NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 29TH JANUARY 2020

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 29TH JANUARY 2020

PUNCH

Halep destroys Kontaveit to reach Australian Open semis

NFF, Nike to unveil new Eagles kits in New York

Ferdinand to host Guinness Night Football in Lagos

Obaseki opens NSF secretariat ahead of Edo 2020

Crouch apologises to Mikel 13 years after rash tackle

Dogo still has contract with us ' Sunshine

Arteta hails versatile Saka

Uchenna Kanu joins Sevilla

Kobe reason I wear No.24 ' Adarabioyo

Arteta bringing back Wenger's philosophy, says Saka

Sokoto FA boss lauds government partnership with Tikitaka

U-17 W'Cup qualifier: Flamingos to face Guinea

Aribo massive for Rangers ' Defoe

Umar not eager to join Napoli

Suspected fraudster makes N141m with fake Ebonyi bank account

Ighalo's wage demands scares United

FG recorded N4.62tn fiscal deficit in 2019 ' CBN

Imo chemist arrested over death of SARS commander

Ganiyu: The 12-year-old inspired by the stars

Survival tips for those who just became jobless

Herders attack Nollywood actors, kill one

German Open: Aruna advances, Omotayo crashes out

Unemployment, inflation upsetting tax system ' Experts

Halep destroys Kontaveit to reach Australian Open semis

Ferdinand to host Guinness Night Football in Lagos

Insecurity worsening, we must act now, National Assembly warns

Trabzonspor want Nwakaeme's red card rescinded

TUC opposes pay increase for politicians

*VANGUARD*

FG not fighting corruption to impress T.I. ' Lai Mohammed

Police smash gang that killed husband, wife in Umuahia

Coronavirus: FG assures tight surveillance at 5 international airports

OAU sex for marks Saga: Panel submits reports

Is his drinking the reason I'm not pregnant

Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: More buildings for demolition over interchange, flyovers

China sure of slaying 'devil' virus, Hong Kong to cut links

NDDC: Buhari u-turns, says new board ready after probe

Lassa Fever: 3 persons discharged after testing negative in Adamawa

Group kicks against planned inclusion of Lagos in proposed amendment of NDDC Act

NUPENG urges Chevron to pay pending benefits, as recalled members resume

Adamawa has confirmed outbreak of Lassa Fever In State

94% of companies in Africa, others experienced cyber attack in 2019

Sanwo-Olu leads campaign for gender equality

FCT minister allays fears, says no Lassa Fever outbreak in Abuja

NLC, TUC, Bayelsa Queens players, pensioners shut down state treasury office

Germany confirms human transmission of coronavirus

Enthronement of justice will stem violence and killings ' Atiku

Military reopens 185km Maiduguri ' Damboa ' Biu road

Lassa fever: Plateau confirm 7 cases, no death recorded

US visa restriction'll boost devt in Nigeria ' Ojikutu

PDP Governors pledge to work with FG, security agencies on insecurity

Japan confirms coronavirus in man with no recent travel to China

Absence of witness stalls hearing of Offa robbery case

PDP governors partner global stakeholders on democracy

Lassa Fever: Don't panic, Osun Speaker tells residents

Police arraign man for alleged theft of N205,000

Nigeria needs a diversity bill not a hate speech bill

*THE NATION*

$1.09b Malabu Oil deal: EFCC seeks arrest warrant to extradite ex-Minister Etete, others

