{"id":23264,"date":"2019-10-24T06:08:28","date_gmt":"2019-10-24T06:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=23264"},"modified":"2019-10-24T06:08:28","modified_gmt":"2019-10-24T06:08:28","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-thursday-24-october-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=23264","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 24 October, 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/alternativeadvert.com\/show.php?z=30&amp;pl=19231&amp;ad_type=81&amp;rl=1800\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>New minimum wage: FG sets December deadline for full payment of arrears<\/p>\n<p>FIRS: Nigeria loses $15bn to tax evasion annually<\/p>\n<p>IG, PSC&#8217;s feud halts recruitment of 10,000 constables<\/p>\n<p>Niger floods kill 18, displaces over 41,000 &#8216;NSEMA<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen abduct Federal High Court judge<\/p>\n<p>Second-hand smoke may cause blindness in children<\/p>\n<p>Attacks on Nigerian businesses in S&#8217;Africa criminal, not xenophobic &#8216; Mission<\/p>\n<p>Fulani herdsmen to sue Oyo over Anti-Grazing Bill<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Obaseki sacks Edo LG boss over alleged fraud<\/p>\n<p>New minimum wage payment begins before Dec 31 FEC<\/p>\n<p>33 states cant survive without federal allocation Report<\/p>\n<p>Presidential order cannot clear Apapa gridlock Truck owners<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria loses N5tn annually to tax evasion Fowler<\/p>\n<p>Buhari renames communications ministry<\/p>\n<p>Lekki seaport project gets $629m Chinese loan<\/p>\n<p>Buhari appoints Capt. Nuhu as NCAA DG<\/p>\n<p>Dangote empowers 23,990 Sokoto women<\/p>\n<p>NNPC engages Russian firms to repair refineries<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria, Russia sign MoU on railway modernisation<\/p>\n<p>FGs October bonds oversubscribed by N105bn<\/p>\n<p>Concerns grow over Nigerias energy poverty<\/p>\n<p>We need N8.7bn to meet NERCs order Disco<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen kidnap Taraba Govt House transport officer<\/p>\n<p>Gas flaring:FEC approves conversion of natural gas to methanol<\/p>\n<p>Russia targets Africa to broaden energy influence<\/p>\n<p>Banks contract workers rise to 46,235<\/p>\n<p>Your confessional statement voluntary, judge tells Evans<\/p>\n<p>MDAs payroll system: Federal Govt, ASUU set for showdown over deadline<\/p>\n<p>Prediction on Nigerias break-up may be fulfilled -Jega<\/p>\n<p>Were owing N150bn judgment debts Malami<\/p>\n<p>NFIU didnt seek CBN budget cut Director<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian roads have become nightmares, Rep laments<\/p>\n<p>Herdsmen consider legal option against Oyo grazing law<\/p>\n<p>Kaduna varsity suspends lecturer over alleged sex offence<\/p>\n<p>Edo court stops demolition of Kabakas hotel<\/p>\n<p>ICPC arrests 26 FRSC officials, others for extortion<\/p>\n<p>Alleged fraud: EFCC tenders Naira Marleys laptop in court<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen kidnap Ondo judge in Edo, demand N50m<\/p>\n<p>Floods have destroyed our homes, properties, Lagos community cries for help<\/p>\n<p>Justice ministry needs N30bn annually to settle N150bn debt Malami<\/p>\n<p>Without federal allocation, 33 states cant finance operations &#8211; BudgIT<\/p>\n<p>Cyber fraud: EFCC tenders Naira Marleys laptop, iPhone in court<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sanwo-Olu Canvasses for PPP to Boost Health Deliverables<\/p>\n<p>Minimum Wage: FEC Approves Consequential Adjustments, Gives Dec. 31 Deadline for Payment of Arrears<\/p>\n<p>FG Planning Military Operation to Rig Bayelsa Election, PDP Alleges<\/p>\n<p>INEC to