{"id":23975,"date":"2020-02-17T05:55:06","date_gmt":"2020-02-17T05:55:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=23975"},"modified":"2020-02-17T05:55:06","modified_gmt":"2020-02-17T05:55:06","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-monday-17-february-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=23975","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 17 February 2020"},"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>DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Buhari&#8217;s Confidants Misleading Him On State Of The Nation &#8216; Opadokun<\/p>\n<p>Cases Of Rape, Sodomy Becoming Alarming In Kano &#8216; FIDA<\/p>\n<p>APC Leadership Deserves Blame On Bayelsa Governorship Conundrum &#8216; Sagay<\/p>\n<p>Ondo 2020: Why Adetula Wants To Succeed Akeredolu<\/p>\n<p>Bayelsa: Comply with Electoral Act Now, Prosecute Oshiomhole &#8216; Reps PDP Caucus<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Idahosa, others blame Oshiomhole, APC leadership on Bayelsa<\/p>\n<p>Why Supreme Court cant hear Ihediohas judgment review application Uzodinma<\/p>\n<p>2023: Diaspora, electronic voting not ruled out, says INEC<\/p>\n<p>I left Govt House a fulfilled man Dickson<\/p>\n<p>Electoral Act: CSOs want all elections conducted same day<\/p>\n<p>CBN forex intervention hits $43.5bn in 15 months<\/p>\n<p>Power sector loses N19.15bn in 10 days<\/p>\n<p>CBN to offer single-digit loans to rice farmers<\/p>\n<p>Ibadan-Kano rail line ready by 2023, says FG<\/p>\n<p>FG supports creative industry with N7bn loan<\/p>\n<p>New tax lawll boost insurers profitability, recapitalisation NIA<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias future in private sector hands, says ICSAN<\/p>\n<p>Sex-for-marks bill: 15,550 parents, pupils petition National Assembly<\/p>\n<p>Stop blame game on Boko Haram, NEF tells Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Falana says Presidency lacks power to stop peaceful protest<\/p>\n<p>Driver arrested with drugs at Lagos airport<\/p>\n<p>SERAP seeks explanation on $5bn Abacha loot spending<\/p>\n<p>Fresh Bayelsa gov poll: INEC rejects APCs request, party heads for Supreme Court<\/p>\n<p>We havent abandoned Operation Ogbunigwe plan Ohanaeze<\/p>\n<p>Ekiti, Oyo, Ondo to sign Amotekun Bill soon<\/p>\n<p>Boko Haram repelled in Damaturu<\/p>\n<p>JAMB registers 1.9 million UTME candidates<\/p>\n<p>Scarcity looms as NUPENG asks Rivers members to shut down<\/p>\n<p>Intensify effort against coronavirus, expert tells FG<\/p>\n<p>Ibadan obas attack Olubadan, accuse him of selling titles<\/p>\n<p>NASSll support Buhari against insecurity Lawan<\/p>\n<p>Osun plans talk with Oyo on LAUTECH single ownership<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen kidnap six passengers in Kogi<\/p>\n<p>Court summons Emefiele over N200m police judgment debt<\/p>\n<p>Lulu-Briggs widow, family disagree on late monarchs burial<\/p>\n<p>Constituency project badly misconstrued by Nigerians, says Lawan<\/p>\n<p>Bandits killed Katsina farmers out of revenge, says Buhari<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Buhari Commends ACCIs Role in Economic Development<\/p>\n<p>Investors Trade N12.126bn Shares amid Bearish Sentiments<\/p>\n<p>Shinkafi Writes Embassies, Seeks Revocation of Yaris Visa<\/p>\n<p>APC Asks INEC to Conduct Fresh Governorship Election in Bayelsa<\/p>\n<p>Making Recovered Loots Work for Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>How Natural Gas Can Fuel Nigerias Industrial Revolution<\/p>\n<p>Delta Commits $1 Billion to Sustainable Air Travel<\/p>\n<p>New Cruise Ship Set for Big Impact in Lagos<\/p>\n<p>Wike Asks Oshiomhole to Resign for Failing to Stop Diris Inauguration<\/p>\n<p>Before the State Surrenders to Armed Criminals<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>APC leaders marginalising northerners &#8216;Ex-SGF, Lawal<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re ready for Edo