Newspaper Update

Thursday, 20/08/2020

COVID-19 spike: Varsity shut one week after reopening The Nation

Mailafia Obadiah: Presidency blasts Nigerians criticizing DSS Daily Post

Killings persist in Southern Kaduna The Nation

Igbo president realisable in 2023 - Ngige says, reveals position on zoning Legit

Fayemi disowns 2023 presidential campaign posters in social media, sponsor Nigerian Guardian

UN, AU, U.S., ECOWAS, others reject Mali coup The Nation

Sadiya Umar Farouq And The Primacy Of Proof Leadership

Soldiers arrest seven suspects over killing of 13 Benue indigenes Nigerian Guardian

Over 200 APC members decamp to PDP in FCT The Sun News

Buhari’s nephew, Daura, flown abroad for treatment Sahara Reporters

After 20 more years, God can call me home –Obasanjo The Punch

‘Oshiomhole, Gambari video’ worries PDP The Nation

Village head, 10 others killed in S’Kaduna, Sokapu alleges The Punch

The Mysterious Soldiers Behind the Mali Coup The Daily Beast

EFCC begins probe of Buhari’s Minister, Akpabio, Pondei Daily Post

PDP faults Presidency’s talks with Oshiomhole on Edo guber poll Nigerian Guardian

Biden gets nod to face Trump The Nation

Sylva: FG committed to ending fuel importation ThisDay

Troops kill 20 ISWAP Commanders Leadership

Fayemi Disowns Presidential Posters, Warns Appointees against Distraction ThisDay

My appointment as UNILAG Acting Vice Chancellor in order, says Soyombo Nigerian Guardian

Kwara Gov’s aide, Wale Suleiman resigns Daily Post

EFCC begins probe of Buhari’s Minister, Akpabio, Pondei Daily Post

Ondo 2020: Prominent ZLP, ADP members defect to APC, party chairman reacts Legit

Mailafia Obadiah: Presidency blasts Nigerians criticizing DSS Daily Post

Nigeria: We've Made Progress in Tackling Malnutrition in Nigeria - Osinbajo AllAfrica

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Not Carrying Us Along On Covid-19 - ASUU AllAfrica

Russian opposition leader Navalny 'poisoned' BBC

Trump rips Obama's DNC speech on Twitter: 'He spied on my campaign and got caught' New York Post

Pompeo warns Russia, China against ignoring move to reimpose U.N. sanctions on Iran Metro US

Israeli tanks attacked Hamas military posts in Gaza Bulgarian Military News

Tens of thousands flee as fires rage across California TRT World

Wearing a mask decreases severity of coronavirus cases, study finds The National Interest

Saudi hails UAE-Israel normalisation deal Middle East Monitor

US must back Mustafa Al Kadhimi's vision for Iraq The National

'Rap Against Dictatorship' artist arrested in Thailand Al Jazeera

Nigeria: Telecom Revenue May Hit N2.9trn in 2020 AllAfrica

iPhones with Fortnite installed hit eBay for crazy prices Digital Trends

Facebook bans 900 pages and 1,500 ads for pro-Trump conspiracy theory group QAnon NBC News

An upcoming Bluetooth update aims to turn wearables into COVID-19 trackers Pocket Lint

Brad Pitt thinks Angelina Jolie has 'gone way too far' amid custody battle Mirror

Gerard Butler splits from longtime girlfriend Film News

Olivia Wilde picked to direct new female-fronted Marvel project rumored to be a Spider-Woman movie Mail Online

Britney Spears conservatorship to continue unchanged until 2021 Reuters

Bayern to face PSG in UCL Final The Nation

Champions League: 'We could've done better,' Lyon's Karl Toko Ekambi rues missed chances after defeat to Bayern Munich Firstpost

Paul Heyman reacts to Renee Young’s WWE departure eWrestlingNews

Brooks Koepka withdraws from tournament at TPC Boston, ends PGA season NESN

MLB announcer appears to use homophobic slur on hot mic New York Post

Wednesday, 19/08/2020

Nigeria: Over 20,000 Nigerians employed for Lagos-Ibadan Rail project - Amaechi AllAfrica

How I Was Detained For 84 Days For Making A Comment About Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan And His Wife With A Twitter Parody Account —Babatunde Olusola Sahara Reporters

Factional Edo Assembly alleges plot to attack members The Punch

PDP asks Buhari to query Oshiomhole, Gambari over alleged arrest comments The Sun News

Edo: PDP, presidency disagree over leaked arrest video The Punch

ASUU urges Buhari to raise visitation panel on UNILAG crisis The Nation

Carrington offered me protection from Abacha, says Obasanjo Nigerian Guardian

Fresh arrest: Mompha sues EFCC, demands N5m The Punch

Oyedepo: anyone insulting me is wasting his time The Nation

Nigeria: 774,000 Jobs - Reps Reject 30 Slots for Members AllAfrica

Renewed War over 774,000 Public Works Jobs as N’Assembly Rejects Slots ThisDay

We’ve begun probe of Akpabio, Pondie, says EFCC Nigerian Guardian

Fertiliser valued at N356m diverted in Nasarawa The Nation

ASUU urges Buhari to raise visitation panel on UNILAG crisis The Nation

TRCN, Budget Office differ on remittance to govt treasury The Nation

Anambra Community Seeks Obiano’s Intervention to End Crisis ThisDay

Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita resigns after military mutiny Global News

AOC 'snubs' Joe Biden in speech nominating Bernie Sanders The Independent

Takeaways from day two of the Democratic National Convention Reuters

Americans 'dramatically misunderstand' risk of dying from COVID-19, researchers say Fox News

Coronavirus vaccine should be mandatory in Australia: PM Morrison The Straits Times

World Photography Day: 5 of the year's best photo stories CNN

Indonesia warns of aftershocks after 6.9 Magnitude earthquake BNN Bloomberg

Embattled Florida Republican congressman loses primary challenge, CNN projects CNN

'Patently wrong': Jacinda Ardern rebuts Trump's claim of New Zealand COVID-19 surge HuffPost

US postpones talks with China over Beijing’s policy on COVID-19, Trump says Sputnik

Donald Trump: Michelle Obama speech 'extremely divisive' The Irish Independent

Trump gives nod to Oracle buyout of TikTok in US BBC

Huawei promises Android updates to continue, Google still mum Slashgear

Best Samsung Galaxy S10, S10 Plus and S10E cases CNET

Hands-free driving could be on UK roads by spring BBC

Cuba Gooding Jr accused of raping woman at New York hotel in 2013 Sky News

Cardi B says she’s ‘calling the FBI’ on Trump supporters partying to ‘WAP’ Dazed Digita

Rachel Weisz will play twins in ‘Dead ringers’ TV adaption Just Jared

Star Trek and Chariots Of Fire actor Ben Cross dies at 72 People

Mike Tyson comeback fight in jeopardy after Roy Jones Jr threatens walkout Daily Star

PSG fans flock to streets after clinching Champions League final spot Malay Mail

NBA roundup: Top seeds fall in playoff openers Eurosport

Israel Adesanya still has sights set on Jon Jones, despite move to hw The Mix

Tuesday, 18/08/2020

Confusion as tribunal nullifies Bayelsa Gov’s election Leadership

36 governors for judicial autonomy, says Fayemi Nigerian Guardian

Edo election: Test of Oshiomhole’s character and acceptability The Sun News

I was told not to talk, Mailafia says after visiting DSS Nigerian Guardian

Cowardly progressive govs using Lukman against me, Oshiomhole alleges Nigerian Guardian

Mumbai: No bail for Nigerian who gave birth in jail The Times of India

Police arrest 15 as armed protesters attack Uzodinma Nigerian Guardian

Students protest against schools closure today Nigerian Guardian

Governor’s convoy attacked with pistol The Nation, Nigeria

Drama as Reps, Amaechi disagree over alleged $33b contract Nigerian Guardian

Ize-Iyamu can’t defeat me, says Obaseki The Nation

‘We don’t want cattle market in our community’ The Nation

Diri appeals as Bayelsa tribunal sacks gov, orders fresh poll The Punch

‘There is vacancy in Edo Government House’ The Nation

Jegede picks lawmaker as running mate The Nation

International flights: Ptf differs as Sirika fixes August 29 The Punch

Jegede picks lawmaker as running mate The Nation

Drama as Reps, Amaechi disagree over alleged $33b contract Nigerian Guardian

APC accuses Secondus of running down PDP The Sun News

Michelle Obama tears into Trump's record in powerful speech The Independent

‘He paid with his life,’ daughter of Trump supporter says The New York Times

Why is Kim Jong-un snubbing outside aid? The Chosun Ilbo

Magnitude 6.7 earthquake jolts Philippines Anadolu Agency

'Insanely hot': Death Valley records world temperature record Al Jazeera

Oracle enters race to buy TikTok's US operations Nikkei Asian Review

Canada finance minister quits amid charity scandal and tensions with Trudeau France 24

