, manufacturing sectors

Daily Trust

£750m credit finance available for Lagos to explore – Theresa May
Illegal forex deals: CBN slams N5.87bn sanctions on 4 banks
Why Obasanjo wants me to be President – Lamido
Nigerian pilgrim on Hajj dies in elevator pit
Buhari, Theresa May in closed-door meeting in Abuja
PPC presidential aspirants to pay N500m for forms
Court overturns jail sentence on girl raped by brother
3m-long anaconda on the loose at German lake
Troops kill 4 insurgents in Borno
Apapa gridlock persists a month after Osinbajo’s intervention
I’ll restructure Nigeria – Kwankwaso
Division in APC over direct primaries as NEC meets today
UBA grows earnings by 16% in 2018 half year result
Kwankwasiyya supporters defect to APC, burn red caps
PDP ticket: Bafarawa rejects consensus
Enyimba survive CARA to book quarter-final clash with Rayon Sports
QPR boss hails ‘star of Bristol show’ .
Ronaldo to skip Portugal games to focus on Juve
.Niger signs MoU for Open Access fibre optic telecom network
Fayose taunts Buhari over Trump’s “lifeless” comment
Saraki berates FG over turning down Kwankwaso’s Eagle Square request
‘PDP will spring surprise in 2019’
FG approves N1.3bn for the construction of collapsed Ashara bridge
FERMA to continue rehabilitation of Abuja-Keffi road
Buhari, rule of law, national interest and security
Theresa May: The grandeur and illusion of Empire
Trump’s ‘lifeless’ remarks: Reckless and amateurish
Bauchi Senatorial Bye-election: APC victory has ‘beatified’ MA Abubakar
Economy, security top Merkel’s visit to Nigeria – Envoy
Wedding where guests pay $1,500 to attend
Russia registers 26 ceasefire violations in Syria in 24 hours
.Editorial: Ending the cholera scourge
Yam farmers enjoy good market as harvest begins
…Bumper harvest expected in Kano, Yobe.
How Abeokuta varsity developed improved chicken breed after 24 years of research
Why we retain certificates of lecturers studying abroad – VC
University study shows cow urine can prevent pipeline corrosion
African countries meet over tech education
Obiano presents cheques of N1m each to 6 winners of World Robotics
.Huawei and ZTE banned from providing 5G in Australia
How to use public computer safely
Warning strike: Osun Govt. workers stay away from offices
.

Tribune

Hajj 2018: Nigeria loses 2 pilgrims in one day
Lagos PDP picks Dominic to replace Salvador as chairman
We ‘ll closely follow all process before, during, after gov poll ― US Ambassador
Osun poll: Ganduje chair 63-man campaign panel
Protest in Ondo as NSCDC officer kill Okada rider, one other
NHB: Elumelu seek bill passage as Avon inaugurates dialysis centre
Why Buhari withheld assent to PIGB ― Presidency
Strike: Aregbesola has thrown Osun workers into pitiable condition ― SDP
Failure to pay workers’ wages ungodly, Adeleke tells Aregbesola
Ahmed orders fast-track of civil servants’ promotion
Clerics in police net over alleged ritual killing
Trump announces trade deal with Mexico
Brazil sends army to border as Venezuelans flee economic crisis at home
Germany returns Namibia genocide skulls
One killed, foreigners shops looted in another violence in South Africa
Lagos retains highest foreign debt portfolio, says DMO
GPD fall: Govt must speed up 2018 budget
FIRS noncompliance tax report causes stir at CCECC office
NSE: Stocks gain 0.58%
Tourism minister at 60? No, I am too old for that —Wanle Akinboboye
Razak shines as Epe celebrates 2018 Ojude Oba festival

