{"id":25076,"date":"2020-10-29T06:37:49","date_gmt":"2020-10-29T06:37:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=25076"},"modified":"2020-10-29T06:37:49","modified_gmt":"2020-10-29T06:37:49","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-thursday-29-october-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=25076","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 29 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>SUN:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>US 2020: Early votes hit 69.6 million, half of 2016 total ballots<\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS protests: Youths &#8216;ve lost confidence in government &#8216;Ifeanyi Ubah<\/p>\n<p>Abia LG election: Group drums support for APC aspirant<\/p>\n<p>PDP chieftain asks INEC chairman to embrace more technologies<\/p>\n<p>NASS bye-election: APC suspends ex-lawmaker, 4 others over court action<\/p>\n<p>EndSARS riot: Operators brace up for multi-billion claims settlement<\/p>\n<p>11 DisCos collected N114.29bn revenue in Q1, says NERC<\/p>\n<p>FG to grant tax incentives, 98% IPP supply to terminals<\/p>\n<p>NSE market capitalisation gains N239bn on enhanced confidence<\/p>\n<p>6 policemen killed, 5 stations razed in Oyo<\/p>\n<p>Ayade orders suspension of transportation of scraps out of Cross River<\/p>\n<p>104-year old Delta monarch decried loss of lives<\/p>\n<p>We cant abandon, demoralise police, Kwara gov<\/p>\n<p>Implement 2014 confab report, ECWA to Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Obiano, AIG vow to bring killers of DPO, others to book<\/p>\n<p>Eid-el Maulud: Buhari, PDP, APC, Kalu, others urge national rebirth, tolerance, prayer<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>APC lashes PDP over N3bn COVID-19 fund whereabouts<\/p>\n<p>Court remands 21 suspected IPOB members for terrorism<\/p>\n<p>Court refuses to issue arrest warrant for Diezani<\/p>\n<p>Rivers pledges N80m to slain policemen, soldiers families<\/p>\n<p>I want justice, I dont want my son to die in vain Mother of Kolade, Lagos football fan killed by police in 2019<\/p>\n<p>Yakubus re-appointment, opportunity for INEC to redeem itself &#8211; PDP<\/p>\n<p>Protest, eye-opener for leaders, says Ortom<\/p>\n<p>Bayelsa APC suspends ex-House of Reps member, others<\/p>\n<p>Again, Abiodun seeks extension of tenure for LG committees<\/p>\n<p>Kano IPMAN assures public of adequate fuel distribution<\/p>\n<p>Prenatal cannabis exposure linked to cognitive deficits<\/p>\n<p>Empower PHCs to provide mental health care<\/p>\n<p>Senate faults 20 power projects in ministers LGA<\/p>\n<p>Okonjo-Iweala favoured for WTO job despite US opposition<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias earnings threatened as oil sheds $2.33\/barrel<\/p>\n<p>Electricity customers lodge 204,506 complaints in three months<\/p>\n<p>Banks, telcos in talks to settle N17bn USSD debt<\/p>\n<p>World Bank pledges $72m for states land administration records<\/p>\n<p>Reps insist on NBETs return to power ministry<\/p>\n<p>EndSARS carnage will set Nigeria backwards, says FG<\/p>\n<p>Petrol queues persist in Abuja, others<\/p>\n<p>115 electricity accidents caused nine deaths, says NERC<\/p>\n<p>Global tourism down 70% in eight months<\/p>\n<p>AMCON, Pan Ocean in talks to resolve N240bn debt<\/p>\n<p>Food, beverage firms sack 405 workers<\/p>\n<p>Buhari divisive, say Ohanaeze, Afenifere as President advises against disunity<\/p>\n<p>How market leader diverts Benue palliatives to Kano Govt<\/p>\n<p>Minister misrepresented, FG not building airport in Anambra Govt<\/p>\n<p>Sanwo-Olu awards slain cops children scholarships, gives policemen life insurance<\/p>\n<p>Lekki shootings: NBA insists on probe, Amnesty releases evidence linking military<\/p>\n<p>Prisons