NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 2ND FEBRUARY 2021*

*THE NATION*

Nigeria expects 57m doses of vaccines

Police get order to enforce COVID-19 regulations

Tony Momoh: a patriot passes on

ArarumeIbezim:Supreme Court to hear case Feb 3

MDAs warned against violating stay-at-home order to civil servants below GL-12

Court shuts Wuse Market, two others for violation of protocols

Osun urges residents to go for test

Kano inaugurates 2,000 marshals

Ondo mulls staggered learning for pupils

UNFPA lifts 32 healthcare facilities in Akwa Ibom with PPE

Open grazing remains banned in Southeast, says Umahi

Sunday Igboho takes anti- killer herdsmen battle to Ogun

Makinde advocates states police

Governors raise committee on Southsouth security outfit

Court remands P&ID director in EFCC custody after arraignment

President celebrates Nigerias pioneer female newspaper editor Doyin Abiola at 75

Alleged N7.65b fraud: Court to reopen Kalus, others trial today

Presidency: TIs corruption report indicted Nigerians, not Buhari

Only 35,000 doctors practising in Nigeria

Private varsities, others access TETFunds N7.5b research fund

Emerging civilian police

How prepared is APC for Anambra governorship poll

Tony Momoh, a monumental loss to progressive fold APC

Buni secures peace in APC Zamfara

Cybercrooks in virtual scramble for Africa

MultiChoice rules out pay-as-go subscription option

Smile upgrades network

Stakeholders seek govts support for leather industry

*VANGUARD*

River basin authority deserts farm, irrigation projects in C’River, A’Ibom

FINANCE ACT 2020: An x-ray of major innovations in Nigeria tax system

Buhari, Moroccan King discuss strategic development projects

Late Tony Momoh: I’ll greatly miss a staunch ally, loyalist ‘ Buhari

Two million people at risk of NTDs in Kwara ‘ Official

EU to tighten border restrictions for non-member countries

Buhari mourns Tony Momoh

Dr. Armand Amselem on the importance of maintaining excellent oral health

Before Tony Momoh’s last interview with Vanguard

APC mourns prince Tony Momoh

Membership registration: APC warns against malpractice

APC stalwart mourns Okowa’s father, Delta lawmaker

Disregarding safety protocols in spite of COVID-19 spike

Membership registration: Observe COVID-19 protocols, Buni urges APC members

Ex-Gov Segun Oni expresses interest in 2022 Ekiti gubernatorial poll

Transparency International’s report indicts Nigerians, not Buhari’ Presidency

Breaking: China bans use of mobile phones in classrooms

NPFL: Revitalised Abia Warriors hold Lobi Stars to draw in Makurdi

NPFL: Omoyele nets first Enyimba goal in 1-0 win over Katsina United

Ighalo to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Shabab on permanent deal

SOS: Actors Guild launches fund for ailing members

UNIABUJA begs for calm, as students protest alleged maladministration

Edo primary school teachers defy Obaseki’s directive on school resumption

COVID-19 vaccines from Covax arrive Nigeria soon ‘ Minister

NMA urges NASS to expedite action on pending health bills

Tension, as kidnappers want N25m ransom for Ughelli bizman’s wife

Intrigues, as Presidency faces dilemma over choice of NSCDC Commander-General

Law to ban cattle movement from North to South would be unconstitutional’ Senate

*THISDAY*

Zenith Bank Retains Nigerias Most Valuable Banking Brand Position

FG to Establish Power Training Centre in Taraba

EEDC Warns against Fraudsters

SON Alerts Plant Owners, Dealers

Why FG is Moving DPR Headquarters to Abuja

NNPC Recommits to Transparent Operations

FG to Concession 12 Roads Under New Highway Initiative

TCN: Were Not Responsible for Incessant Load Shedding

Immanuel: Nigeria Cannot Continue Burning Hydrocarbons to Generate Electricity

Stanbic IBTC Records N234bn Earnings, N83.2bn Profit after Tax

Sports Betting: Separating Wheat from Chaff

AGPC Secures $260m Financing for Gas Processing Facility

Adegoke: Reduction in Rice Production Cost Will Lower Prices

FBNQuest Partners Teach for Nigeria on Hub Pitch Contest

Keystone Bank donates sanitary kits to over 2000 marginalised girls

How American Strong Institutions Trumped Trump, a Strongman (Part 1)

