Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 17 August 2021

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH

Seven die, Taliban renames country Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

Rising incidence of malaria deaths

Plateau killings: Northern groups warn FG, 13 more suspects arrested

Our debts will keep rising, revenues declining- FG

PDP NWC meets today, begins preparation for NEC

World Bank, partners create new global fund for cybersecurity

Super TV CEO: Family accuses Lagos police of cover-up, hires Ozekhome

Non-clarity on tax, unfriendly administrators killing SMEs -Osinbajo

World Athletics confirms Okowa-led AFN, reject Gusau board

AFCON 2021: Eagles avoid Cameroon, Senegal, may face Egypt

Round-tripping politicians: Blessing or curse

Nigerias subsidised petrol smuggled as far as Mali, say Customs

Hushpuppi: Probe panel submits amended report on Kyari

US gives conditions for recognising Taliban govt in Afghanistan

IPOB threatens fresh sit-at-home, banks, others shut despite suspension

ASUU, ex-CMUL provost differ on medical fellowship as PhD

36 state attorneys general sue AGF over recovered funds remittance

1.6m people die yearly from cooking stove fumes globally, says UN

Afghanistan must not again be sanctuary of terrorism, Macron says

Calls for new constitution unrealistic- Kogi gov

Nigerian Exchange opens week with N9bn loss

THISDAY

Expect More Intervention Projects in 2022, FG Assures N’Deltans

Kyari: Host Communities to Get $500m Annually from New PIA

As Buhari Makes History with Petroleum Industry Act

NEF to Buhari, Lalong: Reactions to Jos Killings Must Produce Immediate…

What You Need To Know About New Petroleum Act

Compensate Families of Those You Killed or Face Legal Action, Masari…

Air Travellers Spent N40bn on Covid-19 Test in Nine Months

Federal Governments Funding for Priority Projects in Oil Industry Hits $1.54trn Deficit in June

Nigeria Pumps Additional 45,000bpd Crude Oil in July as FG Activates Two More Oil Rigs

FX Squeeze: Manufacturers Begin to Look Inward for Survival

Equities Market Declines by N9bn on Profit-taking in Banking, Oil & Gas Stocks

ECOWAS Fixes January 2025 Deadline for Adoption of Cleaner Fuels

DPR Insists on Training for Downstream Operators to Cut Mishaps

Food Inflation: AFAN Wants More Borders Opened

GUARDIAN

Jos crisis rages as governor restates imposition of curfews

PIB assent: Mixed feelings, fresh challenges trail legislation

FG opens bid for airports concession, pegs worth of bidders at N30bn

PEBEC is working to address SMEs multiple taxation issue, says Osinbajo

Doctors’ strike continues as court adjourns case till Sept 15

Oyo government gives five million mosquito nets to residents

IPOB’s suspended sit-at-home still grounds businesses in South East

FG deports bereaved ISIS fighters’ relatives from Libya

Bandits abduct students, kill security officials in Zamfara college

BBNaija 2021: Kayvee Withdrawn From Show Over Health Issues

Biden breaks silence to defend Afghan evacuation

Crisis looms in Rivers community over alleged killing of leader by vigilante

Why hike in cost of vehicle number plates, drivers licence is not feasible by motorists

Opposition wins Zambia’s Presidential ballot landslide

Role of non-state actors in re-building Nigeria by Hamzat

Group demands release of 12 Mouka foam protesters

COVID-19: Moderna vaccine rollout begins in Nigeria

Lagos High Court begin annual vacation

INEC suspends voters’ registration in 5 LGs in Plateau

Russia sentences Navalny spokeswoman for virus breaches

NDLEA seizes 165kg of hard drugs in four months in Akwa Ibom

FG releases qualification requests for 4 airports concession

VANGUARD

APC debunks PDP’s accusation that it plans to rig 2023 elections

Cholera: Nigeria records 37, 819 cases, 1,178 deaths from 23 states, FCT

COVID-19 vaccination: NASS begs resident doctors to return to work

Families sacked from homes, valuables lost as 13-hour downpour wreaks havoc in Makurdi town

COVID-19: FG flags off Phase 2 vaccination rollout

Umahi confirms death of APC youth leader, 2 police operatives

Truck kills commuter in Lagos

IPOB: Despite cancellation of sit- at- home, commercial activities still grounded in Anambra

