Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 5 July, 2021

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Pope Francis To Undergo Colon Operation ‘ Vatican

Anger Over Onochie’s Appointment As INEC National Commissioner Unnecessary ‘ Sagay

COVID -19 Surging Third Wave May Impair Nigeria’s Projected GDP Growth For 2022 ‘ Analysts

How SEGA Will Eliminate Revenue ‘Leakages’ In Africa ‘ AfDB

Mother Of Three Arrested With 100 Wraps Of Cocaine Tucked In Her Private Part

Yoruba Nation: Police Parades 49 Suspects For Holding Rally In Lagos

MASSOB Lauds Othom For Speaking Out Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Rearrest

2021 UTME: JAMB Admits Candidates’ Poor Performance, Blames COVID-19

Timi Frank Praises Sunday Igboho On Yoruba Nation Rally

JUST IN: Suspected Assassins Kills Policeman, Driver Attach To APC Chieftain In Delta

Police Confirm Five Dead In A Ghastly Motor Accident At Bode Market Ibadan

PUNCH

Osinbajo advocates private sector investment in health sector

PIB: Dangote refinery, others to buy crude in naira

Senate summons ex-NSITF bosses over alleged N84bn embezzlement

AfCFTAll not lead to dumping in Nigeria, says Adebayo

We’ve refunded N700bn to states for infrastructure FG

Mexico defeat: Home-based players will get better, says NPFL stars

Lagos task force nabs 71 miscreants, impounds 227 motorcycles

Despite ban, Nigerians trade N92.25m bitcoin on Paxful

Petroleum Industry Bill and quest for a New Nigeria

SIM-NIN: Telcos lose 20.83 million subscribers, N29.58bn in revenue

Man convicted of deserting pregnant lady attempts fleeing court, jailed nine years

Brazil-based Nigerian held with 100 wraps of cocaine in private part, bag

Mosque attack: Detained masqueraders custodian ill, cant stand trial, says counsel

Kwara Assembly attacks Lai Mohammed, faction reports minister to NWC

Tears as tanker kills four traders in Oyo market

Yoruba Nation Lagos rally: Police killed my daughter, I want justice, says mother of slain girl

PIB: North, Oguns quests for oil get boost, exploration receives 30%

Minister, Kwara Rep fight dirty over N70m campaign fund

Runner-up alleges rigging of Anambra PDP governorship primary

Delta APC tackles Okowa over fresh N4bn loan

ECOWAS court hears Twitter ban suit Tuesday as Nigerians berate FG

Police probe video of naked politician accused of working against Biafra

Commuters stranded, vehicle burnt as mob barricade Osun highway over okada riders killing

UI to advertise VC position again, start fresh selection process

Delta APC chieftains police orderly, driver shot dead by assassins

NDDC: Imo oil producing communities petition Buhari, allege marginalisation

No to manual transmission of results, say CSOs

FRSC to clamp down on drivers license defaulters

Bandits invade Kaduna leprosy centre, abduct nursing mother, six others

2023: Moghalu faults move against electronic transmission of results

2021 UTME: Why there was poor performance -JAMB registrar

My constitutional rights were abused, says Zuma as surrender deadline nears

Nigerians suggest fundraiser for family of 14-year-old victim of Yoruba Nation rally shooting

Yoruba Nation: Police threatened to shoot me when I demanded my 14-year-old daughters corpse Victims widowed mother

