Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 17 March, 2020

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

DAILY TIMES

EU set to impose 30-day entry restrictions to counter Coronavirus

3 more bodies recovered at Lagos explosion site, toddler rescued alive

Bandits kidnap three JAMB candidates, baby in Kaduna

Reps cttee to provide updated database on constituency projects

Sanwo-Olu updates Buhari on Sundays Lagos explosion

Gbajabiamila seeks more proactive military, new funding model

Nasarawa assembly summons SSG, commissioner over school projects

Court orders defendants in alleged N111M fraud to present witnesses

Wadume: Court orders Buratai to release alleged accomplices for arraignment

APC NEC postponement: Giadom lauds Buharis intervention

Court grants Giadom interim order to preside over APCs NEC affairs

Amotekun Bill not for Ekiti people alone, but for everybody Fayemi

Iranian cleric dies from coronavirus in Qom

Coronavirus force Casino giants to turn off gambling machines

Sheath your swords, PFN tells warring APC leaders in Edo

Coronavirus outbreak reinforced our resolve to diversify economy Finance minister

Box office plunges to lowest level in over two decades amid coronavirus pandemic

Google says it is developing a nationwide coronavirus website

PUNCH

Workers kick against new appointment at NNPC Medicals

DSS denies intimidating voters, INEC officials

APCll fail if Akeredolu gets ticket Ex-envoy

NUC expresses worry over LAUTECHs protracted crisis

N1bn ETFs will add value to investors Meristem

Maritime workers threaten shipping industry over wages

How Mama Boko Haram, others diverted N111.7m contract fund Witness

Oshiomhole: Buhari shifts NEC meeting as APC govs engage in shouting match

PTDF shortlists 6,000 applicants for overseas scholarship screening

CBN grants businesses one-year extension on loan repayment

Togo, Niger, Benin owe Nigeria N30bn for electricity

Alaibe under pressure not to appeal judgment against Diri

Coronavirus threatening our debt servicing plans DMO

Boko Haram: Borno seeks strategies from retired generals, others

More pain for Nigeria as oil sinks to $29

No stopping Chinese, Italians, others from visiting Nigeria FG

Nigeria should deploy military to tackle pandemic, says Gbajabiamila

Nigerian Army no longer for dropouts, dumbheads  – COAS

Ministry officials in fresh plot to return ex-FIIRO DG

Wadume: Court orders Buratai to release soldiers for arraignment

We didnt recommend Akingbolas removal as Intercontinental Bank MD Examiner

Five Kano legislators suspended for misconduct

Use N37bn NASS renovation fund for out-of-school children Rep

Labour law reviewll improve working conditions, says TUC

JAMB releases results of 312,000 candidates

Coronavirus: Trump orders US energy dept to fill oil reserves to top

Coronavirus: Gabon bans tourists from seeing gorillas

Bandits kidnap three JAMB candidates in Kaduna

UPDATED: US begins first human trial of coronavirus vaccine

UPDATED: Appeal Court halts Oshiomholes suspension

Sanwo-Olu takes Lagos explosion pictures to Buhari in Abuja

US, French firms start drug trial in severe coronavirus cases

Benin Republic announces first coronavirus case

2020 UTME: JAMB releases first-day results

Fayemi signs Amotekun Law, reads riot act to criminals

Court orders Buratai to release Army officers for arraignment with Wadume

SUN

2023: Igbo need foreign supports to get presidency,says group

APC crisis: Appeal court saves Oshiomhole

Oshiomhole to chair NWC meeting Tuesday

Appeal Court ruling: Mixed feelings among APC staff over Oshiomhole’s return

Oshiomhole meets Kyari in Aso Rock

APC NEC meeting still postponed ‘ Gov Bagudu

APC Crisis: Osita Okechukwu lists Oshiomhole’s 10 mortal sins

Court remands woman, 43, in prison over alleged defilement of 2-year-old girl in Edo

