*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SUNDAY 8TH AUGUST 2021*



*PUNCH*

Curbing spread of cholera amid COVID-19

UK, South Africa Alpha, Beta variants now in Nigeria, other African countries WHO

Treating existing investors well will attract new ones ND Western boss

How intervention scheme ends nurse-patient rift, drives service delivery in Niger PHCs

Stakeholders urge more Nigerian airlines to embrace code-sharing

Experts fret, urge action against climate change-related heat deaths

Seven years after abduction, Chibok girl returns with two kids, reunites with family

Tokyo Olympics: Rethinking sports administration in Nigeria

Insecurity: Extend CBN loan repayment period, farmers tell FG

Nigeria ends Olympics with two medals

Greedy youths explore money rituals, internet fraud as gateways to success, meet dangerous ends

Soldiers said they werent ordered to stop invaders from attacking Plateau communities Monarch

Half of homicide charges in Lagos trumped-up, says chief judge

Reading culture, certificate worth and other matters

PSG win French season opener while Messi waits in wings

Motorcycle imports from India, China gulped N117.65bn in Q1 NBS

Reps to summon Oyo, Osun Customs comptrollers over killing of five

How kidnappers killed, buried Rivers pastor after collecting ransom

Nigerian tech firm raises $1.5m seed round

Again, at the Olympics

Its politically suicidal for APC to retain Buni as chairman Ajulo

Gunmen kill man in Ekiti, abduct wife, daughter, demand N50m ransom

Tokyo Olympics: Odds and ends

Five feared killed as troops rescue victims in foiled Kaduna kidnappings

Incessant flooding, poor drainage system put our health, houses at risk Ojo-Afeje residents lament

Igboho: FG plots Akintoyes arrest, Obasanjo meets Republic of Benin President

How our bones are

What you need to know about electric vehicles

Igboho: FG plots Akintoyes arrest, Obasanjo meets Republic of Benin President

Hushpuppi: Well review honour conferred on Abba Kyari if found guilty, say Reps

Why Im scared of participating in BBNaija Whykayy

Nigerias medicinal plants: Sida acuta (Isekotu)

Hushpuppi: Well review honour conferred on Abba Kyari if found guilty, say Reps

Reps to strip President of sole power to appoint, sack service chiefs

Being blacklisted made me become a producer Rita Dominic

Drinking petrol to avoid vomiting while travelling could cause lung damage, respiratory failurePhysicians

Reps to strip President of sole power to appoint, sack service chiefs

IBB remains one of Nigerias greatest problems, cant provide solutions MKO Abiolas son

Multiple childbearing reduces chances of fibroid Expert

IBB remains one of Nigerias greatest problems, cant provide solutions MKO Abiolas son

I wasnt disappointed not winning The Voice Nigeria Naomi Mac

How poor diagnosis, non-treatment of infected children fuel tuberculosis spread among peers Experts

Buharis defence allocations hit N5tn, over 11,420 Nigerians killed in six years

Zulum receives returning Chibok schoolgirl, reunites her with family

Ria Sean returns with Moneybag

Drinking hot water, beer does not reduce post-pregnancy abdominal fat, says Gynaecologist

I introduced myself as lawyer so police wouldnt free suspected robbers I arrested Osun farmer held for impersonation

Free music classes for kids debuts

Only items imported by President are duty-free, Customs cautions MDAs

Ajebo Hustlers excited over Apple Music recognition

Nigerians in US, Ireland decry extortion, maltreatment over passport reissuance

Im not a one-lane artiste, says Viktor Snipes

Judges shouldnt place technicalities above evidence Justice Akanbi, ex-President, Osun Customary Court of Appeal

South-East needs consensus 2023 presidential candidate regardless of party Ezeife

BBNaija S6: Beatrices Instagram page disappears hours after verification

Possible ways to earn income online amid high unemployment

Community Shield: Iheanacho scores as Leicester beat City

Ive had to work harder as married female comedian Real Warri Pikin

Team Nigeria arrive in Abuja, Dare hails athletes



*VANGUARD*

Too early for 2023 politics

2023: Christian Association pushes for Yahaya Bello to succeed Buhari

Stop politicising security matters, Ekiti govt warns PDP

Conspiracy against 2023 elections must stop

Foursquare Gospel Church former G.O, Badejo, dies at 74

How APC ward congress held in Kwara without hitch

The real rejig our security needs

Chinese loans and our sovereignty (2)

Tokyo 2020: Oborududu, Brume lead Team Nigeria back to rousing welcome

Man United's Lingard tests positive for COVID-19

Chinese loans and our sovereignty (1)

