NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 30TH JANUARY 2020

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 30TH JANUARY 2020

PUNCH

Balogun Market inferno consumes seven buildings, two collapse

Police quiz NSCDC boss over Imo senatorial candidates killing

A President and his tired service chiefs

Anambra workers grumble as minimum wage delay salary

Osun pardons workers demoted over unapproved studies

Lingering legal tussle for ALSCON worries FG, says BPE

Coronavirus: Quarantine agency intensifies screenings at airports

NUEE gives ministry 14 days to pay disengaged workers

Nigeria rich in gas, lowest in usage FG

Agric mechanisation programme begins April

Funding challenges stall plan to register Nigerian miners

Ikeja Electric reduces annual losses to 24.5%

Coronavirus: Nigerias N2.64tn proposed oil revenue under threat

Freight forwarding council to earn N5bn from new fees

Tackle subsidies, privatise power transmission, NESG tells FG

NEMSA trains 40 engineers in meter testing

EKEDC adjusts VAT on electricity tariffs, meters

NDPHC seeks to evacuate 300MW stranded power

Court orders Malami to unfreeze account of FUNAAB ex-bursar

I once told my father Ill marry his mate Regina Daniels

Eredo earthwork gets $.4m US grant

IG, South-West govs to meet, Reps plan Amotekun law

Police may file charges against Wadume next week

Gunmen abduct octogenarian in Ondo

Insecurity: Senators hit Buhari hard

Rally ban: Obaseki vows to deal with Oshiomhole

Lassa fever victims flee to Ondo, death toll rises

Unknown sickness kill four in Benue

*VANGUARD*

Reject Buhari's request to validate NDDC Interim Mgt, VATLAD tells Senate

Abia council to prosecute landlords channelling wastes to roads

Amotekun: APC chieftain tasks southwest govs to ensure workability

NDLEA convicts 8 drug peddlers in Imo

Enugu govt approves N30,000 minimum wage effective Feb

Omo-Agege not convicted in US 'Court

Imo: Declare seats of defectors vacant, PDP tells INEC

Rumble in Power sector as unions fight over membership

Illegal mining: Community sends SOS to Umahi

World Hijab Day: Groups decry discrimination against women in hijab

Delta poly students in peaceful protest over welfare

Nigeria key to ending Child Labour in Africa ' ILO

OSHEVIRE debunks crisis in UPU

Edo 2020: Obaseki declares war, threatens to expel Oshiomhole

Court strikes out suit seeking Oshiomhole's ouster

Navy photographer wins award at Calcutta film festival

104-year-old Anambra woman lives in agony, rendered homeless by land grabbers

Enugu community mourns as herdsmen destroy N17 million rice farm

Insecurity: Presidency frowns at call on President Buhari to quit office

Plateau Killing: Lalong orders arrest of community leaders

Call for Buhari's resignation: Abaribe ought to have replaced Nnamdi Kanu in Correctional Service ' Presidency

Elections: CSO urges FG to track income, expenditure of parties

Obaseki not responsible for Edo Assembly crisis ' Speaker

Obaseki not responsible for Edo Assembly crisis ' Speaker

2023 presidency: I'll let my intentions known soon ' Bode George

Breaking: Senators debate as Abaribe floors Buhari, says he is incompetent in handling security matters

Kogi Guber Election: Tribunal fixes Feb 10 to hear Wada, PDP petition

There is no crisis in Urhobo Progressive Union ' Oshevire

*THE NATION*

Amotekun desperate response to security challenges, says Speaker

Minister urges UN to tackle terrorism, food security, others

NAF deploys in-country refurbished aircraft against insecurity

Presidency attacks senator for asking Buhari to quit

Govt to recover $321 million loot

Omo-Agege never convicted in U.S.

