Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 20 October 2020

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH:

PTF warns against travelling to US, UK, France, others

Awkuzu: Untold stories of SARS deadliest den

2023: Ohanaeze youths urge South-East govs to immediately join APC

#EndSARS protests and absentee Minister of Interior

Tinubu hails protesters, carpets hoodlums, pleads for cessation

PDP, APC trade words over attack on Oyetola

#EndSARS: The rise of Nigerian youths

Telcos recorded 289 billion calls in 2019 NCC

Ebonyi Assembly demands SEast 2023 presidency, issues PDP ultimatum

Psychiatrist urges FG to set up mental health dept

Varsities must focus on skills acquisition Minister

Ignore resumption directive, OAUSTECH ASUU tells students

Expert urges youths to embrace engineering profession

Northern group appeals to FG on ASUU, education standard

Unwholesome sales of powdered milk dangerous Expert

Airtel suffers service disruption, compensates customers

CBN orders banks to clamp down on COVID-19 financial crimes

Payment service bank announces board appointments

Naira slides to 460/$ at parallel market

Lecturers shun offices as Katsina varsity resumes

Bank to commence BVN registration for 774,000 SPW jobs

Police is, your complain and other matters arising from #EndSARS struggle

FG begins N75bn support fund disbursement this week

13,000 Anambra artisans to benefit from COVID-19 grants

300 sacked SPDC contract staff in Delta protest, demand benefits

FG implements 300,000 mass housing project first phase

Equity market closes on flat note as #EndSARS protest deepens

Group seeks decentralised investigation for money laundering cases

CBN enforces local content in mass metering facility

Nigerian Venture plans to raise $1.2bn to plug power gap

Ndume seeks Mainas arrest warrant, gets 21-day ultimatum

N2.2bn fraud: Banker narrates money flow in Fayoses trial

#EndSARS: Show you understand youths plight, Obasanjo tells Buhari

NHRC lists 35 indicted SARS operatives, Malami pledges prosecution

CNG orders suspension of #Endinsecurity protest, faults violence

Group plans 10 million-man pro-Buhari rally, demands police protection

Lagos directs closure of public, private schools

#EndSARS: CAN, Amnesty warn against attacking protesters

FCT security agents, thugs attack protesters, Lagos, others grounded

EndSARS protests may increase COVID-19 cases, NMA warns

Ortom, Nwobodo, Rep back #EndSARS protesters

Again, Shiites protest, demand El-Zakzakys unconditional release

Tell youths to be patient with govt, Abdulrazaq urges traditional rulers

Sustain ex-agitators training, Jonathan tells amnesty programme administrator

Ekiti: Soldiers, EndSARS protesters in stand-off

BREAKING: Lagos orders closure of schools over #EndSARS protests

BREAKING: Buhari sacks Nigerian Copyright Commission chairman, Jaja

#EndSARS: 13-year-old boy falls off moving truck, dies in Delta

Travellers stranded as #EndSARS protesters ground Ogun roads

VIDEO: Policemen flee as hoodlums attack RRS vehicles in Lagos                                                                                    

THISDAY

Adesina: Electricity Must Be Correctly Priced to Attract Investments in Power Sector

NIPCO Targets More Gas-powered Vehicles in Nigeria

Pantami Urges African Countries to Strengthen Data Protection Mechanism

NEITI Records 200% Compliance from MDAs, Others

NNPC Reduces Debts to IOCs to $1.58bn, Pays Off Mobil

South-east Crucial to Nigerias Gas Industry Revolution, Says FG

NACCIMA Pledges Support for FGs Economic Stabilisation Measures

SERAP Sues Buhari, Osinbajo and 36 Governors on Asset Declaration

#ENDSARS, End Police Brutality: Memo to Buhari

The Proposed Water Bill: Dispossessing Okon to Give to Abdullahi (Part…

Is Zamfara Nigerias Mackennas Gold

LEDAP hosts Webinar in Commemoration of the 18th World Day Against…

As EndSARS Morphs Into Intractable Protests

Stock Market Sustains Positive Performance

FG to Make Kano IDP Transit Port

FG Restates Commitment to Digital Economy

NIWA Boss Seeks Increased Investment in Waterways

SUN

Ploy to intimidate north -Miyetti Allah

#EndSARS protesters as new confab delegates

Ebonyi Assembly gives PDP 7 days to zone presidency to South East

INEC recruits 4,042 adhoc staff for C’River by-elections

Lagos APC congratulates Sanwo-Olu on 500 days in office

APC crisis ; Sen. Marafa faction goes to Supreme Court again for interpretation of judgment.

