Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 23 June 2021

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH

SFU police assaulted our VC over invitation letter FUOYE

South-East govs cant decide actualisation of Biafra IPOB

Buhari will complete tenure despite call for removal Ojudu

Stock investors lose N360bn, market cap falls below N20tn

Senate queries NIMC over N229m contract payments

NAssembly considers N895bn weapons, anti-terror supplementary budget

Buhari inaugurates committee to lift 100 million from poverty

Bayelsa denies plan to scrap 32 development areas

Ayade appoints APC chieftain, two others as aides

Umahis commissioner dies, driver unconscious, gov declares holiday, prayer

Mushroom can generate 16 million jobs, N1.8tn revenue Growers

Zamfara home to highest number of poor Nigerians NSR

Female doctor, ex-soldier arrested for selling drugged cookies, cocaine, others

APGA replies INEC, says Anambra governorship primary holds today

Man, 35, defiles two-year-old daughter, sexually harasses maid in Lagos

Nine die, 13 vehicles burnt in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway tanker explosions, Ekiti crash

FG disobeys own law, flouts workers pension remittance

Owner collapses, hospitalised as Delta supermarket goes up in flames

Pay Rivers, Akwa Ibom $3bn from recovered $62bn, court tells FG

Two nabbed in Delta for stealing three children from Niger four years ago

Twitter wants ban lifted, Reps say suspension dictatorial, ill-timed

Govt alone cannot provide quality healthcare

Eight arrested in Enugu for kidnapping, robbery, cultism

Charmed Inspector arrested for gunrunning, 24 suspects paraded in Cross River

NGO, others seek cleaner, healthier environment

Procure more vaccines to curtail COVID-19, experts tell FG

Provide mobile clinics for corpers, NYSC tells FG

Suspects who sold missing Rivers baby for N350,000 jailed 24 years

Stakeholders fault FG policy on airports concession

Cleaners battle flooding as National Assembly building roof leaks

Lagos-Ibadan railway route to generate N1.1bn annually

NPC, NBC bills not to moderate but criminalise journalism -NGE

Rivers varsity student, arrested with Indian hemp sack, suspended

Edo APC tackles Obaseki over demolition of structures

PUNCH Diaspora: Nigerian, Uchechukwu, arrested for alleged drug trafficking in Thailand

Senate probes NIMC over alleged N229m contract award

FG names Ighalo National Principals Cup ambassador

Seven dead, several injured in Ekiti road crash

THISDAY

WBank: How Nigeria Can Generate N10tn Tax Revenue in Three Years

Poor Power Supply Raises Production Cost for Plastic Manufacturers

How Emefiele Changed Narrative in Agriculture Sector

Mohammed, Malami, Fashola, others to Meet Twitter over Suspension

Buhari Sends N895.84bn Supplementary Appropriation Bill to Senate

Senate Endorses Yahaya as Chief of Army Staff

NGE: Media Bills Draconian, Aimed at Criminalising Journalism

Oil Price Rallies above Two-year High, Breaches $75 Mark

Army Warns Niger, Kogi, Kwara Residents over Fleeing Bandits

Osinbajo Heads National Steering Committee on Poverty Reduction

INEC: Why APGA Won’t Participate in Anambra Governorship Election

Umahi Mourns, Declares Public Holiday as Ebonyi Commissioner Dies

NLC Plans Another Protest in Kaduna over Sack

Buhari Vows to Bequeath Citizens-led Policing System

ECOWAS Court Stops FG from Prosecuting Nigerians Using Twitter

Court Orders FG to Pay $3.3bn Oil Revenue to Akwa Ibom,…

Saudi Arabia Donates 23 Ventilators to Nigeria

SUN

APC Caretaker Committee: Knocks, kudos one year after

Gunmen kill APC chieftain in Ondo

Senator Ayogu Eze not suspended ‘ APC

2023: PDP is reposition to take back power- Plateau Caretaker Committee Chairman

Disagreement: How Sheriff use his empire to handpick Shettima as Borno Governor in 2011 ‘ Dr Kassim

