Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 20 December, 2019

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

NEW TELEGRAPH

FG, govs target N2trn pension funds for road, power projects

Reps grill NPA mgt over N5.1bn renovation

JAMB to deploy drones in examination centres

Ex-AGF Adoke returns, detained in EFCC’s custody

NDDC uncovers $35m abandoned power equipment

Govs to NLC: No state’ll pay below N30,000 wage

Long work-hour increases high blood pressure risk

Eight-year-old tops YouTube’s top earners’ list with $26m

 

PUNCH

Obaseki, Shaibus supporters reject APC reconciliation panel

I built projects being paraded by Okowa Uduaghan

PDP not destined to win Lagos elections APC chair

JAMB may deploy drones to monitor 2020 UTME

Resident doctors protest OAU lecturers killing

If not well-managed, Visa-on-Arrival policy may backfire on Nigeria ESUT lecturer

Chinese projects: Succour for Nigerian artisans, pain for professionals

N-Power laments ghost teachers connivance with principals

Buhari to reconstitute NDDC board after forensic audit

DPR warns oil producers against depleting reserves

FG generates N4.25tn, stops 2019 capital budget releases

World Bank doubts Nigerias ability to sustain debt

NIPOST workers fault ceding stamp duty to FIRS

Delano: Remembering life and times of a nationalist and scholar (2)

NERCs inefficiency compounding power crises, says NSE

LASG advises agric project beneficiaries on business plan

Why theres power outage in Akwa Ibom PHED

We still source forex from black market Manufacturers

FSI, CBN, others connect innovators to regulators

Investments in mutual funds hit N956.7bn in 11 months

National Assembly N37bn renovation: Members adamant, approve N22bn for FERMAs road repairs, others

NGF, labour exchange words over minimum wage negotiations

22 ex-govs are under probe, on trial Malami

Badehs suspected killers not arraigned one year after

Alaafin, Danjuma, Adebanjo lament Nigerias leadership failure

Absence of social media lawll affect security Minister

Malabu oil scam: EFCC takes ex-AGF Adoke into custody

Nigerias tertiary institutions lack capacity to solve problems Gbajabiamila

Reps grill Usman over NPAs N5.1bn renovation contract

Adoke arrested in Abuja, not allowed access to anyone Ozekhome

BREAKING: 12 feared killed as communal clash erupts in Cross River

[BREAKING] Bribery: Appeal court affirms ex-SAN Nwobikes conviction

THISDAY

DPR Launches New Guidelines for Upstream Sector

Minister Rejects Poor Quality Landing Aid for Enugu Airport

FG Urged to Harness Opportunities in Maritime Sector

FG Abandons Passenger Transit Facility at MMIA

PDP, Atiku, Okowa Eulogise Saraki for Defending Democracy, National Unity

Apapa Gridlock: Freight Forwarders Want NPA Overhaul Call-up System

FG Seeks Collaboration to Improve Data Collection

Stakeholders Call for FGs Intervention in Local Software Devt

SUN

Group accuses Fayemi of keeping mute on herdsmen invasion of Ekiti Community because of presidential ambition

Nigeria still world’s 31st in FIFA Ranking

Police confirm abduction of district head, 4 others in Kaduna

FG pegs oil production at 2.18mbpd in 2020

Money laundering: 22 Ex-Governors, serving Senators under probe ‘AGF

Seizure of Onnoghen’s passport, ill advised ‘Ozekhome

Communal clash: 14 killed, 18 injured, several houses burnt in Cross River

Court jails car dealer for diverting N1.4m

Court convicts oil thief, forfeits vessel to FG

LG boss, monarch clash over siting of nuclear plant in Akwa Ibom

Uduaghan fumes as Delta monarchs honour, Okowa, Otuaro, Ibori

ASUU AAU, condemns spate of insecurity on highways

Why governors must stop imposing successors

GUARDIAN

Ex-CJ flays alleged disobedience of court orders by government, others

Obaseki, Shaibu reject APC reconciliatory panel

Reps grill NPA over N5.1b hqtrs renovation contract

AAU cautions on IPPIS, tasks FG on insecurity

Rector decries removal of Federal surveying school in Oyo State from TETFund scheme

