Top Breaking And Headlines News Today Monday 20 July 2020

Buhari is in control, says Presidency




President Muhammadu Buhari is in control of his administration, despite revelations of corruption, his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, said on Sunday.

Shehu said the fact that the President did not cover up any of the alleged acts of graft showed the anti-graft war was on course.

[Edo 2020] Obaseki: Bad heads in our party gone ― Oshiomhole


Immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole in his Iyamho residence, Etsako West Local Government Area described the defection of Governor Godwin Obaseki and that of his deputy to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, “the bad heads in our party are gone”.

Oshiomhole stated this when he addressed a crowd of party supporters and faithful who thronged his residence Sunday evening after a similar scenario when he came home from Benin City on Saturday night adding that those that were bent on destroying the APC in the state have been “smoked out.”

2020 UTME: Admission Exercise To Commence August 21-JAMB

Joint Admissions Matriculation Board (JAMB) has directed all institutions to begin the conduct of the first and second choice admission exercise with effect from August 21, 2020.

While directing institutions to desist from advertising or selling application forms for admissions into some listed programmes, the organisation told them to advise candidates to apply for the programmes through its office.

3127 Delegates Vote In APC Gov’ship Primary In Ondo Today

As delegates in the Ondo State All Progressives Congress (APC) go to the polls to elect their flag bearer today, there are strong indications that Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu may emerge as candidate of the party.

Osimhen passes Napoli medical

Super Eagles’ forward, Victor Osimhen has completed his Napoli medical and his €80m transfer from Lille is almost completed.

Reports revealed that the player had already under-gone his medical tests with the Napoli staff on Saturday and the deal is at the final stage of negotiations.

Northern Youths Back Malami On Magu Probe

Youths in the northern part of the country under the auspices of Northern Youths for Good Governance, have thrown their weight behind the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, over the investigation of the former Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu.

Masari Wants APC stakeholders To Support War Against Banditry

Katsina state governor, Aminu Bello Masari has called on stakeholders and members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the state to Intestify their support in the ongoing war against banditry, robbery and cattle rustling in the state.

The governor made the call while speaking with the chairmen and stakeholders of APC from the state, 361 wards and 34 Local government chairmen during an interactive meeting.


Top Headlines

Eti-Osa isolation centre set for closure

Govt plants 7.5 million trees in Lagos

FG, states, LGs borrowing from banks hits N954.27bn

Lockdown, physical distancing almost shut down economy- FG

Aviation: Experts tie poor ticketing to economic downturn

AMCON develops strategies to recover N5tn debt

FG, states, LGs share N651.18bn for June

Investment commitment dipped by $10.9bn in H1 NIPC

PPPRA shouldnt decide petrol price alone Marketers

NIMASA seeks synergy with Lagos agency

Lagos eliminates multiple RoW charges with fibre project

Lagos marks 500 distressed buildings for demolition

Lottery board endorses Dangote Cement promo

Forgotten Ebonyi community where pregnant women, others die travelling 15 kilometres for health care

COVID-19 stopping Russian engineers to work on Ajaokuta Administrator

15 soldiers, 17 bandits feared killed in Katsina gunfight

Property firm drives growth with virtual office

ARCON tasks members on urbanisation, seeks govts partnership

NESA to energise Edo power plant

Lagos seeks support on road construction

Arotile: Police to take over case, may charge suspects with manslaughter

Intrigues, last-minute alignment as 11 aspirants contest Ondo APC governorship ticket today

National Assembly vehicles: Contractors petition Buhari, demand N875m, threaten suit

2020 admission begins August 21, says JAMB

Reps to grill Akpabio, NDDC MD today over allegations

Obaseki celebrates Ighodalo at 61

Magu: Prepare for surprises, Presidency tells Nigerians

Youve made Nigeria proud, Tinubu tells Olorunyomi

Blogger, others threatening to stone me to death -Doctor whose patient died after cosmetic surgery

Ondo poll: PDP chieftain asks court to disqualify deputy gov

As rape assumes epidemic proportions nationally, mental health experts speak on why men rape

