Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 1 February 2023

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN

China blames U.S. for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Boris Johnson: Putin threatened to lob missile at me

BVAS’ integrity is intact, despite Osun tribunal verdict, says Igini

Nigeria missing as five oil majors earn $200 billion in long rally

Innovation, retail expansion push FMN’s revenue past N1.1 trillion

NGX closes January positive with N44 billion gains

US, EU pledge joint pursuit of positive impact AI

Firm proffers social payment solutions through technology

Fear grips Ibadan communities as yellow aircraft hovers

Centre seeks support of NDLEA to rehabilitate drug users

Lagos: LASTMA rescues accident victim in Ikotun

We didn’t seal off Lagos school, Lawal family says

Rivers police arrest six suspected bandits, recover arms, others

Court sentences lovers to prison for child trafficking in Rivers

Protests as hoodlum assaults woman in worship centre

EFCC arrests Gbajabiamila over fraud as court adjourns case

Navy clarifies story of sinking NN Thunder warship

Safeguarding democracy: why digital transformation of the electoral process is critical

Buhari appoints Segun Awolowo Secretary, AfCFTA National Action Committee

Opposition deploying fake news to destabilise polls ‘ FG

PUNCH

NUC cant shut schools for elections, says ASUU

LP gov candidate, others boycott Obis Yola rally

Gani Adams asks SWest govs to fund Amotekun

NSA decries number of youths joining armed groups

OOU produced 265,000 graduates in 40 years VC

New naira racketeering: EFCC to raid Lagos, Kaduna, PHarcourt currency hawkers

One killed in Bauchi, Rivers campaign clashes

Governors should act on death row inmates

Rivers APC campaign director abducted, party blames police

Nigerias economic growth may shrink to 2.9% IMF

States get FG funds for school feeding programmes

FG, unions disagree over proposed law banning strike

Housewife, son beat in-law to death over meat

Gunmen kill DPO, five others in Benue

OPC members burn Osun baker over stolen money

One killed as tanker crushes three Lagos tricycles

Court remands seven men over Benue commissioners kidnap

BVAS, over-voting and Osun governorship tribunal verdict

Protests as Ekweremadu, wife appear in UK court

Presidency, Falae fault Kano attack, APC demands probe

Corruption index: Nigeria maintains poor rating, ranks 150

IPOBs lawyer laments Kanus life-threatening condition

Senate gives Pantamis ministry ultimatum over N13.9bn fund

FG records $1bn investment in automotive sector

Imo poly graduating student apologises over comment

THISDAY

Again, Tinubu Attacks Buhari’s Govt, Says ‘TheyMet Exchange Rate at N200/$1, Now It’s N800/$1

Cash Swap: Old Banknotes Redeemable Only at CBN after Deadline, Says Emefiele

INEC, NNPC Meet Over Impact of Fuel Scarcity on Elections

Buhari: Hadejia’s 5,700 Hectares Irrigation Scheme Will Boost Quest for Food Security, Job Creation

Geregu Power Declares N8 Dividend for 2022 Full-year

FG Commences Second Phase of NNPC Road Infrastructure Tax Credit Scheme

Stock Market Gains N1.08tn inJanuary Amid Election Concerns

World Bank, Enugu Govt DisburseN3.4bn Grant to 1,700 Farmers

NNPC, Addax End 24-year Oil Production Deal as Antan Takes Over Four Assets

Nigeria’s Ranking Drops Again on Latest Corruption Perception Index

Osinbajo, Odinga Worry over Investors’ Fears Ahead of Elections

IMF Upgrades Nigeria’s Growth Prospects Slightly to 3.2%

Military Threatens to Deploy Officers Nationwide If Petrol Scarcity Persists

Catholic Bishops Demand Probe of Alleged Plot to Manipulate Voters’ Register

Atiku Doesn’t Engage in Character Assassination, Says PDP-PCC

Presidency to PDP: You’re Purveyor of Fake News, Buhari Wasn’t Stoned in Kano

Canada Condemns Violence against Female Politicians in Nigeria

APC Alleges Police Complicity in Rivers Campaign Attacks

Ortom Cautions Nigerians against Inflammatory Statement on Security Issues

SUN

Petrol scarcity may affect elections logistics, says INEC

Give students holiday to go and vote, Obi tells universities

PDP hits back, calls Tinubu senile ancestor for describing AIbom gov as boy

Govt stops pro-Tinubu/Shettima solidarity rally in Niger over security concern

Ex-governor Makarfi vows to send APC packing from Kaduna

Udom begins winding process, appoints transition committee

2023: Dogara mocks Tinubu over dance at campaign rallies

Nigerias public debt rises to N44.06trn NBS

IMF projects moderate economic growth at 3.8% for Sub-Saharan Africa

Edo receives 780,000 litres of PMS, as govt projects scarcityll end soon

2023: Well work with people in diaspora to develop Plateau APC candidate, Nentawe Yilwatda

