NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 31ST JANUARY 2020

*PUNCH*

Edo absentee lawmakers-elect ask Buhari, Tinubu to caution Obaseki

Trumps spiritual adviser adopts MFM prayers

NNPC swapped N3.04tn crude for refined products

SARS nabs Imo retired police officers killers

Why we want Dessers, Ejaria for Eagles NFF

Shells oil production in Nigeria hits five-year high

Agric, manufacturing, telecom ll drive economy, say Rewane, others

Wine, spirit producers, NAFDAC tackle underage drinking

Enyo, Cars45 partner on auto sales, servicing

FG eyes $150bn from zero-oil plan

Banking hall queues return over ATM withdrawal limits

NDDC extends duration of contract verification

FG to represent auto policy bill to National Assembly

Senate okays new CBN dep gov, NAHCON board

NERC to remove tariff liabilities from Discos

States record N986.29bn IGR in nine months

Why we cant replace faulty equipment PH Disco

Investors dump cement companies shares, losses hit N308bn

Shehu Sani released after four weeks in EFCC custody

Coronavirus: Lagos to quarantine Chinese returnees, WHO declares emergency

Malabu: Court orders ex-minister Etetes arrest, grants Adoke bail

20 Plateau herdsmen victims get mass burial

Sexual harassment: OAU panel recommends lecturers dismissal

MTN withdraws suit as AGF drops $2bn tax demand

PDP looks into Umahi, Danjumas endorsement of Obaseki

Buhari, security council shun calls to fire service chiefs

Maina applies for variation of another bail conditions

CANs three-day prayer begins today

*VANGUARD*

One dies as suspected cultists run amok in Ilorin

NAHCON: Our Hajj fare is unaffordable, I'll reduce it ' Barr Hassan

Woman in court for allegedly staging own kidnap

World Hijab Day: Al-Muminaat talks tough against harassment of female Muslims

NDLEA destroys over 100,000 tons of illicit drugs, psychotropic substances

EFCC encourages whistlebowing, urges Nigerians to Join anti-corruption war

Bridges we haven't destroyed 50 years after Biafra

Court sentences 3 to death by hanging in Osun for bank robbery

We trust you' -Sirleaf tells Adesina

Widows of soldiers protest release of repentant Boko Haram terrorists

Fintiri lauds military for fighting insurgency

Researches show high drug use in Lagos State, says NDLEA boss

EFCC releases Shehu Sani after perfecting bail conditions

Insecurity: AfDB appeals to world bank, IMF to support Nigeria, others

Minister tasks health workers on challenges in health sector

Chinese supermarket, restaurant shut down over expired, substandard products

The killing of Christians in Nigeria

Imo's defecting lawmakers

Security has been upgraded around Kaduna train station ' Kaduna govt.

Join the anti-corruption war, EFCC urges Nigerians

KANO: How I beat Jibrin with Ganduje's support ' Yako, PDP candidate

Igbo man does not kneel for anybody ' Abaribe replies Presidency

Hours after Abaribe carpets Buhari, #BuhariResignNow, #BuhariMustGo trend on social media

PDP protests in Imo: Do not yap, act!

