Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 19 May 2021

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

VANGUARD

India COVID-19 deaths hit 25m, says Health ministry

UNILAG attracts N12billion research grants

Ogun gov, Abiodun, suspends aide over alleged fraud in US

Lagos Govt unveils 500 mini buses for intra-city transportation

ICC Prosecutor calls on Libyan gov’t to arrest, surrender Seif al-Islam Gaddafi to Court

Macron to Buhari: France ‘ll support Nigeria with everything to overcome security threats

Gunmen abduct Shariah Court judge in Katsina

Why we suspended issuance of new passports and renewals ‘ NIS

NUPENG threatens nationwide strike over attack on Labour leaders

EFCC arrests ex-soldier, 33 others, for alleged fraud Arrest

Lagos Lawmakers challenge Buhari to address nation

Kaduna Strike: Northern Governors call for calm

C’River North Senatorial By-Election Petition: Tribunal adjourns Judgment

Strike: ACF calls El-Rufai,NLC to order

el-Rufai: Return to negotiating table and stop flexing muscles, APC Govs tell NLC

Senator decries shortage of personnel in fighting security challenge

FG’s popular for cluelessness; lacks service delivery plan, says Rahman Owokoniran, South-West PDP Secretary

Profit taking: Investors lose N148bn on NGX in a session

Northern and Southern Governors have banned open grazing in Nigeria

UNILAG attracts N12 billion research grants

COVID-19: Poor adherence to safety guidelines threatening efforts to avert 3rd wave ‘ NCDC

Kano to recruit 56 medical doctors

Local fish production: Lagos begins training of 120 cage fish farmers

3 soldiers killed in bandits attack in Niger ‘ Gov Bello

Defilement of minors by Lebanese: NAPTIP dispatches crack team to Jos

FG wades into NLC/Kaduna face-off

Senate demands review of NIN requirement for UTME candidates

Okowa Dissolves State Executive Council

Financial Autonomy: CJN meets Ngige, urges JUSUN to call off strike

Lekki deep seaport: Lagos deploys China $629m loan for execution of project

Osinbajo seeks equitable energy transition for developing economies

PUNCH

Explosion in ex-gov Daniels hotel kills two in Ogun

Police beef up security in Lagos, Ogun over rumoured IPOB militants attack

Ngige meets CJN, chief justice begs JUSUN to end strike

End to illegal dissolution of LG councils

Kaduna labour crisis: NLC threatens general strike as El-Rufai declares Wabba wanted

