*THE NATION*
Surveillance contractors encouraging crime
APC crisis: The enemies within
APC will bounce back stronger, says Oshiomhole
COVID-19: Buhari cancels trips as Nigeria gets 3rd case
Nasarawa Assembly orders suspension of N1.8b health programme
Kano sets up committee to tackle Pension issues
UTME candidates denied entry to exam hall
COVID-19: Presidential Task Force takes first major step
Katsina laments being left out from IDB activities
Masari commiserates with Kogi Governor
No study has disputed safety of smoke-free devices
Fed Govt launches I-MOP for access to health services
Reps summon ex-NPA boss, others over unaudited financial accounts
Police to recruit 10,000 officers soon, says minister
Niger loses 73 children to malnutrition
We need a roof over our heads, say victims
We need new revenue allocation formula for Niger Delta
Dayo: Secondus lacks capacity to lead PDP
Ultimate Love now on DStv Family
FAQ on Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS)
UK pension funds lose 5% of value in coronavirus scare
PenCom begins new Code of Corporate Governance
Pension complaints and solutions
Make gradual entry into strong stocks ahead of H2 rebound
StarTimes woos subscribers with online game
Custodian Investment plans new capital raising
CBN bares teeth to end naira volatility
Julius Berger to distribute 264m bonus shares, N3.63b to shareholders
*VANGUARD*
Court okays registration of two new pensioners’ bodies
Maintenance cost grounds waterfront patrol boats’ Navy
Backlog of unpaid pensions, one of my worst pains ‘ Ortom
COVID-19: Lagos suspends 2020 boat regatta
INSECURITY: Kidnappers demand N100m for late Adesina’s daughters
Yoruba group kicks agai thi is not the end herenst Amotekun in S’West
FG bars officials from foreign trips
COVID-19: We’ll explore all alternatives to protect Nigerians ‘ Buhari
APC CRISIS: Oshiomhole resumes, sues for peace, says no crisis in NWC
Minister of Finance inaugurates 17-member committee for fiscal sustainability
FG bans officials from foreign trips over Coronavirus
JAMB revenue officer, boss stole N36.5m, EFCC witness alleges
Chinese responsible for direct importation of fake products to Nigeria’Okafor
INEW stages first Warri Spelling Bee competition
COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu visits airport to assess screening of inbound passengers
Zamfara poll: PDP expresses concerns over Supreme Court’s reserve judgment
Don’t end amnesty programme- Akpodoro begs Buhari
Poverty Alleviation: Come to the Aid of Nigeria, Lawan begs World Bank
CORONAVIRUS: Euro 2020 postponed until 2021
Day Nigerians said no to social media bill
STATE OF THE NATION: No compulsion to remain united without restructuring ‘ Okon
APC: President Buhari’s indifference festered crisis ‘ Jackson Ojo, APC chieftain
Coronavirus: Shut all borders now ‘ Senate, House of Reps, NMA, others
Lagos 2023: BOG’s exit won’t affect our fortune in 2023 ” ADP
Supreme Court reserves ruling on APC’s motion to set-aside Zamfara judgment
59.7% of electricity customers still on estimated billing ‘ NERC
MAN Oron battles shipowners over N27m training backlash
Customs bans movement of containers by barges
*THISDAY*
Signal Alliance Marks Customer Week
Chi Limited Wins Food and Beverages Award
FirstBank to Host FMDA Meeting
Flykite Announces Postponement of GOtv Boxing Night 21
Valencia Admit 35% of Players, Backroom Staff Tested Positive for COVID-19
Working Remotely to Curb Covid-19
Olam Celebrates Women
There Will be 340 million 5G Connections by 2021, Says Report
XL Security Bags ISO 9001 Certification
The Political Economy of COVID-19
Euro 2020 Postponed Until 2021 over COVID-19 Fears
NWFL Postpones Kick-off of 2019/2020 Women Premier League
Auwalu, Effiong Emerge New Leaders in Eunisell Boot Race
Premier Cool Renews Sponsorship of Higher Institutions Football League
Chinas Footballers Ordered to Stay Trim, Beat Virus
Liverpool Could Lift EPL in Nike Kits
UEFA: Mini-tournaments May Decide Champions League, Europa Winners
Delta Releases Intervening Measures to Protect Athletes at Edo 2020
Egwero, Orukpe, Okon-George Throw Down the Gauntlet
Coronavirus Outbreak: Round-the-clock Updates
*PUNCH*
Anambra shuts 12 private schools over strike
Highway to hell: Kidnappers, robbers, killers reign supreme on Abuja-Lokoja expressway
Supreme Court reserves ruling in Zamfara poll judgment review
Delta teenager, who stabbed friend to death, nabbed
Theres corruption in constituency projects execution ICPC
Lawmakers spent over N1tn on constituency projects without results
APM Terminals to employ more females, says Jacob
Enemy within northern establishment
How to have a good night sleep
Buhari, implement the Nigeria Police Trust Fund Act
Expert recommends effective home malaria management
N85.34bn needed to control tuberculosis, says campaigner
SOLPR gets commendation from BHM
Economic council meets Buhari, warns of recession
Air France-KLM reduces capacity, to ground A380, B747
Keystone Bank, LCCI partner to develop MSMEs
Oil drops to $28, dollar exchanges for N369
AfDB suspends two Nigerian companies for fraud
Reps condemn prepaid cable subscription, to probe DSTV, others
Lawmakers probe FGs abandoned N3.4bn solar power project
Restrict foreign airlines to Lagos, Abuja, operators tell FG
AFEX Commodities to unlock funding for 50,000 farmers
Foreign capital inflow to telecoms rises by $829.62m NBS
Reduce petrol pump price, suspend stamp duty, Atiku tells FG
Dangote leads others to sustain markets N85bn loss
Foreign stock investors withdrew N523.42bn in 2019 NSE
Zenith, UBN deny acquisition reports
Coronavirus: Cut N10.59tn budget, target overhead, says Senate
*DAILY TRUST*
Enough of ASUU strikes
I’ve learnt my lesson ‘ Oshiomhole
Suswam proposes 2-day prison term for leaders
Buhari’s intervention timely ‘ Edo APC
Supreme Court reserves ruling on Zamfara gov’ship review
Why I met Buhari ‘ Gov Diri
Kano PDP holds ward congresses despite court order
Constituency projects not gifts from legislators ‘ ICPC
COVID-19; Mr. President, Stop Shaking Hands
UPDATED: Strike: Again, FG, ASUU talks end in deadlock
Passengers stranded as Lagos-Ogun train breaks down minutes after takeoff
Social media: Reactions trail Hollywood stars’ posts who tested positive for Coronavirus
Zimbabwe VP in China for medical check
Scammers use coronavirus to trick fearful South Africans
US, China trade barbs over coronavirus
Coronavirus: FG inaugurates 13-man committee
Reps move to halt flights, ban large gatherings to stop coronavirus
COVID-19: FAAN suspends national aviation conference
I told you so
Pharmaceuticals, air fares push inflation rate to 12.20%
COVID-19: LCCI tasks experts on growth course for Nigeria’s economy
Science policies saved Nigeria N1trn on imported raw materials
FG secures $750m World Bank loan
defaults on N40bn debt owed contractors
Nigeria’s visa on arrival issuance drops by 60% in 30 days
Stallion Motors exhibits locally assembled cars at Abuja auto show
ABC introduces Shacman trucks for cargo services
Issues as small scale mining is formalised
*THE SUN*
Sports weapon of peace, character development-Oyetola
Gombe accuses PDP of influencing striking doctors
Supreme Court reserves ruling on APC’s request for review of Zamfara judgment
APC NWC lifts suspension on Shuaibu, Inuwa
Kano High Court stops PDP ward congress
Edo APC faction backs NEC meeting, urges Oshiomhole to put house in order
Breaking: APC NWC lifts suspension on Shuaibu, Inuwa
I’m not best world party chairman, Oshiomhole begs NWC members
Court of Appeal ruling on Oshiomhole, victory for justice ‘ Edo APC
Buhari meets Diri, promises to work for peace in Bayelsa, Niger Delta
Tension as Oshiomhole storms APC secretariat for NWC meeting
WACT receives Maersk Line’s first direct service ship
APM Terminals to employ more female staff, says MD
National fleet, CVFF disbursement major tasks before new NIMASA DG
Senate moves to devalue Naira
COVID-19: Global economic outlook bleak ‘LCCI
Transactions jump to 23% on NSE as 27 equities post gains
