Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 12 March, 2020

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

DAILY TRUST

WHO declares Coronavirus a pandemic

Lufthansa cancels 23,000 flights over Coronavirus outbreak

Disquiet in Lagos Assembly over suspension of principal officers

Senate moves to stop High Courts from entertaining pre-election matters

Police and its N944.9bn spending needs

Buhari Okays APC NEC meeting

Jonathan denies collecting N300m, cars from APC

5 women on Uzodinma’s commissioner-nominees list

Why Bauchi govt gave condition for WAEC fees payment

32,349 candidates pass NABTEB examination

Nigeria’s economy is not working ‘ Dangote

Islamic cleric calls for spiritual battle against coronavirus

NERC halts TCN tariff public hearing, orders customers briefing

Crude price slump: Group urges FG against naira devaluation

Coronavirus: 2 Nigerians who flew in with Italian man found, as Lagos quarantines another 6

Sanusi: The dethronement of a non-Conformist

Nigeria, others tasked on investment incentives

We’ll soon clamp down on illegal parking-FRSC

Insecurity: Religious group holds peace march in Abuja

OMSL rescues ship, 23 crew from pirates on Nigeria waterways

Broadband penetration hits 39%, as Senate tasks NCC on network

IPPIS: ASUU strike illegal ‘ FG

51st Convocation: UNILAG lecturers want Babalakin removed

FG urges manufacturers on Fourth Industrial Revolution

Nigeria’s economic diversification is elusive ‘ Dangote

Uzodinma nominates 5 women, 17 others as Imo commissioners

EXCLUSIVE: Shareholders of MTN, Dangote, 12 other listed companies pocket N896bn from 2019 dividends

Despite crack, anti-Oshiomhole NWC members set for NEC

We’re monitoring developments on Oshiomhole ‘ Tinubu’s camp

PUNCH

I didnt collect N300m, cars from APC Lyon Jonathan

Yobe airport ready in April, says Buni

Edo APC faction backs Oshiomhole ahead of NEC meeting

Court bars APC NWC from stopping Tues NEC meeting

For Sanusi, dethronement is freedom

Online shoppers at the mercy of dishonest marketers

Reps suspend Buharis $22.79bn loan consideration indefinitely

Dangote to begin crude oil production in July

Coronavirus: Morocco suspends maritime links with Italy

Generator importation to attract 10-year jail term Senate bill

Falling oil price shocking, budget strained, says FG

Concept of banishing deposed kings outdated Oyetibo

Senate summons Fashola over North-East roads

Oil falls to $35 as Saudi Arabia pumps more

Were committed to reducing power sector losses MOJEC

Oil project: Uganda close to deal with Total

NNPC to tackle high crude oil production cost

NGO drags NCC to court over access to call records

Diri decries marginalisation in Bayelsas Reps chairmanship position

Reps decry security lapses at airports, advise FAAN

Finance Act crippling NIPOST operations, says Adewusi

Lawmakers condemn fake products, invite minister, others

Herdsmen attack: Assembly asks Okowa to beef up security

Navy, firm rescue Chinese cargo ship from pirates

Coronavirus: Stock market declines further by N425bn

Coronavirus: US cancels restrictions on cruise ships

IPOB blames govs for killings in South-East

SEC seeks structured commodities market

Farmers exported N68.2bn goods in three months NBS

Coronavirus: 50 Nigerian crude oil cargoes stranded in market, says NNPC

Man arrested in Finland for deploying child soldiers during Liberian civil war

Sexual assault: Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison

Coronavirus: Lufthansa cancels 23,000 flights in April

[UPDATED] Coronavirus: Turkish Airlines cancels Nigeria flights, refunds passengers

Coronavirus: Lagos tests France, China, England returnees, places six in isolation

