Newspaper Headlines for Thursday 6th February 2020

PUNCH

Okada ban will not solve Sanwo-Olus problem

Uzodinma obtained judgment by fraud, Ihedioha tells Supreme Court

Taming corruption through asset declaration

Oil theft: Labinjo, others demand proof from Navy

Court fixes June 29 for Ecobanks suit against Otudeko

Court hears Sarakis objection to seized houses Feb 27

Crisis hits Cross River PDP over alleged imposition of candidates

Kano Assembly sacks majority leader

Okada, Marwa ban generating broad smiles, biting agony in Lagos

Imo APC chieftain urges Uzodinma to probe Ihedioha

Adeyeye, Olujimi renew hostilities over Ekiti Senate seat

More pressure for Supreme Court as Justice Sanusi bows out

Why I withdrew from Egbe Amofin endorsement Ajibade

Exhibits unavailability stalls Ikuforijis money laundering case

NiMets 2020 seasonal rainfall prediction

Subscribers may be restricted to three phone lines

FG to reform business, land registration processes

Nigeria faces competition amid global LNG supply glut

Berger Paints, Lagos govt in partnership talks

Oil prices jump after reports on coronavirus drug

FG insists on 70% broadband penetration by 2025

We killed 250 Ansaru terrorists in Kaduna forest Police

Economy to experience growth in 2020 Standard Chartered

Tackle Boko Haram, bandits, not Kanu parents burial IPOB

SON rectifies system failure, berates non-compliant importers

Insecurity: CAN, NSCIA clash, US asks FG to protect Nigerians

NECA condemns plan to borrow N2tn pension fund

Northern groups unveil Operation Shege ka fasa, symbol in Kaduna

VANGUARD

Shootings rock Diocese of Mbamili Cathedral Church

IPMAN laments long closure of NNPC depot in Enugu

FG's refusal to honour agreement: Prepare for strike, ASUU tells members

Northern groups launch Arewa version of Amotekun

Police file terrorism charges against Wadume, Army Captain, others

Insecurity: You aren't doing enough, Gbajabiamila tells IGP, service chiefs

Insecurity: Wake up to your responsibilities, IGP challenges govs at session with Senate

NSCIA to Buhari: Declare security emergency now

Okada Ban: Aggrieved riders riot in Iyana Ipaja, Lagos

Bayelsa council chief appoints 118-year-old woman as special adviser

WAR: Bandits fire on Police helicopter, lose 250 members in Kaduna

10 things to know about Nigeria Visa policy (NVP) 2020

Ihedioha officially seeks Supreme Court's review on Judgement

Edo 2020: Edo APC will decide method of primary ' Idahosa

CRSG hands over recovered pistol to police

PDP youths tackle Ayade over councils' chairmen

Imo APC, PDP in last minute game over defecting lawmakers

Atiku blasts Buhari over Boko Haram claim

Kano Assembly removes Majority Leader

Elon Musk's wealth rises by $13bn as Tesla hits stock boom

Much ado about Okada ban

The pillars of crime in Nigeria

Coronavirus: LG pulls out of Mobile World Congress

Neymar: Mbappe can become one of the best players in history

Man City squad holds crisis meeting as stuttering league form continues

Why are Nigerians living in denial

OAU suspends another lecturer for sexually harassing teenage student

Pregnant women may pass coronavirus to unborn children

THE NATION

Oyo, labour sign agreement on minimum wage

Ogun looking for genuine investors not Okada riders

Kwara, labour negotiation on minimum wage deadlocked

Olubadan to high chiefs: you would have been banished

CAN, Islamic council disagree on killings as Presidency warns against divisive comments

Ekiti APC nominates Aluko to replace Adebayo

Jonathan fired me for probing oil racketeers, says ex-EFCC chair

Lassa fever kills 41 in 19 states as Osun quarantines 76 suspected cases

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to spend $100 million on coronavirus

IGP files 16-count charges against Wadume, others

Nigeria will triumph over insecurity

Former SDP National Organising Secretary joins APC

PDP commends Southwest governors on Amotekun

Agbaje cant teach Sanwo-Olu planning, says Lagos APC

Unity Forum has not endorsed Akeredolu for second term

Edo business community parleys British High Commissioner, UK investors

Im demonstrating how to tackle terrorism, unemployment, says Reps member

Standard Bank, Netcare promote tech startups

Unity Bank, farmers partner to boost cashew export

CBNs report shows 34-month expansion in manufacturing

NACCIMA, Customs strengthen collaboration to drive growth

Fed Govt committed to 70% broadband penetration

National gas transportation network code for launch

Nigeria to end fish importation in 2022

Firm raises $71m to support startups

NARTO gets new executives

Fed Govt eyes mining as alternative GDP booster

Politics and students

*THISDAY*

NAssembly Begins Consultation with Executive over PIB

PDP Berates Buhari for Classifying Killings

Its Morally Wrong for Me to Aspire to be Governor for...

