Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 17 October 2020

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH 

How SARS men robbed, maimed us, killed our loved ones Victims, relations

Police shot my 15-year-old brother on way to church -Sibling

Policemen paid bribes for posting to sars Ogili, ex-sergeant

10 habits that can make you age faster

2023: Fayemi, Ojudu in supremacy battle for Ekiti APCs soul

SARS operatives killed my brother, stole his N532,000, called him armed robber Victims – sibling

I had three operations, use crutches after SARS men shot me -Hairstylist

Kano to spend N2.3bn on dry port development

#EndSARS protest: Three protesters killed in Edo, Ondo, commuters stranded in Ogun, FCT, others

Despite talks, FG sends delegates to varsities for IPPIS capturing ASUU

#EndSARS: Were sorry for being silent, Osinbajo begs youths

PSC to dismiss 37 ex-SARS officers, prosecute 24 for misconduct

PTF directs IG to present five-year plan for police transformation

Senate queries NHIS over N122bn bank deposit

Buhari, others mourn as Awolowos daughter dies at 79

No mask, no entry, says FG as civil servants resume Monday

NSCDC arrests four with mattresses donated to flood victims

#EndSARS: Thousands hold candlelight sessions for victims in Lagos, others

COVID-19: 181 pupils, staff members test positive in Lagos school

Senate caucus seeks PenCom DGs disqualification

Gunmen kidnap four in Jos, demand N20m ransom

Hospital project: Probe Oshiomhole, group tells EFCC

Insurgency: Lawan seeks Pakistans support for armed forces

FG vows to cut bandits support links in NWest

I get 200 CVs from jobseekers during any state visit, says minister

COVID-19 increasing malnourished children in Nigeria, says ICRC

1,000 constables: IG files fresh appeal at SCourt

Strike: UNIUYO students protest, give FG, ASUU ultimatum

Flood killed 54, destroyed 30,356 houses Kano govt

NHRC re-submits presidential panels SARS report to PSC

Financial reports: FG audit exposes 265 defaulting agencies

Part of my life gone after my wifes death Husband of PoS agent killed in Lagos building collapse

Obama campaigns for Biden in battleground Pennsylvania next week

Police Trust Fund directs IGP to present five-year transformation plan

#EndSARS: Lagos protesters shut Third Mainland Bridge, hold candlelight procession

#EndSARS: Anonymous claims responsibility for hacking CBN website

We miss being in cockpit having lost our jobs to coronavirus Nigerian pilots

Ronaldo denies COVID-19 protocol violation after Italy return

Strike: FG, ASUUs meeting continues next week

#EndSARS: Edo gives police, DSS 24 hours to fish out protesters killers

[BREAKING] Resumption: 181 students, staff contract COVID-19 in Lagos private school

PwC predicts tech, health sector IPO in stock market

THISDAY

Experts Seek Improved Intra-African Trade to Sustain Energy Sector

UK Company Invests $100,000 in Nigerian Software Firm

ACFE Demands Fresh Probe of Unremitted Stamp Duty by Banks

IOC Assures Olympics will Hold Next Year

FG to Honour 60 Sports Icons in Abuja Today

Trading Value Rises by 57% to N5 Billion

NCAA Strengthens Air Safety Measures, Audits Aviation Fuel Marketers

In Expansion Drive, Stripe Acquires Nigerias Paystack for $200m

WAIFEM DG Seeks Conversion of Loans to African Countries, Others to Grants

SUN

EndSARS: Speak out or forget 2023 ambition, Ohanaeze warns S/East, S/South govs

How Igbo can get 2023 presidency ‘Nabena, APC spokesperson

Bishop Kukah is a politician in cassock ‘ Mohammed Lawal, Buhari’s political ally

Nigeria’s unity hopeless, under threat ‘Kukah

Onochie: Ignore PDP’s blackmail, APC directs Senate

2023: APC ‘II dislodge PDP in Ebonyi -Onu

Ekiti ultra-modern market was constructed by Fayose’s administration ‘ PDP tells Fayemi

Stop the bickering, witch-hunting, PANDEF tells South-South politicians

Tributes as Awolowos eldest daughter, Oyediran dies in Ibadan

Catholic priest, 2 children drown in Bayelsa flood

2 killed, many injured as security agents attack protesting students in Taraba

J.P. Clark: Why dad was buried without fanfare -Son

#EndSARS: Motorists groan as protesters block Lagos-Ibadan expressway

Gridlock as protesters block Abuja, Delta, Ekiti roads

PenCom: Dont confirm Buharis DG nominee, Abaribe tells Senate

Group berates attackers of Ogbomoso palace, calls for full investigation

#EndSARS: Easing the pain of losing loved ones to police brutality

Insecurity: Government have not shown seriousness to curd killings -Bishop Ajose

COVID-19: PTF says risks of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high

