{"id":25016,"date":"2020-10-17T05:41:15","date_gmt":"2020-10-17T05:41:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=25016"},"modified":"2020-10-17T05:41:15","modified_gmt":"2020-10-17T05:41:15","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-saturday-17-october-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=25016","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 17 October 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><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How SARS men robbed, maimed us, killed our loved ones Victims, relations<\/p>\n<p>Police shot my 15-year-old brother on way to church -Sibling<\/p>\n<p>Policemen paid bribes for posting to sars Ogili, ex-sergeant<\/p>\n<p>10 habits that can make you age faster<\/p>\n<p>2023: Fayemi, Ojudu in supremacy battle for Ekiti APCs soul<\/p>\n<p>SARS operatives killed my brother, stole his N532,000, called him armed robber Victims &#8211; sibling<\/p>\n<p>I had three operations, use crutches after SARS men shot me -Hairstylist<\/p>\n<p>Kano to spend N2.3bn on dry port development<\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS protest: Three protesters killed in Edo, Ondo, commuters stranded in Ogun, FCT, others<\/p>\n<p>Despite talks, FG sends delegates to varsities for IPPIS capturing ASUU<\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS: Were sorry for being silent, Osinbajo begs youths<\/p>\n<p>PSC to dismiss 37 ex-SARS officers, prosecute 24 for misconduct<\/p>\n<p>PTF directs IG to present five-year plan for police transformation<\/p>\n<p>Senate queries NHIS over N122bn bank deposit<\/p>\n<p>Buhari, others mourn as Awolowos daughter dies at 79<\/p>\n<p>No mask, no entry, says FG as civil servants resume Monday<\/p>\n<p>NSCDC arrests four with mattresses donated to flood victims<\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS: Thousands hold candlelight sessions for victims in Lagos, others<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: 181 pupils, staff members test positive in Lagos school<\/p>\n<p>Senate caucus seeks PenCom DGs disqualification<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen kidnap four in Jos, demand N20m ransom<\/p>\n<p>Hospital project: Probe Oshiomhole, group tells EFCC<\/p>\n<p>Insurgency: Lawan seeks Pakistans support for armed forces<\/p>\n<p>FG vows to cut bandits support links in NWest<\/p>\n<p>I get 200 CVs from jobseekers during any state visit, says minister<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 increasing malnourished children in Nigeria, says ICRC<\/p>\n<p>1,000 constables: IG files fresh appeal at SCourt<\/p>\n<p>Strike: UNIUYO students protest, give FG, ASUU ultimatum<\/p>\n<p>Flood killed 54, destroyed 30,356 houses Kano govt<\/p>\n<p>NHRC re-submits presidential panels SARS report to PSC<\/p>\n<p>Financial reports: FG audit exposes 265 defaulting agencies<\/p>\n<p>Part of my life gone after my wifes death Husband of PoS agent killed in Lagos building collapse<\/p>\n<p>Obama campaigns for Biden in battleground Pennsylvania next week<\/p>\n<p>Police Trust Fund directs IGP to present five-year transformation plan<\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS: Lagos protesters shut Third Mainland Bridge, hold candlelight procession<\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS: Anonymous claims responsibility for hacking CBN website<\/p>\n<p>We miss being in cockpit having lost our jobs to coronavirus Nigerian pilots<\/p>\n<p>Ronaldo denies COVID-19 protocol violation after Italy return<\/p>\n<p>Strike: FG, ASUUs meeting continues next week<\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS: Edo gives police, DSS 24 hours to fish out protesters killers<\/p>\n<p>[BREAKING] Resumption: 181 students, staff contract COVID-19 in Lagos private school<\/p>\n<p>PwC predicts tech, health sector IPO in stock market<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Experts Seek Improved Intra-African Trade to Sustain Energy Sector<\/p>\n<p>UK Company Invests $100,000 in Nigerian