APC inaugurates campaign council as members unite to take C’River North

Woods returns to action at Sherwood Country Club

NNPC, GACN set framework to expand gas utilisation

Voluntary delisting: 20 coys exit NSE in 18 years

External reserves drop to $35.67bn

FAAN loses over N10m as protesters block Lagos airports access gate

#EndSARS protests cripple port activities

Protesters in Abuja block CBN HQ

Protest wake up call to Nigerians leaders Ortom

Govs forum begs protesters

Nigerians in South Africa in solidarity march

Man stabbed by hoodlums dies in Abuja hospital

Commuters stranded as youths block Minna-Suleja highway

Kaduna gives commission 6 months to probe brutality

FGs neglect of Isoko despite high oil output unacceptable, says IDU

Africas confirmed COVID-19 cases pass 1.63m

Storm over APC Caretaker committee tenure elongation

2023: Uzodimma, Okorocha’s fight threat to clamour for presidency by Igbo ‘Maduabuchi

INEC: Group supports Onochie’s nomination

#EndSARS protests: Test of progressive credentials of APC leaders ‘ Govs forum DG

2023: How Uzodinma, Okorocha’s fight will cost the Igbos the presidency- Oba Maduabuchi (SAN)

Bauchi LG polls: Gov Mohammed promises complete autonomy for elected chairmen

Abuja trip: Confusion as Ngige’s community crowns new monarch

GUARDIAN

Ohanaeze convenes conference on 2023 presidency

Ebonyi lawmakers task PDP on zoning of presidential ticket to S’East

Edo government declares 24-hour curfew

Stock market defies unrest, closes flat

Banks, insurers failed to contributeto NHF scheme

Practitioners want government to tackle multiple taxation

Lagos State partners firm to reduce housing deficit as developer seeks regulation for growth

Court orders service on El-Rufai, others in Zazzau stool suit

Stranded Lagos residents hail anti-SARS protesters

Wike supports women on fresh constitution for new Nigeria

Northern elders berate CSOs for backing service chiefs

Delta state government denies herdsmen killings, asks court to dismiss suit

One killed in Edo cult clash as PDP condemns hijack of protests

I envision a better Nigeria post-#EndSARS protests ‘ Lai Mohammed

Tinubu reacts to #EndSARS protests, says police reforms has begun

#EndSARS protests: Lagos orders school closure indefinitely

Policemen attacked as protesters damage police vehicles in Lagos

CP condemns murder of ENDSARS protester in Abuja

Police fire teargas on protesters in Abuja

Education wouldn’t remain same until a cure is vaccines for Covid19 is found- DEPOWA President

Nine million rural farmers get mobile devices to boost agric outputs

VANGUARD:

Texas woman died from COVID-19 while on flight

Ooni hosts Obasanjo, begs #EndSARS protesters to retreat

Boko Haram: Air Task Force neutralize several terrorists in their hideout in Borno

1,031 Nigerian doctors exposed to coronavirus ‘ NMA President

#EndSARS: Umahi decries police extortion, brutality in Ebonyi

Act on #EndSARS protesters’ demands, #FixPolitics urges Govt

COVID-19: NCDC says it’s supporting NYSC on safe reopening of camps

Criminals shouldn’t be allowed to hijack #EndSars ‘ Uche Annie-Okonkwo

[Updated] #EndSARS: Hoodlums set ablaze over 50 cars in Apo Abuja

#ENDSARS: Akeredolu sets up panel of judicial inquiry in Ondo

OGUN: TRACE records 132 auto accidents, 53 deaths in nine months

#EndSARS protest: Sanwo-Olu orders students to stay at home

PDP appeals to supporters, residents to observe Edo govt’s curfew

#EndSARS: Leave our roads now, FCT natives tell protesters

2023: It’s our turn now, Ndigbo tells Northern, S’West leaders

How SARS became a catalyst for a new generation of Nigerian youths

SARS and SWAT as a metaphor for a failed government: Thumbs up for our visionary Nigerian youths

Food insecurity, poor infrastructure impeding life expectancy of Nigerians ‘ Experts

#ENDSARS protest: Nigeria should prepare for increase in COVID-19 cases ‘ FG

#EndSARS protest: Nigeria should prepare for increase in COVID-19 cases ‘ FG warns