Were in talks with FG over Ibori loot recovery Delta

PANDEF berates Lawan, says Presidency must return to South

Sharia judge feared kidnapped from court in Katsina

Restructuring no longer partisan affair

LCCI, ACCI, others raise concerns as Buhari seeks nod for fresh $6.1bn loan

Delta Speaker charges South-South govs on grazing ban bill

What we have is Fulani govt, declares Methodist Prelate

NUPENG threatens nationwide strike over Kaduna, labour dispute

Nigerians now to get their passports within six weeks, says NIS boss

Edo eyes $250m investment in oil palm, cassava processing

Obaseki loyalists take over LG, suspend PDP exco

Nestle supports EU on global deforestation

CBN disbursed N300bn agric loans in southern Nigeria -Emefiele

Lagos Commodities Exchange to list Agvests N5bn cashew nut contract

Racists denied my family chance to watch me play ‘ Fashanu

Air transport recovery requires extensive global cooperation

Long working hours increase heart disease risks, says ILO

Manufacturing attracted N5.73tn in eight years NESG

China bans financial institutions from cryptocurrency exchange

Police, Osun youths protest as EFCC arrests 34 suspected Internet fraudsters

Hisbah arrests Kano couple for allegedly buying baby for N900,000

Workers protest: El-Rufai cant rule Nigeria, says Odinaku

Stop attacks on workers, protesters, SERAP tells El-Rufai

I dont make money from Nigeria, says Burna Boy

Strike: El-Rufai slammed over NLC members arrest order

Nigerians to obtain passports within six weeks NIS

THISDAY 

ACF Urges El-Rufai to Rescind Decision on Dismissal of Nurses

Four Persons Feared Killed as Police Clash with Protesters in Abuja

Again, Delta Asks FG to Return £4.2m Recovered Loot

Germany to Build Pavilion for Storage of Returned Benin Artifacts

Insecurity: France Ready to Assist Nigeria, Says Macron

Senate Faults Buhari’s Lopsided Appointments, Confirms 12 as NHRC Board…

PANDEF Backs Southern Govs’ Call for Restructuring, Condemns Lawan’s Stance

Adeokun: FG Needs to Enforce Local Content Policy on Smart Card Production

Fawibe: NCDMB Should Give Priority to Local Firms in NCDF Utilisation

Power Firms Fresh $400m Demand Delays $5.8bn Mambilla Project Take-off

IG Launches ‘Operation Restore Peace’ in South-east

FG Considers Options on Divestment Plan by Shell

Kaduna Industrial Crisis Worsens as Hoodlums Attack Protesting Workers

Agric Projects Not Skewed to Favour Any Zone, Says Emefiele

Malami: Financial Autonomy for State Legislatures, Judiciaries Non-negotiable

NPO, BON Honour Deceased Media Industry Leaders Friday

EFCC Asks Secondus to Release Three PDP Officials for Interrogation

Kano Emir, 139 Others Escape Death as Max Air Flight Experiences…

FG Stops Issuance of Passports as New Regime Begins June 1

FG: Legislative, Judiciary Workers’ Strike May End Tomorrow

FG’s Silence over Burning of INEC’s Offices Worrisome, Says PDP

Gunmen Abduct Katsina Judge Inside Court

Niger Gov Confirms Killing of Three Soldiers By Bandits

Osinbajo Urges EU, UK, Others to Reconsider Ban on Fossil Investments

Attahiru: We’ll Do Things Differently to Address Insecurity

NAFDAC Approves Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine for Nigeria

France Ready to Assist Nigeria Tackle Insecurity, Says Macron

Abiodun Suspends Aide Arrested in US over Alleged $350m Fraud

Nigeria Lost $3.5bn to Ports Concession, $90.5m to Airports Deals, Says…

Umahi, Ebonyi Youths Not Involved in Cultism, Criminality, Says State Govt

EFCC Staff Take Fresh Oath of Office

SUN

FA Cup victory: FG to immortalise Iheanacho celebrating with Nigerian flag

LSSC predict more talents discovery at NTTF National Championship

FA Cup victory: FG to immortalise Iheanacho celebrating with Nigerian flag

Uzodimma signs into law bills on security, land matters

RTEAN to assist in enforcing Okada ban on Lagos highways

Senate seeks review of NIN policy for JAMB

FG warns Nigerians on WhatsApp new rule

Gov Abiodun suspends aide arrested for fraud in U.S

Ebonyi gov, senators, Reps in fresh faceoff

Insecurity: Police launch operation restore peace in Enugu

Passage of PIB wont go beyond June -Petroleum minister

Reps okay transition, assumption of office bill for second reading

Nigeria, France must strengthen military, economic ties

Buhari only listening to southern governors will prevent breakup

GUARDIAN

DNA sequencing pioneers win 1mn euro tech ‘Nobel’ prize

Naomi Campbell Welcomes Her First Baby At 50

Emir of Kano, others escape plane mishap

Fossil fuels divestment may halt $150b oil, gas projects

I’m waiting for your arrest, Wabba dares el-Rufai

FG confirms receipt of £4.2m Ibori loot, Delta reacts

‘Telecom subscribers lodged 3,019 complaints in first quarter’

29,214 Anambra households to get FG’s cash transfer

Kidnapped UNIJOS female professor, husband rescued, say police

Emir Bayero, 139 others escape death as Max plane records bird strike

Clearing agents seek better ports

Lull in NPA as probe, leadership crisis lingers

FG willing to work with private sector to revive economy, says Buhari

Buhari seeks senate approval for $6.183 bn external loan

Nigerians React As Ogun Governor’s Aide Abidemi Rufai Is Arrested For Fraud

Newspaper doubles down on claims Reno Omokri fathered child out of wedlock

NAFDAC approves emergency use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

Gunshots, teargas as thugs disrupt NLC protest in Kaduna

LCCI decries current inflation rates of 18.12% in Nigeria

Ogun governor suspends aide arrested in US for fraud

LEADERSHIP

Extra-judicial Killing: Panel Rules Against Police, Army, Orders Payment Of N100m Compensation

Consultant Pharmacists Cadre Will Stem Tide Of Brain Drain ‘ FG

Agba Calls For Aggressive Implementation Of National Action Plan II

Emir Of Kano, 230 Others Escape Death As Bird Strike Damages Aircraft

Stakeholders Call For Maximisation Of Cassava Potentials

Traditional Rulers Hail Danbatta Over Role in Security, National Development

NCC Commiserates With Board Chairman Over Daughter’s Passage

Senate Demands Review Of NIN Policy On UTME/DE Registration

Obaseki Won’t Rejoin APC, Says Ally, Osadolor

Middle Belt Journalists Task Lawmakers On Region’s Crises

BREAKING: Kaduna Govt Sacks Nurses Below GL 14

TRIBUNE

Cross-border: Africa to lose $148 billion of GDP to corruption ‘ World Bank, UN Office

