Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

BUSINESSDAY

MTN launches 4G+ advanced network in 3 cities

Nigeria’s capacity to tackle hidden hunger hangs on fertiliser fortification, plant breeding

Presidency misunderstood tribunal ruling on INEC server, says Atiku

Dilapidated road, illegal checkpoints threaten businesses along Lagos-Benin corridor

Lifting 100m Nigerians out of poverty:Lessons from Brazil, India, China, Indonesia

Breaking: Nigeria on the verge of bankruptcy ‘ Emir Sanusi

Presidency mocks PDP over Tribunal’s ruling on INEC Server

Experts say infrastructure, security, channel expansion will position Nigerian ports as W/African hub

Emefiele’s signal for banks’ recapitalisation gains wide acceptance

 

PUNCH

Court orders forfeiture of fraudsters N230.6m, $80.59 to FG

States flouted constitution on financial autonomy, says Malami panel

18 jostle for Olowo stool

SEast govs, Ortom, Ishaku, others reject FGs Ruga settlements for herdsmen

Falana writes FCT CJ over 150 persons in military detention

Speakership: Court dismisses suit challenging Gbajabiamilas eligibility

INECs server: Tribunal didnt turn down my request Atiku

Man sells first child for N150,000 in Anambra

Customs seize second-hand clothes, tramadol, codeine worth N11m

Rivers communities protest, want Shell out of OML 25

Nigeria has N1tn financing gap yearly BoI

Fuel subsidy, debt servicing pushing Nigeria into bankruptcy Sanusi

NPA redeploys port managers

Oyo-Ita tasks public servants on revenue generation

Labour leaders, others move against workplace violence, harassment

APM faults Abiodun over N7bn loan for workers salaries

Afenifere, Yoruba elders meet Buhari, seek true federalism

Mobile courts for correction, not revenue generation, says LASG

Jersey Island gives conditions for return of N82bn Abacha loot

IYC flays NNPCs recruitment

Enugu Assembly approves 15 advisers for Ugwuanyi

Implement Health Act to sanitise sector, NMA tells FG

Military, DSS arrest 14 suspects for Alex Badehs murder

Torture: Nigeria police, military lawless, alleges Amnesty International

Insecurity: Recruit more policemen, Afenifere urges Buhari

Monthly environment sanitation exercise not yet reintroduced, says Lagos govt

Judge adjourns Saraki, Okorochas corruption cases, awaits CJs decision

Prophet, three others allegedly killed woman they met on facebook

Flood sacks communities in Badagry

Edo, Delta top in cases of human trafficking

Court dismisses suit challenging Gbajabiamilas eligibility to be Speaker

Tribunal did not reject our request to inspect INEC server Atiku

Afenifere slams Osinbajo over comments on kidnapping, insecurity

 

THISDAY

FCTA Approves N1.2bn for Retirees Payment

Terrorists, Jihadists Have Infiltrated Bandits in Zamfara, Says Commander

Buhari Advocates Legislative, Judicial Autonomy to Deepen Democracy

Ortom Kicks as FG Establishes Farm Settlements for Herdsmen

Kidnapping: Osinbajo Never Used the Word ‘Exaggerated,’ Says Spokesman

Poverty Index: Vice President Spreading Lies in US, Jonathan Insists

Unlocking Opportunities in Nigeria’s Gold Market

Nigeria on the Verge of Bankruptcy, Says Emir Sanusi

Presidential Tribunal: Drama as HDP Factional Chairman Disowns Petition against Buhari

NHRC Commends Ugwuanyi’s Commitment to Promotion of Human Rights

Osinbajo: FG Working to Implement Child Rights Act

 

SUN

Kano: Creation of additional emirates unfortunate -Danyaya

Bayelsa: PDP, APC trade words over LG poll

You can’t impose leadership on NASS, pro-Buhari campaigner tells Oshiomhole, Tinubu

INEC server: Don’t celebrate yet, Atiku tells Buhari

INEC can de-register political parties ‘Ekweremadu

Disquiet as PDP moves to rejig Senate minority positions

2023 presidency: Umahi dissociates self from campaign team in Ebonyi

APC members protest calls for Daura, Kyari’s sack

Bayelsa: PDP stakeholders look to Agbedi as consensus candidate

South East traders seek decongestion of PH ports

Troops kill 20 bandits in Zamfara

Water privatisation: Revoke anti-people’s law, Plateau residents urge Lalong

Zamfara: N251bn debt allegations baseless ‘Yari

Insecurity: Recruit, deploy more police in 774 LGAs, Afenifere urges Buhari

Banditry: Zamfara police give Fulani criminals 2 weeks to surrender arms

Soldiers nab bandits’ contractor, informant in Sokoto

 

GUARDIAN

Rivers State communities protest against Governor Wike’s involvement in row with Shell

