SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES, 20/07/2020
Punch
Lockdown, physical distancing almost shut down economy – FG
Buhari extends NSCDC CG’s tenure by six months
Reps to grill Akpabio, NDDC MD today over allegations
FG, states, LGs’ borrowing from banks hits N954.27bn
Arotile: Police to take over case, may charge suspects with manslaughter
789 dead as Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases hit 36,663
National Assembly vehicles: Contractors petition Buhari, demand N875m, threaten suit
Foreign affairs minister, Onyeama, tests positive for COVID-19
Magu: Prepare for surprises, Presidency tells Nigerians
AMCON develops strategies to recover N5tn debt
Investment commitment dipped by $10.9bn in H1 – NIPC
Intrigues, last-minute alignment as 11 aspirants contest Ondo APC governorship ticket today
Benue owes retirees about N40bn, says Ortom
Ogun replaces striking isolation centre doctors with volunteers
Kaduna orders civil servants to resume today, restricts visitors
Ekiti begins arrest, prosecution of face mask violators today
Rising COVID-19 cases won’t stop Rivers school projects – Govt
Military grenade killed Katsina explosion victims – Police
Three Fulani teenagers arrested for Ogun highway robbery
Four highway kidnappers gunned down in Kogi
Policewoman, daughter, four others kidnapped in Kaduna community
32-year-old man commits suicide in Lagos
Ondo woman conspires with lover to kill ex-boyfriend
Eti-Osa isolation centre set for closure
COVID-19: Lagos conducts 54,570 tests, says 24% positive
(www.punchng.com)
The Nation
Buhari is in control, says Presidency
Madagascar herb can’t treat COVID-19, says Fed Govt agency
Protest against face-mask in London
AMCON to transfer N5tr debt to taxpayers, says Kuru
Three men arraigned for ‘diverting’ N8.85m noodles
Troops kill eight Boko Haram leaders, 17 bandits in Borno, Katsina
JAMB admission to begin August 21
CBN releases N16b for Anchor Borrowers’ Programme
BOFIA Amendment: Licensing, supervision of banks divide CBN, NDIC
Banks limit debit card spending abroad
Demand for Nigeria’s LNG surges
Julius Berger will deliver Second Niger Bridge, others on schedule, says MD
AXA Mansard offers free motor cover
OpenFees to Fed Govt: If elections can hold, students can take exams
Olorunyomi’s award reward for people-centred journalism, says Tinubu
Suspected rapists kill teen in Niger
Support war against banditry, Masari tells APC
Fintiri urges prayers to end insecurity, COVID-19
Kano to repair Shimar Bridge with N490m
Fed Govt 774,000 job: Osun panel alerts to fake NDE website
NLC issues ultimatum to Niger govt over salary
Lagos conducts over 54,000 COVID-19 sample tests
#BBNaija ‘lockdown’ kicks off as 20 housemates fight for N85m
(www.thenationonlineng.net)
Vanguard
No foul play in Tolulope Arotile’s death — NAF
Health, education, others in limbo as debt stock hits N30trn in H1’20
FG, Others Share N651.184bn for June 2020
CSCS COMMITS N100M TO WAR AGAINST COVID-19
RWANDAN CHURCHES REOPEN WITH CAUTION OVER COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Full deregulation of oil & gas sector will force down PMS price – PPPRA
Farmers applaud CBN over ban on maize importation
Abacha frustrated Izuogu’s Z-600 car project — MASSOB
UMUCHINEMERE DISBURSES N519M LOANS IN 6MTHS
Arotile’s death: Least we expect is investigation, independent autopsy ― Adegboruwa
LAPO MFB BOND OVERSUBSCRIBED BY N200M
WELLCOME SET TO RELEASE SHORTLIST FOR 2020 PHOTOGRAPHY PRIZE
PDP denies damaging Ize-Iyamu’s campaign billboards
We must return Edo to APC for sustainable development — Oshiomhole
UGWUANYI APPROVES N24.6M BURSARY FOR 246 ENUGU LAW SCHOOL STUDENTS
Ortom says will do everything possible to address pension issues in Benue
Gunmen abduct Kano lawmaker’s 17-year-old daughter
Civil Society groups call on FG to protect Gbemudu over Boko Haram death threat
(www.vanguardngr.com)
Thinking should become your capital asset, no matter whatever ups and downs you come across in your life. - Abdul Kalam
SUN
COVID-19: FG records 65% decline in revenue, says Finance Minister
Non-conventional vessels: NIMASA to take tougher action against uncertified boat skippers
Kogi indegenes, Northern professionals in Edo rally support for Ize-Iyamu
PDP condemns destruction of APC campaign billboards, posters
Oshiomhole apologises to Edo people for bringing Obaseki
Ogeimwonyi collapses structure, declares support for Ize-Iyamu
Igbo women in Edo declare support for Obaseki
Why we offered Obaseki ticket –PDP
Obaseki commissions Edo IPP today
Deregulation’ll stimulate economic growth, says PPPRA
bandits kill 16 soldiers in Katsina
Troops kill 21, capture 17 bandits in Zamfara
Troops kill Boko Haram’s Imam, 4 top commanders, recover weapons in Borno
Gunmen abduct policewoman, daughter, 4 others in Kaduna
Berom youths condemn killings in Zamfara, Kaduna, others
Pirates kidnap 15 seafarers from product tanker in Gulf of Guinea
Itakpe/Warri rail line begins operations soon, says Amaechi
Igbo women in Edo declare support for Obaseki
COVID-19: FG records 65% decline in revenue, says Finance Minister
Obaseki commissions Edo IPP today
DAILY TRUST
Vehicles spend months in queue as Apapa congestion persists
NAF reveals driver of car that hit late Arotile
We are not all thieves!