Conduct Katsina Assembly By-election Nov 30<\/p>\n<p>Gbajabiamila Defends Committees&#8217; Decision to Hold Budget Defence behind Closed Doors<\/p>\n<p>Several Injured as Multiple Accidents on Otedola Bridge Claim Two<\/p>\n<p>Fulani Herdsmen Vow to Go to Court over Anti-open Grazing Bill in Oyo<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria, Russia Sign MoU on Rail Modernisation, Infrastructure Rehabilitation<\/p>\n<p>NEITI Releases 2017 Audit Report Next Week, Proposes N1.5bn for 2020<\/p>\n<p>Xenophobia: FG Reiterates Commitment to Implement Warning Signal Mechanisms with South Africa<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stop stoking violence, Bayelsa PDP tells Oshiomhole<\/p>\n<p>Fireworks over alleged Bayelsa APC candidate&#8217;s failure to declare assets<\/p>\n<p>Women unfairly treated in Nigerian political space, says lawmaker, Onyejeocha<\/p>\n<p>2023: Buhari&#8217;s integrity won&#8217;t help aspirants, APC chieftain warns<\/p>\n<p>Atiku vs Buhari: Timi Frank urges CJN to stop consulting presidency over composition of panel<\/p>\n<p>Unemployment: OAU VC advocates entrepreneurial education in tertiary institutions<\/p>\n<p>Flood: Abule Egba residents beg Sanwo-Olu<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria loses $15bn to tax evasion yearly, says Fowler<\/p>\n<p>FG to reopen Enugu Airport before Easter &#8216;Minister<\/p>\n<p>We want Biafra not Igbo presidency -Cleric<\/p>\n<p>Ebonyi group condemns report on Ruga settlement plan<\/p>\n<p>Court fixes Nov. 5 for N200m suit against Tiwa Savage, Don Jazzy&#8217;s record label<\/p>\n<p>PDP accuses Kano of attacking Kwankwaso&#8217;s convoy<\/p>\n<p>Tension as Appeal Court dissolves panel for Delta NASS election<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stolen UK, US banks&#8217; credit card info found on Naira Marley&#8217;s laptop, says EFCC witness<\/p>\n<p>One dies, woman rescued in Lagos multiple accident on Otedola bridge<\/p>\n<p>Causes and solutions to the problem of examination malpractice<\/p>\n<p>2019 polls eroded past electoral gains, says Jega<\/p>\n<p>Okowa to release $10m for completion of Kwale industrial park<\/p>\n<p>2020 budget: We are sticking to deadline of defence &#8211; Gbajabiamila<\/p>\n<p>Another 26 FRSC officials arrested for alleged extortion &#8216; ICPC<\/p>\n<p>Sports minister orders refund of IAAF money wrongfully paid to Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>More than 100 elephants die in Botswana in suspected anthrax outbreak<\/p>\n<p>Burna Boy To Perform In South Africa Less Than Two Months After Denouncing Country<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria, South Africa to implement agreement on xenophobia<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/alternativeadvert.com\/show.php?z=30&amp;pl=19231&amp;ad_type=81&amp;rl=1800\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Why Reps will be thorough with 2020 budget &#8216; Appropriation C&#8217;mttee Chair<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Okowa seeks approval for N27.9bn 2019 supplementary budget<\/p>\n<p>World Poverty Eradication Day: How Globacom stole show with &#8216;my own don beta promo<\/p>\n<p>Senate president calls for inclusion of anti-corruption courses in Nigerian schools&#8217; curricula<\/p>\n<p>Court remands physically challenged in prison over fake NDA Admission scandal<\/p>\n<p>Chido Onumah drags DSS to court over alleged Illegal detention<\/p>\n<p>Abductors of Ondo judge demand N50m ransom<\/p>\n<p>Delta govt presents relief assistance for natural disaster victims<\/p>\n<p>Atiku&#8217;s son makes Adamawa commissioner nominees&#8217; list<\/p>\n<p>Court sentences driver to 16 months in prison for stealing 42 creates of beer<\/p>\n<p>NEITI