NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 11TH FEBRUARY 2020

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 11TH FEBRUARY 2020

*PUNCH*

Public hearing on sexual harassment bill holds Feb 17

Akande replaces Lawan as APC reconstitutes peace panel

Intercontinental Banks assets deteriorated under Akingbola Witness

Again, gunmen raid Plateau community, kill three

Were committed to safety of students, lecturers Mojola

Why Trump supporters are so wrong

Dad left 40 children, four-year-old at 86 Reps leader

Nigerias unity: Negotiable or not

Well free abducted children from Boko Haram, Buhari insists

Strange illness: Benue may test samples abroad

Buhari, National Assembly, Lalong mourn as Plateau Senator dies

Experts call on Buhari to assent Data Protection Bill

Cross River poll: 13 PDP aspirants condemn primaries, seek cancellation

NCC inaugurates secondary school cybersecurity awareness campaign

1.4 million candidates register for 2020 UTME

VC laments poor female enrolment in Gombe varsity

Address poor funding of OSUSTECH SSANU tells Akeredolu

We shall not bow

Jumia One, AXA Mansard to distribute money market fund

Stock market down N154bn on sale pressure

Access Bank seeks listing of N15bn green bond

NNPC has over $20bn assets, says Kyari

FG, electricity workers meet to avert strike

Oyo suspends 13 headteachers, others over illegal fees

Global stocks: Safe-havens rise on coronavirus concerns

Create enabling environment for liver surgery, expert tells FG

Emerging Africa unveils new investment class

Nigeria earned N1.17tn from VAT in 2019 CBN

*VANGUARD*

Abandoned Corpses: Delta hospital to carry out mass burial

Lumos Nigeria appoints Adepeju Adebajo as Chief Executive Officer

We can now rate efficacy of HIV drugs mathematically ' Prof. Chinonso Achebe

Farida Waziri sacked in national interest ' JONATHAN

1,434,632 candidates register for UTME, DE in 3 weeks ' JAMB

Amotekun bill'll become law on Feb 14 ' Fayemi

30 killed, 18 vehicles, houses burnt in fresh B-Haram attack

Malabu Oil Scam: Court grants Adoke N50m bail

Banu, ex-Kwara Commissioner for Finance gets N200m bail

Waziri's sack as EFCC chairman not personal ' Jonathan

Ekiti Attorney General submits draft bill on Amotekun to Fayemi

China president in rare visit to virus patients, medics

NASS to inspect ITF programmes, projects

Family appeal for justice over alleged abduction of 16-year-old girl in Sokoto

Nigeria says 'extension' needed on West Africa currency launch

Jihadists kill, abduct dozens in northeast Nigeria

Police rescue 4 kidnapped victims in Abuja

Police rescue 4 kidnapped victims in Abuja

Germany cancels hundreds flights as winter storm sweeps across Europe

Police arrest Ilaro Poly SUG President over alleged cultism

Supreme Court Ruling: We will continue to protest in Imo ' PDP

Four injured as aggrieve members disrupt Osun PDP stakeholders meeting

Taraba electoral Commission fixes May 16 for LG polls

APC gives Ikpeazu 3 months ultimatum over council polls

APC urges INEC to de-register more political parties

5 APC Councilors dump party for PDP in Zamfara

NLNG calls for massive investment as Nigeria's ranking drops to 5th globally

Nigeria's Service Chiefs and Why Buhari's Apple Is Sweeter

Pele depressed, reclusive because of poor health ' Son

We don't insist on what we want; we ask people what they want ' Hon. Adesola Adebayo