election &#8216; EOD<\/p>\n<p>Bayelsa: Sylva calls for calm over sack of Lyon, apologises to Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Diri offers Sylva, APC candidate olive branch<\/p>\n<p>Tension, anxiety in Imo as Supreme Court reviews case<\/p>\n<p>WHO, UNICEF rate Osun high on polio eradication<\/p>\n<p>Why I support involvement of mercenaries in fight against Boko Haram &#8216;Senator Ndume<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s debt profile now worrisome &#8216;Senator Obadara<\/p>\n<p>Nigerians worried over escalating security challenges, proffer solutions<\/p>\n<p>Bayelsa new gov: Wike calls for Oshiomhole&#8217;s resignation<\/p>\n<p>Kaduna attacks: Sen. Uba mourns, calls for immediate supply of relief items<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria can generate$2billion annually from donkey value chain &#8216;DSPMEAN<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>GOC solicits stakeholders&#8217;support to curb insurgency in Borno<\/p>\n<p>Dubai forecast to add 127,000 more homes before 2023<\/p>\n<p>FUPRE laments FG&#8217;s neglect, may approach National Assembly<\/p>\n<p>Niger Delta ministry seeks $800m loan for Oron-Calabar East-West road project<\/p>\n<p>Amaechi wants $3b to rejig Port Harcourt-Maiduguri old narrow gauge<\/p>\n<p>Renewable energy leads to global carbon emissions decline in 2019<\/p>\n<p>Court stops Lagos from stripping judiciary of power over probate registry<\/p>\n<p>PDP lawmakers wants Oshiomhole prosecuted over comments on Bayelsa<\/p>\n<p>Grammy Awards 2020: Did Seun Kuti Just Shade Burna Boy<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus could damage global growth in 2020: IMF<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>22 killed, 11 injured in Katsina auto crash<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus: China&#8217;s economy maintains momentum of growth&#8217;Consul-General in Lagos<\/p>\n<p>World Bank to deliberate on Nigeria&#8217;s loan request tomorrow<\/p>\n<p>After Vanguard&#8217;s reports, Army rectifies soldiers&#8217; salary discrepancies<\/p>\n<p>ROYAL CRISIS: We reserve rights to dethrone you, Olubadan-in-Council tells Olubadan<\/p>\n<p>Banditry, kidnapping: Don&#8217;t revenge, Buhari tells victims<\/p>\n<p>Over 1.9 million candidates registered for 2020 UTME, DE &#8216; JAMB<\/p>\n<p>Police faults media reports of herdsmen killings in Delta<\/p>\n<p>Bayelsa: Sylva apologises to Buhari, describes Supreme Court verdict as provocative<\/p>\n<p>Sylva to Bayelsa APC supporters: Don&#8217;t take laws into your hands<\/p>\n<p>Fire razes eight shops in Lagos market<\/p>\n<p>INSECURITY: Presidency lacks power to stop protests &#8216; Falana<\/p>\n<p>Polls:Protests against Supreme Court verdicts dangerous enterprise-Coalition<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Police nab alleged Aiye confraternity kingpin, &#8216;samora&#8217; in Ikorodu<\/p>\n<p>215 vehicles impounded, 98 people arrested and prosecuted from Ikoyi, Victoria Island clean-up<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s know your stand on ownership of LAUTECH, Osun resolution committee writes Oyo govt<\/p>\n<p>Immunisation: Kano did not record wild polio case in 64 months &#8216; Ganduje<\/p>\n<p>Supreme Court judgement: Mandate of Bayelsans will be restored &#8216; Sylva<\/p>\n<p>APC writes INEC, demands fresh governorship election in Bayelsa<\/p>\n<p>Infrastructure dev&#8217;t: SEC emphasizes the need to attract private, domestic capital<\/p>\n<p>This economy is in a bubble, and the bubble will burst if&#8217; &#8216;Chike-Obi<\/p>\n<p>2 years after, Nigeria yet to benefit from currency swap with China<\/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>NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Supreme Court should order fresh election in Imo, says group<\/p>\n<p>I am a strong contender for governor, says Ogiemwonyi<\/p>\n<p>ECOWAS meeting on Nigerias land borders closure ended<\/p>\n<p>Three Nigerian movies selected for Hollywood showcase<\/p>\n<p>N50.2b Calabar-Itu road dualisation will boost Southsouth, Southeast economy<\/p>\n<p>Fed Govt awaits Russian firms nod on Lagos-Calabar rail line<\/p>\n<p>Katsina road accident claims 22 lives, 11 injured<\/p>\n<p>$5m recovered money: SERAP seeks details of expenditurefrom Fed Govt<\/p>\n<p>IPMAN calls off strike as Oyetola intervenes<\/p>\n<p>Troops foil Boko Harams attack on Damaturu<\/p>\n<p>Equities slow down as investors lose N162b<\/p>\n<p>SEC seizes N2.35b ponzi assets<\/p>\n<p>State Police: Kano to establish Hisbah Academy<\/p>\n<p>Diri to Sylva, Lyon: support me<\/p>\n<p>Bayelsa: Reps PDP caucus hail Diris emergennce<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Arsenal secure impressive win against Newcastle<\/p>\n<p>Dont politicise Amotekun recruitment, Ekiti Elders warn<\/p>\n<p>El-Rufai made success of our privatization program Obasanjo<\/p>\n<p>Im the best material for Ondo gov race Kekemeke<\/p>\n<p>UIAA Lagos gets new executives, Dauda Salau emerges new Chairman<\/p>\n<p>Fire razes 16 stores in Lagos market<\/p>\n<p>Our mandate in Bayelsa will be restored, Sylva boasts<\/p>\n<p>Imo: APC, Uzodinma urge Supreme Court to reject Ihediohas request for review<\/p>\n<p>UTME candidates in last-minute rush as 1.9 million register<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Zulum plans repatriation of 120, 000 refugees from Niger Republic<\/p>\n<p>Shinkafi petitions US, UK, EU, seeks revocation of Yaris visa<\/p>\n<p>Bayelsa: Reps PDP caucus demand prosecution of Oshiomhole<\/p>\n<p>APC stalwart says its time for Oshiomhole to exit position<\/p>\n<p>Time for Oshiomhole to go, says party stalwart<\/p>\n<p>China introduces death penalty for concealing coronavirus symptoms<\/p>\n<p>Expert suggests regular fruit intake to reduce diseases<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Presidency lacks power to stop protests Falana<\/p>\n<p>APC demands fresh governorship election in Bayelsa<\/p>\n<p>APC writes INEC, demands fresh governorship election in Bayelsa<\/p>\n<p>Insurgency: Buratai promotes 3 soldiers for outstanding performance<\/p>\n<p>Lagos impounds 215 vehicles, arrests 98 offenders in Ikoyi \/VI clean-up<\/p>\n<p>NiMet predicts dust haze for Monday<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria to save $1bn from fish import ban, says expert<\/p>\n<p>Sylva cautions Bayelsa APC supporters against violence<\/p>\n<p>Fire destroys 8 shops in Apongbon Market LASEMA<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>APC demands fresh poll in Bayelsa<\/p>\n<p>Imo gov&#8217;ship: Uzodinma asks S\/Court to dismiss Ihedioha&#8217;s appeal<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Ka&#8217;oje wants devolution of power<\/p>\n<p>Why I paraded my family during plenary &#8216; Doguwa<\/p>\n<p>2 fishermen nabbed over attempt to smuggle petrol to Benin Republic<\/p>\n<p>Man bags 3 months for drug trafficking<\/p>\n<p>Lagos police nab 33-year-old car snatcher<\/p>\n<p>FCT police bust visa racketeering syndicate<\/p>\n<p>FCT minister promises teachers better welfare<\/p>\n<p>Vaccination: Agric secretariat hails FCT residents on Compliance<\/p>\n<p>FG mulls handing over IPPIS, TSA to Galaxy Backbone<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bayelsa: APC demands fresh poll as Oshiomhole writes INEC<\/p>\n<p>Imo Guber: Supreme Court to hear Ihedioha&#8217;s review application February 18<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Diri solicits support from Sylva, Lyon others<\/p>\n<p>Enugu Council polls: Opposition in disarray<\/p>\n<p>Declare emergency on education sector &#8216; Oil magnet urges FG<\/p>\n<p>OMO-AGEGE condemns attack on Delta communities<\/p>\n<p>CILT backs Lagos on ban on motorcycles, tricycles<\/p>\n<p>FERMA backs Bauchi governor&#8217;s plan on roads<\/p>\n<p>Gov. 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