Buhari seeks Senate’s approval of N895.8bn Supplementary Budget

Use ICT, job creation to fight insecurity in South East, Ohanaeze Lagos President tells stakeholders

FG to establish emerging technology centres across Nigeria

Infrastructure decay: Nigerian loses trans-shipment hub to neigbours

Court orders FG to pay Rivers, Akwa Ibom $3.3bn oil revenue share

Unhealthy rivalry among maritime agencies hampering development ‘Bello

Buhari posts Olonisakin, Buratai to Cameroon, Benin

We’ll unlock new business potential in Tejuosho Mall ‘Stevenson

Buhari inaugurates Osinbajo-led steering committee on poverty reduction

Anglican Synod asks FG to dialogue with Biafra agitators

Pay $951m judgment money to Bayelsa now, IYC tells FG

GUARDIAN

NLC set to resume strike in Kaduna

FUOYE VC alleges threat to life by unknown men

Isoko group demands NDDC MD position, end to gas flaring

Senate quizzes NIMC for violating public procurement act in N229m contract

Again, court orders FG to pay Rivers, Akwa Ibom $3.3b oil revenue

Obaseki sustains Edo master plan, signs agreement with firm

Farouk Lawan jailed 19yrs for $500,000 bribe

‘Governors too small to decide for Ndigbo on Biafra’

Fayemi seeks synergy among security agencies to curb crimes

Solid minerals areas commission bill passes 2nd reading at Senate

We have paid N6bn gratituity arrears since 2017- Akeredolu

 

 

VANGUARD

Zulum seeks military order to reopen Baga Naval Base, secure Farmers

Senate Minority Leader, Abaribe rocks ‘The Dot Nation ‘ T-Shirt

Farmers/Herders clashes: Reps initiate Climate Change Bill to tackle insecurity

NPC, NBC amendment bills draconian, anti-free press ‘ Guild of Editors

Poverty reduction: Buhari sets up private equity fund

Lai Mohammed insists Twitter ban is in Nigeria’s interest

NAS takes medical outreach to Lagos Community

Reps member wants social media regulated in Nigeria like China

Ganduje to complete abandoned road project in Kano

Lagos PDP members reconcile ahead of LG poll ‘ Chairman

FG targets 90% LPG use as cooking fuel in 10 years

The Dot Nation: You’re ethnic bigot, elder for nothing ‘ Igbokwe berates Abaribe

Buhari seeks Senate’s approval for N895.84bn supplementary budget

[VIDEO]BREAKING: Leaking NASS roof disrupts Senate Plenary

Lagos council chairman dies few weeks to re-election

Delegates’ congress: APGA battles INEC, says we acted lawfully

The day herdsmen told me Akure land belonged to them

14.4% of Nigerians engage in drug abuse ‘ UNODC

COVID 19: Nigeria receives $1m equipment from Saudi Arabia

Install safety valves to reduce explosions, FRSC urges tanker owners

Suspected kidnappers kill Ondo APC Chieftain

Stakeholders advocate responsible media reportage of suicide to end copycat suicidal behaviours

Ekiti auto accident claims 7 lives, many injured ‘ Police

FG’s anti-media stance worse than Decree 4; won’t be allowed’ Editors’ Guild

Court acquits three OPC men detained over Igangan crisis

Owner hospitalised as fire destroys supermarket in Delta

NDLEA nabs doctor for baking hemp-biscuits, ex-soldier for dealing in cocaine

Police launch manhunt for suspect over lady that died in Ilorin hotel

Teenage #EndSARS protester gets N10m bail in Ondo

How traditional healer abducted, raped me, teenager testifies

Ban on open grazing irreversible in South-West, YCE tells Buhari

I was charmed by criminals, says Police Inspector arrested for gunrunning in C’River

