Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 5 August 2022

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

TRIBUNE

China fires missiles near Taiwan after Pelosi visit

4 US police officers charged over death of Breonna Taylor

2023: APC, PDP have nothing to offer ‘ SDP candidate

Kano approves over N377m Lenventis Foundation counterpart fund

PIND inducts 90 youths into Niger Delta peace champions programme

FG reiterates commitment to save lives through basic emergency care

August 4: Obama, Emefiele, Daddy Showkey, celebrate birthdays today

NTBLCP commences community outreach for prompt Tuberculosis notification, case finding

Enact policies to support exclusive breastfeeding, USAID, BA-N charge Ebonyi community leaders

Omowunmi stars in Netflix/Ebonylife films’ adaptation of Death and the King’s horsemen

BBNaija and exploring creativity in Nigeria’s fashion industry through show host, Ebuka

NPA plans to reconstruct collapse berths in Rivers Port

World Bank decries FG’s inability to guarantee safety of schools

Defilement of minor: Court remands FGGC Oyo teacher in Abolongo Correctional Centre

FG to compel MDAs to insure all government assets

We’ll address Muslim-Muslim ticket concerns before elections ‘ APC Chairman

 

PUNCH

Nigerian applicants to US varsities groan over visa appointment hurdles

More states to procure AK-47 as insecurity worsens

Local arms production key to tackling insecurity Osinbajo

Looting responsible for insecurity -Foundation

Public officers should not gag media, says Sanwo-Olu

Wikes camp condemns PDPs anti-South posture, seeks redress

Change your tactics, Ogun gov advises security agencies

Atiku names Melaye, ex-APC chieftain campaigns spokespersons

FG to generate N160bn from call, data taxes

FG to capture schools security in 2023 budget

Nigeria secures $1.5bn US-backed loan for solar projects

How poor road networks hurt Lagos, Ogun businesses

WBank commits $8.5bn to Nigeria, faults N6.7tn subsidy

Cybercrime: EFCC nabs corper, others, recovers N8.7m, cars

Hospital denies rationing fuel, says deceaseds case critical

20 Ghanaian fishermen jailed for trafficking marijuana

Anambra cleric abducted after midnight prayer meeting

Rampaging cultists kill three in Lagos community

Katsina terrorists invade community, kill farmer, abduct women

Police place bounty on Delta brothers wanted for terrorism

Kidnapped Kaduna rector, lady regain freedom

11 Nigerians score highest in three Cambridge subjects

Lagos policemen, sheriffs invade house, destroy N500m property

Tinubu-Shettima: Babachir biting finger that fed him, says Ex-Minister, Shittu

We wont allow Lawan block Buharis sacking Senator

FG asks Google to delete proscribed groups

Sharia law only for Muslims, Sultan tells corpers

SUGs decry ASUU strike, seek Ngige, Adamus sacking

Two robbers killed in Imo community where seven died

Buharis ex-campaign coordinator to head Tinubu Support Organisation

N1.4bn vehicles donation insensitive, NNPP slams Buhari

2023 electionsll hold peacefully, NSA assures Nigerians

Exclusive breastfeeding reduces infants risk of cancer Experts

FG moves against terrorists, seeks Google cooperation

THISDAY

Again, SEC Warns Investors against Illegal Crowdfunding Platforms

Buhari Will Deliver Free, Fair Elections in 2023, NSA Assures

Kuje Prison Attack: NSCDC Gives N2.8m to Family of Slain Officer

Osinbajo to Military: You Need to Be Far Ahead of Terrorists, Criminals

FG Okays Insurance of Public Assets, Liabilities, Seeks to Decentralise Premium

Ortom: Terrorists Have Killed over 5,000 in Benue Since 2011

Court Sentences Akpan to Death by Hanging for Killing Job Seeker in A’Ibom

Stop Harbouring Criminals, Amotekun Commander Warns Osun Residents

Dabiri-Erewa: Why Visa to Dubai Impossible to Access by Male Nigerians Below 30

NCAA: FG in Search of Urgent Solution to Resolve Aviation Crisis

SEC: Desist from Unregistered Investments Crowdfunding Platforms

Prof Akin Mabogunje Dies at 90, Buhari Mourns

NNPP Decries Insecurity, Says 2023 Polls may not Be Credible

APC Names Lalong as DG of Tinubu Campaign Organisation

Tinubu Meets Buhari Behind Closed Doors

Insecurity: We’ll Remove Senate President if he Blocks Buhari’s Sack, Says Lawmaker

