NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 3RD FEBRUARY 2020

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 3RD FEBRUARY 2020

*PUNCH*

Senate plans public hearing on Buharis $29bn loan request

FG to sign $321m Abacha loot return agreement

Anyaoku restates need for true federalism

Army rewards 37 anti-Boko Haram soldiers for bravery

Afonja descendants seek resolution of Ile Arugbo conflict

Kobe Bryant and prodigal Nigerian sports stars

Insecurity: Buhari, its time to do the needful

Despite ceaseless attacks, abductions, weve been abandoned by security agencies Niger district head

Nigeria: One step forward, three steps backwards

We cant amend Supreme Court verdict on Uzodinma INEC

Tragedy averted as Kaduna Winners chapel bomber arrested

Uzodinma lying to protect his illegitimate govt Ihedioha

South-West plans anti-graft teams for Amotekun

CAN, Adeboye lead Christian rallies against insecurity

Again, lesbian group sues CAC over non-registration

FG allocates N100bn to revive Akwa Ibom fishing terminals

Banks get richer, customers poorer on depositors funds

Bayelsa airportll enhance Niger Delta security NAF

Nigerias rising debt, a major concern NESG, FDC

Importers face demurrage as seaport e-clearing runs into hitch

Ondo community laments incessant attacks by Fulani herdsmen

NAMA issues 30-day deadline to debtor airlines, airports

Supreme Court judges drop to 13, NBA kicks

Lagos to increase investment in low-cost housing

FG abolished minimum tax to grow insurance Osinbajo

Quarantine yourselves, Lagos advises returnees from China

Ibeju Lekki area witnessing massive development

Ondo tackling Lassa fever, says commissioner

*VANGUARD*

NDIC establishes new unit on fintech and innovation

Julius Berger grows profit by 68.9% in 12 months

China reports bird flu outbreak near epicenter of coronavirus

Photos: China completes emergency coronavirus hospital in just days

London attacker initially released from prison in January ' Police

Lagos govt. puts compliance level on motorcycle, tricycle ban at 90%

Lagos committed to improving public schools ' Sanwo-Olu

Police arrest suspect with explosive device in Kaduna church

Lagos puts compliance level on motorcycle, tricycle ban at 90%

Why we placed visa restrictions on Nigerians ' US

20 crushed to death during Tanzania religious service

Buhari mourns NADECO chieftain, Arthur Nwankwo

CAN protests Christians' persecution, urges foreign invervention

IPPIS: Why we can't protest enrollment like ASUU,polytechnic lecturers explain

Gas explosion injures seven in Anambra

I'm being persecuted because of 2023 ' Omo-Agege

Reno to Sanwo-olu: Why banning Okada, Keke, others, when Boko Haram is recruiting

