Dear reader, Newpaper Headline Stories For Thursday February 9th 2017
THISDAY
FG: No Basis Comparing Yar’Adua’s Health Issues with Buhari’s
NJC Re-nominates Onnoghen Acting CJN, Pending Senate Confirmation
• Presidency confirms THISDAY’s exclusive report on his nomination • Justices Ngwuta, Ademola dragged before Code of Conduct Tribunal
PDP Opens Merger Talks with LP, SDP, Five Other Parties
UN: Boko Haram is Broke
Senate Approves $1bn Eurobond Sale, Investors Fret over Oil Risk
Russian Ship Crew Taken Hostage off Nigerian Coast
Free Trade Zones Operators Kick as Senate Moves to Amend OGEFZA Act
Seven New Cases of Lassa Fever Reported in Edo, Ondo, Bauchi
FEC Gives Nod to Measures to Bring down Food Prices
NBS: N1.03bn Sub-standard Products Impounded in 2016
Malabu Oil: Italian Prosecutors Seek Trial of Eni CEO
Former Finance Minister, Nenadi Usman, Seeks Court’s Permission to Travel Abroad for Treatment
Withdraw Your False, Unguarded Statement Now, Senate Tells Amaechi
Makoju Seeks Restructuring, Better Funding for Stable Electricity Supply
Collapse of Ibadan Depot Heightens Concern over Fuel Shortages in South-west
EFCC Arraigns Senior Advocate, Belgore, Ex-minister for Money Laundering
Senate C’ttee: Nigeria Has Highest Maternal Mortality Rate in the World
Unite for the Task ahead, Nwodo Charges Ndigbo
DHQ: Military to Uphold Human Rights Tenets
Rivers Elders Condemn Police Report on Rerun Elections
Kingsley Kuku’s Case, Frivolous, Says Abuja Inquirer Publisher
NCDMB Pledges to Partner Nigeria Machine Tools
FCTA Bans Church Posters from Abuja Metropolis
Presidency, Senate to Collaborate on Legal Framework for Credit Information Sharing with Credit Bureaus
WTO: Nigeria Needs Access to Foreign Markets to Boost Exports
Police Prevent Passengers Seeking Refund from Arik
Army Begins Construction of Infrastructure in Sambisa Forest
Police to Deploy Sniffer Dogs on Kaduna-Abuja Highway, Vulnerable
Man Beheaded in Ekiti over Bloody Land Dispute
NAFDAC Seizes N 2.5m Drugs, Fruit Juice, Food Seasonings in Sokoto
Sokoto Chief Judge Pardons 28 Awaiting-trial Inmates
Suspected Vandals Invade Bayelsa Speaker’s Community, Kill One, Raze Houses
Five DSS Personnel Detained over Alleged Brutalisation of FGGC Calabar Staff
LASG Faults PSP Operation, Considers New Waste Management Policy
Coalition of NGOs Says N145bn Wasteful Expenditure Embedded in 2017 Budget
RMAFC Okays New Tax Policy
Agusto & Co Unveils 2017 Insurance Industry Report
Elumelu Retires as AFC Non-executive Director
Neimeth Leads Gainers as Investors Renew Demand for Shares
Ojobo: Technology Innovation Will Boost Digital Economies
‘Sustained Investment, Reform Critical to Nigeria’s Growth
Plateau APC Resolves Major Leadership Crisis
Fayemi: 52 Garlands for an Innovator
Small Businesses Get Some Succour
Wike’s Projects Excite Rivers People
Do you have an Executive Presence?
