Headlines of today's paper

*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 25TH AUGUST 2020*

*THE NATION*

Northern governors greet Sultan at 64

Masari: Fed Govt will complete road soon

Sule names NASIEC chairman

Kano to sponsor NECO exams with N489.2m

Lalongs ex aide withdraws from by-election

One dead, 150 houses swept by flood in Jigawa

U.S. gives Nigeria $42m in COVID-19 assistance

Community policing committee set up in Borno

Oyedele donates campaign office to Akeredolu

Christian leaders endorse Ize-Iyamu

Making mining Nigerias next oil

Malami denies conspiracy in witch-hunt of Magu

Chevening scholars COVID-19 experience, lessons

Ondo farmers get subsidised farm inputs

Mass sack looms in private schools

Senator Musa: I did not sponsor Bill seeking more powers for AGF over EFCC

Sultan, El-Rufai meet on Southern Kaduna killings

774,000 jobs illegal, say PDP Reps

Police recruitment: IG suspends entry requirements for applicants

Buhari savours UNs commendation

I did not sponsor Bill seeking more powers for AGF over EFCC- Senator Musa

Ive not found love with Kiddwaya- Erica

Worst GDP in 2020 is over, says don

NIESV to unveil Lagos Property Market Report

Virgin Atlantic Airways unveils COVID-19 insurance for passengers

Federation Account stressed, says RMAFC

Facebook okays N500m grant for SMBs

Nigerias Q2 GDP contracts by 6.10%

*VANGUARD*

COVID-19: PTF says negative PCR result must for intending travellers to Nigeria

COVID-19: University researchers record possible first case of reinfection

COVID-19 Protocol Violation: Over 21,000 sent for community service in FCT ' NCoS CG

Daar Communications records 36% loss reduction

Electronic giants turn gaze towards Mexico as China alternative

How we secured $6.1bn for power sector ' Minister

Alleged selling of baby: Village head, Hisbah commander, couples granted bail

FCTA demolishes 50 illegal shops in Kpadna community

Emami urges DESOPADEC to pay contractor that built Ologbotsere hall

Why Mailafia did not honour police invitation ' Legal team

Minister defends new NBC Code, says 'in best interest of country

8yrs after, fmr Rivers Assembly leader apologises to fellow lawmaker he almost killed

Kaduna govt seals off substandard clinic, warns residents against quack medics

Ondo: PDP tasks Akeredolu over boasts of electoral violence

NIMASA commends Nigerian Navy on enforcement of new Anti-piracy law

Ize-Iyamu's SIMPLE agenda created by Oshiomhole, cannot solve economic problems ' Orbih

Nigerian Navy secures LASG approval to build 850 housing units in Badagry to address shortfall

Edo 2020: CAN cautions INEC on neutrality, tasks candidates against violence

Investing in the Nigerian Youth: Disaster or dividend

Edo polls: Okowa is not mobilizing thugs ' Aniagwu

Akeredolu not sincere about fees slash in tertiary institutions ' ZLP

NPC Job: Gov Sule denies sabotaging former deputy governor

Coca-Cola builds plastic recycling hubs to promote economic inclusion

N700m fund: I can't return what I didn't collect ' Ize Iyamu

C&I Leasing plans N10bn bond issue, to boost presence in digital space

Edo Guber: Delta APC, PDP spokespersons in war of words

Stock market defies negative GDP, appreciates .03%

2023: No cultist will succeed me in Akwa Ibom ' Gov Emmanuel

*THISDAY*

Daar Communications Reduces Losses by 36% to N1.4 Billion

Businessman Condemns Clampdown on Nigerian Traders in Ghana, Seeks FGs Intervention

Nigerias Economy Contracts by 6.10% in Q2

Unlawful Exclusion from Election: Whether a Pre-election or Post-election Matter

A Critical Appraisal of the Global Standing Instruction

NUMBERS IN EDO ELECTIONS

NBA vs. Nasir El-Rufai

Bayelsa: ANDPs Unclean Hands

Barcelona Set to Release Suarez in Major Shake-Up

Osimhen Unites with Napoli Teammates for Pre-Season Trip

Anthony Joshua Tasks Whyte to Rediscover Finishing Instinct after Loss to Povetkin

