Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 3 June, 2020

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

 

TRIBUNE

May Weather offers to cover funeral costs for George Floyd

Late finance director died from COVID-19 complications ‘ NDDC

Lagos records eight new COVID-19 related deaths, total now 67

Gov Ikpeazu, family test negative as two aides test positive for COVID-19

Don’t open places of worship yet, Sheikh Gummi tells FG

NCDC confirms 241 new COVID-19 cases, total now 10,819

Reps task FG on adequate preparation for post-oil economy in Nigeria

COVID-19: 812 healthcare workers infected nationwide ‘ PTF

Lagos discharges 3 Indians, 30 Nigerians after testing negative for coronavirus

Reps approve $22.799bn external loan, revised 2020-2022 MTEF-FSP amidst protest

COVID-19: Stakeholders urge FG on measures to safeguard economy

OPEC May output lowest in two decades

Energy industry investment to plunge by $400bn ‘IEA

Thieves tunnel into Shoprite, steal drinks worth R300,000

8 fresh cases of Ebola confirmed in DRC ‘ WHO

George Floyd: Five police officers shot, wounded in US protests

I expect police to bring UNIBEN student’s killers to justice quickly, says Buhari

Buhari condoles with family of late Uwaila Omozuwa

$10m bribery scandal: Reps ask security agencies to investigate CUPP spokesman

Churches, mosques services to last for 1 hour ‘ PTF

Court to rule on Monday on mode for Edo APC primary

IG orders transfer of investigation into UNIBEN student’s death

Citizens need more food, security now than before, Methodist bishop tells FG

Satellite cable: Reps begin probe of non-implementation of pay-as-you-go package

COVID-19: We have not reopened markets, places of worship ‘ Kaduna Govt

ICAN’s new president promises partnership with government

Senate adopts $28 oil price for reviewed 2020 budget

PUNCH

Equatorial Guinea accuses WHO of inflating COVID-19 cases

June 21: Lagos, Abuja, three other airports to reopen FG

AfDB: Nigeria behind you, Buhari tells Adesina

Mali teachers strike over COVID-19 fears as schools reopen

Senate approves Buharis $5.5bn loan request

FG releases guidelines for reopening of churches, mosques

Reopening: Church service must not exceed an hour FG

Senate ignores protests, confirms Dankakas appointment as FCC Chairman

UPDATED: Churches, mosques remain closed in Lagos Govt

It is safer to worship at home FG

Man arrested for bringing bombs to US riots

UNIBEN undergraduate: Buhari orders police to speed up investigation

Rivers women protest as cultists kill 20, sack community

George Floyds killing exposes US endemic racial discrimination UN

BREAKING: Ill contest on APC platform Obaseki

FG directs civil servants on Grade 14 to resume

BREAKING: Reps approve Buharis $22.7bn loan request

Senate passes MTEF, raises oil benchmark to $28 per barrel

THISDAY

NNPC Records 74 Pipeline Breaches in Two Months

FMDQ Admits Flour Mills of Nigerias N30.00bn Commercial Paper

Stock Market Opens on Positive Note on Continuing Bullish Trend

Petroleum Ministry, DPR Differ on Nigerias Daily Fuel Consumption

Lawmaker Seeks Support for Host Communities

Navy Inaugurates 40-bed Space Isolation Centre for Personnel

SUN

National Assembly approves Buhari’s $28.2bn loan request

Ekiti PDP: We’re planning to bring back Adeyeye, others ‘Caretaker chair

COVID-19: ICAO set to restart air transportation, reconnect the world

Lagos says churches, mosques remain shut

FG orders GL 14 and above to resume work fully

Edo guber: APC consensus plan favouring Ize-Iyamu suffers set back

Senate confirms appointment of 37 Federal Character Commission nominees

Seplat plans offshore asset acquisition

Doctors declare 2-day warning strike over kidnap of colleague in Delta

Alleged certificate forgery: Tribunal orders Bayelsa deputy gov to appear tomorrow

