Dear reader, below are the newspaper headline stories for Tuesday February 7th 2017
THISDAY
Osinbajo: I’m Not Under Pressure to Resign, Buhari is Hale and…
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo Monday spoke for the first time since President Muhammadu Buhari’s departure for the United Kingdom, where he…
Nigerians Protest Poor Governance, Poverty, Hunger
FG Unveils Measures to Turn Around Economy, Targets 7% GDP Growth
Nigeria’s Priscilla Makes UK Tighten Health Care Rules
Fashola: Appointment of AfDB Official as TCN MD Unconnected to $174m
House C’ttee Summons Emefiele over Forex Sale by IOCs
NEITI: NDDC Got $1.98bn in Seven Years, Can’t Account for N7.4bn Project Funds
APC Chieftain Warns on Danger of Wishing Buhari Dead
Ambode: Lagos to Become Africa’s 3rd Largest Economy by 2020
UNICEF: Osun, Ebonyi Record Highest Number FGM/C
Court to Begin Fani-Kayode’s Trial on March 14
IPOB Prays for Improvement in Buhari’s Health
Ibori Denies Twitter Account, Says He was Not Deported
Police Foil N7.2bn Gas Turbine Heist, Seize Five Trucks
FG Commends Indorama for Plan to Supply Cheap Fertilizer to Farmers Nationwide
Lawyer Sues FG over Rann IDP Camp Bombing
Don’t Use Ogun Students as Cannon Fodders, Group Warns Politicians
Lagos Clamps Down on Illegal Abatoirs, Cattle Markets in Ikorodu, Badagry
FG Inaugurates 24-member National Emergency C’ttee on Tree Planting
Niger Police Arrest Several Criminals
N304.1m Fraud: Court Orders Trial-within-trial of Ex-NIMASA DG, Jauro
Umahi’s Wife Advocates Sensitisation against FGM/C in Ebonyi
Nigerian Protesters Call for Change in Govt
Pension Scam: Committee Indicts Perm Sec, DG, 28 Others in Niger
We Are Aware of Your Sufferings, Osinbajo Tells Protesters
Buhari Extends Medical Leave Indefinitely, Nigerians React
CBN to Enforce International Standard on Auditing Rule in Banks
AFC, Others to Invest $205 in Mining
Access Bank to Partner KADCCIMA on Trade Fair
NSE Index Declines Further as Bears Tighten Hold on Market
Despite NNPC’s Intervention, Ex-depot Price of Petrol Still High
NERC Wants Gas Price Indexed to Power Generation Companies in Naira
PDP Strategy Committee Report Ready
Edo Assembly Passes 2017 Budget
Edo Guber Tribunal Reserves Ruling on Allowing Subpoenaed Witnesses to Testify
A Constitutional Breach by the Executive – Okutepa
Confirm Onnoghen as CJN, He is the Most Senior – Olanipekun
A New Look for Tinubu Square
Can the President Refuse to Appoint Onnoghen, JSC as CJN? – Ikwueto
No, CJN Appointee Need not be the Most Senior Justice – Sagay
Africa Business Round Table Chief Commend Ambode, Access Bank
Grange School Wins Zenith Bank/Ikoyi Club Swimming
Cameroon Seals Title against Egypt
MFM Shocks Sunshine, Plateau Stay Top
*VANGUARD*
NIPCO Acquisition Of Mobil Oil Will Raise Investors’ Confidence – Stock Exchange Boss
Ekiti Begins Payment Of Contractors Owed By Ex-gov Fayemi
Russia Hikes 2018 World Cup Budget By $325 Million
Women Docked For Forgery, Theft
Plateau Sacks 579 Workers; 101 To Refund N70m
Money Laundering: FG Reviews Ibori’s Case-file, To Amend Charges
Power Losses, Dearth Of Infrastructure Undermine Electricity Supply
Stalemate In Edo Tribunal Over Witness Status
Wakanow Will Become Africa’s Biggest Online Travel Company
DELSUTH MPCS Leadership: A Template For Co-operative Society In Nigeria
C’wealth Title Fight: I’ll Stop Sheedy In Round 5 —Afonja Warrior
10 Minutes With Obaseki, The Gov With A Lion Heart
Disputed Maritime Varsity Land: We’ll Sue FG If… —Itsekiri Nation
