Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, May 25, 2019

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

BUSINESSDAY

EFCC shuts down MTN Nigeria head office for alleged fraud

FIFA U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles in great start, spank Qatar 4-0

Theresa May’s resignation, a wake up call to Nigerian leaders

Emefiele clears air on multiple exchange rates

Court dismisses police’s bid to stop Adeleke’s medical trip

Zamfara verdict: INEC takes action Monday

#BorisJohnson likely to replace May as UK prime Minister

Stock investors gain over N800bn in one week

 

PUNCH

Katsina announces death penalty for kidnappers, rustlers

CAN presidency: Northern Christians deny endorsing Ayokunle

Well reduce dependence on imported items Emefiele

UK #TheresaMay resigns after Brexit failure

NigComSat, others form new firm to boost transmission capacity

APBN rejects NASS plan to establish forensic institute

FEC not divided over Nigeria Air Sirika

FG sets up panel on tax- related intelligence

NOGASA, FG to tackle oil pipeline vandalism, product diversion

Experts identify factors preventing $50bn investment in agric sector

Cross River farmers record N240m profit in 2018 PIND foundation

Stamp duty: 16 commercial banks fail to remit N1.6bn to FG Reps

Buhari caught in Shiites protest at National Mosque

Nobody complained I stole their money Patience Jonathan

Asset declaration: CCB gives Buhari, Osinbajo, others Tuesday deadline to submit forms

Fulanisation agenda: Jemibewon, Bamigboye warn against attacks on Obasanjo

Dont forget the poor, Methodist bishop tells political leaders

INEC holds emergency meeting as Supreme Court annuls APC candidates election in Zamfara

Ogun residents accuse govt of demolishing houses in Sango

Jonathan salutes Dickson over education development

Tribunal: Lawyer slams CJN for dining with Buhari

Oyo workers begin indefinite strike

Why we returned seized items to owners -Presidency

Miyetti Allah kicks as Fulani radio attracts more reactions

Zamfara: APC NWC members visit Buhari after closed-door meeting

Nigeria has worlds highest sickle cell carriers Don

More than a dozen wounded in France bomb attack

Justice has prevailed in Zamfara, as it should everywhere in Nigeria Atiku

Blame govs, not Oshiomhole, Twitter users react to Supreme Court ruling on Zamfara polls

Adelekes case: Judge threatens to send police prosecutor to prison

 

THISDAY

Ademola Adeleke Waxes Stronger in Osun Politics

Masari Signs Death Penalty Law for Kidnappers, Cattle Rustlers

Dickson Has Surpassed Expectation in Educational Development, Says Jonathan

Again, Fayemi Floors Olusola at Supreme Court

Bauchi Students Lament Non-Payment of Scholarship for Two Years

VSF Impacts 26,000 People in Northeast through Agriculture

Morooph Alli, THISDAY Former Staff Passes On

Atiku Bagudu Heads APC Governors Forum

CSOs Protest Edo Electricity Theft Bill

Apapa Gridlock: ‘Operation Totality’ Begins Monday

Kebbi Gov, Bagudu, Now Chairman of APC Governors’ Forum

Adeleke: Court Threatens to Send Police Prosecutor to Prison for Violating Order

 

SUN

Yoruba will succeed Buhari in 2023 ‘Robert Clarke

No one can take 2023 presidency from southwest ‘AMB. Ibrahim Kasai

Worsening insecurity can plunge Nigeria into crisis ‘Hazeem, FMR Oyo deputy governor

How governors fuel insecurity in Nigeria ‘Ghali Na’Abba

Jubilation in Zamfara as Supreme Court sacks APC’s governor-elect, others

Zamfara Supreme Court ruling: It’s sad day for us ‘APC

Zamfara Elections: APC simply shot self in foot ‘ Ozekhome

Supreme Court victory: Eleka congratulates Fayemi, urges him to rule without bitterness

Supreme Court ruling: INEC meets to take final decision on Zamfara

Fregene now walks with his buttocks ‘ Wife

EFCC operatives allegedly storm MTN Lagos office

Tinubu: You’re a beneficiary of godfatherism, Bisi Akande tells El-Rufai

Katsina prescribes death penalty for kidnapping, cattle rustling

From Brexit to May exit: Theresa May resigns as British Prime Minister

Alleged infidelity: Okada rider kills wife, son, self in Lagos

Tinubu congratulates Fayemi, seeks promotion of fiscal federalism

Ambode congratulates Fayemi, Bagudu

CBN goes tough on smugglers

 

GUARDIAN

Supreme court judgment sweet, bitter, but victory for democracy, says Marafa

Tourism, transport sectors are critical for Nigeria’s economic development

CBN will continue to fight economic saboteurs, says Emefiele

Nigeria Air project fully alive and on course, Sirika insists

Afe Babalola, Obanikoro, Pedro advocate good governance to tackle graft

Corruption still pervasive despite Buhari’s promises, TI, CISLAC insist

Group urges youths to unite against violence, illegal migration

Obasanjo’s ‘Fulanisation” ‘Islamisation” statement is diversionary tactics- UPN

Adeleke’s case: Prosecution counsel escapes prison

Cleanup of rivers uncovers grisly find of 14 bodies

Apapa gridlock: LASTMA, FRSC begin ‘Operation Totality Enforcement’ over presidential ultimatum

