{"id":23418,"date":"2019-11-20T06:08:16","date_gmt":"2019-11-20T06:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=23418"},"modified":"2019-11-20T06:08:16","modified_gmt":"2019-11-20T06:08:16","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-wednesday-20-november-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=23418","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 20 November, 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/alternativeadvert.com\/show.php?z=30&amp;pl=19271&amp;ad_type=81&amp;rl=1800\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dasuki&#8217;s lawyer counters DSS over custody claim<\/p>\n<p>Convicted fraudster pulls $1m scam from Kirikiri Prison<\/p>\n<p>PDP NWC splits over extension of Reps&#8217; suspension<\/p>\n<p>N1trn wasted on constituency projects in 10 years &#8216;Buhari<\/p>\n<p>DSS: Sowore plotting violence from detention<\/p>\n<p>Fake policemen, soldiers snatched ballot boxes &#8216; IGP<\/p>\n<p>PDP to sue INEC officials, police for aiding rigging<\/p>\n<p>NNPC denies allegation on financial impropriety<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>TMG to write ICC, UN over Kogi violence<\/p>\n<p>Convicted fraudster plans $1m scam from Kirikiri prison<\/p>\n<p>Fire razes OAU morgue, 12 corpses burnt<\/p>\n<p>Senate rejects temporary ban on generator importation<\/p>\n<p>Kogi PDP women leader burnt alive at home<\/p>\n<p>Group offers free medical treatment to Lagos community<\/p>\n<p>If passed, hate speech bill could transform Nigeria into haven for sycophants -Adegboruwa<\/p>\n<p>Criminal activities still threaten Gulf of Guinea GGC<\/p>\n<p>Electricity: Govts N1.5tn intervention ineffective, unsustainable says AfDB<\/p>\n<p>Merchants dump PoS, inactive terminals hit 131,201<\/p>\n<p>2020 budget threatened as Finance Bill suffers setback<\/p>\n<p>NNPC spends N1bn daily, petrol subsidy hits N19.37\/litre<\/p>\n<p>NIMASA remits N16bn revenue in 10 months<\/p>\n<p>FG to conduct oil licensing round 2020<\/p>\n<p>NCC working on cheaper data services, says Danbatta<\/p>\n<p>CBN recorded $11.69bn forex inflow in Q3<\/p>\n<p>13 states have opaque procurement, budget process Report<\/p>\n<p>FG to deploy new security gadgets in airports<\/p>\n<p>Court orders IG to release ghost officers list<\/p>\n<p>Senate probes NEMAs responses to disasters<\/p>\n<p>Sowore: Canterbury archbishop replies SERAP, DSS alleges threat<\/p>\n<p>Killings: Zamfara Assembly seeks death penalty for bandits<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Investment Advisers Seek Complementary Policies to Support Economic Growth<\/p>\n<p>NNPC Committed to Local Content, Growing Oil Reserves Sustainably<\/p>\n<p>AMCON Takes over Ex-ministers Assets Over N1bn Debt<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Still Attractive for Investment Despite PSC Terms, Says ExxonMobil<\/p>\n<p>Reported Violence Not Enough to Discredit Kogi Election, Yahaya Bello Insists<\/p>\n<p>Asset Forfeiture: Court Orders FG to Notify Maina&#8217;s Father, Mother, Wife, Others<\/p>\n<p>ICRC Partners Afreximbank to Boost Visibility for Bankable Projects<\/p>\n<p>Edo APC Crisis Worsens as Oshiomhole Accuses Shaibu, Others of Betrayal<\/p>\n<p>FG to Hold Oil Licensing Round in Mid-2020<\/p>\n<p>House Passes New Bill for Smooth Transition of Power<\/p>\n<p>Tribute to Goodluck Jonathan at 63<\/p>\n<p>2019 Budget: House Directs NDDC to Suspend all Payments, Summons Akpabio<\/p>\n<p>NEMA Launches 15-year Policy Document on Disaster Risk Management<\/p>\n<p>Sylva: Other Countries Will Imitate Nigerias Gas