Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 21 January 2020

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

 DAILY TRUST

Nationwide protest against my victory coup attempt ‘ Uzodinma

INEC fixes Saturday for election in Benue constituency

PDP group demands sack of Katsina exco

Jonathan, Dickson meet for first time after Bayelsa gov’ship poll

2023 presidency: Youths begin campaign for Yarima

Governor Bala extends friendship hands to APC, Abubakar, as PDP supporters jubilate on Bauchi streets

Over 60m Nigerians can’t read, write ‘ FG

4 injured in truck crash as PDP, APC protesters storm Abuja over Imo

Pipeline fire: 5 dead, 12 buildings, 17 shops burnt

Smoking increases risk of complications after surgery ‘ Study

How human rights approach tackles maternal, child mortality ‘ Expert

GDP: World Bank differs with FG’s growth forecast

How capital markets can fund Nigeria’s infrastructure gap

UK investors announce $39.2m SMEs investment in W/Africa

FG tasks states on national methanol fuel direction

Metering power consumers will raise liquidity ‘ FG

We’re developing intermodal transport to support advancement ‘ FG

Alleged $9.5m FIFA Grant: Court fixes Feb. 20 for ruling on joining Pinnick, Sanusi

Buhari hints on reopening Nigerian borders

Sokoto verdict strange but we won’t behave like PDP, says APC

Supreme Court dismisses appeal against PDP’s Bala Mohammed

PDP’s protest, coup attempt against Buhari ‘ Uzodinma

Frank: Gov. Ikpeazu is more of APC than PDP

PUNCH

We wont leave, youths tell Akwa Ibom power firm

Who is afraid of Amotekun

APC seeks clampdown on dubious protesters

PDP members protest in Abuja, London, demand Ihediohas reinstatement

APC stages counter-protest,Uzodinma alleges plot to topple Buhari

Malami writes Makinde to reinstate sacked ALGON members

Amotekun: An exemplar of Nigerian patriotism

42 OOU graduating students bag first class

Ebonyi protesters demand CJNs resignation

Give tertiary institutions more funds, operators beg FG

Ohanaeze asks Imo to accept SCourt verdict

Rivers APC meeting not in Amaechi, Abes interest

African countries lost over $2bn to Internet shutdowns Report

Danjuma says no regret endorsing Obasekis second term

Artificial intelligence poses dangers, Google boss warns

Oil price hits $65 as Libyan oilfields shut down

APC aspirant says Akeredolu has no plan for Ondo

Investors regain confidence as market gains N48bn

Policy uncertainty weakens Nigerias economic outlook WBank

LCCI, brokers in joint insurance awareness campaign

Traders union writes ECOWAS on single currency adoption

Increased attacks by Boko Haram, kicks of a dying horse Buratai

Suicide bomber kills nine civilians in Kindjiria, Chad

Billionaires richer than 60% of worlds population Oxfam

Pipeline explosion: Vandalism our major concern, says NNPC boss

THISDAY

Oil Theft Fueled by Insufficient Penalty, Others, Says FG

E’Guinea to Replicate Nigerias Modular Refinery

TCN: Improved Power Supply Unlikely Without Discos Recapitalisation

LCC Cashless Policy Captures About 23,000 Users at Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge Toll Plaza