President condoles with families of Plateau miners

SAN loses bid to quash conviction for attempt to pervert course of justice

Yar’Adua Foundation, 24 other properties forfeited to FG

Bandits kidnap district head, ex-education secretary, others in Kaduna

No state will pay less than N30,000 minimum wage ‘ Governors

Landlord sues APC over two years unpaid rent

Court sentences man to 11 years’ imprisonment for raping 4 minors

VANGUARD

Unending battle for Ooni’s second-in-command’s post

Fayose sold our Party Secretariat ‘ Ekiti PDP

APC unveils activities for rescheduled Rivers congresses

Pension Committee submits Report, recommends N2trn investment in infrastructure

2023: Shun anger, bitterness, Okowa urges gov aspirants

Ihedioha reinstates Okorocha’s dethroned monarch

APC unveils activities for rescheduled Rivers Congresses

Rep. suspends empowerment programme over death of Sen Uwajumogu

Budget support facility: Deductions ongoing ‘ Finance Minister

Supreme Court judgement, a victory for Lagos residents ‘ Sanwo-Olu

Oyo ALGON to Makinde: Be ready to accept constructive criticism

2, 745 condemned inmates awaiting execution, as 22 deradicalised convicts sit for SSCE

NDLEA intercepts 181.2 tonnes of cannabis in Ondo

Delta 2023: UPU didn’t endorse Gbagi ‘ Oshevire

Gov Ishaku presents 213bn 2020 budget estimate to state assembly

Price of Nigeria’s Bonny Light rises further to $67.37

JAMB generates N20bn in 3 years ‘ Registrar

Gombe Senator pushes for establishment of Agric College in Bambam

Nigerian Universities lack capacity to drive development ‘ Gbajabiamila

Cholera cases drop by 60% globally, as Nigeria records significant progress ‘ WHO

Court grants forfeiture of 25 properties belonging to Yar’ Adua Foundation, others

Police arrest 42-year-old father for impregnating daughter, aborting pregnancy

S-East makes progress on self devt, rail network

ICPC seizes Yar’Adua Centre, 24 others over tax evasion

NAF jets destroy more ISWAP logistics camps in Borno

Obaseki, NIRSAL expand investment in Edo agripreneur programme

Why Nigeria can’t effectively manage its oil wealth ‘ NNRC

Implementation of 2020 Budget from January sacrosanct ‘ FG

TRIBUNE

Reps grill NPA management over N5.1bn renovation contract

Make a profitable 1xBet prediction for La Liga games

Digital movie platforms should opens to growing entrepreneurs in the industry ‘Michaels

DPR launches new upstream guidelines to promote efficiency, transparency

Sowore: Senate Committee on Judiciary adjourns sine die

Gorap calls on pilgrims to support Plateau government’s good work

Supreme Court verdict: Expect more, Makinde tells Oyo residents

Nigerian universities’ curricular must be reviewed in line with global labour needs ‘ Gbajabiamila

EFCC arrests former AGF, Adoke, on arrival from Dubai

FG inches closer to using Pension funds for infrastructure development

Only true federalism can solve Nigeria’s problems ‘ Alaafin

ICPC gets final forfeiture order against 25 properties belonging to Yar’Adua Foundation

