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    Weekly Trust Friday April 10 - Thursday April 16, 1998 Vol 1 No. 4
    (Media Trust, 1998-04-10) Weekly Trust
    Weekly Trust Friday April 10 - Thursday April 16, 1998 Vol 1 No. 4 Buhari forgives Abacha, IBB. Pg.1-2; Buhari: Time and old wounds. Pg.3; Lawyer nabbed for alleged forgery. Pg.5; Court convicts girl rapists in Zamfara pg.5; 900 civil servants lose case for reinstatement pg.6; Life after the civil service pg.7; Fuel scarcity: search for petrol brings sorrow to man pg.8; Is newspaper publishing possible in the North? Pg.9; Publishing in the north: The challenge of the 21st century, Dan Agbese, Editor-In-Chief, Newswatch pg.12; The state of publishing in the North pg. 14; Computer companies lose money pg.18; Japanese economy in trouble pg.18; President Clinton’s African safari pg.20; Oil windfall soon for Angola pg.21; Rwandans remember massacre pg.21; Another Philippino journalist shot by criminals pg.21; Koromah’s men on trial in Sierra Leone pg.21; So much available, yet so much to fear: France ‘98 First Round Group B Preview pg.22; FIFA presidency: CAF’s wrong steps pg.23; Pro-league: Battle of supremacy pg.23; Ritual killings: Time to act pg.24; No safety for northerners pg.24;
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    Weekly Trust Friday April 17 – Thursday April 23, 1998
    (Media Trust Limited, 1998-04-17) Weekly Trust
    Weekly Trust Friday April 17 – Thursday April 23 1998 The Aminu Kano dairies. Pg.1-2; There is nobody like him - Lawan Dambazau pg.2; The entries: A taste of things to come pg.3; Military officer, woman face tribunal pg.5; Judge condemns court over judgment pg.5; Rehabilitation: Trade fair ground gulps N1.3 billion pg.5; Court orders former AG to pay debt pg.5; Briton swindles Idumota businessman pg.7; Culture: Irish priest acquires traditional title pg.11; Juggling the forces of darkness and light pg.12; FEAP and NDE: Two friends alike pg.13; Confusion in American Nigeria policy? Pg.15; Wada Nas visits Lawan Dambazau pg.17; Corps members serve more firms for cash pg.17; Student, Indian hemp dealer arrested pg. 17; Vision 2010 and its challenges pg.18; Clinton sex saga: The Israeli connection pg.20; Hammas on the offensive as pope calls for peace pg.21; IMF says world economy in good shape pg.21; Ireland marches towards peace pg.21; Hosts for one, two for one France ’98 First Round Group C Preview pg.22; Pre-World Cup friendly Bora confronts German machine pg.23; All eyes on Maiduguri pg. 24;
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    Friday April 24 - Thursday April 30
    (Media Trust Limited, 1998-04-24) Weekly Trust
    The story of a convention. Pg.1; we better take another line by M D Yusufu. Pg.3; Tunji Braithwaite’s swan song. Pg.4; Katsina LGs struggle to pay salaries. Pg.5; Fuel now N45 a liter in Sokoto? Pg.5; Govt commended over hajj. Pg.5; Does prison reform? Pg.6; Passport racket in Zamfara. Pg.7; Interview with Comptroller General of Immigration, Alhaji Sahabi Abubakar Dange. Pg.7 The Sisterhood (2). Pg.14; Why Bretch? And why not? Pg.12; ABANTU: People for Development. Pg.13; How UN CP acted own script. Pg15; Politicians offer fuel for votes. Pg. 15; The battle for Kano market Why chairmen are boycotting Adhama. Pg.16; University press to resume sales of books on credit. Pg.16; 5 soldiers, 4 others arrested for alleged robbery. Pg.18; Ebonyi to train traditional birth attendants. Pg.18; Appeal court nullifies sale of house over 1981 loan to buy car. Pg.18; FSP chairperson sets up marriage guidance council. Pg.18; The 'Northern* cross in Nigerian politics. Pg.19; Northern ‘Not-Abies’ not 'Notables. Pg.19; Where does Cambodia go after Pol Pot? Pg.20; Identity of Martin Luther’s assassin still a puzzle. Pg.20; Tony Blair first aid for Middle East peace process. Pg.21; Somalia back to old ways -kidnap, violence and confusion hold sway. Pg.21; Crashed Boeing 727 black box found. Pg.21; Dent on Irish peace treaty. Pg.21; Too many favourites for a group, yet.. France ’98 first round Group D preview. Pg.22; Eagle Cement, Jasper United in survival battle. Pg.23; National under-17 team Adults as toddlers? Pg.23; The 'Northern' cross in Nigerian politics. Pg.24; Convention politics. Pg.24;
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    Friday April 24 - Thursday April 30 Vol. 1 No. 6
    (Media Trust Limited, 1998-04-24) Weekly Trust
