Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 10 February 2021

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN

Trump impeachment based on ‘cold facts,’ trial hears

Five wounded in shooting, bomb attack on US clinic

No breakthrough on Covid origins as WHO-China probe ends

Osinbajo, Abiodun, Osoba revalidate APC membership in Ogun

Delta to prosecute contractors over poor jobs

Lagos APC warns against mayhem over reopening of Lekki tollgate

Obaseki cautions against politicising farmers, herders’ crisis

Community transmission of COVID-19 second wave hits 90.4% in Edo

Senate fears ethno-religious war, famine

Bandits kill 23 in five Kaduna LGs

Open grazing not sustainable, say northern governors

Why Fani-Kayode should not be allowed to join APC – DG Progressive Governors’ Forum

Winning Anambra governorship election critical to PDP, says Wike

No baby boom in China as births fall further in 2020

Panama defends hiring Cuban doctors to fight pandemic

Iran, North Korea resumed missile collaboration in 2020: UN report

PUNCH 

Amotekun arrests two herdsmen, 200 cows in Ondo

Osinbajo rules out break-up, admits current time most challenging

Fayemi urges Ekiti residence to embrace health insurance

Crude oil price rises above $61

Nigeria-Niger rail line to boost trans-Saharan trade Buhari

Cut oil production cost to survive, NNPC tells operators

Lagos govt shuts Yaba overpass for two weeks

Reps to grill NNPC, others over N3.9bn non-remittance

Aviation fuel revenue declines by N20.03bn

Again, bandits invade Kaduna communities, kill 23 residents

TUC tackles Sylva as FG says fuel price pain looms

Amotekun combs forests as gunmen abduct seven Osun travellers

ACF aligns as Northern govs call open grazing outdated

Oshiomhole aligns with Akande, says revalidation against APC constitution

Suspected pipeline vandals kill soldier, steal rifle in Bayelsa

CACOVID, BUA fight over N1.3bn payment for vaccine

Lagos Kanuri leader, two others killed in Borno crash

Well flush out bandits, kidnappers disguising as herdsmen Obaseki

COVID-19 funds must be used judiciously, says Lawan

Katsina mass abduction: Court remands ex-LG boss, others for terrorism

Nigeria, China to celebrate diplomatic relations

1,500 households benefit from FG solar project in Gombe

With funding from FG, we can tackle COVID-19 Herbal practitioners

Sanwo-Olu seeks partnership, Lagos named best in maritime safety

Senate probes FCC boss over alleged abuse of office

Our leaders advised us to suspend strike Edo NUT

141,391 policemen promoted since 2019 IGP

Killer herders: Time for civil mobilisation

Reps to grill NNPC, others Thursday over N3.9bn non-remittance

Rights groups urge Biden administration to drop Assange case

Trump impeachment based on cold facts, says prosecutor

Herdsmen crisis: Buharill be a talkative to speak on every matter Presidency

Guns recovered as landlord shoots okada union chair over rent

Clearing agents arrested as NDLEA intercepts N32bn cocaine at Lagos port

NSCDC nabs man, 30, for defiling 12-year-old Nasarawa girl

#DefendLagos, #OccupyLekkiTollGate campaigners clash over planned protest

BREAKING: WTO to appoint Okonjo-Iweala DG next week                                                               

THISDAY

Sylva: With Rising Oil Price, High Petrol Cost Inevitable

Open Grazing No Longer Sustainable, Northern Govs Admit

In Fresh Attacks, Bandits Kill 23 in Five Kaduna LGs

CACOVID Clarifies COVID-19 Vaccine Acquisition Procedure

Appeal Court President, Dongban-Mensem, Urges Female Judges to Unite

Bank Charges: Court Dismisses Suit against CBN

Membership Revalidation Contrary to APC Constitution, Says Oshiomhole

IG: 141, 391 Police Personnel Promoted Since 2019

Police Arrest 58 Suspected Hoodlums on Lagos Island

Suspected Herdsmen Kidnap Seven Osun Transport Workers

