Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines




BUSINESSDAY

Falling oil prices opens exit window for costly N1.6trn fuel subsidy

NASS set to receive 2019 budget proposal despite lingering crisis

Local Content Board lists top vessels to be in demand from 2019 to 2023

Intra-African Trade Fair records $32.6bn in concluded deals

Fact Check:Is NNPC’s claim that 25m litres of Nigerian petrol are smuggled out daily

FG goes hard on MDAs, says 36 federal agencies yet to remit over N2.7trn

Access ‘ Diamond merger signals stronger banking industry

Credits to households, corporates up in Q4 2018 on back of improved economic condition

Agric investment dips by 45% despite diversification rhetoric

Nigeria’s upcoming election pushes up petroleum products’ flow to West Africa

 

PUNCH

Obianos aide leads Buharis re-election campaign in SEast

Nigeria can pay N30,000 minimum wage, says Oshiomhole

Let my people go, Agbaje replies Tinubu

US committed to violence-free elections in Nigeria Envoy

APC dissolves state, LG, ward excos in Ogun, Imo

Im more comfortable working with Sanwo-Olu Hamzat

Killings by herdsmen will continue if Buhari is re-elected Atiku

FG records N2.3tn shortfall from revenue-earning agencies

Stock market rebounds as investors gain N74.93bn

IATA forecasts $300m loss for Nigeria, African airlines in 2019

Lagos-Ibadan rail project almost completed FG

Foreign reserves gained $1.52bn in four weeks

Belarus plans investment in Nigerias auto industry

New York Times obtains video showing Nigerian soldiers killing Shiites

PDP gov: Kashamu, Adebutu disagree as Appeal Court sets aside FHCs order

EFCC begins operation cyber storm to tackle Yahoo boys

Ex-Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh, murdered

N1.4bn fraud: NBA President, Paul Usoro, arraigned, gets N250m bail

Buhari pleads with ASUU to end strike, Ngige optimistic

Customs impound armoured vehicle worth N324.5m in Imo

Communal clash: Bayelsa begs fleeing residents to return home

FG has released 50% constituency allowance to lawmakers SGF

Bayelsa residents to pay for potable water supply

Blame DSS, police if Buhari cant present budget today National Assembly

Nine-year-old boy drowns in Kano

Projects: Buhari accuses National Assembly of increasing debts payable to states

Elections: Obasanjo, Jega caution Nigeria, others about ICT

Alleged malpractices: Police file more charges against Adeleke, others

South-West youths pledge support for Buhari to end corruption

2019: People with disabilities will get special treatment, says INEC

Buhari declines assent to NBC Amendment Bill

UK puts 3,500 soldiers on standby for no-deal #Brexit

South Africa bans advert in which black man discovers Europe

Alleged exam malpractices: Police file three more charges against Adeleke, others

Using presidential jet to campaign not abuse of power, Keyamo tells Buharis critics

THISDAY

PT Condemns Clandestine Moves to Impose Two-Party System on Nigerians

CLEEN Foundation Trains Police Officers on Election Security Management

Former Defence Chief, Alex Badeh, Shot Dead

Oil Price Slumps to $59, Threatens 2019 Budget Implementation

Senate to Probe Re-arrest of Activist Adeyanju

Police Parade 14 Suspected Kidnappers, Armed Robbers in Kaduna

Climate Change Document Designed to Tackle N’Delta Devt Challenges, Says FG

50 Govt Agencies Yet to Remit N2.78tn to Federation Account

Man United Shares Rise after #Mourinho’s Departure

INEC: We Have No Power to Disqualify Any Candidate

 