Subscribers to get bouquet upgrade, gifts in StarTimes Easter promo
Inflation rises to 12.20% in February
Zenith Bank fetes shareholders with N87.9bn dividend
COVID-19: Revenue at MMIA drops over suspension of visa on arrival
Reps move to devolve power to states
Fire destroys market, LGA office in Kwara, Zamfara
Kano inaugurates pension reconciliation committee
Pantami tasks technology regulators
Bill seeking better life for elderly passes second reading
FCCP decries denial of medical treatment to victims of gun shots
Abule-Ado blast: 5-year-old victim in stable condition ‘Medical Director
*GUARDIAN*
Ronaldinho: From World Cup winner to goal king in Paraguayan prison
Trabzonspor terminate Mikel’s contract over refusal to play amid Covid-19 crisis
UEFA postpones Euro 2020
Early morning fire guts market in Kwara
Gunmen abduct sisters, demand N100 million ransom
Alleged winner of Akwa Ibom lottery arraigned for misleading EFCC
Court dissolves 17-year-old marriage over infidelity
Rotary clubs uplift public schools in Lagos, Osun
Avoid taking ibuprofen for COVID-19 symptoms: WHO
NFF inaugurates committee on Martins’ death, players’ security
NWFL postpones kick-off of 2019/2020 Women Premier League
IOC urges athletes to continue training despite doubts over date
Abdullahi explains why Golden Eaglets faded away after winning U-17 World Cup
How virus affects viewing centres in Kwara
Greensprings postpones yearly Kanu Football Camp due to Coronavirus
GOtv Boxing Night 21 postponed over coronavirus
Bent fears Ighalo’s permanent deal could stall Greenwood’s Man United progress
Services trade growth weakens as COVID-19 crisis hits global economy
NCDMB reiterates support for indigenous operators
NPA is closing gender gap, says Olotu
Jamoh promises more progress in maritime sector
SON, NERC renew collaboration to promote local content, export
Entrepreneurship key to addressing unemployment, growth in Nigeria
Facebook to award $100m in grants, ad credits to SMEs against COVID-19
Onne port receives Maersk Line’s first direct service ship
GSMA claims mobile devices impact Internet accessibility
Students develop App to trap human traffickers
Machiavelli’s political theory and leadership in Nigeria
*DAILY TIMES*
COVID19: Airline operators call for restriction of travel into Nigeria
Access Bank flags-off DiamondXtra Season 12, targets 100m customers by 2022
SEC intensifies fight against infractions with new investors identification guideline
Subscribers get bouquet upgrade, gifts in StarTimes Easter promo
Analysts call for effective financing, regulation of commodity trading
Lawan urges World Bank to assist Nigeria combat poverty
Youth protest Amotekun corps formation in south-west
FG restates commitment to end insurgency in North-east
Coronavirus: Lalong values APC politics than Plateau lives PDP
Insecurity: Mimiko declares that time to Restructure Nigeria is now
Corona Virus: PDP tackles Delta APC, says party values projects more than human lives
Coronavirus: Gov. Lalong values APC politics than Plateau lives PDP
Kwara speaker urges Nigerian youths to retire old politicians
Supreme Court reserves ruling in APCs request for review of Zamfara judgment
Our borders remain open for Coronavirus, closed for rice-Shehu Sani
Thailand shutdown, cancels major holiday to contain virus
Polish cabinet tested for coronavirus after ministers infection
COVID-19: Iran temporarily frees 85,000 prisoners to stem spread
Coronavirus: Sri Lanka bans all incoming flights for 2 weeks Official
First coronavirus-related death reported in Malaysia
8 South American countries take joint action against coronavirus
Tuberculosis: Stakeholders call for more funding, treatment to meet 2030 target
Irans death toll from coronavirus climbs to 988: health official
No scientific backing for albinos not to eat salt-Dermatologist
Lagos confirms another case of Coronavirus, acknowledges WHOs commendation
Breaking: Nigeria records third case of confirmed coronavirus
Daily Times Newspaper, Wednesday, March 18, 2020
COVID-19: Senate wants 2020 budget slashed as oil price slumps
*DAILY INDEPENDENT*
Niger House Wins FSTC 49th Sports Competition
Emulate Solomon Lar’s Free Education, Scholarship To End Insecurity In Nigeria
Student’s Feat At Science Contest Confirms Osun’s Functional Education Policy ‘ Okanlawon
Staff, Community Shut Uyo City Polytechnic Over 21-Month Salary Arrears
Coronavirus: Govts Should Show More Interest In Funding Drugs Research, Production ‘ PSN President
Ireti School Wins 11Plc Football Tournament
NMA, PSN Partner To End Disharmony In Health Sector
Stakeholder Advocates Technology-Based School Curricular
2018 NDHS: Nigeria Making Little Progress Towards MDGs
FCET Akoka-UNIBEN Matriculates 319 Degree Students
Ceasefire In APC As Oshiomhole Survives Again
Oyo Assembly Not Rubber Stamp To Executive ‘ Alarape
Zamfara: PDP Raises Alarm Over S/Court Decision To Reserve Judgment
APC Doesn’t Mean Well For Nigeria- Wike
Coronavirus: Take Decisive Economic Action, Protect Citizens From Pandemic- Atiku Challenges FG
Reps Threaten Arrest Of PPPRA Boss Over Alleged N13bn Fraud
Averting Another Full-Blown ASUU Strike
W/Bank Commits $750m To Strengthen Transparency, Accountability In States
Why Over 20 Million Nigerians Are Unemployed ‘ ITF
Broadband: FG Develops Subsidiary Legislation For TV White Space
COVID-19: Europe’s Banks Warn Investors
U.S. Agency Proposes Revising Auto Safety Rules
Amazon Struggles As Shoppers Panic Buy
Sell Pressure Persists As Equities Market Down 0.71%
Apple Fined $1.2bn By French Antitrust Regulator
COVID-19: Diamond League Suspends Three Meetings
Australia Continues Prep For T20 WC
Tom Brady To Leave Patriots
*TRIBUNE*
Reps meet striking doctors as FCTA assures on payment of outstanding salaries
BREAKING: Kevin Durant, three other Nets players test positive for COVID-19 virus
Can Any Current Player Surpass Gianluigi Buffon as the Best Goalkeeper of the 21st Century
Coronavirus: Copa America 2020 postponed until 2021
Dismembered bodies litter explosion site as aid workers parade three-year-old survivor
Yet another obnoxious bill
Societal paradigm of equality and fallout
Halting COVID-19 in Nigeria
Ikeja Electric commissions new 33Kv feeders to boost supply
FG decries 400,000 barrels daily theft Nigeria’s crude oil
Still on Sanusi’s dethronement
As South-West PDP holds unification rally in Ibadan
How ready is Nigeria to handle possible crash in global oil demand in 2020
Odia Ofeimun: Ancient and modern warrior at 70
An equal world is a better world
Chad ‘repaying $100m debt to Angola with cattle
Reps probe N3.45bn abandoned solar power project
*BLUE PRINT*
Diamond League postpones 3 meetings
Copa America postponed to 2021- CONMEBOL
Anambra physically challenged, others commend NEWMAP’s intervention on gullies
ICPC tasks citizens on projects execution in A/Ibom
Ortom donates N50m to victims of Otukpo market fire
Compensate Bakassi in perpetuity, lawmaker tells FG
Oshiomhole humbled, says I’ve learnt my lessons
AS Nigeria records 3rd CONVID-19: Let’s not push our luck too far, NASS warns as Doctors strike
Supreme Court reserves ruling on APC request over Zamfara review
What Bala Mohammed needs in Bauchi -Youth advocate
FG seeks Swedish support on broadband penetration
Why we’re building IT hubs ‘ DG NITDA
National emergency toll free line set to be unveiled
Kaduna govt partners NGO on peace building
Coronavirus: FG bans all travels by MDAs, cancels previous approvals
Airline operators want entry into Nigeria restricted
FG to suspend non-critical spending, defer Eurobond sale ‘ Zainab
Keystone Bank partners LCCI on MSMEs business consultancy
Togo, Niger, Benin owe Nigeria N29.97bn for electricity supply ‘ NERC
Incentivise commodities trading, experts urge FG
*SPORTS*
2019-2021 FIBA Table Official Course to hold in April – Peoples Daily
A-League and Australian football news LIVE: Socceroos’ Copa America debut in doubt after delay – Goal
Abdullahi explains why Golden Eaglets faded away after winning U-17 World Cup – Guardian
Amunike: Rohr deserves respect – New Telegraph