FCT Police Probe Location of Human Milk Factory with 115 Young…

Anyone Caught with Illegal Arms Should Be Arrested, Says Presidency

Obaseki Vows to Clamp down on Criminals Masquerading as Herdsmen

BoI: 311,000 Employees Got FGs Payroll Support Initiative

Analysts Forecasts Higher Bond Yields in Second Half of 2021

FG Pledges to Implement ECOWAS Brown Card Insurance Scheme

Rabiu: With AfCFTA, Nigeria Must Avoid Becoming Dumping Ground

PIB Passage Will See Changes to Oil Companies Taxes, Says Ahmed

DPR Licences Firm to Establish Condensate Floating Plant

Moghalu Faults CBNs Action on Cryptocurrency Transactions

FG Hands Over 2.5km Internal Roads to Maiduguri Varsity

China Issues New Anti-monopoly Rules

FG Targets 5m Jobs in Agricultural Sector

SUN

Sack of Holy Aruosa Cathedral Priest: Oba of Benin appoints Interim Elders Council

Oyo: Makinde’s performances’ll make 2023 bad year for opposition ‘ Oyelese

Imo govt alleges plot to disrupt APC registration in state

Imo: We’re in no hurry to start APC registration ‘ Nwafor

APC registration: Massive turnout, vote of confidence on Buhari, Bagudu ‘ Malami

APC youth group says Fani-Kayode an asset to Nigeria

COVID-19 claims Ex-Super Eagles defender, Shofoluwe at 53

Flight ticket sales in Nigeria dropped 45% in Q1 2020

Glo subscribers to enjoy up to 36GB free data at Valentine

Customs grosses N4.9bn revenue in Oyo/Osun Command

Court dismisses case against CBN’s directives on bank charges

Nigeria should take up new export opportunities, says trade expert

Google strengthens Africa-wide programmes to keep internet users safe online

Get ready for another hike in petrol price FG

Traffic Radio launches mobile app to enhance reporting

Herdsmen attacks: Obaseki embarks on fact-finding tour, vows not to politicise security issues

COVID-19: NAFDAC is evaluating Sputnik V, Covax vaccines Health Minister

VANGUARD

Identify cause of high production cost, PENGASSAN tells FG

Clear out criminals from Birnin Gwari for economic takeoff, Gov ElRufai tells security agencies

Kidnappers abduct 46-yr-old tipper lorry owner in Ilorin, demand N30m ransom

2023: New electoral law won’t guarantee credible polls ‘ Reps Deputy Whip

Membership revalidation: APC lauds members, stakeholders in Oyo over cooperation

S’West PDP: Fayose, Olafeso, state chairmen, others meet in Lagos; meet in Akure tomorrow

Kwara Assembly swears in only PDP lawmaker 14 months after court victory

Alleged defection: Fani-Kayode an asset to Nigeria ‘ APC youth group

Admitting FFK into APC is rewarding scandalous behaviour, PGF DG warns

APC commences rancour-free membership registration in Bauchi

Osinbajo flags off APC registration, revalidation exercise in Ogun

APC registration will improve job creation ‘ Technology minister

PDP Senate aspirant dies in Cross River

APC registration: Plot to rig 2023 election ‘ Senator Anyanwu

APC registration: Imo govt uncovers plot to disrupt process

Admitting Fani-Kayode into APC is rewarding scandalous behaviour, PGF DG warns

Oil Production: NNPC seeks stakeholders collaboration for cost optimisation

Court dismisses case against CBN’s directives on bank charges

Just in: Petrol price rises by 8.2% as Bonny Light hits $59.46 per barrel

Dollar drops, as bitcoin nears $50,000

Jonathan’s about-face and twisted logic on restructuring

2020 UTME: We’ll spend N100m to prosecute impersonators, says JAMB

General Council to announce Okonjo-Iweala WTO’s D-G February 15

Nigeria to receive 16m free doses of COVID-19 vaccines ‘- UK Gov

FG inaugurates crude oil cost optimisation programme

Nigerian stock market extends losing streak, down N29bn

NNPC GMD to brief Reps on N3.878trn crude sales tomorrow

Cybercrime: Financial expert, Vera Augustine warns Nigerian youths against get-rich-quick syndrome

