{"id":29656,"date":"2024-02-17T06:20:53","date_gmt":"2024-02-17T06:20:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=29656"},"modified":"2024-02-17T06:20:53","modified_gmt":"2024-02-17T06:20:53","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-saturday-17-february-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=29656","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 17 February 2024\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0"},"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>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Davido teases joint album with Kizz Daniel<\/p>\n<p>Alexei Navalny, Putins main critic, dies in Russian Prison<\/p>\n<p>Sowore: I havent seen my wife in five years<\/p>\n<p>Kwara: Bus transporting 100 containers of fuel burnt to ashes<\/p>\n<p>IPC trains SWest journalists in combating information disorder<\/p>\n<p>Hardship: Sokoto govt meet with traders, religious leaders<\/p>\n<p>Hardship: Northern youths seek relief in Middle East, North Africa<\/p>\n<p>How Nigeriens in Nigeria are faring after countrys exit from ECOWAS<\/p>\n<p>Surviving 62 days in bandits camp: Kaduna victims speak<\/p>\n<p>Let parliamentary system of governance commence from states<\/p>\n<p>Naira remains defiant as Dollar closes week at N1,537 at official market<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu not opposed to tax credit scheme, Umahi replies FIRS<\/p>\n<p>Transport sector major culprit of environmental pollution FG<\/p>\n<p>Abuja: Wanted kidnapper nabbed after Wikes N20m bounty<\/p>\n<p>Court orders FG to prosecute Dele Giwas killers<\/p>\n<p>Labour declares nationwide protest over hardship<\/p>\n<p>Benue govt, Myetti Allah meets over implementation of grazing law<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NDLEA nabs Abia woman, five others for drug trafficking<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest eight suspected kidnappers of Ekiti pupils<\/p>\n<p>My mother traumatised over daughters death, says Jonathan<\/p>\n<p>FG to create job centres nationwide Minister<\/p>\n<p>MDAs may refund N284.3bn extra budgetary spending, Reps declare<\/p>\n<p>Why I withdrew from Edo gov race Ize-Iyamu<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest killers of FCT village head<\/p>\n<p>Employers may lay off workers amid worsening economy -NECA<\/p>\n<p>Fulani leader decries ethnic profiling of criminals in Kwara<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria needs bold leaders to tackle corruption Ex-presidential aide<\/p>\n<p>Anambra lawyer who brutalised maid to be arraigned<\/p>\n<p>Slain DPO: Rivers court restrains police from transferring defendants to Abuja<\/p>\n<p>Military recovered N2.6bn stolen crude oil, others DHQ<\/p>\n<p>Exploring the Diverse Tapestry of Popular Sports in Africa<\/p>\n<p>IPMAN threatens strike in Anambra over Soludos heavy taxation<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>TI Says Nigerias 400m Projected Population by 2050 is Demographic Nightmare<\/p>\n<p>Supreme Court Nullifies AMCONs Takeover of Lagos Hotel<\/p>\n<p>NERC, Presidency Harp on Closing Metering Gap to Boost Electricity Supply<\/p>\n<p>FG Seeks to Secure $3bn for Broadband Infrastructure<\/p>\n<p>Afenifere Backs Reps on Parliamentary System, Says Political Restructuring Must Begin Ahead of 2027<\/p>\n<p>Abigborodo, Obagboro Communities Protest Ownership of Kuri Field<\/p>\n<p>NLC Declares 2-Day National Protest Against FGs Non-implementation of Agreement on Palliative<\/p>\n<p>AU Appoints Tinubu Champion for Community Health Delivery Partnership<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Okays Immediate Upgrade of Key Health Infrastructure in 15 Teaching Hospitals, FMCs, Diagnostic Centres<\/p>\n<p>39 Years After, Court Orders AGF to Re-open, Investigation, Prosecution of Dele Giwas Killers<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FG has attacted $30b foreign direct investments so far, minister reveals<\/p>\n<p>Trump fined $355m, banned from NY business in fraud trial<\/p>\n<p>Abandoned faciliies dot landscape, retard sports potential growth<\/p>\n<p>How Buhari wrongly approved $10m gas contract to NDPHC<\/p>\n<p>Food price crisis worsen misery as inflation rises by 7.48% under Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Court