Charting a Way Forward
Nigeria’s Grossly Inadequate 2017 Health Budget
Getting Pregnant: The Male Factor
NHIS Boss Seeks ICPC Intervention in War against Corruption in Scheme …solicits support from…
Cancer: The Killer Disease Ravaging Nigerians
Nigeria Records 12,000 New Cases of Obstetric Fistula Yearly
Oshonaike Plans Clinic for Junior T’ tennis Players
Edo-Osagie Emerges 2017 DOAMF Charity Golf Champion
Ugandan, Zimbabwean Players for IBB Ladies Open
Barca Set to Contest Suarez’s Copa del Rey Red Card
Agbami Partners: Boosting Human Capital in Engineering, Medicine
Medical Student Makes History at OOU’s Convocation
Okowa Promises to Upgrade Facilities at Burnt School
Kano Records 3m Pupils in Schools
NGO Seeks Improved Anti-corruption Content in Curriculum
*NEW TELEGRAPH*
Don’t Compare Yar’Adua’s Health With Buhari’s –FG
…says President not in danger
…only a victim of transparency Drug scarcity in Aso Rock clinic worsens
2019: PDP Begins Merger Talks
$1bn Eurobond Roadshow: Investors Fret Over Forex Policy
Nigeria’s Ports Berthed 19,833 Vessels In Four Years
CJN: Senate Gets Onnoghen’s Nomination
Shift Work, Heavy Lifting Cause Infertility In Women
Ex-PPA Chair Faults Masari On Obasanjo’s Third Term Agenda
Buhari’s Loan Request’ll Restore Hope To Nigerians – Okechukwu
Nigeria’s Oil Export To India Hits N11.6bn Daily
NCC: Internet Penetration In Nigeria Now 48%
Food Security: FG’s Drastic Decision To Check Famine
24 Winners Emerge In Heritage Bank’s Promo
SON Restates Need For Quality Assurance
Nervous Nation, ‘hale And Hearty’ President
‘Battlestar Galactica’ Actor Richard Hatch Dies
PIRACY MUST BE SEEN AS ECONOMIC CRIME – OKAFOR
Dosu: Mikel, Ighalo’s Moves To China Won’t Affect Eagles
…tasks NFF on team’s preparations
Only Supreme Court Can Resolve NFF Logjam, Says Giwa
Mkhitaryan: I’ll Always Give My Best For Mourinho
Ronaldo’s Best Friend Gets Two-year Jail Term
Arsenal Can Still Win EPL Title –Mustafi
Lallana: Liverpool Lack Title-winning Experience
One Killed As NURTW Party Turns Bloody
Bus Conductor Kills Friend, Gets 21-year Jail Term
‘She Is A Kleptomaniac’
My Wife Is Adulterous –Husband
‘My Husband Batters Me For Not Worshiping Idol’
Speaker’s Impeachment: Our Lives Under Threat -13 Ondo Lawmakers
Suffering In The Midst Of Plenty
Fayemi: Celebrating An Innovator At 52
Anambra Guber: New Entrants As APC’s Game Changer
Standardising Solid Minerals For Economic Growth
Unravelling Poor ATM Customer Experience
Mobile Money: Concerns Over Poor Agent Network
*VANGUARD*
FG Adopts Measures To Reduce Food Prices
The Gender Achievement Pyramid: Myth Or Reality?
Ijaw Group Gives Dickson 7 Days To Revoke Allocation Of Land To Herdsmen
Lagos City Marathon: Govt Announces Traffic Diversion, Deploys 300 LASTMA Officers
ABUJA AIRPORT CLOSURE: British Airways To Refund Affected Passengers Or …
FG Steps Up Skill Acquisition To Tackle Employment Crisis
Obaseki’ll Surpass 200,000 Promised Jobs In Four Years —Edo Assembly
Budget Funding: FG Set To Borrow Another N110bn Via Local Bond Issue
Policy Adjustment To Favour All Gender In Workplace, Solution To Imbalance —Chinedu Duru
Alleged Diversion Of N3bn Amnesty Cash: EFCC Seizes 6 N-Delta Militants’ Property
Petrol Stations Mark Up Pump Price
FGM, An Extreme Form Of Discrimination Against Women And Girls —Bolanle Ambode
Global Unemployment To Rise By 3.4m In 2017
Fayose Backs NULGE On LG Autonomy
Amosun Vows To Tackle Herdsmen, Smugglers’ Challenges
PIB: Senate Sets Condition For Oil Workers’ Sack
Students Donate Public Toilet To Community
Produce Picture Evidence Of Alleged Bribe, PDP Tells IG Panel
Nursing Mum Allegedly Cuts Rival With Razor Blade
Building Collapse: Senate To Fast-track Passage Of National Building Code
CJN SAGA: Onnoghen’s Fate Now With Senate, Not Buhari – Presidency
Don’t Compare Yar’Adua’s Health Case To Buhari’s – FG
