Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 21 July, 2020

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

 

DAILY TRUST

COVID-19 survivors could have long-lasting immunity ‘ Study

Edo gov’ship: APC, PDP bicker over recruitment of cultists

COVID-19: Ashiru urges El-Rufai to reopen markets

Police arrest suspected robbery gang leader Terror in Lagos

COVID-19: Ekiti govt enforces face mask, arrests 100 offenders

Crops save squatters at MKO Abiola stadium from eviction

Pre-registered SIM cards era in Nigeria over ‘ Pantami

FG releases N995.7bn for capital projects

CBN disburses N295.695bn on COVID-19 interventions

40% of banking agents’ charges fraudulent ‘ EFInA

Again, equities market opens weak, as investors lose N9.4bn

FG seeks buyers for 216 PHCN assets

FG releases N995.7billion for capital projects

Collapse of NDDC MD underlines weight of corruption in APC ‘ PDP

CBN launches grant for infectious diseases research

CBN retains benchmark interest rate at 12.5 percent

PUNCH

Oshiomhole angry Obaseki didnt allow him become godfather Edo

Akeredolu beats seven contenders, wins APC ticket for Oct poll

Unified exchange rate’ll attract $25bn diaspora remittances ABCON

Nigerias deepwater gas production tumbles to 41.65bn scf

Forex uncertainty worries businesses as CBN retains 12.5% interest rate

Healthcare intervention gulps N26.28bn, says CBN

Members of the National Assembly, the greatest beneficiaries of contracts from the NDDC -Akpabio

Nigeria, others import $650bn goods from outside Africa FG

Equity market opens week negative with N9bn loss

COVID-19: CBN spends 26.27bn on healthcare,says Emefiele

NNPC raises August selling prices of crude oil

Nigerias rating suffers blow from COVID-19, oil shock Fitch

NAHCO grows profit to N1.34bn, pays N487m dividend

Budget: N995.7bn released for capital projects, says FG

Man fined N215,000, commits suicide in Ogun

Oath taking in viral video unsettles Ekiti PDP

Doctor dies in Rivers crash 48 hours after completing NYSC

NDDC controversial probe: More drama as MD faints at hearing, Reps, Akpabio clash, exchange words

Insecurity: Buratai gives self pass mark after meeting Buhari

Again, gunmen invade Southern Kaduna, kills 21

Akwa Ibom plans compulsory 14-day isolation for new inmates

N75bn loan: Farmers tackle Edo, govt berates Oshiomhole, Okunbo

AGF opposes bail application for suspected pirates

Police fund deductions: FG seeks out-of-court settlement with Rivers

Pondei has been sick for two weeks -NDDC

CBN retains benchmark interest rate at 12.5%

FG denies approving extension of service for retiring officials

Police arrest suspected killer cop in Abia

THISDAY

WTO: Okonjo-Iweala Promises Support for Low-income Countries

NERC Mulls Fresh Measure to Unbundle TCN

Paucity of Funds, Covid-19 Hindering 60% Rural Electrification Target

NSEs Value of Trading Declines by 45%

Report: COVID-19 to Affect Marine Insurance

DBN Highlights Benefits of Credit Guarantee to MSMEs

FG Urged to Adopt Technology in Tackling Corruption

Poultry Farmers Push for Interest Rate Reduction, Other Incentives

SUN

Rivers APC crises: It’ll be tough to reconcile Amaechi, Abe

APC accuses Obaseki of planning violence

Edo guber: Obaseki’ll regret leaving APC ‘Anumaka

Controversy as Obaseki’s agents mop up newspapers

S’Court victory: Bayelsa gov denounces Alaibe’s congratulatory message

IOC posts $74m surplus for 2019

Police promote 41,863 personnel in 19 months

FG denies extension of service for retirees

COVID-19: 22 banks approach CBN to restructure 35,640 loans

Labour hails FIRS’sN66bn stamp duty revenue generation

Why FG should exit power sector ‘Century Power CEO

Abia seeks inclusion in FGs farm inputs scheme

Umahi sacks 1,000 aides

APC threatens to expel Lokpobiri, others over anti-party activities

2 die, 6 injured in Onitsha multiple accident

Police burst another torture chamber in Niger, rescue 15

GUARDIAN

Vatican rebukes priests over ‘tariffs’ for weddings, funerals

Gunman kills son of US judge in attack at her home

Outrage as man commits suicide after being accused of rape

LASEPA seals Farms City, others for violating COVID-19 rules

Five men allegedly rape 10-year-old girl in Kaduna

Arsenal’s collective strength key to season-defining win over Man City, claims Arteta