UN/CEFACT’ll Complement Ease Of Doing Business — NEPC Boss
Ugwuanyi, Obiano, Others Harp On Investment For Economic Growth
Free At Last, Fistula Patients In Abakaliki Communities Speak Out
Court Detains 42-yr-old Man For Abducting Own Children
Anti, Pro-govt Rallies In Abuja, Lagos, Benin, London, Ibadan
Avoid Comments That Can Lead To Religious War, FG Warns Religious Leaders
Budget Defence: SGF, Lawal, Appears Before Senate
Fitch Rates Nigeria’s Upcoming Eurobond B+
Buhari Hale, Hearty; I Spoke With Him – Osinbajo
Osinbajo Speaks With Buhari, Says Not Under Pressure To Resign
Nigeria’s Economy In Deep Crisis, Osinbajo Admits
Osinbajo To Protesters: We Hear You Loud, Clear
CJN Confirmation: Onnoghen’s Name’ll Be Sent To Senate This Week – Presidency Source
Nollywood Actress, Funke Adesiyan Blasts Buhari, Others
Lai Mohammed Lauds Nigeria’s TV Production And Creative Industries
Tee Billz Shuns Tiwa’s Birthday Gig
Pastor’s Wife Wins Beauty Contest
Finally, South-South Govs Bow To Pressure, Resume Meeting Soon
2019: Obasanjo’s Call For Igbo Presidency, Insincere, Divisive — Obong Attah (2)
PDP Crisis: Appeal Court Threatens Anti-Fayose Exco With Arrest
Siasia Targets Pirates Job
NBA: Warriors Coach Kerr Fined $25,000 For Verbal Abuse
Leicester Fairytale Lurches Into Nightmare
*NATION*
Osinbajo: no cause for alarm on Buhari’s health
Osinbajo to protesters: we hear you loud and clear
Lagos -Ibadan, Ilorin-Kano rail lines to cost govt $7.6b
IG orders closure of Ondo Assembly
Lagos needs $30b for 30 capital projects in five years
Reps probe sale of $1b foreign exchange
‘NDDC got N135b, $1.1b from Shell, SNEPCo’
Oil prices rise to $57.01 on weaker dollar
In Trumpsylvania
Military not arming Fulani herdsmen to kill Christians, says Govt
Fed Govt urged to revoke PHCN’s privatisation
Ministry seeks EFCC’s probe of NPA/Depasa JV account
AMCON : Killer or restorer of businesses? (I)
Hunting hackers in cyber space
Free-for-all over free trade zones
ICAO: Hurdles to Lagos, Abuja airports’ certification
Why TCN chief was removed, by Fed Govt
Death and the sick countrymen
2Face: Why they rage
Arms everywhere
Free-for-all over free trade zones
Judges angry over corruption allegation
We’ve received 53 per cent of our allocation, says Fashola
CDS Olonisakin hails DICON
Biometrics for traders, artisans
Highway projects prioritised in Works 2017 budget
‘Only El-Rufai can prosecute El-Zakzaky’
NLC to Buhari: Nigerians can’t afford one good meal a day
Boko Haram insurgents attack Yobe villages
Fed Govt to buy N400m cars for ex-presidents
‘Rallies aimed at destroying Buhari’s popularity’
Odey rejects Russia move
Sunshine Stars’ playing on empty stomachs’, owed 5 months’ pay
Eguma admits: We committed blunders against 3SC
Osun Utd forced Gateway to 1-1 draw
Maikaba relishes first league win
Neymar eyeing 2018 World Cup success
Rita Dominic, Somkele Idhalama star in The Guest
HDFA announces Scritp2Sreen contest
Charly Boy leads walk against cancer
Nollywood actor, Madubogwu seeks further treatment
BBNaija: Housemates get new task
Artistes hopeful as boom player hits 1m download
Yemi Alade, Funke Akindele for Nickelodeon award
Reps probe sale of $1b foreign exchange
• CBN: we’re not aware of NNPC/IOCs
‘NDDC got N135b, $1.1b from Shell, SNEPCo’
Oil prices rise to $57.01 on weaker dollar
Fed Govt urged to revoke PHCN’s privatisation
Ministry seeks EFCC’s probe of NPA/Depasa JV account
Hunting hackers in cyber space
ICAO: Hurdles to Lagos, Abuja airports’ certification
*NEW TELEGRAPH*
