Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines for Today, 8th July, 2018

VANGUARD
Remembering The ‘real’ MKO Abiola, By Yemi Ogunbiyi
87 MILLION ECONOMICALLY DESTITUTE PEOPLE! Why Nigeria Is Gradually Becoming A Beggar Nation
APC, R-APC ; Saraki Imbroglio : 2019 Permutations Likely To Be Altered
Supreme Court Judgment On Saraki : I’m Surprised, Says Sagay
IBB Must Tell Nigerians Why MKO Was Sacrificed – Abiola’s Aide
Saraki’s Supreme Court Victory Shows Nation’s Judiciary Working – Buhari
PDP Demands Adeosun’s Immediate Sack, Arraignment Over NYSC Scam
2019: PDP, SDP, APGA, 39 Other Parties Move To Produce One Candidate
AMID INSECURITY CHALLENGE: Govs Have Abdicated Their Power To Appoint Or Fire The IG To President — Falana
France Was The First Country To Accept My Talent – Femi Kuti
The Future Of The Igbo In Nigeria Does Not Depend On Buhari
OSUN ELECTION: I’m Not Looking For Money, I’m Out To Serve — Akin Ogunbiyi
Spreading Police Protest News Is Hate Speech
I Won APC Chairmanship In Enugu, Fair And Square –Deacon Okey Ogbodo

Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic celebrates victory as Croatia national team wallops Russia in the ongoing FIFA World Cup competition 

COMPLETE SPORTS
Croatia Coach Dalic Admits Lucky Win Vs Russia, Eager To Unleash Powerful Team In Semi-Final Vs England
Modric Bags MOTM Award In Croatia’s Win Over Russia
Sweden Coach, Anderson: We Lost To Better Team England Who Can Win This World Cup
England Coach Southgate Feels ‘Incredible Privilege’ As Coach Of World Cup Semi-Finalist
Croatia Dump Out Hosts Russia Via Penalties, Set Up Semi-Final Clash Vs England
Pickford Wins MOTM Award Of Sweden Vs England
Maguire, Alli On Target As England Edge Sweden To Reach World Cup Semis
Omeruo Upbeat Eagles Will Qualify For AFCON 2019, Noncommittal On Chelsea Future
Courtois Happy To Shame Critics With Brilliant Showing Vs Brazil
Russia 2018: False Hotel Alarm Unsettles Sweden Players Ahead Q-Finals Clash Vs England
Jesus: Brazil Should Be Congratulated For Showing We’re Very Mature
Sammy Ameobi, Bolton Wanderers Teammates On Strike Over Unpaid Wages

PUNCH
UK’s conviction of Edo APC ex-aspirant unfortunate — Party
Ekiti poll: Tension rises as security deployment worries residents
I prayed MKO wouldn’t rest because he was cheated — Daughter
R-APC National Assembly members plot mass defection July 31
How N578bn projects were inserted into budget
Akume, Ortom’s rift deepens, gov plans defection
PDP demands Adeosun’s sacking, trial for alleged forgery
UK’s conviction of Edo APC ex-aspirant unfortunate — Party
Power grid collapsed three times in Q2 – TCN
Genevieve Nnaji changes demeanour
Fayose tackles Oshiomhole on rigging
Parties yet to present candidates for support – CAN
Sharing Abacha loot won’t curb poverty, say experts
Ekiti gov poll: More accusations as tension rises ahead of D-day
2baba stole my song, Amaka –Yoko B

SUN
Tam David-West Shocker: Nigerians suffering, unhappy, economy not doing well
NYSC: PDP demands Adeosun’s sack, prosecution over alleged forgery
Lessons life taught me – Shaffy Bello, actress
Dogged spirit: Woman overcomes lung transplant, amputation, respiratory challenges, bags Ph.D
Revealed: What Obasanjo told Afenifere in secret meeting – Prof Banji Akintoye
R-APC: APC’s loss, PDP’s gain
Innoson vs GTB: The untold story
Executive Order: Knocks, Kudos for Buhari
Saraki flags off construction of Rivers’ $3.2b fertiliser plant
Hadiza Isma El-Rufai: Parents cover up, allow child molesters to escape justice
Buba Galadima: The courage to say no
Python Dance: Ohanaeze to sue Nigerian Army
2019: We’ll use legitimate means to dislodge APC – Makarfi
Enugu guber: Why Ugwuanyi’ll sweep the polls – Ofordile
Battle of Gudumbali: Army remembers 150 soldiers killed in B’Haram fiercest attack
Herdsmen attacks: Government inaction may drive people into self-help – Prof. Varvar, Benue State University

NATION
Split in R-APC as Saraki moves to join presidential race
Saraki’s acquittal: Judiciary is working, says Buhari
2019: Fresh obstacles threaten PDP, opposition parties’ deal
IMO IMPEACHMENT PLOT: LAWMAKERS CRY OUT
LEON BALOGUN: Hours after loss to Argentina were terrible
TOYIN SARAKI: Why I advocate for women and children
11 varsities share FG’s N84m grant
Candidates worried over abuse of social media
Why Fayemi must return as governor -Ajisola
Nigerian traders flee Cameroon
We’ve taken measures to end killings, say Northwest govs
Head of Ibadan Seriki line dies at 91
Abiola’s eldest daughter lauds declaration of June 12 as Democracy Day
Okorocha seeks restructured Police Trust Fund
Ngige: We’re up to date on reporting Labour Standards to ILO