Athletes express disappointment, shock as Buhari postpones NSF – Punch
Australia Continues Prep For T20 WC – Daily Independent
Auwalu, Effiong Emerge New Leaders in Eunisell Boot Race – Thisday
Ayorinde:La Masia product who loves Ronaldo – Punch
Barnet owner and former FA board member calls for Premier League to help lower-level clubs – Goal
Ben White: Assessing Which Club the Leeds Defender Should Join This Summer – FTBpro
Bent fears Ighalo’s permanent deal could stall Greenwood’s Man United progress – Guardian
Bent likens Ighalo to Cisse – Punch
Bravo slams Sousa for playing Kalu out position – Punch
BREAKING: Kevin Durant, three other Nets players test positive for COVID-19 virus – Tribune
Buhari postpones National Sports Festival over COVID-19 fears – Daily Trust
Business owners count losses as govt postpones National Sports Festival – New Telegraph
Can Any Current Player Surpass Gianluigi Buffon as the Best Goalkeeper of the 21st Century – Tribune
Chinas Footballers Ordered to Stay Trim, Beat Virus – Thisday
Coronavirus: Boxing Olympic qualifying event to be suspended from Monday night – Peoples Daily
Coronavirus: Champions League and Europa League could be decided by mini-tournament – Peoples Daily
Coronavirus: Copa America 2020 postponed until 2021 – Tribune
Coronavirus: Copa Amrica Postponed Until 2021, Conmebol Confirms – Daily Independent
Coronavirus: Egypt suspends all football activities – Daily Times
Coronavirus: Euro, Copa America postponed till 2021 – New Telegraph
Coronavirus: Fifa postpones Cameroon vs Chile 2020 Women’s Olympic play-off – Goal
Coronavirus: Football industry ‘could turn ugly quickly’, says Fifpro general secretary – BBC
Coronavirus: PGA Championship in San Francisco in May cancelled – BBC
Coronavirus: Tokyo Olympic Games plans ‘irresponsible’, says IOC member – BBC
Compiled by:
abdulkareemihiovi@gmail.com
*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 18TH MARCH 2020*
*THE NATION*
Surveillance contractors encouraging crime
APC crisis: The enemies within
APC will bounce back stronger, says Oshiomhole
COVID-19: Buhari cancels trips as Nigeria gets 3rd case
Nasarawa Assembly orders suspension of N1.8b health programme
Kano sets up committee to tackle Pension issues
UTME candidates denied entry to exam hall
COVID-19: Presidential Task Force takes first major step
Katsina laments being left out from IDB activities
Masari commiserates with Kogi Governor
No study has disputed safety of smoke-free devices
Fed Govt launches I-MOP for access to health services
Reps summon ex-NPA boss, others over unaudited financial accounts
Police to recruit 10,000 officers soon, says minister
Niger loses 73 children to malnutrition
We need a roof over our heads, say victims
We need new revenue allocation formula for Niger Delta
Dayo: Secondus lacks capacity to lead PDP
Ultimate Love now on DStv Family
FAQ on Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS)
UK pension funds lose 5% of value in coronavirus scare
PenCom begins new Code of Corporate Governance
Pension complaints and solutions
Make gradual entry into strong stocks ahead of H2 rebound
StarTimes woos subscribers with online game
Custodian Investment plans new capital raising
CBN bares teeth to end naira volatility
Julius Berger to distribute 264m bonus shares, N3.63b to shareholders
*VANGUARD*
Court okays registration of two new pensioners’ bodies
Maintenance cost grounds waterfront patrol boats’ Navy
Backlog of unpaid pensions, one of my worst pains ‘ Ortom
COVID-19: Lagos suspends 2020 boat regatta
INSECURITY: Kidnappers demand N100m for late Adesina’s daughters
Yoruba group kicks against Amotekun in S’West
FG bars officials from foreign trips
COVID-19: We’ll explore all alternatives to protect Nigerians ‘ Buhari
APC CRISIS: Oshiomhole resumes, sues for peace, says no crisis in NWC
Minister of Finance inaugurates 17-member committee for fiscal sustainability
FG bans officials from foreign trips over Coronavirus
JAMB revenue officer, boss stole N36.5m, EFCC witness alleges
Chinese responsible for direct importation of fake products to Nigeria’Okafor
INEW stages first Warri Spelling Bee competition
COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu visits airport to assess screening of inbound passengers
Zamfara poll: PDP expresses concerns over Supreme Court’s reserve judgment
Don’t end amnesty programme- Akpodoro begs Buhari
Poverty Alleviation: Come to the Aid of Nigeria, Lawan begs World Bank
CORONAVIRUS: Euro 2020 postponed until 2021
Day Nigerians said no to social media bill
STATE OF THE NATION: No compulsion to remain united without restructuring ‘ Okon
APC: President Buhari’s indifference festered crisis ‘ Jackson Ojo, APC chieftain
Coronavirus: Shut all borders now ‘ Senate, House of Reps, NMA, others
Lagos 2023: BOG’s exit won’t affect our fortune in 2023 ” ADP
Supreme Court reserves ruling on APC’s motion to set-aside Zamfara judgment
59.7% of electricity customers still on estimated billing ‘ NERC
MAN Oron battles shipowners over N27m training backlash
Customs bans movement of containers by barges
*THISDAY*
Signal Alliance Marks Customer Week
Chi Limited Wins Food and Beverages Award
FirstBank to Host FMDA Meeting
Flykite Announces Postponement of GOtv Boxing Night 21
Valencia Admit 35% of Players, Backroom Staff Tested Positive for COVID-19
Working Remotely to Curb Covid-19
Olam Celebrates Women
There Will be 340 million 5G Connections by 2021, Says Report
XL Security Bags ISO 9001 Certification
The Political Economy of COVID-19
Euro 2020 Postponed Until 2021 over COVID-19 Fears
NWFL Postpones Kick-off of 2019/2020 Women Premier League
Auwalu, Effiong Emerge New Leaders in Eunisell Boot Race
Premier Cool Renews Sponsorship of Higher Institutions Football League
Chinas Footballers Ordered to Stay Trim, Beat Virus
Liverpool Could Lift EPL in Nike Kits
UEFA: Mini-tournaments May Decide Champions League, Europa Winners
Delta Releases Intervening Measures to Protect Athletes at Edo 2020
Egwero, Orukpe, Okon-George Throw Down the Gauntlet
Coronavirus Outbreak: Round-the-clock Updates
*PUNCH*
Anambra shuts 12 private schools over strike
Highway to hell: Kidnappers, robbers, killers reign supreme on Abuja-Lokoja expressway
Supreme Court reserves ruling in Zamfara poll judgment review
Delta teenager, who stabbed friend to death, nabbed
Theres corruption in constituency projects execution ICPC
Lawmakers spent over N1tn on constituency projects without results
APM Terminals to employ more females, says Jacob
Enemy within northern establishment
How to have a good night sleep
Buhari, implement the Nigeria Police Trust Fund Act
Expert recommends effective home malaria management
N85.34bn needed to control tuberculosis, says campaigner
SOLPR gets commendation from BHM
Economic council meets Buhari, warns of recession
Air France-KLM reduces capacity, to ground A380, B747
Keystone Bank, LCCI partner to develop MSMEs
Oil drops to $28, dollar exchanges for N369
AfDB suspends two Nigerian companies for fraud
Reps condemn prepaid cable subscription, to probe DSTV, others
Lawmakers probe FGs abandoned N3.4bn solar power project
Restrict foreign airlines to Lagos, Abuja, operators tell FG
AFEX Commodities to unlock funding for 50,000 farmers
Foreign capital inflow to telecoms rises by $829.62m NBS
Reduce petrol pump price, suspend stamp duty, Atiku tells FG
Dangote leads others to sustain markets N85bn loss
Foreign stock investors withdrew N523.42bn in 2019 NSE
Zenith, UBN deny acquisition reports
Coronavirus: Cut N10.59tn budget, target overhead, says Senate
*DAILY TRUST*
Enough of ASUU strikes
I’ve learnt my lesson ‘ Oshiomhole
Suswam proposes 2-day prison term for leaders
Buhari’s intervention timely ‘ Edo APC
Supreme Court reserves ruling on Zamfara gov’ship review
Why I met Buhari ‘ Gov Diri
Kano PDP holds ward congresses despite court order
Constituency projects not gifts from legislators ‘ ICPC
COVID-19; Mr. President, Stop Shaking Hands
UPDATED: Strike: Again, FG, ASUU talks end in deadlock
Passengers stranded as Lagos-Ogun train breaks down minutes after takeoff