South African health minister tests positive for COVID-19

NSCDC officer allegedly manhandles NTA staff over refusal to pay bribe

#EndSARS protest: Sanwo-Olu shutdown schools again

#EndSARS: Over 200 cars belonging to protesters allegedly set ablaze by thugs in Abuja [VIDEO]

#EndSARS: CAN urges IGP to suspend SWAT formation

BREAKING: AGF receives list of 35 SARS operatives okayed for dismissal, trial

#EndSARS protesters shutdown Makurdi, as Ortom declares support for protest

FG demands strategic plan for protection of telecom infrastructure

#EndSARS: Edo govt sets up judicial panel of inquiry

Abuja Council disbands Taskforce over high-handedness

LEADERSHIP

Senate To Review 2021 Budget Within 3 Weeks

APC Inaugurates Campaign Council As Members Unite To Take C’River North

#EndSARS: Many Feared Dead As Protests Turn Bloody

Give PMB Time To Implement Your Demands, Tinubu Begs #EndSARS Protesters

Amaechi, Sylva’s Reconciliation And Gale Of Defections In Rivers

Alleged Fraud: Produce Maina Within 21 Days, Judge Tells Ndume

You’ve Pass Your Message, End Protest, Northern Elders Tell Youths

Alleged Nude Video: Court Remands Son Of Sokoto Gov’s Aide

PMB Sacks Copyright Commission Chairman

Shiites Protest In Kaduna, Demand el-Zakzaky’s Release

Act On #EndSARS Protesters’ Demands, #FixPolitics Urges Govt

NHRC Submits Report To AGF, Seeks Dismissal, Trial Of 35 SARS Officers

WHO Warns Of Potential Virus Case Spike In Africa

Commercial Drivers Laments Police Extortion, Join #EndSARS Protest In Oyo

Coalition Of Northern Groups Orders Suspension Of All Protests

Senatorial Bye-election: PDP Candidate Promises New Deal In Cross River North

Call For Resignation: #EndSARS Protesters Must Not Cross Red Line ‘ Nigerians In Diaspora Warn

Perm Sec Tasks Pepper Producers On Value Chain

N9.7bn Earmarked For 32 Projects Unaccounted For ‘ CSO

#EndSARS: Those Asking Buhari To Resign Are Enemies Of Nigeria ‘ APC Chieftain, Gololo

FCT Community Appeal To FG, Minister Over Plan Demolition

#EndSARS: Hoodlums Break Into Benin Prison, Free Inmates

Massive Turnout As PDP Kicks-off LG Campaigns in Ikot Abasi, Eastern Obolo, Mkpat Enin

#EndSARS: Protest, A Call For Enthronement Of Radical Politics ‘ PGF. DG Tells Govt

I Was Attacked By Political Thugs, Not #EndSARS Protesters ‘ Oyetola

#EndInsecurityNow: Send Army To Sambisa, Others, Not Protesters, CNG Tells FG

#EndSARS: Don’t Allow Disgruntled Politicians Use You To Destroy Nigeria, Coalition Urges Youths

Nigerian Army Will Not Clampdown On Protesters ‘ Kuanum

FG Distributes N20,000 Each To Flood Victims In Sokoto

#EndSARS: Nigeria Needs Comprehensive Reform ‘ Peterside

Crocodile Smile: ‘Exercise Has Nothing To Do With #EndSARS Protests

#ENDSARS Protest Hijacked To Destabilise PMB’s Govt ‘ FG

2.556b Fraud Attempt: S’Court To Hear CBN’s Appeal Against Petro Union Tomorrow

$1.5bn Steel Plant Raises Hope Of Indigenous Car Manufacturing ‘ Minister

Premium Pension Leads In Investment Returns On Pension Assets

PEEF Prepares For Virtual Confab On African Business Revival Post COVID-19

TRIBUNE

NCDC confirms 118 new COVID-19 cases, total now 61,558

COVID-19: Nigeria discharged 4,850 last week, highest figure in four weeks

VIDEO: Abuja #EndSARS protesting lady asks Buhari to take SWAT to Sambisa

#EndSARS: Escaped awaiting trial inmate thanks Benin hoodlums for his ‘freedom’ (SEE VIDEOS)

COVID-19: NCDC confirms 133 new cases, toll now 61,440

JUST IN: IGP lists requirements as training of SWAT officers begins Monday

#EndSARS protests have been hijacked to destabilise Buhari’s govt, says Lai Mohammed

BREAKING: Buhari, Senate President, House of Reps Speaker in closed-door meeting over #EndSARS protests