Im committed to creating more jobs

Anambra Central and Umehs 17-month representation

Imo Speaker, majority leader, six others defect to APC

Borno PDP impressed with Zulums performance

US embassy hails charity homes initiative

Uzodinma unfolds vision for new Imo

Amaechi: Fed Govt to build Port Harcourt-Maiduguri rail

DJ Exprezioni: Ive had a fulfilling experience

Crisis looms in CRiver PDP over LG polls

Buhari to reconstitute NDDC board

Sanwo-Olu, others attend Chinese New Year in Lagos

Rerun election: INEC condemns violence in Imo, Akwa Ibom

NFVCB explains burning of N100m movies

Displaced 5,000 Plateau women, children in churches

INEC issues certificate of return to Sokoto Assembly members -elect

Otedola surprises cast, crew of Citation movie

N500m goods, cash destroyed as fire guts Sagamu market

Kano re-run: Police arrest three for electoral offence

AbdulRazaq kicks against human trafficking

Police urged to find Olakunrins killers

Oluwa Kuwait sets to release first single

Toke Makinwa, advises couples to walk away from abusive marriages

CPS: Helping young people realise, define their future on time

Pension complaints and solutions

Stockbroking firms seek monetary policy consistency

Infinity Trust Mortgage Bank grows net profit by 28%

Royal Exchange records N215.3m loss

*THISDAY*

FG Tasks New FIRS Management on Improved Tax Revenue Collection

Stockbrokers Urge FG to Ensure Policy Consistency

NSIA Group Celebrates 25th Anniversary

KPMG Commences Remuneration Survey

SkyNe Courier Company Lauds FG on Road Projects

Access Bank Boost Tourism, GDP

Factory Bill Will to Boost Financial Inclusion, Job Creation, Says NEXIM Bank Boss

OVH Energy Appoints Dagazau COO

UBA Rewards Customers in New Bumper Account Promo

FG Confirms 41 People Killed, 258 Lassa Fever Cases

Chi Lists Benefits of Lychee Fruit Juice

Military Reopens Maiduguri-Damboa-Biu Highway after Four Years

Inter Complete Eriksen Switch from Spurs

Group Advocates for Data Protection

Atiku Expresses Shock over Renewed Violence in Taraba, Plateau

Fernandinho Extends Man City Deal

Go-To-Market: Six Strategic Initiatives

Concerns of Cybercrime, Natural Disaster Worry Insurers

NOGIG 2020: ExxonMobil, NNPC, PTI Begin on Winning Note

LASACO Upbeat about Scaling Industry Recapitalisation Huddle

Special Assistant of the Decade

Finance Bill 2021 Underway, Says Finance Minister

50 YEARS POST-BIAFRA

CAF Confederation Cup

Subair: There is Misconception about Multiple Taxation

Buhari: Nigeria Committed to Providing Enabling Business Environment

$500,000 Bribery: Lassa Fever Killed My Witness' Brother, Farouk Lawan Tells Court

Preparations Begin for DOAM Foundation 10th Charity Golf Tourney

*THE SUN*

Imo Legislators' hasty alliance with Uzodimma dangerous 'Nnanna

It's an honour to join Inter ' Moses

Tambuwal's Supreme Court victory: How anxiety engulfed Sokoto

Akinfenwa pays tribute to Kobe Bryant

PDP govs want FG to adopt fresh approach

PDP may boycott 2023 polls 'Secondus

Halogen applauds Adekuoroye's gold at global tourney, optimistic of Olympic glory

Ekiti PDP crisis: Deputy chairman denies suspension of members

NBBF lines up China, Partizan for D'Tigress

Keep MDAs efficient, Buhari charges AuGF

LG poll: Stakeholders allege plot by Ayade to single-handed pick candidates

Gokada, ORide to lose $200m as Lagos bans bike

Watford to accept loan offers for Isaac Success

INEC cancels rerun in Cross River, Akwa Ibom

Union Bank divests from UK subsidiary

NFF to unveil new national team coaches Feb

Don't hold rallies in our area, Edo South warns Oshiomhole

NOGIG 2020: Strikers go goal crazy

PDP loses more seats as Imo Speaker, 7 others defect to APC

Ikoyi Club starts 2020 with ARM doubles me

..Defectors lured with N50m, lands ' Imo PDP

AFN unveils 2020 programme, ready For Olympics

NBA roundup: Gordon pours in 50 in Rockets' win

Plans ongoing to construct Port Harcourt -Maiduguri rail line, says Amaechi

FCTA begins N30,000 minimum wage payment

Nigeria to get $417m from Global Fund to tackle malaria

More trouble for Omo-Agege over US court indictment

Buhari writes Senate, to reconstitute NDDC board

*GUARDIAN*

Date, theme for LTF 2020 unveiled

Deals waiting to happen before transfer deadline

World Bank identifies key bottlenecks before Nigeria in implementing AfCFTA

Tony Elumelu Foundation enhances flagship entrepreneurship programme

Gbemisola Saraki unveils plan to overhaul Nigerian port operations

Coronavirus urgent precautions

IDC forecasts used Smartphones market to hit $67 billion

Fintech startups rake in $107m in 2019

Election of APC lawmaker in Cross River thrills Ndoma-Egba, party

Bellwethers, others extend NSE capitalisation losses by N90billion

*DAILY TIMES*

OPEC to postpone production cuts to June

Fashola justifies FG borrowings, says its meant for infrastructural development

AEDC warn against spate of attacks on staff

Buhari seeks Senate confirmation of CBN, NCC nominees

NOA, ICPC partner to scrutinize execution of constituency projects

FG interested in conducting fresh census, NPC boss declares

Plateau to build 6 hospitals, world class medical laboratory

Ebonyi explains N750 schools development levy

As Ihedioha returns to Supreme Court for justice

Coronavirus: FG will strengthen surveillance at 5 international airports-Minister

Leadership without sacrifice meaningless, says Senator Abe

NDDC Acting MD dares NASS, insists on budget implementation

PDP treats me like a strangerExImo PDP chairman.