Nigeria needs fiscal sustainability to achieve AfCFTA gains

Pirates abduct 77 seafarers in Gulf of Guinea this year

NASU urges introduction of tax ceiling to protect low-income workers

Akpabio indicts National Assembly members in NDDC contract scandal

N40bn NDDC probe: Akpabio denies knowledge of contract allegedly awarded to Rep. Tunji-Ojo

No plan to reverse privatisation of power sector says Senate

Ukraine, US launch Black Sea naval drills

VANGUARD

20 applicants submit proposals requesting N67bn grants for development of vaccines ‘ CBN

FG hasn’t approved rollover of service for public servants due for retirement

COVID-19: No salary cut, sack of workers in Anambra ‘ Commissioner

Court remands two men for allegedly stealing 15 crates of eggs

57 Marginal field: Urhobo youth leaders urge FG to halt bidding process

Farmers/Herders Conflict: Ranching may takeoff in Plateau before Dec ‘ Prof. Wade

NEMA raises alert on possible floods in 7 Zamfara LGAs

60 convicted over face mask violation in Ekiti

Labour lauds FIRS for boosting FG’s revenue

Warri-Itakpe Rail: Residents eager for operations to commence ‘ Official

Fani Kayode bags traditional title in Zamfara

Oyo traditional rulers, politicians urge Lawan to take a shot at 2023 Presidency

Victimization, corruption wallowing under your watch, Kokori tells Buhari

COVID-19: Transport fares continue to skyrocket ‘ NBS

Credit to economy rises 21.5% to N18.9trn

I’ll ensure women’s interests are protected, says Ajibade, NBA presidential candidate

COVID-19: Oyo now ready to conduct WAEC, other external exams ‘ SUBEB Chair

JAMB directs institutions to begin admissions August 21

Research shows Nigerians consume excessive processed carbohydrates

Police rescue 15 teenagers from Niger torture house

Urhobos constitute above 70% inmates in Delta correctional centres ‘ Chief Judge

No plan to reverse privatisation of power sector ‘ Senate

Pondei’s collapse underlines weight of corruption in APC ‘ PDP

N40bn NDDC probe: Akpabio denies knowledge of contract allegedly awarded to Rep. Tunji-Ojo

Zoning Presidency to S’East’ll heal wounds of civil war ‘ Ohanaeze

NDDC Probe: Reps Panel Chairman resigns, says he’s ready for probe

COVID-19 violations: Again, Lagos shuts farms City, Quilox, other entertainment facilities in Lekki

LEADERSHIP

Kogi: Court Quashes Last Suit Against Gov Bello’s Reelection

Gov Umahi Sacks 1000 Aides Over ‘Incompetence

Lawmakers Got Most Of NDDC Contracts ‘ Akpabio

99% Of Terrorists, Bandits Are Nigerians ‘ Buratai

No Plan To Reverse Privatisation Of Power Sector ‘ Senate

Court Remands Man For Allegedly Defiling 10-year-old Girl

Kogi: Court Quashes Last Suit Against Bello’s Reelection

Adamawa Police Nabs 61 Criminals, Recover Arms, Promotes 11 Officers

Ogun’s Great Interventions Amidst COVID-19 Crisis

Ayade To Build Social Housing For Obudu Ranch Resort Host Communities

FG Assures To Tackle Flood In Gombe

TRIBUNE

Heavy rainfall claims two lives, properties destroyed in Gombe

Ondo 2020: Akeredolu emerges APC candidate

COVID-19: Nigeria records 562 new cases, total now 37,225

Senator Akpabio gives account on how successive NDDC management split N1.1trn contracts