SUN

2019 polls: INEC raises fears over security

Customs tutors Nigerians on how to spot phoney online car auction

Agbaje replies Tinubu: You must let my people go

FG treating Igbo like slaves ‘ Nwodo

MDAs under-perform after N40tr investments ‘ FG

N487.8bn refund to states: Buhari accuses NASS of padding

Ex-CDS Alex Badeh killed by suspected gunmen

Despite N40tr investments, MDAs under-perform ‘ FG

Cockroaches now big business in #China

FG distributes 10,000 mobility aids to disabled in Nigeria ‘ Minister

NNPC Retail targets 30% market share

Herdsmen attacks: Al-Makura admits Tiv in Nasarawa suffered immensely

Hate speech: Facebook yanks off Israeli Prime Minister #Netanyahu’s son




VANGUARD

Budget presentation: NASS ready for Buhari today despite workers’ strike

Buhari writes Senate, declines assent to NBC Amendment Bill

Igbo day of glory imminent ‘Ohanaeze

Ondo hands 5 civil servants to Police over N200m tax fraud

I’m not on any travel ban list, says Ekweremadu

Nigerian Army distorted truth about killing of Shi’ites’ New York Times

Constituency Projects: We’ve released 50%’SGF

#Herdsmen killing: Atiku supports Amnesty Int’l report

FG facing serious financial challenges ‘ Akabueze, Budget boss

2019: Nigeria’s growing insecurity worrisome ‘ Abdulsalami

Ikhena asks non-indigenes to vote Okowa

Delta govt replies critics, says Ijaw communities not neglected

Rivers 2019: Kalabari monarchs, stakeholders endorse Tonye Cole

S-South PDP leaders resolve to constitute Presidential Campaign Council

Anti-party: APC hammer to fall on Okorocha, Okafor, others ‘Uzodinma

PDP alleges fresh plot to remove Saraki

Akeredolu gives Ondo lawmakers 26 brand new vehicles

2019: Gana is our recognised presidential candidate,says SDP

Reno to Garba Shehu: Atiku fed you, your family for 16yrs

Oshiomhole calls for united labour movement to confront challenges

How failure to tackle injection drug use harms Nigeria’s health

2019: Appeal court sets aside lower court judgment on Kashamu

 

LEADERSHIP

How ADP Will Check Vote Buying In Niger ‘ Kawu

Duke: Judge Misinterpreted SDP’s Constitution On Zoning ‘ State Chairmen

Adamawa: SDP Gov’ship Candidate Vows To Apprehend Corrupt Govt Officials

Tinubu Still Wailing Over Failure To Produce Senate Leadership ‘ Group

Nigerian Fans Jubilate Over Mourinho’s Sack

Osinbajo To Commission Lagos-Abeokuta Rail Line In January

Water Resources Minister Reads Riot Act To Contractors

Pope To Politicians: Don’t Blame Migrants For Everything

Alleged N1.4bn Fraud: Court Grants NBA President Bail, Fixes Feb. 10 For Trial

 

TRIBUNE

Improved security, upgraded infrastructure ‘ll boost Nigeria’s tourism ‘ Lai Mohammed

Lagos: APC wins Bariga councillorship by-election

Yuletide: FG opens Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Sagamu road to traffic

Lagos Assembly tasks LASTMA, VIS on incessant gridlock

Fire guts Ogbe-Ijoh Iron Market in warri again

2019: APM inaugurates 300-man campaign committee in Ogun

2019: Don’t allow Police, INEC to deprive you of your votes ‘ Secondus

Violators of Electoral Act shall be prosecuted ‘ INEC chairman

Promissory Note:Buhari accuses NASS of padding request with N890.5m

2019 elections will be referendum on insecurity, killings, hunger in Nigeria ‘ Dogara