Agege runoff poll: LASIEC decries voters' apathy

Seniorman' Iheanacho seals Community shield victory for Leicester

Troops rescue 6 people, foil 2 kidnap attempts in Kaduna ' Commissioner

Double standard approach to dealing with insecurity

Akwa Ibom: Remains of late prospective corps members laid to rest

2023: It's Enugu East Senatorial district's turn to produce your successor ' Enugu West tells Gov. Ugwuanyi

The Thief in The Night

Police arrest suspected murderer of pepper seller in Delta

FOOTBALL: Heartbreak for Spain as Brazil seal late Olympic gold

How Udom cleansed Akwa Utd

School Dropout: Why I ran away from my parent in Jigawa ' Fatimah,23, narrates

Koeman hails departing Messi, as PSG move inches closer

Nigeria: Shameful Tokyo 2020 Olympics performance

Dr. Odo raises the alarm on 'cancer' ravaging Nigeria

How to stop secessionist agitations ' Amamgbo

Being one step ahead of an opportunist-husband

I am coming for you, housewife warns 2 side chicks



*THISDAY*

Accelerating Investments in Agriculture to Boost Economy

How Telecoms Impacted Lives, Economy in 20 Years of GSM Rollout

To Revive Textile Industry, Govt Should Encourage Importation of Industrial Machines

Debunking the Age-old Housing Deficit Assertion

A Beginners Guide to Intermittent Fasting

Supply Chain: The Underestimated Driver of Business Profitability

No, IBB, Power Rotation is Democratic

Senior Man Iheanacho Wins Community Shield for Leicester

A Cop and the Cult of Mammon

COVID-19: Can Nigerias Slow Vaccine Rollout be Attributed to Political Distrust

Brume, Oborududu Get Rousing Reception in Abuja

Beyond APC, PDP and Jegas Political Sermon

APC Ward Congresses Have Set Stakeholders Further Apart

21 Years after Sydney Olympics Nigerias 4x400m Relay Team Wants a Gold Medal Ceremony

Is It Uhuru Yet for PDP

As Court Removes Odey as Cross River North Senator

Chuba Akpom Can Boro Ward off Besiktas Interest

Amamgbo: We Need a Constitution that is Truly Federal

What Next for Messi

Ibori: Sterner Stuff of a Bridge-builder

Aluko Close to Ipswich Move

PDPs National Deputies: Genuine Resignation or Destabilisation Plot

Anambra Guber Election and Judicial Rascality

Abba Kyaris Dramatic U-turn

AbdulRazaq, Mohammeds War in Kwara Brightens Sarakis Future

POLITICS IN THE TIME OF CHOLERA

Umeoji, Soludo and the Verdict of Equity in APGA

APC Ward Congresses in Kwara, a Leading Model

Babangida: I Have Started Visualising a Good Nigerian LeaderI Have Seen...

HARUNA AND WAR AGAINST DRUG ABUSE



*DAILY INDEPENDENT*
 
Kebbi Declares Monday Public Holiday To Mark Islamic Year

Yobe Declares Monday 9th August Work-Free Day

Abba Kyari, Magu Are Products Of Corrupt Police System ' Onovo

How PDP Crisis May Hurt Viable Political Opposition

How FEC's Approval Of NNPC's 20% Stake In Dangote Refinery Will Boost Investors' Confidence 'Experts

Despite B737 Max Aircraft Crashes, We'll Maintain Our Orders ' Air Peace Boss

JUST IN: Chelsea Agree Club-Record 97.5m Transfer Deal To Re-sign Lukaku From Inter Milan

Keeping Messi Was A Risky Investment ' Laporta

A Conversation With Mature Tanko Okoduwa

Thousands Protest Against France's Coronavirus Health Pass As Stricter Rules Loom

EU Optimistic On Nuclear Deal Despite Iran Leadership Change



*LEADERSHIP*

Dousing Ripples In APC Over Supreme Court Judgement

The End Time Virtue Of Moderation In All Things

The Prayer Battle III

We Create Every Single Set In Our Movies Because Of Insecurity, Costing Us More ' Chloe