NNPP Sets Agenda to Eradicate Poverty, Hunger, Unemployment in A’Ibom

ASUU Strike: Sack Education Minister Now, NANS Tells Buhari

Russia/Ukraine Fallout: NUC Approves Transnational Education Programme for Returnees

SUN

2023: Atiku, Wike meet over party crisis

Abia 2023: Okey faults Emenikes statement on APPs formation

Nigeria athletes fail to make podium finish in 100m final

Commonwealth Games: Ofili qualifies for Womens 200m semifinals

NPA gets FEC approval for Badagry Deep Seaport

Edo govt seals 50 properties for masterplan violation

NAHCO board approves N4bn for equipment upgrade

Stakeholders disagree over FGs approval to lease 3 aircraft for Nigeria Air

Aviation experts proffer solutions to challenges of sunset airports

Gen. Irabor advocates collaboration against terrorism in W/Africa

FG begins disbursement of cash grant to 3,351 beneficiaries in C/River

Knocks trail Buharis donation of N1.4bn to Niger Republic

FG, Oyo launch low cost transport system for masses in Ibadan

Terror: Ministry, military, intl community move to reopen schools

Nigerias energy policy prioritises rapid integration of solar power Buhari

GUARDIAN

Terrorists kill three, abduct 13 in Katsina

Lagos: NDLEA destroys 560,068kg cocaine, cannabis in landmark exercise

Umoren’s murder: Uduak Akpan bags death sentence by hanging

Ijaw youths deplore rising violent crimes in Bayelsa

Bello approves N15m scholarship for 12-year-old tennis prodigy

Oyo congratulates Commonwealth Games’ stars, Lawal, Liadi, Osijo

NCDMB allocates 60% of capacity development funds of oil projects for training

IMF pegs capital outflows from Nigeria, other emerging markets at $50b

FG to re-establish cocoa board, improve farmers’ earnings

NPA, terminal operators to reconstruct collapsed berths in Rivers Port

Russian court jails US basketball star for nine years over drug smuggling

APC heads to tribunal over Osun governorship poll

Nigeria, others struggling to sustain democracy inherited – DG DSS laments

INEC projects 95m voter population for 2023 poll

South Sudan extends transitional govt by two years

VANGUARD

Again, bandits go on rampage in Abia, Imo

Lagos community protests against 4 years of darkness, deplorable roads

Police arrest 2 in Edo over killing of 65-yr-old mother

3.6m indirect jobs created through $2.4bn externally funded agric projects ‘ FG

You are father of N’Delta region, Mayor of Urhoboland felicitates Ibori

TUC crisis: Judge frowns at disobedience of court order

SEC threatens unregistered crowdfunding platforms with N1m fine

Scavenger arrested at 17, thanks Vanguard’s Encounter, Nigerians for support

Lagos set to launch 30yr Devt Plan

Healthy care delivery, education, others threatened by insecurity in Kebbi, Niger

Varsity SUG presidents demand sack of Ngige, Adamu over ASUU strike

PDP Crisis: Atiku, Wike to set up joint consultation committee

INEC projects 95m voter population for 2023 poll

2022 Osun Guber: APC goes to tribunal

2023 elections ‘ll be devoid of ‘any wuruwuru’ ‘ Buhari assures

Navy rescues two Ghanaian fishermen48hrs after boat mishap

US subjecting me to inhuman treatment ‘ Nigerian in California prison cries out

Don’t leave Nigeria, Uniosun VC begs new nurses

Hanifa’s murder Judgment: Ganduje will not renege on signing of death warrant for killers ‘ Kano govt

Court sentences Uduak-Abasi to death for Iniubong Umoren’s murder

Police say teenager commits suicide over failure to pass exam in Kwara

Police rescue 4 persons from jungle justice on Eko bridge

Mob destroys mortuary over alleged harvest of body parts

Sell lands to terrorists, herdsmen, face our wrath, IPoB tells monarchs

FG, Google partner to curb Nigerians from using YouTube for hate, false speech

It’s dangerous for me to continue negotiating with bandits ‘ Kaduna train attack negotiator

Gridlock: Experts fault non-signing of Transport Commission Bill by President Buhari