    Friday April 24 - Thursday April 30 Vol. 1 No. 6 GDM: The story of a convention. Pg.1; we better take another line by M D Yusufu. Pg.3; Tunji Braithwaite’s swan song. Pg.4; Katsina LGs struggle to pay salaries. Pg.5; Fuel now N45 a liter in Sokoto? Pg.5; Govt commended over hajj. Pg.5; Does prison reform? Pg.6; Passport racket in Zamfara. Pg.7; Interview with Comptroller General of Immigration, Alhaji Sahabi Abubakar Dange. Pg.7 The Sisterhood (2). Pg.14; Why Bretch? And why not? Pg.12; ABANTU: People for Development. Pg.13; How UN CP acted own script. Pg15; Politicians offer fuel for votes. Pg. 15; The battle for Kano market Why chairmen are boycotting Adhama. Pg.16; University press to resume sales of books on credit. Pg.16; 5 soldiers, 4 others arrested for alleged robbery. Pg.18; Ebonyi to train traditional birth attendants. Pg.18; Appeal court nullifies sale of house over 1981 loan to buy car. Pg.18; FSP chairperson sets up marriage guidance council. Pg.18; The 'Northern* cross in Nigerian politics. Pg.19; Northern ‘Not-Abies’ not 'Notables. Pg.19; Where does Cambodia go after Pol Pot? Pg.20; Identity of Martin Luther’s assassin still a puzzle. Pg.20; Tony Blair first aid for Middle East peace process. Pg.21; Somalia back to old ways -kidnap, violence and confusion hold sway. Pg.21; Crashed Boeing 727 black box found. Pg.21; Dent on Irish peace treaty. Pg.21; Too many favourites for a group, yet.. France ’98 first round Group D preview. Pg.22; Eagle Cement, Jasper United in survival battle. Pg.23; National under-17 team Adults as toddlers? Pg.23; The 'Northern' cross in Nigerian politics. Pg.24; Convention politics. Pg.24;
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    Friday December 4, 1998 Vol 1 No. 38
    (Media Trust Limited, 1998-12-04) Weekly Trust
    Friday December 4, 1998 Vol 1 No. 38 Secession bid Oodua plans to disrupt elections, Pg.1-2; Let everybody go his way - Oodua activist, Pg.2 -3; Our stand - Dr. Fasheun, Pg.4; We are ready for them -Police Commissioner, Pg.5 -6; Shagari condemns money politics, Pg.7; Don advocates fuel subsidy, Pg.7; Nas, The Guardian in court over Abacha story, Pg.7; KDSG assesses development projects, Pg.7; Traders in Gusau to benefit from N32 million largesse, Pg.7; Indigenous investors urged to invest in NNPC, Pg.8; British Petroleum buys Amoco, Pg.8; NIDB recovers 3 billion naira, Pg.8; Airfrance joins Nigeria Airways, Pg.8; New banks out-do old ones, Pg.8; All workers to enjoy revised new salaries, Pg.9; ALSCON loses over N100 million to strike, Pg.9; Claims and counter claims at the herbal medicine fair Pg.10 -11; Onosode’s Kano declaration, Pg.12; ABU 28th Joint Convocation, Pg. i –viii; El-Zak-Zaky: The politics of detention and repression. Pg.21, Re -Katsina: princes at war, Pg.22; In defence of FEDA pioneer Exco, Pg.22; Give us justice, good governance in Kano state, Pg.22; The Islamic movement: The real issues, Pg.23; MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRACY AND JUSTICE: A New Beginning for Nigeria Economic development with social justice, Pg.24 – 25; Looting in Pakistan, Pg.26; Broken truce, Pg.27; Palestine to enjoy 3billion dollars aid, Pg.27; The Imam from London, Pg.28; 10.000 Athletes storm Owerri, Pg.30; Champions league final: ASEC ambush Dynamos, Pg.30; NFA wields the big stick help in continental club representatives recruitment, Pg.31; Tunisian club wins CAF cup, Pg.31; Achimugu cup national qualifiers begins, Pg.31; Lautai FC win Hassan Katsina Cup, Pg.31; The Islamic movement: the real issues, Pg.32.
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    Daily Trust Wednesday 1st January , 2020
    (Media Trust Limited, 2020-01-01)
    New Year: Buhari renews hope for better Nigeria. p6; New projects that will come on board in 2020. p6; Army reconstructs Bama barracks, establishes aviation base station. p6; How we planned Abuja foiled bank robbery – Suspects. p8; Between a minister and a general manager. p11; Group wants FG to suspend $1bn Ogoni cleanup project. p14; Minimum wage: Be on standby, NLC tells workers in 31 states. p16; AfDB President wants Africa to invest $1.8trn on infrastructure. p17; 2020: We guarantee our customers uninterrupted power supply — Kaduna Electric. p18; Separate regulatory functions from NCAA, expert urges FG. p20; Meet 22-year-old mini tractor, excavator fabricator. p25; 3,000 residents get free HIV test, counseling. p26; Emir decries deplorable Yauri-Koko road. p28; Abba Sarki Sharada: A true definition of ability in disability. p29; Jigawa local govt bans night courtship. p30; How border closure policy turned me to an entrepreneur – Alifa. p38; Africa to tackle illegal rosewood trade with harmonised policy. p42; Ex-Rep upbraids 9th N/Assembly over N37bn renovation budget. p49; 2020: We won’t let you down, APC assures Nigerians. p49; 2019: Major political events in Nigeria. p50; A/Ibom gov’t stops salaries of 723 workers – NLC. p53; NBBF to usher in 2020 with Total Division One League. p55; Tug of religious war. p56.