Britain declares coronavirus an imminent threat to public health

CRPC commends Ganduje for constituting Primary Healthcare Board

UN coordinator issues alert on locust outbreak

NAFDAC debunks recruitment exercise

New pharmacy practice bill to change practice, create employments ' lawmaker

Coronavirus: 25,000 people access information in 10 days ' WHO

Bayelsa has no case of Lassa fever ' FMC

Psychiatrist tasks patients on strict adherence to medications

Britain declares coronavirus a serious, imminent threat to public health

Coronavirus: LASG sets up emergency prevention care committee

Bus conductor docked over alleged assault, threat to life

Auto mechanic arraigned in court for alleged truck theft

Court remands man for allegedly defiling 14-year-old girl

Storekeeper docked for allegedly stealing toiletries

Cultism: Police arrest SUG President, one other in Ogun

Kidnappers rape teenager over N10m ransom in Anambra

Two Chinese arrested for allegedly having anal sex with roommate

Berry Boys leader, Maliki reveals how group intiates through Facebook

*THE NATION*

No Lassa fever case in Bayelsa, says govt

ECOWAS pushes for reopening of Nigerias land borders

Southwest governors to sign Amotekun bill Friday

JAMB warns candidates: dont accept admissions not on our letterhead

Police talk tough as IPOB vows to attend Kanus parents burial

Buhari raises hope for Leah Sharibus release

Akande leads APCs panel on reconciliation

Abia pipeline explosion victims seek N3b compensation from Fed Govt

Zulum hailed for rewarding teacher

Buhari, APC, Lawan, others mourn Plateau Senator Longjan

Let there be light

Why constitution review is urgent, by Razak

Ugwuanyis growth initiatives in eight months

Uzodinma prepared to reconstruct Imo Iwu

Ogun considers Amotekun bill Tuesday

Dont sacrifice democracy, judiciary over personal ambitions, Imo group tells SCourt

Emilio drops debut single

How to juggle acting with a music career, by Tkinzy

Access Bank to list N15b green bond on Luxembourg Stock Exchange

UPDC opens application for N16b rights issue

Capital market experts brainstorm on 2020 budget

Eyowo will deepen financial inclusion

Teksight Edge COO gets recognition

Jumia has technology, data to tackle logistics challenge

Beware of Windows 7 for data transmission

Blues from 7.5% VAT hike

Furore over termination of MMIA toll gate concession

*THISDAY*

The Coronavirus Challenge, Nigeria and Other Responses

The Lion and His Burden

Sao Polo Lifts Open Cup, Alchemy Claims Silver Cup

Farah Escapes Ban after Positive Test

Chelsea Make 174m Profit over Last Two Transfer Windows

Ighalo Cleared for Coronavirus, Set to Play Brugge Match for Man Utd

More than 150 Coaches Attended the NPFL-LaLiga Coaching Clinic in Abuja

2020 GTB Lagos Polo:Lieghton Saopolo Wins Oba of Lagos Cup

How Man Utd Hijacked Ighalo from Inter Milan

Four States Register For MASVI Invitational Cycling Race

Amotekun Law Ready in South-west States Feb 14

Again, Gunmen Kill Three, Injure one in Fresh Attack on Plateau Village

In PDP, It's One Committee Too Many

How Power Discos Continue to Fail Consumers

APC, Buhari, Lawan, Lalong, Others Mourn Plateau Senator

Buhari Pledges to Secure Freedom of Kidnapped Children

NIPCO Appoints New Management Team to Drive Expansion

Dare Tips Team Nigeria Wrestlers for Medal Haul at Tokyo 2020

Zenith Bank Hails D'Tigress for Winning Olympics Ticket

Port Harcourt Residents Move to Use Facebook as Unifying Factor

*THE SUN*

C'River LG poll: Aspirants demand cancellation of PDP primary

Kogi guber: PDP, Wada list 259 witnesses

PDP blasts Lai Mohammed over $500m loan request for NTA

Akande heads APC reconstituted reconciliation committee

LG poll: Enugu APC tackles ENSIEC over candidates' list

Kogi guber: PDP, Wada list 259 witnesses in suit challenging Bello's election

Akande heads APC reconstituted reconciliation committee

APC mourns Sen Longjan

PDP chairman Secondus, others in court to stop committal proceedings

Expect robust legislature, Nasarawa Assembly tells residents

Edo Sports Festival to become annual event ' Obaseki

Anambra Biennial Police Games: IGP, Gov Obiano unveil Games mascot, Logo

Buhari congratulates D'Tigress for qualifying for 2020 Olympics

Sports Minister commends Wrestling Federation

SON shuts 13 steel companies over standards infractions

Your investments safe, Buhari assures oil companies

Food vendors, hawkers take over Nigerian ports

MMIA access gate: FAAN warns motorists against buying stickers from concessionaire

