Wednesday, 8 January 2020

Newspaper Review Today 0801/2020

*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 8TH JANUARY 2020*



*PUNCH*


BREAKING: Oil spikes, stocks plunge after Iran attacks

BREAKING: Trump monitoring reports of attack on base in Iraq, says White House

France, euro, eco and nairas future (2)

Washingtons murder of Soleimani: Beyond the fury of Iran

Troops repel attack on theatre commander, recover weapons

NIS insists on passengers clearance

UPDATED: Iran fires more than dozen missiles at US forces in Iraq

Singer Orezi demands N100m from Bolt after accident

Govt, FMC confirm Lassa fever case in Abia

Fire razes Bende LGA headquarters

Court orders arrest of Taraba investment boss, others

78 medical officers separate conjoined twins in 12-hour operation

UNILAGs bed-space balloting war

Aleobua gets NIPR recognition

Ilorin-Kabba-Lokoja Road in dire shape

Court stops suspended Imo LG bosses from resuming office

Too early to decide my successor, says Okowa

Afromedia makes new changes to board

Emulate SWests Operation Amotekun, APC tells SSouth, others

Ayade signs Cross Rivers N1.1tn 2020 budget

AGPMPN, AHAPN call for health reform, industrial harmony

PDP govs fault alleged Umahis defection to APC

Reversing Nigerias disarticulated economy

Stock investors gain N720bn in eight days

NSE grants delisting approval to Continental Reinsurance

NAICOM appoints receiver for IAA

Gold nears seven-year high

Afrexim Bank to build quality centre in Imo

Edo, Presco to partner on oil palm project

Group alleges marginalisation in Akwa Ibom

30-year-old attempts suicide in Imo

NCAA should focus on airlines financial health Ojikutu

AfDB approves $20m for Nigeria, others

AIbom increases Ibom Air fleet to five

Reduced bank chargesll enhance financial inclusion Ecobank MD

Lagos plans tax expansion to fund N1.17tn budget

Gombe focuses on key sectors in 2020

International experts to help reduce grid collapses NERC

NAssembly may delay NDDC budgets over performance report

Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi show class at Nigerias event

Buhari orders minister to reverse REA MDs suspension

Lagos-Ibadan expressway: Sagamu interchange bridge repairs start Wednesday

Oshodi Transport Interchange to begin full operation March

Recapitalisation: Six insurance companies set to merge

Leadway Assurance appoints CEO, Hassan-Odukale retires

Emirates gives Nigerians discounts to mark new year

NAICOM increases brokers, loss adjusters licence renewal period

Polaris Bank gets recognition for consumer protection

Firm threatens to sue LASG over copyright violation


*VANGUARD*


Ugwuanyi grants autonomy to Enugu community after 61 years

Fire razes storey building, destroys property in Ibadan

Just in: Akwa Ibom govt acquires two new aircraft for Ibom Air

Sub-Saharan Africa: Development Bank approves $20 million investment in Metier Fund

EDO Assembly: Court bars INEC from conducting bye-election for 14 'vacant' seats

Gov. Ayade signs 'Budget of Olimpotic Meristemasis' into law

Governor Wike swears in 4 new Judges

Ile Arugbo': Saraki's injunction will expire in seven days ' Kwara Govt

2023 Presidency: It's too early to decide zoning now ' Tinubu

How religion divides and under-develops Africa by Reno

China's tech industry straps in for more turbulence after a wild 2019

US blacklisting of Huawei is failing to halt company's growth

Apple analysts see more upside after last year's 86% rally

Super Cup: 'We're not here for a walk', says Real Madrid's Zidane

Paul Pogba undergoes ankle surgery

CAF Award 2019: Sadio Mane wins African Player of the Year

CAF Award 2019: Asisat Oshoala wins African Women's Player of the Year

CAF Awards 2019 winners [Live Update]

