Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 4 February 2021

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN

Trump ‘singularly responsible’ for riot, impeachment trial brief claims

FG okays 20 private varsities, releases N34b for 377 rural roads

Ministry, NAPTIP move to check violence against women, kids

‘Why Fulani remained most pampered stock’

Groups give herdsmen 14 days to quit Edo forests over killings

HOSTCOM factions reconcile, to present harmonised position on PIB

Akande faults APC’s registration, revalidation exercise

Owhefere was kind to management, staff of Delta Assembly, says Clerk

Police nab 40-year-old man for allegedly stealing underwear, bra In Delta

Plantation owners condole Afolabi over father’s demise

FRSC, road users disagree on cause of crashes on Kwara roads

Ibarapa monarchs, victims demand arrest of killer herders, Wakili

We’ll make sure Edo regains its position as education hub in Nigeria,’ says Obaseki

Tension as NYSC staff dies of COVID-19 in Kano

Nine Malian troops killed in suspected jihadist attack

Kremlin savours Sputnik vaccine win, aims to boost production abroad

Biden appoints Nigerian-born Ebong as acting director USTDA

No plan to move sports festival to Abuja

Stakeholders move to sanitise Nigeria’s port system

PUNCH  

Sarakis lawyers kick as Kwara demolishes Ile Arugbo

APC dismisses alleged plan to field Jonathan in 2023

Akande faults APC membership registration

You are last Anambra APGA gov, PDP tells Obiano

Herdsmen crisis: Nigerians have right to live wherever they choose, says El-Rufai

