NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 9TH FEBRUARY 2021

GOOD MORNING NIGERIA. CITYNEWS NIGERIA BRINGS YOU NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 9TH FEBRUARY 2021.

*THE NATION*

Fish out perpetrators of violence, AbdulRazaq tells security agents

Kwara APC members file suit to stop registration

Oyo employs 150 teachers living with disabilities

Seven feared killed as uneasy calm returns to Osun communities

Democracy, not dictatorship

Protean prince

Excesses of Enugus Neighbourhood Watch

Prince Tony Momoh A tribute

Irregular narratives on Covid-19 in Edo

Pathway to Somalia

Experts project $6 trillion loss to cybercrime

Communal crisis: Lawmakers, others search for peace in Ogoni

PDP governors tackle Secondus over Anambra poll, others

Aig-Imoukhuede Institute commences leadership programme for public servants

Presidency justifies lobbying as Senate set to screen Buratai, others as ambassadors

Why Fed Govt revoked Bayelsa OML 46 licence, by Sylva

Why bandits continue to attack North, by El-Rufai

IPOB to Gumi: Stop comparing us with terrorists

Momoh: Weve lost a valuable member of human community, says Buhari

Naira overvalued at official market, IMF tells CBN

Buharis faulty passes

*VANGUARD*

Police arrest 3 suspected arms dealers in Kebbi

Agribusiness: Gombe Farmers receive FG’s irrigation pumps, seeds, others

Customs intercepts N788m contraband in Seme

Lagos Assembly passes motion banning illegal sales of COVID-19 pandemic drugs

Man, 27, bags life imprisonment for rape in Ekiti

CSO backs Gov Matawale’s dialogue approach to tackle insecurity

Economy: Non-oil exporters want synergy with regulatory bodies on goods acceptance

