Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 20 July 2021

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN

US accuses China of Microsoft hack, rallies allies in condemnation

Aviation stakeholders urge military to rejig strategy as bandits shoot down attack jet in Zamfara

Nigeria’s sweet crude bullish at $75 despite oil prices crashing to $69

Come up with workable economic plan to lift Nigerians, TUC tells Buhari

‘Why entire country should be on red alert for COVID-19 third wave’

Iwu faults NAFDAC, says COVID-19 herbal cure had undergone clinical trial

Buhari unveils N1.7b yearly income-capacity farm estate in Katsina

Herders kill two aid workers, six others in Benue

Tincan Island port occupants dare NPA, LASG on eviction

PowerCorp to fund 15MW solar project with ₦50b green bond

Gas flares, oil spills worsen climate change in Niger Delta communities

UN to assist FG on Ogoni cleanup

Quantity surveyors key to national economic recovery, say experts

Govt unveils exit plan for beneficiaries of 774,000 jobs

COVID-19: Expert debunks rumour of dying after 2 years of vaccination

Police rescue four abducted persons in Kaduna

Gunmen abduct eight boat travellers in Rivers

Iraq market blast kills at least 21, wounds 33

Lagos arraigns suspected land grabbers in Oshodi

Eight dead in attack in violence-wracked Mexican state

PUNCH

100 killed, eight towns deserted as bandits strike in Kaduna -MBF

BREAKING: Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Igboho arrested in Cotonou

Oil plunges to $68, Nigeria seeks increased production quota

Anambra gov: Court affirms Uba, Soludos candidacy, drops PDP Ozigbo

Obi Cubana: Mixed reactions as CBN fails to enforce anti-money spraying law

People in power riding on electoral reform frustrating further review Ekweremadu

FPDP lawmakers accuse Imo Speaker of acting Uzodimmas script

Nigeria app installations grew by 43% in 2020 Report

Edo 2020: AbdulRazaq splashes N9m on Kwara athletes

NBS, others seek special fund for statistical development

Fintech firm raises $1.5m funding after SEC licence

Yola Disco: FG signs SSPA with new investor, receives N19bn

Nigeria, others smartphone data usage to hit 9GB by 2026

Navy foils smuggling, recovers 162 bags of rice in Lagos waterfront

UK to provide digital, financial support for Nigerian farmers

Stop manhunt for Igboho, release loyalists, OPC tells Buhari

Suspected kidnapper abducts soldier, steals uniform, arrested in Ogun

Buhari directs creation of farm estates in 109 senatorial districts

Yoruba Nation rally: Autopsy faults police claim, says salesgirl was shot

Bandits reduce ransom for Baptist school students, demand N60m

Delta variant: Experts warn as FG begins camping for 49,950 corps members

AMCON recovers N1.4tn, says 350 chronic debtors owe N2.05tn

Enemies of Nigerias progress opposing e-transmission of results INC

Imo police probe killing of RCCG pastor

Ondo journalist killed during bank robbery buried amid tears

Court fixes date for ex-govs N29bn fraud trial, fraudster jailed 15 years

Union begs gunmen as pirates kidnap eight Rivers travellers

Gunmen kidnap medical doctor in Kogi

Lagos govt seals 16 firms over tax evasion

Petrol pricell rise to N1,000 per litre if DPR

Court orders arrest of whistleblower who accused Bayelsa govt of diverting N3bn loan

Voter registration: Osun tops as INEC receives 752,011 new applications

They’re dreaming, says Clark on IPOBs inclusion of South-South in Biafra

Katsinafarm estate to generate N1.7bn annually FG

Police arraign salesman for allegedly stealing employers money, clothes worth N2.4m

