Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 15 April, 2020

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

 

DAILY TRUST

UK coronavirus death toll rises 778 to 12,107

COVID-19: 3 weeks after passage, Economic Stimulus Bill not ready for assent

Adamawa Govt, APC trade words over diversion of palliative

COVID-19: Students to receive lectures via NTA, FRCN, says FG

COVID-19: Corps members produce, donate hand sanitiser, face masks

Why we used ‘strict measures’ against Nigerians in Guangzhou ‘ China

Iraq suspends Reuters for 3 months over report on coronavirus cases

PUNCH

Excess salt may weaken immunity against bacteria Research

Fayemi hails health workers for COVID-19 battle

COVID-19 death: UITH extends probe panel deadline

DHQ probes air strikes on civilians in Borno

El-Rufai releases 72 convicts

COVID-19 delaying Amotekun take-off, says DAWN

Ortom sacks SUBEB boss over alleged fraud

Osun okays N20,000 to 15,289 state elders

Lagos deploys corps members to share food items

Ayade promises jobs for 8,000 youths, doctors, others

Communities allegedly trace pollution to Chevron facility

N-Power beneficiaries to get payments from Tuesday FG

Caverton pilots: Union blames communication breakdown between FG, Rivers

ULC accuses govt of placing foreigners above Nigeria

Nigerias economy will contract by 3.4%, says IMF

Commission probes failed cosmetic surgeries by firm

80,000 apply for CBNs N50bn COVID-19 intervention fund

FG sacks contractors over delay in cash disbursements

60 Nigerian oil cargoes unsold despite price cut

Small businesses, Ogun residents, othersll get palliatives FG

MDAs remitted N1.5tn operating surplus in 11 years FRC

Airlines projected revenue loss rises to $314bn

Nigeria shouldnt expect oil price rebound soon Experts

NUPENG lauds members for ensuring petrol supply amid lockdown

CBN to promote N15tn infrastructure company

COVID-19 in Nigeria: More males infected as death toll rises to 11

Police arrest female kidnapper, recover five AK47 rifles, others

Police nab car robbers, recover 21 stolen vehicles

COVID-19: Nigerians maltreatment in China unacceptable, FG tells ambassador

IMF projects recession for sub-Saharan Africa in 2020

BREAKING: Joe Biden has all qualities Americans need now Obama

Lagos discharges eight COVID-19 patients

FG begins payments to 500,000 N-Power beneficiaries

Court grants two Caverton pilots, 10 passengers bail

COVID-19: UK to evacuate citizens from Nigeria on Saturday

56-year-old dies of coronavirus in Lagos

THISDAY

NSE Highlights Gold as Viable Option in the Current Investment Landscape

Stop Playing Politics with Coronavirus, PDP Tells Abdulrazaq

Turning COVID-19 Tragedy into Opportunity

NURTW Threatens to Expel Members Caught in Lagos Robbery

President Signs COVID-19 Regulations Extending Lockdown by 14 Days

Let’s Endure Longer, Buhari Appeals to Nigerians, Extends Lockdown by 14 Days

Edo, Ondo Gov Elections’ Dates Stand, Says INEC

CBN: No Processing Fee for COVID-19 Loan Applications

Evaluating Fresh Plan to Revive NNPCs Refineries

PEF May Lose Relevance With Liberalised Petrol Prices

SUN 

How dilapidated infrastructure, technology hinder trade facilitation in Nigerian ports

COVID -19: Cyber criminals on prowl, Pantami warns Nigerians

COVID-19: FG urges banks to ease hardship by providing services

Nigeria to experience worst recession in 30 years ‘IMF

80,000 Nigerians jostle for CBN’s N50bn intervention fund

COVID-19: Nigeria’ll be self-sufficient in food with lessons from pandemic ‘Emefiele

DHQ denies alleged bombing of civilians in Borno village

Anxiety in Lagos, Ogun as hoodlums terrorise residents

2020 SSCE: WAEC launches interactive digital resource for candidates

COVID19: Sosoliso airline chairman dies in London

FG sacks contractors over cash transfer delays in Bayelsa, A’Ibom, Abia, Zamfara

GUARDIAN

California Church Leaders Sue Governor Over Lock-down Restriction

Lagos communities resort to self-help, keep vigil to check rising invasion by robbers

