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(Copyright ElohimTov.com). *NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 5TH FEBRUARY 2021* *THE NATION* Italian court trial: Email evidence forged, says Adoke Commission seeks judges retrial for alleged bribery Court dismisses suit asking EFCC to probe ex-Zamfara Governor Yari for N900b fraud Glo-sponsored African Voices ChangeMakers examines social re-orientation Treason: Judge frowns at Sowores, Bakares conduct Nigerians will vote out APC in 2023, says Wike Mainas son Faisal flees to U.S., EFCC tells court Buni to Akande: membership registration constitutional Buhari nominates ex-service chiefs for non-career ambassadorial jobs Medical director cautions workers on handling of psychiatric patients Gunmen abduct Punch reporter, others in Abuja Catholic Dioceses initiative sensitises Sokoto community on curtailing spread Lawyers fault Buharis extension of Police IG Adamus tenure PTF is unfair to Yobe on alleged under-reporting of virus Why COVID-19 new variant is deadlier, by health commissioner NCDC report: cases decreased by 13.4 per cent last week Soyinka is sui generis Nobody can hijack membership registration, says Lagos APC Why APC must avoid PDPs 2015 mistake, by Adeyeye Wanted: credible electoral system for Nigeria Joeboy releases first full length album Driving economic growth engine with gas Smugglers clash leaves Customs, soldier wounded NPA working against our interest, WLFCA boss SIFAX Group introduces Whistle Blower policy to curb extortion How to make port process manual work France funds Edo youth empowerment project *VANGUARD* Survival Fund: FG disburses N27bn, opens last scheme portal Feb. 9 Ebonyi begins inquiry into Effium, Ezza-Effium communal crisis COVID-19: Abia Govt bans public gatherings Ekweremadu's brother dies after slumping during budget defence in Enugu State House of Assembly SSANU, NASU begin nationwide strike Feb 5 ' Officials ASUU, students union leader bemoan proliferation of universities in Nigeria We're ready for by-election in Niger ' Police, INEC Akeredolu to build Cancer Treatment Centre in Ondo 2021 outlook: NESG advises FG on priority areas for economic growth Ekweremadu, Enugu commissioner slumps, dies Alleged treason: Court awards N150, 000 fine against Sowore's co-defendant, Bakare IBFIA awards honours finance industry players I almost lost my job as FCT minister over Baze university- Bauchi gov Reps express anger over 5 years unaudited accounts of FMB, TETFUND Igboho's action, sacrilege ' Ooni's aide ECOWAS leaders re-elect Ghana President Akufo-Addo for another term Kano District Head dies of Covid-19 complications Tenure Elongation: What we have now is retired IG illegally occupying office ' Ozekhome Insecurity: Time is running out for the nation Why we're investing in digital innovation, entrepreneurship centre ' FG We won't treat establishment of polling units as constituency projects ' INEC APC membership registration meant to strengthen party, says Buni 2023: Not-Too-Young To Run Movement assures support for youths Why Nigerians will vote out APC in 2023 ' Wike APC running vindictive government ' Wike Ambassadorial nomination: Pass law to stop Buhari's nepotism, disrespect for public opinion, Junaid tells NASS I didn't say Buhari has disappointed Nigerians ' Tunde Bakare DSS warns against ethnic, religious violence in Lagos, Sokoto, Kaduna, Rivers, Oyo, S-East, others Regional autonomy'll address Nigeria's diversity challenges, Agbakoba tells Buhari No plan to field Jonathan in 2023 ' APC We are excited over Adidas launch in Nigeria' BrandCo Huawei again recognized as Top Employer in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, others Breast cancer now most common form of cancer ' WHO Vanguard, 9 others team up with Anap Foundation to launch COVID-19 Hall of Shame Initiative LAPO advocates cancer treatment support for poor Nigerians Man jumps from 7th floor