Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 29 March, 2020

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

 

PUNCH

FG deserves commendation, not condemnation APC spokesman

Blame Buharis govt for coronavirus spread PDP spokesperson

How I escaped from under the rubble Adesida, founder of church destroyed by Ondo explosion

Covid-19: States exempt filling stations, fuel trucks from lockdown

New minimum wage: Gombe suspends payment until economy recovers

Residents flee as suspected COVID-19 patient abandoned at Ogun hospital

COVID-19: BUA Group redeems N1bn pledge, adds N300m

No senator on recent foreign trip tested positive for coronavirus Senator Urhoghide

Isolation centres for coronavirus patients disappointing Prof Chukwu, ex-health minister

COVID 19: At Alimosho General Hospital, doctors, patients differ on mass discharge

States spent N3.6bn servicing external debts in January FAAC

People with type A blood more at risk of COVID-19 – Study

Coronavirus lockdown saved my pupils from tragedy Jaiyeola, principal of school damaged by Ondo blast

Rwanda remains one of the safest, cleanest countries Ive visited Ade Bantu

Nigerias locally-produced drugs cant compete with foreign brands Importer

COVID-19 may be more aggressive in pregnancy Physicians

DPR orders oil firms to reduce offshore workforce

Take advantage of health benefits of bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina)

Nigeria struggles to sell oil despite price cut

Oyo not adequately prepared to curb coronavirus spread Prof Otegbayo, UCH CMD

Police handicapped against armed thugs terrorising tanker drivers, Satellite Town residents Akinlolu, Lagos PTD chairman

Coronavirus: UCH writes open letter, begs for funds despite billions released

Honeywell partners Lagos to feed 200,000 families

How Boko Haram ambushed, killed 70 soldiers Military sources

Falana writes CJ, alleges secret plot to rearrest Sowore

Nigeria needs bill that guarantees electricity, not to ban generators Ogunyadeka, technology expert

Coronavirus: El-Rufai tests positive, top aides to proceed on self-isolation

COVID-19: NPA suspends demurrage payment for 21 days

Domestic airlines ground 76 planes, over 6,000 workers redundant

Tinubu to Buhari: Print more naira notes, suspend VAT

75 monarchs demoted by Abiodun drag gov to court

Mali records first coronavirus death hours before election

Rail station construction: FG opts for Nigerian professionals

Nigerias ministers donate 50% of March salary to COVID-19 fight

BREAKING: Nigeria records eight new COVID-19 cases, total now 89

[BREAKING] COVID-19: Ortom orders deputy to undergo test

Coronavirus death toll tops 5,600 in Spain

BREAKING: Over 600,000 coronavirus cases, 27,000 deaths recorded globally

COVID-19: South African police fire rubber bullets at shoppers

THISDAY

Despite CBNs Swift Response to Covid-19, FG Delays Fiscal Stimulus

Falling Oil Prices, Bigger Threat to Nigerias Inflation

How to Mitigate Coronavirus Economic Doom Prediction, A Guide to Business

Potential Impact Of Covid-19 On Africas Agricultural Landscape

Covid-19: As CBN, Bankers Committee Rally Support for the Economy

Nigerians Need a President Who Soothes in Times Like These

SUN

Coronavirus pandemic: Need to curb impunity and lackadaisical attitude in high places

Why North won’t surrender power in 2023 ‘Yerima Shettima

COVID-19: Sports ministry provides 57 suites, other facilities at Abiola Stadium

Nnamdi Kanu’s N50m COVID-19 gift: IPOB gives directive on sharing formula

COVID-19 pandemic: Buhari receives briefing from Health Minister, DG-NCDC

COVID-19: It’s time for unity, thought, action ‘Tinubu

Presidency disowns N30,000 palliative claim

Ondo explosion: Afenifere calls for inquiry

We didn’t give N300m subventions to NITDA ‘NCC

Covid-19: Cleric seeks Ugwuanyi’s intervention to end global pandemic

I’m tempted to commit adultery because he doesn’t satisfy me

Abule Ado explosion: Fear grips KiriKiri, Satellite towns residents over tank farms