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    Daily Trust Thursday 2nd January, 2020
    (Media Trust Limited, 2020-01-02)
    Passengers groan under transportation problems in FCT. p1; Criminals bent on unleashing terror — Northern govs. p3; Nigerians want further cut as new bank charges commence. p13; I have no rift with Gov Ganguje — Abdumumini Jibril. p40; 70-yr-old man, 3 others in police net over rape cases. p4; Borno gov begins 2020 with launch of 5 projects. p6; 1m rice farmers ready for dry season production. p27; Declare emergency on security, northern youths tell Buhari. p3; EKSUTH sacks 200 workers. p6; NAPTIP raids orphanage home in Kaduna. p6; New Year: Know your HIV status, NACA urges Nigerians. p7; Oluwo decries marginalisation, begs Buhari to site FCE in Iwo. P7; C/River to renovate, equip 15 hospitals, boost health insurance. p8; FG’s $29.960bn foreign loan. p11; ‘Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit requires borrowing’. p14; Why foreign firms are afraid of coming to Nigeria – Utomi. p17; APC chieftain urges N/Assembly to make ‘decisive’ laws. p40; NNPC records 81% drop in pipeline vandalism. p43; Arteta registers first Arsenal win in victory over Man Utd. p47;
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    Daily Trust
    (Media Trust Limited, 2020-01-03)
    Tension in Ilorin over demolition of Saraki’s house, p3; Malami justifies Dasuki, Sowore’s detention, p7; Why I can’t resign as APC chair — Oshiomhole, p49; 3,479 petitions filed in 4 election cycles…Despite reforms, p1; Oil starts 2020 higher on trade optimism, Middle East tensions,p15;Twins abducted in Katsina village as police rescue, p4; Military repels attack on Michika, p4; Tension in Ilorin over demolition of Saraki’s house, p3; Oyetola pays salary without federal allocation, p3; Electoral reforms after 2007 general election, p5; National Policy on Education and meeting 2020 demands, p10; Repositioning the Air Force for greater efficiency, p11; LG Chairmen: S/Court rationalises governors’ powers,p12; Ekiosa fi re: Edo market leader urges traders to come for recovered stolen items, p29; Finally, Imo community abolishes ‘Osu’ caste system, p30; Dangote’s fortune increased by $4.3bn in 2019, p33; Enugu Airport will be ready in April — FG. p34; PenCom lists roles of pension contributors, employers for CPS, p38; Race for 2023 presidency begins as Bode George indicates interest, p49; Dare pledges four football stadia by May, p54;
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    Daily Trust Monday 6th January,2020
    (Media Trust Limited, 2020-01-06)
    101 police killed in 2019: Rivers, Bayelsa, Edo, Kaduna lead, p1; Gunmen kill 4 soldiers in Niger community, p6; PDP bigwigs in secret battle for 2023 presidential ticket, p39; Northern govs caution FG on troops’ withdrawal, p3; Rejig security architecture to end killings, PDP tells Buhari, p3; DPR blames Kaduna gas explosion on illegal transfer of LPG to cylinders, p6; Visa-on-arrival video fake – NIS CG, p7; 2023: The race is on, p10; ‘FG saved N700bn through finance reforms’, p13; Economic growth: Experts task governments on infrastructure, p18; Inculcate Qur’anic knowledge in children, Abuja lawmaker tells parent,. p22; 2020: NDE targets grassroots empowerment – DG,p32; Don’t speak without clearance, Ayade warns commissioners, others. p40; Yobe will overcome insurgency challenges — Alhaji Ibrahim Jirgi, p41; SERAP to Buhari, Osinbajo, govs: ‘Publish your assets within 7 days'.,p43;Volleyball: Nigeria face Cameroon in Olympic qualifiers, p47.
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    Daily Trust
    (Media Trust Limited, 2020-01-07)
    Gov nabs soldiers, police extorting travelers...passengers forced to sleep in the open. p1; Electricity tariff not yet increased — FG. p3; Iran-U.S. tensions push oil price above $70/barrel. p15; Presidency: Buhari won’t hand pick his successor. p41; 596 dead workers on Bauchi govt payroll. p6; Many passengers abducted as gunmen ambush 2 vehicles. p31; Major events that will shape judiciary in 2020. p4; Land disputes delaying Ogoniland clean-up — FG. p3; 596 dead workers on Bauchi govt payroll. p6; Nasarawa develops 4-year education plan. p6; W/Bank, IDB, AfDB offer $364m for malaria drug production in Nigeria. p8; 2019: Hope, optimism and fresh opportunities. p10; Fight against sex for grades in tertiary institutions. p11; FAAN reopens Port Harcourt Airport. p14; CBN releases guidelines on Nigerian payment system risk. p17; How to tackle suicide rate among youths – Expert. p28; Laws not problem of elections in Nigeria – Nwankwo. p32; Make laws for Nigeria not APC, PDP — Bukar Abba Ibrahim to N/Assembly. p41; Minimum wage: Plateau calls for calm, says it’s negotiating with labour. p43; CAF Awards: Oshoala eyes fourth continental crown. p45.