A moment of silence led by George Floyd's brothers was more powerful than any spoken word Sky News

Australian virus outbreak stemmed from failed hotel quarantine scheme: Inquiry Bernama

Apple escalates battle against Epic by threatening to curb-stomp Unreal Engine Pocket Lint

Internet Explorer, old Edge are retiring and you can’t uninstall the new Edge Slashgear

Microsoft puts the entire world in a game BBC

Microsoft’s ‘can’t uninstall Microsoft Edge’ support page is hilariously telling The Verge5

Three producers 'part ways' with DeGeneres show amid complaints Evening Standard

Kylie Jenner puts on a busty display in a revealing black and white tie-dye lace-up outfit Daily Mail

Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay 'killed over cocaine deal' as two charged over 'murder' Mirror

Rose McGowan accuses director Alexander Payne of sexual misconduct NME

Martinez dazzles as Inter demolish Shakhtar to reach Europa League final Sydney Morning Herald

David Silva joins Spanish football side Real Sociedad Anadolu Agency

Jon Jones says he's vacating his UFC light-heavyweight title Sportsnet

MS Dhoni might get a permanent seat the iconic Wankhede Stadium CricTracker

Monday, 17/08/2020

Calls for Lekwot’s execution will set Nigeria ablaze, say CAN, others Nigerian Guardian

Governors, lawmakers, others share 774,000 jobs The Nation

Family of raped, murdered Enugu JAMB candidate seeks justice Nigerian Guardian

The forensic investigation of Arotile’s case Nigerian Guardian

South-West PDP denies governors backing Ajayi Nigerian Guardian

Ladipo traders protest alleged plan to take over market Nigerian Guardian

Ganduje Reviews Road Contracts Awarded by Kwankwaso in 44 LGAs ThisDay

Unions threaten showdown over proposed airport concession Nigerian Guardian

Lagos prepares for heavy rainy months The Punch

More rains to pound Lagos in Sept, Oct The Nation

How Ibadan Suspected Serial Killer Murdered Another Woman Shortly After Escape From Police… Sahara Reporters

Blasphemy: US agency kicks as Kano court jails 13-year-old boy for 10 years The Punch

2023 presidency: Group urges Tinubu, others to back S’East The Sun News

APC, Akwa Ibom bicker over NBS’ unemployment report The Sun News

Why we abandoned zoning for Anambra governorship, by PDP Nigerian Guardian

Largest container vessel berths at Onne ports The Punch

Somali forces end 4-hour siege at Mogadishu hotel, 10 killed AniNews

New Zealand PM reschedules general election for October over COVID-19 Bernama

Belarus leader tried to rig an election. He got a bigger fight than he was expecting. The National Interest

Japan suffers its biggest economic slump on record BBC

Pelosi calls US lawmakers back to Washington to 'save' the postal service France 24

White House chief of staff says he believes Sen. Kamala Harris is eligible to run for vice… Business Insider

Japan PM Abe enters hospital for examination: reports Fox News

Australian NSW state premier apologises for cruise ship failures after Covid-19 spike The Straits Times

At least 3 cops shot at Cedar Park, Texas after gunman opens fire & barricades himself inside RT

Australia records deadliest day of pandemic while Victoria's cases continue to ease TVNZ

Facebook is unifying Messenger with Instagram dms UberGizmo

Galaxy S20 Fan Edition renders show cost-cutting measures Slashgear

Chrome may soon let websites go into a battery-saving mode Slashgear

The best screen protectors for the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus Digital Trends

Sky Sports' Jacquie Beltrao gives breast cancer update after devastating diagnosis Mirror

Nicole Scherzinger flaunts toned booty on holiday with rugby star boyfriend Daily Star

Simon Cowell plans Britain's Got Talent 'return' despite breaking his back Daily Star

Elizabeth Debicki to play Princess Diana in final seasons of ‘The Crown’ NME

Jim Herman edges Billy Horschel to capture third career US PGA title The Times of India

Brett Lee congratulates MS Dhoni on 'outstanding career' The New Indian Express

McCaskill Springs Huge Upset Victory Over Brækhus To Become Undisputed Welterweight Champion BoxingSocialist

'I'm not a grub': Proctor vows to beat biting allegation Stuff

Sunday, 16/08/2020

2023: Showdown imminent in PDP over Secondus The Nation

Tight Security as APC, PDP Hold Rallies in Benin ThisDay

Secondus: Buhari’s Statement on Using Military for Election, Unfortunate ThisDay

Boko Haram: 17 local govt areas still under attack in Borno The Nation

Understanding Obazee in the politics of Edo State The Nation

Kogi Police Arrest Five Suspected Kidnappers Leadership

DSS invites NCFront leader, former speaker, Ghali Umar Na'aba Nigerian Guardian

FG shuts vegetable oil factory over expired products The Nation

Insecurity: Resort to Self-help Imminent, Dangerous, CAN Warns ThisDay

Kashamu: The verdict of history Tribune

Edo 2020: Concerns in Obaseki’s camp over Assembly, defections The Nation

Legalise Prostitution to Check Rape ThisDay

Military kills Ansaru terrorists in Kaduna air raids Ripples Nigeria

Vacate your homes, govt, Nema tell communities in Plateau, Ekiti The Punch

Lagos-East senatorial seat The Punch

Otti, supporters join APC The Nation

Sanwo-Olu: Ondo was a parlous before Akeredolu came in ThisDay

Dubai sends urgent food supplies to Nigeria Sahara Reporters

Ondo: Mimiko, deputy gov alliance tightens race The Punch

VC forged marks, guilty of financial recklessness, gross misconduct ThisDay

Mailafia and the conspiracy theories ThisDay

Robert Trump, the younger brother of President Donald Trump, dead at age 72 CNN

Trump says he is considering pardon for Edward Snowden The Globe and Mail

Never been so isolated: UNSC vote teaches US a lesson Mehr News Agency

Female Afghan peace negotiator wounded in assassination bid The Guardian

Israeli seismologist: String of smaller blasts preceded Beirut explosion Ynet News

Husband punches shark to save wife in Australian shark attack India Today

Trump defends the postmaster general, says 'I don't know what he's doing' amid outrage over USPS delays Business Insider

It's right versus left as Americans clash with each other in several states TRT World

Putin 'pledges support' for Belarus president BBC

Facebook starts merging Instagram, Messenger chat features on iOS, Android Digital Trends

Micron slips up, reveals details of Nvidia's upcoming RTX 3090 TechSpot

Mozilla and Google reportedly renew Firefox search agreement The Verge

UFC 252 Miocic vs. Cormier: Start time, how to watch online and full fight card CNET

EastEnders' Ian Beale written out of soap as actor stays in hotel away from home Daily Star

Liam Hemsworth 'has a low opinion' of ex-wife Miley Cyrus following their split one year ago... as singer continues to dish on their relationship Daily Mail

Simon Cowell’s girlfriend Lauren Silverman ‘bans him from dangerous hobbies’ OK! Magazine

Russell Brand is slammed after criticizing Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘WAP’ music video Just Jared

Miocic beats Cormier 🏆 Bleacher Report

Frampton on course for world title shot after stopping Traynor BBC

Champions League 2020: Manchester City vs Lyon, VAR, reaction, video Fox Sports (Australia)

Kyren Wilson knocks in vital century against Ronnie O'Sullivan Eurosport UK

Saturday, 15/08/2020

Ondo: Deputy Gov’s cousin leads ZLP, PDP defectors The Nation

VC’s sack legal, insists Babalakin Nigerian Guardian

Kaduna killings: Mailafia apologised profusely for his comments, says DSS The Punch

Imo, Akwa Ibom, rivers top Nigeria’s unemployment index Leadership

NJC approves appointment of 4 Justices for Supreme Court, recommends 3 Heads of Court, others Tribune

Kidnapping: Evans’ co-defendants have case to answer, court rules The Nation

Gunmen kill Bauchi legislator, abduct wives, child ThisDay

Lagos imposes N20/trip levy on Uber, Bolt, others The Punch

LG funds: APC seeks EFCC probe of Obiano, condemns suspension of monarchs The Sun News

How Bandits, Terrorists, Other Criminals Get Their Weapons —Retired Col. Majoyeogbe, Ex-Commandant, Army Intelligence School Tribune

Edo Assembly crisis: Court grants pro-Obaseki lawmakers leave to serve APC legislators The Nation

Blasphemy: Ganduje under pressure to sign Sharif’s death warrant Nigerian Guardian

Nigeria: OML 11 - Reps Member Hails Wike, Judiciary Over Rivers Court Victory Against Shell AllAfrica

