Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 29 October 2020

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

SUN:

US 2020: Early votes hit 69.6 million, half of 2016 total ballots

#EndSARS protests: Youths ‘ve lost confidence in government ‘Ifeanyi Ubah

Abia LG election: Group drums support for APC aspirant

PDP chieftain asks INEC chairman to embrace more technologies

NASS bye-election: APC suspends ex-lawmaker, 4 others over court action

EndSARS riot: Operators brace up for multi-billion claims settlement

11 DisCos collected N114.29bn revenue in Q1, says NERC

FG to grant tax incentives, 98% IPP supply to terminals

NSE market capitalisation gains N239bn on enhanced confidence

6 policemen killed, 5 stations razed in Oyo

Ayade orders suspension of transportation of scraps out of Cross River

104-year old Delta monarch decried loss of lives

We cant abandon, demoralise police, Kwara gov

Implement 2014 confab report, ECWA to Buhari

Obiano, AIG vow to bring killers of DPO, others to book

Eid-el Maulud: Buhari, PDP, APC, Kalu, others urge national rebirth, tolerance, prayer

PUNCH    

APC lashes PDP over N3bn COVID-19 fund whereabouts

Court remands 21 suspected IPOB members for terrorism

Court refuses to issue arrest warrant for Diezani

Rivers pledges N80m to slain policemen, soldiers families

I want justice, I dont want my son to die in vain Mother of Kolade, Lagos football fan killed by police in 2019

Yakubus re-appointment, opportunity for INEC to redeem itself – PDP

Protest, eye-opener for leaders, says Ortom

Bayelsa APC suspends ex-House of Reps member, others

Again, Abiodun seeks extension of tenure for LG committees

Kano IPMAN assures public of adequate fuel distribution

Prenatal cannabis exposure linked to cognitive deficits

Empower PHCs to provide mental health care

Senate faults 20 power projects in ministers LGA

Okonjo-Iweala favoured for WTO job despite US opposition

Nigerias earnings threatened as oil sheds $2.33/barrel

Electricity customers lodge 204,506 complaints in three months

Banks, telcos in talks to settle N17bn USSD debt

World Bank pledges $72m for states land administration records

Reps insist on NBETs return to power ministry

EndSARS carnage will set Nigeria backwards, says FG

Petrol queues persist in Abuja, others

115 electricity accidents caused nine deaths, says NERC

Global tourism down 70% in eight months

AMCON, Pan Ocean in talks to resolve N240bn debt

Food, beverage firms sack 405 workers

Buhari divisive, say Ohanaeze, Afenifere as President advises against disunity

How market leader diverts Benue palliatives to Kano Govt

Minister misrepresented, FG not building airport in Anambra Govt

Sanwo-Olu awards slain cops children scholarships, gives policemen life insurance

Lekki shootings: NBA insists on probe, Amnesty releases evidence linking military

Prisons reject suspected looters, thugs arraigned by police

N3.9bn Residence Permit scam: Ministry official, firm land in EFCC

ACF threatens to withdraw food supplies to Rivers

UI suspends VCs appointment, workers allege imposition

Again, FG, ASUU unable to agree on payment platform

Danjuma meet Buhari behind closed doors in Villa, shuns newsmen

Alleged killings of Northerners in South false, says Ohanaeze

FEC approves N2.9bn for printing WASSCE, common entrance, other questions

26 inmates escaped in foiled Warri jailbreak NCC

Ogun hotels, worship centres in full reopening, Ekiti workers resume

WTO: US opposes Okonjo-Iweala as consensus candidate

CAF president seeks second term despite controversy                                            

THISDAY

At Last, NFF Receives $1m Covid-19 Palliatives from FIFA

FG Tasked on National Protein-led Nutrition Policy

Foundation Partners Todays Woman on Health Workers Fund

COPE Charges Women to Embark on Frequent Breast Examination

UNICEF Takes Battle against FGM to Imo schools to Commemorate Girl-child

Ehanire Laments Looting of Kaduna NAFDAC Offices

NAFDAC Blacklists Indian Company for Manufacturing Falsified Medicines

Defusing the Unemployment Time Bomb

FG to Connect Chad to National Power Grid

AfDB, Partners Announce New Initiative for Women

GUARDIAN

NAF arrests officials flogging curfew defaulters in Osun

U.S. consulate opens application for academy for women entrepreneurs

Rivers Sports Council ends 51-year wait for permanent site

Customs command generated N15.7b in nine months

Anticipated higher earnings lift investors’ wealth by N236 billion

Wike seeks CBN’s support on $12m cassava project

Nigeria received $26b foreign aid in six years, says Minister

Police weep over killing of two DPOs, officer’s beheading, burning of 11 stations

