Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 27 May, 2020

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN

WHO, doctors, others split over ‘coronavirus drugs

Wike eases lockdown, probes COVID-19 outbreak in Bonny

150,000 seafarers sign virtual global petition on crew stagnation

Six Plateau health workers test positive for COVID-19

Anambra records two COVID-19 deaths, 10 cases, Obiano assures of readiness

Siasia waits on CAS as world body moves to decide appeal this year

Transporters decry lack of rail connectivity to Nigerian seaports

12-year-old Benue boy escapes from traffickers in Anambra

Why FG must rejig Nigeria-India economic relations

Tears as Asaba popular market goes up in flames

Anxiety over APC in Edo as Oshiomhole, Obaseki’s face-off deepens

Fare hike, flight delays, multiple checks await air travellers

Coronavirus death toll hits 100,000, cases now 1.7million in America

PDP Governors identify with Lamido as national leader, face of democracy in Nigeria

Lagos extends deadline for filing of annual returns to June 30

Bayelsa Government vows to continue, complete demolition of illegal structures

Ogoni women protest half nude over govt alleged detention of prodest hotel manager

HURIWA blames women groups for not protesting against Isa Pantami for allegedly hating women

PUNCH

Zamfara PDP knocks commissioner for criticising Buhari

Nigerian children deserve all care, attention Gbajabiamila

NSCIA raises panel, CAN meets on worship centres reopening

Stop North-East troops from using phones, Rep tells DHQ

My brother was billed to become a prof soon Sibling of murdered UNIJOS lecturer

LAUTECH hospital threatens mass burial for unclaimed corpses

Police brutalise, detain Lagos officials during enforcement

Financial autonomy to state legislatures and judiciary

Again, El-Rufai extends Kaduna lockdown by two weeks

Pirates ambush police escorts, kidnap two in Rivers

Family bars sympathisers as Egbaland Chief Imam is buried

NAssembly responsible for poor performance of NDDC – MD

Katsina orders lockdown resumption in three LGs

Amputee student shot by soldier to sue army for N1bn

Family of killed Bauchi hotel guard demands justice

FCT minister donates salary to secure prisoners release

875 people committed suicide during lockdown in Nepal Police

Observe WHO safety measures against COVID-19 Aboderin

Ogoni women protest semi-nude, demand demolished hotel managers release

Petrol sold above N130 in 17 states, says NBS

Twitter labels Trump posts unsubstantiated for first time

Oyo confirms two more COVID-19 cases in Ibadan firm

IMF advises banks to suspend dividend payment

Navy arrests 42 suspected cultists during initiation in Cross River

FG speeds up 10,000 housing units construction for IDPs

Experts lament impact of COVID0-19 on humanity

Three dead, 14 injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crashes

UPDATED: Nigeria records 276 new COVID-19 cases, total now 8,344

THISDAY

IPOB Cancels Biafra Day Sit-at-home, Declares Prayers against COVID-19

Capital Importation Rises by 54% to $5.85bn in Q1

Facility Managers Advised to Conserve Energy, Water for Better Environment

What has Gone Wrong with Nigerian Banking

Okereke: COVID-19 Presents Opportunity to End Gas Flaring

Nigeria: Race to Outlive Covid-19 Pandemic

Bello: Nigeria Can Earn More Revenue from Export

Downstream Oil Sector Operators Harp on Attractive Business Climate

SUN

FG rolls out tough guidelines for passengers ahead flight resumption

Anambra, Delta adopt strategies to check movement on Niger Bridge

Oil prices: NECA urges aggressive policy to sustain economic recovery

NASS, kill that monstrous, satanic bill

Capital importation into Nigeria rises to $5.8bn in Q1’NBS

Bayelsa elders, group write South South govs, fault NNPC job recruitment process

NASS should stop politicising NDDC ‘Tony Uranta

Confusion in APC as CROSIEC fixes May 30 for local election

Edo intensifies case search in 566 communities, tests 1,578, contact tracing 1,009

24 Imo commissioners test negative for COVID-19

 

VANGUARD

FG grants ‘essential workers’ status to seafarers, dockworkers

800 export consignments stranded at Lagos ports

Militants threatening my life over NDDC probe ‘ Reps Cmtte Chair, Tunji-Ojo

COVID-19: NCDC activates additional 2 labs, bringing total to 28

Children’s Day: Gbajabiamila urges reduction in number of out-of-school children

Covid-19: We’ve four well-equipped isolation centres- Kano Commissioner

Breaking: Gov. Matawalle appoints Sanusi Muhammad as new Emir of Kaura-Namoda

TRIBUNE

Full deregulation panacea for private sector investment ‘Marketers

How COVID-19 can help Nigeria rethink education policy ‘ AACS

Buhari didn’t err granting financial autonomy to state judiciary, legislature ‘Alliyu