Anambra poll: Courts order INEC to enlist Uba, Soludo as PDP, APGA candidates

THISDAY

Jega: Electronic Voting Useless Without Electronic Transfer of Results

Irabor Hails Pilot of Downed Fighter Plane for His Bravery, Gallantry

Buhari: With Determination, Lifting 100m Nigerians Out of Poverty, Realisable

How Remi Tinubu’s Signal Influenced Voting on Electronic …

Bagudu: Buhari Has Directed Seven North West Govs to End Banditry

Court Restrains Zamfara Assembly from Sacking Deputy Governor

Emefiele Predicts Agricultural Revolution Within Three Years

Ogoni Clean-up: 1,200 Women to Receive Entrepreneurial Skills

No Data to Support 17m, 22m Housing Deficit Claim, Says Fashola

Court Orders EFCC to Seize Nora Johnson’s Assets

NASS 2021 Electoral Amendment Bill: Betrayal of Peoples’ Trust

How Second River Niger Bridge will Impact Nigeria’s Economic Development

‘Reversing Land Degradation Crucial to Fighting Climate Change’

Court Restrains Zamfara Assembly from Impeaching Deputy Governor

SUN

2023: Ortom, Wike, Secondus meet to boost PDP chance

Ngige denies nominating PDP member as Anambra deputy gov candidate

Lagos council poll: APC members threaten showdown in Somolu

Forces in and around national assembly don’t want e-voting ‘ Prof Ihonvbere

Elumelu lists ways to stimulate citizens’ participation in electoral process

APC Govs DG blames escalating difficulties on failure of negotiations, consensus building

Buhari blames situation on COVID-19, flood, middlemen

Herdsmen kill 2 aid workers, 6 others in Benue

APC Congress: Lawmaker warns against imposing delegates in Sokoto

NSCDC to train journalists in Ondo on security consciousness

Kebbi govt secures N1.7bn loan to improve livestock production, animal husbandry Gov. Bagudu

Buhari directs 7 North-West governors to end banditry

Eid-el-Kabir: Nigerian army remains focused in tackling security challenges COAS

COVID-19: NCDC registers 203 infections on Sunday, as Lagos State leads

VANGUARD

AGF Malami distances self from Jonathan/Malami presidential ticket

Metering: NERC names 99 companies as suppliers, installers

Lagos LG polls: PDP advises officials, voters against electoral malpractice

Anambra guber primary list: APGA faction asks INEC to follow due process

Missing nightgown: Court refuses to discharge Danish accused of killing wife

APC congresses: There won’t be imposition of candidates, Umahi assures faithful

Terror War: Troops eliminate several Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno

Breaking: AGF denies Jonathan/Malami presidential ticket

Amended Electoral Bill: Ubani lambasts NASS members over ‘legislative rascality

Calling on foreign powers to interfere in nation’s security affairs unpatriotic ‘ Masari

Kaduna warns against Durbar activities, large gatherings as Muslims celebrate Sallah

Gunmen hijack boat, abduct 5 maritime union workers, 3 others in Rivers

Gunmen kidnap medical doctor in Kogi

Bandits give ultimatum, demand N60m to free Bethel Baptist students

Armed herders abduct, kill 2 aid workers, Gov Ortom’s relation, 5 others in Benue

Slain Journalist: One of resources Nigeria can afford to waste is human life ‘ Anglican Priest laments

What Kukah told Americans about Nigerian situation at the Religious Freedom Hearing

Eid-El-Kabir: Harsh economy taking tolls on large number of Nigerians ‘ TUC

LEADERSHIP

Lagos Removes House Officers, NYSC Doctors From Salary Scale

Nigeria’s Power Generation Still Grossly Inadequate Despite N4.23trn Interventions

FIRS Disbands Workers’ Union, Says It’s Illegal

Quest Electric Pays N19bn For Yola DisCo, Plans N28bn Investment In 2 Years

FAAN Bans Protocol Officers, Police Orderlies From Lagos, Abuja Airports

Africa Needs $40bn Yearly Spend To Meet Energy Needs ‘ Report

Those Who Can Bring Down A NAF Jet Are Terrorists, Not Bandits ‘ Kperogi

Eid-el-Kabir: Fear Of God, Key To National Devt, Says Saraki

Lawmaker Calls For Patience, Sacrifice As Muslims Celebrate Eid-el-Kabir

Buhari Appoints Wushishi As New NECO Registrar

TRIBUNE

It’s wrong to appoint non-degree holders into varsities’ governing councils, ASUU tells FG

