09/01/2019
NEWS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 9TH JANUARY 2019.
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* PUNCH
2019: Lawmakers allege fresh clampdown on opposition
Awujale sets agenda for APC gov candidate in Ogun
Transport workers assure police of peaceful atmosphere for elections
I'll attract amenities to Anambra South, says Chris Uba
Jonathan, kinsmen disagree over anti-party allegations
Amaechis alleged audio wont break APC FG
Lagos-Ibadan rail: FG orders importation of 30 coaches, 300 wagons
Buhari not our owner Keystone Bank
Abuja-Kaduna railway monthly revenue rises by 400% NRC
AfDB approves $14.12m to support Nigerias ATI membership
FG, states, LGs shared N7.7tn from federation account in 11 months
Power generation from Egbin, Shiroro plunges
Foreign investors to inject $1.7bn in Qua Iboe power project
Lamborghini reveals new 2019 Huracan EVO
Toyota develops system to help drivers avoid accidents
Economic benefits of developing bamboo forests
Lawyers clash in court over Ogun hijab crisis
Military releases Daily Trust journalist, seizes computers, phones
Supreme Court diary full till 2021, CJN insists
Fight against insurgency recorded setbacks, FG admits
Ortom seeks monarchs support for peace in Benue
Meduoye urges Buhari to ensure fair elections
Gabon: Resign if you have political ambitions, Buhari tells soldiers
* VANGUARD
CNPP pooh-poohs Owan-Enoh's adoption in Cross River
Sultan of Sokoto, others caution politicians, preach religious tolerance
Major political parties guilty of destructing campaign billboards, says Abia CP
Why Nigerians are losing faith in public institutions 'Wike
It'll be difficult for APC to win in Delta, says Onuesoke
Rivers guber: Crisis hits Accord Party as Baridoo drags Lulu-Briggs to court
Ogboru's running mate, Abeh, commissions APC Vanguard campaign billboard
Akwa Ibom CP shuns Armed Forces heroes event
Buhari canvasses stronger political institutions in Africa
Umahi begins reconstruction of bridges, roads, linking Ebonyi communities
Leave Buhari, family alone, face your crumbling campaign, FG tells Atiku, PDP
AGAP Chair challenges Ogboru to debate
I derive joy in helping the poor, says philanthropist
Anyone with information on shady deals involving my wife, son should publish it ' Buhari
Violence mars APC governorship campaign flag-off in Lagos
Five Star terminal to acquire more cargo handling equipment
Prince Onyeka Eze turns one today, celebrates with orphans
Jigawa: How not to 'help' orphans
President Buhari enjoys acceptability across party lines
PDP, Atiku know Buhari is honest ' Osinbajo
INEC to transmit election results manually
2019: Why we won't transmit results electronically ' INEC
Do something about PDP lying lips, Presidency begs NPC
* THE NATION
Finally, the Buhari effect
Tinubu blasts PDP, Atiku
Ambode: Lagos deserves continuity
NAF helicopter crash victims buried in Abuja
Minimum wage Bill for transmission Jan. 23
Ambode arrests soldiers, others for driving against traffic
Salah is Africas best
2019 polls Power to youths, women
Ajibola mourns Pa Jimoh
Oyetola urges peaceful co-existence
The military and media relations, by Femi Kusa
Abiodun, Akinlade and battle for Oke Mosan Govt House
Restructuring not a one-bullet solution, says activist
Stakeholders endorse Isiaka as Ogungovernorship candidate
Fayemi needs better House of Assembly
National Assembly is clog in wheel of progress
Violation of accord: Presidency drags PDP to Peace Committee
Kwara cant be part of South West Zone, says Saraki
Obiano lauds FG over pace of work on 2nd Niger Bridge
I have no problem with 30,000 minimum wage Gov. Bello
Workshop: Filmmakers, security agencies praise NFVCB
High moments, winners at Golden Globes Awards
R.Kelly: Accuser dares singer to take lie detector test
* THISDAY
Stock Market: Optimism after Bear Run
Interswitch Unveils Platforms for JAMB, UTME Registration
Nigerias Financial Inclusion Journey
How Insurance, Pension Can Mitigate Election Risks
Allianz Partners International Olympic Committee
How Nigeria Can Curb Oil Revenue Losses
Investors Trade N175 Trillion on FMDQ OTC Securities Exchange
OPECs Role in Oil Market Stabilisation
Railway Staff Association Faults Eviction Order
Poll: Nigerians Demand Improvement in Education, Security, Electricity
Iran Mulls Currency Redenomination
Tunisia Tourism Revenues Rises
Insurance Operators Rue Cancellation of Recapitalisation Exercise
Investing in Plastic Manufacturing Plant
Mozambique Indicts Chang, Others
SERAP Challenges Fashola to Name Contractors that Disappeared with Money for...