2023: I’ll offer my gifts to make Nigeria better ‘ Utomi

Women participation in politics low despite Nigeria’s gender policy ‘ NIPSS

FG commends MDCAN for suspending strike

Expect 3-day heavy rainfall, NIMET warns Nigerians

Strike: Court adjourns case against resident doctors to September 15

PDP chides Buhari for signing PIB despite public outcry

Niger Delta stakeholders reject PIB

Secondus salutes Zambian opposition leader on electoral victory

Nigerian disability activist, Rasak Adekoya wins international youth ambassador award

NARD flags off 50 housing units for members in Ogun

LEADERSHIP

Protest As Bandits Attack 45 Katsina Communities In 3 Days

NCC Commiserates with Family of Ex-Board Chair, Ahmed Joda

NCC, NESG Mull Collaboration To Boost Telecoms Impact On Nigeria’s Economy

Federal Govt To Borrow N5.62trn For 2022 Budget Deficit

APC Youths Endorse Sen Musa For National Chairman

NSCDC Arrests 100 With Fake Corps’ Employment Letters

Angry Youths Barricade Katsina Highway Over Insecurity

Pharmacies Can Sell Condom, Emergency Contraceptive Pills, Says Expert

Why Food Insufficiency May Linger In Nigeria

Bandits Invade Zamfara College, Kidnap 15 Students, 4 Staff,

TRIBUNE

Sit-at-home: Miscreants, security agents takeover Aba, Umuahia quiet

Banditry: NSCDC boss reads riot act to armed personnel

Planned increase in education budget far from what Nigerians need ‘ CAPPA

Terrorism: India, Nigeria working to counter insurgency ‘ Envoy

APC national convention: Group endorses Senator Musa as national chairman

Olu of Warri Stool: Two princes declared wanted over stolen crown

Kayvee withdrawn from BBNaija show on health grounds

Ebonyi APC youth leader, two policemen’s bodies recovered from mining pit after three days

Heavy downpour renders several people homeless in Makurdi

Super Eagles’ Kalu doing fine after collapsing during club match

I’m not interested in being Nigeria’s President ‘ Sanusi

2023 Presidency: APC won’t zone its ticket to South-South, Southeast ‘ Kashim Imam

COVID-19: FG flags off phase 2 national vaccination

Sit-at-home: Umahi orders immediate sack of workers absent from work

NATION

Buhari to exit self-isolation tomorrow

UI combines online lectures with physical classes

Fuel subsidy remains for now, says Sylva

Governor: Southeast must resist IPOB to save economy

I won’t quit, says Lebanese president

Afghanistan crisis: Five killed at Kabul airport chaos

NYSC to corps members: seek military help if you travel after 6 p.m

COVID-19: Nigeria’s fourth place ranking not ours, says WHO rep

I’ve no ambition to be PDP national chairman- Dokpesi

Why Sunday Igboho won’t return to Nigeria, by lawyer

Buhari exits self-isolation Wednesday

Family visits Kanu in DSS custody for first time

NAF kills many bandits, destroys camp in Birnin-Gwari

Three killed, one injured in fresh Zango-Kataf attack

Umahi confirms death of APC youth leader, two police operatives

Uproar as Senate empowers NCC, NASS to determine electronic transmission of results

Senate lauds Buhari’s assent to PIB

One dead, community leader hospitalised as vigilant group, youths clash in Rivers

DAILY TRUST

‘There’s nothing like unknown gunmen’, Ebonyi gov blames South Easterners for killings in region

Jos killings: Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi demands compensation for victims’ families

COVID-19: Aides, workers at risk as Buhari flouts isolation guidelines

PODCAST: PIB: All You Need To About The New Law

NNPC, PEF, PPPRA to go as Buhari signs PIB into law

1,178 lives lost as cholera spreads to 23 states

Ebonyi pit accident: Umahi goes tough on miners as 3 bodies recovered

Strike: Suit against NARD adjourned to Sep 15

Travellers’ killing: IGP deploys surveillance helicopter to Plateau

We won’t allow Plateau return to days of religious crises — Lalong

DG admonishes NYSC members on night trips

NDLEA seizes 165kg of drugs in Akwa Ibom

Customs kills 25 Jibia residents in 3 years — Rep

Plateau killings: 7 killed in Jos after Saturday’s attack — Police

We won’t allow Plateau return to days of religious crises — Lalong

DG admonishes NYSC members on night trips

NDLEA seizes 165kg of drugs in Akwa Ibom

4 killed as gunmen attack oil workers in Imo

Plateau killings: Normalcy restored in Jos after 24-hour curfew

Jibia killings: Anger as customs’ CG delegation visits Katsina

2 die, 14 vehicles burnt in Anambra tanker explosion

Flood kills 5 in Yobe

Despite suspension of sit-at-home, businesses shut in Anambra

God wiping our tears with return of Chibok girls – Northeast youth

FG advertises four airports for concession

Three killed in fresh Southern Kaduna attack

How bandits abducted 15 students, 5 staff from Zamfara college

AUTHORITY

Evacuation Kabul: US Air Force crams 800 evacuees onto C-17 jet out of Kabul 8 the normal capacity