EndSars: Female protesters reckless driving kills two at Alagbado

148 new cases push Nigerias COVID-19 toll to 60,982

ASUU strike: FG agrees to release to ASUU N30b for earned allowance

GUARDIAN

14 candidates for Imo North Senatorial bye-election

Kidnapped wife of journalist freed

Nigeria can prosper through FDI if local businesses are diligent

Police detain two students over alleged gang rape

#EndSARS campaign: A peep into timelines of celebrities

My mother was an epitome of love, humility, says Makinde

Police arrest 17 kidnappers, 225 other suspects in Kano

US hoping for two Covid-19 vaccines by end of November

181 students, staff test positive for COVID-19 in Lagos school

Bollywood Star Sanjay Dutt Confirms Cancer Diagnosis

Lagos East bye-elections: Again, INEC meets with stakeholders in 5 LGAs

Soldiers recover 139 animals from kidnappers, rustlers in Bauchi

Mexico ex-defense chief held in US on drug allegations

VANGUARD

Awkuzu SARS: Nigeria’s most dreaded specialized police unit

Land dispute: 7 killed in renewed hostilities between Delta communities

Youth Revolt: #EndSARs as metaphor for real restructuring

Coalition kicks against calls for sack of Service Chiefs

Ronaldo in defiant mood after being accused of breach of virus rules

SMEs must leverage technology for growth in new normal ‘ Obaro

Increase budgetary provision for disaster management, climate resilience, CSOs urge FG

Police Brutality: Presidential Panel directs IGP to unravel identity of 22 ex-SARS officers

Edo govt. orders security agencies to fish out killer of #EndSARS protester in Benin

No country can afford population of hungry people ‘ Buhari

#EndSARS protesters shun Sanwo-Olu’s plea, extend occupation to other areas

I remain bona fide member of APC ‘ Ondo female lawmaker

INEC Nomination: Ignore PDP’s diatribe against Onochie, APC urges Senate

#EndSars movement: Entertainers lead the way

IPPIS: Remain resolute, don’t enroll, ASUU tells lecturers

Strike: FG promises to release N40bn earned academic allowance to ASUU

181 students, staff of Lagos school infected with COVID-19

250,000 persons die from complications linked to trans fats food’ NHED/CAPPA

Water diseases: 10 feared dead, several others hospitalized in Nasarawa

Covid-19: Risks of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high ‘ PTF

My landlord threw my goods out because I helped his sister-in-law

Insecurity: Nigeria needs total overhaul of entire system ‘ Bishop Ighele

Lagos confirms 181 COVID-19 positive cases in private school

CNG vows to resume protest Saturday, accuses govt, security of attacking protesters

Moghalu backs #EndSARS protest, urges youths to remain peaceful

Senegal President commends Buhari on support against insurgency in Lake Chad

Guinea president names street after Buhari for his ‘fear of God

CSO writes US, says Onochie’s appointment as INEC commissioner unconstitutional

Leave Benue out of your plan to reintroduce cattle routes, Tiv Youth tells FG

LEADERSHIP

Lake Chad: Senegalese President Commends Nigeria Over Fight Against Insurgency

PMB, Afenifere Mourn As Awolowo’s Eldest Daughter, Tola, Dies At 79

COVID-19: Nigeria Has Not Flattened The Curve ‘NAS

Gombe Partners Bank Of Agriculture On Modern Farming Techniques, Value Chain

Best 5 Nigerian Online Casinos Ranked By Minimum Deposit Requirements

AFRICMIL Urges Youths To Promote Positive Information On Social Media

Flood Claims 54 Lives, Destroys 30,356 house In Kano

TRIBUNE

How three Nigerians became finalists at Jack Ma’s Foundation 2020 Africa’s Business Heroes competition