Cleric decries mass hunger, suffering despite huge donations

Five test positive, one dies of COVID-19 in Katsina

Delta imposes curfew to track COVID-19 contacts, extends lockdown

Four family members die in collapsed Kano building

Westerhof’s bid to coach Eagles again is an insult, says Owolabi

NCDMB dismisses IoCs’ concerns about Nigeria’s fiscal regime

Flight disruption to cost airlines 50% traffic, $314b revenue

Shipping company urges Nigerian importers to exploit digital platforms

Terminal operators heighten fight against coronavirus

100,000 families to get relief package from dairy industry

Firm introduces virtual platform for COVID-19 assessment tests

IMF, again, warns of recession in Nigeria

Dare wants 12 international standard stadiums in Nigeria

TB vaccine doesn’t contain coronavirus, WHO clarifies

Scientist challenges FG over claim to coronavirus cure

Stock market index rises further by 2.32% despite lockdown extension

PC demand surges but shipments fall 8% due to a supply chain hit by COVID-19

France reports 762 more coronavirus deaths

Lagos State says 119 residents showed symptoms of COVID-19

COVID-19: Buhari meets NASS leadership

Benue, Taraba government sign peace agreement over Tiv/Jukun crisis

Brymo Claims To Be Better Than Wizkid, Davido And Burna Boy

Obama endorses Biden for president to ‘heal’ America

VANGUARD

Police arrest female armourer, recover 21 stolen cars from robbery gang

Lockdown: Hospitals, hotels decry reduction in patronage in Ebonyi

EU’s ’50m to be channeled to ‘Basket Fund’ to support Nigeria’s COVID-19 response ‘ Mustapha

WHO visits ports to assess operations, advises operatives

Northern governors raise alarm over COVID-19

Covid-19: Nigerians face permanent quarantine in China

Lagos govt to feed 100,000 youths daily-

NPA moves to minimise impact of COVID-19 on Nigerian economy

Maritime industry’ll never be the same after COVID-19 ‘ stakeholders

COVID-19: Why Nigerians should rely more on 112 short code

5G coronavirus conspiracy theory ‘fuelled by coordinated effort

COVID-19 survivors develop stronger immune system ‘ Prof Sunday Omilabu

Doctors say coronavirus spreads through farts

COVID-19: NARD Southwest Caucus laments patients’ unwillingness to disclose history

Four family members perish in collapsed building in Kano

I killed CAC evangelist to have possession of money in her bank account ‘ Suspect

Not all lawmakers consented to two months salary donation ‘ Lado, Niger Rep

Coronavirus: NASS leadership meets Buhari, advocates Fund Management Committee for donations

COVID-19 hinders take-off of Amotekun ‘ Oyeleye

TRIBUNE

COVID-19: Global economy will contract by 3 per cent ‘ IMF

COVID-19: Nigeria records 19 new cases, total now 362

Many rendered homeless as fire razes 700 shelters in IDPs camp

Osun governor extends lockdown order by another 14 days, to begin on Friday

COVID-19: 119 people with coronavirus symptoms identified in Lagos in two days, says health commissioner

Equities market opens week with N258.5bn gain

Why Amotekun, South-West security outfit, is yet to take off

25 killed over 100 houses razed as two ethnic groups clash over fish ponds in Taraba

COVID-19: Lagos discharges 9 more patients: 3 females, 6 males

We discussed free electricity for Nigerians with Buhari, says Gbajabiamila

COVID-19: Extension of lockdown a painful decision, says Presidential Task Force

I used paracetamol, lemon, ginger, garlic to tackle coronavirus, says Obabola, Nigerian coronavirus survivor

Lockdown: Osun governor orders payment of stipends to 25,907 residents, gives them debit cards