Ahead 2023, group rallies support for Tinubus Presidential aspiration

Amotekun: A blessing in disguise to South West Gani Adams

Revenue accruals to Govt. must be remitted Lawan

Army reopens Maiduguri-Damboa road, assures users of safety

If any politician fails to execute his/her constituency projects, such politician will be reported to ICPC

Just In: Buhari writes Senate on reconstitution of NDDC board

No confirmed case of Lassa Fever in FCT Minister

Expert calls for holistic approach in curtailing outbreaks of Lassa fever

Obaseki orders probe of controversial Benin Specialist hospital contracts

Kaduna State Govt. to sanction defaulting PHCs

Nigeria to get $417m from Global Fund to tackle Malaria

Chinese authorities urge citizens to avoid travel abroad as death toll climbs to 106

Daily Times Newspaper, Thursday, January 30, 2020

Effective audit will ensure transparency in governance Buhari

Reps to deploy legislative instruments to address insecurity

*DAILY TRUST*

No bill yet on Amotekun in S/West Houses of assembly

Prevail on Buhari to sign Electoral Bill, PDP tells US

Allegation of felony: We'll probe Omo-Agege if ' Senate

PDP loses majority in Imo Assembly as speaker, 7 others defect

Again APC endorses Doguwa as House Leader

Zamfara monarchs suspended for standing surety for our members ' APC alleges

Re-run: Why we accepted results in violence-hit areas ' INEC

How I'll resolve issues among PDP govs ' Tambuwal

We'll disappoint those calling us rubber stamp ' Reps

Nomination of gov'ship candidate will end Edo APC crisis ' Ize-Iyamu

IPPIS: You'll be held responsible for looming industrial crisis, ASUU tells FG

Kano youths meet over unemployment

Nasarawa govt feeds boarding school students with N350m annually

Mouktar Mohammed pledges more clinics for FCT coaches

Columbus Crew snap up Nigerian forward Adi in MLS

ITF to give start-up packs to 12,000 trainees

Amokachi pledges unalloyed support for Oyo Unity Cup

Agency holds National Business Plan Competition to help start-ups

Buhari to receive 2020 NSF Unity Torch on Thursday

MTN Foundation, ministry partner on N100m entrepreneurs' sponsorship

EMWA exhibition links businesses with manufacturers

Kobe Bryant

Benue confirms one case of Lassa fever

Nestl Nigeria re-launches Golden Morn fortified with grainsmart

Record chasing Nadal wary of Thiem threat

ShopRite partners RFCA for free breast cancer in Nigeria

Gombe records 2 dead from Lassa fever

Why WhatsApp may stop working on your phones next month

*DAILY INDEPENDENT*

Nigeria To Begin Rice Exportation In 2022 ' Minister

Coronavirus: Oil Prices Gain Weight

UNIZIK VC Counsels Fresh Students On Conditions To Achieve Success

NEXIM Bank Urges South South States To Utilise Over N1bn Intervention Funds

NERC Accuses DisCos Of Exploiting Consumers

NERC Accuses DisCos Of Exploiting Consumers

DESOPADEC: Jubilation In Isoko Communities Over Development Projects

PDP Governors' Forum Pledges To Work With FG, Security Agencies On Insecurity

NO' To Naira Devaluation

Global Tech Leaders To Discuss Enabling Technology, Cloud Computing At #Nerdsunite2020

APC Should Consider Changing Its Name, Not PDP ' Ologbondiyan

Elumelu Foundation Enhances Flagship Entrepreneurship Programme To Benefit Africans

AFN Unveils 2020 Olympics Preparation Programmes

A'Ibom LGA Announces Scholarship, Business Start-Ups For Families Of Ex-Servicemen

