Thursday, 20 February 2020

NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER ONLINE TODAY

*NEWS HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 20TH FEBRUARY 2020*



*PUNCH*


Remit N542m in three weeks

Senate proposes varsity to tackle Ogoni environmental challenges

NUPENG, Rivers disagree as union begins strike

Robbery hoax sparks panic in Ondo

Dad always advised us to be disciplined, principled and strong Are-Igun

Court clears Wada over certificate forgery allegations

Court to hear Sowore, Bakares N1bn suits against DSS March 25

Lagos to close two roads for railway construction

Dad was incorrigible on his positions, usually right about where he stood Damola Are

Nigerias security architecture ineffective, expert tells Senate

Abiodun, Amosun clash over $250m World Bank loan

Nwosu asks Ihedioha to withdraw Supreme Court case against Uzodinma

Buhari, replace service chiefs now

The case for a modern transport culture

Gov aspirant sues Obaseki over ban on rallies

YPP tackles Cross River Assembly on Ayades N35b loan request

Register new members now, Lagos APC urges LGAs

Ogun CJ pardons 21 inmates

Suspected Osun gov poll riggers freed

One good thing about Buharis regime

CITN to seek tax improvement for development

FIRS targets 17% tax to GDP ratio by 2023

Flight diversion: NAMA says calibration ongoing on landing system

Buhari enlarges NDDC team, appoints Pondei

Nigeria to begin online ship registration

Onne Port Customs plans N140.2bn revenue in 2020

Amazon Energy, NAOC, NCDMB boost local content

Customs seize food items hidden in gas cylinders


*VANGUARD*


Years after: 11 War-torn villages in Ebonyi receive relief materials worth millions of naira

Jennifer Hudson, others perform special tribute to Kobe

Bandits invade another LGA in Niger, kidnap scores of people, rustle cattle

Herdsmen kill 2 soldiers in Plateau, injure one

Leah's mother begs British PM to help rescue her daughter

DISCOs have failed in electricity supply ' FG

How Aso Rock Director, Naankang, was murdered

Delta herdsmen killings: Lack of funds stalls autopsy of 6 exhumed corpses

Security: Kogi Govt establishes Mopol base along Obajana-Kabba road

Kano Govt. releases N100m for French universities scholarship

Minimum wage: Adamawa workers issue strike notice

World Bank approves Nigeria's Identity Project, 5 others

Child flourishing: Nigerians ranks among bottom 10 countries globally ' Report

Oyo moves to achieve Independent Power Supply

Buhari 'fully in-charge of critical affairs of govt' 'BMO

Oyo moves to embrace Independent Power Supply

Nigeria willing to transfer technology to other African countries ' NABDA boss

Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos commits $10 billion to climate change fund