Nnamdi Kanu: IPOB orders members to boycott Kenyan products, airline

THISDAY

Southern Govs Meet Today in Lagos

Heed Clamour for Justice, Equity, Kaigama Tells FG

COAS: Army will Remain Resolute in War against Insurgency

You Didn’t Fund Our Elections, Kwara Lawmakers Tell Information Minister

Insecurity: FCTA Demolishes over 400 Illegal Buildings along Airport Road

Oodua Rally: Police Parade 49 Suspects, Recover Guns, Charms

Nigeria Can Build an Army of Non-Oil Exporters, Says Awolowo

Bandits Abduct Nursing Mother, Six Others in Kaduna Leprosy Centre

Group Hails Process of Issuance of International Passport in Italy,

Activist Alleges Arrest of Youths in Dunamis Church over ‘Buhari-Must-Go’ shirts

No Going Back on Power Shift to Kwara North, Says PDP…

Major Oil Marketers Express Interest in Dangote’s Refined Petroleum Products

Nigeria will Not Break up, Says Kogi CAN Chairman

Akwa Ibom Community Sets up 15-man Committee for N82bn Oil Spill…

New NACCIMA President, Udeagbala, Commends Passage of PIB

Suspected Assassins Miss Target, Kill Police Escort, Driver in Delta

SERAP Sues Buhari over $25bn Overdrafts Allegedly Taken from CBN

Reduce Frequency of Borrowing, Anglican Communion Advises FG, States

FG Didn’t Award Our Oilfield to New Investors, Says BOCL

Yoruba Nation Group Releases Names of 21 Protesters Arrested by Lagos…

Report: Tax Obligations, COVID-19 Impact, Forex Worry CFOs

Banks to Remain Resilient Despite Inflation, Currency Headwinds

COVID-19: Suleiman Calls for More Private Sector Support

NNPC, Partners Achieve 30% Oil Production Cost Reduction

PIB Passage Excites NACCIMA

SUN

Orderly, driver killed in attack on Delta APC chieftain

Kwara APC Crisis: Minister’s, Fed/State Lawmakers Trade Words Over Alleged Diversion of 2019 Campaign Fund

Mexico maul Nigeria’s Super Eagles 4-0 in international friendly

Concession of 12 highways’ll attract over N1trn investment, says Fashola

Cocoa: NIRSAL boosts N1.15bn export facility in Lagos

BIP: Olam record reveals huge impact across agric value chain

Rivers group rejects PIB passage, insists on 100% ownership

Its betrayal of lofty dreams UPU

Nigeria can build an army of non-oil exporters, says Awolowo, NEPC boss

SERAP sues Buhari over $25bn overdrafts taken from CBN

Supporters form human shield to stop Zumas arrest

Insufficient promoters killing Nigerian boxers ‘Coach Joe Mensah

Were continuing our enquiries on Kanus arrest UK

Arrest of IPOB leaderll fasten Nigerias disintegration -Brother

 GUARDIAN

Debt service burden, subsidy may push deficit above N7tr this year

Third wave scare: Lagos inspects Synagogue ahead of Joshua’s burial

2022-2024 MTEF: As FG seeks ‘fresh’ N15 trillion loan

Kanu didn’t authorise ritual killings, says IPOB

Bandits kill seven, kidnap seven in Kaduna

Police parade 49 Yoruba nation agitators in Lagos

SERAP sues Buhari over $25b overdrafts taken from CBN

Passed PIB scandalous, Niger Delta group declares

Africa’s transformation impossible without Nigeria, AGRA insists

Civil societies seek constitution that promotes democracy

Bayelsa gov rejects APC’s overtures, reaffirms commitment to PDP

Which NDDC board is to be reconstituted?

VANGUARD

2023: Ijaw agenda for Delta gov’ship sacrosanct ‘ INC Spokesperson

NEW PARTY AHEAD OF 2023: Obasanjo picks 3 ex-govs as coordinators

Buhari calls for prayers as Pope Francis undergoes surgery

Police confirm kidnap of 8 person in Zaria, Kaduna state

NCC surpasses revenue projection, records N150bn spectrum fees in 5 months

Federal Appointments: Urhobo of Warri fault Alex Ideh

Lagos Yoruba Nation rally: Sanwo-Olu orders probe of lady allegedly killed by stray bullet

Lagos Yoruba Nation rally: Sanwo-Olu orders probe of lady allegedly killed by stray bullet

Our constitution is disincentive to economic diversification, says Moghalu

SERAP sues Buhari, others over $25bn overdrafts

FG moves to tackle underage gaming

Katsina govt demolishes illegal structures in Batagarawa LGA

PIB: Pregnant elephant that delivered mouse ‘ UPU

FCT communities decry barricade of bypass road by NSCDC headquarters

Truck’s brake failure leaves 4 dead in Ibadan

Police confirm attack on station in Akwa Ibom

2,998 drivers’ licences unclaimed in Anambra ‘ FRSC

1 dies, scores injured as hoodlums invade Lagos community

Why UK can’t help Nnamdi Kanu’ Ambassador Olumoko

Oodua Republic Mega Rally: Police arrest Ogboni leader, Osun worshipper, 47 others

Bandits attack Zaria Leprosy Centre, abduct 7

Tanker crushes 10 to death in Ibadan

FRSC to begin Operation Show Driver’s Licence July 5

Security agents need higher education to defeat bandits ‘ Anglican Bishop

Proper implementation of constitutional recognition best for Nigerians Living with Disabilities ‘ Equal Rights Group

COVID-19: LASG inspects facilities at SCOAN ahead of TB Joshua’s burial

Imo police trails ‘unknown gunmen’ video killing their victim

Army Chief, Yahaya attends Church Service, says we’ll destroy insurgency with commitment, prayer, determination

