{"id":22147,"date":"2019-05-08T06:22:21","date_gmt":"2019-05-08T06:22:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=22147"},"modified":"2019-05-08T06:22:21","modified_gmt":"2019-05-08T06:22:21","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-wednesday-may-8-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=22147","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, May 8, 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><code><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alternativeadvert.com\/show.php?z=30&amp;pl=18686&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>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Legal fireworks begin as Presidential Election Tribunal commences sitting<\/p>\n<p>Stakeholders worried over FG&#8217;s double standard in revoking oil licences<\/p>\n<p>Why politicians are to blame for upsurge in crime in Nigeria&#8217; Umohinyang<\/p>\n<p>PFAs intensify data recapturing to enhance pension system<\/p>\n<p>Why Nigeria must bridge infrastructural gaps to aid food production<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria faces mixed oil market outcomes as China-US trade war intensifies<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tribunal holds inaugural sitting on Atiku, others petitions today<\/p>\n<p>FG names Shell, Eni executives in $1bn bribery case<\/p>\n<p>PDP faults Buharis statements on kidnapping, IGPs performance<\/p>\n<p>Adeleke arraigned for forgery, gets N2m bail, permission for US trip<\/p>\n<p>NFF president Pinnick, four others charged with $8,400, N4bn fraud<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity in North worse under Buhari Northern elders<\/p>\n<p>Reps pass bill to give women choice on state of origin<\/p>\n<p>Jonathan expresses confidence in South Africas electoral process<\/p>\n<p>Protesting Abuja residents block Osinbajos convoy<\/p>\n<p>Military kills 20 bandits in Zamfara<\/p>\n<p>Uzodinmas asset trial: Court sacks panels lawyer, okays AGF<\/p>\n<p>Kwankwaso, PDP attack Ganduje over planned new emirates, Sanusi aides probe<\/p>\n<p>INEC seeks media support for credible elections<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria needs leaders who wouldnt serve godfathers, says Dogara<\/p>\n<p>Policemen who raped Abuja womenll be punished IG<\/p>\n<p>My Fulani kidnappers got N5.045m ransom &#8211; OAU lecturer<\/p>\n<p>Afenifere, Ohanaeze knock Presidency for likening them to Miyetti Allah<\/p>\n<p>Lake Chads shrinking, major climate change disaster UN<\/p>\n<p>Revert tuition to former amount within 24 hours, NANS tells Akeredolu<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: FG didnt offer Miyetti Allah N100bn, IG Adamu says<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: I will not let Nigerians down Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Court fixes June 27 for suit seeking Buhari, Atikus disqualification over campaign expenses<\/p>\n<p>Marriage has made me a better person, priest tells Pope<\/p>\n<p>9.3m pupils benefit from FGs feeding programme Osinbajo<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Experts: 2019 Budget Unsupportive of Economic Growth<\/p>\n<p>FG Takes Ministry Building Off National Grid<\/p>\n<p>That Governors Forum Warning on Looming Economic Crisis<\/p>\n<p>Amaechi: FG Needs $45bn to Fix Transportation Infrastructure<\/p>\n<p>Cameroonian Gendarmes Kill Scores of Nigerians in A&#8217;Ibom<\/p>\n<p>Saraki to EFCC: Stop the Witch-Hunt against Me<\/p>\n<p>Five Persons Killed as Suspected Herdsmen Raid Taraba Villages<\/p>\n<p>INEC: We Can&#8217;t Expose Sensitive Materials Used in 2019 Elections<\/p>\n<p>Osinbajo Averts Crisis in Abuja as Residents Protest Land Grab by Military<\/p>\n<p>Over 2,000 Ebonyi Indigenes Sacked in Cross River<\/p>\n<p>Adeleke Arraigned, Gets N2m Bail in Fresh Certificate Forgery Charges<\/p>\n<p>FG Inaugurates Committee on Internal Security, Community Policing<\/p>\n<p>Industrial Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Onnoghen&#8217;s Trial in CCT<\/p>\n<p>Boko Haram: Buhari Seeks UN Support in Rehabilitation of IDPs, Damaged Infrastructure<\/p>\n<p>UNGA President Meets Buhari, Describes Nigeria as Formidable UN Member<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Anambra 2022: Fireworks begin ahead of governorshipelection<\/p>\n<p>House of Representatives&#8217; quest for new electoral act<\/p>\n<p>.Statement on kidnapping indictment &#8216; PDP<\/p>\n<p>Atiku, PDP open case against APC at tribunal<\/p>\n<p>Delta guber: Tribunal