Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 4 March, 2020

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines


 

 

NEW TELEGRAPH

Coronavirus: Emirates airline asks staff to take one month unpaid leave

Re-arrest of escaped army major and security at courtrooms

A case for availability of dialysis machines

Orin-Ekiti: Alarmed over herdsmen invasion

Equipping women for more productivity

Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, Osun Assemblies pass Amotekun bill into law

Kaduna Assembly dissolves standing committees, constitutes ad-hoc ones

WAEC posts 32.2% pass in 2020 January/February Diet

Air pollution could reduce life expectancy

PUNCH

SCourt dismisses Ihediohas application to sack Uzodinma

Police nab three cattle thieves in Niger

Zamfara man in court for defiling three-year-old girl

Ex-militants fault Amnesty probe, Dokubos suspension

Yoruba group seeks support for Amotekun

Two COVID-19 susupects test negative in Ogun

Reps raise concerns about imported drugs

Oyo, Ondo, Bayelsa join fight to stop coronavirus

Immunity for lawmakersll worsen Nigerias corruption rating AI lawyer

Kano, Katsina, Jigawa to enjoy better power supply KEDCO

37 years after, Lagos metro line aborted by Buhari, still hurting

NSCDC introduces medical aid for accident victims

Police do not protect Nigerian lives

Re: IMF Article IV, visitation team and the economy

Doctors urged to tackle brain drain with entrepreneurship

Gunmen raid Kano community, kill two, injure four

So that coronavirus wont consume us

South Africa enters recession, again Nigeria emerges Africas biggest economy

Economic crisis forces 42 Lagos SMEs to shut down

Well keep border closure agreement with neighbours Buhari

FG inaugurates metals sector development committee

Manufacturing output rose by N4.33tn to N16.7tn

Nigeria, others discuss further oil production cuts

Discos reject 17,657MW as power outage persists

DPR seals illegal gas plants, outlets in Lagos

FG, Japan sign $18.2m pact on disease control

CBN directs firms to adopt e-payment for salaries

TETFUND petitions National Assembly, FG over missing N359bn

NCDC boss in isolation after China trip, Reps move to suspend plenary

National Assembly panel sends NIMASA team out of public hearing

THISDAY

Low Quality Imported Cables Inhibiting Local Industry Growth

Nigeria Tech Hub Hosts Lagos Tech Meet-up

GTBank Records N196bn Profit After Tax, Recommends N2.50 Final Dividend

PMI Records Slow Growth in February

Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Bullish on N1.1bn Rights Issue

Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates UBA Business Office

Discos: Power Sector Credit Ratings Threatened by Re-nationalisation Talks

SUN

Uzodinma mischievously mislead Supreme Court’ ‘ Justice Nweze

Congresses: PDP further extends deadline for sale of forms

Supreme Court ruling on Uzodinma vs Ihedioha refreshing ‘ Oshiomhole

We can’t set aside our judgment, Supreme Court tells Ihedioha

Coronavirus: IMF, W’Bank switch to virtual Spring Meetings

NSE demutualisation passes first litmus test

FIRS eyes N4trn tax revenue from oil firms

Why Nigeria needs to encourage STEM

Fibre cuts, theft intensifying rate of dropped calls ‘ Airtel

NITDA unfolds govt’s digital transformation plan

Reps move to criminalise causalisation, outsourcing of jobs

Soldiers kill 9 terrorists, rescue 28 women, children in Borno

Senate moves to cut president’s powers

El-Zakzaky: Shi’ite members continue protest in Abuja

GUARDIAN

Police rescue 23 children from suspected child trafficker

Finance Act to promote ease of business, say tax professionals

Niger Delta Ministry to consult host communities on projects

Five years imprisonment awaits offenders, saboteurs in Fertilizer Act

30% of banking revenues come from digital payment ecosystem

Centre tasks policymakers on better welfare for women, girl-child

Maritime operators urged to protect seas, oceans

Stakeholders seek infrastructure development for new port city in Lagos

Nigeria to abide by tripartite panel’s decision on border closure, Buhari promises

SERAP urges Sanwo-Olu to obey judgment stopping compulsory blood donation in Lagos hospitals

Troops not overwhelmed, overstretched by security challenges in Benue, says commander

I’m nothing without boxing, says Mike Tyson

Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Lagos, Ondo assemblies pass Amotekun bill

Rivers State government expresses readiness to contain Coronavirus

The imbalance in NDDC as it affects Imo and Ondo States

EFCC arrests ‘Yahoo’ boy with coffin, five others in Ibadan

Israel to deepen military cooperation with Nigerian army

7 Foods To Avoid When You Have A Cold Or Flu

COVID-19: BMO commends Buhari for pro-activeness

Coronavirus: NCDC boss Chike Ihekweazu in self-isolation after China trip

VANGUARD

Unlawful retirement: Navy Comdr. Ugwu slams N1bn suit against FG, others

NUP begs Kaduna govt to hasten payment of N30,000 monthly pensions

Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, Lagos, Osun Assemblies pass Amotekun Bill