orders FG to probe Dele Giwa&#8217;s death<\/p>\n<p>NLC declares nationwide protest over high cost of living<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Trump fined $355 mn, banned from NY business in fraud trial<\/p>\n<p>Putin, his \u2018thugs\u2019 behind Russian opposition leader, Navalny\u2019s death \u2013 Biden<\/p>\n<p>NLC declares 2-day national protest over hardship, signed pacts<\/p>\n<p>Blame Buhari not Tinubu for economic hardship, Afenifere tells Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>Electricity company apologises to consumers over power interruption<\/p>\n<p>Ekiti: Police arrest Emure kidnappers, one killed<\/p>\n<p>US Appeal Court rejects Trump claim of immunity from prosecution<\/p>\n<p>NBS reveals capital importation into Nigeria declined by 7.7%<\/p>\n<p>I deserve apology from Nigerian govt \u2014 Sowore<\/p>\n<p>Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso plan to form new confederation after ECOWAS exit<\/p>\n<p>Sankera: How bandits turned Benue\u2019s yam hub into axis of terror<\/p>\n<p>Two flights \u2018escape\u2019 as \u2018200 terrorists\u2019 attack Kaduna airport, one dead<\/p>\n<p>Terrorists invade mosque, kill three, abduct several others in Katsina<\/p>\n<p>How wanted Rivers killer-cultist seized four 20KVA generators, demanded N20m \u2013 Police<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian banks will record increase in bad loans -Fitch Ratings<\/p>\n<p>Capital importation falls 26% to $3.89 bn in 2023<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Harsh Economy: Business Operators Lament Mass SMEs Collapse<\/p>\n<p>Tax Credit Scheme: FIRS, NNPC To Terminate Non-performing Road Contracts<\/p>\n<p>National Commodity Board Will Bring Stability To Food Prices &#8216; LCCI<\/p>\n<p>Stakeholders Inspect Multi-billion Naira Food Processing Plant Site In Delta<\/p>\n<p>CBN Reduces Customs Exchange Rate By 2.8% To N1,472.756<\/p>\n<p>Access Bank Boosts Financial Well-being Of Customers<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: 1 Shot Dead As Police Arrest Suspected Kidnappers Of Ekiti Pupils<\/p>\n<p>Hardship: Nigerians &#8216;ll Later Appreciate Tinubu, Says Presidential Aide<\/p>\n<p>Nasarawa Police Arrest Syndicate Who Abducted 45 Kids, Sold Them To Highest Bidders<\/p>\n<p>EU Plans Fresh &#8217;37m Investment In Nigeria&#8217;s Power Sector<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: NLC declares two-day nationwide protestfrom Feb27<\/p>\n<p>EFCC war on naira abuse, illegal forex trading spark online debate<\/p>\n<p>Lagos deputy gov urges state-NGO collaboration for national development<\/p>\n<p>Economic crisis: Gov Adeleke unveils food security plan, preaches unity<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu can turnaround current economic situation&#8217;HonOgbara<\/p>\n<p>Audit query: Reps quiz AGF over N33.3trn asset liability<\/p>\n<p>Lagos pays 1,013 retirees N3.149bn in 103rd bond presentation<\/p>\n<p>PDP set to propose action plans for Tinubu&#8217;s govt<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s economy gets over $30bn commitment from investors&#8217; Trade Minister<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria needs bold leaders to confront multifaceted challenges&#8217;LaoluAkande<\/p>\n<p>38 years after, court orders AGF to re open investigation, prosecute Dele Giwa&#8217;s killers<\/p>\n<p>Economic hardship: Stop demonizing Buhari, Lukman tells APC leaders<\/p>\n<p>FG announces establishment of Nigerian Mining Centre of Excellence<\/p>\n<p>Sokoto: NGO trains journalists on disaster management, reporting<\/p>\n<p>Taraba: Police honour officers for rejecting N8m bribe from suspected kidnappers<\/p>\n<p>Blame Buhari not Tinubu for Nigeria&#8217;s economic woes &#8216; Afenifere<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One killed as police nab abductors of Ekiti pupils, teachers<\/p>\n<p>Abuja kidnap kingpin nabbed after Wikes N20m bounty<\/p>\n<p>Wigwe: Our traditional means will unravel mystery of his death Monarch<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria attracted $30b investment portfolios in nine months Minister<\/p>\n<p>Varsity unions spoil for war over payment of withheld ASUU salaries<\/p>\n<p>EFCC arraigns Ibadan businesswoman for N58m