Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 19 August, 2020

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

 

NATION:

Chinese loans: Rep faults Amaechis documents

Fertiliser valued at N356m diverted in Nasarawa

Oyo pays N800m counterpart funding for sanitation

ASUU urges Buhari to raise visitation panel on UNILAG crisis

Carrington offered me asylum, says Obasanjo

12 pilots evicted after police siege to Abuja hotel

P&ID director, six firms charged with money laundering

774,000 public works jobs: Nigerians will benefit, says minister

FG to revive collapsed industries in Kano Minister

2021 budget: FG to service debt with 3.1tr

NBA conference: Lawyers oppose El-Rufais invitation

Fayemi reshuffles cabinet, submits nominees to Assembly

PUNCH

Edo: PDP, presidency disagree over leaked arrest video

Nasarawa under siege of dislodged bandits -Gov

Factional Edo Assembly alleges plot to attack members

Ezeife, Anambra PDP aspirants meet, agree on zoning

PDP, APC exchange words on rumoured planned attack on Shaibu

Buhari to get revised PIB in days Officials

CSO urges court to stop NIMCs ID cards

Police in manhunt as bandit kidnap Zamfara ex-commissioners children, kill one

No court order stopped deregistration of 22 parties INEC

Ikpeazu presents staff of office to 29 monarchs-elect

Global transparency agency names NNPC partner company

FG owes retired electricity workers N25bn arrears NUP

Federal pensioners protest, demand higher pay

Infrastructure limiting Nigerias tourism potential, says Transcorp boss

PCN condemns operations of unregistered pharmacies

FG set to revive ailing industries, says minister

Siemens dealll provide 3,800 power, transformers FG

Oil exploration suffers setback as Nigerias rigs fall 33%

Reps summon DSTV over tariff hike

Importers groan under surcharges levied on Nigerian cargo

Group asks Okowa to complete Delta Marine School

Lawyers compile tribunal records as Diri appeals judgment

NIMASA vows to improve dockworkers welfare

Aviation fuel sales revenue falls by N9.6bn

Oil, gas stocks record N56bn loss in one month

FG recorded N488bn fiscal deficit in April CBN

Our salary payment platform ready for testing ASUU

Stock market records marginal gain, reverses loss

Carrington offered me US asylum to escape Abachas arrest Obasanjo

Lawyer detained for five months by DSS gets N2m bail

Loan: Crisis hits Reps panel, ministry summoned over sovereignty clause

FG adopts satellite earth observation to address flooding

Coup: ECOWAS suspends Mali, to impose sanctions

Soldiers arrest seven Benue suspected killers, recover weapons

Fresh arrest: Mompha sues EFCC, demands N5m

Lagos commission promotes 103 officials

BREAKING: Democrats nominate Joe Biden as presidential candidate

BREAKING: Malis President Ibrahim Keita resigns

States ask FG to redeem N67.2bn covid-19 bailout

Soldiers arrest embattled Malian President, PM, citizens celebrate

BREAKING: ASUU unveils UTAS as alternative to IPPIS

BREAKING: Barcelona appoint Ronald Koeman as new coach

Dollar scarcity worsens, forces Naira down

THISDAY

Facebook Launches Digital Solution

Pension Assets Estimated to Grow by 8.5% in 2020

5,000 APC Members Join PDP, Declare Support for Obaseki

Obaseki Rounds off Campaign in Edo North, Vows to End Godfatherism

Amuneke, Oshoala, Others Join FIFA to Promote Campaign against Domestic Violence in Africa

PIB: FG Urged to Prioritise Domestic Value Creation in Proposed Legislation

SUN

Wike urges FG to take threat of violence in Edo seriously

PDP fuelling religious tension in Edo, says APC

APC Edo Campaign Council Slams Obaseki Over Doctors’ Strike

Again, APC, PDP in war of words over alleged planned attack

Obaseki flags-off harvest in Usugbenu farm settlement

Magu’s probe strong statement on anti-corruption war ‘Mazi Ohuabunwa

PDP asks Buhari to query Oshiomhole, Gambari over alleged arrest comments

Lagos by-election: PDP aspirant picks party nomination form, optimistic of victory