Social media: Reactions trail Hollywood stars’ posts who tested positive for Coronavirus
Zimbabwe VP in China for medical check
Scammers use coronavirus to trick fearful South Africans
US, China trade barbs over coronavirus
Coronavirus: FG inaugurates 13-man committee
Reps move to halt flights, ban large gatherings to stop coronavirus
COVID-19: FAAN suspends national aviation conference
I told you so
Pharmaceuticals, air fares push inflation rate to 12.20%
COVID-19: LCCI tasks experts on growth course for Nigeria’s economy
Science policies saved Nigeria N1trn on imported raw materials
FG secures $750m World Bank loan
defaults on N40bn debt owed contractors
Nigeria’s visa on arrival issuance drops by 60% in 30 days
Stallion Motors exhibits locally assembled cars at Abuja auto show
ABC introduces Shacman trucks for cargo services
Issues as small scale mining is formalised
*THE SUN*
Sports weapon of peace, character development-Oyetola
Gombe accuses PDP of influencing striking doctors
Supreme Court reserves ruling on APC’s request for review of Zamfara judgment
APC NWC lifts suspension on Shuaibu, Inuwa
Kano High Court stops PDP ward congress
Edo APC faction backs NEC meeting, urges Oshiomhole to put house in order
Breaking: APC NWC lifts suspension on Shuaibu, Inuwa
I’m not best world party chairman, Oshiomhole begs NWC members
Court of Appeal ruling on Oshiomhole, victory for justice ‘ Edo APC
Buhari meets Diri, promises to work for peace in Bayelsa, Niger Delta
Tension as Oshiomhole storms APC secretariat for NWC meeting
WACT receives Maersk Line’s first direct service ship
APM Terminals to employ more female staff, says MD
National fleet, CVFF disbursement major tasks before new NIMASA DG
Senate moves to devalue Naira
COVID-19: Global economic outlook bleak ‘LCCI
Transactions jump to 23% on NSE as 27 equities post gains
Subscribers to get bouquet upgrade, gifts in StarTimes Easter promo
Inflation rises to 12.20% in February
Zenith Bank fetes shareholders with N87.9bn dividend
COVID-19: Revenue at MMIA drops over suspension of visa on arrival
Reps move to devolve power to states
Fire destroys market, LGA office in Kwara, Zamfara
Kano inaugurates pension reconciliation committee
Pantami tasks technology regulators
Bill seeking better life for elderly passes second reading
FCCP decries denial of medical treatment to victims of gun shots
Abule-Ado blast: 5-year-old victim in stable condition ‘Medical Director
*GUARDIAN*
Ronaldinho: From World Cup winner to goal king in Paraguayan prison
Trabzonspor terminate Mikel’s contract over refusal to play amid Covid-19 crisis
UEFA postpones Euro 2020
Early morning fire guts market in Kwara
Gunmen abduct sisters, demand N100 million ransom
Alleged winner of Akwa Ibom lottery arraigned for misleading EFCC
Court dissolves 17-year-old marriage over infidelity
Rotary clubs uplift public schools in Lagos, Osun
Avoid taking ibuprofen for COVID-19 symptoms: WHO
NFF inaugurates committee on Martins’ death, players’ security
NWFL postpones kick-off of 2019/2020 Women Premier League
IOC urges athletes to continue training despite doubts over date
Abdullahi explains why Golden Eaglets faded away after winning U-17 World Cup
How virus affects viewing centres in Kwara
Greensprings postpones yearly Kanu Football Camp due to Coronavirus
GOtv Boxing Night 21 postponed over coronavirus
Bent fears Ighalo’s permanent deal could stall Greenwood’s Man United progress
Services trade growth weakens as COVID-19 crisis hits global economy
NCDMB reiterates support for indigenous operators
NPA is closing gender gap, says Olotu
Jamoh promises more progress in maritime sector
SON, NERC renew collaboration to promote local content, export
Entrepreneurship key to addressing unemployment, growth in Nigeria
Facebook to award $100m in grants, ad credits to SMEs against COVID-19
Onne port receives Maersk Line’s first direct service ship
GSMA claims mobile devices impact Internet accessibility
Students develop App to trap human traffickers
Machiavelli’s political theory and leadership in Nigeria
*DAILY TIMES*
COVID19: Airline operators call for restriction of travel into Nigeria
Access Bank flags-off DiamondXtra Season 12, targets 100m customers by 2022
SEC intensifies fight against infractions with new investors identification guideline
Subscribers get bouquet upgrade, gifts in StarTimes Easter promo
Analysts call for effective financing, regulation of commodity trading
Lawan urges World Bank to assist Nigeria combat poverty
Youth protest Amotekun corps formation in south-west
FG restates commitment to end insurgency in North-east
Coronavirus: Lalong values APC politics than Plateau lives PDP
Insecurity: Mimiko declares that time to Restructure Nigeria is now
Corona Virus: PDP tackles Delta APC, says party values projects more than human lives
Coronavirus: Gov. Lalong values APC politics than Plateau lives PDP
Kwara speaker urges Nigerian youths to retire old politicians
Supreme Court reserves ruling in APCs request for review of Zamfara judgment
Our borders remain open for Coronavirus, closed for rice-Shehu Sani
Thailand shutdown, cancels major holiday to contain virus
Polish cabinet tested for coronavirus after ministers infection
COVID-19: Iran temporarily frees 85,000 prisoners to stem spread
Coronavirus: Sri Lanka bans all incoming flights for 2 weeks Official
First coronavirus-related death reported in Malaysia
8 South American countries take joint action against coronavirus
Tuberculosis: Stakeholders call for more funding, treatment to meet 2030 target
Irans death toll from coronavirus climbs to 988: health official
No scientific backing for albinos not to eat salt-Dermatologist
Lagos confirms another case of Coronavirus, acknowledges WHOs commendation
Breaking: Nigeria records third case of confirmed coronavirus
Daily Times Newspaper, Wednesday, March 18, 2020
COVID-19: Senate wants 2020 budget slashed as oil price slumps
*DAILY INDEPENDENT*
Niger House Wins FSTC 49th Sports Competition
Emulate Solomon Lar’s Free Education, Scholarship To End Insecurity In Nigeria
Student’s Feat At Science Contest Confirms Osun’s Functional Education Policy ‘ Okanlawon
Staff, Community Shut Uyo City Polytechnic Over 21-Month Salary Arrears
Coronavirus: Govts Should Show More Interest In Funding Drugs Research, Production ‘ PSN President
Ireti School Wins 11Plc Football Tournament
NMA, PSN Partner To End Disharmony In Health Sector
Stakeholder Advocates Technology-Based School Curricular
2018 NDHS: Nigeria Making Little Progress Towards MDGs
FCET Akoka-UNIBEN Matriculates 319 Degree Students
Ceasefire In APC As Oshiomhole Survives Again
Oyo Assembly Not Rubber Stamp To Executive ‘ Alarape
Zamfara: PDP Raises Alarm Over S/Court Decision To Reserve Judgment
APC Doesn’t Mean Well For Nigeria- Wike
Coronavirus: Take Decisive Economic Action, Protect Citizens From Pandemic- Atiku Challenges FG
Reps Threaten Arrest Of PPPRA Boss Over Alleged N13bn Fraud
Averting Another Full-Blown ASUU Strike
W/Bank Commits $750m To Strengthen Transparency, Accountability In States
Why Over 20 Million Nigerians Are Unemployed ‘ ITF
Broadband: FG Develops Subsidiary Legislation For TV White Space
COVID-19: Europe’s Banks Warn Investors
U.S. Agency Proposes Revising Auto Safety Rules
Amazon Struggles As Shoppers Panic Buy
Sell Pressure Persists As Equities Market Down 0.71%
Apple Fined $1.2bn By French Antitrust Regulator
COVID-19: Diamond League Suspends Three Meetings
Australia Continues Prep For T20 WC
Tom Brady To Leave Patriots
*TRIBUNE*
Reps meet striking doctors as FCTA assures on payment of outstanding salaries
BREAKING: Kevin Durant, three other Nets players test positive for COVID-19 virus
Can Any Current Player Surpass Gianluigi Buffon as the Best Goalkeeper of the 21st Century
Coronavirus: Copa America 2020 postponed until 2021
Dismembered bodies litter explosion site as aid workers parade three-year-old survivor
Yet another obnoxious bill
Societal paradigm of equality and fallout
Halting COVID-19 in Nigeria