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    Daily Trust
    (Media Trust Limited, 2020-01-08)
    Details scanty as ‘Operation Amotekun’ starts in S/West. p1; Restless politicians talking about 2023 — Tinubu. p41; Oil price: FG revenue shrinks as petrol subsidy rises. p17; Warm clothes markets boom in Jos over freezing cold. p30; Electricity tariff : What FG, DisCos should do – Experts, LCCI, NECA. p18; Oshoala crowned African Women’s Player of the Year. p47;Presidency to religious leaders: Don’t politicise religion. p3; Ayade signs N1.1 trillion budget. p6; Yobe contributory healthcare law will improve access to quality healthcare – Commissioner. p7; Rivers headquarters of money laundering after Lagos – Magu. p9; National Hospital discharges separated conjoined twins. p14; Farm produce distributors decry multiple levies on highways. p19; Disability Commission: Kano Coalition calls for inclusion of disabled groups. p26; LG to demonstrate energy-saving cleaning solutions at CES 2020. p31; Residents panic as black soot resurfaces in Rivers. p33; Buhari to INEC, police: Let Nigerians elect their choice. p41;
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    Daily Trust Thursday 9th January, 2020
    (Media Trust Limited, 2020-01-09)
    Fate of 7 govs uncertain…As S/Court clears Ikpeazu, Okowa, Ishaku, Bello. p1; IGP okays South West security outfi t, Amotekun. p3; 2023: Tinubu’s camp jolted by Bode George’s presidency bid. p42; Trump: US imposing new ‘powerful’ sanctions on Iran after strikes. p39; 2 people killed, customs officers abducted in Katsina. p4; NNPC imported 18bn litres of PMS in 2019 – PPPRA. p13; Key agric projects FG wants to spend N30bn on. p28; EFCC searches Shehu Sani’s Abuja houses. p3; Ogun gov swears in Customary Court of Appeal president. p3; IG warns police commanders against rights violation, illegal roadblocks. p3; Yobe: Buni-Yadi, KukaReta markets re-opened. p6; Kano anti-corruption agency recovers N256m. p8; FG, aviation unions may clash over FAAN amendment Bill. p13; CBN retains banks’ deposits ratio at 65%, gives incentive lending on SMEs. p14; Oil prices fall as alarm over Iran rocket strike fades. p16; Telecom sector plagued by inconsistent power supply, theft of equipment. p19; ‘Tech-U graduates will fi ll industry skill gaps’. p29; How Nigeria ‘betrayed’ Oshoala in 2019 CAF Awards. p47’
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    Daily Trust Friday 10th January , 2020
    (Media Trust Limited, 2020-01-10)
    IPPIS: FG, ASUU refuse to shift grounds. p3; BUA listing adds N1.8tr to NSE capitalization. p17; PDP biggest obstacle to good governance — Presidency. p51; N2trn Mambilla power project: We’re starting from scratch – Minister. p1; B/Haram kills 3 soldiers, 8 civilians in Monguno. p3; SGF reverses NBET MD’s suspension as ministry submits report. p17; Gunmen kill 12 persons in Plateau village. p4; South West govs allay fears, as Amotekun security outfit takes off. p6; FG issues new directive to NBC on hate speech, others. p7; Katsina acquires 670 hectares of land for textile project. p7;Safety of inmates in correctional centres. p10; Customs generates N1.3tr, exceeds target by N404bn. p14; Cooking gas: FG to impose hefty fi nes, prosecute erring marketers. p18; NDE to train 480 youths on apprenticeship scheme in Taraba. p27; ‘How we cope with nagging husbands’. p39; US believes Iran accidentally shot down Ukraine plane – Reports. p48; Foreign nationals get 12 hours to vacate S/Africa’s Province. p48;
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    Daily Trust Monday 13th January, 2020
    (Media Trust Limited, 2020-01-13)
    Troops kill 100 bandits in Zamfara, Katsina. p3; FG plans N88m cook stoves for institutions…After N9.2bn stoves for rural women project flops. P1; Despite CBN directive, petrol stations, malls still charge N50 stamp duty. p14; Building collapse incidents rose by 122% in 2019. p33; Gunmen abduct Kuje APC scribe, demand N10m ransom. p22; Offi cial arrested for allegedly pouring hot water on 12-yr-old girl. p4; S/west govs can’t abuse Amotekun Fayemi. p6; Despite CBN directive, petrol stations, malls still charge N50 stamp duty. p14; Illegal mining draining Nigeria’s economy – Minister. p19; E-ticketing will end racketeering at train stations – Amaechi. p20; 2020: What FG must do to check unemployment – Rep Mani. p40; S/Court hears appeals against Ganduje, Tambuwal, Ihedioha today. p50; Maku denies meeting with Tinubu, Atiku over 2023. p51; Nigeria battle 62 others for Tokyo 2020 slots in Portugal. p55.
