Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 18 December, 2019

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

NEW TELEGRAPH

2023: I’ll frustrate desperate politicians ‘ Buhari

Reps reject six-year single tenure for president, govs, legislators

Court hears Kalu’s bail motion pending appeal against conviction

Buhari signs N10.954trn 2020 budget into law

Buhari has done much for Nigeria’s future ‘ Tinubu

PDP to President: Show commitment to electoral reform, not promises

Court orders DSS DG, AGF to explain Sowore’s continued detention

CBN pumps N69bn into Edo palm oil scheme

 

PUNCH

2023 presidency: Ango Abdullahi receives knocks for opposing zoning

Buhari may seek amendments to 2020 budget

Hyundai to set up car plant in Nigeria

Court jails BPE boss 30 days for contempt

FIRS serves notice to go tough on defaulters

Senate committee screens Adamu as AMCONs chairman

FRC seeks recovery of landed property

Sesame Street: Remembering Big Birds alter ego

Ignore reports of my sacking, Ubah tells constituents

Will 2020 budget impact positively on Nigerians

Dokpesi denies dumping PDP for APC

Tension as sacked Oyo LG chairmen insist on resumption

APC NEC hails Oshiomhole for lifting members suspension

Tramadol worth over N1tn destroyed in 2019 NAFDAC

N530.8bn budget: Wike earmarks N8bn for minimum wage

Nigeria, others pushed global debt to $188tn IMF

Customs earn N4.9bn, seize N1.6bn goods at Seme

Stipend payment: NECA demands data of unemployed Nigerians

NIPOST, rightful agency to collect stamp duty, insists PMG

FG set to reposition Ajaokuta, others, says minister

Court remands Rivers company MD over alleged N800m fraud

Investors lose hope in equities market as year ends

Gunmen attacked Plateau varsity, raped student SUG leader

Scores of ASUU members face bleak Christmas over IPPIS

114 kidnap suspects nabbed, 79 victims rescued in Abia

Anti-graft war: Democracy too slow for my liking, says Buhari

Court asks DSS , AGF why Sowore is still detained

Lagos metro rail will become operational 2021 Sanwo-Olu

NDLEA seizes truckload of N28m marijuana in Ondo

Appeal court strikes out suit against Ekiti monarchs selection

10 family members heading to funeral killed in Afghanistan

Four die as truck, passenger bus collide in Kwara

Bandits shoot two customs officers dead in Niger

UPDATED: Court orders Malami, Bichi to explain why Sowore is still being held

THISDAY

Lawmaker Calls for Establishment of Consolidated Account for FAAN

Report: Nigeria Loses N233bn to Gas Flaring

Executive Order Has Not Improved Patronage of Local Products, Says MAN

Lawmaker Calls for Establishment of Consolidated Account for FAAN

Court Summons AGF, DSS DG over Sowore’s Re-arrest

Osoba Urges Nigerian Media to Rise against Hate Speech Bill

Amadi: FG Shouldering Power Market Risks, Operators Taking Benefits

SUN

Senate: Budget, passage of bills, relationship with Executive elicit divergent reactions

2023: Igbo presidency possible only through coalition ‘Chinedu, Reps member

APC never suspended me ‘VON DG

Dangote to renovate MKO Stadium, Abuja

PDP knocks FG over N37bn NASS renovation budget

N3.6bn fraud: Court resumes trial of ex-NDDC boss Jan.

Gunmen abduct 5, injure 4 policemen in Adamawa

Bandits kill 2 Customs officers in Kogi

GUARDIAN

EFCC opposes Kalu’s bid for post-conviction bail

Clark denies backing NDDC’s interim management committee

How app will address transparency in extractive sector

NIMC mulls enrolment centres in India

Bad roads threaten investment by terminal operators

Buhari insists democratic system too slow to curb corruption

Inflation increased by 11.85% in November 2019 ‘ NBS

Senate summons Aregbesola over visa on arrival policy

Courts decline applications to restrain recognition of new Kano Emirate law

VANGUARD

Dokpesi denies defection rumours, says APC is not attractive

Buhari truly the president for this moment ‘ Tinubu

We don’t want rubber stamp legislature, Makinde tells commission

Nigerian insurance industry ranks 62nd in the world

South East paid more for fuel in October ‘ NBS

Edo APC crisis: Group calls for Buhari, IGP’s intervention

Senate begins consideration of Buhari’s $29.9bn loan request

NDPHC advocates alternative funding for rural electrification projects

Buhari approves Amshi as Chairman, National Assembly Service Commission

Oil Wells: Soku Chiefs, Women, Youth Commend Wike for Leading Rivers to victory

Reps’ rejection of single term proposal, a missed opportunity ‘ Atiku

2023: Nobody will use my name to canvass for votes ‘ Buhari

Kwara PDP calls for NGF intervention in House of Assembly’s imbroglio

US maps out $20m for new HIV/AID intervention in Nigeria

NSA seeks regular review of strategies against security threats

We destroyed 378 illegal refineries Bayelsa,Delta, Rivers in 2019,says Navy

Edo, FG working to improve Benin-Lokoja road: Obaseki

FG releases new national broadband plan

House’ rejection of six-year single tenure for President, governors, missed opportunity ‘ Atiku

