Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 29 February 2020

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

NEW TELEGRAPH

Coronavirus: Nigerian Stock Exchange loses N308bn

INSURGENCY: Presidency needs to be wary of moles in high places ‘Rev Ladi Thompson

Donating kidney to someone I barely knew, my way of saving souls ‘Pastor Umeh

Nigeria increases Sovereign Wealth Fund capital by $250m

Leave Oshiomhole alone, groups tell Obaseki

Open grazing: Benue govt arrests 400 herdsmen

At church dedication, Osinbajo, Gowon, govs task leaders on humility

PUNCH

Why Pastor Bakare ought to review N13bn church, N560m chair projects Latter Rain member

Mum told me what to study in varsity Olugbode, LASCOPA GM

We shouldnt be held responsible for students failure to enter law school, others Adamu, NOUN VC

I didnt sleep until Id met my daily study plans Ajayi, first-class graduate at UI and law school

Im still pained when I remember killings during Biafra War Jemibewon

Our traditional marriage date will be our wedding anniversary Rivers couple getting married on leap day

Our leap year wedding will cap 10 years of courtship Man marrying on leap day

Coronavirus: Stakeholders worry about surveillance at Nigerias international airports

5G deployment difficult without power, fibre infrastructure

Era of tax evasion gone FIRS

MTN grew profit by 38.8% to N202.1m

Gas supply from Nigeria to Ghana, others resumes

Protected: Coronavirus patient attempts to escape Lagos isolation centre

Govt searches for over 200 Nigerians contacted by Coronavirus patient

LASUTH transfers newly quarantined man to general ward

PDP dumps plans to seek review of SCourt judgments

Stop flights from affected countries, Atiku tells FG

Alleged fraud: Buhari suspends coordinator of amnesty programme

Coronavirus: Face masks, hand sanitisers sales, prices soar

Insecurity: Sultan advocates more roles for traditional institution

Protect Christians from Boko Haram, CAN tells Buhari

Oshiomholes supporters hold counter rally in Abuja

440 civil servants jostle to become directors

Troops deployed to tackle insecurity in North, South Olonisakin

Why Buhari made a U-turn on legislators jumbo pay Presidency

Nwobodo tackles governors over land-grabbing

13 killed in multiple accidents along Bauchi-Jos Road

Coronavirus: Buharis aide knocks Senate for complaining about airport screening

Coronavirus: Nigerians ask FG to quarantine passengers on flight with Italian

Coronavirus: Dont spread misinformation on social media, Minister warns Nigerians

THISDAY

NITDA Unfolds Nigeria Digital Transformation Plan

A Quarter of Nigerian Population May Suffer Mental Illness in their Lifetime

Coronavirus: FG Deploys Rapid Response Teams Across States

Oil Price Slumps to One-year Low as Covid-19 Reduces Demand

Ambode Appeals as Court Orders Resumption of Probe by Lagos Assembly

PDP Names 14-man Panel to Probe Presidential Poll Loss

N1.23bn Fraud: Ex-INEC Chair, Iwu, Seeks Case Transfer to Abuja

Police Avert Clash between Pro, Anti-Oshiomhole Protesters in Abuja

Court Nullifies Participation of PDP in Kogi Governorship Election

Lyon, APC Accept Supreme Courts Verdict on Bayelsa

APC Govt Has Failed to Fulfill Manifesto on Federalism, Says Falana

SUN

I’m in 2023 presidential race to retire Tinubu from politics ‘Bode George

2023: Zoning is not in Nigeria’s interest ‘Buba Galadima

2023: North playing with fire if presidency doesn’t come to South ‘Prof. Sagay

Suspected thugs distrupt federal lawmaker’s youth programme in Edo

Edo guber: Shoot me if I fail to perform, 38-year-old aspirant tells electorate

Lagos Master Plan: Stakeholders decry widespread distortions

Outbreak of coronavirus: Chinese economy irreversible ‘Envoy

Wike decries Nigeria’s inability to conduct credible elections

Ohanaeze accuses South East governors of frustrating its efforts

Adams seeks southwest integration on power, transport sectors

CAN hails FG for admitting Boko Haram targeting Christians

EFCC arrests 9 suspected Internet fraudsters in FCT

Nigeria in a challenging moment, says Ex-VP, Ekwueme’s son

Osinbajo, Gowon, govs preach unity in government, Nigeria

Fear, panic as Coronavirus hits Nigeria

Anchor borrowers: Huge scam in funds disbursement alleged in Kebbi

Curbing inflation through agriculture

MAN raises concern over Nigeria’s GDP growth

Coronavirus: Shipping industry faces $1.7bn revenue loss

NGFCP: DPR sets bid benchmark for 45 gas flare sites

Nigeria needs SON in ports to fight influx of substandard goods ‘Aboloma

GUARDIAN

WHO says coronavirus outbreak ‘getting bigger’, warns of spread worldwide

Newcastle outlaw handshakes amid Coronavirus wave

Ogun Quarantines 28 persons, sets up biosecurity, containment centre, says governor

