Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 29 June 2022

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

NEW TELEGRAPH

Ukraine Conflict: Russian strike on shopping centre a war crime ‘ G7

Indian police arrest journalist over Modi tweets

NSCDC arrests female suspect with three explosives in C’River

Scores escape death as truck rams into hotel in Aba, crushes commercial bus

Tinubu’s certificate controversies unnecessary -Uzodinma

S’Court Ruling: N’Assembly moves to amend Electoral Act

Alleged forgery: Action Alliance asks court to stop INEC from listing APC, Tinubu on ballot

PVCs: Bauchi corps members threaten to boycott primary assignment

NJC backs suit seeking review of judges’ salaries, as court fixes July 15 for judgment

PVC: Plateau youths, women ‘invade’ registration centres

Buhari leaves for Portugal to participate in UN Ocean Conference

Don’t make Nigerians lose confidence in Judiciary, Buhari warns S’Court judges

Infractions: NAICOM cancels licences of Niger Insurance, Standard Alliance

Nigeria’s gas revenue hits N119.4bn amid rising prices

2023: Labour drums support for Peter Obi’s emergence as President

Blessing Okagbare’s doping ban extended to 11 years

PUNCH

Dollar hits N615, local raw materials sourcing declines to 52%

Edo pupils learning on bare floor, community seeks govts help

Matawalle replies critics, says self-defence natural instinct

Ex-CJN to get N2.5bn benefits, Senate begins corruption probe

28 children, 103 other stranded Nigerians return from Libya

Oyo deputy gov sues Assembly over impeachment move

Senate screens ministerial nominees today

Aggrieved aspirants reject INEC lists, begin multiple court cases

Action Alliance demands Tinubus disqualification, APC candidates supporters kick

NLC, TUC pledge support for LP, Obi

Reps grill NNPC, NMDPRA, marketers over rising petrol, diesel, gas prices

Real estate firms woo Nigerians in Diaspora to Lagos highbrow apartments

Experts link Nigerias food insecurity to low power supply

Exporters seek National Assembly intervention in N375bn grant approval

Okagbare’s doping ban extension unfair ‘ Ex-athlete Aliu

NSCDC arrests dancing Gombe youths, says action poses security threat

Protest rocks Delta community as soldiers allegedly kill youth hunting snails

Bandits abduct Zamfara NULGE chairmans pregnant wife

Parents lament poor facilities as 10-year-old Akwa Ibom school pupil dies

COVID-19 exposed West Africas diagnostic challenges Lab scientists

Sexagenarian dies as friend steals ATM card, withdraws N700,000

Well apply diplomatic pressure to help Ekweremadu Reps

Ohanaeze, IPOB kick as court dismisses Kanus bail application

13 marginal fields dormant, FG awards 57 to new investors

NCDC confirms 62 monkeypox cases in 19 states

OPCll prevent repeat of Owo terrorist attack, says Gani Adams

Impeachment: Deputy gov drags Oyo Assembly to court

Fury vs Paul: Tyson Furys brother, Tommy, denied entry to US by Homeland Security

Insecurity: Katsina CP holds closed-door meeting with council chairmen

Denying Nnamdi Kanu bail, gross injustice against humanity Group

THISDAY

Like Tinubu, APC’s Vice Presidential Placeholder, Masari, Declares Certificates Missing

Desperate to Stave Off Mass Defection, Buhari Meets 22 Aggrieved APC Senators

Two Years After, NUPRC Closes Out 2020 Marginal Oilfields Bid Round

NCDMB Sensitises Law Enforcement Agencies on Local Content Act

NAICOM Revokes Standard Alliance, Niger Insurance’s Operating Licences

Russia-Ukraine War: Buhari’s Aides Seek Debt Relief, More Rapid Loans for Developing Nations

Niger Delta Elders Berate NDDC Boss, Adviser for Allegedly Supporting Its Operation Without Board

WHO: 30,000 Nigerians Die Yearly of Tobacco-related Diseases in Nigeria

House Invites HoS, Accountant General, DG PenCom, Others over Non-payment of Pensioners’ Gratuities

Court Turns Down Nnamdi Kanu’s Bail Request

Jonathan: I Didn’t Implement 2014 Confab Report Because I Was Confident of Victory in 2015

Senate: Supreme Court Verdict on Electoral Act, Victory for Democracy

TUC Issues Strike Threat to Fayemi over Unpaid Workers’ Benefits

House to Consider Bill Seeking Establishment of Electoral Offences Commission

NLC, TUC Express Support for Peter Obi’s Presidential Bid

Closely Monitor 2023 Elections against Manipulations, PDP Tells UN

Stakeholders Urge National Assembly to Pass Bill on Senior Secondary Education Commission

