Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 8 October 2020

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

TRIBUNE:

Race to become WTO DG now between Okonjo-Iweala, South Korean

Ondo 2020: Akeredolu is a good brand to market ‘ Buhari

Four men arrested with human head they were paid N2m to exhume for ritual

#ENDSARS: Protesters oppose reform, call for scrapping of SARS

Okowa signs violence against persons, local content bills

World Post Day: NIPOST to showcase relevance in digital age

Reps uncover abandoned FG properties, projects in Nigeria, overseas

Deji of Akure threatens to curse perpetrators of violenceduring election

Ondo 2020: We’II deal with those planning to disrupt election’ Police

Poor salaries expose Nigerian judges to temptation ‘ Senate

Don’t abuse your constitutional responsibilities, security chiefs charge 169 promoted Immigration officers

Local stock market reverses 14-day rally, sheds 0.95 per cent

Kano govt approves 5 mega unity schools for Emirates

2021 Budget: Amidst protest, Senate approves N4.28 trillion loan for Buhari

Reps uncover abandoned FG property, projects in Nigeria, overseas

PUNCH

79 million Nigerians extremely poor in 2018 – W’Bank

Silent suffering: Ebonyi rice farmers helpless as herdsmen, cows destroy farms

Don’t take democracy for granted, EU warns Nigeria

$1.5bn liability: US tribunal frees Nigeria, awards FG $660,000

Igbo group rallies non-indigenes support for Akeredolu

Ondo: Akure monarch threatens to curse troublemakers in domain

Lawyers demand details of Kano-Niger Republic railway contract

New bills seek harmonisation of judges retirement ages

Managing Director files N500m lawsuit against IGP over arrest

Appeal Court upholds N4.8bn judgment debt against Airtel

Surveyor sues institute for N25m over alleged media trial

Opposition kicks as two Reps dump PDP, join APC

Ondo: IGP warns politicians against violence, cautions policemen

Unions threaten FAAN with strike over salary shortfalls

Nigeria wastes N115bn gas in seven months

CBN disburses $13.99bn forex in six months

Stock market ends 12-day gaining streak, loses N144bn

Odua Investment posts N890m profit

FG acquires, deploys 1,000 automobile petrol-to-gas conversion kits

Senate probes commercial banks over illicit, excess charges

FG approves $3.02bn for PH-Maiduguri rail line

Telecom operators invested N471.9bn in 2019, says NCC

Senate asks Buhari to scrap redundant federal agencies

FG votes N654m to track down illegal spectrums

Emirates resumes Nigerian flights, UAE begins visa issuance

Okonjo-Iweala, SKorean in final contest for WTO leadership

$2bn required to power 80 million rural dwellers REA

Apapa congestion: SIFAX commissions new container terminal

Senate probes commercial banks over illicit, excess charges

WTO: Okonjo-Iweala advances to final stage

Diezani slush funds: EFCC withdraws charges against ex-bank ED

Judges can fall into temptation over poor pay Senate

Sex-toy-shop: Abbo appeals N50m judgement, says offence simple assault

Bulk of education budget spent on public varsities 10,500 profs -FG

Senate demands prosecution of killer SARS operatives

22 Katsina residents declared missing in 2018 flooding never found Commissioner

Dubai-bound passenger arrested with 5,342 ATM cards at Kano airport

APC jittery, will lose on Saturday, says Secondus

Oyo begins special health scheme against maternal, infant mortality

Ex-gov Ohakim charged with fraud, giving false information

SMEDAN plans agro business training for 5,000 Enugu youths

Blind ex-banker, teaching others to be creative in Lagos school

Buhari re-appoints Okhiria as NRC MD

Be a leader of all, Buhari tells new Emir of Zazzau

Ondo poll: IGP warns politicians against violence

Census: NPC kicks off Enumeration Area Demarcation in Ogun

COVID-19: How NLC saved over 800 bank workers from dismissal Wabba

Police commission pledges to address FSARS excesses

THISDAY

Profit Taking Halts 12-day Price Rally at Stock Market

DPR Vows to Enforce Safety in Tank Farms

COVID-19: CSR and Healthcare Reforms in Nigeria

NCC Counts Gains of MTN Listing on Capital Market

P&G Partners Women Affairs Ministry

FG to Harness Technology in Health Sector

NBC, APCON Collaborate to Resolve N8bn Media Industry Debt

WTO Revises Global Trade Projection, Foresees 9.2% Drop

IMF Forecasts Less Dire Global GDP Contraction in 2020

NAICOM Outlines Strategises to Achieve 40% Insurance Penetration Target