Only Buhari Can Declare His Health Status –Osinbajo
FG To Nigerians: Prevail On Senators To Approve $30bn Loan
Anti-govt Protests Rock Abuja, Lagos, Benin, Others
Vodacom Chief Hails El-Rufai
IBB Visits, Condoles With Kure’s Family
NMA, Resident Doctors Demand True State Of Buhari’s Health
A fresh legal tussle seeking to unseat Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, commenced afresh yesterday before a Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja. The commencement of the suit was sequel to an order of Supreme Court made on December 9, 2016. The plaintiff in the matter, Senator Umaru Dahiru, is seeking…
Dickson: Five Years In The Saddle
Okorocha: A Life Of Philanthropy, Politics
Crisis Hits Forum Of PDP State Chairmen
Holding Fort For Buhari
Constitutionality Of The Acting President
NCDF: CBN To Sanction Banks Over Non-remittance Of Payments
Treasuries Rise As US Stocks Slip With Oil
Experts To Real Estate Investors: Embrace Treasury Bills
How To Harness Tourism Potential, By NANTA Boss
Total Sets 2018 Q1 Deadlines For Projects’ Completion
Niger Republic-Kaduna Controversial Crude Supply Deal
This School Feeding Programme Amuses Me
High Altitude Storm Lagos With 30 Athletes For Marathon
Amuneke Warns Eagles Over New-look Cameroon
Marathon: Ajayi Commends Ambode, Access Bank
Zenith Bank Boss Hails Ikoyi Club Swimming Meet
Expect War, Oyongo Warns Eagles
I’m Yet To Reach My Target, Says Ibrahimovic
Kidnappers Free Birthday Girl, Two Friends
Three Get N45m Fine For Drug Trafficking
Three Die In Rival Cult Groups’ Clash
‘I Was Ostracised Because Of My Wife’
Man Remanded For Abducting Own Children
Chieftaincy Tussle: Oyo Judge Orders Court Processes Pasted On Baale’s Door
Resolving The Niger Delta Crisis
Brothers At War
Obiano: From Banking To Politics
NCDF: CBN To Sanction Banks Over Non-remittance Of Payments
Fairfax To Raise $500m For New Africa Fund
Stock Market Opens With 0.83% Loss
DAILY TRUST
Osinbajo’s ‘long’ phone conversation with Buhari (VIDEO INCLUDED)
Constituencies Development Fund conflicts with Constitution –CDD
Kano mass arrest: Police free 480 suspects, prosecute 129 for sex work
Soldiers on northeast battlefront to join families shortly
Sokoto plans cancer screening in primary care
Aremu writes Police over death threats
Osinbajo responds to IStandWithNigeria protesters
Cleric blames Nigeria’s woes on irresponsible church leaders
As resources dwindle, stakeholders seek funding better options IStandWithNigeria protesters demand sack of “grasscutter”
Protests in Lagos, Abuja over economic hardship
Labour unions to protest on Thursday
Protest detention of the poor – Obla
Boko Haram attacks military base, burns community in Yobe
Police arrest 195 rustlers, rescue 21 kidnapped villagers
Edo Assembly passes N153.2bn budget
Plateau saves N68m monthly through staff pruning
Truck crushes 15 cows
Labour chief Aremu writes IGP over threats to life
Buhari’s health: Presidency not telling Nigerians truth – Tsav
2018 census: NPC to spend N60bn on ICT
Agric loan: Kebbi begins house-to-house debt recovery exercise
Kaduna NUJ gets new chair as crisis persists
Staff of ABU’s new medical centre start strike
Non-performing bank loans rise to 11.7 % – GTB
Abuja-Kaduna train fares rise by 50%
CBN threatens to sanction banks over NCDF remittances
Two coys partner on Jigawa 50MW power project
NAPIMS boss ties Nigeria’s growth to good value systems
Boko Haram attacks military base, burns community in Yobe
HIV/AIDS: How Nigeria can take charge of its ‘destiny’
