Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 24 August 2022

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

NEW TELEGRAPH

Trump sues justice department over Mar-a-Lago search

Musk subpoenas Dorsey ahead of Twitter court battle

Singapore’s move on gay sex sparks a new battle

FG’s N7trn Fuel Subsidy Projection: Matters arising

International Youth Day: Nigerian youths and rising political awareness

How political crisis led to death of pregnant woman, raizing of houses in Ede

Nuclear tests amid global crises

Insecurity: Army parleys journalists, bloggers, urges patriotism to defeat insurgency

FG invests $2.5bn in power transmission, distribution

FG, USA seals agreement to repatriate $23m Abacha loot assets to Nigeria

EFCC disagrees with Reps, INEC, IPAC on creation of Electoral Offences Commission

FG working to release airlines’ trapped $464m ‘Minister

Optimise $13bn trans- Saharan gas pipeline project

African space, satellite industry worth $19.49bn

Job losses imminent over airlines stuck funds

Stakeholder to CBN: Release airlines’ blocked funds

PDP Crisis: I won’t accept unholy criticism ‘ BoT Chair

Peter Obi to APC, PDP present your statistics to Nigerians

Plateau: High Court orders LP, Dr. Dakum, INEC to appear in 96 hours

Infrastructure delivery’ll ensure victory for APC in 2023 ‘Umenzekwe

Forcing Ayu to resign’ll plunge PDP into crisis ‘Kuye

PUNCH

Tinubu, Wike meet in UK, PDP talks wobble

UK to spend 15m on nutrition in North-East

No soldier resigned due to pressure, says COAS

Buhari, Sultan condemn Yobe Islamic clerics murder

Widen, collect taxes, dont cripple resilient sectors

Bill tags hate speech electoral offence, recommends imprisonment

PDP assembles 100 witnesses, says Oyetolas petition time-wasting

PDPs leadership too pro-North, BoT chair insists

Obi meets Afenifere leader, promises to save Nigeria

Nigeria recovers N86.2bn stolen oil in one month

Nigeria imports $11bn plastics, pharmaceuticals, sugar

Lagos taskforce raids okada in restricted areas

FG pledges to address airlines trapped forex Minister

Nigeria unprepared for African free trade Experts

DisCos get 857,108 consumer complaints in 12 months

Power probe: Reps invite ministers, NERC, others

10% fuel subsidyll improve transport system Tech coy

Trapped funds threaten our jobs Aviation workers

FG targets $3bn from CO2 sale

Potential Edwards trilogy excites Usman

Buhari endorses 10-year football dev master plan

Quick money syndrome distracting Nigerian male athletes ‘ Porbeni

Myth: Malt drink and milk, excellent blood replenisher

Raising the alarm on rising Yellow fever epidemic

Robbers steal 76 phones, N4.80m property in Lagos

12 NNPP supporters, passengers die in Nasarawa, Ondo crashes

Group condemns husbands release after brutalising Adamawa journalist

Crime: Anambra bans commercial motorcyclists in Nnewi, Ekwulobia

Police working with military to fight insurgency FPRO

Commuters stranded as protesters block Benin-Auchi Expressway

Reps begin Kuje jailbreak probe one month after

FG decries expatriate quota policy violation by firms

Court nullifies ratification of NBA secretarys suspension

Workers league backs ASUU strike, knocks FG

Nigerian-born scholar shortlisted for Canadian poetry award

Catholic sisters kidnapped by Imo gunmen regain freedom

THISDAY

INEC: Electoral Process Incomplete Without Offences Commission

Lamido: No One Has Offended Wike, No Basis for Reconciliation

NEPC: Non-oil Exports Generated $2.6bn in Half-year of 2022

$33m Azura Power Deal: House C’ttee Invites Ministers of Finance, Power, BPP, Others

China to Pick 17 African Countries for Debt Forgiveness, Offers $10bn in IMF Funds

Osinbajo: Public-Private Sector Collaboration Will Bridge Nigeria’s $2.3trn Infrastructure Deficit

Eight Months after Winning Licence, MTN Rolls Out 5G Today

Buhari Harps on Improved Security, Political, Economic Relationship Between Nigeria, India

Trinidad and Tobago Envoy Demands Improved Trade with Nigeria

FG Canvasses Prioritisation of Digital Access for Economic Growth

Global Capital Markets Post $18trn Half-year Losses

FG Bans Foreign Models from Nigerian Adverting Media

SERAP, NGE Sue Buhari, Others over Threat to Shutdown 53 Broadcast Stations

NPHCDA: 41,235,148 Nigerians Have Received COVID-19 Vaccines

African Health Ministers Okay New Strategy to Curb Chronic Diseases

FG, US Sign Agreement on Repatriation of $23m Abacha Loot

Buhari: Fake News, Misinformation Worsening Insecurity Nationwide

Buhari Condemns Killing of Islamic Cleric by Soldier

Avoid Rancour in Award of Contracts, Buhari Warns Agencies’ Governing Boards

Buhari: Nigeria, India Need to Improve on Existing Security, Political, Economic Relationship