Ikeja Electric commissions new 33Kv feeders to boost supply
FG decries 400,000 barrels daily theft Nigeria’s crude oil
Still on Sanusi’s dethronement
As South-West PDP holds unification rally in Ibadan
How ready is Nigeria to handle possible crash in global oil demand in 2020
Odia Ofeimun: Ancient and modern warrior at 70
An equal world is a better world
Chad ‘repaying $100m debt to Angola with cattle
Reps probe N3.45bn abandoned solar power project
*BLUE PRINT*
Diamond League postpones 3 meetings
Copa America postponed to 2021- CONMEBOL
Anambra physically challenged, others commend NEWMAP’s intervention on gullies
ICPC tasks citizens on projects execution in A/Ibom
Ortom donates N50m to victims of Otukpo market fire
Compensate Bakassi in perpetuity, lawmaker tells FG
Oshiomhole humbled, says I’ve learnt my lessons
AS Nigeria records 3rd CONVID-19: Let’s not push our luck too far, NASS warns as Doctors strike
Supreme Court reserves ruling on APC request over Zamfara review
What Bala Mohammed needs in Bauchi -Youth advocate
FG seeks Swedish support on broadband penetration
Why we’re building IT hubs ‘ DG NITDA
National emergency toll free line set to be unveiled
Kaduna govt partners NGO on peace building
Coronavirus: FG bans all travels by MDAs, cancels previous approvals
Airline operators want entry into Nigeria restricted
FG to suspend non-critical spending, defer Eurobond sale ‘ Zainab
Keystone Bank partners LCCI on MSMEs business consultancy
Togo, Niger, Benin owe Nigeria N29.97bn for electricity supply ‘ NERC
Incentivise commodities trading, experts urge FG
*SPORTS*
2019-2021 FIBA Table Official Course to hold in April – Peoples Daily
A-League and Australian football news LIVE: Socceroos’ Copa America debut in doubt after delay – Goal
Abdullahi explains why Golden Eaglets faded away after winning U-17 World Cup – Guardian
Amunike: Rohr deserves respect – New Telegraph
Athletes express disappointment, shock as Buhari postpones NSF – Punch
Australia Continues Prep For T20 WC – Daily Independent
Auwalu, Effiong Emerge New Leaders in Eunisell Boot Race – Thisday
Ayorinde:La Masia product who loves Ronaldo – Punch
Barnet owner and former FA board member calls for Premier League to help lower-level clubs – Goal
Ben White: Assessing Which Club the Leeds Defender Should Join This Summer – FTBpro
Bent fears Ighalo’s permanent deal could stall Greenwood’s Man United progress – Guardian
Bent likens Ighalo to Cisse – Punch
Bravo slams Sousa for playing Kalu out position – Punch
BREAKING: Kevin Durant, three other Nets players test positive for COVID-19 virus – Tribune
Buhari postpones National Sports Festival over COVID-19 fears – Daily Trust
Business owners count losses as govt postpones National Sports Festival – New Telegraph
Can Any Current Player Surpass Gianluigi Buffon as the Best Goalkeeper of the 21st Century – Tribune
Chinas Footballers Ordered to Stay Trim, Beat Virus – Thisday
Coronavirus: Boxing Olympic qualifying event to be suspended from Monday night – Peoples Daily
Coronavirus: Champions League and Europa League could be decided by mini-tournament – Peoples Daily
Coronavirus: Copa America 2020 postponed until 2021 – Tribune
Coronavirus: Copa Amrica Postponed Until 2021, Conmebol Confirms – Daily Independent
Coronavirus: Egypt suspends all football activities – Daily Times
Coronavirus: Euro, Copa America postponed till 2021 – New Telegraph
Coronavirus: Fifa postpones Cameroon vs Chile 2020 Women’s Olympic play-off – Goal
Coronavirus: Football industry ‘could turn ugly quickly’, says Fifpro general secretary – BBC
Coronavirus: PGA Championship in San Francisco in May cancelled – BBC
Coronavirus: Tokyo Olympic Games plans ‘irresponsible’, says IOC member – BBC
*ONE NATION*🇳🇬
*ONE NIGERIA*🇳🇬*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 18TH MARCH 2020*
*THE NATION*
Surveillance contractors encouraging crime
APC crisis: The enemies within
APC will bounce back stronger, says Oshiomhole
COVID-19: Buhari cancels trips as Nigeria gets 3rd case
Nasarawa Assembly orders suspension of N1.8b health programme
Kano sets up committee to tackle Pension issues
UTME candidates denied entry to exam hall
COVID-19: Presidential Task Force takes first major step
Katsina laments being left out from IDB activities
Masari commiserates with Kogi Governor
No study has disputed safety of smoke-free devices
Fed Govt launches I-MOP for access to health services
Reps summon ex-NPA boss, others over unaudited financial accounts
Police to recruit 10,000 officers soon, says minister
Niger loses 73 children to malnutrition
We need a roof over our heads, say victims
We need new revenue allocation formula for Niger Delta
Dayo: Secondus lacks capacity to lead PDP
Ultimate Love now on DStv Family
FAQ on Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS)
UK pension funds lose 5% of value in coronavirus scare
PenCom begins new Code of Corporate Governance
Pension complaints and solutions
Make gradual entry into strong stocks ahead of H2 rebound
StarTimes woos subscribers with online game
Custodian Investment plans new capital raising
CBN bares teeth to end naira volatility
Julius Berger to distribute 264m bonus shares, N3.63b to shareholders
*VANGUARD*
Court okays registration of two new pensioners’ bodies
Maintenance cost grounds waterfront patrol boats’ Navy
Backlog of unpaid pensions, one of my worst pains ‘ Ortom
COVID-19: Lagos suspends 2020 boat regatta
INSECURITY: Kidnappers demand N100m for late Adesina’s daughters
Yoruba group kicks against Amotekun in S’West
FG bars officials from foreign trips
COVID-19: We’ll explore all alternatives to protect Nigerians ‘ Buhari
APC CRISIS: Oshiomhole resumes, sues for peace, says no crisis in NWC
Minister of Finance inaugurates 17-member committee for fiscal sustainability
FG bans officials from foreign trips over Coronavirus
JAMB revenue officer, boss stole N36.5m, EFCC witness alleges
Chinese responsible for direct importation of fake products to Nigeria’Okafor
INEW stages first Warri Spelling Bee competition
COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu visits airport to assess screening of inbound passengers
Zamfara poll: PDP expresses concerns over Supreme Court’s reserve judgment
Don’t end amnesty programme- Akpodoro begs Buhari
Poverty Alleviation: Come to the Aid of Nigeria, Lawan begs World Bank
CORONAVIRUS: Euro 2020 postponed until 2021
Day Nigerians said no to social media bill
STATE OF THE NATION: No compulsion to remain united without restructuring ‘ Okon
APC: President Buhari’s indifference festered crisis ‘ Jackson Ojo, APC chieftain
Coronavirus: Shut all borders now ‘ Senate, House of Reps, NMA, others
Lagos 2023: BOG’s exit won’t affect our fortune in 2023 ” ADP
Supreme Court reserves ruling on APC’s motion to set-aside Zamfara judgment
59.7% of electricity customers still on estimated billing ‘ NERC
MAN Oron battles shipowners over N27m training backlash
Customs bans movement of containers by barges
*THISDAY*
Signal Alliance Marks Customer Week
Chi Limited Wins Food and Beverages Award
FirstBank to Host FMDA Meeting
Flykite Announces Postponement of GOtv Boxing Night 21
Valencia Admit 35% of Players, Backroom Staff Tested Positive for COVID-19
Working Remotely to Curb Covid-19
Olam Celebrates Women
There Will be 340 million 5G Connections by 2021, Says Report
XL Security Bags ISO 9001 Certification
The Political Economy of COVID-19
Euro 2020 Postponed Until 2021 over COVID-19 Fears
NWFL Postpones Kick-off of 2019/2020 Women Premier League
Auwalu, Effiong Emerge New Leaders in Eunisell Boot Race
Premier Cool Renews Sponsorship of Higher Institutions Football League
Chinas Footballers Ordered to Stay Trim, Beat Virus
Liverpool Could Lift EPL in Nike Kits
UEFA: Mini-tournaments May Decide Champions League, Europa Winners
Delta Releases Intervening Measures to Protect Athletes at Edo 2020
Egwero, Orukpe, Okon-George Throw Down the Gauntlet
Coronavirus Outbreak: Round-the-clock Updates
*PUNCH*
Anambra shuts 12 private schools over strike