Bayelsa: Why Appeal Court must set aside tribunal judgment-Gov. Diri

How we’re transforming NEXIM into profitable federal export agency ‘Bello

Rail system’ll drive N43.2bn Ibadan Dry Port ‘Bello

How efficient intermodal transportation can boost revenue, decongest ports

Akeredolu seeks FG’s approval on Ondo deep seaport

Importers kick against surcharge on cargoes by international shipping firms

FG to recover unremitted N450bn from MDAs

Dollar squeeze strangling Nigeria’s economy

FG unveils multi-billion naira NSIA-Umuahia diagnostic centre

Chinese loans: Reps panel adjourn for 1 week amidst intrigues

Edikwu killings: Troops nab 7 suspects

Gunmen kill 1, abduct ex-commissioners children, 2 others in Zamfara

NLC vows to expose people playing politics with lives of Nigerians

Carrington offered me U.S asylum before I was arrested by Abacha Obasanjo

GUARDIAN

Don’t dare scrap amnesty, Clark warns FG

Mimiko’s rebound and godfathers who didn’t deliver

Save us from land grabbers, Epe chieftaincy family urges Sanwo-Olu

Northern coalition says Kaduna crisis caused by religion, ethnicity

Police nab teenage local gun manufacturer, 13 traffic robbers in Lagos

Makinde gives marching orders on escaped Ibadan serial killer

Man in court for assaulting 100-year-old woman

Africa records lowest COVID-19 infections, deaths in seven days

Trump 2016 campaign head colluded with Russian spy

Pandemic may push trade costs higher, says WTO

How commodities exchanges can boost forex,export

Customs intercepts vehicles, rice worth N10b in Oyo

Biggest vessel call is a mark of confidence in Nigeria’s economy

FG inaugurates joint committee on solid minerals revenue

Report seeks harmonization of trade, transport regulations for improved ties

Why scrapping of petrol equalisation may fail

Renewed bargain-hunting lifts stock market index by N2b

80% of Nigeria’s trade with West Africa informal

Prolonged lockdown put 149,400 jobs, revenue at risk

UK wants Nigerian states to prioritise broadband development

Insecurity:When Emir of Daura too laments

ATMs dispense N30tr in six years despite errors

Stalemate in UNILAG crisis as ASUU joins fray

NLC cautions Buhari against silencing opposition voices

FIFA confirms AFCON postponement to 2022

Reps minority caucus accuses APC of hijacking recruitment for 774,000 jobs

FG waives road toll for digital economy

FG wades into MTN, union dispute

Flooding: FG begins clearing of drains on 14 major road in Lagos

Riots at Atiku’s ‘slave house ‘ in Yola, as Indians molests female workers

VANGUARD

Reps ready to partner insurance sector for improved services ‘ Gbajabiamila

I will exceed your expectations, Obaseki tells Oshiomhole’s in-laws

FG to states, adopt Nasarawa model of elections

Govs not sponsoring me against Oshiomhole, says PGF DG

Nigerian importers kick against surcharge on cargoes by international shipping firms

Akwa Ibom LG polls: PDP rakes in N500m from sale of forms

FG to spend N688bn on scanners at nation’s ports, entry points

Nasarawa Speaker swears in new member, task him on constitution

Customs impounds vehicles, rice, others valued at N10bn

Port Security Officers forum warn FG on Beirut Port experience

Abuja truck park: Truckers kick over planned forceful dislodgement

Savings culture returns: CashBox receives N1b deposits in eight months

RoW reforms key to unlocking Nigeria’s digital economy ‘ Pantami

UNILAG: Non-teaching staff pull out of opposition to acting VC, Soyombo

Knowledge of history critical to Nigeria’s future ‘ Osinbajo

Soyombo to meet UNILAG workers, hold solidarity rally

IPPIS: Our UTAS ready for integrity tests, ASUU tells FG

News about my resignation absolutely false ‘ EBSU VC

WASCE commences examination in 521 centres in Nasarawa

COVID-19: Keeping quiet not an option, NCDC tasks Nigerian scientists

COVID-19: Namibians warned not to use elephant dung to ward off virus

NCDC confirms 417 new COVID-19 case, total infection jumps to 49,485

Blasphemy: CAN reacts to death verdict for Kano singer

Ize-Iyamu sympathizes with PDP, Obaseki over supporters involved in motor crash

NDDC: Group protests corruption,seeks reversal to Presidency for control

Mali Crisis: Few hours after Jonathan briefed Buhari, mutinying soldiers arrest president, PM

Court grants lawyer bail after 6 months in custody for criticising Buhari

Blasphemy: CAN supports death verdict for Kano singer

774,000 jobs: Whether Reps accept or not is irrelevant ‘ Keyamo

LEADERSHIP

Election Campaigns Amid COVID-19 Protocols

Minister Inducts Implementation C’ttee For Post COVID-19 Initiatives

Edo APC Campaign Council Berates Obaseki Over Doctors’ Strike Scheme

We’ve Made Progress In Addressing Malnutrition In Nigeria ‘ Osinbajo

Our Mobile App Not Yet Approved For Public Use ‘ NIMC

Oshiomhole: I Have Respect For APC Leaders ‘ PGF DG

COVID-19: ‘Positive Cases Dropping In Lagos, Kano, FCT, Others

We Will Continue With Strike Until Our Demands Are Met ‘ ASUU

$9.6bn P&ID Fine: FG Arraigns Briton, 6 Firms

UN, EU, ECOWAS Condemn Coup Attempt In Mali

774, 000 Jobs: Opposition NASS Members Reject 30 Slots

Mompha Files N5m Suit Against EFCC Over Alleged Unlawful Arrest, Detention

Insurgency: Nigerians In Diaspora Laud PMB Over Successes In 5 North-East States

Banditry: Arewa Salutes COAS, Troops For Gallantry, Rapid Success Of Operation Sahel Sanity