Provost urges stakeholders to prioritise interest of learners with special needs

We’ll no longer accept delayed payment, Eagles warn NFF, Sports ministry

Six police officers killed, five stations burnt during EndSARS protests, says Oyo CP

Ekiti PDP demands explanation on N3b COVID-19 fund

Edo govt evaluates damaged public assets, deplores looting, destruction

Nigeria not descending into anarchy, CSO insists

US blocking Okonjo-Iweala’s appointment as WTO DG

ECOWAS validates report for elimination of child labour

Protest stalls announcement of new VC for University of Ibadan

Nigeria now generates 13,000mw of power, says Minister

Protest stalls announcement of new V-C for University of Ibadan

Amnesty International says Nigeria is plotting to ‘cover up killing of protesters

Five Chinese agents arrested in US for targeting Beijing opponents

VANGUARD

US secretary of state hits out at China during Sri Lanka visit

EndSARS: We’ll continue to protest until Buhari meets demands’Nigerians in Turkey

AU says deeply concerned over influx of foreign terrorist fighters into Africa

Eid Maulud: Imbibe qualities of Prophet Muhammad, Oyeyemi enjoins Muslims

FG not building any airport in Anambra

Buhari governance style deepens ethnic division ‘ Political Science Professor

Reposition INEC with your reappointment, PDP tells Yakubu

Bayelsa APC suspends ex-Reps member, 4 others over ‘anti-party activities

Ogun lawmakers yet to receive constituency project allowance ‘ Speaker

Flood overruns Okpokunou, 5 other Delta communities

WTO: FG moves to counter US position against Okonjo-Iweala

Abiola’s N100bn proposal to empower youths, reform Police

Between jaw-jaw and war-war: Buhari must choose dialogue over belligerence

Implement 15% budgetary allocation to health, NMA tasks FG

PSN calls for digital revolution in Nigeria drug industry

Russia records 346 single day deaths from coronavirus

Senate set to pass mental health bill for 3rd reading ‘ Oloriegbe

CANCER: Don’t wait till you have maggots in your breasts ‘ COPE

Secondus commends Buhari for backing Okonjo-Iweala for WTO post

Alleged IPOB mayhem in Rivers: Wike pledges N20m for each family of slain security operative

#EndSARS: ‘4 policemen killed, 11 stations, 20 vehicles burnt in Anambra

PDP, APC in verbal war over N3bn COVID-19 fund, palliatives in Ekiti

Police brutality: Oluwo seeks inclusion of traditional rulers in panels of inquiry

Poor infrastructure, power, internet, reasons Nigeria can’t run 100% e-learning,NUC explains

#EndSARS: Benin monarch lauds Buhari’s intervention, commiserates with bereaved families

Third Mainland Bridge:Lagos to shut Adekuunle- Adeniji end for 2nd phase repairs, Oct 30

26 inmates flee Warri prisons,female staff injured ‘ Dep Comptroller

LEADERSHIP

2023: Gov Umahi, Defections Rumours And PDP’s Dilemma Over Zoning

Wike Approves Permanent Site For Rivers Sports Council

Kaduna Electric To Begin Distribution Of 1m Prepaid Metres

Premium Pension Rewards Customers Over Mobile App Download

Eid Maulud: NSCDC Commemorates With Muslims, Calls For Peace, Order

#EndSARS: Nigeria Not Descending Into Lawlessness, Anarchy ‘ CAGG

Natives Condemn Looting Of Warehouses In Abuja

EndSARS: Danze Consoles With Victims, Urges Youths To Embrace Peace

FCTA To Prosecute Looters Of Warehouses

TRIBUNE

Nigeria records 147 new COVID-19 cases, total now 62,371

Wike announces N20m donation each to families of soldiers, policemen killed by IPOB members

UPDATE: Insecurity undermining Nigeria’s economy ‘ Buhari

Reps warn as FG considers regulating of social media

Army says no massacre at Lekki toll gate

Nigeria records 113 new COVID-19 cases, total now 62,224

Senate suspends budget defence over nationwide vandalism, looting

PMI: Manufacturing sector contracts for sixth consecutive month ‘ CBN

Nigeria advances to 3rd position in African country’s capacity to attract investment ‘ Report

Emir of Zazzau: You have no jurisdiction to hear case, Kaduna govt tells Court

Looting: FCT minister condemns invasion of Idu Industrial area, others

Give discount to security personnel for their sacrifices, Buhari urges businesses