Farmers Lose Lands To Indiscriminate Mining In Kano LGAs

PDP Support Group Calls For Immediate Resignation Of Uche Secondus

APC Registers 1.3m Members In Katsina

Jigawa Declares Monday Work Free For Islamic New Year

FG Targets 30,000 Jobs From Ikike Field, Expects First Oil In 2022

APC Wins Councillorship Runoff Poll In Lagos

Disengaged Workers To Get Healthcare Coverage From Mutual Benefits

APC, PDP And The Politics Of Deception

Collapse of MSMEs Could Be Avoided Through Insurance Coverage ' Thomas

High Casualties As Hospitals Discharge, Reject Patients

STOCK MARKET: Equites Market To Trade Positive Amid H1 Corporate Earnings

Amidst Queues, Banks Struggle To Cope With Increased Forex Demand

Amidst Queues, Banks Struggle To Cope With Increased Forex Demand

2023: Be Wary Of 3rd Force, Political Parties, CSOs Tell Nigerians

Arms Control Commission And The Task Of Mopping Up Over 350m Guns

Troops Foil Kidnap Attempts, Rescue 6 In Kaduna

Zulum Receives Surrendered Chibok Schoolgirl, Boko Haram Husband

Tokyo 2020: Team Nigeria Arrives Abuja

Gov Zulum Lauds Military Over Gains Against Terrorists

Abba Kyari: When It Rains It Pours

How To Prevent A Tyre Blowout (1)

Kyari: Let Nobody Play The Ethnic Card



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Blood on the Plateau: How 70 persons were killed, 2500 houses razed

How herders killed our family members 'Widows

Sit-at-home order: Ignore IPOB's directive, say Ohanaeze, Police

Alhaja Aya Kasim's 8th day Fidau prayers holds

How COVID-19 impacts on viral hepatitis in Nigeria

Telcos grow Nigerian workforce by 97.4% to 7,381

Insecurity in Northern schools: NUT threatens to stop teaching

Anambra Guber: Anxiety as candidates await INEC's new list

Amnesty to adopt Igbo apprenticeship system for ex-agitators

Invest in natural gas vehicles now, OMAA CEO tells Nigerians

Kebbi APC congress full of irregularities, says party chieftain

SON partners Jumia, others on substandards

Kidnappers: We got N.5 m ransom, still killed pastor

FG moves to check installation of fake meters in S'East

Cultism: Group condemns unwarranted attack on Clerics

Ban of BDCs: CBN restoring sanity in forex market, say experts

Killings abominable, against Islamic teachings, says JNI

Only items imported by Buhari free of duties, taxes 'Customs

Amaechi: Finance Ministry blocking N100bn Cabotage fund

PDP crisis and Secondus' fresh battle

JET Van, Hyundai Korona blaze trail of Nigeria's EV vehicle revolution

S'East attacks have signature of terrorists, says Onovo

60% of bonded terminals in Lagos lack capacity

Zamfara: Lawyers differ on Matawalle's defection

Anambra guber: I don't have any godfather, says PDP's Ozigbo

Iheanacho to the rescue as Leicester wins Community Shield

Damishi Sango congratulates Team Nigeria, Minister

UEFA Super Cup final air live on DSTV, GOTV

FA Cup: Danladi optimistic of victory ahead final

Team Nigeria arrives from Tokyo Olympics

Adewale thrilled to inspire Gent draw against RFS

Community Shield: Iheanacho penalty gives Foxes late win

Man Utd thrash Everton in friendly; wins for Newcastle, West Ham & Palace

Former NFF President, Oneya, to be buried Sept. 10

Ministry to pay medical bills of four athletes

Yekemi Otaru: Making a name for herself in Scotland

When I pray against my enemies, I lose friends 'Helen Paul

Adire print in slay chic fashion

Tips to consider about lip brushes



*BLUE PRINT*

Tokyo Olympics: Brazil, USA win football, basketball gold

Pictures: How Nigerians turned out en masse, welcomed victorious 2020 Olympics medalists Blessing Oborodudu, Ese Brume, others on arrival in Abuja

Pictures: Joy for Iheanacho, Ndidi as Leicester City lift 2021 English community shield

VIDEO: Flooding takes over popular airport road as Abuja witnesses heavy downpour

Late ex-NFF President, Dominic Oneya, for burial Sept 10

Breaking: Iheanacho scores, Grealish debuts for Manchester City as Leicester lift 2021 Community Shield

In Kaduna, troops foil 2 kidnap attempts, rescue 6

Breaking: Romelu Lukaku 'done deal' for Chelsea, set to storm Stamford bridge

2023: Atlast, ex-President, IBB, reveals qualities of Nigeria's next President

2023: Christian youth group endorses Gov Bello's presidential ambition

Ohaneze demands release of Nnamdi kanu, wants Ndigbo to ignore IPOB sit-at-home order

