NIGERIAN NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES, FRIDAY, JULY 20, 2018

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines




 

PUNCH

Buhari, Osinbajo, Saraki, governors meet inside Aso Rock

Rowdy session as South-East senators knock Buhari for lopsided appointments

Ill examine what transpired under Fayose, Fayemi declares

Buhari names new heads for mining institute, two others

2019 polls: Police, civil defence demand N317m to feed dogs, horses

Ortom makes a U-turn, says I am still in APC

NIS tells foreigners not to meddle in politics

FG to engage 300,000 new N-Power beneficiaries

National carrier needs $300m initial capital ‘ FG

Reps ask NCAA to test pilots for alcohol, drugs

Dapchi girls: Group wants security chief probed for diverting $3m ransom

Gridlock: Dont close Third Mainland Bridge, LASG counsels FG

Veto Buhari on budget timeframe bill, group urges NASS

LASG insists on zero tolerance for begging

2019: Segun Odegbami declares Ogun gov bid

Unpaid tax: ‘NDDC premises’ picketing not political

Atiku will defeat Buhari in 2019 ‘Adamawa PDP

Six European countries deport 29 Nigerians

Ondo police arrest car snatcher after stealing 32 vehicles

NEC asks govs to take action on 2,359 condemned inmates

R-APC Reps shift mass defection to next week

Policeman jailed for receiving bribe from robbery suspect

Bloodshed must stop in Nigeria Sultan, CAN, Ooni, others

APC plotting to oust seven PDP govs through rigging – ‘Ishaku

Major fish importers embark on backward integration

Syndicate sedates motorists, snatches truck

Ekiti APC elders, Afenifere task Fayemi on devt

2019: PDP’s presidential candidate may emerge September 30

Cement’ll play key role in infrastructural development ‘ Osinbajo

Ekiti and danger signals for 2019 election

Afe Babalola pays tributes to ex-CJN Katsina Alu

Vote-buying bad for Nigeria’s democracy ‘PFN

Two killed as police, youths clash in Akwa Ibom

FG engages 300,000 N-Power beneficiaries in August

American varsities award $5.3m scholarships to 110 Nigerian students

National carrier: Airlines seek level playing field for private operators, Nigeria Air

THISDAY

Fayemi: I’ll Probe Fayose’s Govt

APC not Loosing Sleep over Defectors in Kaduna, Says Officer

Gunmen Invade Onitsha Estate, Kill Security Man, Sack Residents

Oshiomhole Meets Ortom, Says Party’ll Ensure He Remains in APC

Lagos Seeks FG’s Intervention on Apapa Gridlock

House to Probe Marginal Oil Fields Licences

INEC Fixes August 11 for Bauchi South By-election

Yari: Why Governors Have Not Met with Security Chiefs

Governors Insist NNPC Must Remit Outstanding Money Before FAAC Meeting Can Hold

Ortom Alleges Plot to Blackmail Him

At Last, Senate Okays Payment of N348bn Subsidy Claims to 74 Oil Marketing Companies

Buhari Nominates Mustapha NDIC Chair

Governors Seek to End FAAC Deadlock

Tinubu’s Associates Fear Buhari May Turn against Him After 2019

Again, Over 30 Killed in Zamfara Villages

Oshiomhole Meets Ortom, Says Party’ll Ensure He Remains in APC

Lagos Seeks FG’s Intervention on Apapa Gridlock

Buhari Appoints DGs for NSRMEA, NMDC, NIMG

House May Probe New National Carrier Deal

House to Probe Marginal Oil Fields Licences




SUN

20% Nigerians may experience flooding ‘ FG

2019: PDP considers boycott

Buhari assures Ekwueme’s family on refund of $200,000 medical bill

FAAC deadlock: NNPC can’t continue spending public funds without approval ‘ Governors

Apapa/Oshodi gridlock: Lagos begins removal of tankers today

Defection: Ortom makes U-turn

Environmental experts urge Buhari to fast track PIGB signing

Bafarawa donates N10m to victims of bandits attack

INEC fixes August 11 for conduct of Bauchi South Senatorial by-election

 

GUARDIAN

Gombe APC seeking common front ahead of 2019 guber race

Stakeholders seek digitalization of retail payment system

Investors’ losses hit N244b

Lagos blames ‘powerful merchants’ for Oshodi-Apapa road gridlock

I received N30, 000 for abducting Chibok school girls – Suspect

Buhari, Saraki, Dogara, others speak on ‘journey to national rebirth, economic revival

Fayemi presents certificate of return to Buhari

FG plans to frame Atiku for herdsmen attacks, group alleges

Nnedi Okorafor To Write Marvel Comic Book Series For Black Panther Character Shuri

Boko Haram kills six traders in Borno ambush

INEC announce extension for PVC registration

 

VANGUARD

ALGON threatens to mobilise against Adeosun over allocation from FAAC

Reps resolution to suspend me, act of lawlessness ‘Omo-Agege

Maritime workers issue 21-day ultimatum to FG over Apapa-Oshodi Expressway gridlock

