Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 8 July, 2020

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

DAILY TIMES

BREAKING: Donald Trump administration announces US withdrawal from WHO

India records 100,000 coronavirus cases in 6 days, death toll hits 20,000

Sani Mohammed tipped to head EFCC as Magus houses are searched

Buhari appoints Mustafa Chike-Obi as Nigerias special envoy to U.S.

Reps probe alleged withdrawal of $1.5bn from NLNG account

774,000 jobs: Ngige apologises on behalf of executive

Save our doctors from COVID-19 death

African economy to decline by $189.7bn

APC inaugurates Ondo Governorship Aspirants Screening, Appeal Committees today

Organised labour picket Nycil company demand fairness over death of worker

BREAKING: President Buhari reportedly suspends Ibrahim Magu

Sexual harassment bill passed to guarantee safety of students in schools Lawan

Senate receives Buharis request to confirm 11 Judges for FCT High Court, others

PUNCH

Brazilian President Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19

Diri wants army bases operational in Bayelsa

FG targets 50,000 farmers in post-COVID-19 intervention

Senate amends Police Act, okays four-year tenure for IG

774,000 jobs: Keyamo adamant, Ngige apologises to NAssembly

Court adjourns Ize-Iyamu N700m fraud case to July 14

Your dollars wont work in Edo, Wike replies Ganduje

Uzodinma hasnt committed any impeachable offence Imo lawmaker

FG, firm distribute subsidised fertilisers in 11 states

Firm to empower African youths, targets 5,000 jobs

ITF moves to curb unemployment amid COVID-19 crisis

Experts say food crisis imminent in Nigeria

50,000 benefitted from agricultural programmes Edo

China reversing Nigerias infrastructural deficit, says Buhari

FG, states, LGs should publish revenue data NESG

Reps summon NNPC, NLNG over alleged illegal $1.05bn withdrawals

COVID-19 ll cost Nigeria, Togo, others $236.7bn GDP AfDB

FGll facilitate private sector-driven development plans

Flight resumption: Airlines, others install transparent front shields

NNPC earns N192.4bn from petrol, kerosene, diesel sale

FG to replace collapsed Plateau bridge

Expert raises the alarm on rising cases of cancer

Flight resumption: NCAA denies Aero, Azman Air approval

Kwara gov CoS, Logun, is dead

Inmates on death row may get life Malami

Ghana reopens 600 Nigerian shops after six months

Police Act: Senate okays four-year single tenure for IGP

DSS appeals judgement on Hanan Buhari SIM card case

Suspension: Reps back NSITF, slam Ngige, Keyamo over illegalities

THISDAY

FG, States Explore More Options to Boost Growth amidst Covid-19

Moghalus Quest to Move Anambra to the Centre

Federal Ministry of Sports Issues Disclaimer on Gusaus DG

NEITI Reiterates Need to Diversify Nigerias Revenue Base

OPEC: Africas Refineries Meet Only Half of Continents Daily Petrol Demand

SUN

Hoodlums vandalise pipeline at Aboru for fuel theft LASEMA

Nigeria records 503 new cases of COVID-19, total hits 29,879

Buhari writes Senate, requests Dambatta 2nd term confirmation as NCC boss

Northern govs ‘ve failed on security ‘Yerima, president, AYCF

2023: S’East PDP rejects zoning presidential ticket to North

State North monarchs, group back South gov in 2021

Edo guber: We can’t be intimidated by APC ‘Wike

Ondo guber: APC describes Dep Gov, SSG’s resignation as unreasonable

I’ve not received any impeachment notice- Ondo Deputy Governor

IPAC hails Wike on Real Madrid Academy

Reps probe NLNG, NNPC for alleged $1.5bn illegal withdrawal from dividend account

Poor regulation fueling corruption, bottlenecks at Nigerian ports ‘Nwabunike, Mactonnel, ANLCA boss

Customs remits Debit Notes worth N1.1bn from importers to FG’s coffers

NCAA suspends 8 aircraft. airlines for non-compliance

NSITF: Reps probe Ngige over alleged breach of presidential directive

COVID-19: NCDC announces 15 new deaths

COVID-19: Foreign students risk deportation as US varsities go online-only learning