The American Visa Palaver

World Cancer Day: Obaseki Calls for Collaboration against Scourge

Lassa Fever: Irrua Specialist Hospital Confirms Death of Three Persons

Stop Cooking Meals with Paracetamol, NAFDAC Tells Nigerians

Shoprite Boosts Breast Cancer Awareness in Nigeria

Uncircumcised Adult Males Are Highest Carriers of HPV

Kano, Jigawa Benefit from EUs N11.6b WASH Intervention in Nigeria

LG Boss Decries Level of Open Defecation in the Community

BSPHCDA Decries Removal of Key Programmes in Its 2020 Allocation

Osun Residents Urged to Embrace Health Insurance

Sahara Group Tackles Substance Abuse with #CleanLoveFeb Campaign

*THE SUN*

Security, presidency top Ohanaeze agenda as Ime Obi meets

Obaseki just must do 2 terms ' Idahosa, Edo APC chieftain

FG to facilitate tax incentives for SMEs

Foodlocker among startups selected for $40,000 fund

Pantami directs NCC to revise policy on SIM card registration

Again Glo dazzles winners of 'Recharge and Win Big' promo inP'Harcourt

Q1: Notore posts N2.04bn profit

DESG signs MoU with US chamber of commerce on Delta devt

Judge berates Army, orders reinstatement of sacked officer

Lawyer asks AGF to stop allocations to LG with caretaker committees

IPOB dares army, says Kanu's parents' burial unstoppable

Enugu gives tricycle, motorcycle operators in Nsukka one-month to obtain number plate, permit

Erosion threatens motorcycle market in Nnewi

Lassa fever: Enugu deploys experts to LGAs

Anambra: Tension as community protests demolition of houses, land encroachment

Group to monitor Buhari's projects floated in Enugu

I'm certain history'll judge me right'Dickson

Rivers: NLC secretariat seal-up necessary for structural evaluation 'Expert

Apapa: Once my residence, shame of a nation

Agenda for incoming NAHCON boss, Hassan

Nigeria's response to emergency health issues

Man, music and life expectancy

Osinbajo and the lamentation of the 'Ancient Mariner

Nigeria's support helpful to fight coronavirus

FG and the Corruption Perception Index

How I got my stage name 'Mapatricia' ' Singer

*GUARDIAN*

NAF launches Operation Rattle Snake III, destroys ISWAP hideout in Borno

Community policing will end insecurity, says IGP

FG on red alert over coronavirus, says SGF

Understanding pelvic inflammatory disease

Payday

The scam in the Biafra agitation process

Why Reps demanded immediate sacking of service chiefs, by Gbajabiamila

Southern, Middle Belt leaders raise the alarm over importation of weaponised drones into Nigeria

