Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, June 21, 2019

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH

Six held for illegal possession of firearms in Katsina

Buhari, APC governors and the missing policy conversation

CBN forex intervention hits $42.3bn in one year

Dont panic over traffic law, says LASTMA

Appeal court dismisses suit seeking to sack Nnamani

Police arrest five cattle rustlers in Plateau, recover cows

Keeping children out of school a crime, says Buhari

Court orders NIS to pay former employee N9.7m

Obiano feeds NYSC members with N10m

FG charges Senator Nwaoboshi with false assets declaration at CCT

Youths, Nigerias greatest asset, says Oyetola

Forte Oil gets new CEO, CFO after Otedolas share sale

Mutual funds investment hits N746.5bn

Julius Berger grows profit by 142.4% to N6.1bn

Stop hosting government data abroad, NITDA warns MDAs

NCAA, operators meet over planned demolition of telecoms masts

Gas shortage, others cut power generation by 3,109.5MW

Buhari appoints Kyari NNPC GMD, as Baru retires

Banks ready to fund refineries rehabilitation, says NNPC

NNPC backs NTA, HotSports AFCON broadcast

Unemployment: CBN promises seven-year loans for corpers

Boko Haram releases corper five months after abduction

NECA, NACCIMA, LCCI fume as Buhari asks govs to raise IGR

Kyari, SGF, 100 other presidential aides in office illegally Falana

Well kick killer herdsmen out of SWest, says Ooni

ASUU opposes Nigeria Profs sacking, detention in Ghana

Bellos endorsement by Kogi monarchs is a display of poverty Audus son

Seven-Up workers arraigned for beating up traffic officials

Debt servicing: N359.32bn deducted from states statutory revenues

Ebonyi seals building materials market over unpaid tax

I wanted a child to call me mother, says woman after stealing three-day-old baby

Xenophobic attack: Protect Nigerians in Ghana, FG tells envoy

Another final year student of UNN commits suicide

Johnson faces Hunt in battle to be British PM

Police unmask killers of 25-year-old housewife lured via Facebook

 

THISDAY

Lafarge Africa Reduces Loss to N8.8bn on Tax Credit

NERC Seeks Performance Improvement Plans for Discos

NPA: Ships Carrying Petrol, Others Expected at Lagos Ports Next Week

Global Shipping Confidence Dips on US China Trade War

Air Pollution Kills 7m people Globally Every Year

EU Supports Nigeria, Beninoise Customs with N8.1bn Scanner

Don’t Victimise Fulani Herders Doing Legitimate Businesses, Ekiti Tells Citizens

Prophet Allegedly Kills 25-year-old Housewife for Rituals

NIS Rolls out 10-year Validity Passport

Sack all Political Appointees or Renew their Tenure, Falana Tells Buhari

Edo APC Chieftain, Idahosa Calls for Oshiomhole’s Resignation

Buhari Receives Benin President, Advocates Peace

Airtel Africa Targets N363, N454 Share Offer Price

Defeated APC Candidate Blackmailing Me, House Member Cries out

Crisis Hits Newly Inaugurated Bauchi Assembly as 2 Speakers Emerge

Lawan Rescinds Appointment of Adedayo as Media Adviser

EFCC Re-arraigns American for Allegedly Defrauding Three Nigerians

OPEC Congratulates New NNPC GMD, Kyari

DPR, NSCDC Clamp down on Illegal Fuel Station Operators

Suspected Militias Kill Five in Benue Community

 

SUN

Blame Oshiomhole for Edo APC crisis -Idahosa

Confusion as 2 speakers emerge in 9th Bauchi Assembly

Idahosa: Blame Oshiomhole for Edo APC crisis

9th Plateau Assembly will pass quality bills ‘ Speaker

Lawan drops Adedayo as Media Adviser

11 Bauchi House members elect speaker

Presidential tribunal: Drama as factional HDP chairman ask tribunal to strike out petition against Buhari

Bayelsa guber: Dickson commissioner begs Jonathan’s kinsmen to unite

FIFA to take over running of CAF

NIS to roll-out 10-year validity e-passport

FG to remodel 10,000 schools yearly ‘Osinbajo

Wike receives Nigerian Academy of Education honours

It’s criminal to keep children out of school ‘Buhari

Shake up in NNPC as Buhari appoints Kyari new GMD, 7 COOs

Elections: Army backs electronic voting, collation

EU to extend economic sanctions on Russia until 2020

Insecurity: French businesses scared of visiting Nigeria ‘Ambassador

Zimbabwe’s currency hits new low, firms demanding payment in U.S. dollars

Armsgate: Jonathan, not Dasuki gave me N400m ‘Metuh tells court

Tiv/Jukun crisis: 5 feared killed in Benue

Prophet kills housewife for money rituals in Oyo

Uti Nwachukwu suffers backlash for declaring Cee-C ‘Most Successful’ BBNaija housemate

