Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 12 November 2020

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH:

US President-elect Biden names Ron Klain as chief of staff

US election: Trump makes first appearance since defeat

Lagos decries gap between youths, govt

Water transport, solution to gridlock, says Lagferry boss

$1m capital: 753 Nigerian traders in Ghana request evacuation

Summit: NEF carpets govs, monarchs for ignoring North insecurity

NDDC hands over nine-year contract files to auditors

FG ratifies Nigerias AfCTA membership, N62.7bn for Kano-Katsina road

Internet economy in Nigeria, others to reach $180bn in 2025

Oil firms spent N2.64bn on transport in nine months

Lagos-Ibadan rail line ready before Christmas NRC boss

Well spend N46bn on road construction, rehabilitation Kaduna

Army declares Shekau, Al-Barnawi, 84 other BHaram terrorists wanted

Bandits abduct Zamfara district head, children, kill rescuer

Benue health commissioner dies after surgery

17 inmates sat for WASSCE, NECO in Kano

Ex-Kaduna gov Balarabe Musa buried, govs, others mourn

Obaseki dissolves exco, takes second-term oath today

We cant conduct bye-election without police presence Enugu REC

Federal Govt under fire for tagging #EndSARS campaigners terrorists

Fayemi urges injured, attacked cops to approach panel

UNILAG: ASUU, NASU hail Buharis directive reinstating sacked VC

Imo community laments farmland destruction by herders

Missing genitals: LG declares curfew in Benue community

COVID-19 report advocates FGs loan to support media

Jega, Bakare, others seek to fix Nigerias politics

SSANU, NASU reject ASUUs payment platform

Our members languishing in military detention Agbekoya chief

Senate panel faults BHaram amnesty, demands sponsors prosecution

Obiano may ban Keke NAPEP over rising cult war

US election: Trumps electoral votes now 217 after Alaska win

US will do everything to dislodge terrorists from Nigeria, says Pompeo

10 policemen dismissed for murder, corruption, others in Lagos

#EndSARS: Families accuse Oyo police of covering up killings

Abandoned bodies litter Ondo mortuary as corpses turn skeleton

Kidnappers free Edo deputy govs brother Frederick                                                                        

THISDAY

Osubi Airport to Commence Operations This Month, Says Keyamo

NDIC Pledges to Insure Fintech Depositors

Minister Drums Support for Arravo over Local Content Devt

MOMAN Assures of Steady Products Supply Despite Fire Incident

FG to Monitor Impact of Survival Fund on MSMEs

Power is not Politically Driven, It is Technical and Economic

Medical Experts Warn against Obesity, Others as Susceptible to COVID-19

NMA Seeks Assistance for Local Drug Manufacturers

Diabetic Patients Can Avert Blindness through Early Detection, Says Expert

Group Cautions on Use of Pesticides as Preservatives, Suicide

EITI Seeks Increased Transparency from NNPC

Report: Electricity Tariff Hike Will Boost Industry Liquidity

SUN

#EndSARS: PDP frowns at alleged clampdown on protesters

Restructure now to save Nigeria from disintegration ‘ ADC

#EndSARS: Nigeria lacks political will to implement policies ‘ Dalung

No feud between me and Governor Ishaku, Taraba Speaker clarifies

FG owing non-oil exporters N527bn EEG ‘MANEG

Poverty watch: North leads as 11m Nigerians live with disabilities ‘NBS

Nigeria ratifies AfCFTA, beats Dec 5 deadline

NDIC boss seeks stronger collaboration on COVID-19, Fintech disruption

NSE investors net N535bn gain in 2 days

Biafra group kicks against attacks on Lekki protesters

South-South united for restructuring, others Okowa

Were addressing ASUU strike, Ngige tells senators

Tinubu backs Sanwo-Olu on abolishment of ex-govs, deputies pension

Nigerian women lament increasing challenges against girl-child education

#EndSARS: Ogun launches complaints portal on police brutality

GUARDIAN

We can’t hold elections without police, INEC insists

Expert links falling container disasters to breach of safety standards

Lagos to reverse dirty fuel usage through gas expansion

Cruise ships buoy global economy with $150b yearly

Pirates attack averted off Lagos waters

Government pledges support for new Ijora container terminal

Senate panel laments loss of war equipment to terrorists

