{"id":24593,"date":"2020-06-26T06:21:38","date_gmt":"2020-06-26T06:21:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=24593"},"modified":"2020-06-26T06:21:38","modified_gmt":"2020-06-26T06:21:38","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-friday-26-june-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=24593","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 26 June, 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>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stop funding police from Federation Account, Rivers tells court<\/p>\n<p>Anambra varsity provost dies, COVID-19 result being awaited<\/p>\n<p>FG stops vehicle purchase, less important capital spending<\/p>\n<p>Kano owes retirees N20bn gratuities, says pension boss<\/p>\n<p>Well resist pressure, blackmail to reopen schools FG<\/p>\n<p>50% of secondary school girls I interacted with last year had been raped Kowa presidential candidate, Sonaiya<\/p>\n<p>Bandits raid Katsina again, kill policeman, five others<\/p>\n<p>UPDATED: Nigeria record 594 new COVID-19 cases, total now 22,614<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria faces worst recession in 40 years, says WBank<\/p>\n<p>Air Peace flies 25 empty aircraft, Dana tests new plane<\/p>\n<p>Obaseki returned unopposed, faces Eze-Iyamu in Sept poll<\/p>\n<p>Oshiomhole-backed NWC dares Buhari, says NEC meeting illegal<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 measures may be further relaxed despite rising cases<\/p>\n<p>Stop granting ex parte orders in political cases<\/p>\n<p>Balarabes troops served as escorts for Wadume Hamisus kinsman<\/p>\n<p>FG, partners release $30m for Ogoni clean-up<\/p>\n<p>Buharis appointments: South, MBelt reject Yakasais apology<\/p>\n<p>Judge knocks EFCC over unreliable evidence, frees OAU ex-VC, bursar<\/p>\n<p>Court orders forfeiture of N250m diverted NDDC fund<\/p>\n<p>Ghana offers to rebuild Nigerian mission building<\/p>\n<p>Violate wedding guidelines, pay N10m fine Rivers<\/p>\n<p>Troops kill two herdmen in Benue clash<\/p>\n<p>20 Bayelsa doctors infected by COVID-19 Resident Doctors<\/p>\n<p>FG insensitive to Niger Deltas plight, says PANDEF<\/p>\n<p>UNIUYO VCs wife leads womens protest against rape, others<\/p>\n<p>AMCON seizes properties over N9.8bn debt<\/p>\n<p>Enugu threatens to close churches violating COVID-19 order<\/p>\n<p>Clear five-month unpaid pension, group tells Imo<\/p>\n<p>Were not ready to reopen orientation camps NYSC<\/p>\n<p>Hushpuppi, gang defrauded 1,926,400 people, made N168bn Dubai Police<\/p>\n<p>FG stops purchase of vehicles<\/p>\n<p>APCs fortunes currently in jeopardy Buhari<\/p>\n<p>APC crisis: Buni takes over, promises justice to all<\/p>\n<p>Police unseal APC secretariat as caretaker committee resumes<\/p>\n<p>Google says it will pay publishers for news content<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Ghana to rebuild demolished High Commission building FG<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>N9.8bn Debt: AMCON Seizes Multi-billion Naira Properties at Isheri<\/p>\n<p>Investment in Port Facility Will Enhance GDP Growth, Says NPA Boss<\/p>\n<p>Oditah Asks Court to Wind up Multinational Firm, Transocean<\/p>\n<p>Western Digitals New Solutions Provide the Foundation for Next-Generation<\/p>\n<p>NSA Laments Resurgence of Terrorist Activities in N&#8217; east<\/p>\n<p>Buni Assumes Office as APC Caretaker Committee Chair, Promises to Be Fair to All<\/p>\n<p>Dubai Police Recover $40.9m Cash from Hushpuppi<\/p>\n<p>At NEC Meeting, Buhari Urges Members Not to Let APC Disintegrate<\/p>\n<p>APC NEC Dissolves NWC, Appoints Caretaker Committee<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ex-Edo gov loses out as APC NEC dissolves NWC, appoints Yobe gov acting chairman<\/p>\n<p>Nkire calls for return of APC BOT<\/p>\n<p>Ondo guber: Traditional rulers endorse Akeredolu&#8217;s 2nd term<\/p>\n<p>Bianca&#8217;s humiliation in 2019 poll may affect APGA adversely &#8216;Ex-scribe<\/p>\n<p>Edo, Ondo guber: INEC begs NBA to intervene in conflicting Court Orders<\/p>\n<p>FG categorises sports as business<\/p>\n<p>Averting IMF, W&#8217;Bank&#8217;s doom&#8217;s day predictions on Nigeria with financial injections<\/p>\n<p>Onyeama, Ahmed, ECOWAS president meet over ECO single currency<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: World Bank warns Nigeria&#8217;s economy may go into severe recession<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 impact shuts 74.2% businesses in Nigeria &#8216;NECA<\/p>\n<p>FG categorises sports