Ondo: Over 4,500 delegates for APC, PDP primaries this week

Consider your safety, senior physicians warn 58 UK-bound doctors

Conceiving six months after CS may cause uterine rupture Physicians

*Vanguard News*

PDP denies damaging Ize-Iyamu's campaign billboards

Full deregulation of oil & gas sector will force down PMS price ' PPPRA

Civil Society groups call on FG to protect Gbemudu over Boko Haram death threat

Ortom says will do everything possible to address pension issues in Benue

40% of women owned businesses affected by COVID-19

Health, education, others in limbo as debt stock hits N30trn in H1'20

CSO mourns US foremost civil rights activist, John Lewis

Dividing Ohanaeze for political expediency bad for Igbo ' IWA

Dying by reverse gear

Allegations against Akpabio embarrassing ' Onuesoke

Ondo: It's all over for Akeredolu ' Olafeso

Mandela Day: NHRC calls for more commitment to equality, social justice

COVID-19: President Buhari prays for Foreign Affairs Minister's speedy recovery

COVID-19- NITDA cautions Nigerians on fake messages circulating on social media

Resolving Nigeria ' Ghana trade disputes

2023: Igbo must not sabotage Igbo presidency ' Senator Okon

l don't have power to postpone Ondo APC primaries ' Bello

Ondo Elections: Police bars politicians with security escorts from voting venues

Few hours to governorship primary, Ife Oyedele steps down for Akeredolu

Ondo APC changes venue of governorship primary election

Ondo PDP primary: Group alleges deputy gov offers delegates $1000 each

Ondo 2020 guber primaries: We will maintain neutrality ' State Police

Ondo 2020: Over 4500 delegates to vote in APC/PDP guber primaries

ONDO 2020: APC aspirants raise alarm over non-accessibility of delegates list 24 hrs to election

Coronavirus presents impending food crisis in 2021 ' Agribusiness expert warns

COVID-19: Ekiti bans traditional festivals in towns, villages

Human Trafficking: Oyo govt to clamp down on illegal travel agencies

How Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano pipeline project will revive moribund companies ' Okwuosa, Oilserv boss

Peace returns to NNU as group harmonises factions

NYC seeks compensation for victims of rape, murder in Oyo

UNDER DEVELOPMENT:N'Delta group makes fresh demands to FG, backs Itsekiri, Ija

Trillions lost in agency, not N40billion 'More revelations on Akpabio, Nunieh, others

Daboner urges NDDC to complete Effurun school project

Oshiomhole calls Obaseki a Snake

*The Nation News*

No foul play found in Arotiles death, says NAF

Fed Govt 774,000 job: Osun panel alerts to fake NDE website

JAMB admission to begin August 21

Three held in Ogun for highway robbery

Three men arraigned for divertingN8.85m noodles

Suspected rapists kill teen in Niger

Six journalists win 2020 BudgIT Media Fellowship

Buhari is in control, says Presidency

Support war against banditry, Masari tells APC

NSCDC corrects tenure extension story

Don urges journalists to use data in reporting

NDDC: Group demands prosecution of accused officials

Fintiri urges prayers to end insecurity, COVID-19

Fraud in NDDC reflects governments character

Grazing reserve: Niger seeks herders cooperation

Rot at Federal Civil Service Club, Abuja

Buni seeks more women in politics

Kogis Covid-19-free status claim dubious

Afuyes house of banter

Who picks Ondo APC governorship ticket

#BBNaija lockdown kicks off as 20 housemates fight for N85m

Why billionaires are craving for Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Axxela lists N11.5b bond on NSE, FMDQ