Foreign Investors Seek 7% Yield On Nigeria’s Eurobond
BBN: Soma, Miyonse Return Home
BBN: Eviction Fever Sets In As Five Housemates Get Nominated
Isabella Debuts With The Movie Buff Show On AfricaMagic
ExTasI Poised To Rewrite Trend, Says Seun Olota
2face Breaks Silence, Says I’m Happy To Be A Coward’
Anambra Assembly Summons Obiano’s Aides Over Revenue Discrepancies
Monarch’s Stool Stirs Tension In Enugu Community
APGA Crisis: Faction Warns Against Subjudice
45% Of Teachers Absent In Borno School, As Gov Shettima Takes Roll Call
Kogi To Establish 4 Unity Schools
Lagos City Marathon: Govt Announces Traffic Diversion, Deploys 300 LASTMA Officers
AfroBasket 2017: Usman Set To Regain D’Tigers Shirt
FC Barcelona To Appeal Luis Suarez’s Red Card
Nightmare For World’s Best-paid Player, Tevez
Plateau United Maintain Unbeaten Run By Defeating El-Kanemi Warriors
*NATION*
Buhari’s case different from Yar’Adua’s, says Fed Govt
Ex-minister to court: I need cancer treatment abroad
Police to deploy dogs in Abuja, Lagos airports
No plans to leave PDP, say lawmakers
Man axes mum to death over N500,000
Our lives under threat, say Ondo lawmakers
NJC to Osinbajo: renew Onnoghen’s tenure
FEC approves panel’s measures to reduce food prices
Elite must wake up to leadership responsibilities, says Emir Sanusi
Prosecution tenders cash, guns ‘recovered from Justice Ademola’s home’
CCB: there are discrepancies in Saraki’s assets declaration forms
Alleged N1b fraud: I am ready for trial, says ex-Governor Shema
Army chief to IDPs: forget what happened in the past
SAA won’t fly to Kaduna
Osinbajo, Sanusi meet in Aso Villa
2019: PDP, seven other parties discuss alliance
Security agencies’ spokesmen: media key to military operations
Amaechi’s claim on foreign loans incorrect, says Senate
‘ITF ‘ll partner Bol, SMEDAN on ‘dominant trade’ in 18 states’
Alleged N111b bribe: we’re yet to get police panel report, says INEC
Secretariat shut as SUG impeaches president, treasurer
LASU Muslim students hold symposium for freshers
VC promises freshers ‘exciting time’ at LASU
I’m not impressed with varsity system, says Kuti
Fayemi’s lessons
AAUA to digitalise transcripts, certificates
Over 300 LASTMA officials to monitor marathon
Iheanacho not envious of Gabriel Jesus
Martins’ Shanghai Shenhua out
African youths honour Dr Olukoya, Enakhena
Plateau Utd consolidate NPFL leadership
MFM tie will be tough-Ajanah
Actress Omotola’s family celebrates daughter’s birthday
Real ‘Gobbe’ begins among BBNaija housemates
Olamide, Phyno, Falz, others for Wazobia Valentine Carnival
Kanye West withdraws support for Trump
iPhone theft: Police fail to produce Egbegbe in court
Diary of a Noble Self Employed Naija Dame (17)
NCDMB warns operators to remit contributions to Fund
‘How Trump’s presidency ‘ll benefit oil market’
Fed Govt inaugurates committee for fuel supply
NDPHC to inaugurate 20,000 solar units, 1,073 boreholes
Experts: real estate in chains
Group praises Saraki’s youth entrepreneurship campaign
‘Why foreign investors shun Nigeria’
*DAILY TRUST*
Justices Ngwuta, Ademola face fresh charges at CCT
FG tenders cash, firearms recovered from Justice Ademola
Most HMOs operating illegally – NHIS
We intend to create 6m jobs – DG SMEDAN
Sanusi meets Osinbajo in Aso Rock Villa
2017 Budget: Centre discovers N146bn project duplication
South-West PDP youth leaders urge FG to follow due process in Kashamu’s case
No starvation in Nigeria — FG
Fedpoly Bauchi ASUP embark on strike over salary scheme
Aggrieved customers besiege Arik Air for refunds
Abuja airport closure: British Airways rejects flights to Kaduna
Zazzau emir begs forgiveness after 42-year reign
300 LASTMA officials deployed for Lagos City Marathon
Pirates kidnap seven Russians, one Ukrainian in Nigerian waters
Another beheaded in Ekiti land crisis
WTO tackles Nigeria over market restrictions