Flare Out Programme<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>PDP crisis deepens, as Reps probe Chinda, others<\/p>\n<p>Buhari, APC govs synergise on improved service delivery<\/p>\n<p>C&#8217;River witnessing crisis of leadership &#8216;Ochala, state APC chair<\/p>\n<p>Imo guber: Appeal Court dismisses Ararume, Nwosu, Uzodinma&#8217;s appeal against Ihedioha&#8217;s election<\/p>\n<p>Oshiomhole accuses Shaibu of betrayal<\/p>\n<p>Bayelsa guber: INEC presents Certificate of Return to Lyon tomorrow<\/p>\n<p>Bayelsa, Kogi elections: Ex-AGF Ojo, Kashamu hail APC, Buhari, Bello<\/p>\n<p>Osun Economic Summit: Canada-based mining coy pays N.1bn sign-on fee<\/p>\n<p>Court bars 22 banks from recognising Mastercard with National Identity smart card logo<\/p>\n<p>IPMAN begs FG on South East roads, Enugu depot<\/p>\n<p>Senate probes Gencos, Discos over poor power supply<\/p>\n<p>Sustain tempo to eliminate insurgency, banditry, Buhari charges service chiefs<\/p>\n<p>69 PPP projects running in Nigeria &#8216;ICRC boss<\/p>\n<p>NNPC warns against depletion of 37bn barrels of oil reserve<\/p>\n<p>Power crisis: Senate rejects ban on generator importation<\/p>\n<p>NAHCO generates N7.38bn revenue in 9 months<\/p>\n<p>Buhari, Kalu condole Atiku over aide&#8217;s death<\/p>\n<p>FG orders NBC to formulate new broadcasting regulations<\/p>\n<p>IPMAN begs FG on South East roads, Enugu depot<\/p>\n<p>Plan to ban importation of textile materials<\/p>\n<p>No one&#8217;ll touch your funds&#8217; PTAD assures pensioners<\/p>\n<p>Post-election violence: Thugs burn Kogi PDP Women Leader alive<\/p>\n<p>What Igbo must do to change history in 2023 &#8216;Kokori<\/p>\n<p>OPay gets CBN nod for international money transfer<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lawmakers probe outage, NEMA, summon Akpabio over NDDC&#8217;s expenditure<\/p>\n<p>Apapa-Oshodi expressway of refuse<\/p>\n<p>AMCON confiscates properties of ex-minister, Ademola Seriki over N1b debt<\/p>\n<p>Senate charges agencies to enforce UN pact on risky haulage<\/p>\n<p>Osinbajo launches campaign against open defecation<\/p>\n<p>No hiding place for criminals, says Makinde, gives police 100 patrol vehicles<\/p>\n<p>ICPC uncovers N18.62bn padding scam by MDAs<\/p>\n<p>More than 100 protesters believed killed in Iran: Amnesty<\/p>\n<p>Proposed bank strike: stakeholders call for dialogue to avert plan<\/p>\n<p>Meghan Markle, Cardi B, Others Named Most Powerful Dressers Of 2019<\/p>\n<p>Two die as party supporters clash in Kogi<\/p>\n<p>Buhari writes Senate over six aviation bills<\/p>\n<p>Ambassador advises Nigerians to consult Embassy before business venture in Dubai<\/p>\n<p>Suspected APC thugs burn PDP women leader to death in Kogi home<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>INEC presents N1.9m cheque to family of deceased corps member<\/p>\n<p>Boundary commission seeks German support for Africa border programme<\/p>\n<p>PPDC urges Nigeria to ensure full implementation of open contracting<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria enjoys relative peace, stability &#8216; Nigerian Police<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria to push for sustainable awareness campaign to protect environment &#8216; Parm Sec<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian Army decorates 23 new generals<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria needs massive supply of private capital to develop infrastructure &#8216; ICRC<\/p>\n<p>Ex-Ghana President appeal to Nigeria gov&#8217;t to open up