Kano govt to recruitment 56 medical doctors

Restructuring: Engage NASS for constitutional amendment, Lukman tells PDP governors

EFCC asks PDP National Chairman to release three party officials for questioning

Northern governors appeal for calm over Kaduna govt/labour face-off

Reps pass bill on smooth transition of president, vice president through second reading

Public service institute to design transparency curriculum for states

Reduction of worker’s salaries only for three months, Anambra govt replies PDP

Okowa announces full autonomy for Delta judiciary

Insecurity: Lagos Assembly asks Buhari to implement Southern Govs’ Resolutions

FG launches national diaspora policy in Abuja

Imo gov signs security, land matter bills into law

Despite huge borrowings, APC unable to initiate, complete a project ‘ PDP

NATION

France pledges full support to battle insecurity

Survey ship will generate revenue through charting, says Naval chief

NIS suspends processing of new passports for two weeks

Senate seeks review of NIN policy as requirement for JAMB registration

Fed Govt urges destination countries to seize, repatriate stolen funds

Emir of Kano, other passengers escape death as Abuja-bound Max Air develops engine fault

EFCC chairman, others take oath of secrecy

NLC strike: ACF asks El-Rufai to reconsider workers sack

2023: Ortom for Senate posters flood Makurdi

Reactions trail lawmakers call to legalise Indian hemp

Ebonyi millers protest shuts down rice mill

Reps make case for virtually impaired students

Nigeria better off as one, says Methodist Prelate

DAILY TIMES

Insecurity: IGP launches new operation for South East

Okorocha denies giving IPOB N500m

PDP Govs Ibadan Resolutions, not partisan, but national imperative issue Lukman

Lopsidedness in appointments: Senate cautions Buhari, confirms NHRC nominees

PDP Govs tasks Buhari on power devolution to states

Tuberculosis Kills 18 persons every hour in Nigeria Report

Covid-19 B.1.620 varients silently spreading fast across continents Report

Limited intake of high Trans-fat food, key in preventing hypertension Experts

Working for long hours can result in serious health hazard WHO report

DAILY TRUST

Kaduna shutdown: FG intervenes as El-Rufai, labour stick to their guns

‘How Aero flight suffered bird strike in P/Harcourt’

IGP launches ‘Operation Restore Peace’ in South East

Afe Babalola suggests middle ground over conference impasse

One-way driving attracts 3yrs jail term for repeated offenders in Lagos

Sexual molestation: Arrested Lebanese still in detention – Police

Cash crunch: DPR rescued us in April — FG

NAFDAC approves Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

Call off your strike, CJN begs judicial workers

Ban on open grazing ’ll allow govt to deal with banditry – Obaseki

Kaduna shutdown: FG intervenes as El-Rufai, labour stick to their guns

Joint account, conduit pipe of corruption for govs — NULGE

NIS suspends new passports’ applications

Umahi, PDP lawmakers ‘clash’ over insecurity in Ebonyi

Presence of strange helicopter raises concerns in Niger villages

Fikpo now substantive NDE DG as Buhari appoints Issa Aremu NILS director

Buhari seeks approval for fresh N2.3tr loan

CBN launches Ekiti rice project, targets 12,000 farmers

Pension assets rise by N92bn to N12.34tr — PenCom

FG loses $90m annually to Lagos Airport concession — Reps

After Daily Trust story, NCC bans sale, use of mobile phone boosters

Oil workers to shut facilities over Kaduna protest

SON launches 38 standards for solar power

Free zones reforms: Labour union petitions Buhari

2 killed protesting death of mechanic in police custody

Tension as 2 herders found dead in Abuja community

6-year-old raped to death in Kaduna

Police rescues 2-year-old kidnapped by gunmen

Father of 3 ‘defiles’ 11-year-old girl

Kano commences recruitment of 56 medical doctors

Hypertension: Using alternative medicine causes stroke, sudden deaths – Ogun Commissioner