Lagos rain of ruin: Residents bemoan state of roads, hike in transport fare, flooding

No extension of service granted to retiring public servants ‘ FG

Sukuk fund: FG releases final payment of N162bn for 44 road projects

Edo PDP slams APC over alleged sponsorship of thugs, cultists

Delta monarch nabbed for alleged murder case

Lagos PDP celebrates Funsho Williams 13 years after his demise

Facemask violators face sanctions from July 31 in Kwara

Ondo 2020: Avoid disparaging comments ‘ Ajayi tells PDP aspirants

NATION

Equities lose N10b in tight trades

UNODC, EU pledge support to Nigeria, others over maritime crimes

BREAKING: Akeredolu wins Ondo APC guber primary

Amotekun will use supernatural power to combat insecurity

Fayoses loyalists accused of secret oath-taking

MasterCard targets 3m jobs for Nigerians

Govt releases N995.7b for capital projects

CBN boosts economy with N3.3tr credit

NNDC: Acting MD, Pondei, has been ill

Amotekun ll utilise supernatural powers- Ekiti Commandant

PDP: NDDC boss collapsed under weight of corruption

Ngige hijacked NSITF management, suspended MD alleges

11 things to know about NDDC Acting MD, Pondei

Amotekun ll utilise supernatural powers- Ekiti Commandant

Pondei once fainted in Rwanda, says close friend

AUTHORITY

Edo farmers report Gov Obaseki to Buhari, NASS over alleged misuse of N75 billion agric loans

NDDC probe: CSOs seek independent presidential probe, calls on NASS to disassociate self

Reality, drama as acting NDDC chairman, Prof Kenebradikumo fainted during grilling at the House of Reps

Edo farmers report Gov Obaseki to Buhari, NASS over alleged misuse of N75 billion agric loans

NDDC probe: CSOs seek independent presidential probe, calls on NASS to disassociate self

COVID-19:- Group commend Onyeama for declaring his positive status instantly

Your job is critical to Nigerias recovery, Finance Minister tells SAs

BUSINESSDAY

UK Group Partners Oyo SUBEB To Promote Education Of Children with Disabilities

Nigeria, Ghana, others to access US$63.2m scholars programme

Manufacturers invest billions in local raw materials as FX scarcity hurts

COVID-19: ‘The virus has reprogrammed many activities in the world including housing

Inside the opportunity cost of Nigeria’s latest N1trn gas pipeline project

Reopeningof schools must be data-driven

Nigerians, top business executives face formidable enemies in these four lifestyle diseases

The pandemic is gaining momentum’: Africa prepares for surge in infections

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Ex-Gov Dickson Lauds Peaceful Conduct Of Ijaw Youths Convention

Gunmen Kill 16 In Fresh Kaduna Attack

LG Boss Predicts Landslide Victory For Obaseki, PDP In Ovia South West

COVID-19: No Evidence Madagascar Magic Drug Can Treat Disease ‘ NIPRD

No Extension Of Service For Retirees ‘HoS

PEOPLESDAILY

Troops kill top BH commander on Nigeria/Cameroon border

We’ll deliver 2nd Niger bridge, Abuja-Kano road on schedaule -Julius Berger

Anti-Graft War: Groups pass votes of confidence on Malami

Edo guber: 35 opposition parties endorse gov Obaseki re-election

Foreign Affairs Minister, Onyeama tests positive for coronacirus

Viral Video: FRSC orders prosecution of attacker of personnel in Edo

Send new PIB to NASS to drive oil sector reform, expert urges FG

NEW TELEGRAPH

NNPC and the battle against pipeline vandals

Third Mainland Bridge: Contractor won’t exceed six months ‘FG

EFCC arraigns two Benue pension officials over alleged N19m fraud

Nasarawa gov presents revised N72.9bn 2020 budget to state Assembly

We attend to visitors on invitation ‘EFCC

Edo guber: You’re a frustrated loser, PDP tells Oshiomhole

COVID-19: Nigeria, 26 others may face food crises ‘ FAO

 

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