France reports more than 28,500 coronavirus deaths

FBI to investigate how black man died after being pinned by officer

Airlines’ debt may rise to $550bn by end of 2020, IATA predicts

Capital importation into Nigeria stands at $5.8bn in Q1 ‘ NBS

Executive Order 10: Accountant General to seize funds of offending states

NDDC scam: We will not be deterred by blackmail, threats ‘ Reps

COVID-19: Delta, Anambra agree to free traffic on Niger Bridge

We believe in hydroxychloroquine despite suspension by WHO, says NAFDAC DG

Wike cancels lockdown in Port Harcourt, Obio/Akpor, says ‘we’re in total control

PDP calls for the disbandment of FEC

NATION

Buhari didnt cancel Kyaris appointment, says Presidency

How to minimise COVID-19 disruptions, by NESG

Reps accuse NDDC IMC of spending billions despite COVID-19

Oyo group backs govt to take N22.5b loan

No plan to step down for Akeredolu, says Kekemeke

NDDC accuses lawmakers of seeking N6.4b fake payment

COVID-19: Chloroquine trial to continue in Nigeria

COVID-19: ECOWAS Court gets new practice direction for virtual court sessions

Dabiri vs Patanmi: Buharis FEC has become cancerous, says PDP

Wike cancels lockdown, imposes statewide curfew

Federal lawmakers working against NDDC, says IMC

DAILY TIMES

FCT Minister of State donates May salary to secure release of 5 inmates

Brazil continues with hydroxychloroquine despite WHOs suspension

South Korea jails COVID-19 patient for escaping from isolation centre

COVID-19: Bayelsa vows to complete demolition of illegal structures in Yenogoa

Motorists worry over vibration on Niger Bridge

NDDCs budget padded with over 500 fake projects -MD

Governors of 36 states to meet today over Autonomy for State Legislature, Judiciary

WHO praises African leaders on fight against COVID-19

Hospital reacts as patients discover snake in operating theatre, says it was only a monkey

Naira Marley buys multi-million Naira house for his younger Brother

DAILY TRUST

Governors meet over Buhari’s autonomy for state legislature, judiciary today

Covid-19 and the face of government scam

Edo gov’ship: Why Oshiomhole, Obaseki camps push for different modes of primary

High cost of APC governorship nomination form

Nigeria attracted $5.85bn capital inflows in Q1, 2020

Declare Kalu’s seat vacant, Abia youths ask Lawan

Coronavirus outbreak at German church service leaves 112 persons infected

UK minister resigns over top aide’s lockdown trip

COVID-19 cure: Clinical trials of Russian Favipiravir reaches final stage

Nigeria’s economy records 1.87% growth in Q1- NBS

COVID-19: CBN approves N10bn for healthcare loans

Lagos to partially close Marine Beach bridge for 5 months

Deregulation key to attracting investments in downstream sector

FG tasked on public finance transparency, monitoring

COVID-19: How to stay physically healthy while at home

BUSINESSDAY

Kano condemns social media attack on Coalition Against Covid-19 intervention

COVID-19: After rift, Anambra, Delta agree to free traffic on Niger bridge

Kaduna’s IGR revolution is fast-paced and it’s bearing results

How Nigeria can exit COVID-19-induced economic crash

Explainer: Why Nigeria’s Voluntary Offshore Assets Regularisation Scheme matters

NIMC issues NIN to 41 million Nigerians, as diaspora enrollment continues 15 countries

Nigeria investment inflows surge to $5.854 bn, Q1 2020

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Why Oshiomhole Can’t Preside Over Edo APC Primary ‘ Ohonbamu

Ensure Non-Evidence-Based COVID-19 Therapy, NAPPSA Urges FG

Why Oshiomhole Can’t Preside Over Edo APC Primary ‘ Ohonbamu

Post COVID-19: Nigeria’s Unemployment Rate, Fragile Economic Growth To Worsen ‘ NESG

UK Minister Resigns Over Lockdown Breach

BLUEPRINT

Again, Covid-19 cases soar in Rivers, decline in Kano as Nigeria records new 276

Covid-19: Again, El-Rufai extends lockdown in Kaduna

Dental clinics: 11,354 patients benefit from AKTH services-Report

Community tackles Egwu over Federal College of Education, Isu

Buhari salutes Edwin Clark at 93

COVID-19: IPMAN lauds NNPC on steadfastness

Sanwo-Olu condoles with New Telegraph over editor’s death

 

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