NCDC: Nigeria Records 288 Monkey Pox Cases, Nine Deaths in Five Years

Rivers Court Grants N20m Bail to Farah Dagogo amid Tight Security

Tension As Soldiers Allegedly Kill 27-year-old Man in Delta

Like Tinubu, APC’s Vice Presidential Placeholder, Masari, Declares Certificates Missing

SUN

Alleged convention irregularities: Court rejects motion seeking Tinubu, Atikus disqualification

Ebonyi PDP crisis: Odii faction makes INEC list

Dont take Igbo votes for granted, Igbokwe tells APC

Tinubus certificates, running mate issuesll be resolved before INECs deadline Uzodimma

Northern youths mobilise support, embark on solidarity walk for Obi

Road to 2023: Why APC should not adopt Muslim-Muslim ticket Senator Sidi Ali

APC tackles PDP over call for visa, diplomatic ban

Defection: APC must not lose majority position in NASS, Buhari begs aggrieved Senators

Okagbares doping ban extended to 11 years

How Nigeria can avert another recession Experts

Stakeholders accuse security agencies of complicity on Niger Delta environment pollution

No refinery is functional in Nigeria NNPC GMD

Ogun Customs seizes 14 trucks of foreign rice, cannabis, other contraband worth N1.29bn

FG charges marginal field investors to raise crude production volume, reduce cost of doing business

Defection: APC must not lose majority position in NASS, Buhari begs aggrieved Senators

Cattle Rustlers steal over 300 livestock in Sokoto farm center

Anambra tricycle riders union backs Soludos anti touting policy

Maritime security: Nigeria, Japan sign $2.78m exchange notes on high-speed boat

Impeachment: Oyo deputy gov sues House of Assembly

Flood: HYPPADEC Partners Private Developer To Build Settlement Homes For Riverine Communities

 GUARDIAN

Responders avert disaster as fire destroys goods worth millions of naira in Lagos

38-year-old man arraigned for possession of human flesh, bones

Gombe NSCDC arrests 76-year-old kidnapper, 20 under-aged sex workers

Flood claims three lives, destroys 2, 250 houses in Kano

Rivers police arraign professor for alleged sexual assault

Rivers court remands ‘pastor’ for alleged defilement of 16-year-old girl

Two suspects killed, six officers injured in Canada bank robbery

Nigeria loses relay spot as AIU extend Okagbare’s ban to 11 years

High unemployment rate of Nigerian seafarers may fuel piracy attacks

Kaduna dry port sets for domestic export warehouse operation

Nigeria, other ECOWAS members secure $2m grant for electricity reforms

Worries over vandalism, insecurity as Nigeria awards 49 oil licences

Despite Tanko’s exit, Senate seeks probe of crisis in S’Court

Responders avert disaster as fire destroys goods worth millions of naira in Lagos

Buhari cautions APC on ‘dire threats’ ahead of general elections

TUC issues strike notice to Fayemi over unpaid workers’ salary arrears, others

Court grants Dagogo N20m bail

Buni shuts Yobe to enable workers obtain PVC

Sanwo-Olu tasks MSMEs on digitalisation to harness AfCFTA benefits

WHO warns monkeypox could become another pandemic like COVID-19

USAID partners with Lagos State government to boost water supply

Jonathan finally explains why he didn’t implement 2014 CONFAB report

EU watchdog reviews smallpox jab for monkeypox

Nigerian gay seeking asylum faces deportation from UK

VANGUARD

x-CJN must be probed in judiciary’s interest ‘ SENATE

Throw Chief Medical Director’s position open to all health workers, NUAHP tells federal, state govts

Firm constructs N10 million borehole in Kaduna school

Russian War: Blockade of Ukrainian seaports worsening food crisis in Africa ‘ Enifome

Benue APC lawmaker, six other stalwarts defects to PDP

NEMA receives 131 stranded Nigerians from Libya

Naira constant, exchanges at 421 to dollar

NYSC board urges corps members to embrace SAED programme

Reps step down bill on controversial extension of tenure for legislative staff nationwide

NNPC GMD blames fuel scarcity, hike in diesel price on non functionality of refineries

Marginal fields: NUPRC awards licences to 161 coys

Why I couldn’t implement 2014 confab report ‘ Jonathan

Labour pledges to ensure Peter Obi emerges winner

Uzodimma blames Tinubu’s certificate saga on INEC

Denying Nnamdi Kanu bail, gross injustice against humanity ‘ Igbo youths

Unclaimed dividends hit N180bn as SEC strives to achieve zero%

Sky Cruise, design of ‘flying hotel’ that can house 5000 guests, stay airborne forever