Highway to hell: Kidnappers, robbers, killers reign supreme on Abuja-Lokoja expressway
Supreme Court reserves ruling in Zamfara poll judgment review
Delta teenager, who stabbed friend to death, nabbed
Theres corruption in constituency projects execution ICPC
Lawmakers spent over N1tn on constituency projects without results
APM Terminals to employ more females, says Jacob
Enemy within northern establishment
How to have a good night sleep
Buhari, implement the Nigeria Police Trust Fund Act
Expert recommends effective home malaria management
N85.34bn needed to control tuberculosis, says campaigner
SOLPR gets commendation from BHM
Economic council meets Buhari, warns of recession
Air France-KLM reduces capacity, to ground A380, B747
Keystone Bank, LCCI partner to develop MSMEs
Oil drops to $28, dollar exchanges for N369
AfDB suspends two Nigerian companies for fraud
Reps condemn prepaid cable subscription, to probe DSTV, others
Lawmakers probe FGs abandoned N3.4bn solar power project
Restrict foreign airlines to Lagos, Abuja, operators tell FG
AFEX Commodities to unlock funding for 50,000 farmers
Foreign capital inflow to telecoms rises by $829.62m NBS
Reduce petrol pump price, suspend stamp duty, Atiku tells FG
Dangote leads others to sustain markets N85bn loss
Foreign stock investors withdrew N523.42bn in 2019 NSE
Zenith, UBN deny acquisition reports
Coronavirus: Cut N10.59tn budget, target overhead, says Senate
*DAILY TRUST*
Enough of ASUU strikes
I’ve learnt my lesson ‘ Oshiomhole
Suswam proposes 2-day prison term for leaders
Buhari’s intervention timely ‘ Edo APC
Supreme Court reserves ruling on Zamfara gov’ship review
Why I met Buhari ‘ Gov Diri
Kano PDP holds ward congresses despite court order
Constituency projects not gifts from legislators ‘ ICPC
COVID-19; Mr. President, Stop Shaking Hands
UPDATED: Strike: Again, FG, ASUU talks end in deadlock
Passengers stranded as Lagos-Ogun train breaks down minutes after takeoff
Social media: Reactions trail Hollywood stars’ posts who tested positive for Coronavirus
Zimbabwe VP in China for medical check
Scammers use coronavirus to trick fearful South Africans
US, China trade barbs over coronavirus
Coronavirus: FG inaugurates 13-man committee
Reps move to halt flights, ban large gatherings to stop coronavirus
COVID-19: FAAN suspends national aviation conference
I told you so
Pharmaceuticals, air fares push inflation rate to 12.20%
COVID-19: LCCI tasks experts on growth course for Nigeria’s economy
Science policies saved Nigeria N1trn on imported raw materials
FG secures $750m World Bank loan
defaults on N40bn debt owed contractors
Nigeria’s visa on arrival issuance drops by 60% in 30 days
Stallion Motors exhibits locally assembled cars at Abuja auto show
ABC introduces Shacman trucks for cargo services
Issues as small scale mining is formalised
*THE SUN*
Sports weapon of peace, character development-Oyetola
Gombe accuses PDP of influencing striking doctors
Supreme Court reserves ruling on APC’s request for review of Zamfara judgment
APC NWC lifts suspension on Shuaibu, Inuwa
Kano High Court stops PDP ward congress
Edo APC faction backs NEC meeting, urges Oshiomhole to put house in order
Breaking: APC NWC lifts suspension on Shuaibu, Inuwa
I’m not best world party chairman, Oshiomhole begs NWC members
Court of Appeal ruling on Oshiomhole, victory for justice ‘ Edo APC
Buhari meets Diri, promises to work for peace in Bayelsa, Niger Delta
Tension as Oshiomhole storms APC secretariat for NWC meeting
WACT receives Maersk Line’s first direct service ship
APM Terminals to employ more female staff, says MD
National fleet, CVFF disbursement major tasks before new NIMASA DG
Senate moves to devalue Naira
COVID-19: Global economic outlook bleak ‘LCCI
Transactions jump to 23% on NSE as 27 equities post gains
Subscribers to get bouquet upgrade, gifts in StarTimes Easter promo
Inflation rises to 12.20% in February
Zenith Bank fetes shareholders with N87.9bn dividend
COVID-19: Revenue at MMIA drops over suspension of visa on arrival
Reps move to devolve power to states
Fire destroys market, LGA office in Kwara, Zamfara
Kano inaugurates pension reconciliation committee
Pantami tasks technology regulators
Bill seeking better life for elderly passes second reading
FCCP decries denial of medical treatment to victims of gun shots
Abule-Ado blast: 5-year-old victim in stable condition ‘Medical Director
*GUARDIAN*
Ronaldinho: From World Cup winner to goal king in Paraguayan prison
Trabzonspor terminate Mikel’s contract over refusal to play amid Covid-19 crisis
UEFA postpones Euro 2020
Early morning fire guts market in Kwara
Gunmen abduct sisters, demand N100 million ransom
Alleged winner of Akwa Ibom lottery arraigned for misleading EFCC
Court dissolves 17-year-old marriage over infidelity
Rotary clubs uplift public schools in Lagos, Osun
Avoid taking ibuprofen for COVID-19 symptoms: WHO
NFF inaugurates committee on Martins’ death, players’ security
NWFL postpones kick-off of 2019/2020 Women Premier League
IOC urges athletes to continue training despite doubts over date
Abdullahi explains why Golden Eaglets faded away after winning U-17 World Cup
How virus affects viewing centres in Kwara
Greensprings postpones yearly Kanu Football Camp due to Coronavirus
GOtv Boxing Night 21 postponed over coronavirus
Bent fears Ighalo’s permanent deal could stall Greenwood’s Man United progress
Services trade growth weakens as COVID-19 crisis hits global economy
NCDMB reiterates support for indigenous operators
NPA is closing gender gap, says Olotu
Jamoh promises more progress in maritime sector
SON, NERC renew collaboration to promote local content, export
Entrepreneurship key to addressing unemployment, growth in Nigeria
Facebook to award $100m in grants, ad credits to SMEs against COVID-19
Onne port receives Maersk Line’s first direct service ship
GSMA claims mobile devices impact Internet accessibility
Students develop App to trap human traffickers
Machiavelli’s political theory and leadership in Nigeria
*DAILY TIMES*
COVID19: Airline operators call for restriction of travel into Nigeria
Access Bank flags-off DiamondXtra Season 12, targets 100m customers by 2022
SEC intensifies fight against infractions with new investors identification guideline
Subscribers get bouquet upgrade, gifts in StarTimes Easter promo
Analysts call for effective financing, regulation of commodity trading
Lawan urges World Bank to assist Nigeria combat poverty
Youth protest Amotekun corps formation in south-west
FG restates commitment to end insurgency in North-east
Coronavirus: Lalong values APC politics than Plateau lives PDP
Insecurity: Mimiko declares that time to Restructure Nigeria is now
Corona Virus: PDP tackles Delta APC, says party values projects more than human lives
Coronavirus: Gov. Lalong values APC politics than Plateau lives PDP
Kwara speaker urges Nigerian youths to retire old politicians
Supreme Court reserves ruling in APCs request for review of Zamfara judgment
Our borders remain open for Coronavirus, closed for rice-Shehu Sani
Thailand shutdown, cancels major holiday to contain virus
Polish cabinet tested for coronavirus after ministers infection
COVID-19: Iran temporarily frees 85,000 prisoners to stem spread
Coronavirus: Sri Lanka bans all incoming flights for 2 weeks Official
First coronavirus-related death reported in Malaysia
8 South American countries take joint action against coronavirus
Tuberculosis: Stakeholders call for more funding, treatment to meet 2030 target
Irans death toll from coronavirus climbs to 988: health official
No scientific backing for albinos not to eat salt-Dermatologist
Lagos confirms another case of Coronavirus, acknowledges WHOs commendation
Breaking: Nigeria records third case of confirmed coronavirus
Daily Times Newspaper, Wednesday, March 18, 2020
COVID-19: Senate wants 2020 budget slashed as oil price slumps
*DAILY INDEPENDENT*
Niger House Wins FSTC 49th Sports Competition
Emulate Solomon Lar’s Free Education, Scholarship To End Insecurity In Nigeria
