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NEWSPAPER REVIEW, FRIDAY, September 25TH, 2015


NATIONAL MIRROR
717 killed in Saudi Arabia Hajj stampede.....Saraki stoned at Eid ground, denies attack.
Falae released, says I was sleeping on floor....Akure group deplores kidnap.
Police, navy collaborate in fighting piracy.
APC hails ECOWAS, Buhari on reinstatement of interim govt in Bukina Faso.
FG approved 90 contracts from January to June-BPP Report
Troops dismantle terrorists’ fuel depot.
Kogi LG workers to receive N45billion from bailout fund.
Group wants Buhari to unveil economic blueprint, appoint finance minister.

NEWSWATCH TIMES
Heavy security in Abuja, Jos, Kaduna amid Sallah celebrations.
Hoodlums attack Saraki, disrupt Eid prayers in Illorin.
FG approved 90 contrqcts from January to June-BPP.
Nigerians among 717 pilgrims killed in Mecca stampede.
Olu Falae released, after four days in kidnappers den.
Troops destroy Boko Haram fuel depot.
Police boss meets security chiefs in Ogun.
Amaechi: Rivers APC tells PDP to prepare to defend court action...as PDP says action is threat, diversion.

LEADERSHIP
Hajji tragedy North’s 1st female Editor Bilkisu Yusuf, professor El-Miskin, 715 others dead......805 injured....Anxious relatives, friends seek further information.
Police arrest 8 over Ilorin Eid protest.
Troops dismantle Boko Haram Terrorist Fuel depot.
4000 police operatives fighting Boko Haram in North-East-IGP
WHO welcomes Okonjo-Iweala’s appointment as GAVI Chair.

NATION
Nigerians among 717 Saudi stampede victims
Fitch Ratings: Banks need liquidity injection
Rumpus as Saraki, others pray in Ilorin
Police arrest eight in connection with attack
Dogara condoles with Muslims over pilgrims’ death
Attack on dignitaries barbaric, says Kwara govt
How it happened, by Nigerian pilgrim
Senate President not attacked, says media office
Buhari leaves for U.S. after Sallah prayers in Daura
Long, bumpy road to justice
How Nigeria, ECOWAS restored civil rule in Burkina Faso, by Osinbajo
Group holds conference for singles, married
Nigerian doctor gets UK award
Judge refuses to withdraw in EFCC’s case
Mbeki panel backs Buhari’s moves to recover looted funds
Tinubu seeks better Nigeria
Why Ayade insists on aptitude test for commissioner-nominees, by aides
Why arrears were not paid once, by Oyo labour leader
Peace Corps seeks Ambode’s support

NIGERIAN PILOT
Hajj tragedy: 717 pilgrims killed, 805 others injured in stampede
Jigawa Govt. earmarks N800m for rural water projects
Banks’ foreign currency liquidity still tight – Fitch
ExxonMobil commences oil production at Erha North Phase 2
Group wants FG to call SON to order
Lagos soft pedals on truck movement restriction
Burkina Faso’s president back in charge as coup fails
Saraki attacked, as hoodlums disrupt Eid el-Kabir prayer in Ilorin
Sallah: Traditional ruler escapes assassination in Kogi
Faulty traffic lights: Threat to Abuja motorists
Kogi LG workers to receive N45bn from bailout fund
Police to include ethics, values in training programmes
Osun govt committed to better living condition for residents’

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