Kaduna killings, one too many ‘ ACF

Imo APC jubilates as S-Court declines to sack Uzodinma

I spend over $2m on charity monthly ‘ Father Mbaka

Imo: Supreme Court verdict excites APC Chairman, Oshiomhole

Coronavirus: Dangote pledges N200m to contain spread in Nigeria

Updated: Chinese national intercepted at Lagos Airport tests negative to Coronavirus

FIRS targets N4trn from oil, gas

IHEDIOHA VS UZODINMA: Court shouldn’t impose candidates on voters ‘ Oshiomhole

Supreme Court Verdict: An endorsement of electoral fraud ‘ PDP

Wrong leadership appointments slowing down port growth ‘ ANLCA boss

DPR shuts 6 gas plants, 3 retail outlets in Lagos

AfCFTA: Kaduna Chamber urges FG to carry out impact assessment

Smuggling, insecurity rise at private jetties

Criminal gangs take over Lagos ‘ S/South waterways

AMATO calls for suspension of activities at Ijora trucks terminal

How powerful Nigerians evade duty using religious houses, gov agencies ‘ Customs

NASS, Shippers Council seek easy clearance for charity goods imports

IMF, World Bank cancel Washington Spring meetings

INSECURITY: How govt can win the war ‘ Ojo, security expert

FG sets to contain Coronavirus spread in high-risk areas

LASG seeks cooperation of all to contain COVID-19

Coronavirus: WHO, NCDC team visits Ogun, donates preventive equipment

Unlicensed retail facilities, major promoter of illicit drug ‘ NAFDAC

EFCC arrests suspected internet fraudsters with mini coffin

Coronavirus: Provide more standard isolation centres, Senate President tells FG

[BREAKING] Coronavirus: NCDC boss, Ihekweazu, quarantines self at home

Senate bill mandates FG to check lopsidedness in appointment of Service Chiefs

Coronavirus: We can’t afford to shut down our economy ‘ NCDC

Recovered looted funds properly utilised ‘ Malami

Nigeria is sliding back into recession

As OBJ stirs controversy on constitution review, restructuring

Why PDP pushed for review of Buhari’s election judgment

I would love to see many more women play Polo in Nigeria ‘ Neku Atawodi-Edun

Divorce on the increase because people get married with wrong mindset, orientation ‘ Bishop Otuya

Reps summon 14 CEOs of International Oil Companies

Kwara Assembly renames Saraki varsity to Kwara State varsity

Lassa fever: Kwara monitors 16 contact persons in Baruten-Benin border

Gov. Bello dissolves local government administrators

FIRS seeks OECD partnership to collect N4trn revenue from oil & gas companies

Oyetola appoints ex-Osun CP as special adviser on security

Reps task NDLEA, NAFDAC, others on control of abusive use of drugs

France reports fourth coronavirus death

Electricity: GenCos fail to generate 4,200 megawatts due to gas shortage

Coronavirus cases in US exceeds 100

NATION

Oshiomhole: its undemocratic for courts to award electoral victories

Border closure an eye-opener, saysBuhari

No going back on reduction of Hajj fares, says NAHCON boss

Cybercrimes: FBI gives award of excellence to Magu, 15 detectives

Fed Govt arraigns ex-NITDA DG for N50m contract scam

Absence of tribunal chairman stalls ex-CAC Registrars trial

CAN vindicated by El-Rufais apology

JAMB coordinator asked me to transfer N16m into his, others accounts

Kaduna killings: Fed Govt to increase hunt for bandits, says minister

National Assembly gets joint Executive, Legislative committee on Bills

Supreme Court: No to politics of review

FIRS eyes N4tr tax from oil, gas companies

Telecoms operators seeks security for infrastructure

NCC empowers students, others

Equities lose N209b amid panic selloffs

El-Rufais apology vindicates our cries over killings in Kaduna CAN

BREAKING: Quarantined Chinese in Lagos Airport free of Coronavirus

PDP: S/Court verdict on Imo election endorsement of fraud

Sexual harassment: Adamawa varsity sacks two lecturers

Drug Abuse: Reps task NDLEA, NAFDAC on urgent action

UPDATED: Coronavirus: NCDC boss quarantined for 14 days

Boko Haram hostages freed, suspects killed in Borno, Adamawa communities

Imo Supreme Court judgement review was predictable Oshiomhole

UPDATED: Supreme Court dismisses Iheodihas application for review

No going back on reduction of Hajj fares- NAHCON boss

FIRS targets 4trn tax from oil, gas companies

Border closure eye-opener to our potentials

DAILY TIMES

Nigeria will honour agreement with neighbours on border re-opening

FG unveils National Fertilizer Act, 5-yr jail term awaits offenders

Court dismisses ex-B/Haram spokesmans N500m suit against DSS

Reps move to encourage local production of drugs

Cyber-crime: FBI visits EFCC, commends Magu over collaboration

Sanwo-Olus wife to grace Lagos Women Dance

Sirens, convoys and the madding crowd

P&ID: Rilwanu Lukman signed controversial GSPA- Witness

Makinde unveils Oyos huge investment opportunities in US

Senate President urges FG to provide more COVID-19 standard isolation centres

COVID-19: BMO commends Buhari for pro-activeness

Dont undermine peace in Bayelsa, APC urges PDP

Senate threatens to sanction Dakuku Peterside over non appearance

No going back on war against gender based violence in Ekiti- Fayemi

Gbajabiamila denied using public funds to celebrate his mothers birthday in Dubai

