Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 16 November 2020

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

LEADERSHIP:

Trump Denies Concideing Defeat, Insists US Election was Rigged

Constitutional Role for Royal Fathers Sparks National Debate

Wike’s Deputy Tasks Nurses On Diabetic Patients’ Treatment

Umahi, An Asset To APC, Senator Ucha Replies PDP Lawmaker

Halting Spate of Abandoned Babies In Nigeria

Despite COVID-19, Borno, WHO Record Success On Malaria Prevention For 2.1m Children

Construct Reservoir To Check Flooding In Coastal Communities, Lawmaker Tells FG

#EndSARS Panel Of Inquiry: Katsina Receives 61 Petitions

Staff Entitlements: Close Shop, APC Slams PDP

PUNCH

FG blocks RMAFCs proposal on revenue formula, salaries review

Afenifere carpets northern elders over opposition to restructuring

Winning Anambra gov poll key to Igbo 2023 presidency PDP

APC mocks PDP over alleged failure to pay bills

Jonathan is worlds face of democracy, says Diri

Ondo PDP to punish members for anti-party activities

Bandits stole our animals, collected ransom on our kidnapped relatives, now we pay N1m levy for harvests Zamfara rice farmer

Ikpeazu may drop planned Abia airport project

FG, NAEC induct 334 artisans into craftsmanship cadre

Kaduna constructing N4bn mall, targets N1.6bn revenue annually

Open defecation: Nigeria requires 20 million toilets, says CNG

SEPLAT, NNPC to build gas plant in Imo

LASG begins project inspection, asset verification

Ex-Eagles star Obodo kidnapped again in Warri   

Biden administration may sanction Nigerian officials for human rights abuses Bolaji Akinyemi

Strikes will stop when govt officials, lecturers children attend local schools Oyo Federal College of Education (Special) Provost

We face stigma in a job generally perceived as female profession Male nurses

Lekki shooting: 81 dons write Biden, seek travel ban for culpable officials

How soldiers tortured me, dragged me on the ground till I could hardly breathe Oyo-based lawyer

#EndSARS: States receive 585 petitions against SARS operatives

#EndSARS: Katsina judicial panel receives 61 petitions

COVID-19 may linger in faeces after it clears in respiratory tract                                                                              

THISDAY

Prominent Nigerians Mull Southern Presidential Candidates for 2023

States Cautious on Ending Ex-govs, Deputies’ Pension

FG to Realise N434bn from Sale of Omotosho Power Plant, Two.

Analysts Allay Fears of Nigeria’s Default as Eurobond Investors Fret

FG, ASUU’s Feud Deepens, No Date for Resumption of Negotiations

Ooni Charges Govt to Pacify Youths with Employment

Senate Queries FIRS over Unremitted N1.4bn Tax, VAT Deductions

Discos Blame TCN for Irregular Power Supply

SUN

2023: Qualities Okowa’s successor must have ‘Gbagi, ex-Education minister

PDP should fold up over unpaid arrears of salary ‘APC

2023: No compromise on Igbo presidency, South East group declares

INEC: No issue fixing legislative by-elections date

Police: Fireworks as IGP Adamu’s retirement nears

Stop treating #EndSARS protesters as terrorists – Afenifere, Ohanaeze, Middle Belt Forum, Ezeife, Adebanjo, Bakare warn

Nembe attack: Community hails King Daukoru on royal pardon

Obi, Secondus, Okonkwo, Anenih, others, storm Awka for PDP chair’s reception

EndSARS protest: New reawakening to citizens engagement

State of the nation: OBASANJO’s third term agenda major distraction ‘ Nze Chidi Duru

Hon. Uzurigbo to Nigerian youths: Use ENDSARS protest strength in 2023 elections

It’ll be wicked, evil for Igbo to be denied presidency in 2023 ‘ Ubani

PRP interim National Chair, others urge FG to adopt party ideology to move country forward