Super Eagles striker commissions Lekki mansion in style

Bus crushes teenager in Ogun State

Alleged N92m fraud: Court grants N20m bail to 'fake' colonel

Kwara Assembly wants technical colleges reduced to 3

Ministry of Health confirms outbreak of lassa fever in Abia community

National Hospital records feat with conjoined twins separation

Appetite-promoting hormone may hold key to obesity control ' Study

NGO clears WAEC fees for 60 students in riverine communities

Man bags 8 months for stealing church's roofing sheet in Osun

57-year-old teacher arrested for raping 11-year-old girl in Benue


*THE NATION*


Two held for assaulting landlord

Over 100 crime suspects, two fake policemen nabbed in Delta

Ritual killing: Police to begin enumeration of obscured churches

Policeman to face orderly room trial for shooting driver

Army arrests child trafficker

Well complete Ero, Egbe dams in June, says Fayemi

Amnesty to train ex-agitators leaders

Three die, three injured in accident on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

National Assembly yet to ratify over 400 treaties Nigeria signed

Gas explosion: SON to prosecute importers of substandard LPG cylinders

Fed Govt treating terrorists with kid gloves, says CAN

Police restrain parents as doctors administer blood to newborn

Fed Govt hails National Hospital for successfully separating conjoined twins

Amnesty to train ex-agitators leaders

Fed Govt charges Surveyors Councils President Agbenla with abuse of office

Umahi doesnt belong to APC, says PDP governors

Challenges before Lyon

Furore over Sarakis house demolition in Kwara

Dubai-based Nigerian promoter Lanre picks best artistes of 2019

After launch of Zanku Records, Zlatan drops first single

Fuji star Saheed Osupa goofs again

I hate flying, says Tiwa Savage

Juliet Ibrahim: writing my memoir was therapeutic

Cardi Bs love for Nigeria deepens

Senator Yayi surprises Ogogo

Next Music TV unveiled for gospel artistes

Stanbic IBTC boosts Nigerias debt capital markets

Afreximbank tops Bloomberg 2019 book running league table


*THISDAY*


How Eight Discos Escaped Licence Revocation

Ooni of Ife Named Insurance Ambassador

WAPIC Insurance Extends N5.9bn Rights Issue to January 10

Report: Trade Restrictions by WTO Members at Historical High Levels

Insurance Operators Urged to Embrace Professionalism

Northcourt Organises Forum on Real Estate Market Outlook

Kenya to Refinance Debt with Cheaper Options

What Will 2020 Hold for the Nigerian Economy

Stockbrokers: Tax Incentives Imperative for Improved Savings, Investments

Obi: Imo Can Be Nigerias Tourism Hub

TUNDE BAKARES TREATISE ON NIGERIA

Rangers Send Eight Players to B Team for Low Productivity

Helping Bash Ali

Debut Goal in NPFL Excites Katsina Uniteds Atule

Organisers Monitoring Air Quality Ahead of Australian Open Prelims

Zenith Bank Re-affirms Commitment to Sports in 2020

Polaris Wins CBN's Best 'Bank in Consumer Protection' Award

30 Killed, 35 Injured in Fresh Bomb Attack on Borno Bridge

Infusing TIP into Minimum Standard of Nigerian Colleges of Education

FG Mandates IG to Protect Telecoms Infrastructure

EFCC Vows to Prosecute Wike, Predecessors for Economic Crimes

Tackling Menace of Ponzi Schemes

Abramovich Pumps 247m into Chelsea in One Year

Suspected Bandits Kill ABU Lecturer in Katsina

Adebajo: Lack of Policy Direction Creating Uncertainty

Buhari Reverses REA MD's Suspension


*THE SUN*


What's happening in Nigeria is more than war 'Benue CAN Chairman

Why PDP must put House in order ' Ossai

Reps and challenges of ambitious 15 point legislative agenda

Nwoye lauds Ekweremadu's achievements

APC chieftain blames insecurity on shortage of police personnel

Invasion of LGAs : Court slams restraining order on ex-council chairmen,others

Rerun elections in 11 states: There must be free, fair polls, Buhari tells INEC, Police

APC membership: Umahi, quoted out of context 'PDP Govs Forum

Buhari won't fall into third term temptation 'Tinubu

Akeredolu lied on Ondo debt profile ' PDP

CAF Young Player Award Achraf beats Chukwueze, Osimhen

Guinness World record fight: Ministry denies Presidential approval for Bash Ali's fight

