{"id":22221,"date":"2019-05-17T05:53:22","date_gmt":"2019-05-17T05:53:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=22221"},"modified":"2019-05-17T05:53:22","modified_gmt":"2019-05-17T05:53:22","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-friday-may-17-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=22221","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, May 17, 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><code><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alternativeadvert.com\/show.php?z=30&amp;pl=18767&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>New minimum wage to cost N1trn exposing FG&#8217;s ugly fiscal position<\/p>\n<p>Kebbi enjoys more security, less crime in North over rice success<\/p>\n<p>CBN targets revival of 20 textile companies before 2019 end<\/p>\n<p>Shifting patterns as rich Nigerians embrace old people&#8217;s homes for aged relatives<\/p>\n<p>NLNG&#8217;s USP propels Nigeria&#8217;s quest for innovation, technological excellence<\/p>\n<p>Booming local rice industry attracts successful professionals to the farm<\/p>\n<p>At N23trn, Nigeria&#8217;s high debt profile deliberate, says finance minister<\/p>\n<p>FG employees&#8217; group life cover in 12-month lapse over non-payment of premium<\/p>\n<p>Slump in rights issue mirrors struggling Nigerian economy<\/p>\n<p>The drive for local input sourcing in manufacturing sector<\/p>\n<p>MTN gains on strong demand as market breaks 8-day losing streak<\/p>\n<p>NSE30 stocks worsen as market rout persists<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>B&#8217;Haram crisis led to 20,000 deaths in nine years WHO<\/p>\n<p>FG grows trade with China, injects CNY669.66m<\/p>\n<p>Infrastructure: Avoid domestic borrowing, ex-DMO boss tells govt<\/p>\n<p>FG, Stanbic IBTC, Standard Bank discuss solid minerals financing<\/p>\n<p>How legislative aides petition landed NASS clerk, others in EFCC net<\/p>\n<p>INEC shifts Bayelsa, Kogi gov polls to Nov 16<\/p>\n<p>Gov poll: SCourt rules on PDPs appeal against Fayemi May 24<\/p>\n<p>Reps, NPA differ on revenue loss at ports<\/p>\n<p>Paris Club refund: FG set to pay N649bn final tranche to states<\/p>\n<p>Bandits seize three-month-old baby, six others in Zamfara<\/p>\n<p>Some governors run states like fiefdoms, says Dogara<\/p>\n<p>We spent N61bn on education in seven years Ajimobi<\/p>\n<p>N3bn recovered fund: Court rules ex-NNPC boss, Andrew Yakubu, has case to answer<\/p>\n<p>Lecturers may go on strike over insecurity, says OAU ASUU<\/p>\n<p>Lawmakers pass bill banning, NairaBet in Bauchi<\/p>\n<p>Miyetti Allah admits, clarifies N100bn demand from FG<\/p>\n<p>Supreme Court delivers judgment on Zamfara APC dispute May 24<\/p>\n<p>NASS passes June 12 as Democracy Day<\/p>\n<p>Plagiarism: DELSU sanctions 15 lecturers<\/p>\n<p>Ekiti sacks 2000 workers employed by Fayose<\/p>\n<p>We didnt permit drowned student, friends to attend party UNIABUJA<\/p>\n<p>Sudan sacks 40 overseas diplomats for not showing up at work<\/p>\n<p>Stop eating imported rice, its poisonous, says Customs boss<\/p>\n<p>Chinese have illegally annexed 485 hectares of our land, Ogun communities cry out<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>MTN Nigeria Listing Boosts Stock Market by N1.8trillion<\/p>\n<p>FG Urged to Reduce Taxes, Cost of Aviation Fuel<\/p>\n<p>NIMASA Remits N22.9bn to FG, Forecasts N112.1bn Revenue for 2019<\/p>\n<p>Why Buhari Must Choose Between Kogi People and Yahaya Bello<\/p>\n<p>Politics of Legality of Marijuana Ignited by Governor Akeredolu<\/p>\n<p>Ailing Christian Chukwu Arrives London for Treatment<\/p>\n<p>Police Arrest 93 Kidnappers, Armed Robbers<\/p>\n<p>Akwa Ibom Gov Suspends Chairman of LG Service Commission<\/p>\n<p>PDP Chieftain Denies Involvement in Adeleke&#8217;s