of 1004 Estate to avoid EFCC 18 inmates graduate from NOUN Gunmen kill man 24hrs after LG chair's disbandment of local vigilante Jigawa court sentences 27-year-old to life imprisonment for raping teenager *THISDAY* Neimeth Excites Shareholders with N114 Million Dividend Payment Expert Identifies Challenges of Aircraft Leasing in Nigeria FG Begins Implementation of Ports Process Manual DPR Links Oil Thefts to Insecure Land Terminals Improving Nigerias Airspace Dana Air Introduces 24 Hours Customer Service NDLEA Arrests Suspected Drug Peddler at MMIA Ibom Air Introduces Reward Scheme for Customers 160,000 Job Seekers Await NCS Employment Result Two Years After Transport Policy to the Rescue Repositioning Airline Business in Nigeria Road Transport Owners Call for Floating of Specialised Bank Emmanuel Unveils Multi-billion-naira Shipyard, Security Vessel FCTA Disburses N3.6bn to Six Area Councils, Stakeholders Ehingbeti: Setting Agenda for Lagos Socio-economic Development Rotary Performs Free Eye Surgeries in Lagos, Ogun African Airlines Post 69.8% Fall in Traffic Again, Huawei Recognised as Top Employer in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Others Customs, Soldiers Attacked over Smuggled Rice in Lagos Emirates Explains Rapid COVID-19 Test The Transition of a Titan of Times Trump 2024, Distorted Truth and Freedoms of Expression Briclinks Africa Listed in Nigerian Stock Exchange Considering the Leadership Qualities of Adamu Muazu The Bayelsan Leader Who Loves His People Okowas Conversion of Tertiary Institutions into Universities: Sagacity or Accidental... Buhari, Herders and Insecurity Plot to Take Over INEC Pinnick: The Child of Destiny Gunning for FIFA Council Seat DTigress Camp in Atlanta in Frenzy over 2020 Olympics... NPFL: Enyimba Upstage Leaders Nasarawa to Reach Summit Ramos Return Boost Real Madrids Season Southampton Reject Mike Dean, to Appeal Red Card *PUNCH* Persistent attacks driving Borno residents to Yobe Police Suspected herdsmen burn Kogi school, timber contractor killed Theres network of logistics supporting banditry El-Rufai Police arrest Rivers varsity guard who defiled 16-year-old girl Ex-Plateau deputy gov, Akun, dies at 76, Lalong mourns Ex-rep dies of COVID-19 complications in Kano 420 stranded Nigerians evacuated from Saudi APC membership registration constitutional, Buni replies Akande PDP must win Anambra to shame critics INEC assures voters of additional polling units nationwide State, LG joint projects have been abused Bauchi gov Diri reshuffles cabinet six months after appointment Weve curbed corruption in oil sector, says Buhari Lagos govt to phase out yellow buses Again, Senate summons NDDC over N6.25bn COVID-19 palliative sharing Universal Insurance insures motorcycle riders Total pension assets rose to N12.3tn in 2020 PenCom Reps write CBN, NSITF, demand equity payment to FMBN Review export proceeds policy, LCCI tells CBN Investors lose N110bn as stock market extends decline PMI hits six-month low as output prices rise Report Stanbic IBTC announces new appointments BUA Cement profit leaps by 16.34% Berger paints profit dips by 76.66% NLNG generates $108bn, delivers 5,000 cargoes in 21 years Makinde, the devil and the deep blue sea FG plans increase of petrol freight to N9.11 Kwara recognises Leadways financial inclusion drive Firm, NCDMB to build energy infrastructure park in Bayelsa Lagos promotes clean energy in ICT sector ACCA, ANAN to boost accounting profession in Nigeria Sterling Bank to boost funding for agro dealers Oyo farmers returning to communities seized by Fulani man United Capital advises firm on $1.1bn OML transaction Court dismisses fraud charges against UK-based doctor, wife LASIMRA gets acting GM Solar energy firm seeks partnership with Canadian govt Ziroc Residence assures guests of improved service States differ as Zamfara, Gombe begin ranching, Oyo, Cross River, others oppose project EFCC describes how Mainas