United Capital grows net profit by 16% to N1.91b in H1

CBN releases N16b for Anchor Borrowers Programme

Macroeconomic uncertainties halt 29 new carriers

Demand for Nigerias LNG surges

Discordant tunes trail half year performance

Nestl Nigeria, LBS train journalists

Sanwo-Olu to empower one million youths with digital skills by 2023

Border closure: Unsold inventory fell by N23.73b in 2019-MAN

Anxiety as forex scarcity hit banks

Corruption in Police Force is exaggerated Jemibewon

Fisticuffs at the National Assembly

FGs educational chickens come home to roost

Second Niger Bridge reaches 43 per cent completion in Anambra

Buhari mourns dead American activists

Prosecutor: Video shows Gokada murder suspect buying saw

*Thisday News*

WTO: Okonjo-Iweala Promises Support for Low-income Countries

NSEs Value of Trading Declines by 45%

Ecobank Group Wins Award

Investment One Promotes Financial Literacy

Moodys Affirms Afreximbanks Rating

Report: COVID-19 to Affect Marine Insurance

DBN Highlights Benefits of Credit Guarantee to MSMEs

FG Urged to Adopt Technology in Tackling Corruption

Poultry Farmers Push for Interest Rate Reduction, Other Incentives

Group Unveils Initiative to Support 360 Entrepreneurs

Obaseki Didnt Give Us N15bn to Get Ticket, Says PDP

Can Federal Lawmakers Make a Statement of Courage With the NDDC...

Spurs Inflict Huge Blow on Leicesters Champions League Ambitions

Osimhen Passes Napoli Medical, Club Set to Announce Deal

FC Bulmaro Hail NFF over New Football Season

StarTimes Airs FA Cup Semifinal Matches this Weekend

Pinnick: NFF Wont Beg Saka to Play for Nigeria

Its Time for Akpabio to Go

Waiting on the Revised Petroleum Industry Bill

No More Hiding Place for Loan Defaulters

Dangote: Millionaires Club Made Simple

ABRAHAM ADONDUWA: Food Sufficiency is One Surest Path to Achieving the Nigerian Dream

Celebrating MainOnes Achievements at 10 Years

JIMMY ADEBAKIN: With COVID-19 Crisis, Travel Firms Must Also Do Logistics Services

NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA: I Have All it Takes to be WTO DG

*Guardian News*

PDP mends fences with Lamido in Jigawa

Ekiti to begin enforcement of face masks today, sets up special offences court

Ondo deputy governor, group in war of words over 'bribery' of delegates

Man dies after crashing into Hitech barrier on Lagos airport road

Host communities seek sack, prosecution of corrupt NDDC officials, others

No evidence Madagascar drug can cure COVID-19

Gunmen kidnap police, daughter, four others

Imo plans to create 500,000 jobs post-COVID-19

Sudan 'urgently' needs $283 million to fight virus

Brilliant Chelsea thrash Man United, set up FA Cup final against Arsenal

Weir explains why NRFF introduced online rugby sessions

Leicester boss relishing 'perfect' finale against Man United

Royal Queens will change women football landscape, says Sifo

AFCON postponement good for Super Eagles, says Onyekuru

Insurers woo Nigerians on investment culture through MMF

Preserving forex reserves, raising local capacity through import substitution

Federal Government's blunder on WASSCE

North-west insecurity: Banditry or Jihadists' occupation

Babandede and the Nigeria Immigration Service

When undeclared ambition is a crime: The Tinubu conundrum

Ladipo Adamolekun at 78

N64b e-waste poses health risks for Nigerians, others

Uneasy calm in Ondo APC as 2,500 delegates elect guber candidate today

CAF's policies have devalued women football, says Okobi-Okeoghene

Rift among South East senators over multi-billion SUVs deepens

Lagos State and Arigbaruwo's controversial suit againstAPC's caretaker committe

Oloye Alabi mounts prayers against COVID-19, poverty

Stranded on ships, 200,000 seafarers struggle in virus limbo

Spain tells millions to stay home as EU meets on virus rescue plan

All to play for as Premier League enters final week of the season

Osimhen shuns Liverpool, United for Napoli

Red Devils face The Blues in English FA Cup semifinal tie

Conte pleased with Inter in first season despite injuries to players

*Tribune News*

COVID-19: Buhari wishes Onyeama speedy recovery

War against corruption at crossroads ' Presidency

Deregulation will force down petrol price, PPPRA says

Third Mainland Bridge: FG, Lagos govt declares readiness for partial closure

Olorunyomi's award, reward for untiring service to Nigeria ' Tinubu

COVID-19: Bauchi Risk Communication Committee conducts mega rally to sensitize residents