Christopher, revolutionary artificial intelligence marketing solution berths

Experts fear disease may be spreading already

Investors lose N308bn over Coronavirus in Nigeria

Reps committee summons BOA over N81bn unrecoverable loans from farmers

Coronavirus: Lafarge says persons who had contact with Italian isolated

Stop buying, selling under high tension cable, IBEDC warns

Buratai says Nigerian Army Farm and Ranches Limited will reduce unemployment, insecurity

Coronavirus: WHO commends FG’s effort on response

We never had contact with Corona virus patient – LUTH

VANGUARD

Ibadan electricity consumers reject tariff increase

Court remands eight persons for allegedly pretending to be NDLEA officials

50% Pay cut: Lawmakers tackle Pastor Adeboye

How to stop the north from destroying itself ‘ Northern leaders

PRESIDENCY: Merit, not tribe should determine who leads us ‘ El Rufai

Expectations as S/Court speaks ‘finally’ on Imo

IMO: Ahead Supreme Court verdict, Uzodinma woos Imolites with projects

Breaking: Buhari suspends Dokubo, Amnesty programme coordinator

BREAKING: Buhari finally ‘retires’ Oyo-Ita, names Esan substantive Head of Service

Nigerian footballer infected with coronavirus in Italy

Crisis hits Cross River PDP as Ayade men threaten to recall NASS members

How to stop the north from destroying itself ‘ Northern leaders

Merit, not tribe should determine who leads us ‘ El Rufai

Deregisteration: Court orders INEC to resolve issue raised by Youth Party

Enugu LG poll: opposition parties predict victory for PDP

Coronavirus: PDP berates Buhari, seeks concerted effort, adoption of Ebola intervention strategy

Coronavirus: Parents of ‘terrified’ Africans stranded in China want help

Coronavirus: NCDC deploys response team to Lagos

Nigeria braces as coronavirus hits megacity Lagos

Breaking: (Coronavirus) Ogun state govt, quarantines 28 people

IBOM DEEP SEAPORT: A Maritime Gateway to West and Central African Region

Covid 19: Osun inaugurates 15-man committee to tackle menace

How I vowed never to deceive those who elected me ‘ Senate President

Enugu LG poll: opposition parties predict victory for PDP

Coronavirus: Ogun govt shuts firm, quarantines 28 contacts

I vowed never to deceive people who elected me ‘ Lawan

Akwa Ibom elders ask NASS to call Buhari to order

Coronavirus: Price of face mask skyrockets in Jos

EFCC arrests nine suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja

TRIBUNE

No travel ban despite confirmation of Coronavirus in Nigeria ‘ Health Minister

When lawmakers brainstormed on local content in oil and gas industry

BREAKING: We’ve identified those who had contact with coronavirus patient, says Lafarge

Group seeks Anambra govt collaboration to eradicate fake news

Unemployment: FG lauds ITF’s unprecedented achievements

Coronavirus: We’ve quarantined 28 persons ‘ Ogun govt

Osoba, Galadima vow to resist Buhari’s third term bid as Uwabueze weeps for Nigeria