borders<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve received death threats over Sowore, DSS claims<\/p>\n<p>BORDER CLOSURE: We may suffer repercussions for 10 years &#8216; Anya<\/p>\n<p>KOGI: APC&#8217;s strategies that floored PDP<\/p>\n<p>Senate probes GenCos, DisCos over unsteady power supply<\/p>\n<p>Observer group says Kogi elections marred by thuggery &#8216;but generally fair<\/p>\n<p>My Government belongs to Rivers people &#8216; Governor Wike<\/p>\n<p>Bello, Lyon&#8217;s victory: Testimony of Nigerians believe in APC &#8216; Gov. Masari<\/p>\n<p>Bayelsa Guber: Dickson tenders video evidence of electoral fraud, violence in Nembe, others LGAs<\/p>\n<p>Philip Shiabu thinks his political survival requires he attacks me, import thugs to disgrace me &#8216; Oshiomhole<\/p>\n<p>Danger looms in water transportation in Apapa<\/p>\n<p>NIMASA donates educational materials to schools in South-South, South-East<\/p>\n<p>21st century teaching curriculum: Lagos sets standard for private school operators<\/p>\n<p>Buratai challenges security experts to trace terrorists&#8217; source of weapons<\/p>\n<p>N1tn spent on NASS Constituency Projects in 10yrs without results: Senate keeps Mum<\/p>\n<p>Ensure compliance with UN agreement on transportation of dangerous goods, Senate tells FRSC<\/p>\n<p>EFCC probes how fraud convict coordinated $1 m deal from Kirikiri Prison<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria enjoys relative peace, stability -IGP<\/p>\n<p>Sex-for-marks: UNN VC warns against sexual harassment on campus<\/p>\n<p>Leaking Pipeline: LASEMA, NNPC apply chemicals to minimise explosion risk<\/p>\n<p>Police urges Zamfara Govt. to close down markets trading in rustled cattle<\/p>\n<p>Kogi\/Bayelsa Polls: We&#8217;re aware people planned to wear Police Uniform &#8216; IGP<\/p>\n<p>EFCC to UK: Prosecute Diezani or extradite her for trial in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Bayelsa, Kogi elections results cannot stand &#8216; PDP<\/p>\n<p>Pregnant woman killed by dogs while walking in French woods<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/alternativeadvert.com\/show.php?z=30&amp;pl=19271&amp;ad_type=81&amp;rl=1800\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Catholic church distributes N27m to tanker fire victims in Onitsha<\/p>\n<p>Oshiomhole accuses Edo deputy governor Shaibu of betrayal<\/p>\n<p>Lawyer debunks claim Dasuki wants to be detained in DSS custody<\/p>\n<p>Reps approve 6-month jail term, N10m fine for frustrating smooth transition of power<\/p>\n<p>Reps minority caucus rejects outcome of Bayelsa, Kogi guber polls<\/p>\n<p>Illegal rehabilitation centres, child of necessity &#8216; FCT Chief Judge<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria can only attain prosperity through effective economic decisions &#8216; Osinbajo<\/p>\n<p>Niger Delta Power Holding Company: Boosting electricity supply, distribution infrastructure capacity<\/p>\n<p>Human trafficking, sexual abuse thrive on poverty, quest for greener pastures in Nigeria &#8216;Mariam Ashley Yusuf<\/p>\n<p>Pneumonia as leading child killer in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>NIMASA remits N16bn to Consolidated Revenue Fund in 2019<\/p>\n<p>Rigging&#8217; of Kogi, Bayelsa elections cannot stand &#8216; PDP<\/p>\n<p>Alleged N2.1bn pension fraud: Pay Maina 5 per cent of N1.3 trillion recovered loots, family tells Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Reps propose N500,000 fine, 2 years jail term for illegal foreign employer, worker<\/p>\n<p>MAN, ICAN, oil producers, other stakeholders reject