Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 20 July 2022

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

 

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Putin Holds Talks In Tehran With Leaders Of Iran, Turkey

Peter Obi Represents Symbol Of People’s Revolution ‘ Ogene

Osun Poll: How Saraki, Diri, Obaseki Swung Victory For Adeleke

Lagos CP, Alabi Receives Police Trust Fund Management On Fact-Finding Visit

CAN Announces Murder Of Abducted Priest In Kaduna

RCCG Debunks Rumors Of Meeting With APC Presidential Candidate Tinubu

Delta Court Pronounces Gbagi Liable For Allegedly Stripping Workers Naked

ASUU: ERC Warns NLC, TUC, Others Against Suspension Of Protest Without Results

PUNCH

Osun: INEC replies Davido over Certificate of Return

FG defaults in counterpart funding, PhD scholars stranded

FG alerts ports, land borders over Marburg virus

End killings of Nigerians now, TUC tells govt

National Assembly begins two-month break Thursday

Oyetola pencils 50 lawyers, APC, Adeleke trade words

Resurgence of COVID-19 worrisome

Tinubu needs Muslim-Muslim ticket for massive northern votes Presidential aspirant

Dont tamper with election materials, Adeleke warns INEC

Dana disembarks 100 passengers unhurt after emergency landing

FG continues $3.5bn Eni/Shell suit, Italy drops charges

Nigeria must strengthen industry to manufacture vaccines Okonjo-Iweala

Exporters got N20bn rebate from RT200FX Emefiele

CBN saved banking sector from implosion IoD DG

How delays mar attempts to relocate Computer Village

Lagos plans smart ID cards for loan applicants

Firm advocates innovation to achieve sustainable energy goals

Firm commits to building legacy for future generation

Panic as Lagos fuel tanker explodes, destroys vehicles

Lagos policemen on illegal duty handcuff, brutalise PUNCHman

Gunmen attack Taraba community, group laments incessant killings

Edo APC chieftain abducted while returning from farm

Baker abducted in Osun, kidnappers demand N5m ransom

Man kills Delta girlfriend for breaking iPhone screen

Lagos community knocks LAWMA over decomposing waste

Terrorists kill abducted CAN chairman, group raises concern

Police arraign man over theft of N8.3m truck

Lagos residents lament poor access road, seek help

Family petitions IGP over sons killing in Imo

5G: Mafab pursues licence ahead NCC Aug rollout

Foundation tells govts to stop industrial pollution

Chronic use of cell phone increases tumour risk

Adeboye backs CAN, PFN, APC unveils Shettima today

Buhari unveils NNPC Limited, agency halts FAAC remittances

ASUU adamant, says govt must meet all demands

Confusion as N179/litre fuel price controversy worsens

Gunmen abduct Alao-Akalas farm supervisor, demand N100m ransom

$3.5M fraud: EFCC extradites suspect to US

Youths block Owerri-Onitsha road over killing of kinsmen

Prison inmates may vote in 2023 INEC

Adeleke committed to his five-point agenda Spokesperson

South-West population 65% Muslims Tinubu campaign DG

Osun: Ex-INEC boss lauds Buhari on credible poll

Why we lost Osun election APC chair, Adamu

THISDAY

After 44 Years of Birthing Old NNPC, Buhari Unveils New NNPC Limited

President Gives Minister Two-week Ultimatum to Resolve ASUU Strike

Fighting Inflation, CBN Raises Interest Rate

Dangote Industries Successfully Completes N187bn Bond Issuance

Nigerians Are Treated Harshly for Ineffective Anti-money Laundering Policy, Says US-based Firm Accused of $160m Remittances

Airline Operators Write FAAN, Condemn Closure of Lagos Airport Runway

FG to Continue $3.5bn Claim against Eni, Shell

AfDB Board Approves over $1bn for Emergency Food Production Plan

Okonjo-Iweala: Import Restrictions on Food will Worsen Inflationary Pressures

Fuel Distributors Seek FG’s Payment of over N500bn Bridging Cost

UN Agency, NCAA Mull Fresh Measures to Checkmate Terrorists’ Threats at Airports

Court Says NAICOM Lacks Power to Increase Insurance Firms’ Share Capital

Davido Expresses Concerns over Delayed Issuance of Certificate of Return to Adeleke By INEC

Masari: Police Still Hunting for Terrorist Turbaned in Zamfara

Kachikwu, Condemns Killing of Seven Youths by Ebubeagu

Akeredolu Charges Traditional Rulers to Protect Domains from Criminals

Terrorists Kill Abducted Kaduna Catholic Priest, One Escapes from Captivity

Rights Group: 1,360 Killed, 51,000 Rendered Homeless in South-east by Military in 20 Months