The Guardian

CBN uncovers serial fraud in four banks
Non-oil exporters advocate value-addition, revamped processes to check losses
Between JAMB and the realities of unused admission slots
Suspected gunmen kill eight in Plateau, two relatives in Ondo by NSCDC officer
Cross River government, lawmakers disagree over changes in 2018 budget for MDAs
Buhari will treat Electoral Act Amendment Bill this week, says Enang
Agency raises flood alarm in seven states
ACF tasks Buhari to ensure Leah Sharibu’s safe release
First batch of Lagos pilgrims returns
Under-pressure Man United prepares for must-win clash against Burnley
Alalade takes Enyimba to semifinals
Weightlifter, Amalaha, to get N10m from Elite Athlete Development Grant
Sven-Goran Eriksson advises Mourinho to ‘keep quiet’
Anthony Joshua in ‘supreme shape’ for showdown against Povetkin
Venus calls out Serena ahead of potential clash
Queen Cleopatra: Did You Know These Things About Her?
Antzar Eguna: The Spanish Day Of The Geese
Lafarge Africa plans EGM, seeks shareholders’ nod to raise N90b fresh fund
Uncertainties, political tensions may cripple investment in Nigeria’s oil sector
Profit taking drags stock market indices by N57b
‘UK, a great ally for Nigeria capital market development’
Editorial: Understanding the proposed Katsina refinery
Corporate collaboration as growth and exit opportunity
Why Buhari is right, wrong on rule of law
How to secure UI’s admission
Beware the Ides of March
Akomolede and a professor in search of Nigeria
Nigeria: A nation in need of free speech
‘How Buhari lost control of northern votes’
Invisible hands that produced winners in Imo council poll
Akpabio’s defection boosting Emmanuel’s home support
Fayemi hires 35 lawyers for Ekiti election petition tribunal
Facebook rolls out video service globally
Mobile payments record 4.1% growth in three months
‘Data Centre investment critical to Nigeria’s economic advancement’
Dizengoff seeks deployment of smart solutions to combat security challenges
How to jump-start a better health
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Leadership

Direct Primaries Stoke Discord In APC Ahead NEC
CBN Orders MTN To Refund $8 billion, Slams N5.87bn Fine On 4 Banks
NUJ Institutes Special Funds For Widows, Orphans
oAlert! Dangerous Anaconda Disappears From Lake
Yaya Toure Has Passed Medical In London
Saraki Declares Today
Bauchi South Senatorial Bye-election: APC Victory Has ‘Beatified’ MA Abubakar
Davido Enrolls For Mandatory Youth Service
Insurers Under Pressure As NAICOM Fixes October 1 For Recapitalisation
AIICO Insurance Gets NAICOM Approval To Insure Agric Business
Apapa Gridlock Persists 1 Month After Osinbajo’s Directive
ISO Reaffirms Confidence In BoI
Financial Inclusion: Paystack Secures N2.4bn From Stripe, Visa, Others
NNPC To Set Up Bunkering Company
$3.3bn Egina FPSO Arrives Offshore Oilfield This Week
Nigeria, Growth Engine Of LNG Industry In Africa- Report
5000 Exhibitors For 2018 Lagos Int’l Trade Fair
Emefiele, Elumelu, IMF Chief, Others For FMDA Confab
We Are Critical To Issues Concerning Corruption – SFAFP
Financial Inclusion: Paystack Secures N2.4bn From Stripe, Visa, Others
NNPC To Set Up Bunkering Company BUSINESS9 mins ago$3.3bn Egina FPSO Arrives Offshore Oilfield This Week
Nigeria, Growth Engine Of LNG Industry In Africa- Report
2019: Approval Of INEC Budget Excites Ex-council Boss
Restructuring: PDP Slams APC, Presidency For Lying To Nigerians
2019: Buhari Can’t Boast Of 12m Votes In The North – Turaki
Kaduna 2019: Yerima, Arewa Youth Leader For Rep On PDP Platform
SWAN: FCT Chapter Passes Vote Of No Confidence On NEC
Yaya Toure Has Passed Medical In London
Pokemon Becomes The Highest Grossing Media Franchise
Serena Williams Not To Throw A Party For Her Child Due To Beliefs
Dwayne Johnson to Play Black Adam Vilan for DC Comics
Michael Jackson’s 60th Birthday: A Legacy That Lives On
Hundreds Queue To Pay Their Respects To Aretha Franklin.
Davido Enrolls For Mandatory Youth Service
EFCC Probe: What Is Wike Afraid Of?
Economic Development Strategy: The Nigerian Experience
HURIWA/NBC: Facts Of A Fictitious Agenda
NEMA: The Futility Of Witch Hunt
ISO Reaffirms Confidence In BoI
5000 Exhibitors For 2018 Lagos Int’l Trade Fair
Emefiele, Elumelu, IMF Chief, Others For FMDA Confab
FG Urges Farmers To Utilise CBN’s Single-digit Lending Fund
UBA Grows Gross Earnings By 16%
48,000 Jostle For 2,000 Jobs In Ekiti
NSE-ASI Falls By 0.44% On Industrial, Consumer Goods Stocks