Staff of correctional centre jailed four years for N1.5m job scam

NEMA decries lack of coordination in disaster management

Buhari directs presentation of 2021 Appropriation Bill by September

Atiku to Buhari: You don’t need more debt

TRIBUNE

Passenger caught smoking on board Air Peace flight jailed two weeks

Endless borrowing will lead to endless sorrowing

Zimbabwe VP’s wife arraigned for attempted murder, fraud charges

Paucity of funds hampering completion of our modular refinery ‘PTI Principal

Obaseki, Oshiomhole feud: In whose interest

It’s wrong for FG to stigmatise its citizens ‘Abayomi

Reps’ rejection of six-year single term, a missed opportunity, says Atiku

National development engenders NASS support for Buhari ‘ Omo-Agege

Lagos commences sale of lake rice for Yuletide celebration

EU-UNICEF spends N17m on mother and child health in Bauchi

Lagos Blue Rail Line commences operation in 2021 ‘ Sanwo-Olu

NATION

Senate probes closure of Nigerian businesses in Ghana

Eastern Bar Forum to Fed Govt: Solve security challenges

Senate raises security concerns over Fed Govts visa on arrival policy

Report rights violations, dont shield suspects

Senate examines Buharis $30b loan request

Court queries AGF, DSS DG over Sowores continued detention

Govt eyes 70% broadband penetration

Lagos makes tax payment condition for housing transaction

AfDB approves N1.5b grant for Elumelus entrepreneurship programme

N37bn NASS renovation bill an act of corruption, says PDP

FIRS issues 7-day notice to tax defaulters

Obasanjo, Falola seek promotion of Yoruba culture

12-year jail term: EFCC opposes bail for Orji Kalu

Buhari to Nigerians: I wont compromise electoral process in 2023

Buhari welcomes proposal by Hyundai to set up car plant in Nigeria

PDP to Buhari: walk the talk on electoral reforms

Wike presents N530bn budget proposal to Rivers Assembly

DAILY TIMES

Six-year single term would have ended culture rigging Atiku

Fix Lagos roads, NBA chairman tells Sanwo-Olu

Hyundais move to set up car plant in Nigeria excites Buhari

Reps urge FG to subsidise dialysis treatment, establish more centres

Pope abolishes pontifical secrecy for sex abuse investigations

FG pledges 50per cent completion of Obajana Benin road in six months

FG assures adequate power supply during Yuletide

Buhari lauds NASS over passage of 2020 Budget within 2 months

FG issues N25m grant to 5 Academies toward nation building

Immunisation: Nigeria committed to financing its obligations Buhari

Senate kicks against Buharis directive on Free Visa for Africans

$29.6bn loan: Endless borrowing will lead to endless sorrowing, Atiku warns FG

Senate begins consideration of Buharis $30bn loan request

Buhari directs presentation of 2021 Appropriation Bill by Sept

Army in partnership with local firms for vehicles, military wears- Buratai

UK provides $78m for youth empowerment against terrorism in Nigeria

2023: Buhari warns against using official positions, pledges credible elections

DAILY TRUST

Six-year single term: Lawmakers threw away baby with bath water ‘ Atiku

Rotary launches 2,000 bags for FCT mothers to remember immunisation

171 detained in Turkey over suspected links to coup

90% of kidney patients die annually ‘ Expert

German police raid doctors, pharmacists in cancer drug fraud probe

Buhari accepts proposal by Hyundai to build plant in Nigeria

I am still in PDP, no plans to defect yet ‘ Dokpesi

I can’t decide who takes over from me, Bello tells Kogi West elders

Senate probes closure of Nigerians’ shops in Ghana

Nobody will force himself on Nigerians in 2023 ‘ Buhari

Inflation rises to 11.85% in November, two points over October, says NBS

Okorocha reinstatement: I remained for APC ‘philosophy, agenda

APC pardons Akeredolu, Amosun, Okorocha, Okechukwu, Usani after 9 months

APC, PDP trade words over 2019 campaign funds

Oshiomhole should resign ‘ Edo APC

AUTHORITY

Rivers community fault Gov Wike’s alleged comment on indigenous oil coy

Drowning Oshiomhole and NWC lack powers to suspend APC members, says Von DG, Okechukwu

Buhari hails plans to build Hyundai car plant in Nigeria

Gov Wike presents N530.8b to Rivers Assembly as 2020 Appropriation Bill

DAILY INDEPENDENT

OLI Renews Calls On Compensation For Ogoni People

Why South-West PDP Must Rally Behind Gov Makinde ‘Babatope

APC Working Hard To Address Poverty In The Country ‘ Johnson

Why Part-Time Legislation Can’t Work In Nigeria ‘ Oshun

We’ll Reabsorb Sex-Tape Girl If ‘ ‘ Babcock VC

Revamping Primary Health Care, A Call For Legislative Action

PEOPLESDAILY

Senate begins consideration of Buhari $29.96b loan request

Insurgency: Group commends govt, military over Made-In-Nigeria armored vehicles

Major shakeup in Army, 30 Generals redeployed

Why Senate will pass Buhari’s $30b loan request -Lawan

PDP challenges APC on N40b FIRS fund

Killers of aid workers must be punished, Northern govs vow

SON destroys 5,000 substandard LPG cylindersworth N51.3m

BLUEPRINT

Sowore: One invasion too many

Bears return as market cap dips by N17bn

FG launches electronic records mgt tracker

Power generation drops 0.87% to 3844MW

Why inflation soared to 11.9% in Nov

Why Malware variety grew by 13.7% in 2019

FG inaugurates national broadband plan committee

Nigeria will soon occupy its right place ‘ Buhari

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