orders INEC to produce electoral materials for inspection, analysis<\/p>\n<p>Delta declares state of emergency on water, sanitation<\/p>\n<p>Bowen University students develop app to solve security challenge<\/p>\n<p>Rivers people voted for me because of my outstanding performance, Wike tells Amaechi<\/p>\n<p>Imo West: Release Okorocha&#8217;s certificate of return &#8216; Ex-APGA Chieftain<\/p>\n<p>Kano Assembly okays life pension, foreign trips for speaker, deputy<\/p>\n<p>Yemi Alade hits 7m followers on instagram, appreciates fans<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Okorocha gets NUC recognition for establishing three new varsities in Imo<\/p>\n<p>MURIC urges prayers for release of Leah Sharibu, Chibok girls<\/p>\n<p>Protesters block Yemi Osinbajo&#8217;s convoy, accuse army of land grab<\/p>\n<p>Kano Assembly passes life pension bill for speaker, deputy<\/p>\n<p>Senate pledges more funding support for police<\/p>\n<p>Buratai reacts to protests, says army legally acquired land in FCT<\/p>\n<p>Senate, IGP in three hours talk on insecurity<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>INSECURITY: We&#8217;re helpless, IGP cries out to Senate<\/p>\n<p>Acting Police I-G refutes alleged 100bn offer to Miyetti Allah<\/p>\n<p>LG: Attah canvasses true federalism, says direct funding, illegal<\/p>\n<p>N1bn campaign fund saga: Court fixes June 27 to hear suit against Buhari, Atiku<\/p>\n<p>Accept responsibility for worsening security challenges, Atiku counsels Buhari, APC<\/p>\n<p>Corruption At Ports: Shippers Council, Customs agents make case for automation<\/p>\n<p>FG promises to increase investments in space science<\/p>\n<p>AGF, presidential panel clash over trial of Imo&#8217;s APC Gov candidate, Uzodinma<\/p>\n<p>IYC decries illegal mining in North, calls for resource control<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria remains a great investment destination &#8216; Funmi Ogbue<\/p>\n<p>PDP bombs Buhari over &#8216;kidnapping as business&#8217; comment<\/p>\n<p>SARS should be reformed not disbanded &#8216; Lawyers<\/p>\n<p>Killings, kidnappings : Ohanaeze fumes over offer of N100bn to Miyetti Allah<\/p>\n<p>Your protest won&#8217;t make Army relinquish land, Buratai tells Abuja indigenes<\/p>\n<p>Fuel scarcity looms in S-East as tanker drivers down tool in Enugu<\/p>\n<p>Alleged falsehood: Absence of prosecution stalls Dino Malaye &#8216;s trial<\/p>\n<p>Alleged forgery: Court admits Senator Ademola Adeleke to N2m bail<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alternativeadvert.com\/show.php?z=30&amp;pl=18686&amp;ad_type=81&amp;rl=1800\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: ADP Seeks Sack Of Service Chiefs<\/p>\n<p>Tribunal Orders Service On Wike Via Substituted Means<\/p>\n<p>FG Urged To Release N30.8 bn Outstanding Bailout To Kogi<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: FG Sets Up Committee On State Police<\/p>\n<p>We Can&#8217;t Expose Sensitive 2019 Election Materials &#8216; INEC<br \/>\nPMB Seeks UN Support For Rehabilitation Of IDPs<\/p>\n<p>Magu Calls For Public Ownership Of Fight Against Corruption<\/p>\n<p>Protesting Gbagyi Youths Block Osinbajo&#8217;s Convoy<\/p>\n<p>EFCC On Wild Goose Chase &#8216; Saraki<\/p>\n<p>Campaign Funds: Court Hears Suit Against PMB, Atiku June 27<\/p>\n<p>Presidential Election Tribunal Begins Sitting Today<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t Think You&#8217;re Talented Because Of Your Streaming Numbers &#8216; #BurnaBoy<\/p>\n<p>Kaduna Dry Port To Create 24,000 Jobs &#8216; Bello<\/p>\n<p>Kogi Guber: Gov Bello&#8217;s Giant Strides Will Speak For Him &#8216; Fanwo<\/p>\n<p>Why Kwara Assembly Restricted Pensions Of Former Govs, Deputies &#8216; Speaker<\/p>\n<p>Okowa Declares State Of Emergency On Water, Sanitation Sectors<\/p>\n<p>Bayelsa LG Elections: PDP Adopt &#8216;Consensus&#8217; Pattern For Choice Of Candidates<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>5 prisoners to be stoned to death in Bauchi<\/p>\n<p>Disquiet in Edo over ministerial appointment<\/p>\n<p>Industrialist canvasses for low cost of building materials<\/p>\n<p>Mixed reactions greet approval of N169.84bn roads&#8217; contracts award by FEC<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria needs $200bn investment to address energy gap<\/p>\n<p>How NLNG, ExxonMobil, Shell rescue indigenous contractors<\/p>\n<p>Jailed Reuters reporters freed after more than 500 days in detention<\/p>\n<p>SEC ready to commence capital market curriculum in secondary