LG poll: Ondo APC debunks postponement of primaries

UN to assist 1.2m conflict affected people in Northeast

Pope Francis tests negative for coronavirus

Wildlife Day: Don warns Nigerians against rearing wild animals at home

ACCI decries impact of Coronavirus on global supply chain

Covid-19: Kwara deploys health workers to airport

Fear of Coronavirus: Reps adjourn plenary for two weeks

Nigerias hot temperature may suppress spread of Coronavirus Virologist

Coronavirus no longer a threat in Africa WHO Director

COVID -19: Akeredolu inspects centre, says govt ready for containment

Imo Govship judgment: S Court dismisses Ihedioha, PDPs application

Coronavirus scare: NCDC director general quarantined

More Boko Haram / ISWAP terrorists surrender in NEast Army

FG launches Nigeria Health Workforce Country Profile 2018

Senate, Reps joint cttee summons NIMASAs chief executive, risks arrest

NBA opposes swearing-in of Cross River acting chief judge

Reps want two week recess over coronavirus fears

Dangote donates N200m to fight Coronavirus in Nigeria

Linda Ikeji, Ecobank partner to empower young ladies with Selfmade Woman Conference

FCT Minister says NYSC Sports, Cultural Festival promotes national unity

Will coronavirus affect continental football in Africa

Senate moves bill on safety, security of nuclear technology to next stage

DAILY TRUST

Ihedioha loses again as S/Court dismisses application

S/West houses of assembly pass Amotekun Bill

Sokoto Assembly re-run: APC candidate withdraws, backs PDP

Chukwuma to replace Moghalu as APC auditor

Ganduje, myself not part of N35bn defence contract fraud ‘ Kwankwaso

Public funds not spent on my mother’s birthday in Dubai ‘ Gbajabiamila

PDP seeks to join Edo House of Assembly legal tussle

Katsina assembly moves to pass Child Protection bill

Oyo Assembly passes Amotekun bill into law

WASSCE 2020: WAEC releases result of 11,816 candidates, withheld 548

Man bags 12 years for attempting to defile 8-year-old girl

South Africa slips into recession

Saudi Arabia announces first case of coronavirus

Coronavirus: NCDC chief under self-quarantine after China trip (UPDATED)

Reps to suspend plenary for 2 weeks over coronavirus

Nigeria’s hot temperature may suppress spread of Coronavirus ‘ Virologist

Twitter staff told to work from home over virus fears

APC, PDP in war of words over Supreme Court verdict on Imo

APC candidate withdraws from Sokoto Assembly re-run

Anambra 2021: I’m still in governorship race ‘ Oseloka

Uneasy calm in Imo as Supreme Court affirms Uzodinma as governor

Lagos Assembly passes Amotekun bill into law

Developing economies suffer $8.8trn trade value gaps with advanced countries

Electoral Act review: Stringent punishment awaits offenders, says INEC

DAILY INDEPENDENT

 APC Gladiators Must Give Akande Reconciliation Team A Chance ‘ Oladejo

WAEC: Adenipekun Bows Out In Multiple Tasks Of Glory (Videos and Photos)

COVID-19: Tech Firms Ban Travel, Push Remote Work

Improving Child Nutrition, Health To Meet SDGs

COVID-19: Facts About Personal Hygiene, Hand Sanitisers

Osinbajo Harps On Importance Of Accurate Laboratory Diagnosis

How TETFund Helps To Bridge Gaps In Research, Devt ‘ Prof Bamiro

Link Between Infertility, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

BUSINESSDAY

No More Debate: Nigeria Tops South Africa as Africa’s Biggest Economy

Anchor Insurance deepens product distribution, awareness to meet N10b growth projections

Nigerian banks squeezed by 40% effective CRR

Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Ondo, Osun await governors’ assents

Banking index sees biggest gain in 4yrs on renewed investor appetite, bargain hunting

NSE demutualisation holds these 3 benefits for shareholders

Production, parts freeze hit automakers over COVID-19

APMT Nigeria to invest US$100m in acquisition of 20 new cranes for WACT

2.27 Percent GDP Growth: should we celebrate

PEOPLESDAILY

No new coronavirus case in Nigeria ‘ FG

Stop beating drums of war, Buhari group tells Obasanjo

Nigerian Professor claims discovery of Covid-19 cure

Gombe constitutes taskforce on mineral resources

Judgment review: Supreme Court fixes March 17 for Zamfara hearing

FG orders Police to unseal Peace Corps headquarters

Young Nigerians’ Interest in Science Decreasing-Onu

Governor Ortom calls for strengthening of military operation in Benue

Ending Violence: Cleric advocates proper parenting, love

 

 

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