Most Nigerian girls in Lebanon not smuggled—Envoy The Nation

Renewed Niger Delta agitiations: Ex-militants group backs Clark, UNDEDSS Nigerian Guardian

Teacher jailed for life for raping pastor’s daughter The Nation

Ondo: Deputy Gov’s cousin leads ZLP, PDP defectors The Nation

Bayelsa election: Tribunal sets Aug 15 for judgment The Nation

Why Oshiomhole, Obaseki remain locked in bitter feud – Ex-Governor Osunbor The Sun News

Kaduna killings: Mailafia apologised profusely for his comments, says DSS The Punch

Oshiomhole’s Boys Should Calm Down in Edo ThisDay

We’ll persuade Buhari to sack service chiefs –Senate The Punch

U.S. Loses vote to extend Iran arms ban, Russia tells Trump it has a plan Newsweek

Trump visits brother in New York hospital BBC

New Zealand coronavirus outbreak grows as Jacinda Ardern extends lockdown The National

Trump takes another swing at ByteDance with executive order on acquisition of Musical.ly AniNews

US Postal Service: Mail-in votes may not be counted in time for election Deutsche Welle

'Audacity to choose a Black woman': Kamala Harris - her own words Al Jazeera

South Korea ready to talk with Japan over wartime labor issues Nikkei Asian Review

Man in 20s youngest Australian COVID death as concern grows of Mystery cases The Epoch Times

Pressure mounts on Belarus president to step down after 26-year rule TRT World

How to get 7 free games for your Nintendo Switch this weekend BGR

Trump gives TikTok a new deadline: 90 days instead of 45 The Verge

First Fortnite, now Facebook: Apple takes another jab over its app store NBC News

How to watch titles on HBO Max in another language or change the language of your app Business Insider

4 popular Nollywood actresses who are single at age 40+ Tribune

Ryan Reynolds sends message to British Columbia to dissuade youth from partying during pandemic Daily Mail

UFO founder Pete Way dies aged 69 from 'life-threatning' injuries in accident Metro

Stacey Solomon leaves Loose Women panel reeling as she makes shower confession Daily Star

BREAKING Katie Price faced 'complications' during operation as she shares update from hospital Mirror

WWE confirms women’s tag team title match for Payback eWrestlingNews

Ronnie O'Sullivan completes comeback in World Championship semi-final victory over Mark Selby Daily Mail

SBW says no to Roosters SOS call Stuff

Champions League: Brutal Bayern Munich smash eight goals past Barcelona to book semi-final spot Firstpost

Friday, 14/08/2020

Obiano suspends 12 monarchs who travelled with Arthur Eze to Abuja ThisDay

Nigeria working with US to reverse visa restrictions –Buhari The Punch

NJC tips four Justices for Supreme Court The Nation

We Sacked Vice Chancellor Over Financial Recklessness, Says UNILAG Governing Council *It Is All A Charade-VC Tribune

Shariah council wants Lekwot, others executed over 1992 crisis Nigerian Guardian

Residents, monarch cry for help as hoodlums take over Ajah, environs Nigerian Guardian

Obaseki’s performance will earn him re-election, says Edo monarch Nigerian Guardian

Bayela election: Tribunal sets Aug 15 for judgment The Nation

Ireland to Return Frozen Abacha Funds to Nigeria ThisDay

Igarra monarch donates N1m to Ize-Iyamu The Nation

Mai Buni’s many battles to reinvent APC for 2023 The Sun News

APC takes Simple Agenda manifesto to Edo North The Sun News

‘Obaseki will be re-elected because of his performance’ The Nation

Can Obaseki avert mass resignation, defections? The Nation

Edo blames APC thugs for attack on Obaseki’s campaign train The Punch

Why They Are After Akpabio ThisDay

US confiscates Iranian fuel from four tankers, official says Fox News

Israel and UAE to normalize relations in Mideast political shift Nikkei Asian Review

Jimmy Lai says don’t buy his stock. Investors buy it anyway BNN Bloomberg

Ahead of presidential election in US, Trump holds up coronavirus aid to block funding for mail-in voting India Today

New Zealand reports more COVID-19 cases ahead of lockdown decision Reuters

US Justice Department says Yale racially discriminates in admissions TRT World

Women stood in a human chains in Minsk, Belarus CGTN

US says Ghislaine Maxwell isolated for her safety The New Daily

Trump's former lawyer to release book about US President Stuff

Google just booted 'Fortnite' from the Play Store, hours after Apple banned it from the iPhone and iPad App Store MSN

This is the cheapest 512GB PC you can find and it fits in your pocket TechRadar

Epic lawsuit claims Google blocked 'Fortnite' deals with OnePlus, LG Engadget

Fortnite's endgame: why an Epic fight with Apple and Google could lead to major changes TechRadar

Amazon Alexa can be hacked with a one-click Amazon link Slashgear

Kylie Jenner dons thigh-skimming green dress at intimate birthday bash with pals in LA Daily Mail

Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson split after 10 months of dating People

Lady Gaga announces she will perform at the MTV Video Music Awards for the first time in seven years Daily Mail

Ciara filmed new video two days before baby's birth Music-News

Serena overcomes Venus in Lexington; Gauff in action Friday Tennis-X

Manchester United news and transfers LIVE Pogba and fixture latest as Dortmund issue Sancho update Manchester Evening News

Willian's Arsenal contract details emerge with star set for mouthwatering deal Mirror

NFL player sacked for attempting to sneak disguised woman into team hotel Stuff

Thursday, 13/08/2020

Ex-US envoy to Nigeria, Carrington, dies at 90 The Punch

Buhari mourns Walter Carrington The Nation

Obaseki vs Ize-Iyamu: Prophet T. B Joshua clears air on revelation on winner of Edo election Daily Post

Shekau reportedly condemns conviction of Kano-based musician for blasphemy Ripples Nigeria

Atiku launches online TV The Nation

Unilag council divided on sack of Vice Chancellor Nigerian Guardian

Residents decry hoodlums’ reign of terror at Oshodi Nigerian Guardian

Make Assembly Complex safe for our sittings – Edo lawmakers The Nation

If the youth don’t ‘squeeze’ older generation out of power, they may never leave —Obasanjo Ripples Nigeria

Benue governor faults FG’s anti-graft war Nigerian Guardian

Ayo Salami-led panel more judicial than investigative, says Magu Sahara Reporters

Kashamu: South West Leaders chide Obasanjo Leadership

FEC approves N8.49 Billion for COVID-19 testing equipment ThisDay

It is time for the owambe zone to do something different Nigerian Guardian

Igbo congress protests attacks on Christians Aug 22 Nigerian Guardian

FG denies placing order for Russian vaccine Nigerian Guardian

Retired Abia Perm Secs protest pensiondeduction Nigerian Guardian

Our 3-point agenda —Adeleke varsity VC Tribune

Lukman alleges plot to return Oshiomhole as APC chairman Nigerian Guardian

Tension in Anambra community over alleged plot to dethrone monarch Nigerian Guardian

I Will Never Work with Tinubu ThisDay

Osun government moves to implement new education policy Nigerian Guardian

Daura: Southeast is competent The Sun News

Mailafia insists gov leads Boko Haram, Ngf seeks probe The Punch

Why PDP ‘ll win on Sept. 19 –Imansuangbon The Sun News

Douye Diri: A man of destiny The Sun News

Trump vows to permanently end payroll tax in 2021 if he's reelected New York Post

Australia on course for lowest one-day rise in COVID-19 cases in more than three weeks Reuters

Lukashenko cracks down on protests with 6,000 arrested The Irish Independent

13 community transmission cases and one traveller behind New Zealand's new COVID-19 cases ABC

'Frankly it's silly': Trump administration to ease showerhead rules New Zealand Herald

Iran seizes ship in international waters, says US CENTCOM Al Arabiya

Kamala Harris’ family in India rejoices over VP pick Eurasia Review

France to bolster military presence in Mediterranean over Turkish gas explorations France 24

Assad interrupts speech due to drop in blood pressure Arutz Sheva

Losses from Beirut's explosions exceed $15B China

Motorola's second-gen Razr 2 foldable might be unveiled on September 9 TechRadar

ChromeOS.dev finally addresses one of the platform’s biggest flaw Slashgear

You can now pre-order Microsoft’s Surface Duo Uber Gizmo

Lyft's president threatened to shut down its California operations over a court ruling requiring it to reclassify drivers as employees Business Insider

Sumner Redstone, US media titan, dies aged 97 Screen Daily

Game Of Thrones star cast as Prince Philip for final two seasons of The Crown Metro

Kim Kardashian shares adorable snap with daughter Chicago as they play dress up Mirror