2023: I have not discussed gubernatorial ambition with anyone ‘ Oborevwori

Pay attention to agitation for security, social justice, Catholic Archbishop tells Buhari govt

LEADERSHIP

Provost Seeks National Confab On Education

Bandits Kill 7 In Kaduna Villages

Lawyer Threatens To Sue APC Over Substitution Of Candidate’s Name

5 Dead, Others Injured As Gas Truck Crashes In Oyo

Police Arrest 49 Protesters Over Botched Yoruba Nation Rally

Sanwo-Olu Orders Probe Of Girl’s Death

NIMASA Bans Unseaworthy, Substandard Vessels From Ship Registry

Gov Diri Rejects APC Overtures, Reaffirms Commitment To PDP

NDLEA Arrests Mother Of 3 With 100 Wraps Of Cocaine

JUST-IN: Gunmen Kidnap 7, Attack Police Station In Zaria

N’Central Will Take Only APC Presidential Ticket, Not Chairmanship Slot ‘ Group

Don’t Use Religion To Destroy Nigeria, HIPDET VC Charges Nigeria

Anniversary: Okorocha’s Son Celebrates Network Of Businessess, Others

It Took Me 2 Years To Prepare For Maryam Babangida’s Role ‘ Uwakwe-Anyanwu

Inclusion Of PEF In PIB Shows NASS Is Sensitive ‘ IPMAN

TRIBUNE

Nigerians in Italy applaud international passport issuance

Cross River’s superhighway, deep seaport projects needed for sustainable development ‘ SGF

Oyo NSCDC intercepts truck loaded with 33,000 litres of PMS meant for diversion

NCC posts N150bn spectrum fee in 5 months

NANS charges govt to redeploy security operatives attached to VIPs for masses

Sanwo-Olu orders investigation into death of 14-yr-old girl during Yoruba self-determination rally

Bandits kidnap five staff of National Tuberculosis Centre, two others in Zaria

The politics, history of Petroleum Industry Bill

Lagos police parade 49 suspects over Oodua nation rally, recover arms, ammunition

Nnamdi Kanu did not ask for 2000 heads to avenge Ikonso ‘IPOB, ESN

Court begins impounding Taraba govt vehicles over debts

2021 UTME: Only 0.06% of candidates scored 300 above ‘ JAMB Registrar

Gay marriage is evil, unacceptable ‘ Umuahia Methodist Archbishop

Adebayo commends SON over renewed commitment to fight against substandard products

Coalition kicks against alleged plot to cede Gelegele Seaport to Ijaws

PIB: UPU rejects 3% for host communities, describes 30% to North through ‘oil frontiers’ as provoking

Suspected cultists kill vigilante in Benin

NATION

Safety: Bi-Courtney set to enforce passenger facilitation policy at MMA2

Niger Delta stakeholders: PIB provisions not far-reaching

Naira devaluation will push petrol subsidy to N7.1b per day

Senate panel okays cabinet formation within 30 days

Fed Govt votes N6b to develop mineral processing clusters, says Osinbajo

Police arrest 49 Yoruba Nation agitators, others with charms, guns

NIRSAL guarantees N266.97b bank loans in five years

109,000 Lagos schools not enrolled in national feeding programme

How councils can deliver on mandates, by lawmaker, others

Minister: Nigeria no dumping ground for substandard products

Kanus arrest: IPOB, ESN in disarray as key actors go into hiding

Hoodlums chop off mans penis in Imo

Trucks brake failure leaves 4 dead in Ibadan

Youths spotting #BuhariMustGo shirts arrested in Dunamis Church

Lai Mohammed did not sponsor our elections Kwara lawmakers

FRSC to clamp down on drivers license defaulters

Catholic priest feared kidnapped in Borno

Bandits attack police station, kidnap seven at Leprosy Centre

DAILY TRUST

COAS to troops: Defeat insurgents, bandits, others

The Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya

Lagos police parade 49 suspects arrested at Yoruba Nation protest

Security threat: FCTA demolishes 400 illegal structures along Airport Road

Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)

Buhari congratulates US on Independence Day

DSS wants Suspects transferred to Abuja

FG to empower 50,000 persons with disabilities

IPOB welcomes ‘fair hearing’ opportunity for Kanu

PIB passage will ease pains of Nigerians — IPMAN

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN)