Violent Clashes Between Herders and Farmers: A Legal Panacea

SAN Rank Imposes Huge Responsibility, Fashola, SAN

Constitutionality of Section 34(6) of the AMCON Act

Covid-19 and Governor Yahaya Bellos False Assertions

Is the PIB Facing a Familiar Threat

Can Ondo State Quit Criminal Fulani Herdsmen

Legality and Constitutionality of Akeredolus Vacation Order to Herdsmen

Court Admits More Evidence Against Naira Marley

As Ijebu Ode-Epe Expressway Nears Completion

Buhari and The New Service Chiefs

Italian FA Investigating Clash Between Ibrahimovic, Lukaku

Evertons Tosun Returns to Besiktas on Loan

Shaibu Pledges Sports Will Remain a Priority In Edo State

Amuneke Named Brand Ambassador of Soccer Scouting App

Ighalo Set to Switch to Saudi Club Al-Shabab

SEagles Captain, Ahmed Musa, Lands in UK for West Brom Deal

D Warriors Host Friendlies in Honour of Joe Erico

Flykite Mourns Late Boxer Dodo

Piety Sweeps Awards at PwC National U-17 Girls Cricket Final

GG World Lotto The Best Online Lottery In Nigeria!

*PUNCH*

Police kill suspected cultist in gun duel

APC steps up reconciliation as membership registration starts today

Kwara community protests herdsmens incessant farm destruction, killings, rape

Ex-gov Oni unveils bid for 2022 governorship

Sokoto market fire victims threatened by suspicion, broken relief promises of the past