Waller-Bridge and Colman’s virus hardship fund given Amazon boost Breaking News

PSG beat Atalanta 2-1 to reach Champions League last 4 France 24

Betting tips | Sydney Roosters vs Melbourne Storm NothingButLeague

Giannis Antetokounmpo regrets wild NBA headbutt but can’t escape swift punishment Fox Sports

James Hinchcliffe tops first Indianapolis 500 Practice Session The Checkered Flag

Wednesday, 12/08/2020

Former Ekiti Governor, Fayose, Vows To Jail Ex-President Obasanjo If He Becomes Nigeria’s President Sahara Reporters

INEC fixes October 31 for Senatorial, federal constituencies by-elections ThisDay

NECO to install CCTV cameras in centres, unveils 2020 timetable Leadership

Adoke’s trial stalled over EFCC’s failure to list witnesses Nigerian Guardian

15 persons declared wanted over Ekiti festival crisis, killings The Punch

Many feared killed in fresh Borno attacks Nigerian Guardian

Insecurity: Nigerian governors ask Buhari for bailout funds Legit

Nigeria to ban single-hull tanker by December Nigerian Guardian

Doctor forgot to ‘sew up’ my pregnant wife’s wound, bereaved husband laments Nigerian Guardian

Showdown Looms in Edo, 17 Lawmakers Insist on Sitting ThisDay

Court restrains Edo government from defaming Okunbo Nigerian Guardian

Court orders pasting of suit against Ize-Iyamu at APC’s headquarters The Sun News

Group flays death sentence on Kano-based musician Nigerian Guardian

Senate urges FAAN to sanitise airports, okays safety protocols Nigerian Guardian

Debt burden suffocating Nigeria’s economic growth Nigerian Guardian

DSS invites Mailafia for accusing gov of sponsoring B’Haram The Punch

Edo poll: Hurdles before Obaseki The Nation

On Biafra we stand, not Igbo presidency –BIG The Sun News

Ikpeazu denies blaming Kanu for Abia’s economic woes The Punch

Army chaplain dismissed for sleeping with lady seeks reinstatement The Punch

Donald Trump and his campaign launch scattergun attacks on Kamala Harris The Guardian

New Zealand delays election process as it plunges back into coronavirus lockdown Reuters

Scientists uneasy as Russia claims it has a vaccine East Bay Times

Trump announces deal with Moderna for 100 million doses of potential CCP virus vaccine The Epoch Times

Turkish drone carried out an aerial attack in northern Iraq, killing 15 people Bulgarian Military News

GOP candidate who embraced QAnon conspiracy theory wins Georgia runoff, CNN projects CNN

Biden is mocked for using a SCRIPT during his call to Kamala Harris asking her to be his running mate - as he posts photo that reveals a mystery caller on his smashed iPhone Mail 

A Google app I hope I'll never have to use just got a few cool new features BGR

Firefox maker Mozilla axes a quarter of its workforce, blames coronavirus, vows to 'develop new revenue streams' The Register

Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra features a 120Hz variable refresh rate AMOLED display Neowin

Kim Kardashian deletes 'weird' shower pic with Kylie Jenner after Piers Morgan mocks it Mirror

Death of Jim Parsons' dog helped him make decision to quit The Big Bang Theory Film News

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Have Bought a House & 'Settled into the Quiet Privacy' of Santa Barbara People

America's Got Talent: Kelly Clarkson fills empty chair of Simon Cowell as he recovers from accident Mail

NBA players “in awe”, after Damian Lillard’s 61 point game vs Dallas TalkBasket

World Snooker Championship Schedule: Day 13 SnookerHQ

Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif wants Umar Akmal banned for life? Batting with Bimal

Relief for Atletico as negative tests give green light IPP Media

Tuesday, 11/08/2020

BREAKING: Obasanjo replies Tinubu, Fayose over statement on Kashamu’s Death Politics Nigeria

Sharia court sentences singer to death for blasphemy Deutsche Welle

Kashamu: People Can Mourn Me The Way They Like When I Die – Obasanjo Leadership

No Nigerian killed in Lebanese blast —FG Ripples Nigeria

Appeal Court verdict: INEC, 22 parties wrangle over Edo, Ondo polls Leadership

Gbajabiamila gets 7 days to declare Dogara’s seat vacant Nigerian Guardian

For Oshiomhole, Edo election is ‘do-or-die’ –Wike The Punch

Ondo 2020: Ajayi joins ZLP The Nation

JAMB releases new dates for 2020 Post-UTME screening ThisDay

Soldiers shoot at protesters in Rivers, injure many Nigerian Guardian

Why retired federal civil servants can’t get pension one year after retirement Tribune

Victim narrates how policemen extorted N300,000 from them at gunpoint Nigerian Guardian

No to village vice-chancellor Nigerian Guardian

Two killed, monarch’s car set ablaze in Ekiti over stoppage of Ogun festival Nigerian Guardian

Customs open e-auction portal The Punch

Principal who failed to receive Fayemi during visit suspended The Punch

Trump press conference interrupted after shots fired outside White House RT

Beirut explosion: Chemicals remain in port, container leaking, French expert says Al Arabiya

Taiwan tells visiting US official Alex Azar China seeks to turn it into next Hong Kong The Straits Times

Militia 'attacks US convoy on Iraq-Kuwait border' The National

Taiwan tells visiting US official Alex Azar China seeks to turn it into next Hong Kong The Straits Times

Ghislaine Maxwell whines about 'onerous' jail conditions, wants out of solitary New York Post

French expert: Dangerous chemicals remain in Beirut port Washington Post

French NGO leader shot dead in Guatemala France 24

4G iPhone 12 Could Only Be Launching In Early 2021 UberGizmo

Nreal Light mixed reality glasses launch in Korea with the Galaxy Note 20 Engadget

How airplanes counteract St. Elmo’s Fire during thunderstorms Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Apple boss Tim Cook joins the billionaires club BBC

Love Island's Cara De La Hoyde and Nathan Massey unveil baby daughter's name Daily Star

All the toe-curling claims about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein Film Daily

New York Giants’ Co-Owner Steve Tisch’s Daughter Hilary Tisch Dies at 36 Just Jared

WWE Raw results: Randy Orton punts Ric Flair, Seth Rollins destroys Dominik Mysterio Metro

Atletico reveal COVID-19 positive players The Nation

Stats: Inter, Lukaku break Europa records; Fernandes leads scoring charts ESPN

Gould to dedicate 'virtually every waking hour' to Warriors Newshub

What Man Utd target Jadon Sancho thinks about Borussia Dortmund transfer decision Daily Express

Lamborghini part of $60m Ponzi scheme Australian Financial Review

Monday, 10/08/2020

Why I declined joining APC after talks, by Ortom Nigerian Guardian

BREAKING: Armed Bandits Currently Attacking Katsina Community Sahara Reporters

Apapa gridlock: Lagos donates land for trailer park, as Sanwo-Olu inspects road projects Vanguard

 

Tinubu mourns Senator Kashamu The Nation

Ishaku sacks media aide hours after daughter’s wedding The Nation

Gunmen kill Obiano’s aide on security The Nation

Sanwo-Olu gives hospital’s management 7-day ultimatum to remove trucks, containers Vanguard

Kashamu’s ally blasts Obasanjo over condolence letter Vanguard

Buruji Kashamu buried amid wailing by mammoth crowd The Eagle

School resumption: Release funds to us directly for COVID-19 protocols, NAE appeals to govts Tribune

COVID-19: Obasanjo tests negative ThisDay

Stocks: Investors gross N113bn in July The Sun News

Fake pastor arrested for defiling two sisters in Ogun Vanguard

Ondo Decides: APC leaders endorse Akeredolu’s re-election, as ZLP clears Ajayi Vanguard

Cross River PDP is in disarray, Reps member cries out Vanguard

I won’t leave PDP for Fayose — Olujimi Independent

We don’t operate illegal stamp duty account – NIPOST The Nation

Evacuation: 327 Nigerians depart London for Abuja Guardian

Nigeria earns N289.3bn from export of 10 agric produce –NBS The Sun News

FG’s fuel price hike tightens noose on business, household incomes The Sun News

NDDC petitions police over alleged N1.62bn unexecuted contracts The Nation

Forex demand hits $1.16b as naira slides Nigerian Guardian

Ex- Petroleum Minister, Diezani, Says 'Yahoo Boys' Have Become Role Models Sahara Reporters

Minister lauds businessman for building factory in Imo The Sun News

CAN President urges FG to overhaul security apparatus Vanguard

Obiano vs Arthur Eze: Buhari is statesman The Sun News

COVID-19: Church services resume in Lagos, comply with guidelines Premium Times

Speak more against killings, CSOs tell Gowon, Obasanjo, others Nigerian Guardian

How Buhari cautioned Eze against fighting Obiano, by commissioner Nigerian Guardian