NLC berates recalcitrant governors over minimum wage non-implementation

2m children may die of pneumonia in next 10 years, says UNICEF

N2.5b fraud: Firm faults ICPCs claim on invasion of its Abuja premises

Stakeholders tackle Akeredolu for comments over poll

Why power may not shift to Southeast, by Oluwajana

Ondo 2020: Akeredolu cannot win poll for APC Stakeholders

Tribunal to begin hearing in petitions against Yahaya Bellos election

Thugs abduct council boss in Oyo

Asharami Energy offers upstream careers

LADOL, Mammoet seal partnership

Govt, IOCs, others to improve power output

Sexagenarian docked for illegal reconnection

NEMSA, German firm partner on capacity development

Showcasing Nigerias mining potential to global investors

FG speeds up settlement of Samsung, LADOL feud

TAJBank opens National Assembly branch

UBA, Zenith Banks boards approve final dividend

Union Bank sells UK subsidiary

Travails of the girl-child

Acceptance Fee is extortion by another name

*THISDAY*

Onyema: NSE Committed to MSMEs, Economic Growth

Kwara Assembly Passes N162bn Budget

Nigerian Ports Most Expensive in West Africa, Says Minister

Wavelength Integrated Signs Power Deal with Lagos Community

Under 40 CEOs Live Holds February 18

Total Nigerias Profit Falls 70% on High Financing Costs

Lagos to Discount RoW Charges for Telcos

NBC Engages Lawmakers on Bill Passage

Touches Lives of Downtrodden

Africa Human Resources Innovation Awards Holds in Ghana

Strengthening Local Rice Production

New LASAA MD and Challenges Ahead

Debbie Larry Izamoje: Business Lessons from Kobe Bryant

Understanding Impact Investment

Minister Urges MTN, Others to Improve Service Quality

FG Inaugurates Committee on e-Government Training Centre, NIGCOMSAT Board

9mobile, Google, Kirusa to Promote RCS Business Messaging

Global Tech Leaders to Discuss Enabling Technology at NerdsUnite2020

Europes Luxury Brands Want Tougher Rules for Tech Rivals

Bakare-Okeowo: MDAs Hurting FGs Ease of Doing Business Reform

Canon Secures New Partnerships, Restates Commitment

Expert Foresees Growth for Public Relations Industry

Expert Foresees Digital Economy as Catalyst for Nigerias Growth

FG Highlights Benefits of Google Developers Space

Wema Bank Partners BOA to Enhance Trade

Quickteller Launches New Campaign

GoG and Nigerias Growing Troubles

Team Earth Emerges Winner In InterswitchSPAK 2.0 Innovation Competition

*THE SUN*

Kwara PDP petitions AG over suspended council chairmen, others

Insecurity: PDP backs National Assembly

Imo Assembly: Defectors have lost their seats 'PDP

Obaseki threatens to deal with Oshiomhole

Court strikes out suit seeking APC national chairman's removal

Edo APC feud predates assembly inauguration crisis ' Okiye

Obaseki not responsible for Edo Assembly crisis ' Speaker

Borno gov swears in 26 advisers,

Reps call for resignation of Service Chiefs

Arrest, prosecute masterminds of recent Plateau killings ' Danja, PDP candidate

Huddersfield joins race for Isaac Success

Quadri hits main draw of German Open

GOtv airs Madrid derby, Premier League game

NOC inaugurates four commissions

Court rejects Gusau's plan to stop AFN President

Kaduna to host 2020 President Beach Volleyball Cup

NPFL: Dogo can't sign for another club ' Sunshine Stars Director

Aero Contractors expands routes to Kano, Asaba, P'Harcourt, Warri

Growth board'll promote market liquidity -Onyema

Traders count losses as fire guts 7 plazas at Balogun Market

Dangote Farms commissions N2.8bn tomato nursery

VAT: Consumers to pay more as Discos begin implementation

Customs controller seeks increase in revenue collection

Akwa Ibom govt hails BPE over plannedALSCON revamp

Coronavirus: Airports Council advises authorities to develop plans to stop spread