Vanguard

National Assembly Debacle: A Disgrace
AWT: The President Nigeria Wants
Zamfara Guber: Marafa Donates 51 Cars, 2,000 Bags Of Grains, 100,000 Jerseys To Party Supporters
MJAMB: Why Many Candidates Choose Admiralty Varsity – Dr. Pavlou
Okowa Commences Construction Of Ultra-Modern Park For Tankers, Trailers
ASSBIFI To Ngige: Inaugurate NSITF Board Now
Flood Alert For Anambra, Delta, Bayelsa, Others
Igbo Businessmen To Sponsor Bianca Ojukwu’s Senatorial Ambition—Ohakim
Education Problem Is Not Knowledge Gap, But Skills – First Tech Varsity V-C
Rape Victim Narrates Ordeal, Demands Justice
Customs Probes P/Harcourt Military Uniforms, Items Seizures
Protesting Youths Kill 2 Policemen Over Death Of Colleague
Apapa Gridlock: 31,760 Tons Of Cocoa Stranded
Nollywood Actress, Uduak Akrah, Dies Of Complications From Bathroom Fall
Labour Fumes Over Resistance To Unionisation Of Aviation Workers
Rescue Leah Sharibu, other Chibok girls, ACF tells FG
NASS would have been in chaos, democracy gone if… — Jonatha
Reaction as Daura says siege to NASS, collective decision
NBA leadership: The issues Usoro must address
Direct primaries : We won’t accept regional imperialism in APC – Marwa, Salihu
Prophet kills, beheads lover in Ogun
Nigeria, Britain sign pact on security, economic devt
Plateau pastor, wife, 3 children, others killed in fresh attacks
Ex-Delta Governor, Uduaghan formally joins APC, gives reasons
Senate Presidency: Court acelerates hearing of suit against Saraki’s removal
Clark lampoons Trump for describing Buhari as lifeless
S-East, S-South urged to reject APC over alleged plan by Buhari to handover to Tinubu
DELTA: Uduaghan’s defection raises dust
BAUCHI: Habila’s defection sparks question on Dogara’s next move
Rule of law and security (1) By Femi Falana
Okagbare, Amusan chase cash as IAAF Diamond League end
AWCON 2018: Ghana remains hosts, says CAF
Access Bank Lagos City Marathon: Registration opens Sept. 3
Wrestling: NWF plans improved preparation for upcoming championships — Igali
Enyimba snatch dramatic win against CARA of Congo
I’ve invested too much to leave him
Haunted by memories of past lovers!
It’s like betraying a family member!
Kiss Daniel’s brother to launch online fashion store
Brain behind Instablog9ja revealed
Jim Iyke debunks airport arrest, says it’s blogs sensationalism
Between Anita Joseph and the billionaire that bought a house for her in SA
Fans identify why Juliet Ibrahim fell in and out of love with singer, Iceberg Slim
Apapa gridlock: 31,760 tons of cocoa stranded
Professor kills wife, body stuffed in suitcase
JAMB: Why many candidates choose Admiralty Varsity – Dr. Pavlou
Exquisite Magazine holds free cancer screening, walk in Lagos, others

News Headlines Aug 29, 2018. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

News Headlines Aug 29, 2018. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