VANGUARD

Okowa on silent mode, keeps political lobbyists on tenterhooks

Jonathan hails Dickson on education

Police arrest four women for abducting, trafficking 14 children

Delta monarch leads subjects to shut down Agip station

Ex-militant leaders suspend planned protests against NDDC MD

Group tackles illegal migration, political violence among youths

Security issues in North due to lack of education ‘ Durosimi Etti

Eleka congratulates Fayemi, tells him to rule without bitterness

Tinubu urges Gov. Fayemi to reposition NGF for national development

APC expresses sadness over Supreme Court’s verdict on Zamfara

Inauguration: Osinbajo to represent Nigeria in South Africa

APC NWC names Giadom Acting National Secretary

May 29: Scrap security votes, CISLAC urges Buhari

El-Rufai mobilises stakeholders to strengthen basic education

Magu drags 247Ureport to Court over libelous story

Breaking: Flying Eagles pound Qatar 4 -0

18 pupils die in India fire

APC NWC summons emergency meeting over Zamfara

 

LEADERSHIP

FG Harps On Promoting Economic Growth Through Transport

Consider An All Inclusive Government, PCP Tasks APC

2nd Term Inauguration: Enugu Muslims Pray For PMB, Ugwuanyi

Nigerian Youths Are Hardworking ‘ Buhari

Education, Veritable Tool Against Militancy ‘ GEJ

Kano Community Introduces Penalty For Open Defecation Offenders

I’m Leaving A Legacy Of Peace, Security In Oyo- Ajimobi

A/Ibom Govt Decries Influx Of Mentally Sick Into State

Youth Councils Back Creation Of New Kano Emirates

Gov Bagudu Emerges As Progressives Governors’ Forum Chairman

S’Court Voids APC Votes In Zamfara, PDP, Others Know Fate Monday

Nigeria Imports 4.87bn Litres Of Petrol In Q1 ‘ NBS

Smuggling, Dumping Greatest Challenges Hindering Economic Policies’CBN

Non-Oil Sector Posts 2.47% Growth In Q1

Sirika Commissions Projects At MMA, Hails Ugwuanyi On Enugu Airport

Internet Fraudsters Riding Roughshod On Nigerian Music’s Image

Empowering Women Is Key To Eradicating Poverty ‘ Isoken

Fire Destroys 38 Shelters In Borno IDPs Camps

Ambode Congratulates Fayemi, Bagudu On NGF, PGF

We Will Send 1,500 Troops To Middle East ‘ Trump

Obaseki Assents To Bill Affirming Edo State Polytehnic Name Change, As Rector Hails Move

Revenue Drive: Finance Minister Inaugurates Steering C’mttee For Project Lighthouse To Boost

 

TRIBUNE

Five persons escape death, as another building collapses in Onitsha

Supreme court victory: Eleka congratulates Fayemi, urges him to rule without bitterness

Student dies as school building collapses in Ondo

We are not indebted to NPA ‘ Intels Nigeria

Ondo traditional ruler raises alarm over herdsmen invasion

Police lawyer escapes jail over Adeleke’s matter

Rep urges prayers for peace, unity of Nigeria

Ajimobi meets Buhari in Aso rock, says I wish Oyo people were more patient

Ekiti guber: Fayemi wins as Supreme Court upholds election victory

Zamfara ruling: Justice served in Ramadan ‘ Atiku

 

NATION

2019 polls: APC suffers reverses in Zamfara

Ekiti: Supreme Court upholds Fayemis election

EFCC seeks final forfeiture of Patience Jonathans $5.7m, N2.4bn

Panic as motorcyclist, wife, son found dead in Lagos

Armed men abduct film maker, demand N10m ransom

NGF chair: Tinubu congratulates Fayemi, seeks promotion of fiscal federalism

Zamfara: INEC meets on Supreme Court judgment

Emefiele: I get insults for using unconventional methods to improve economy

NGF election: Ambode, Ganduje felicitate with Fayemi, Bagudu

Oshiomhole, other APC NWC meet over Zamfara ruling

Customs Tin-Can II generates 6.8bn in 4 months

Fire destroys 38 shelters in Borno IDPs camps

Group to youths: Shun illegal migration, political violence

Ill send 1,500 troops to Middle East, says Trump

Mediocres dominating our varsities, says EX-VC

Lagos CRPP declares Sanwo-Olus election free, fair

 

DAILY TRUST

FEC not divided on national carrier, says Sirika

Fire destroys 38 shelters in Borno IDPs camps

Bizzare as husband, wife, son die in Ikorodu apartment

May 29: Scrap security votes ‘ CISLAC urges Buhari

Obasanjo’s ‘Fulanisation” ‘Islamisation” statement is diversionary tactics- UPN

Sultan urges Nigerians to support Buhari’s second term

Court orders NAPTIP to seal 2 brothels in Calabar

Judgment: Police beef up security in Zamfara

Buhari’s 2nd term inauguration will be memorable ‘ SGF

Nigeria is the future of the world, says German envoy

El-Rufai mobilises stakeholders to strengthen basic education

British PM May resigns, paving way for Brexit confrontation with EU

FG says it is embracing education for self reliance

Electricity: Benue rural communities lament ‘flat rate’, estimated billings

Four years after, FG hasn’t achieved full TSA compliance

Nigeria’s mobile subscribers to reach 201m by 2025 ‘ Report

Zamfara: Supreme Court ruling a sad one for APC -Chieftain

Zamfara: INEC to announce final decision on Monday

Kano: Youths, student unions pay homage to Bichi Emir

Zamfara: APC NWC in closed-door meeting

Bagudu emerges chairman APC govs forum

INEC meets on Saturday to deliberate on Supreme Court judgement over APC Zamfara

Supreme Court’s Judgement: List of some PDP candidates likely to get Certificates of Return in Zamfara

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