Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, January 17, 2019

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines




BUSINESSDAY

Buhari’s support thins as business leaders fear worst from re-election

Nigeria needs aggressive infrastructure push to unlock N4.7trn real estate sector

Emefiele may give way if Atiku wins

Reps begin consideration of 2019 budget proposal, Thursday

Manufacturers expect naira stability, improved infrastructure to grow port business in 2019

Property market offers good time for investors looking beyond current lull

Nigeria inflation rate hits 11.44 percent in December 2018

Nigerian stocks lag ahead February’s elections as emerging markets rally

 

PUNCH

We’re not giving PVCs to APC govs INEC

Buharis campaign coordinator returns to PDP in Akwa Ibom

Protect your votes, Aisha Buhari tells Nigerians

Dont make mistake of choosing PDP candidates, Buhari tells Nigerians

Ex-NAF chief Amosu forfeits N2.2bn to FG

NNPC is a mafia organisation, Ill privatise it Atiku

Investors gain N120.5bn as stocks rise further

Why Nigerians are not feeling impact of economic growth DG Budget

Power distributors owe NBET N108bn in three months

Port development: How insecurity undermines progress of Rivers Port

97 Nigerian firms listed among companies to inspire Africa

$217bn taken out of Nigeria illegally in 38 years – EFCC

NNPC blocks downstream sector leakages worth N307bn yearly

Court decides suit seeking forfeiture of Patience Jonathans $8.4m, N7.3bn

NBA, SANs, CUPP kick as FG orders freezing of CJNs bank accounts

Acting IG blames rot in NPF on weak leadership

Dangerous precedents are being set in CJNs trial Falana

Buhari rejects five bills, seeks Senates nod for NEDC board

PSC warns policemen against being friendly with politicians

FG may sue Fani-Kayode, Odumakin for fake post on CJN

Lagos partners World Bank Group to boost revenue

B Haram sponsored by forces outside Nigeria Buhari

Police portal closes, 315,032 apply for 10,000 vacancies

We are good to go, INEC tells EU, UK, US

Lawmakers to consider budget for second reading today

Parliamentary system divides northern leaders

We wont vote if academic activities dont resume in varsities NANS

Weve not been giving unclaimed PVCs to APC govs, INEC tells Atiku

Ill reduce the size of Federal Govt, Atiku vows

THISDAY

Osinbajo: New Code of Corporate Governance Will Reduce Corruption

Nigerias Information Management University Underway

Nigeria Yet to Harness Gains of Online Travel Booking

PDP Mocks President over Flopped North Central Rally

Dont Trust New IG Yet, Wike Tells Rivers People

Court Suspends Warrant of Arrest for Pinnick, Four Others

No Respite for CJN as FG Asks NFIU to Freeze His Accounts

No Corrupt Person Will Go Free, Buhari Assures Nigerians

Atiku Warns against Mounting Youth Unemployment

NNPC: Nigeria Earned $640.35m from Crude Oil in October 2018

Osinbajo Urges States to Go to Court over Restructuring

Don’t Arrest Onnoghen, Southern, Middle Belt Leaders Caution EFCC

US Expresses Concern over Neutrality of Security Agencies During Election

Buhari Aware of CJN’s Arraignment, PDP Insists

FG Moves Against Scourge of Drug Abuse

CUPP Lauds Removal of Moshood Jimoh as Police Spokesman

Amnesty Office Warns against Contract Racketeering

Adamu Drops Jimoh, Appoints Frank Mba Force Spokesman

 

SUN

2019:Security agencies’ neutrality key to credible elections ‘EU, US delegation

Polls: I’ve confidence in INEC ‘Martins

South South govs back Udom’s re-election bid

Whoever rigs Rivers elections’ll suffer God’s wrath, Wike warns

My opponents lack capacity to govern Delta ‘Okowa

Election: Rivers holds 3-day prayers for peace

Atiku’ll lead comprehensive anti-graft war ‘PDP

Corruption war: We’ll dismantle toll gates in government MDAs ‘Atiku

Nigeria’s Inflation rises 11.44% in December 2018

Code of Corporate Governance to promote economic growth ‘Osinbajo

FG targets $3trn in new micro pension scheme

Ekiti trailer tragedy: Monarch of community dies

EFCC invites Fani-Kayode, Odumakin over ‘fake news

Ekiti teachers get N146m arrears of special allowances

UNILAG VC lauds Buhari for approving UNILAG campus TV

Patience Jonathan failed to prove legitimacy of funds linked to her, EFCC tells court

