Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 26 August, 2020

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH

Supreme Court to rule on Bellos election Aug 31

Unilag: Before casting the first stone

COVID-19 vaccine will be accessible to all countries, says WHO

Ondo LG poll exposed APCs unpopularity Reps aide

APC, PDP leaders bicker over Edo violence

Wike is an advocate of non-violent elections, says aide

Akeredolu unveils 953-member campaign team for gov poll

Were spending $6.15bn funding on power sector reform Minister

Amaechi allys defection wont affect our fortunes, boasts Rivers APC

Oyo APC, PDP trade words over FGs 774,000 jobs

NCAA issues advisory on adverse weather conditions

Champion Breweries reports N18.29m loss in six months

Senate knocks SEC over N10.3bn annual wage bill

NSE upgrades whistleblowing platform

CBN to sanction exporters for not repatriating forex

Stock investors gain N50bn as market cap rises

Religious leaders, others okay capital punishment for rape

UNILAG: Ex-Governing Council member accuses Ogundipe of flouting contract law

Edo Refinery applies to NNPC for crude supply

Heavy floodll hit FCT, Lagos, Rivers, others from Sept 6 NIHSA

FG orders petroleum ministry vehicles to run on autogas

States to spend security bailout on COVID-19 pay, Amotekun, troops

Doctors exodus looms as international flights resume this week

Nigerias oil sector suffers 6.63% decline amid production cuts

South-West disagrees as Presidency says IGll determine Amotekuns structure

Bayelsa blames insolvency status on FG

Amotekun backs Adams as Onakakanfo alleges terrorists presence in Oyo

Cashew exporters lost N1bn to lockdown, says NACCIMA

Fani-Kayode adamant as Nigerians knock ex-minister for calling reporter stupid

Shrinking of economy: Experts warn of mass poverty, predict recession in Q3

Why conflict of interest exists between SON, NAFDAC Adeyeye

Benue 27-year-old apprentice defiles girl, 10

WHO declares Africa polio-free, calls status historic

PFN calls for review, says CAMA subject to abuse

Ohanaeze, group condemn Enugu killings, Abaribe demands probe

13 parties for bye-elections in eight states INEC

Crime becoming huge industry in Nigeria Bauchi gov

COVID-19: American Airlines to lay off 19,000 workers

UNILAG governing council confirms Ogunsola acting VC

Creating a great polio legacy in the African region

#RevolutionNow: Court acquits two journalists in Calabar

THISDAY

LCCI, NACCIMA Seek Policies to Reflate Economy

Muoghalu Lists Anticipated Benefits from NIWA Reforms

FG Secures $6bn Funding for Power Sector

Expert Highlights Opportunities in Real Sector Investment

NEPZA Boss Visits LPZ, Canvasses Promotion of Trade Zones

FG to Unveil Policy to Protect Indigenous ICT Investors

CBN, NNPC Adopt Service Performance Evaluation Model

NEPC: Working to Keep Economy Afloat in Post Covid-19 Era

Power Ministry Wades into NERC, NEMSA Clash

Abuja Disco Probes Electrocution of Two Persons in Nassarawa

SUN

Opposition yet to explain why Obaseki shouldn’t be reelected ‘Prince Akenzua

Kogi: Supreme Court decides Bello, Wada, Akpoti’s fate August 31

C’River North senatorial by-election done deal for APC ‘Egoro

Igbo coalition set up committee to shop for Igbo president in 2023

Anambra 2021: PDP has no moral right to seek election again after wasting 8 years- Obidigwe, Reps member

Nigerian teenager rules Australia youth athletics

Messi tells FC Barcelona he wishes to leave ‘ club source

Boat mishaps: FG moves to boost safety on marine transportation

Why Nigeria should adopt UNCTAD 10-point action plan ‘Bello

Stay safe on WhatsApp by changing these settings

90 9mobile subscribers to become millionaires with Mega Millions promo

COVID-19: Palliative for airlines, media underway ‘CBN

SON destroys N450m worth of substandard LPG cylinders, roofing sheets

NBA confab: Lawyers seek removal of Obasanjo, others as speakers

Enugu killings: Dont fight back, Ohanaeze begs Igbo groups, youths

NUJ flays Fani-Kayode over attack on journalist

Weve not suspended police recruitment screening -IGP

Again, NAF jets kill top ISWAP commanders in Borno

UNILAG: Acting VC, predecessor, others dragged to EFCC over alleged fraud

Troops kill 2 bandits, arrest 157 illegal miners, recover arms in Zamfara, Katsina