Ndidi Ranked EPL's Joint 53rd Most Valuable Player

Residents Flee Oben Community Over SEPLAT Gas-Well Explosion

Union Bank Divests From UK Subsidiary

Imo Speaker, Majority Leader, Other Lawmakers Defect To APC

Ikeja Electric Records Reduced ATC&C, Improved Sustainable Power In 2019

Senate To Look Into Petition Against Omo-Agege

AKROIMA Moves To Reconstruct Nelson Mandela, Udoette Streets In Akwa Ibom

Access Bank Supporting Marathon To Boost Tourism, GDP

BREAKING: Man Utd Reach '55m Agreement To Sign Bruno Fernandes

Obiano Enrols War Veterans In Health, Enrollment Hits 81, 000

Sterling Bank Partners Lagos To Feed 158,000 Pupils In 32 Schools

Klopp Provides Fresh Mane Injury Update

BREAKING: Tottenham Announce Permanent Signing Of Giovani

Mother, Son Bag 12-Year Jail Term For $82,570 Internet Fraud

*TRIBUNE*

Ninth Assembly: Doguwa reclaims seat, says Kano rerun election free and fair

Stakeholders advocate quality control to sustaining FG policies on rice, others

PDP Governors' Forum appoints CID Maduabum Director-General

9 road maps to selecting the right event venues

Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: More than 75 buildings in RCCG axis to be demolished ' FG

Harnessing gas resource for economic development

Why Nigeria was not listed on global civil service effectiveness index ' FG

Oyo LG saga: Nigeria's 'unitary' system on trial

Oyo LG saga: Nigeria's 'unitary' system on trial

Reps read riot Act to MDAs on budget implementation

Mali's 2012 coup leader released on bail amid trial delays

Awolowo Dosumu installed as CPFN/PFN Grand Patroness, South-West

Plateau killings: Death toll now 27 as Lalong orders arrest of perpetrators

Why women should support each other

Ivory Coast's Soro says he remains presidential candidate despite warrant

Insurgency: No corps member is targeted in Borno' NYSC

Tambuwal admits there's crisis among PDP governors

Personal accounting

Croatia PM sacks health minister amid property declaration claim

Competitions are good once they are healthy ' Modupe Ajisegbede

Coronavirus: Japan to repatriate 200 citizens from Wuhan

Why I love taking care of people with disabilities

Stopping gender discrimination/inequality against women

Bridges we haven't destroyed 50 years after Biafra

Union Bank plans divestment of its UK subsidiary

*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*

A fan's homage to Kobe Bryant - CNN

A new Balfour': Palestinians angered by Trump's Middle East plan - Al Jazeera

A-League and Australian football news LIVE: Melbourne Victory shock Kashima to qualify for Asian Champions League - Goal

AC Milan's Suso closes in on Sevilla transfer - Goal

Ademola Lookman moves to switch allegiance from England to Nigeria - Daily Times

AFN president: Our athletes will excel in 2020 Olympics - The Cable

AFN unveils 2020 programme, ready For Olympics - The Sun

Aidil laments difficulty in stopping Seoul with one man less - Goal

Akhator targets Olympics spot with D'tigress - New Telegraph

Akinfenwa pays tribute to Kobe Bryant - The Sun

Amokachi pledges unalloyed support for Oyo Unity Cup - Daily Trust

Aribo massive for Rangers Defoe - Punch

Aribo massive for Rangers ' Defoe - Punch

Arsenal 'Reach Agreement' With Shakhtar Donetsk Over Mykola Matviyenko Transfer - FTBpro

Arsenal Consider Cut-Price Cedric Soares Deal to Boost Defensive Options - FTBpro

Arteta bringing back Wenger's philosophy, says Saka - Punch

Arteta bringing back Wengers philosophy, says Saka - Punch

Arteta hails versatile Saka - Punch

Arteta hails versatile Saka - Punch

Aston Villa 2-1 Leicester City (3-2 agg): Trezeguet winner sends Villa to Wembley - Goal

Aston Villa 2-1 Leicester City (Villa win 3-2 on aggregate): Villa into Carabao Cup final - BBC

Atletico Madrid dismiss Lemar exit rumours amid Arsenal & Bayern Munich interest - Goal

Australian Open: Djokovic sets up semis with Federer - New Telegraph

Australian Open: Simona Halep and Garbine Muguruza reach semi-finals - BBC

Barcelona President confirms Valencia's Rodrigo talks - Vanguard

Bayern Munich bosses urge Loew to recall Mueller for Euro 2020 - Punch

Benfica sign 2018 African Womens Player, Thembi Kgatlana - Daily Times

BREAKING: Man Utd Reach '55m Agreement To Sign Bruno Fernandes - Daily Independent

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