IGP: Dont politicise security, CAN tells FG

Strike may last up to three months, SSANU president warns

Forgive me, Sunday Igboho begs Ooni

APC will remain strong after Buhari -Uzodinma

CAN warns DSS as agency restates plot on ethno-religious violence

Ondo monarch dies after 43 years on throne

IPOB tackles Facebook for blocking Nnamdi Kanu

Afenifere, PANDEF tackle NEF over alleged northerners killings

Sheik Gumi visits Zamfara bandit in forests, appeals for peace

Igboho charges Nigerians to speak against killer herders

US-based Nigerian, abducted by suspected herdsmen, found dead

COVID-19 has affected fight against cancer, says expert

Two siblings die in Kano after consuming local herbs

Tension as Anambra monarchs undergo COVID-19 test

Kano clinic shut for treating severe COVID-19 cases

Reps query N5bn import duty waiver to Chinese company

FG approves Jim Ovia, Abacha, 18 private varsities

Police kill three invading bandits in Katsina

We arrested three miners, paid N2bn compensation to landlords Akwa Ibom

Leadership tussle: Ebonyi indigenes flee to Benue

National Assembly should harmonise tenure of LG chairmen ALGON

EFCC quizzes ex-gov Yari over alleged illegal transactions

Fight for the oppressed, bishop tells Oyinlola

Three sentenced to 38-year imprisonment for firearms possession in Ekiti

COVID-19 vaccines: Kaduna, Sterling Bank partner on drones delivery

Reps grill DPR, summon NNPC, CBN over $20bn oil theft

Stocks shed N20bn as insurance firms lead losers

FG, World Bank begin process to rebase Nigerias GDP

FG moves for full implementation of ECOWAS Brown Card

Road concession: FG expecting N1tn private sector investments

Oil price nears $59, OPEC+ optimistic about recovery

FG plans two modular refineries in Bayelsa

FG approves N1.3bn surveillance cameras for Lagos, Abuja airports

Nigeria records $5.1bn portfolio investments in nine months

Revive South-West farm settlements now

Bayelsa women protest against herdsmen

Suspected herdsmen kill OPC member, abduct farmer in Ondo

10 Malian troops killed in suspected jihadist attack

Drones to deliver COVID-19 vaccines in Kaduna

COVID-19: Davos 2021 summit postponed till August

Herdsmen: No ethnic group should lord it over others, says Gbajabiamila

Herdsmen: Forgive Sunday Igboho, Fani-Kayode begs Ooni                                                                                 

THISDAY

Arrest Plotters of Violence, ACF, Afenifere, CAN Tell DSS

Oil Price Rises to $58, OPEC Exceeds Output Cut Target

Gbajabiamila Calls for Amicable Resolution of Herdsmen Crisis

Akande Dismisses APC Membership Validation, Registration as a Wasteful Exercise

Lawyer Sues Buhari over IG’s Continued Stay in Office

El-Rufai Kicks against Eviction of Herdsmen

Baraje: APC Govs’ Visit to Jonathan, No Threat to PDP

Agbakoba Writes Buhari on Nigeria’s Stability, Proposes Power Devolution

Ortom Accuses FG of Failing to Secure the Country

Herdsmen Kill OPC Member in Ondo

Suspected Kidnappers Kill American-based Nigerian in Edo

Sperm Count Declining by 3 Percent among Nigerian Males, Expert Says

Herders: No Ethnic Group Should Dominate Others, Says Gbajabiamila after…

House: Crude Oil Worth $20bn Unaccounted for Between 2005 and 2012

Suspected Rapist Who Plucked Victim’s Eyes Beaten to Coma in Ondo

FEC Okays N35bn for NEPZA Power Station

FG to Establish Artisanal Miners Clusters in Ebonyi, Others

Sylva: Why Oil Firms Cannot Relocate Offices to NDelta Now

SUN

Why I support president of Igbo extraction in 2023 ‘Ishaku

Reasons for insecurity in Nigeria ‘Odinkalu, Ex NHRC chair

Sylva receives former Bayelsa commissioner, others into APC

2023: What we are doing for APC to win Delta ‘ Omo-Agege

Experts urge professionals to sustain reputational management

FG begins planto rebase GDP, identify viable sectors

FG to announce stand on electricity, pump price tariffs Feb 22

FEC approves N35bn for NEPZA power station

Again, DSS warns on plot to cause tribal, ethnic crisis

Reps query DPR over $20bn missing crude oil

ECOWAS backs Nigerias quest for AUs peace, security chair

FG okays establishment of 20 private universities

Bad government policies killing business says, marine expert

COVID-19: NCDC figures on Kogi fraudulent Govt

Makinde commended as 14 LG chairmen bag awards of excellence

Abia pays N100,000 to herders for every cow killed in clash with farmers Ikpeazu

VANGUARD

2023 Presidency: MASSOB warns Jonathan, Tinubu, Bello

How I was attacked at Kwara APC registration venue’ Party chairman

Nobody will lose sleep if herders return to North ‘ Afenifere

PDP zonal committee reverses suspension of party’s chieftain, Iyiola in Ibadan

Era of politics of fewer the better is over ‘ Omo-Agege

Agbakoba to Buhari: Our policy choices divisive; we need Regional Autonomy, Devolution of Powers Bill

Nigeria full of successful transactional politicians, but no leadership’ NCFront

APC denies plan to field Jonathan in 2023

World Cancer Day: Merck Foundation, African First Ladies unite against cancer

COVID-19: NCDC confirms 1,634 new infections, toll now 133,552

Suspected rapist beaten to coma in Ondo after plucking victim’s eyes

Why it is difficult to end insecurity in Nigeria ‘ Wike

Alleged plot to incite violence: Stop politicising security, CAN warns FG

Chinese loan: Reps uncover N5bn illegal waivers for Chinese firm

Oil theft: How DPR failed to account for 329,420,319 barrels of oil valued at over $20 billion for 7 years ‘ Reps

Oil prices rise over $58.17pb as OPEC, non-OPEC commit to output cut

Why FG must turn to entrepreneurs for economy transformation

OPEC, Non-OPEC withdraw 2.1 billion barrels in 9 months

NHRC boss, stakeholders push for human rights education in schools

LEADERSHIP

15 Years After, National Library Project Remains Abandoned

Varsities, Others Begin Accessing Tetfund’s N7.5bn Research Fund

FIRS Assures TETFund Of Continued Support In Repositioning Education Sector

2023: Disquiet In APC, PDP Over Jonathan

FG Okays N35bn For NEPZA Power Station

APC Registration Open To All Nigerians ‘ Omo-Agege

20 Private Varsities Get Approval, Licences

World Cancer Day: Patients Lament Poor Treatment, Neglect Due To COVID-19

COVID-19: Govt Strategy Insensitive To Women, Fuels GBV, Loss of Livelihoods ‘ Report

Edo IDP Camps Seek Gov Zulum Support, Says Funds May Prevent 250 IDPs From Enrolling WAEC

COVID-19: Task Team Arrests One, As NSITF Directors Scale Fence

Again, Nigeria Gets It Wrong On Tobacco Control Funding

FG Okays N35bn For NEPZA Power Station

TRIBUNE

Why Dubai authorities should stop toying with Nigeria

Maritime transport policy will improve FDI inflow ‘FG

N35bn bond: Doubling down on Kwara development

Group commends Alaafin’s commitment to education,as another Private University set to take off in Oyo

NCDC confirms 1,138 new COVID-19 cases, toll now 134,690

Yoruba descendants in North America drum support for Sunday Igboho

Gunmen kill police officer, abduct three Chinese expatriates in Osun

Four die, 43 injured in Oyo-Ogbomoso road crash

Chinese loan: Reps uncover over N5bn waiver illegally obtained by Chinese firm

Nigerians forced to subscribe to highest bouquet on pay TV platforms ‘ TSTV boss

Government is not unmindful of your plight, Gombe SSG appeals to pensioners for calm

Court orders IGP to file fresh criminal charges against businessman, others

Delta CP asks criminals to relocate, seeks stakeholders’ support

NATION

WHO: cancer cases double in 20 years to 846,000

U.S., Russia extend nuclear arms control treaty by five years

APC registration: Were targeting 10m Lagosians

ALGON: local govt cant perform without financial autonomy

Disregard for protocol: NSITF directors scale fence to evade arrest

OPC member killed as herders abduct farmer in Ondo

FEC okays establishment of 20 private varsities

Smart farming gets $1.5m agric grants

Court orders Nigerian Breweries to pay Ondo govt N169m haulage fees

Nigerias energy infrastructure investment gathers steam

No plans to field Jonathan in 2023 APC

Ondo Monarch passes on after 43 years reign

Gunmen snatch N20m from Ekiti officials

APC has deepened religious, ethnic crisis, says Wike

How criminal cartel steal Nigeria crude, by DPR

Gbajabiamila: no ethnic group should lord it over others

DAILY TIMES

NDDC not property of any state, ethnic group, says Wike

FG warns on forfeited assets misappropriation

National Assembly to pass new Electoral Act in June

Nigerians share experiences as FG receives last batch of returnees from Saudi Arabia