GUARDIAN

Investment market trembles as Buhari signs BOFIA 2020

$500m Chinese debt sparks confusioin in airport concession

Three abducted at Kaduna poly as Katsina police arrest 15 bandits

New submarine cable system to connect Nigeria with seven other countries

Obaseki seeks arrest of escapee prisoners

Listen to Nigerian youths now, CAN tells FG

Reopen Enugu international airport, Reps minority leader tells FG

South East governors may take over Ohanaeze Ndigbo

Unfreeze accounts of #EndSARS promoters, stakeholders urge FG

Labour leader urges repeal of law on pension for ex-govs

Bakare cautions against regulation of social media

Nigeria’s Legislature is already part-time, says Duru

Kebbi State in the throes of COVID 19, flooding

FCT natives task FG on ministerial appointment, state status

How Buhari’s Agrarian Revolution will solve socio-economic challenges, by DG VON

Nigeria requires genuine restructuring, says Olanipekun

52 Imo communities abolish FGM practice

Community raises the alarm over activities of land grabbers

Germany warns months more virus curbs as daily cases record set

VANGUARD

CBN’s policy blocks banks, investors from N622bn illegal earnings

Partnership between FG, Govs’ wives can end terrorism in Nigeria

Huge India oil well fire extinguished after five months

Obanikoro tasks traditional ruler on education of subjects

Sanofi says its coronavirus vaccine won’t need supercooling

CPC decries Nigeria’s loss to illicit financial flows

Security worsens in Benin amid cult killings, kidnapping, armed robbery – NAN checks

Stocks to maintain bullish pressure this week — Investment analysts

N1bn in 2021 budget for EEG not enough for export claims — Dafinone

Johnson self-isolating after contact tested Covid-positive ― Spokesman

FG to sell Geregu, Omotosho, Calabar power plants for N434bn next year

World Diabetes Day: NAS takes testing to old people’s home in Calabar

#EndSARS Protest, wake-up call for political parties ‘ IPAC

You have failed Nigerians as leaders’ ‘ CNG, Igbo leaders tell Buhari, govs

#EndSARS: What we must do to avert another protest ‘ Ikpeazu

TRIBUNE

Rumpus in INEC after handover by Yakubu- Pro, anti-Yakubu forces emerge

Tunde Bakare cautions FG, states against regulating social media

COVID-19: 2.5 billion spent on e-learning in states ‘ UBEC boss

Fear grips policemen in Edo over threats from jail breakers

Labour keeps mum over fuel price hike

Lekki Toll Gate shooting: Army claims hoodlums killed, ate victim

BOFI Act: Senate commends Buhari’s assent, says it will enhance economy

Nigeria records 112 new cases of COVID-19, total now 64,996

NATION

Meter producer begins free installation training Monday

LCCI, NECA caution against petrol price deregulation without competition

Abiodun to inaugurate 16 commissions, boards

SAN: Oyetola, Sanwo-Olu congratulate Adegoke,Ogala, Akinosun

Saraki no threat to our party, says Kwara APC chair

Oyo PDP cautions Fayose against needless tussle with Makinde

Conduct bureau not training Army over compliance failure’