Bandits kill 23 persons in Kaduna ‘ Commissioner

LEADERSHIP

Bandit Leader Behind Kankara Schoolboys’ Abduction Surrenders

Only Ranching Will End Farmers, Herders Clashes ‘ Northern Governors

Political Parties, Others Want All Elections Held In 1 Day

Put Boko Haram To Rout, CAS Charges Troops

Trump’s Second Impeachment Trial Begins

JAMB To Prosecute Exam Impersonators With N100m

PMB Flags Off Nigeria-Niger Railway Project

Senate Begins Consideration Of New Service Chiefs, Ambassadorial Nominees Today

Nigeria, China, Others May Lose $400bn To Global Energy Transition

FG Spends N37bn To Boost MSME

AFCFTA Will Address Insecurity, Unemployment In Nigeria ‘ Minister

Strike: LASU Postpones Outstanding 2019/2020 First Semester Examination Indefinitely

TRIBUNE

Bearish sentiments hit eight sessions as equities investor further lose N28.3bn

AfCFTA national awareness, sensitisation tour begins

40 million SMEs to benefit from AfCTA ‘ Minister

IGP decorates newly-promoted senior police officers

COVID-19: Nigeria records 1,056 new infections, 21 deaths

Oshiomhole faults APC membership revalidation exercise

Stakeholders that brought about Otoge government have been sidelined ‘Adegboye

High hope in aviation as Nigerian airlines embraces new, more profitable aircraft

EFCC to arraign ex-aviation minister, Stella Oduah, over alleged fraud February 22

We must prosecute arrested bandits, kidnappers to demonstrate justice ‘ Osinbajo

UI VC appointment: Again, FG suspends governing council meeting indefinitely

Reps probe NNPC over N3.9trn domestic crude oil revenue shortfall

Sanwo-Olu backs FG’s move to domesticate community policing

Oyo lawmakers recount encounters with kidnappers, herders, hoodlums

FG moves to achieve $10 per barrel oil production cost

NIMASA rates Lagos best in maritime safety and security

NATION

Yahoo boys protest arrest by EFCC in Osun

Norths governors declare open grazing outdated

Rival groups threaten protests over Lekki Toll Gate

I met APC leaders on national matters, says Fani-Kayode

Fed Govt files fresh charge against Stella Oduah, others for alleged N10b fraud

Osinbajo registers for APC in Ogun

Valentine: Glo subscribers to relish handset-data bundle promo

BUA, CACOVID clash over payment for one million vaccine doses

Farmers-herders conflict: Groups tell Ortom to stop attacking Buhari

Security: Yoruba group backs Ohanaeze protest over Southeast exclusion

Suspected herdsmen kidnap seven Osun transport workers

Rampaging bandits kill 23 in Kaduna

Oshiomhole kicks against APC revalidation exercise

JUST IN: Anglican priest, wife, house help die mysteriously

Suspected herdsmen kidnap four Osun transport workers

Suspected Yahoo boys protest arrest by EFCC

Govs meet NNPC over oil revenue Wednesday

HERALD

Northern governors frown on open grazing

Buhari mourns as NNPC loses pioneer GMD

We’ve not rescued 115 young mothers from ‘human milk factory’ ‘ FCT Police

Court dissolves 28-year-old marriage over wife’s plan to kill husband

Buhari hails renowned journalist Soji Akinrinade at 70

Army refutes reports of killing of 5 soldiers in Borno

I met APC govs to prevent civil war ‘ Fani-Kayode

DAILY TIMES

Makindes aide says report of governors alleged impending move to ADC fake news

APC registration exercise gives opportunity for youths to lead

Senate President says APC targets 100 million members

Ex-Governor brags of APC as Nigerias only party

Tesla buys $1.5B in bitcoin, will start accepting for cars

Notorious bandit who masterminded Kankara students abduction surrenders

JAMB to prosecute 200 persons for impersonation

Kaduna Fire Service records 112 fire outbreaks, 2 deaths in January

Court dissolves 28-year-old marriage over wifes plan to kill husband

Smallholder farmers in Borno receive free seeds, water pumps, others from FG

Google announces initiatives to boost online safety

Delta Orientation Bureau kicks off sensitisation exercise against drug abuse, cultism

