Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 11 August 2022

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Trump Refuses To Answer Questions In NY Attorney General Probe

Boris Johnson Defends High Cost-Of-Living In Uk

Russia Sets New Forces Formation To Support Ukraine Operation

Russia Detains, Charged Journalist Over War Criticism

PDP Crisis: Ayu Should Honour His Promise, Resign Now ‘ Bode George

2023: Obi, Tinubu On Same Page On Issue-Based Campaign, Says Aide

Why Nigeria’s Crop Yields Have Remained Lowest In Africa ‘ NASC DG

N14m Up For Grabs As 2nd Betsy Obaseki Women Soccer Tourney Opens Sept 7 In Edo

EFCC Arrests 31 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Enugu

Man Murders Wife Over Alleged Infidelity In Niger

Change Your Stand, Lecturers Are Starving, Orji Kalu Pleads With ASUU, FG

Wike Invites Gbajabiamila To Commission Rivers Legislative Quarters

JUST IN: One Killed, Two Injured As Bandits Attack Immigration Post

Int’l Youth Day 2022: Be Ready To Ask Questions, Okowa Tells Nigerian Youths

NDLEA Arrests One Suspect With Cannabis Sativa Worth N30m In Nasarawa

Buhari Appoints Muda Lawal As Special Adviser Policy & Coordination

Your Strong Advocacy Has Given Nigerians Hope For Better Democracy, Mimiko Tells Wike

Warn Your ‘Obidient’ Followers To Stop Spreading Fake News About Me, Tinubu Tells Peter Obi

PUNCH

Owo massacre: Security agencies begin manhunt for financiers

Nigeria facing existential threat, World Bank warns

344 jostle for 110 unity schools principal seats

Terrorists release seven Kaduna train passengers, abduct five

Insecurity: Ogun residents live in fear, says Abiodun

FG, elite enabling insecurity, not media

Power must return to South, Akeredolu insists

Lalong rejects calls to dump APC campaign job

Atiku, Wikes political battle deepens, Ayus fate uncertain

Nigeria on wrong course for 2023 poll NADECO

Flutterwave hires 200, grows workforce by 38%

Power generation exceeds 4,000MW, FG to add 204MW

Buhari makes U-turn on Seplat, ExxonMobil deal

Power supply to rise by 2,000MW Official

FG procures technology to monitor, prevent grid collapse

FG to generate N484bn from e-payment channels

Architects decry impact of insecurity on building sector

Audit query: Reps dismiss investment commissions defence

Low activities hit Warri port years after concession

Truckers threaten service withdrawal over Customs seizures

Renewable energy experts seek 10% market share

Shippers lament abandonment of Edo, Delta ports

Background check professionals move to standardise practice

Ex-minister Abdullahi faults NFF on football development

Govts inability to curb insecurity suggests state failure Sam Erugo, SAN

Army defends killer soldiers, police kick, widow abandoned

Notorious Osun cultist, Okolu, remanded for murder, arson

Lagos-Ibadan: Robbers strike again, escape, police make excuse

Mentally-ill man lynched, Kogi council blames fake news

Suspected kidnapper, mechanic killed in Plateau

FG charges technical colleges on environmental standards

One suspect not part of Owo attackers Akeredolu

Obi, Datti to speak at LP summit Thursday

Terrorists attack Kaduna, kidnap Ango Abdullahis in-law, others

Nigeria must stop borrowing for consumption Peter Obi

Lagos attack: Cops didnt shoot soldiers, police insist

Edo produces 3.7m tonnes minerals in 2021

Peter Obi ready for issue-based campaign Aide

Strike: Varsity education not for everybody, says Umahi

IGP justifies officers dismissal

THISDAY

Wamakko to Wike: You Did Not Lose PDP Primary Because of Religion

Lalong: Buhari is Chairman of APC Presidential Campaign Organisation

Mobil-Seplat Deal: Buhari Backs NUPRC on Decline of Ministerial Consent

Decommissioning: Petroleum Explorers Recommend Sanctions for Non-compliance with Regulations by IOCs