Understanding the FCMB SMEs masterclass for sustainable economic development

FG, Australia move to develop ICT sector, others

Nigeria lags behind in access to climate funding 'Britain

Train 7 construction, installation to be executed locally 'NLNG

Weak sentiment sends stock market's YTD down 3.5%

Libya closes refinery as oil blockade triggers $1bn loss

We won't relent until all kidnapped children are freed 'Buhari

Burkina Faso president heads ECOWAS committee to probe Nigeria's border closure

We want Biafra not Igbo president in 2023, says MASSOB/BIM

Kanu's lawyer asks army, police, others to withdraw from community for parents' burial

*GUARDIAN*

Amid uncertainties, Uzodinma releases appeasing packages for Imo populace

AfCFTA could boost continental trade by $35b, says AFREXIMBank

Judge drags FG before ECOWAS court over alleged rights violation

Lumos Nigeria appoints Adepeju Adebajo as CEO

Southern Kaduna elder tells panel how El-Rufai humiliated, jailed their leaders

Again, herdsmen kill three persons in Plateau

NAFDAC raises concern over drug insecurity

Oyetibo tasks government on insecurity

Over 100 US troops suffered brain injury in Iran attack: Pentagon

NOC advises athletes on Coronavirus scare in Japan

*DAILY TIMES*

MURIC urges police to sustain raid on criminal hideouts

Again, FG arraigns Adoke, Abubakar on fresh 7 -count charge

Akande heads APC reconstituted national reconciliation committee

EFCC arrests another FBI suspect wanted for $2.5m internet fraud

APGA chieftain writes Buhari demands arrest of ex-Gov Yari

Borno reopens Maiduguri-Dikwa road, 5 years after closure

Kogi election: PDP, Wada to call 259 witnesses

NASS to inspect ITF programmes, projects

Chairman, Vice, Secretary reelected in Osun NUJ elections

Fayemi inaugurates Ekitis first female Head of Service

All kidnapped children will be freed Buhari

Buhari, Osinbajo best in character, exemplary leadership -Emir of Lafia

Senate decries delay in completion of N155.48bn Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road

Just In: EFCC files fresh charges against Ex-AGF, Adoke

Gov. Bello commiserates with victims of bandits attack

2 wanted after slipping through Hong Kongs quarantine scheme

EU agency warns of floods, droughts, fires due to climate change

Gender equality key to poverty eradication, Guterres tells African leaders

Reps indict PPPRA over N2bn unremitted funds

LASEMA to monitor Coronavirus, Lassa fever

Edo governorship: We are ready to abide by whatever position the party takes Ize-Iyamu