COVID-19: NCDC confirms 556 new cases, total now 36,663

Big Brother Naija season five begins, breaks the internet

Ondo APC primary: Ife Oyedele steps down, declares for Akeredolu

The church, the polity and the pandemic

Unifying the exchange rate

Mourning our Air Force heroine,Tolulope, forever

AXA Mansard to boost investment culture through Money Market Fund

FCCPC: Restoring hope to violated Nigerian consumers

Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu @ 67: Three scores and seven of impactful life

SON gives reasons for new international standards on electromedical equipment

Bond stop rates to moderate amid demand pressure

Why we are embarking on price review from August 'StarTimes

Expert predicts MPC will leave rates unchanged

Nigeria records 653 new COVID-19 cases, total now 36,107

Former Edo speaker's wife, driver kidnapped on way to husband's burial

COVID-19: Lagos discharges 42 fully recovered patients

How my husband colluded with others to abduct me for marriage '101-year-old great-grand mother speaks on her life and longevity

Stalemate over Ondo deputy governor's impeachment

Why my impeachment won't work 'Ajayi

Govt should activate anti same-sex law to check lesbianism 'Group

Ondo 2020: Issues as APC picks governorship candidate tomorrow

Only serious prayer can reshape Nigeria 'Animasahun

My relationship with Jaiye Kuti'Enny Allison

*Sports News*

AC Milan coach brushes off Ibrahimovic's angry reaction to substitution - The Sun

Adesanya, Costa UFC title clash for Sept 19 - Punch

AFCON postponement good for Super Eagles, says Onyekuru - Guardian

AFL grand final may be tied to MCG but venue tradition is outdated - Yahoo

Atletico Madrid 1-1 Real Sociedad: Late Januzaj equaliser secures Europa League spot - Goal

Bad timing works in FFA's favour as hunt for next Matildas coach begins - Yahoo

Bale's axeing from Real Madrid squad a 'technical decision', claims Zidane - Goal

Brilliant Chelsea thrash Man United, set up FA Cup final against Arsenal - Guardian

Brooklyn Nets sign Anderson for rest of season - Daily Trust

Chelsea book FA Cup final after De Gea's errors - Daily Trust

Coronavirus: Gattuso concerned as cases soar in Barcelona ahead of Champions League clash - Yahoo

Cowboys head coach Green steps down - Yahoo

David de Gea blunders as Chelsea beats Man Utd to reach the FA Cup final - CNN

David De Gea Warned By Ole Gunnar Solskjaer After Latest Error - Daily Independent

De Gea blunder costs United in 3-1 loss to Chelsea - Yahoo

De Gea blunders put Chelsea in FA Cup final - Daily Trust

De Gea error helps Chelsea book FA Cup final clash with Arsenal - The Cable

De Gea should save Chelsea's second goal 100 times out of 100 ' Solskjaer - Vanguard

Eagles Euro roundup: Eze hits goal No.13 - Punch

Egbo Makes History As KF Tirana Clinch Albanian League Title, Qualify For Champions League - Complete Sports

Egbo makes history, wins Albania league with Tirana - Punch

Eight up for Hamilton in Hungary as Verstappen takes fine second after crash - CNN

El Loco' Bielsa works his magic at promoted Leeds Utd - CNN

El Loco' Marcelo Bielsa masterminds return of Leeds to English top-flight - CNN

28 goals in 28 matches: Young Boys' Nsame continues scoring run with hat-trick in Switzerland - Goal

After a 7-year absence from the majors, Daniel Bard earns spot on Colorado Rockies' roster - CNN

Ahead Wembley showdown: Ighalo in killer mood, Man Utd boasts - The Sun

All to play for as Premier League enters final week of the season - Guardian

Apologise and I will return, Mikel tells Trabzonspor - Punch

Arsenal Beat Manchester City To Reach FA Cup Final - Complete Sports

Buhari wishes virus positive Onyema quick recovery


Banks limit debit card spending abroad

FCTA to allottees: violate titles, lose land


Surveyor knocks Lagos on sealing of properties


Ondo polls: Tension in APC as vote-buying rocks PDP


JAMB Fixes August 21 For Institutions To Start 2020 Admission Exercise




IOM Begins Implementation Of $6.22m Project On WASH In North East





COVID-19: ‘80% Of Seafarers Now Mentally Challenged’