In praise of the new labour unity
NDDC and campaign of calumny against NASS
Police arrest alleged mastermind of Abule-Ado explosion
FG records 65% deficit in oil revenue projections — Ahmed
1m register for Tinubu 2023 project
Police arrest alleged mastermind of Abule-Ado explosion
Air Force rules Tolulope death an accident
No evidence Madagascar herb cures COVID-19-NIPRID
Air Force rules Tolulope death an accident
COVID-19: 305 recover as NCDC confirms 653 new cases
Vehicles spend months in queue as Apapa congestion persists
NAF reveals driver of car that hit late Arotile
Deregulation will force down PMS price – PPPRA
FG, States, LGAs shared N3.815trn in 180 days
Investors lose N9.8bn on equities
3 suspected teenage robbers held in Ogun
5 persons arrested over attack on traders, workers
Court fixes Sept 22 for maid’s trial over attempted murder
GUARDIAN
N64b e-waste poses health risks for Nigerians, others
Rift among South East senators over multi-billion SUVs deepens
Brilliant Chelsea thrash Man United, set up FA Cup final against Arsenal
JAMB warns tertiary institutions against charging over N2000 for post-UTME screening
N64b e-waste poses health risks for Nigerians, others
Ekiti to begin enforcement of face masks today, sets up special offences court
‘Nigerians’ carefree attitude responsible for rising cases of coronavirus’
Minister, others proffer solutions to economic recovery
Ondo deputy governor, group in war of words over ‘bribery’ of delegates
Man dies after crashing into Hitech barrier on Lagos airport road
Host communities seek sack, prosecution of corrupt NDDC officials, others
‘No evidence Madagascar drug can cure COVID-19’
Minister, others proffer solutions to economic recovery
JAMB warns tertiary institutions against charging over N2000 for post-UTME screening
Marketers import 536,000 metric tonnes of fuel in four months
Julius Berger assures FG on Lagos-Sagamu road, 2nd Niger Bridge
Experts offer path to attainment of SDGs by 2030
Group seeks review of ‘lopsided’ federal appointments
Ighodalo Foundation to support 40 couples with IVF in memory of Ibidunni
Expert tasks FG on growing insecurity, poverty, others
Groups demand protection for businessman allegedly targeted by Boko Haram
PUNCH
32-year-old man commits suicide in Lagos
Ondo woman conspires with lover to kill ex-boyfriend
Eti-Osa isolation centre set for closure
Arotile: Police to take over case, may charge suspect with manslaughter
Hoodlums arrested after robbing Anambra businessman of dollars, Euro
FG, states, LGs’ borrowing from banks hits N954.27bn
Lockdown, physical distancing almost shut down economy – FG
Usman gets six-month medical ban
Aviation: Experts tie poor ticketing to economic downturn
AMCON develops strategies to recover N5tn debt
FG, states, LGs share N651.18bn for June
Three Fulani teenagers arrested for Ogun highway robbery
Investment commitment dipped by $10.9bn in H1 – NIPC
Delta prince arrested over alleged murder
Intrigues, last-minute alignment as 11 aspirants contest Ondo APC governorship ticket today
Hoodlums arrested after robbing Anambra businessman of dollars, Euro
Intrigues, last-minute alignment as 11 aspirants contest Ondo APC governorship ticket today
National Assembly vehicles: Contractors petition Buhari, demand N875m, threaten suit
32-year-old man commits suicide in Lagos
Ondo woman conspires with lover to kill ex-boyfriend
THE NATION
Buhari is in control, says Presidency
Three held in Ogun for highway robbery
Three men arraigned for ‘diverting’ N8.85m noodles
Suspected rapists kill teen in Niger
Support war against banditry, Masari tells APC
NSCDC corrects tenure extension story
Don urges journalists to use data in reporting
Buni seeks more women in politics
NDDC: Group demands prosecution of accused officials
Fintiri urges prayers to end insecurity, COVID-19
‘Fraud in NDDC reflects government’s character’
Grazing reserve: Niger seeks herders’ cooperation
NLC issues ultimatum to Niger govt over salary
Kano to repair Shimar Bridge with N490m
BOFIA Amendment: Licensing, supervision of banks divide CBN, NDIC
Support war against banditry, Masari tells APC
NSCDC corrects tenure extension story
Don urges journalists to use data in reporting
Buni seeks more women in politics
NDDC: Group demands prosecution of accused officials
Fintiri urges prayers to end insecurity, COVID-19
‘Fraud in NDDC reflects government’s character’
Grazing reserve: Niger seeks herders’ cooperation
NLC issues ultimatum to Niger govt over salary
Kano to repair Shimar Bridge with N490m
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