Group fetes female pupils to celebrate International Day of Girl-child

NUC seeks unification of education trade unions

Utomi, Falana, others condemn ‘victimisation’ of protesters as court grants bail

Unspent N4b in 2020 budget meant for recruitment, EFCC says

VANGUARD

Unwise persecution of #EndSARS leaders

Buni APC Caretaker Committee criticism unnecessary ‘ Former Rep

PDP mum over Umahi’s planned defection

NDIC, CBN battle safety issues in Nigeria’s fintech environment

AFCON Qualifier: CAF bars media, journalists from Nigeria, Sierra Leone match

US 2020 election: America fails the standards it set Nigeria

UNILAG: I regret signing report ‘ Visitation Panel Chairman

UNILAG: Ogundipe reinstated as VC, governing council dissolved

Education Minister to address panel’s report on UNILAG’s crisis

BREAKING: Benue Health Commissioner, Dr Ikwulono, is dead

UNICEF, WHO call for action against major measles, polio epidemics

Breaking: US records 131,000 COVID-19 infections, highest daily figure

Court remands ex-convict for rape, car theft, others in Ebonyi

Attacks on Nigerians: FG to unveil new diaspora policy in 3 weeks ‘ Foreign Affairs Ministry

Murder, corruption, others: Police dismiss 10 officers in Lagos

We’re aware of attempts to weaken North before 2023 ‘ Northern Elders

LEADERSHIP

Finally, FG Ratifies Membership Of AfCFTA

Anti-terror: Follow UAE’s Example, Punish Terrorists, Senate Tells FG

Joe Biden: A Good Chance US Will Return To Warmongering Policies

Malnutrition: Experts Okay Food-Based Approach

Challenge CBN’s Action In Court Akeredolu Tells #EndSARS Protesters

Tambuwal’s SA On Special Duties Kidnapped

Only 16 Out Of 28 States Utilise Their Water Facilities ‘ Minister

Obi Call For More Investment, Rejuvenation Of STEM Education In Nigeria

TRIBUNE

Israel discovers 3,000-year-old fortified building

US 2020: Georgia to recount election ballots by hand

No audit of 801 federal agencies, 110 foreign missions since 2017 ‘Reps

Lai Mohammed keeps mum about #EndSARS frozen accounts, court case

Kidnapped Edo deputy governor’s younger brother released

Obasanjo, Fayemi, Daniel mourn Balarabe Musa

No end in sight to ASUU strike, says Ngige

FMBN increases national housing funds disbursements by N112bn in 3 years

#EndSARS: I’m working with IGP for robust police reforms ‘ Fayemi

NATION

Ikpeazu, Igbo, Southsouth leaders visit Sanwo-Olu

Row over panel to dispose of recovered govt assets

Lawyer files criminal complaint at ICC against Falana

ASUU cant claim varsity autonomy, says Fed Govt

Fed Govt wont comment on persecution of protest leaders

Fear of yellow fever grips states

A principled progressive politician, says Tinubu

Zulum urges Boko Haram members to surrender

Task Force busts illegal Chinese wood firm in Niger

N2.3tr pension fund available for real sector investment

Recapitalisation: Consolidated Hallmark attains 50% of new capital

LCCI, MAN seek level playing ground for all

Police dismiss 17 operatives in Lagos

Obaseki dissolves cabinet ahead of second term inauguration

Tinubu advises APC states to abolish pension for ex-govs, deputies like Sanwo-Olu

Environmental group: Saro-Wiwa, others wont die in vain

Northern Govs mourn Balarabe Musa

Ogun teacher arrested for allegedly kidnapping pupil

FEC okays N62.7bn for Kano road

Border closure: Senator flays selective exemption for firms

Its premature to comment on alleged persecution of #ENDSARS leaders FG

DAILY TIMES

NECA seeks quick return to normalcy after protests

Sanwo-olu presents N1.155trn budget, to stop pensions of ex-govs, deputies

Tinubu welcomes abolition of state pension laws, urges APC members to imitate

No-surrender Trump makes first public appearance post-election

Meet the power couple that discovered the COVID-19 vaccine

WHO, UNICEF warns Nigeria of likely measles, polio epidemic

Igbo youths disown Okeke over lawsuit against #EndSARS sponsors

N4bn in 2020 budget is for staff recruitment, EFCC tells Reps

Tributes as Balarabe Musa, Kaduna ex-governor dies at 84

FEC ratifies Nigerias membership of African Free Trade Zone

Senate faults FGs amnesty for Boko Haram insurgents

HERALD

Nigerian Army Releases Names of 86 Wanted Terrorists

$2.1bn Arms Fund: How Ex-NNPC GM’s Firms Received N2.2bn From NSA Under Dasuki ‘ EFCC Tells Court