Attacks on Omo-Agege, against Urhobo nation ' Ogodo

Banks' borrowing from CBN rises 215% to N19.5trn

Fidelity Bank employs 'World's Greatest Maths' teacher

Flour Mills finance cost drops by 20% to N4.3bn in Q3

Honeywell records N58bn revenue in 9 months

New VAT rate triggers rise in stock market transaction cost

External reserves to drop below $37.5bn in February

China to inject $174 billion of liquidity on Monday as markets reopen

Fuenlabrada's Marquez sent off twice in same game after VAR reprieve

Guardiola defends faltering City stars in 2-0 defeat to Spurs

Arteta demands Arsenal improvement after bore draw with Burnley

*THE NATION*

Attacks against me part of 2023 intrigues, says Omo-Agege

Buhari, Fayemi, Olawepo-Hashim, Obi mourn Arthur Nwankwo

Southwest lawmakers awaiting bill to legalise Amotekun

Police warn as anxiety grips Oyo councils

NHA needs more dialysis machines for optimal services

Tambuwal warns contractors against substandard service delivery in Sokoto

End cultism or resign, Bello warns heads of tertiary institutions, CSOs

Army rewards 37 officers, soldiers for gallantry in Northeast

Lagos hospital clears China returnee of Coronavirus

Ihedioha to Uzodinma: You wont gain legitimacy with lies

Association partners Fed Govt to provide water

Edo 2020: PDP cannot win APC chieftain

No violence in Edo PDP congress- Makinde

*THISDAY*

Digital Economy Nigerias Most Promising Alternative to Oil, says Obaseki

75% Dealers Trade on Devices Not Approved by NCC

Smile Seeks FGs Intervention to Cushion Effects of Fibre Cable Cut

Samsung Unveils New Smartphones

Chi Limited Supports The Legend of Inikpi Movie Premiere

Sahara Group Backs Gender Equality

MTN Holds Award Ceremony

REFin Restates Commitment to Quality

Interswitch Limited Lists N23Billion Bond on Nigerian Stock Exchange

Coronation Merchant Bank Appoints Adegbohungbe Acting MD

Revenue from Lottery Can Boost FGs Earnings

Nnewi Investment Summit Holds February 6th Dike Onwuamaeze

Experts Harp on Ethics, Morality

NDLEA Destroys 100 Tons of Illicit Drugs

SystemSpecs Unveils New Corporate Identity

Miners Face Funding Squeeze as Green Investing Surges

Nigeria, Others Urged to Foster Innovation

HP Nigeria Launches Elite Dragonfly Laptop

Customs: Supporting Fight against Insecurity

PMI Grows at Slow Pace in January

Dakwambo Seeks Legal Backing for Financial Reforms

Spanish Giants, Barca, Madrid Make Contact with Lille over Osimhen

Africas Economy Seen Growing Despite External Shocks

Sports Minister, Dare, Graces Rejuvenated Sports Festival in Ilorin

Bill Cusack and Sarah Clark Judo Master Class Ends in Uyo

Ecobank Agribusiness Summit Set to Hold

Ronaldo Scores Twice to Reach 50 Juventus Goals Mark

Ndigbo vs Funtua, Farouk and Babachir

*THE SUN*

I'll match Sam Mbakwe's legacies 'Uzodinma

Ihedioha: Supreme Court judgment, momentary setback for Imo 'Anglican Bishops

Igbo leaders in PDP plotting to discredit, toppple Buhari 'Uzodinma

Benue LGA election: Group demands adherence to due process

Supreme Court has caused confusion in Imo ' Archbishop Obinna

Why we removed Ojezua as Edo APC chairman -Imuse

Ex-PDP chairman calls for dialogue to solve insecurity challenges in Nigeria

Igbo leaders in PDP plotting to discredit, toppple Buhari 'Uzodinma

Imo Assembly members colourless, shameless ' Archbishop Obinna

Why we removed Ojezua as APC chair ' Imuse

Osimhen 'll cost '30m 'Lille tells Barca

As Eagles star says he's a fighter

Ighalo joins Man U training today

Sports minister graces rejuvenated Sports Festival in Ilorin

D' Tigress begin training for Tokyo 2020 ticket

CAF Confed Cup: Enyimba through to quarterfinals

Aussie Open: Djokovic claims 17th Grand Slam title

NSF 2020: Coach hopeful of Anambra Cricket team's good performance

We plan to recover over N100bn from defaulting banks, MDAs 'Mbam, RMAFC chairman

Ways to boost airlines' safety operations

Stakeholders, experts advocate VAT exemptions

AfCFTA to industrialise Africa 'Expert

Manufacturers pay 30 different taxes to government 'MAN

Unemployment: NECA Job Fair to the rescue

MWUN hails FG, NLC for payment of severance package to tally clerks

NUFBTE raises the alarm over port insecurity

STDF launches 2020-2024 strategy for safe, inclusive trade

Fossil fuels, renewable energy to play complementary roles 'Lekoil

*GUARDIAN*

Niger Delta groups write Buhari, demand sack of NDDC's interim management

Obaseki flays political violence in Edo

Why poor electricity supply may linger, by TCN

I'm not intimidated by sponsored irritants, says Omo-Agege

Ekpenyong, Akpabio bicker over outcome of senatorial rerun poll

Infantino wants AFCON to hold every four years

Quadri, Assar rekindle rivalry as ATF names Top 16 Cup gladiators

Senate seat: Uzoh seeks to re-enact Umeh versus Ekwunife saga

Reinhard Bonnke: Example of successful ministry

Industry players call on FG, CBN to ban importation of powdered eggs

*DAILY TIMES*

CAN, Adeboye protest against rising insecurity, killings

DPR seals 29 illegal gas plants in Osun

Police identify Living Faith Church bomb suspect

Family disowns litigants against Obasanjo in a land tussle

FG, US to sign pact on repatriation of looted assets

Dont give BHaram attacks tribal, religious colouration, APC charges Nigerians

Failed suit against me part of 2023 intrigues, says Omo Agege

Battle to get payment of pensions details of former govs SERAP wins round one

No Coronavirus case in Lagos Health Commissioner

Ohaneze decries systematic kidnap of luxury buses-load of Igbo traders

Council polls: Ondo APC kicks off primaries today

Sanwo-olu expresses shock, sadness over martins street inferno

UNILAG Alumni Confers Special Recognition Award On Lagos Gov

CAN demands end to Christian killings

Insecurity: Christians stage peaceful protest

Ooni, Adams to South West Houses of Assembly: Legislate on Amotekun now

PDP will be willing to merge with like minded political groups towards 2023 Secondus