PDP woos Mimiko for Jegede The Nation

Senators, Rep boycott Ebonyi PDP congress Premium Times

Let’s close schools forever Tribune

Police nab alleged Facebook fraudster in Lagos Nigerian Guardian

Beirut Blast Sends African Maids Out of Job in Lebanon ThisDay

COVID-19: Ban Ki-Moon, others preach common front, peace Vanguard

New York Zoo Apologises For Imprisoning African Man In Monkey House Leadership

Six French tourists among eight killed by gunmen in Niger France 24

First Night Of Democratic Convention To Feature Michelle Obama, Sanders, Kasich Leadership

Toshiba is officially out of the laptop business The Verge

Qualcomm is seeking a license to sell 5G chips for Huawei’s phones Slashgear

Former Microsoft CEO’s Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer at odds over company’s plans for TikTok On MSFT

Twitter 'looking' at a possible TikTok tie-up BBC

BBC One soap Doctors resumes filming The Irish Independent

The Ellen DeGeneres Show could be CANCELLED in Australia Daily Mail

Elbow to play fundraising concert for live music venue campaign Belfast Telegraph

Cardi B honours female rapper who 'dominated' the music industry Music News

Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr postponed until November 28 BoxingNews24

 

COVID-19: Two Atletico staff test positive ahead of Champions League tie Vanguard

Dustin Johnson settles for second straight runner-up at PGA Championship Yahoo! Sports

Europa League: Ighalo leads Man U assault against FC Copenhagen The Eagle

Vettel’s Ferrari split sets F1’s silly season into full swing Motor Sport Magazine

Panthers coach Clearly fined $21,600 Stuff

Sunday, 09/08/2020

Buruji Kashamu manoeuvred law, politics, could not escape death – Obasanjo Daily Post

Kashamu Dies of COVID-19 ThisDay

Edo 2020: 11 govs, ministers storm Benin as Ize-Iyamu kicks off campaign The Nation

The Palms Mall owner, Tayo Amusan, bounces back ThisDay

Govt agencies should stop extorting businesses –Osinbajo Ripples Nigeria

Edo 2020: Deputy gov alleges plot to assassinate notable PDP members The Sun News

Mother of 3 rescued in Lagos, gets employment from Ebonyi government Nigerian Guardian

Oshiomhole has hijacked campaigns, will make our party lose Edo —APC… Tribune

2023 Presidency should move to South –El-Rufai Sun News

National Assembly: CAMA law will ensure Corporate Accountability, Ease of Doing Business ThisDay

Edo election: Primate Ayodele reveals APC plans for Obaseki, prophecy on Aisha Buhari Daily Post

Edo: State Assembly Speakers, others move against Obaseki, Okiye The Nation

Senator Buruji Kashamu’s family break silence on his death, burial Daily Post

Edo, Ondo elections: Mind your business, APC replies US •PDP backs… Tribune

Enugu PDP Congress: Nnamani emerges Party Chairman The Nation

Abdulsalam returns from medical trip abroad The Nation

I’m not running for presidency in 2023 — El-Rufai •Backs return of power to the South after… Tribune

What Buhari’ll do in 2023 – Buba Galadima Sun News

Oshiomhole’s 2016 verbal attacks on Ize-Iyamu a lesson for politicians — Osunbor, ex-Edo gov Punch

2023 presidency: Fresh hurdles before Ndigbo The Nation

Ondo guber: Mimiko, Olanusi reunite over Ajayi Sun News

US, Apple may lose in President Trump's TikTok war, warn expert and survey The Straits Times

Malek historical house; tourist site in Tehran IRNA

The unbearable weight of being Kurdish Ahval

Close Call: The YF-23 Almost Made The F-22 Raptor Never Exist The National Interest

With eye on presidential election, Trump takes tough stand on China AniNews

75% infected in Texas prison as U.S. COVID-19 cases top 5 million CGTN

America trying to make Iranians tired of Islamic Revolution Mehr News Agency

Russia hits out at Israel’s air raid on Syria KCNA Watch

'Death became normal': Brazil reaches grim Covid milestone New Zealand Herald

US man in his 20s dies of plague ABC

Terrifying Lightning Video from Northeastern China Shocks Netizens The Epoch Times

Iran acquiring Chinese weapons and financing will destabilize Middle East: Pompeo Al Arabiya

Tabliss is an elegant new tab replacement extension for Firefox and Chrome gHacks

Windows security bug could let hackers hijack your printer TechRadar

UK government announces 500,000 premises now gigabit-ready Neowin.net

AI-Powered Neutral Network Upscales and Colorizes Flying Train Footage from 1902 TechEBlog

11 things you didn't know about Iron Man Digital Spy

Sofia Richie shows off her abs and sips a glass of wine with friends during beach outing in… Mail Online

Nicole Kidman’s HBO Series ‘The Undoing’ Gets New Release Date – Watch the Teaser Just Jared (Weblog)

Farmer Wants A Wife star Tahlia Rubio holds hands with female pal on night out Daily Mail

Bayern Munich, Barcelona reach Champions League quarterfinals UPI

Dare offers scholarships to Kwara blue-eyed girls Punch

‘I’m very aware I didn’t keep well’ – Jos Buttler fears he might have played his last Test for… CricTracker

Nwankwo not for sale, says Crotone boss Punch

Vettel: I feel like I’m going up against a wall Grand Prix 247

Sarri sacking costs Juve €20m Football Italia

Sancho 'joins Man Utd WhatsApp group' ahead of £108m transfer deadline Evening Standard

Saturday, 08/08/2020

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

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

Facebook just banned one of its biggest QAnon groups Mashable

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

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

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

Friday, 07/08/2020

FG extends gradual ease of lockdown by four weeks Guardian

International flights to resume in weeks –FG Punch

Edo election: Oshiomhole wanted me to be Governor, I begged him to forgive Obaseki – Philip Shaibu Daily Post

Oshodi terminal, BRT corridor to take off next week The Nation

NUPENG, PENGASSAN fume over petrol price hike Punch

Ndigbo ’ll work for APC victory in 2023 The Nation

$3.121b loans: China won’t take over Nigeria, says Embassy The Nation

Southern Kaduna: Northern Governors react as gunmen massacre 22 people Daily Post

Bello hails emergence of new House of Assembly leadership in Edo state Legit

We’ll go on strike when schools reopen – SSANU, NASU Daily Post

Bandits kill APC leader, lose member to vigilante Punch

Invasion of Edo Assembly a direct coup against democracy –PDP Sahara Reporters

Sanwo-Olu’s spokesman, wife, driver test positive for COVID-19 Punch

Political crisis in Edo deepens as Assembly Speaker is removed  ThisDay

NYSC camps may be reopened in next phase of eased COVID-19 lockdown

We are aware of Al-Qaeda threat, military tells US Leadership

 Naira Marley Arraigned, Sentenced for Breaching Covid-19 Travel Restriction Premium Times

Oyakhilome Tackles Buhari, Other African Leaders for Seeking Medical Care, Covid-19 Vaccine Abroad Premium Times

Covid-19 - Nigerian Govt Approves Gradual Reopening of International Flights Premium Times

Edo Assembly: No 17 lawmakers anywhere – Impeached Speaker, Frank Okiye Daily Post

COVID-19: Nigeria extends PhaseTwo of eased lockdown by four weeks

Twists and Turns As Abuja-Kaduna Train Service Resumes Leadership

Edo election: Oshiomhole wanted me to be Governor, I begged him to forgive Obaseki – Philip Daily Post

NYSC camps may be reopened in next phase of eased COVID-19 lockdown Daily Post

Concerns as churches, mosques reopen in Lagos BBC

UAE Denies Restricting Nigerians From Visiting the Country ThisDay

Be Wary of Tobacco Companies' Tactics, Group Urges Premium Times

NCC demands transparency for enhanced copyright enforcement Nigerian Guardian

US election 2020 polls: Who is ahead - Trump or Biden? BBC

Correct mistakes: China on Trump’s order to block TikTok, other apps Headlines Today

 

China warns U.S. against 'dangerous moves' on Taiwan Bangkok Post

Rajapaksas and allies win two-thirds supermajority Asian Times

Canada thwarted plot to kill exiled Saudi former top spy, lawsuit alleges Intel

US reimposes tariffs on aluminum imports from Canada DW

Turkey says Egypt-Greece deal on Mediterranean borders falls in its continental shelf Turkish Minute

Trump's attempt to ban TikTok and WeChat could face legal trouble for infringing on free speech, according to a First Amendment expert Business Insider

Microsoft fights back, says Apple “stands alone as the only platform to deny consumers from cloud gaming” On MSFT

