Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 7 January 2020

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Focus On Serving Others, Not Yourselves- Pope

Gunmen Kidnap Another Man In Ondo

Man Who Duped Ekiti Cleric Lands In Jail

Women Are Easy Prey To Men In Politics ‘ Ogunlola

Ondo 2020: APC And The Dilemma Of A Right Candidate

Can PDP Reclaim Its Lost Position As Ruling Party

Operation Amotekun: South-West Govs Only Pretending ‘ Afenifere

PUNCH

Ngiges call on Igbo to join APC childish, pedestrian Ohanaeze

Residents groan as military close Borno highway

Were no longer safe working in North-East – Nurses

National ID card: Borno gov accuses soldiers, policemen of extortion

Tell IYC to vacate our office Port Harcourt – Disco

Gunmen kill three Rivers vigilantes, motorcyclist

EDO APC accuses Oshiomhole of flouting Obas directive

Imo APGA lawyer resigns, fuels Okorocha likely defection

Tension as suspended Imo LG chairmen reject sacking

PDP left N220bn debt for my government Akeredolu

Plateau PDP crisis deepens as faction locks party secretariat

Surviving economic realities in the new decade

Weight loss surgery reduces skin cancer risk Study

Nine LASU students faint during scramble for exam venue

Iran offers $80m bounty for Trumps head

Operation Amotekun: South-West to train OPC, hunters, others

Company tax: FG to exempt firms earning below N25m

US influenced Buhari to stop Chibok girls rescue Firm

Exercising before breakfast burns more fat Research

Customs seize 1,000 litres of petrol daily

Buhari wont impose successor, Presidency replies Bakare

Sacked REA, NBET MDs belonged to cabal -FG

Oil rises above $70 amid US, Iran face-off

Were acting on Turkeys troop deployment in Libya FG

Ekiti varsity to provide hostels for 6,000 students

Anybody plotting to replace living Awujale insane Subomi Balogun

US issues security alert to citizens in Nigeria

El-Rufai shuts gas retail outlets in residential areas

NDDC budget reports ready after Jan 28 NAssembly

PENGASSAN demands removal of Chevron MD

Three weeks after, APC delays peace panel inauguration

Well enforce electricity tariff increase from April Discos

LASG, Jehovahs Witnesses clash over blood transfusion for baby

Tbills interest rates drop to one-year low

Stock market gains N241bn in three days

Borno begins construction of flyover in NEast

Rescue Andimi, other Christians in terrorists captivity, CAN begs FG

BREAKING: Shiites protest in Abuja, burn US flag

BMO rejects UN hunger report crisis in Nigeria

US-Iran crisis: Cultural sites must be protected UNESCO

[UPDATED] LASU stampede: Injured student hospitalised as varsity postpones exam

Land disputes delaying Ogoniland clean-up FG

Gunmen kidnap Ondo APC ward chairman

PDP left us with N220bn debt Ondo gov

THISDAY

Report: Nigeria Loses $2.75bn to Vandals, Oil Thieves

Anchor Borrowers: Rice Farmers Urged to Repay Loans

Ogun Targets Full Automation of Land Services in 2020 Budget

NIOB Conducts Maiden Induction of Building Graduates at OAU, FUTA

Buhari Won’t Handpick His Successor, Presidency Insists

APC Leaders in Oshiomhole’s Ward Endorse Obaseki for Second Term

Riot in Bayelsa over Killing of Three People by Policeman

Land Disputes Delaying Clean-up of Ogoniland, Says FG

BMO Rejects UN Report on Hunger Crisis in Nigeria

Hope of Recovery Rises as Stock Market Gains N267 Billion

SEC DG Calls for Partnership, Cooperation for Capital Market Growth

SUN

2023: APC needs discipline to win South East ‘Wabara

We did not endorse Obaseki for second term ‘ APC ward 10 leaders

Cross River: We are not part of plot to disrupt LG polls ‘ APC chair

Sokoto: 2020 budget a chain of broken promises, says state APC

Confusion as APC chairmen storm Imo LGAs bidding to take over from PDP

2 police officers shot in Boko Haram ambush in Borno

Minimum wage: NLC draws battle line with states

FG to implement national investment policy

2023: I won’t hand pick successor, handover to looters ‘Buhari

Nigeria to reduce malaria burden by 13% in 2023

NANS partners PANDEF to fight injustice in Niger Delta region

Dangote richer by $4.3bn in 2020

Policeman kills corps member, injures driver in Bayelsa

Police parade officers for brutalising civilian in Enugu

Bandits stranded in Niger communities after killing 4 soldiers, others

FG begins 2-year licence renewal for insurance brokers, loss adjusters

Army detains Brig-Gen over $16m in wife’s account

GUARDIAN

Why $31m daily oil windfall may not benefit Nigerians

FAO distributes water pumps, fertilizers to Borno farmers

New regulation for estimated billing ready next month

