News headlines in Nigeria for Sunday 16th February 2020

By: abdulkareemihiovi@gmail.com

PUNCH

Senate may organise public hearing on NDDC multi-billion naira emergency projects

Okowa emerges chairman of SSouth Governors Forum

Inside ancient Epe fish market where only women trade

Security agents patriotism required to stop arms smuggling Aliero

IMSU is committed to quality education Vice Chancellor

Kidnapping now lucrative than any other business Namdas, Chairman, Reps committee on army

PDP and the enemies under its umbrella

Community policingll solve land, chieftaincy issues Ebrimson, Ogun Police commissioner

FG to rebuild deteriorating facilities in varsities Buhari

Customs seize 5,040 cartons of wine

Magu wants youths involved in fight against corruption

APCs historic swindle

Size of waistline can predict obesity-related health risks

On Jonathans memoir

How my fibroids story helped other women seek help Ada Karl

Lagos States motorcycle and tricycle ban

Age, irregular sex, obesity, others predispose man to prostate cancer Expert

Aphrodisiacs: Nigerian mens unending romance with death

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Where is Senator Ademola Adeleke

Adewale shines with Supernatural Blessing

Side Hustle

Kemi Nelson marks 64th birthday with close friends

500mg Tramadol is being manufactured in Nigeria for recreational use, says psychiatrist

I always miss Nigeria when abroad Gbenga Adeyinka

Certain reasons why you feel hot always

Rosemary Fowlers graceful conduct

Scarcity of geriatricians cause of death among hospitalised elderly people Physicians

VANGUARD

The escapist theory of humans going to live in Heaven (2)

INSECURITY: Herdsmen receive military training in Ekiti ' Report

AUNO KILLINGS: Critics of Buhari, military are wailers ' MURIC

INSECURITY: Convene national summit now, Agoro charges Buhari

Pastor Muoka saved my life while in prison ' Major al-Mustapha

130 kilometres of Boko Haram, ISWAP horrors

NIGER: 8 LGAs under siege as bandits kill, rape

Uwheru Crisis: Okowa commends army, police for prompt intervention

Onuesoke faults release of suspected Boko Haram members

Insecurity: Utomi, Nwosu, others call for national dialogue

Bandits kill 30 in 2 Katsina communities ' Police

Police confirm arrest of one suspected attacker of Katsina villages

Fire razes two buildings in Nasarawa college

Bayelsa: APC youth leader, Igudia asks Oshiomhole to resign

Wike to Oshiomhole: Resign for failing to stop Gov Diri's inauguration

I've seen JTF boy with stick pursue Boko Haram man with AK 47 ' Wabba

Tinubu, El-Rufa'i's ambition for 2023 will not destabilize APC ' Gov. Buni

PDP's endless hypocrisy and blackmail

FG approves N7 bn to support creative industry

Contributory pensioners condemn non-payment of retirement benefits from 2019 till date

God's focus on Imo people

The Rumble In Nigeria's Multibillion Naira Lotto Industry And The Kessington Adebutu Story

Mark Zuckerberg to voice support for global tax on tech giants

Sadio Mane's goal gives Liverpool hard-earned win against Norwich

Sunday Dare pledges better welfare, exposure for athletes

Buhari promises to position universities to produce quality graduates

UNILAG's N419m research grants 'heartwarming' ' Official

NFC introduces Masters degree programmes in Film Culture

THE NATION

Enugu youths honour Ugwuanyi

Fire kills three siblings in Anambra

Shekau threatens minister, journalists in new video

Osinbajo, Obasanjo, Jonathan, others storm Akwa-Ibom for govs father

Why Makinde revoked Ajimobis, Adeyemos, Akandes, others plots of land

APC leader, community leaders elders laud Ilaboya on free JAMB

Ultimate Love: New Nigerian reality TV show with a major twist

Katsina has indigenous Christians, says Masari

Falana for burial

FG approves N79b for creative industry

Buhari promises to position universities to produce quality graduates

Olayinka at 62: Toast to a witty bibliophile

ECOWAS launches fresh move to end Nigerias border closure

Buhari, Tinubu, Lawan, others eulogise El-Rufai at 60

15 killed in weekend crashes

Insecurity: Bandits kill 30, burn houses, animals in Katsina

Uber passenger jumps into Lagos Lagoon

Bayelsa: PDP, Dickson beg Alaibe over Diri

Catholic Bishop Adoboh dies at 62

The 23-million-man army waiting to

Zamfara, Bayelsa: When the peoples will doesnt count

Lessons from Nasir El-rufai, true change agent, at 60

When it comes to intra-party fighting, Im a coward Oshiomhole

Abiodun and the war of Ogun political godfathers

Fresh tension in Imo over governorship case

National Assembly not dictatorial Abdullahi

Pitfalls Edo PDP must avoid Igbuma

Edo 2020: APC, PDP crisis gets messier

*THISDAY*

ADEFUNKE ADEYEMI: Air Connectivity Can Contribute Billions of Dollar to GDPs in Africa