Facebook's Zuckerberg sees wealth hit $100bn BBC

Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G dates accidentally leaked by Google Slashgear

Champions League: Another chance for Eden Hazard but Real Madrid can beat Manchester City without him First Post

Local sprinters target Fasuba’s 14-year record Punch

Crows superstar to play on in 2021 AFL Women's - Official Site

'Tiger perfectly placed at PGA' Sky Sports

How my Olympic medal dream came true – Okagbare Punch

The best ATP Masters 1000s Championships points Tennis World

NFF to decide on FIFA, CAF palliatives Saturday Punch

I’m afraid of returning to Nigeria, says Beirut-based footballer Punch

Thursday, 06/08/2020

Al-Qaeda penetrating N’West, US alerts Nigeria Tribune

Lagos slashes land use charge, waives N5.7bn fees Punch

Gov Abiodun has sold Ogun State to Christians – Islamic group blows hot Daily Post

Female soldier raped by bandits appeals dismissal Punch

My impeached deputy planned with Gov Uzodinma, APC to violently take over assembly, Edo speaker  Ripples Nigeria

FG begins negotiation for COVID-19 vaccine supply ThisDay

Uncertainty rules fuel pump price Guardian

Edo Assembly impeaches Deputy Speaker for endorsing Ize-Iyamu The Sun News

BREAKING: Ondo PDP gets new Chairman Politics Nigeria

Army disowns ‘soldiers’ arrested in bullion van robbery The Nation

Troops neutralise 5 militants, recover 3 boats in Bayelsa Leadership

NNPC raises N92.58b from products’ sale in May The Nation

Lawyer petitions Buratai over sack of female soldier raped by 5 bandits Daily Post

Edo election: INEC worried over violence between APC, PDP, reveals plans Daily Post

Army disowns ‘soldiers’ arrested in bullion van robbery Nigerian Guardian

High debt profile: Stop borrowing, tackle mass killings, #RevolutionNow tells Buhari Punch

Revolution Now: Release protesters unconditionally – SPN tells DSS, Police Daily Post

Church reopening: I’m waiting to hear from God – T.B Joshua Daily Post

NASS REPUBLIC: As Chinese loans rock Buhari govt. Two other stories, and a quote to remember Ripples Nigeria

Man guilty of raping and killing friend he was ‘trusted’ to walk home The Independent

Now that Trump needs Africa The Punch

Japan marks 75th anniversary of Hiroshima bombing  DW

U.K. and Japan stand together on Hong Kong and pandemic, British foreign secretary says The Japan Times

Satellite before-and-after images show devastation of Beirut port blast  TVNZ

South China Sea should not be wrestling ground for international politics: Chinese FM 

Michelle Obama says she's dealing with 'low-grade depression' because of COVID-19, racial strife, and the Trump administration Business Insider

Facebook removes Trump coronavirus post over misinformation Global News

Keeley Bunker murder: Wesley Streete convicted of raping and killing friend he was 'trusted' to walk home The Independent

Nation's top coronavirus expert Dr. Anthony Fauci forced to beef up security as death threats increase CNN

Storm Isaias kills nine and leaves three million homes without power Independent IE

Aid pours in after Beirut blast leaves hundreds of thousands homeless France 24

Best smartwatch 2020: the top wearables you can buy today TechRadar

Huawei Mate 40 leak shows literally huge camera development that could worry Samsung Note 20 T3

Student sends anti-bullying message through song BBC

Watch the first trailer for Ridley Scott's creepy android series on HBO Max Engadget

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 vs Galaxy Note 10: we compare the stylus-toting smartphones TechRadar

Netflix star Daisy Coleman dies by suicide, aged 23 The Independent

Kate Middleton 'desperately sad' after being betrayed by Meghan Markle’s book OK! Magazine

Zoe Saldana regrets portrayal of Nina Simone Film News

Ben Shephard's loving tribute to Kate Garraway despite 'trying to get him sack' The Mirror

Tiger Woods not worried about PGA preparation as he eyes 16th major Sporting News

Ajagba joins Fury, Pacquiao’s boxing team Punch

Beirut explosion: I thought I’d die, says Nigerian footballer Punch

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal: a grass-clay-courts clash Tennis World

Napoli join chase for Chukwueze Punch

Arsenal to cut 55 jobs as COVID-19 bites Punch

Wednesday, 05/08/2020

China says no plan to take over Nigeria’s sovereignty over $500m loans Legit.ng

Tinubu, Lawan, APC Govs to Storm Edo for Campaign Rally ThisDay

Nigerian Police opens up on corruption allegations against IGP Adamu Daily Post

How Oshiomhole created NDDC leadership crisis —Idahosa Tribune

Wike's suspension of council chairmen sparks row in Rivers Nigerian Guardian

Another Alleged N6.2bn Palliative Fraud Hits NDDC •Official Petitions Senate, Demands Dissolution Of IMC Tribune

China becoming apprehensive about Nigerian loans, says FG The Punch

Shaibu accuses deputy speaker of collecting N40m from APC The Punch

Officials escape lynching for raping face mask defaulter The Nation

APC will win Imo bye election –Ex-Senator The Punch

Petrol price to go up as PPPRA raises ex-depot price by N6 The Nation

FG raises fear as PTF contemplates on total reopening of schools across the country amid Covid-19 Legit.ng

We’re about applying for another $3b Chinese loan – Amaechi Daily Post

Benue rejects Fed Govt’s rice donation The Nation

Campaign tactics unsettling Obaseki, Oshiomhole’s camps Nigerian Guardian

Trump says Beirut blast likely a bombing Stuff.co.nz

Devastating aftermath of deadly blast in Beirut CNN

Taiwan / US announces highest-level visit in decades, risking China anger The Guardian

TikTok: Consider consequences – China warns US Daily Post

Anthony Levandowski: Ex-Google robocar engineer sentenced for theft BBC

Intel Tiger Lake beats AMD Ryzen 4000-series CPU in latest benchmark leak — but there’s a catch LaptopMag

Amazon Makes Sweeping Changes for First Prime Day of Pandemic Bloomberg

Alibaba Cloud reduces RAM, disk size and price of some cloud servers The Register

Maheeda not ready to delete naked videos on porn sites The Nation

Fulham return to Premier League Punch

Chelsea to sell four defenders in Lampard-led revolution Vanguard

Balogun named in Scottish Team of The Week Punch

Manchester City sign winger Ferran Torres from Valencia Viet Nam News

Sports Betting – How it has affected Rugby League and what to expect in the future Zero Tackle

Stakeholders fault new sports policy Punch

Neymar's Latest Statement May Have Ended Transfer Rumors IBTimes

Man Utd ‘ready to walk away’ from $200m deal after talks hit dead end Fox Sports

Tiger Woods confident he can win 16th major title at US PGA Championship Belfast Telegraph

Tuesday, 04/08/2020

Ogun govt cancels COVID-19 test for returning students Ripples Nigeria

Oshiomhole: Stepping on powerful toes cost me APC chairmanship ThisDay

Naming railway station after Jonathan demeaning – PANDEF 

Court orders permanent forfeiture of N827.6m linked to NDDC contractors ThisDay

No amount of EFCC, ICPC can stop Nigerian leaders from stealing —Gov Umahi Ripples Nigeria

Saudi Government Offered Us Free Flight Home But Nigerian Embassy Officials Want Us To Pay—Stranded Nigerian Students In Saudi Arabia Sahara Reporter

Living Faith Church pastor paraded for allegedly defiling fellow pastor’s 11-year-old daughter Daily Post

School feeding: FG spends N523,273,800 not N15bn on 124,589 households Tribune

$1.3BN MALABU SCANDAL: We complied with law on OPL 245 —Eni Ripples Nigeria

Publish terms and conditions of all loans or we meet in court, labour, CSOs tell Nigerian govt Ripples Nigeria

‘Why Shoprite is quitting Nigeria’s retail market’ Nigerian Guardian

COVID Concerns Force Nigeria’s Air Peace To Trim Pilot Pool Simple Flying

Deputy Speaker, 4 other members pledge support for Ize-Iyamu ThisDay

Pondei, others spent N5bn as medical allowances – Senate report

Cracks in Ondo PDP as five governors back Ajayi’s ZLP move The Nation

Pondei: Naming of emergency contractors has broken siege to NDDC

High debt profile: Publish details of loans or face legal action, NLC, TUC, others tell FG Punch

Ogun: Gov Abiodun makes u-turn, stops payment of N25,000 COVID-19 test fee Daily Post

Nigerian Government asks Organised Labour to shelve planned protest against corruption Sahara Reporter

Resumption: Stay at home, FG tells students with cough, other symptoms Punch

Attack on Zulum shows we are all vulnerable, says governors Tribune

Nigeria: Boat Mishaps - NIWA Threatens to Withdraw Licenses of Indicted Boat Operators AllAfrica