Rising intra-African trade, changing partner drives continent’s output

Gunmen kill five in Taraba as group launches security campaign

Nigeria heading for insolvency over debt servicing burden, Sanusi warns

Nigerian firm secures $9m from Norway to boost renewable energy

Bears sustain dominance as index slumps further by 0.5%

INEC server inspection request was not rejected – Atiku

NCAA investigates helicopter’s landing on Benin-Ore Highway

NDLEA arrests 186 suspects, seizes 61.24kg of illicit drugs in Jigawa

 

VANGUARD

Edo commences preparation for 2019 Christian pilgrimage

Accept loss with grace and maturity, Presidency tells opposition

Do or die politics, threat to electoral laws, democracy ‘ Presidency

Youths protest killing of Edo indigene

Ekiti appoints Emir Sanusi as EKSU Chancellor

Benin-Ore chopper : NCAA identifies owner, commences investigation

Tinubu, Yoruba leaders meet Buhari in Aso Rock over killings in South West

Railway boss absolves Amaechi, says $2b CCECC Nigeria/Ghana rail lines cost story fictitious

I am greatly embarrassed by the link associating me to 2023 presidency ‘ Umahi

I did not say kidnapping in Nigeria is exaggerated ‘ Osinbajo

The number of people living with poverty in Nigeria is frightening, Emir Sanusi II cries

Again, PDP accuses FG of plot to hurt Governor Ishaku

AFENIFERE blasts VP Osinbajo, describes him as a disgrace to the race

Okorocha left bitter legacies ‘ Ihedioha

NASS: Ninth Senate must proffer solutions to insecurity, unemployment, others ‘ Bassey

2023 presidency must shift to South ‘ SSCOF President

Outrage as aircraft passenger asks Soyinka to vacate his seat

Innoson vs GTB: Court orders Chukwuma’s arrest

Breaking: Buhari replaces Kachikwu on NNPC Governing Board

CBN and its initiatives to shore up Nigeria’s wobbly economy

MTN utilises 800MHz spectrum with new 4G+ launch

Paul Orajiaka: Warri Boy who made $10million creating toys

We’re investing $180m domestic resources on health in 2019 ‘ FG

Court sentences Togolese cook to life imprisonment over murder of Credit Switch boss

Operation Puff Adder: IGP orders deployment of Police K9 dogs to all Railway Stations nationwide

Rape: Man, 65 defiles 13-year old daughter

Nigeria has lowest rate of women’s legislative participation in Sub-Saharan Africa ‘ IRI/NDI

AFENIFERE basts VP Osinbajo, describes him as a disgrace to the race

CCT halts planed arraignment of Sen. Peter Nwaoboshi

Gov Emmanuel forwards nominees list to Akwa Ibom Assembly

160 cut off mark: JAMB’s critics are ignorant, says Oloyede

LEADERSHIP

PDP Faults FG Over Police Invasion Of Taraba Gov’s Residence

Stakeholders Task NASS On Effective Legislation For Housing Devt

PDP: Saraki To Lead Peace Move

Dickson, APC In War Of Words Over LG Poll

Police Raid Illegal Refineries In Delta

6 Members Of Same Family Die In Boat Mishap

Internet Fraudster Bags 35 Yrs Jail

Edo, Delta Top Human Trafficking In Nigeria ‘ NAPTIP

Gov Ayade Wades Into Fuel Scarcity In C/River

OML 25: Host Communities Protest Wike’s Intervention

Average Adult Breaths 3,000 Gallons Of Polluted Air Daily

TCN’s Suspension Order Unsettles Enugu DisCo

MTN Nigeria Rolls Out 4G+ Service In Lagos, Abuja, PH

Nigeria Haven For Investments,Innovation ‘ Osinbajo

FG Investigates Helicopter Landing At Benin/Ore highway

Scrap Foreign Reserves, NCPC Boss Tells FG, Others

Investment In Nigeria’s Telecom Industry Hits $70bn

South-West Governors Vow To Stamp Out Kidnapping, Banditry

Tertiary Institutions Failed To Use 380,477 Admission Quota In 2018 ‘ JAMB

Court Orders Ekiti Monarch To Vacate Stool Years After Installation

Nigeria Loses About N455bn Of GDP To Poor Sanitation Annually ‘ Survey

Group Tasks Niger Delta Ex-Militants On Peace

 

TRIBUNE

Court sentences Togolese cook to life imprisonment for killing employer

South West security challenges: Strength of kidnappers, armed robbers, ritualists, burglars now depleted ‘ Police

Alleged N14.1m SURE-P fraud: Ex-perm sec knows fate Sept 24

N26.6m fraud: ICPC drags ex-law reform commission scribe to court

Over 3 million Nigerians facing food crisis in North-East ‘ USAID

Stakeholders strategise on tackling security challenges in South West Zone

Climate apartheid’ looms, UN expert warns

Stakeholder wants FG to formulate policies to regulate mining sector

KEDCO engages 5 firms to supply meters to customers

11 ships with petrol, other commodities arrive Lagos ports

CBN to continue operating managed float exchange rate regime ‘ Emefiele

South West governors meet in Ibadan, pledge to tackle security challenges

Senate President, Lawan backs IGP on separate budget for state Police commands

No senator earns jumbo pay ‘ Lawan

Court sentences Clergy to 7 years in prison for rape

I’ll end farmers, herders clashes ‘ Buhari

State legislatures, judiciary autonomy effort will strengthen democracy ‘ Buhari

 