Restructuring: Osinbajo, others canvass autonomous, stronger states

Minimum wage: Lack of quorum halts governors’ Abuja meeting

Asset declaration: FG directs NFIU to freeze CJN’s bank accounts

Insecurity ‘ll undermine general elections ‘ FJP

Disobedience to court’s order, INEC chairman Yakubu risks jail

PSC set to shortlist 315,032 candidates for 10,000 police job

Patience Jonathan failed to prove legitimacy of funds linked to her, EFCC tells court

New IGP assumes office, vows to restore police’s dwindling primacy

Buhari, Tinubu, Oshiomhole to campaign in Plateau January 19

Court orders final forfeiture of N2.5 billion recovered from ex-Chief of Air Staff, Amosu, others

 

VANGUARD

Ijaw youths write Buhari over disregard for local content law

Imo APC commences contempt proceedings against Oshiomhole

Nnewi residents threaten to block Enugu-Onitsha Expressway over neglect by FG

Obaseki’s Chief of Staff inensifies campaigns in Akoko-Edo

Govt directs seizure of Onnoghen, family’s financial assets, CUPP alleges

I’ll reposition dwindling image of police’Acting IGP Adamu

Rivers guber: PDP, APC won’t count if INEC provides level playing field ‘LP candidate

Osu R’ Urhobo, Ahwi, demands appointment of S-South indigenes in Lagos

Nigeria earns $640.35m from Crude export in October

February Polls: If I lose, it won’t be first time ‘ Buhari

Importers, exporters to be issued electronic marine certificates

Atiku calls NNPC ‘mafia organisation’, vows to privatize it

UK’s #TheresaMay survives confidence vote after #Brexit humiliation

Buhari unaware of allegations against CJN because cabals running his govt ‘ Atiku

CJN Onnoghen`s arraignment: Nigerians must fight corruption at all levels ‘ BMO

What will Sir Ahmadu Bello think about killings, corruption, lack of will power ‘ ‘ AG

Atiku accuses Buhari, son-in-law of corruption through BCDA

Corruption: Your allegations will embarrass you, Buhari’s son-in-law replies Atiku

Igbo in Canada declare support for Atiku, Obi

CCT Trial: FG freezes CJN, Onnoghen’s five bank accounts

Buhari writes Senate, seeks confirmation of Tarfa as Chairman, North East Devt Commission




LEADERSHIP

I’m Re-contesting To Consolidate On Gains Of My Promises ‘ PMB

FCTA Identifies Six Communities With Chieftaincy Disputes

2019: US, UK, EU Pledge To Work With New IGP

ASUU Dismisses Allegation Of Being Used By Opposition

IGP Adamu Warns Officers Against Unethical Conduct

FG Adopts Measures To Tackle Drug Abuse

Atiku, PDP Have Always Opposed Restructuring ‘ Osinbajo

New IGP: Ohanaeze Kicks, As ACF Warns Against Partisanship

EFCC Launches Massive Hunt For Illicit Funds Across Africa

No Medal Taken From Kanu’s Hardley Apartment ‘ AMCON

Nigeria Among Top 10 Cheapest Petrol Selling Countries ‘ Report

INEC Can’t Rig Elections Without Support Of Security Agents -Aduwo

 

TRIBUNE

Leaders, supporters demand Melaye’s release

Former deputy speaker, supporters defect to APC in Kwara

2019: NOA launches North-East voter’s education campaign against political thuggery