Zulum: IDPs living in miserable conditions

1 killed, 4 injured as police repel bandits’ attack in Katsina

Bandits raid Zaria hospital, abduct babies, staff

Gunmen attack police station in A/Ibom

I vowed to smoke you out, Dokubo mocks Kanu

Kano recalls 6,995 teachers from private, community schools

10 killed, scores injured as truck crashes into Ibadan market

Police recover 10-month-old baby stolen by teen housemaid

Insecurity: Beg your senators, reps to pass state police bill – Gov Makinde

Building collapse: Council threatens to sanction quack surveyors

Making Nigeria proud at France-Nigeria Business Council

Insecurity, restructuring: Southern govs reconvene in Lagos today

We’re resolving service disruption at Lagos airport – FAAN MD, Yadudu

NCC remits N150bn to gov’t coffers in 5 months

Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)

How cost of building is affecting projects, profitability — Developer

Nigeria loses billions to lock-up capital in land

Mother of 3 arrested with 100 cocaine wraps tucked in private part

Taskforce arrests 71 miscreantst in an overnight raid in Lagos

Herbal medicine can lift Nigerians out of poverty — Expert

NSCDC intercepts 33,000 litres of petroleum truck in Nigeria-Benin border

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)

Group urges farmers, herders to eschew violence, killings

BUSINESSDAY

How local cereal makers are slicing into N200bn baby food market

Market glut as EFCC goes after petrol kings

Nigeria can’t be a fossil fuel economy in a world of net zero carbon

US govt to strengthen trade, investment ties with Africa in driving AfCFTA

Wanted! Leaders who can deal with Opposition and Criticism

Nigeria’s SEC issues interoperability framework among Central Securities Depositories

FX spot, derivatives cause market turnover to decline 5.02%

OML 130 gas supply deal to rake in $760m for NNPC, partners

Noiseless Lagos has been a very successful campaign ‘ Ayokunle

Expected mass defection: PDP has wronged Rivers State most but we’ll stay and fight it ‘ Wike

Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre set to train 30,000 youths on leadership skills

 HERALD

4 killed as truck loses control in Ibadan

Cotton bud can damage your eardrum ‘ Surgeon warns Nigerians

SERAP sues Buhari over $25bn overdrafts taken from CBN

Lagos Task Force Arrests 71 Miscreants, Impounds 227 Okadas

T.B Joshua: Lagos Govt Inspects Church Ahead Of Burial

Pastor Paul Enenche Rains Curses On Nigerian Leaders, Tells Them To Expect God’s Judgement

ISWAP-Boko Haram Changes Leadership Structure, Imposes Taxes After Military Attack

Keep Kano home to all Nigerians ‘ Buhari tells new Emir of Kano

Keeping sugar daddies isn’t a bad idea ‘ Female rapper Chilly B

NEW TELEGRAPH

NDLEA arrests woman with cocaine ‘hidden in private part, socks

Recall Order: 6,995 identified teaching skill Civil Servants posted to schools in Kano

Cult clashes: Edo vigilante member shot in betting shop

Coscharis Leads In Local Manufacture Of Vehicles ‘Jelani

Gas tanker accident: Four dead, six injured in Ibadan

T.B Joshua’s burial: Lagos on red alert, inspects facilities to avert COVID-19 spread

Constitution review: NASS urged to approve state police, devolution of powers

Lai Mohammed’s N70m campaign fund embezzlement allegation against me frivolous ‘ Rep member

UPDATE: Philippine military plane crashes, 17 dead, 40 rescued

Private plane crash in Haiti kills all six on board, including two Americans

AfCFTA: How weak manufacturing sector reduces Nigeria’s strength

Shekarau constructs 100 solar boreholes at N190m

FG vows to punish peddlers of substandard products

Late Kano Emir, Bayero, almost lost his life to Boko Haram ‘Buhari

Apapa gridlock: NPA to deny unsafe trucks access into ports

FG’ll no longer depend only on Chinese loans to fund rail projects ‘Amaechi

Nigeria’s economy in reverse to 2010 levels ‘World Bank

NDA should sheathe the sword for now, says Rep Dekor

We need to return to regional structure ‘Isong

Defections: Nigeria’s descent to ‘one-party state

Int’l friendly: Mexico whitewash Nigeria 4-0

Elders should be at forefront of discouraging rape ‘OAP, Alawode-James

CharlyBoy: Nigeria has become graveyard for its youths

Umanah: First black woman President, Harvard Law Review

BLUEPRINT

COAS to Troops: Don’t rest until you end insurgency, rebellion

Analysts predict oil price heading to $100 a barrel

Experts analyse benefits of organic agro-practices

CBN releases N12.552bn to poultry sector to boost eggs/meat production

Commercialize greenfield real estate portfolio to increase FDI ‘ Expert

Minister urges cooperatives to rebuild Nigerian economy

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