OLAM contributes N1bn to CACOVID fund, others

Lawan, Gbajabiamila shop for new NASS Clerk

APC chieftain accuses Senator Ohuabunwa of sponsoring anti-Kalu protest

NASU demands end to excessive taxation of workers

IPMAN urges members to comply with new petrol price

COVID-19: Wike shuts popular markets in Rivers

FIFA asks leagues to use ‘common sense’ over Floyd protests

Export: How Nigerian ports can sustain post-COVID-19 economy

Akwa Ibom CAN tasks rich members on bail out for churches

GUARDIAN

Senate confirms 37 FCC nominees despite Abaribe’s objection

SMBF urges Buhari to confirm NJC’s nominee as appeal court president

Coronavirus kills 20 journalists in Peru: union

Two dead in attack on mosque in Kabul’s Green Zone

Police nab suspected motorcycle thieves who chopped off victim’s ear

Pains of failed Executive Order linger at seaports

Importers, agents decry customs’ server failure at Tin-Can Port

FG mulls standards for tomato value chain three years after import policy

$1.66bn projects threatened over removal of TCN boss

Supporting the AfDB is good business for the United States

COVID-19 death toll rises to 19 in Katsina State

Senate okays FG’s $5.5b loan request

Ekiti PDP caretaker committee, Fayose disagree on return of Oni to party

ASUU, SSANU move against IPPIS over non-payment of two months’ salary, allowances

PDP wants government to fix fuel price at N70

Cross River, NJC row over appointment of substantive CJ

Again, Nigeria records electricity grid collapse

Why states should collaborate on food production, by LCCI

Reps deputy minority leader kick over unfair usage of $ 22,798 million foreign loans for infrastructure

Reps urges recruitment of 100,000 soldiers to tackle insurgency

Anambra has 8 active COVID-19 cases, says Obiano

812 Healthcare workers infected with coronavirus disease

2020 Budget: Senate increases oil price benchmark to $28

COVID-19: Lagos Assembly reduces state’s 2020 budget to N920.5bn

What companies must do during COVID-19 lockdown – Parker

Markets, religious centres remains closed in Kaduna despite FG’s order

PTF releases further guidelines for reopening of worship places

I’ll stand by you, Buhari Assures AfDB President, Adesina

Reps unhappy with overdependence on oil revenue

NJC, Cross River government flex muscles over chief judge appointment

VANGUARD

PHEDC begs FG, NASS to criminalise electricity theft, vandalisation

Police arrest suspect over threats against Israeli prime minister

Police nab four suspected motorcycle thieves in Anambra

Lagos to build more general hospitals ‘ Hamzat

COVID-19: Oyo yet to relax ban on religious activities, curfew ‘ Taskforce

COVID-19 patient escapes from facility in Delta ‘ Commissioner

Buhari to Adesina: Nigeria ‘ll stand strongly behind you

Adamawa: Police kill Youth because of N100

EDO 2020: Plans to cushion Obaseki’s re-election by APC govs failed

Rivers orders NDDC staff to self isolate after confirming EDFA dies of Covid-19

APC chieftain apologizes to Ortom over 2019 polls, seeks forgiveness

Alleged Certificate Forgery: I am ready to testify, Bayelsa Deputy Governor tells tribunal

Senate approves Buhari’s $5.513bn External Borrowing request

COVID-19: Expert says physical activities, exercise prevents disease conditions

Delta Medical Practitioners declare two-day warning strike over kidnap of colleague

FG orders full investigation of Omozuwa’s murder, minor abuse

Edo: How plot to give Obaseki soft landing failed

Covid-19: Again, FG defies WHO, continues with Hydroxychloroquine Trials

MURDER: FIDA demands justice for Uwaila Omozuwa

FG inaugurates task team on audience measurement

Monitors of N-POWER to receive March, April payments within 72 hrs, says minister