The Punch

2019: We’re not equipped to handle crisis, NMA warns
FUNAAB records breakthrough, develops indigenous chickens
Nigeria, home to highest number of world’s very poor people –UK Prime Minister
Buhari doesn’t mind paying terrorists to secure girls’ release –Presidential aide
Should security votes be open to public scrutiny?
Firm unveils digital healthcare solution
‘Stop discriminating against people with leprosy’
NECA hails CBN on single-digit loan to farmers
US honours Azikel’s president for promoting industrialisation
WIMCA to celebrate outstanding women marketers
Victorious Serena turns heads at US Open
Nadal sends friend into Slam retirement
Why we can’t pay our players – Ifeanyi Ubah
Ronaldo to buy Valladolid
Ex-stars praise Monimichelle over Enyimba Stadium
Merits and demerits of joint credit card
Electricity consumers lodged 109,048 complaints in three months – NERC
Buhari presides over APC caucus meeting, Uduaghan attends
Tinubu, no ‘dulling’ this time round
SANs, Okupe warn against unlawful removal of Saraki
Man held for raping teenager in Minna
Tension in Nasarawa community as soldiers kill 23-year-old trader
Alleged N50m fraud threatens Niger farmers association’s peace
Police arrest orphanage owner over missing girl found in Edo
21-year-old arrested for murder, cultism in Imo
Dismissed Edo corporal nabbed for armed robbery
Gunmen abduct youth corps member in Akwa Ibom
Power-drunk DPO appears before panel, denies bribery allegation
Youths lynch undergraduate for crushing admission seeker to death
PDP sets agenda as Theresa May visits Nigeria today
Presidential declaration: CUPP kicks as FCTA stops Kwankwaso from using Eagle Square
Aregbesola has inflicted enough suffering on Osun people —Adeleke
Security agents aided disruption of Rivers by-election — Wike
I defect to PDP over impunity in APC — Ondo Rep
Jang declares presidential bid, promises to restructure Nigeria
We left APC due to herdsmen killings, says Benue Rep
2Face joins DSS, NSCDC against violence in Osun poll
AfDB, FAO to raise $100m for agriculture in Nigeria, others
Buhari promises foreign investors safe business environment
FMBN, labour unions plan affordable housing programme for workers
FG seeks World Bank, Bill Gates’ support to fund NHIS
Rohr reignites interest in Swiss-born keeper
Hundreds pay respects as Aretha Franklin lies in state
Firm unveils digital healthcare solution
‘Stop discriminating against people with leprosy’
Editorial: INEC should fast-track PVC collection process
Mr President, rule of law is sacrosanct
48 juggernauts after Aregbesola’s seat
Equity crowdfunding: An idea whose time has come

ThisDay

Uduaghan, Sherif, Akpabio Attend APC Caucus Meeting
Election Budget: National Assembly Joint Committee in Closed-door Meeting With INEC
Rule of Law Superior to National Security, Interest, Lawyers Tell Buhari
Kwara Harmony Diagnostic Centre Conducts Test on 216,000 Patients In the Last Five Years
EKEDC Donates Relief Items to Ikoyi Prisons
Electoral Act Amendment Bill: Buhari Will Do the Needful, Says Presidency
Paucity of Fund Delays Census
FG Expresses Concern over Rapid Population Growth
FG Inaugurates Presidential Advisory Committee on Prerogative of Mercy
Fashola: APC Better than PDP, Buhari Not Interested in Stomach Infrastructure
Diversion of $2.1bn Claimed over 100,000 Lives, Presidency Insists
‘Rumours of Automatic Ticket, an Attempt to Defame Oshiomhole’
Morah Aspires to Represent Oyi/Ayamelum Fed. Constituency
The Leadership Question for 2019