son fled to US through Niger Two brothers killed as vigilantes battle bandits in Kaduna SSANU, NASU begin strike today over IPPIS, others One burnt in shop as midnight fire ravages FCT market PDP, other oppose Buratai, ex-service chiefs as ambassador Rainstorm wreaks havoc in Ekiti SANs fault IGPs three months tenure extension Igboho supporters launch Gofundme to chase away killer herdsmen EFCC asks ACourt to order Justice Yunusas retrial Crisis in Zamfara insurgency, not banditry Gumi My ban because I worked against Ganduje in 2019 Imam Smugglers attacking us with AK 47, charms Ogun Customs boss UNICAL students resume without hostel accommodation Gunmen raid FCT community, kidnap PUNCH reporter, two others EFCC arraigns five over N6m cyber fraud Were managing COVID-19, second wave Govt Nigerians can do business anywhere they want Northern govs Solution to insecurity not with foreigners Group Ohanaeze warns against inciting comments, condemns herdsmens lawlessness Gbajabiamila installs wi-fi in Lagos schools *THE SUN* PIB: Reps' and challenge of oil sector reforms Insecurity: Buhari should act fast to save Nigeria 'Ortom Rivers Assembly summons council chairman, principal officers over councillors' impeachment Save Ogun APC from plunging into crisis ' Group begs Buhari, Buni 63rd birthday: Adebayo a special gift to Ekiti, Nigeria ' Fayemi Kano PDP condemns threats to public servants to register with APC Insecurity: Yoruba kings appeal to Ooni to forgive Igboho over verbal attack APC begins registration, revalidation of members in Gombe Nigerians will vote out APC in 2023 ' Gov. Wike APC committed to wider spread across six geo-political zones ' Registration Committee Chairman Ighalo completes N1.44B move to Al-Shabab Tokyo 2020: D'Tigress camp in frenzy over draw Australian Open to go ahead despite COVID-19 cases ' organisers COVID-19: Lack of medical volunteers worry Tokyo 2020 organiserd We won't disappoint Nigerians ' Peter Ahmedu Golf: Hassan, Olugbemi emerge winners of 3rd Leopard tourney All set for Ikoyi Club's Lady Captain Day golf event Nigeria records $5.1bn portfolio investments 4 French companies partner Wazobia, EdoJobs to train 3000 youths Hollandia Yoghurt signs on Zainab Balogun-Nwachukwu as brand ambassador Glo-sponsored African Voices Change Makers to focus on mental health Ogun Customs seizes over N2.38bn contraband InvestJigawa consults with stakeholders on viable investment opportunities NEPC will partner NITDA, Communication Ministry in fast trackingexport -Awolowo Jarigbe: It takes Gods grace to bear the loss of a loved one Gbajabiamila Lobbying intensifies as Buhari extends IGPs tenure by 3 months Nigeriansll vote out APC in 2023 Wike Dialogue, peace, tolerance, best way forward- Ekweremadu Earned allowance: UNN, ABU, UNICAL get lion share of released N40bn ASUU tasks newly approved private varsities on quality education FG expects over N1tr OPS investments from road concession Buhari nominates Buratai, Ibas Olonisakin, Sadique as ambassadors NSIP: FG kicks off onboarding of 5,000 independent monitors Beyond appointing new service chiefs ICC's amber warning for Nigeria The etiquette of mourning Why change of service chiefs may not resolve insecurity Kano State: The fire next door The growing business of terror and criminality Ever-contented Tony Momoh Remembering Nigerias journalism pathfinder, Stanley Macebuh Nigerias unending postcolonial tensions Beyond CPI 2020: Why does it matter and what should the Nigerian Government do about it Senator Nnamani: An uncommon intellectual in the Senate The struggle for justice, for Justice Ikpeme Time to stop strikes in universities *GUARDIAN* Oworonshoki-bound lane of Third Mainland Bridge closes weekend NDLEA intercepts men with cocaine at Lagos, Abuja airports Lagos government reiterates commitment to road projects Rainstorm wreaks havoc in Ekiti, affects FG, state's structures Edo records 30 new cases in second