Profit taking: NSE market capitalisation drops below N15trn mark

NSE unveils Growth Board for startups, SMEs to deepen nation's capital market

Fish out those behind Plateau attacks, CAN urges security agencies

*GUARDIAN*

Lassa fever: Anambra is at alert, says Commissioner

Athletics Integrity Unit wants 'severest' action against Russia

Arsenal seals six-month loan of Pablo Mari after embarrassing row

Guinea Conakry seeks Buhari's assistance to stop president's third term bid

Obaseki to probe Oshiomhole over Benin Specialist Hospital project

Court dismisses perjury suit against Omo-Agege

Pantami charges mobile network operators on quality services

How African stars thrilled soccer fans in FA Cup, LaLiga, Serie A

Activists give FG seven-day ultimatum to drop charges against Sowore, others

Varsity students live in fear as FG, ASUU IPPIS battle deepens

*DAILY TIMES*

CACOL worries over Lagos ban on Okada, Tricycle in parts of state, describes action as hasty

FRSC confirms 7 death in Sokoto road crash

Kaduna Electric fires 10 over fraud, indiscipline

Just In: Electricity workers threaten strike if demands not met after 14 days

EFCC arrests landlord for allegedly harbouring fraudsters

NSCDC bans personnel from displaying firearms at public occasions

NAF will sustain local maintenance of aircrafts CAS

Gyellesu community sues Army to court over ancestors farmland

Engage auditors in anti corruption war, BMO tells FG

Baker docked for non-refund of N8.5m loan

Over 3,500 hardworking Nigerian students are studying in Ukrainian universities Envoy

South West governors should be commended for setting up Amotekun security network- Baiyesha

Uzodinma reassures PDP defectors of fairness, equal opportunity in APC

Assembly approves Gov. Gandujes request on N15bn loan

Just In: Court dismisses suit against Deputy Senate President Omo-Agege

Uzodinma will cover what Ohakim, Okorocha, Ihedioha did in two years Mbaka

Saudi Arabian envoy, Aisha Buhari to strengthen humanitarian intervention in Nigeria

Security challenges top Senate deliberations

Re-run election: INEC rejects results in Essien Udim LGA of Akwa-Ibom

LG Elections: Affirmation of candidates raise dust in Cross River PDP

Yahaya Bello gets 16 commissioner nominees for appointment

Daily Times Newspaper, Thursday, January 30, 2020

Insecurity: Sack security chiefs, declare national emergency, senators tell Buhari

Football legend Rio Ferdinand to visit Lagos again for Guiness Night Football

Nike to unveil new Super Eagles kits in New York

Imo guber controversy: Coalition identifies contradictions in SCourt verdict, CTC