reject suspected looters, thugs arraigned by police<\/p>\n<p>N3.9bn Residence Permit scam: Ministry official, firm land in EFCC<\/p>\n<p>ACF threatens to withdraw food supplies to Rivers<\/p>\n<p>UI suspends VCs appointment, workers allege imposition<\/p>\n<p>Again, FG, ASUU unable to agree on payment platform<\/p>\n<p>Danjuma meet Buhari behind closed doors in Villa, shuns newsmen<\/p>\n<p>Alleged killings of Northerners in South false, says Ohanaeze<\/p>\n<p>FEC approves N2.9bn for printing WASSCE, common entrance, other questions<\/p>\n<p>26 inmates escaped in foiled Warri jailbreak NCC<\/p>\n<p>Ogun hotels, worship centres in full reopening, Ekiti workers resume<\/p>\n<p>WTO: US opposes Okonjo-Iweala as consensus candidate<\/p>\n<p>CAF president seeks second term despite controversy<strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At Last, NFF Receives $1m Covid-19 Palliatives from FIFA<\/p>\n<p>FG Tasked on National Protein-led Nutrition Policy<\/p>\n<p>Foundation Partners Todays Woman on Health Workers Fund<\/p>\n<p>COPE Charges Women to Embark on Frequent Breast Examination<\/p>\n<p>UNICEF Takes Battle against FGM to Imo schools to Commemorate Girl-child<\/p>\n<p>Ehanire Laments Looting of Kaduna NAFDAC Offices<\/p>\n<p>NAFDAC Blacklists Indian Company for Manufacturing Falsified Medicines<\/p>\n<p>Defusing the Unemployment Time Bomb<\/p>\n<p>FG to Connect Chad to National Power Grid<\/p>\n<p>AfDB, Partners Announce New Initiative for Women<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NAF arrests officials flogging curfew defaulters in Osun<\/p>\n<p>U.S. consulate opens application for academy for women entrepreneurs<\/p>\n<p>Rivers Sports Council ends 51-year wait for permanent site<\/p>\n<p>Customs command generated N15.7b in nine months<\/p>\n<p>Anticipated higher earnings lift investors&#8217; wealth by N236 billion<\/p>\n<p>Wike seeks CBN&#8217;s support on $12m cassava project<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria received $26b foreign aid in six years, says Minister<\/p>\n<p>Police weep over killing of two DPOs, officer&#8217;s beheading, burning of 11 stations<\/p>\n<p>Provost urges stakeholders to prioritise interest of learners with special needs<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll no longer accept delayed payment, Eagles warn NFF, Sports ministry<\/p>\n<p>Six police officers killed, five stations burnt during EndSARS protests, says Oyo CP<\/p>\n<p>Ekiti PDP demands explanation on N3b COVID-19 fund<\/p>\n<p>Edo govt evaluates damaged public assets, deplores looting, destruction<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria not descending into anarchy, CSO insists<\/p>\n<p>US blocking Okonjo-Iweala&#8217;s appointment as WTO DG<\/p>\n<p>ECOWAS validates report for elimination of child labour<\/p>\n<p>Protest stalls announcement of new VC for University of Ibadan<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria now generates 13,000mw of power, says Minister<\/p>\n<p>Protest stalls announcement of new V-C for University of Ibadan<\/p>\n<p>Amnesty International says Nigeria is plotting to &#8216;cover up killing of protesters<\/p>\n<p>Five Chinese agents arrested in US for targeting Beijing opponents<\/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>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>US secretary of state hits out at China during Sri Lanka visit<\/p>\n<p>EndSARS: We&#8217;ll continue to protest until Buhari meets demands&#8217;Nigerians in Turkey<\/p>\n<p>AU says deeply concerned over influx of foreign terrorist fighters into Africa<\/p>\n<p>Eid Maulud: Imbibe qualities of Prophet Muhammad, Oyeyemi enjoins Muslims<\/p>\n<p>FG not building any airport in Anambra<\/p>\n<p>Buhari governance style deepens ethnic division &#8216; Political Science Professor<\/p>\n<p>Reposition INEC with your reappointment, PDP tells Yakubu<\/p>\n<p>Bayelsa APC suspends ex-Reps member, 4 others over &#8216;anti-party activities<\/p>\n<p>Ogun lawmakers yet to receive constituency project allowance &#8216; Speaker<\/p>\n<p>Flood overruns Okpokunou, 5 other Delta communities<\/p>\n<p>WTO: FG moves to counter US position against Okonjo-Iweala<\/p>\n<p>Abiola&#8217;s N100bn proposal to empower youths, reform Police<\/p>\n<p>Between jaw-jaw and war-war: Buhari must choose dialogue over belligerence<\/p>\n<p>Implement 15% budgetary allocation to health, NMA tasks FG<\/p>\n<p>PSN calls for digital revolution in Nigeria drug industry<\/p>\n<p>Russia records 346 single day deaths from coronavirus<\/p>\n<p>Senate set to pass mental health bill for 3rd reading &#8216; Oloriegbe<\/p>\n<p>CANCER: Don&#8217;t wait till you have maggots in your breasts &#8216; COPE<\/p>\n<p>Secondus commends Buhari for backing Okonjo-Iweala for WTO post<\/p>\n<p>Alleged IPOB mayhem in Rivers: Wike pledges N20m for each family of slain security operative<\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS: &#8216;4 policemen killed, 11 stations, 20 vehicles burnt in Anambra<\/p>\n<p>PDP, APC in verbal war over N3bn COVID-19 fund, palliatives in Ekiti<\/p>\n<p>Police brutality: Oluwo seeks inclusion of traditional rulers in panels of inquiry<\/p>\n<p>Poor infrastructure, power, internet, reasons Nigeria can&#8217;t run 100% e-learning,NUC explains<\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS: Benin monarch lauds Buhari&#8217;s intervention, commiserates with bereaved families<\/p>\n<p>Third Mainland Bridge:Lagos to shut Adekuunle- Adeniji end for 2nd phase repairs, Oct 30<\/p>\n<p>26 inmates flee Warri prisons,female staff injured &#8216; Dep Comptroller<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2023: Gov Umahi, Defections Rumours And PDP&#8217;s Dilemma Over Zoning<\/p>\n<p>Wike Approves Permanent Site For Rivers Sports Council<\/p>\n<p>Kaduna Electric To Begin Distribution Of 1m Prepaid Metres<\/p>\n<p>Premium Pension Rewards Customers Over Mobile App Download<\/p>\n<p>Eid Maulud: NSCDC Commemorates With Muslims, Calls For Peace, Order<\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS: Nigeria Not Descending Into Lawlessness, Anarchy &#8216; CAGG<\/p>\n<p>Natives Condemn Looting Of Warehouses In Abuja<\/p>\n<p>EndSARS: Danze Consoles With Victims, Urges Youths To Embrace Peace<\/p>\n<p>FCTA To Prosecute Looters Of Warehouses<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nigeria records 147 new COVID-19 cases, total now 62,371<\/p>\n<p>Wike announces N20m donation each to families of soldiers, policemen killed by IPOB members<\/p>\n<p>UPDATE: Insecurity undermining Nigeria&#8217;s economy &#8216; Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Reps warn as FG considers regulating of social media<\/p>\n<p>Army says no massacre at Lekki toll gate<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria records 113 new COVID-19 cases, total now 62,224<\/p>\n<p>Senate suspends budget defence over nationwide vandalism, looting<\/p>\n<p>PMI: Manufacturing sector contracts for sixth consecutive month &#8216; CBN<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria advances to 3rd position in African country&#8217;s capacity to attract investment &#8216; Report<\/p>\n<p>Emir of Zazzau: You have no jurisdiction to hear case, Kaduna govt tells Court<\/p>\n<p>Looting: FCT minister condemns invasion of Idu Industrial area, others<\/p>\n<p>Give discount to security personnel for their sacrifices, Buhari urges businesses<\/p>\n<p>Hoodlums return looted items in Adamawa<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Protest rocks UI over appointment of VC<\/p>\n<p>Zulum