Banker docked over alleged $200,000 theft

IPOB uncovers plot by herdsmen to unleash mayhem in South East

15 Oil thieves bag 3 years imprisonment

Police declare man wanted over alleged defilement of 10-year-old girl in Enugu

Wadume: Court orders Olonisakin, Buratai to produce army personnel in court

Delta community groans under bandit attacks

45 years after, 40 communities in Old Calabar, Ogoja Province, get access roads

Show of gratitude as Pastor Oyakhilome donates N1bn engineering faculty to BIU

Delta releases programme for 2020 Headmasters’ Cup

Gridlock: LASG meets truck owners, gives 6 weeks’ ultimatum to rickety vehicle owners

Argungu: FG lauds PAN, Innoson, Stallion for investing N360bn in auto industry

Rolls-Royce unveils application named Whispers

Impound overloaded school buses, Oyeyemi orders FRSC operatives

GUARDIAN

Death toll rises to 23 as survivors recount ordeal of Lagos explosion

Airlines risk collapse, seek bail-out funds over covid-19 losses

Vibrant commodity market will create jobs, reduce poverty, others

Oil prices to drop further as market may witness largest glut in H1

Generator ban will kill business operations, says employers body

Why IOCs may continue to divest their assets in Nigeria

Why insurers’ shares are difficult to sell at stock market

IPMAN seeks end to recurring incidents, warns against building on RoW

Ngige reiterates government’s commitment to human capital development

Imperatives of social inclusion, economic empowerment for older women

APC confusion deepens over Oshiomhole, NEC

NAFDAC outlines measures to control illicit drugs in Nigeria

Documentary narrates journalists’ pro-democracy ordeals

Why NDDC is being manipulated, by Wike

Tension in Katsina community as hunting dogs kill herders’ goats

Court grants Giadom interim order to preside over APC’s NEC affairs

VANGUARD

26 countries in Africa report COVID-19 cases ‘ WHO

Ortom to replicate Amotekun in Benue

Lagos explosion: Death toll rises to 20

Court of Appeal reinstates Adams Oshiomhole as APC National Chairman

You’re not serious in the trial of ex-Customs boss, Dikko, court tells ICPC

Oyo govt earmarks N1bn for primary health care delivery

Alleged fraud: Court orders Mama Boko Haram, others to present witnesses

Nigeria’s total debt now N33trn ‘Senate

Breaking: Canada closes border to all countries

Alleged misconduct: Kano lawmaker dismisses suspension as illegal

APC Crisis: Ex-presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba urges respect for constitution

We agree with President Buhari on NEC postponement ” APC

COVID-19: Bonny Light dips below $30/bbl, as Saudi Arabia cut price to $25/bbl

CORONANOMICS: CBN cuts interest rate on its loans to 5%

Sexual assault: Court remands Nanny in correctional facility

COVID-19 has clobbered 2020 budget into coma

Italy shuts some beaches after crowds defy lockdown

Oshiomhole to chair APC’s NWC meeting on Tuesday

Nigerian building institute confers fellowship on Fashola

BREAKING: Idris Elba has confirmed he has tested positive for coronavirus

Ibadan Mogaji warns Fayemi on alleged plans to depose traditional rulers in Ekiti