Sylva, Diri disagree on continued Niger Delta agitation

NSCDC to deploy more agro rangers in Oyo farms

Nigeria records six more cases of UKs COVID-19 strain

Five killed in Kaduna communities, NAF pounds bandits hideout

Buhari mourns Dabiri-Erewas mother, Erogbogbo

WHD 2021: Coalition decries discrimination against hijab-wearing Muslims

NIN: Telcos, minister meet, turnout rise by 40%

COVID-19 test: FG may suspend UAE, Netherlands airlines

Gov asks FG to begin oil search in Sokoto Basin

CCECC connects Lagos-Ibadan rail to Apapa Ports

Banks non-performing loans rise to N1.5tn

Zamfara fumes as PTF lists five COVID-19 high-risk states

IGP risks imprisonment as court summons police boss for contempt

Herdsman invites armed kinsmen to dominate Oyo farms, says monarch

Ogun silent on Igbohos visit, says Abioduns aide misquoted on alleged invitation

Adamu remains in office as Buhari delays appointment of new IGP

Enugu #EndSARS panel protests unpaid allowances, suspends sittings

P&ID director, firm face fresh charges on money laundering

Mompha joined in fresh charges against auto dealer

Enforcement of anti-open grazing in SEast begins soon IPOB

With state police, Amotekun wont be necessary Obasanjo

Benue blame late Ganas followers for kidnap of 23 Taraba youths

UNIABUJA preaches peace as students protest mismanagement

Task force shuts FCT market, arrests 115 COVID-19 violators

Gusau varsity VC arrested over alleged N260m contract scam

Nigeria not utilising its potential, says businessman

Buhari approves N2bn take-off grant for Plateau federal poly

Buhari, Atiku, governors, others mourn as ex-minister Momoh dies

13,548 Lagos youths to get training in agribusiness

Firm seeks support for less privileged over COVID-19

Osun to reconstruct 22 roads

Uganda: Bobi Wine challenges Musevenis victory in court

COVID-19: FG considers UAE, Netherlands flights suspension

We didnt seek Igbohos security assistance, says Ogun

IGP orders AIGs, CPs to enforce COVID-19 regulations

COVID-19: Nobody is safe until everyone is vaccinated FG

World Bank suspends DRC school funding over fraud

Momohs brand of loyalty rare in politics, Buhari mourns

*THE SUN*

Buhari, my father and I ‘Pharaoh Okadigbo

Secret ballot has destroyed democracy ‘Idimogu, member, Lagos Assembly

2022 guber: Ekiti people tired, ready to vote out APC ‘ Segun Oni

Bayelsa: Stakeholders sue for unity, demand better federal presence

Zamfara APC crisis: Governor Buni reconciles Yari, Marafa, others

Lagos APC to begin membership registration, validation Feb 9

APC National registration Committee pledges hitch free exercise in Plateau

APC registration: We’ve backup materials to check hoarding ‘ Gov Buni

Oyo APC bans Lamists, SENACO, Unity Forum, PDP Reform

2 APC lawmakers dump party, defect to PDP in Edo

Ighalo signs 30 months deal with Al-Shabab

Nigeria teams know Tokyo 2020 opponents today

Wike approves new buses for Rivers Utd, Angels

Amuneke named brand ambassador of soccer scouting App

Sports ‘ll remain priority in Edo State ‘Shaibu

D’ Warriors host friendlies in honour of Joe Erico

Ahmed Musa arrives UK today for West Brom’s medical

Ecobank Group reports N10.2tr total assets for 2020

Foreign reserves may dip below $30bn ‘Analysts

Jaiz Bank, NAHCON launch Hajj Savings Scheme in Kwara, Oyo

UBN, Transcorp top trades on NSE as index drops 0.13%

Customs jobs: Controversy trails recruitment process as job seekers allege favouritism

Sterling Bank re-introduces SABEX to improve agric commodity trading

DMO calls for investments in FGN Savings Bond

NDIC to appeal Investment Tribunal’s ruling on N5 million compensation to WMDRI Ltd

Stakeholders sue for unity in Bayelsa

Banks NPL loan ratio rises above CBN limits

NSCDC to deploy agro-rangers to curb farmers/ herders crisis in Oyo

Fighter jet bombards bandits hideout kills scores in 27 Kaduna locations

Ibarapa: Makinde rolls out measures to tackle insecurity

EFCC docks P&ID commercial director, Kuchazi

Students shut down UniAbuja

HURIWA demands South-Eastgovs legalise ESN

SEast govs ban open grazing of cows

NCS urges Kaduna Dry Port to provide conducive environment for businesses

The Buhari presidency

Nigeria: Living in a COVID-19 bubble

Whatever you do, don’t die

Between realism, optimism and hope

Evil forests and terror gangs in Southwest

Challenges for new service chiefs

Enugu on a political tenterhooks over zoning

*GUARDIAN*

NFF pays Rohr, Agu’s outstanding salaries

Inter Milan battle Juventus in Coppa Italia final

Wike to boost Rivers United, Angels’ morale with new buses

Chelsea Abramovich vows to fund fight against discrimination

Bayern loan out Zirkzee, US youngster Richards

Premier League virus cases fall again

Michael Eric launches foundation in honour of father Joe Erico

Messi fuels Barcelona revival, Marseille violence, Poch beaten: Talking points from around Europe

Barcelona presidential rivals insist Messi is worth it

Kane ‘optimistic’ of quick return from injury, says Mourinho

We’ll resort to self-help if you fail to protect us, Ibarapa residents tell Makinde