Traditional worshippers to get official public holiday in Lagos

2023: Kwankwaso meets Kano PDP, Kwankwasiyya leaders

Critics of Southern governors’ resolutions enemies of Nigeria — Ex-Minister

PDP govs lack moral standing to demand for restructuring — APC chieftain

Scrap state electoral commissions now, NULGE urges N/Assembly

Presidential transition bill passes second reading

APC has lost bearing — PDP

Ekiti State Sports Council tasked on innovation and self reliance

Army withholds salaries of 45 soldiers in Borno

Fresh crisis rocks PDP as EFCC goes after top officials over N10bn scandal

Kaduna crisis: NUPENG threatens nationwide strike, warns El-Rufai

You lack power to declare labour leaders wanted, Falana slams El-Rufai

Ranching strange to us – Sarki Fulani

Osinbajo calls on EU, UK, others to reconsider ban on fossil investments

IGP launches ‘Operation Restore Peace in South East’

Buhari: Boko Haram exploiting COVID-19 to push back into Nigeria

HERALD

Bandits killed 3 soldiers ‘ Niger governor declares

2 die, 3 injured as gas explosion rocks Gbenga Daniel’s hotel in Ogun

Nigeria’s Ethnic Diversity Boosts The Local Crypto Market

No govt can plan for unlimited number of citizens’ ‘ Buhari’s aide condemns population explosion

Warning Strike: NLC Wasting Their Time; I’ll Not Budge ‘ El-Rufai

Why we suspended issuance of new passports ‘ FG

NDLEA seizes drug-laced cakes on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

AUTHORITY

Experts list achievements, challenges encountered in fight against acute malnutrion in children

Kagame, Okonjo-Iweala headline UBA Africa Conversations

Chinas efforts to enhance urban water conservation pay off

To build joint strength, solidarity for global fight against COVID-19

Call for restructuring: PDP Governors merely re- echoed APC position, says Lukman, PGF boss

BUSINESSDAY

NSIA: How re-engineering work is paying off amid Covid-19

Nollywood produces highest movies in 4yrs despite COVID-19

Southern Governors: Start with forest restructuring!

UK to spend 3m on INTERPOL office to fight cybercrime in Nigeria, Africa

Can Elon Musk’s satellites tackle Nigeria’s internet woes

Residential real estate offers investment opportunities amid weak Q2’21 outlook

Using science to stop violence fuelled dangerous speech

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Emefiele Denies Claims Of Imbalance In Agric Interventions

Bandits Are Different From Other Agitators Because They Want Peace ‘Gumi

APC Leadership In Lagos Won’t Manipulate LGA Primaries ‘ Osolana

Lagos Commodities Exchange to list Agvest N5bn cashew nut contracts

Why France Should Deepen Anti-Terror, Economic Cooperation With Nigeria -Buhari

Oyo LG Poll: Over 2800 NSCDC Personnel Deploys For Peaceful Conduct Of Elections

PDP Chieftain Distributes 2,000 Free JAMB Forms To Ekiti Students

EFCC Invites PDP National Officers For Investigation

PEOPLESDAILY

Rape: Centre advises parents to pay adequate attention to children

Sanwo-Olu to unveil health projects, others

Gov. Ortom posters for Senate floods Benue

Attacks on INEC facilities worrisome

Forty years after Bob: Was he greater than Peter Tosh

Who is responsible for American democracy disorder

NEW TELEGRAPH

FG suspends applications for new passports nationwide

At last, FG receives 4.2m Ibori loot

Carry arms, defend yourselves now ‘Ortom tells subjects

Kaduna: Oil workers threaten nationwide strike, put members on red alert

Senate asks Education Ministry, JAMB, NIMC to suspend use of NIN for exams

NLC/KADUNA FACE-OFF: El-Rufai draws battle lines, declares Wabba wanted

Emefiele to critics: CBN’s agric intervention programmes not partial

BLUEPRINT

2021 budget deficit: Buhari seeks NASS’ nod to raise N2.343trn loan

Danbatta recognised for contribution to security in Kano community

NITDA warns against use of sensitive information on Whatsapp

NITDA, MassChallenge in partnership to put startups on global scale

Growing rural sub-Saharan economies through accelerating clean energy uptake

Renewable energy: SON launches standards for solar components

NIGERIAN PILOT

Buhari wants Senate to approve $6 Billion External Loan to Finance 2021 Budget

Ebonyi PDP NASS caucus accuse Gov Umahi of Arming youths against political enemies

Ibadan resolutions: PDP govs lack moral ground to demand executive bill, restructuring APC chieftain

FCT natives set to elect Mayor to tackle internal challenges

Aliyu tasks Surveyors to sensitise govt, other institutions for partnership

Protest, Abuja Police allegedly shot 10 year old school boy

System collapse disrupts power supply as TCN commences recovery

FG Commissions NSC, Complex in Jos north -central -NigPilot

 

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