42-year-old man docked over alleged defilement of 16-year-old girl

GUARDIAN

Lobbyists storm ministry over move to demolish illegal structures at Lagos National Stadium

PFN, CSOs fault, want urgent review of CAMA

Man seeks compensation for school seized by Jakande in 1979

LASEPA seals church, eatery, warns environmental violators

Kerosene explosion kills father, two children, relative in Calabar

Osinbajo sees Fourth Industrial Revolution potential in Nigeria

Bad roads and Lagos-Ogun industrial corridors

Operator pledges of service quality, cushions COVID-19 impact

FG warns parents against sending children to Northern Cyprus schools

AuGF queries payments, contracts, others in report on NDDC, NBET

Sudan PM tells Pompeo he has no mandate to normalise Israel ties

IGP denies waiver for screening in police recruitment

VANGUARD

13 parties to participate in 12 bye-elections in 8 states ‘ INEC

Reps receive six-year auditor general’s report on NDDC, NBET

Reps split over procedural flaws on Chinese loans probe

NIMASA commends Nigerian Navy on enforcement of anti-piracy law

Delta APC crisis deepens over suspension of woman leader

2023: Don’t disrupt Delta zoning arrangement, DZSC tells politicians

Inter-agency collaboration will stem maritime insecurity ‘ NIMASA DG

CBN spends N75bn to print banknotes in 2019

Onitsha: UNIZIK business school begins research on declining apprenticeship

Governing Council ratifies Ogunsola as UNILAG’s acting VC

Lagos NANS JCC wants schools reopened, elects new officers

UNILAG’s Governing Council: Ministry confirms John Momoh acting Chairman

COVID-19 treatment: NAFDAC receives 40 herbal formulations for approval

1.9 million Nigerians living with HIV/AIDs ‘ Counsellor

NAFDAC warns against apple, blackcurrant from Australia

Family of four perish in kerosene explosion in Calabar

Policeman drags hospital, 5 doctors to court over baby’s death in Ebonyi

Man, 55, drowns in well while attempting to rescue sheep

If anything happens to our reporter, we’ll hold Fani-Kayode responsible ‘ Daily Trust

My story: Day Fani-Kayode threw caution to the wind, drenched me with ‘venom’ ‘ Daily Trust reporter

Journalist: I have no apology for my response, Fani-Kayode reacts

Buhari condoles with family of Olufemi Kayode

SACK: Strike looms as NUPENG, Chevron meeting ends in deadlock

Woman who returned N13m, receives N1m from Ugwuanyi as reward

Senate tackles SEC over N10.3b spent to pay salaries of 600 staff

Reps split over procedural flaws on Chinese loans probe

LEADERSHIP

We Will Defeat COVID-19 Like Polio ‘ PMB

PSN Calls For Dedicated Forex Allocation To Pharmaceutical Industry

Condemnations Trail Fani-Kayode’s Attack On Journalist

Military Kills 15 ISWAP Leaders , Arrests 157 Illegal Miners

SEC To Remit N300m For Budget Funding In 1 Week

New PIB Designed To Make Nigeria Investment Haven ‘ Sylva

Nigeria Stock Market Defies Q2 GDP, Up By N33bn

JUST-IN: Edo Council Boss, Family Escapes Assassination

Gov Emmanuel Applauds FG For Citing Oil & Gas Facilities In A’Ibom

Wike’s Olive Branch, Sign Of A True Democrat

Nigeria Records 94 Thunderstorms In July, As NCAA Issues Weather Circular To Pilots, Airlines

TRIBUNE

WASSCE: Lagos Assembly visits schools, insists on compliance with COVID-19 protocols

