Headlines February 2 Headlines from Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

NATION
*Buhari to youths: watch character of aspirants
*Coalition for Nigeria: Obasanjo stole our idea
*Governor: There is a threat to attack Taraba in 10 days
*Senate renews push for Magu’s ouster
*I will appeal, says plaintiff Ojaomo
*Osinbajo panel to meet Miyetti Allah
*Oyo CJ to reassign Olubadan’s case against Ajimobi
*Shagari: he was a loyal deputy
*Magu: I don’t expect judgment to stand – Sagay
*How ISPAS can check fraud in MDAs, by experts
*INEC to get 26.5m euros grant for 2019 polls
*Cross River South adopts Ayade for second term
*Fed Poly Adikpo will ensure equity, says Gemade
*Fashola: Mokwa-Jebba road will be completed this year

DAILY TRUST
*Oil service firm gets CEO
*FCE Gombe gets Acting Provost
*Two found dead in Utako, Jabi
*Maina charges new board members ondue process
*Police arrest 3 suspects for hand bag snatching
*Chopping vegetables boosts their nutrients - but only if you eat them straightaway
*5 common mistakes to avoid when using non- stick cookware
*Lagos releases N5.5bn to contractors for 181 inner roads
*Ekiti takes free health programme to homes, farm steads
*Court remands woman for alleged battering of 14-yr-old maid
*2 arraigned overrape of 15-yr-old girl
*Osun NULGE chairman dies in inferno
*Girls’school teacher jailed 10yrs for raping 14- yr-old student
*Gunmen abduct sexagenarian farmer in Katsina
*‘Boy who semanhood was cut off by cousin requires plastic surgery’
*Customs arrests 4 suspects, intercepts smuggled goods
*Police dock 2 lawyers over forgery, impersonation
*Whenyour urine begins to flow like a shower
*US city to pay $400,000 in settlement allowing mosque to proceed

LEADERSHIP
*Ghana Must Go 2nd Feb 2018
*NBBF Names Diogu, Nwamu, 12 Others For FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
From Africa: A Status Report
*Obaseki Makes Case For Re-opening Of NNPC Benin Depot
*el-Rufai’s Wife Presents Her Book, ‘An Abundance Of Scorpion’
*Farmers/Herdsmen Clash: IGP Warns Against Arming Militia
*Kiss Daniel Finds His Perfect Girl In ‘4Dayz’
*We Have Put In Place, Reporting System To Check Disease Outbreak – Adewole
*NCS Auctions N10m Worth Of Seized Petrol In Lagos
*FMDQ Records N142trn Turnover In 2017

VANGUARD
*8,000 Dumps APC For PDP In Edo
*Some Members’ Defection, No Cause For Alarm—Kebbi PDP
*Saraki Pays WAEC Fees For 420
*RUSSIA 2018: Nigeria Game’ll Set Tone For Croatia – Coach Dalic
*Ajiboye Not In Rohr’s World Cup Plan
*Motorists, Commuters Groan As Mixed Reactions Trail Lekki Toll Hike
*NOVA Merchant Bank Commences Operations, Promises New Ideas
*From Africa: A Status Report
*Taraba’ll Be Attacked In 10 Days, Gov Cries Out
*Contempt Charge: IGP Must Appear In Court March 13, Judge Insists
*Bayelsa Introduces Free Feeding Programme In Public Schools
*MAPOLY Workers Lament Non-payment Of Salaries
*Foundation Distributes Education Kits To IDP Children In Bauchi, Adamawa
*Oil Workers Regain Freedom After 19 Days In Captivity
*Okotie-Eboh Makes Case For Peace Among Itsekiri
*LACVIS Inspects 5000 Vehicles
*Peugeot Weathers Storm Despite Economic Downturn
*Cameroun Boils: From Separatist Fighters To Refugees II
*Ayedaade NULGE Chairman Burnt To Death
*UNILAG Muslim Community Honours Former VC, Bursar
*4 Herdsmen Arrested With Weapons In Ondo
*Southeast Muslims Praise Buhari On Appointments
*Why We Support Nigeria’s Domestic Revenue Drive —W-Bank
*IBADAN CHIEFTAINCY ROW: Ajimobi Wants Case Withdrawn From Judge
*Obasanjo Launches Coalition, Explains Why He Didn’t Ignore Buhari At AU Summit
*Contempt Charge: IGP Must Appear In Court March 13, Judge Insists
*Nigerian Prisons Convert Humans To Animals —Osinbajo

THE SUN
*Ekwueme: What he told me about restructuring
*Ekwueme: Had he been allowed to play proper, rightful role in PDP, Nigeria would be better place
*Ekwueme: Praises for ex-VP at commendation service
*Ekwueme: Exit of a selfless leader
*LASTMA diverts traffic for city marathon
*Fear in Benue community as 7 truckloads of soldiers arrive
*Why Bo ko Haram’s still kicking –Buratai
*Buhari congratulates Doyin Abiola at 73
*No rift with Wike, says deputy
*Nigeria under Buhari failed state –Nwabueze
*Nigeria now investors’ destination – Lai Mohammed
*Senate right on Magu’s rejection –Court
*Pastor petitions IGP over alleged threat to life
*Secondus calls for urgent review of security network
*My ‘Third Force’ not political party –Obasanjo
*True federalism: Jonathan, Dickson, Ijaw leaders meet over APC report

