{"id":21642,"date":"2019-02-23T05:12:52","date_gmt":"2019-02-23T05:12:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=21642"},"modified":"2019-02-23T05:12:52","modified_gmt":"2019-02-23T05:12:52","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-saturday-february-23-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=21642","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, February 23, 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=21642&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=\"871\" height=\"108\" \/><\/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>Manufacturers canvass reduction of corporate taxes to attract investors<\/p>\n<p>Google takes down inaccurate N184\/$ fx rate<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m not in Delta to rig any election &#8216; REC<\/p>\n<p>Dorcas Cancer Foundation promote childhood cancer awareness, visit patients at LUTH<\/p>\n<p>Challenging work environment, immigration of Nigeria&#8217;s health workers weaken sector<\/p>\n<p>Election: Cleen Foundation raises alarm over security threats in 12 states<\/p>\n<p>PDP accuses INEC of hoarding result sheets in Abuja, Kano, Delta<\/p>\n<p>How ex-Niger Gov, Aliyu, two others diverted N1.7bn state funds- witness<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria risks becoming stranded on global energy shift, WEF warns<\/p>\n<p>How six people fall into extreme poverty in Nigeria every minute<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s listed stocks lose over N74billion ahead of elections<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Amosun has a lot to hide, says ex-deputy<\/p>\n<p>Peace accord flagrantly violated, Secondus screams<\/p>\n<p>PDP accuses INEC of withholding result sheets from strongholds<\/p>\n<p>How Buhari, Atiku stand in 36 states<\/p>\n<p>Video of man caught with result sheet is false, fabricated CUPP<\/p>\n<p>Ohuabunwa alleges plots by Kalu to rig senatorial election<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu denies links with card reader contractor<\/p>\n<p>In Buhari, Atikus towns kinsmen dream of new era, great hopes<\/p>\n<p>NYSC members, trainees threaten showdown with INEC over allowance<\/p>\n<p>PDP sues Buhari over ballot snatchers<\/p>\n<p>Were not aware of any new judgment on Rivers APC INEC<\/p>\n<p>Manufacturers seek reduction in corporate tax<\/p>\n<p>SARS nabs three robbery suspects operating in NYSC uniforms<\/p>\n<p>Unionisation: Maritime workers issue 21- day ultimatum to Chevron<\/p>\n<p>Laws protecting Nigerian airlines, travel agencies weak NANTA<\/p>\n<p>INEC reads the riot act to underage voters, sponsors<\/p>\n<p>Wike accuses GOC of attempting to assassinate him<\/p>\n<p>Appeal Court judgment: INEC accepts Zamfara APC candidates for 2019 elections<\/p>\n<p>Polls: Africa stands in solidarity with Nigeria Johnson-Sirleaf<\/p>\n<p>INEC briefing: Collation centre to open on Sunday &#8211; Chairman<\/p>\n<p>Ex-Deputy Gov gets $53.76m fine, jailed 20 years for bribery<\/p>\n<p>INEC briefing: Ballot box snatchers will be arrested, prosecuted IG<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alternativeadvert.com\/show.php?z=30&amp;pl=18006&amp;ad_type=81&amp;rl=1800\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rivers APC Crises: Abe Heads to Supreme Court<\/p>\n<p>PDP Alerts Police, Says Violence May Mar Elections in Ekiti<\/p>\n<p>Govts Broken Promises to Benue People<\/p>\n<p>Extrajudicial Killings Under the Guise of Punishing Electoral Offenders<\/p>\n<p>2019 Elections: Will New Songs Come Out of These Ashes<\/p>\n<p>PDP Accuses INEC of Hoarding Result Sheets<\/p>\n<p>Appeal Court Judgement on Zamfara APC Will of God, Says Marafa<\/p>\n<p>Polls: NSE Market Indices Drop Further by 0.16%<\/p>\n<p>Three CPs, EFCC Operatives Deployed in Ekiti for Saturday Elections<\/p>\n<p>Police Explain Why Kwara Senator, 7 Others Were Arrested<\/p>\n<p>Police Arrest lawmaker, 70 Others over Attack on Kwankwaso&#8217;s Campaign Convoy<\/p>\n<p>Polls: Johnson-Sirleaf Urges Politicians to Maintain Peace, Adhere to Rule of Law<\/p>\n<p>No Genuine PVC, No Voting, Says