NIMASA Threatens Tougher Action Against Untrained, Uncertified Boat Skippers





Gunmen Abduct 17-Year-Old Daughter Of Kano Lawmaker





SEC Targets More Investors Through Access Easing





Malaria: Kwara Gets 2.3m Treated Nets To Save Women, Children

l don't have power to postpone Ondo APC primaries — Bello





l don’t have power to postpone Ondo APC primaries — Bello

We must return Edo to APC for sustainable development — Oshiomhole





We must return Edo to APC for sustainable development — Oshiomhole

Z-600, Ezekiel Izuogu, MASSOB





Abacha frustrated Izuogu’s Z-600 car project — MASSOB





Defile, Rape and assault





Man defiles 11-yr-old girl in Church, widower assaults 14-yr-old inside bathroom

Pa Reuben Fasoranti, Afenifere





We pulled strings before my daughter’s murder was investigated — Pa Fasoranti

BREAKING: No iota of truth in spurious allegation on Tolulope Arotile's death - NAF





[UPDATED] No foul play in Tolulope Arotile’s death — NAF

Nigerian capital market

Nigerian capital market: Pandemic, performance and palliative

Tolulope Arotile

Dying by reverse gear

Allegations against Akpabio embarrassing — Onuesoke

Allegations against Akpabio embarrassing — Onuesoke

Edo 2020

Edo 2020: Why Ijaws must not vote

Ajaokuta steel

FG moves to revive Ajaokuta stees

Okonjo-Iweala

The fruitlessness of an Okonjo-Iweala leadership of WTO

COVID-19: Edo overtakes Lagos in daily infections, as Nigeria records 556 cases

COVID-19: Edo overtakes Lagos in daily infections, as Nigeria records 556 cases

Nigeria – Ghana trade disputes

Resolving Nigeria – Ghana trade disputes





Pennywise, pound foolish women go for non-virgin hair ― Sandra Aburime

2023: Igbo must not sabotage Igbo presidency — Senator Okon

Police assault Vanguard driver in Akwa Ibom

Ex-Rangers Intl icon, Paul Obiakor down with heart disease, needs N5m help

Everton's Ancelotti laments 'unacceptable' 3-0 loss to Wolves

Ancelotti expects Everton board to back his transfer plans

l don't have power to postpone Ondo APC primaries — Bello

l don’t have power to postpone Ondo APC primaries — Bello

Osimhen, CAF African Player of the Year award





Super Eagles star Osimhen passes Napoli medical





Nwakali’s Huesca gain promotion to the Spanish La Liga

Jose Mourinho, Liverpool

Jose Mourinho: People look at me with different eyes

We must return Edo to APC for sustainable development — Oshiomhole

We must return Edo to APC for sustainable development — Oshiomhole

United Capital grows net profit by 16% to N1.91b in H1





CBN releases N16b for Anchor Borrowers’ Programme






Macroeconomic uncertainties halt 29 new carriers






Demand for Nigeria’s LNG surges 1:48 AM





Allianz partners GIDN on insurance solutions






E-Tranzact opens application for N7b rights issue






Investors scout for value stocks amid H1 optimism






Allianz: Gulf of Guinea sees piracy soar






AXA Mansard offers free motor cover






‘Energy drinks industry not explored’






NSE sanctions five firms for contraventions






‘How businesses can rebuild virus damage’






‘Govt needs to support microfinance banks to serve as growth catalyst’






Edo IPP kicks off today






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UNIJOS-ASUU worthy example





Leadway, Allianz lead in oil and gas, marine insurance business






Nigeria gets 903m euro EU aid






Interpreting Magu’s probe






New investments drop by 57% to $5.06b in first half






Rot at Federal Civil Service Club, Abuja






Open letter to AGF






Let WASSCE hold






Time to scrap NDDC





FirstBank holds webinar on education