{"id":24180,"date":"2020-03-29T06:23:39","date_gmt":"2020-03-29T06:23:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=24180"},"modified":"2020-03-29T06:23:39","modified_gmt":"2020-03-29T06:23:39","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-sunday-29-march-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=24180","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 29 March, 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>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FG deserves commendation, not condemnation APC spokesman<\/p>\n<p>Blame Buharis govt for coronavirus spread PDP spokesperson<\/p>\n<p>How I escaped from under the rubble Adesida, founder of church destroyed by Ondo explosion<\/p>\n<p>Covid-19: States exempt filling stations, fuel trucks from lockdown<\/p>\n<p>New minimum wage: Gombe suspends payment until economy recovers<\/p>\n<p>Residents flee as suspected COVID-19 patient abandoned at Ogun hospital<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: BUA Group redeems N1bn pledge, adds N300m<\/p>\n<p>No senator on recent foreign trip tested positive for coronavirus Senator Urhoghide<\/p>\n<p>Isolation centres for coronavirus patients disappointing Prof Chukwu, ex-health minister<\/p>\n<p>COVID 19: At Alimosho General Hospital, doctors, patients differ on mass discharge<\/p>\n<p>States spent N3.6bn servicing external debts in January FAAC<\/p>\n<p>People with type A blood more at risk of COVID-19 &#8211; Study<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus lockdown saved my pupils from tragedy Jaiyeola, principal of school damaged by Ondo blast<\/p>\n<p>Rwanda remains one of the safest, cleanest countries Ive visited Ade Bantu<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias locally-produced drugs cant compete with foreign brands Importer<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 may be more aggressive in pregnancy Physicians<\/p>\n<p>DPR orders oil firms to reduce offshore workforce<\/p>\n<p>Take advantage of health benefits of bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina)<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria struggles to sell oil despite price cut<\/p>\n<p>Oyo not adequately prepared to curb coronavirus spread Prof Otegbayo, UCH CMD<\/p>\n<p>Police handicapped against armed thugs terrorising tanker drivers, Satellite Town residents Akinlolu, Lagos PTD chairman<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus: UCH writes open letter, begs for funds despite billions released<\/p>\n<p>Honeywell partners Lagos to feed 200,000 families<\/p>\n<p>How Boko Haram ambushed, killed 70 soldiers Military sources<\/p>\n<p>Falana writes CJ, alleges secret plot to rearrest Sowore<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria needs bill that guarantees electricity, not to ban generators Ogunyadeka, technology expert<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus: El-Rufai tests positive, top aides to proceed on self-isolation<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: NPA suspends demurrage payment for 21 days<\/p>\n<p>Domestic airlines ground 76 planes, over 6,000 workers redundant<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu to Buhari: Print more naira notes, suspend VAT<\/p>\n<p>75 monarchs demoted by Abiodun drag gov to court<\/p>\n<p>Mali records first coronavirus death hours before election<\/p>\n<p>Rail station construction: FG opts for Nigerian professionals<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias ministers donate 50% of March salary to COVID-19 fight<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Nigeria records eight new COVID-19 cases, total now 89<\/p>\n<p>[BREAKING] COVID-19: Ortom orders deputy to undergo test<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus death toll tops 5,600 in Spain<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Over 600,000 coronavirus cases, 27,000 deaths recorded globally<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: South African police fire rubber bullets at shoppers<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Despite CBNs Swift Response to Covid-19, FG Delays Fiscal Stimulus<\/p>\n<p>Falling Oil Prices, Bigger Threat to Nigerias Inflation<\/p>\n<p>How to Mitigate Coronavirus Economic Doom Prediction, A Guide to Business<\/p>\n<p>Potential Impact Of Covid-19 On Africas Agricultural Landscape<\/p>\n<p>Covid-19: As CBN, Bankers Committee Rally Support for the Economy<\/p>\n<p>Nigerians Need a President Who Soothes in Times Like These<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus pandemic: Need to curb impunity and lackadaisical attitude in high places<\/p>\n<p>Why North won&#8217;t surrender power in 2023 &#8216;Yerima Shettima<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Sports ministry provides 57 suites, other facilities at Abiola Stadium<\/p>\n<p>Nnamdi Kanu&#8217;s N50m COVID-19 gift: IPOB gives directive on sharing formula<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 pandemic: Buhari receives briefing from Health