as business not mere recreation<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Military begs Nigerians for forgiveness, vows to flush out terrorists, bandits<\/p>\n<p>Illicit drug use 3 times higher in Nigeria than global average &#8216;UN<\/p>\n<p>FG to begin dry run ahead of domestic flights resumption<\/p>\n<p>Demolition: No land certificate issued to Nigerian High Commission &#8216;Ghanaian govt<\/p>\n<p>Court throws out suit seeking removal of Deputy Senate President, Omo-Agege<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fear grips Ondo APC guber aspirants over NWC dissolution<\/p>\n<p>One killed as youths clash over kingship tussle in Anambra<\/p>\n<p>Igbo youths mobilise against herders in South East<\/p>\n<p>Cameron slams WHO over COVD-19, canvasses its replacement<\/p>\n<p>Canada ranks worst in elderly care home coronavirus deaths<\/p>\n<p>Over-subscription of N150b Sukuk confirms NSE&#8217;S absorptive capacity<\/p>\n<p>6 million households await meters as DisCos braces for new electricity tariff<\/p>\n<p>APC may disintegrate, Buhari warns, sacks NWC<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 disruptions may raise cancer, HIV, TB cases, deaths globally<\/p>\n<p>Davis explains why NGF won&#8217;t resume grassroots programmes now<\/p>\n<p>Nasarawa denies receiving COVID-19 fund from FG, foreign donors<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen kill police officer, seven civilians in Katsina, Plateau<\/p>\n<p>Cross River records first COVID-19 case<\/p>\n<p>FG evacuates 167 Nigerians from South Africa &#8216; Onyeama<\/p>\n<p>FIFA approves $1.5 billion coronavirus relief fund for world football<\/p>\n<p>Nine political parties conclude primaries in Edo &#8211; REC<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FG to carry out test run of Lagos , Abuja airports Saturday<\/p>\n<p>HDMI implementation to attract N160bn investments &#8216; Fashola<\/p>\n<p>Power sector suffering from inefficiency &#8216; Mamman<\/p>\n<p>Contractor apologizes to Sanwo-Olu over sweepers&#8217; protest<\/p>\n<p>Scores of bandits killed in air raid on Doumbourou Forest, Zamfara &#8216; DHQ<\/p>\n<p>CJ warns judges against granting ex-parte orders in political matters<\/p>\n<p>NDLEA seizes 1184.995kg of illicit drugs in Oyo, secures 27 convictions<\/p>\n<p>FG, UNESCO to establish industrial parks in Abuja<\/p>\n<p>15 political parties to participate in Edo guber election &#8216; REC<\/p>\n<p>INEC worries over conflicting court orders, urges NBA, Judiciary to be above board<\/p>\n<p>APC Crisis: We&#8217;re studying &#8216;unfolding drama&#8217;, consulting our lawyers, dissolved NWC members react<\/p>\n<p>Edo: How Obaseki emerged unopposed<\/p>\n<p>APC writes INEC, fixes Ondo Guber Primary for July 20<\/p>\n<p>APC Crisis: &#8216;No victor, no vanquished&#8217;, Giadom reacts to NEC decision<\/p>\n<p>Breaking: APC NEC dissolves National Working Committee<\/p>\n<p>APC NEC meeting kicks-off, Buhari, 16 govs, pro-Oshiomhole group in attendance<\/p>\n<p>Breaking: Godwin Obaseki to clinch PDP governorship ticket<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: We won&#8217;t allow farmers suffer in 2020 cropping season-FG<\/p>\n<p>Sanwo-Olu urged to avert post COVID-19 food crisis<\/p>\n<p>We lost N30bn to energy theft, others monthly -DISCOs lament<\/p>\n<p>FG to create, save 5m jobs from post-COVID-19 economic plans &#8216; Adebayo<\/p>\n<p>FG calls for calm as Ghanian govt moves to rebuild structure<\/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>Nigeria records 594 new COVID-19 cases, total now 22,614<\/p>\n<p>Dubai Police shed light on Hushpuppi&#8217;s arrest, confiscate N16bn, 13 luxury cars, 47 smart phones<\/p>\n<p>FG to unveil plans on reopening of schools on Monday &#8216;Minister<\/p>\n<p>Lagos monarch lauds Sanwo-Olu, Gbajabiamila&#8217;s exemplary leadership, dedication to public service<\/p>\n<p>Armed robbers kill colleague during operation in Ondo.