IMF worried about impact of multiple rates, forex shortages, others on Nigerias economy

DAILY TRUST

TV College’s quest for TetFund intervention overdue

I support El-Rufa’i on amnesty for bandits

Nigeria’s next president should be a woman

On the controversy in Kano and the planned public debate

Nigerians react as FG alerts on fuel price increase

FG to complete Kano-Maradi rail by 2023

CACOVID, BUA differ on COVID-19 vaccine purchase

‘Lagos losing N4tr to traffic congestion’

Air ticket sales dropped by $132m in Q1 2020

AUTHORITY

Yoruba elders commend Buhari for appointing Kinsman as Chief of Air staff

PGF DG kicks as Fani Kayode moves to join APC

Senate shuts down activities to mourn Hon Chinedu Prestige

Bandits Surrender AK 47 Riffles In Zamfara

Global Peace Movement International to bestow award on DG DSS

Akpabio gets international recognition over NDDC reforms

COVID-19 Protocols: Over 200 Arrested, 25 Remanded In Prison In Kano

BUSINESSDAY

CBN’s cryptocurrency restriction, a protective measure for money laundering

Why EU extended ban on Nigeria’s beans entering zone till 2022

Africa’s economic Madonna Whore Complex: A holdout from colonialism

Insecurity: Leadership tussle hinders intelligence gathering at Defence Agency

Even before covid-19, nightclubs were struggling

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Bandits In Edo’ll Be Treated As Criminals ‘ Obaseki

COVID- 19: Why We Are Deploying Drones To Deliver Vaccines ‘ El Rufai

Rabiu Wants NSDC Template In Rice Sector, Other Food Industry To Boost Growth

Customs Intercepts N30bn Smuggled Rice, Vehicles At FOU Zone ‘A

Nigeria To Receive 16m Free Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccines ‘ UK Govt

LASU Postpones Exams Due To NASU, SSANU Strike

Removal Of Holy Aruosa Cathedral Priest: Oba Of Benin Appoints Interim Elders Council

Stakeholders Harps On Maintaining Unity, Aesthetics Status Of Abuja

NDDC Seeks U.S Support On New Regional Masterplan

Bayelsa To Build Science, Technical Schools In LGs

PEOPLESDAILY

Zamfara: Leader of bandits repents, surrenders 20 AK47, RPG, ammunitions

Buhari writes XI Jinping, as China/Nigeria relations clock 50

Industrial Slavery: FG to invoke labour laws on two Chinese Coys

WHO, China reach agreements on Coronavirus origin, tracing

LG polls: Oshimili North PDP inaugurate campaign council

NEW TELEGRAPH

Flight ticket sales in Nigeria decline by $132m in Q1’20

INEC decries low voter turnout in recent polls

CACOVID leaders bicker over vaccine acquisition

Osinbajo: We’ve new strategies to fight insurgency, banditry, others

FG to Nigerians: Brace up for petrol price increase

Buhari flags-off $1.9bn Kano-Maradi rail line

Lawan: We must unite against criminality, divisive forces

COVID-19: Banks issue new conditions of service to staff

Herders attack Amotekun personnel as operatives arrest 200 cows, two herdsmen in Ondo

BLUEPRINT

Senior officers promoted for hard work, service records, says IGP

PGF Boss to Buni, Bello: Your meeting with Fani-Kayode scandalous

Bandits kill 23 in Kaduna as NAF neutralises scores

Why Nigerians still trade in cryptocurrencies ‘ Moghalu

Bond investors sell off to position for higher yields

Data, critical tool in entrenching digital economy ‘ NITDA DG

Alleged fraud: EFCC set for ex-Aviation Minister Oduah’s arraignment

NIGERIAN PILOT

Adamus transparency, integrity blocked all funds diversion in education-NYC

Nigeria to partner Belgium on out of School children, ICT

Joe Biden threatens to sanction Nigeria over anti-gay laws

JAMB lacks resources to prosecute over 400 exam impersonators-Registrar

CAS tasks troops to sustain onslaught against terrorists

N90.9bn NDDC funds looted- CSCAN-

Buhari seeks Senates confirmation new Service Chiefs, AuGF, FRC boss

 

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