Youths’ #EndSARS protest capable of grounding any govt ‘Olajide, YCE scribe

NATION

Dokubo, Briggs, others lead womens protest in Rivers

Protesters shut down Ibadan, Ado-Ekiti, Abeokuta

CAN seeks end to SWAT formation

How to end anti-SARS demonstration, by Afenifere leader Fasoranti

Presidential panel recommends dismissal of 35 SARS officials, prosecution of 33

Norths coalition calls off #EndInsecurityNow rallies

PDP Reps caucus seeks trial of security officers killing innocent citizens

Lagos, Ogun, Ekiti, Delta, Edo, Abia, Plateau get panels on SARS abuses

Tension in Ilorin over death of two suspected cultists

Alleged N2.2b fraud: Fayoses name not in firms transaction record

Nigerians flay Federal Governments handling of Covid-19

National Assembly not Buharis rubber-stamp

Govt should learn from protest, says party chieftain

Illegality of judicial officers participating in workshops sponsored by likely parties before them

One feared dead, policeman injured in Kano

JUST IN: Two feared killed as #ENDSARS protests turn violent in Abuja

Scores killed as military jets hit BHaram enclave in Borno

COVID-19: PTF warns of high risks in protest gatherings

VIDEO: Hoodlums injure RRS operatives in Lagos

DAILY TIMES

2023: Gov Umahi, Speaker, 23 Lawmakers set to join APC

Agric minister receives 2020 Wet Season agricultural performance survey report

#EndSARS: Shiites protest in Kaduna, demand el-Zakzakys release

#EndSARS protesters block Third Mainland Bridge

Just In: Hoodlums attack another prison in Edo, free inmates

Again, Anonymous hacks Nigerian Stock Exchange website

#EndSARS: Buhari needs help signing his resignation letter Imam of Peace

Nigerians calling for Buharis resignation are devilish APC chieftain

Prison Break: Obaseki imposes 24-hour curfew over #ENDSARS protests

BUSINESSDAY

Buhari to Nigerian Youths: We are acting on your demands

#EndSARS: Protests cripple businesses as air passengers miss flights

First, #ENDSARS; then, #ENDSWAT’what next

Laptop prices surge as Nigerians work from home, study online

Onitsha River Port: Consistent propaganda widening trust gap

Listed insurers see half-year profit surges on investment income

Shifting global demographics: An African opportunity’ (5)

IIM Africa begins national digital transformation awareness campaign

For economic recovery consumption and investment must take-the-wheel

DAILY INDEPENDENT

#EndSARS: Ogun, Lagos, Edo, Delta Inaugurate Judicial Panels Of Inquiry

Edo Govt Declares 24-Hour Curfew After Benin Jailbreak

Tinubu To #EndSARS Protesters: You Have Made Your Point, Call Off Protests Now

Amaechi Planning To Use #EndSARS Protest To Destabilise Rivers State ‘ Wike

Stop The Ravaging Poverty

PEOPLESDAILY

How best Nigeria can be restructured, by Northern elite group

Yoruba leader hails FRSC, as new office commissioned in Zuba

Eko, Marine bridges reopen today -Fashola

Bandits: Niger Vigilante loses 170 member in one year

Jigawa communities laud Save the Children on promoting hand-wash

Edo APC wants Caretaker C’ttee to uphold Oshiomhole’s suspension

NEW TELEGRAPH

Edo: Eight killed as protesters attack prisons, free inmates

Tinubu to protesters: Sheathe your sword, FG’ll implement demands

Banks shut down operations in Benin, NSE flat

NMA: We’ve lost 16 doctors to COVID-19

CBN issues advisory to banks on COVID-19-related crimes

Buhari to youths: Don’t allow hoodlums hijack protests

#EndSARS: Military on red alert as protest spreads

Six feared dead, houses, vehicles burnt in Abuja clash

BLUEPRINT

#EndSARS reforms: NHRC submits report to AGF, calls for prosecution of 35 indicted police officers

#EndSARS protests: Buhari breaks silence, tells Police what to do

#EndSARS: What next on the youth movement

Alleged Pension Scam: Group seeks end to Maina’s persecution

Suspected cultists kill 2 in Ilorin

FHA, family homes sign MoU for 1000 low income houses’ construction

#EndSARS: FG committed to reforms ‘ Minister Dare

VIDEO: Hoodlums attack #EndSARS protesters in Abuja, set many cars ablaze

 

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