TRIBUNE

15 oil thieves jailed one year each, to forfeit vessels to FG

FG woos Sweden Government for broadband infrastructure

Don’t be alarmed over flash-floods, Lagos govt tells residents

US researchers begin first coronavirus vaccine test

Canada is closing its borders to all countries except US

Coronavirus: Egypt suspends all flights for 2 weeks

Senate unhappy over N33trn debt profile

Equities market begins week with marginal loss of N14.7bn

Covid-19: FG suspends $3.3bn Eurobond issuance

APC crisis: Confusion persists as Oshiomhole gives notice of NWC meeting

Coronavirus: CBN slashes interest on N3trn interventions funds to 5%

NATION

Senate, PDP, others mourn explosion victims

Sanwo-Olu updates Buhari on Lagos explosion

COVID-19: WAEC postpones Council meeting

Coronavirus brings countries close to standstill

Army: we are not recruiting youths to fight insurgency

What next after NEC meeting postponement

APC NEC members from Southsouth support Buhari, Oshiomhole

$22.7b loan request: Group sues Buhari, AGF, others

Appeal Court stays execution of judgment sacking Oshiomhole

BREAKING: Appeal Court stays execution of judgment sacking Oshiomhole

Bandits kidnap three JAMB candidates, baby in Kaduna

APC NEC Suspension: Well respect Buharis intervention Giadom

UPDATED: Coronavirus has reinforced our resolve to diversify economy Minister

Youve no power investigate us, NAF tells Reps

DAILY TRUST

INEC officials charged with falsifying 2019 poll result absent in court

Our performance in by-election shows Kwara people’s faith in us ‘ PDP

15 oil thieves sentenced to 3 years imprisonment

Lagos explosion: ‘No student of Bethlehem Girls College died

Laayoune forum: Morocco, Pacific nations reaffirm commitment to deepen ties

1,000 new coronavirus cases in Spain in 24 hours

Unable to get coronavirus test in U.S., woman flies back to China

Coronavirus: How patients with underlying health problems are most vulnerable

20 million Nigerians at risk of hepatitis

FG to inaugurate 12-man Committee on Coronavirus Tuesday

Lassa fever kills doctor, district head, 8 others in Bauchi

Resident Doctors embark on indefinite strike in Gombe

Coronavirus threat not over yet ‘ Osinbajo

FG launches 5-day free health care for 20m Nigerians

Coronavirus: CBN slashes interest rates on intervention funds to 5%

We will use science, tech to catalyse nation’s growth ‘ FG

FG suspends $3.3bn Eurobond issuance

BREAKING: Court of Appeal grants stay of execution on Oshiomhole’s suspension

Coronavirus: CBN slashes interest rates on intervention funds to 5%

BREAKING: 16 APC governors meet Buhari over Oshiomhole’s fate

UPDATED: Buhari, Gbajabiamila meet over APC, $22.7bn loan distribution

BUSINESSDAY

Global central banks step up battle against virus

Lagos gas explosion revives concerns about weak LPG retail business regulation

Updated: Biggest banks earned N824.28bn from T-bills in 2019

Nigerian crude settles below cost of production

Oil price fall below budget estimate dims hopes of marketing agencies’ recovery

Proposed bill on generator ban: Will there be light at the end of the tunnel

Why Nigerian brands should join fight against Coronavirus

Africa’s borders are artificial, showing up in the failure of Buhari’s border closure

NEW TELEGRAPH

Provost implores Lalong to strengthen security on campus

Nigeria needs 10,605 doctors annually ‘Eko Medical varsity proprietor

VC, ASUU-LASU chide national body over resolution

Commissioner tasks inducted principals, zonal secretaries on performance

Sanwo-Olu updates Buhari on Lagos explosion

Military released 3,599 Boko Haram suspects in four years ‘ UNICEF

PEOPLESDAILY

2020 UTME: JAMB releases results of 312,000 candidates

Tinubu: Anti-Oshiomhole forces are Buhari’s enemies

Lagos explosion: 15 corpses recovered, children trapped -NEMA

Coronavirus: Kebbi begins sensitization of NYSC members

I have no hand in Sanusi’s dethronement, banishment -AGF Malami

Gbajabiamila sympathises with victims of Lagos explosion

UniAbuja matriculates 4,641 students

15 years old bride allegedly poisons husband to death in Katsina

FG to resettle 2.4m IDP’s

BLUEPRINT

Constitution amendment: AAC backs LG autonomy, rejects bill on ban of importation of generating sets

Relishing the contributions of Science, Technology, Innovation to Nigeria’s economy

FCT Police nab 34 ‘cultists’, recover 2 pistols

15 oil thieves bag 3 years jail in Lagos

We’ve created over .9m jobs in 6 months ‘ FG

IPAC condoles families, victims of Lagos explosion

Company boss accuses former Air Chief Amosu of N50m extortion

NGF commiserates with Bello on mother’s death

Why mothers should be revered, celebrated ‘ Cleric

 

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