Software Firm<\/p>\n<p>ACFE Demands Fresh Probe of Unremitted Stamp Duty by Banks<\/p>\n<p>IOC Assures Olympics will Hold Next Year<\/p>\n<p>FG to Honour 60 Sports Icons in Abuja Today<\/p>\n<p>Trading Value Rises by 57% to N5 Billion<\/p>\n<p>NCAA Strengthens Air Safety Measures, Audits Aviation Fuel Marketers<\/p>\n<p>In Expansion Drive, Stripe Acquires Nigerias Paystack for $200m<\/p>\n<p>WAIFEM DG Seeks Conversion of Loans to African Countries, Others to Grants<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>EndSARS: Speak out or forget 2023 ambition, Ohanaeze warns S\/East, S\/South govs<\/p>\n<p>How Igbo can get 2023 presidency &#8216;Nabena, APC spokesperson<\/p>\n<p>Bishop Kukah is a politician in cassock &#8216; Mohammed Lawal, Buhari&#8217;s political ally<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s unity hopeless, under threat &#8216;Kukah<\/p>\n<p>Onochie: Ignore PDP&#8217;s blackmail, APC directs Senate<\/p>\n<p>2023: APC &#8216;II dislodge PDP in Ebonyi -Onu<\/p>\n<p>Ekiti ultra-modern market was constructed by Fayose&#8217;s administration &#8216; PDP tells Fayemi<\/p>\n<p>Stop the bickering, witch-hunting, PANDEF tells South-South politicians<\/p>\n<p>Tributes as Awolowos eldest daughter, Oyediran dies in Ibadan<\/p>\n<p>Catholic priest, 2 children drown in Bayelsa flood<\/p>\n<p>2 killed, many injured as security agents attack protesting students in Taraba<\/p>\n<p>J.P. Clark: Why dad was buried without fanfare -Son<\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS: Motorists groan as protesters block Lagos-Ibadan expressway<\/p>\n<p>Gridlock as protesters block Abuja, Delta, Ekiti roads<\/p>\n<p>PenCom: Dont confirm Buharis DG nominee, Abaribe tells Senate<\/p>\n<p>Group berates attackers of Ogbomoso palace, calls for full investigation<\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS: Easing the pain of losing loved ones to police brutality<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Government have not shown seriousness to curd killings -Bishop Ajose<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: PTF says risks of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high<\/p>\n<p>EndSars: Female protesters reckless driving kills two at Alagbado<\/p>\n<p>148 new cases push Nigerias COVID-19 toll to 60,982<\/p>\n<p>ASUU strike: FG agrees to release to ASUU N30b for earned allowance<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>14 candidates for Imo North Senatorial bye-election<\/p>\n<p>Kidnapped wife of journalist freed<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria can prosper through FDI if local businesses are diligent<\/p>\n<p>Police detain two students over alleged gang rape<\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS campaign: A peep into timelines of celebrities<\/p>\n<p>My mother was an epitome of love, humility, says Makinde<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest 17 kidnappers, 225 other suspects in Kano<\/p>\n<p>US hoping for two Covid-19 vaccines by end of November<\/p>\n<p>181 students, staff test positive for COVID-19 in Lagos school<\/p>\n<p>Bollywood Star Sanjay Dutt Confirms Cancer Diagnosis<\/p>\n<p>Lagos East bye-elections: Again, INEC meets with stakeholders in 5 LGAs<\/p>\n<p>Soldiers recover 139 animals from kidnappers, rustlers in Bauchi<\/p>\n<p>Mexico ex-defense chief held in US on drug allegations<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Awkuzu SARS: Nigeria&#8217;s most dreaded specialized police unit<\/p>\n<p>Land dispute: 7 killed in renewed hostilities between Delta communities<\/p>\n<p>Youth Revolt: #EndSARs as metaphor for real restructuring<\/p>\n<p>Coalition kicks against calls for sack of Service Chiefs<\/p>\n<p>Ronaldo in defiant mood after being accused of breach of virus rules<\/p>\n<p>SMEs must leverage technology for growth in new normal &#8216; Obaro<\/p>\n<p>Increase budgetary provision for disaster management, climate resilience, CSOs urge FG<\/p>\n<p>Police Brutality: Presidential Panel directs IGP to unravel identity of 22 