Student’s Feat At Science Contest Confirms Osun’s Functional Education Policy ‘ Okanlawon
Staff, Community Shut Uyo City Polytechnic Over 21-Month Salary Arrears
Coronavirus: Govts Should Show More Interest In Funding Drugs Research, Production ‘ PSN President
Ireti School Wins 11Plc Football Tournament
NMA, PSN Partner To End Disharmony In Health Sector
Stakeholder Advocates Technology-Based School Curricular
2018 NDHS: Nigeria Making Little Progress Towards MDGs
FCET Akoka-UNIBEN Matriculates 319 Degree Students
Ceasefire In APC As Oshiomhole Survives Again
Oyo Assembly Not Rubber Stamp To Executive ‘ Alarape
Zamfara: PDP Raises Alarm Over S/Court Decision To Reserve Judgment
APC Doesn’t Mean Well For Nigeria- Wike
Coronavirus: Take Decisive Economic Action, Protect Citizens From Pandemic- Atiku Challenges FG
Reps Threaten Arrest Of PPPRA Boss Over Alleged N13bn Fraud
Averting Another Full-Blown ASUU Strike
W/Bank Commits $750m To Strengthen Transparency, Accountability In States
Why Over 20 Million Nigerians Are Unemployed ‘ ITF
Broadband: FG Develops Subsidiary Legislation For TV White Space
COVID-19: Europe’s Banks Warn Investors
U.S. Agency Proposes Revising Auto Safety Rules
Amazon Struggles As Shoppers Panic Buy
Sell Pressure Persists As Equities Market Down 0.71%
Apple Fined $1.2bn By French Antitrust Regulator
COVID-19: Diamond League Suspends Three Meetings
Australia Continues Prep For T20 WC
Tom Brady To Leave Patriots
*TRIBUNE*
Reps meet striking doctors as FCTA assures on payment of outstanding salaries
BREAKING: Kevin Durant, three other Nets players test positive for COVID-19 virus
Can Any Current Player Surpass Gianluigi Buffon as the Best Goalkeeper of the 21st Century
Coronavirus: Copa America 2020 postponed until 2021
Dismembered bodies litter explosion site as aid workers parade three-year-old survivor
Yet another obnoxious bill
Societal paradigm of equality and fallout
Halting COVID-19 in Nigeria
Ikeja Electric commissions new 33Kv feeders to boost supply
FG decries 400,000 barrels daily theft Nigeria’s crude oil
Still on Sanusi’s dethronement
As South-West PDP holds unification rally in Ibadan
How ready is Nigeria to handle possible crash in global oil demand in 2020
Odia Ofeimun: Ancient and modern warrior at 70
An equal world is a better world
Chad ‘repaying $100m debt to Angola with cattle
Reps probe N3.45bn abandoned solar power project
*BLUE PRINT*
Diamond League postpones 3 meetings
Copa America postponed to 2021- CONMEBOL
Anambra physically challenged, others commend NEWMAP’s intervention on gullies
ICPC tasks citizens on projects execution in A/Ibom
Ortom donates N50m to victims of Otukpo market fire
Compensate Bakassi in perpetuity, lawmaker tells FG
Oshiomhole humbled, says I’ve learnt my lessons
AS Nigeria records 3rd CONVID-19: Let’s not push our luck too far, NASS warns as Doctors strike
Supreme Court reserves ruling on APC request over Zamfara review
What Bala Mohammed needs in Bauchi -Youth advocate
FG seeks Swedish support on broadband penetration
Why we’re building IT hubs ‘ DG NITDA
National emergency toll free line set to be unveiled
Kaduna govt partners NGO on peace building
Coronavirus: FG bans all travels by MDAs, cancels previous approvals
Airline operators want entry into Nigeria restricted
FG to suspend non-critical spending, defer Eurobond sale ‘ Zainab
Keystone Bank partners LCCI on MSMEs business consultancy
Togo, Niger, Benin owe Nigeria N29.97bn for electricity supply ‘ NERC
Incentivise commodities trading, experts urge FG
*SPORTS*
2019-2021 FIBA Table Official Course to hold in April – Peoples Daily
A-League and Australian football news LIVE: Socceroos’ Copa America debut in doubt after delay – Goal
Abdullahi explains why Golden Eaglets faded away after winning U-17 World Cup – Guardian
Amunike: Rohr deserves respect – New Telegraph
Athletes express disappointment, shock as Buhari postpones NSF – Punch
Australia Continues Prep For T20 WC – Daily Independent
Auwalu, Effiong Emerge New Leaders in Eunisell Boot Race – Thisday
Ayorinde:La Masia product who loves Ronaldo – Punch
Barnet owner and former FA board member calls for Premier League to help lower-level clubs – Goal
Ben White: Assessing Which Club the Leeds Defender Should Join This Summer – FTBpro
Bent fears Ighalo’s permanent deal could stall Greenwood’s Man United progress – Guardian
Bent likens Ighalo to Cisse – Punch
Bravo slams Sousa for playing Kalu out position – Punch
BREAKING: Kevin Durant, three other Nets players test positive for COVID-19 virus – Tribune
Buhari postpones National Sports Festival over COVID-19 fears – Daily Trust
Business owners count losses as govt postpones National Sports Festival – New Telegraph
Can Any Current Player Surpass Gianluigi Buffon as the Best Goalkeeper of the 21st Century – Tribune
Chinas Footballers Ordered to Stay Trim, Beat Virus – Thisday
Coronavirus: Boxing Olympic qualifying event to be suspended from Monday night – Peoples Daily
Coronavirus: Champions League and Europa League could be decided by mini-tournament – Peoples Daily
Coronavirus: Copa America 2020 postponed until 2021 – Tribune
Coronavirus: Copa Amrica Postponed Until 2021, Conmebol Confirms – Daily Independent
Coronavirus: Egypt suspends all football activities – Daily Times
Coronavirus: Euro, Copa America postponed till 2021 – New Telegraph
Coronavirus: Fifa postpones Cameroon vs Chile 2020 Women’s Olympic play-off – Goal
Coronavirus: Football industry ‘could turn ugly quickly’, says Fifpro general secretary – BBC
Coronavirus: PGA Championship in San Francisco in May cancelled – BBC
Coronavirus: Tokyo Olympic Games plans ‘irresponsible’, says IOC member – BBC
Compiled by:
abdulkareemihiovi@gmail.com
*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 18TH MARCH 2020*
*THE NATION*
Surveillance contractors encouraging crime
APC crisis: The enemies within
APC will bounce back stronger, says Oshiomhole
COVID-19: Buhari cancels trips as Nigeria gets 3rd case
Nasarawa Assembly orders suspension of N1.8b health programme
Kano sets up committee to tackle Pension issues
UTME candidates denied entry to exam hall
COVID-19: Presidential Task Force takes first major step
Katsina laments being left out from IDB activities
Masari commiserates with Kogi Governor
No study has disputed safety of smoke-free devices
Fed Govt launches I-MOP for access to health services
Reps summon ex-NPA boss, others over unaudited financial accounts
Police to recruit 10,000 officers soon, says minister
Niger loses 73 children to malnutrition
We need a roof over our heads, say victims
We need new revenue allocation formula for Niger Delta
Dayo: Secondus lacks capacity to lead PDP
Ultimate Love now on DStv Family
FAQ on Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS)
UK pension funds lose 5% of value in coronavirus scare
PenCom begins new Code of Corporate Governance
Pension complaints and solutions
Make gradual entry into strong stocks ahead of H2 rebound
StarTimes woos subscribers with online game
Custodian Investment plans new capital raising
CBN bares teeth to end naira volatility
Julius Berger to distribute 264m bonus shares, N3.63b to shareholders
*VANGUARD*
Court okays registration of two new pensioners’ bodies
Maintenance cost grounds waterfront patrol boats’ Navy
Backlog of unpaid pensions, one of my worst pains ‘ Ortom
COVID-19: Lagos suspends 2020 boat regatta
INSECURITY: Kidnappers demand N100m for late Adesina’s daughters
Yoruba group kicks against Amotekun in S’West
FG bars officials from foreign trips
COVID-19: We’ll explore all alternatives to protect Nigerians ‘ Buhari
APC CRISIS: Oshiomhole resumes, sues for peace, says no crisis in NWC
Minister of Finance inaugurates 17-member committee for fiscal sustainability
FG bans officials from foreign trips over Coronavirus
JAMB revenue officer, boss stole N36.5m, EFCC witness alleges
Chinese responsible for direct importation of fake products to Nigeria’Okafor
INEW stages first Warri Spelling Bee competition
COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu visits airport to assess screening of inbound passengers