Nigeria’s debt stock rises to N30trn Tribune

Man dies after Benin herbalist defrauds family of N5m  Punch

Kalu, Ibori, Uduaghan to Akpabio: NDDC gave us no contract jobs The Nation

Stamp duty: SSASCGOC calls on FG to convene stakeholders’ meeting over FIRS, NIPOST crisis

 

Nigeria misses out on COVID-19 vaccine trials Nigerian Guardian

 

New National Forest Policy will preserve Nigeria’s ecosystems — Environment minister Vanguard

 

Obaseki kicks off campaign, receives blessings from Otaru of Igarra The Sun

Custodian Investment to Acquire 51% Equity Interest in UACN Property ThisDay

 

FBN Holdings Injects N25bn into FirstBank

NIPOST dual roles in courier industry unfair, repressive –LCCI The Sun

 

NUT, PTF express fear as schools reopen today Nigerian Guardian

Why we sacked pilots, supporting staff —Air Peace Premium Times

Airline sacks 75 pilots over financial constraints Nigerian Guardain

Presidency faults TUC’s planned protest over Buhari’s alleged inaction Nigerian Guardian

Second NNPC ex-Gmd dies within three months Punch

INEC denies replacing AAC’s running mate for Ondo guber poll Nigerian Guardian

Infidelity: Police detain woman for killing live-in lover

APC, PDP trade words over $2.4bn Chinese loans, others Punch

 

Nigeria: Govt Warns Politicians Against Flouting Covid-19 Rules AllAfrica

COVID-19: Schools have right to charge third term fees – Nigerian govt Daily Post

Cross River trader detained as woman dies in shop Punch

Businessman detained on Lai’s order, sues minister, IG, demands N500m Punch

Nigeria’s oil projects threatened as IOCs suffer $27.8bn loss Punch

Lagos artistes accuse police of extortion, sexual harassment Punch

PDP asks Oshiomhole to present Primary Six certificate Punch

Australian state to deploy military, impose hefty fines to enforce COVID-19 isolation Router

Military closely monitoring N. Korea amid U.N. report on miniaturized nuclear devices Yonhap News 

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Trump faces NY probe over fraud  Democracy Now

Israeli aircraft strikes Syrian military targets BBC

 

Curfew to be enforced in parts of Kashmir ahead of revocation anniversary Globe and Mail

‘Bald-faced lies’: Joe Biden assails Trump over vote by mail comments Global News

Leaked body-camera footage reveals new parts of George Floyd's arrest Newstral

Thousands flee homes as huge wildfire rages near Los Angeles Independent

Spain's former King leaving country amid financial scandal Vanguard

Isaias strengthens back into a hurricane and heads for Carolinas and East Coast CNN

Snapchat adds new TikTok-style feature to let you add music to videos Neowin

Everything we know about Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Windows Central

Singapore to give all incoming travelers wearable tracking device The Register

Samsung bags chip manufacturing orders from Cisco and Google SamMobile

BREAKING Reni Santoni dead: Dirty Harry and Seinfeld star dies aged 81 Mirror

Richard Bacon and family share horror as car bursts into flames in middle of California Metro

Kate Garraway pays tribute to 'warm and brilliant' ITV presenter Tony Morris Daily Star

Amanda Holden sizzles in tiny red bikini as she raises temperatures at the beach Mirror

What Frenchwomen wear in the intimacy of the home – fashion archive, 1913 The Guardian

Real Madrid Striker Gains Heavy Interest From AS Monaco IBTimes

Laurentiis, Gattuso reason Osimhen joined Napoli –Agent Punch

Ex-stars frown on influx of overseas-born players in Eagles Punch

‘Iheanacho will get better’ Punch

2021 elections: Ministry approves judo federation’s constitution Punch

Monday, 03/08/2020

APC invites Atiku, Saraki, Tambuwal, others after Gemade, Dogara’s return Daily Post

Sanwo-Olu launches Smart Metre Initiative ThisDay

Magu probe: Malami reveals why he is facing attacks Daily Post

PDP NWC moves to stop Ondo deputy governor from joining ZLP Nigerian Guardian

Who Is Mamman Daura fooling? Nigerian Guardian

A second colonialism The Nation

Nigeria: School reopening - Ogun begins mandatory COVID-19, malaria tests for SS3 students AllAfrica

Why insecurity persists in Southern Kaduna The Nation

Poly students protest, demand reopening of higher institutions within 14 days Nigerian Guardian

Amaechi Explains Sovereignty Clause in $500m Chinese Loan ThisDay

Police foil eight suicide attempts in Lagos Nigerian Guardian

Airlines panic as FG ‘withdraws’ N27b support Nigerian Guardian

Utomi, Na'Abba To Lead Mass Action Against Corruption, Insecurity In Nigeria Sahara Reporters

In Edo, Obaseki Turns the Governorship Permutation ThisDay

2023 Presidency: Igbo group shops for South East presidential candidates in APC, PDP The Sun News

Oshiomhole seeking third term by proxy, says Shaibu The Nation

GSI: Banks notify customers of move to seize debtors’ funds The Sun News

Shehu Sani gives solution to Southern Kaduna killings Politics Nigeria

TikTok countdown: Trump to give Chinese owner 45 days to sell app Al Jazeera

China can launch nuclear counterattacks within minutes, ex-PLA officer says The Japan Times

Global report: July's terrible toll revealed as coronavirus cases double every six weeks The Guardian

Erdogan takes revenge on Treaty of Sevres: French daily Anadolu Agency

Donald Trump says federal government should again seek death penalty for Boston bomber Tsarnaev India Today

Growing calls in Australia to scrap 'racist' names for landmarks TRT World

Sweden Shaken by 12-Year-Old Girl's Death in Gang Shootout Sputnik

Syrian cell entered Israeli territory to plant bomb in unmanned army post — IDF The Times of Israel

Watch: Chinese scientist claims Covid-19 started in 'military lab' after fleeing to US  New Zealand Herald

Two cruise ships hit by coronavirus weeks after industry restarts The Guardian

South Korean authorities encourage men to marry foreign women. But their brides often become victims of abuse CNN

Woman crushed between two whales in freak accident New Zealand Herald

Ruth Bader Ginsburg announces cancer diagnosis New Zealand Herald

Microsoft's TikTok acquisition is back on track after weekend Trump talks Techradar

Singapore May Allow Foreign Banks to Create Digital-Only Units Bloomberg

Leaked Galaxy Note 20 5G, Note 20 Ultra 5G video reveals all detail SamMobile

Ka3na, Lilo evicted from #BBNaija The Nation

Frank Ocean's brother dead: musician's 18-year-old sibling killed in tragic car accident Mirror.co.uk

Sex scenes: These ones are so awkward we believed they were real Film Daily

Britney Spears’ father calls the #FreeBritney movement “a joke” NME

Nicole Kidman Reunites with Her Mom for First Time in Eight Months Amid Pandemic Just Jared

Microsoft Confirms Plans to Pursue Buying TikTok After Chat with Trump TMZ.com

Geordie Shore babe Sophie Kasaei strips completely naked for 'lazy Sunday' Daily Star

Leon Balogun Reflects On Debut Game With Rangers Premium Times

Cricket Match Predictions: Emirates D10 League 2020 - Sharjah Bukhatir XI vs Dubai Pulse Secure - Match 24 Cricket World

Ryan Giggs Says United Should Get Jadon Sancho, Jack Grealish The Sports Bank.Net

Liverpool Rumors: Signing Jimenez May Depend On Reds Owners IBTimes

JUST IN: House member dumps Obaseki for Ize-Iyamu Politics Nigeria

BREAKING: “Fire will fall if Churches are shutdown again” – Bishop Oyedepo threatens Politics Nigeria

Presidency disowns Buhari’s nephew, Mamman Daura, over zoning comment The Punch

Tinubu hails Fasanmi’s contributions to National development, democracy Nigerian Guardian

Residents forced to evacuate as 'Apple Fire' burns out of control in California The Telegraph

2023: No APC member has right to oppose Tinubu, says ex-SGF The Punch

Arsenal defeat Chelsea 2-1 to win FA Cup Punch

Coronavirus: Nigeria records lowest number of cases in two weeks Premium Times

Google has a free gift for iPhone users – but do you need it? T3

Chinese loans: We’re not ceding sovereignty to China— Amaechi Nigerian Guardian

Madonna mourns death of ‘Evita’ Director Alan Parker Just Jared News

Bairstow's 41-ball 82 powers England to series win ESPNcricinfo

We do menial jobs, sleep at train stations –Abandoned NDDC scholars  Punch

‘Reject draft policy on alternatives to cigarettes’  The Nation

Trump to accept GOP nomination without press, RNC official says New York Post

Mechanic Turns Vickers VC10 Jet Engine Into Amazing Camper Trailer TechEBlog

Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu’s Families Trade Support for Candidates ThisDay