Protesting Retirees Were LG Employees, Says Delta Commissioner

FG Urges Synergy, Information Sharing in Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing War

Buhari Gives Education Minister Two-week Ultimatum to Resolve Varsity Unions’ Strike

Masari Decries Chieftaincy Installation of Terrorist Kingpin in Zamfara

NURTW Members Attack Drivers over Hike in Ticket Fees in Delta

SUN

Why Nigeriansll support Obi in 2023 Bitrus Kaze, Ex-Reps Member

2023: INEC rules out prison inmates voting

ACourt stops Ogahs bid to stop Emenikes candidature

Adeboye denies endorsing Tinubu, stands by CANs directive

MPR hike to 14%ll hurt manufacturers OPS

Anxiety, fear as substandard boats, life jackets threaten marine transportation

Crisis of confidence hits maritime transport unions, as key members pull out

Fares may hit N65,000 as domestic airlines demand 25% fuel surcharge

SMEDAN boss pledges partnership with stakeholders to improve MSMEs

Maritime workers to shut down ports from Friday

2023 polls: Yari, Lado, Abacha meet Wike

Gunmen kidnap another Abuja monarch

Insecurity: Govt, security agencies have failed Nigerians, says Masari

CVR: Igbo town unions in final push, rejig mobilisation strategies

NUJ, NPAN, NGE challenged to partner NASS to regulate media operations

Kaduna beefs up security to avert terrorists attack

Adamu calls for more examination of water bill

Strike: SSANU threatens to act against disparities in versity salary

C/River: Police command commences strick enforcement of ban on use of spy number plates

Kidnappers demand N.5million ransom to free bread seller in Osun

Ngiges actions elongated nationwide strike-ASUU

Kaduna beefs up security over terrorists plans to attack State

IGP distributes cheques worth over N9m to families of deceased policemen in Anambra

GUARDIAN

Osun Election: Prepare your handover notes, you are next, Jandor tells Sanwo Olu

Lawyers rally support for Tinubu, commend his effort at building bridges

2023: Enugu to test strength of two generations of godfathers

Why el-Rufai shut Arewa House against Obi’s supporters

Don’t mix politics with medical care, UPTH CMD cautions

Gunmen kill nine civilians, abduct 10 police officers, others in Katsina, Kogi

Aregbesola, Oyetola’s feud aided my victory, says Adeleke

Ooni urges Adeleke to shun vendetta, hypocrisy of political lieutenants

Prepare to take over Nigeria’s leadership, Onitiri charges youths

Plateau PDP elders, others congratulate Adeleke

UK breaches 40C for first time, heat records tumble in France

Over 731 Nigerian journalists applied for accreditation for Commonwealth Games

Over 90% of local telecoms operators could go extinct in five years

MPC to sustain monetary tightening, increases interest rate

Indigenous firm promises to recover Nigeria’s shipping industry from foreigners

Customs urges SON to upgrade ICT infrastructure for easy interface

Firm accuses FG of awarding $3.1b e-Customs project illegally

Expert urges judges to recognise Federal High Court in determining admiralty claims

Nigeria, other West African countries’ investment in solar energy low

Kachikwu condemns alleged killing of seven youths by Ebubeagu operatives

Local airlines seek 40% fuel surcharge, waivers as Jet A1 hits N822/litre

ASUU knocks Buhari for ordering minister to end varsity strikes in two weeks

Pension funds intact, Pencom reassures Nigerians

Twitter, Musk get October date for $44b deal trial

Nigeria records 17 new monkeypox cases in 12 states

Buhari gives minister two-week ultimatum end ASUU strike

Burkina Faso rebels blasting bridges to isolate towns

$3.5M fraud: EFCC extradites fraudster wanted by FBI to US

MASSOB seeks disbandment of Ebubeagu security outfit in Imo state over killings

VANGUARD

Govt, security agencies have failed to secure Nigerians ‘ Masari

APC unveils vice presidential candidate today

FG has not borrowed a dime from pension funds, Pencom insists

Transporters of Petroleum Products seek FGN’s support towards reducing cost of operations