ADEKUNLE ABISOLA: The Key to Successful Export Business is Quality of Commodity

PEARL UZOKWE: To Save the Economy, FG Must Tackle Drug Abuse among Youths

Hadiza Bala-Usman: The Bold Reformer And Her Mission

From CFA Franc to Eco: Just a Name Change

Making Recovered Loots Work for Nigeria

How Natural Gas Can Fuel Nigerias Industrial Revolution

Delta Commits $1 Billion to Sustainable Air Travel

New Cruise Ship Set for Big Impact in Lagos

Wike Asks Oshiomhole to Resign for Failing to Stop Diris Inauguration

Before the State Surrenders to Armed Criminals

The Message from Maiduguri

Like the Biblical Promised Land, the Bayelsa Story Changes Overnight

FEMI ADESINA In the Fight Against Graft, Buhari Has No Friend...

Interrogating the NDDC N346bn Budget

What Buharis Booing in Maiduguri Proves

Parable of Angels and Imbeciles

The Bayelsa Bombshell

Lessons from Nasir El-Rufai, a True Change Agent, at 60

Serie A: Top of Table Clash as Lazio Host Inter

Liverpool Extend Premiership Lead to 25 Points

Man City Get Two Seasons Ban from European Club Competitions

FROM OGBE TO OGBEMUDIA STADIUM

AMG Hosts Inaugural Sport Festival among IDPs Camps in Borno

Tackling the Cancer Scourge with Better Equipment

*THE SUN*

Ondo 2020: Oyedele wants rightful candidate for APC guber ticket

Rivers: We stopped Oshiomhole, others from stealing our mandate ' Wike

Lagos Assembly Commission appoints Lambo as Executive Secretary

Wolves held at home by Foxes after VAR rules out goal

Prayer for dead 'medicine after death' ' Buhari

Bandits massacre 33 residents in Katsina communities

8 killed, property destroyed as herdsmen renew attacks on Delta communities

Man plunges into Lagos lagoon

AfCFTA: We're consulting NLC, other stakeholders ' Liman

Shinkafi petitions US, UK, EU, other embassies to revoke Yari's visa

Emir lauds FRSC for embracing modern strategies to curb road crashes

Polio: 1.2m children to be immunised in Adamawa

Air chief charges 2,079 recruits to be resilient, tough, courageous

Presidency warns against inciting protests security chiefs

The straits of Nigerian pensioners

How catholic church is handling Fr. Mbaka's prophecies: 'Rev. Fr. Samjumi, Secretary General, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria

Regional security: Eminent Nigerians renew call for restructuring

*GUARDIAN*

Show off your girly side in floral dresses

Nigeria's security system not working - Akinrinade

INEC can't retire me from politics ' Okorie

God's favour for his people in the fire - Part 1

Coming out of a shameful past

Kebbi government to partner World Bank on girl-child education

Why FUOYE embarks on massive infrastructural development ' VC

Why NBC boss, Kawu was suspended

Buhari, Tinubu hail El-Rufai at 60

Why we are releasing rehabilitated Boko Haram fighters ' Military

*DAILY TIMES*

Storm in Britain leads to cancellation of hundreds of flights

Pan-Atlantic University urges reporting for social change, trains 20 journalists

Manchester City face more questions after UEFAs two-year ban

FRSC reiterates commitment to safety of roads in Kwara

PDP promoted booing of Buhari in Borno to embarrass President-Garba Shehu

Boko Haram: Shekau releases new video threatening Minister of Communications, Pantami, others

