Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, January 24, 2019

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

 

 





BUSINESSDAY

How Agric Ministry’s shoddy management of N8.85bn frustrates wheat production

Real reasons over 40% of houses in Apapa are empty

Use of Turbo-props will reduce operational costs, charter prices ‘ Okwa

Nigeria’s software market risks huge losses to hackers

Consumers enjoy first fuel scarcity-free yuletide in years as petrol hits 13-month low

Moody’s says domestic banking constraints intensify liquidity risks in Nigeria

Saraki, Marafa differ on N2.4bn fuel subsidy

Nigerians in Ghana laud Buhari, Talon over improved Seme Border services

Nigeria joins, signs African pact on economic implementation

PIGB, 30 other bills may wait for 9th Assembly

CBN sees positive outlook for the economy, retains benchmark rate

Foreign investors pulled $2.1 bln from Nigeria’s stock market in 2018

 

PUNCH

#Sala presumed dead as rescuers suspend search

Ohanaeze denies fixing meeting to sabotage Buharis campaign

Katsina AG asked us to implicate Shema in N10.8bn fraud ex-ALGON chair

Give Buhari some credit, ex-agitators tell militants

Atiku didnt travel to US as my aide, says Saraki

Benue files criminal charges against suspended council bosses

Justices Abang, Dimgba redeployed in FHC shakeup

Nasarawa Assembly increases 2019 budget by N3.5bn

CBN to fine banks for paying counterfeit banknotes

CRiver IRS generates N1.5bn, begins arrest of illegal tax collectors

Only 12 states are funding workers pension accounts PenCom

Fraud: AfDB bars Nigerian firm, MD

Power: Meter shortfall hits 5.3 million

Customs want 35% levy on vehicle importation reduced

Well test Lagos-Abeokuta rail line early February NRC

Rosatom to train Nigerians, others in nuclear energy

Electricity returns to 26 Oyo communities after 14 years

FG to auction N150bn bonds January 30

Marafa, Saraki disagree over N2.4bn oil subsidy payment

Reps detect errors in budget, order ministries to reconcile figures today

Buhari says Ive achieved peace in Borno, Yobe, PDP disagrees

Group alleges irregularities in Warri dredging contract

N7.65bn fraud: Court adjourns Orji Kalus trial indefinitely

VAT will be increased in 2019, says finance minister as FG introduces new revenue initiative

Dismissed soldier to die by hanging for killing girlfriend

God wont allow APC return for second term Atikus wife

 

THISDAY

PenCom Records 8.41m Nigerians on Pension Scheme

Nigeria-India Collaboration Will Boost Local Capacity Building, Says Minister

Report: Nigerians See Value in Cryptocurrencies, Despite Slow Adoption

INEC Receives N198bn for General Election

INEC Insists Gov Ahmed Remains PDPs Kwara South Senatorial Candidate

APC Will be on the Ballot in Rivers State

INEC Delays Osun Guber Tribunal

Tension Around the 2019 Election is Created by the Political Elites

Health Minister Commissions Solar Powered Electricity System in Abuja

S’Court Decides Rivers’ APC Primaries Logjam Under the Gun Friday

FG Unveils Strategic Revenue Growth Initiative

Marafa Disagrees with Saraki over N2.4bn Oil Subsidy Claim

Senate Approves Payment of N401,154bn to Settle Inherited Local Debts

APC Women Leader, Six Others Killed in Road Accidents in Jigawa

 

SUN

We need new direction ‘Lulu-Briggs, AP candidate

APC bringing real empowerment to Akwa Ibom at last ‘Akpabio

Obaseki to journalists: Ask ex-leaders seeking re-election to account for their past

2019 elections’ll define Nigeria’s future ‘US ambassador

At Sokoto rally, Buhari promises sustained, purposeful leadership

Abia polls: APC upsets PDP, APGA

Confusion over mode of transmitting polls results

Danjuma alleges plot to rig Taraba guber poll

Don’t worry about S’East votes, Nkire tells Atiku

Reps to invite ministers over errors in 2019 budget

CBN issues banknotes fitness guidelines to commercial banks

8.41m Nigerians participating in pension scheme ‘PenCom

Insurgency, herders-farmers’ clashes unimaginable ‘NEMA

FG, Global Fund commit $71m to fight HIV, TB, malaria

Stakeholders warn against politicising amnesty programme gains

Labour takes new minimum wage battle to NASS

I’ve no authority to hear Kalu, others’ case, judge tells EFCC

Buhari transmits new minimum wage bill to NASS

Police deny arresting Amaechi

2019 elections ‘ll define Nigeria’s future ‘ US Ambassador

Why Rivers ‘ll vote out APC, Wike assures

Python Dance ‘ll create conducive atmosphere for electorate ‘ FG

President Buhari promises railway in Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara

Peter Obi campaigns in Lagos, shuts markets as crowds receive him

Saraki speaks on US trip with Atiku, denies claim candidate was ‘aide

Fayemi flags off free healthcare services for 50,000 residents

 

VANGUARD

2019 polls: Nigerians are hungry, angry ‘ Titi Atiku

Obasanjo’s allegations frivolous, says Buhari group

Anguish as group blocks Enugu-Onitsha expressway in protest

Enugu community vows to boycott 2019 elections over lack of infrastructure

Umahi to probe federal road projects executed by APC governorship candidate

Why northern leaders fear restructuring ‘Ekweremadu

N-Power scheme: FG has reduced unemployment ‘ OSINBAJO

Edo APC supporters clash in court over party primaries

Kwara APC elders reject Saraki’s offer on rotation

Sowore dares NASS members’, vows to cut jumbo pay

My life in danger, Aremu, Kwara LP gov candidate cries out

Elections must reflect people’s will, Obasanjo insists

2019: Reject Buhari, Atiku, Moghalu charges electorate

Borno people’ve confirmed Boko Haram fully decimated ‘ Buhari

Protect your votes to avoid being poorer ‘ Atiku tells Ndigbo

Why Gov. Ortom is under attack from FG ‘ Sen. Mark

Alleged Certificate Scam: Court okays suit seeking to sack Reps member

APC Presidential Campaign: Birnin Kebbi agog for Buhari

Naira down at N362.58 /$ in I&E window

Nigerian economic confidence falls by 3% in 12mths ‘ ACCA

CJN’s battle for survival: No end in sight

You cannot fight corruption with corruption, N2.4 Billion Spent on Fuel Subsidy, Saraki to FG

Osinbajo visits Akarigbo, promises more development in Remoland

Obaseki urges MDAs, residents to clear drains, evacuate debris

We didn’t arrest Amaechi, Rivers police dispels rumour




LEADERSHIP

FG Files N2.5bn Fraud Charge Against NBC DG, 3 Others

8.41m Nigerians Contributing To Pension Scheme ‘ PenCom

FRSC Inaugurates 40 Special Marshals At MMA2

Nigeria’s Election 2019 And The Looming Assault On Truth

FG Intervenes In Dispute Between Samsung Heavy Industries (Nigeria) and LADOL ‘ But To What Effect

Curbing Oil Theft: How Indigenous Firm Is Halting Losses

Advocating Rail Transportation Of Petroleum Products

UTME: Tales As Candidates Battle Registration Hiccups At CBT Centres

Finally, Police Nab Man Who Allegedly Killed 8 Persons In Ebonyi

Interrogate Former Leaders Seeking Re-Election To Account For Their Pasts, Obaseki Urges Journalists

2019: Bagudu Reassures PMB Of High Votes, Unity Of APC In Kebbi

Naira Closes At N362.5 To Dollar At I&E Window

50,000 Residents To Benefit From Ekiti Health Mission

 

TRIBUNE

Isoko monarchs endorse Uduaghan for Senate

TETFund:Why I was sacked by Buhari’ Baffa reveals

Nuhu Ribadu’s political group revolt, shifts loyalty to Gov Bindow

Non-issuance of fiat stalls Orji Kalu’s N3.2bn fraud case

Group files suit against Buhari over ill health

INEC to recruit 15,000 ad hoc staff for elections in C/River

New Minimum Wage: Presidency transmits Bill to NASS

Buhari signs law prohibiting discrimination against persons with disabilities

Obasanjo rigger without peer, at war against his own deeds ‘Tinubu

We’re in a hurry to develop Oyo ‘ Lanlehin

Buhari says no compromise safeguarding people’s trust

The $2.8bn oil revenue loss in 2018

Paracetamol does not cure any disease!

For Airways workers, 2019 election is payback time

Coconut milk better than coconut water in preventing stomach ulcer ‘Experts

Why state governments must pass Child’s Right Act ‘PAN

Why students fail mathematics ‘Nigeria’s first female professor of mathematics

Kenya to use smartphones to conduct 2019 census

20,000 girls trafficked from Nigeria ‘ Report

US welcomes court certification of new DRC president

Senate approves payment of N401.154bn to local contractors, exporters

Buhari’s government lacks integrity, condones corruption ‘ Saraki

Litigation crisis threatens $1.5bn Lagos-Ibadan rail project

Unemployment: plans to increase N-Power beneficiaries underway ‘ Osinbajo

I’ll return Nigeria’s status as top foreign direct investment recipient ‘ Atiku

Senate confirms Modibbo Tukur as NIFU pioneer Director

 