Cameroon Legend, Tataw, Begins Final Journey

*PUNCH*

Judge handling suits against Ize-Iyamus candidacy linked with Wike APC

LG poll: ADP demands cancellation, Akeredolu swears in chairmen

Borno fixes local govt election for November 28

Kalu seeks tenure extension for APC caretaker committee

Buni urges Amaechi, Sylva to reconcile South-South APC

Amaechis ally dumps APC, apologises for Assembly brawl

APC, PDP trade words over plot to rig Edo poll

Dickson picks PDPs automatic ticket for Bayelsa senatorial bye-election

NTA-Startimes 11-year deal yielded no revenue, DG tells Senate

IPPISll eliminate ghost workers in varsities, polytechnics Mailafia, Rewane

Damage, property and other uncountable nouns you should handle with care

China: Generous lender or loan shark

COVID-19: Nigerian varsities not doing enough VC

Rivers varsity partners host community to tackle cultism

El-Rufai/NBA tango: Sign of failure in nation-building

6.1% shrinking of economy: FG wont be able to service rising debts, fund budget MAN, others

No infrastructure for COVID-19 testing at airports NCAA

331,003 job losers withdraw N116.87bn from pension accounts

TCN establishes new work centres for operation efficiency

2021 budget: Dont reduce aviations vote, Sirika begs National Assembly

Nutritionist, others raise awareness on protein deficiency, malnutrition

SEC committed to enforcing capital market rules DG

Entrepreneurship education helps economic devt RBS

CBN to clamp down on forex abuse by dealers

Stock market rises further, investors gain N3bn

20 Bayelsa WASSCE candidates test positive for COVID-19

European stocks open strong on virus treatment hopes

Sigma signs MoU to give footballers pension scheme

*THE SUN*

I'll make public my choice presidential candidate in 2021 'Ngige, Labour Minister

Lagos East, Kosofe 2 by-elections: PDP begins screening of candidates

Borno holds rescheduled council poll on Nov 28

APC asks Judge to withdraw from suit against Ize-Iyamu

SIMPLE agenda 'll empower, protect Edo women 'Mrs Ize-Iyamu

PDP busts APC's plot to hoodwink voters, stir confusion in hinterland

Christian Leaders endorse Pastor Ize-Iyamu, his Simple Agenda

PDP expresses optimism ahead of LG poll in Akwa Ibom

Bayelsa by-election: PDP gives Dickson automatic ticket

Osimhen resumes Napoli duty

FG's 774,000 job scheme politically motivated 'PDP caucus

Victor Moses laments Europa League title loss

Tottenham keen on Ndidi

NWFL chieftain tasks players on foreign transfers

Usain Bolt tests positive for COVID-19

National Principal's Cup back with a bang 'Ladipo

Vandyke signs sports partnership with Uniport

Amazing teamwork the key to Bayern's treble season ' Flick

Woods finding rhythm after shooting 66 at Northern Trust

Smugglers kill newly wedded Customs officer in Oyo

CBN debits banks N2.476tr in 3 months

World Business Angels Investment Forum appoints Ambrose-Medebem to represent Nigeria

Ecobank launchesvirtualcard foronlinepayments

Borderclosure:Nigerialoses N460bn topetrolsmugglingin1year

Hunger: Nigeria borrows 5,000mt of grains from ECOWAS

COVID-19: Nigeria's GDP shrinks by -6.10%, in Q2 'NBS

NIWA urges Anambra sand miners to follow due process

Sultan meets El-Rufai over Southern Kaduna killings

*GUARDIAN*

Bandits kill one, abduct students, others in southern Kaduna

Woman dumped in septic tank by trafficker struggles for survival

Speculation of running for vice president is baseless, says Dogara

Lagos takes delivery of COVID-19 disinfectant tunnel

Shiites accuse police of burning own van

Man robbed, killed in Ibadan after withdrawing money from bank

UNILAG Senate appoints Ogunsola as new Acting VC

Court orders substituted service on Buni, others in suit against dissolution of APC's NWC