Minister, DG-NCDC<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: It&#8217;s time for unity, thought, action &#8216;Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Presidency disowns N30,000 palliative claim<\/p>\n<p>Ondo explosion: Afenifere calls for inquiry<\/p>\n<p>We didn&#8217;t give N300m subventions to NITDA &#8216;NCC<\/p>\n<p>Covid-19: Cleric seeks Ugwuanyi&#8217;s intervention to end global pandemic<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m tempted to commit adultery because he doesn&#8217;t satisfy me<\/p>\n<p>Abule Ado explosion: Fear grips KiriKiri, Satellite towns residents over tank farms<\/p>\n<p>Families of 29 soldiers killed in Boko Haram ambush in pains<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus: Knocks as some religious groups flout large gathering order<\/p>\n<p>Enugu COVID-19 cases returnees from UK<\/p>\n<p>Davido goes into self-isolation as partner, Chioma, tests positive for coronavirus<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Italy, Spain suffer record virus deaths as infection rate surges<\/p>\n<p>Ministry provides 57 MKO Stadium suites, other facilities as COVID-19 treatment centres<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu asks World Bank, IMF to suspend debt repayments<\/p>\n<p>Pastor Demands $100,000 To Fight Coronavirus Demon In Hell<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: NCDC receives 4 ambulances from Aliko Dangote foundation for response activities in Lagos<\/p>\n<p>Shortage Of Condoms Approaching Due To Coronavirus Lockdown<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria confirms eight new cases of coronavirus, total now 89<\/p>\n<p>Benue records first COVID-19 case, takes proactive steps to curtail spread<\/p>\n<p>UK coronavirus deaths pass 1,000<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: FCTA stops church programme, wedding reception<\/p>\n<p>Lagos Pipeline Leakage: NNPC shutdown supply, deploys excavators to Mosimi<\/p>\n<p>13 injured, 70 houses damaged as explosion rocks Akure<\/p>\n<p>CP directs officers to enforce shutdown of markets, borders in Enugu<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: One dies, 90 arrested in Katsina for burning police station<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Save Nigerians from the Spanish, Italian, Chinese experiences, VOR tells Buhari<\/p>\n<p>El-Rufai&#8217;s wife, son ask Nigerians to pray for governor<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: CBN should be prepared to enact extraordinary measures &#8216; Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: US denies moves to recruit foreign professional medics<\/p>\n<p>CORONAVIRUS CASES HIT 89: Gov El-Rufai tests positive as experts insist on total lockdown<\/p>\n<p>Breaking: 89 coronavirus cases in Nigeria now as 8 new cases are confirmed<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: NCDC denies claim of officials rejecting people for testing<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Abia to close land borders Sunday<\/p>\n<p>Covid-19: El-Rufai arrests 2 Imams for conducting Juma&#8217;at Prayers<\/p>\n<p>Breaking: Buhari&#8217;s Ministers donate 50% of March salary to support COVID-19 efforts<\/p>\n<p>No case of Lebanese with coronavirus in Abia &#8216; NIS official<\/p>\n<p>Suspend VAT, increase stipends to the poor, Tinubu says in birthday message<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s health system inadequate for large scale COVID-19 &#8216; Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Kogi residents, traders defy govt&#8217;s lockdown order<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Italy&#8217;s coronavirus death toll surpasses 10,000<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Osun quarantines 150 Cote d&#8217;Ivoire returnees<\/p>\n<p>Ondo explosion: I prayed against death as church collapsed on us &#8216;Church founder<\/p>\n<p>Ondo Explosion: Afenifere calls for inquiry, decries rate of explosions in Yorubaland in recent times<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Oyo records four new cases, Kaduna gets one as total hits 97<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: El-Rufai tests positive for COVID-19<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: How we&#8217;re protecting ourselves with herbs, onions, others Nigerians speak on their strategies<\/p>\n<p>Victims count losses as explosion destroys 70 buildings, injures 13 in Ondo<\/p>\n<p>ELECTION MILITARISATION: When the US gave its verdict on 2019 elections<\/p>\n<p>Ondo explosion: Closure over coronavirus saved our students &#8216;School principal<\/p>\n<p>Aso Rock&#8217;s muted approach to COVID-19 tests<\/p>\n<p>Nigerians brace for tough times as food prices shoot up<\/p>\n<p>Fear of coronavirus hits EFCC<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria can de-militarise elections through electronic voting &#8216;Ogunyemi<\/p>\n<p>COVID 19: FCTA ministerial team stops church programme, wedding reception in Abuja<\/p>\n<p>US approves test that can detect