Obi Cubana’s lavish mother’s burial: He did no wrong ‘Princess Chineke

Anambra community protests, demands release of detained traditional ruler

Securing the North-West is strategic for peace ‘ General Irabor

Buhari pledges to achieve food security

E-voting: OPC condemns amendment to Electoral Act

Buhari commissions NALDA integrated farm estate in Daura

Anambra poll: Okeke-led APGA dismisses court ruling on Soludo

Ortom, Wike, Secondus meet in Makurdi

NATION

No excuse on lifting 100m out of poverty, says Buhari

AfDB, IFAD, others boost agric with $800m

AMCON recovers N1.48tr from debtors

Brent crude dips to $71.16 on OPECs decision

JUST IN: Gunmen kidnap eight boat travellers in Rivers

Fashion guru, Kelechi Oghene doles out free scholarship on birthday

COVID-19: Kano suspends Durbar during Sallah

Gunmen kidnap medical doctor in Kogi

Tension in Delta community as pirates reportedly kill soldier

UN experts condemn rise in attacks on slaves in Mali

Bandits demand N60m ransom for 120 abducted Baptist students

DAILY TRUST

CBN to partner agric agency on integrated farms

We released N100bn for 95 health projects – Emefiele

Firm acquires Yola DisCo for N19bn, to invest N28bn – BPE

Enforcement of ‘Drill or Drop’ clause in PIB crucial – Experts

Nigerians groan as cooking gas prices surge again

CBN to partner agric agency on integrated farms

We released N100bn for 95 health projects – Emefiele

Firm acquires Yola DisCo for N19bn, to invest N28bn – BPE

Expert urges collaboration to tackle infertility, other health challenges

Police, military disagree over killings in fresh Benue attack

N3bn Agric loan diversion: Court orders arrest of Bayelsa whistleblower

Unlawful arrest: Court orders Ondo monarch, CP others, to pay N2million to hunters

Police arrest mum for killing 33-year-old son in Benue

Housekeeper arraigned for stealing $1,421

Kidnapper nabbed in abducted soldier’s uniform

N/Assembly to consider constitution review report before 2022 budget — Lawan

2023: Ortom, Wike, Secondus meet in Makurdi

Anambra gov’ship: Court orders INEC to list Uba as PDP candidate

Court restrains APC, others over moves to impeach Zamfara dep gov

Beneath the inexcusable carnage in South Africa

Vision to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty realisable – Buhari

NTIC offers N180m scholarship for 26 Nigerian students

UN condemn rise in attacks on ‘slaves’ in Mali

Gunmen break into Kogi hospital, abduct doctor

APGA hails court ruling on Soludo, demands apology from INEC

Ondo monarch, CP to pay N2m compensation for unlawful arrest of hunters

Community involved in royal battle demands release of detained monarch

Protesting members of Amanuke community at the premises of federal high court , Awka on Monday : Photo by Titus Eleweke

Katsina Police Foil Bandits Attack, Rescue Victim, 36 Rustled cattle

10 killed in attack on Benue villages

Court orders INEC to list Ugochukwu Uba as Anambra PDP guber candidate

Buhari appoints Prof Wushishi as NECO registrar

6,000 holidaymakers ride on Osun free train for Eid

Senator Hanga: Tinubu blocked Tunde Bakare from running with Buhari in 2015

Be patient as we address hardship, Buhari tells Nigerians

Court orders internet fraudster to wash toilets for 60 days

False report claims Nigerian soldiers intercepted sand truck concealing weapons in Kaduna