Acting CJN, Ariwoola, reportedly started school aged one

My husband sent me, says woman caught with explosives in Cross River

Ayade sacks monarchs of warring communities in Cross River

I want Biafra land to be calm, peaceful ‘ Nnamdi Kanu

Ayade sacks monarchs of warring communities, revokes disputed land’s ownership

Egyptian judge allegedly murders wife, burns her face with nitric acid

Man arraigned for possession of human flesh, bones

Court remands hunter for allegedly attempting to kill neighbor’s son

Court remands man for allegedly defiling 7-year-old girl

NDLEA warns politicians on drug consumption

INEC and machine promises, a little skepticism may help

Challenges in the administration of justice: Serving judges should be excluded from election petitions

World No Tobacco Day: 30,000 Nigerians die yearly from illnesses caused by tobacco ‘ WHO

Maritime security: Nigeria, Japan sign exchange notes on high-speed boat to reinforce deep Blue Project

INEC mourns death of Pilot Newspaper Correspondent, Yomi

2023: INEC unveils Ebonyi PDP NASS candidates

APM Terminals Apapa backs FG on Apapa port rail linkage

LEADERSHIP

Matawalle Signs Anti-banditry, Kidnapping, Cattle Rustling Bill

House Tasks Ministers On Water Sanitation Projects

NYC Raises The Alarm Over Threat Of Viruses In Nigeria

Federal Govt Raises Tax On Tobacco Products To 30%

INEC Creates Additional 14 Centres In FCT For CVR

AFTERMATH OF PRIMARIES: Save APC From Collapse, Buhari Begs Aggrieved Senators, Others

After Tanko’s Exit, Senate Probes Supreme Court Justices’ Complaints

8 Years After, Jonathan Seeks Implementation Of 2014 Confab Report

NDDC: Akwa, Eradiri Can’t Be Speaking For Federal Govt ‘ Group

Sultan Directs Muslims To Look Out For New Moon Of Dhul Hijja 1443AH

Nigeria Set To Manufacture Vehicles, Weapons, Aircraft, Others ‘ Osinbajo

Criminal Cases: Aregbesola Advocates 12-Month Timeline For Justice Dispensation

Aggrieved APC Senators Meet Buhari, Change MindOn Planned Defection

Russia Slams Entry Ban Against Biden’s Wife, Daughter

TRIBUNE

Flooding: FCTA vows to continue prosecuting persons obstructing waterways

Organisations mobilise 5,000 youths for PVC registration, vote transfers in Calabar

UN Deputy Secretary General, Nigeria’s Amina Mohammed, tests positive for COVID-19

FG vows to strengthen SEC in repositioning capital market

European Union, FG seek improved business environment at 8th EU-Nigeria Forum

Imposition of fine on motorcycle riders in Kano: Lawyer threatens to drag agency to court

Reps move to consolidate additional bills on Electoral Offences Commission, Electoral Offences Tribunal

NJC backs suit seeking review of Judges’ salaries, as Court fixes July 15 for judgement

NLC, TUC host Peter Obi in Abuja, pledge to work for his presidential candidacy

NATION

Fed Govt declares June 28 National Pasture Planting Day

Security stakeholders unite against drug abuse among pupils

Nigerian school makes shortlist for $250,000 World’s Best School…

Reps summon HoS, AGF, others over unpaide pensions, gratuities

National Assembly, AGF, others urge court to dismiss suit on judges’ salary increment

CJN’s resignation won’t stop probe of Justices’ corruption allegation, says Senate

How APC governors edged us out, by aggrieved senators

Marginal oil fields bid nets N200 billion, $7 million

HERALD

No refinery is functional in Nigeria ‘ NNPC GMD

Super Eagles captain Musa donates N100m to 5,000 widows, others in Plateau

Army laments leakage of classified, secret documents

Lagos man who spiked female friend’s drink with ‘Rohypnol, Tramadol’ remanded in prison

Senate insists on probe of Tanko Muhammad, former CJN

Why court refused Nnamdi Kanu’s bail application

2023: INEC making PVC registration difficult ‘ Abuja residents raise alarm

Another security agent, not cop, shot Ogun motorist ‘ Police

Okagbare’s further ban disqualifies Nigeria’s 4x100m squad from World Championships

 DAILY TRUST

Hajj: Lagos to refund intending pilgrims as Saudi declines additional slots

Why I didn’t get APC return ticket – Bulkachuwa

Refineries can’t be restored soon – NNPC

EFCC: Landlords who have ‘yahoo boys’ as tenants risk 15-year jail term

Presidency: Obi/Kwankwaso alliance is South East’s best chance, says Jibrin

Peter Obi: We must move away from leadership that concentrates on sharing

Defection: Aggrieved APC Senators storm Aso Rock

Labour leaders assault journalists covering strike in Ogun

Tinubu to Acting CJN: Uphold principles of law with courage, impartiality

Banditry: Matawalle insists on self-defence, inaugurates c’ttees, deploys vehicles, bikes