Court remands nurse for allegedly drugging, rapping student

COVID-19: NCDC, NCC activate 6232 as short code for verified information

Despite testing positive to COVID-19, Justice Nyako flouts guidelines

Herdsmen eviction: Akeredolu of Ondo is an educated illiterate Galadima

Kaduna treats 4m residents of NTDs Commissioner

Advice Buhari to protect Nigerians, PDP urges USA, others

DAILY TRUST

Ganduje’s dangerous proposition is a recipe for disintegration

Nigerian government cannot continue to ignore farmers-herders crisis

Reps summon agencies over $20bn unaccounted oil sales

FG raises committee for Dubai Expo

Issues as UAE bans transit flights for Nigerians

Thieves break into late Media Trust director’s company, cart away valuables

Kano residents protest against ‘encroachment’ of eid ground

Residents flee Zaria neighbourhoods over kidnappers’ rampage

AUTHORITY

COVID-19 protocols violation: NSITF directors scale fence to escape arrest

UNN petition Enugu Govt over land encroachment

Leadership tussle: NNPC staffers head to Appeal Court

Federal High Court judge ignores COVID-19 protocols after testing positive

Emergency Response: FAAN Conducts Successful Mock Exercise At MAKIA As Airport Manager Harps On Team Work

FCTA shares N3,646,064,335.59 billion to Area Councils, Stakeholders

Encouraged FCT pedestrian bridges must be reclaimed

HERALD

Osinbajo should quit if he’s not given free hand ‘ Tunde Bakare

Sunday Igboho expresses regret for insulting Ooni of Ife

You called him ‘clueless, weak’ ‘ Lamido tells APC members begging for Jonathan’s return

Federal High Court Justice Tests Positive for COVID-19

Court Sentenced Man to Death by Hanging for Armed Robbery

Comedian Buchi Reacts To Viral Video of Wife Being Arrested

VC, University of Calabar Assures of Increased IGR, Infrastructure Development

BUSINESSDAY

Tenants’ shrinking wallet unsettles rental market

Nigeria’s food imports rise to 5yr-high despite FG’s local production push

The oil boom is over, toll roads, build a fund now

Firms adopt 1998 strategy to crack world’s poverty capital

Nigeria’s 2021 tax receipt threatened by weak economic outlook

After 6 years, FG moves to rebase Nigerian economy

Open Banking seen addressing Nigeria’s N51trn credit gap

Explainer: What Nigeria’s first methanol project means for global $20.6bn market

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Next President Will Spend Tenure Fixing Rot Created By Buhari ‘Wike

Ongoing APC Membership Registration Wasteful ‘ Akande

Nigeria Can’t Be Governed By Those Who Want To Be In Power For Life ‘ Babatope

Armed Robbers Ambush Govt Cash Officers, Snatch N20m In Ekiti

4 Dead, 38 Injured In Road Accident Along Oyo-Ogbomoso Road

Imo North: Supreme Court Gives Judgement Feb 5, On Araraume, Ibezim Appeals

Oyo Will Continue To Be Pacesetter In Physical, Human Development ‘ Makinde

Police Promises To Arrest Hoodlums Who Attacked Omoba Station, Killed Inspector In Abia

PEOPLESDAILY

Cancer cases in Africa double in last 20 years ‘ WHO

CAPPA launches TakeApart Nigeria Report

Again, DSS warns against plans to incite religious violence

Group threatens to expose Kperogi, Peoples Gazette over attacks on Buhari, Gambari

We’re dedicated to growth of democracy, political inclusion- Not Too Young To Run

Cancer cases in Africa double in last 20 years ‘ WHO

CAPPA launches TakeApart Nigeria Report

Again, DSS warns against plans to incite religious violence

NEW TELEGRAPH

Ekiti: Robbers snatch N20m from Gov’s Office accountants

FEC approves establishment of 20 new private varsities

Ortom attacks Buhari over insecurity

Akande faults APC on membership registration

Afenifere, YCE caution Igboho over attacks on Ooni, others

$20bn crude unaccounted for in seven years ‘Reps

COVID-19: Pfizer targets $15bn from 2021 vaccine sales

Loan: Chinese firm illegally obtained N5bn waiver ‘Reps

BLUEPRINT

4 dead, 38 injured as trailer crash along Oyo ‘ Ogbomoso road

Zulum commissions 5 health centres, flags off Bama ‘ Maiduguri highway, others

Akwa Ibom warns rival communities against further destruction of lives, property

Nigeria needs divine intervention to overcome its security, other challenges ‘ Cleric

3 cops die, 10 others critically injured in Ebonyi auto crash

 

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