Wants N1.5bn To Audit Oil &amp; Gas Sector in 2020<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nigeria ranks highest among countries with burden of sickle cell disorder in Africa<\/p>\n<p>UPDATE: FEC okays April 18 as take-off date for new minimum wage<\/p>\n<p>Two more witnesses testify against Fayose at resumed hearing<\/p>\n<p>FEC approves name change for Ministry of Communications<\/p>\n<p>Dear Nigerian government, are you going to tax the air we breathe<\/p>\n<p>FG to spend N4.88trn on new minimum wage, personnel costs in 2020<\/p>\n<p>2020 Budget: Lawan raises alarm over borrowing<\/p>\n<p>World Bank&#8217;s bailout to Nigeria&#8217;s power sector hits N1.3bn in four years<\/p>\n<p>NASS gives FERMA ultimatum over nation&#8217;s bad roads network<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t confer chieftaincy title on Gov Bello, Igala group tells king<\/p>\n<p>Making empty promises is ungodly &#8216; Prophet Abidoye<\/p>\n<p>Senate rattles BCDA over controversial N3.626bn projects<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Teenage baby factory found in Ogun<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen kill farmer in AIbom<\/p>\n<p>16 held for sexually abusing minors in Niger<\/p>\n<p>Protect your autonomy before 2023 polls, Jega tells INEC<\/p>\n<p>50m Nigerians suffer mental disorder<\/p>\n<p>Gbajabiamila defends closed-door budget defence<\/p>\n<p>How APC can remain in power beyond 2023<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria loses $15b yearly to tax evasion, says Fowler<\/p>\n<p>Fed Govt earmarks N60.87b for housing sector<\/p>\n<p>75,000 inmates currently in Nigerias correctional facilities<\/p>\n<p>FEC directs minimum wage arrears payment on or before Dec 31<\/p>\n<p>Senate to increase women participation in politics, says Lawan<\/p>\n<p>Dangote Foundation empowers about 24,000 women in Sokoto<\/p>\n<p>We retrieved damning fraud evidence from Naira Marleys IPhone, laptop EFCC<\/p>\n<p>It took us 10 days to count N1.219bn for Fayoses aide<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FEC approves conversion of natural gas to methanol<\/p>\n<p>Abia assembly carpets executive over non-implementation of laws<\/p>\n<p>Malami requests NASS intervention to offset N150bn judgement debt<\/p>\n<p>AfCFTA: Experts task FG on readiness to implement continental trade agreement<\/p>\n<p>Goods worth millions destroyed as flood overruns Malaysia market in Imo<\/p>\n<p>Ministry of Niger Delta yet to receive 35.2 bn in 2019 budget -Akpabio<\/p>\n<p>Immunisation to consume N32bn of N46bn capital allocation-CSOs<\/p>\n<p>2020 Budget: Ministries, agencies over-pricing projects Lawan<\/p>\n<p>Patients with high blood pressure urged to take pills at night to cut death risk<\/p>\n<p>Minimum Wage: FEC approves consequential adjustments, gives deadline for payment of arrears<\/p>\n<p>75,000 inmates currently in Nigerias correctional facilities Aregbesola<\/p>\n<p>FGN Bond auction over subcribed in October, says DMO<\/p>\n<p>Lekki seaport: Chinese investor injects $629m to complete project<\/p>\n<p>Dissecting the surging growth of life annuity fund in the last 5yrs<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria to block $15bn annual tax evasion through implementation of AEI regime<\/p>\n<p>Debt recovery: AMCON Amendment Act 2019 requires enforcement CJN<\/p>\n<p>FG optimistic of impacting economy with ease of doing business reform<\/p>\n<p>Army adopts spiritual warfare to counter insurgents propaganda Buratai<\/p>\n<p>Osinbajo: We must find different ways in building bridges across faith, tribe<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ensure credible poll in Bayelsa to avoid violence &#8216; 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