Nigeria Losing 6.132bn Gallons of Crude Oil to Theft Annually, Analyst Says

Buhari, Minister Differ on NDDC Audit Report Implementation

House Demands Details of Oil Consortium Involved in DSDP Arrangement with NNPC

Terrorists Free Seven More Abducted Train Passengers

APC Emergency NEC Meeting Holds September, Awaits President’s Nod for Specific Date

Looting of Amnesty Training Centre: Ex-Militants Demand Probe of Federal Ministry of Justice Officials

Umahi Urges ASUU, FG to Meet Demands Halfway to End Strike

Nnamani: I Will Vote for Atiku, But Tinubu is a Great Administrator

Lagos is Not Nigeria, PDP Chieftain Slams Keyamo’s Defence of Tinubu’s Presidential Ambition

Former AGF, Idris Seeks Plea Bargain Option in Alleged N109.4bn Fraud Trial

Kwara Alleges Video Showing Crowd Booing Abdulrahman Happened Before He Became Gov

2023 Elections: Sultan of Sokoto, Former CAN President Sign Peace Accord in US

Fake News: Call Your Supporters to Order, Tinubu Appeals to Peter Obi

Akeredolu Clears Air on Arrest of Kuje Prison Escapee, Idris Ojo

Buhari Appoints Lawal as Special Adviser on Policy and Coordination

House Demands Details of Consortium Involved in DSDP Arrangement with NNPC Ltd

Terrorists Free Seven more Abducted Train Passengers

Wike: I’m in Charge of Rivers, Not Electoral Votes

Indiscriminate Arrest: Islamic Group Seeks Gov Bello’s Intervention

Rivers: Shippers Council Unveils Operational Manual for Inland Dry Ports in Nigeria

SUN

Tame your supporters, Tinubu tells LP candidate

Pressure mounts on Ayu to quit as PDP chair

I back issue-based campaign Obi

Peter Obis entrance resurrected Labour Party Eze, Ebonyi guber candidate

Muslim-Muslim ticket: Pope hasnt told me to reject DG appointment Lalong

Buhari reverses approval for Seplat to buy ExxonMobil assets, supports NUPRC

Six Dangote Cement customers win N1m each in promo

Federal MDAs owe over N2trn FRC

ICRC seeks NACCIMA, others support to bridge N298trn infrastructure gap

NAF bombs terrorists stronghold, kills kingpin, 17 others

Group tasks Soludo on LG polls, rejects caretaker committees

Mimiko to Wike: Your boldness sustained agitation for true federalism

Owo church attack: DHQ clarifies identities of arrested suspects

Ex-CAN president, Sultan sign pact to promote peace, unity in Nigeria

Kaduna train attack: 6 family members of ex-military gov, one other regain freedom

N109bn fraud: Suspended AGF, 3 others seek plea bargain

Lagos: Well continue to tap from US experience on security, others -Sanwo-Olu

Drug War: DPO, 60 others bag jail term for drug trafficking in Niger

North Youth Coalition reject Tribunal ruling on Abuja Municipal Council seat

Lagos: We ll continue to tap from US experience on security ,others Sanwo-Olu

Buhari appoints Lawal Adviser on policy and coordination

ICRC seeks NACCIMA, others support to bridge N298tr Infrastructure gap

NAF fighter jets bombards terrorists stronghold in Kaduna, kills kingpin, 17, others rescues 26 hostages

NLC, TUC told to mobilise for general strike

Naira falls to N680/$ at parallel market despite FG efforts

Kola nut war: Imo monarchs ban chief priest from govt functions

Power Supply: WAPP to create revolving fund for ECOWAS electricity market

Cross River: APC governorship candidate storms northern district, promises to liberate state from federal allocation

GUARDIAN

Trump declines to answer questions in New York civil probe

China warns it will not tolerate Taiwan ‘separatists

Putin’s amoral war on Africa

US says four jihadists killed in Somalia air strikes

Edo produces 3.7m tonnes of mineral products in 2021, ranks 4th in Nigeria

Abiodun tasks new Ogun Immigration boss on border security

Igbo youths ask promoters of Tinubu to keep off South East

Edo journalists for training on modern technology for fact-checking

Donald Trump leaves New York civil probe questioning

Airtel Africa secures $125m facility from Citibank

NCC remits N463b in seven years, attracts $2b foreign investments

Five oil, gas companies grew revenues by 41 per cent in H1

Expert seeks improved KYC compliance

African Economic Outlook strikes chord with U.S., UK stakeholders

Presidency turn of South despite religion, Akeredolu insists

PDP: Party elders move to constitute campaign team, seek patience to end crisis

Government will not borrow N1.1 trillion to meet ASUU’s demand, says Umahi

Air Force kills terrorist kingpin, others in air raid

Osun APC faction blames Oyetola, party chairman for guber loss

Lagos plans removal of RoW structures on Opebi-Mende link bridge

ASUU: Federal Government underminesits legitimacy

We are committed to partners with stakeholders to develop Niger Delta region – Umana