2020 Ikogosi marathon race postponed indefinitely

Nigeria confirms 252 new COVID-19 cases, total now 52,800

Buhari names nine key areas to receive FG’s attention

Restructuring panacea for Nigeria’s problems ‘Olabode George

372 stranded Nigerians arrive Abuja from Saudi Arabia

Equities market gains N32.7bn on positive trade

Journalist assaulted by Fani-Kayode regrets apology

Fani-Kayode’s attack on Daily Trust reporter: Our stand

Ghana summons Nigerian Ambassador over criticisms trailing closure of shops

WHO, UNICEF congratulate Nigeria for attaining ‘Polio free’ status

Fani-Kayode’s attack on Daily Trust reporter totally unacceptable ‘NUJ

Over 2 million have been immunised against Polio in Ogun ‘ Abiodun

Buhari defers 35% import duty on electricity meters

Reps member sues for peace, as NEMA donates relief items to Uwheru community

NATION

Zulum seeks agencies partnership to end insurgency

Nigeria has spent $17b on Polio eradication

NEDC targets 30,000 students with N6b projects

Chinese loans: Row grows in House over investigation

Nigeria has defeated polio, says Buhari

President approves one-year tax deferment on imported meters

Fani-Kayode under fire for attacking journalist

Governor: foreigners paying for gold with arms

Fed Govt warns nine states to prepare for heavy floods from Sept 6

CBN, banks to save jobs in aviation, media sectors

Stanbic IBTC Bank, UN partner on women empowerment

Equities gain N32.7b

WHO declares Nigeria, Africa polio-free

How we gunned down Ogun serial killer, by Police

BREAKING: Messi hands Barcelona transfer request

Chloroquine kills COVID-19 virus in early stages NAFDAC

DAILY TIMES

COVID-19: Chloroquine destroys virus at the early stage

Nigeria is Africas last polio-free country WHO

Wike chides UNIPORT management for involvement in mainstream politics

Beauty is a currency that will open some doors that brain cannot Lady

Buhari appoints John Momoh acting UNILAG governing council chairman

DJ Cuppy reveals source of inspiration of her new albulm

I have no apology to offer a journalist who insulted me Fani-Kayode

Court remands woman for pouring acid on man in Osogbo

State governments will be responsible for community policemen DIG

Buhari reveals 1 promise he made to Nigerians that he has fulfilled

Chinese phones with built-in malware sold in Africa

Why Nigerians should not study in Northern Cyprus-NIDCOM boss

Mailafia resigns from NIPSS after DSS interrogation, gives reason

PENCOM loses N116.87bn from its accounts, blames it on job losers

Kano Govt set asides N489.2m to sponsor 29,126 NECO students

BUSINESSDAY

Here’s what Nigeria must do in five months to fuel economic rebound

Import waivers boost modular refineries, but troubled ports may hinder investments

Financial sector grew by 28.41% in Q2 on increased electronic transactions

What consumers will want to see from insurers post covid-19 era ‘ NAICOM

9m contributors await transfer window as PenCom puts Covid-19 behind

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Hard work, Not Dark Plots Wins Elections, Edo APC Tells Shaibu

Respite For Deltans As Monarchs Beat War Drums Over Rape, ‘Fake Kings

Katsina To Look Into Completion Of Three- Kilometre Road Project With Niger Republic

COVID-19: Nigeria’s Air Passenger Traffic Drops By 82.9% In July

Confusion As Two APC Reconciliation Committees Emerge In Niger

Bayelsa Faults FG’s Insolvency Status, Restates Call For Restructuring

COVID-19: 40 Herbal Medicines Currently Undergoing Review ‘ NAFDAC

Kyari Lists Parameters To Sustainable Growth In Petroleum Industry

PEOPLESDAILY

Nigeria’s GDP decreases by ‘6.10% in Q2 2020 ‘ Statistics Bureau

IPCR partners NGO on peace building

PDP sets up screening committees for Cross River, Lagos, Plateau, Borno bye-elections

Edo guber: APC petitions Chief Judge, seeks suit transfer

APC NWC dissolution: Court orders substituted service on Gov Buni, 11 others

DSS vows to arrest IPOB members behind killing of 2 personnels in Enugu

Forcing Reps committees on holidays to halt investigation is criminal, says PDP

Amaechi, Sylva reconcile political differences as Buni C’ttee intervenes

Journalists partner EFCC in anti corruption fight

NEW TELEGRAPH

Nigeria’s economy post-COVID-19

SON destroys N450m LPG cylinders, roofing sheets

Dad, two sons, in-law die in Calabar explosion

Ogun: Police kill serial killer, Spartan

Troops kill two bandits, arrest 154 in Zamfara, Katsina

Bayelsa gov swears in 25 cabinet members

BLUEPRINT

Cartoon: African leaders and their love for ‘forbidden fruit

Intrigues over demolition of Enugu int’l airport fence

Banks now responsible for DisCos collections, remittances to NBET, TCN ‘ CBN

Kogi governorship: Supreme Court schedules judgement day for Bello, Wada, Akpoti

Police shoot wanted serial killer in Ogun

Ogun immunises 2 million children against polio

Investing in the Nigerian Youth: Disaster or Dividend

 

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