wave of COVID-19 Uzodimma lifts curfew in remaining four local councils Ganduje bars Islamic cleric from preaching, accuses him of incitement Oyo Afenifere chides Buhari over insecurity in South West, proffers solutions Bandits kill two in Kaduna as natives repel invasion Four cannabis farmers apprehended in Ondo Forest Reserve FG needs to support Pinnick's bid for FIFA Council, says Oneya Israel Adesanya shapes up for March 6 UFC 259 fight I thought I had COVID, but it was cancer African pros to battle for Bayelsa Governor's Cup MacIntyre 'shooting for stars' and top 10 after entering top 50 McIlroy says proposed rule changes 'reek of self-importance All set for Ikoyi Club's Lady Captain Day golf event Inter seek Fiorentina lift, Juve and Roma battle for third spot Winning at Chelsea is easy, Mourinho tells Tuchel Terminals pave way as Nigeria loses $43b to oil theft Firm restates commitment to drive wide adoption of sustainable energy Consolidated Insurance Bill: Fraudsters face N5 million fine, imprisonment Operators renew call for IPOs in capital market Bears sustain dominance as capitalisation dips further by N112b New planes, new dawn in air travel business Ministry charges NIPOST on innovation to enhance revenue Stakeholders raise concerns over future of energy in Nigeria Social change advocates feature on Glo-powered African Voices Travel agencies protest COVID-19 rapid test regime at airports Vivo unveils revolutionary Y51 smartphone to enable users take clearer shots, have all-day fun Buhari's legacy, Osinbajo's burden Home truth - Part 3 Rejigging APC bottom-up On the Nigerian worker now - as Igboho emerges Adetokunbo Lucas: Exit of an international medical icon IGP: An offensive extension! Beyond CBN's restructuring of Commodity Exchange- Part 2 #TRIBUNE Kogi govt drill 54 boreholes in schools What is happening in Zamfara is insurgency, not banditry, says Sheikh Gummi Herdsmen: We are discussing with CBN for security funding ' Cassava farmers It is wrong to equate cattle to human beings 'Asemota Why hijab is important in Islam Nawair-Ud-Deen calls for better security in Nigeria Ibrahim-Iyiola Foundation refurbishes 166-year- old primary school Time to convene police council meeting NCDC confirms 1,340 new COVID-19 cases, toll now 136,030 APC registration: Governor Lalong warns against manipulation EFCC secures conviction of two students, fashion designer DJ Kaywise is Goldberg's latest brand ambassador *SPORTS* A barber's positive Covid-19 test causes scare for the Kansas City Chiefs, reports say - CNN African Giants Ahly Seek Club World Cup Redemption In Qatar - Peoples Daily African pros to battle for Bayelsa Governor's Cup - Guardian Algeria's Abeid makes goalscoring debut for Al Nasr in Arabian Gulf League - 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Punch Ex-Eagles star Sofoluwe hospitalised for brain disease - Punch Falcons' Arthur Blank Donates $17M to National Center for Civil and Human Rights - Bleacher Report FG needs to support Pinnick's bid for FIFA Council, says Oneya - Guardian FIFA Refuses To Disqualify Pinnick From Council Election Despite Corruption Petitions - Peoples Daily French sailor makes history in round-the-world race - CNN From Prison To Professional Football: Football Scout Oduko To Launch Book - Complete Sports Fulham Boss Parker Expects Big Things From Maja - Complete Sports Gala offered Onyekuru for 4.3m - Punch Gary McAllister happy to see Ianis Hagi's risk and reward strategy pay off - Yahoo Gattuso: Osimhen responsible for Napoli's woes - New Telegraph Giants Rumors: Jason Garrett Expected to Return as OC for 2021 Season - Bleacher Report Golf: Hassan, Olugbemi emerge winners of 3rd Leopard tourney - The Sun Gov donates buses to Nasarawa United, Amazons - Punch Hazard is in a vicious circle' - Belgium national team doctor disturbed by Real Madrid star's chronic injuries - 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