Buhari’s health: Presidency not telling Nigerians truth – Tsav
Protests erupt after police rape black man
Protests in Lagos, Abuja over economic hardship
Sokoto gov’ship: S/Court orders re-trial of suit against Tambuwal
We’ll immortalize Kure by defeating APC — Niger PDP
Why Bello, Dino must sheathe swords – Ex-gov
Appeal Court threatens ‘anti-Fayose exco’ with arrest warrant
‘Don’t wish Buhari dead because of 2019’
Diplomat shot dead inside Karachi consulate
4,444 children ‘abused’ by Catholic priests
Protests erupt after police rape black man
Govt defies calls to quit despite mass rallies
Govt says over 800 detained in anti-ISIL operations
‘Why Enugu orthopaedic hospital recommends amputations’
Preparation in top gear for Kano health insurance scheme
HIV/AIDS: How Nigeria can take charge of its ‘destiny’
Sokoto to introduce cancer screening at primary healthcare level
240,000 Nigerian children die yearly from diarrhoea – USAID
Nasarawa Assembly increases health budget for children, women
Quadri leads Morez against Hennebont in French league
Kpakor dismisses Cameroon threat
High Altitude coach targets Lagos City Marathon top 10
Epe wins Pa Mark Open
Ambode, Access Bank commended over Lagos City Marathon
Firms donate equipment for Calabar T/Tennis Championship
*PREMIUM TIMES*
What I discussed on phone with hale, hearty Buhari – Osinbajo
“I spoke to him just this afternoon and we had a fairly long conversation, he is in good shape and very chatty.”
UPDATE: Nigeria secures $7.5 billion loan from China for rail project – Amaechi
Arms Importation: Fugitive Nigeria Customs officials turn selves in
N26 Million Dasukigate: Fani-Kayode Refutes Own Lawyer, Denies Seeking Out Of Court Settlement
Nigeria Probes HIV Cure Claim
I Wasn’t Deported To Nigeria – Ibori
N32 Million Fine: FirstNation Airways Denies Any Wrongdoing, Accuses NCAA Of Arbitrariness
Good Governance: NLC, TUC To Hold Rally Thursday
Buhari Must Break Silence On Appointment Of CJN, Group Says
Budget: Works Received 53 Per Cent Of 2016 Allocation – Fashola
Why Pregnant Women Crave ‘agbalumo’ – Nutritionist
Nigeria Immigration To Resuscitate Air Border Patrol Unit – Official
Three Drug Traffickers Get 5 Years Jail Term Each
Divorce: Court Detains Man For Contempt, Abduction Of Own Children
Lagos To Ban Yellow Commercial Buses – Ambode
“I tell you what, I want to banish yellow buses from Lagos this year.”
Comment
Ondo Crisis: Police Shut Down House Of Assembly
Oyo Government Criminalises Stigmatisation Against People Living With HIV/AIDs
Uyo Residents Finally Join Anti-government Protest
Edo Assembly Passes N153.2 Billion 2017 Budget
Court Convicts 11 Prostitutes In Niger
Man Killed In Renewed Attack At Plateau Mining Site
Abuja Council Workers Unpaid For Four Months
Kaduna Electric To Review Sack Of 530 Workers – Union
Eight Killed, 38 Injured In Katsina Auto Crash – FRSC
Southern Kaduna Crisis: Nigerian Army Lays Foundation For Battalion In Zango Kataf
The Reasons Why We Must Protest, By Kenneth Gyado
Kudos To Nigeria And Senegal For Not Withdrawing From ICC, By Femi Falana
Nigeria Exports Two Million Jobs To China With The Textile Industry Dysfunction, By Paul Alaje
The Central Bank Of Nigeria, Irresponsible Policies, And Rogue Banks, By Kenneth Amaeshi
Will Lagos Ever Be Free Of Waste?, By Ademola Asebiomo
What Hope For The Economy’s Recovery This Year?, By Uddin Ifeanyi
Reps Summon Emefiele Over Foreign Exchange Sales To Oil Marketers
