Skip to main content

NEWSPAPER REVIEW FOR FRIDAY 8TH OCTOBER, 2016.



GUARDIAN
* How Jonathan, Attahiru Jega saved Nigeria, by Buhari, others
* National Assembly seeks Buhari’s briefing on economy
* Sylva, APC reject court verdict on Bayelsa election
* Jibrin seeks suspension of running cost to colleagues
* Labour vows to fight neglect of workers’ welfare by governors
* Kumuyi in southeast, says recession will soon be over

PUNCH
* We’re missing Jonathan –Ebonyi traders
* Parents storm Lagos school as gunmen abduct teachers, pupils
* Militancy: Senate probes N’Delta amnesty programme
* Protesters block FG’s ministries, demand El-Zakzaky’s prosecution
* Reps, Jibrin trade words on lawmakers’ running costs
* Ekiti Assembly suspends anti-Fayose lawmaker for 180 days

THISDAY
* FG Withdraws Forgery Charges Against Saraki, Ekweremadu
* Nigeria Needs Infrastructure, Not iPhones, Adeosun Tells Donors, Foreign Investors
* Again, Buhari Hails Jonathan’s Patriotic Zeal, INEC for Success of 2015 Polls
* Tariff Increase: N’Assembly Passes Bill Imposing N500,000 Fine on Discos
* FG Summons Turkish Ambassador over Detention of Nigerian Students
* FG to Disburse N500bn for Social Intervention Programme

THE NATION
* Vice Principal, teacher, four pupils kidnapped in Lagos
* Lagosians decry rejection of Special Grants Bill
* Naira recovery likely as Travelex begins weekly dollars sales to BDCs
* Budget padding: EFCC quizzes top officials of 16 ministries
* Change begins with me: Fed Govt seeks private sector’s partnership
* Dickson sacks civil servants on unapproved study leave

THE SUN
* We’ll rid Nigeria of terrorists, says Buratai
* FG should show more presence in Niger Delta –Dickson
* Nigerian banks are healthy, NDIC reassures depositors
* Why govs shared oil money –Amaechi
* Kaduna: Villagers rush leaking petrol from burst pipeline, risk death
* Change begins with me controversy: We’ll meet in court, FG tells Afe Babalola

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Season Greetings From The Mandate Health Empowerment Initiative (MHEI)

Merry Christmas and a blissful mentally healthy new year great minds! Please if you are interested in humanitarian, community service Join The Mandate Health Empowerment Initiative Volunteer Team! As we engage Africa in Mental Health Literacy, Psychosocial Support Campaign and Prevent Drugs and Substance Dependency across all sectors! There are more people living with mental illness than people living with HIV AIDS!  Be Involved www.mhfnigeria.org  www.facebook.com/mhf2015 @infomhei just drop a line message of interest. God bless you
Post a Comment
Read more

Falling Oil Prices: LCCI Advises FG To Cut Spending On Refreshments, Sitting Allowance To Save Nigeria’s Economy

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called on the Federal Government to put drastic economic measures in place, in order to help the country cushion the effect of falling crude oil prices. The chamber suggested further scrutiny in the way public funds are spent. In a statement by its President, Alhaji Remi Bello, the LCCI commended the Federal Government for the fiscal and monetary policy measures taken so far to stabilise the macroeconomic conditions and minimise dislocations. It however asked that some very important additional measures be taken. The chamber noted that there are several budget heads that need serious scrutiny, such as, consolidated revenue fund charges, service wide votes and presidential amnesty programmes. According to Bello, others are: capital supplementation, debt service, refreshments and meals, foodstuffs and catering, honorarium and sitting allowance, welfare packages, as well as repairs and maintenance. “All these budget heads ha...
Post a Comment
Read more

Bassa APC Aspirant Calls On Electorates To Be Vigilant

The people of Bassa LGA have been called upon to be vigilant and beware of failed politicians who have been busy deceiving the constituents. An aspirant into the state assembly under the platform of All Progressive Congress (APC), Hon Yizogembi Solomon Abwa gave the charge while speaking in Lokoja. He told them to come out en-mass and vote out the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the next election. He expressed confidence that given his antecedent and his pact with the people of Bassa, he will dislodge the PDP in the area. He thanked the electorates for always standing by him and encouraged them to maintain peace in the area.
Post a Comment
Read more