Gov Mohammad appoints Principal Private Secretary

NCC, NIPOST to sign MoU on e-services

Ondo 2020: 'PDP only interested in credible candidate, not zoning

DISCOs have failed in electricity supply ' FG

SON faces resistance from importers of fake products

Supreme Court judgments are clearly reversible

How to run a proper African govt: The LCC way

Unemployment: What Nigerian graduates should know

Dreadlocks: The myths, misconceptions, culture and lifestyles

Musk says AI development should be better regulated, even at Tesla


*THE NATION*


Okogie tips DTigers for Gold at Tokyo 2020

103 die of Lassa fever in 16 states

Investment in water transport will meet mobility needs

NNRCs policy dialogue, 2019 Report for launch today

Amnesty International sponsored to destabilise Nigeria, says AU agency

NIPOST passing through difficult times, says Postmaster-General

Reps, NIDCOM, Amnesty to save Nigerian in Saudi prison

ATCON strategic to improved telecoms standard, digital economy

Reps to probe NIMC over NIN

British govt launches tougher immigration rules

Lyon absolves running mate of blame over Supreme Court verdict

Buhari, Lawan decry Nigerians perception of lawmakers

Buhari replaces Nunieh with Pondei as NDDC Acting MD

We are not recruiting, PSC warns job seekers

We are committed to customer satisfaction

Group urges Olanusi to apologise to Akande

Ogun West deserves development commission

Senate demands sources of $22.6b loans, guarantee

Battle for soul of Ekiti PDP

Supreme Court and Imo verdict

Firm donates to orphanages

VAT increase: AGoF says states, councils to get more allocation from February

50,000 for Anchor Borrowers Programme

Ikeja Electric donates to Ikorodu General Hospital

Shells N56m Livewire grant for 140 Niger Delta youths

NDPHC, Lagos to improve power supply

Seplats ANOH gas project to boost Nigerias power output by 1,200Mw

Regulation is stifling downstream petroleum industry, says MOMAN


*THISDAY*


Analysts Raise Concern over Planned Reversal of SIM Registration Policy

Study: 91% of Africas Leaders Explore Data Analytics

Anyaoku Calls for FGs Utilisation of Capital Market to Fund Infrastructure

Middernacht: Stimulating Agriculture Wise Decision By Govt

Driving Palm Oil production

Data as Africas New Blood

Partner Mobile Unveils New Smartphone

Firm Increases Presence in Africa

Terragon Launches Proprietary Software

Spectranet, Zenith Insurance Introduce Modem Protection Plan

Masade-Olowola: Social Entrepreneurship Crucial for Economic Transformation

Coronation Merchant Bank Foresees Stable Naira in 2020

MDXi Introduces Microsoft Stack Cloud

United Capital Posts N4.9 billion Profit, to Pay N3 Billion Dividend

FG Highlights Dangers in the Use of Pirated Software

Upskilling Workforce Critical to Organisations Growth

Customs Engages Stakeholders on N140.2bn Revenue Target for Onne Port

Firm to Boost African Startups with $100,000 Entrepreneurship Fund

Girls Not for Sale

NBCC Organises February Breakfast Meeting

TECNO Picks Campus Reps in Talent Hunt

Airtel Supplies Electricity to Omishakin Community

Those Threatening the Security of This Nation Are Our People

S/West Will Not Accept Amotekun under Nigeria Police

Sanofi AfricaTech 2020 Challenges Ready

Politicians Regroup in Uyo at Funeral of Emmanuels Father

More Incentives Needed to Attract Investments to Capital Market

Fine and Country Partners PwC, Udo Udoma


*THE SUN*


Imo: Uzodinma, Ihedioha supporters in hot exchange

Kwankwaso seeks Supreme Court's review of Kano guber polls

Edo Assembly an illegal contraption -Osagie

2023: What 'll make Buhari support Igbo Presidency 'Prof Igwe

2021: My advice to Anambra people 'Igwe Orizu III

Imo: Aggrieved politicians should wait for 2023 'Chima, Rep member

Bayelsa judgment: APC, PDP trade blames

Kano guber: Kwankwaso wants review of Supreme Court verdict

Bayelsa: CSO condemn protests at Justice Odili's residence

Breaking News: Bayelsa Supreme Court verdict: Lyon breaks silence, warns against violence

Sports elixir to tackle ethnicity, insurgency, says Prof Danfulani

NCDMB to record $360m annual turnover from partnerships

AfDB earmarks $500m for 4 agro zones in Nigeria

VAT increase: States, LGs to get more allocation from February 'AGoF

Labour, LCCI kick as FG takes $2.2bn World Bank loan

Approves $250m facility for Ogun

Senate moves to resolve Rite Foods, 7-Up rift

AfDB earmarks $500m for 4 agro zones in Nigeria

SON issues MANCAP certificates to 19 companies in Anambra

FG, states, LGAs share N647.353bn in January

FG, States, LGAs share N647.353bn in January

Leah Sharibu: CAN asks Buhari to fulfill promises

Don't be horrible members, Lumumba tells Nigerian lawmakers

Alleged contempt of Court: Minister, Immigration boss know fate March 31

Clergy, parishioners raise the alarm as truck boxes Catholic church in

NDDC: Buhari sacks Nunieh, names Pondei, new acting MD

SECCIMA tasks S'East govs on IPP, railways projects

Stakeholders laud Obiano's strides in community development


*GUARDIAN*


Sources of vitamins (antioxidants) and their mechanism of action

We did not appoint Amokachi technical director, says NFF

Fury describes rematch with Wilder as biggest heavyweight fight in 50 years

Why schools should restrategise on teaching, learning concept, by Koiki

SECtasks stateson specific target projects to boost IGR

Technical education imperative for national development

Group seeks Abba Kyari's arrest over alleged usurpation of power

Southern Kaduna vows to set up security outfit

Government, NUPENG rift induces fuel scarcity in Rivers

Cleric calls for development of sporting facilities in schools, communities


*DAILY TIMES*


Witness recounts how 2.556bn fraud was uncovered

AU-ECOSOC alleges Amnesty International sponsored to destabilize Nigeria

Senate proposes establishment of Civil Defence Academy

3 die, 3 others sustain injuries in Ogun multiple crash

CSO, others seek removal of police prosecutorial powers

NUJ vows tough action against purveyors of fake news

We will drag Buhari, others to ICC over Delta killings Zionists

FEC resolves to address power challenges

World Bank approves $250m facility for Ogun

2023: Group slams Bode George over comments against Tinubus alleged presidential ambition

Bill for establishment of Police Academy passes 2nd reading in Senate

Bayelsa Assembly elects new speaker, deputy

Buhari presides over FEC as Ministries of Power, Trade make presentations

Requirement that Nigerians must supply their BVN before obtaining e-passport was unnecessary Wike