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    Daily Trust Tuesday 14th January , 2020
    (Media Trust Limited, 2020-01-14)
    Gov’ship tussle: Tension in Bauchi, Sokoto, Imo as S/Court resumes hearing today. p40; 2023: Are Atiku, Tinubu in secret moves to fl oat 3rd force?. p41; Daily Trust dialogue holds Thursday. p3; Nigerians to pay more taxes as Buhari signs Finance Bill..Income tax, electricity tariff to go up ..We have the lowest VAT rate in Africa – Experts. p1; ‘Factors that will shape Nigeria’s economy in 2020’. p15; How Kalu, Adoke spent yuletide in detention. p32; 666,000 lost out as Customs shortlists 162,000 applicants for aptitude test. p18; N1trn constituency projects: Reps open probe of MDAs over unspent funds. p3; Nigerians to pay more taxes as Buhari signs Finance Bill. p5; FG to ease national service for Nigerian students abroad. p8; Labour, employment in first year of Next Level. p12; Factors that will shape Nigeria’s economy in 2020 — NSE. p15; Buhari raises c’ttees for 3050mw Mambilla power project. p15; Rice distributors urge FG to assist farmers over prices. p20; Ways to prevent atopic eczema. p28; APC National Secretary to emerge February. p40; Sports minister bankrolls Oyo Unity Cup. p45.
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    Daily Trust Friday, January 1, 2021
    (media trust ltd, 2021-01-01) Daily Trust
    We killed 2,403 Boko Haram bandits,others in 2020 – Military pg.6; Buhari: We will work to restore hope pg.6; Brexit: What you need to know about the UK leaving the EU pg46; 2021: Experts worry over low IGR as states budget N8.3tr pg4; Forex ban on 42 import items remains as AFCFTA begins today Pg20; Hurdles trail electricity metering for 5m consumers Pg22; Nigeria’s 10 months battle with COVID-19 pg3; New Year: Govs urge unity, adherence to COVID-19 protocols pg7; Zulum meets minister over Borno refugees pg 8; Buhari signs 2021 budget, warns revenue generating agencies on target pg10; Let’s keep hope alive, Gbajabiamila urges Nigerians pg11; How to end banditry in North – Bagudu pg11; Extortion of NIN applicants attracts 7 years imprisonment – NIMC pg7; Outrage as Customs, smugglers’ clash claims 4 in Ogun pg12; Ekiti judicial panel kicks as army shuns invitation pg 12; Ndume empowers 1,200 women in Southern Borno pg12; Sanwo-Olu, Diri sign 2021 budgets pg12; Kebbi releases N3bn for retirees’ gratuity pg13; Kano clears air on ‘selling’ state properties pg14; Stop labeling Fulani as criminals – Miyetti Allah warns pg14; ACF raises alarm over importation of weapons using camels pg 15; Man arrested for beating 3-yr-old daughter to death pg15; Ondo gov pardons 11 prisoners pg15; 10 solid reasons why Nigeria’s 2021 budget should be trashed pg16; Leadership: Addressing the challenges of a recession pg17; A’Ibom 2023 gov’ship: It is the turn of Itu/Ibiono Ibom pg 18; Forex ban on 42 import items remains as AfCFTA begins today pg20; Stocks end with 50% return as investors gain N778bn pg 21; DPR shortlists 161 fi rms for fi nal stage of marginal oilfi eld bid round pg22; COVID-19 protocols: FAAN raises airport compliance teams pg22; Oil fi rm, foreigners, others top list of First Bank’s N228.6bn debtors pg22; Hurdles trail electricity metering for 5m consumers pg23; More vehicles soon with locally assembled Geely brands pg26; FRSC tougher on speed limit device pg26; KATSINA STATE GOVERNMENT pg 27; Youths urged to shun drugs, embrace sports pg30; How my varsity project created jobs — Osuji pg 30; Reggae artist seeks support for vulnerable persons pg 30; Tech start-up to give 1,000 scholarships pg30; Reggae artist seeks support for vulnerable persons pg 30; Gombe distributes water pumps for dry season farming pg 31; Senator Bwacha donates 10 tractors to constituents pg31; NIN registration: Bauchi Assembly seeks state govt’s intervention pg 31; Borno villagers spend night in bushes to evade insurgents pg 32; SEMA begins construction of stalls for Potiskum fire outbreak victims pg32; Yobe to recruit 3000 teachers, construct 7 modern schools pg 32; GOC presents Christmas gifts to displaced families in Borno pg 32; A/Ibom community sacks village for fraud pg 33; Tiv people lay claim to Cross River airstrip, Obudu Mountain Resort pg 33; Fishermen, residents lament over dead fi shes in Odua-Kugbo Rivers pg 33; Tension in Rivers community over death of cult leader pg 33; Kogi community donates police station pg 34; We are exposed to health hazards, Awo-Akpali people cry out pg 34; Banditry: No state could achieve peace in isolation – Katsina SGS pg 35; Kano women protest over missing children pg 38; Lafi a LG budgets N4.2 bn for 2021 fiscal year pg 38; Anambra govt reiterates ban on night clubs pg 38; How to end insecurity - Islamic group pg39; Ogun Police arrest 2,735 for rape, kidnapping, robbery in 6 months pg 39; UNHCR launches Zakat app to unlock giving for refugees pg 41; PDP needs unity to secure electoral victories in 2023 – Atiku pg 42; Lawmaker sets up N120m foundation for constituents in Sokoto pg 42; COVID-19: UK pledges £7m aid for poor Nigerians pg 46; NFF endorse Pinnick for FIFA Council seat pg 47; Bishop Matthew Kukah: Can a partisan tell truth to power? Pg 48;