Fire razes 2 buildings at College of Agriculture, Lafia

Osinbajo, OBJ, Jonathan, govs attend funeral service of Udoms father

Coronavirus: US to evacuate citizens from virus-infected cruise ship

22-year-old jumps off Third Mainland Bridge

Pandemonium as Kwara D/Gov scampers at NIPOGA closing ceremony

Chinese tourist in France becomes first to die in Europe of coronavirus

Buhari promises to position universities to produce quality graduates

Bandits kill 30 in 2 Katsina villages

PDP to Buhari: Face your ordeal, stop blackmailing media, opposition

Several thousand demonstrate against Munich Security Conference

Over 6,000 bodies found in Burundis mass graves

Athletics: Armand Duplantis again breaks world pole record

15 states participate in Dambe traditional boxing in Yola

Italys FA seeks changes to Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system

Archery federation trains over 100 armed forces personnel

Paris St-Germain most financially-powerful club in world

Ill focus on bridging existing gaps between players, crew members-Yobo

Alibaba founder Jack Ma donates additional $1.4m to develop coronavirus treatments

AfCFTA: Nigeria will excel in service delivery

I used to supply ladies to one of those pastors Cossy Ojiakor

Mercy Aigbe advises single ladies dating married men to quit

*DAILY TRUST*

The disaster at Auno

Man, 22, jumps into Lagos lagoon (updated)

3 killed, 8 injured in road crash in Anambra ' FRSC

Coronavirus: 46,550 confirmed cases in China as it spreads to Africa

Coronavirus: New China figures highlight toll on medical staff

Saudi fighter jet crashes in Yemen

APC's Historic Swindle

Why your health worker is important in breastfeeding

Buratai Thumps up 2020 Lagos Polo Tournament

IBB Ladies Golf open tourney ends today

Woods to skip Mexico City WGC event

Clijsters to take on Bertens in Dubai comeback

Defiant Man City to fight 'flawed' two-season European ban

*DAILY INDEPENDENT*

Governor Lalong's Policies On Peace Earns Him INL Award

Eulogistic Testimonies On My Own Don Beta

UPU Urges Ogboru, OmoAgege To Resolve Differences

Secrets Behind D'Tigers, D'Tigress Qualifications For 2020 Olympics

Ighalo Vows To Dedicate Man Utd Goals To Late Sister

Is Buhari Walking His Talk On Insecurity

Shekau Threatens Buhari, Pantami In New Video

Mesmerizing Sound From Bayelsa

Curbing Menace Of Insecurity On Nigeria's Waterways

CAN Backs Lagos On 'Okada' Ban

Osimhen Hit With '50m Price Tag At Lille

Attorney General's Office Bane Of Buhari's Anti-Graft War ' Suraj

FG Needs To Entrench Technology For Better Results ' Owoeye

Duplantis Ups World Record To 6.18m In Glasgow

The U.S. Immigrant Visa Ban On Nigeria

MSG: The Silent Killer Lingering In Your Kitchen Cabinets

The Essence Of The Law And Human Freedom

FG Should Not Allow Boko Haram Drag Nigeria Into Religious War ' Nwosu

Governor Diri's Divine Journey To Creek Haven

Hazard Set To Return Today

FG Needs To Entrench Technology For Better Results ' Owoeye

Traders Lament Low Patronage Of Local Rice

No Nigerian Political Party Is Built On Sound Ideology ' Oyedepo

Traders Lament Low Patronage Of Local Rice

Mbappe Can Become One Of The Greatest In History- Neymar

NLNG Signs Sales, Purchase Deal With Galp

Pompeo's Attacks On The Media Threaten Freedom Of Speech Around The World

Ondo 2020: APC Unity Group To Present Consensus Candidate For Primaries

*TRIBUNE*

Armed herdsmen in Army uniform kill eight in Delta communities

Nigerian youths best vanguard to tackle corruption ' NYSC DG

Bayelsa: Wike demands resignation of Oshiomhole over failure to stop swearing in of Diri

Bayelsa: Wike demands resignation of Oshiomhole over failure to stop swearing in of Diri

