{"id":21621,"date":"2019-02-21T06:32:01","date_gmt":"2019-02-21T06:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=21621"},"modified":"2019-02-21T06:32:01","modified_gmt":"2019-02-21T06:32:01","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-thursday-february-21-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=21621","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, February 21, 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"hide-if-no-js\"><a id=\"set-post-thumbnail\" class=\"thickbox\" href=\"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/wp-admin\/media-upload.php?post_id=21621&amp;type=image&amp;TB_iframe=1\" aria-describedby=\"set-post-thumbnail-desc\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-266x266 \" src=\"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Okowa-2019-Gubernatorial-Campaign-online-banner-ad-1.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"838\" height=\"104\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><code><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- www.newsroom247.com.ng --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-2163942495525027\" data-ad-slot=\"1411897411\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/code><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How Nigerian content creators are finding goldmine on YouTube<\/p>\n<p>Court to hear suit against FIRS spending on April 15<\/p>\n<p>States pump N251bn into non-viable airports amid infrastructure deficit<\/p>\n<p>2019: Is Nigeria preparing for war<\/p>\n<p>Political desperation, fiery rhetoric battering Nigeria&#8217;s image<\/p>\n<p>Trade sector foreign investments pick up in 2018<\/p>\n<p>Retail firms see a drop in profitability amid reduced consumers&#8217; purchasing power<\/p>\n<p>FIRS&#8217; searchlight on 2,933 companies&#8217; accounts raises industry dust<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Breweries, Mobil, 24 others push stock market to new highs<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Buhari is promoting barbarism<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu backs Buharis directive on ballot box snatching<\/p>\n<p>Stock market closes higher as 26 firms gain<\/p>\n<p>Political desperation, fiery rhetoric battering Nigeria&#8217;s image<\/p>\n<p>Body bag threat: ICC may prosecute El-Rufai, says Falana<\/p>\n<p>Suspended CJNs appeals suffer further delay<\/p>\n<p>Five domestic workers allegedly steal employers N105m gold jewellery<\/p>\n<p>Downstream oil sector deregulation must be done carefully Awobokun<\/p>\n<p>Power sector loses N69.1bn in seven weeks<\/p>\n<p>Election delay dampens foreign investors appetite &#8211; Report<\/p>\n<p>Polls delay: FG lost N1.8bn in port revenue, says expert<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;ll consider reduction in crude oil output Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Kwankwaso storms Lagos for Agbaje, Atiku<\/p>\n<p>18 firewood merchants killed by Boko Haram in Borno<\/p>\n<p>We dont have any candidate for governorship poll Imo APC chairman<\/p>\n<p>Alleged N2.1bn fraud: Court adjourns Dokpesis defence till May 9<\/p>\n<p>Presidency planning to use soldiers, police to rig polls CUPP<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria targets share of $380bn global seaborne trade<\/p>\n<p>Rivers APC writes INEC, wants candidates included on poll list<\/p>\n<p>Herdsmen attack Agatu community in Benue, kill 16<\/p>\n<p>JAMB postpones mock exam, may reschedule 2019 UTME<\/p>\n<p>Foreign observers raise the alarm over security threat<\/p>\n<p>INEC shouldnt audit itself<\/p>\n<p>Elections: FG orders immediate payment of salaries<\/p>\n<p>Akwa Ibom APC, PDP trade blame as thugs kill two, burn 13 INEC vehicles<\/p>\n<p>Nothing can stop Feb 23 elections, INEC chair tells international community<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alternativeadvert.com\/show.php?z=30&amp;pl=17995&amp;ad_type=81&amp;rl=180\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ATM Records N39.15trn transactions in Q4 2018<\/p>\n<p>Omene: Nigeria Needs More Technology Skills to Boost Oil Production<\/p>\n<p>Top 10 Nigerian Online Adverts Records 17m Views<\/p>\n<p>One Billion People at Risk over Long Conversation on Smartphone<\/p>\n<p>You Must Vote APC, Tinubu Tells Lagos Igbo