Certificate Saga<\/p>\n<p>Zamfara APC Crisis: Supreme Court Decides Fate of Idris, Yari, Others May 24<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen Abduct Five Oil Workers in Rivers<\/p>\n<p>Alleged $9.8m Fraud: Court Dismisses Former NNPC GMD&#8217;s No-Case Submission<\/p>\n<p>Ekweremadu Seeks Buhari&#8217;s Support for Creation of State Police<\/p>\n<p>Senate Approves June 12 as Democracy Day<\/p>\n<p>Present Details of 2018 Recruitment Exercise, Senate Tells Shippers Council<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>INEC Shifts Bayelsa, Kogi Guber Polls to November 16<\/p>\n<p>Dasuki to present 16 witnesses to prove Petition at Tribunal<\/p>\n<p>Imo Assembly crisis deepens as Deputy Speaker resigns<\/p>\n<p>Police nab 4 suspected Boko Haram members in Edo<\/p>\n<p>Drug abuse panel to submit report soon &#8216; Marwa<\/p>\n<p>Graft: Police, judiciary, power sectors most corrupt institutions &#8216;SERAP<\/p>\n<p>Court upholds LGs autonomy<\/p>\n<p>Facebook removes 265 &#8216;fake accounts&#8217; targeting Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Imported rice poisonous, says Customs CG<\/p>\n<p>Herdsmen&#8217;s presence scares farmers in Abia<\/p>\n<p>Guild of Editors urges FG to grant waivers on newsprint, others<\/p>\n<p>Naira Marley to be docked Monday, faces 11-count charge<\/p>\n<p>Alleged NFF Fraud: Court fixes May 28 for Pinnick, others&#8217; trial<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NHRC concludes investigation of SARS&#8217; alleged rights abuses<\/p>\n<p>Shettima says Borno safer than Abuja, other northern states<\/p>\n<p>Buhari promises better economy via efficient railway system<\/p>\n<p>Businessmen in Lagos held in prison for allegedly selling substandard gas cylinders<\/p>\n<p>Christian Chukwu arrives in London for medical treatment<\/p>\n<p>Why losing ability to smell lemons, onions could herald early death<\/p>\n<p>FG re-designing education curriculum &#8216; Osinbajo<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen kidnap 5 oil workers in Niger Delta<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bayelsa APC flays Dickson&#8217;s political campaign against IOCs<\/p>\n<p>My husband sexually molested all three of our daughters after impregnating my sister<\/p>\n<p>Lagos Island Rotary Club distributes free sanitary napkins to Lagos School Girls<\/p>\n<p>Buhari&#8217;s 2nd term: Arewa youths, CSOs call for even distribution of appointments<\/p>\n<p>Imo is the only State where there&#8217;s free education from primary to university &#8216; Okorocha<\/p>\n<p>Coup allegation: Frank challenges military to name plotters<\/p>\n<p>MTN listing boosts market value by N1.8trn<\/p>\n<p>FEC approves N1.8bn for rehabilitation of railway village<\/p>\n<p>Obaseki lifts embargo on employment in AAU<\/p>\n<p>How Reps passed South East Devt Commission Bill<\/p>\n<p>Ibadan Yahoo boys unleash attack dog on EFCC operatives<\/p>\n<p>Certificate of return: Court refuses request to join new parties in Okorocha&#8217;s suit<\/p>\n<p>N9.8m Fraud: You&#8217;ve a case to answer, court tells ex-NNPC GMD, Yakubu<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alternativeadvert.com\/show.php?z=30&amp;pl=18767&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>Cybercrime Suspects Unleash Dog On EFCC Operatives<\/p>\n<p>Clean-up Exercise Not For Entire Ogoniland &#8216; HYPREP<\/p>\n<p>Reps Pass S&#8217;East Devt Commission<\/p>\n<p>Burna Boy Announces Exit From Social Media<\/p>\n<p>Fayemi Sacks 2,000 Workers Employed By Fayose<\/p>\n<p>OML 29 Lease Renewal: Court Fixes June 24 For Hearing<\/p>\n<p>Arewa Youths, Others Want All Zones In PMB&#8217;s Cabinet<\/p>\n<p>A&#8217;Ibom Govt Sets Up C&#8217;ttee To Implement New Minimum Wage<\/p>\n<p>Operation Puff Adder: Police