Over 200 illegal institutions awarding NCE without approval – NCCE

Communal clash: Ayade demands release of missing soldiers, suspends traditional rulers

Ex-CJN, Justices’ feud: Muhammad’s resignation won’t stop our probe – Senate

AUTHORITY

ASUU: Coalition calls for end to strike action, demands payments of withheld salaries

2023: North Central APC Stakeholders Say Regions VP Will Enthrone Equity, Stability in Nigeria

Abuja Now an Economic Hub FCT Minister

Just-ended online shopping festival releases signal of consumption recovery in China

China tops the world in number of Wetland City Accreditation

Resident planners speed up beautiful countryside construction in E China

 BUSINESSDAY

Nigeria’s local decisions are affecting its national security

How renewable energy can solve Nigeria’s energy crisis

Analysis of CAMA 2020, unissued shares, and impact on shareholders of Nigerian banks

Jump starting structural transformation leveraging global value chains

AfCFTA will unlock innovation, economic growth across Africa ‘ Sanwo-Olu

eNaira fast, reliable, supports digital economy

Decreasing participation in Nigerian equities reflects the story of the economy at large

DAILY INDEPENDENT

It’s Time To Implement 2014 Confab Report ‘ Jonathan

Kogi Psychiatrist Calls For Urgent Actions Against Illicit Drugs

2023: Ensure INEC Is Truly An Election Umpire, PDP Urges UN

Digital Infrastructure, Capacity Training Critical To Achieving Resilient Education System In Nigeria ‘ Experts

Onyema Honours Nigeria’s Sports Heroes With Hall Of Fame, Others

Gunmen Invade Ebonyi Community, Kill One, Abduct Many

Ukraine Wants NATO’s Help Against Russia’s WMDs

Police Arrest Herdsmen For Killing Bus Conductor In Lagos

2023: IPAC Seeks UN Assistance Against Vote-Buying

30,000 Nigerians Die Yearly From Illnesses Caused By tobacco ‘ WHO

Famoroti Holds Customer Relationship Management In Lagos

Africans Can Now Buy, Sell Crypto Using P2P On Bitget ‘ Gracey Chen

NCDMB NNPC, NLNG Build Petroleum Products Depot, Shipyard In Bayelsa

Arewa APC Groups Adopts Pam As Tinubu’s Running Mate

Explore ADR Mechanisms To Resolve Disputes, Justice Pedro Tells MSMEs

 PEOPLESDAILY

US agency invites SDP presidential candidate, Adebayo for dialogue on religious freedom

FCT Water Board goes tough on Illegal diversion

Buhari, Tinubu, Elumelu, others eulogise Gbajabiamila at book launch on speaker’s political journey

CIBN, RIMAN promote risk management in organisations

Telecom firms’ operating costs rise by N265bn ‘ NCC

We’re monitoring petrol stations selling above N165 per litre: NMDPRA

MTN subsidiary heads to court, seeks refund of N22bn from 18 banks

AfDB: Access to finance for women will transform Africa’s food system

BLUEPRINT

APC primaries:Buhari halts defection of 22 aggrieved senators

Delay: Hajj operators assure members, passengers of immediate attention

EU forges ahead with Africa gas deals

Growing energy demand huge business opportunities for Seplat, others

Dialogue remains critical tool to achieve justice ‘ African Court President

NJC backs suit seeking review of Judges’ salaries

Defection: Aggrieved APC Senators meet Buhari, make u-turn

Remita introduces eNaira on payment platform

NPC Identifies 8 LGAs for trial census in Gombe

83.3m Nigerians connected to broadband as of May 2022 ‘ NCC

False information: FCT Police set to arraign Amera Safiyanu

Lagos leads as Nigeria’s internet subscribers’ rise by 0.62% in 12 months

INEC commiserates with late journalist Kareem’s family

Peter Obi’s presidential bid not ethnic ‘ SERG

Lalong is VP best for APC, Nigeria’s unity ‘ Group

TUC, solidarity centre, AFL-CIO review strategies on GBVH

Court directs Union bank to pay ex-Union Home workers

Official: Organised Labour adopts Peter Obi as presidential candidate, rallies massive support ahead 2023 general election

No additional hajj slots, officials above 65 banned ‘ NAHCON

Zamfara assembly recommends death penalty for kidnappers, bandits

PDP group jubilates over emergence in INEC list

Halt hike in security breaches, Afenifere tells FG

Judicial autonomy:Jurist calls for sanction against erring states

2023: Market women rally support for Tinubu, demand re-establishment of People’s Bank

 

 

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