Osun Govt. warns citizens against adding paracetamol, bleach to cooking

Adams counsels FG on power generation, boosting economy, others

Oil prices drop further as traders await OPEC+ cuts

Paying lip-service to grassroots football development has to stop, Omokaro warns

Skills development programme has empowered 200,000 youth since inception-ITF DG

Ugwuanyis giant strides in eight months

Aero, Ramco in N200m MRO processes optimisation automation deal

*DAILY TRUST*

Illegal fees: Oyo Govt suspends 13 head teachers, 3 others

China inflation rises as coronavirus disrupts supply chains

UPDATED: Insurgents kill 30, abduct passengers on Maiduguri-Damaturu highway

Israel blocks Palestinian agricultural exports, escalating trade spat

Is Nigeria still winning the war on insecurity

Cameroon elections overshadowed by violence, boycott

BOKO HARAM ' Running out of options or will' 2

FG meets with electricity workers to avert strike

Everton's Pickford hits out at pundits over criticism

Oshoala's brace helps Barcelona win maiden Spanish Super Cup

*DAILY INDEPENDENT*

Mixed Reactions As FG Approves Two New Seaports In South South

Mixed Reactions As FG Approves Two New Seaports In South South

FG To Partner Firm In The Provision Of High Speed Internet

Thailand Mourns, As Victims Families, Claim Their Dead

Ransome-Kuti Memorial: Activists Demand End To Insecurity

FG To Partner Firm In The Provision Of High Speed Internet

Buhari Reviews, Reconstitutes APC National Reconciliation Committee

CYFI Trains 30 Youths On Data Analysis, Management

Gov. Bello To Build Modern Palace For Obaro Of Kabba

Bomb Attack Kills Eight In Turkish Defence Ministry

Aero Contractors Invests N200m In MRO Software, Partners Indian Firm

Aero Contractors Invests N200m In MRO Software, Partners Indian Firm

Google No Longer Interested In Wind Farm

The New Cooking Gas Cylinder Ownership Policy

Dubai School Probes Viral Bullying Incident

ITF Trains Over 200,000 Nigerians For Employability, Entrepreneurship

SON Shuts Down 13 Steel Companies Over Standards Infractions

Delta CP Urged To Rejig Security Approach In Ughelli North, South Council Areas

SON Shuts Down 13 Steel Companies Over Standards Infractions

Two Foreign Nationals Diagnosed With Coronavirus Dies

Mysterious Rain Pulls Down Make-Shift Structure For Udom's Father's Burial

Moghalu Urges FG To Make Nnewi Full Manufacturing Hub

Facebook Accounts On Twitter, Instagram Hacked

Moghalu Urges FG To Make Nnewi Full Manufacturing Hub

Gujba Emirate In Yobe Confers Traditional Title on DCP Abba Kyari

IGP Unveils Police Games Logo, Mascot

EFCC Arrests Another Suspect On FBI Wanted List Over Alleged $2.5m Internet Fraud

450 Civilians Killed In Central Mali

*TRIBUNE*

Coronavirus: What Nigeria's govt needs to do to prevent entry, curtail spread ' Doyin Okupe

Kogi govt to relocate beggars from major streets

We'll give Amotekun bill speedy hearing, passage ' Osun Speaker

Osinbajo to represent Nigeria at Moi's state funeral in Nairobi

Reps flag-off forensic audit of insurance firms

PDP rejects move to get $500m loan for NTA

Buhari condemns Boko Haram attack on Maiduguri

JUST IN: Bello suspends Kogi varsity VC, state poly rector

De-registered parties draw battle line with INEC

When federal roads become perilous

Lagos community laments insecurity

Fanfare as Egbeda Police division gets donation of administrative block

Mali President acknowledges contacts with jihadists

We are using adire to promote Nigerian economic, tourism potential in Austria 'Ogundele

Minister wants youths to drive agricultural revolution

Powerful winter storm leaves at least five dead in Europe

Egypt moves toward toughening up draconian anti-terror law

We are targeting UK, Asia market for agricultural export

Transactional Justice

Equatorial Guinea leader's son fined 30m euros, suspended jail confirmed

FG to increase investment in research for irrigation infrastructure

Edo agropreneur programme: Beneficiaries count gains as O-Takers, processors purchase 125,000 birds

Our annual spending on CSR is in excess of $40 million ' Total

Keystone Bank, Afreximbank, others partner to promote African Creative Industry

*BLUE PRINT*

ASUU blames FG, states for insecurity as Police, vigilantes battle bandits in Niger