ex-SARS officers<\/p>\n<p>Edo govt. orders security agencies to fish out killer of #EndSARS protester in Benin<\/p>\n<p>No country can afford population of hungry people &#8216; Buhari<\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS protesters shun Sanwo-Olu&#8217;s plea, extend occupation to other areas<\/p>\n<p>I remain bona fide member of APC &#8216; Ondo female lawmaker<\/p>\n<p>INEC Nomination: Ignore PDP&#8217;s diatribe against Onochie, APC urges Senate<\/p>\n<p>#EndSars movement: Entertainers lead the way<\/p>\n<p>IPPIS: Remain resolute, don&#8217;t enroll, ASUU tells lecturers<\/p>\n<p>Strike: FG promises to release N40bn earned academic allowance to ASUU<\/p>\n<p>181 students, staff of Lagos school infected with COVID-19<\/p>\n<p>250,000 persons die from complications linked to trans fats food&#8217; NHED\/CAPPA<\/p>\n<p>Water diseases: 10 feared dead, several others hospitalized in Nasarawa<\/p>\n<p>Covid-19: Risks of reopening night clubs, bars, still too high &#8216; PTF<\/p>\n<p>My landlord threw my goods out because I helped his sister-in-law<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Nigeria needs total overhaul of entire system &#8216; Bishop Ighele<\/p>\n<p>Lagos confirms 181 COVID-19 positive cases in private school<\/p>\n<p>CNG vows to resume protest Saturday, accuses govt, security of attacking protesters<\/p>\n<p>Moghalu backs #EndSARS protest, urges youths to remain peaceful<\/p>\n<p>Senegal President commends Buhari on support against insurgency in Lake Chad<\/p>\n<p>Guinea president names street after Buhari for his &#8216;fear of God<\/p>\n<p>CSO writes US, says Onochie&#8217;s appointment as INEC commissioner unconstitutional<\/p>\n<p>Leave Benue out of your plan to reintroduce cattle routes, Tiv Youth tells FG<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lake Chad: Senegalese President Commends Nigeria Over Fight Against Insurgency<\/p>\n<p>PMB, Afenifere Mourn As Awolowo&#8217;s Eldest Daughter, Tola, Dies At 79<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Nigeria Has Not Flattened The Curve &#8216;NAS<\/p>\n<p>Gombe Partners Bank Of Agriculture On Modern Farming Techniques, Value Chain<\/p>\n<p>Best 5 Nigerian Online Casinos Ranked By Minimum Deposit Requirements<\/p>\n<p>AFRICMIL Urges Youths To Promote Positive Information On Social Media<\/p>\n<p>Flood Claims 54 Lives, Destroys 30,356 house In Kano<\/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>How three Nigerians became finalists at Jack Ma&#8217;s Foundation 2020 Africa&#8217;s Business Heroes competition<\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS: When a common cause unravelled the unusual in Nigerian youth<\/p>\n<p>Edo APC urges National Caretaker Committee to uphold Oshiomhole&#8217;s suspension<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s food inflation rises, as world celebrates 2020 World Food Day<\/p>\n<p>Schneider Electric to reinforce capacity building for Nigerian engineers<\/p>\n<p>IPPIS: ASUU orders members to shun FG&#8217;s officials on biometric capture<\/p>\n<p>One dies, three injured as car rammed into #EndSARS protesters in Ondo<\/p>\n<p>APC asks INEC to confirm Lauretta Onochie<\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS protesters grind activities in Abeokuta<\/p>\n<p>Gombe governor tasks boundary managers on curbing boundary crisis<\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS protesters put Challenge, Ibadan on lockdown<\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS protesters cause gridlock on Ahmadu Bello way, Abuja<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Swift Network launches landline telephone services<\/p>\n<p>Scores killed as military jets bombard ISWAPs hideouts in Borno<\/p>\n<p>Nine killed, others injured as Delta communities clash<\/p>\n<p>Global economy loses $3.5trn to malnutrition<\/p>\n<p>Why depression spoils your relationship<\/p>\n<p>APC to Senate: Ignore PDP, others on Onochies INEC appointment<\/p>\n<p>WTO: Okonjo-Iweala gets backing of 79 