Stay clear of the southeast, Igbo youths tell Tinubu campaigners

Chinese court rejects appeal in landmark #MeToo case

Nigeria needs foreign support to end insurgency

VANGUARD

Akpabio not recognised as APC A-Ibom North-West candidate ‘REC

N109.4bn fraud: Ex-AGF, Idris begs EFCC for plea bargain

Peter Obi cautions FG against further borrowings

Flutterwave raises staff size by 200, names new Chief People and Culture Officer

PDP crisis: Ayu should resign honourably ‘Bode George

Wike, one man balancing force ‘Mimiko

Lagos residents to pay more for waste management ‘ LAWMA

FG honours 7 Nigerian ITU, WITS award winners

NAF eliminates terrorists leader, Shanono in Kaduna

Army yet to return rifles, magazines after soldiers’ attack on Police Officers’ PPRO

C’River: Dump truckers protest ‘intrusion’ of haulage activities by multinationals, block Calabar Itu Road

Many Nigerians not registered under CRVS ‘ NPC

Delta PDP group passes Vote of Confidence on Ayu, NWC

Tinubu, Peter Obi in war of words over fake news allegations

2023: Sultan, CAN sign peace pact

Tension mounts in PDP as crisis worsens; elders weigh options

Muslim-Muslim ticket: Pope hasn’t told me to reject DG appointment ‘ Lalong

2023: APC to hold emergency NEC next month

Falsehood, disinformation won’t win elections, Tinubu tells Obi

Video of Gov AbdulRazaq being booed is throwback to Kwara’s dark age ‘ Govt

Kanu remains our leader, senseless killings must stop’ IPoB

Police rescue 3 POS robbers from being lynched in Abuja

NDLEA seizes Cannabis Sativa worth N30m in Nasarawa

Court remands suspected cultist, Oko-ilu, over murder, arson, cultism

Notorious bandit leader, Alhaji Shanono, 17 others killed in Kaduna air strikes

Drama as motorists, commuters chase traffic robbers on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Confusion over alleged killing of Ebubeagu commander in Imo

Motorists, passengers attack armed robbers with stones on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Why terrorism, banditry increasing in Nigeria ‘ Security expert

ASUU: Tertiary education not for everybody, says Gov. Umahi

Terrorists kidnap Ango Abdullahi’s relations

Adesua Etomi remixes husband, Banky W’s song

2023: Win Niger for Atiku first before thinking of Rivers ‘ Northern group mocks Aliyu

Stop borrowing for consumption Peter Obi cautions FG

2023: Peter Obi supporters defaming me ‘ Tinubu

2023: Obi throws weight behind Tinubu’s call for issue -based campaign

LEADERSHIP

As NPA Moves To Increase Patronage At Eastern Ports

2023: Tinubu, Obi On Warpath Over Supporters’ Utterances

NAF Kills Terrorist Kingpin, Shanono, 17 Others In Kaduna

2023: NSCIA, CAN Sign Pact To Deescalate Religious Tension

Train Attack: Terrorists Free Family Of 6, 60-year-old Woman

Be Firm In Discharging Your Duties, Federal Govt Orders New Correctional Officers