We’llstop mass exodus of medical personnel ‘ FG

It’s okay if marriage is hard work’, Charly Boy dismisses divorce speculations

Insecurity: NNPP tackles Buhari over N1.4bn vehicle gift to Niger republic

LEADERSHIP

Food Crisis: Nigeria Has Enough Grains ‘ Federal Govt

2023: Police Train Officers On Election Security

Lagos Residents Seek Sanwo-Olu, IG Intervention On Land Speculation Cases

Court Jails Man 3 Years For Smuggling Indian Hemp Into Nigeria

Makinde Visits Aseyin’s Family, Promises State Burial

Ekiti 2022: Ojo To Appeal High Court Verdict

Seplat Energy Assures Sustainable Energy Mix Supply In Nigeria

Sterling Bank Posts 41% Increase In PAT In H1

Flour Mills Rewards Partners, Dealers, To Address Food Scarcity

Inflation, Corruption, And Banditry Killing The Economy

Demolition Exercise In Kuje Will Not End Soon, Says FCTA

Kwara PDP’s Comeback Bid Laughable, Says Gov AbdulRazaq

2023: Atiku Appoints Melaye, Bwala As Campaign Spokespersons

PRP Presidential Aspirant, Ndidi, Drags Party, Kola Abiola To Court

Ekiti 2022: Court Strikes Out Ojo’s Suit Against Oyebanji’s Victory

NDLEA Destroys Largest Cocaine, Cannabis In 32 Years

HUAWEI Partners ABU, Others In ICT Training For Youths

We Need To Be Steps Ahead Of Terrorists, Bandits, Says Osinbajo

NATION

Insecurity: Why Nigeria must invest in local production of arms, by Osinbajo

JAMB to hold mop-up exam Saturday for UTME candidates

Atiku names Melaye, Bwala as campaign spokespersons

Rivers tops NDDC beneficiaries list with 3,570 projects

2023: PDP can win without Wike, Atiku tells party’s BoT

Petrol importation: We can’t compete with NNPC, says IPMAN

Fed Govt, Google partner to block subversive YouTube channels

I suffered innocently, say ex-Adamawa Commissioner after 10-year jail term

Forex crisis: EFCC combs BDC hubs in Lagos

NDLEA arrests suspect over alleged possession of 5.1kg Cannabis Sativa in Sokoto

Insecurity: Police intensifying training of personnel, says IGP

Insecurity Aug 4, 2022

Nigeria’s Energy Policy prioritizes rapid integration of Solar Power – Buhari

2023 elections will be most free, peaceful, NSA vows

Lagos records 33% drug abuse in Nigeria — Marwa

20 Ghanaian fishermen jailed for importing marijuana

HERALD

Police inspector kills 2 armed bandits who invaded his house in Imo

BBNaija: Modella emerges overall winner for Showmax challenge

ASUU strike: We are losing students to incessant killings ‘ Students union

2023: Gbenga Power dumps APC, picks ADC reps ticket

FG secures 134m dollar loan from AfDB to boost wheat production

Nigeria’s challenges are beyond religion ‘ Oshiomhole

DAILY TRUST 

TETFund records over N60bn revenue decline

Insurgency: Muslims have suffered more, MURIC replies US senators

Osinbajo to military: Account for security expenditure

JAMB asks ICPC to investigate smear campaign against management

Wike invites APC leader, Wamakko, to commission projects in Rivers

8yrs after raising $20m for Safe School Initiative, FG unveils new plan

FG will stop mass exodus of medical doctors – Minister

Train Attack: Lack of govt support made me quit negotiation for victims’ release – Tukur Mamu

PDP Crisis: Atiku, Wike meet in Abuja

Insecurity: Air Force redeploys top officers

2023: APC unveils Lalong as Campaign DG as Tinubu meets Buhari at Aso Rock

Customers stranded as Court seals off FirstBank’s Abuja head office over debt

MAPOLY rusticates 90 students for examination misconduct

Benue to legally procure AK47, AK49 for Volunteer Guards

Atiku names Dino Melaye campaign spokesman

Murderer of Akwa Ibom job seeker, Iniubong Umoren, sentenced to death

Anambra among worst hit by climate change in Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa – CLEAP