Families of 29 soldiers killed in Boko Haram ambush in pains

Coronavirus: Knocks as some religious groups flout large gathering order

Enugu COVID-19 cases returnees from UK

Davido goes into self-isolation as partner, Chioma, tests positive for coronavirus

GUARDIAN

Italy, Spain suffer record virus deaths as infection rate surges

Ministry provides 57 MKO Stadium suites, other facilities as COVID-19 treatment centres

Tinubu asks World Bank, IMF to suspend debt repayments

Pastor Demands $100,000 To Fight Coronavirus Demon In Hell

COVID-19: NCDC receives 4 ambulances from Aliko Dangote foundation for response activities in Lagos

Shortage Of Condoms Approaching Due To Coronavirus Lockdown

Nigeria confirms eight new cases of coronavirus, total now 89

Benue records first COVID-19 case, takes proactive steps to curtail spread

UK coronavirus deaths pass 1,000

VANGUARD

COVID-19: FCTA stops church programme, wedding reception

Lagos Pipeline Leakage: NNPC shutdown supply, deploys excavators to Mosimi

13 injured, 70 houses damaged as explosion rocks Akure

CP directs officers to enforce shutdown of markets, borders in Enugu

COVID-19: One dies, 90 arrested in Katsina for burning police station

COVID-19: Save Nigerians from the Spanish, Italian, Chinese experiences, VOR tells Buhari

El-Rufai’s wife, son ask Nigerians to pray for governor

COVID-19: CBN should be prepared to enact extraordinary measures ‘ Tinubu

COVID-19: US denies moves to recruit foreign professional medics

CORONAVIRUS CASES HIT 89: Gov El-Rufai tests positive as experts insist on total lockdown

Breaking: 89 coronavirus cases in Nigeria now as 8 new cases are confirmed

COVID-19: NCDC denies claim of officials rejecting people for testing

COVID-19: Abia to close land borders Sunday

Covid-19: El-Rufai arrests 2 Imams for conducting Juma’at Prayers

Breaking: Buhari’s Ministers donate 50% of March salary to support COVID-19 efforts

No case of Lebanese with coronavirus in Abia ‘ NIS official

Suspend VAT, increase stipends to the poor, Tinubu says in birthday message

Nigeria’s health system inadequate for large scale COVID-19 ‘ Tinubu

COVID-19: Kogi residents, traders defy govt’s lockdown order

TRIBUNE

Italy’s coronavirus death toll surpasses 10,000

COVID-19: Osun quarantines 150 Cote d’Ivoire returnees

Ondo explosion: I prayed against death as church collapsed on us ‘Church founder

Ondo Explosion: Afenifere calls for inquiry, decries rate of explosions in Yorubaland in recent times

COVID-19: Oyo records four new cases, Kaduna gets one as total hits 97

BREAKING: El-Rufai tests positive for COVID-19

COVID-19: How we’re protecting ourselves with herbs, onions, others Nigerians speak on their strategies

Victims count losses as explosion destroys 70 buildings, injures 13 in Ondo

ELECTION MILITARISATION: When the US gave its verdict on 2019 elections

Ondo explosion: Closure over coronavirus saved our students ‘School principal

Aso Rock’s muted approach to COVID-19 tests

Nigerians brace for tough times as food prices shoot up

Fear of coronavirus hits EFCC

Nigeria can de-militarise elections through electronic voting ‘Ogunyemi

COVID 19: FCTA ministerial team stops church programme, wedding reception in Abuja

US approves test that can detect coronavirus in five minutes

Spain reports record 832 new coronavirus deaths

COVID-19: Residents in Kogi defy govt’s lockdown order

Ondo Explosion: Afenifere calls for inquiry

COVID-19: Bauchi samples 70 people, 47 tests negative, 23 pending

Popular Ibadan broadcast journalist, Edmund Obilo, recounts experience in isolation at UCH over suspected coronavirus