Reps move to probe proceeds of oil field licences

FAAC deadlock goes on as govs insist on ‘no sharing

2019: I’ll complete all projects before handing over ‘ AJIMOBI

Igbo political future not resting on Buhari ‘Igboezue

Nigeria not matured for State Police ‘ Bode Olajumoke

Reps investigate $50bn loss in gold tax revenue, illegal mining

Climate change-induced conflicts threat to humanity’ Gambari

Police deny assassination attempt on Dino Melaye, asks him to report

Why PDP, Secondus, Atiku threatened to boycott 2019 polls,

Fresh Congresses : Imo APC, stakeholders move to stop Oshiomhole, others

Amnesty students apologise to varsity authorities over unrest

Fayemi can start his probe now, his vendetta mission will consume him ‘ Ekiti Govt

Partake in election process, Okpe monarch tells Catholic Bishops

Ekiti election: Buhari celebrating failure

Naira down to N361.91/$

Pipeline Probe : Senate threatens Total MD, others with warrant of arrest

Osun APC Primary : Omo-Agege panel assures 17 aspirants of level playing ground

FG warns against escalation of Ebonyi, C/River Communal clash

LEADERSHIP

Bribery: ICPC Secures Conviction Against 3 Ex-policemen

Flood Kills 23 Persons, Destroys 71 Houses

We’ll Ensure Quick Passage Of AMCON Amendment Bill ‘ Reps

Atiku Promises To Fix Security If Elected President

72hrs After, Ortom Makes U-turn, Says He Is Still In APC.

2019: Sultan, Ooni, CAN Others Harp On Free, Credible Elections

Reps To Investigate Alleged Missing N8trn Mining Revenue

 

TRIBUNE

Ekiti: We contested against INEC, security, not APC ‘Secondus

Our population growth alarming’Ooni of Ife

Saraki meets Osinbajo, 4 APC governors in Aso Rock

Ortom isn’t leaving APC ‘Oshiomhole

Ongoing projects in Oyo will be completed by May 29, 2019 ‘Ajimobi

FG promises to assist Ogun over flooding as Osinbajo visits Abeokuta

Ekiti election was free and fair, INEC replies PDP

Nigeria not ripe for state police ‘Bode Olajumoke

Buhari, Saraki, Dogara, others speak on ‘journey to national rebirth, economic revival

NDLP candidate rejects Ekiti election results, says ‘it’s rape of democracy

Buhari approves appointment of new DGs for 3 Federal agencies

Keke driver foiled abduction of two siblings in Anambra School

FRSC disclaims recruitment short-list

AGF seeks NEC’s action on 2,359 condemned criminals

Osun APC holds emergency meeting with 17 Guber aspirants amid tight security

Gunmen attack Melaye as hoodlums barred projects inauguration

 

NATION

Oshiomhole: only those who lack honour ll defect to PDP

Sultan: theres too much bloodshed

PDP considering 2019 polls boycott

Senators differ on ethnic lines over Buharis appointments

Ending menace of tankers, trucks on Lagos roads

We are ready for any challenge by APC Atiku

Reps investigate military, police, security agencies budget utilization

600,000 jobs lost in fishing sector

Apapa gridlock worsens with alleged extortion by security officials

 

DAILY TIMES

Domesticating statutes on environment, human rights will boost investment, says Dogara

Israel trains 230 Nigerian farmers on Agric technology

N-Power to deploy 300,000 applicants next week

Buharis corruption fight is lopsided Sule Lamido

Ekiti Guber: PDP NWC gets hard facts, reconfirms INEC doctored results

Ekiti Governorship Election: A mockery of democracy ADP

Im still in APC, Shehu Sani insists

Imo State: Okorocha laughs best, APC conducts fresh congresses

Gov Ortom makes U-turn, says hes fully in APC

FG yet to spend $1bn Excess Crude Account on security NEC

Nigerians urged to go for regular diabetes screening

Senate in rowdy session over alleged lopsidedness in Buharis appointments

NAFDAC intensifies efforts to check artificial fruit ripening

Ekiti guber poll: PDP threatens to boycott 2019 polls if

Investing in primary healthcare path way to achieving Universal Health Coverage- Health Minister

Reps probe N8trn gold tax revenue from illegal mining

Babies fed with solids early sleep longer, wake less frequently

Fayemi denies vote buying allegations, vows to probe Fayose

AMCON rakes N94.2bn from 5 top banks

 

DAILY TRUST

PDP threatens to boycott 2019 polls

Fayemi presents certificate of return to Buhari

Senate probes Kachikwu, DPR over gas lease renewal

FG names new national carrier Nigeria Air

We didn’t give Ortom red card-APC

INEC to conduct Bauchi South Senatorial district bye-election August 11th

Senate to probe Buharis appointments

Osun 2018: Governorship aspirant faults APC over direct primary election

Osinbajo, Governors, NNPC’s boss, CBN’s governor in crucial meeting

APC postpones Osun go’ship primary poll to Friday

2019: Don wants INEC to address vote buying

 

BUSINESSDAY

Apapa: Economy bleeds as trailers’ siege on Lagos persists

Reps probe $50bn revenue loss on unprocessed gold

Nigerian stocks hit 8-month low as sell-off accelerates

Tripling minimum wage may make Nigeria as expensive as Vietnam

Egyptian investment bank acquires 100% of Nigeria’s Primera Africa

China to buy more of Nigeria, ME countries’ oil

Apapa Gridlock: Police, others begin ‘Operation Restore Sanity’ Friday

UK-assisted EFCC’s forensic lab to help reduce cyber crime

 

 

 




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