Pilot rescued as bandits shoot down military jet in Zamfara

Testing, isolation centres shut in states despite imminent COVID-19 third wave

Four cultists nabbed during supremacy battle in Ogun

Abductors of ex-Gov Dariye’s father arrested in Plateau

Policeman detained for assaulting women, children in Abia

APC crisis: Minister knocked for calling AbdulRazak ‘one chance’ governor

HERALD

Lagos Court Grants 49 Yoruba Nation Agitators 300k Bail Each

Abuja court orders ‘Yahoo boy’ Innocent Destiny to wash toilets for 60 days

Adewale Ayuba, Jaywon, others hold procession for late Sound Sultan

Expert reacts to rumour of COVID-19 recipients dying after 2 years

Danish cartoonist, who drew controversial Prophet Mohammed cartoon, dies

Bus crash kills 28 Pakistanis returning home for Eid festival

DSS Stops Kanu From Signing Letter For UK Consular Assistance ‘Lawyer

Eid-El-Kabir: FAAN Bars Protocol Officers, Police Orderlies From Airports

AUTHORITY

Be promoters of good governance, FCTA Director tells Civil Servants

China to make new chapter of international human rights progress with rest of world

How pilot survived enemy attack NAF

Buhari appoints Prof. Wushishi as new registrar of NECO

NIGERIAN PILOT

FG flags off construction of Kaduna Kano segment of Lagos-Kano Railway

Eid-el-Kabir: Senator Daduut calls on constituents to pray for sustained peace, stability

NSIP: FG distributes engagement letters, devices to independent monitors in Beune

Farouq trains 15 states on emergency, disaster mgt

Food Security: President Buhari order establishment of integrated farm estate across Nigeria

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Anambra 2021: Those Who Came Into APGA Through Window Want To Stop Soludo -Ezeonwuka

Halt The Colossal Losses From Idle Eastern Ports

MOSOP Faults Minister Over $1bn Ogoni Cleanup Fund

New Co-Location , Infrastructure Sharing Guideline Will Mitigate Challenges In Telecom Sector

Messi Breaks Cristiano Ronaldo’s Instagram Record With 20m Likes On Post

Anambra Guber: We Will Comply With Court Order On Soludo, Uba ‘ INEC

Zuma Corruption Trial Resumes After Deadly South Africa Unrest

Sallah: Intensify Your Prayers For Peace, Unity ‘ Fayemi Tasks Muslims

Look beyond Nnamdi Kanu’s incarceration Ohanaeze Ndigbo Tells Southeast Governors.

PMB Directs Agencies To Synergize With NALDA To Diversify Economy

PEOPLESDAILY

Electoral Act Amendment: NASS lays foundation to rig 2023 election ‘ IPAC, CNPP others

Hisbah to deploy 900 personnel to help the aged, children at eid grounds

Scores of bandits killed, 2 security officers injured in gun battle

OPEC+ upward adjustment on crude oil production starts August

Developing countries need $4.3trn to realise SDGs ‘ECOSOC

Ex-soldier urges northern governors to repair Kaduna textile industry

Tambuwal faults Senate’s decision on electronic transmission of election results

NCWS President promises to create forum for skills acquisition for women

NEW TELEGRAPH

Ohanaeze pleads with S’East govs to facilitate Kanu’s release

Sallah: Masses going through excruciating experience ‘ Labour

Alleged N29b fraud: You’ve case to answer, Court tells ex-Adamawa Gov, Nyako, Son

Plight of Nigerians under Buhari falls below expectation -TUC

JUST IN: Buhari approves Wushishi NECO’s substantive Registrar

Suspected bandits bring down NAF alpha jet in Zamfara

Ecobank reiterates commitment to empowering female entrepreneurs

Insecurity, COVID-19, cause of food inflation, says Buhari at Sallah

Covid vaccination centres vandalised in France

CDC announces $50m trade finance facility for Ecobank

Johnson urges caution as Covid rules ease in England

NNFM returns to profitability despite pressure

Banks process N1.5trn cheques in six months

Nigeria’s investment incentives for ECOWAS members remain

Oil & gas: Investors spend N1.5trn on marine vessels

BLUEPRINT

Kaduna warns against large gatherings as Muslims celebrate Sallah

Debt per population: Lagos leads as Nigeria’s debt profile increases

Sallah: No orderlies, protocol staff around airports, FAAN tells VIPs

Petrol, diesel, kerosene prices rise 28.49%, 8.05%, 1084% ‘ NBS

ARC receives award for overall lowest-risk in insurance industry

Court docks Abduljabbar for blasphemy, remanded in correctional centre

 

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