Lockdown extension: Lagos shuts secretariat, other govt establishments

NATION

Sosoliso Airlines founder dies of COVID-19

How governance continues in Lagos despite COVID-19, by officials

COVID-19: EU gives 50m euros to Nigeria

NCDC confirms 30 new cases as Lagos discharges nine patients

PDP should stop their campaign of disorganisation

Rivers court frees Caverton Helicopters pilots, 10 passengers

NCDC to raise testing capacity to 4,000 daily

CBN develops N3.5tr three-year recovery plan

Buharis administration needs urgent help, says ADC

Dbanj features Seun Kuti in a new song

IMF: Nigerian economyll contract by 3.4 percent in 2020

Why Nigeria, others deserve debt cancellation- Global NGOs

Why stranded Nigerians have not been evacuated, by FG

Oyetola approves N20,000 for 25,907 vulnerable Osun residents

COVID-19: Delta Govt. imposes curfew, extends lockdown by 14 days

COVID-19: FG charges banks to ease hardship by providing services

DAILY TIMES

Breaking: Nigeria confirms 11 new COVID-19 cases, total infections now 373

Covid-19: Daura gets fully-equipped Isolation Centre

Why we will not lockdown our states at this time, by Northern governors

Covid-19: Prepare for worst recession this year, IMF warns

Lockdown: Beef up security, IGP orders AIG, CPs

Monarchs wife, daughter kidnapped in Oyo

Lockdown: Oyetola orders payment of stipends to 25,907 vulnerable persons in Osun

4 family members perish in Kano collapsed building

COVID-19: EU supports Nigeria with 50m grant

COVID-19: People are dying like flies in Spain- Yaw Yeboah reveals

AUTHORITY

Covid-19: Over 9,000 suspected cases so far traced- FG

Breaking: COVID-19: Ganduje Shuts Down Kano, As Confirmed Cases Rises To Four

COVID-19: FCT Administration clears makeshift market in Asokoro

COVID-19: FMC Abuja manufactures pharmaceutical items to reduce spread

Military to investigate alleged death of women, children in Damboa air operations

FG rallies Nigerians, as NIMASA presents personnel, logistics against Covid-19

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Malaysia Uses COVID-19 Antibody To Supplement Laboratory Checks

UK Care Homes Struggle With PPE Prices

COVID-19: Stop Self-Medication, Maintain Social Distancing To End This Calamity ‘ Prof Omilabuhave

COVID-19: PDP Berates Buhari, Ask Him To Accept Failure, Provide Palliatives

COVID-19: FG Lacks Capacity, Resources To Cater For Over 2,000 Returning Nigerians- Onyeama

Buhari Condoles With Gbajabiamila Over Loss Of Mother-in-law

COVID-19: Kwara Debunks Claims Of ‘Amala’ As Cure

Lessons From The Chadian Offensive Against Boko Haram

BUSINESSDAY:-

World Bank warns ‘copy-cat’ lockdowns could jeopardise African economies

COVID-19: Food availability shows FG policies currently working

Automakers adopt online marketing, sales strategies on COVID-19

Lockdown extension: Did the President miss the momentum

Nissan to cut 1m vehicles to annual sales target

Life after COVID-19: A note of solidarity to the microfinance industry (1)

COVID-19 spread: Time for responsible leadership and shared responsibility

PEOPLESDAILY

NiMet regional training centre elected into World Meteorological Council

Nigeria’s coronavirus cases spread to 19 states, Abuja

Gov. Zulum gives succour to 11,000 vulnerable persons in Magumeri

Federation of Muslim Women urge Nigerians to obey lockdown order

Coronavirus: Air Force distributes oxygen to isolation centres

Coronavirus: Police impound 84 tricycles for violating ‘one-passenger’ order in Kano

Coronavirus: PRP urges FG to account for disbursement of N5.2bn palliatives

BLUEPRINT

PDP urges Edo govt to increase testing of residents

Newly elected Rep member executes N92m under one month

COVID-19: From Economic wars to ‘global peace

Are some northern states toying with palliatives to vulnerable people

PDP should stop their campaign of disorganisation

FCT Police to residents: Be security conscious while distributing food under lockdown

NCDC has traced 9,000 contacts ‘ Minister

 

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