LG Polls: Ogun APC members stage protest over alleged imposition

Police foil kidnap of expatriate in Kaduna ‘ El-Rufai commends operatives

Twitter ban, symptom of emerging totalitarianism-Ibrahim, Kogi Rep member

Estate agent remanded in prison custody over alleged N28m fraud, forgery

COVID-19:W/Bank,African finance ministers meet on measures to avert 3rd wave

LEADERSHIP

IPPIS: Suspended 331 Civil Servants May Get Reprieve

PCN To Conduct Electronic Registration For Pharmacies

Osinbajo Chairs Committee To Lift 100m Nigerians Out Of Poverty

ECOWAS Restrains FG From Prosecuting Twitter Users

FG Moves To Lessen Burden Of PWDs

No Contract Awarded For NASS Leaking Roof ‘ FCDA

Rivers LG Chairman Resumes Work Under Mango Tree To Monitor Workers

Buhari Rekindling Hope Across Nigeria, Says APC Group

Senate Gets Buhari’s N895.84bn Supplementary Budget For COVlD Vaccines, Others

Suspected Ritualist Cuts Off 7-year-old Pupil’s Hand

FG Appoint Ighalo National Principal’s Cup Ambassador

NAHCON To Adopt Malaysian, Indonesian Hajj Models

BREAKING: Court Sentences Ex-Lawmaker, Farouk Lawan, To 7 Years Imprisonment

TRIBUNE

NEPC targets Ekiti women entrepreneurs for export

With Oyo’s resettlement centre, beggars get new lease on life

At sixth Atanda conference, Falola, others seek devolution of power

Aggrieved APC members urge Tinubu, party chair to cancel Ikosi-Isheri LG primaries

FG to establish emerging technology centres across Nigeria

Army seeks sustained media cooperation to end insecurity

Court ends Ogun PDP crisis, upholds Saraki’s reconciliation committee recommendations

Gov Umahi mourns as Ebonyi loses another commissioner

UNIZIK partners US Embassy on students entrepreneur development study

Kano govt discovers 3,268 teachers posted to private schools, others for 15 years

History’ll record Buhari’s era as calamitous ‘ PDP

Media not political enemy of FG ‘ Nigerian Guild of Editors

Two killed, 13 vehicles burnt in Ogun tanker explosion

NATION

Group advises Buhari against war against Ndigbo

NBA celebrates three legal icons in Warri

UNIZIK students, others enjoy U.S. free empowerment

Ijaw youths urge Fed Govt to pay $951m to Bayelsa

Umahi weeps as Ebonyi Commissioner Nweze is dead

Immigration arrests 32 illegal migrants in Katsina

CBN: Rice prices to fall as 27,000 metric tonnes hit market

#EndSARS: Most Lekki victims suffered fractures, machete wounds, minor injuries

U.S. varsities admit about 13,000 Nigerians yearly

Revitalised Okitipupa Oil Palm to pay dividends after 27 years

UNIJOS hires hunters to beef up security

Regina Daniels hospitalised again

DAILY TRUST

NDDC Board: Act in Niger Delta’s interest, South South elders tell Buhari

BUA pegs N10bn health fund for Kwara, others

Abuja, Lagos airports lead 20 others in 2020 earned revenue

Buhari raises committee on poverty reduction

Police tortured my son in my presence – Dad of late kidnap suspect

Groups reiterate commitment to children’s rights to education

2 die, 13 vehicles burnt as tanker explodes on Lagos-Ibadan Highway

UniJos appoints Prof Ejikeme acting VC

Smuggling: PMS daily consumption rises to 103m litres – NNPC

History will record your era as calamitous, PDP tells Buhari

Kaduna’s amputee labourer takes new bride 4 years after wife’s death

NLC to resume mass action in Kaduna as negotiation with El-Rufai suffers setback

Passengers disappointed as Green Africa cancels multiple flights without refund

Teenager: How I was raped by traditional healer who abducted me in Lagos

ECOWAS Court stops FG from prosecuting people using Twitter

HERALD

Ex-Presidential Candidate Moghalu Bags UN Board Appointment

Updated: Court jails Farouk Lawan for 7 years for extorting Femi Otedola

Ogbomosho man beats 2 persons to death, tears 5-year-old boy’s mouth with cutlass