Sunday ‘Igboho’ visits Ogun, insists killer-herders must vacate South-West

Buhari, Obaseki, Afenifere, others mourn Momoh

Bandits kill two, kidnap others in Kaduna

Security agents cordon off Ebonyi PDP secretariat

UNIBEN honours Delta Attorney-General, five other SANS

Two Edo APC lawmakers defect to PDP

Kogi youths shut firm over employees’ death, demand N10m

Jigawa assembly sanctions member for criticising governor, party

Residents’ poor response to COVID-19 test worries Enugu government

Dubai shuts bars after coronavirus surge

Erdogan hints at new Turkish constitution

Biden demands Myanmar military cede power, orders sanctions review

China pledges more COVID-19 vaccines to developing countries

South Africa receives first batch of Covid vaccine: media

Europol warns on fake Covid-negative papers

Top ex-general among five killed in jihadist raid on Mogadishu hotel

Russian prosecutors back request to imprison Navalny

BioNTech-Pfizer pledges up to 75 mn more jabs to EU

Ugandan opposition leader files election challenge in court

Investors gain N1.13 trillion in January, as equities record early boom

Airtel renews spectrum licence in Nigeria, pays N71.6 billion

DisCos stifling competition in power sector despite poor performance

Zenith wins Nigeria’s most valuable bank

CBN cancels commodity exchange privatisation, invests N50 billion

Sell-off drag index by 0.13% as February trading commences

Using proper funding mix to bridge infrastructure gap

Healthcare Federation urges private participation in vaccine roll out

We empower communities through access to education, essential aid

NCDMB targets 35,000 jobs from methanol plant

Dons task youths on leadership opportunities

Institute wants education sector to integrate entrepreneurship mindset into curriculum for skills development

Musa restates commitment to reposition Council of Bureaux

Mouka empowers business partners with new trucks, others

FBNHoldings announces new board appointments

HURIWA asks police to end discrimination against women

Dockworkers’ committee rallies support for Adeyanju’s second term

Litany of trillions and woes

David Ntekim-Rex may have lived

That garbage agreement between Yoruba and Fulani

Economic recovery and the overdue reforms – Part 2

Borrowing from the dead

The way we are

Mea culpa’my fault – Part 2

*TRIBUNE*

Niger expends over N7bn on SUBEB counterpart funds in six years

APC chieftain rallies support for party membership registration

Enugu health commissioner decries low turnout for COVID-19 test

Gbajabiamila mourns industrialist, Umar Saro

PHOTOS: Community in Kwara protests against activities of herdsmen

Kogi resident doctors commend govt on implementation of CONMESS, proper placement of members

Council to tackle skill gaps in construction industry ‘ FG

NITP decries deterioration of Nigerian cities, physical planning’s neglect

FG to commence livestock pilot programme in Nasarawa

50MT yam storage facility inaugurated in Nasarawa

How cooperative societies can boost nation’s economy through agriculural commodities export ‘Awolowo

The evils of technical justice

Ojudu, Sunday Igboho and the Sangba allegory

NIgeria records 676 new COVID-19 cases, toll now 131,918

India allocates over $30bn for healthcare, wellbeing

Uganda opposition leader, Bobi Wine files election challenge in court

China pledges more COVID-19 vaccines to developing countries

American conductor dies from COVID-19

Myanmar coup: Aung San Suu Kyi detained as military seizes control

What do new investors need to know about the stock market

Stock market begins month weaker by 0.1 per cent as investors lose N28.7bn

Sterling Bank facilitates funding for agro-dealers with improved trading platform

Lagos partners IITA, APDC to train 13,548 youths in agribusiness

NDIC to appeal IST judgment on all states Trust Bank

Schneider Electric accelerates its sustainability strategy

Elon Musk says bitcoin on the verge of being more widely accepted

*SPORTS*

#DeadlineDay: Ainsley Maitland-Niles joins West Brom from Arsenal – Punch

#DeadlineDay: Arsenals Joe Willock joins Newcastle – Punch

#DeadlineDay: Arsenals Shkodran Mustafi leaves for Schalke – Punch

#DeadlineDay: Liverpool sign Schalkes Ozan Kabak – Punch

5 best deals of transfer deadline day – Yahoo

5 Women in Sports Media Say Angels’ Mickey Callaway Made Lewd, Unwanted Advances – Bleacher Report

Ahmed Musa arrives UK today for West Brom’s medical – The Sun

Amuneke Named Brand Ambassador of Soccer Scouting App – Thisday

Amuneke named brand ambassador of soccer scouting App – The Sun

Anthony Davis Drops 25 to Propel LeBron James, Lakers Past Trae Young, Hawks – Bleacher Report

Arsenal Defender Mustafi Joins Schalke On Permanent Transfer – Complete Sports

Arsenal duo Joe Willock and Ainsley Maitland-Niles secure loan exits on deadline day – Yahoo