countries<\/p>\n<p>Flood kills 54, destroys 30,356 houses in Kano<\/p>\n<p>Drama as MC Oluomo lifts #EndSARS protesters with food packs<\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS: LSSTF backs Police reform<\/p>\n<p>Court faults INECs deregistration of Youth Party<\/p>\n<p>IMF commits $100b loans to Nigeria, 79 other economies<\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS protesters block Abuja city gate, Airport road<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: 181 students, staff test positive in Lagos private school<\/p>\n<p>IGP files 20 fresh appeals over recruitment of 10,000 constables<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu commiserates with the Awolowo family over daughters death<\/p>\n<p>Buhari mourns Awolowos daughters death<\/p>\n<p>Labour suspends strike in Kwara<\/p>\n<p>Catholic priest, two pupils drown in Bayelsa flood<\/p>\n<p>17 KASU medical students test positive for COVID-19<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS: Northern governors endorse police reform<\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS, SWAT protests must continue Food vendors<\/p>\n<p>Why I created SARS in 1984 Former Police Commissioner says as he shares regrets<\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS: Hackers target govts websites as NBCs Twitter account gets hacked<\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS protesters reject MC Oluomos soft drinks donation<\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS: Nigerian governors react to establishment of SWAT<\/p>\n<p>Enhancing Eco-Tourism Through National Parks<\/p>\n<p>Bangladesh High Commission lauds role of arts, culture on unity<\/p>\n<p>OPINION: ASUU and our presidents democratic destiny<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Police reform: NHRC submits panels report to PSC<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian Army And Where Sowore Got It Wrong<\/p>\n<p>Igbo-Etiti LGA battles host community over siting of market stalls<\/p>\n<p>Disease Control: Enugu governors wife advocates proper hand hygiene<\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS: Lagos bus service suspends operations indefinitely<\/p>\n<p>Constitution Review: Select items easily understood without creating problems- Osinbajo to panel<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adamawa teacher Adani bags N6.5M Maltina teachers top prize<\/p>\n<p>LaLiga: All four Champions League sides feature in an action-packed Saturday<\/p>\n<p>Blow for Barcelona as Ter Stegen ruled out of El Clsico<\/p>\n<p>Two Secondary school students killed many injured during a protest in Taraba<\/p>\n<p>Kwara Governor signs violence against persons bill into law<\/p>\n<p>Lagos confirms 181 COVID-19 positive cases in a private school<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Soun&#8217;s Palace: AD Guber Candidate Slams Makinde Over N100m Donation<\/p>\n<p>NNPC Disclaims NANS Bribery Reports, Funding Of Vote-Buying During Ondo Guber<\/p>\n<p>Independence Special: Efe Omorogbe Hosts Celeb Friends At Connoisseur Cruise<\/p>\n<p>Cotton Sector Has Huge Potential To Contribute To GDP If Well Harnessed&#8217; President, Cotton Ginners Association<\/p>\n<p>Father&#8217;s Suicide Leads To Outcry Against Capital Punishment<\/p>\n<p>Drugs Used For COVID-19 Fail To Stop Deaths<\/p>\n<p><strong>PEOPLESDAILY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stop attacking peaceful protesters- DHQ warns thugs, miscreants<\/p>\n<p>CAN condemns Lauretta Onochie&#8217;s nomination to INEC<\/p>\n<p>CSOs threaten to sue Buhari over Onochie&#8217;s nomination for INEC<\/p>\n<p>IPCR inaugurates peace engagement volunteers in Zamfara<\/p>\n<p>End SARS protests: Governors want erring police officers prosecuted<\/p>\n<p>Makkah Route Initiative: NAHCON takes campaign to NIS<\/p>\n<p>Kano SEC revokes Ahmadu Bello Way contract, approves N2.3bn for LG Polls<\/p>\n<p>Drama as thugs disrupt protest against insecurity, hardship in 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