MTN says full-year loss imminent over N330bn fine
RMAFC endorses new national tax policy
FG commits to implementing economic retreat resolutions
Why we can’t fly to Kaduna – British Airways
Makoju calls for power sector restructuring, better funding
Equities Market records marginal gain of N4.6bn
Power sector is in bad shape – NERC boss
Masari behind my foiled ‘abduction’ by EFCC — Shema
PDP wants to face Buhari in 2019
N111m scam: Rivers PDP asks for more evidence from IG
State speakers demand opening of Ondo Assembly
Recession: APC struggles to pay staff salaries
I speak to my brother everyday — Buhari’s sister
FG reveals strategy to reduce cost of food items
FG to re-arraign Saraki on amended charges
FG tenders cash, firearms recovered from Justice Ademola
Govt moves into forest headquarters
Court throws out case against Mugabe
Amnesty report on hangings at prison rejected
Zuma to deploy 440 soldiers at state address
Former PM declared new president
N/Assembly to increase Health budget to N1.1tr from N304bn
Delta govt moves to make DELSUTH Medical Tourism destination, commits N200,million
Nigeria plan Ghana friendly for Cameroon showdown
Plateau pip El-Kanemi as Tornadoes record first away win
David Ngobua @Ngobuadavid
Mohammed says loan move good for career
Babalola targets Lagos City Marathon win
*PREMIUM TIMES*
Nigerian govt files fresh charges against two senior judges accused of corruption
The judges are now to also face charges of false asset declaration at the Code of Conduct Tribunal.
Buhari is “well, hale and hearty,” Nigerian govt insists
You lied to Nigerians, Senate tells Amaechi
PDP Condemns Police Bribery Allegation Against Wike
Police accuse Governor Wike of bribing INEC officials.
PDP’s Strategy Committee Submits Report, Recommends Direct Primaries
The party offered prayers for President Muhammadu Buhari.
NLC Condemns Attack On Premium Times, To Picket Media Houses Owing Workers Salaries
Senate Concludes Screening Of Non-career Ambassadorial Nominees
UPDATE: Why We Amended False Asset Declaration Charge Against Saraki – CCB
Buhari’s Sister Urges Nigerians To Pray For President
Barred From Kaduna Roads, FRSC Denies Extorting Motorists
Senator Decries Nigeria’s Budgetary Allocation To Health
SSS Tenders Foreign Currencies ‘recovered From Judge’
Court Remands Four In Prison For Alleged $1 Million Fraud
Abuja Airport Closure: Nigeria To Deploy Sniffer Dogs To Abuja-Kaduna Highway
ANALYSIS: Hijab controversy, facts, fiction
Ondo Crisis: Police Give Condition For Reopening Assembly Complex
Illegality: Don’t Campaign To Replace Fayose Yet, INEC Warns Ekiti Aspirants
No Going Back On Lagos Waste Management Reforms – Ambode
28 Cross River Pensioners Die Within 6 Months Awaiting Entitlements – Official
I Won’t Disown IPOB, MASSOB – Ohanaeze President
Governor Warns Over Ebonyi, Cross River Communal Clash
‘In Nigeria, Glaucoma Affects South East Region Most’
IPAC Wades Into Crisis Between Gov. Bello, APC Leadership In Kogi
60 Per Cent Of Niger Teachers Using Fake, Invalid Certificate – Governor Bello
Abuja Airport Closure: Kaduna Commences Construction Of Road Linking Train Station To Airport
Over Half Borno School Teachers Abandon Work
Pray For Sick Buhari – Adamawa Governor
Adamawa University Lecturers To Continue Indefinite Strike
Southern Kaduna: Four Communities Hold Peace Dialogue
Ex-Katsina Governor, Shema, Accuses Successor Of Threat To His Life
Seeking Protection And Justice For Victims Of Sexual Violence, By Abdullahi Mubarak
Epistle From St. James To Fellow Steakholders, By Okey Ndibe
Nigeria: The Need To Avoid A Succession Crises, By Samuel Diminas
Much Ado About Prosecutorial Powers, By Dele Agekameh
Gordons Apologises For Calling Tuface Illiterate
“If you want to lead a protest, he should lead it with music,” Gordons said of the musician.