donates N180m, foodstuff to JTF<\/p>\n<p>KAEDCO to distribute one million pre-paid metres<\/p>\n<p>Sokoto needs N20b for flood management<\/p>\n<p>Kano plans upgrade of cattle markets with N300m<\/p>\n<p>Fed Govt lifts 2,800 Zamfara rural women<\/p>\n<p>Katsina goes spiritual against looters<\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS protest: Industry will be badly hit with billions of claims<\/p>\n<p>Federal government should honour other patriotic Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>Okonjo-Iweala is candidate with the best chance- WTO<\/p>\n<p>Nigerians shouldnt abandon, demoralise police AbdulRazaq<\/p>\n<p>Fintiri orders house-to-house search for looted items<\/p>\n<p>Protest stalls announcement of new VC for University of Ibadan<\/p>\n<p>Delta Govt. to partner with youths to improve governance<\/p>\n<p>Protesting Bayelsa youths demand resource control, restructuring<\/p>\n<p>Senators kick against 20 power projects in Ministers council<\/p>\n<p>Third Mainland Bridge: Lagos closes Adekunle, Adeniji for repairs<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sordid tales of SARS brutality emerge at Lagos judicial panel<\/p>\n<p>Return to duty posts Lagosians appeal to police<\/p>\n<p>Address family planning gaps in 2020 budget, stakeholders tells FG<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria lack basic requirement for efficient e-learning NUC<\/p>\n<p>Fulani Man feared dead after Converting to Christianity<\/p>\n<p>OPINION: Nigerias #EndSARS protest as a revolutionary moment<\/p>\n<p>Dino Melaye thankful as youths prevent looters from his residence<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias importation from China hits N1.26trn in Q2 NBS<\/p>\n<p>NLC knocks govt over hoarding of palliatives<\/p>\n<p>Army warns troublemakers of destabilizing the country<\/p>\n<p>NAFDAC blacklists Indian firm for alleged falsification<\/p>\n<p>ANHEJ tasks NPHCDA on elimination of vaccine-preventable diseases in 4 yrs<\/p>\n<p><strong>HERLAD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Police, Army Killed Protesters&#8217; &#8216; Amnesty Int&#8217;l Releases Investigative Timeline<\/p>\n<p>Kaduna Electric Begins Distribution of 1m Prepaid Meters<\/p>\n<p>Maritime Sector Has the Capacity to Generate $1.6trn Annually &#8216; NIMASA D-G<\/p>\n<p>Court Sentence Man To 5 Years Imprisonment For Possession Of Illicit Drug<\/p>\n<p>Eid-el Maulud: Shun looting, other negative tendencies &#8216; Buhari tells Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS: Hoodlums Kill 4 Policemen, 2 Injured In Anambra<\/p>\n<p>Eid-el Maulud: PDP Urges National Rebirth, End To Corruption, Oppression<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The massacres will eventually go round<\/p>\n<p>How to finance safe and affordable water, sanitation and hygiene for everyone<\/p>\n<p>A nation in turmoil, a president who doesn&#8217;t speak often &amp; giving the monkey a cup of water!<\/p>\n<p>ASUU and the sustainability of public universities in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>N20m to each soldier, police, killed in Rivers during EndSARS rioting<\/p>\n<p>NIS drags ministry officials, contractor to EFCC over N3.9bn contract fraud<\/p>\n<p>Senate asks REA to correct lopsidedness in 2021 budget<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One Feared Killed After Cult Clash In Lugbe<\/p>\n<p>Kaduna Electric To Begin Distribution Of 1m Prepaid Meters Friday<\/p>\n<p>As Buhari Passes Vote Of Confidence In INEC Chairman<\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS Protests: Military Needed To Help Deter Looting &#8216;Ekhomu<\/p>\n<p><strong>PEOPLESDAILY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gov. 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