30-year-old woman beats step-son to death

FG, US to sign pact on repatriation of looted assets

FBN Holdings, Fidelity Bank, 3 others declare profit in 2019

*DAILY TRUST*

Before recruiting community police

Fear grips PDP faction in House as panel concludes probe

Amend constitution to compel govs conduct LGs polls, N/Assembly urged

Changing the service chiefs

LG election: Otukpo PDP faction kicks against consensus candidate

Seek God's forgiveness, Abaribe told over call for Buhari's resignation

Don't create camps, Kaduna deputy gov tells appointees

No politics in creation of new emirates in Kano ' Sanka

Wike does not play politics with developmental projects ' Nsirim

Apocalyptus

Okada ban or transport revolution

Insecurity: FCT minister mulls community policing

Time for medium size manufacturing industries bail out

Gunmen kidnap man, pregnant wife in Abaji

Fakuade and the silent transformation of MRI

No case of Coronavirus in FCT, director, public health says

Restructuring or secession, what does the South-West really want' (I)

FCT to feed120,300 pupils

President Buhari and N556bn spent on pipeline repairs between 2015-2019

What Lagos government should have done to okada, keke riders

3 hearing impaired persons die in Ekiti road crash

207,000 children undergo free eye test in Osun

22 suspected cultists charged with murder

Police rescue, reunite kidnapped Abuja student with family

Coronavirus: Nigeria stands by China in this difficult moment ' Buhari

Bring back pre-digital habits

FG's new 'revenue at all cost' drive will hurt economy ' Analysts

Diversification is key to improved revenue, sustainable growth ' RMAFC

*DAILY INDEPENDENT*

Delta PDP LG Congress: Apu Vows To Ensure Unity, Peace In Party

Enyimba Qualify For CAF Confed Cup Quarterfinal

Accolades For AbdulRazaq As Kwara Sports Festival Ends

Djokovic Beats Thiem To Win 17th Grand Slam

Ekpo Warns NFF, Rohr On Lookman

Maltina Unveils Schools Sports Campaign

Man Utd Will Benefit From Ighalo's Physicality 'Hughes

Ozil's Decision Stopped Arsenal's Chance Of Signing Playmaker

Juventus Plotting 150m Move For Virgil van Dijk

Chelsea Hoping To Beat United To Teenage Dortmund Star

Kogi Committed To Eradicating 'Neglected Tropical Diseases

Kaduna: Pastor Arrested For Faking Own Kidnap

Omi Ny'Igede Holds 86th Biannual Delegates Conference, Takes Crucial Decisions

CABS Potiskum Matriculates Over 1000 Students

Over 59, 000 Tricycles Register For Permits In Kano

Kebbi Treats 102, 761 Malnourished Children In Four Years 'Official

Jos Suicide: FIDA Makes Move To Restore Depressed Girls, Women Involved In Leaked Porno Video

FG To Establish Two Dairy Plants In Jigawa

Libel: Ex Senate President, Anyim Slams N600m Suit Against Online Medium, Others

Constitution, Governors And Local Government Administration

S.Africa's Rand Hits 11-week Low

Stakeholders Reject Partnership, New Metering By EEDC

Ebonyi Government Douses Tension Over Traders' Relocation To New Market

Monarch Champions Youth Participation In CBN N235 Billion Loan Scheme

FirstBank Hosts SMEs To Its 2020 Inaugural Business Clinic

Wema Bank Partners BOA To Deepen Pan-African Trade Services

Savannah Petroleum Plc Partners FIPL On New Gas Sales

Perpetual Curse Of Poverty In Nigeria

*TRIBUNE*

Revenue from lottery can boost FG's earnings ' Kashamu

Sokoto spent N11bn in five years to construct, renovate schools

Insecurity: Nigeria existence is at stake ' ECWA president

Sheath your swords, Oyo police tells warring LG Chairmen

Minority leadership tussle: Gbajabiamila won't succumb to pressure, suspend us ' Hon Chinda

