Dailies Headlines For Today Friday August 4th, 2017

*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*

*LASG accused of shielding hoodlums that demolished houses*

*Gunmen kill four, raze market, houses in A’Ibom*

*Hunchback, 15 teenagers arrested for robbery, kidnapping*

*Bayelsa taxi driver killed in tanker fire*

*INEC swears in eight new RECs today*

*N50bn health fund will be judiciously spent –Ajimobi*

*Each N’Delta state to have two modular refineries – Presidency*

*NGOs take campaign against rape to Lagos Assembly*

*APC to probe Kaduna, Rivers’ congress crises*

*Faleti’s death has made me a real orphan — Ogundaisi*

*Elections must reflect will of the people ‘ Okowa*

*Insecurity: Ambode wants Police Area Commands in Ikorodu, Badagry*

*Mother Hassana Sabiu and daughter Qamariya abandon newborn to die in waste bin*

*Wike, Kikwete, ex-Tanzania President for AFBA confab*

*US approves Super Tucano attack planes for Nigeria*

*Obiogbolu exudes confidence*

*Women storm Ambode’s office, protest rape of children*

*We’re pleased with Ugwuanyi over passage of Child Rights Law ‘Minister*

*Fidau prayer holds for Aregbesola’s mother in Osun*

*Rivers APC congresses:Grievances ‘ll be looked into ‘Appeal panel*

*Women group protests rising rape of babies, children*

*460 Kwara pilgrims leave for S-Arabia*

*Gov Okowa’s aide assures candidates on council polls*

*Oghede community protests alleged brutality*

*80% Nigerian doctors seek jobs abroad ‘ NOIPolls*

*Rights groups threaten show down with BEDC on August 7*

*Edo govt bans use of schools, roads for social events*

*Boko Haram: Trump okays $600m bombers for Nigeria*

*AGF to get reports on Diezani’s, others’ cases*

*AGF: No rift with EFCC*

*States lose easy access to foreign, local loans*

*Health insurance for Oyo workers, contractors*

*Police dismiss four for theft in Jonathan’s home*

*Oyegun’s APC leadership lacks focus, says Saraki*

*1,000 kidnap suspects in police net, says IG*

*How to curb kidnapping, terrorism, by security experts*

*Osinbajo to African govts: provide for your citizens to avoid irregular migration*

*Experts push for maternal, child deaths reduction*

*Don makes case for new uninalysis technology*

*LASPOTECH workers begin indefinite strike*

*Unilorin, Origin Group partner on honey production*

*Final year student dies 28 days to graduation*

***BUSINESS:

*WACOT Rice Mill targets 500,000mt; 53,500 jobs*

*NLNG stops capital flight, localizes maritime training*

*26 stocks appreciate, market gains N79bn*

*We’re already moving out of recession — Udoma*

*AMCON, EFCC collaborate to recover N4.6tn debts*

*It’s now tougher for states to borrow – DMO*

*NNPC, Shell Chevron sign financing deals*

*We’re profiling rich Nigerians for tax payment – Adeosun*

*Govt plans development agenda for critical road projects*

*FG unveils new technical standards for auto engineers*

*GE to run narrow gauge rail for 30 years – FG*

***SPORTS:

*Okagbare leads Nigeria as London 2017 begins*

*Joshua suffers rematch blow as Klitschko retires*

*NFF bans referees*

*Babalola faces Imeh in NCC tennis opener*

*Neymar completes €222m PSG move*

*Neymar’s signing changes history of football – Media*

*Leicester sign Iheanacho*

*Aaron Rodgers Says He Wants to Be Packers’ QB at Age 40*

*AC Milan 2-0 CSU Craiova: Montella’s Men Cruise to Comfortable Victory in Europa League Qualifier*

*Adepoju Congratulates Iheanacho On Leicester City Move*

*Agali: Leicester Is Iheanacho’s Chance To Prove Guardiola Wrong*

*All eyes on Bolt*

*All Eyes On Okagbare As IAAF Worlds Start In London*

*Andre Iguodala to Be Turner Sports Special Contributor at 2017 PGA Championship*

*Andy Murray to skip Toronto to heal hip injury as Marin Cilic also pulls out*

*Anthony Brown Suffers Hamstring Injury vs. Cardinals in Hall of Fame Game*

*Anthony Joshua likely to fight Pulev after Klitschko retires*

*Athletics: Two Ukrainians suspended for doping on eve of world championships*

***WORLD:

*Investigators following the money on Trump-Russia ties*

*Australian police: ISIS commander sent IED parts to would-be plane bombers*

*Dubai’s Torch tower goes up in flames — again*

*Donald Trump just keeps lying*

*A futuristic ride in Mercedes’ self-driving car*

*How Kenyans are using tech to stop election fraud and violence*

*Kenyan elections 2017: What you need to know*

*ISIS kills Afghan robotics team girl’s dad*

*Investigators examining Trump’s Russia ties are looking into possible financial crimes, sources tell CNN*

*101 arrested over people smuggling ring*

*The most memorable lines from Trump’s calls with Mexican, Australian leaders*

*Call transcript: Trump urged Mexican president to stop criticizing wall*

*Venezuela vote to be investigated*

*Scientists ID dinosaur that was built like a tank*

*2men charged in plot to bring down plane*

*Chilean lawmakers vote to ease abortion ban*

*Muslim pilgrims in Africa start journey to Saudi Arabia for Hajj 2017*

*Two female presenters suspended in Egypt for ‘immoral’ TV discussions*

*Sudan, Egypt bilateral talks continue in Khartoum after tension*

*Saudi King invites 1000 families of slain Egyptian security officials for Hajj*

*Egypt maintains blockade on 21 news websites for nearly three months*

*Egypt renews interest in heading UNESCO after unsuccessful 2009 bid*

*Egyptian journalist released after two years in detention without trial*

*Huge diaspora turnout in Rwanda presidential elections*

*Buddha statue stolen from Botswana temple ahead of Dalai Lama visit*

*Egypt promises sanctions review as it chairs UN Security Council*

*Botswana wins big at world Karate & Kobudo tournament in Spain*

*50 Egyptian policemen jailed three years for strike action*

*Jailed South African athlete Oscar Pistorius hospitalized*

Good morning…..