How Bauchi varsity has transformed to world class institution ' Staff

Support military with information to tackle insecurity in North-west, COAS beckons traditional rulers

Boko Haram, ISWAP now use video propaganda to remain relevant, recruit new members ' Army

Indigenes hail Onyejeocha as FG commissions erosion, flood control project in Abia (PICTURES)

Anambra Guber: Youth leaders back Umeoji, call for support

Happening now: Jubilation as 2020 Olympics medalists Blessing Oborodudu, Ese Brume, others return to Nigeria (VIDEO)

AMAC chairman visits, condoles wife of late Blueprint reporter

Food security: NEDC distributes farming inputs to 1,625 farmers in Yobe

Data collection: Buni assures palliatives' support for people with disabilities in Yobe

Salaries: Why Yobe local government workers witnessed deductions in July ' Official



*BUSINESS DAY*

As PH spills poems, not just oil

CAN, BSN, others urge Lagos residents' participation in scripture challenge

Church urges Nigerian Christians to be Christlike, refrain from vices

Cybertron combines power of google, facebook to help businesses run better online ads

Cleric, wife undertake 1km road project in Abia community

How First Bank enabled Akin Salami to live the big dream of TheVoice Nigeria III

Sit-at-home plan: Why IPOB must consider S/East economy, others

2023: Third Force or better leadership recruitment process

MTN marks 20th anniversary, thanks Nigerians

Mutual Benefits Assurance grows PBT by 34% despite headwinds

Exchange rate gap widens as naira ends week with N2 gain

Naira depreciates further at black market on strong demand



*GUARDIAN*

Aiteo Cup: Bayelsa Queens take on Robo Queens, Nasarawa will engage Bayelsa Utd

Proper planning responsible for Canada gold medal, Mabo tells NFF

PSG win French season opener while Messi waits in wings

Police nab prime suspect in murder of pepper seller

Protesters mass in France against Macron's Covid health pass

Insurgents surrender excites Borno Government

Huge California wildfire grows, but weather helps firefighters

New protests as France set to impose Covid health pass

Family, party members eulogise late PDP scribe, Dosunmu-Shodipe

Ajisebutu replaces Adejobi as Lagos police spokesperson

Buhari and his FCT minister's inaction

Plateau killings abominable, against Islamic teachings -JNI

Attack on journalists as threat to democracy

Jigawa Govt declares Monday work-free day

Cuba legalizes small and medium enterprises in boost for private sector

Big headache

Fayemi signs legislative, judiciary autonomy bills, others into law

Thousands evacuated as floods hit North Korea

Profs Rasheed, Oloyede: Pillars in University system

Equatorial Guinea struggles with drugs shortage as pandemic strikes

Over the moon, so happy, thanks

Migrants await their fate as tensions mount in Lithuania

Let's tame our population before fighting insecurity



*TRIBUNE*

NAF jets destroy bandits' camp, kill 78 in three-day bombardments in North West

Borno governor receives Chibok girl who surrendered with her husband

Sean Dampte, Fireboy, Wande Coal, Buju, to thrill at Palmwine Music Festival UK

How a designer duvet almost killed me in a Lagos hotel 'Solidstar

I don't pay attention to temptations from women 'Okiki Bakare

With Spot On album, Da Video, Femi Solar takes game to new heights

Uchaylee teams up with Sceed Barms, delight fans with Outsider

Bare Infinitive and Other Matters

I want to inspire generations to greatness with creativity 'Osbalt

Oluthewave: I'm a champion in the making

The socialist approach

Fireboy makes music beyond his age 'Olamide



*SPORTS*

21 Years after Sydney Olympics Nigerias 4x400m Relay Team Wants a Gold Medal Ceremony - Thisday

A closer look at Jason Kenny's seven Olympic gold medals - Yahoo

Adewale thrilled to inspire Gent draw against RFS - New Telegraph

Aiteo Cup Final : Nasarawa United, Bayelsa United Chase First Title - Complete Sports

Aiteo Cup: Bayelsa Queens take on Robo Queens, Nasarawa will engage Bayelsa Utd - Guardian

Allyson Felix becomes most decorated US track and field athlete in Olympics history - CNN

Aluko Close to Ipswich Move - Thisday

Barcelona President Finally Reveals Messi's Next Destination - Complete Sports

Bayelsa football clubs to receive brand new buses from govt -NigPilot - Nigerian Pilot