The Trump ban and Doguwa's omo beere

Nigerian Breweries to issue N45bn commercial paper

Dialogue necessary to end insecurity 'Baraje

PDP-GF: The task before Tambuwal

On issue of sexual harassment in OAU

CBN prohibits registration of form M for importation of fertilizer

Union Bank' launches product for women empowerment

TAJBank opens National Assembly branch

The incapability of money to cure poverty

Leading with questions

Teacher caught coronavirus while visiting her cancer-stricken mother

AXA Mansard, REACH Technologies partner for effective distribution

Delta receives over $58m in six years, employs 9,515 Youths

*BLUE PRINT*

McDowell wins in Saudi to end title drought

Ronaldo double sends Juventus 6-points clear

Amuneke wants Amadi at new Egyptian club

CAF Confed Cup: Enyimba pip San Pedro, through to q/finals

Amusan clocks lifetime best In 60m hurdles

NPFL: Plateau United cruise to victory over Rivers United

Strike: VC calls for truce between FG/ASUU, refutes report of increment in tuition

Doctor's kidnapped wife killed, abductors demand N20m ransom for children

Airtel, MTN, 2 others pay big fines over infractions

Coronavirus: Nigeria stands with China ' Buhari

Uduk says private equity firms agents of economic growth

Pantami charges NITDA board on adherence to administrative law

Arsenal draw again as Burnley misfire

2023 plot informed failed suit against me ' Omo Agege

Olubadan neglects us in running Ibadan ' Chiefs

Fire raises Vanguard reporter's family house

400 tested at Jos medical outreach

Kogi launches Kogas, improve info sector

ICIN holds world Hijab day

Nasarawa commences distribution of 4,000 deworming tablets

Ogun: Housewife beats 5-year-old step-son to death

Buhari mourns NADECO chieftain, Arthur Nwankwo

Reps PDP caucus: Chinda shocked over suspension plot

Osinbajo stages thanksgiving one year after surviving chopper crash

Rape: Yobe records 317 cases in 3 years

LGs election: PDP group rejects Benue council Boss

Breaking: 'Degraded' Boko Haram plotting religious war, APC raises alarm

CAN to South-south govs: Set up security outfit

*SPORTS*

As Eagles star says he's a fighter - The Sun

Abraham wanted Cavani to join Chelsea so he could steal PSG striker's secrets - Goal

Access Bank Lagos City Marathon: Tinubu Merit Award, Media Seminar, 2020 Press Conference hold Friday - New Telegraph

Amuneke Admits Fresh Challenges as He Takes Charge of Egypts El- Makkasa - Thisday

Amusan clocks lifetime best In 60m hurdles - Blueprint

Arsenal held in Burnley stalemate - Daily Trust

Arteta demands Arsenal improvement after bore draw with Burnley - Vanguard

Aussie Open: Djokovic claims 17th Grand Slam title - The Sun

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic says upbringing gave him hunger for success - BBC

Barcelona 2-1 Levante: Landmark brace from Fati enough for shaky champions - Goal

Barcelona 2-1 Levante: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Ansu Fati Double Inspires Win - FTBpro

Barcelona prodigy Fati breaks La Liga record in stunning first-half performance - Goal

Barcelona, Real Madrid rekindle interest in Osimhen - New Telegraph

Barcelona, Real renew interest in Osimhen - Punch

Berahino scores as Zulte Waregem demolish Waasland-Beveren - Goal

Bergwijn and Son strike as Spurs stun Man City - Daily Trust

Bergwijn revels in debut goal as Spurs see out City 2-0 - Vanguard

Bill Cusack and Sarah Clark Judo Master Class Ends in Uyo - Thisday

CAF Confed Cup: Enyimba through to quarterfinals - The Sun

CAF CONFED CUP: Enyimba Win Seven-goal Thriller in Abidjan to Qualify for Qfinal - Thisday

CAF Confed: Enyimba win, progress to quarterfinals - New Telegraph

Caf Confederation Cup wrap: Enyimba, Zanaco, Al Nasr through to Last Eight - Goal

CAF Cup: Rampant Enyimba reach quarter-finals - Punch

Chelsea have missed Pulisic' - Lampard waiting for USMNT star's return from injury - Goal

Confed Cup: Enyimba win away to reach qfinal - Punch

Conte satisfied with Eriksen as Lukaku turns focus to Milan derby - Goal

Cristiano Ronaldo hits goal-scoring milestone for Juventus - CNN

D' Tigress begin training for Tokyo 2020 ticket - The Sun

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