MTN Group CEO to step down

BREAKING: UNILAG ASUU passes vote of no confidence in pro-chancellor

THISDAY

Market Sheds N1.4tr in Three Days as Investors Dump Shares

Dangote: Nigeria Running Late for Economic Diversification

Ahmed: We Need to Adjust to Life Without Oil

Vibrant Banking Sector Necessity for Economic Growth, Says Ovia

PDP Govs are Pillars of Nigeria, Says Secondus

Nwezes Dissenting Judgment Will haunt us as Nation for a Long…

SEast Will Adopt Name, Operational Template for Regional Security Outfit Soon

Oil Price Slump: Rating Agencies Warn of Possible Downgrades

AfCTA: Stakeholders Seek Policies to Boost Infrastructure Devt

SUN

Eta orders APC S/South stakeholders to shun Obaseki’s proposed meeting

APC crisis: Party should enthrone stability to outlive 2023 ‘ Osinkolu

11 APC members docked for alleged attack on party leaders

Imo APC raises alarm over alleged plot by PDP to cause trouble with protest

Gov Uzodinma send list of 22 commissioner nominees to House of Assembly

Edo APC passes confidence vote on Oshiomhole, decries Obaseki’s actions

How Taraba Speaker is managing to avert a major political crisis

Fire destroys goods worth N100m in Anambra market

FG to unbundle NIPOST ‘ Post-Master General

Abia pays N750m counterpart fund to World Bank for roads, flood control in Aba

Coronavirus conference cancelled due to Coronavirus

Uzodinma sends list of 22 commissioner nominees to House of Assembly

Court okays forfeiture of Bauchi gov’s son’s property

Bayelsa: Afe Babalola, Olanipekun drags Supreme Justices before NBA over N60m penalty, criticism

2014 confab report shortest way to restructuring ‘Ohanaeze

COVID-19: Lagos isolates six more persons

Police rescued 4 abducted Corps Members in Zamfara

With litigation over, it’s time to move Imo forward ‘Uzoh, Ohanaeze Deputy President

Emir Sanusi, victim of 2019 general election ‘Prof. Munzali Jubril

Bayelsa guber: Court dismisses Alaibe’s suit against Diri

Abia LG election: APC rejects appointment of Mkpa as ABSIEC Chair

2021: Ex-APGA gov aspirant slams Anambra elders over zoning

GUARDIAN

APC bars Oshiomhole from NEC meeting as stakeholders set agenda for Giadom

Accidental discharge killed Obudu DPO, not protesters, police say

Man arraigned for allegedly stabbing neighbour to death

Firm organises seven day pain-free campaign to promote good health

Juventus defender Rugani tests positive for coronavirus

Stamp duty charge on transactions will hamper financial inclusion

Federal government to register imported cattle

CBN pledges support for health sector to tackle covid-19

Pension fund operators demand special gratuity for police retirees

Regional body calls for prioritization of food security in Nigeria, others

Stakeholders call for active participation of women in STEM

NCDMB, Shell initiative to create 30,000 jobs in two years

Germany partners Nigeria to train female artisans

Hope rises for COVID-19 containment

Tough times ahead as covid-19 slows air cargo movement

Sanwo-Olu explains reasons for Eko Bridge closure

After Ihedioha’s ouster, Imo awaits Uzodinma’s governance ‘miracle

Older people with underlying issues more susceptible to die from virus

Banks’ credit to agric sector remains at five per cent in ten years

CAF Advises members on security measures, sends delegation to Cameroon

NNPC to reduce cost of crude oil production from $17

Bill for North West Development Commission scales second reading

Nigeria dragging Yoruba nation down, says Akintoye

KDSG will jail parents not sending children to school, says Gov. El-Rufai

Brazil stocks take new plunge on virus fears

Afe Babalola, Olanipekun protest Supreme Court’s N60M fine

Nigeria to ban importation of hand sanitizers

House of Reps committee summons SGF over non existing board for PenCom

German footballer contracts coronavirus as Bundesliga goes behind closed doors

WHO declares coronavirus a pandemic

Saudi, UAE open oil taps as they wage price war

VANGUARD

Herdsmen have taken over our communities

Bayelsa: Afe Babalola, Olanipekun protest S’Court’s N60m penalty

OSHIOMHOLE: APC leaders mull caretaker chairman

Buhari has no hands in Sanusi’s dethronement ‘ Presidency

Coronavirus: Prepare for trouble, NNPC boss tells Nigerians

KDSG names Muhammadu Sanusi II as Chancellor of KASU

International Women’s Day: 25% of rape victims lose their jobs’Female unionists

JUST IN: NNPC disengages 400 staff, appoints Obateru, new spokesperson

Supreme Court can’t reverse self on Zamfara, APC imbroglio

VAT on contracts signed earlier than Feb.1 remains 5% ‘ FEC

ASUU warning strike illegal, act of corruption ‘ FG

FEC re-awards 9th Mile section of Enugu-Onitsha road at N29.4bn

Remove Babalakin, UNILAG ASUU tells Buhari

ASUU strike illegal ‘ FG

Elele community protests non-payment of compensation, demand renaming of Edo Varsity