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    Daily Trust Monday, January 4, 2021
    (media trust ltd, 2021-01-04) Daily Trust
    Traders, others worry as 42 microfinance banks end operation, pg6; My abductors spoke Chadian and Nigerian Fulfulde - Released victim, pg3; Terrorism: Buhari calls for united action as 70 killed in Niger Republic, pg4; Why Lagos/Kebbi rice vanished from markets, pg5; Kidnapping: Gumi visits Fulani communities along Kaduna-Abuja highway, pg26; NIN: Cybercriminals target phone users, FG suspends staff over extortion, pg4; COVID-19: Mixed feelings as FG places 6-months travel ban on 100 passengers, pg5; With prayer, Nigeria will overcome insecurity – NCPC Boss, pg5; Bandits on vengeance mission kill 15 in Kaduna village, pg6; Police probe fire incident that killed 5, pg 6; Gombe to resume paying N30,000 minimum wage, pg 6; 2020: Oh what a bleak year! Pg10; Much ado about Artificial Intelligence, pg10; Pressure to falter power sector reform, pg11; How Buhari can win Nigerian youths, pg11; UNTL Kaduna must not die, pg12; Five decades of shared journey, pg12; Cement producers to slash price for FG’s 300,000 houses, pg15; Agriculture, minerals can lift Nigeria out of recession — ACCI ex-head, Kayode pg16; TEF to support 3500 entrepreneurs with $5,000, pg16; Abuja-Kaduna train breaks down again, pg17; Dana Air completes maintenance of 2 aircraft, pg17; How we’ll reposition engineering profession-COREN President, pg20; Abiodun suspends Ogun Commissioner over ‘sexual harassment’, pg22; Ona of Abaji summon stakeholders over robbery attacks, pg22; Enugu Be patient, drive within speed limit, FRSC cautions motorists, pg22; Hunter slaughtered in Abuja, pg23; Amotekun hands over 10 suspected robbers, hoodlums to police, pg23; Rep raises concern over spate of insecurity, pg23; MD accused of carting away FG’s property, pg23; Coin removed from man’s nose after being stuck for more than 50 years pg24; Gunmen invade Bayelsa community, burn 20 houses, pg26; Kaduna sex party: Owner of demolished building faults govt’s claim, pg26; Tension as 10 suspects escape from police detention, pg26; No zoning in APC – Shekarau I have no problem with Kwankwaso, pg28; Nobody will be sidelined in Ekiti APC -Omotosho pg28; Chairman, followers dump PDP for APC in Nasarawa pg28; We’ll teach Umahi a lesson – PDP, pg28; Man City win comfortably at Chelsea, pg31; Pillars humble Katsina Utd as Nasarawa stun Heartland, pg 31; Fayemi signs into law Ekiti sports development trust fund bill, pg31;
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    Daily Trust Tuesday, January 5, 2021
    (media trust ltd, 2021-01-05) Daily Trust
    Ganduje: Shekarau, Kwankwaso’s new romance raises dust about 2023, pg30; Nigeria owes Eurobond, World Bank, others N12tr, pg13; Real reasons Atiku sold Intels' stake, pg4; Reps mum as FG flags-off 774,000 jobs today, pg30; FG releases N5bn aviation bailout, pg14; ‘Sexual harassment’: More trouble for Ogun commissioner as police insist on probe, pg3; Intels: The long battle between FG, Atiku, pg5; Stop threatening our troops, FG warns ICC, Amnesty, pg6; Court to hear Sowore’s bail application today, pg6; After allocating 100 hectares, Zulum lays foundation for Borno’s first private university ... Orders construction of 2.3 km road, others, pg7; Zulum approves N10m for ex-servicemen, fallen heroes’ families ... Directs agro support, pg7; Gunmen kill 9 along Kaduna-Birnin Gwari highway, pg9; 1 nabbed over removal of 6-yr-old’s genital, pg9; Character and competence should guide leadership choices, pg10; Buhari’s fight against terrorism, pg11; Curbing corruption in Nigeria, pg11; World Bank’s Zazzau prince Global rating of Nigeria’s economy, pg12; Nigeria owes Eurobond, W/Bank, others N12trn pg13; Equities market begins year with N458bn gain pg13; BUA completes maiden N115bn bond issue pg13; ‘Expect return to normalcy, tougher policy choices, pg14; Apapa Port rail line: Importers fear cargo disruption, pg14; Coca-Cola to unveil mural works of 3 artists, pg14; Brighter future as businesses, households to get more credit – CBN, pg15; Plateau Exco, at last session for 2020, re-awards road project contracts, pg17; Let’s work for a better future