Afe Babalola to Fed Govt: choose Nigerians over expatriates for construction

Naira exchanges at N470/$ in parallel market

Global aviation needs 260,000 new pilots

Companies get November 30 deadline for earnings results

Sylva: 133 mass transit buses will be delivered in 14 days

EFCC: four groups write Buhari, say Magu can’t get justice from Salami panel

Why international airlines are not flying into Enugu Airport, by FAAN

SEC to sanction mutual funds for financial errors

9,694 Community Police constables to be deployed

ASUU insists on salary payment during strike

$5.8b Mambilla Power Plant to get attention

Army, Vigilante rescue four kidnap victims in Delta

How police brutalised, teargassed me, by Fayemi

Ondo varsity on verge of collapse, says ASUU

DAILY TIMES

Police arrest 720 suspects, recover items looted during #EndSARS protest

FG processes N284bn loans for states

Lagos PDP expresses confidence in Oyinlola-led reconciliatory cttee

Opinion: Girls for Girls: Boosting Girls Education by teamwork

Opinion: The US presidential election and the credibility assessment

APC mocks PDPs inability to pay staff entitlements

Labour administration system key to effective industrialization policy Ngige

I was a victim of police brutality, says Fayemi

DAILY TRUST

Gunnmen kill 15, abduct many along Kaduna-Abuja road

Disquiet in Kano as police kill 2 youths

Buhari to work with N/Assembly for more reforms — Presidency

COVID 19: We must continue to fight hard, take precautions – Gbajabiamila

Lawan flags off free medical outreach in Yobe

Fisheries sector can generate N400bn annually – Rep

AfDB, partners to strengthen commitment to gender equality

Cancer: Kebbi launches control plan, indigent fund

FG assures on quality fertiliser for crop production

HERALD

ASUU Calls on Edo Government to Intervene on Outstanding Salaries of University Staff

World Diabetes Day: Ogun State Government Calls for More Awareness

Nigerian Army Denies Using Live Ammunition on #EndSARS Protesters

Army is unhappy with Sanwo-Olu for denying inviting soldiers ‘ General tells Lagos judicial panel

Vietnam Braces For Typhoon Vamco As Death Toll Increases

Igbo people owned most looted businesses in #EndSARS unrest ‘ Brig-Gen Ahmed Taiwo tells Lagos judicial panel

DAILY INDEPENDENT

I Support Justice For Victims Of Lekki Incidents ‘ Abiru

Gov Sule Orders DPMs, DFS To Proceed On Compulsory Three-Month Suspension

Okowa’s Town Hall Meetings: Inspiring Hope In Delta Youths

Those In Government Are The Real Hoodlums, Not Palliative Looters ‘Odumakin

FG’s Proposed Overhaul Of Public Universities

False Reports Against Military: Group Seeks Injunction Against Amnesty International

COVID-19: Some People Indifferent To Safety Guidelines ‘ FCT Residents

IPOB: Kanu’s Incisive Utterances Against Nigerian State Worrisome- Igbo Group

Governor Sule Orders DPMs, DFS To Go On Compulsory 3 Months Suspension Over Abnormalities

Host Communities Distance Self From Disengagement Of Heritage From OML 30

FG To Sell Geregu, Omotosho, Calabar Power Plants At N434bn

 Jonathan Represents Global Face Of Democracy, Peaceful Polls – Diri
Sacked Rivers Health Lecturers Decry Injustice, Beg Wike For Reinstatement
ICAN Seeks Partnership With Abia Govt On Staff Training
Gov Okowa Approves EACGOVDELTA 2020 Strategic Communications Workshop
S/Sudan’s President Won’t Approve LG Formation Until TB Joshua Visits – Official
Late Clark’s Achievements Brought Honour To Africa – Otuaro

NEW TELEGRAPH

OPS to FG: Fuel price hike poses risk to economy

Foodstuffs’ prices rise by 100% in South West markets

Poor remuneration killing young lawyers’ aspiration

Makinde to inaugurate Anti-Corruption Agency

Court remands man for defrauding business partner of N12.5m

#EndSARS: Robbing judicial panels of legitimacy

Imo by-election: Okorocha donates campaign structure to Ararume

Death toll in Benue strange disease hits 20

Reps summon Kyari, Emefiele over N3.235bn non-remittance

China finds coronavirus on frozen beef, tripe from various countries

Trump says for first time that Biden ‘won,’ adds that he is not conceding

Crackdown on EndSARS activists may escalate trust crisis ‘ Tunde Bakare

Philippines’ typhoon deaths rise as worst floods in 45 years hit north

Ethiopia’s Tigray leader confirms firing missiles at Eritrea

Alleged incitement: Igbo youth group asks UK, Israel, others to sanction Nnamdi Kanu

BLUEPRINT

Breaking: British PM in fresh COVID-19 scare, isolates

FG reveals one contentious issue to be resolve before ASUU strike ‘ll be called off

Withholding tax, VAT: Senate queries FIRS over MDAs’ unremitted N1.4bn

2021: FG to sell Geregu, Omotosho, Calabar power plants, 4 Nat’l stadia

AMK Foundation takes basketball to Kano

NOC athletes Commission to hold forum seminar

AFCON 2021: We ‘ll do our best to qualify ‘Musa

 

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