Concerns over rise in gallbladder diseases

WHO outlines steps to save seven million lives from cancer

*DAILY TIMES*

How the Senate voted on the Trump impeachment charges

Trump impeachment: US Senate acquits president of both charges

Bell helicopter hit as Police battle terrorists in Kaduna

Police rescues 26 kidnapped victims in Katsina

Breaking: Shege-Ka-Fasa: Northern Nigeria Security Outfit Launched

Security challenges: IGP suggests taking policing back to communities

Plateau Assembly wants enforcement of law banning motorcycles in Jos

Breaking: Ihedioha officially seeks Supreme court review on Judgement

APC hails AbdulRazaq for ending era of profligacy, graft in Kwara

Kano Assembly removes Majority leader

Bauchi gov. swears in Ladan as new Chief of Staff

Just In: IGP responds to senate summon, holds closed-door meeting

Ogun to pay N30,500 minimum wage

Uzodinma gives contractors 72 hours ultimatum

U.S. backs Buharis anti-corruption fight

Buhari urges Kenyans to uphold Arap Mois ideals

Buhari makes new appointment

Foundation cautions health workers on the transmission of Lassa fever

Thousands stranded on cruise ships as Coronavirus deaths near 500

FG upgrades 7 health institutions to manage cancer-related illnesses

Daily Times Newspaper, Thursday, February 06, 2020

Insecurity: Gbajabiamila charges service chiefs to redouble efforts

Kogi moves to secure $100m loan

NLC to partner Auditor General on budget accountability, transparency

Foreign loan: Senate gives MDAs ultimatum to defend requests

NSCIA urges Buhari to declare state of emergency on insecurity

PDP berates Buhari for classifying killings

Court orders reinstatement of army colonel 4 years after dismissal

*DAILY TRUST*

Inflammatory utterances: Yari quizzed at Force Hqtrs Abuja

We're doing our best to attract projects to our people ' Ekweremadu

PDP, APC clash over Okada, Keke ban in Lagos

PDP begins preparation for states, zonal congresses

Disquiet over vacant APC national secretary's position

Why Kano Assembly leader was impeached

Adeyeye, Olujimi bicker over request for verdict review

PDP begins preparation for states, zonal congresses

Uncertainty as varsity council clears VC of sexual advances allegation

ASUU, Kano varsity disagree over poor funding

Dickson awards scholarships to Bayelsa students

UI professor identifies cause of prevailing insecurity

How Benue ensures quality teaching, school infrastructure

Lawmaker pays fees for 100 undergraduates

Nasarawa spends N350m on school meals

ASUU to FG: You are a serial defaulter

Secondary school student, one other killed as okada riders, police clash in Lagos

Banned Lagos okada, keke riders not welcome in Ogun, says Gov Abiodun

No going back on okada, keke restrictions ' Sanwo-Olu

Man remanded for allegedly stealing motorcycle

Coronavirus: Journalists arraigned for inciting disturbance in hospital

Insecurity: Abuja youths advocate security trust fund

Female lawyers sensitise Mabushi women on ACJA

One injured in Abuja auto crash

Ministerial task team partners property owners on traffic

Police Inspector commits suicide to avoid murder trial ' Lagos PPRO

Drama as Speaker Pelosi rips up Trump speech

Suspected Lassa fever patient dies in Abuja hospital

*DAILY INDEPENDENT*

Coronavirus: Nigerian Student In China Begs To Return Home

Supreme Court Should Have Ordered A Re-Run In Imo ' Onovo

Unending Crisis In Delta APC

80 Percent Of APC Members In Ondo Are Against Akeredolu ' Olanusi

The Return Of Lassa Fever

Piracy: FG Moves To Secure Nigerian Waters

Oil Prices Jump By 3% Over Coronavirus Cure

How Customs Intercepted N10.26bn Pangolin Scales At FOU 'A

SON Destroys N480m Worth Of Substandard Mobile Phone Accessories

More Korean Investments As FG Resolves SHIN, LADOL Dispute

NCC Flags Off Cyber Security Awareness Campaign For 30 Schools In Abuja

Lagos Deploys 65 Buses To Ease Pains Of Commuters

Nigeria Sees Exponential Growth In Mining Sector Within Five Years -Minister

US Announces Additional $40m Aid To Nigeria

UK Car Sales Fall In January As Industry Condemns 2035 Ban

Mother Of Three Held In Lebanon For Slavery Shares Bitter Experience

Four Suspected Kidnappers Arrested With Firearms In Abuja

NYSC To Collaborate With EFCC On Anti-Corruption Walk Feb 14

Suspected Billionaire Internet Fraud Kingpin Arrested In Umuahia

Gunmen Murder Delta Ministry Of Works Director

Israel Destroys Water Network In Jordan Valley

UN Sends 40 Truckloads Of Aid For Syrians

5 Israelis Detained At Moscow Airport

Palestinians Present Peace Proposal Plan

Fraudsters Impersonated French Defence Minister

South African Court Issues Arrest Warrant For Ex-President Zuma

UN Secretary-General Bemoans Libya Situation

*TRIBUNE*

Edo govt demolishes Kabaka's hotel

JUST IN: Another OAU lecturer suspended for alleged sexual assault

NLC calls for interrogation of 'humongous' N2trn budgets of CBN, Customs, NIMASA, others

NLC calls for interrogation of 'humongous' N2trn budgets of CBN, Customs, NIMASA, others

COREN appoints Omisore resource person for accreditation visit to OAU

IRI charges political parties to strengthen relationship with legislative caucuses

UPDATE: Oyo govt agrees to pay N30,000 minimum wage

Financial regulations on remittance of 25 per cent operating surplus null, void ' CAC Registrar

FEC okays N77b contracts for works, education

Stop playing double standard, Olubadan counsels 'Ibadan Obas

Bandits attack airborne police helicopter in Kaduna

Top 3 Famous Korean Players Are Sought By European Clubs

20 years after, NASS yet to approve money for $200m CVFF

Sea time: Navy hands over training vessels to Maritime academy

Shipping companies adjust rates to accommodate Nigeria's new VAT policy

Maritime security: 80 per cent of Deep Blue assets ready by June

Issues in Buhari's reformed Visa policy

APC would have been destroyed in Ondo 'Olanusi

Windows 7 end of life, update to windows 10 at $9.95 Now!!