in 2021, Governor Lalong charges citizens, pg17; Building immunity against diseases with balanced diets, pg18; ‘Coronavirus pandemic is ‘biggest hit to mental health since World War 2’, pg18; Judiciary’s handling of COVID-19 second wave, pg20; NIALS seeks implementation of correctional reforms, social media regulation, pg20; Plateau Speaker urges Muslims, Christians to live in peace, pg22; Kogi LG boss tasks newly recruited constabulary on dedication, pg22; COVID-19: FCTA seals 4 parks, prosecutes 12 over protocols’ violations, pg22; Edo regulates motorcycle, tricycle operations, pg22; Police arrest 2 kidnappers, rescue 6 victims in Osun, pg23; My wife often threatens stabbing me to death – Husband, pg23; Police confirm Edo cell-break, re-arrest 2, trail 8 others, pg23; Ogun Police arrest three brothers for killing guard, pg23; Zulum signs 2021 budget, pg28; Minimum wage: Plateau LG protesters teargassed by security agents, pg28; Magistrates block Ayade's office over 2-yr unpaid salaries, pg28; BUK cancels 2019/2020 academic session, pg28; PDP failing as opposition Lai Mohammed Nigerians tired of Buhari - Opposition party pg29; Ndume wants Buhari’s cabinet rejigged, pg29; S’East needs additional state not presidency - Prof Gregory Ibe, pg29; Polls:Gov Sule, LG chairmen meet pg29; 2021 Hajj: NAHCON directs pilgrim boards to continue registration, pg30; 6 soldiers, 1 civilian killed in Chibok, pg30; NPFL21: Wikki Tourists, Plateau Utd share spoils in Bauchi, pg31; Australian Open quarantine plan faces legal challenge, pg31; We are on track to win 2020/21 NPFL season – Salisu, pg31;
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    Daily Trust Wednesday 6th January, 2021
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    2023: Igbo leaders demand presidential tickets from APC, PDP, pg6; Hundreds flee as Boko Haram attacks Borno village, pg8; 731 Batch B corps members contacted coronavirus — PTF, pg4; Concerns over fresh electricity tariff hike, pg5; COVID-19 vaccine: ‘Strategic’ leaders, health workers on FG’s priority list, pg4; Why I created app for train e-ticketing – Journalist, pg20; Police detains mum for maltreating daughter over early marriage, pg32; Ex-Finbank MD, 3 others jailed over N18bn theft, pg8; I wasn’t dishonest because I still feared my dad 32 years after his death — Dauda Birma, pg3; Blame COVID-19 spike on Christmas activities, pg4; FG moves to establish oxygen plants in states, pg4; Sustainable development impossible without adequate infrastructure – Buhari, pg4; Court to rule on Sowore’s bail application Friday, pg6; Critics of 774,000 jobs not in touch with grassroots – FG, pg6; Yobe partners NADC to train youths on repairs of heavy duty vehicles, others, pg7; Buni committed to contributory health scheme, other initiatives– Bego, pg7; My administration won’t abandon any project-Gov Buni, pg7; Yobe sensitises public on fire disaster prevention, pg7; Kano anti-graft agency uncovers fraud in state's scholarship scheme, pg8; Police arrests suspected ritual killers, cultists in Osun, pg8; Guard against bandits’ infiltration, Niger governor urges herders, pg8; Empowering the Northern woman, pg14; Whither the right to health in Nigeria? Pg 14; Challenges before Nigerians in 2021, pg15; Between armed banditry, food insecurity and malnutrition in Nigeria, pg15; Managing university academic calendars after the ASUU strike and lockdown, pg16; FG owes 79% of N20tr domestic debts, as Lagos leads states, pg18; Losses in BUA, Zenith drop stocks by N392.8bn, pg18; How airlines, support firms shared N5bn bailout, pg18; Be change agents, personnel managers told pg19; Nigeria targets maritime hub with N2.6bn Badagry seaport, pg19; Agency moves to improve quality of staple foods, pg19; Niger to generate N9bn from Bobi grazing reserve, pg19; Abuja airport witnesses surge in passengers’ arrival, pg20; Zamfara invests N12bn in real estate in 18 months, pg20; Rafi n-Zurfi : An FCT community without electricity for 12 years,pg22; FCT minister urged on rural infrastructure, pg22; Police kills 1, foil robbery attack in Nasarawa, pg22; Foundation installs streetlights in Kaduna community, pg23; COVID-19: Organisation provides succour to IDPs in Kaduna, pg23; 7 weeks after Arewa Trust story, PHC Sabon Layi still not commissioned, pg24; Southern Kaduna youths urged to acquire new skills, pg24; Ex-footballer empowers 220 less privileged in Kaduna, pg24; 2020 major happenings in Kano, Jigawa, pg25; Oyo issues 7-day ultimatum to roadside traders, pg26; First babies of the year get freebies in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, pg26; Ogun CJ moves to curb touting with bondsmen regulations, pg26; Ekiti pays N7.3bn UBEC counterpart