Uzodinma, Ogah, others support Ikpeazu as family unveils memorial library

Trump gets Republican nomination and claims election being rigged

Israel Adesanya not fazed by Paulo Costa's challenge

Djokovic shrugs off injury to win NY opener

Maitland-Niles in advanced talks with Wolves over proposed 20m move

National Lottery Trust Fund donates sports, other equipment to Onikan Centre

Uniport partners with Vandyke or digital sports development

Nigerian economy needs a soft rebooting, says Minister

AfDB grants $5 million to AU for AfCFTA permanent secretariat

N940 million debt: AMCON takes over two firms

How Nigeria's cocoa revenue can hit $1.1b in five years

NAHCO ex-workers insist on N1.13 billion severance, file suit

Domestic gas consumption gets a boost as NPDC completes gas plant

NDDC conundrum and forensic audit

I hate trains, bridges, rice and tallest building east of the Niger

NBC: Sanitiser or censor

Nation building and theobligationof Nigerian youths

When the hunter becomes the hunted

Banks, telcos defy recession as COVID-19 pandemic lingers

How BBC's Focus deepens understanding of Africa

*DAILY TIMES*

Kano Govt set asides N489.2m to sponsor 29,126 NECO students

N449m Radio House project to be completed soon Lai Mohammed

Water Resources bill will affect most lands in Lagos- Lawmaker

2023: Ive no intentions to place a surrogate for third term-Gov Emmanuel

2023 Presidency: Tambuwal consults Obasanjo, Mark and Danjuma

2023 Presidency: Dogara reacts to speculations

Trumps senior adviser resigns

TikTok to initiate legal proceedings against Trump

President Trumps media aide, Kellyanne Conway resigns

Kim Jong-un in coma as North Korea transfers powers to his sister

Lagos Health Commissioner speaks after testing positive for COVID-19

BREAKING: Lagos commissioner for health tests positive for COVID-19

COVID-19: FDA starts new form of treatment in the US

Buhari pledges to do more after commendation on corruption, security

BREAKING: Mali junta, ECOWAS talks end in deadlock

FAAN gives vital information to passengers returning to Nigeria

COVID-19: Usain Bolt tests positive

Steer clear of Presidential Amnesty Programme- Ex-militant warns

Sultan of Sokoto pays El-Rufai visit over Southern Kaduna killings

CovidNigerianMedics tasks FG on health care workers

FCT police recruitment screening begins today

Enugu clash a plan to intimidate us away from 2023 presidency- MASSOB

Breaking: Chelsea sign Thiago Silva

Transfer: Chelsea agrees record fee with Bayer Leverkusen for Kai Havertz

Economy in Nigeria is facing negative development NBS

We are in debt of 336 bn Fashola reveals

Let me break up in peace Nkechi Blessing

Dbanj becomes an Agro-Ranger

Economic War: Building New African Nation using power of private sectors

*DAILY INDEPENDENT*

Syria Constitution Talks Under Way At UN

Several Damages As Wildfires Keep Burning In California

Taiwanese Plane Maker AIDC To Open Fighter Jet Centre With Lockheed Martin

Africa Celebrates End Of Wild Poliovirus

Zimbabwe Court Denies Bail To Journalist Over Anti-Govt Protests

Obaseki's Achievements Will Speed Up His Reelection 'Aziegbemi

Why State Of Emergency Should Be Declared In Southern Kaduna ' Okhai

Journalist Joins Race As Imo APC Adopts Direct Primary For Senatorial Bye-Election

Plateau Senatorial By-Election: 3 Professors Pick APC Nomination Forms

Guber Poll: PDP Calls For Arrest Of APC Chieftain, Kekemeke Over Violence Threat

Religious Storm Over Business Law

Plateau Senatorial By-Election: Lalong's Ex-Spokesman Withdraws From Race

Oba Olufemi Ogunleye: The King, The Law

Plateau South Senatorial Bye-Election: 5 Aspirants Jostle For PDP Ticket

FG Releases N14.92bn Accrued Rights For CPS Retirees

Nigeria's Economy Should Be Reflated' LCCI

Pantami Lauds 17.83% ICT Sector Contribution To GDP In Q2 2020

FOB Global Partners NEPC, Foreign Investors To Promote Non-Oil Exports

Virgin Atlantic Extends Flying Club Members' Validity For Additional Six Months

Dana Air Increases Frequency To Abuja,Re-Introduces Owerri, Port Harcourt Flights

Delta Teams Up With CVS Health To Accelerate Employee COVID-19 Testing

Coscharis Unveils Free Health Checks For Owners Of Rolls-Royce's Ghost

Kia Motors Launches Sonet All-New Smart Urban Compact SUV

NDBDA Partners Police On Security, Promises Food Sufficiency In Nigeria

Malaga Could Sack Half Of First-Team Squad To Ease Financial Issues

Man City Crunching Numbers For Possible Messi Deal ' Sources

*TRIBUNE*

Dotts Media House, LEAP Africa organise first Youth Day of Service in Nigeria

Gunmen kill one, abduct JSS3 students in Kaduna

UNILAG crisis: SSANU writes Buhari to re-constitute visitation panel

NTA/Startimes JV: Senate queries 11-year-old partnership

NCC's projects, adding value to Nigeria's digital transformation 'Danbatta

Walter Carrington: Exit of a democrat

NBA in focus: Agenda for the new exco

How investing in digital infrastructure can make difference to Africa's economic recovery