Report Calls for Synergy Between CBN, NESG

Nwachukwu: We are Focused on Empowering Communities

SUN

IGP warns politicians against violence

Akeredolu alleges plot by Ajayi to attack self

Group warns against violence, crisis

Police promise to be neutral during poll

We’ll ensure peaceful, credible election in Ondo ‘Buhari

Edo poll raises PDP’s hope for 2023

Fresh injury fears hit Super Eagles

Edo Deputy Gov. wants befitting burial for late Edo Queens coach

FG announces 3-day total shutdown of Lagos Third Mainland Bridge from Friday

FG approves N654m to monitor illegal frequencies in South East

$3.02bn for reconstruction of Port Harcourt-Maiduguri Railway

El-Rufai names diplomat, Bamalli, as Emir of Zazzau

Group advocates severe punishment for corrupt government officials

Customs arrests Dubai bound passenger with 5,342 ATM cards

Alleged brutality: Lawyers drag Enugu police to IGP, PSC

Man kills landlord in Anambra for ordering him to stop womanising

N106 billion: Imo elders insist on Okorochas probe

Herbal drinks sales boom in Ekiti

Residents groan as collapsed roads put Ogun communities in perpetual distress

Chief of Air Staff tasks personnel to intensify strikes against bandits, other criminals

Gov Emmanuel approves release of 2019 promotion for 2,248 workers

Road accidents worse than COVID-19 in N, FRSC warns

GUARDIAN

EU chief urges UK to put Brexit ‘cards on the table

Abiru pledges to establish endowment to alleviate poverty

Police nab 10 over attack on custom agents’ secretariat

Nigerian murdered in US’s Shell facility five months after graduating

Eyimofe set for London premiere, debuts trailer

Lagos Assembly visits disputed site for proposed 19.39km Ijegun-Abule-Ado road project

NCC counts gains of MTN listing as investors see N1tr price appreciation

How women empowerment can boost healing process of armed conflict victims

VP debate strikes civil tone after ugly US presidential clash

Akpabio warns of flood disaster in Niger Delta

Residents call on Ondo election contestants to boost rural infrastructure for agro-allied growth

Buhari, APC chieftains assure of peaceful election in Ondo

PWDs demand sign language, interpreters at polling units

UNICEF urges govts to prioritise education in COVID-19 recovery plans

Renewed profit-taking halts market rally as index loses N143b

Subomi Balogun hands over national pediatrics centre to UI, UCH

African refiners seek financial solutions, infrastructure upgrade

Experts suggests systemic solution to end reconciliation problems in fintech

Third Mainland Bridge to be shut down totally for three days

Senate begins probing unrepatriated oil, gas, non-oil export proceeds

Buhari approves contract for Port Harcourt-Maiduguri rail line

Plateau workers to start receiving new minimum wage October ‘ NLC Chairman

VANGUARD

AfDB to support investments from Japan

COVID-19: World Bank to assist developing countries resume growth

Borno, Kano partner on RUGA settlement project

UN Chief urges greater investment in universal health coverage

Obi blames nation’s economic woes on inadequate investment in education

Ondo 2020: Secondus urges electorate to be vigilant with their vote

Akwa Ibom govt approves promotion of 2,248 civil servants

Nigeria, 15 nations begin joint military operation in Gulf of Guinea

Tension as gunmen invade Abuja village, Pegi

Senate probes excessive charges by commercial banks

Treat your people fairly, Buhari cautions new Emir of Zazzau

Borrow ideas from China, not money, Peter Obi tells FG

Wanted: A global stand against terrorism in West Africa

APGA accuses Ngige of seeking relevance through attack on Obiano

FEC approves $3.02Bn PH/Maiduguri narrow gauge railway project

Budget Presentation: Don’t come with some of your aides to N’Assembly, Senate tells Buhari

Confusion as 2 PDP Rep members defect to APC

IHRC urges INEC to sustain success recorded in Edo election

Breaking: Rivers, Taraba Reps defect to APC from PDP

Restructuring, mantra of those that lost out in power game’ Don

CBN tasks airlines, shipping companies over adherence to export regulations

ASUU blasts Minister over ‘farming as alternative profession’ comment

Budget presentation to be COVID-19 compliant, says Gbajabiamila

Customs hands over suspect with 5,342 ATM cards to EFCC in Kano

Police arrest 4 suspects with human head in Niger

Senate queries Ministry of Science, Tech for giving out vehicles worth N17m to pay debt of N2m