NBC Codell strangle industry, says Soyinka

Pastor impregnates daughter thrice, procures abortions

Alleged N700m money laundering: Court adjourns Ize-Iyamus trial

Herdsmen kill 2 guards in Benue

Benue boat mishap: 14 bodies recovered Police

COVID-19: Nigeria, others to lose $236.7bn GDP, says AfDB

GUARDIAN

Delta reassures parents on resumption, begins fumigation of schools

Court remands four police officers for torture, death of mechanic

Ahead of guber poll, Edo PDP, APC harvest more defectors

My father impregnated me thrice, daughter of CAC pastor tells police

Airlines warn against extra charges as traffic drops by 91.3%

EFCC boss, Magu suspended

Nigeria, others may suffer $189.7 billion GDP loss over COVID-19

Okowa again sends revised 2020 appropriation bill to State Assembly

Man Slashes Over 1,000 Women’s Car Tires As Excuse To Know Them

NDDC: IMC looting spree must be stopped

I did not give Shehu Sani bribe, witness tells court

Magu is not above investigation – Presidency

VANGUARD

Chibok community accuses FG of stalling educational pursuits of rescued girls

Bribery charge: I refused to give Shehu Sani $20, 000 to settle Magu ‘ Witness

Reopen all churches now, CAN tells govs

Obiano sets up panel to investigate killing of policeman, others in Anambra communal clash

2023 Presidency: Don’t assault Igbo sensibilities, S-East group warns Suswan, PDP

Set up special courts for rapists ‘ Reps tell FG

Third Mainland Bridge: Fed, Lagos govts release 6 months traffic plan

Nigeria’s oil production under pressure as rig count drops 50%

FIRS dragged to court over alleged hijacking of NIPOST duty

Police recover 14 bodies from Benue River boat mishap

China playing great role in reversing Nigeria’s infrastructural deficit ‘ Buhari

Magu spends second day under interrogation

We won’t step down for defected deputy gov, Ondo PDP aspirants insist

Shippers’ Council kicks against storage charges on exports

APC reacts to resignation of Ondo Deputy Gov, SSG, says it’s unreasonable

We were under pressure to declare Orji Kalu’s seat vacant ‘ Lawan

2023 Presidency: Ndigbo should exercise caution ‘ Minister

DEVELOPING: Defected Ondo deputy governor may be impeached today

Hundreds of ADP members defect to PDP

NEITI indicts FG, says gas sector lacks clear policies

COVID-19: FG frees 7,813 inmates in 18 states, FCT

Aniagwu, 21 other COVID-19 patients discharged in Delta

N700m fraud allegation: Judge orders Ize-Iyamu to appear in court July 14

LEADERSHIP

Troops Repel Attack In Katsina, Kill 46

Ngige Apologises To NASS Over Altercation On 774,000 Jobs

Top Police Officers Lobby To Take Over From Magu

UN Writes Sanwo-Olu On Water Situation In Lagos

China Playing Great Role In Reversing Nigeria’s Infrastructural Deficit- PMB

Senate Passes Sexual Harassment Bill Into Law

Drama As Ondo Assembly Serves Dep Gov Impeachment Notice

COVID-19: Humanitarian Affairs Minister Hailed Over Administration Of Aids To Poor Nigerians

COVID-19: Poor People In Africa To Increase By 49.2m In 2021 ‘ AfDB

How COVID-19 Stalled Completion Of Ajaokuta Steel -FG

774,000 Jobs: Again, Kayamo Disagree With Senate Over Execution Of Programme

COVID-19: FG Releases 7,813 Inmates To Curb Virus Spread In Correctional Centres

Head Of Service Urges Reversal Of NASS Salary Structure

Pastor Arrested For Allegedly Raping Daughter In Ogun

TRIBUNE

US formally withdraws from World Health Organisation

Magu’s probe creates uncertainty in EFCC

774,000 jobs: Keyamo again disagrees with Senate as Ngige apologises

Magu moved back to detention at FCID

Ondo State govt calls for security probe of ex-SSG over electoral fraud

FG set to strengthen diversification agenda with AKK pipeline project

Nigeria records 503 new COVID-19 cases, total now 29,789

BREAKING: Security operatives search Magu’s house

Equities market reverses loss as investors gain N37.26bn

UPDATE: Chief of Staff to Kwara governor died hours after COVID-19 test returned positive