alleged fraud<\/p>\n<p>$9.6b P&amp;ID scandal: INTERPOL arrests fleeing Briton in Italy<\/p>\n<p>Court confiscates ex-Rep Shabans property over $709,238 debt<\/p>\n<p>Asset declaration: SCourt dismisses FGs appeal against Orubebe<\/p>\n<p>Victim, father demand justice as police teargas damage schoolgirls eye in Lagos<\/p>\n<p>Again, Soludos ACTDA officials seize Nation, Sun, Vanguard, Thisday newspapers<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria has no register of national assets, says Accountant General<\/p>\n<p>Ondo APC Reps task Tinubu to save Akeredolus legacies<\/p>\n<p>NASS ready to accommodate state police in constitution, says Senate spokesman<\/p>\n<p>2023 election: Obi received N596m donations, spent N744.5m on litigation Yesufu<\/p>\n<p>APC chieftain denies land grabbing allegations<\/p>\n<p>Damaged 20-year-old transformer plunges 11 Kwara communities into darkness<\/p>\n<p>Senate: Some Nigerians in mining sector colluding with foreigners to rip off country<\/p>\n<p>UPDATED: NLC protests hardship, insecurity Feb 27, 28<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria has no register of national assets, says Accountant General<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu working for a better nation, will fix present challenges Rep. Ogbara<\/p>\n<p>Were tackling food shortage crisis with improved security in Gombe Yahaya<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest more kidnappers over killing of Naheeba in Abuja<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Reasons women delay in getting pregnant Expert<\/p>\n<p>Valentine: Leisure outlets bemoan low sales amid tough economy<\/p>\n<p>Legal battle over ALGON leadership for judgment April 30<\/p>\n<p>NIWA MD vows to enhance Lokoja river port, staff welfare<\/p>\n<p>Edo: Ize-Iyamu withdraws from APC guber contest<\/p>\n<p>Labour plans 2-day nationwide protest over insecurity, hardship<\/p>\n<p>Court revives Dele Giwas ghost, orders prosecution of killers after 38yrs<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu approves urgent upgrade of key national health facilities<\/p>\n<p>N1bn alleged fraud: Probe your commissioners now Onu tells Gov Nwifuru<\/p>\n<p>Promote unity, support communities you reside in Senator Barau tells Northerners living in South<\/p>\n<p>Federalists hail Tinubu, Govs for mulling state police<\/p>\n<p>Security: Saudi Arabia, Nigeria to leverage on intelligence sharing<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu policies taking us back to issues of restructuring Lukman<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>REMITA generated N34.31tn for FG in 7 years Official<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission plans moving units from Abuja to Lagos<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Ekiti distributes gadgets to security agencies<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu will kill Nigerians if hunger doesnt -Atikus aide<\/p>\n<p>Food Inflation: I wont establish Commodity Price Control Board Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Minister cautions Nigerians against inflammatory comments<\/p>\n<p>Climate Change: NNPC Ltd\/Total Energies JV achieves zero gas flare<\/p>\n<p>Federal Varsity Teaching Hospital Underway In Delta As Bill Passes 2nd Reading In House Of Reps<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CBN slashes Customs duty rate by 2.8% after Reps&#8217; directive<\/p>\n<p>FG&#8217;s health backward integration plan faces old problems<\/p>\n<p>Analysis: Political honeymoon turns into economic nightmare<\/p>\n<p>Petrol subsidy nears N1trn monthly, bigger than when Tinubu came<\/p>\n<p>Interstate transport fare crashes by 40% as insecurity mutes demand<\/p>\n<p>Cost of living crisis worsens as inflation shrinks buying power<\/p>\n<p>How Nigeria slipped into social-economic mess<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NLNG Calls For Entries To Literary Prizes<\/p>\n<p>Aseyinism&#8217;: Landmarks Of Good Leadership In Iseyin<\/p>\n<p>Lagos, Best City To Do Radio In Nigeria &#8216; King James<\/p>\n<p>Oyo Govt To Commence Second Phase Of SAfER Loan By March Ending<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Orders Upgrade Of Health Infrastructure Across Six Geo-Political Zones<\/p>\n<p>FG