Buhari reserves right to reconstitute NDDC Board ‘ Senator Gaya

NATION

Rivers communities to Buhari: pay us 13% derivation directly

Obaseki campaign team rejects APC reconciliation committee

Nigeria contemplates N2tr loan from pension fund for roads, other infrastructure

Govts corruption fight total, says Malami

Low revenue a threat to budget

Adoke under interrogation over $1.06b Malabu deal

Police to get decent homes, says minister

Oyo Assembly should be independent

Ekiti PDP accuses Fayose of selling party secretariat

Governors fighting Oshiomhole have 2023 ambition

BPE pays N36b to electricity workers

NUPENG okays N5.5b for new secretariat

Alaafin carpets NASS over re-presentation of anti-hate speech

Supreme Court Judgement: PDP youth leader dies, three others injured in Ibadan crash

Nigeria contemplates N2trillion loan from pension fund

Kidnapped Catholic Priest regains freedom in Delta

JUST IN: Ekiti PDP accuses Fayose of selling Secretariat

No discrimination in fight against corruption Malami

Youre too small to spite me, Udughan tells Okowa, traditional rulers

DAILY TIMES

Group tackles Fayemi over silence on herdsmen attack on Ekiti community

Ganduje asked to dethrone Emir Sanusi ll if

How can Nigeria have stability when it is governed by illiterates’ Alaafin

Appeal Court affirms conviction of Nwobike SAN for attempting to pervert cause of justice

Edo 2020: Edo PDP will win governorship election, says aspirant

Police confirm kidnapping of District Head, 4 others in Kaduna

Just in: Adoke regains freedom from Interpol, returns to Nigeria

Kenyan side confirms friendly against Somaliland National Team

MASSOB seeks Igbo state burial for Kanus father, mother

Breaking: Cross River NLC boss kidnappers ask for 20m

2023: Social cultural group sets agenda for presidential aspirants

Putin predicts Trumps impeachment wont be upheld by U.S. Senate

Germanys First Lady calls for more politeness online

US government lists fictional Wakanda as trade partner

Australia declare state of emergency

NAFDAC to destroy 250 containers of seized tramadol

Minister decry dilapidating state of Police barracks

NJC recommends 3 new chief judges for appointment, others

How Ex-AGF Adoke was arrested at Abuja Airport on arrival from Dubai

Governors reaffirm commitment to pay minimum wage

States to set up security trust fund, says NEC

Scientists discover drug that could fight blood cancer without toxic side effects

FG targets more revenue to fund 2020 budget Ahmed

Chinas e-commerce logistics activities rebound in November

Debt in Emerging Developing Economies rises to $55trn in 2018 World Bank

Use movies to tackle modern day slavery, FG urges Nollywood

DAILY TRUST

JAMB generates N20bn in 3 years ‘ Registrar

Police investigate two for murder, amputation in Dakwa

20 candidates jailed for exam malpractice in 2019 ‘ JAMB

2 sisters docked over alleged battery of neighbour

Man, 56, remanded for alleged sexual assault of neighbour’s teenage daughter

Trump’s impeachment unconstitutional travesty-White House

70% local content growth by 2027 achievable ‘ NCDMB

PEOPLESDAILY

Ajaokuta Steel revival: Nigeria, Russia sign MoU January

P&ID scam: Court orders Briton’s extradition, arrest

Surveyor-General urges govs to upgrade status of state counterparts

JAMB: CBT centres aiding exam malpractices

Sowore: Court didn’t summon me- Malami

2019: FG releases N1.2tr for capital budget ‘ Finance Minister

Court dismisses ex-Borno gov, Goni’s suit for pension, benefits

Reps probe PPPRA over non-remittance of N1. 343trn

BLUEPRINT

UniAbuja: ASUU warns members against Illegal practices

IPPIS: Check corruption instead, ASUU tells FG

Sex-for-marks: Varsities need more whistle-blowers ‘ Chancellor

IPPIS: Pro-chancellor tells ASUU members what to do

NEC okays N2trn pension funds for nationwide road repairs, others

Fashikun: FCT FA Chairman redeems N200, 000 pledge to family

Rejection of $30b loan request: Between Atiku and NGF

Buhari commissions 628 cadets, urges police to maintain professionalism

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