Hoodlums return looted items in Adamawa

NATION

Protest rocks UI over appointment of VC

Zulum donates N180m, foodstuff to JTF

KAEDCO to distribute one million pre-paid metres

Sokoto needs N20b for flood management

Kano plans upgrade of cattle markets with N300m

Fed Govt lifts 2,800 Zamfara rural women

Katsina goes spiritual against looters

#EndSARS protest: Industry will be badly hit with billions of claims

Federal government should honour other patriotic Nigerians

Okonjo-Iweala is candidate with the best chance- WTO

Nigerians shouldnt abandon, demoralise police AbdulRazaq

Fintiri orders house-to-house search for looted items

Protest stalls announcement of new VC for University of Ibadan

Delta Govt. to partner with youths to improve governance

Protesting Bayelsa youths demand resource control, restructuring

Senators kick against 20 power projects in Ministers council

Third Mainland Bridge: Lagos closes Adekunle, Adeniji for repairs

DAILY TIMES

Sordid tales of SARS brutality emerge at Lagos judicial panel

Return to duty posts Lagosians appeal to police

Address family planning gaps in 2020 budget, stakeholders tells FG

Nigeria lack basic requirement for efficient e-learning NUC

Fulani Man feared dead after Converting to Christianity

OPINION: Nigerias #EndSARS protest as a revolutionary moment

Dino Melaye thankful as youths prevent looters from his residence

Nigerias importation from China hits N1.26trn in Q2 NBS

NLC knocks govt over hoarding of palliatives

Army warns troublemakers of destabilizing the country

NAFDAC blacklists Indian firm for alleged falsification

ANHEJ tasks NPHCDA on elimination of vaccine-preventable diseases in 4 yrs

HERLAD

Police, Army Killed Protesters’ ‘ Amnesty Int’l Releases Investigative Timeline

Kaduna Electric Begins Distribution of 1m Prepaid Meters

Maritime Sector Has the Capacity to Generate $1.6trn Annually ‘ NIMASA D-G

Court Sentence Man To 5 Years Imprisonment For Possession Of Illicit Drug

Eid-el Maulud: Shun looting, other negative tendencies ‘ Buhari tells Nigerians

#EndSARS: Hoodlums Kill 4 Policemen, 2 Injured In Anambra

Eid-el Maulud: PDP Urges National Rebirth, End To Corruption, Oppression

BUSINESSDAY

The massacres will eventually go round

How to finance safe and affordable water, sanitation and hygiene for everyone

A nation in turmoil, a president who doesn’t speak often & giving the monkey a cup of water!

ASUU and the sustainability of public universities in Nigeria

N20m to each soldier, police, killed in Rivers during EndSARS rioting

NIS drags ministry officials, contractor to EFCC over N3.9bn contract fraud

Senate asks REA to correct lopsidedness in 2021 budget

DAILY INDEPENDENT

One Feared Killed After Cult Clash In Lugbe

Kaduna Electric To Begin Distribution Of 1m Prepaid Meters Friday

As Buhari Passes Vote Of Confidence In INEC Chairman

#EndSARS Protests: Military Needed To Help Deter Looting ‘Ekhomu

PEOPLESDAILY

Gov. Ortom frowns at non release of last tranche of bailout to Benue

Nigeria to benefit from quick dispensation of Justice in commercial transaction ‘ CJN

FCT: Oba Salau crowns iyalode of Yoruba

Reps probe over N1.8bn oil terminal contract

Okowa presents N378.48bn budget for 2021

NGO condemns looting of palliative warehouses

NEW TELEGRAPH

Property enumeration: W’Bank promises $2m grant each to state govts

WTO: Okonjo-Iweala set to emerge DG despite U.S. opposition

Buhari to Nigerians: Don’t jeopardise hard-won unity

Court refuses EFCC’s request for Diezani’s arrest warrant

Amnesty Int’l: FG covering up Lekki shootings

Diet drinks increase heart disease risk

MTN records N337.7bn revenue in 3 months

BLUEPRINT

WTO: Okojo Iweala contends with US hurdle

Hoodlums return stolen 35 tractors, vehicles in Adamawa

FG seeks support of lawmakers in tackling fake news

Buhari, Lawan welcomes Maulud, urges love, understanding

Alleged scam: Immigration drags ministry officials, contractor to EFCC

INEC: PDP charges Yakubu on credible, conclusive elections

Senate tackles REA MD over uneven projects execution

 

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