Makinde not dumping PDP for ADC

Ex-Katsina LG Chair lands in trouble for allegedly abetting bandits

2023: INEC inaugurates C’ttee to develop Election Project Plan

Brent approaches $60/pb as supply cuts, stimulus hopes lift prices

Kwara APC crisis deepens as party scribe rejects registration officials

Gov Ugwuanyi emerges new PDP leader in South East

What’s next for the silver roller coaster

Will US stocks be Brady or Mahomes

Kaduna LGs get N152.4m performance grants

Bitcoin hits record near $45,000 after Tesla investment of $1.5bn

Bitcoin hits record high above $43,000

Great Firewall: China blocks Clubhouse app

Lagos Assembly to amend 2020 COVID-19 Bill to reflect vaccines

Nigeria records 28,876 tobacco smoking-related deaths annually’ Research

UK says confident in COVID-19 vaccines as S. Africa pauses AstraZeneca rollout

Covid-19: South Africa suspends use of AstraZeneca vaccine

South Africa suspends use of AstraZeneca vaccine

Cultists’ clash: Police arrest 19 in Lagos

Lawmaker wades in as renewed Luu-Sue, Zor-Sogho war claims 5

Driver, 10 others burnt alive, 3 injured in Ebonyi ghastly autocrash ‘ Police

Man drags sibling to court in Kaduna over inheritance

Suspected cultist dies in Ogun as supremacy fight enters Day 4

Benue communal crisis: Military arrests 10, recovers 16 firearms, others

*THISDAY*

PIB Passage Will See Changes to Oil Companies Taxes, Says Ahmed

DPR Licences Firm to Establish Condensate Floating Plant

NSEs Demutualisation Excites Corporate Affairs Commission DG

Examining NARTOs Role in Nigerias Economy

Moghalu Faults CBNs Action on Cryptocurrency Transactions

FG Hands Over 2.5km Internal Roads to Maiduguri Varsity

Equinor Reports Victory Over Agbami Oil Profits

China Issues New Anti-monopoly Rules

FG Targets 5m Jobs in Agricultural Sector

PTI to Reorder Priorities to Meet Global Challenges

NNPC Negotiates Terms with Oil Majors to Retain Investments

Nigerian Petroleum Industry Bill and Balancing Stakeholders Interests

LCCI Calls for Urgent Resolution of Security, Policy Challenges in Oil Sector

Censorship as the Order of the Day

ATCON Holds Stakeholders Forum

Need for Contract Transparency in Nigerias Extractive Sector

Moghalu Urges CBN to Reconsider Ban on Cryptocurrency Transactions

Extending Adamus Tenure Amounts to Waking the Dead

Compensating the Ex-Service Chiefs as Ambassadors

To the Workaholic Governor with an Amazing Network of Persons

We are Working on Over 13,000km of Roads

Politics of Entitlement Takes Centerstage in Benue

Pregnant Unmarried Policewoman: Ekiti AG Sues IGP

What Every Beginner Investor Should Know While Picking Stocks

Cogent Circumstantial Evidence Required to Sustain a Murder Conviction

Before the Anti-Cultism Bill Becomes Law

Tribute to Alhaji Abdullahi Ibrahim CON, SAN

LawPavilion Law Reports Introduces WhatsApp Version

Fresh Trouble at Lekki Toll Gate

National Sports Festival Postponed till April

Djokovic Admits Nervousness Walking on Court Down Under

*PUNCH*

Fani-Kayode leads talk with APC, four PDP govs plan defection

Speak on restructuring, South-West insecurity, Oshun tells Akande

Hoodlums disrupt another APC meeting in Kwara, vandalise cars

Why PDP must retake Anambra governorship Wike

Northern groups back Gumi, demand national grazing policy

APC tackles Obiano for declaring curfew from US

Edo stray bullet victims mother demands N50m compensation, boys genital damaged

How Bayelsa lost OML 46, by Sylva

Petrol landing cost rises to N180, oil crosses $60

IMF rules out Nigerias full economic recovery before 2022

FG planning to replace BVN with NIN Minister

Customs intercept N788.18m smuggled rice, PMS from Seme border

2.85 million farmers benefitted from anchor borrowers programme CBN

FG warns foreign investors against enslaving Nigerians

Firm, ministry, BoI partner on SME development

Firm boosts services with toll-free calls

Sterling Bank, Mercy Corps to train 90,000 farmers

NDDC: Metamorphosis of Niger Delta interventionist agency turning into politicians cash cow

AfDB to promote youth enterprise bank, says Adesina

Govt releases N37bn COVID-19 survival fund

E-payment transactions rise by 50.3%, hit N162.95tn

Stock market extends losing streak, sheds N80bn

NSE commends CAC for supporting demutualisation

Exchange lists Briclinks Africa on growth board

Stock market begins new trading week with 0.35% loss

Three Chinese miners abducted in Osun freed

Abia rep, Prestige, dies at 56

El-Rufai, Bello oppose Gumis peace shuttle, IPOB attacks cleric

Abductors of man conveying brothers corpse to Enugu demand N5m

Buratai reels out achievements as COAS, says Im not a politician

Senate debates service chiefs, ambassadorial nominees, others as National Assembly resumes

Fleeing Fulani herdsmen return to Ogun community

Kaduna sex party: Police witnesses disagree on suspects, incident

Buharis COVID-19 jail threat: States list enforcement obstacles as Nigerians shun compliance

Cost of governance: National Assemblys burden on an ailing economy

DSS arrests, releases SSANU, NASU officials over ongoing strike

Corruption thrives because offenders are not jailed Amaechi

10 suspects arrested, weapons seized in Benue communal conflict

Lagos demolishes Banana Island, Ikoyi houses over violations

Ibarapa land now free of killer herdsmen, resident safe Amotekun

AU allocates 42 million vaccine doses to Nigeria, CACOVID donates oxygen

Five killed in Plateau attacks, Zamfara bandits surrender 28 AK-47 riffles

NHRC panel probes 119 gender-based violence cases in Lagos, others

28 OOUTH workers take promotional exam

Firm unveils valentine campaign

Provocative sermons: JNI backs Ganduje for ban on Islamic cleric

Amotekun arrests 15 illegal gold miners in Ondo

NDLEA recovers N3bn illicit drugs in Kogi

Kidnap epidemic: Police arrest 13 suspects in FCT, Taraba

Ayade swears in Justice Ikpeme as Cross River Chief Judge

Trump wants impeachment trial dismissed

Why corruption persists in Nigeria Amaechi

#OccupyLekkiTollGate: Nobody will bring Lagos down, says Sanwo-Olus aide

First sitting US congressman, Wright, dies of COVID-19

Critic of Guineas president gets five-year jail term

COVID-19: Nigeria to get 42 million vaccine doses from AU platform Minister

TI on Nigerias deep-seated culture of graft

BUA buys one million doses of AstraZeneca vaccines for Nigeria

No sex party in Kaduna, police witnesses tell court

*THE SUN*

Why Kebbi APC membership registration is crisis free’ Caretaker’s Spokesman

Nomination of ex-service chiefs as ambassadors worrisome ‘Uwazuruike, ex-president Aka Ikenga

Gov. Yahaya Bello advocates politics without bitterness as he receives Fani-Kayode