Peoples Trust Presidential Aspirant Promises Government of National Unity
THREAT TO PRESS FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY
Funding Education as Electoral Issue
No Mercy for Shooting Stars as Insurance Goes for Maximum Points
Kanes VAR Penalty Gives Spurs Edge over Chelsea
Europe Names Harrington as 2020 Ryder Cup Captain
2019 Access Bank Lagos Marathon:Collection of Running Kits Begins
* THE SUN
Tears as NAF buries helicopter crash officers in Abuja
Excitement as Christ's School Class of '87 holds family reunion
3 shot dead, journalists hit, many injured at Lagos APC rally
Minister opens up on IGP's tenure, Amaechi, Amina Zakari
Ibadan mayhem: Olubadan, chiefs talk tough
Lagos council, NGOs seek effective child protection laws
New APGA'll vote for PDP in 2019 ' Obi
World Bank revises downward global economic growth to 2.9%
Minimum wage controversy: FG surrenders, to transmit bill Jan 23
Buhari serves debtor govs red card
APC crisis and Enugu elections
Obi: The storm is over
Osinbajo and the 2023 presidential poll
Tribute to Shehu Usman Shagari
Return to Egypt, remain in the wilderness or
Nigeria's rising unemployment figures
* DAILY TRUST
That failed coup in Gabon
Gunshots at Lagos APC rally as 63 parties endorse Sanwo-Olu
Jonathan not supporting opposition candidates
Bagudu's wife begins door to door campaign in Kebbi
Blame lawmakers for Kano out of school children ' Dankani
Card reader has legal backing ' INEC
I'll run all-inclusive gov't to rescue Nigeria ' PT presidential candidate
Buhari doesn't need to campaign in Adamawa ' Bindow
PDP suspends Babayo Gamawa, deputy chair, North
APC mocks PDP campaign in Kogi
2019: INEC rules out more polling units, says accreditation, voting to be done simultaneously
Stop indiscriminate er****on of billboards, posters ' KUPDA warns 'Political parties
Helicopter crash: NAF buries remains of crew in Abuja
Justice Mamman Nasir escapes kidnappers, Orderly abducted
To protect and defend us
To keep China one
Reminiscences of a political transition (II)
NEMA's impactful outing in the northeast
Three journalists sustain gunshot wounds at Lagos APC rally
Commotion brings Lagos APC flag-off campaign to abrupt end
Commuters stranded over gridlock near APC campaign venue
Coup: Buhari calls for respect for democracy in Gabon
PVC not AK47
* TRIBUNE
Four die, two injured in Ogun road crashes
Ajimobi wipes away my sorrow, Ayefele says as govt rebuilds Music House
Fayose, Olujimi inaugurate parallel Atiku campaign councils in Ekiti
Awujale declares Abiodun as Amosun's successor
BREAKING: Army releases Daily Trust Maiduguri editor
Appeal Court awards N30m against Julius Berger, Police for declaring lawyer wanted
FG to launch national campaign to rally support for military
63 parties endorse Sanwo-Olu as thugs disrupt campaign flag-off
MC Oluomo, others allegedly stabbed at APC Lagos rally
Call PDP to order, Presidency tells Abdulsalami's committee
Planning with your wedding planner
Glitz, frills, colours of Anambra Homecoming Festival!
