{"id":24003,"date":"2020-02-23T05:37:58","date_gmt":"2020-02-23T05:37:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=24003"},"modified":"2020-02-23T05:37:58","modified_gmt":"2020-02-23T05:37:58","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-sunday-23-february-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=24003","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 23 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>Pirates Attack Lagos-Bound Oil Vessel, Kidnap 9 Foreign Nationals<\/p>\n<p>Litmus Test For APC In Edo, Ondo Gubernatorial Polls<\/p>\n<p>Fight Against Corruption In Nigeria Is Politicised &#8216; Nwoko<\/p>\n<p>Oyo Government, NURTW Bicker Over PMS<\/p>\n<p>I Don&#8217;t Want To Be Deputy Governor To Anybody &#8216; Kekemeke<\/p>\n<p>Crisis Of Confidence Over Ondo LG Poll<\/p>\n<p>How Safe Is The National Assembly<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fulani herdsmen collected N1.7m, malt drinks before my release Freed Edo teacher<\/p>\n<p>Certificate forgery: We cant remove sacked Bayelsa deputy governor-elect, says Senate<\/p>\n<p>Third Mainland Bridge: Nigerias longest bridge where suicide is cheap<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity concerns me more than 2023 presidential poll Bode George<\/p>\n<p>Death penalty cant stop corruption in Nigeria; its in the blood Clarke<\/p>\n<p>Its madness for leaders to move in large convoys Peter Obi<\/p>\n<p>Orphanage alleges plan to convert 27 children to Islam<\/p>\n<p>Nigerians await APCs promised restructuring five years after<\/p>\n<p>Ondo 2020: APC chieftains unite against Akeredolus re-election<\/p>\n<p>Bandits renew attacks in North-West despite governors amnesty<\/p>\n<p>Every Nigerian should be worried about state of insecurity Prof Nwosu, ex-minister<\/p>\n<p>Amnesty for arrested Boko Haram members bad idea Ejiofor, ex-DSS director<\/p>\n<p>People only interested in making money from Ogoni clean-up Nsuke, MOSOP factional leader<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria retains 45% of $20bn oil industry spending<\/p>\n<p>Pension operators reduce investment in real estate to N220bn<\/p>\n<p>Amotekun: South-South not considering joint security outfit, say govs<\/p>\n<p>No Abacha loot for Bagudu, says AGF<\/p>\n<p>Aisha Buhari meeting, learning from ex-first ladies, not politics Presidency<\/p>\n<p>Alleged N400m fraud: Metuh learns fate Tuesday<\/p>\n<p>How Boko Haram operated in Adamawa community for six hours<\/p>\n<p>Obaseki, Oshiomhole allies trade accusations as police save APC chair<\/p>\n<p>I never reported SIM card issue to DSS Buharis daughter<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus: Health ministrys preparation suffers as Presidency blocks procurement<\/p>\n<p>How to tackle farmer\/herder conflicts Malami<\/p>\n<p>FG denies plan to monitor Nigerians calls, social media activities<\/p>\n<p>Reps probe FG, states, firms over unremitted pension deductions<\/p>\n<p>Herdsmen attacks: Group urges Okowa to summon South-South security summit<\/p>\n<p>Kaduna confirms fresh case of Lassa fever<\/p>\n<p>FG to use recovered Abacha loot for infrastructure, Bagudu will get nothing AGF<\/p>\n<p>Looted funds: PDP urges NASS to probe presidency<\/p>\n<p>Malami proposes solution to farmer-herder crisis<\/p>\n<p>Okada riders to pay tax in Kwara Govt<\/p>\n<p>Ondo APC hasnt endorsed Akeredolus re-election Kekemeke<\/p>\n<p>We live in denial, security situation to get worse Ekweremadu<\/p>\n<p>Prosecute killers of Aso Rock director NCWS<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Looted funds: PDP urges NASS to probe Presidency over alleged diversion<\/p>\n<p>Regional security: Southeast governors are toothless bulldogs &#8216;Ezekwelu, former national youth leader, Ohanaeze Ndigbo<\/p>\n<p>Why I&#8217;m angry with Dickson, Ex-Bayelsa governor &#8216;Comrade Joseph Evah<\/p>\n<p>Youths promoting Shege Ka Fasa don&#8217;t have proper upbringing &#8216;Dansudu, national president, Arewa United Consultative Forum<\/p>\n<p>State of the nation: Nigeria sitting on keg of gunpowder &#8216;Edwin Clark<\/p>\n<p>APGA chieftain mocks Yari for challenging Supreme Court judgment<\/p>\n<p>Rights activist battles Delta Council Chair over alleged assault, brutality<\/p>\n<p>2 feared dead, female aspirant stripped in bloody Ebonyi councillorship primaries clashes<\/p>\n<p>Drop in remaining confirmed cases of coronavirus speeds up &#8216; Chinese Govt<\/p>\n<p>Man strips naked, runs amok after son dies at hospital<\/p>\n<p>Activist takes on Delta council chair over alleged assault, brutality<\/p>\n<p>Security stop protesting youths from harassing Oshiomhole in Benin<\/p>\n<p>Diri commends Buhari for noninterference in Supreme Court verdict<\/p>\n<p>NAF neutralises ISWAP leaders in Borno<\/p>\n<p>Nigerians should be prepared to pay more for electricity &#8216; TCN boss<\/p>\n<p>Mother, daughter, vulcaniser burnt as tanker explodes in Ogun<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At 90, matriarch of Nigerian literature, Mabel Segun&#8217;s pen remains strong<\/p>\n<p>OCP, IRC raise farmers, agro dealers capacity in Adamawa community<\/p>\n<p>PDP charges NASS to probe plots to divert repatriated fund<\/p>\n<p>Nigerians should be prepared to pay more for electricity &#8211; TCN boss<\/p>\n<p>Mother, daughter, vulcaniser burnt as tanker explodes in Ogun<\/p>\n<p>Listen: Naomi Campbell Releases Afrobeats Playlist To Celebrate Black History Month<\/p>\n<p>Nigerians to enjoy hourly train services on Lagos-Ibadan route soon &#8211; NRC<\/p>\n<p>Declare Kalu&#8217;s seat vacant &#8211; Abia PDP chieftain<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To go or not to go: Service Chiefs divide retired military bigwigs<\/p>\n<p>How political forces killed Anti-Grazing Bill<\/p>\n<p>Terrorism: Learn from Buratai, security expert urges Burkina Faso Army chief<\/p>\n<p>Buhari, Service Chiefs and the Law: Reading the Commander-in-Chief&#8217;s mind<\/p>\n<p>EMIR OF KANO VS GANDUJE: &#8216;Disrespectful&#8217; Sanusi men make truce difficult &#8216;Sanka, governor&#8217;s adviser<\/p>\n<p>DELTA: Alleged herdsmen killings as &#8216;annual routine<\/p>\n<p>Service Chiefs in the eye of Boko Haram storm<\/p>\n<p>DELTA KILLINGS: Enter our bush and die, rogue herdsmen bark at police, soldiers<\/p>\n<p>CBN recovers over N82m for commercial banks customers in Katsina<\/p>\n<p>$100m to Bagudu: Obasanjo&#8217;s govt reached agreement with Kebbi gov &#8216; Presidency<\/p>\n<p>CORONAVIRUS: Accessing food becoming difficult for trapped Nigerians &#8216; Mbisiogu, NIDO Coordinator<\/p>\n<p>Kaduna confirms new case of Lassa Fever<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus: Nigerian man volunteers to help medical workers in China<\/p>\n<p>Lassa fever: What makes Lagos a bad case<\/p>\n<p>Police vehicle hits, kills woman, injures others in Jigawa<\/p>\n<p>Buhari not giving $100m recovered loot to Bagudu &#8216; Presidency<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve nothing to do with booing of Oshiomhole in Benin &#8216; Edo govt<\/p>\n<p>Confusion in Togo as military men hold leading candidate hostage<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Complaints: CBN recovers over N82m for commercial banks customers in Katsina<\/p>\n<p>Give us our daily bread: Why Sokoto residents are rushing for bread from modern bakeries<\/p>\n<p>I have no one to help me, even my parents are penniless &#8216;Visually-impaired gospel musician<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m not afraid of jail, South Africa&#8217;s Zuma tells supporters<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus: US says Russia behind disinformation campaign<\/p>\n<p>Centre backs Kaduna govt&#8217;s decision to appeal release of 91 Shiite members<\/p>\n<p>Buhari not giving $100m recovered loot to Bagudu &#8216; Presidency sources<\/p>\n<p>Abacha loot: Southern, Middle-Belt leaders call for immediate probe of FG, Bagudu deal<\/p>\n<p>Uwheru herdsmen killings: Delta Reps member calls for thorough investigation<\/p>\n<p>Herdsmen: Ijaw group writes Niger Delta govs, demands regional security outfit<\/p>\n<p>Herdsmen: Ijaw group writes N\/D govs, demands regional security outfit<\/p>\n<p>Group says rampant NDDC shakeups slows down N&#8217;Delta progress<\/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>Kaduna confirms new case of Lassa fever<\/p>\n<p>Protest as SARS officer kills Remo Stars captain<\/p>\n<p>North ranks highest in poverty and illiteracy levels, says FG<\/p>\n<p>Security operatives bar youths from harassing Oshiomhole<\/p>\n<p>A fire-fighter must surrender himself for other peoples happiness<\/p>\n<p>NRC to start hourly train services on Lagos-Ibadan route<\/p>\n<p>Last moments of murdered State House director<\/p>\n<p>Farmer\/herder conflicts require practically-oriented solution Malami<\/p>\n<p>African health system ill-equipped to handle Coronavirus outbreak WHO<\/p>\n<p>2023 Presidency: PDP leaders at loggerheads over zoning<\/p>\n<p>ISWAP leaders killed as NAF jets bombard meeting venues<\/p>\n<p>Four killed in Edo communal clash<\/p>\n<p>Amotekun: Stage set for public hearing in Lagos<\/p>\n<p>NACCIMA President commissions N100m lab<\/p>\n<p>CBN recovers over N82m for customers in Katsina<\/p>\n<p>Protest in Sagamu as Police Inspector allegedly kills man<\/p>\n<p>One killed as Ebonyi PDP councill primary turns bloody<\/p>\n<p>APC chieftain urges Buhari to ignore calls against Oshiomhole<\/p>\n<p>PDP chairman says party better positioned to reclaim Edo<\/p>\n<p>Dont use Gods name to cajole people into marriage Cleric<\/p>\n<p>Crisis hits Bauchi APC as stakeholders plot to remove chairman<\/p>\n<p>Declare Kalus seat vacant Abia PDP chieftain<\/p>\n<p>PDP urges N\/Assembly to probe Buhari over alleged diversion of looted funds<\/p>\n<p>Ozekhome warns of consequences of attacks on judges, Judiciary<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Buhari committed to making Nigeria Africas commercial hub ILDC<\/p>\n<p>New executive for South West Zone of CAN inaugurated<\/p>\n<p>Boko Haram, ISWAP would have been history if Obasanjo was President-Fani Kayode<\/p>\n<p>Anambra Govt to deploy drone technology to improve healthcare delivery Commissioner<\/p>\n<p>Attack on Justice Mary Peter-Odili highly condemnable, provocative, uncalled for Ozekhome<\/p>\n<p>Outrage as police vehicle hits, kills woman, injures others in Jigawa<\/p>\n<p>FG, nutrition group to develop roadmap to tackle nutrients deficiency<\/p>\n<p>Probe Buhari over repatriated funds diversion, PDP tells NASS<\/p>\n<p>Lassa Fever: vaccines `still a work-in-progress in Nigeria, says FG<\/p>\n<p>Farmer\/herder conflicts require real-time, practically-oriented solution Malami<\/p>\n<p>Loss of family values cause of Nigerias security challenges Cleric<\/p>\n<p>Just In: Fire razes mother, daughter, vulcaniser in Ogun tanker explosion<\/p>\n<p>NAF neutralises ISWAP leaders in Borno<\/p>\n<p>Nigerians should be prepared to pay more for electricity TCN boss<\/p>\n<p>Declare Kalus seat vacant Abia PDP chieftain<\/p>\n<p>Nigerians to enjoy hourly train services on Lagos-Ibadan route soon -NRC<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Why Buhari will not endorse Tinubu for presidency &#8216; Yarima<\/p>\n<p>Royal Scuffle: I remain Oluwo of Iwoland &#8216; Oba Akanbi<\/p>\n<p>EU plans Schengen visa restrictions on Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: WHO raises alarm over spread of virus to Africa<\/p>\n<p>No vaccines for Lassa Fever in Nigeria yet, says FG<\/p>\n<p>CBN to create 10m jobs for smallholder farmers in 5 years<\/p>\n<p>CBN refunds N82m to Katsina bank customers<\/p>\n<p>PDP to APC: Don&#8217;t heat up polity, set South South on fire over Bayelsa<\/p>\n<p>Abacha loot: PDP urges National Assembly to probe Presidency<\/p>\n<p>Oshiomhole not responsible for Edo APC crisis&#8217;Odubu<\/p>\n<p>16 stud<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Abacha loot: US tackles FG over alleged $100m largesse for Kebbi gov, Bagudu<\/p>\n<p>Yari&#8217;s Challenge Of Supreme Court Judgment Mockery Of Democracy\/National Digrace &#8216; Shinkafi<\/p>\n<p>Ruling House Demands Removal Of Olu Oworo, Petitions Kogi Assembly<\/p>\n<p>Rigata Festival, boosting Kebbi&#8217;s economy through tourism, says Warra<\/p>\n<p>Kebbi Partners UNIDO For Industrial Development<\/p>\n<p>China&#8217;s actions make the world safer: WHO chief<\/p>\n<p>Chinese online grocery platforms in huge demand after coronavirus outbreak<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Oshiomhole has only succeeded in burying APC &#8216; 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