Don’t Politicise NBS Labour Force Report, AILM Warns

TRIBUNE

UNILAG: Prof Soyombo to address university staff, press on Wednesday

Southern Kaduna: CNG to set up an NGO for peace, reconciliation and empowerment

Nigeria records 410 new COVID-19 cases, total now 49,895

Nigerian scholarship students stranded abroad with no money ‘ CNN

Influence is all about using your platform to change humanity ‘ Egunjobi

Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Bill: The never ending journey to industry reform

Reps quiz SEC over misappropriation of N19.355bn revenue

Land Matters dominate petitions receive in Lagos Assembly ‘ Chairman, Judiciary, Petitions Committee

Insecurity: NLC raises alarm over attempt to silence ‘patriotic voices

Oyo to access N2.9bn for water, sanitation, hygiene

Detained lawyer released on bail after six months in DSS custody

ASUU to FG: No talks on calling off strike without payment of withheld salaries

14 Nigerian doctors have died of COVID-19 ‘ NMA

I did not resign from office, Ebonyi university VC debunks resignation reports

DAILY TIMES

TUC, CSO tackle govt over unemployment rate

Kyari reveals NNPC now EITI supporting company

Lagosians are groaning under the APC govt Babatunde Gbadamosi

Reps member reveals key solution to Southern Kaduna crisis

Kogi deports 78 persons to their states of origin

I didnt fake faintingPondei finally speaks after Panel probe

774,000 jobs: 30slots per LGA is not enough for us, Reps Minority kicks

CAN gives El-Rufai tips on how to end killings in Southern Kaduna

Biden was an afterthought, Trump tells Michelle

Michelle Obama shades Trump in new address to Americans

Breaking: OPSH re-arrests another escaped Plateau inmate

Oyo announces shift in Common Entrance placement exams dates

Blasphemy: CAN supports Kano singer death sentence, gives reasons

Court remands man for allegedly assaulting a centenarian

Mutinous soldiers detain Mali President, Prime Minister

Mompha sues EFCC for unlawful arrest

Police arrest 4 kidnappers of Syrian National in Lagos

Fulani Herdsmen killed my fianc Female farmer

FG to head to ECOWAS court over Ghanas closure of Nigerian shops

UNILAG Alumnus sentenced to 50 Years imprisonment for raping teenager

AUTHORITY

Buhari praised for bringing development to Rivers

Carrie Lam exclusive: U.S. sanctions are for Trumps self-serving interests

Buck-passing game exposes U.S. politicians lack of credibility and dereliction of duty

Boko Haram: FG rehabilitates, donates farm inputs to IDPs in Adamawa

Criminal Justice: FG rolls out new sentencing guidelines

BUSINESSDAY

Frequent obstructions on Escravos channel hurt shippers, FG’s revenue

$13.7bn spices market opens opportunity for Nigerian growers

Nigerians face liquidity squeeze as diaspora inflows dry up on COVID-19

Nigeria’s long-awaited oil reform bill to go to president ‘ Reuters

Nigeria’s exchange rate crisis pushes business demand for bitcoin upward

$1.6bn Lagos-Ibadan SGR takes-off as train stations await completion

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Housebuilder Persimmon Reports Weekly Sales Jump As House Prices Rise

Ondo 2020: We Will Check Vote-Buying, Violence ‘ INEC

Carrington Offered Me Asylum In U.S. Before My Arrest By Abacha ‘ OBJ

Soldiers Seize Mali President Ibrahim Boubakar Keta

CBN’s Exchange Rate ‘Subsidy’ Depressing Forex Market

NEW TELEGRAPH

JUST IN: Mali President resigns after military coup

Bayelsa : Diri files appeal against tribunal judgement

No headway yet on Mali crisis, Jonathan tells Buhari

Carrington offered me asylum in U.S. to prevent my arrest ‘Obasanjo

Reps deepen MDAs’ probe over Chinese loans

NNPC to disclose identities of oil blocks’ owners, contractors

Leaked video: PDP seeks Gambari, Oshiomhole’s arrest

CBN: FG recorded N488.24bn fiscal deficit in April

BLUEPRINT

Another recession looms as dollar squeeze threatens Nigeria’s economy

Why Nasarawa is now being tormented by bandits ‘ Sule

PDP Lagos East Senate aspirant tasks party leaders on unity ahead bye election

Prudential Zenith Life donates $100,000 to Slum2School for Covid-19 fight

Obasanjo underscores need for insurance, now NCRIB Brand Ambassador

Nigeria’s $1.5bn World Bank loan delayed over reforms -sources

Flour Mills of Nigeria eyes bond sale within two months

FG sets up technical committee to fund mining sector

 

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