NATOP to visit Ooni of Ife
Motherland Beckons' DNERP lift for 1,000 Nigerian children, youths
Dakamto Travels preaches domestic tourism
Women should stay, grow and excel in their turfs 'AyanfeOluwa Oluwaseun
Financial Goal Setting
Women should be able to take major financial decisions on their own
I'm big lover of anything that brings out creativity ' Yetunde Odewunmi
Funke Adejumo's Winning Edge conference holds Saturday
US downgrades EU's diplomatic status
Suspected rebels kill 10 in Eastern Congo
North Korea's president Kim Jong-un arrives China on 4-day visit
* LEADERSHIP
Ending The Plight Of Internally Displaced Persons
HEKAN President Tasks Nigerians On PVCs' Collection
Bauchi Police Command Gets New CP
Kebbi Gov, Emir Laud Army's Sacrifices
Kano Govt Orders Probe Of Hunters' Clash
FG Launches National Strategic Health Devt Plan II
Okowa Charges Media To Partner INEC
IPC Decries Shooting Of Journalists At APC Lagos Rally
Edo Production Centre Attracts 200 MSMEs
PDP, Atiku Know PMB Is Honest ' Osinbajo
Ogun Court Adjourns Hearing On Use Of Hijab In Schools
Ajimobi Assures Workers of N30,000 Minimum Wage
Detained Daily Trust Bureau Chief Regains Freedom
Gov Ugwuanyi Deserves Second Term 'Nwodo
Obiano Thanks PMB Over Completion Of Zik's Mausoleum
Reps Candidate Promises To Resuscitate Ojirami Dam
NADECO,Others Extol Fasehun's Virtues
Why Nigerians Are Losing Faith In Public Institutions ' Wike
Why I'm Still Retaining Service Chiefs
CJN Swears-in New Supreme Court Justice, Abba-Aji
INEC Rules Out Electronic Transmission Of Results
120, 000 Rice Farmers In Kano To Get CBN Support
Stakeholders Express High Hopes In Nigeria's Automotive Sector
* BLUE PRINT
Timely admonition on election violence
Breaking: Suspended PDP deputy Nat'l Chairman teams up with APC, meets Buhari
Breaking: Again, Salah emerges African best footballer, no Nigerian in CAF best 11
General elections: Over 100,000 PVCs uncollected in Yobe
Yobe govt launches 2019 Emblem Appeal week, donates N41M
PDP sidelines Olujimi, inaugurates Ekiti Atiku/Obi Campaign Council
Insecurity: Ekiti govt seeks traditional rulers support
2019: FG to spend N17.5bn on rural electrification
NIESV blames quacks for exorbitant agent fee, agreement charges
2019: FG to spend 30.04bn on housing sector
2018:The Low, high events in housing sector
Mai Mala will take Yobe to the next level -Gombe
Helicopter crash: 5 dead NAF Personnel buried amidst tears
No new minimum wage, no vote, NLC tells governors
Liverpool 'shockingly' kiss FA Cup contest bye as Arsenal get United date
Emeruwa gets CAF appointment, resumes duty
Gaidam signs N91.6b 2019 budget into law
2019: Election results to be to transmitted manually ' INEC
We 're happy PDP leaders are hungry, says APC
Minimum wage: Workers moody as Labour stage Nationwide protest
Ambode turns road marshal, nabs Soldier, another traffic Offender
Keystone Bank floats Zero Data Mobile App
I will combine law making and Agric ' Atsaka
* BUSINESSDAY
Nigeria's 2019 oil outlook mired in uncertainties around upcoming elections, stalled reform
Importers operate under harsh conditions given the decay of port access roads
Key issues to shape Nigeria's agric sector in 2019
With Teleology fiasco, Nigeria fails yet another investor test
Plantain processing creates opportunity for farmers, entrepreneurs, as gap widens to 99,800MT
Why MFBs charge higher interest rates than DMBs
Ten insurance stocks outperform broad equities index in 2018
Focus shifts to pricing of Otedola's Forte Oil stake sale
What Nigeria can learn from Qatar's LNG strategy
Nigeria's revenue, FX suffer as World Bank downgrades global growth to 2.9%
Labour demands transmission of minimum wage bill to National Assembly
Sudan strategizes to tackle economic crisis, calls for unity
Nigerians feel economic pinch as presidential election looms
Why financial exclusion rate is highest in Nor thern Nigeria, way forward.
Good morning.