Belgium: Onuachu Scores As Genk Beat Kortrijk - Complete Sports

Bidens applaud courage of U.S. Olympic athletes - Yahoo

Brume, Oborududu Get Rousing Reception in Abuja - Thisday

Chopra's javelin victory delivers India its first Olympic gold medal in track and field - CNN

Chuba Akpom Can Boro Ward off Besiktas Interest - Thisday

Colt McCoy Unknowingly Pranks Cardinals' Kyler Murray in Happy Birthday Video - Bleacher Report

Community Shield: Iheanacho Defends Penalty Call After Leicester Win Against Man City - Complete Sports

Community Shield: Iheanacho penalty gives Foxes late win - New Telegraph

Damishi Sango congratulates Team Nigeria, Minister - New Telegraph

Draymond Green Calls Out Team USA Critics on Twitter After Gold-Medal Win vs. France - Bleacher Report

Edgerrin James Says He's 'Inmate No. 336' in Pro Football HOF at Induction Ceremony - Bleacher Report

Ekuban: Genoa seal swoop for Ghana striker from Trabzonspor - Goal

Enjoy the moment ' Joe Root urges England to embrace 'fun' of India challenge - Yahoo

EPL: Liverpool Good To Compete With Man City, Chelsea, Man United -Fabinho - Complete Sports

Exclusive: Iheanacho's Confidence To Take Decisive Penalty Against Man City Was Great -Dosu - Complete Sports

FA Cup: Danladi optimistic of victory ahead final - New Telegraph

Fabinho says rivals' transfer business is none of Liverpool's business - Yahoo

Fan View: 'Pocketed 100m Grealish' - Amartey's brilliant Community Shield performance sparks frenzy - Goal

Former NFF President, Oneya, to be buried Sept. 10 - New Telegraph

Frank Onyeka Opens Brentford Goal Account - Complete Sports

Germany's modern pentathlon coach disqualified from Olympics for hitting horse - CNN

He caught me' - Iheanacho defends Community Shield penalty call after leading Leicester to Man City win - Goal

I'm Impressed With Grealish's Performance Against Leicester City -Guardiola - Complete Sports

I'm just delighted with that' ' Onyedinma revels in 'dream' Luton Town debut - Goal

Ian Wright disappointed by 'disgraceful behaviour' of some Leicester fans - BBC

Iheanacho makes history with Leicester Community Shield winning goal against Manchester City - Goal

Iheanacho to the rescue as Leicester wins Community Shield - New Telegraph

Iheanachos penalty hands Leicester City Community Shield victory - The Cable

It Will Be Difficult To Be At Barca Without Messi -Busquets - Complete Sports

James Washington Hasn't Requested Trade Despite Rumors, Steelers' Mike Tomlin Says - Bleacher Report

Japan to douse Olympic flame of Games transformed by pandemic and drama - Yahoo

Jarrett Jack Hired as Suns Assistant Coach on Monty Williams' Staff - Bleacher Report

Jason Kenny in seventh heaven after winning keirin gold at Tokyo Olympics - Yahoo

Jessica Springsteen, Bruce Springsteen's daughter, wins silver medal in equestrian team jumping final - CNN

JUST IN: Chelsea Agree Club-Record 97.5m Transfer Deal To Re-sign Lukaku From Inter Milan - Daily Independent

Keeping Messi Was A Risky Investment ' Laporta - Daily Independent

Kid Galahad defeats Jazza Dickens to claim vacant IBF world featherweight title - BBC

Lee Bowyer inspires Birmingham City to statement victory at Sheffield United - Yahoo

Leicester pluck good memories from forgettable win over Manchester City - Yahoo

Leicester star Fofana out until 2022 with leg injury, confirms Rodgers - Goal

Leo is Barca & Barca is Leo' - Essien hoping Messi makes U-turn about Camp Nou exit - Goal

Little League World Series Regionals 2021: Saturday Scores and Bracket Results - Bleacher Report

Madueke: Nigeria prospect's brace powers PSV past 10-man Ajax in Dutch Super Cup - Goal

Man United's Lingard tests positive for COVID-19 - Vanguard

Man Utd thrash Everton in friendly; wins for Newcastle, West Ham & Palace - New Telegraph

Marathon world record holder has 'the qualities of an ascetic monk - CNN

Mauricio Pochettino's Paris St Germain hit back to make a winning start - Yahoo

Mbule and Mokoena: Matthews breaks silence on reported Kaizer Chiefs targets - Goal

Medal Count 2021 Olympics: Updated Standings, Highlights After Day 15 - Bleacher Report

Messi gives me a hard-on' - Brest boss Zakarian makes bizarre comments on PSG target - Goal



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