We killed true federalism in 1979 Constitution, says Ahamba

24 vessels stuck on Lagos waters, waiting to berth

Bayelsa boils as policeman kills corps member, two others

Militancy, delayed PIGB top challenges for oil sector in 2020

U.S TSA assesses Lagos Airport

We are ready for reconciliation, says Edo APC Publicity Secretary

Zulum lays foundation for N4. 28bn flyover bridge in Maiduguri

VANGUARD

FG on track to lifting 100m Nigerians out of poverty in 10yrs ‘ Minister

Abia police confirm arrest of 5 kidnap suspects

Ile Arugbo’: Saraki secures injunction against Kwara govt

Navy arrests foreigners in crude oil siphoning sites in Lagos, Ogun

Saraki: We never demolished, attacked old people’s homes ‘ Kwara govt

Armed bandits kill one, abduct seven persons in Katsina

CSOs welcome FG’s Visa-On-Arrival Policy, express concerns

Boko Haram/ISWAP: Group condemns abduction of CAN Chairman

2023: Buhari will not handover to treasury looter ‘ Presidency

Ikpeazu inaugurates panel on establishment of science varsity

Police arrest five kidnap suspects in Abia

APC leaders in Oshiomhole’s ward endorse Obaseki for second term

Fisker debuts $37,500 electric SUV with a solar roof

Woman throws rival, her infant inside well in Kano

Soldier stabs wife, son, colleague, neighbour in Osun

Two set ablaze for robbing a barber’s shop in Calabar

Security guard charged with murder of motorcyclist

Mechanic in court over alleged N740,000 theft

Court remands pastor over alleged impersonation in Osun

Tricycle operator arraigned over alleged theft of 7 bags of rice

Uber driver docked for allegedly stealing employer’s N2m car

FG to empower local manufacturers to produce malaria drugs ‘ NMEP

NANS appeals to Gov. Oyetola to rehabilitate roads in state-owned tertiary institutions

Nigeria risks falling short of UHC target ‘ WHO

Dying baby rescued from parents who rejected blood transfusion

NIDEF calls for continued support, commitment towards region’s development

Nigeria will overcome its challenges ‘ Onyeama

Immigration Service unveils Visa on Arrival application details

CBN releases guidlines on Nigerian payment system risk, information security management framework

Companies with less than N25m turnover will not pay income tax ‘ Finance Minister

CAN tasks FG on release of Boko Haram captives

TRIBUNE

Borno gov blasts soldiers on Damaturu-Maiduguri road over alleged extortion

Northern states should emulate Niger Republic on cultural festivals ‘ Tambuwal

Reason govt must pay attention to smallholder farmers ‘Masha, Co-founder, Babban Gona Ltd

Soldier allegedly kills mother of five with knife, stabs own wife, son in Osun

NAICOM extends brokers, loss adjusters’ licences to two years

Equities market opens week with 1.38% gain

Dubai launches five years multiple entry tourist visa

Many injured as LASU students faint in exam stampede

Again, another six persons kidnapped in Abuja

Inferno kills secondary school student in Anambra

NATION

Six kidnapped Abuja residents released

APC chieftain kidnapped

Many stranded as Boko Haram attacks communities

Drama as Zulum accuses army, police of highway extortion

Harmonisation of naira rates likely as devaluation is ruled out

NERC opts for consultation with consumers before tariff hike

Shiites protest Soleimani killing in Abuja

New wage: Labour draws battle line with 26 states

CAN to Fed Govt: secure release of Christians in Boko Haram, ISWAP captivity

INEC to prosecute Kogi governor after tenure for double registration

BREAKING: APC chieftain kidnapped in Ondo

Conversion of N49.6m: Absence of witness stalls trial of Tuesday Tuesday church Prophet

U.S. Democrats demand info on Soleimani killing as impeachment looms

UPDATED: Shiites protest, burn US flag in Abuja over Killing of Soleimani

El-Rufai bans refilling of gas in residential, high-risk areas

BREAKING: Riot in Bayelsa as policeman kills three

DAILY TIMES

U.S TSA assesses Lagos Airport

U.S. signs treaties not to harm cultural heritage, says UNESCO

Lagos-Ibadan expressway reconstruction: Traffic diversion on Kara bridge to resume weekend

Court remands 3 over alleged conspiracy, armed robbery

Prices for private properties in Germany continue to rise

Gov. Zulum lays foundation for N4. 28bn flyover bridge in Maiduguri

Electricity tariff: there will be no increase without consultations NERC

There is need to restructure Nigeria if its to make meaningful progress Ayodele

Ondo 2020: Adetimehin assures victory for APC in all elections

Treasury looters real enemies of Nigeria, dont celebrate them Pastor Bakare counsels

