Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 24 October, 2019

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

NEW TELEGRAPH

New minimum wage: FG sets December deadline for full payment of arrears

FIRS: Nigeria loses $15bn to tax evasion annually

IG, PSC’s feud halts recruitment of 10,000 constables

Niger floods kill 18, displaces over 41,000 ‘NSEMA

Gunmen abduct Federal High Court judge

Second-hand smoke may cause blindness in children

Attacks on Nigerian businesses in S’Africa criminal, not xenophobic ‘ Mission

Fulani herdsmen to sue Oyo over Anti-Grazing Bill

 

PUNCH

Obaseki sacks Edo LG boss over alleged fraud

New minimum wage payment begins before Dec 31 FEC

33 states cant survive without federal allocation Report

Presidential order cannot clear Apapa gridlock Truck owners

Nigeria loses N5tn annually to tax evasion Fowler

Buhari renames communications ministry

Lekki seaport project gets $629m Chinese loan

Buhari appoints Capt. Nuhu as NCAA DG

Dangote empowers 23,990 Sokoto women

NNPC engages Russian firms to repair refineries

Nigeria, Russia sign MoU on railway modernisation

FGs October bonds oversubscribed by N105bn

Concerns grow over Nigerias energy poverty

We need N8.7bn to meet NERCs order Disco

Gunmen kidnap Taraba Govt House transport officer

Gas flaring:FEC approves conversion of natural gas to methanol

Russia targets Africa to broaden energy influence

Banks contract workers rise to 46,235

Your confessional statement voluntary, judge tells Evans

MDAs payroll system: Federal Govt, ASUU set for showdown over deadline

Prediction on Nigerias break-up may be fulfilled -Jega

Were owing N150bn judgment debts Malami

NFIU didnt seek CBN budget cut Director

Nigerian roads have become nightmares, Rep laments

Herdsmen consider legal option against Oyo grazing law

Kaduna varsity suspends lecturer over alleged sex offence

Edo court stops demolition of Kabakas hotel

ICPC arrests 26 FRSC officials, others for extortion

Alleged fraud: EFCC tenders Naira Marleys laptop in court

Gunmen kidnap Ondo judge in Edo, demand N50m

Floods have destroyed our homes, properties, Lagos community cries for help

Justice ministry needs N30bn annually to settle N150bn debt Malami

Without federal allocation, 33 states cant finance operations – BudgIT

Cyber fraud: EFCC tenders Naira Marleys laptop, iPhone in court

 

THISDAY

Sanwo-Olu Canvasses for PPP to Boost Health Deliverables

Minimum Wage: FEC Approves Consequential Adjustments, Gives Dec. 31 Deadline for Payment of Arrears

FG Planning Military Operation to Rig Bayelsa Election, PDP Alleges

INEC to Conduct Katsina Assembly By-election Nov 30

Gbajabiamila Defends Committees’ Decision to Hold Budget Defence behind Closed Doors

Several Injured as Multiple Accidents on Otedola Bridge Claim Two

Fulani Herdsmen Vow to Go to Court over Anti-open Grazing Bill in Oyo

Nigeria, Russia Sign MoU on Rail Modernisation, Infrastructure Rehabilitation

NEITI Releases 2017 Audit Report Next Week, Proposes N1.5bn for 2020

Xenophobia: FG Reiterates Commitment to Implement Warning Signal Mechanisms with South Africa

 

SUN

Stop stoking violence, Bayelsa PDP tells Oshiomhole

Fireworks over alleged Bayelsa APC candidate’s failure to declare assets

Women unfairly treated in Nigerian political space, says lawmaker, Onyejeocha

2023: Buhari’s integrity won’t help aspirants, APC chieftain warns

Atiku vs Buhari: Timi Frank urges CJN to stop consulting presidency over composition of panel

Unemployment: OAU VC advocates entrepreneurial education in tertiary institutions

Flood: Abule Egba residents beg Sanwo-Olu

Nigeria loses $15bn to tax evasion yearly, says Fowler

FG to reopen Enugu Airport before Easter ‘Minister

We want Biafra not Igbo presidency -Cleric

Ebonyi group condemns report on Ruga settlement plan

Court fixes Nov. 5 for N200m suit against Tiwa Savage, Don Jazzy’s record label

PDP accuses Kano of attacking Kwankwaso’s convoy

Tension as Appeal Court dissolves panel for Delta NASS election

 

GUARDIAN

Stolen UK, US banks’ credit card info found on Naira Marley’s laptop, says EFCC witness

One dies, woman rescued in Lagos multiple accident on Otedola bridge

Causes and solutions to the problem of examination malpractice

2019 polls eroded past electoral gains, says Jega

Okowa to release $10m for completion of Kwale industrial park

2020 budget: We are sticking to deadline of defence – Gbajabiamila

Another 26 FRSC officials arrested for alleged extortion ‘ ICPC

Sports minister orders refund of IAAF money wrongfully paid to Nigeria

More than 100 elephants die in Botswana in suspected anthrax outbreak

Burna Boy To Perform In South Africa Less Than Two Months After Denouncing Country

Nigeria, South Africa to implement agreement on xenophobia

 

VANGUARD

Why Reps will be thorough with 2020 budget ‘ Appropriation C’mttee Chair

Gov. Okowa seeks approval for N27.9bn 2019 supplementary budget

World Poverty Eradication Day: How Globacom stole show with ‘my own don beta promo

Senate president calls for inclusion of anti-corruption courses in Nigerian schools’ curricula

Court remands physically challenged in prison over fake NDA Admission scandal

Chido Onumah drags DSS to court over alleged Illegal detention

Abductors of Ondo judge demand N50m ransom

Delta govt presents relief assistance for natural disaster victims

Atiku’s son makes Adamawa commissioner nominees’ list

Court sentences driver to 16 months in prison for stealing 42 creates of beer

NEITI Wants N1.5bn To Audit Oil & Gas Sector in 2020

 