Saka rated 8th-most valuable teenager in EPL

Igali hopes for 'better' 2020 in Nigerian wrestling

Access Bank Lagos City Marathon: Ongori, Yami join 2020 elite field

Tokyo 2020 ticket: Mozambique dreams win over Nigeria

Serena breezes into second round in Auckland

Serena breezes into second round in Auckland

NPFL: Rangers targets win over FC Ifeanyiuba in Enugu

Trends that will shape IT sector in 2020

Samsung claims 5G lead after 6.7 million shipments

OPPO launches illusionary coloured special edition smartphone

DEMS Volunteers' to drive awareness on digital economy

MTN has paid over N1.7tn in taxes to Nigeria ' Mroue

2019: Nigeria among countries affected by spam calls, SMS -Truecaller

Eclat Healthcare partners Edo govt to drive health improvement programme

FG approves NIPOST as collecting agency for stamp duty

Tin Can NCS generates over N346bn in one year


*GUARDIAN*


How Boko Haram attacked commander's convoy in Borno

Ayade signs 2020 budget of N1.1tr into law

Lagos BRT operator plans upward review of fares

Bello tasks MDAs on revenue generation

Corruption pays

Confusion as EFCC returns Shehu Sani to custody for alleged $10,000 bribe

That visa-on-arrival policy for Africans

Marketers seek regulation on industrial gas retailing

Outrage as Buhari reverses suspension of REA boss, Ogunbiyi

Relief as National Hospital performs successful surgery on co-joined twins


*DAILY TIMES*


PDP crisis Worden as Court upholds suspension of ex Ekiti Dep. Speaker, 9 others in Ekiti

FG commends National Hospital on separation of conjoined twins

Plateau records 5 fatalities, 26 injuries in road crashes during festive period FRSC

Army confirms Boko Haram ambush on Theatre Commanders convoy

Police arraign 3 suspects over Ekiti bank robbery

Court restrains sacked APC council chairmen in Imo

Japan seeks arrest of ex-Nissan chairmans wife amid efforts to snare him

National Hospital records first conjoined twins separation

Clearance procedures for international travelers -NIS

Edo assembly crisis: Court stops INEC from conducting by election

Politicisation of religion has no place in Nigeria, Presidency warns

SON to prosecute importers, manufacturers, distributors of substandard LPG cylinders

Army to investigate, punish erring personnel accused of extortion

Lagos Speaker urges journalists to embrace unity and work with Assembly for peace

Lawmaker urges Lagos residents to co-operate with government for development purposes

Think about welfare of your voters, not 2023 ticket- Enugu APC chairman charges politicians

Buhari has the character, experience to resist third terms temptation Tinubu

It is nonsensical to report that Umahi is in APC Ebonyi Govt

Assembly crisis: Court stops INEC, Edo govt. from conducting by-election

Gov Wike shows lover boy stunts kisses wife passionately in public (photos)

Unpatriotic people are using elections to distract Buhari-Tinubu

Obaseki commences payment of N30,000 minimum wage

Focus on devt., Ogun Speaker tells LG cttees

Delhi gang rape: four men to be hanged

Just in: Death toll from stampede tops 50 amid mourning for Soleimani Official

Ghana lecturers exposed in BBC Sex For Grades documentary exonerated of acts of sexual misconduct

