Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 18 January 2020

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH

Im eagerly waiting to be enlisted in Operation Amotekun 60-year-old female hunter

Hisbah, CJTF thriving with govt backing in Kano, Borno, others

They take advantage of young girls, women, Nigerian lady who pleaded to return home

Yoruba’ll rise against govs if they dump Amotekun – Adebanjo

My attacker still threatening to kill me Cross River female bank worker attacked with hammer

People thought I was foolish to leave oil firm for church work Aboyeji, Foursquare Church GO

Biafra, 50 years after: Deaths, famine could have been avoided with better communication Lekwot

Mentors helped me surmount challenges that’d have drowned me Mafe, polio survivor

Ive learnt not to be offended when people call lawyers liars Lawal, Managing Partner, Imperial Law Office

Who is afraid of Amotekun

Mbaka cleanses new govs office as Uzodinma appoints SSG, others

LG autonomy, arrant nonsense, says Akande

You dont need to sleep with men for money!

APC mounting pressure on Supreme Court to reclaim Sokoto, others PDP

I found a way to adjust to challenges Ajakaiye, Adekunle Ajasin varsity first-class graduate

Operation Amotekun: Dont support criminals terrorising South-West, ex-govs warn FG

Malabu Oil probe: Ive ulcer, glaucoma, hypertension, Adoke tells court

Buhari, security chiefs warn group against threatening national security

No problem if power shifts to South-East in 2023 – Gowon

Nigerias debt now N26.22tn, says DMO

Niger: Bandits kill village head, abduct son, 17 others

N166bn debt: Electricity companies begin mass disconnection in four states

Im a beneficiary of credible polls, will bequeath same Buhari

FG inaugurates gas expansion committee

I trekked hours in the bush to escape Boko Haram attack Emir of Potiskum

Military invades Bayelsa communities over four navy officers killers

EFCC arrests six wanted Internet fraudsters in Ilorin

Bandit attacks: Police deploy more riot policemen, SARS in Zamfara

FRSC condoles with families of Ogun accident victims

Im unaware of ongoing NDDC projects in Cross River, Ayade tells Akpabio

Protesters storm DSS office, seek Omo-Ageges trial

Secondus, Lamido, Shema, Odigie-Oyegun back Amotekun

EFCC arrests Benue Assembly clerk over alleged N220m

Fate of kidnapped Kaduna Catholic priest unknown, says bishop

Imo gov election enough for INEC chair to resign APC chieftain

Group gives Tinubu 24 hours to reveal position on Amotekun

Police arrest kidnapper of missing boy in Ondo church

Mbaka at Imo gov office, performs spiritual cleansing

Employ Plateau aid worker freed by Boko Haram, nurses beg Lalong

One escapes death as three-storey building collapses in Lagos

Claims of police torturing mechanic to death set Twitter on fire

N3.6bn fraud: Judges absence stalls trial of ex NDDC boss

THISDAY

Ive not been Sacked, Says Ubah as Court Refuses to Set…

Atiku, PDP Call for Protest against S Court Verdict on Imo…

Village Head Killed, Son, 21 Others Kidnapped again in Niger

Missing Child: Court Bars Journalists as Police Arrest Alleged Abductor

Panic in Onitsha as again, Petrol Tanker Goes Up in Flames

Two Buildings Collapse in Lagos, Man Rescued from One

SUN

Arrest Yoruba leaders backing operation Amotekun now, Miyetti Allah tells FG

Afenifere dares FG, says, we wait for arrest

50 Years after, Gowon opens up on Ojukwu, Biafra and Aburi in war memoirs

Imo: History beckons on Uzodinma, says Ndoma-Egba

Uzodinma, Okorocha’s APC factions reconcile

12 govs absent at PDP NEC meeting

Inflation rises to 11.98% in December from November’s 11.85%, says NBS

Court sacks Ifeanyi Ubah as Senator, affirms Obinna Uzoh

Insecurity: Nigeria takes delivery of gunship helicopters, others arrive in February

Enugu governor’s wife flags off de-worming of pupils

Alleged $25, 000 bribe: EFCC nails Shehu Sani with 13 voice recordings

Bandits kill Village Head, abduct son, 16 others in Niger

Nigeria’s debt rises to N26.215 trillion

Anambra Govt sued over LG administration

GUARDIAN

Obaseki, security chiefs meet, strategise to combat farmer-herder clashes in Edo

Imo guber ruling: This dark hour will soon pass away, says Abaribe

Supreme Court judgment on Imo State governorship election petition unassailable

Uzodinma’s emergence stokes fresh crisis in Imo State APC

We must prepare Nigerian youths to be relevant in changing digital space

Amotekun: Your silence is not golden, Yoruba people await your position, group tells Tinubu

Court jails NDDC staff seven years for N4m contract fraud

Nigeria to borrow N1.59 trillion to fund 2020 budget

Police reacts as officers beats mechanic Chima to death in Rivers

Atiku proposes committee to review recent elections

Alleged N3.6bn fraud: Judge’s absence stalls trial of ex NDDC boss

VANGUARD

We had Taraba Marshall, but it was disbanded by FG ‘ Gov’s Aide

AMOTEKUN: Why Middle Belt states will replicate it despite FG’s position ‘ MBF

Afenifere chieftain apologises for unknowingly obstructing Osinbajo’s convoy

Clinton prosecutor Starr to defend Trump in impeachment trial

CP parades 2 child traffickers, recovers 9 children in Enugu

2023: I’ll handover quietly to my successor ‘ Buhari

Imo Supreme court ruling: Protesters storm NASS in black attire

Imo: PDP reckless, trying to incite violence ‘ Oshiomhole

Sack from Senate: I was denied fair hearing, Ifeanyi Ubah tells Court

Breaking: Fr Mbaka storms Uzodinma’s office in Owerri

Imo guber ruling painful, yet PDP, Ihedioha should move on ‘ Abaribe

Appointment seekers beseech Imo government house

PDP to set up committee to review 2019 elections

Nigeria public debt stands at N26.2 trillion ‘ DMO

Police rescue nine children from suspected child traffickers in Enugu

NDDC board was dissolved to stem corruption, give room for right people to work, says Minister

NUJ declares one week mourning for assassinated journalist

EFCC arrests Clerk of Benue Assembly for alleged N220m fraud

Negotiations on N30,000 minimum wage still ongoing, says Benue govt.