Naira rises again at Investors and Exporters window

Computer literacy, a must for federal civil servants ‘ Yemi-Esan

Extend voting rights to prison inmates, NCoS charges INEC

Mixed reactions as Nigerian gay rights activist, Edafe Okporo weds in US

Bandits kill 6, injure scores, rustle several animals in Katsina

2023: INEC proposes life ban for politicians, parties involved in vote buying

Any court case against Adeleke’s victory is academic exercise ‘ PDP chieftain

INEC promises to deliver best-ever general election in 2023

Yahaya Bello’s group assures Tinubu/Shettima of nationwide support

Nigeria needs competent leaders like Peter Obi, Baba-Ahmed ‘ Diaspora group

I would’ve lost if Buhari had not signed amended Electoral Act ‘ Adeleke

Davido records over billion streams on Spotify

EFCC officer threatened me to indict Jonathan, Adoke, witness tells court

Kidnappers demand N.5m for abducted bread seller

$3.5M scam: EFCC extradites FBI wanted internet fraud suspect to US

Senate President, look at me now,’ Buhari teases Lawan

Fulani herdsmen abduct farm supervisor at Alao-Akala’s farm

Alleged killings of 14 youths: Ex-Imo Deputy governor calls for independent investigation

Unknown gunmen kidnap Traditional ruler in Abuja

Count us out of strike, ASUU’s faction, CONUA declares

NASS scores LUTH high in capital projects execution

Court adjourns murder trial over lack of counsel for suspects

Kebbi has over 850,000 pupils in primary, JSS ‘ SUBEB Chairman

Kidnapping, killing of priests: What have we done’ Bishop Ezeokafor asks

Narcotics: You’re fake news peddler, Abiola’s family slams journalist, David Hundeyin

LEADERSHIP

PTDF, Association Advocate Painless Energy Transition For Nigeria, Others

Lagos Community Pioneers AfDB’s Innovative Flood Solution

Federal Govt Mum As Marketers Raise Petrol Pump Price To N185/Litre

Federal Govt To Domesticate Chinese Technology For Mushroom Production

Buhari Gives Minister 2-Week Ultimatum To Resolve ASUU Strike

Kaduna Now Dangerous Terrain For Christian Leaders ‘ CAN

INEC Rules Out Prison Inmates Voting In 2023

Kwara Govt Alleges Destabilisation Plot By Opposition Figures

Govs Congratulate Adeleke On Osun Guber Victory

JUST-IN: Gunrunners Arrested, Kidnapper Killed In Kaduna

TRIBUNE

Sign NYSC Trust Fund Bill into law for economic prosperity of youths, Buhari urged

Adeleke, Oyetola’s loyalists trade words over prompt payment of salaries, pension, gratuities in Osun

15 families of police officers killed by gunmen receive N9.1m in Anambra

FCTA inaugurates committee to check proliferation of unregistered veterinary facilities in Abuja

Agboola hails Makinde’s choice of Bayo Lawal as deputy governor

Acquire vocational skills to be self reliant, Oyo agency charges youths, graduates

Christian coalition says Muslim/Muslim ticket hinders national unity

FG launches national roadmap on local production of standard assistive technologies for PWDs

Strike continues, ASUU tells Ngige, insists on signing of renegotiated agreement, UTAS

Akpabio, Lawan, others risk jail terms for contesting more than one office ‘ Igini

NATION

Nabena urges Tinubu, APC to embark on reconciliation

Commission to Davido: we’re not mandated to issue Certificate…

NGF congratulates Adeleke on victory in Osun poll

2023 polls will be our best so far, INEC assures Nigerians

Civil Society urges Buhari to sign NYSC Trust Fund Bill into law

‘Commission can’t raise capital without National Assembly’

Malami ‘to intervene in alleged N130m fraud case’

Witness: EFCC threatened me to indict Jonathan, Adoke

2023: Adeboye won’t endorse any candidate, says RCCG

Bakers to withdraw services nationwide Wednesday

It’s criminal to obtain multiple nomination forms, says Igini

Yari, PDP governorship candidates in Katsina, Kano visit Wike in Rivers

Report: 18 states unable to provide adequate PHC services

ASUU: Buhari orders Ngige to hands off negotiation

CBN to sanction customers converting naira to dollar

‘Tinubu picked Shettima for public good’

NNPC shifts subsidy payment burden to govt

TUC mobilises against privatisation of unity schools

Protesting students block Bauchi-Jos Highway as lecturers begin strike

Troops gun down notorious bandit in Kaduna

Ondo worst hit by mass exodus of doctors, health workers, in S’west – NMA

Kidnapped Kaduna Catholic priest, 5 villagers killed

Kyari trial’s: Laboratory test confirmed substance was cocaine — Witness

Buhari urged to sign NYSC Trust Fund Bill into law

ADC candidate condemns killing of 7 wedding guests by Ebubeagu

FG, ASUU disagree as Buhari directs end to strike in 2wks

Gunmen kill 2, injure 1 in Kogi

2 killed as ‘illegal’ petroleum dump explodes in Lagos

Borno confirms 3 cases of Monkey Pox

‘How teacher nearly damaged spinal cord of SS2 student with flogging’

