Read today's newspaper headlines [Friday, August 28, 2015]

For today, Friday, August 28, 2015:

VANGUARD NEWSPAPER

Uproar as Buhari names SGF, Customs boss, others

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and his Chief of Staff among others. READ MORE…

I won’t reply you again, Orubebe tells Oshiomhole

The latest outburst is Orubebe’s response to Oshiomhole calling him a clown and an embarrassment to his family. READ MORE…

Ensure information given out is in public interest, Osinbajo tasks editors

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has challenged editors in the country to always ensure that information being sent to the public through their media organisations are in the best interest of Nigeria and Nigerians.

Buhari approves 65 licences for private refineries

President Muhammadu Buhari has granted licences to 65 Nigerian companies to construct modular refineries. The companies were selected from about 285 applications that were screened for the purpose.

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THE PUNCH NEWSPAPER

APC leaders angry as Buhari appoints more Northerners

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and his Chief of Staff among others. READ MORE…

Only Buhari can remove Lamorde – Police commission

The Police Service Commission on Thursday declared that only President Muhammadu Buhari could remove from office the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Lamorde. READ MORE…

Defence ministry joins arms probe panel

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed that the Ministry of Defence be co-opted into the 13-man investigative committee to probe the procurement of hardware and ammunition in the Armed Forces. READ MORE…

We hid cocaine in Arik flight meals – Attendant’s accomplice

A staff of Arik Air has told the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency investigators how members of staff of the airline smuggle illicit drugs aboard flights. READ MORE…

NNPC slashes crude oil buyers from 43 to 16

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation on Thursday said it had reduced the number of crude oil off-takers for the proposed 2015/2016 term contract from 43 to 16. READ MORE...

Buhari, Kukah in closed-door meeting

Kukah has come under severe criticism in recent time for expressing his opposition to Buhari’s anti-corruption war. READ MORE…

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THE GUARDIAN

President’s key men emerge

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and his Chief of Staff among others. READ MORE…

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THISDAY NEWSPAPER

Buhari appoints Lawal as SGF, Kyari, new Chief of Staff

This was made known in a statement signed by the media aide, Femi Adesina on Thursday, August 27, 2015. READ MORE…

Nigerian Ambassador to US, Prof Adefuye is dead

Adefuye is said to have passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2015, in Washington DC. READ MORE…

NNPC reduces list of potential oil lifters from 43 to 16

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation on Thursday said it had reduced the number of crude oil off-takers for the proposed 2015/2016 term contract from 43 to 16. READ MORE...

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BUSINESS DAY

How Nigeria’s university system fails in administration, value delivery – Experts

In the wake of the expressed resolve of the Muhammadu Buhari led federal government to make public institutions more accountable and responsive to the needs of society, stakeholders are pointing out how Nigeria’s university system falls grossly short on administrative efficiency and value delivery.