Community<\/p>\n<p>PDP: Presidency, APC Arm-twisting INEC, Security Agents<\/p>\n<p>NBS: Credit to Private Sector Declines to N15.13tn<\/p>\n<p>Again, Herdsmen Kill 17 Persons in Benue<\/p>\n<p>Election: Dickson, Minister Trade Accusations over Alleged Plan to Cause Violence in Bayelsa<\/p>\n<p>INEC: Sensitive Election Materials Ready for Distribution in Bauchi<\/p>\n<p>SAN Challenges Malami over $30,000 Paid into Onnoghen&#8217;s Account<\/p>\n<p>INEC Begins Distribution of Sensitive Election Materials in Katsina<\/p>\n<p>Army Chief Accuses Atiku, Others of Inciting Military<\/p>\n<p>INEC: Only Act of God Can Stop Saturday&#8217;s Polls<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2019: It&#8217;ll be impossible for Buhari to lose -Okafor<\/p>\n<p>Army, SARS plotting to rig polls in Rivers, PDP alleges<\/p>\n<p>We are confident Buhari, Lalong&#8217;ll win Plateau, says Dah-Adeh<\/p>\n<p>65% victory for Buhari, other candidates sure in Ariaria market &#8216;Kalu<\/p>\n<p>Imo: Okorocha thumb-printing ballot papers &#8216;Izunaso<\/p>\n<p>Court bars INEC from accepting APC candidate for Okigwe South<\/p>\n<p>Group raises the alarm over alleged deployment fake soldiers to Taraba<\/p>\n<p>Vehicle intercepted in Zamfara not carrying INEC sensitive materials &#8216; Police, INEC<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria to consider reducing oil output for higher prices &#8216;Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s downstream sector records $56bn revenue<\/p>\n<p>Equities gain N158bn on renewed investors&#8217; appetite<\/p>\n<p>Why Nigeria was included in 23 &#8216;dirty money&#8217; blacklist &#8216;EU<\/p>\n<p>Kaduna traders beg for help as fire razes food market<\/p>\n<p>JAMB postpones UTME mock exam indefinitely<\/p>\n<p>Hold INEC, service chiefs, others responsible if violence erupts &#8216;Nyiam<\/p>\n<p>Elections: Defend democracy, Abdulsalami, Kukah tell Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Atiku &#8216;ll offer S-East quicker route to presidency &#8216; CUPP chieftain<\/p>\n<p>Delta monarch canvasses support for Ahwinahwi<\/p>\n<p>Fake INEC result sheet: Arrest Ogah, Ubani now &#8216;Abia govt<\/p>\n<p>UNLAWFUL ORDERS&#8217;: Withdraw your statement, Army chief tells Atiku<\/p>\n<p>N754m fraud: EFCC promised not to prosecute me, witness tells court<\/p>\n<p>C&#8217;River: A-Court refuses to stop Usani as APC gov candidate<\/p>\n<p>Past govt destroyed checks and balances in civil service &#8216; Buhari<\/p>\n<p>PANDEF lampoons Buhari over order on ballot box snatchers<\/p>\n<p>Polls: FG declares Friday public holiday, excludes bankers<\/p>\n<p>Elections: I stand with Buhari on ballot box snatching &#8216; Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>PDP to Buratai: Buhari has no power to deploy soldiers for election<\/p>\n<p>NCAA threatens to sanction debtor telecom operators<\/p>\n<p>Appointment of judges should not be all-comers affair &#8216; Akinlawon, SAN<\/p>\n<p>FG&#8217;s intervention to rescue Arik Air, Aero Contractors saved jobs &#8216; Sirika<\/p>\n<p>7,000 police personnel to monitor, supervise elections in Benue &#8216; CP<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s downstream sector records $56bn revenue yearly<\/p>\n<p>Expert says plan to list Jumia, Konga on stock market good for economy<\/p>\n<p>Atiku at Kaduna townhall meeting insists on selling NNPC<\/p>\n<p>FG pledges support for HIV response network<\/p>\n<p>INEC to International Community: Nothing&#8217;ll stop Feb. 23 elections<\/p>\n<p>How I paid $30,000 into Onnoghen&#8217;s domiciliary account, Agi opens up<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- www.newsroom247.com.ng --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-2163942495525027\" data-ad-slot=\"1411897411\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FG Declares Friday Public Holiday<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen Kidnap Driver, 10 Passengers In Rivers<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Refutes Comments On &#8216;Leaked Audio&#8217; Report<\/p>\n<p>Huge Votes From North, South Will Ensure Buhari&#8217;s Victory<\/p>\n<p>Fani Kayode Diverted N350m From Ministry &#8216; EFCC<\/p>\n<p>Group Backs PMB Over Directive On Ballot Box Snatchers<\/p>\n<p>Ballot Snatching: ADP Presidential Candidate Asks PMB