NIGERIA NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES, WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines




TRIBUNE:

2019: APC Begins Fresh Mobilization in Southeast chapter

AD South West condemns attack on Akinfenwa

FG withholding Ekiti’s monthly federal allocation, Fayose cries out

Senate leadership: Saraki, Ekweremadu, APC senators opt to settle out of court

Pensioners demand payment of eight years arrears in C/River

Okowa urges UK, others to invest in employment generating ventures

Speed up trials of alleged corrupt Nigerians, N/Delta activist urges FG

Experts warn against looming collapse of Nigeria’s mortgage sector in 2017

Lagos govt completes Isale Gangan Towers and Gardens

Nigeria requires $30bn annual investment to bridge infrastructure deficit ‘Experts

The killing of 116 Nigerians in South Africa

Ecuador, FG partner on agricultural research, space science, to control oil spillage

FG presents over N70m cheques to 56 inventors

Malabu oil deal: Shell, Agip urge court to vacate order forfeiting OPL 245 to FG

DAILY TIMES:

Umahi Wants Soldiers Who Brutalised Physically Challenged Man dismissed

Time for peace, not war, Osinbajo tells Niger Delta youths

Niger Delta: Osinbajo orders contractors back to site

FG Will Employ Youths Involved In Illegal Crude Oil Refining, says Osinbajo

Nigerian Prisons Service to employ 6,545 personnel CG

No plan to increase taxes-FG

I never collected money from Tinubu for my election in 2007 – Governor Mimiko

I am happy PDP is working towards regaining power come 2019- GEJ says

Weapons confiscated during the arrest of Nigerian and Algerian nationals suspected of plotting terror attack in GermanyFayose cries out, alleges plan by FG to cripple his govt through withholding of the January statutory allocation to the state.

Malabu oil scandal: Shell, Eni drag FG to court

DAILY TRUST:

LG polls: Court asked to stop federal allocations to Lagos

FG gives N66m to 56 tech inventorsNigeria, Ecuador partner on oil spillage control

SGF: Buhari will spend 8 yearsRegional Integration: S’ West govs to adopt uniform educational, security, agric policies

Dogara’s aide resigns, denies working against the speaker

Downward trend continues as stock market shed N73bn
26 ships arrive Lagos ports with petrol, food items

TSA: 20,000 bank accounts closed, accruals hit N5.244trn

GUARDIAN:

Governor wants soldiers sacked for brutalising physically- challenged man

Security agents disrupt pro-Buhari rally in Abuja

Goverment must focus on strengthening SMEs to promote financial inclusion

WHO backs tax on sugar-sweetened beverages to reduce chronic diseases

Boko Haram terrorists kill Islamic scholar, injure boy in Borno village

Lagos NCP, PDP divided over Ambode’s performance

TSA grows to N5.2tr, government lists gains, challenges

Charkin Maritime buoys capacity building with new Rivers facility

Shell to reduce cost, improve production in NigeriaWike, APC bicker over stakeholders’ meeting with Osinbajo




THIS DAY:

FG: Success of Eurobond is Proof the Economy is Recovering

Court Orders Forfeiture of $9.8m Recovered from Andrew Yakubu

FG Begins Disbursement of Social Intervention Funds

Kachikwu Unveils 20-Point Plan on Ending Militancy in the N’Delta

Fitch Rates Nigeria’s Eurobond ‘B+

Presidency: Buhari is Home Sick, Will Soon Return

FG Doles out N70m to 56 Local Inventors

Why are Corrupt APC Stalwarts Not under Probe, PDP Asks Buhari

FG to Float Savings Bond for Nigerians, Says DMO DG

INEC to Hold Outstanding Polls in Rivers State Saturday

Adamawa Christians Accuse FG of Discrimination in Rehabilitating N’East

Dogara Bemoans Worsening Economic Indicators

NIRSAL, Nigeria Railways Begin Movement of Grains by Rail

Court Dismisses Nyame’s No-Case Submission

US Announces Fresh Grant of N241.6m to Support Nigeria’s Power Sector

FG Suffers Setbacks in N1.5bn Fraud Charge against Ex-NSA Aide, Security Consultants

Stakeholders Allege Diversion of N10bn Using Arik as Conduit

Osinbajo Blames Current Hardship on Corruption

New Monarch Emerges in Igbara-Oke, Ondo

Anenih Tells PDP to Forget Presidency Until Buhari Finishes His Tenure

Former Rivers Govt Chief of Staff, Emeh Leaves APC for PDP

Edo Guber Poll: INEC Not Ready to Call Witnesses, Tribunal Adjourns…

Newspapers 2
PUNCH
Ex-NNPC GMD, Yakubu, to face fraud charges, forfeits N3bn
Budget: Fashola disowns N2bn voted for regional housing scheme
Militancy deprived Nigeria of $100bn in 2016 –Kachikwu
FG closes 20,000 bank accounts, moves N5.2tn into TSA …to expand TSA scope
SGF hints Buhari will run for second term
Ladoja’s alleged N4.7bn fraud case resumes March 1
NEW TELEGRAPH
Malabu oil deal: Shell, Agip seek withdrawal of forfeiture order
DMO set to roll out FGN Savings Bond
2019: Atiku revs up political consultation
Ortom appoints new SSG, drops five cabinet members
Nothing to show that S’East is part of Nigeria –Okorocha
Bayelsa celebrates anniversary of Dickson’s administration
Group blasts EFCC for freezing Ozekhome’s account

THE SUN
Anambra to export 1m tubers of yam to Europe
Lai Mohammed: Whistle-blower rejected commission on N1bn loot
Ex-CBN deputy gov raises the alarm over fake naira notes
FG releases N844m for school feeding to 7 states
How ex-Air Force chief, Umar, got N13.3bn for upkeep
Charges against MASSOB members blackmail –Uwazuruike
PDP’ll win in 2019 –Jonathan

VANGUARD
At the completion of Buhari’s 2nd term in 2023 no one would be able to take Nigeria back to Jonathan
Footballers prone to brain damage – study
IBB, Atiku in closed-door meeting
FG to work with illegal oil refiners – Osinbajo
Alleged N1.64bn fraud: You’ve a case to answer, Court tells Rev Nyame
Breaking: Court orders forfeiture of Yakubu’s $9.8m, £74,000 recovered by EFCC

 




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