Former Senate Chief Whip, Owie, wants power to remain in North after 2023, for equity, fairness

Oshiomhole should heed to the wish of Oba of Benin, Ewuare 11 APC

Iran: Be aware of your surroundings, U.S. warns citizens in Nigeria

Boris Johnson backs Donald Trump over killing of Qassem Soleimani

Groups tackle Kwara govt over demolition of Ile Arugbo, says action lacks foresight, insensitive

Three APC legislators spend N10m to repair 300 boreholes in Taraba

Oil hits $70 a barrel as Iran, Trump trade threats

Diaspora Remittances: Why exchange rate stability is key to Nigerias growth agenda

2023: Why Buhari wont handpick successor Presidency

DisCos will enforce new electricity tariff from April ANED

LCCI urges holistic approach to power sector problems

FG to empower local manufacturers to produce malaria drugs NMEP Coordinator

Low turn out as schools resume for second term in Oyo

Kaduna: El-Rufai orders closure of gas retail shops in residential areas

Iheanacho set to pay another bride price, leaves his wife and baby mama stranded

How 10 MDAs squandered N2.6bn on unapproved foreign trips Report

CBN to address systemic risks within Nigerian payment system

USSD: No going back on disconnecting banks ATCON

DAILY TRUST

Presidency: Buhari won’t hand pick his successor

Kogi stakeholders should now agree on mode of power rotation

Make laws for Nigeria not APC, PDP ‘ Bukar Abba Ibrahim to N/Assembly

One shot dead as suspended Imo LG chairmen try to resume office

Gunmen kidnap student, mother in Abaji

Court sentences house servant to 1 year in prison for stealing cell phone

We will deal ruthlessly with rice, poultry smugglers

50-year-old woman docked over alleged stealing

Sales rep to face trial over N9.5m fraud

CAF Awards: Oshoala eyes fourth continental crown

Iran-U.S. tensions push oil price above $70/barrel

CBN releases guidelines on Nigerian payment system risk

Scientists find ‘missing link’ in allergic reactions to popular skin creams

2020 Economic Outlook Report: United Capital projects 5.3% for equities market

Nigeria must embrace open data to be globally competitive ‘ Pantami

FG to lift 100m Nigerians out of poverty in 2020

Imo APC strategises ahead of senatorial, H/Reps re-run

DisCos say no tariff increase till April

Clergy, CAN knock Mbaka over Imo guber prophecy

1 killed as fire razes Akesan market in Oyo

Lagos police boss to owners of unregistered vehicles: Register your vehicles or risk arrest

AUTHORITY

Abduction of Aid Workers: Nurses urged Gov. Lalong to lift embargo on employmen

KEDCO set to replace faulty facilities, warns against extortion of customers

NAUB: General Buratai’s Wisdom

SERAP asks Buhari, Osinbajo, governors to declare assets within 7 days

2020: Ohanaeze youths task Buhari on Enugu coal mines, roads, others in Southeast

APC government’s hike in electricity tariff, draconian, says PDP

Tawari Attack: Gov. Bello Visits Koto, Assures people Of Immediate Support, Security

BUSINESSDAY

NSE 30 profit hits N1.21 trillion after admitting MTN, CCNN, and FCMB

NSE sees best start since 2013 as market gains marginally in first New Year trade

Equity Market: Late Santa visit fails to lift market into the green territory

FXreserves decline in Decemberfor 6th consecutive month

Nigeria’s capital market: Ceasing opportunities in a downturn

Stock Exchange lifts suspension placed on trading in shares of Omatek

PEOPLESDAILY

Nigerian maize in high demand in USA, Bangladesh, says MAN

N7bn Govt House project causes uproar in Zamfara

NiMet predicts dry, dusty atmosphere for Tuesday

Death of Iranian General: IGP places policemen on red alert nationwide

Hike in electricity tariff by FG draconian- PDP

Death of Iranian General: IGP places policemen on red alert nationwide

Alleged extortion: S/Court distances CJN from Shehu Sani

Hike in electricity tariff by FG draconian- PDP

Kogi massacre: PDP condemns killings, charges Buhari to end carnage

NEW TELEGRAPH

Time to really decimate Boko Haram is now

At last, 2020 is here in Nigeria

2020: Unlocking resources for road project completion

OPS: Border closure is short term solution

Anxiety as schools resume for another term

A new partnership for civil, military relations

Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Traffic diversion on Kara Bridge to resume weekend

CNPP gives EEDC 14-day ultimatum to reverse withdrawal of prepaid meter

Edo APC tasks Oshiomhole, others on genuine reconciliation

BLUEPRINT

Student petition Senate President over victimisation by FUTO lecturer

Suspected bandits stranded day after killing captain, 3 Soldiers

Boko Haram/ISWAP: Group condemns abduction of CAN chair

CCT to vacate order suspending CAC boss

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