Naira swap: How Tinubu saved Nigeria from going up in flames Supporters group

Elections: Politicians, others must play by the rules Jega

VANGUARD

No fighter jets for Ukraine ‘ Biden

Elections: Fuel scarcity could affect logistics ‘ INEC

CAN denies endorsing candidates

Order from Above’: Police, soldiers, FRSC stop Niger pro-Tinubu rally

Tinubu desperate, resorting to threats, intimidation ‘ PDP

IMF upgrades Nigeria’s 2023 economic growth projection to 3.2%

Nigeria has about 25% of all NTDs in Africa, says Ehanire

My husband was stabbed severally, shot, widow of slain P-H man tells court

What to know about Elon Musk’s Starlink network

Fuel scarcity endangers our plans ‘INEC

DSS denies poisoning Nnamdi Kanu, says he’s well treated

Conducive work environment critical for quality service delivery ‘ Presidency

Fuel Scarcity: NNPC assures INEC of adequate supply for 100, 000 vehicles, 4,000 boats

Niger Delta agitators endorse Peter Obi for President

Osun, Ekiti, Ogun govs must invest in Amotekun to curb insecurity ‘ Gani Adams

2023 polls ‘ll be best, Senate President assures EU, Kenya’s Raila Odinga

I cried, but kept shooting,’ Funke Akindele recounts filming ‘Battle on Buka Street

LEADERSHIP

Odinga: Technology Can Be Used To Rig Election

Osun: Politicians Want To Discredit BVAS Ahead Of Polls ‘ Igini

INEC Worries Over Worsening Fuel Crisis Ahead Of Polls

Reps Approve President Muhammadu Buhari’s N1trn Loan, Defer N22.7trn Request

Naira Redesign: No Nigerian Will Lose Money ‘ Emefiele

Don’t Disenfranchise Over 3m Students, Obi Tells INEC

Naira Swap: No Nigerian Will Lose Money ‘ Emefiele

Buhari Appoints Segun Awolowo Secretary Of Action C’ttee On AfCFTA

JUST-IN: Unknown Assailants Kill DPO, Others In Benue

 

TRIBUNE

Niger Delta ex-militants endorse Peter Obi for President, says he’s symbol of new Nigeria

2023 polls will be the best, Senate President assures EU observers, Kenya’s Raila Odinga

Investors reluctant to invest, consumers careful to spend over fear of electoral violence ‘ Osinbajo

2023: Secure our borders, Aregbesola directs NIS

My tenure has entrenched true democratic principles in Nigeria ‘ Buhari

Ondo social group hands over refurbished vehicle to correctional center

Naira redesign: Be more proactive to ameliorate suffering of Nigerians, NYCN tells CBN

Elections: NBA threatens disciplinary action against judicial officers, members involved in professional misconduct

APC chieftain chides Rivers guber, NASS candidates for not campaigning for Tinubu

Edo govt assures end of fuel scarcity, receives 780,000 litres of product

Buhari urges Nigerians to leverage new technologies for agriculture, power

NATION

Police confirm attack on Abe’s campaign team in Rivers

Ex-PDP chair Haliru Mohammed suffers paralysis

Rivers voters will punish PDP national leadership- Wike

FG releases fund for school feeding programme

Dakuku dares Wike to name preferred presidential candidate

‘Firm admits $4.7m indebtedness to Hercules’