PDP demands forensic investigation of Akure explosion

COVID-19: Kaduna govt arrests two clerics for conducting Jumat service

UPDATE: Buhari receives health minister, NCDC DG on coronavirus briefing

[BREAKING] Coronavirus: Benue records index case

NATION

Covid-19 could kill millions in Africa without immediate action, says UN chief

Coronavirus, Nigerian leaders and lockdown

Infections top 600,000 globally

Lagos makes U-turn, suspends closure of Marine Bridge

FG stimulus package not enough NECA

FG needs to decentralize testing centres

SON warn importers against unauthorised use of its logo

4 bridegrooms arrested for violating movement ban order in Zaria

41 guests, workers held in Imo hotel over COVID-19 scare

COVID-19: Wike mulls palliatives for Rivers residents

COVID-19: FCTA stops church service, wedding reception

Tinubu an outstanding politician of note, says Wase

Buhari hails Tinubus leadership qualities at 68

BREAKING: Angry youths burn police station in Katsina

PDP demands investigation into Akure explosion

COVID-19: Two Imams arrested for conducting Jumaat service in Kaduna

DAILY TIMES

Coronavirus kills 51 Italian doctors

RTEAN backs FGs plan to close motor parks to contain COVID-19 pandemic

Benue records first COVID-19 case, takes proactive steps to curtail spread

COVID-19 lockdown: NNPC assures Nigerians of steady fuel supply

Patient who recovered from coronavirus, tests positive again after throwing recovery party

COVID-19: Dala Orthopedic attending to only emergencies MD

Allow other laboratories test, confirm COVID-19 cases, NMA tells FG

Coronavirus: Lagos cases may rise to 39,000 Lagos state Commissioner for Health

Gov El-Rufai tests positive for coronavirus

Gov. Wike, task force monitor compliance to restriction

COVID-19: Abia Warriors extend break to April 7

COVID-19: Enugu govt confirms 2 positive cases

DAILY TRUST

4 bridegrooms arrested for violating movement ban order in Zaria

Journalist attacked as security seals off Owerri hotel suspected for Covid-19

Trump considers quarantine of New York, 2 others

UN donates 250,000 face masks to New York City

Nigeria coronavirus cases hit 97

COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu, GTbank launches 110-bed isolation centre at Lagos Island

Covid-19: Dangote Foundation gifts 4 ambulances to NCDC

Pathologists call for expanded testing for Covid-19

US company unveils 5-minute COVID-19 test

Nasarawa converts abandoned sports centre to COVID 19 isolation centre

Coronavirus: Police shoot 2 for violating movement ban in Uganda

Iran reports 144 new coronavirus deaths, raising total to 2,378

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Litmus Test For PDP In Edo, Ondo Gubernatorial Polls

Coronavirus Should Teach Nigeria To Be Self-Reliant ‘ Adeniran

Akeredolu’s Best Not Good Enough For Ondo ‘ Sunmonu

East-West Road A Conduit To Siphon Public Resources ‘ Ambakaderimo

Containing COVID-19 Through Crowd Control

MSMEs As Catalysts To Nigeria’s Economic Development

World Water Day And The Fight Against Coronavirus

Average Nigerian Not Concerned About Insurance Policy ‘ Mbat

BUSINESSDAY

COVID-19 pandemic: Breaking the circle of transmission

Coronavirus cases in Nigeria rise to 97 as NCDC confirms 8 new cases

Coronavirus: Abia to close land borders Sunday

Gov. El-Rufai tests positive to Coronavirus

We are working on palliatives, Makinde tells Oyo people

Ogun orders closure of inter-state, international borders

Immigration debunks report about Comptroller-General in self-isolation

Coronavirus: Kwara lauds BUA, UBA for N28.5m support

NEW TELEGRAPH

RCCG, DayStar, KICC, others reinforce online collection of tithes, offerings

Sen. Akinyelure: Akeredolu’s govt is not focused, but parochial

Igbo community leadership in Lagos not divided ‘Udehthe

Education, state police vital to tackling insecurity, says Rep. Sokpo

NCC didn’t give N300m subventions to NITDA ‘Management

Abiodun lauds Obasanjo, Adeboye, Adeola, BUA on voluntary donations

Counter-insurgency: Military destroys terrorists’ logistics supplies, others

 

 

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