Soyinka denies report linking him with Ihedioha/Uzoodimmas Supreme Court review

British government launches tougher immigration rules

Israel lifts restrictions on Gaza fishing zone after relative calm

Syria reopens Aleppo airport after 8-year closure

EFCC Radio takes-off soon

NAFDAC announces gradual phase out of paraquat in Nigeria

Excessive heat increases cases of Chronic Kidney Disease- Nephrologists

WHO reports 92 cases of human-to-human coronavirus cases outside China

Breaking: Lassa fever spreads to Lagos, patient isolated at LUTH

Daily Times Newspaper, Thursday, February 20, 2020

Nigerians to experience more drop calls unless NCC

Small arms proliferation responsible for incessant killings- Senate

Zamfara assembly probes N2bn contract award by Yari

Court orders release of Dasukis passport


*DAILY TRUST*


Another constitution review jamboree

Buhari to lawmakers: Nigerians say you're overpaid

7 months on: Sokoto PDP-led executive, APC'steered legislature defy doomsayers

S/Court: Kwankwaso asks PDP NWC to seek review of Kano verdict

Don't fight over my second term ' Akeredolu tells supporters

Why I resigned as Bayelsa speaker ' Obolo

Southern Kaduna and tale of illegal artisans, miners

Monguno: Celebrating outstanding legislator at 54

Gen. Murtala Ramat Muhammad: 44 years after

Victor Abimbola Olaiya: Gone with his trumpet

Mrs. Obiageli Mazi

How weather systems affect learning in schools

Kadpoly in need of more academic facilities

Facebook improves learning outcomes in Edo

University institute prize for Yoruba studies

Edo varsity trains staff on interactive board

Nasarawa Poly matriculates 3,185 students, urges them to be security conscious

Court grants N800, 000 bail to landlady over forceful ejection of tenants

Ekiti govt to translate laws into Yoruba language

CBN seeks land for dairy production investment

Lawmaker empowers constituents

Use Abacha loot to tackle insecurity, FG told

10 injured as buses collide in Gada-Biyu

Couple arraigned for allegedly stealing N2.7m from bank

Bricklayer arrested for allegedly beating wife to death

Man, 27, docked over theft

Police arrest suspected killer of senior Aso Rock official

China expels Wall Street Journal reporters over 'racist' headline


*DAILY INDEPENDENT*


Coronavirus: Obiano's Aide Takes Preventive Campaign To Hinterlands

How Obiano's Wife Rescued Imo-Born Actor From Death

Omo Agege Visits Amori

Service Chiefs Lack Ideas On How To Combat Insurgency ' Urhoghide

Regional Policing Will Address Nigeria's Security Challenges

ADC Faults Sanwo-Olu On Okada Ban

Dayo Abatan Will Be Greatly Missed' Babatope

I'm Yet To Make Any Political Appointments ' Diri

We Will Resist Niger Gov's Plot To Sack Workers- PDP

The CBN Milk Import Ban

Border Closure: Customs Rakes In N5bn Daily

Diageo Invests $180m In Solar, Biomass, Water Recovery

Supply Risks Push Crude Back Toward $60

Reps Hail Dangote Refinery's Local Content Implementation

Off-Grid Solar Market Hits $1.75bn, To Serve 132 Million Households In 2030

Nigeria Seeks U.S. Assistance In Eliminating Child Labour

NiMET Acquires New Components For Doppler Weather Radar

Company Rakes In $10.5m In Funding Round

Asia Market Bounce Back

Equities Market Sustains Bearish Run, Down 0.09%

N17m Fraud: Three In Trouble Over Alleged Maritime Academy Contract Scam

Oil Theft: Navy Hands Over Vessel, 11 Suspects To EFCC

26 Quarantined After Returning From Coronavirus Outbreak Areas

Convicted Criminals Terrorizes Venezuela

Freed Activist Re-Arrested Over New Charges

Six Soldiers Killed In Convoy Carrying Defense Minister

Activist On Hunger Strike In Protest To Violence

Five Arrested Over Dh20 Million Villa Heist


*TRIBUNE*


Insecurity: Smart Adeyemi seeks creation of commission against proliferation of illegal arms

Senate probes GSM operators over drop calls

Police parade 20 suspects for various criminal offence in Sokoto

Suspend presentation of national identity card as precondition for scholarship, Reps tell PTDF

Power of release from prison not whimsical ' Oyo CJ

Floyd Mayweather slams decision to name LeBron 'Athlete of the decade' over him

Floyd Mayweather slams decision to name LeBron 'Athlete of the decade' over him

Nobody will use Amotekun to settle personal scores 'Oladejo, ex-Lagos Commissioner

Alleged N3.1bn fraud: Appeal Court stops Justice Abang from handling FG's case against Suswam

