NIGERIAN NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES, WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2018

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines
THISDAY
60 Worshippers Killed in Twin Bomb Attacks in Mubi
 
Osinbajo: Presidency, Security Council Restructuring Nigeria’s Security Architecture
 
Finally, FG Bans Production of Cough Syrups Containing Codeine
 
2019: PDP Moves to Initiate Fresh Coalition Talks
 
No Fire Incident at Our Head Office, Says CBN
 
Envoy Targets $1tn Nigeria-South Africa Trade Volume
 
Police Set to Forcibly Move Melaye to Lokoja With Helicopter
 
 
PUNCH
Killings: Trumps comment, a wake-up call to Buhari, say CAN, Afenifere
 
27 die in Mubi mosque attacks
 
God will judge past Nigerias leaders, says Buhari
 
Truck drivers among highest carriers of HIV
 
FG bans importation of codeine-based syrup
 
Buhari: My predecessors completed few projects
 
Senate panel presents Buharis impeachment report today grills IG on Melaye
 
NLC wants N66,500 minimum wage for all workers
 
Pay us 48-month leave allowances, workers tell Amosun
 
Secondus rejects Dayo as Ogun PDP chair
 
Well resist manipulation of new minimum wage in Kwara TUC
 
Workers demand payment of full salaries in Osun
 
Nigeria’s unemployment, poverty rates increased in 2017 ‘ World Bank
 
Akeredolu, Ondo workers disagree over leave bonus
 
Kogi NLC wants bailout spending probed
 
CBN test reveals loopholes in banks’ anti-money laundering system
 
NLC asks Emmanuel to harmonise pension
 
Force IOCs to build refineries, PENGASSAN tells FG
 
Ambode calls for realistic salary demand
 
Workers oppose 5% petrol levy, power sector privatisation




 
Ekiti gov: I wont step down for anybody, says Bamidele
 
Late submission of accounts by MDAs hindering accountability
 
Agric is our future, embrace farming, President tells youths
 
We’re correcting East-West Road, says minister
 
Expert urges stem cell therapy for neurological disorders
 
Stop wanton killing of Benue people
 
Experts list strategies to enhance organisational growth
 
Dangers of using state funds for APC congresses
 
Nigeria’s hydrological stations below world standards ‘ NIHSA
 
CBNs innovative approach to non-oil export financing
 
FG ll continue to encourage entrepreneurs Osinbajo
 
Community support as business’ most treasured currency
 
FCMB targets improved earnings amid economic, regulatory challenges
 
Workers Day: Ekiti promotes 37,152 workers
 
Baby found dead in water channel
 
 
 
SUN
APC convention: I won’t use my position against Okorocha ‘Uwajumogu
 
May Day: Fayose promotes 37,132 Ekiti workers
 
Kano LG poll: INEC panel confirms illegal thumb-printing
 
Imo State APC endorses President Buhari for second term
 
Russia 2018: Eagles strikers must take chances at goal ‘Chukwu
 
Govt must be sophisticated than cyber criminals ‘ Digital Encode
 
Decongestion Committee lauds Obiano on efforts to sanitise Onitsha
 
Shareholders laud Transcorp’s return to profitability
 
Panic as generator smoke envelopes CBN headquarters
 
Okorocha, passengers laud Dana Air launch of Owerri-Abuja flight operations
 
Labour demands probe of N1.91trn bailout
 
68 feared dead, 56 injured in twin bomb blasts in Adamawa
 
No peace in Nigeria until FG seeks God’s forgiveness ‘Wike
 
Ekweremadu advocates N50,000 new minimum wage
 
Gunmen kill Bayelsa gov’s aide, Okoringa
 
Kalu decries attack on Ohanaeze Ndigbo leader, Nwodo
 
Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation visits Isu community in Arochukwu, delivers relief materials to displaced persons
 
Nigeria, US to draw roadmap on $500m looted funds return
 
 
 
GUARDIAN
APC clearing the coast for Buhari as sole candidate
 
Shareholders of Transcorp approve two kobo dividend
 
Fulani group volunteers to end carnage in Benue, Kogi, others
 
NACCIMA, business community mourn Adedeji
 
Labour Party canvasses increase in minimum wage
 
MFM GO commissions medical centre, hands over to MTU
 
CSEAN Announces ‘Cyber Secure Nigeria’ Conference
 
Buhari urges youths to maximize opportunity in agriculture
 
 
 

 
VANGUARD
Labour threatens to trade votes for minimum wage in 2019
 
Gov. Okorocha approves automatic promotion for Imo workers
 
Ekiti 2018: Only credible primary can guarantee APC’s victory ‘ Faparusi
Ireyefoju calls for summit to tackle Itsekiri’s challenges
 
Ekiti economy in danger under Fayose ‘ Mega Party chair
 
Police Inspector dies in Ogun lone accident
 
Ekiti 2018: APC Elders Forum wants delegates to choose a matured aspirant
 
CBN captures 31m Nigerians in Bank Verification Number Project
 
Ekiti 2018: SDP sets May 10 for Governorship primary
 
Over 60 killed in twin blasts at Adamawa mosque, market
 
Fidelity Bank’s profit soar by 94%
 
FSDH Merchant Bank PBT rises to N5.56bn
 
Nigeria earns $402m from Cashew in 2017- Faseru
 
May Day Lie: With Buhari Presidency, It’s a case of new day, new lie ‘ Reno
 
Why Buhari is good for workers ‘ Garba Shehu
 
Customary court of appeal decries usurpation of powers
 
No taxation, no representation: Can you demand what you haven’t contributed to build
 