Strange man cuts off 7-year-old almajiri’s hand in Kwara

Gory details emerge of traditional healer raping girl, 15, in Lagos hotel

For assaulting herdsman, security guard bags 3-month jail term

VIDEO: We’re Dying, Why Are We Serving Nigeria” Police Officer Cries Out

We’ll prosecute Buhari’s mandate ‘ COAS tells officers, men of 82 Division Enugu

BUSINESSDAY

Nigerians want affordable prices but premium products ‘ Uzo

Modular refineries and Nigeria’s energy quicksand

The role of private sector leaders in irregular migration & reintegration of returnees

Annual ridership on Lagos ferry hits 500,000

Series of fires, explosions show growing risks for Lagos residents

Huge gap in official, parallel rates worsens Nigeria’s remittances slump

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Cases Of Corrupt Practices Due To Lost Values Of Honesty, Integrity ‘ ICPC Chairman

Awka-South APGA Stakeholders Pass Vote Of Confidence On Victor Oye

Experts Proffer Options As Govt Banks On CBN For Autogas Policy Success

COVID-19: Saudi Arabia Donates Equipment Worth One Million Dollars To Nigeria

Deep Offshore: Court Awards $1,114,551,610.00; $2,258,411,586.00 To Rivers, Akwa Ibom States

Lagos Assembly To Criminalize Illegal Trading of Human Organs

Goods Worth Millions Destroyed As Fire Guts Mall In Delta

South-South Zonal Town Hall Meeting On COVID-19 Vaccination Suffers Third Time Postponement

PEOPLESDAILY

We’ll partner stakeholders to improve lives of persons with disabilities ‘ Founder/CEO of Inclusion Magazine

Niger govt mobilizes over 100 security personnel to rescue Tegina students

Oil spillage: Court awards N82bn damages against Mobil, NNPC

$430m Enugu-Cameroon highway to be completed before 2021 end ‘ AfDB

NAFDAC to register, certify premises of chemical manufacturers

Yoga practice best under supervision to prevent complications ‘ Physician

Court remands man for allegedly beating woman to death

APGA risks disqualification from Anambra guber poll

Buhari approves establishment of 2 varsities of technology, health science

NEW TELEGRAPH

FG deploys Buratai, Olonisakin to Benin Republic, Cameroon

NLC to resume Kaduna strike

National Assembly’s roof leaks during downpour

Senate confirms Yahaya as Chief of Army Staff

Subsidy scam: Farouk Lawan bags 7-year jail term

Grazing routes: Malami failed to offer proper advice ‘ Sagay

ECOWAS Court stops FG from prosecuting people for using Twitter

FG shifts, accuses Twitter of promoting terrorism, IPOB

Growth: Enhancing opportunities for local stock brokers

Mohammed leads FG team to engage Twitter over ban

CBN: Leveraging private sector expertise to boost agric

Alleged N60m fraud rocks Nigeria’s insurance institute

Foreign liners grab $45bn freight from Nigeria

Investment battle at Onne Port attracts global media

Ecobank lauded for women empowerment initiatives

Oil and gas stocks gain N85bn in 5 months

Groups petition EFCC, NPA over N15bn extortion on port road

Banks eye revenue boost from rising T-bills yields

Kogi: The new Mecca for courtesy visits

Enugu APC suspends Sen. Ayogu Eze, writes national leadership

BLUEPRINT

Govt should encourage FinTech in every sector of the economy ‘ Agama

Senate tackles NIMC over N229m contract

Dangote to export fertilizer to U.S, Brazil next month

Increase in fuel subsidy looms as price of Brent crude soars

GTbank in trouble for wrong debits from customer’s account

FG to distribute science kits to schools

Auditor General calls for enactment of Federal Audit Service Bill

 

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