FEC: Ministry of Health makes presentation on Lassa Fever, others

West Ham sign midfielder Soucek

*DAILY TRUST*

Insecurity: Lawan, Adamu kick as Abaribe asks Buhari to resign

I'll deal with you, Obaseki tells Oshiomhole

Oshiomhole should be blamed for APC crisis ' Edo Speaker

Why I forfeited my security vote ' Uzodinma

You've not appointed a single Fulani in your govt, Gov Sule told

Defection: PDP threatens 10 Imo lawmakers with litigation

Bello, a unifying figure in Kogi ' Wambai

Gov Bello tasked on infrastructure, welfare

CTA asks Buhari to caution police against bias in electoral process

Akpeyi signs new two-year Kaizer Chiefs contract

Water scarcity hits Imo schools

12-year-old writer publishes 3rd book

BUK backpedals on controversial fee hike

Bayelsa Medical University admits 208 pioneer students

NUJ to blacklist Ekiti varsity unions

Demand rises for Islamic banking and finance courses

Senate asks ABU, UniJos, ATBU to absorb plateau UNIMAID students

6 trucks burnt, 16 injured in Aso Pada protest

Group pays UTME fees of 2000 indigent students

EFCC arrests 10 suspected internet fraudsters in Lagos

Residents react to Maryam Sanda's judgement

Minimum wage: Group urges FCT labour unions to protest

Man dragged to court over traffic rules violation

Ekiti Reps member appoints 35 aides 'to fight poverty

Fact Check: Novel coronavirus breeds global false claims

JUST IN: Lagos to quarantine Chinese returning to Nigeria over coronavirus

Alleged N2.9bn fraud: Judge threatens to arrest suspect

Coronavirus: Don't travel to China now, FG advises Nigerians

*DAILY INDEPENDENT*

FG To Formulate Another 10-Year National Development Plan After ERGP

Oyetola Makes U-Turn Over Demotion Of LG Workers

Coronavirus: Oil Prices Pick As OPEC Hints On Extending Cut

CSO Cautions AGF over silence on invasion of Pinnacle Communications by ICPC

Investment In Infrastructure Key To Nigeria's Economic Diversification ' Gov Obaseki

Why Urhobo Nation Must Be United Ahead Of 2023 ' Mariere

Djokovic Set Up Federer Showdown At Aussie Open

Curtailing Recurrent Pipeline Explosion

Dangote Farms Commissions N2.8bn Tomato Nursery

NOC Inaugurates Four Commissions

Is Malami Stoking Violence In Oyo Over Local Government Administration

FG Completes 23 Water Projects, Nine Dams

Rodgers Unhappy With Iheanacho

Fidelity Bank Lifts 'World's Greatest Maths Teacher', Offers Him Employment

Arsenal Sign Pablo Mari on Loan

UBA Launches 'UBA Bumper Account', Rewards 100 Customers

Hess Announces $3bn 2020 E&P Budget

Stemming Wave Of Violence Against Women: Beyond Rhetoric

Anthem Sees Big 2020 Medicare Growth

South African Airways Gets 3.5 bln Rand Emergency Funding From State-Owned Bank

Teenager Fined For Insulting Transgender PCSO

Man Who Killed Nine At South Carolina Church Appeals Conviction, Death Sentence

9 Hottest Restaurant Reservations In New York City Right Now

Man Kills British Police Officer In Pakistan

Gunman Jailed For Forcing Police Officer's Head Underwater In 'Grotesque' Attack

Britain Submits Brexit Documents

Militia Clashes In Central African Republic Kill Around 40 People

Ethiopian Who Demanded Justice Now Has 6 Months To Deliver It

*TRIBUNE*

Court orders Malami to unfreeze, release bank accounts, Nigerian passport of ex-FUNAAB bursar

Strange sickness kills four in Benue

Obaseki threatens to expel Oshiomhole from APC, deal with factional members

FG moves to repatriate lootsfrom Abacha, Ibori, others

UPDATE: Declare state of emergency on security, Senate urges Buhari

Emir of Karaye elevates Kwankwaso's father to 'kingmaker

BREAKING: Declare state of emergency on security, Senate urges Buhari

Pablo Mari joins Arsenal on loan until end of season from Flamengo

Golf like a poker is a game for diligent strategists

Court dismisses suit against Deputy Senate President Omo-Agege

ISPS Code: APM Terminals Apapa wins Most Compliant Terminal Award

Coronavirus: Low turnout mars inspection of Chinese manned vessels in Apapa

Ensuring good governance through financial transparency

CAN, ensure the release of Leah Sharibu

Ending discrimination against leprous people

How culture, corruption, poverty, poor perception stall growth of health insurance