Lawan swears in senator who defeated Akpabio in rerun

Lauretta Onochie blasts Abaribe over call for Buhari's resignation

UBA rewards 100 customers with N10m in 'Bumper Account' promo

NSE creates platform for SMEs to access funds in capital market

*THE NATION*

Obaseki, Oshiomhole clash over assassination plot

Indomie celebrates winner of storytelling competition

Ogun to inaugurate roads

Makinde: Amotekun has come to stay

Kwara governor signs 2020 budget to drive growth, fight poverty

Smuggling persists despite border closure

Over 100m Nigerians at risk of NTDs, says Fed Govt

My life was threatened over TSA policy, says Dankwambo

Ex-Naval chief Koshoni dies at 77

Valentine and Dear Affy

Crisis looms in CRiver PDP over council polls

Kolawole: I will rebuild Ekiti PDP

No senatorial vacancy in Abia North, says Bourdex

Borno: Zulum appoints Ibo, Yoruba as advisers

Makinde, NULGE and Oyo council debacle

Ihedioha: PDP protesters shut down Imo again

Zamfara Governor loses ward chairman, 3000 others to APC

Imo defectors to lose their seats, says PDP chieftain

Celebrating Bob Marley

Digital economy will lift enterprises, others

Court strikes out MTNs N3b suit against Malami

NCDMB, Rungas establish gas cylinder factory

NCS Seme seizes tramadol, others valued at N20m

NERC to remove tariff related liabilities from DisCos

NCC slams N2.9b fine on telcos over infractions

Unions kick against planned pay rise for politicians

How to achieve industrial harmony, by labour

*THISDAY*

H1: Guinness Nigeria Records N68bn Revenue, N1.31bn Profit

Coronavirus: Fear Grips Airport Workers

CRFFN Begins Collection of N5bn Operating Fees Next Week

As New NCAA Boss Takes Over

Cabo Verde Airlines Partners NAHCO

ACI Cautions Travellers on Coronavirus

US, Japan Pull Nationals from China

Agriculture, Most Important Business in World, Says Adesina

Salami Harps on Proactive Data, Open Data Source

APM Terminals Wins Most Compliant Terminal Award

Building Your Personal Brand with Emotional Intelligence

Honeywell Flour Mills Posts N58bn Revenue, N925m Loss in Nine Months

CeedCap Joins Global Startup Network

CPE Launches Initiative to Promote Inclusive Education

Investing in Commercial Rice Farm, Milling Plant

Boeing Reports First Annual Loss Since 1997

Sustaining Improved Safety Standard of Nigeria Carriers

From Bomblast to Bomblast

Buhari Flags off Unity Torch Movement for 2020 National Sports Festival

Dare Pays Glowing Tribute as Akinyele Goes Home Friday

Transfer Deadline Day: Spending Exceeds 1.5bn

Madrid Derby, Premier League Games Live on GOtv

NPFL: Maikaba Reveals Reason behind Plateau Utds Consistency

Kobe Bryants Widow Completely Devastated

Hosts Morocco Humble EGuinea to Qualify for Semis

Fernandes: Man Utd Agree Deal with Sporting Lisbon

Nigerians Pay Tribute to Kobe Bryant at AFA Sports Headquarters

51 Polytechnics for 20th Edition of NIPOGA at Kwara Poly

*THE SUN*

Don't politicise concerns over insecurity, PDP tells Presidency

We'll hold Obaseki, IGP responsible if Oshiomhole is killed 'Lawmakers-elect

Ihedioha: Cleric advocates conduct of elections 6 months before hand over

Edo APC crisis escalates as ex-commissioner Idahagbon, escapes assassination

FG seeks states, LGs' cooperation to fight insecurity

CAN declares 3-day fasting, prayer

If it takes crisis to win elections, we need more crisis ' Oshiomhole

How Hanu Agbodje conquered business of E-commerce in Nigeria at 22

Ike Nwachukwu, APC South-East leaders visit Uzodinma

French partners Ogun on restoration of 108,000 hectares of forests

Blackout at Port Harcourt airport as bush fire damages high tension poles

Edo PDP congress: Imansuangbon seeks election of credible leaders

Edo wins Rosatom Atoms for Africa competition

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

C'River begins agro-industrial revolution through G money policy 'Commissioner

Delta Appeal Court remodelling gulps N800m

I have not defected to APC ' Imo Deputy Speaker Onyekanma

Oyo evacuates destitute to special centres