U.S. Energy Project Adds 30,000 New Solar Connections In Nigeria — Envoy
Nigeria’s Excess Crude Revenue Up $38 Million Amid Rising Global Prices
CBN To Sanction Banks Over Non-remittance Of Content Development Fund
South Sudan Soldiers Found Guilty Of Rape, Murder To Be Shot
South Sudan Scraps School Fees
23 Teachers Dismissed In Zambia For Sexually Abusing, Impregnating Pupils
Police arrest 400 suspected members of ISIS
Iran lifts entry ban on American wrestlers
*NIGERIAN PILOT*
2019: I’ll contest Oyo guber election – Shittu
Bailout Funds: CNPP, Civil Society groups to begin assessment tour of states
Buratai lays foundation for Southern Kaduna military barracks
13 suspects, two dismissed soldiers, 8 kidnappers paraded in Bayelsa
PFN condemns unguarded statements of religious leaders
IGP’s Panel: APC’s reaction has vindicated us – PDP
Group refutes alleged cancellation of protest against bad governance
Valentine: Beauty Spa make special offers in FCT
RIWAMA condemns arrest, harassment of workers
Dakar hosts anti-terrorism financing workshop
Heritage Bank identifies importance of reformed education system
FG pledges sustained intervention in petroleum products supply
I’ll be president of Nigeria – Fayose
Tuface: Ezekwesili blasts FG over cancellation of planned protest
Ibori: UK insists on confiscation of former Governor’s assets
*SUN*
UNICEF urges states to end female genital mutilation
•Imo sets 2018 deadline
IstandWithNigeria protesters, we hear you loud and clear –Osinbajo
•Nigerians storm London embassy, demand to speak with Buhari
Pro, anti-govt supporters clash in Abuja
•Protesters fight over largesse
Obiano should forget another term –Okafor, PDP stalwart
Anambra guber: Obiano’s second term victory guaranteed –Ochije
2019: Obasanjo hates Igbo, he shouldn’t ridicule us –BB Apugo, APC chieftain
CBN to sanction banks over non-remittance of content fund
… As Reps summon governor over forex sales
Why we’re building homes for Nigerians in Diaspora –Adefemi
Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier: Cameroon coach boasts
•Says Eagles’ll fall like Pharaohs
Eagles must think of Cameroon –Kalu
AFCON 2017: Egypt coach Hector Cuper fully backed by EFA
*COMPLETE SPORTS*
Udeze: Super Eagles Will Deal With Superb, Physical Cameroon
Chinese Club Changchun Yatai Unveil Ighalo
Igboun Scores In Pre-Season Friendly For UFA
Ikpeba: Super Eagles Must Be Ready For War Against Physical Cameroon
Fans Declare Ikeme Wolves’ Best Player In Burton Defeat
Aiyegbeni Undergoes Trials At Third-Tier Coventry
Koeman: “Clever” Lookman Will Be A Great Player
Katsina United Chairman To Players: ‘Beat Lobi Stars And Take N200k Each’
Ideye Stars In Olympiakos Win; Esiti Plays 90 Minutes, Simon Subbed Off In Gent’s Draw
Rivers United Coach, Eguma: 3SC Deserved Their Win
Amoo Hails 3SC Players, Fans After Rivers United Win
LION KINGS: Cameroon Overpower Egypt To Claim Fifth AFCON Title
NPFL: Odey Scores Goal No.5 As MFM Shock Sunshine, IfeanyiUbah Edge Rangers
Iwobi, Odey, Ideye Up For Complete Sports January Player Of The Month
Iheanacho Dropped Again As Jesus Fires City Past Swansea
Lookman: Lukaku Scores For Fun – Great Player, I want To Be Like That
Ighalo: I wanted EPL Club, But Watford’s High Demands Stopped It.
Wolves Boss Lambert Praises Ikeme Despite Burton Albion Defeat
Medrano: FC IfeanyiUbah Must Bounce Back With Win Against Rangers
Bassey Ezekiel Eager To Impress At Barcelona
Neville Berates Wenger For Iwobi, Chamberlain, Ozil Midfield
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