NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR TODAY FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 2017.

THIS DAY
Constitution Review: Presidential Assent Unnecessary, Says Saraki.
Buhari Calls Aregbesola, Condoles with Governor over Mother’s Death
PANDEF, Osinbajo Meet on Niger Delta
Seek Your Relevance Elsewhere, Army Warns Fayose
Lagos Arraigns 28 Adults, 12 Minors for Engaging in Homosexuality
IG: Lack of Funds Bane of Police
Energy-starved Nigeria Plans to Extend Gas Supply to Cote d’Ivoire
FG Grants Creative Industry Tax Holiday
N852.9m UBEC Fund: Ekiti Govt Disagrees with Fayemi
You Are Appointment Seekers, Osinbajo Tells Protesters of Marginalisation
High Profits Boost Foreign Refineries’ Scramble for Nigerian Crude
Police Dismiss Four Officers for Burgling Jonathan’s Abuja Residence
Maku Disowns Biafran Group, Asks FG to Restructure Nigeria
Women Group Protests against Rape, Defilement of Female Children

VANGUARD
US approves Super Tucano attack planes for Nigeria
80% Nigerian doctors seek jobs abroad – NOIPolls
Breaking: We ‘ve withdrawn ultimatum to FG – Clerk
Women Storm Ambode’s Office, Protest Rape Of Children
Amaechi calls for recruitment of more female bus conductors
Naira depreciates to N365 in parallel market
We’re Pleased With Ugwuanyi Over Passage Of Child Rights Law —Minister
WACOT Rice Mill Targets 500,000mt; 53,500 Jobs
NLNG Stops Capital Flight, Localizes Maritime Training
460 Kwara Pilgrims Leave For S-Arabia
N852.9m SUBEB Fund: Ekiti SUBEB disagrees with Fayemi, says ‘he’s not cleared’
Saraki pardons teacher, withdraws case
Presidency: Fayose to officially declare his intention in October
Neymar signs five-year contract with PSG
Leicester signs Iheanacho

THE SUN
Police nab grand commander of kidnappers, 39 others
FG warns military, security agencies on procurement of arms
I’ve no regrets aborting third term -Nnamani
Niger Delta leaders withdraw threat to pull out
We advised Buhari not to hurry back–Ortom
Fraudsters target ministers, says EFCC
Police dismiss 4 sergeants over raid on Jonathan’s Abuja home
Anambra raises standards in ease-of-doing business
Aisha Buhari, Saraki’s wife, 15 govs’ wives in Imo for August meeting
ODC resumes operations, evacuates 12,600 tonnes of waste
UPP is set to replace APGA –Chidoka
How building permit can frustrate your projects
Onu flags off waste-to-wealth programme for South East zone in Abia
US military shifts toward more global war games
Gambia revokes Jammeh’s diplomatic passport

PUNCH
Knocks as Ortom says President Buhari’s illness makes Nigeria sick
Govs/senators’ files: Magu must act on AGF’s letter, Presidency insists
Jonathan’s stolen property: Police dismiss four cops, traders expel leader
Epe pupils: Parents hold thanksgiving, share testimonies
IG explains why kidnapping occurs in schools…says Evans’ trial will be fair
Katsina subsidises hajj with N1bn yearly —Masari
Recruitment: Navy reschedules date of aptitude test
Buhari’s wife returns from London
Lagos hairdresser attempts suicide thrice over abducted children…husband accuses police of frustrating family
Paris Club refund: Osun pensioners stage another protest
Gunmen kill four, raze market, houses in A’Ibom
APC to probe Kaduna, Rivers’ congress crises
Each N’Delta state to have two modular refineries – Presidency
Whistle-blower alleges N1.2bn fraud in Niger SDG office
We’re profiling rich Nigerians for tax payment – Adeosun

DAILYTRUST
Lagos arraigns 28 adults, 12 minors over homosexual acts
Goje, Omogunwa, Bukar have no bills in 2 years
IGP: 1,000 suspected kidnappers in custody
Aisha Buhari returns from London, visits Owerri
MTN returns to strong profit after FG fine
Man remanded for raping 8-yr-old girl
AMCON, EFCC to go after banks, officials behind bad loan
Disquiet over 5% remittance to AIB as ATSSSAN kicks
Governors to revive Bank of the North – Ganduje
Shop owner charged with theft of tenant’s N5.6m goods
Nigeria-Singapore trade volume peaked N846bn in four years
Our private sector too weak to support maritime dev - Amaechi
FG, IMF disagree over economic growth rate
Competition forces petrol price down to 142/litre in Abuja
NNPC retirees seek FG’s intervention over 10 years unpaid entitlements
Count me out of ‘Biafra cabinet’ — Labaran Maku
PDP: No special privileges for ‘nomadic politicians’

LEADERSHIP
AMCON, EFCC Collaborate To Recover N4.6trn Debts
PDP Gives Fresh Conditions For Emergence Of National Chair
Renewed Threats: Osinbajo Meets Niger Delta Leaders
5 Pending Decisions PMB Will Take On Arrival
Nigeria’ll Extend Gas Pipeline To Cote D’ Ivoire – NNPC
Nigeria To Exit Recession This Year – IMF
Total To Boost Nigeria’s Oil Output By 200,000 bpd Next Year
Manufacturing PMI Rises By 1.2 Index Points In July – CBN
22 PVCs Collected In Zamfara Since April – INEC
PMB Calls Aregbesola Over Mother’s Death
10 Ships Arrive Lagos Ports With Petrol, Other Cargoes
PDP Should Not Punish Members Of Sheriff’s Faction –Hon Ewa
1000 Northern Football Clubs Gets Kwankwasiyya Largesse
Messi Bids Farewell To Neymar On Instagram

GUARDIAN
Senate, CBN rift looms over N79b Hajj subsidy
Neymar completes world record PSG move
Blaze rips through Dubai skyscraper 'The Torch'
Government cautions states against new loans as local debt hits N3tr
Osinbajo seeks sub-regional solutions to insecurity in West Africa
Lagos arraigns 28 adults, 12 minors for homosexuality
Babangida under attack over Twitter comment on job creation
Malami denies rift with Magu over prosecution of high-profile cases
Fayemi not cleared by panel in alleged N852.9m theft, says SUBEB
Police dismiss four over burgling of Jonathan’s house
So You Think You Can Dance' winner jailed for domestic abuse
APC is a bullying party, says Atiku
Kolawole emerges Kogi Assembly new speaker.