PDP will produce next governor in Ondo 'Ebiseni

Oyo LG imbroglio: FG's politics and what lies ahead

Plane skids off runway in Istanbul, breaks into three

Farmcrowdy acquires Best Foods L&P Ltd

*BLUE PRINT*

Buhari salutes AfDB president, Akinwumi Adesina, at 60

CSOs seek Maryam Sanda's conviction review

NAF urges Abuja residents not to panic on rehearsals

ActionAid tasks IG on violation of citizens rights

YIAGA AFRICA attributes pre-election violence, arms stockpiling to voters apathy

CISLAC applauds govt's int'nl asset recovery effort

Crisis: Centre advocates peace education

2 NYSC members set to marry in Kano ' Official

2 brothers in court for 'beating' up neighbor

Plateau: Speaker assures communities of support

Mercy Corps, USAID train Plateau herders, farmers on peaceful coexistence

NEMA distributes relief materials to Ondo victims of flood disaster in

Killings: MACBAN condoles FG, Plateau

NDLEA nabs 462 for drug offences in Borno

Man, 31, docked over alleged theft of N525, 000 armoured cables

Ondo pensioners hail Akeredolu over 33% pension increase

Zulum lays foundation stone for 1000 houses for Monguno IDPs

Imo specialist hospital staff protest 70% salary payment

Court sentences man to death by hanging for killing wife

APC hails AbdulRazaq for ending era of profligacy, graft in Kwara

*SPORTS*

Abuja 2020: Minister charges athletes to focus on wining - Peoples Daily

Age is just a number for Liverpool's kids - CNN

Ahly to face Sundowns in CAFCL quarterfinals - African Football

Alex Iwobi Compares Everton Boss Carlo Ancelotti to Managerial Legend Arsne Wenger - FTBpro

Alli: Spurs deserve a trophy, we've been one of the best teams in the world - Goal

Aribo, teammates hold crisis meeting - Punch

Barca in crisis after Messi lashes out at club's hierarchy - CNN

Barca in crisis after Messi lashes out at club's hierarchy - CNN

Bayern Munich 4-3 Hoffenheim: Muller and Lewandowski on target as Pokal holders survive late scare - Goal

Bayern Munich 4-3 Hoffenheim: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Die Roten Win Dramatic DFB Pokal Tie - FTBpro

Bayern Munich 4-3 Hoffenheim: Robert Lewandowski double sends Bayern into last eight - BBC

Bayern Munich won't rush talks with out-of-contract stars ' Salihamidzic - Goal

Buhari appoints Amokachi Nigeria's football Ambassador - Peoples Daily

Celtic defender Jack Hendry down with knee surgery in Australia - Daily Times

Change your attitude, Sousa warns Kalu - Punch

Confusion heralds Para-powerlifting World Cup as Nigeria presents two teams - Daily Trust

Crisis rocks Para-Powerlifing World Cup - New Telegraph

Cristiano Ronaldo's career achievements at a glance - Daily Trust

Dare tips Nigeria to conquer at Para-lifting World Cup - New Telegraph

De Bruyne to play for Real Madrid' Florentino will have to call me!' - Guardiola - Goal

Dream come true' - Teenage star Jones on Liverpool captaincy honour and learning from Henderson and Milner - Goal

FC Goa's tribute to Sergio Lobera a mixture of positive arrogance and wastefullness - Goal

FIFA sanctions four players for involvement in match manipulation - Peoples Daily

Former Watford boss, Walter Mazzarri leaves Torino - Daily Times

Gamildien, Kwem end Galaxy's reign - African Football

Global Champions League teams reveal stellar lineups for new season - CNN

Guardiola: Barca face same struggles when Messi leaves as Real Madrid have without Ronaldo - Goal

Heather Watson column: Fed Cup player on feeling 'confident' with her game - BBC.

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