Ogun lawmaker advocates women participation in politics

NDE trains 990 youths

Flood: Isheri residents task Lagos, Ogun on proper community waterways

*GUARDIAN*

Coronavirus 'overruns' World Indoor Athletics in China

Cross River donates 100 hectares, N800m to Cameroonian refugees

Canvassing women in politics as sustaianable path to development

Group tasks Muslim Accountants on professionalism

Court strikes out MTN's N3 billion suit against Abubakar Malami

Danbatta, NCC boss harps on professionalism for quality service delivery

Buhari receives Edo sports festival 'torch of unity

Senate confirms Obiora as CBN deputy governor

Kobe's complicated legacy for women's sports

NAFDAC, DIBAN kick against alcohol consumption by minors

*DAILY TIMES*

Adamawa endemic to schistosomiasis, says Health Commissioner

Elrufai increases pensioners pay to N30,000

NIDCOM holds summit of Diaspora State Focal Point Officers

Senate advocates self-isolation for travelers from China, others

APC lobby Bauchi NNPP senatorial candidate, Farouk

Court remands man for allegedly defiling neighbours daughter

Amotekun: Razak tasks initiators to ensure its workability

Why FG Should Scrap FERMA and Similar Agencies

Alleged 3.1bn fraud: Why Court adjoured Suswams trial

Court remands teenager for alleged murder

Governors aide urges opposition to support Tambuwals administration

Senate probes NNPC over ailing refineries

Kwara to reconstruct 31 dilapidated schools

Obaseki has recruited a killer squad to kill Ohiomhole Edo Lawmakers

Lagos smart city: Sanwo-olu seeks LGs collaboration

Lassa fever: Council cautions against consuming soaked garri

Oshiomholes disruption of peace in Edo taking dangerous dimension

Nurses critical in health service delivery Minister

Just In: IGP, NSCDC Boss summoned by Reps over accidental discharge

UK gets final Brexit approval from European Union

Japan hopeful of developing coronavirus vaccines before Olympics professor

Italian cruise ship placed in quarantine over coronavirus fears

Pneumonia: Two million children risk death in Nigeria Report

No threat of Coronavirus in Nigeria FG

Bio-economy key in addressing, achieving SDGs Agba

World Cancer Day:Nigeria ranks among countries with poorest cancer care -Mrs Akeredolu

Security meeting didnt discuss fate of Service Chiefs, says NSA

Edo Govt accuses Oshiomhole of plans to disrupt peace in state

*DAILY TRUST*

NiMet's 2020 rainfall prediction

Finding solution to nations security problem

How Nigeria lost trillions from production sharing contracts

Almajiri crisis in Northern Nigeria: A cry for our children

Last batch of Kwankwasiyya scholars leave for Sudan, UAE

Gunmen kidnap FCT NULGE president's brother, release Imam's sons

Sanwo-Olu calls for collaboration, synergy from LGs

Abuja Nigeria's symbol of unity ' FCT Minister

I did not ask any policeman to search bags, phones on highways ' Lagos CP

Woman sues husband for not granting her menstrual leave

National business plan competition to hold in Abuja

Account for your stewardship to residents, group urges Candido

Motor parks: NURTW tackles Ogun govt over suspension of leaders

2 women docked in Ekiti for alleged fraud, theft

Court remands 11 suspected cultists for alleged murder, armed robbery

Dog rides bus to and from dog park every day

Unknown illness: Benue commissioner links deaths to contaminated water

FG mulls 125% import tariff on 'Tokunbo' vehicles

Over 700 exhibitors to attend 41st Kaduna international trade fair

Minister tasks solid minerals c'ttee chairmen on sector's devt

Dankwambo wants TSA, other reforms strengthened

National Bioeconomy Strategic Framework 'll catalyse growth drive ' FG

Nigeria's economy could grow to $800bn by 2030 ' Expert

Julius Berger reports 68.87% growth in profit

I spent N1.5m trying to rectify wrong pension computation

Errors in pension calculations

#NerdsUnite2020: Global tech leaders to discuss enabling technology, cloud computing in Lagos Feb 21

How technology will shape learning, enterprise communication in 2020 ' Wowbii CEO