 
LEADERSHIP
Mahmood Declares For Bauchi Governorship
 
Sowore In Canada, Pledges To Redeem Nigeria
 
PDP NWC Faults INEC’s Recognition Of Ogun Faction
 
Wenger’s Arsenal Departure Sad For Me ‘ Iwobi
 
Police On Red Alert Ahead Of Roma Vs Liverpool Semifinal Clash
 
INEC Decries Report Of Underage Voting
 
US To Repatriate $500m Looted Funds To Nigeria
 
 
 




 
TRIBUNE
No agreement signed with Trump, just discussion ‘Buhari
 
May Day: Fayose promotes 37,152 workers in Ekiti
 
Nigeria’s cough syrup problem: Emzor suspends distribution
 
How deadly codeine cough syrup is creating addicts in Nigeria ‘Report
 
Politicians have wrecked the country, only God can save us ‘Buhari
Scores dead as twin blasts hit Adamawa
 
Buhari orders recruitment of 6,000 policemen, expresses reservation over state police
 
There is no anointed candidate for Ekiti primaries ‘Daramola
 
Local content policy implementation and political influence in Nigeria oil and gas industry
 
Afe Babalola on dwindling quality of education in Africa
 
Mbanefo visits Owere Ezukala caves, Orumba Waterfall, Father Tansi Tomb tourist sites
 
Benue farmers have lost N553m to attacks ‘Agric Commissioner
 
FG to establish oil and gas park projects across Nigeria
 
Lagos govt approves 10-day duration for planning permit
 
NUC grants ARCON’s request for upgrading architecture study to faculty status
 
Protests mar May Day celebration around the world
 
CBN captures 31m Nigerians in Bank verification number project
 
 
 
NATION
Obasanjos dont run letter was abusive, says Buhari
 
Osinbajo: govt’ll deliver on new minimum wage
 
31.4million customers captured in BVN, says CBN
 
27 die in Adamawa explosions
 
Dokpesis U.S. visa revoked over looters list
 
Nigeria to get $500m looted fund from U.S.
 
May Day: Workers intensify push for living wage
 
Afe Babalola proffers solutions to falling education quality in Africa
 
Wike: workers ve failed by not showing concern about insecurity
 
Herdsmen/farmers clash: Were ready to broker peace
 
Apc elders back Buhari for second term
 
Ekiti APC guber election: I wont step down- Bamidele
 
Davido gifts girlfriend N45m Porsche as birthday gift
 
Lagos contributes 75% to workers health insurance scheme, says Ambode
 
African officials commit to unleash skills revolution for youth
 
NIA: only five million vehicles have genuine insurance
 
Support private sector with capital, LCCI urges NSE
 
Moghalu seeks policies that promote entrepreneurship
 
Govt gets 7-day ultimatum over ex-Airways staff entitlements
 
Employers pay N5.19b penalty for unremitted pension
 
 
 
DAILY TIMES
2019: Agbakoba challenges labour groups on involvement in politics
 
Ekiti election crucial to perception of Nigeria towards 2019 poll, says AU group
 
Ekiti: Aspirant promises 25,000 jobs in agriculture, reposition state for economic growth
 
Lagos monarch pleads with Nigerians to give Buhari second chance
 
Southern, Middle Belt forum calls for self-defence, following bombing of Nwodos home
 
2019: Okorocha disown Senator Uzodinma as member of APC
 
Nigerias cough syrup problem: Emzor suspends distribution
 
Establish health insurance to achieve Universal Coverage, Don tells states, LG
 
Workers Day: Well alleviate hardship with pay rise -Buhari
 
Most youth in the north are uneducated or school dropouts Buhari
 
FG committee on minimum wage deceitful. ANAP scribe
 
Reports of fire at CBN Hqrts false Spokesman
 
President wants youths to maximize opportunity in agriculture
 
FG bans codeine syrup importation, production over abuse
 
Looters list: Dokpesi sues FG, demands N5bn damages
 
Police launch manhunt for killers of Gov Dicksons aide
 
Akeredolu to reward Commonwealth Games medallists from Ondo
 
NPA, NIMASA, Customs rake N2.751trn in 2 years
 
 
 
DAILY TRUST
Kaduna LG polls: Southern Kaduna stakeholders worry over use of e-voting
 
Ekiti govship: Bamidele denies stepping down for Fayemi
 
Secondus, Tsauri reject INEC’s decision on Ogun PDP crisis
 
Underage voting: Photos of previous polls meant to discredit Kano LG polls
 
Atiku support group inaugurates Lagos Exco, begins mobilization
 
NSC to partner NEXIM on national shipping line
 
PENGASSAN tells N/Assembly to expedite action on PIB
 
 
 
 

BUSINESSDAY
Political backlash: How FG, ECOWAS moved to end open grazing
 
Banks take N438bn haircut on shareholder equity over IFRS 9
 
Why I’m the best to govern Ekiti State ‘ Olujimi
 
Congo and OPEC: A marriage of mutual need
 
Management liability claims takes deeper root in global institutions
 
State’s slow compliance to pension reform worsening social protection for workers
 
For Nigeria, the worst is over ‘ Buhari tells Nigerians
 
Fidelity Bank’s profits hit record high
 
Market looks forward to introduction of Exchange Traded Derivatives
 
Fines, management expenses discourage investors ‘ CSAN President
 
Sterling Bank earmarks N10bn for consumer loans
 
Brand extension: Nigerian Breweries launches Tiger Beer in Nigeria
Short-term credit dormant in banking sector in 6 months
 
Retail banking drives up Fidelity Bank profits by 94%
 
Stock investors book over N1.3trn gains in four months

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