Ekweremadu returns to custody as court adjourns trial to Oct 31

N5m fine: We acted in public interest, Trust TV replies NBC

Sanction of Trust TV archaic, unproductive, Prof tells NBC

ASUU: Kaduna Varsity Lecturers dare El-Rufai, refuse to supervise exams

Terrorists kill 3, abduct dozens in Katsina communities

Condemnations as NBC fines Trust TV N5m over banditry documentary

Northerners in fear as IPOB kills 8 Nigeriens in Imo, carts away head

Ex-HoCSF, Yayale, faults use of perm secs as sureties for looters

2023: Arewa youths unveil campaign office for Tinubu in Abuja

AUTHORITY

Northern Christian to Lalong: Reject APC campaign DG position now

NNPP berates Buhari over N1.4b car gift to Niger

2023: PDP will clear the entire South-West, Sen. Ayu boasts

As CVR ends, INEC projects 95m voters for 2023 election

2023: Atiku appoints Melaye, Bwala as spokespersons

Insecurity big threat to 2023 general elections INEC

Organ Harvesting: UK Court remands Ekweremadu in custody till Oct 31

Insecurity: YPP House of Reps candidate commends Sen Ubah over intervention

BUSINESSDAY

Explainer: Airlines’ trapped funds and the effects on travel

Nigeria, Algeria, Egypt offer Europe alternative to Russian gas

Savings drop to 10-year low as Nigerians’ survival comes first

SEC warns investors against unregistered crowdfunding platforms

2023: Again, Atiku assures 40% youths, women inclusion in government positions

Time for clean sweep in Nigeria’s security architecture

Nigeria’s ginger exports grow seven-fold on rising interest

2023: INEC vows to apply laws without fear or favour

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Atiku, Wike Agree To Raise C’ttee To Clear Up Grey Areas

2023: How PDP May Go Into Election With Divided House

GCR Affirms NOVA Merchant Bank Limited’s Long, Short-Term Issuer Ratings Of BBB(NG)/A3(NG), Outlook Stable

Quality Education: Reverse New Salary Subvention Policy, ASUP Tells Delta State Government

Anger As Auto Stakeholders Query Govt Agencies Violation Of Executive Order 5

Kwara TESCOM Releases Staff Promotion Letters

2023: Collection Of PVCs Start October 2022 ‘ INEC

Africa Cashless Conference To Attract $1bn FDI ‘ FIN President

NEW TELEGRAPH

Insecurity: Air Force appoints 4 new Branch chiefs, AOCs, others

Nigerian, African carriers contribute only 1.9% to global passenger traffic ‘IATA

Osun Guber: We’re now in control of S’West heartland ‘PDP

Aftermath of BoT Meeting: Atiku, Wike meet behind closed doors

Ortom ready to war with killer herders

Step up local production of arms, Osinbajo tells military

Osun Guber: APC set to challenge Adeleke’s victory at tribunal

Digital Currencies: Ex-IMF director frets over massive reliance on Internet

5G: Subscriptions in Nigeria, others to exceed 250m by 2026 ‘Nokia

Water Bill: How impeachment rumour unsettled Reps

Military force alone cannot defeat violent extremism in Africa ‘Townsend

2023: Defections rattle Nasarawa APC ahead of polls

Security concerns more pressing than 2023 elections, says Olawepo-Hashim

Aftermath of BoT Meeting: Atiku, Wike meet behind closed doors

US basketball star given nine years in Russian jail

BLUEPRINT

2023 Polls: INEC canvasses support of traditional institutions

NNPP knocks Buhari’s over N1.4bn donation to Niger Republic

JAMB urges public to ignore smear campaign against its management

2023: Election security critical to advancement of democratic culture ‘ IGP

FG directs MDAs to insure all government assets

Nigeria’s Petroleum subsidy cost increases by 1452 % in 16 years

World Bank berates govts inability to guarantee safety of schools

Mass movement of medical practitioners must stop ‘ Minister

NYSC DG visits corps member in Enugu hospital

We need FG’s intervention funds to grow MSMEs ‘ Stakeholders

Ekiti APC guber primary: Ojo rejects courtjudgment, heads to Appeal Court

Killer of Akwa Ibom job seeker Iniubong Umoren to die by hanging

APGA chieftain accuses Sen. Ama-Nnachi of under-representing Ebonyi South

Ekweremadu to remain in UK custody till Oct 31

Remains of pioneer Catholic Bishop of Zaria, Dodo, laid to rest

We’re declaring war on insecurity ‘ Bishop Samson

 

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