Arsenal let Mustafi, Maitland-Niles and Willock go on busy deadline day – Yahoo

Azeez Joins Spanish Second Division ClubCartagena On Loan – Complete Sports

Barca to sue Newspaper El-Mondo for publishing Messis $674m contract – Nigerian Pilot

Barcelona denies responsibility for leak after report reveals Lionel Messi’s record $672 million contract – CNN

Barcelona presidential rivals insist Messi is worth it – Guardian

Bayern loan out Zirkzee, US youngster Richards – Guardian

Bruce Arians has made diversity a priority as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach – CNN

Bucs’ Mike Evans ‘Grew Up Not Liking’ Tom Brady Due to Peyton Manning Fandom – Bleacher Report

Can Jamshedpur FC finally kick on after ending winless run – Goal

Cavaliers’ Andre Drummond, Larry Nance Jr. Out vs. Timberwolves Due to Injuries – Bleacher Report

Celtic make late move for Jonjoe Kenny while Rangers bring duo’s moves forward – Yahoo

Chelsea Abramovich vows to fund fight against discrimination – Guardian

D Warriors Host Friendlies in Honour of Joe Erico – Thisday

D’ Warriors host friendlies in honour of Joe Erico – The Sun

Dana Evans, No. 1 Louisville Upset by No. 4 NC State for 1st Loss of Season – Bleacher Report

Dele Alli’s PSG Move Collapses On Deadline Day – Daily Independent

Devils Games Postponed Through February 6 Because of NHL COVID-19 Protocols – Bleacher Report

DTigers, DTigress know Olympics foes today – Punch

Edwin Encarnacion Intends to Play 2 More MLB Seasons; Eyes 500-HR Club – Bleacher Report

EPL: Brighton boost survival hopes with win over Spurs – New Telegraph

Euro roundup: Messi hits 650th Barcelona goal; PSG shocked in thriller – New Telegraph

Evertons Tosun Returns to Besiktas on Loan – Thisday

Flykite Mourns Late Boxer Dodo – Thisday

Fulham sign former Sunderland striker Josh Maja on loan from Bordeaux – Yahoo

Fulham sign Josh Maja late on transfer deadline day but Everton win race for Josh King – Yahoo

German midfielder Khedira joins Hertha Berlin from Juventus – Punch

GG World Lotto The Best Online Lottery In Nigeria! – Thisday

I was slapped twice by Makurdi fan Imama – Punch

Ighalo Set to Switch to Saudi Club Al-Shabab – Thisday

Ighalo signs 30 months deal with Al-Shabab – The Sun

Ighalo to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Shabab on permanent deal – Vanguard

Inter Milan battle Juventus in Coppa Italia final – Guardian

ISL 2020-21: East Bengal vs Bengaluru – TV channel, stream, kick-off time & match preview – Goal

Italian FA Investigating Clash Between Ibrahimovic, Lukaku – Thisday

Jack Simpson out to rise to Rangers challenge after early move – Yahoo

Joe Willock promises to ‘work my socks off’ after joining Newcastle on loan – Yahoo

Joel Matip out for the season as Liverpool bring in Ben Davies and Ozan Kabak – Yahoo

Joel Matip: Liverpool centre-back to miss rest of season – BBC

John Obakpolor, ex-NFA chairman, is dead – The Cable

Josh Maja: Bordeaux striker joins Fulham on loan – Goal

Joshua King opts to sign for Everton so Fulham capture Josh Maja instead – Yahoo

Joshua King: Everton sign Norway striker from Bournemouth – BBC

Jurgen Klopp confirms Liverpool centre-back Joel Matip ruled out for rest of season with ankle injury – Yahoo

Kane ‘optimistic’ of quick return from injury, says Mourinho – Guardian

Kendrick Perkins: James Harden ‘Ain’t Give a S–t’ for Thunder in 2012 Finals – Bleacher Report

Klay Thompson Responds to Glen Davis’ Comment About Warriors SG’s Injuries on IG – Bleacher Report

LaMelo Ball Will Make 1st Career Start for Hornets vs. Heat After Rozier Injury – Bleacher