Gov’t will keep establishing more schools despite paucity of funds — TETFund

Why Nigeria needs Water Resources Bill — Minister

S’West women to FG: We want specific budgetary funding

DAILY TRUST

Nabena urges Tinubu, APC to embark on reconciliation

Commission to Davido: we’re not mandated to issue Certificate…

NGF congratulates Adeleke on victory in Osun poll

2023 polls will be our best so far, INEC assures Nigerians

Civil Society urges Buhari to sign NYSC Trust Fund Bill into law

‘Commission can’t raise capital without National Assembly’

Malami ‘to intervene in alleged N130m fraud case’

Witness: EFCC threatened me to indict Jonathan, Adoke

2023: Adeboye won’t endorse any candidate, says RCCG

Bakers to withdraw services nationwide Wednesday

It’s criminal to obtain multiple nomination forms, says Igini

Yari, PDP governorship candidates in Katsina, Kano visit Wike in Rivers

Report: 18 states unable to provide adequate PHC services

ASUU: Buhari orders Ngige to hands off negotiation

CBN to sanction customers converting naira to dollar

NNPC shifts subsidy payment burden to govt

AUTHORITY

Why govt will keep establishing more schools TETFund boss

FCTA inaugurates 14-man veterinary premises regulatory cttee

2023: APC lacks qualities to govern multi cultural, ethnic and religious nation like Nigeria Kwankwaso

CAPPA urges lawmakers to trash the National Water Resources Bill

Over a year after, Vyang community agrees to open Karl Varsity gate

BUSINESSDAY

Manufacturers tap local inputs as FX crisis deepens

Opportunities open for local production of agro substitutes

How banks are driving financial inclusion with fewer branches

NNPC to list on stock exchange mid-2023, says Kyari

Naira appreciates after CBN’s latest interest rate hike

Inside details of Cement makers struggle to sustain cashflow

Fuel scarcity: Passengers groan over flight delays, cancellations

Rising costs force FMCG firms to raise prices

NEW TELEGRAPH

Insecurity: Kaduna has become dangerous for Christians ‘CAN

Sanwo-Olu to Police: You deserve better training, funding to protect Nigerians

Why prison inmates may not vote in 2023, by INEC

NNPC goes commercial as FG privatises, unveils new logo

ASUU: Blame Ngige for prolonged nationwide strike

CBN warns banks, customers against illegal forex deals

100 passengers unhurt as Dana plane makes emergency landing

Sanctions: NCC records N100bn drop in revenue

CBN: Rasing digital financial services awareness

2023: Credible elections key to boosting investor confidence

VAT: States receive N265.55bn in 3 months

AfCFTA: ‘Lack of export strategy undermines Nigeria’s gains

NGX: All-share index red as investors lose N6bn

FG approves import of genetically modified wheat from Argentina

Osun: Bode George, Jandor hope to replicate Adeleke’s feat in Lagos

Osun: Group says electoral reforms record another success

BLUEPRINT

Over 79m active Bank accounts yet to be linked to BVN ‘ NIBSS

NRM suspends chairman, scribe over ‘fraud

Recruitment: Police set training date for successful candidates *See link to check your status

Coalition forms think-tank to address political anomaly

Enugu 2023: Nweke Jr. unveils Ugwuanyi as running mate

INEC, NCS parley to actualise voting modalities for prisoners

How Russian natural gas cutoff could weigh on Europe’s economies

OPEC’ll struggle to balance supply, demand in 2023 ‘ Report

9mobile counsels students on career paths in Bichi Emirate

Facebook to allow users create multiple profiles

Cheap phones, internet vital to digital finance ‘ World Bank

How we’re tackling Apapa gridlock, overtime cargoes ‘ Bello-Koko

CVR: INEC records fresh 10.1m registrants

$240m commission: Oil transaction facilitators protest against NNPC, CBN

Blackout to hit 5 Lagos communities July 5

Monkeypox: Borno confirms 4 infections

Cholera outbreak claims 5 in Kano, 189 cases recorded

Obi @61: LP presidential candidate a symbol of revolution ‘ Ogene

Osun: INEC, Davido clash, 48 hours after over Certificate of Return

Revenue drop: We won’t renege on salary payment, AbdulRazaq assures lecturers

2023: Expect best-ever general elections, INEC tells Nigerians

ASUU strike: Bank workers threaten solidarity nationwide

FG seeks cooperation with NIPSS alumni on labour administration

FG flags off training for unskilled persons

Osun 2022: US, UK hail INEC, worried over vote-buying

2023: Our national leader not guber candidate ‘ SOKAPU DG

FG unveils roadmap for production of assistive devices for PWDs

 

 

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