PT MUSIC CHART: Top 20 Naija Songs Released In January
Nigeria To Auction N142 Billion Treasury Bills
Kachikwu Wants Nigeria To Domesticate Bio-fuels Initiative
MTN Group Expects Annual Loss Due To Fine In Nigeria, Company Says
Nigerian League Review: Remo Stars Suffer Another Home Defeat
No Regrets Missing AFCON 2017 Title, Cameroon’s Nyom Says
Grant Quits As Black Stars Manager
7 Things We Saw Last Week – Amusan Broke Okagbare’s Record As Brady Became Greatest
I will never feel great again, Tiger Woods says
Qatar spending N157 billion weekly on World Cup infrastructure projects — Official
Don’t Leave ICC, UN Envoy Tells African Countries
Mortar Attacks In Mogadishu As Somalia Prepares For Presidential Election
Somalia Imposes Flight Ban Ahead Of Presidential Poll
Trump blasts `disgraceful’ arguments against immigration order
Erdogan, Trump agree to act jointly against ISIS in Syria – Turkish sources
Turkey arrests 248 people over social media posts
Assad sees Trump’s ISIS view as promising
Five killed in explosion outside Supreme Court
Court grants Madonna permission to adopt two children from Malawi
*NIGERIAN PILOT*
60% of teachers in Niger using fake certificate — Gov Bello
Guardiola rival Klopp over Aubameyang’s signature
Jonathan’s Latest Outing On Nigeria
Amosun markets agriculture, housing, hospitality, ICT as alternative to unemployment
Son stabs father to death over refusal to approve his marriage in Jigawa
Dogara queries N2.7trn spent on comatose power sector
CCT defends N1.67bn budget, solicits for more funds
Tax burden to be highest in 30 years, says think tank
Rivers govt extends taxes to informal sectors
Rivers re-run: IGP panel indicts 6 police officers, 23 INEC officials, recovers N111.3m
Power outage halts screening of ambassadorial nominees
Come clean on Buhari’s health status, Doctors tell Presidency
I was given N200 for suicide bombing – B/Haram suspect
Osinbajo remains acting president – Senate
*SUN*
Assets declaration: FG files fresh charges against Saraki
Mantu is real hero of third term death – ex-PPA chairman
The Sun Nigerian Hero award, recognition of military’s sacrifice –Army Chief
APC saved Nigerians from poverty, hunger –Usani
Nigerians can’t afford daily needs –Olorunrinu, Lagos lawmaker
PDP’ll sack Ganduje in 2019, declares ex-Kano Speaker
Fuel scarcity looms in S’West over Ibadan depot closure
…As PMS ex-depot price hits N143
N’Assembly approves $1bn Eurobond sale as investors worry over oil, forex risk
SON to partner MSMEs on job creation
CAF Champions League : Rangers storm Algeria aboard Air Maroc
Confederation Cup : FC IfeanyiUbah loses Obaje
NPFL: NFF’s new rule threatens Enyimba, Abia Warriors
*COMPLETE SPORTS*
Ndidi Fires Leicester Into FA Cup Fifth Round, Musa Struggles
Iwobi: Wilshere, Coquelin My Biggest Influences At Arsenal; I Want More Goals
Mikel Set For Chinese League Debut Vs Shandong On March 4
Rohr: Super Eagles Focus Is On South Africa, Not Cameroun
NPFL: Plateau Extend Lead, Rohr Watches As Tornadoes Shock Remo Stars
Martins, Tevez Fire Blanks As Shenhua Crash Out Of Asian Champions League
Rojenny: Chukwu Will Restore Rangers’ Pride With Continental Glory
Oshonaike Table Tennis Clinic Holds February 25 To March 5 In Lagos
Enugu Rangers Defender, Etim: We’re Ready To Conquer JS Saoura
Aminu Stars In Portland Trail Blazers Win Over Mavericks
Obaje Happy With FC IfeanyiUbah Debut, Eyes CAFCC Win
Suarez Scores, Bags Red As Barca Reach Copa Final
Super Eagles To Play Two Friendlies Ahead Of Cameroon Clashes
NPFL: Plateau United Aim To Stay Top As Chasing MFM Face ABS Test
Mikel: Tianjin TEDA Have High-Level Coach In Pacheco
Kayode On Target In Austria Wien Friendly Win
Rangers Drop Egbuchulam, Omoniwari From JS Saoura CAF CL Clash
Ghana FA Ends Grant’s Reign As Black Stars Coach
Samuel: Why I Joined CSKA Moscow
Ranieri PlansTo Rest Ndidi, Musa, Others, In Leiceaster Vs Derby FA Cup Replay
Ighalo: EPL Is Great, Will Go Back If Opportunity Comes
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