Lagos Set to Host South-west Zonal Qualifiers for NSF

UN Condemns Boko Haram Attack on North-east Facilities, Aid Workers

NNPC Rallies States, Others to Check Pipeline Vandalism

PDP’s Protest against S’Court Judgment Disgraceful, Senseless, Says APC

Poor Power Supply: NIPPs to the Rescue

SUN

Amotekun: Good model that other regions should copy ‘Ezeife

Social Media bill not necessary in Nigeria ‘Rep Asuquo

Protesters want to overthrow Buhari’s govt, Uzodinma alleges

Imo: Scores escape death as Secondus, Obi lead mass protest

Tambuwal dedicates victory to God, Sokoto people

45,000 apply for 250 slots in Youth/Sports Ministry empowerment scheme

Vandalisation: Kyari names NNPC officials, security agencies as collaborators

MTKN: Don’t destabilise Nigeria, Yoruba group warns FG

FG vows to complete Mambilla, Zungeru projects

EFCC arraigns ex-AGF, Adoke, today

Asaba massacre: Untold story of tragedy and carnage

Oil palm rejuvenation in Edo state

Nigeria seeks $890m to tackle HIV, TB, malaria

APC chairmanship tussle: Edo Chief Judge re-assigns suit to new judge

GUARDIAN

Why Lagos-Ibadan railway project April deadline may not be feasible

At workshop, journalists tackle regulation, unethical practices

Global FDI declines to $1.39 trillion, says UN

Lack of integrity may undermine national productivity, growth

Lassa fever kills 14, infects 82 in seven states, panic in Ondo

Court dismisses ex-worker’s defamation suit against employer

Group demands resignation of CJN for pro-Sharia stance

Malabu oil deal: FG files fresh charges against Adoke, Shell, others

NSCDC arrests 4 alleged notorious kidnappers in Adamawa

NIS gives entry requirements for non-Nigerian

American Singer Says “Sorry” Before Dying On Stage

VANGUARD

Malami asks Makinde to dissolve councils’ caretaker committee

DEATHTRAP IN EDO: Obaseki residents cry to Gov Obaseki over gully erosion

Crisis looms in troubled Delta kingdom over deposed monarch

Nsukka PDP apologises to Ugwuanyi over protest

3-hour documentary on Oshiomhole’s `dark side’ out Jan. 30 ‘ Ex-speaker

Buhari seeks extradition of fugitives to answer corruption charges

Jihadists attack United Nations’ facility in northeast Nigeria

Protest: PDP plans to overthrow Buhari ‘ Hope Uzodinma

Several killed in fight between Boko Haram, ISWAP members

BREAKING: Supreme Court upholds Gov Lalong’s election

Alleged Malabu bribe: EFCC slams 7-count charge against Adoke, Abubakar

Breaking: Supreme Court affirms election of Bauchi state governor

Oil theft: Nigeria records 2,146 vandalised point in one year

Breaking: It’s impossible to complete Lagos-Ibadan rail project in April ‘ Amaechi

Imo governorship: Call to reverse Supreme Court judgment baseless ‘ Ex-legislator

Four herdsmen killed in Kogi reprisal attack

PDP’s style of politicking a threat to democracy ‘ APC

No going back on power sector intervention projects ‘ FG

Supreme Court verdict: PDP urges Kano supporters to remain calm

British PM makes case for bigger investments in Africa

Secondus, Obi, Melaye others protest Imo Supreme Court’s verdict

Kano PDP accepts Supreme Court judgement in good faith

Nigeria accounts for 50% of glaucoma cases in Africa ‘ TCF

Delta revenue agency to promote education in three LGAs

Court grants EFCC’s application to remand ‘Mama Boko Haram’ in prison

Man stabs wife to death with screwdriver in Ogun

Police confirm 4 herdsmen killed in retaliatory attack by Kogi community

NACA trains 122 HIV vulnerable persons to reduce new infections

Double registration: Natasha Akpoti’s loses suit against Gov. Bello

Power: No going back on legacy projects ‘ FG

Erosion: Don’t start work without EIA, FG tells firms

British Prime Minister makes case for bigger investments in Africa

Border Closure: Buhari meets Ghanaian President in London

Democracy: Arewa youths want Int’l Community to beam searchlight on Nigeria

TRIBUNE

Imo: APC condemns street protests, demands arrest of PDP leaders

Develop your land or risk revocation, FCTA warns allottees

Climate change is top risk for world in 2020 ‘Davos report

Stakeholder calls for policies to drive agricultural export

Seaport congestion crisis threatens April completion deadline of Lagos-Ibadan rail

Disband LG caretaker Chairmen, restore elected reps, AGF tells governors

Four protesters, two policemen killed as Iraq clashes resume

Supreme Court upholds Tambuwal, Ganduje, Lalong, Bala Mohammed’s elections

Kogi governor congratulates Lalong on Supreme Court victory

Apapa gridlock: Stakeholders suggest multi-pronged approach as solution

NATION

Arms, drugs smuggled through our borders, says Buhari

Atikus son-in-law, lawyers to get separate laundering trials

NUJ petitions Ondo CJ, CP over harassment of journalists

Amaechi decries delay in Lagos-Ibadan train project

Five dead, 11 houses lost to Lagos pipeline fire

IYC: IPOB not allowed to meet in Bayelsa

OOU turns out 42 First Class graduates

No upset as Lalong, Mohammed, Ganduje, Tambuwal retain seats

Higher non-OPEC output will keep prices honest

IMF, World Bank differ on Nigerias growth forecast

Dissolve caretaker committees in Oyo, others-AGF

FG to arraign Adoke, 6 others over alleged fraud in Malabu Oil deal

Ihedioha: Secondus leads protest against Supreme Court Judgement

UK PM Johnson defeated on Brexit legislation for first time since election

Supreme Court verdict: Bauchi calm, devoid of anticipated celebrations

Top celebrity weddings to watch in 2020

INEC deploys non-sensitive materials for Imo rerun, supplementary elections

Tension in Kogi over alleged retaliatory killing of four herdsmen

No regret endorsing Obaseki, Danjuma tells PDP

110,000 in Niger IDP camps-Chairman

NYSC member down with Lassa fever in Delta

DAILY TIMES

SERAP asks court to stop payment of life pensions to ex-Abuja council chairs, speakers