Britain says war with Iran `would strengthen militants

German troops in Iraq to be partially moved to Jordan, Kuwait


*DAILY TRUST*


Restless politicians talking about 2023 ' Tinubu

Buhari to INEC, police: Let Nigerians elect their choice

Court restrains suspended LG chairmen, councilors from taking over LGs

Sacked LG chairmen: PDP asks Masari to implement Supreme Court judgement

Zamfara APC chieftain denies defecting to PDP

Rep lauds FG on youth, women empowerment

Imo APC plans for Jan 25 rerun polls

Edo lawmaker denies dumping PDP for APC

Kogi Govt. warns principals against overcharging students for WAEC

Over 1000 migrants died on sea to Europe in 2019 -IOM

Stampede during funeral for Iranian commander kills 35 ' report

China's textile industry posts stable growth in 2019

Njalo.ng FREE online marketplace launched

Agro industrialisation key to economic growth

Warm clothes markets boom in Jos over freezing cold

Why Ihedioha created rice seed farms ' Aide

Agro industrialisation key to economic growth

Bajaj, DAG roll out free service camps for three-wheeler riders

LG to demonstrate energy-saving cleaning solutions at CES 2020

Sterling Bank is Nigeria's 3rd best in retail banking ' KPMG

Insurance brokers name Ooni of Ife Brokers Ambassador

MTN paid Nigerian government over N1.7tr as taxes ' COO

Enugu Rangers demotes eight players to 'B' team

Oshoala crowned African Women's Player of the Year

Paul Pogba undergoes ankle surgery

Osaka opens year with tough win over Sakkari

Liverpool Sign lucrative multi-year kit deal with Nike

Maiden West Africa Karate c'ship commence in Mali


*DAILY INDEPENDENT*


Emevor Kingdom Buries Monarch Amidst Eulogies

Group Urges Ejagham People To Unite, Build Strong Bond

2020: Brace Up To Develop Igbanke Community ' Gloria Adagbon

Group Decries Neglect By A'Ibom Govt

Community Faults University Lecturer Over Alledged Misrepresentation Of Facts

Aggrieved Student Drags FUTO, Lecturer To NASS Over Alleged Victimisation

Murder Of LASU Student: Police To Begin Enumeration Of Churches In Osun

Nasarawa Develops Four-Year Plan To Reposition Education

Proprietor Advocates Crash Programme For Non-Education Corps Members

Buhari's Government Has Outlived Its Usefulness ' Ezeife

As Falana, Malami Bicker Over Sowore, Dasuki's Release

I Never Paid $8,000 For Medical Bill Abroad, Says Taraba Gov

Bello Promises To Prioritise Protection Of Lives, Property

The CBN And Reduction Of Bank Charges

Used Cars, Motorbikes Importation Costs Nigeria N1.08trn In One Year ' NBS Report

Oil Prices Drop As Investors Reassess Mideast Risks

Borno Farmers Benefit From FAO Water Pumps, Fertilizers

Implementing Right Pricing Of Products Will Turn Around Insurance Industry

LEKOIL Appoints Simmonds, Hawkins Non-Executive Directors

UN SDGs Catalysts For New Businesses, Local Content ' Dr Amy

Polaris Bank Bags CBN Award In Consumer Protection

Equities Market Jumps 0.90% On Bellwether Appreciation

More StarTimes Subscribers Take Home Generators, TV Sets As Promo Ends Jan 15

Lenovo Unveils Foldable 5G Laptops At CES

Chelsea Post 96m Loss, Reveal Conte's Sack Costs 26m

Man United Target Can Not For Sale ' Juventus

Liverpool, Nike In Major New Kit Deal

Transfer Talk: I Love Arsenal ' Aubameyang


*TRIBUNE*


66 Oyo primary schools to benefit from UBEC programme

Man butchers fellow man, eats his testicles, body parts

Ogbomoso Ajilete carnival: Celebrating culture, music, development

The demolition of Ile Arugbo

Ninth NASS can't champion national growth 'Momodu

Issues that may shape the energy sector in 2020

Reasons women must work

Need to tread cautiously on West African Single Currency

Sule Lamido: Of nobility, patriotism

Convocation of Sovereign National Conference before 2023 general election

How to set up a fashion outfit

Why states must be wary of Finance Bill

When you include women, youths in governance, the tendency for success is high'ProfHelen Bodunde

Equities market sustain previous stance as investors gain N119bn


*BLUE PRINT*


Rohr to represent Nigeria at Qatar 2022 draws Jan 21

Kanu reunites with Wenger

CAF Awards 2019 winners: Mane is Africa's best player

ICYMI: See Sadio Mane display dance skills at #CAFAwards2019 'Pictures

Enang commends PMB over food security

Buhari to INEC, Police: Let people's choice prevail in 2023

Events that shaped Nigerian oil, gas industry in 2019

Tinubu meets Buhari, says debate over third term for president needless

2019: Nigeria records giant strides in the transportation sector

History of the concept of war (1)