To Withdraw Order To Security<\/p>\n<p>Delta REC Apologises To Voters For Delayed Polls<\/p>\n<p>ECOWAS Role In Preventing\/Countering Violent Extremism<\/p>\n<p>Ibom Air As Election-driven Venture And Scam<\/p>\n<p>Boko Haram Resurgence As Threat To Polls In Borno<\/p>\n<p>2019 Polls: INEC in Talks with NURTW to Strengthen Logistics Plan<\/p>\n<p>Election: PDP Women Decry Alleged Military, Police Intimidation In Rivers<\/p>\n<p>Public Complaints Commission Treated 453 Cases In Adamawa<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Elections: FG declares Friday public holiday, excludes bankers<\/p>\n<p>PDP cautions Buratai against dragging military into politics<\/p>\n<p>Rescheduled Polls: Kogi PDP Stakeholders raise alarm over insecurity<\/p>\n<p>Removal of INEC chairman will disrupt electoral process &#8216; Fashola<\/p>\n<p>FG assures of diligent handling of litigation against British firm<\/p>\n<p>Reschedule polls: Results sheet for Kwara found in FCT, Lagos in Kwara &#8216; REC<\/p>\n<p>Elections: Don&#8217;t use military to intimidate Nigerians, Gani Adams tells Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Kashamu, our beloved son &#8216; Ijebu monarchs<\/p>\n<p>We are ready for Saturday Presidential, NASS elections&#8217; INEC<\/p>\n<p>Ballot box snatchers: FEC okays Buhari&#8217;s &#8216;shoot-at-sight&#8217; order<\/p>\n<p>INEC boss disagrees with Buhari on ruthless actions against ballot box snatchers<\/p>\n<p>How INEC&#8217;s one week election postponement unnerved APC<\/p>\n<p>More than $15bn goods arrive Nigeria annually &#8216;NPA<\/p>\n<p>Why election postponement can trigger hypertension, death &#8216;Experts<\/p>\n<p>EAC launches free video on UTME text, &#8216;Sweet Sixteen<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll target USA if Washington deploys missiles in Europe &#8216; Putin<\/p>\n<p>Atiku&#8217;s adoption aligns with CUPP agreement &#8216; SDP<\/p>\n<p>Two reported dead in Kwara APC\/PDP clash<\/p>\n<p>Buhari considering oil output reduction to raise price &#8216; Presidency<\/p>\n<p>Death for ballot box snatchers: Buhari is frustrated, ADP Presidential candidate says<\/p>\n<p>Again, three persons killed in renewed cult war in Edo State<\/p>\n<p>Why 2019 elections may not be free, fair, credible &#8216; Clark<\/p>\n<p><code><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alternativeadvert.com\/show.php?z=30&amp;pl=17995&amp;ad_type=81&amp;rl=180\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<\/code><\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Falana advises Armed Forces against intimidating voters<\/p>\n<p>Army Chief: ballot box snatchersll be dealt with<\/p>\n<p>Police confirm attack on Kwara APC senatorial candidate, others<\/p>\n<p>PDPll be defeated on Sat, says Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Two APC members shot dead by suspected PDP thugs in Kwara<\/p>\n<p>Court of Appeal fails to hear Onnoghens suits<\/p>\n<p>Polls shift: Fed Govt orders payment of February salary<\/p>\n<p>PDP to Army chief: dont drag military into politics<\/p>\n<p>Election: PDP advises Buratai not to drag Military into politics<\/p>\n<p>Maku pledges resuscitation of Nasarawa cultural festivals if elected governor<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria loses billions of dollars to prolonged bid rounds<\/p>\n<p>Oil firm invests N8b in downstream<\/p>\n<p>15 candidates withdraw, adopt Shettima for senatorial race<\/p>\n<p>I will sell NNPC to wealthy Nigerians if elected-Atiku<\/p>\n<p>FG redeploys 12 permanent secretaries<\/p>\n<p>Kwara result sheets mistakenly taken to FCT INEC office<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rescheduled Election: Were ready, will make sure votes count Fashola<\/p>\n<p>Applicant killed, many injured as hoodlums attack APC campaign train in Kwara<\/p>\n<p>Election: PDP, APC disagree over Obot Akara mayhem in A Ibom<\/p>\n<p>Payment of gratuities: Pensioners pay thank you visit to Gov Ugwuanyi<\/p>\n<p>FG, Dangote flag off reconstruction of Ofeme community road network<\/p>\n<p>PANDEF disowns Atiku<\/p>\n<p>PDP to Buratai: Dont drag military into politics<\/p>\n<p>Bauchi INEC to distribute sensitive materials Thursday<\/p>\n<p>Buharis order against ballot snatchers: Why is PDP afraid&#8217; 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