TRIBUNE

Nigeria ranks highest among countries with burden of sickle cell disorder in Africa

UPDATE: FEC okays April 18 as take-off date for new minimum wage

Two more witnesses testify against Fayose at resumed hearing

FEC approves name change for Ministry of Communications

Dear Nigerian government, are you going to tax the air we breathe

FG to spend N4.88trn on new minimum wage, personnel costs in 2020

2020 Budget: Lawan raises alarm over borrowing

World Bank’s bailout to Nigeria’s power sector hits N1.3bn in four years

NASS gives FERMA ultimatum over nation’s bad roads network

Don’t confer chieftaincy title on Gov Bello, Igala group tells king

Making empty promises is ungodly ‘ Prophet Abidoye

Senate rattles BCDA over controversial N3.626bn projects

 

NATION

Teenage baby factory found in Ogun

Gunmen kill farmer in AIbom

16 held for sexually abusing minors in Niger

Protect your autonomy before 2023 polls, Jega tells INEC

50m Nigerians suffer mental disorder

Gbajabiamila defends closed-door budget defence

How APC can remain in power beyond 2023

Nigeria loses $15b yearly to tax evasion, says Fowler

Fed Govt earmarks N60.87b for housing sector

75,000 inmates currently in Nigerias correctional facilities

FEC directs minimum wage arrears payment on or before Dec 31

Senate to increase women participation in politics, says Lawan

Dangote Foundation empowers about 24,000 women in Sokoto

We retrieved damning fraud evidence from Naira Marleys IPhone, laptop EFCC

It took us 10 days to count N1.219bn for Fayoses aide

 

DAILY TIMES

FEC approves conversion of natural gas to methanol

Abia assembly carpets executive over non-implementation of laws

Malami requests NASS intervention to offset N150bn judgement debt

AfCFTA: Experts task FG on readiness to implement continental trade agreement

Goods worth millions destroyed as flood overruns Malaysia market in Imo

Ministry of Niger Delta yet to receive 35.2 bn in 2019 budget -Akpabio

Immunisation to consume N32bn of N46bn capital allocation-CSOs

2020 Budget: Ministries, agencies over-pricing projects Lawan

Patients with high blood pressure urged to take pills at night to cut death risk

Minimum Wage: FEC approves consequential adjustments, gives deadline for payment of arrears

75,000 inmates currently in Nigerias correctional facilities Aregbesola

FGN Bond auction over subcribed in October, says DMO

Lekki seaport: Chinese investor injects $629m to complete project

Dissecting the surging growth of life annuity fund in the last 5yrs

Nigeria to block $15bn annual tax evasion through implementation of AEI regime

Debt recovery: AMCON Amendment Act 2019 requires enforcement CJN

FG optimistic of impacting economy with ease of doing business reform

Army adopts spiritual warfare to counter insurgents propaganda Buratai

Osinbajo: We must find different ways in building bridges across faith, tribe

 

DAILY TRUST

Ensure credible poll in Bayelsa to avoid violence ‘ Police urge INEC

Foundation wants N/Assembly to legislate against vote buying

Jigawa lawmakers to spend N1.5bn on mosques, other constituency projects

Gombe assembly to screen Goje’s daughter, 4 other commissioner-nominees today

ASUU opts for peace with Lokoja varsity

Attacks on Nigerian businesses in South Africa criminal, not xenophobic

Britain’s Johnson appalled by 39 deaths in container truck

Nigerian medical data at risk following worldwide leaks

DisCos require N8.7bn to meet NERC’s remittance order

Divest 75% shares of refineries to investors, experts tell FG

FIRS establishes tax office for non-resident tax payers

Innoson Motors, not under FG’s pressure to relocate to Lagos or kaduna

Diversify economy to create decent jobs ‘ Experts tell FG

 

AUTHORITY

PDP Guber Candidate Senator Diri Shuns Code of Conduct

Boko Haram: Appreciating President Buhari’s Courage

Stop militarising Abia North ex-council boss tells Orji Kalu

Nigeria Health sector: needs collective response, rather than only government response ‘ Soludo

Atiku vs Buhari: Stop consulting presidency, constitute panel based on seniority, Frank tells CJN

Don’t distract NBET boss, media body urges critics

Bayelsa: APC raises alarm over alleged plans to sale state-owned oil field

FG tasks youths on $8bn annual spending on automotive industry

 

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Are All Nigerian Politicians Into Charms

Why APC Can’t Win Kogi, Bayelsa Polls ‘ Ologbondiyan

Ihedioha Yet To Hit The Ground Running ‘Nwosu

Discovery Of Oil In The North

Nigeria To Generate N12bn From Tourism In 2028 ‘ DG ITF

U.S. Oil Build Up Plunges Prices

Dangote Empowers 23,990 Women In Sokoto, 334,500 Women In Nine Other States

Zuckerberg Under Fire Over Facebook’s Digital Currency Plans

 

BLUEPRINT

Foreign investments equities’ market soars

CSO lauds FG on accelerated Ogoni clean-up

Dangote empowers 358,490 women in Sokoto, 9 others

Airtel, Finabir partner to facilitate seamless cross border payments

Borrowing to fund infrastructure: Senate President Lawan fires warning shot at FG, Gbajabiamila promises even allocations of budgetary provisions

Nigeria’s judgement debts hits N150bn ‘ Malami

Champions League: Chelsea back to winning ways as Batshuayi’s strike sends Ajax gasping

TELL Magazine, stakeholders task Nigerians on sustenance of democracy

Housing sector: The outstanding liability ‘ Fashola

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