A descent into bestiality

PDP will take over Lagos come 2023 ' Ex-party boss, Selleh

Fans come for Burna Boy after declaring self best artiste after Fela

Insecurity: Shinkafi writes embassies to revoke ex-Governor Yari's visas

Insecurity: Shinkafi writes embassies to revoke ex-Governor Yari's visas

Hopefully, someday, Supreme Court will remove president

Multiple registrations, multiple identities

iGaming in Africa ' A Boom in the Making

Presidency, opposition trade words over planned protest against service chiefs

Borno killings: When Northern leaders spoke truth to power

Who are the terrorists

Presidency, opposition trade words over planned protest against service chiefs

Why media companies should not be taxed 'Mursty Adinoyi

Governor Bello congratulates Governor el-Rufai of Kaduna at 60

South-East and its planned security outfit

Eight-year-old girl becomes world's youngest person to die of old age

Bayelsa's twist of fate: The winners, the losers

Bayelsa violence: Prosecute Oshiomhole now, PDP tells IGP

Bayelsa's identity theft, Douye Diri and our gene of fraud

Of rending, staff

Sura the Tailor and tragedy averted

Freedom Park clocks 10, promises to do more

*BLUE PRINT*

Premier League: Mane rescues Liverpool from Norwich stitches, nets 100th goal in England

Europe records first Coronavirus death

Senate President felicitates with gov el- Rufai @60

Senate President felicitates with gov el- Rufai @60

Breaking: Bandits overrun Katsina villages, many feared killed, houses burnt

Kaduna attacks: Uba Sani calls for bandits' bombardment

UEFA ban: Pep may face sack from Manchester City

Kaduna attacks: Uba Sani calls for bandits' bombardment

Ebonyi: Group celebrates Valentine's Day with less privileged

Ebonyi: Group celebrates Valentine's Day with less privileged

Revealed! Why Nnamdi Kanu was missing at parent's burial in Abia

Breaking: Anguish as fire burns 5 to death in Edo

US editors shortlist two Nigerians for short story award

Breaking: Anguish as fire burns 5 to death in Edo

D'Tigresses: Our target at Tokyo Olympics ' Kalu

North-central region highest in open defecation ' DFID, UNICEF

North-central region highest in open defecation ' DFID, UNICEF

Helon Habila goes into publishing, partners Parresia

Why my ex-boyfriend posted my nude pictures on social media ' Maryam Booth

How Minister, other top govt officials' actions 'forced me' to resign as Para-Powerlifting President ' Queen Uboh-Idris

How UN commission on women impacts Nigeria's devt

Abuja disabled colony; abandoned by govt, NGO to the rescue

Still on female genital mutilation

Amotekun, Shege ka fasa: Whither conventional security outfits

INEC's hammer on political parties and matters arising

VAT hike: When govt no longer listens

*SPORTS*

15 states participate in Dambe traditional boxing in Yola - Daily Times

2020 NIPOGA: FedPoly Ado Ekiti emerges overall winner - New Telegraph

AMG holds inaugural sport festival in IDP camps - Punch

AMG Hosts Inaugural Sport Festival among IDPs Camps in Borno - Thisday

Archery federation trains over 100 armed forces personnel - Daily Times

Arsenal demand 70m for Aubameyang - New Telegraph

Arteta calm over Sakas contract impasse - Punch

Athletics: Armand Duplantis again breaks world pole record - Daily Times

Balogun Happy With Wigan Performance In Away Draw At Cardiff - Complete Sports

Barcelona's Twitter account hacked for the second time - Goal

Barcelona's Twitter account hacked for the second time - Goal

Bundesliga: Collins Scores Own Goal In Paderborn Home Loss To Hertha Berlin - Complete Sports

Bundesliga: Leipzig beat Bremen to go top - New Telegraph

Buratai Thumps up 2020 Lagos Polo Tournament - Daily Trust

Cazorla reveals Arsenal stars re-monitoring Chukwueze - Punch

Champions League Ban Q&A - Daily Independent

Championship: Eze, Osayi-Samuel Score To Help QPR End Winless Run - Complete Sports

Chiefs suffer surprise loss - African Football

China coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates - Al Jazeera

Clijsters to take on Bertens in Dubai comeback - Daily Trust

Defiant Man City to fight 'flawed' two-season European ban - Daily Trust

Dijon's Chouiar at the double against Kalu's Bordeaux - Goal

Dijon's Chouiar at the double against Kalu's Bordeaux - Goal

Dozens of civilians killed in Saudi-UAE-led air raids in Yemen - Al Jazeera

Duplantis Ups World Record To 6.18m In Glasgow - Daily Independent

Egypt upholds detention of researcher Patrick George Zaki - Al Jazeera

Eight football fans die in Peru road accident - Punch

El-Arabi's double and Kouka's strike stretch Olympiacos unbeaten run to 23 league matches - Goal