Dare celebrates Osimhen Napoli move Punch

Elumelu Advocates Collaboration to Boost Investment in Nigeria, Others ThisDay

FAAN hikes toll by 300%, pays half salary Nigerian Guardian

Facebook blocks accounts of 12 Jair Bolsonaro's supporters abc News

Government should fish out my dad’s killers —Joel Amadi Tribune

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang shuts down Arsenal contract talk as Mesut Ozil speaks out Football.London

Why we want to stop cigarette sale —Safakish, Philip Morris MD Tribune

Coronavirus: South Africa hits 500,000 confirmed cases Stuff

Edo/Ondo polls: We won’t tolerate rigging, PDP govs tell Buhari, INEC  Punch

‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ cancelled? Producers deny it Film Daily

Dragonship Endeavour is flying free, on its way back to Earth Ars Technica

Missing two-year-old boy found near Anambra market The Nation

Osun CSDP trains communities for development intervention The Nation

Atiku, PDP governors and realignments ahead 2023 polls Nigerian Guardian

Pulisic, Azpilicueta to miss Bayern tie – Lampard Punch

Protests against Netanyahu gain steam, thousands demonstrate in Jerusalem Global News

Akeredolu denies exposing Mimiko to EFCC  Punch

Britney Spears' dad Jamie calls the #FreeBritney movement 'a joke' created by 'conspiracy… Mail Online

Niger Delta should control oil like North now controls gold- Rivers Rep, Dagogo  Punch

Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Director Explains Why Remaster Cut Local Co-Op Nintendo Life

On this day: Roger Federer downs Andy Roddick for maiden Canada Masters title Tennis World

Service chiefs have no tenure – Ex-COAS, Akinrinade  Punch

Police arrest Lagos driver for allegedly beating passenger to death  Punch

Astronauts head towards splashdown off Florida coast as powerful storm approaches Sky News

Shehu of Borno: Our People Now Live in Fear  ThisDay

We hid inside toilet to avoid being lynched by Senegalese fans – Ex-Rangers star Okoronkwo Punch

Racism discouraged me from becoming Catholic priest — Adelusi-Adeluyi  Punch

Ondo: Disquiet in PDP as Jegede, Mimiko talks collapse The Nation

Coronavirus pandemic will be ‘lengthy’, World Health Organisation warns Independent

COVID-19: Charter airlines defy flight ban, fly rich Nigerians abroad  Punch

Aba shoe factory rated best in Nigeria The Nation

Hideki Kamiya Insists Bayonetta 3's Development Is "Going Fine" Nintendo Life

Resumption: Enugu moves to ensure workers’ compliance with COVID-19 protocol  The Nation

Next president must come from the South —Ndume Tribune

PFAs invested N7.2tn in government securities-Report Punch

Ebonyi PDP holds primaries amid tight security Daily Post

So many stars, so little time: Machine learning helps astroboffins spot the most oxygen-starved galaxy yet The Register

Madonna mourns death of ‘Evita’ Director Alan Parker Just Jared News

How Lagosians have been mistaking COVID-19 for malaria — Commissioner Punch

Re: Obaseki’s Ride with Folly ThisDay

Chromebook users get three free months of Stadia Pro Engadget

Egbin, nine other power plants suffer gas shortage Punch

Covid-19: Charter airlines defy flight ban, fly rich Nigerians abroad Punch

Neo-Nazis, others hold massive Berlin protest against virus  Times of Israel

Ondo: Disquiet in PDP as Jegede, Mimiko talks collapse The Nation

How to add your email account to an iPhone Digital Trends

Edo guber as shadow of PDP, APC’s 2023 chances Nigerian Guardian

COVID-19: Nigeria now has 43, 537 confirmed cases, 883 total deaths – NCDC Daily Post

2023: Okonkwo backs Daura on zoning for Presidency  Punch

Oyo government shuts factory where UI student died Nigerian Guardian

Lagos churches, mosques reopen Friday, bars, clubs stay closed –Sanwo-Olu The Punch

Mamman Daura laments death of Kyari, Funtua Nigerian Guardian

Akpata, an underdog, is new NBA President ThisDay

Edo 2020: No clash between me and my deputy – Obaseki Politics Nigeria

Ogun govt to test students for COVID-19 before resumption Ripples Nigeria

Republican renomination of Trump to be held in private Al Jazeera

I will Not Reverse Naming Of Railway Station After Tinubu, Waziri Moh’d Will Be Used For A Bigger Railway Station — Amaechi Replies National Union of Railway Workers The Nigeria Lawyer

Edo: Obaseki’s deputy speaks on ‘war’ with governor, blasts Oshiomhole Daily Post

FG reveals why Nigeria signed sovereignty clause in loan agreement with China Daily Post

Sex toy shop scandal: Senator Abbo wins in court despite viral video Daily Post

No inch of Yoruba land will be ceded to FG’s creditors —Afenifere Tribune

My father told me to learn sewing while he saved for my brothers’ education —Nigerian-born… Tribune

Magu attacks Salami panel •Accuses panel of using looters against him Tribune

Lagos is like today’s London where an Arab is Mayor, APC tells agitating indigenes Tribune

Wembley Showdown: Dominant London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea clash Saturday for FA Cup final The Nation

We’ll retrieve our seat from Dogara —Akuyam, Bauchi PDP boss Tribune

Zenith Bank rewards customers in weekly promo The Nation

Why you should eat sugarcane (1) The Sun News

I’m set to remarry – Obey The Nation

Restructuring, power rotation nonsense –Prof. Usman Yusuf The Sun News

How COVID doctor Stella Immanuel was sued for alleged malpractice after patient’s death The Nation

Before dating men with children The Sun News

114 years after, US organisation apologises for putting African man on display in zoo Tribune Online

APC will govern Nigeria beyond 2023 - Woman leader Legit.ng

Loans: Amaechi should resign, China targeting Nigeria’s gas – PDP topshot [VIDEO] Daily Post

Plateau Reps member urges Lalong, security agents to foil proposed turbaning of Samaila… The Sun News, Nigeria

Abiodun Signs Revised N280bn Budget into Law ThisDay Live

APC planning violence, bringing in arms ahead of Edo election —Obaseki Ripples Nigeria

48 million oil barrels not stolen, NNPC replies whistleblower The Punch

We Have Done Our Best On Insecurity, Boko Haram, Says President Buhari Sahara Reporters

Volkswagen revives assembling operations in Nigeria, unveils new vehicles Guardian

EFCC, NDDC corruption: Our appointees abused their trust ―  Buhari Tribune Online

Ondo 2020: INEC unveils full list of governorship candidates, deputies Premium Times, Nigeria

Oyo govt adjusts school reopening schedule for WAEC students Ripples Nigeria

All past, present corrupt cases will be probed – Buhari Daily Post

Soccer: Napoli sign Nigeria striker Osimhen from Lille Ansa

Nigerian girls stranded in Lebanon beg Buhari, Adeboye, Joshua to help bring them home (Video)Ripples Nigeria

Nigeria's Osimhen joins Napoli from Lille MSN

Niger Delta: Those bombing pipelines are hurting their people – Buhari mocks militants — Daily Post

I will shut down Big Brother Naija with my spiritual power – Prophet Chukwu Daily Post

Maiduguri mortar attack death toll rises to 6, says police Nigerian Guardian

2023: APC reacts to reported Tinubu/Dogara presidential ticket Legit.ng

Attack on Zulum’s convoy: Buhari told to sack service chiefs Daily Post

'Ellen DeGeneres Show' producers accused of sexual misconduct: report

SPECIAL REPORT…. Risking all for a living; Enugu women who transform palm kernel chaff into… Ripples Nigeria

Cross River Doctor Dies Of COVID-19 Sahara Reporters

World leaders venerate Buhari, says Adesina The Punch

Akpata reacts to election as NBA President [List of new officers] Daily Post

Olumide Akpata defeats two SANs to emerge NBA President Premium Times, Nigeria

Senate votes to begin debate on new stimulus measure, as unemployment benefit lapses

Attack on Zulum: Sack Service Chiefs, Reps Caucus insists The Nation, Nigeria

40m smokers to switch to electronic cigarettes by 2025, says PMI The Nation, Nigeria

Edo election: Another appointee of Gov Obaseki resigns, declares support for Ize... Legit.ng

FG clarifies clause on $400m loan agreement with China Exim Bank Business Day

2023: Igbo coalition makes demand from Danjuma over Aguiyi Ironsi Daily Post

US Immigration: Trump loses in court Daily Post