Buhari not playing politics with Niger Delta development ‘ Akpabio

TRIBUNE

Identical twin brothers take identical twin sisters as wives in Lagos

One mistake Oyo APC must be wary of making again ‘Lowo Obisesan

I threw a plate of hot amala into my husband’s face after he almost strangled me, woman tells court

Suspected Fulani bandits kill village head, kidnap 17 others in Niger

Calabar Carnival: Keeping Nigeria atop world tourism map

I almost blew up the laboratory in secondary school ‘ProfAdeyinka Falusi

Military invade Bayelsa community over murder of four Naval officers

Imo: INEC was reckless, fraudulent to have declared Ihedioha winner ‘ Oshiomhole

El-rufai launches 1,000 milk farm project in Kubau

Breaking: EFCC arrest Benue Assembly Clerk over alleged N220m fraud

PDP leaders, stakeholders raise alarm over current political happenings in the country

Amotekun: FG should embrace South-west security initiative ‘ Nigerian Legion

NATION

How Power Minister lost out in power play with subordinates

100 days in office: NURTW boss hailed for peaceful reign

Military to state govts: Forget alternative security plans

Presidency displeased with Kwara governor over Ile Arugbo demolition

Amotekun: More monarchs, 18 Yoruba groups, Oyo ALGON back governors over security outfit

$25,000 extortion saga: EFCC confronts Shehu Sani with 13 audio tapes of alleged deal with bizman

EFCC arrests six over alleged internet fraud in Ilorin

Independent managers for Niger Delta projects -Akpabio

Obaseki, security chiefs meet, strategise to combat farmer-herder clashes in Edo

BREAKING: I trekked for two hours after bandits attack- Emir of Potiskum

DAILY TIMES

Police rescue 5 kidnap victims in Delta community, arrest 2 suspects

LASEMA rescues trapped victim from collapsed 3-storey building

FG to boost national economy with methanol production Onu

Uzodinma appoints SSG, AG, CPS, others

PDP to protest against court judgements, recent elections

It has become necessary to mobilise Nigerians to resist threat to democracy, unity

Atiku proposes committee to review recent elections

Buhari departs Abuja for London ahead of UK-Africa Investment Summit

Just In: Court affirms Uzoh as Senator-elect Anambra South, dashes Ubahs hopes

Obaseki mulls trailer parks in Oluku, Aviele, Okpella, others

I will bequeath free, fair elections-Buhari

FCTA vows to protect health workers against assault

NAFDAC advises Nigerians to be vigilant over expired products

Nigeria public debt stands at N26.2trn DMO

Oshiomhole knocks Secondus over vituperation on SCcurt judgement

Insecurity: FG takes delivery of fighter helicopters

Imo poll: PDP approaches court to demand reversal of SCourt verdict

N-Power: Plateau Govt. cautions citizens against fraudsters, fake portals

Gov. Oyetola wants experts in private sector to support Nigerias economy

Don calls for Sharia Courts in South West

Nigeria public debt stands at N26.2 trillion DMO

Inflation rises to 11.98% in DecemberNBS

DAILY TRUST

Encourage Nigerian students to study science, engineering ‘ Minister Onu

For fairness, equity, Ilobu should host Federal College of Education

Multiple sexual partners increases risk of cervical cancer- NGO

TCN restores electricity supply nationwide after Grid collapse

PDP moves to tackle APC as 11 govs shun NEC meeting

PDP to CJN: Recuse yourself in Bauchi, Sokoto, other gov’ship appeals

Imo gov’ship appeal not similar to ours ‘ Kano govt

How we will work with Uzodinma ‘ Imo PDP lawmakers

Work with us to tackle North’s challenges, Gov Bello urges ACF

PEOPLESDAILY

Alleged N2bn fraud: Maina paid N150m to acquire Abuja property -Witness

Pandemonium, as Soldier stabs trader to death in Kaduna

FG hints of imminent fuel price hike

Teacher defrauds 4 applicants of N855,000 in 1 year

Ortom approves N30,009. 99 new minimum wage for Benue workers

14 killed in Zamfara renewed attack

Yobe to commence payment of minimum wage in January

Oshiomhole mediates as Gov. Uzodinma reconciles with Rochas Okorocha

BLUEPRINT

Dare hails Adekuroye Gold feat in Rome

NWFL postpones Women Amateur League kick off to Feb 2

Delta FA stakeholders to drag NFF to court over illegal committee

Edo Sports Festival: Unity torch ends 1st leg in Ilaboya’s domain

2022 World Cup:New AFCON dates alter W/C qualifying fixtures

Make 7.5% VAT increase count

CBN clears Access Bank to establish subsidiary in Cameroon

UK seeks to confiscate convicted Nigerian politician’s loot

Bulls return as equity market gains N149bn

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