Arrest 93 Kidnappers, Robbers<\/p>\n<p>S&#8217;Court To Give Judgment In Zamfara, Ekiti Election Tussles May 24<\/p>\n<p>Recovered N3bn: Ex-NNPC Boss Yakubu Has Case To Answer &#8216; Court<\/p>\n<p>Melaye Didn&#8217;t Jump Out Of Police Vehicle, Witnesses Tell Court<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll Work With Nigeria To Step Up Devt &#8216; Envoy<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s N23trn Debt Profile Deliberate &#8216; FG<\/p>\n<p>SEC Warns Investors Over Investing In &#8216;Loom Money Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Emefiele Inaugurates Textile Revival Implementation Committee<\/p>\n<p>FG Has Made Capital Injection Of N100bn Into NEPZA &#8216; MD NEPZA<\/p>\n<p>Our Problems Are From Defects In 1999 Constitution &#8216;Oriolowo<\/p>\n<p>Seniority Should Count In Electing Senate President &#8216; Arise<\/p>\n<p>How Hackers, Kidnappers Are Swindling Nigerians Via Mobile Banking<\/p>\n<p>I Almost Sued Doctors For Wrong Diagnosis On My Late Wife &#8216; Oshiomhole<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s External Reserve Now $44.69bn &#8216; Finance Minister<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>EFCC files 11-count charge against Naira Marley<\/p>\n<p>Shuwa community in Adamawa under Boko Haram attack<\/p>\n<p>FG re-designing education curriculum &#8216; Osinbajo<\/p>\n<p>Supreme Court slates May 24 to deliver Judgment in Zamfara, Ekiti suits<\/p>\n<p>Alleged $9.8m fraud: You have case to answer, Court tells Ex-NNPC GMD, Yakubu<\/p>\n<p>Senate Presidency: APC leaders merely using Buhari&#8217;s name &#8216;Ali Ndume<\/p>\n<p>Zamfara zakat board to clothe, feed 40,000 orphans<\/p>\n<p>Seplat Plc posts N228bn turnover, N73bn profit before tax<\/p>\n<p>NIPC announces $12.71bn investment in Q1<\/p>\n<p>Unremitted N20trn stamp duties: We have recovered N35bn from commercial banks &#8216; CBN<\/p>\n<p>Senate concurs with House on June 12 as DemocracyDay, others<\/p>\n<p>FG owes states N649.434bn excess Paris Club refund &#8216; Ahmed<\/p>\n<p>Igala women urges Natasha to give Kogi governorship seat a trial<\/p>\n<p>INEC picks November 16 for Kogi, Bayelsa governorship elections<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria, UNDP, GEF commit $58m to nation&#8217;s value chain development<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adamawa kicks off health insurance scheme<\/p>\n<p>N649b Paris Club refund ready for states to share<\/p>\n<p>Police parade 93 suspected kidnappers on Kaduna-Abuja road<\/p>\n<p>Senate approves June 12 as Democracy Day<\/p>\n<p>Editors seek waivers on newsprint, others<\/p>\n<p>Military not indicted by presidential panel for rights abuses, says CDS<\/p>\n<p>Aisha Buhari appeals to Muslims to assist needy<\/p>\n<p>Supreme Court fixes judgment for May 24 in PDPs appeal against Fayemis election<\/p>\n<p>$9.8m Fraud: Court orders ex-NNPC boss, Yakubu to defend self in money laundering charge<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen kidnap five oil workers in N\/Delta<\/p>\n<p>EFCC to arraign Naira Marley for Yahoo Yahoo on Monday<\/p>\n<p>Police parade 33 serial rapists in Kano<\/p>\n<p>Police parade 93 kidnappers on Kaduna-Abuja road<\/p>\n<p>FG to improve cattle breeding, signs MoU with farms<\/p>\n<p>Hoodlums raid Ogun APC secretariat, cart away vital documents<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>3 killed in an ambush in Taraba<\/p>\n<p>You have a case to answer, court tells ex-NNPC GMD<\/p>\n<p>Operation Puff Adder: Police arrests 93, kidnappers, armed robbers<\/p>\n<p>Osinbajo presides over extended FEC as Buhari arrives Madinah, Saudi Arabia<\/p>\n<p>CBN currency museum acquires 1,925 artefacts in 10 years &#8216; 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