Federal Govt Can’t Borrow N1.1trn To Meet ASUU Demands ‘ Umahi

Kaduna-Zaria Road Safe For Travellers ‘ State Govt

Kwara Monarch Docked Over Alleged Assault On Colleague

NAF Airstrike Kill Terrorist Kingpin, Alhaji Shanono, 17 Others In Kaduna

Atiku: Rivers LG Chairman Berates Maeba Over ‘Attack’ On Wike

Train Attack: Family Of 6, 1 Other Regain Freedom After Gumi’s Intervention

You Can’t Regulate Survey Practice, Court Tells Lagos’ Surveyor-general

TRIBUNE

Publish COVID-19, health security expenditure report, NGOs tells FG

Buhari makes u-turn on EXXON Mobil shares acquisition

Rhodes-Vivour finally emerges Lagos LP guber candidate

Tinubu, APC must appease CAN, Christian leaders ‘Arise

Why impeachment move against Buhari cannot succeed ‘Banjo

Governorship race: Distrust, betrayal among power brokers

Customs dispel rumour of planned auction of 7000 cars

NPA expresses displeasure over slow pace of repair works by BUA

Naira’s frightening fall

Capacity development: NIMASA reviews sponsorship of cadets training

NGX: Dangote Cement gains rebounds market as investors earn N26.6bn

BridgeGap introduces innovative app, 56 Bridge, to ease recruitment processes, improve efficiency

Flutterwave announces new Chief People and Culture Officer, increases staff size by 200

Experts stress importance of clearer vision, bold leadership to Nigeria’s aviation

Bandits abduct Prof Ango Abdullahi’s daughter-in-law, her four children in Kaduna

Indiscriminate waste offences: 83 jailed, over 3,000 fined, 1,200 penalised ‘ Lagos govt

2023: Elites shamelessly deploying religion to gain unmerited advantage ‘ Akeredolu

Perennial flooding in Lagos Island soon to be permanently resolved ‘ Sanwo-Olu

NATION 

CSOs urge commitment to healthcare

Nigeria develops energy transition plan

Fed Govt urges COREN, CORBON councils on professionalism

Bauchi APC governorship candidate ‘wont disrupt election’

EFCC to prosecute three indicted for allegedly altering presidential pardon list

Alleged N109b fraud: Suspended Accountant General Idris, three others seek plea…

2023: NSCIA, CAN sign peace pact

Train attack: terrorists free family of six hostages

Tinubu Campaign Organisation to Peter Obi: Call your supporters to order

PDP crisis: Why Ayu must quit now, by ex-party chair

Akeredolu urges Nigerians to shun religious division

Nigeria not benefiting from high crude price, says NESG

15 states fail to implement N30,000 wage for teachers

Kanu remains our leader, IPOB insists

Ondo loses N164m to fire in eight months

IPOB warns against alleged secret killings in Delta

DAILY TRUST 

Bandits kill Immigration officer, injure 2 others in Jigawa

FG chasing shadows on crude oil theft – Siasia

2023: Sultan, CAN sign peace pact over elections

Court remands Osun notorious serial killer, Okolu

Nigerians know the truth, Peter Obi replies Tinubu

Campaign DG: Lalong is Perfect Soft landing for APC – Northern Christian Group

Buhari names Habiba Muda Lawal SA on Policy and Coordination

Reps demand details of consortium partnering NNPC in crude oil contract

Jail attacks: Only officers trained in sophisticated arms handling should man custodial centres

Diri bars Bayelsa LG Chairmen from residing outside their councils

Your supporters are defaming me, Tinubu tells Peter Obi

Obaseki: Economic crisis made me increase minimum wage from N30,000 to N40,000

Police dare army over Lagos clash, accuse soldiers of abduction

NEMA receives eight children, others repatriated from Sudan

Insecurity: Katsina Lawmakers plan to meet Masari, Buhari

Residents scamper for safety as bandits strike Katsina metropolis

Terrorism: Zulum, Buni visit Japan to learn recovery process

Keyamo: How Not to be A Campaign Spokesman

Presidency, NUPRC fracas puts $1.28bn Seplat, ExxonMobil deal in limbo

No justice in Nigeria – Gumi

Middle belt APC group rejects Muslim-Muslim ticket

We’ve recorded 15 cases of Lassa fever – Benue FMC

Republicans react as FBI agents raid Trump’s Florida home

Tinubu Campaign spokesman, Keyamo, commends Osinbajo’s Economic vision

AUTHORITY

SON moves to ensure standard in educational institutions, gets committee on ISO certification

Implications of Rising Security Flaws on 2023 Elections

Technical colleges tasked on implementation of environmental social safeguard measures

Adesina, Makinde, Akintola others to speak at first Ogbomoso Economic and Investment Summit