Senator Ubah in Turkey, canvasses investors support for Anambra development roadmap

Money will not count in Anambra governorship election, says Ben Etiaba

APMDC flays insensitive Shippers Council over alleged arbitrary charges

Plateau crisis: IGP deploys Helicopter, mobile, counter terrorism teams

NYSC partners FRSC, Transport Unions on Corps members transportation safety

BUSINESSDAY

Five major changes expected as Buhari signs PIB

Nigerian Bottling Company’s sustainability plan to protect environment, create jobs

Is Nigeria prepared for future security challenges

CBN and the burden of forex on manufacturers

NBCC: Strengthening Nigeria’s bilateral frontiers for economic growth

What to look out for in your search for career well-being

Finally, Nigeria gets law to overhaul oil sector

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Buhari Gets Knocks, Kudos For Signing PIB Into Law

FG, Aircraft Ground Handlers Lose N14.2bn Yearly To Improper Rates

Buhari’s Policies Pushing Nigeria To The Precipice Of Disintegration ‘ Dokpesi

PDP Berates Buhari For Signing PIB Despite Public Outcry

Boosting Nigeria’s Downstream Oil, Gas Sector Through Clean Energy

Cryptocurrency Market Hits $2trn As Bitcoin Price Surges Again

NiMET Predicts Three Days Heavy Rainfall In Abuja, Kebbi, Katsina, Others

PANDEF, MOSOP Chide Buhari For Singing PIB Into Law, Describe Action As Repressive

Senate Lauds Buhari, Says Assent To PIB Will Juice Up National Economy

NCF Implements Habitat Restoration/Regeneration Activities To Control Desert Encroachment In Yobe

PEOPLESDAILY

Plateau attack: IGP orders coordinated response to protect citizens

NSCIA appeals to resident doctors to call off strike

Online story on Jebba-Mokwa-Tegina road bridge collapse false, says FG

Insecurity: University of Jos suspends second semester exams

NGO calls for conducive environment for women participation in politics

Flood: Bauchi Gov symphatises with victims, donates food items

Oil spill: Proposed N45.7bn payout by Shell, a rip-off, says ERA

Group faults media reports on Jos killings

NEW TELEGRAPH

MTEF: FG to borrow N5.62trn to finance deficit in 2022 budget

Jos killings: IGP deploys surveillance helicopter, reinforces deployment

IBB @80: ‘I’m optimistic, Nigeria will overcome challenges soon’- Gen Abdulsalami

Jos killings: Nigerians living in dangerous times -NLC laments

FG loses bid to stop doctors’ strike

Gunmen Attack Oil Workers In Imo State kill 4

Be prepared for temptation, intimidation in your duties, CJN tells FCT Chief Judge, Khadis

Let’s recommit to efforts at progress, prosperity, Buhari tells IBB at 80

Haiti earthquake: Rescuers search for survivors as death toll climbs to 1,297

Zambian opposition leader wins presidential poll

NIGERIAN PILOT

Protests After APC Congress: Ekiti Appeal Panel Rules Out Sharing of Positions

How FG lost N17bn to tax evasion by agencies

PDP berates Buhari for signing PIB despite public outcry

Senate says PIB signed by Buhari will Boost Economy of the country

N17.5bn: Bayelsa State Post Flood Committee denies NGOs claim against Dickson

APC chieftain canvases FGs funding of CSOs, frowns at foreign donor funding

ECWA President: Plateau killings HEARTLESS demands investigation, prosecution of offenders

Senate President greets former President Babangida @80

NSCDC CG tasks personnel to brace up for the challenges ahead

BLUEPRINT

Diri splashes cash on Oborodudu, Bayelsa United, Queens players

2022: FG to borrow N5.62trn to finance budget deficit

Nasarawa revenue board generates N8.8bn in 6 months ‘ Chairman

Volleyball Boys U-19 World Championship: Nigeria ready to stake claim against hosts ‘ Nimrod

Plateau attacks: IGP deploys helicopter, others, as Police nab 13 more

NYSC urges corps members to develop, perfect skills acquired at orientation course

PIB: Senate commends Buhari for signing bill into law

Over 200 structures marked for demolition in Nasarawa

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *