{"id":24017,"date":"2020-02-27T06:06:44","date_gmt":"2020-02-27T06:06:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=24017"},"modified":"2020-02-27T06:59:48","modified_gmt":"2020-02-27T06:59:48","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-thursday-27-february-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=24017","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 27 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>BLUEPRINT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Soldier goes berserk, kills 4 colleagues, self in Borno<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria ranks first in Africa on Tuberculosis infection &#8216; WHO<\/p>\n<p>Ogun police arrest teenager for stabbing boyfriend to death over N3,000<\/p>\n<p>Service chiefs and need for caution By Jibrin Baba Ndace<\/p>\n<p>Torrents of tributes for late Senator Longjan in Senate<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu didn&#8217;t turn down Akeredolu&#8217;s invitation &#8216; Aide<\/p>\n<p>Tattoo doesn&#8217;t make people irresponsible, say police<\/p>\n<p>DSS sues corps member for presenting self as judge<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Reps query health ministrys procurement power transfer to agric<\/p>\n<p>El-Rufai to present memo to northern govs on Almajiri<\/p>\n<p>Nasarawa passes kidnap witness protection bill<\/p>\n<p>Senate holds valedictory session for Longjan, eulogise late lawmaker<\/p>\n<p>Anxiety as medical consultants withdraw services at UCH<\/p>\n<p>Ikpeazu emerges vice-chair of PDP govs forum<\/p>\n<p>Constitution amendment should stop courts from imposing political leaders Oyewole<\/p>\n<p>2.55% GDP growth below population surge, says MAN<\/p>\n<p>Fund investors retreat from US stocks over coronavirus fears<\/p>\n<p>PDP holds emergency NEC meeting on Thursday<\/p>\n<p>2019 debt servicing gulped N2.1tn Investigation<\/p>\n<p>NERC mulls prosecuting attackers of Discos officials<\/p>\n<p>FG seeks support for special economic zones<\/p>\n<p>Reps demand MTN tax collection, remittance records<\/p>\n<p>Stock market extends downtrend, posts N31bn loss<\/p>\n<p>FG awards N29.2bn roads to Niger Republic borders<\/p>\n<p>FG disburses N20bn under national microfinance scheme<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria to fight maritime crime with special mission vessels<\/p>\n<p>Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline construction to begin Q2 NNPC<\/p>\n<p>WACT prepares for increased cargo volumes at Onne port<\/p>\n<p>Firm to acquire more stake in Lagos oilfield<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Researchers Develop App to Address Communal Clashes<\/p>\n<p>Minister Urges Unity Schools to Participate in Robotics Competition<\/p>\n<p>Pantami Receives Broadband Committee Report<\/p>\n<p>Grandville LNG Gets 7-day Ultimatum from Rivers Community over EIA Report<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias Low Financial Secrecy Index Score Worries CISLAC<\/p>\n<p>Mining: New Policy on Royalties Payment Coming, Says FG<\/p>\n<p>How Japan Boosts Fayemis Rice Production Revolution in Ekiti<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus, Lassa Fever: House Seeks Procurement Power for Ministry of Health<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Buhari should appoint Presidential Liaison Officers in states &#8216;Apugo<\/p>\n<p>North inspired formation of Amotekun &#8216;Musa Ajogie<\/p>\n<p>What PDP must do in 2023 &#8216;Venatius Ikem<\/p>\n<p>S&#8217;Court: PDP accuses APC of plot to frustrate reversal of Imo verdict<\/p>\n<p>Supreme Court only affirmed God&#8217;s judgment &#8216;Diri<\/p>\n<p>PDP begins recall of defecting Imo assembly lawmaker<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m miracle gov, Diri declares, insists Supreme Court only affirmed God&#8217;s judgment<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus could push global economy into recession, investors warned<\/p>\n<p>No electricity tariff increase without consumer input &#8216;NERC<\/p>\n<p>3 killed,10 arrested in Delta inter-communal clash<\/p>\n<p>EFCC arrests former Kano Speaker for alleged N1.5b fraud<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Restructuring as inevitable option before Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Teenager arrested for allegedly stabbing boyfriend to death<\/p>\n<p>EFCC arrests Kano ex-speaker over alleged N1.5b fraud<\/p>\n<p>Army corporal kills four colleagues, self in Borno<\/p>\n<p>Reps issue arrest warrant for Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority boss, management<\/p>\n<p>Supreme Court dismisses APC, Lyon&#8217;s application to review Bayelsa verdict<\/p>\n<p>Magu insist coronavirus is caused by corruption in new video<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s recession buffer weak as Coronavirus drives oil near $47\/bbl<\/p>\n<p>No hiding place for bandits, kidnappers in Bauchi, Mohammed declares<\/p>\n<p>FG boosts job creation with safety net job for unskilled persons<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>100 level CRUTECH student drowns during matric party in Calabar<\/p>\n<p>Police recover 24 babies from baby factory disguised as orphanage in Port Harcourt<\/p>\n<p>Suspend the Boko Haram rehab Bill<\/p>\n<p>Insurgency: Depressed soldier shoots 7, kills self<\/p>\n<p>GDP growth rate still largely below desirable &#8216; MAN<\/p>\n<p>Woman dies in sex romp with policeman<\/p>\n<p>Bayelsa: No force on earth can reverse our verdict &#8216; S-Court<\/p>\n<p>Catholic Bishops decry FG&#8217;s failure to deal with terrorists<\/p>\n<p>Why Supreme Court declined to reverse its judgement in Bayelsa<\/p>\n<p>Rivers Task Force denies killing bureau de change operator<\/p>\n<p>Reps PDP caucus supports review of presidential, guber judgement<\/p>\n<p>Lagos\/Ibadan expressway tanker explosion claimed three lives&#8217;Ogun FRSC<\/p>\n<p>FG Approves N30bn for roads to Niger Republic<\/p>\n<p>Dear Bunmi: My husband won&#8217;t use condom<\/p>\n<p>INSECURITY: Mbaka absorbs Buhari of blames<\/p>\n<p>$53m unpaid legal fees: Court adjourns case against CBN, others to March 24<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Incessant accidents: Lagos govt warns truck drivers against reckless driving<\/p>\n<p>Innovation: Reps bemoan Nigeria&#8217;s rating among comity of nations<\/p>\n<p>FEC okays N30bn road contracts to Niger Republic border<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Soldier shoots four colleagues dead, commits suicide<\/p>\n<p>Ikpeazu emerges PDP Governors&#8217; 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Police, DSS<\/p>\n<p>NSCDC to train 3,000 teachers on security, safety skills in Ogun<\/p>\n<p>Ortom blames opposition as fear grips Benue residents over influx of herdsmen, cows<\/p>\n<p>Reps move to recover over N5bn operating surplus from previous JAMB management<\/p>\n<p>Why electricity tariff increase is inevitable &#8216; Jos Disco<\/p>\n<p>Kogi govt targets N10bn monthly IGR as implementation of stamp duty act begins<\/p>\n<p>Modi calls for calm as Delhi riots toll rises to 24<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Reps support bill on Police, host community working relationship<\/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>Olu-Adegboruwa lauds apex court ruling, asks litigants to withdraw applications<\/p>\n<p>Guber election: Security situation in Edo frightening &#8216; 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Sule approves death penalty for kidnappers in Nasarawa<\/p>\n<p>Reps PDP caucus backs review of presidential, guber judgement<\/p>\n<p>SARS officials thought my son was a yahoo boy, have made attempts for arrest Mother of murdered Remo stars player<\/p>\n<p>FG reiterates commitment in building vibrant, sustainable capital market<\/p>\n<p>Finance minister commissions LUTH cancer centre<\/p>\n<p>How NNPC lost N127.53bn to gas flaring in 11 months<\/p>\n<p>A bed in economy class&#8217; Air New Zealand unveils sleeping pod concept<\/p>\n<p>Subnational Transparency: Anambra, BudgIT partner to promote fiscal transparency<\/p>\n<p>Tribunal orders firm to pay N1.7bn tax to FIRS<\/p>\n<p>FG approves $20m tech fund for young innovators<\/p>\n<p>Carbon boosts financial inclusion with introduction of USSD<\/p>\n<p>Equities market extends losing streak by 0.03% over profit-taking<\/p>\n<p>NERC repeals estimated billing method, orders metering of electricity consumers<\/p>\n<p>Breaking: S\/Court dismisses Lyon, APCs Application<\/p>\n<p>Reps committed to agreements between oil coys, host communities<\/p>\n<p>Reps promise to support FERMA on road repairs<\/p>\n<p>FG developing robust internal security policy, strategy SGF<\/p>\n<p>APC to boycott Benue council poll, as BSIEC completes screening of candidates<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bayelsa: S\/Court dismisses APC, Lyon&#8217;s application, orders lawyers to pay N60m<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ll carry all along in my govt &#8216; Bala Mohammed<\/p>\n<p>APC plotting to frustrate reversal of S\/Court verdict on Imo &#8216; PDP<\/p>\n<p>2023: NWC wades into Ogun PDP leadership crisis<\/p>\n<p>Why Tinubu didn&#8217;t honour Akeredolu&#8217;s invitation on Buhari&#8217;s visit &#8216; Aide<\/p>\n<p>Fish out, prosecute Kwara APC exco attackers, Gov urges police<\/p>\n<p>Immunity for N\/Assembly presiding officers&#8217; wild goose chase &#8216; Don<\/p>\n<p>I trekked for 8 days for Gov Diri &#8216; PDP supporter claims<\/p>\n<p>South West Development Commission bill passes second reading<\/p>\n<p>32,349 candidates pass NABTEB examination&#8217;Registrar<\/p>\n<p>UNICEF registers 194,883 out-of-school children in Adamawa<\/p>\n<p>NECO sacks 19 staff over certificate forgery<\/p>\n<p>MAN urges FG to reopen border for &#8216;genuine&#8217; exporters<\/p>\n<p>Buba Galadima kicks as AMCON takes over coy, home<\/p>\n<p>FIRS sets April 12 deadline for taxpayers to get TIN<\/p>\n<p>Investors petition AGF over $2bn Union Bank shares<\/p>\n<p>FG to re-present Automotive Industry Bill to NASS<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>N2. 9bn Fraud: Court strikes out motion to unfreeze defendant&#8217;s account<\/p>\n<p>Court adjourns Moro&#8217;s corruption case till March 25<\/p>\n<p>LENT: Reflect and pray against insecurity, Dr. Okwenna tells Ndi Anambra<\/p>\n<p>Investigate the withdrawal of Security Personal Before Garkida attack, Gov&#8217;ship candidate Urged FG<\/p>\n<p>Over 45 Young Entrepreneurs Gets Empowerment Training From Sen. 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