Lagos-Ibadan rail project near completion ‘ FG

PDP alleges fresh plot to remove Saraki

Presidency denies receiving petition on Nigerian detained in US

2019: PDP ready to reclaim power, Atiku declares

Ekiti Assembly suspends LG chairmen, councilors over alleged fraud

Contractor explains how modern technology saves Ijora bridge from collapse

Restructuring Nigeria for total liberation of its peoples

2019 election, a referendum on insecurity, killings, hunger ‘ Dogara

FG companies owe it N2.7trn

Kogi CJ alleged removal: Bello, Assembly seek out of court settlement

Ondo oil palm workers protest over unpaid nine months salary arrears

Nigeria’ll achieve $8000 GDP per capita by 2038 ‘ DFID

2019: Kaduna women vow to deliver 2m votes to PMB, El-Rufai

NOUN defends N20,000 charged for remarking students’ exams scripts

NATION

Gunmen kill ex-Chief of Defence Staff Alex Badeh

Fed Govt retains $60 benchmark as oil dips to $58

N488b states cash stuck as lawmakers inflate claims

NBA chief Usoro docked for alleged N1.4b fraud

Three Islamic clerics, two others nabbed with human parts

SGF in last-minute meeting with APC Reps Caucus

Mohammed: improved security, upgraded facilities ll boost tourism

Why Southwest should support Buhari, by Afenifere

PDP accuses Buhari of attempting to doctor unemployment figures

Atiku, Obi to hold town hall meeting with Aba business community

Al-Makura donates relief materials, N5m to Tiv community

Well resist attempts to turn Nigeria into two party state- PT

Alleged exam malpractice: FG re-arraigns Adeleke

Nigerians remittances from UK highest, says World Bank

Breaking: Appeal Court sacks Kashamu, others as Ogun PDP candidates

Oyetola visits CBN, Mines and Steel Development Ministry

Omo-Agege blames collapse of former DSC on Obasanjo/Atiku/PDP

Buhari urges ASUU to suspend strike in national interest

 

DAILY TIMES

Farmers/herders crisis: Amnesty International accused of commercializing falsehood

INEC to engage police in preparation for 2019 general election

IYC joins the fray, urges NASS to override Buhari on Electoral Act

2019: Opposition against APC swells as 9 parties adopt Atiku, 6 more to join CUPP

Unlawful invasion: Court awards N5m damages against ex-AIG Dagala, Sen. Obiorah, IGP over illegal detention of Daily Times staff

Buhari accuses NASS of inflating Promissory Note request with N890.5m

2019 election is a referendum on insecurity, hunger Dogara

N1.4bn fraud: NBA President, Paul Usoro, granted N250m bail

71% deaths caused by non-communicable diseases globally Health minister

2019: Weve not endorsed Buhari, Atiku Miyetti Allah

Reps committee begins probe of PenCom N9tr assets

Ex-chief of defence staff, Alex Badeh ambushed, killed

Access Bank, 27 international banks develop Global banking principles

NNPC generates $1bn through DSDP in 3 years- Former Programmer

 

DAILY TRUST

SDP state chairmen align with Duke, want Gana’s candidature upturned

INEC to train over 800,000 personnel for 2019 polls

I’ll prioritise LG autonomy as Ogun gov ‘ Bankole

INEC to work with security agencies in prosecuting violators

Ogun gov’ship: Kashamu heads to Supreme Court

Why APC, PDP failed in economy, security ‘ APGA

FG urges ASUU to call-off nationwide strike

Lafia varsity begins 3-day SSANU strike over welfare issues

Kogi communities appeal to gov’t, security agencies over herdsmen attacks

Yellow fever: Expert tasks public on environmental cleanliness, vaccination

Study reveals how a baby’s sex is determined

Shareholders protest acquisition of Diamond Bank

CBN, NNPC, others to be captured in national budget soon ‘ DG Budget

Osinbajo, Ministers to ride on Lagos-Ibadan train next month

Buhari rejects NASS’ approval for refund of N488.7bn to states

Despite NASS strike, Buhari to present 2019 budget tomorrow ‘ Deputy Speaker

2019: INEC to engage police on deployment of personnel

Strike can’t stop NASS from sitting ‘ Gbajabiamila

Reps resolve to admit Buhari to present 2019 Appropriation bill




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