fund – SUBEB boss, pg26; Osun retirees get pension arrears as Oyetola releases N1bn for settlement, pg26; Police arrests apprentice who ‘disappeared’ with master's 3-month-old baby, pg26; Sokoto youths make a living from used tyres, pg27; High cost of cement renders bricklayers jobless in kebbi, pg27; How we facilitated process for Caverton to import, assemble large helicopter – NPA, pg28; Freight forwarders seek special loan scheme for expansion pg27; Never say die, as Bitcoin crypto breaks the $20,000 barrier, pg29; How to avoid internet scam pg29; Chieftaincy tussle: Royal house accuses Plateau govt of defying court order, pg32; Gunmen kill one, kidnap 20 in Nasarawa, pg32; Hoodlums promise ceasefire after Mogajis, Amotekun appeal in Oyo, pg32; Police parades 83 suspected cultists, armed robbers in Benue pg32; PDP, APC clash over ‘stolen’ billions from govt coffers, pg34; Why I have been in 6 different political parties - Alhaji Ombuguanga pg33; Segun Oni’s 2022 gov’ship posters flood Ekiti towns, pg33; Group cautions ex-Benue gov Akume, pg33; 6 died, 9 injured in accident involving Dangote truck, pg38; Borno, Lagos donate to ex-servicemen’s fund, pg38; COVID-19: Edo records 5 deaths, 113 recoveries, pg38; Oyo, Kaduna flag off, FG’s 774,000 public workers scheme, pg38; Senator empowers 1,600 in Adamawa, pg38; Pinnick warns against segregating foreign, local league players, pg39; CAFCL: Enyimba seeks decisive redemption against Al-Merreikh, pg39; Youths should embrace sports, not drugs - Karate President, Agara, pg39; 2021: An agenda, pg40;
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    Daily Trust Thursday 7th January, 2021
    (Media trust ltd, 2021-01-07) Daily Trust
    Daily Trust Thursday, January 7, 2021 Village heads inviting bandits – Niger governor pg3; Agric-based SMEs to get 6 years tax holiday pg19; COVID-19 bites harder as more Nigerians die pg4; Labour kicks as Kano cuts salaries pg5; Consumers groan over high electricity tariff pg18; Chaos in DC as Trump supporters invade Capitol pg7; FCT High Court gets acting Chief Judge pg3; I sold 6,000 dead poultry meat to Borno residents for 5 years, says suspect pg3; NIN: No mass disconnection of telephone subscribers—NCC pg3; Police find 3-month-old stolen baby in Ondo — CP pg6; Aero Contractors MD, Ado Sanusi, resigns pg6; 2nd wave: Edo conducts 3,201 COVID-19 tests pg6; JNI tackles Kukah over Christmas message pg6COVID-19: FG to impose travel ban on defaulting VIPs pg7; WHO urges countries to shun vaccine nationalism pg7; Troops destroy 197 bandits’ hideouts, neutralise 220 – DHQ pg8; NTI begins training of teachers nationwide pg8; Why we revoked 500 private schools’ licences – Zamfara govt pg8; SON charges hospitals on standards pg8; ‘Western nations more sympathetic to Borno than Arabs’ pg10; Hard drugs vending: 53 teenagers nabbed in Kano pg10; Insurgents burn over 30 buildings in Borno village pg10; Safety of health workers under COVID-19 pg16; Stock market rebounds with N36bn gain pg18; Customs generates N1.562tr, to deploy 7 scanners pg18; Agric-based SMEs to get 6 years tax holiday pg19; Budding enterprises to expand with AfCFTA’ pg19; 75% air accidents caused by human errors — AIB-N pg19; C/River gets $20.4m for transparency project pg19; Local ship owners seek access to N2.3tr fund pg19; Local firms eye N15.5tr with marginal oil field bids No bidding for 18 years — Report pg20; Kano generates N60m from stock market pg20; FG releases N11.818bn for pension payment pg20; Nigerians to pay for national ID renewal, corrections — NIMC pg20; How schools, govt should tackle disparity in school calendar pg23; NUT directs teachers to shun pension scheme enrollment in Edo pg23; Why beans yield is declining pg24; VIO arrests 50 dispatch riders over route violations pg26; FCTA tasks community leaders on peaceful coexistence pg26; Why I killed my stepson — Pregnant housewife pg27; Libel case against ex-Benue speaker stalled over ill-health pg27; Gunmen kidnap councillor’s wives, 3 others in Abuja pg27; LG Poll: Engineer Sule wants only Competent hands to be Elected Chairmen pg28; Federal government launches cash grants to 2,600 rural women in Nasarawa state pg28; Edo gov’ship: Court voids Ize Iyamu’s running mate’s candidacy pg34; Buhari meets APC caretaker chair, Kogi gov pg34; Kano LG polls: 6 candidates fail drug test pg34; Osoba backs zoning of 2023 presidency to South pg34; Sokoto, World Bank flag off drainage project in flood-prone areas pg38; 22 die in Kogi road crashes pg38; Gas explosion rocks Rivers community pg38; Boko Haram attacks Geidam, carts away food items pg38; Enyimba lose N253m as Champions League dreams collapse pg40; 2020: A year like no other (II) pg40;