NATION

PDP swaps minority positions in Senate

OML 25 crisis: Host communities criticise Wikes intervention

Executive Order likely on state legislature, judiciary autonomy

Court orders lawyers to serve Dikko charge in N1.1b fraud case

Lawan: no jumbo pay for Senators, Reps

Atiku: our request to inspect server not rejected by PEPT

Buhari appoints acting alternate chairman of NNPC governing board

N7bn Loan: Abiodun not prepared to govern Ogun APM

Police dislodge kidnappers on Ibadan-Ife road

Presidency, PDP differ on parties position on INEC server

60 parties back INEC in server dispute

Southwest governors draw up anti-crime battle plan

NERCs revenue hits N5.5b

EU votes 40m euro for Africas development

MTN Nigeria launches 4G+ in cities

Court sentences clergy to seven years imprisonment for rape

Amosun: Ogun Police chief deny receiving rifles, four million ammunition

Ex-Bauchi Gov spent N1.2 billion on burials, says Aide

Senate plans separate budget for police commands

Drug abuse in Kogi worrisome, says CP

N12.9bn debt: AMCON takes over Victory Park Estate, Lekki luxury homes

Chrisland schools supervisor accused of defiling 2-year-old pupil sent to Kirikiri prisons

Makinde gets Assemblys nod for appointment of Special Advisers

Osun denies receiving Paris Club refund

 

DAILY TIMES

TCN disconnects EEDC from national grid

Govs wife advises parents to pay attention to childrens mental health

Dont compromise state legislature, judiciary autonomy Buhari

Sanwo-Olu at 54: Celebrating A Man On Mission For A Greater Lagos

Invasion of Gov Ishakus residence by police suspicious PDP

Kogi APC factions disagree over mode for guber primary

Presidential poll: Tribunal didnt reject server inspection request, Atiku replies Presidency

No jumbo pay for lawmakers, reveals Lawan

Allow true federalism to stand, Afenifere tells Buhari

South West governors restate call for state police

Nigerias challenges are huge investment opportunities Osinbajo

Rivers Govt wont permit proliferation of vigilante groups, says Gov Wike

HDP faction disowns petition against Buhari at tribunal

Nigeria loses N455bn annually to open defecation UNICEF

AFCON: Our match against Nigeria is in our hands Guinea coach

Bristow Helicopters Nigeria invests N100m to train 20 graduates in NCAT

FirstBank deepens financial inclusion with 27,000 banking agents across Nigeria

NIMASA regrets few females participation in maritime business

2019: Despite World Banks N228.7bn incentive, 12 states fail to publish 2019 budget

 

DAILY TRUST

PDP rejigs minority positions in Senate

Reps: Court of Appeal affirms Usman’s election in Adamawa

No cabal in Aso Rock, say Pro-Buhari protesters

We can’t afford executive, legislative acrimony ‘ Sen Adeyeye

60 presidential candidates ask Atiku to stop ‘heating up the polity

Atiku: My request to inspect INEC server not rejected

Groups want 40 per cent youth in Buhari’s cabinet

Reps urged to concede House Leader position to Sokoto

2023 presidency: Umahi dissociates self from campaign team inauguration

2019 election endorsement: Buhari pledges to revisit Electoral Act

Buhari appoints Acting chairman for NNPC Board

Insecurity: Afenifere urges Buhari to beef up police strength

Buhari meets Afenifere, explains why ex-CJN was suspended

Senate plans separate budget for police commands

Osun Govt. denies receiving Paris Club refund

NCAA investigates helicopter’s landing on Benin-Ore Highway

No jumbo salary for National Assembly members ‘ Lawan

School supervisor denies defiling 2 year-old pupil

Court remands 65-year-old father for allegedly raping own daughter

FG is enlarging steel sector for economic diversification

Beware of fraudsters using our name, CBN warns Nigerians

NCC grants landing permit to Avanti for satellite-based internet

Naira closes at N359.5 per dollar at parallel market in Lagos

JUST IN: MTN launches 4G+ in Lagos, Abuja, Port-Harcourt

NCAA investigates Helicopter landing on Benin ‘ Ore expressway

Timi Frank: APC government intimidating judiciary

Akwa Ibom governor submits list of commissioner-nominees to state assembly

JUST IN: My request to inspect INEC server not rejected, Atiku tells presidency

Stop ‘heating up’ polity, ex-presidential candidates tell Atiku, PDP

JUST IN: Oil prices drop amid demand worries

APC chieftain insists Oshiomhole playing godfather in Edo

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