coronavirus in five minutes<\/p>\n<p>Spain reports record 832 new coronavirus deaths<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Residents in Kogi defy govt&#8217;s lockdown order<\/p>\n<p>Ondo Explosion: Afenifere calls for inquiry<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Bauchi samples 70 people, 47 tests negative, 23 pending<\/p>\n<p>Popular Ibadan broadcast journalist, Edmund Obilo, recounts experience in isolation at UCH over suspected coronavirus<\/p>\n<p>PDP demands forensic investigation of Akure explosion<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Kaduna govt arrests two clerics for conducting Jumat service<\/p>\n<p>UPDATE: Buhari receives health minister, NCDC DG on coronavirus briefing<\/p>\n<p>[BREAKING] Coronavirus: Benue records index case<\/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>Covid-19 could kill millions in Africa without immediate action, says UN chief<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus, Nigerian leaders and lockdown<\/p>\n<p>Infections top 600,000 globally<\/p>\n<p>Lagos makes U-turn, suspends closure of Marine Bridge<\/p>\n<p>FG stimulus package not enough NECA<\/p>\n<p>FG needs to decentralize testing centres<\/p>\n<p>SON warn importers against unauthorised use of its logo<\/p>\n<p>4 bridegrooms arrested for violating movement ban order in Zaria<\/p>\n<p>41 guests, workers held in Imo hotel over COVID-19 scare<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Wike mulls palliatives for Rivers residents<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: FCTA stops church service, wedding reception<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu an outstanding politician of note, says Wase<\/p>\n<p>Buhari hails Tinubus leadership qualities at 68<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Angry youths burn police station in Katsina<\/p>\n<p>PDP demands investigation into Akure explosion<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Two Imams arrested for conducting Jumaat service in Kaduna<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus kills 51 Italian doctors<\/p>\n<p>RTEAN backs FGs plan to close motor parks to contain COVID-19 pandemic<\/p>\n<p>Benue records first COVID-19 case, takes proactive steps to curtail spread<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 lockdown: NNPC assures Nigerians of steady fuel supply<\/p>\n<p>Patient who recovered from coronavirus, tests positive again after throwing recovery party<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Dala Orthopedic attending to only emergencies MD<\/p>\n<p>Allow other laboratories test, confirm COVID-19 cases, NMA tells FG<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus: Lagos cases may rise to 39,000 Lagos state Commissioner for Health<\/p>\n<p>Gov El-Rufai tests positive for coronavirus<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Wike, task force monitor compliance to restriction<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Abia Warriors extend break to April 7<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Enugu govt confirms 2 positive cases<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>4 bridegrooms arrested for violating movement ban order in Zaria<\/p>\n<p>Journalist attacked as security seals off Owerri hotel suspected for Covid-19<\/p>\n<p>Trump considers quarantine of New York, 2 others<\/p>\n<p>UN donates 250,000 face masks to New York City<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria coronavirus cases hit 97<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu, GTbank launches 110-bed isolation centre at Lagos Island<\/p>\n<p>Covid-19: Dangote Foundation gifts 4 ambulances to NCDC<\/p>\n<p>Pathologists call for expanded testing for Covid-19<\/p>\n<p>US company unveils 5-minute COVID-19 test<\/p>\n<p>Nasarawa converts abandoned sports centre to COVID 19 isolation centre<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus: Police shoot 2 for violating movement ban in Uganda<\/p>\n<p>Iran reports 144 new coronavirus deaths, raising total to 2,378<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Litmus Test For PDP In Edo, Ondo Gubernatorial Polls<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus Should Teach Nigeria To Be Self-Reliant &#8216; Adeniran<\/p>\n<p>Akeredolu&#8217;s Best Not Good Enough For Ondo &#8216; Sunmonu<\/p>\n<p>East-West Road A Conduit To Siphon Public Resources &#8216; Ambakaderimo<\/p>\n<p>Containing COVID-19 Through Crowd Control<\/p>\n<p>MSMEs As Catalysts To Nigeria&#8217;s Economic Development<\/p>\n<p>World Water Day And The Fight Against Coronavirus<\/p>\n<p>Average Nigerian Not Concerned About Insurance Policy &#8216; Mbat<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 pandemic: Breaking the circle of transmission<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus cases in Nigeria rise to 97 as NCDC confirms 8 new cases<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus: Abia to close land borders Sunday<\/p>\n<p>Gov. 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