Read today's newspaper headlines [Tuesday, July 7, 2015]

For today, Tuesday, July 7, 2015:

VANGUARD NEWSPAPER

Buhari okays N804.7bn lifeline for states

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a three-pronged relief package to aid in the payment of workers’ salaries across the country. READ MORE…

Ekweremadu: Police storm NASS

The Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase has invited Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu over an alleged forgery of the Senate Rules on the election of its principal officers. READ MORE…

How we robbed Ikorodu banks – Suspects

The police in Lagos State have paraded four men believed to be behind the June 24 bank robbery in the Ikorodu area of the state. READ MORE…

Jos blast: NEMA confirms 44 dead, 47 injured

The casualty figure was provided by the Director in charge of the North-Central zone of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mohammed Abdulsalam. READ MORE…

15m bank customers register for BVN

The BVN It is a unique number that enables one person to have a single identity in the banking system. READ MORE…

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THE PUNCH NEWSPAPER

Unpaid Salaries: Buhari okays N713.7bn for FG, states

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a three-pronged relief package to aid in the payment of workers’ salaries across the country.

Forgery: Police detectives quiz National Assembly clerk, Senators

The Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase has invited Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu over an alleged forgery of the Senate Rules on the election of its principal officers. READ MORE…

Governors can’t pay workers because of corruption – Saraki

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has identified corruption as the major reason why some state governors cannot pay the salaries of workers.

Loot recovery: Buhari might not use EFCC, ICPC

According to reports, President Muhammadu Buhari might not use any of the nation’s anti-graft organizations to recover funds stolen by past holders of public office.

APC expels Gombe ex-Governor, Goje

The All Progressives Congress has reportedly expelled former Gombe State Governor, Danjuma Goje.

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THE GUARDIAN

FG approves fresh N414bn for sharing

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a three-pronged relief package to aid in the payment of workers’ salaries across the country. READ MORE…

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THISDAY NEWSPAPER

Buhari okays N413.7bn bailout for FG, states

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a three-pronged relief package to aid in the payment of workers’ salaries across the country. READ MORE…

Alleged forgery: PDP govs, Ohanaeze rally around Ekweremadu

The Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase has invited Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu over an alleged forgery of the Senate Rules on the election of its principal officers. READ MORE…

Crude oil prices record highest drop in three months

As the federal, state and local governments in Nigeria prepare to completely decimate the Excess Crude Account (ECA), Greece’s rejection of bailout terms and China’s emergency measures to support its stock markets sent shocks to the global oil markets as the price of crude oil yesterday recorded a five per cent drop, being its worst loss since it dropped by seven per cent on April 8.

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BUSINESS DAY

States’ fortunes dip as govs abandon natural resources for Abuja cake

The finances of Nigerian states are deteriorating as governors fail to consider the revenue potential of naturally given resources in their domains and choose to beg for Federal Government bail-outs, such as those granted yesterday, to pay workers’ salaries.

FG shares $1.7bn with states, LGs

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a three-pronged relief package to aid in the payment of workers’ salaries across the country. READ MORE…