<\/p>\n<p>LASTMA concludes probe of officers caught taking bribe, suspects face dismissal<\/p>\n<p>NIS recruitment: Court frees ex-minister, Abba Morro, of seven charges<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NYSC: no plan to reopen camps<\/p>\n<p>Improper face masks wearing to attract N10,000 fine in Anambra<\/p>\n<p>Wike okays fourth flyover in Rivers<\/p>\n<p>Monarchs raise committee for Akeredolus re-election<\/p>\n<p>Rivers APC hails caretaker committee, Lyon<\/p>\n<p>Most Nigerian singers demean women, says Cool FMs Mannie<\/p>\n<p>Tonto Dikeh, Mercy Aigbe at loggerheads with ex-husbands over Fathers Day celebration<\/p>\n<p>Fed Govt to announce date for flight resumption next week<\/p>\n<p>FG to open bid for management of 10 Federal highways<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: CJ warns Judges against ex parte orders on political matters<\/p>\n<p>Mourners storm Ajimobis Oluyole residence<\/p>\n<p>We have sufficient information for decision on school reopening FG<\/p>\n<p>FG evacuates 167 Nigerians from South Africa Onyeama<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest clergy for possession of firearms<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: NYSC says no plan to reopen orientation camps<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>APC NEC resolution: Oshiomhole supporters in NWC vow to head to court over dissolution<\/p>\n<p>APCs Acting National Secretary, Waziri Bulama denied entry into Secretariat<\/p>\n<p>Bola Tinubu not happy with the current situation in APC -Buni<\/p>\n<p>FG bans purchase of vehicles, says its non-critical expenses<\/p>\n<p>APC NEC endorses Edo party primaries, orders withdrawal of all litigations<\/p>\n<p>Demolition: APC accuses Zamfara PDP-led Govt of witch-hunting its members<\/p>\n<p>Struggling father of 30 stumbles into rare gemstone worth 2.4 Million<\/p>\n<p>Lightning kills 33 persons in India<\/p>\n<p>Covid-19: ASUU, NUT, others list conditions for schools reopening<\/p>\n<p>Zamfara assembly grants request to borrow N1.5bn<\/p>\n<p>Enugu records 30 new cases of COVID-19<\/p>\n<p>Why over 32,000 loans in 17 banks may be restructured CBN<\/p>\n<p>FG targets 5m jobs to curb unemployment in post-COVID era<\/p>\n<p>Expert faults IMF-5.4% of Nigerias economy projection<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Nigeria may go into severe recession, World Bank warns<\/p>\n<p>Impending domestic flight resumption: Air Peace begins shakedown flights<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian billionaire who is set to marry Donald Trumps Daughter, Tiffany<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CPC probes N4.5bn constituency projects in Kaduna<\/p>\n<p>TETFund to provide 200,000 bed spaces in tertiary institutions<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Volunteers, artistes sensitise rural dwellers<\/p>\n<p>Lagos police intensify war against crime, set up community policing structures<\/p>\n<p>FG evacuates 167 Nigerians from South Africa<\/p>\n<p>Russia poll to extend Putin to 2036<\/p>\n<p>Earth tremor with magnitude 4.2 hits Accra, Ghana<\/p>\n<p>World Bank forecasts 3.2% contraction for Nigeria&#8217;s economy<\/p>\n<p>NNPC recorded N9.53bn trade deficit in March<\/p>\n<p>FG parleys AfDB team on $410m transmission projects<\/p>\n<p>Economy&#8217;s Interventions: &#8216;CBN will not be swayed by vested interests<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: 17 banks to restructure over 32,000 loans<\/p>\n<p>Investors lose N15bn as profit-taking whittles stocks&#8217; value<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s real sector productivity drops by -7.9<\/p>\n<p>Disagreements could lead to self-destruction, Buhari warns APC members<\/p>\n<p>APC: Buhari orders withdrawal of court cases as NEC ratifies Ize-Iyamu&#8217;s candidacy<\/p>\n<p>APC NEC dissolves NWC, appoints Buni to head caretaker committee<\/p>\n<p>Edo governorship: Obaseki to emerge PDP consensus candidate<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>World Drug Day: Multi-sectoral approach key in battling drug abuse, illicit trafficking<\/p>\n<p>Investors post N558bn unsuccessful bids in T-bills, FGN bonds<\/p>\n<p>Sanwo-Olu at 55: The simple man in the service of Lagosians<\/p>\n<p>Rich Nigerians eye dual citizenship as escape route from worsening social infrastructure<\/p>\n<p>My childhood scents<\/p>\n<p>Abimbola Fashola, deliberate about teaching morals, upholding the value of education<\/p>\n<p>Farmers lose billions annually to farm theft, lack of employee vetting<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Insurgency: Military Steps Up Operations To Regain Buhari&#8217;s Confidence<\/p>\n<p>NPF Receives PPEs From China Chamber Of Commerce In Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>NITDA DG Urges Nigerian Youths To Leverage On Digital Skills To Contribute To Economy<\/p>\n<p>Aso Rock Villa Shooting Incident, &#8216;Warning To Buhari To Prioritise National Security<\/p>\n<p>Ghana To Rebuild Demolished Nigerian Embassy<\/p>\n<p>Analysts See Agric, Banking, Oil &amp; 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