Global agricultural robots market to grow moderately in five years 'Report

Osun poultry farmers beg FG to save livestock business from total collapse

SPPC launches south west grains farming project, signs mou with osun farmers

CBN maize import ban: Sentiments, facts, and the way forward

COVID-19: NCDC confirms 321 new cases, total now 52,548

El-Rufai's close aide in critical condition after motor accident

Forex: CBN to conduct international price checks

Nigeria's economy in dire straits, will go into recession in Q3 2020 ' LCCI

Equities market opens week with marginal growth

*BLUE PRINT*

Watchdog not watched dog

Thiago Silva strikes Chelsea deal, set to dump PSG

Developing actionable policies on environmental issues

Gunmen invade Kaduna community, kill one, abduct school children, others

Equity market gains N3bn

COVID -19: FBNInsurance introduces alternative payment channels

PTAD to resume partial in-house verification, complaints resolution today

Court orders substituted service on Yobe gov, others over APC NWC dissolution

NHRC urges an end to modern day slavery

Airlines to be fined $3,500 per passenger for COVID-19 non-compliance ' PTF

NCPC asks youth to shun criminal activities

FRSC lauds CYMS's Volunteer Road Marshals initiative

NCPC'll partner Theology College, others to enrich pilgrimage ' Pam

Ibeji-Lekki youth laud Dangote on vocational training, jobs

2023: 'President of South-east extraction excludes Igbo from other zones

Assembly summons Sanwo-Olu's CoS, others over security helicopters

Nigeria can become Africa's largest avocado producer by 2030 ' Obasanjo

Nasarawa varsity to host alumni associations of Nigerian varsities

Edo guber: I'm supporting Obaseki for his achievements ' Okowa

Kaduna journalists form group to fight corruption

Rep hails Cross Rivers agro industrialisation strides

Again, Buhari announces fresh appointments

Nasarawa Speaker sponsors Gender Based Violence prohibition bill

Umahi empowers traders, SMEs, others with N119m in Ebonyi

NAF provides medical assistance to victims of southern Kaduna crisis

El-Rufai receives Sultan, says peaceful coexistence priority in Kaduna

64th birthday: Sultan most outstanding promoter of justice, peace ' Niger gov

UMCN Dispute: Bishop accuses Taraba gov of being behind crises

*SPORTS*

Aisha Buhari wanted Amokachi as sports minister Gara-Gombe - Punch

Alex Jones 'absolutely devastated' following death of The One Show colleague - Yahoo

Amazing teamwork the key to Bayern's treble season ' Flick - The Sun

Amuneke warns Barca against selling Messi, backs Koeman - Punch

Andy Murray's comeback gathers pace with fine win over Alexander Zverev - Yahoo

Anthony Joshua Tasks Whyte to Rediscover Finishing Instinct after Loss to Povetkin - Thisday

Arsenal Right-Back Hector Bellerin Offered To PSG - Daily Independent

Barcelona Set to Release Suarez in Major Shake-Up - Thisday

Bayern Munich beat PSG to be crowned champions of Europe for sixth time - Peoples Daily

Bayern Munich has an exemplary philosophy ' Gernot Rohr - Goal

Bolt tests positive for COVID-19 days after celebrating 34th birthday - New Telegraph

Boris Johnson under pressure to introduce face masks in schools as unions call for guidance review - Yahoo

Breaking: Chelsea sign Thiago Silva - Daily Times

Cameroon Legend, Tataw, Begins Final Journey - Thisday

Chelsea identify Lille keeper as Kepa's replacement - New Telegraph

Chelsea loanee Ugbo still behind in fitness ' Cercle Brugge coach Clement - Goal

Chelsea should be aiming for Premier League title after transfer spree but Lampard can handle expectations, says Poyet - Goal

COVID-19: Ghana women's U17 gear up for Nigeria showdown - New Telegraph

COVID-19: Usain Bolt goes into isolation - Punch

Dessers, Onuachu over power Onyekuru Monaco in home draw - Peoples Daily

Djokovic fights through neck pain to beat Berankis - Yahoo

Djokovic shrugs off injury to win NY opener - Guardian

Djokovic, Murray move through as Thiem crashes out - Yahoo

Donald Trump warns of 'rigged election' as he is officially nominated by Republicans - Yahoo

Dustin Johnson returns to world No. 1 with 11-shot victory on PGA Tour - CNN

Fans clash with riot police in Paris after PSG's Champions League final defeat - CNN

FG set to demolish stadium shops, occupants lament - Punch

Finidi bemoans absence of Eagles in top clubs - New Telegraph

Former Barcelona and Brazil star Ronaldinho released from house arrest in Paraguay - Yahoo

Former Ghana captain Appiah begs Yeboah to return to local football - Goal

Former Man Utd attacker Ramazani joins Almeria - Yahoo

Gabriel to sign Arsenal deal today - Peoples Daily

Gymnasts allege mistreatment by GB coach Amanda Reddin - BBC

Harry Maguire: Will he make England squad -