Today's News Headlines - 24/8/2015

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The Nation is whispering on its headline that Jonathan's village Otuoke laments water scarcity!!!

Punch whispers that dead workers are still on Ondo state's payroll....

DAILY POST

*Akure indigene must become next Ondo Governor – Deji

*“We won’t get favours from Buhari by attacking him” – Igbo group tells kinsmen

*Ban Ki-moon begins two-day visit to Nigeria on Sunday

*Water scarcity hits Jonathan’s home town

BREAKING: Olugbo’s mother-in-law kidnapped in Ondo

*Dog eats up four-month-old baby in Delta State, mother blames devil

*Multi-million dollar ‘Family Hospital’ does not exist – Okonjo-Iweala

*Kwara Government says N5bn FG bailout loan for LG salaries

*Don’t cover the misdeeds of crooks – Buhari urges Nigerian lawyers

*Fayose appoints blind radio presenter, Igbo, Urhobo indigenes as board members

*Resign or be sacked from INEC – Ozekhome warns Amina Zakari

*Rivers APC dismisses corruption allegations against Amaechi

*Gunmen kill two farmers, injure 12 others in Taraba

*Tragedy in Cameroonian league after player collapses, dies

*Mourinho claims people “love Chelsea to lose” after win over West Brom

*Usain Bolt beats Justin Gatlin to win world 100m title

*Pedro to hold Barcelona press conference on Monday

THE NATION

*Buhari to lawyers: join fight against crooks

*N167b loan for Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

*Kwara justifies bid for N5b bailout

*Task Force dislodge roadside traders, hawkers in Oshodi

*66,000 Nigerian pilgrims fly out to Saudi Arabia

*Jonathan's village Otuoke laments water scarcity

*Private sector grumbles as CBN defends its policies

*Aregbesola: attacks on Osun govt, fallout of Jonathan's defeat

*Govt urged to monitor oil, gas industry

*Criminal justice bill 'll reduce corruption

PUNCH

*China to allow pension fund investment in stocks

*Analysts expect banks to record strong performances

*C'River, Irish investors plan 5,000 housing units

*FG, W'Bank sign N47.4bn power plant guarantees

*First five years important to child's growth ' Ambode

*Godfathers are not true leaders, says Dogara

*Power tears Tambuwal, Gbajabiamila apart

*Awolowo wasnt loved by all Yoruba- Basorun

*Dead workers still on Ondo payroll

*Okonjo-Iweala's husband to build hospital

*Rivers PDP, APC clash at INEC office

*ICC studies petition against Lagos monarch, Akiolu

*Youths hate farming 'Ajimobi

*Alleged N1tn diversion: Senate to probe Lamorde's alleged diversion of N1tn

*Nigeria passing through crucial moment, says Ban Ki-Moon

*Corruption: APC knocks Igbo leaders for defending Jonathan

*Dickson warns civil servants against partisan politics

*Buhari not ready to implement confab report Afenifere

*Obas didnt deceive Jonathan, PDP replies Okogie

*Fresh attack claims two in Jos

*Kwara gov hails FG bailout for states

*B Haram menace will end soon, says Buharis aide

LEADERSHIP

*Kidnapped Chibok Girls Are Children Of EYN Church Members

*Diaspora Day: PMB To Engage Nigerians

Abroad In Anti-corruption War ' Perm Sec

*Yorubas In Cuba Write Aregbesola Over Ooni's Death

*Hajj: PMB Accepts Voluntary Service Offered By Muslim Leaders

*Ban Ki-Moon Arrives Nigeria, Tasks Governors On People's Welfare

*10 Contestants Vie For Seat Of Emir Of Misau

*Veteran Dancer Urges Parents, Governments To Support Dance Among Children, Youths

*Kaduna Electric Inducts 3,000 New Employees

*Agric Revolution Will Revamp Nigeria Economy ' Dangote

*Lawmaker Urges Speedy Development Of Beach Market In Uyo

*Historic Win, As Pillars Lose First Home Game In 12 Years

*EPL Round-up: Pedro Rescues Chelsea, Man City March On

*2 Sardauna Babes' Players Abscond In Sweden

CNN

*Tattoos last, but for 1 out of 10, so does the pain

*Facebook co-founder: I wish I would've worked less

*Ellen Page debates Ted Cruz on LGBT rights

*China: Tattoos no longer taboo

*More Chinese hiring U.S. surrogates for babies

*The world should take note: Africa's megaprojects

*North, South Korea hold first round of talks

*UK minister: British hostage freed in Yemen

*UK reopens its Iran embassy

*At least 7 dead after vintage jet crash

*One of Pacific's twin typhoons kills 10 in Philippines

*Greek bailout to start - after one more vote

BBC

*Palmyra temple 'blown up by IS

*Chinese shares in dramatic free-fall

*S Korea PM asks North for apology

*Osborne trip to discuss EU reforms

*IS 'destroy ancient Palmyra temple

*Beirut rubbish protests escalate

* Investors braced for China losses

* Human impact of Kashmir conflict

*France train shooting: US 'heroes' speak out

*Panama Canal expansion prompts safety concerns

*US barbecue's gentrification problem

*Tragedy strikes Cameroonian football

*Pillars' unbeaten home record ends

*Over-65s drink 'unsafe' alcohol levels

*Sharing chores 'improves sex lives

*Williams beats Halep for 69th title

*Rodgers seeks psychological boost

*Borussia Dortmund score four again

*People love Chelsea losing - Mourinho

*Fire breaks out at US Japan base

*Arsenal Ladies 0-2 Chelsea Ladies

*Athletic Bilbao 0-1 Barcelona

*Bolt triumphs in 'hardest race