The Nation

Uduaghan, Marwa, others join Buhari at APC meeting
Why Lagos port is congested, by Osinbajo
UK ‘ll use aid budget to boost trade in Africa, says May
INEC submits revised 2019 election budget to National Assembly
‘McCain demonstrated commitment to a safer world
Finance minister stops NHIS from investing N25b
Buhari ‘ll sign Electoral Act Bill, says Presidency
Man remanded for killing, burying Okada rider
Zeus Polls predicts big APC win in 2019
Three arrested for attempting to kidnap prof
Claims on NNPC operations pit APC against PDP
Fed Govt to states: develop plans to fast-track ERGP initiatives
PDP sets agenda for British Prime Minister
Rivers govt, APC disagree on students’ levy
5,000 Osun youths trained in ICT graduate from OYESTECH II
La liga Matchday 3: Real Betis vs Sevilla FC Rivalry Rekindled
Davido to Nigerian youths: Tie up every loose ends!
September 22: Joshua burns calorie for Povetkin clash
US Open: Serena Williams returns with a bang!
Bye to National team: Like Vardy like Moses
Bolt admits to nerves ahead of Mariners debut
Angry Mourinho shows plenty of defiance but has few answers
2019: ‘Sheriff, my former boss, wants to manipulate Buhari, Oshiomhole to anoint next governor’
Buhari has no respect for rule of law – Afenifere
Omisore: I will return mission schools, employ skilled youths
Nigerians berate Oritsefemi for ‘I’m the best Nigerian artiste’ comment
AMAA announces package for destination show
Actress Uduak Akrah dies after slipping in bathroom
Canned sardine: NAFDAC warns against consumption of two brands
First batch of Lagos pilgrims arrives today
Oil firm CEO charged with N35m fraud
One injured as APC women leaders’ supporters clash
Lagos to decongest prisons with plea bargain
Fed Govt: No plans to sell NLNG
SystemSpecs: MSMEs need technology to thrive
Pension complaints and solutions
‘Lack of foreign index bond impeding pension growth’

The Sun

Alleged conspiracy: Fani-Kayode asks police to postpone interview
2023: Igbo presidency non-negotiable – Ohanaeze youths
Prisons de-congestion: FG inaugurates c’ittee on Prerogative of Mercy
We’re repositioning maritime sector as main economic driver – Buhari
I want to be president – Jonah Jang declares
Mere geographical restructuring not what Nigeria needs, says Osinbajo
Rule of law: PDP rejects Buhari’s position
2015: How we persuaded Jonathan to concede defeat – Abdusalami
Stay away from cultism, drug abuse, Ambode’s wife tells students
Lawmaker raises the alarm over increasing rape cases, FGM in Ebonyi
…Maternal, infant mortaliy still high
I’ll trace, arrest gunmen in their hide-out if elected President, says Jang
Akwa Ibom APC post-congress leadership tussle ends
2019: Reject imposition of candidates, Abe tells Rivers
Striker Vardy retires from England duty
Ubah admits indebtedness to players, blames LMC
Kogi Assembly calls for upgrade of health facility
Buhari reassures business community of secured business environment
Anambra youths to undergo DigiPreneur/business training in China

Daily Trust

NNPC to set up 200,000bpd condensate refinery in Delta, Imo
Presidential declaration: FG turns down Kwankwaso’s request to use Eagle Square
Replicate 2015 performance in 2019 poll, USA tells INEC
Adulterated rice: Ebonyi govt seals Abakaliki rice mill
I’m hopeful my daughter will return soon – Leah Sharibu’s mother
2019: Sule Lamido visits Bauchi, canvasses for support
Economy: We’re using common sense approach – FG
We won’t take side in Nigeria’s 2019 elections – US
APC NWC agrees on direct primaries
as Buhari meets Tinubu, Uduaghan, others in Villa
2019 polls: NSA warns security agencies against partisanship
Leah’s audio has strengthened our hope – Father
2019: INEC complies with N/Assembly resolve, adjusts budget to N143bn
Road crashes killed 12,797 Nigerians in 30 months – NBS
Ministry urges states to domesticate ERGP initiatives
2019: Kwankwaso says no going back on declaration after venue denial
Jang declares for 2019 presidency
IRI launches Young Political Party Leaders’ Academy in Sokoto
Basic Medical Science and Next Generation Medicine
Adulteration: Ebonyi govt seals Abakaliki rice mill
Cereal Institute to release hybrid rice soon – Executive Director