Buhari&#8217;s Finance Bill<\/p>\n<p>Crack in PDP NWC over Reps caucus crisis<\/p>\n<p>Sokoto: Appeal Court reserves judgement on suit challenging Tambuwal<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>IG: fake policemen disrupted polls<\/p>\n<p>Lyons victory inroad into Southsouth, says Amaechi<\/p>\n<p>PDP demands justice for slain women leader<\/p>\n<p>INEC to issue Lyon certificate of return<\/p>\n<p>Two die as party supporters clash in Kogi<\/p>\n<p>IYC to Dickson, Diri: support Lyon<\/p>\n<p>Buhari keeps lobbyists in suspense as battle for EFCC top job steps up<\/p>\n<p>Oshiomhole laments Obasekis deputys betrayal of trust<\/p>\n<p>How to reform tax system, by MAN, ICAN, others<\/p>\n<p>Buhari orders probe of N1tr constituency projects<\/p>\n<p>Dickson tenders video of electoral fraud<\/p>\n<p>Court bars 22 banks from accepting MasterCard transactions<\/p>\n<p>PDP demands justice for slain Woman Leader, insists Kogi, Bayelsa were rigged<\/p>\n<p>How Yahoo Yahoo Boy pulls off $1m scam from prison, buys N70m homes EFCC<\/p>\n<p>Sanwo-Olu flags off Crocodile Smile IV, tasks security on vandals, others<\/p>\n<p>Security Boss who turned to professional boxing to remain disciplined<\/p>\n<p>Trader sues Saraki, Atiku, Obi for unauthorised use of photos on campaign billboards<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Centre decries widespread violence in Kogi elections<\/p>\n<p>Senate moves to stem proliferation of fake medical reports<\/p>\n<p>NLC, TUC felicitate with Bello on election victory<\/p>\n<p>1, 990 traffic offenders penalised in Idiroko FRSC<\/p>\n<p>Kogi speaker congratulates Bello, says victory well-deserved<\/p>\n<p>Appeal Court sacks 2 Kaduna Assembly members<\/p>\n<p>2023: Tension in Delta PDP as alleged greed may push aggrieved members to APC<\/p>\n<p>How politicians steal with empowerment projects ICPC<\/p>\n<p>ICPC uncovers N18.62bn padding scam by MDAs<\/p>\n<p>APC govs parley FG on policy synergy<\/p>\n<p>Senate bemoans inadequate power generation, sets 100,000MW target<\/p>\n<p>FG orders NBC to formulate new broadcasting regulations<\/p>\n<p>Rigging of Kogi, Bayelsa elections cannot stand, PDP NWC insists<\/p>\n<p>Ex-President Jonathan has no plans to dump PDP for APC, says media team<\/p>\n<p>FG calls for streamlined donor funding, lauds UNIDOs efforts in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Economic Summit: We ll honour all our agreements, Oyetola assures investors<\/p>\n<p>Sophisticated terrorism trend: FAAN boss wants personnel to vigilant<\/p>\n<p>FG postpones 2019 Abuja Carnival<\/p>\n<p>Finance Bill 2019 Modifications to reduce tax burden Finance minister<\/p>\n<p>Proposed banks strike will be detrimental to Nigerias economy-Expert<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria risks import surge over three-phase liberalisation tariff rates-Report<\/p>\n<p>Equities market sheds 0.60% in one day<\/p>\n<p>Mixed reactions trail hike in inflation rate to 11.61% in October<\/p>\n<p>I take beer everyday because I do not want to kill myself, wife tells court<\/p>\n<p>Many killed, houses set ablaze in Zamfara attack<\/p>\n<p>Woman jailed for stealing one-month-old baby<\/p>\n<p>LAUTECH lecturers boycott classes over 3 months salaries<\/p>\n<p>FG to meet Facebook, WhatsApp, Google, Twitter, Instagram on Social Media regulation<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Commercialization of research findings key for independence of institutes<\/p>\n<p>Cost of poor sanitation practices huge &#8216; 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