INEC<\/p>\n<p>Rivers APC Kicks as INEC Chair Claims Every Judgment has Been Obeyed<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Feb. 23 election not war, Ojikutu warns Buhari, Atiku supporters<\/p>\n<p>APC Benue lawmaker completes switch to PDP<\/p>\n<p>Ogun PDP crisis deepens as faction suspends Abati, others<\/p>\n<p>APC seeks probe of alleged plot to bomb INEC offices<\/p>\n<p>Akwa Ibom PDP raises alarm over plot to arrest chieftains<\/p>\n<p>Ganduje condemns Bebeji clash, calls for investigation<\/p>\n<p>Rivers polls: Magnus Abe vows to approach Supreme Court<\/p>\n<p>Kajuru killings: PDP condoles with victims&#8217; families, tasks govt on security<\/p>\n<p>Ex-military men decry underpayment of pension allowances<\/p>\n<p>IPOB decries harassment of members<\/p>\n<p>Consumers with prepaid meters hit 1.67m in Q4&#8217;18 &#8216; NBS<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Confusion, controversy as INEC delists Ndoma-Egba, Owan, all other APC candidates in C&#8217;River<\/p>\n<p>Breaking: Scores flee Borno community over B&#8217;Haram attack<\/p>\n<p>Ogun guber: Accord Party denies adopting Isiaka as candidate<\/p>\n<p>APC leader defends Buhari&#8217;s directive on ballot box snatching<\/p>\n<p>I didn&#8217;t order disruption of FG&#8217;s Tradermoni &#8216;Amosun<\/p>\n<p>Post 2019: Nigeria&#8217;ll be run by mindless fellows -Musa<\/p>\n<p>Plateau Central: I&#8217;m most credible to replace Dariye -Santos<\/p>\n<p>2019: Vote APC, Okere tells Igbo in Lagos<\/p>\n<p>Controversy over CJN suspension avoidable -Faseru<\/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>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>IPOB&#8217;s initial order disfranchised us<\/p>\n<p>Ballot box snatchers should be treated like armed robbers, Senator Adeyeye defends Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Assassination attempt : Wike berates Amaechi for defending Nigerian Army<\/p>\n<p>One dies as Ogun SSG survives auto crash &#8216; FRSC<\/p>\n<p>POLLS: Group tasks IG on arrest of candidates, opposition leaders<\/p>\n<p>How today&#8217;s vote may cause a bandwagon in the governorship<\/p>\n<p>Allegations of Islamization wicked, deceptive, ungodly, Buhari tells PDP, others<\/p>\n<p>FG wins right to prosecute JPMorgan Chase over $875m Malabu oil fraud<\/p>\n<p>JAMB closes sales of UTME registration forms<\/p>\n<p>Election: Police debunk social media rumour of bomb explosion in Enugu<\/p>\n<p>INEC dismisses PDP&#8217;s allegation of hoarding election materials<\/p>\n<p>Election: EFCC to clampdown on banks, bureau de change caught aiding and abetting vote buying<\/p>\n<p>Breaking: INEC delists Cross River APC candidates<\/p>\n<p>Election: Ohanaeze decries alleged soldiers infiltration into Igboland<\/p>\n<p>Enugu: Materials ready, traffic jam as voters move into hinterlands<\/p>\n<p>Suspects&#8217; arrest in Kwara, Kano nothing to do with party affiliation &#8216; I-G<\/p>\n<p>Elections: Odinkalu urges INEC, others to allow Nigerians&#8217; will prevail<\/p>\n<p>Security worries cloud celebrated African film festival<\/p>\n<p>Oscar 2019: Omotola, Odugbemi, 2 others make Nigeria proud<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Venezuela President, Maduro, Closing Border With Brazil<\/p>\n<p>US To Leave 200 Troops For Peacekeeping After Syria Withdrawal<\/p>\n<p>IPC Cautions Journalists On Safety During Elections<\/p>\n<p>Police Arrest House Member, 70 Others Over APC\/PDP Clash<\/p>\n<p>Emir Sanusi Condemns PDP, APC Clash In Kano<\/p>\n<p>Timaya Gives Fans Real Deal Experience Concert In Enugu<\/p>\n<p>Kate Henshaw, Sani Muazu, Others In Political Thriller, 4th Republic<\/p>\n<p>Police Arrest Cultists Over Killing Of Final Year Varsity Student<\/p>\n<p>APC Chieftain Escapes As Attackers Chop Off Husband&#8217;s Fingers<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Immigrations To Ensure No Foreigner Votes During Elections<\/p>\n<p>CBN Injects 268.4m, CNY 46.3m Into Retail SMIS<\/p>\n<p>Access Bank Set To Issue First Corporate Green Bond<\/p>\n<p>CNPP Condemns Arrest Of Senator Ibrahim<\/p>\n<p>Maina Wants Enforcement Of Court Order