Coronavirus: We’ve quarantined 28 persons in contact with patient- Gov Abiodun

NATION

Coronavirus: 28 quarantined amid anxiety in Lagos, Ogun

Coronavirus: PDP calls for proactive measures

Edo 2020: Oyo hosts kickboxing tourney

Coronavirus: Delta Govt. sets up response team to curtail spread

Nigerian roadshow kicks off in Tunisia

Iranian parliament suspends its work over coronavirus spread

Oshiomhole and his enemies fight on relentlessly

BREAKING: Ogun shuts down firm, quarantines 28 over Coronavirus

Reps committee summons BOA over N81bn unrecovered loans from farmers

I vowed never to deceive those who elected me, says Lawan

Corona virus: suspected case tests negative in Oyo

Effiong hits double figures in battle for Eunisell boot

EFCC pursuing case already decided by Supreme Court, says Saraki

DAILY TIMES

Coronavirus fears: Catholic churches give communion by hand

Pompeo: U.S. not currently engaged in hostilities against Iran

FCTA sets up to two quarantine centres for suspected Coronavirus patients

Dont panic over confirmed case of COVID-19 FG

Coronavirus: No cause for alarm, Sanwo-Olu tells Lagosians

Non-communicable diseases becoming pandemic Experts

Coronavirus: WHO commends FGs effort on response

COVID- 19: All contacts with the Italian will be identified Ogun Govt

Coronavirus: Uber driver confesses he picked infected Italian from airport

Buhari suspends Dokubo, coordinator of Amnesty programme

Nigeria requires $350bn to meet SDGs Report

FG attributes upsurge in spouse killings to drug abuse

FG to partner telecom companies to end open defecation

Inculcate moral values in children, Okowa charges stakeholders

INEC promises free, fair, credible by-election in Kwara

Woman admits making terrible mistake marrying husband

IBB golf club captain reacts to Okpunos death

COVID-19: Newcastle stop shaking hands

Stocks tumble worldwide on coronavirus fears

DAILY TRUST

Imo and Bayelsa Judgement Review: A Case of Different Facts and Circumstances

Stocks fall worldwide on coronavirus fears

South Africa to evacuate 132 nationals from Wuhan over virus

33 Turkish soldiers killed in Syria’s Idlib

Pope cancels more official appointments over cold

Coronavirus: Ogun shuts down cement factory, quarantines 28 contacts

Coronavirus: Atiku calls for suspension of flight operations with affected countries

We are well equipped to handle coronavirus’FG

We never had contact with Corona virus patient -LUTH

COVID-19: Lagos activates State Emergency Operations Centre

UPDATED: Cement factory quarantined as Govt begins contact tracing of Coronavirus victim

Nigeria will beat Coronavirus like Ebola, NCDC assures Nigerians

How we recycle condemned tyres, repair faulty ones

AUTHORITY

TB victim narrates how he survived as USAID strengthens prevention, care, treatment

Chinese farmers’ livestream harvests to generate sales amid COVID-19 outbreak

China sends agricultural experts to help Pakistan control locust attack

Venues for 2022 Winter Olympics resume construction amid epidemic

Freight trains maintain China-Europe trade ties amid epidemic

China spares no effort to improve governance capability amid epidemic

Traditional Chinese Medicine plays important role in epidemic control

DAILY INDEPENDENT

There’s Urgent Need To Protect Delta Communities From Herdsmen ‘ Ozobo

Ikeja Viva L’Amour Assists Cancer Patients, Contribute To Eye Surgery Bill

Senate Proposes Stiffer Sanctions For Gas Flaring From 2021

NDIC Wins N1.4bn Debt Recovery Case Against Debtor Of Defunct Gulf Bank

Nigeria King Of Rap, Friendswitnobody, Takes Giant Strides

Stop Neglecting The Blind In Your Policies, NAB Tells Govt

BUSINESSDAY

MPC hails Supreme Court’s review of Imo governorship election judgement

Coronavirus scare hits Premier League clubs

Coronavirus: Investors dump equities amid fears of global recession

Coronavirus: FG shuts down Lafarge’s Ewekoro plant

Coronavirus: Ogun confirms 28 people quarantined

Both US coronavirus patients in Illinois have fully recovered, freed to go home

Coronavirus: Lafarge initiates medical protocol at Ewekoro plant

Bond yields jump on Coronavirus scare

Nigeria stock investors lost N1.2trn in February

NEW TELEGRAPH

Coronavirus: Nigerian Stock Exchange loses N308bn

INSURGENCY: Presidency needs to be wary of moles in high places ‘Rev Ladi Thompson

Donating kidney to someone I barely knew, my way of saving souls ‘Pastor Umeh

Leave Oshiomhole alone, groups tell Obaseki

Open grazing: Benue govt arrests 400 herdsmen

At church dedication, Osinbajo, Gowon, govs task leaders on humility

PEOPLESDAILY

Boko Haram in fresh plot to trigger religious war, FG alerts

INEC assembles DSS, police, NSCDC, NSA, FRSC for electoral security

FG: Nigeria free from coronavirus, but high risk country

PDP raises alarm over national security threats

Senate to confront banks high lending, low deposit rates

Buhari: FG’ll sustain use of technology to enhance farm yields

NEC orders forensic audit of DISCOs

Court annuls PDP guber primary election in Kogi

Oshiomhole gets thumb up for restoring discipline in APC

 

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