Femi Kuti, others to perform at opening of 2019 AFCON

 

GUARDIAN

Host communities urge governor to steer clear of OML 25 oil field

CAN chairman wants Danfo buses banned from Lagos roads

Prophet kills, buries housewife who sought solution on Facebook

Ayade gets ultimatum to conduct council polls in Cross River

Aspirants reject indirect primaries for Kogi governorship election

IPC releases compiled Buhari’s campaign promises, begins second term monitoring

I’m willing to do more for Nigeria ‘ Outgoing NNPC boss

Another final year student of UNN commits suicide

Woman Whose Breasts Won’t Stop Growing Concerned

Lawan fires Festus Adedayo 48 hours after appointment

 

VANGUARD

NYSC withdraws Corps members from ‘war zone areas’ in Niger State

Drama as HDP faction moves to withdraw petition against Buhari

IYC wants more Ijaw appointed as judges

Beneficiaries protest alleged abandonment of Neighbourhood Watch by Rivers govt

Leadership of Warri South Legislative Arm zoned to Agbarha-Warri ‘ Onotor

We’ll resist Fulani vigilantes in Igboland, Ohanaeze tells Miyetti Allah

Maintain status quo, court orders Ganduje, Emir Sanusi

Mutilated remains of 18-yr-old tailor found in sack

Kogi guber: APC pressure group rejects indirect Primary

Archbishop Idahosa writes Obaseki, urges governor to shun detractors

PDP governors blast police over alleged raid on Ishaku’s residence

9th Assembly Leadership : PDP to probe members’ voting pattern

Breaking: FG to proscribe Almajiri system

Boko Haram, insecurity has affected revenue generation in North West ‘ Customs boss

Omo-Agege appoints Igbuzor, Odunuga and Owoeye-Wise as top aides

Ikeja Electric rolls out prepaid meters for Ikorodu customers under MAP Scheme

When a sleeping giant wakes up he will surprise everybody ‘ Obasanjo

Consumer Watch: Bag of Onions N12,000

NNPC: Kyari’s appointment’ll promote openness, reforms ‘ NEITI

Army begins local production of tactical vehicles

[Breaking] Women’s World Cup: Nigeria’s Super Falcons qualify for Round of 16

It’s criminal for parents to keep children out of school ‘ Buhari

Nigerian students have one of the highest rates of suicidal thoughts globally- CCAMH

Finally, NAFDAC bans production of smaller packs of Sniper, other chemicals

Traffic law enforcement: LASTMA allays fears of motorists

Dangote Refinery: Raising bar in host community development

IS fighters killed in joint operation with US in Niger

I just needed a child to call me mother, Jos baby thief confesses

Edo APC chieftain, Idahosa calls for Oshiomhole’s resignation

Army begins local production of tactical vehicles

Breaking: PDP raises cost of governorship forms to N20 million

UNILAG VC calls for effective measures to address Nigeria electoral challenges

Police parade 3 teachers arrested over leaked WAEC question papers

Envoy assures diaspora commission of safety of Nigerians in Ghana

Ghanaian varsity sacks Nigerian prof for unsavoury statement about Ghana

 

LEADERSHIP

2 More Bodies Recovered As Niger APC, Senator-elect Donate Materials

Oyo Barbers Protest Illegal Removal Of President

NDE Trains 1000, Empowers 200 In Vocational Skills

EFCC Re-arraigns American For Defrauding 3 Nigerians Of $565,000

Domestic Staff Kills Employer, Mother In Lagos

Police Parade Woman Who Stole 3-day-old Baby In Jos

Epidemic Imminent In Abuja Over Debts Owed Cleaning Contractors

EFCC Summit: Taking Anti-corruption Fight To Greater Heights

Reconstruction Of Umuahia-Ikwuano-Ikot Ekpene Road To Begin Soon

Gov Emmanuel Warns Corps Members’ Against Cultism

NISS Calls For National Policy To Tackle Soil Degradation, Pollution

NNPC To Resume Oil Search In Chad Basin If’.

DPR, NSCDC Move Against Illegal Sales Of Cooking Gas

FG Planning To Restructure Power Sector ‘ Osinbanjo

PMB Appoints Mele Kyari New NNPC GMD

Unilag, UI, OAU, 13 Others Join IBM Quantum Computing Research

AfDB Creates 400m Fintech Fund To Boost Financial Inclusion

5,000 Deaths Recorded Through Road Accidents In Lagos

NUJ To Commence Verification Of Journalists In South East

EFCC Arrests 27 Suspected Internet Fraudsters, Recovers 8 Exotic Cars, Other Items

 