Kwara generated N34.1b IGR in 2022, says govt

PDP sponsoring thugs, others to cause violence tomorrow in Osun, alleges APC

CBN, Emefiele: confusion over deadline

NNPCL investing N2.6tr on 70 roads

CBN, EFCC raid banks, arrest three naira sellers

CBN: Old notes can’t be spent after Feb 10

Police confirm attack on Abe’s campaign team in Rivers

Ex-PDP chair Haliru Mohammed suffers paralysis

Rivers voters will punish PDP national leadership- Wike

DAILY TRUST

ITF Unveils Apprenticeship Scheme To Drive Economic Growth

FG Probes GTB, Zenith Bank Over Data Breach

Urea Now Nigeria’s Top Non-Oil Export – Minister

NNPC takes over four oil wells from Addax

Obasanjo to Nigerians: Take back Nigeria for good

Three million students must be allowed to vote ‘ Peter Obi

How face-off between Niger Gov, senator disrupted pro-Tinubu rally

You have nothing to offer Nigerians, Gov. Emmanuel fires back at Tinubu

Why Nigerians must monitor mock BVAS accreditation ‘ INEC Chair

AUTHORITY

Gov. Bello Mourns Leadership Correspondent In Kogi, Egwu

UBA appoints Abiola Bawuah as First Female CEO for Africa Operations

1.3m Intl passports produced in 2022; 300,000 unclaimed says Minister

Enugu 2023- Prof.Ugwu galvanises grass root support for Gov. Ugwuanyi, Mbah, Okechi.

Ortoms attackers have 7m Benue people to face Aide

Fuel scarcity may affect movement of election materials INEC

BUSINESSDAY

Peter Obi received in a grand style by people of Adamawa, pledges to move Nigeria forward

Can Nigeria’s economy go cashless

New naira, petrol scarcity ground businesses as sales slump

Moody’s downgrades Nigerian banks on ‘weakening operating environment

Fact-check: Buhari’s 13m agric jobs claim conflicts with reality

Bomb Blast in Pakistan mosque leaves at least 27 dead and over 145 injured

Worst-ever Moody’s rating sends Nigerian Eurobonds tumbling

Cash disappears in banks, ATMs after CBN extends deadline

DAILY INDEPENDENT

HURIWA Slams Buhari, Onyeama For Failing To Protect South-East From Terrorism

N15.5bn Fraud: Court Orders Police To Produce Nigerian Arrested In Cote d’Ivoire

Police Arrests Notorious Cultist At APC Rally In Kwara

Its Pelty For PDP To Celebrate False Report Of Stoning Of The President in Kano ‘ Presidency

IMF Increases Expected Growth For Global Economy In 2023

FG Installs Powerplant To Address Inadequate Electricity In Ebonyi

Atiku In Sokoto Promises To End Insecurity, Boost Economy

Six Suspected Armed Bandits Arrested By Rivers Police

INEC Begins Distribution Of Non-Sensitive Materials In Nasarawa

Fulani Herdsmen Kill DPO In Benue

NEW TELEGRAPH

Polls: Obi wants a week holiday for varsity students

Presidential Poll: We’ll stop any candidate convicted of crime, corruption from contesting ‘NBA

We’re facing existential danger in Nigeria, says Coalition of Fulani pastoralists

Flooding, naira devaluation leading to hike in commodity prices ‘Report

NNPCL takes over Addax Petroleum assets

Fuel scarcity’ll affect 2023 polls ‘INEC

Naira Redesign: No one’ll lose money after Feb 10 ‘Emefiele

IMF raises Nigeria’s 2023 growth forecast to 3.2%

Elections not do-or-die affair, Catholic Church tells politicians, political parties

2023: Police stop Tinubu/ Shettima rally in Niger

Boosting financial inclusion with national domestic card scheme

Lekki Port to reduce cost of importation, demurrage

States should avoid over-reliance on FAAC distributions

PMS: Vessels arrive Lagos fuel jetties with 181,750 tonnes

Bank loans to government rise by N10.82trn in 1 year

SEC advocates more investments in commodity sector

Nigerians should express their anger by rejecting APC, PDP at the polls ‘Kwankwaso

Polls: Obi wants a week holiday for varsity students

Insecurity: CUPP petitions Buhari, says desperate politicians blackmailing military to unleash violence

FA Cup: West Ham ease past Derby to earn Man Utd clash

Nigerian filmmakers becoming more daring now than before ‘ Roseanne Chikwendu

BLUEPRINT

2023: Delta PDP governorship candidate in fresh ‘certificate mess

Bimbo: Court remands Ikechukwu Ogbonna in prison over alleged manslaughter

Anambra traders pass vote of confidence on market leadership

LFZC, NCF move to save endangered sea turtles in coastal communities

2023 polls: INEC raises fears over worsening fuel crisis

Why we are inviting four presidential candidates to our conference ‘ NLC President

Buhari appoints Segun Awolowo secretary national action committee on AFCFTA

Again, LASTMA confirms 2 dead, 4 rescued in Lagos auto crash

Fuel scarcity: IPMAN heaps blame on price increase

NSCDC bags outstanding govt agency award, assures of election security

Women to march for peaceful polls in Lagos

NTD Day: 14 LGs suffer elephantiasis in Zamfara

Wike draws fresh battle line against PDP

 

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