BREAKING: Unilag boils as ASUU Unilag declares Wale Babalakin persona non grata

ASUU strike: Stakeholders seek peaceful resolution of impasse

COVID-19: Lagos finally locate two wanted contacts of index case

Aggregate industry credit rises to N17.4 trn ‘ CBN

Falling Oil Price: A Challenge for Nigeria To Look Inwards ‘ Lawan

Senate committee to submit security report

Why LASU has not joined ASUU warning strike ‘ Unionist

Corruption: Lawan seeks UN’s assistance on repatriation of looted funds

Okada restriction: Lagos govt. to rollout palliatives in April

Foundation to empower 774,000 physically-challenged persons with N1m each

Afe Babalola, Olanipekun protest Supreme Court’s N60M fine

Corruption: Lawan seeks UN’s assistance on repatriation of looted funds

TRIBUNE

Energy poverty: Inside Kaduna communities where lack of power supply makes poverty a way of life

Tackling impediments to South-South security outfit

Nigeria and the reaping of benefits of air travel agreements

Only Supreme Court, NASS can rescue LG from governors ‘Sandy

Maritime insecurity: Jamoh urged to tackle rising cost of armed guards

How Navy, OMSL partnership recued Chinese ship from pirate attack

Stakeholders commend Buhari over new NIMASA DG appointment

Importance of aviation to Africa’s economic growth

Equities market lost N1.4trn in three days as dwindling performance persists

IPPIS: ASUU warning strike illegal ‘ FG

Oshiomhole’s camp jittery as Obaseki convenes South-South leaders meeting Thursday

Nigeria loses N995.2bn yearly to crude oil, refined products, spillage ‘ CISLAC

Kwara officials forged 326 students’ signatures to steal bursary, witness tells court

Lagos govt to arrest policemen, military personnel riding motorcycles in restricted areas

Reps to summon CBN, banks CEOs, forex traders over $30bn yearly revenue leakages

Corruption: Lawan seeks UN assistance on repatriation of looted funds

NBA says Judiciary has lost its nobility

Bayelsa: Afe Babalola, Olanipekun protest Supreme Court’s N60m penalty

NNPC reiterates commitment to reduce cost of crude oil production

Reps seek FG intervention over disconnection of electricity supply to Ife South for 10 yrs

NATION

Lawyer, others accuse Maina of plotting their death

Coronavirus: Global economy on trial, impact and the Nigerian factor

The rains, asthma, arthritis, other Seasonal Affective Disorders (SADs)

ASUU at UNILAG passes no confidence vote in Babalakin

Dangote loses N240b in five hours to coronavirus

NNPC boss to Nigerians on tumbling crude oil price: brace for tough times

COVID-19: Lagos isolates six more persons

NYSC deploys infrared thermometers in 37 orientation camps

Tinubu promises Senates support to improve NIPOST

I wont go to court, says Sanusi

Suit seeking to stop APC NEC meetingfor hearing Monday

Ganduje presents appointment letters to Kano, Bichi emirs

Northwest Development Bill passes second reading at Senate

Governors push for new revenue sharing formula

Nigeria loses $20.4b yearly to oil theft

Obaseki to tap capital market for Edo development

ASUU UNILAG passes vote of no confidence on Babalakin

Many injured as thugs, tanker drivers clash over illegal levy

El-Rufai names deposed Sanusi Chancellor of Kaduna varsity

APC chieftain to South-South leaders: dont attend Obasekis meeting

Edo Commission of Inquiry begins public hearing on College of Education, Ekiadolor