Poor teacher quality, parents' nonchalance slowing education progress in Niger

VC underscores hard work, perseverance as success factors

Northern youths confer title on Bowen VC, rally support for national unity

Free education: Ganduje seeks lawmakers' approval to borrow N15bn

Zimbabwe public workers accept 140% pay hike

40 killed in militia clashes in Central African Republic

European parliament bids UK farewell ahead final Brexit vote

100 UBA customers win N10m in Bumper account promo

*BLUE PRINT*

Seek redress, lawyer tells PDP, Ihedioha's supporters

Police arrest, parade 3 herdsmen terrorising Enugu

$1.2 bn: Court adjourns Adoke's trial

We'll sustain combat operations against bandits in Niger ' Gov

Centralised security architecture has failed Nigerians ' Senate

Inauguration: Gov Bello solicits cooperation and support of people

Fintiri commences scholarship payment to 26,000 students

Nigeria data protection regulation can be used to fight cybercrime ' Abimbola Adeseyoju

Birthday: Kwara gov. says no celebration, adverts

Human trafficking: NIS apprehends 7 girls

NAMA installs critical landing equipment at Enugu airport

We need to plant more trees for safe environment-Expert

Jigawa council explains ban on face masks

LASACO gets CAC's nod to increase shares to 20bn units

Man docked for allegedly stealing N1.9m

Nahco clinches Cabo Verde Airlines deal for Nigeria operations

Oyo LGs/LCDAs crisis: Sacked chairmen resume, hold prayers

Equity market sheds N39bn

Nutrition: CS-SUNN tasks Nasarawa on prompt release of fund

Unemployment: FG assures support to indigenous firms

Osun confirms 2 cases of Lassa fever

State of roads: FG budgets N1trn for projects in 4 years

Facts and fictions about China-Africa cooperation

Breaking: Bala converts commissioner to chief of staff in Bauchi

How to address housing deficits' challenges

LGs crisis: Police warns against breakdown in Oyo state

Re-run: APC candidate, Jubrin alleges stolen mandate in Kano, backs opponent

Breaking: Senate President, Lawan demands restructuring, rejects centralised security architecture

*SPORTS*

Absolute joke!' - Solskjaer slams Matic red card as Man Utd fall short in Carabao Cup semi-final - Goal

AFN: Abuja Court Rejects Gusaus Restraining order - Thisday

After second great escape, Federer faces Djokovic - Daily Trust

Akpeyi gets contract extension at Chiefs - New Telegraph

Akpeyi Seals New Two-year Deal at Kaizer Chief - Thisday

Akpeyi, Eagles goalkeeper, earns contract extension with Kaizer Chiefs - The Cable

Arsenal Sign Pablo Mari on Loan - Daily Independent

Arsenal sign Pablo Mari on loan for the rest of the season - Punch

Arsenal transfer chief Edu explains Pablo Mari signing - Vanguard

Australian Open: Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic set for 50th meeting - BBC

Australian Open: Thiem stuns Nadal in four-set thriller - New Telegraph

Barcelona Preparing Late 20m Bid for Chelsea Forward Willian - FTBpro

Bayern Munich chief Rummenigge attacks plan to expand Champions League - Punch

BREAKING: Arsenal agrees deal to sign Pablo Mar from Flamengo - Daily Times

Carabao Cup: Man City reach final despite losing to United - New Telegraph

Chiefs show support of wide receiver Tyreek Hill ahead of Super Bowl LIV - CNN

Chinese soccer team quarantined in Brisbane hotel - CNN

Christine Sinclair: Canada striker beats all-time record - BBC

City Scrape Past Man United Into Carabao Cup Final - Complete Sports

Court rejects Gusau's plan to stop AFN President - The Sun

Danny Rose to Join Newcastle on Loan Deal From Tottenham Until End of Season - FTBpro

Doguwa bounces back as House leader - Daily Trust

Eagles Roundup: Moses Makes Winning Debut With Inter Milan; Chukwueze Bags Assist For Villarreal - Complete Sports

Eagles'll qualify for 2022 World Cup ' Obodo - New Telegraph

Eguavoen: Rohr should reside in Nigeria - New Telegraph

Electoral reforms greater than party, personal ambition ' Gbajabiamila - Daily Trust

EPL: Liverpool sink West Ham to go 19 points clear - Punch

EPL: Manchester United agree deal to sign Bruno Fernandes - Punch

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