Ayade swears in Justice Ikpeme as CJ after 13 months legal tussle

APC membership registration’ll enhences party’s performance in 2023- Hon. Komsol

Okagbare records new records in Arkansas Indoor tourney

Ndidi fit, returns against Brighton tomorrow

Ighalo buys eye popping Saudi mansion

Southampton plans to hijack Ahmed Musa

20th National Sports Festival now to hold in April

Cryptocurrency: ABCON backs ban to prop anti-money laundering stance

Ecobank introduces money transfer via SMS, WhatsApp

NESG forecasts 2.9% GDP growth in 2021

Paucity of funds: FG wants states to fund NSP

NSE: Equities down by 0.34% as investors lose N74bn

Nigeria rejects advice to devalue currency ‘IMF

SON plans to restrategise operations

Ehingbeti 2021: Buhari, Tinubu, Okonjo-Iweala expected as speakers

Experts re-echo entrepreneurship as way out of recession

SMEDAN to train Nigerians on solar panel, inverter installation

Youre capable of changing the world Obi tells students

Beneficiaries laud refugee commission project

Nigerian youths plan #OccuppyLekkiTollGate to protest reopening

2023: Igbo should negotiate power with other zones Ex-CJ, Umeadi

Alleged money laundering: Court grants Kalus request to challenge retrial by EFCC

Parliamentary workers issues 21-day ultimatum for full implementation of financial autonomy

SSANU, NASU vow to continue nationwide action

Violate COVID-19 guidelines, go to jail -FG

Nigerias education system needs drastic reforms Minister

Stop comparing Fulani herdsmen, banditswith freedom fighters IPOB tells Gumi

Private varsities: More is not necessarily better

Nkanga: Pilot, strategist, patriot

Nigeria and the best way forward

Tribute to Prince Tony Momoh

Wikes extraordinary awards

No culture without agriculture, no faith without cultivation

menopause not a death sentence Nzimako, womens health advocate

Extension of NIN/SIM linkage deadline

Inspiration behind Oyigiyigi Gospel singer, Chineze Okeke

*GUARDIAN*

Beyond the South-West-herders’ peace talk

INEC reviews five-year election strategic plan

Fani-Kayode meets Bello, Buni, may defect to APC

Police arrest 19 suspected cultists over mayhem in Lagos

Tension grips Ogun communities as herders allegedly butcher farmer

Man bags life imprisonment for raping 14-year-old in Ekiti

Nigerian Army sponsors Blessing’s bone marrow transplant in India

Gunmen abduct relative conveying dead body in Edo

Lagos to build more schools to check out-of-school children

GreenLight Initiative decry lack of PPE, training for drivers transporting COVID-19 equipments

Buhari: Before Nigeria comes to harm

Ogun State: The Legacy of a great future – Part 2

LASG, fix and reopen the Lagos airport road bridge

Nkanga: Pilot, strategist, patriot

Moussa Faki Mahamat re-elected as African Union Commission chairperson

India glacier disaster leaves 26 dead, workers hunt for survivors

Mexican president says he’s beaten Covid

Clashes in Senegal after opposition leader accused of rape

Pope hails dialogue ahead of meeting with Iraq cleric

EU chief urges states to donate vaccines to Ukraine

WHO experts discuss AstraZeneca Covid vaccine

Implementing economic reforms to tackle poverty

*TRIBUNE*

Businessman files N500m suit against estate developer over breach of contract

Ex-minister, Olanrewaju mourns Gen Femi Williams

House of Reps member harps on empowerment of constituents

NBET’s payment shortfall to GenCos hits N865bn in 21 months ‘ Report

Kwara APC sues for peaceful conduct during registration

Edo 2020: Sports festival postponed for fourth time

COVID-19: Nigeria records 643 new infections, six deaths

FG set to modify Nigeria’s education system

Skyray Ventures Founder Nabeel Ahmad Believes in Challenging Himself Everyday

The North and its elders

Banana Island, Old Ikoyi lead as land, house prices rise in Lagos

Lagos tasks contractors on speedy completion of road projects

Ogun moves to end degradation, pollution in Kara Cattle Market

MTN expands enrolment capabilities, introduces crowd control measures

PIND Foundation presents blueprint on Ondo Agricultural policy, OSOPADEC

ATCON to host ICT stakeholders on new National Broadband Plan

UN Women, Standard Bank partner on climate-resilient agriculture for easy access to market information

NALDA partners Adamawa govt, to deploy 3 rice mills

NIMC again cautions Nigerians against fake NIN enrolment agents

GTBank stocks loss further dips market by 0.4 per cent

Bitcoin hits record near $45,000 after Tesla investment

*SPORTS*

20th National Sports Festival now to hold in April – The Sun

Ahly boss Mosimane philosophical after Bayern Munich defeat – Goal

Ahmad Ahmad cleared for CAF presidency – Daily Times

Al Ahly 0-2 Bayern Munich: Robert Lewandowski scores two in Fifa Club World Cup semi-final – BBC

Anthony Davis’ Achilles Injury Nothing to Be Concerned About, Says Lakers’ Vogel – Bleacher Report

Anthony Joshua says he would rather die than fight with fear against Fury – Daily Times