Ganduje presents letter of appointment to new Emirs of Kano, Bichi

Imo accuses Ihedioha, PDP of alleged plan to protest again

Corruption: Lawan seeks UNs assistance on repatriation of looted funds

Police arrest pastor, 40 other suspected criminals in Edo

Afe Babalola, Olanipekun protest Supreme Courts N60m penalty, criticism

DAILY TIMES

EFCC lawyer accuses Maina of plotting his assassination

Unijos joins ASUUs 14-day warning strike

Okada restriction: Lagos rolls out palliatives in April

Plateau declares 43 quarantined persons coronavirus free

Kaduna to jail parents of out-of-school children

FEC re-awards 9th Mile section of Enugu-Onitsha road at N29.4bn

Police arrest 108 suspects nationwide, recover 1, 520 ammunition

Uzodinma sends list of 22 commissioner nominees to Imo Assembly

Sowore, Bakare trial adjourned till April

Buhari does not intervene in affairs of any state,linking him to Sanusis Dethronement is unfair Garba Shehu

Sanusi: Youre not alone in your valiant struggles to confront corruption-Intl body

El-Rufai appoints Sanusi Chancellor of KASU

Fight poverty, banditry, kidnapping, APGA tells Nasarawa Govt

Buhari has no hands in Muhammadu Sanusi IIs dethronement Presidency

WHO declares coronavirus outbreak a Pandemic

COVID-19: NYSC beefs up health checks in orientation camp in Enugu

No plans to shut UK parliament in spite of positive Coronavirus test

World Glaucoma Week: Group advises Nigerians on regular eye screening

COVID-19: UN must lead by example, says UNGA President

Prepare for fourth technological revolution, Osinbajo tasks manufacturers

Policy Review: Oyetola has given Osun education a rebirth IPAC

Arewa Consultative Forum gets new leadership in Kwara

Stop spending IGR on your personal needs, IFRS boss charges MDAs

Nigerian economy on a positive growth CBN

Court further adjourns suit seeking winding up of BBNaija Sponsors

Nigeria police can improve image through film filmmaker, Ego Boy

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Sanusi’s Lineage Can Never Become Emir Of Kano Again ‘ Junaid Mohammed

NADDC Earmarks N5bn As Car Loan For Made In Nigeria Vehicles

Nigeria: Rich Country But Poor People

Saudi Intensifies Oil Price War, Raises Production Capacity To 13m bpd

Senate’s Approval Of $22.7bn Loan Will Lead To Debt Crisis ‘ Onovo

Dangote’s Oil Fields To Produce 20,000 bpd July

BUSINESSDAY

Nigeria to unveil fiscal, monetary plan to counter oil slide, coronavirus

No respite for investors as stocks slump for third straight session in week

Senate seeks ban of electricity generators despite poor power supply

Dollar goes off market, sells above N370/$

No respite for investors as stocks slump for third straight-session in week

How Nigerian manufacturers can survive falling oil prices

FG says 7.5% VAT will not affect old contracts

NEW TELEGRAPH

Babalola, Olanipekun protest S’Court’s N60m fine

Oil price crash: Nigerians must prepare for tough time ‘NNPC

Dangote: We must act fast on economic diversification

Mass sack, investment cuts loom as price rout shatters oil industry

Weight loss could lower prostate cancer risk

Kano: New Emir sheds tears as he receives letter of appointment

Reps probe influx of sub-standard, counterfeit products

PEOPLESDAILY

CSO’s warns Nigerians against eating trans fat food

Illegal detention: Deposed Emir Sanusi gives 24-hour ultimatum

Reps ask NASS leadership to wade into ASSU strike

NCC pledges downward reveiw of 15% charge on borrowed Airtime

Reps ask NASS leadership to wade into ASSU strike

Examining the Rise and Fall of Anti Social media Bill in senate

Buhari meets health sector workers’ union; urges restraint in demands

AI, Machine Learning, Others Challenging tax collection -FIRS boss

BLUEPRINT

Strike: Stakeholders seek peaceful resolution of ASUU impasse

NAF sustains onslaughts on terrorists, kills dozens

Breaking: Anxiety as top footballer contacts coronavirus in Italy

Zakkat commission distributes livestock, N5.2m in Sokoto

Police arrest man with 13 bags of cannabis in Edo

Kogi police apprehend 9 vigilante operatives over death of suspect

We’ll commission Yobe cargo airport in May ‘ Buni

 

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