Stopping His Prosecution<\/p>\n<p>Customers With Prepaid Metres Increased To 1.67m &#8216; NBS<\/p>\n<p>Fake $100 Bills Imported From India In Circulation<\/p>\n<p>Ekiti APC Chieftain Escapes Death, As Attackers Chop Off Husband&#8217;s Fingers<\/p>\n<p>IPC Cautions Journalists On Safety During Elections<\/p>\n<p>INEC Claim Ignorance Of Apex Court Ruling Over Rivers As APC Kicks<\/p>\n<p>Naira Gains Against Dollar, Closes at N358\/$ At Parallel Market<\/p>\n<p>Election: NYSC Distribute Mattresses to Corps Members<\/p>\n<p>Kaduna CP Refutes Faulting Governor El Rufai On Kajuru Killings<\/p>\n<p>Amaechi to Wike: No Soldier Attempt To Assassinate You<\/p>\n<p>Zamfara APC: Accept INEC&#8217;s Decision,Marafa Tells Supporters<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>INEC accepts Zamfara APC candidates for NASS, state elections<\/p>\n<p>Sponsored: How To Overcome Premature Ejaculation and Weak Erection Permanently<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest Rep Abdulmumin Jibrin over alleged involvement in Kano violent clash<\/p>\n<p>Nollywood comedian, Baba Suwe, on admission at LUTH<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Amosun&#8217;s aide dies, SSG survives in autocrash<\/p>\n<p>Buhari, APC violating peace accord &#8216; Secondus<\/p>\n<p>Bauchi INEC ready for Saturday&#8217;s election as sensitive materials arrive 20 LGAs<\/p>\n<p>Police IG explains reasons for arrests in Kano, Kwara<\/p>\n<p>Only INEC empowered to release results &#8216; Professor Yakubu<\/p>\n<p>Confusion over Rivers, as INEC claims ignorance of Supreme Court ruling<\/p>\n<p>Ajanaku, ZLP Repscandidate, faults police arrest despite court order, detained for 5 hours in Ibadan<\/p>\n<p>Elections: We won&#8217;t allow politicians to use us &#8216; ASUU<\/p>\n<p>PDP welcomes court clearance of APC participation in Zamfara<\/p>\n<p>Enforce court order, stop my persecution, Maina tells EFCC<\/p>\n<p>Aisha Buhari donates relief materials to survivors of Kajuru killings<\/p>\n<p>INEC accepts Zamfara APC candidates for NASS, state elections<\/p>\n<p><code><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alternativeadvert.com\/show.php?z=30&amp;pl=18006&amp;ad_type=81&amp;rl=1800\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/code><\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>INEC chairman should stop doing Wikes biddingon Rivers APC candidacy<\/p>\n<p>Allegation of my plot to islamise Nigeria wicked, ungodly, says Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest 70 over bloody clash in Kano<\/p>\n<p>REVEALED: HOW ALEX BADEHS KILLERS PLOTTED HIS DEATH<\/p>\n<p>APC, PDP in verbal war over chairs defection<\/p>\n<p>Zamfara APC:Marafa accepts Appeal Courts decision<\/p>\n<p>One killed in Bayelsa as hoodlums engage soldiers in gun duel<\/p>\n<p>Malabu Oil deal: FG claims $1.975b against JP Mogan, Shell, Eni<\/p>\n<p>NiMet predicts sunny, hazy weather for Saturday<\/p>\n<p>Three CPs, EFCC operatives deployed in Ekiti for polls<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ahead of election, female cleric tasks Nigerians not to sell their destinies<\/p>\n<p>Zamfara APC to participate in election as INEC complies with Court order<\/p>\n<p>Elections: IG-P Warns Officers To Remain Apolitical, Non-Partisan<\/p>\n<p>PDP Demands Immediate Release of Kwara Senator Ibrahim<\/p>\n<p>FERMA recruits 14, 000 youths to clear weeds on Highways<\/p>\n<p>PDP Accuses INEC Of Hoarding Result Sheets<\/p>\n<p>SAHCO signs MoU with Bayelsa to handle airport operations<\/p>\n<p>AMCON MD clicks Sir Ahmadu Bello Excellence Award<\/p>\n<p>Non-oil sector contributions to Nigerias tax revenue hits N2.87trn in 2018<\/p>\n<p>Glo subscribers can now pre-order next-generation Samsung Galaxy S10 phones<\/p>\n<p>Nollywood is one of the worst places to have female friends Nazo Ekezie<\/p>\n<p>#Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Receives 2019 Everett Rogers Award<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Buhari describes Islamization allegation wicked, deceptive, ungodly<\/p>\n<p>Suspects&#8217; 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