#EndSARS: When a common cause unravelled the unusual in Nigerian youth

Edo APC urges National Caretaker Committee to uphold Oshiomhole’s suspension

Nigeria’s food inflation rises, as world celebrates 2020 World Food Day

Schneider Electric to reinforce capacity building for Nigerian engineers

IPPIS: ASUU orders members to shun FG’s officials on biometric capture

One dies, three injured as car rammed into #EndSARS protesters in Ondo

APC asks INEC to confirm Lauretta Onochie

#EndSARS protesters grind activities in Abeokuta

Gombe governor tasks boundary managers on curbing boundary crisis

#EndSARS protesters put Challenge, Ibadan on lockdown

#EndSARS protesters cause gridlock on Ahmadu Bello way, Abuja

NATION

Swift Network launches landline telephone services

Scores killed as military jets bombard ISWAPs hideouts in Borno

Nine killed, others injured as Delta communities clash

Global economy loses $3.5trn to malnutrition

Why depression spoils your relationship

APC to Senate: Ignore PDP, others on Onochies INEC appointment

WTO: Okonjo-Iweala gets backing of 79 countries

Flood kills 54, destroys 30,356 houses in Kano

Drama as MC Oluomo lifts #EndSARS protesters with food packs

#EndSARS: LSSTF backs Police reform

Court faults INECs deregistration of Youth Party

IMF commits $100b loans to Nigeria, 79 other economies

#EndSARS protesters block Abuja city gate, Airport road

BREAKING: 181 students, staff test positive in Lagos private school

IGP files 20 fresh appeals over recruitment of 10,000 constables

Tinubu commiserates with the Awolowo family over daughters death

Buhari mourns Awolowos daughters death

Labour suspends strike in Kwara

Catholic priest, two pupils drown in Bayelsa flood

17 KASU medical students test positive for COVID-19

DAILY TIMES

#EndSARS: Northern governors endorse police reform

#EndSARS, SWAT protests must continue Food vendors

Why I created SARS in 1984 Former Police Commissioner says as he shares regrets

#EndSARS: Hackers target govts websites as NBCs Twitter account gets hacked

#EndSARS protesters reject MC Oluomos soft drinks donation

#EndSARS: Nigerian governors react to establishment of SWAT

Enhancing Eco-Tourism Through National Parks

Bangladesh High Commission lauds role of arts, culture on unity

OPINION: ASUU and our presidents democratic destiny

AUTHORITY

Police reform: NHRC submits panels report to PSC

Nigerian Army And Where Sowore Got It Wrong

Igbo-Etiti LGA battles host community over siting of market stalls

Disease Control: Enugu governors wife advocates proper hand hygiene

#EndSARS: Lagos bus service suspends operations indefinitely

Constitution Review: Select items easily understood without creating problems- Osinbajo to panel

BUSINESSDAY

Adamawa teacher Adani bags N6.5M Maltina teachers top prize

LaLiga: All four Champions League sides feature in an action-packed Saturday

Blow for Barcelona as Ter Stegen ruled out of El Clsico

Two Secondary school students killed many injured during a protest in Taraba

Kwara Governor signs violence against persons bill into law

Lagos confirms 181 COVID-19 positive cases in a private school

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Soun’s Palace: AD Guber Candidate Slams Makinde Over N100m Donation

NNPC Disclaims NANS Bribery Reports, Funding Of Vote-Buying During Ondo Guber

Independence Special: Efe Omorogbe Hosts Celeb Friends At Connoisseur Cruise

Cotton Sector Has Huge Potential To Contribute To GDP If Well Harnessed’ President, Cotton Ginners Association

Father’s Suicide Leads To Outcry Against Capital Punishment

Drugs Used For COVID-19 Fail To Stop Deaths

PEOPLESDAILY

Stop attacking peaceful protesters- DHQ warns thugs, miscreants

CAN condemns Lauretta Onochie’s nomination to INEC

CSOs threaten to sue Buhari over Onochie’s nomination for INEC

IPCR inaugurates peace engagement volunteers in Zamfara

End SARS protests: Governors want erring police officers prosecuted

Makkah Route Initiative: NAHCON takes campaign to NIS

Kano SEC revokes Ahmadu Bello Way contract, approves N2.3bn for LG Polls

Drama as thugs disrupt protest against insecurity, hardship in Kano

FEDUP NGO restructures, rolls out development measures

NEW TELEGRAPH

We need referendum to decide Nigeria’s future ‘Iba Gani Adams

Mother of sextuplets begs FG, Nigerians for assistance

WTO: 79 countries back Okonjo-Iweala’s candidacy

#ENDSARS (DAY 10): 3 die in Edo, Ondo as protesters defy ban in Abuja

World Bank: Financial crisis may emerge from COVID-19

181 TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 IN LAGOS SCHOOL

Nigerian-born Irish teenagers beat 1,500 others to win prize for app invention

Police to spend N750m on psycho exam for 30,000 men

PSC to hasten reforms, sack 37, prosecute 24

BLUEPRINT

NASSLAF, Senate press corps elect new officers

Proposed Pen Resource varsity submits documents to NUC

Buhari meets UNGA74 ex-president Muhammad-Bande

Ebonyi youths invade LG hqs, protest 10-year blackout

Aniocha North killings: Court to begin trial Oct 21

#EndSARS: Give room for constructive dialogue, coalition tells protesters

#RevolutionNow: Family tasks IG over missing son

Enough of #EndSARS protests, take charge now ‘ BCO tasks IGP

Plateau NUJ decry state of roads in Jos city

 

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