Account Freezing: You’re economically suffocating Nigerians, their families for demanding good governance ‘ PDP tells FG

Police Announced the Dismissal of 10 Officers in Lagos

Yellow Fever: Enugu Government Embarks on Vaccination, Fumigation of Communities

Governor Oyetola Reiterates Commitment to Youth Engagement

NYSC Pledges to Supply Skilled Manpower for Correctional Center Inmates

AUTHORITY

FCTA pledges sustained services in hospitals

VIO new recruits warned against corruption in FCT

Nasarawa to spend over 14.7bn on new secretariat build

EndSARS: Judicial panel receives 114 petitions in Anambra State

Terrorists, bandits use AK49, Nigerian Army still using AK47 Senator Ndume laments

End SARS: Judge grants bail to protesters, warns freedom of expression not absolute

BUSINESSDAY

CBN pegs loan limit for private sector-led agriculture development scheme at N2bn

With $1bn chest, AITEO owner Peters acquires platinum mine in Zimbabwe

Osinbajo task authorities to urgently redesign education curriculum

NRC’s 2020 revenue estimate drops 68.2% to N1.4bn

From tech to consumer goods: Here’s where PE investors see opportunities amid COVID-19

Insurers want NAICOM to drop phased segmentation of recapitalisation exercise

Lagos to prioritise youth empowerment, security with N1.1trn 2021 budget presentation

DAILY INDEPENDENT

UNICEF, WHO Call For Emergency Action To Avert Measles, Polio Epidemics

Oyigbo: Beyond South-East Governors’ Visit

Fine Imposed On Media Houses By FG Condemnable ‘ Noibi

Attack On Ohuabunwa And The Abia Conundrum

Oil Can’t Sustain Budget 2021 ‘ RMAFC

Why AEDC, IE Rank Higher In Efficiency ‘ NERC

PEOPLESDAILY

Buhari resuscitates NALDA, calls for more youth inclusion in modern agriculture

FSS Council urges school management to deploy Computer Centre for IGR

Border Closure: Bloomberg report on sole export exemption misleading ‘ Dangote Group

Alleged fraud: Civil servant forfeits N535m to FG over contract scam

Obaseki presents N153.4bn budget proposal to Edo Assembly

Tambuwal tasks African Lawyers to fight against arbitrariness in governance

Zulum urges FG to follow-up on UAE tracking of Boko Haram sponsors

NEW TELEGRAPH

Lagos: 17 policemen dismissed for murder, misconduct

Two ladies arraigned for alleged attempted murder of Oyetola

Minister: No state in Nigeria without IDPs

UNILAG: Babalakin loses out as Buhari reinstates Ogundipe as VC

Terror war: Army declares 86 Boko Haram commanders wanted

Terrorism: Senate rejects reintegration of Boko Haram members

Liquidity: NDIC reviews framework for banks to tackle challenges

Police arraigns ex-Imo gov, Ohakim, over alleged false information

BLUEPRINT

Repentant B/Haram member caused Col Bako’s death ‘ Ndume

1936-2020: How ex-Kaduna Gov Balarabe Musa died

N35,000 salary makes police an angry man ‘ PCRC coordinator

NASS members, business moguls celebrate Idagbo at 49

Christmas: Ugwuanyi offers free transport to returning indigenes

Matawalle launches N-pass program for one 1m beneficiaries

NIGERIAN PILOT

Trade war: Aregbesola advises Nigerian traders not to leave Ghana

We paid N6.6m ransom, Katsina monarch counters Gov Matawalle

Ogun court frees former FUNAAB cashier over allegation of 14.8 Million fraud

SEC moves to delete 157 capital market firms

Strange illness claims 17 lives in Benue

Gov. Abiodun appoints Gboyega Isiaka, Adekunbi, Titi Oseni, 45 others to Boards in Ogun State

Senate summons Akabueze, decries under-funding of AuGFs office

 

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