NATION

APC enraged over PDPs N388m U.S. lobbying deal

Lagos-Ibadan speed train to be ready in February, says NRCs MD

Minimum wage: TUC shifts battle to National Assembly

Supreme Court refuses to hear 14 pre-election cases

2.5m benefit from cash transfer scheme, says Fed Govt

Troops kill 58 bandits

Kwara north signed no pact with Saraki, PDP on power shift

Dad consumed by violence he abhorred, says Badehs son

Tax on luxury items, corporate gains coming

2019 elections will define Nigerias future, says US Ambassador

2019 election: Ganduje signs peace accord with other guber candidates

Sowore pledges to cut NASS members jumbo pay

FG to auction N150bn bonds on Jan. 30

Onnoghen: Buhari destroying democracy Secondus

NASS approves N563.643bn promissory note, bond to local contractors

N254m alleged cars bribe: Sen. Bassey knows fate February 20

Three arrested for impersonating INEC workers

Cross River generates N3.5m monthly

Ndume: PDP NASS leaders slowing down 2019 budget

Lawyer bashed hubbys head with frying pan before cutting off penis

 

DAILY TIMES

Sacked TETFUND secretary’s confession confirms corruption in Buharis presidency

Double offender: EFCC arraigns fraudster in 2 different Courts, same day

Protesters shutdown Abuja, want Obasanjo put under house arrest over plot to destabilize Nigeria

Ameh Ebute blames Benue Governor on the Escalating Clashes between Farmers/Herdsmen in the state

NUC grants full accreditation to 26 academic programmes of AE-FUNAI

2019 Election: Presidential Support Committee salutes Support Groups, NGOs for supporting President Buhari

Rights activist condemns protest against NDDC

NEMA reviews National Contingency Plan to tackle climate change, complex emergencies

I wont compromise in safeguarding peoples trust Buhari

UBEC partners World Bank on Out-Of-School children in North West

2019 election: PDP guber candidate says APC govt a failure, vows to make Zamfara self reliant

Obasanjo not right person to tell Nigerians which leader is good or not -Odeneye

In proactive step, FG transmits New Minimum Wage bill to NASS

Bayelsa 2019 elections: Police summon chieftains of PDP, APC, others over peaceful conduct

FG signs N2.6tr support agreement with Global Fund to tackle Tuberculosis, AIDS

Gov Sani-Bello pledges to complete people oriented projects

Ex-IGP Idris to be blamed for Police inability to tackle security challenges Dambazzau

Onnoghen: Buhari orchestrating destruction of democracy Secondus

#CristianoRonaldo fined 18.8 million in tax evasion case

Samson Siasia: Be patient with Mikel Obi

Omatseye Nesiama promises hitch-free Access Bank Lagos City marathon

FAAC: FG gets N5.57trn, States N165trn in 2 years NBS

Nigerias economic confidence falls by 3% in one year- Report

Our policies on poverty alleviation making impact, says Budget minister

Echostone Nigeria to bridge housing deficit with 20,000 homes in one year.

 

DAILY TRUST

Card readers will no longer fail ‘ INEC

Police investigate attack on Taraba APC gov’ship candidate

Pro-Falae youth seek suspension of SDP working c’ttee members

Fulani leaders disown Miyetti Allah for endorsing Buhari

APC campaign rally: 4 die, 6 injured in auto crash in Jigawa-Police

Troops neutralise bandits, lost 2 soldiers, 2 vigilantes

Lecturers haven’t reached agreement with FG ‘ ASUU president

NOUN offers master’s degrees in Business, Public Admin

Council asks graduate pharmacists to avoid unethical practices

Governor Ortom’s mockery Of Benue workers, pensioners

3 fake INEC officials arrested over recruitment of ad-hoc staff

Internet fraudster sentenced to 16 months in prison

Kebbi’ll vote for me without campaign visit ‘ Buhari

Senate probes faulty air conditioning in Nigerian airline

MDAs to get higher targets as FG unveils revenue growth initiatives

Aviation College gets FG’s nod to acquire 20 aircraft

Nigerian traders in Ghana commend Buhari over improved services at Seme border

PENGASSAN seeks stiffer sanctions on Forte Oil, Aiteo, others over anti-labour actions

Consumer confidence hits 64 points as spending rose in Q4 ‘ Report

Over 135 Indian companies operate in Nigeria ‘ ACCI

Lagos-Abeokuta rail to be completed in 10 days ‘ FG

Aviation College gets FG’s nod to acquire 20 aircrafts

Election: Situation Room demands unrestricted access for observers

Atiku will liberate Nigeria if elected, says Titi Abubakar

Obasanjo, election rigger without peer, says Tinubu

It will be road to perdition to free-float naira, imports ‘ CBN




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