UK Donates 15m towards Tackling Insecurity, Malnutrition in N’east

FG Decries Abuse of Expatriate Quota Policy, Re-inaugurates Taskforce

Buhari: We’ll Resist Any Attempt to Undermine Nigerian Football

Fire Razes Gombe Correspondents’ Chapel Office, State Library Store

FG to Complete Major Road Projects before End of 2023

SUN

2023: INEC wants clampdown on sponsors of electoral offences

Wike cant decide how Rivers peoplell vote in 2023 Sule Lamido

2023: Elections may not hold in North West over insecurity, governors tell Buhari

Obi only factor uniting Nigeria Datti

2023: INEC wants clampdown on sponsors of electoral offences

Buhari vows to resist attempt to undermine football

FG: NFF receives N15bn in 7yrs

Digital access key to economic devt Pantami

BEDC: AGF declares sacked MDs refusal to vacate office ultra vires

Pyrates Confraternity demands stiff action against oil theft

CBN: Aggregate export receipts dip $5.38bn in one month

Editors, SERAP sue Buhari, NBC, others over plan to shut 53 broadcast stations

Buhari reiterates commitment to tackle banditry, terrorism

US signs agreement with FG to return $23m Abacha loot

Fake news, misinformation fuelling insecurity FG

Army raises the alarm on reports glorifying insurgencys activities

BoT not responsible for PDP crisis

Confusion, shock over INEC manual result collation notice

Aggrieved APC presidential aspirants, Senators revolt

Confusion trails APC presidential campaign council list

GUARDIAN

U.S. signs agreement with FG to return $23m Abacha loot

Brazil’s Bolsonaro a ‘cheap copy of Trump’: Lula

Germany records almost a million Ukrainian refugees

Lamborghini has already sold all its cars until 2024

UK gives nod to French tycoon’s BT stake

After ‘doomsday’ floods, Sudanese fear worse to come

Elon Musk subpoenas former Twitter chief Jack Dorsey

Wike raises stake, leads PDP govs to meet Tinubu

SERAP, NGE sue FG as stakeholders urge downward review of TV, radio fees

Stakeholders express concern as Nigeria’s debt hits $100 billion

Buhari vows to resist attempts to undermine Nigerian football

Multiple taxes inimical to telecoms sector’s growth

Akwa Ibom Police Command arrests fake ASP, recovers drugs, cloned identity card

Police arraign seven suspects for attacking Oyetola’s wife, aides

Osinbajo to launch energy transition plan today

Why Nigeria must adopt floating exchange model to meet forex obligations

10% of N6.4tr fuel subsidy can revolutionise transport system

Ginger farmers commit to quality production, export

Transport minister hopeful of more revenue as Lekki port nears completion

Rising inflation, energy costs and shrinking manufacturers’ margins

Operators query transparency, effectiveness of Customs’ electronic auction

Stakeholders react over CBN’s roles in power, take-over of DisCos

LCCI, NACCIMA urge FG to address crude oil theft, rising debt profile

Presidency attacks The Guardian editorial on Buhari’s stewardship

US signs agreement to return $23 million Abacha loot to Nigeria

Reps committee asks NEPZA to refund N13.3 billion to government

Kaduna trains 2,265 youths for post-Covid-19 agric programme

FG strengthens extension services to ensure food security-Minister

Buhari endorses 10-Year Football Devt. Masterplan, vows to ensure its development

Labour Party now mass movement, Obi declares

VANGUARD

2023: Attack issues, not campaign billboards, APGA counsels politicians, others

WaterAid in partnership for safe water supply in Borno

Wike underrating North, playing anti-party politics’- Atiku’s camp

Investment solution to strengthen financial growth launched in Nigeria

TETFund sponsors publication of 10 books for use in varsities

Insecurity: CSO reiterates call on restructuring of security architecture

FG engages Yoruba royal fathers on COVID-19 vaccination

Senate 2023: NNPP candidate gets Union’s support for FCT seat

Abia traditional rulers ‘ll receive security vote, ADC Guber candidate promises

Flooding: Buhari condoles victims’ families, pledges assistance

Kidnapped 4 Catholic reverend sisters freed in Imo

First vaccine against malaria not for adults ‘ FG

Group to youths: Support Tinubu in 2023 presidential election

2023: Tinubu meets Wike, 2 PDP govs in London

Wike’s man dumps PDP, moves to APC

Photos: Peter Obi meets with Afenifere, Middle Belt leaders

PDP: Ortom has no problem with Ayu ‘ Benue Govt

4 kidnapped Catholic Reverend Sisters freed in Imo

Minor, 5 others die, 3 injured in Ondo auto crash

Commuters stranded as protesters block Ekpoma over dilapidated Benin-Auchi-Okenne highway