Lagos will generate 1,000MWs in 18 months, 3,000MWs in 4 years ‘ Agbaje

YouTube bans dangerous and ’emotionally distressing’ pranks

#Rihanna takes father to court in trademark dispute

N8.8trn budget: Nigeria’s public spending lowest in Africa ‘ Akabueze

FG holds scholarship exams tomorrow ‘ Minister

No matter the gimmicks, Buhari will win Plateau ‘ Plateau deputy gov

Onoghen’s trial not politically motivated ‘ Professor Osinbajo

NATION

CCT trial: Fed Govt freezes Onnoghens five accounts

Sagay: Why NJC cant consider Onnoghens case

Magu, detectives in Ghana to block slush funds

Court orders ex-Air Chief Amosu to forfeit N2.2b to Fed Govt

Polls: Were good to go, says INEC chair

Ag. I.G. Adamu to senior officers: massive deployment coming

$1.04billion Malabu deal: Anti-graft groups push for Shell to lose oil block

2019: We are good to go INEC

Obaseki charges appointees on Lassa Fever campaign

PDP begs Buhari to visit Benin Central hospital

Kwara APC gov candidate condemns ban on political rallies

IGP Adamu vows to restore police image

Address alleged sale of unclaimed PVCs, Saraki tells INEC

Nigerias investment prospects in oil, gas high

Marketers to access N234b subsidy arrears in December

Atiku to privatise public enterprises, lift manufacturing

Inflation hits seven-month high at 11.44%

 

DAILY TIMES

Buhari declines assent on 5 more bills, seeks Senate confirmation of appointments into NEDC, NFIU

N3.9bn fraud trial: Prosecution, defence lawyers decide fate of late Badehs case Feb. 26

Election: Police to provide toll free lines, sanction erring officers

2019: Eschew violence during election, vote for APC Aisha Buhari urges youths in Bauchi

Buhari coordinator defects to PDP as Gov Emmanuel flags off re-election campaign

AGF Malami takes another step, asks NFIU to freeze CJNs accounts

Magu hunts for illicit funds, properties in ECOWAS States

Polls: We need responsible leadership at all levels Buhari

2019 polls: Yakubu assures international community of INECs impartiality

Well complete Ajaokuta Steel Company, Buhari pledges

Court orders ex-CAS, AVM Amosu to forfeit N2.2b to FG

Buhari mourns death of 2 senior Nigerian diplomats

Acting IGP Adamu pledge peaceful, credible general elections

Northern investment coys, perform below expectations Emir Sanusi II

Oil settles at $60/pbrrl, as Nigeria ranked 6th cheapest petrol selling country

Investors declare $333.37m turnover in one day

2019 will be a better year for PR in Nigeria- Olakunle

Nigeria to start producing lead ingots in 2019

 

DAILY TRUST

2019 polls: Security our major concern ‘ US, others

Atiku set to fight corruption ‘ PDP

Don’t make mistake of returning PDP, Buhari tells Kogi voters

Court stops suspension of 4 Zamfara lawmakers

PDP drags Oshiomhole to Abdulsalami peace c’ttee

Kwara govt’s ban on rallies, campaign undemocratic ‘ Abdulrazaq

3 die, 5 injured in Ijebu Ode / Benin expressway accident

Police recruitment: PSC to shortlist over 315,000 applicants

$8.4m forfeiture suit against Jonathan: Judgement Feb. 11

I feel sad over CJN’s trial ‘ Osinbajo

Acting I-G warns personnel against unethical conduct

Court dissolves 14-yr-old marriage over infidelity

Buratai: When a Soldier leads the fight against corruption

UNICEF to flag off school enrolment campaign in Bayelsa

Ogoni youths set ablaze bus conveying journalists to HYPREP event

Vote buying: INEC bans use of phones, camera devices at polling booths

UPDATED: Buhari’s campaign coordinator defects to PDP with 5,000 others in Akwa Ibom

2019: Aisha Buhari urges women to guard their votes

Former Akwa Ibom speaker returns to PDP with 5,000 others

2019: Buhari arrives Lokoja for rally

Power grid hits 4,932MW as DisCos get 102,218MWH energy worth N2.5bn





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