Attracts N30bn Foreign Direct Investment In 9 Months<\/p>\n<p>Price Disparity: FCCPC Seals Sahad Store In Abuja<\/p>\n<p>EFCC Arraigns Ibadan Businesswoman For N58m Alleged Fraud<\/p>\n<p>Security Chiefs Reveal Results Of New Approach On Tackling Insecurity<\/p>\n<p>Lagos community Gets Justice After35- yearsOfLegal Battle As Court Order Of Possession<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: NLC Set To Stage Protest Over Economic Hardship Feb 27<\/p>\n<p>Court Orders AGF To Re-open Trial Of Dele Giwa&#8217;s Killers<\/p>\n<p><strong>HERALD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>N1.4bn Fraud:EFCC re-arraigns professor, firms for defrauding farmers<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Knows Current Hardship Rocking The Nation But&#8217; &#8216; Presidency<\/p>\n<p>Afenifere Blames Buhari, Emefiele For Current Economic Crisis In Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Tiwa Savage discusses her inability to see for over three years<\/p>\n<p>Continuous Detention Of IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu Makes No Sense&#8217; &#8216; Sowore<\/p>\n<p>Zelensky Secures &#8216;Historic&#8217; Security Pact With Germany Amidst Russian Threats<\/p>\n<p>JUST IN: Tinubu Appointed As African Union Champion For Health<\/p>\n<p>FCT Agency Seeks EFCC&#8217;s Collaboration In Fight Against Land-Grabbing<\/p>\n<p>Court orders probe of Dele Giwa&#8217;s death after 38 years<\/p>\n<p>Forces in Abuja plotting to destabilise my govt &#8216; Benue governor<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Banditry, Terrorism, Kidnapping Thrive Due To Governments Negligence Adebayo<\/p>\n<p>I Wish to Move To a Big Club But No Deal Yet Nwabali<\/p>\n<p>Imposition of Feudal, Autocratic Constitutional Framework, Root of Corruption Onwe<\/p>\n<p>EFCC Arraigns Ibadan Business Woman Over N58m Alleged Fraud<\/p>\n<p>Hardship: Were Working Hard To Alleviate Your Pains, FG Tells Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>Well Continue To Provide Conducive Business Environment Gombe Gov<\/p>\n<p>Captains House Extends Lov, Support To Oril Agg, Alimosho General Hospitals<\/p>\n<p>Adeleke Unveils Food Security Plan, Preaches Unity On Economic Crisis<\/p>\n<p>Lagos: Domestic Staff Steals Employers Money 3-Days After Employment<\/p>\n<p>Makinde Extends Workers Wage Award For Six Months<\/p>\n<p>NLC: If Naira Depreciates Further, N1m Will Be Too Small As Minimum Wage<\/p>\n<p><strong>BLUEPRINT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bandits kill over 60 vigilante members, civilians in Zamfara<\/p>\n<p>We \u2018re negotiating AFCTA $3.4trn to boost economy -FG<\/p>\n<p>Hardship: NLC declares nationwide protest<\/p>\n<p>Troops neutralise 254 terrorists, bandits, kidnappers in one week<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t disappoint your parents \u2013 UniUyo VC tells 17,550 matriculating students<\/p>\n<p>Posting, redeployment, kit items free during service year \u2013 NYSC<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Akpabio seeks Nigeria, Saudi Arabia collaboration through intelligence sharing<\/p>\n<p>Bread scarcity looms over bakers impending strike as flour, sugar prices soar<\/p>\n<p>Sahad Stores: FG shuts down popular supermarket in Abuja<\/p>\n<p>Breaking: At last, Ize-Iyamu surrenders ambition, pulls out of Edo governorship race<\/p>\n<p>FCT police nab wanted kingpin with N20m bounty, Dahiru Adama<\/p>\n<p>Reps: Bill to establish Federal University Teaching Hospital Erawhe-Owhe, passes second reading<\/p>\n<p>VC University of Abuja to students: You must register with CAC before graduating<\/p>\n<p>Wike threatens to blacklist Setraco over demand for contract variation<\/p>\n<p>Deploy surveillance to curb Otukpo killings, Reps tell FG<\/p>\n<p>Ogoni professionals in USA celebrate ldemyor over award in Pharmacy<\/p>\n<p>5 years after, FG withdraws treason suit against Sowore, Bakare<\/p>\n<p>Future of every nation rests on shoulders of youth \u2013 Nnaji<\/p>\n<p>Rescue Nigerian economy from collapse, Reps tells finance ministry<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<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><br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; 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