Victim of kerosene explosion seeks Akwa Ibom first Lady’s assistance

Strike: FG refers registration of ASUU splinter group to Committee

Minister calls for collective effort to address challenges in healthcare

Demolition: Tonto Dikeh’s ex, Kpokpogiri drags FCT Minister, others to ICC

Reps begin investigation into Kuje Correctional Centre attack

Davido hangs out with Govs Wike, Makinde others in Europe

We must intensify campaign to stop TB ‘ Aisha Buhari

Boko Haram: Cameroon partners Borno Govt for repatriation of Refugees

Presidency faults newspapers for calling for Buhari’s impeachment

Buhari orders punishment of soldier that killed Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Goni Aisami

Tinubu fought for restoration of Abiola’s June 12 ‘ Fani-Kayode

Burna Boy drags Wizkid, tags his fans ‘delusional

Editors, SERAP drag Buhari, NBC to court over shutting down of 53 broadcast stations

APC suffering from lack of salesmen, Keyamo laments

LEADERSHIP

COVID-19: Japan Reports Record 343 Daily Deaths

Federal Govt, US Sign Agreement On Return Of Another $23m Abacha Loot

INEC, EFCC Disagree On Electoral Offences Commission Bill

LEADERSHIP To Collaborate With NDLEA To Tackle Drug Abuse

Civil Servants Call Plan By Governors To Reduce Retirement Age To 50, One Of The ‘Most Wicked Moves ‘ In History

BROADCAST LICENCE: Editors, SERAP Sue Buhari, NBC As Stations Strive To Meet Deadline Today

Tinubu, Wike Meet In London As PDP Reconciliation Drags

Terrorists, Bandits Are Not Spirits, Military Must Crush Them

Siemens Power Initiative: Federal Govt Investing $2bn In Distribution, Transmission ‘ Osinbajo

UniAbuja ASUU Challenges Federal Govt To Mention Actions Taken To End Strike

JUST-IN: US, Nigeria Sign Agreement To Return $23m Abacha Loot

Bizman Writes IGP Over Alleged Threat To Life By Gov Umahi

TRIBUNE

Yoruba elders task politicians, supporters on issue-based campaigns

Let’s remain united for peace, stability in Lagos, Sanwo-Olu tells Ndigbo

Group asks INEC to uphold electronic transfer of results

Monkeypox vaccine may not be available until 2023 ‘ NCDC

Four reverend sisters kidnapped on Sunday released

Police arrest Ogun teacher for allegedly impersonating ASP in Oyo

Potato blight ravages potato farms in Plateau

NANS backs IGP on reforms, clampdown on erring officers

National Council on Agriculture will address critical issues affecting sector ‘ FG

Police arrest 2 for allegedly hijacking truck load of cigarettes in Ibadan

UN warns over Libya threat

Bearish sentiments persist at NGX as market went down by 0.1%

Reps tackle TCN over breach of $1.848bn Azura power purchase agreement

Court sets aside Joyce Oduah’s suspension as NBA secretary-general

Tackling natural disasters in states not FG’s direct business ‘ Presidency

Buhari condemns murder of Islamic cleric by soldiers

Read details of US Justice Department’s statement on the agreement with Nigeria to repatriate over $23m Abacha loot

FG charges Southwest traditional leaders on optimal COVID-19 vaccination

Reps vow to compel NEPZA to refund alleged N13.3bn unspent fund

NATION 

Reducing settlement, payment risks in agric

PDP crisis: Stop bragging, Lamido tells Wike, supporters

Flooding: Presidency queries states on ecological funds

Nigeria, U.S. sign pact on return of $23.4m Abacha loot

ASUU plans indefinite strike

INEC, EFCC disagree on Electoral offences Commission

FCT to host book launch on financial auditing

Osinbajo to launch Energy Transition Plan in Abuja Wednesday

Council to boost public-private partnership inaugurated

NEPZA asked to refund N13.3b to govt coffers

Police to resolve recruitment dispute

Finance, Power ministers to face Reps’ panel over $33m PPA

Fake news, misinformation fuelling insecurity, says minister

Calls for Impeachment: Presidency hits opposition politicians, media

 ‘Overzealous ‘Obidients’ may turn off supporters with attacks’