As Koepka claims first win since 2019, world No. 1 Johnson sends ominous message – CNN

Asante Kotoko name Abdul Gazale new head coach – Goal

Athletes lament as FG postpones sports festival again – Punch

Atletico Madrid 2-2 Celta Vigo: Luis Suarez scores twice – BBC

Atleticos Lemar, Herrera test positive for COVID-19 – Punch

Aussie Open: Williams, Osaka win; Kerber loses – New Telegraph

Australian Open: Djokovic Responds To Kyrgios Dig As War Of Words Continues – Daily Independent

Bettor Wins $20.6K on $8 Parlay After Buccaneers Win Super Bowl 55 vs. Chiefs – Bleacher Report

Bill Bayno Resigns as Pacers Asst. Coach Because of Personal, Health Reasons – Bleacher Report

Bow Wow Says He Wants WWE Run, Talks Forming Tag Team with Rey Mysterio – Bleacher Report

Brendan Rodgers condemns online abuse and warns players about social media use – Yahoo

Calipari: Kentucky G Terrence Clarke Likely to Miss Rest of Season with Injury – Bleacher Report

Cardinals’ Updated Lineup, Payroll After Yadier Molina’s Reported $9M Contract – Bleacher Report

Carson Wentz Trade Rumors: Panthers Not Seen as ‘Serious Bidders’ for Eagles QB – Bleacher Report

Chaos in added time’ – Lackadaisical Mumbai City open up league stage title race – Goal

Christian Pulisic: What is the correct way to pronounce Chelsea and USMNT star’s name – Goal

D’Angelo Russell Ruled Out for Timberwolves vs. Mavericks Due to Leg Injury – Bleacher Report

Danny Batth hopes PFA scheme can get players with Asian heritage in England team – Yahoo

Defending champion Sofia Kenin safely through in Melbourne – Yahoo

Djokovic Admits Nervousness Walking on Court Down Under – Thisday

Doubts continue over Sports Festival start date – Daily Times

Drew McIntyre, Randy Orton Headline 2021 WWE Elimination Chamber Match – Bleacher Report

DTigers Captain vows podium outing at Tokyo Olympics – Daily Times

DTigers invite Diogu, three debutants for Afrobasket qualifiers – Punch

EPL: Leeds beat Crystal Palace to move into top 10 – Punch

EPL: Leeds gain deserved win over Palace – New Telegraph

Euro roundup: Ibrahimovic scores 500th career goal in Milan win – New Telegraph

Eze wins Palace best player award – Punch

FG to provide funds for Edo 2020 in April – Punch

FG, Edo propose April 8-22 festival date – Punch

For the first time, women have won the Super Bowl as coaches – CNN

Garth Crooks’ team of the week: Martinez, Lingard, Foden, Kane – BBC

Gisele Bundchen on Tom Brady’s Super Bowl Win: I’m ‘So Proud of the Man You Are – Bleacher Report

Hamilton and Mercedes agree one-year deal with commitment for ‘greater diversity – CNN

Hamilton signs new Mercedes contract – New Telegraph

Harrison and Bamford help Leeds make light work of toothless Crystal Palace – Yahoo

Heartland must respect players contracts Ilechukwu – Punch

Ighalo buys eye popping Saudi mansion – The Sun

Ighalo starts on a high in Saudi Arabia – Daily Times

ISL 2020-21: Bengaluru vs ATK Mohun Bagan – TV channel, stream, kick-off time & match preview – Goal

It’s hard to stand up’ – Bamford admits to using rugby studs on Leeds’ Elland Road pitch – Goal

Jack Harrison and Patrick Bamford on target as Leeds beat Crystal Palace – Yahoo

Jerry Rice Says Tom Brady Can Have ‘GOAT Status’ After Winning 7th Super Bowl – Bleacher Report

Josh Rosen, 49ers Agree to 1-Year Contract Extension amid Jimmy Garoppolo Rumors – Bleacher Report

Klopp cannot explain Alisson’s howlers for Liverpool in Man City loss – New Telegraph

Kyle Lowry Ruled Out for Raptors vs. Grizzlies After Suffering Back Injury – Bleacher Report

LaMelo Ball Shines with 24 Points as Hornets Rout Victor Oladipo, Rockets – Bleacher Report

Leeds 2-0 Crystal Palace: Jack Harrison and Patrick Bamford score in deserved win for hosts – BBC

Leon Spinks: Ex-heavyweight champion who shocked Muhammad Ali dies aged 67 – Daily Times

Lewandowski double fires Bayern Munich into Club World Cup final – Punch

Man arrested over ‘racist and hateful’ tweets relating to Chelsea – Yahoo

Manchester United ‘have choked’, says Ferdinand – Goal

Manchester United XI vs West Ham: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and FA Cup injury latest – Yahoo

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