2023: Politicians targeting north for exploitation ' NEF

Edo 2020: Imo athlete slump, die in training

Kaduna Corporate League Cup: FCMB commence title defence on high, defeat BOA

2020 Abuja World Tennis Tour events to begin in March

Adamawa: Sukur community rejects appointment of new district head

Adamawa: Sukur community rejects appointment of new district head

Breaking: Nigeria's D' Tigresses succumb to USA defeat day after picking Olympics ticket

Psychiatrist calls for holistic approach to curb drug abuse

Psychiatrist calls for holistic approach to curb drug abuse

Yahoo boy sentenced 7 months for posing as woman to defraud

NBBF thanks Buhari, Dare, fans

Yahoo boy sentenced 7 months for posing as woman to defraud

Forum tasks influential Nigerians to invest in youth empowerment

Tokyo Olympics: FIBA congratulates D'Tigress over qualification

Forum tasks influential Nigerians to invest in youth empowerment

Why INEC party de-registration won't stand ' NCMP

Imo: Duru tasks Uzodinma on housing deficits

IPPIS: What NSCDC did with personnel salaries ' official

Imo: Duru tasks Uzodinma on housing deficits

Kuduru Forest: Police nab 3 more 'terrorists', fingered in Potiskum Emir's kidnap

Nigeria'll ensure adequate resources for research, development ' Buhari

Edo 2020: How we 'll oust Obaseki ' APC guber aspirant

Bauchi PDP chieftains donate empowerment materials to youth, women

Ondo: PDP allegations are childish ' APC

Duplantis sets pole vault world record in Poland

I only smoke hemp to get power' ' suspect

Doguwa blasts critics over 4 wives, 27 children comments

*SPORTS*

10 of the Funniest Own Goals of All Time - Ranked - FTBpro

2020 AFC Cup: Bengaluru FC vs Paro FC - TV channel, stream, kick-off time & match preview - Goal

2020 GTB Lagos Polo:Lieghton Saopolo Wins Oba of Lagos Cup - Thisday

2021 AFCON Qualifiers: Rohr may drop Onuachu, Etebo - Punch

Access Bank Lagos City Marathon: Wigwe Celebrates Successful 2020 Edition - Complete Sports

Adewale, Yusuf ready for Wheelchair Olympic qualifiers - New Telegraph

Adoption campaign records success as more individuals, corporate bodies come on board - Peoples Daily

AFCON 2021 qualifiers: Rohr confident of key players' availability - New Telegraph

AFN tissue: Ministry will supervise federations without interference-Dare - Peoples Daily

Ajayi On Target As Ahly Win; Extend Lead At The Top - Complete Sports

Amuneke to Eagles; Beware of Cape Verde! - New Telegraph

Anambra Biennial Police Games: IGP, Gov Obiano unveil Games mascot, Logo - The Sun

Arsenal much happier and tactically better' ' Lacazette & Ozil hail Arteta impact - Goal

Audit uncovers massive financial mess at CAF - Daily Times

Barca fans want Oshoala to solve mens team goal crisis - Punch

Bayelsa golf course will produce future Woods Diete-Spiff - Punch

Bellerin: Goals are going to come 'very quickly' for Arsenal under Arteta - Goal

Buhari congratulates D'Tigress for qualifying for 2020 Olympics - The Sun

Buhari Promises D'Tigress Excellent Preparation For Olympics - Daily Independent

Caf Super Cup: South Africa's Gomes to officiate Zamalek-Esperance clash - Goal

Chelsea in for Lautaro Martinez - Daily Times

Chelsea Make 174m Profit over Last Two Transfer Windows - Thisday

Coronavirus Alert: Ighalo cleared for Uniteds Europa trip - Punch

D'Tigress qualifies for Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Peoples Daily

Dare banks on wrestlers for Olympics medals - New Telegraph

Dele Alli apologises as FA probe Spurs stars coronavirus post - Punch

Dele Alli apologizes for coronavirus video - CNN

Dele Alli apologizes for coronavirus video - CNN

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