TRIBUNE

Nigeria’s population to hit 733m by 2050 as third highest ‘ UN report

Again, Shi’ites raise alarm over El-Zakzaky, wife deteriorating health

EFCC arrests 27 suspected ‘Yahoo Boys’ in Osogbo, recovers eight exotic cars

Court shifts Kashamu’s fresh extradition case to June 27

Imbibe lessons of Orientation Course, Sanwo-Olu tells Corps members

Lawan drops Festus Adedayo as Media Adviser

FRSC to clampdown on motorcycles, tricycles without number plates from August 1

Tension rises in UniAbuja over moves to ‘impose’ outsider as VC

Alleged money laundering: Jonathan gave me N400m, not Dasuki, Metuh tells court

Buhari to governors: Like me, play politics of inclusiveness

Customs bars Connect Rail access to Ikorodu Lighter Terminal

Again, court orders Ganduje, Emir Sanusi to maintain status quo

Civil Society berates UK over travel advisory on 21 Nigerian states

Police exhume corpse of 25-year-old lady allegedly killed by spiritualist for ritual in Oyo

BREAKING: Uproar in Bauchi Assembly as two Speakers emerge

NAFDAC to ban paraquat, atrazine use by farmers

The fire next time: Traumatised children from Boko Haram and other conflicts

Nigerian students have one of the highest rates of suicidal thoughts, attempts globally

NSHIP: Ondo gets $37m loans from World Bank

Otedola sells Forte Oil, to focus on power generation

CSO faults SEC over Oando sanction

OCP Africa, ABU Zaria partner to assist 5000 farmers on maize production

 

NATION

Kyari is NNPC boss as Buhari rejects tenure extension for Baru

DSS parades fake doctor for killing 15 patients

EFCC re-arraigns American over $1.2m Green Card fraud

Lagos to integrate sexual education in curriculum

Monarch to Army chief: call your men to order

Collapsed Synagogue building was in perfect condition

PDP governors condemm police raid on Ishakus Abuja residence

Banditry, Kidnapping, cultism: NEC sets up Security, Policing Committee

Governors endorse state police to fight criminals

Shea butter policyll boost export, create jobs

Edo APC chieftain, Idahosa calls for Oshiomholes resignation

PDP fixes N20m nomination fee for Kogi, Bayelsa gov polls

Househelp kills employer, mother two days after resuming duty

I just needed a child to call me mother, Jos baby thief confesses

Army begins local production of tactical vehicles

Why implementation of new Minimum Wage may be delayed

Breaking: FG to proscribe Al-Majiri, others

Collapsed Synagogue building was in perfect condition, says witness

Assets declaration: FG to try Senator Nwaoboshi before CCT

 

DAILY TRUST

Our suspension unconstitutional ‘ Kwara LG chairmen

PDP NEC pegs Kogi, Bayelsa guber nomination form at 20m

Banditry, Kidnapping, cultism: NEC sets up Security, Policing Committee

NUJ sensitises Plateau residents against suicide

I’m willing to do more for Nigeria ‘ Outgoing NNPC boss

NEXT LEVEL: Ganduje vows to complete projects, create jobs for youths

DSS arrest fake medical doctor in Adamawa

NYSC rallying point to mobilise Nigerian youths ‘ Kwara Gov

Zamfara: Bandits ready to lay down arms ‘ police commissioner

Customs intercepts banned injection worth N100m in Kano

NAF graduates more pilots for engagement in combat operations

Keeping children out of school a crime-Buhari

How FG can improve local content in oil, gas sector

APC youths protest against Lawan’s appointment

BREAKING: Buhari inaugurates NEC, provides four key areas

UPDATE: Baru remains NNPC GMD till July 7

BREAKING: APC lawmakers elect factional speaker in Bauchi

Tribunal: Witness admits court order bars Delta APC from submitting candidates’ names to INEC

FDI into Nigeria hits $2.87bn in 5 months ‘ CBN

DPR goes tough on illegal cooking gas plants in Abuja, seals 14

FG refutes claims on issuing Eurobonds in 2019

 

DAILY TIMES

How corps member was freed from Boko Haram captivity Borno Govt

Dont appoint Abubakar into your cabinet, anti-graft coalition tells Buhari

Buhari names Kyari as NNPC GMD, appoints new 7 chief operating officers

Women group calls for restructuring of almajiri system of education

Belgore explains sharing of N450m election funds from Diezani

Court orders Ganduje, Sanusi to maintain status quo

NYSC director general tasks corps members on good conduct

Domestic staff kills employer, mother in Lagos

Women group urges Ihedioha to implement affirmative action

Again, Obasanjo attacks Buhari, says nepotism is corruption

Buhari to Govs: Enforce free, compulsory basic education

NNPC GMD appointment: NETTI, OPEC express confidence on transparency of new leadership

APC will not get away with what it wants in Senate Abaribe

Appeal Court faults CCT order suspending Onnoghen

Insurgency: Militia frees 900 children in North East

Chimamanda bags honorary doctorate from US varsity

Food Security: Nigeria has huge potential, enough to export FAO

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