Over 1.4 million Nigerians have glaucoma TCF

Forensic: Anti-graft group demands prosecution of former NDDC boss, Brambaifa

Three lives lost, ten houses, properties worth millions of naira destroyed at Abule-Egba Fire

Nigerians slam EFCC for arresting 89 youths at Ibadan club

Bandits launch counter-attack on villagers after gun duel with police

Sen. Musa raises alarm over incessant killings by bandits

Perish thought of outlawing Amotekun, Fani-Kayode tells FG

Boko Haram: Stop meddling into issues pertaining national security Army warns

Burna Boy `My Money My Baby place 4th in Michelle Obamas playlist for 2020

Amotekun: Support initiative, Adams urges South West monarchs, Houses of Assemblies

Imo: Supreme Court Judges will not know peace unless South-East PDP chairman, Umahi

Nsukka PDP apologises to Ugwuanyi over protest

Supreme Court affirms victory of Sen. Bala Muhammed as Bauchi governor

Just In: Ex-speaker to release documentary exposing Oshiomholes `dark side on Jan. 30

Just In: EFCC slams 7-count charge on ex-AGF Adoke over $1.3 b Malabu oil scam

Photos: Buhari at opening plenary of 2020 UK-Africa summit

Ganduje to opposition: We have projects to execute, join us to move Kano forward

Death toll in Indonesian flash flood rises to nine

Malabu oil scam: FG files fresh 42-count charge against Adoke, others

Restore LG elected representatives in Oyo, FG orders Makinde

17 die in lone accident in Katsina-  Police

PDPs nationwide protest an attempt to overthrow Buharis govt- Uzodinma

Nigeria seeks $890m to tackle HIV, TB, Malaria

PDPs protest scornful, threat to democracy APC

Show courage, review Imo judgement, PDP urges SCourt justices

Buhari congratulates APC, Ganduje, Lalong over Supreme Court verdicts

Court strikes out Natasha Akpotis suit against Gov Bello

2020: Tasks ahead of PTAD executive secretary

Nigerias capacity utilisation drops by 0.4% in H1 2019

FG plans to spend $1.46bn to revamp Ajaokuta Steel Company

Oil prices surge higher as Libya began shutting down amid military blockade Analysts

Lagos pipeline explosion: NEMA says 2 bodies recovered

Exposed: How Africas richest woman stole fortune-ICIJ

Revealed: 22 richest men in the world have more wealth than all the women in Africa

AUTHORITY

Supreme Court Verdict: I Can Accommodate You, Ganduje Tells Kano PDP

Burtai Reiterates Army Readiness to Wipe Out Insurgency, Banditry

Rivers APC Crisis: Abe Ignited the Fire in 2014’Chief Eze

Amotekun As Southwest’s Saddest Slide Into Medieval Leadership

Forensic: Anti-graft group demands arrest, prosecution of former NDDC boss, Brambaifa, others

Jubilation In Kano As Ganduje Wins At Supreme Court

Anti-corruption group lauds EFCC step to usher in accountability in Rivers

CAS restates commitment to personnel welfare

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Hacker Leaks 500,000 Passwords For Servers

Nwachukwu, Kanu, Ogbonna, Diwe To Grace Inauguration Of Executive Of Imo Towns Development Association

No Competition Between Obaseki, Oshiomhole Over Leadership Of Edo APC ‘ Tony Momoh

X-Raying Ajimobi’s Enduring Legacies As Former Oyo Governor

Imo People In Diaspora Congratulate Gov Uzodimma

Umuadogwa-Ulo Umuida Community Gets New Borehole

Supreme Court: I Never Doubted The Validity Of My Mandate- Lalong

NEW TELEGRAPH

Crises, distractions hinder football development

LASU’s ACE set to bridge gap in STEM education

Lagos to improve efficiency in system

Akeredolu, not Council, suspended VC’s selection process ‘Abayomi

Lalong vows to recover encroached UNIJOS land

Buhari: We closed borders due to influx of arms, hard drugs

Power: Poor supply amid NDPHC’s stranded generation

BLUEPRINT

Kano, Sokoto: BMO passes vote of confidence in Supreme Court

Tight security as Supreme Court delivers judgment on Kano, Sokoto, others

Imo: PDP nationwide protest senseless, disrespectful ‘ APC

Lalong’s Supreme Court victory thrills Jos residents

Supreme Court judgement: Days of bad blood over- Ganduje

Oyetola composes rent tribunal panel for 9 federal constituencies in Osun

Zamfara APC felicitates with Ganduje on Supreme Court ruling

Katsina farmers enjoy subsided fertilizer worth N7bn ‘Dep gov

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