The dangers in executive-legislative harmony

West African single currency: Why Nigeria should tread cautiously

Umuduruzo FC lift Cash Money/Umueze Abazu trophy

How Nigeria's Super Eagles players were pushed out of CAF best X1' Mane, Oshoala rule Africa

NPFL: Akwa Utd target Wikki Tourists scalp in Uyo

Life ban: CAS fixes March 19 for Siasia's hearing

Beach Volleyball: Nigeria through to final round of Olympics qualifier

Breaking: Morocco's Hakimi beats Super Eagles duo Chukwueze, Osimhen to African best Young player award

Stop electricity tariff hike, court orders NERC, others

INEC chair, IGP assure Nigerians of credible elections January 25

2020: NAFDAC 'set to declare massive employment

Bauchi gov, Bala Muhammed accused of sidelining women

34,532 died through irregular migration in 6 years ' IOM

Constituency projects: Lawmaker distributes delivery packs to 4,000 women in Kano

Army trains, empowers women, youth in Yola

Nasarawa: Sule inaugurates c'ttee on new minimum wage, IGR

Gov Bello receives new Kogi police commissioner, pledges support for security agencies

Njimtilo extortion: Borno Gov commends Army for swift investigation


*SPORTS*


2019 Caf awards: Oshoala beats Kgatlana, Nchout to Caf AWPOTY, as Ellis retains best coach gong - Goal

2020 Heisman Trophy Odds: OSU's Justin Fields Favored over Trevor Lawrence - Bleacher Report

2020 Olympic Qualifiers: Nigeria lose 0-3 to hosts Cameroon in volleyball - Daily Times

A-League and Australian football news LIVE: Eriksson keen on Newcastle Jets coaching position - Goal

Access Bank Lagos City Marathon: Ongori, Yami join 2020 elite field - The Sun

Adepoju tips Osimhen and Chukwueze for greatness despite Caf Awards miss - Goal

Andre Drummond Trade Rumors: 'Confidence' Pistons Find Deal Before Deadline - Bleacher Report

Animashaun: Kid sensation aiming to be next Aruna - Punch

Aribo gets credit for Rangers fine campaign - Punch

Aribo off to Dubai with Rangers for mid-season camping - Peoples Daily

Asisat Oshoala Wins 2019 CAF Women's Best Player - Miss Petite

Aubameyang desperate to take Arsenal back to the top - Daily Times

Beach Volleyball: Nigeria through to final round of Olympics qualifier - New Telegraph

Ben Simmons, Australian NBA Players Donate $750K to Australian Wildfire Relief - Bleacher Report

BREAKING: Drinkwater joins Aston Villa on loan from Chelsea - Daily Times

Bush fire smoke may halt Australian Open matches - Daily Times

CAF Award 2019: Asisat Oshoala wins African Women's Player of the Year - Vanguard

CAF Award 2019: Sadio Mane wins African Player of the Year - Vanguard

CAF Awards 2019 winners [Live Update] - Vanguard

CAF Awards 2019: Algeria named African Mens Team of the Year - Punch

CAF Awards 2019: Algerias Belmadi crowned Mens African Coach of the Year - Punch

CAF Awards 2019: Cameroon emerge Womens National Team of the Year - Punch

CAF Awards 2019: Egypts Hamed wins African Interclubs Player of the Year - Punch

CAF Awards 2019: Mane, Oshoala Are Africa's Best; Hakimi Beats Osimhen, Chukwueze To Youth Player Award - Complete Sports

CAF Awards 2019: Moroccos Hakimi beats Chukwueze, Osimhen to emerge Young Player of the Year - Punch

CAF Awards 2019: South Africas Ellis wins African Womens Coach of the Year - Punch

CAF Awards 2019: Who wears the crown - Punch

CAF Young Player Award Achraf beats Chukwueze, Osimhen - The Sun























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