Zamfara poll: PDP expresses concerns over Supreme Court’s reserve judgment
Don’t end amnesty programme- Akpodoro begs Buhari
Poverty Alleviation: Come to the Aid of Nigeria, Lawan begs World Bank
CORONAVIRUS: Euro 2020 postponed until 2021
Day Nigerians said no to social media bill
STATE OF THE NATION: No compulsion to remain united without restructuring ‘ Okon
APC: President Buhari’s indifference festered crisis ‘ Jackson Ojo, APC chieftain
Coronavirus: Shut all borders now ‘ Senate, House of Reps, NMA, others
Lagos 2023: BOG’s exit won’t affect our fortune in 2023 ” ADP
Supreme Court reserves ruling on APC’s motion to set-aside Zamfara judgment
59.7% of electricity customers still on estimated billing ‘ NERC
MAN Oron battles shipowners over N27m training backlash
Customs bans movement of containers by barges
*THISDAY*
Signal Alliance Marks Customer Week
Chi Limited Wins Food and Beverages Award
FirstBank to Host FMDA Meeting
Flykite Announces Postponement of GOtv Boxing Night 21
Valencia Admit 35% of Players, Backroom Staff Tested Positive for COVID-19
Working Remotely to Curb Covid-19
Olam Celebrates Women
There Will be 340 million 5G Connections by 2021, Says Report
XL Security Bags ISO 9001 Certification
The Political Economy of COVID-19
Euro 2020 Postponed Until 2021 over COVID-19 Fears
NWFL Postpones Kick-off of 2019/2020 Women Premier League
Auwalu, Effiong Emerge New Leaders in Eunisell Boot Race
Premier Cool Renews Sponsorship of Higher Institutions Football League
Chinas Footballers Ordered to Stay Trim, Beat Virus
Liverpool Could Lift EPL in Nike Kits
UEFA: Mini-tournaments May Decide Champions League, Europa Winners
Delta Releases Intervening Measures to Protect Athletes at Edo 2020
Egwero, Orukpe, Okon-George Throw Down the Gauntlet
Coronavirus Outbreak: Round-the-clock Updates
*PUNCH*
Anambra shuts 12 private schools over strike
Highway to hell: Kidnappers, robbers, killers reign supreme on Abuja-Lokoja expressway
Supreme Court reserves ruling in Zamfara poll judgment review
Delta teenager, who stabbed friend to death, nabbed
Theres corruption in constituency projects execution ICPC
Lawmakers spent over N1tn on constituency projects without results
APM Terminals to employ more females, says Jacob
Enemy within northern establishment
How to have a good night sleep
Buhari, implement the Nigeria Police Trust Fund Act
Expert recommends effective home malaria management
N85.34bn needed to control tuberculosis, says campaigner
SOLPR gets commendation from BHM
Economic council meets Buhari, warns of recession
Air France-KLM reduces capacity, to ground A380, B747
Keystone Bank, LCCI partner to develop MSMEs
Oil drops to $28, dollar exchanges for N369
AfDB suspends two Nigerian companies for fraud
Reps condemn prepaid cable subscription, to probe DSTV, others
Lawmakers probe FGs abandoned N3.4bn solar power project
Restrict foreign airlines to Lagos, Abuja, operators tell FG
AFEX Commodities to unlock funding for 50,000 farmers
Foreign capital inflow to telecoms rises by $829.62m NBS
Reduce petrol pump price, suspend stamp duty, Atiku tells FG
Dangote leads others to sustain markets N85bn loss
Foreign stock investors withdrew N523.42bn in 2019 NSE
Zenith, UBN deny acquisition reports
Coronavirus: Cut N10.59tn budget, target overhead, says Senate
*DAILY TRUST*
Enough of ASUU strikes
I’ve learnt my lesson ‘ Oshiomhole
Suswam proposes 2-day prison term for leaders
Buhari’s intervention timely ‘ Edo APC
Supreme Court reserves ruling on Zamfara gov’ship review
Why I met Buhari ‘ Gov Diri
Kano PDP holds ward congresses despite court order
Constituency projects not gifts from legislators ‘ ICPC
COVID-19; Mr. President, Stop Shaking Hands
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Passengers stranded as Lagos-Ogun train breaks down minutes after takeoff
Social media: Reactions trail Hollywood stars’ posts who tested positive for Coronavirus
Zimbabwe VP in China for medical check
Scammers use coronavirus to trick fearful South Africans
US, China trade barbs over coronavirus
Coronavirus: FG inaugurates 13-man committee
Reps move to halt flights, ban large gatherings to stop coronavirus
COVID-19: FAAN suspends national aviation conference
I told you so
Pharmaceuticals, air fares push inflation rate to 12.20%
COVID-19: LCCI tasks experts on growth course for Nigeria’s economy
Science policies saved Nigeria N1trn on imported raw materials
FG secures $750m World Bank loan
defaults on N40bn debt owed contractors
Nigeria’s visa on arrival issuance drops by 60% in 30 days
Stallion Motors exhibits locally assembled cars at Abuja auto show
ABC introduces Shacman trucks for cargo services
Issues as small scale mining is formalised
*THE SUN*
Sports weapon of peace, character development-Oyetola
Gombe accuses PDP of influencing striking doctors
Supreme Court reserves ruling on APC’s request for review of Zamfara judgment
APC NWC lifts suspension on Shuaibu, Inuwa
Kano High Court stops PDP ward congress
Edo APC faction backs NEC meeting, urges Oshiomhole to put house in order
Breaking: APC NWC lifts suspension on Shuaibu, Inuwa
I’m not best world party chairman, Oshiomhole begs NWC members
Court of Appeal ruling on Oshiomhole, victory for justice ‘ Edo APC
Buhari meets Diri, promises to work for peace in Bayelsa, Niger Delta
Tension as Oshiomhole storms APC secretariat for NWC meeting
WACT receives Maersk Line’s first direct service ship
APM Terminals to employ more female staff, says MD
National fleet, CVFF disbursement major tasks before new NIMASA DG
Senate moves to devalue Naira
COVID-19: Global economic outlook bleak ‘LCCI
Transactions jump to 23% on NSE as 27 equities post gains
Subscribers to get bouquet upgrade, gifts in StarTimes Easter promo
Inflation rises to 12.20% in February
Zenith Bank fetes shareholders with N87.9bn dividend
COVID-19: Revenue at MMIA drops over suspension of visa on arrival
Reps move to devolve power to states
Fire destroys market, LGA office in Kwara, Zamfara
Kano inaugurates pension reconciliation committee
Pantami tasks technology regulators
Bill seeking better life for elderly passes second reading
FCCP decries denial of medical treatment to victims of gun shots
Abule-Ado blast: 5-year-old victim in stable condition ‘Medical Director
*GUARDIAN*
Ronaldinho: From World Cup winner to goal king in Paraguayan prison
Trabzonspor terminate Mikel’s contract over refusal to play amid Covid-19 crisis
UEFA postpones Euro 2020
Early morning fire guts market in Kwara
Gunmen abduct sisters, demand N100 million ransom
Alleged winner of Akwa Ibom lottery arraigned for misleading EFCC
Court dissolves 17-year-old marriage over infidelity
Rotary clubs uplift public schools in Lagos, Osun
Avoid taking ibuprofen for COVID-19 symptoms: WHO
NFF inaugurates committee on Martins’ death, players’ security
NWFL postpones kick-off of 2019/2020 Women Premier League
IOC urges athletes to continue training despite doubts over date
Abdullahi explains why Golden Eaglets faded away after winning U-17 World Cup
How virus affects viewing centres in Kwara
Greensprings postpones yearly Kanu Football Camp due to Coronavirus
GOtv Boxing Night 21 postponed over coronavirus
Bent fears Ighalo’s permanent deal could stall Greenwood’s Man United progress
Services trade growth weakens as COVID-19 crisis hits global economy
NCDMB reiterates support for indigenous operators
NPA is closing gender gap, says Olotu
Jamoh promises more progress in maritime sector
SON, NERC renew collaboration to promote local content, export
Entrepreneurship key to addressing unemployment, growth in Nigeria
Facebook to award $100m in grants, ad credits to SMEs against COVID-19
Onne port receives Maersk Line’s first direct service ship
GSMA claims mobile devices impact Internet accessibility
Students develop App to trap human traffickers
Machiavelli’s political theory and leadership in Nigeria
*DAILY TIMES*
COVID19: Airline operators call for restriction of travel into Nigeria
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