NDDC should publish names of defaulting contractors 'Rep

When Gov Emmanuel renewed 'war' with Akpabio at father's burial

Buhari commends Reps on magazine launch

How can government create jobs without understanding unemployment

On the girl-child education

Attack on farmers in Agbon village

Understanding girls' sexuality at puberty

Esie figurines: Works of God or man

Lessons for man from the wild

Minister seeks increased budgetary allocation to education

FG hails FUOYE's academic excellence, infrastructure development

Kano approves N60m for facility rehabilitation, students' exam fees

Edo varsity gets first chancellor, matriculates fifth set of students

Harry and Meghan to make final appearances as senior British royals

WHO says man with coronavirus in Egypt is recovering

10 Somali soldiers, 16 militants killed in Al-Shabab attacks

Pompeo closes Africa tour with warning about China's 'empty promises

Two Iranians die after testing positive for coronavirus

British government launches tougher immigration rules


*BLUE PRINT*


Help end this siege, Zulum begs NASS

Power failure: FG 'may scrap DisCos, deplore new plans if

Ex-SGF Lawal roars back, labels govs 'parasites', wants states scrapped

Breaking: Mourinho makes excuse as Leipzig shock Tottenham, gain upper hand ahead Champions League 2nd leg clash

FAAC: FG, States, LGs share N647.35bn in January

Mr President, kindly sign the Electoral Act

Stock market sheds N9bn

Nigeria gets $2.2bn World Bank grant for 6 projects

Appeal Court stops Justice Abang from trying Suswam in alleged N3.1bn fraud

February 2020 FGN BOND auction oversubscribed

CBN increases Nirsal MFB paid up capital to N7.5bn

Nami sensitizes Lagos traders, market unions on Finance Act

NITDA tasks MAN to leverage on smart technology

Dangote Refinery's local content implementation lauded

FEC okays establishment of agricultural processing zones in each senatorial district

Court dismisses forgery suit against lawmaker-elect

Kogi seeks cooperation with cashew dealers to diversify economy

Police confirm release of abducted Nasarawa perm sec

Flight operations, design defect stalled weather equipment installation

FEC okays N1.4bn for Edo, Ondo road

Bewarang remains Technical Director -NFF

Huge task before the new NCAA boss- ATSSSAN president

Updated: Buhari enlarges NDSC interim management committee, Prof Pondei now acting MD

Nigeria intensifies response to humanitarian crisis

Bayelsa: CSO wants Oshiohmole, Lyon arrested for instigating militancy, violence

Nigeria ranks poorly on global child well-being

Gombe gov mourns Channels TV reporter, Vincent Denture

Kaduna: SWAN mourns rare gem Lucky Omoluwa


*SPORTS*


500 runners to feature in Makurdi 20km marathon - Daily Trust

AC Milan's 10 Best Footballers of All Time - FTBpro

Adidas unveil new Champions League knockout stages ball ahead of last 16 clashes - Daily Times

African Stars to watch in the UCL tonight - African Football

Ahly-Zamalek league clash to go ahead next week - African Football

Alleged $9.5m theft: Pinnick, Sanusi know fate today - New Telegraph

Ambrose: Lampards my hero - Punch

Anjorin mull over Chelsea future - Punch

Anthony Joshua receives heros welcome in Sagamu - Punch

Anthony Joshua visits Sagamu, says 'I won't be far from my roots - Daily Trust

Anthony Joshua Visits Sagamu, Spotted at Akarigbos Palace - Thisday

Atalanta 4-1 Valencia: Hans Hateboer scores twice as Serie A side thump Spanish club - BBC

Atalanta Brush Aside Valencia With Ruthless Display in Last 16 Champions League Tie - FTBpro

Atalanta defeat Valencia 4-1 in Champions League last 16, first leg - Punch

Athletes Demand Payment of Allowances Owed By Gusaus AFN - Thisday

Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool: Klopp explains Mane's substitution, updates on Henderson's injury - Miss Petite

Atltico Madrid's 10 Best Footballers of All Time - FTBpro

Barcelona want ex-Middlesbrough forward Martin Braithwaite - Daily Times

Bewarang remains Technical Director ' NFF - New Telegraph

Bitrus Bewarang remains Technical Director, says NFF - Daily Trust

Boudaoui banned for four matches - Daily Times

Bouming' conclusion to FC Goa's near-flawless ISL league stage - Goal

Boxers to stage protest after missing Olympics qualifier - Punch

Breaking: Bitrus Bewarang remains Technical Director - Daily Times

Brugge to unleash Dennis, Okereke on United - Punch

BVB have psychological edge over PSG ' Watzke - Daily Trust

Cameron Norrie knocked out of Delray Beach Open - BBC

Can Bruno Fernandes spark Manchester United's midfield to life - Goal























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