schools<\/p>\n<p>22 ships carrying various products expected at Lagos ports<\/p>\n<p>PDP blasts Buhari over comments on kidnapping, IGP<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Shortage of personnel hampering our operations &#8216; IGP<\/p>\n<p>FG did not offer Miyetti Allah N100bn to stop kidnapping nationwide &#8216; IG<\/p>\n<p>Senate pledges more funding support for police<\/p>\n<p>Kwara APC warned against cleavages<\/p>\n<p>Alleged certificate forgery: Court admits Adeleke to N2m bail<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Police shake-up coming to stem rising crime wave<\/p>\n<p>Buhari seeks help to end Boko Haram<\/p>\n<p>Alleged forgery: Court grants Adeleke N2m bail<\/p>\n<p>75,020 pupils to benefit as Osinbajo launches feeding programme in Ekiti<\/p>\n<p>Youths to El-Rufai: our godfather is progressive<\/p>\n<p>Fed Govt charges NFF President Amaju Pinnick with $8,400, N4bn fraud<\/p>\n<p>US court sentences Nigerian to 15 years for $10m fraud<\/p>\n<p>Immigration arrests three suspected human traffickers<\/p>\n<p>Egbeyemi: Community leader and politician at 75<\/p>\n<p>Ill shoot myself except you follow me on Instagram, Uche Okoye threatens Wizkid<\/p>\n<p>#KimKardashian secures freedom for 17 prisoners<\/p>\n<p>Buhari, APC should take responsibility for insecurity, says Atiku<\/p>\n<p>IGP denies FG offered Miyetti Allah N100bn to stop kidnapping nationwide<\/p>\n<p>Israel bars activists planning to disrupt Eurovision<\/p>\n<p>Israel to bar entry to activists planning to disrupt Eurovision<\/p>\n<p>NANS gives Akeredolu 24 hours ultimatum to revise school fees<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: FG charges NFF President Pinnick with $8,400, N4bn fraud<\/p>\n<p>Presidential tribunal considers Atikus petition Wednesday<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1 million children displaced by Boko Haram in NEast Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Gbagi youths block Osinbajos convoy, protest land grabbing by Army<\/p>\n<p>NLC declares showdown with Ngige over NSITF board inauguration<\/p>\n<p>Buhari should take responsibility for Insecurity Atiku<\/p>\n<p>Kano Assembly adopts proposal to create 4 new emirates<\/p>\n<p>Ill provide effective leadership to better citizens lives Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Ekiti guber: PDPs candidate serves Fayemi notice of appeal<\/p>\n<p>Trouble looms for Emir Sanusi in Kano<\/p>\n<p>Wike moves against communities with prevalence of cultism, kidnapping<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dogara urges lawmakers-elect to demystify godfathers<\/p>\n<p>Bayelsa: IPAC petitions INEC, seeks redeployment of staff<\/p>\n<p>Reps reconsider Electoral Act Bill<\/p>\n<p>Kano: Tribunal grants PDP&#8217;s request to inspect, photocopy election materials<\/p>\n<p>ADP wants service chiefs replaced<\/p>\n<p>Acting I-G denies FG offered Miyetti Allah N100bn to stop kidnapping nationwide<\/p>\n<p>President Buhari promises to provide effective, results-oriented leadership<\/p>\n<p>Lalong condoles with UniJos VC over son&#8217;s death<\/p>\n<p>NYSC, Insurance company present N1m benefit to family of deceased Corps member in Yola<\/p>\n<p>Buratai reacts to protests, says army legally acquired land in FCT<\/p>\n<p>Sexual assault: House of Reps urges Army to pay victim N5.2m<\/p>\n<p>N5.045m paid to secure my release, says kidnapped OAU lecturer<\/p>\n<p>Osinbajo to intervene in FCT community, military land face off<\/p>\n<p>NUC approves another 3 new universities for Imo State<\/p>\n<p>FG releases 2019\/2020 Common Entrance results for admission to Unity schools<\/p>\n<p>Okorocha secures NUC recognition for 3 new universities in Imo<\/p>\n<p>NUT urges JAMB to release results of UTME&#8217;s candidates found innocent<\/p>\n<p>UNITED STATES Drought: More than 500,000 people at risk<\/p>\n<p>B\/ Haram: Buhari enlists UN support in rehabilitation of IDPs, destroyed infrastructure<\/p>\n<p>Pharmacists in Nigeria to withdraw services today for 2 hours<\/p>\n<p>FG plans Kaduna FTZ as cargo train begins operations<\/p>\n<p>Naira gains against dollar at parallel market<\/p>\n<p>Senate President: Youth vanguard urges Ndume, Goje not to scuttle opportunity<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Kano speaker, deputy to enjoy life pension, foreign medical trips, cars, others<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t elect leaders answerable to godfathers, Dogara&#8217; 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