Every great nation is propelled by a well-motivated work force says Transportation Minister

2023: Over 100 CSOs mobilise to tackle politicians on health agenda

BUSINESSDAY

SA visa delays scuttle Nigerian applicants’ travel plans

Seplat-ExxonMobil saga seen dimming oil sector’s outlook

African Union, others condemn Israel’s attack on Gaza

Rising prices of cocoa, diesel cripple Nigerian processors

Naira investments suffer inflation, currency risks

Failed banks: NDIC seeks collaboration with law enforcement agencies for prosecution

Digital marketing key to sales generation, economic recovery

Pertinence Group recommends speedy land documentation process

Market sees first positive close this week as Dangote Cement leads advancers

PEOPLESDAILY

Digititization of birth, death registration in our plan ‘NPC boss

Health stakeholders appeal to AGF to release approved family planningbudget

Insecurity: I’ll hold any Commandant accountable for attacks on govt facilities ‘ NSCDC boss

Children urges govt, stakeholders to tackle climate change

Copyright commission, FAAN sign MoU to curb sale of pirated books, DVDs at airports

Nigeria loses $1.9bn every month to crude oil theft-Kyari

Group releases Data Analysis on Nigeria’s budget allocation to education

NEW TELEGRAPH

Audit Query: Reps reject NIPC’s submission

Umahi Tells FG, ASUU: Show understanding, open varsities now

Tinubu to Obi: Tell your supporters to stop maligning me

M’Belt Forum: Running mate crisis in PDP, APC self-inflicted

Same Faith Candidacy: Pope didn’t disapprove my appointment as Tinubu’s camping DG ‘Lalong

Investment: Fixed deposit gulps N1.89trn pension funds

Buhari reverses approval to Seplat’s purchase of ExxonMobil assets

JAMB releases results for 2022 UTME mop-up exams

Tears, anguish as Ebonyi families bury 4 relatives killed by gunmen

Trump refuses to answer questions in New York probe

Obasanjo, Osaghae, Emokpae proffer solutions to Nigeria’s problems

Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Pope didn’t disapprove my appointment as Tinubu’s camping DG ‘ Lalong

Why Sultan, CAN signed peace pact ‘ Ayokunle

Subsidy: Reps demand details of crude lifted, fuel supplied by marketers

Man collapses after discovering that his wife is his ‘landlord

NDIC harps on investigation of malpractices in failed banks

5G: Nigerians eager for new network rollout

Debts: LCCI reaffirms worsening impact on economy

2023 Presidency: How far can Obi go

2023: Bode George asks Ayu to resign as PDP Chairman

Tinubu to Obi: Tell your supporters to stop maligning me

Insecurity: When Reps could not stop okada ban

Nigeria’ll not survive another APC govt after Buhari ‘Ezugwu

Why Lagos APC is jittery over my candidacy, by Adediran

Crisis, confusion rock Nigerian football, NFF

BLUEPRINT

Nigeria’s fiscal situation dire with running subsidy ‘ Budget Office

Lalong on Muslim-Muslim ticket:As a Knight, Pope hasn’t told me to reject Tinubu’s campaign DG

Bulls return as equity market gains N391bn

One trillion naira ASUU demand in order, but must be gradual ‘ Umahi

We’re committed to security provision in FHA’s estates ‘ Ashafa

All Nigerian banks remain safe, sound ‘ NDIC boss

FG to add 204MW electricity in Ekiti

Closure of Lagos airport runway painful but necessary ‘ Pwajok

Suspended AGF Idris, 3 others seeking plea bargain ‘ EFCC

Tension in Jigawa community as police free murder suspect

Court nullifies Malami’s amendment of lawyers’ professional conduct rules

Look beyond politics to tackle growing insecurity, Ortom tells Nigerians

Post insurgency: Buni, Zulum in Japan to study Hiroshima experience

Borno APC denies receipt of Kumalia’s resignation letter before suspension

Oyo: Hoodlums block security agents, bailiffs from implementing court judgment

Soludo to empower Anambra women with N1bn

2023: PDP Reps aspirants pledge 20m votes for Atiku

Utomi urges INEC to keep voter registration open till October

Okada ban won’t solve insecurity ‘ Operators

 

 

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