*DAILY INDEPENDENT*

LASU, Michigan State University, USA Sign Academic Agreement

WHO Declares New Coronavirus Outbreak Global Public Health Emergency

CUPP To Garba Shehu, Let Your Paymaster Secure Lives Or Get Out

Rail Firm Brought Under Government Control

Bill Gates' Daughter Gets Engaged

Lamentation As Rail Project Tears Community Apart

Osun Monarch Seeks Upgrade Of Dispensary Centre

Court Sacks Monarch Of Iloba Town

Ekiti Government Woos More Investors

Osun To Restore Electricity Supply To Alatori Community

Osun Empowers 1,000 Women Farmers

FG Speeds up Settlement of Samsung, LADOL Feud for Sake of Investments

Lawmaker Advocates Women Participation In Politics

Update On Trump's Impeachment Trial

INEC Issues Certificates Of Returns To Winners Of Rerun Polls

Senator Abaribe Is An Armchair Critic- Presidency

Nigeria's Troubled Citizen Identification Scheme

Senate Probes $396m NNPC's TAM On Refineries

Oil Prices Drop On Coronavirus Casualties, U.S. Crude Inventories

Why Nigeria Is Yet To Be Included In InCiSE

$2bn Tax Demand: FG, MTN Nigeria Resolve Legal Action

FCCPC Invades Chinese Super Market Over Quality Compromise

Guinness Nigeria Posts Revenue Rise Of N1.9bn

Lagos/Badagry/Seme Expressway To Be Completed By 2021

NLC Berates 'Recalcitrant' Governors Over Minimum Wage Non-Implementation

Nigeria's Indebtedness To World Bank Hits N3.6tn

New CBN's OMO Policy Will Boost Economic Growth

Buhari Receives 'Torch Of Unity', Flags Off National Sport Festival

*TRIBUNE*

Omo-Agege tasks youths on good use of social media

Chieftaincy tussle claims 3 lives in Kogi

BREAKING: WHO declares coronavirus outbreak global health emergency

PDP backs Abaribe's call for Buhari's resignation

PDP cautions presidency not to politicise Nigerians' concerns over insecurity

UPDATE: Jonathan, Buhari meet in Aso Rock

Senate President swears in Ekpenyong as senator

Tackle emergency facing people, planet, 2,020 campaigners including Malala, Ezekwesili, Amanpour, Okonjo-Iweala tell world leaders in open letter

Sitting on keg of gunpowder: Alimosho residents lament petroleum pipeline vandalism

How foundation set widows on path of financial independence in Ibadan

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

After eviction, homeless Tarkwa Bay residents sleep in jetties, under Lagos bridges

When Reps spoke in unison against service chiefs

Why we are bringing an Adventure Waterpark to Ibadan

Comedians should be paid by Federal Government for contributing to the country's peace 'Geejokes

How my brand of campus journalism gained national acceptability

Africa Magic to unveil nominees for 7th AMVCAs Thursday

NECLive 2020 announces new format, new logo unveiled

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Ethiopian Airlines suspends all flights to China amid coronavirus outbreak

Minister woos investors to Nigeria's creative industry

Impeachment: Republicans hope for fast end to Trump trial as Democrats push for witnesses

Climate, visas, online travel agents, hotel service top trend in 2020, says TIME Hotels' CEO

National Assembly promises to recover NCAC property for national interest

Nurse accused of poisoning five babies with Morphine

DPR automates downstream operations

*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*

185 goals and counting -- Canada star breaks International scoring record - CNN

51 Polytechnics for 20th Edition of NIPOGA at Kwara Poly - Thisday

A-League and Australian football news LIVE: Smith makes Championship move to Cardiff City - Goal

African Champs: Akuh Confident Of Nigeria's Dominance In Women Wrestling - Daily Independent

Akinyele was a pacesetter ' Dare - New Telegraph

Akpeyi signs two-year contract with Kaizer Chiefs - Peoples Daily

Arsenal expect Barcelona bid for Aubameyang this week - Nigerian Pilot

Atletico's derby specialist Morata aims to extend record vs Real Madrid - Goal

Atletico's derby specialist Morata aims to extend record vs Real Madrid - Goal

Aussie Open: Djokovic beats Federer to reach final - New Telegraph

Australian Open: Garbine Muguruza beats Simona Halep to reach final - Daily Times

Barcelona advance into Copa quarters as Messi leads rout over Leganes - Punch

Barcelona advance into Copa quarters as Messi leads rout over Leganes - Punch

Barcelona continue striker search - Daily Times

Bill Gates' daughter Jennifer engaged to Egyptian equestrian rider - CNN

Bordeaux's Bellanova joins Atalanta on loan - Punch

BREAKING: Manchester United sign star midfielder, Bruno Fernandes - Daily Trust

Brie and Nikki Bella, WWE twins pregnant at the same time - Daily Times

Brits Relishes Regional Final Qualification - Daily Independent

Buhari Flags off Unity Torch Movement for 2020 National Sports Festival - Thisday

Buhari Receives 'Torch Of Unity', Flags Off National Sport Festival - Daily Independent

CAF Confederation Cup: Enyimba confident of quarter final slot - Nigerian Pilot

Chelsea set for transfer window disappointment as Lamptey opts for Brighton while Mertens talks fail to progress - Goal

Chelsea set for transfer window disappointment as Lamptey opts for Brighton while Mertens talks fail to progress - Goal

China battles coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates - Al Jazeera

China delays start of football season as Wuhan coronavirus cases top 7,000 - CNN

Copa del Rey: Awaziem Struggles, Omeruo Benched As Barca Thrash Leganes At Camp Nou - Complete Sports

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes highest followed celebrity on Instagram - Punch

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