Grace Obike, Abuja Aug 23, 2022

Salary protest: Community policing voluntary not paid job – Kwara Command

PSC suspends contables’ recruitment over protests

Police arrest two soldiers over murder of Islamic cleric

Court faults NBA over suspension of General Secretary

Four kidnapped Imo Catholic Sisters freed

UK announces £15m assistance for food, nutrition in North East

But for Tinubu, Nigeria would have become one-party state – Keyamo

HERALD

Police nab cultists captured on video hacking rival to death

US reaches agreement with FG to return $23m Abacha loot to Nigeria

Police force orders personnel to stop checking people’s phones

Labour party’s message is uniting Nigerians and conveying hope ‘ Baba-Ahmed

Schooling in India became part of my success story in Nigerian military ‘ Buhari

Buhari: Football a national asset, we’ll resist any attempt to undermine its development

2023: On Peter Obi, let us verify!’ not written by me ‘ Simon Kolawole

Indian hemp smoker explains reason for stoning own kids to death

DAILY TRUST

Tinubu, Wike’s London meeting rattles PDP, Atiku

Zamfara panel: Turji must publicly surrender arms to prove he has repented

Same faith ticket controversial, ill-timed – Soyinka

FG reaches agreement with US to return $23m Abacha loot

Why APC was punished in Osun – Soyinka

Buhari condemns murder of Yobe cleric, asks military to flush out criminals

2023: Why election results can’t be manipulated – INEC

NEWS EXTRA: Police officers’ children are backward in education, says IGP’s wife

Osinbajo to launch energy transition plan targeting improved power in 8 years

Anambra gov’t owing pensioners N14bn, resources unavailable – Soludo

Osinbajo notes progress in infrastructure, inaugurates new council with Public-Private Collaboration

NBA Conference: Atiku clarifies comment on Federal universities

FG denies increasing aviation charges

FG introduces rotavirus vaccine to avert 110,000 children’s deaths

More money for bank customers as CBN increases interest on deposits

Tinubu, Wike’s London meeting rattles PDP, Atiku

Reps ask NEPZA to refund N13.3bn to FG

Economy in doldrums yelling for new ideas

AUTHORITY

FCTA insists on restoring Abuja master plan

2023:- Enugu Socio Political Pressure Group throws weight behind Peter Obi, Edeoga.

PDP Crises: North cannot produce Chairman and Presidential candidate, BoT Chairman insists.

ECOWAS Parliament Speaker wants improved budgetary allocation to Agriculture

Campaign for candidates of other political parties and face the music, APGA warns

FG moves to boost indigenous authorship in varsities, unveils TETFunds sponsored books

BUSINESSDAY

China to waive some Africa loans, offer $10bn in IMF Funds

Eight of 13 Nigerian cargo airports inactive

How to build transformational bridge and seaport in Nigeria

US Governor leads trade talks in Taiwan

Eight insurers grow premium to N157bn amid economic downturn

Nigeria’s Wellahealth named among the 2022 most impactful companies

Conference to address Nigeria’s energy challenges holds in Lagos

DAILY INDEPENDENT

PSC Suspends Recruitment Of Constables After IGP’s Protest

FCCPC Director Dies While Fighting With Female Colleague

I Felt Disappointed That LP, NNPP Couldn’t Seal A Deal ‘ Galadima

Buni Decorates Deputy Chief Security, Guards Commander With New Rank

Northern Senior Civil Servants Fault Invasion Of National Secretariat

U.S. Reports Over 15,000 Monkeypox Cases

Woman Kills Sister-In-Law, Chops Body For Alleged Money Ritual

Salary Protest: Community Policing Not A Paid But Voluntary Job ‘ Kwara Police Command

COVID-19: Bayelsa Launches Scales 3.0 Strategy Vaccination Campaign

Oyo NSCDC Commandant Lauds Sister Agencies, Residents For Playing Vital Roles In Curbing Crimes

FG’s ‘Undertakers Of Privatization’ Ready To Take Over Public Universities ‘ ASUU

BLUEPRINT

Imo: Abducted catholic sisters regain freedom

Equity market depletes by N426bn

Pantami lauds ICT’s 17.92% contribution to GDP

Oil jumps $3/b to $99 on possible OPEC+ tightening as Iran deal looms

Companies’ liquidity worsen as foreign investors cut investment

Stifel Financial: 97% of US executives surveyed are bracing for recession

Non-oil export hits $2.5bn in six months ‘ NEPC

TETFund unveils 10 indigenous authorship

Royal fathers deserve constitutional roles

Adamu Adamu please don’t be a spoiler

Editors, SERAP sue Buhari over shut down of 53 broadcast stations

TCN blames delayed completion of N14bn Benin-Oshogbo power line on poor funding

FG is facilitating fair, orderly labour migration ‘ Daju

Don’t withhold striking ASUU members’ salaries,ASUP tells FG

FG tasks employers on safety of workers

Rivers vow to prosecute Rep over alleged oil bunkering

NIPR: Why Nigeria’s insecurity is worsening ‘ Buhari

Police arraign 7 over attack on Oyetola’s wife, aides

Anambra owing pensioners over N14bn ‘ Soludo

 

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