Newspapers - Saturday, 08/08/2020

Nigeria

Buhari endorses Ize-Iyamu, cautions against Rivers, Zamfara experience Nigerian Guardian

We will resist plot to impeach Obaseki, rig election, says Wike The Nation

BREAKING: US Government reacts to Edo political crisis Politics Nigeria

Pmb insists on transparency in Edo Gov’ship poll Leadership

Edo: Clear your name of dollars video first – Obaseki fires at Ganduje Daily Post

APC decries assault on Edo Assembly Nigerian Guardian

Edo 2020: APC Lawmakers list Obaseki’s sins to Malami Politics Nigeria

PDP, Wike warn against plot to remove Obaseki Nigerian Guardian

33 people were killed in Southern Kaduna fresh attacks – SOKAPU Daily Post

Obaseki’s actions gravest assault on democracy – Tinubu The Nation

NUPENG embarks on indefinite strike in Lagos over deplorable roads, others Nigerian Guardian

Ajaokuta steel confirms first Covid-19 case, hospital shut The Nation

Edo Guber: PGF DG urges Oshiomhole to exercise restraint Nigerian Guardian

 

Edo House Of Assembly As Oshiomhole, Obaseki’s political chessboard Nigerian Guardian

Woman dies in Mile 2 tanker accident Nigerian Guardian

NEMA issues flood alert, says 28 states on danger list Sahara Reporter

Furore over selection of new monarch in Badagry The Nation

Fuel scarcity looms as NUPENG tanker drivers begin strike on Monday Vanguard

Aisha Buhari flown to Dubai for neck pain treatment ThisDay

How we took 400 Chadians prisoner under Buhari as GOC —Oyinlola Tribune

Dearth Of Nurses As Private Hospitals Turn To Quacks Leadership

Ensure food security, Ooni urges govt The Nation

Lagos teachers demand life insurance to handle 60,000 SSS3 students Trinune

‘Police not involved in Lagos community’s land dispute’ The Nation

Akeredolu’s disposition, a burden on me, says running mate The Nation

Nasarawa bye-election: Police deploy 491 personnel The Nation

 

School proprietors hail Sanwo-Olu for reopening schools The Nation

Fuel price: Nigerians fear further hike, scarcity Nigerian Guardian

 

Southern Kaduna: Makarfi seeks intervention of FG, leaders The Nation

Court nullifies sacking of former Nasarawa SSG The Nation

UI student killed in factory accident buried amidst tears Nigerian Guardian

LASG directs JSS 3 pupils to resume on Monday Vanguard

Word

US election 2020: China, Russia and Iran 'trying to influence' vote BBC

‘Most sophisticated tunnel in US history’? ICE uncovers 400m smuggling railway under Arizona-Mexico border The Guardian

Trump vows to pause payroll tax after coronavirus aid talks fizzle CGTN

Cartographer shows scale of Beirut explosion if it happened in London or New York Al Arabiya

'I can send $100 to Mr Trump': senior Chinese official ridicules US Hong Kong sanctions The Guardian

Liberty Uni president caught posing with his pants undone Newstral

Beirut explosion: Lebanon's president knew about stockpile weeks before deadly blast Sky News

Donald Trump says he will extend unemployment benefits and coronavirus aid until the end of the year The Telegraph

Technology

Facebook just banned one of its biggest QAnon groups Mashable

Unscheduled fixes released for critical flaw in optional Windows codec Ars Technica

Entertainment

Nigerian movie industry now full of Yahoo boys, prostitutes —Yemi Solade Tribune

Beijing warns of consequences if Trump bans deals with TikTok, WeChat ABC News

Sport

Champions League: Guardiola names Man City’s best player against Real Madrid Daily Post

Man City boss Pep Guardiola makes transfer admission over Real Madrid outcast Gareth Bale Daily and Sunday Express

Racists motivate me to work harder – Egbo Punch

Real Madrid star gives heartbreaking interview after loss to Man City Give Me Sport

Rufai best Eagles keeper of my era – Dosu Punch

Nigerian stars set for action as Belgian league returns Punch

FG eases ban on outdoor sports Punch