GUARDIAN
*Doping: WADA's 'serious concern' after CAS overturns Russian life bans
*Trump, FBI on collision course as secret memo's release looms
*Suicide bombers target IDP's camp in Boko Haram 'fight- back'
*EU presidency slaps down May on post-Brexit citizens' rights
*Xi wants 'new level' of China- Britain ties as May visits
*Kabul has 'undeniable' evidence attacks planned in Pakistan
*Lifting of court doping ban 'exonerates' Russia
*UK's May sets up EU row over post-Brexit citizens' rights
*FBI challenges White House over explosive Russia case memo
*Sports Ministry trims Commonwealth Games’ squad
*Suarez gives Barcelona edge in Copa del Rey semi-finals
*Premier League clubs re-focus after frenetic transfer window
*Giroud relishing Champions League challenge at Chelsea
*Dortmund boss relieved Aubmeyang saga is over
*West Ham suspend head of recruitment over racism allegations
*The ease of being law-abiding
*President Buhari nominates Edward Adamu as CBN Deputy Governor
*Alibaba net profit soars 35% as Singles Day pays off
*Dollar on back foot despite Fed signal on rate hikes

THISDAY
*Ezenwa out for Three Weeks, to Miss CHAN 2018 Final
*Rivers Hoists African Flags for Wrestling Championship
*Hawks of Gambia to Arrive Uyo Feb 7 for Akwa Utd
*Travelstart, KLM Partner Nigeria’s Winter Olympics Contingent
*MTN Facilitates 11 Lucky Fans Session with Arsenal Players
*Dope: Court Overturns Life Bans Given to Russian Athletes
*Final CHAN 2018 Ticket Excites Dalung, Urges Eagles to Go for...
*Nigeria Strategic to Tackling Maritime Crimes in GoG, Says NIMASA
*US Coast Guard Hails Nigeria’s Implementation of ISPS Code
*Bala-Usman Vows to Maximise Nigeria’s Seaports Potential
*Workclick Launches On-Demand Instant Service App
*TCIP Customs Command Bags World Customs Organisation Award
*Abdulsalam: Training Young Pilots Comes at a Cost
*Lalong’s Efforts at Re-building Jos Main Market Commended
*FAAN Fortifies Security at Airports
*‘Ekiti Deserves Cargo Airport for Agricultural Produce’
*Air Peace Extends Operation to Kano, Yola
*Of Local Carriers and Int’l Destinations
*NPA’s Drive to Boost Oil & Gas Free Zones

PUNCH
*Assassins kill businessman, dump corpse in car
*Chemist accused of molesting eight-year-old pays N150,000 to settle case
*Lagos residents jailed for illegal dumping of refuse
*Man caught with human skull in Ogun
*Osun NULGE chairman dies in midnight fire
*In new book, author says Nigerians are ‘fatherless’
*Planning committee for hosting of African tourism ministers inaugurated
*Sahara Group rallies Dakore, Dominic on sustainable growth project
*There is a plan to attack Taraba in 10 days – Governor … says state buried 63 victims in one day
*Folklore society prepare for conference
*Unpaid teachers’ salaries: NUT threatens strike in 12 states
*Aboderin commits to raising next generation of readers
*Reintroduce tolls on roads, NUPENG, PTD tell FG
*Osun pupils’ performance improving – Statistician- general
*Erratic power supply not reason why economy isn’t growing – Fashola
*Suspended SECDG, Gwarzo, allegedly paidN1.7bn to workers without approval
*Restructuring: Jonathan, Dickson urge FGto implement APC panel’s report
*Buhari ignored federal character in security chiefs’ appointments —Obasanjo
*There is a plan to attack Taraba in 10 days – Governor …says state buried 63 victims in one day
*‘No insurance benefits for slain policemen’s relatives since 2016’
*Suspended SEC DG, Gwarzo, allegedly paid N1.7bn to workers without approval
*B’Haram: Plan to withdraw $1bn from ECA splits Reps
*Nwabueze seeks leadership change for better Nigeria
*‘Fresh PDP’ faction sets up parallel NWC
*Abdulrazaq rejects Saraki
*Poor funding, security operations crippling Army – Buratai

TELEGRAPH
*VAIDS identifies tax defaulters, writes them
*FG seeks partnership with China to develop animation industry
*EPL clubs spend record €430m in January
*A worthy farewell to fine Naval officer
*Necessary checks for domestic staff
*How to deal with children’s fear
*Victimised for her passion
*FG floats agricultural commodity trade centre
*Labour faults recommendation on minimum wag
*A worthy farewell to fine Naval officer
*Victimised for her passion
*Labour faults recommendation on minimum wage
*SON DG blames road crashes on substandard tyres
*FG to assist Edo rehabilitate deported migrants

GOD BLESS NIGERIA