PMB approves fresh tenure for Okhiria, NRC MD

LEADERSHIP

Why Elections Are Chaotic In Nigeria -Igini

FEC Approves N1.8bn For NADDC’s Automotive Training, Service Centres

Ondo: Again, PMB Assures Of Transparent, Peaceful Poll

Robbers Burgle AIT Office, Cart Away Hardware Equipments

Senate Moves To Investigate Complaints Of Excessive Bank Charges

Baro Port Can Generate 4, 000 Jobs ‘ Stakeholders

Oxfam Improves Food Security In Rural Communities In Nigeria

NATION

Akwa Ibom communities protest construction of flyover

Cross River urges UNHCR to solve Cameroonian refugees influx

Pressure on Ndume over Maina whereabouts

IPOB seeks release of media head, agitators

Emmanuel approves release of 2019 promotion for 2,248 workers

Abiru to institute N1bn suit against PDP media director

REA needs $2b to provide electricity for 80million Nigerians

Match ICT skills with market, firm advises graduates

Senate seeks reduction in borrowing

States generated N162. 87b in six months

NLC to FG: come up with recovery plans to protect jobs, income

Three Osun civil servants docked for alleged N83.5m fraud

Reps move to curb SARS excesses

House in rowdy session as PDP loses members to APC

DAILY TIMES

Ministry, ICPC probe alleged 2.67bn school feeding fraud

States IGR shrinks by 11.7% as debt portfolio nears 34tn

Group calls for probe of Ebonyi palliative sharing by EFCC, ICPC

BREAKING WTO: Okonjo-Iweala advances to final stage

Ondo election will favour APC Oshiomhole plans appearance

SDP candidate declares support for Akeredolu after running mate backed Jegede

Its time for executive, legislature to focus on welfare of Nigerians Osinbajo

Investors gain 708.18bn as market capitalisation passes 15trn mark

AUTHORITY

Court dissolves 7-year-old marriage over husbands refusal to pay school fees

Plateau govt begs 20 students in class as schools resume

El Rufai appoints Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli as new Emir of Zazzau

Ortom urges Nigerian govt to give advice on restructuring attention

Kano exco approves establishment of five unity schools in five emirates

Kano govt partners with inland containers to boost economy

Kuwaits new emir names Sheikh Meshaal as new crown prince

BUSINESSDAY

Nigeria records successful PE investments despite ownership tussles

Over $3.9bn expected from private sector investment

Parliamentarism can offer Nigeria an escape from bad governance and weak institutions (2)

Currency slump inducing cryptocurrency transaction in Africa

Nigeria needs economic not political restructuring

Nigeria’s diamond independence anniversary: The tortuous journey to nation-hood and greatness

Okowa signs violence against persons, local content bills

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Boost For APC In Ondo As Sanwo-Olu Added Glamour To Campaign

I’ll No Longer Condone Insults From Adebanjo ‘ Osoba

BREAKING: Gunmen Kidnap One Person In Abuja

Fayose Merely Seeking Attention, I Won’t Join Issues With Him ‘ Makinde

Voters More Favourable To Kamala Harris Than Mike Pence Ahead Of Debate ‘ Fox News Poll

For A Free And Fair Governorship Election In Ondo

Crafting A Winning Resume Or Curriculum Vitae

PEOPLESDAILY

Ondo guber: INEC Chairman raises alarm over charged atmosphere, as aspirants sign accord

PDP Chairman advises Obaseki to accommodate all

Kaduna NUT wing commends Buhari for approving special salary for teachers

NECO: Gana’s lawyers write SaharaReporters over ‘defamation

Troops kill bandits leader, several others in Plateau

After Shehu Idris, El Rufai moves to break Zazzau emirate into three

Lawyers write AGF, want prosecution of Journalist

NEW TELEGRAPH

IATA projects $70bn revenue loss for airlines in 2021

FG shuts down Lagos Third Mainland Bridge from tomorrow

WTO: Okonjo-Iweala advances to final round

Senate probes rights abuses by security agencies

Obi: Govt should borrow economic ideas from China, not money

World Bank: 115m more people to go into extreme poverty

Senate to FG: Stop excessive borrowing to fund projects

FEC approves $3.72bn for PH-Maiduguri rail line

BLUEPRINT

Gunmen invade Abuja, attack residents, kidnap 1

2021 Budget: Senate in rowdy session over N4.28trn funding loan

Covid-19: NIPC to attract foreign direct investments

Siasia sure of fair hearing at Court Of Arbitration

Nigeria vs Algeria, Tunisia: Super Eagles battle ready for big games

 

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