UK prime minister set to host global vaccine summit 4 June

NATION

NEPAD boss lauds Buharis commitment to good governance, growth

UK Prime Minister to host Global Vaccine Summit

George Floyd death: Trump threatens to send in army to end unrest

Govt: if youre 55 and above, avoid mosques, churches

812 health workers infected till date, says Fed Govt

COVID-19 wont affect capital market integrity

IPMAN: we cant sell petrol at N121.5 per litre

JUST IN: Orji Kalu still in our custody- Correctional Service

Ill contest on APC platform, Obaseki maintains

BREAKING: Late NDDC Director tested positive for COVID-19

Majek Fashek defied the odds to reach global acclaim Obaseki

UPDATED: Senate approves Buharis $5.513bn external loan request

Lagos hired 3,000 teachers in one year

812 health workers infected, says FG

DAILY TIMES

Nigeria will stand by you, Buhari tells AfDB President Adesina

Excitement as Benue takes over 27-yr-old abandoned FG water works

Daddy Freeze clears on religion, says he remains a Christian preacher but has problem with name Jesus

Aviation minister lists conditions for reopening of domestic flights

Buhari condemns killing of UNIBEN student, Omozuwa

COVID-19: Kaduna Govt says markets, places of worship to remain closed till further notice

Reps approve Buharis $22.79bn foreign loan request

Asari Dokubo is a full time Fulani Caliphate agent , says Nnamdi Kanu

Gov. Makinde has achieved much for Oyo state in 1yr, says Oyo CAN

Mayweather to pay for George Floyds funeral expenses

Floyd: New York City declares curfew

Trump threatens to deploy troops in states over violent protests for George Floyds death

George Floyd: Zimbabwe summons US envoy over racist comments

Prophet T.B Joshua sends prophetic warning to Donald Trump on security issues

Stop borrowing, you are worsening Nigerias problems CNPP To Buhari

Infectious disease bill: court fixes June 15 for definite hearing

NECA lauds reduction of benchmark lending rate to 12.5%

COVID-19: FG lifts ban on religious gatherings

Recession likely if gloomy economy persists Finance minister

Senate queries NNPC over high cost of oil production

DAILY TRUST

EU top diplomat calls Floyd’s killing ‘abuse of power

Uneasy calm at N/Assembly over revised staff conditions of service

Why INEC resumed electoral processes despite COVID-19 ‘ Yakubu

Bayelsa gov’ship: Tribunal asks dep gov to appear tomorrow over certificate

False info: Court discharges Dino Melaye in FG’s criminal charge

FG working towards reopening of schools

Results of students in secondary school will now be made public

Senegal delays school reopenings after fresh virus cases

241 new Covid-19 cases recorded Tuesday

812 health workers positive for Covid-19 as Nigeria climbs to 3rd highest in Africa

Ikpeazu’s 2 aides test positive for Covid-19

COVID-19 offers Nigeria opportunity to grow agri-business

Power grid collapses, TCN reaches 90% restoration

Ibom deep seaport secures business case compliance approval

PDP rejects N121 petrol price, insists on N70 per litre

Power grid collapses, TCN reaches 90% restoration

Court dismisses bid to unseat Kano lawmaker for ‘lack of merit

Embattled AfDB president Adesina visits Buhari

Underutilised eastern seaports

BUSINESSDAY

Nigerians still groan under ‘crazy’ electricity bills

AfDB: Adesina gets Nigeria’s support for reelection bid

Why Wall Street is calm in the face of US unrest

The secrets to a long and happy life

The new era of quarantine: a muddled set of travel rules

US cities rocked as police struggle after curfews are defied

Data centre stocks surge as world shelters online

Amazon secures record low borrowing costs

Worried by dwindling fortunes of petroleum, Reps want FG prepare for post-oil economy

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Buhari’s Performance In Education In Five Years Woeful ‘ Ogirima

Anambra Police Command Assures FCET Umunze On Security

COVID-19: Ukah Appeals For Support Towards Schools Reopening

ABUAD Acquires Diagnosis Laboratory Facilities, To Introduce Molecular Biology

IG Orders Transfer Of Investigation Into UNIBEN Student’s Death

COVID-19: WHO Advises Governments To Ease Lockdown Systematically

Police Arrest Officer For Allegedly Killing Motorcyclist In Adamawa

 

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