2020 budget: Reps approve N168.810bn budget for FIRS

Ghali Na’aba, Utomi emerge leaders of NCFront Interim Steering Council

FG to replace collapsed Wase bridge with concrete bridge ‘ Fashola

No going back on closure of Third Mainland Bridge ‘ FG

Ganduje has exposed plot to rig Edo governorship election ‘ Wike

NATION

Brazils president tests positive for Coronavirus

Nigerias COVID-19 cases near 30,000 as NCDC confirms 503 new cases

CAN to state govts: reopen worship centres

Study: 100% fruit juice boosts nutrient in kids

House accuses NNPC of tampering with $1.05b NLNG dividend

COVID-19: Nigerians dying of other illnesses due to neglect

Secondus, Wike canvass free, fair election

Minister threatens to sue Rep over N2b allegation

Ngige under fire over NSITF managements suspension

CBN devalues naira by 5.54%

Thunderstorm kills seven cows in Osun

Senate pegs tenure of IGP to 4-year single term

Thunderstorm kills seven cows in Osun

Alleged fraud: Shehu Sani returned my $25,000, begged for forgiveness witness

FG frees 3,789 prison inmates to curb COVID-19 spread

DAILY TRUST

Ondo gov’ship: Lawmakers divided over move to impeach deputy gov

Ekiti APC forum adamant on court case despite Buhari’s plea

APC inaugurates Ondo gov’ship screening, appeal c’ttees

Edo gov’ship: Wike tackles Ganduje over isolation comment

Senate passes bill to curb sexual harassment in tertiary institutions

COVID-19: VSF hands over medical supplies to FCT administration

COVID-19: India records 100,000 cases in 6 days, death toll hits 20,000

3.4m more Nigerians could become extremely poor ‘ AfDB

Reps approves N168.809bn budget for FIRS

Naira eases 5.5% as pressure intensifies to unify forex rates

Fear of dissolution grips Lagos LG chairmen

FG announces dates for 2020 WAEC exams, to fix date for NABTEB, NECO

UMTH guards protest non payment of salaries

Gunmen kidnap APC chieftain’s daughter in Abaji

BUSINESSDAY

DPR confirms over 600 companies bid for 57 marginal oil fields

Infrastructure in Nigeria: Unlocking Pension fund investment (3)

COVID-19: Bayelsa distributes another round of palliatives

Nigeria’s cinema industry faced with over $50m investment losses, seeks govt’s intervention

NEW TELEGRAPH

Travellers take to the air as flights resume

774,000 job slots: Keyamo adamant, Ngige apologises to N’Assembly

Wike taunts Ganduje: I’m not dollar you can isolate

Presidency on EFCC chair’s probe: Magu not above the law

Over 600 firms bid for 57 marginal oilfields ‘ DPR

CAN demands immediate reopening of churches nationwide

NCAA suspends airline’s licence, grounds 15 aircraft

Assembly begins Ondo dep gov’s impeachment process

PEOPLESDAILY

Breaking: Senate receives Buhari’s request to confirm 11 Judges for FCT High Court, others

Hushpuppi: Call for probe of Atiku, Saraki, Dogara, Dino, myself laughable, says Timi Frank

Group petition US Govt, wants Sen. Kashamu to face trial US

FG writes off 60% debt of broadcast stations nationwide

Kebbi inaugurates 16-member community policing Cttee

Katsina govt denies embezzling N40bn security votes

BLUEPRINT

Magu: Nobody is above the law under Buhari’s government ‘ Presidency

Suspected herders Kill 2 Benue livestock guards

Updated: Kwara Gov’s Chief of Staff dies of COVID-19

Edo guber: Nobody can intimidate us, Wike tells Ganduje

Is EFCC chair Magu on his way out

700m fraud’: Court rejects Ize-Iyamu request for prolong adjournment

 

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