Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 4 May 2023  

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines


PUNCH

US Republicans subpoena FBI over unverified Biden allegation

USAID, WFP stop food aid to war-torn Tigray over diverted shipments

Sudan: Nigerian evacuees get N100,000 each

Senate proposes life jail for unlawful explosives maker

Murder trial shouldnt scuttle my Speaker bid Doguwa

Plateau community barricades highway, protests fresh killings

26 days to go: Outrage as Senate approves Buharis N22.7tn extra-budgetary spending

Nigerias multi-billion naira fishing industry struggling to stay afloat

INEC gets NBA free service to prosecute electoral offenders

Senate presidency: APC mulls consensus, asks Lukman to withdraw suit against Adamu

FG approves N20bn for fire trucks, Apapa, Lekki port projects

FG, Senate lock horns over planned demolition at Lagos airport

Private sector rebounded after March cash crunch Report

Niger Delta communities threaten $1tn lawsuit against IOCs, FG

Stakeholders, lawmakers to hold talks over Cabotage fund

90% of vehicles bought without credit facilities, says CPPE

FG to build another seaport in 2026 NPA

Senate seeks life imprisonment for illegal explosive manufacturers

Hoodlums behead ASP, threaten Abia police

Air Peace decries disruption of operations by NLC, TUC

THISDAY

Tinubu to Wike: I Owe You Nothing,Faults Request for Project Refund

At Last, Senate Approves N22.7tn CBN’s’Ways and Means’ Advances to FG

Sudan: After Hours of Delay, First Batch of 350 Evacuees Arrives Abuja

Buhari Launches New National Devt Plan

Galadima: Buhari Has Set Nigeria 100 Years Back

NLC Disrupts Air Peace Flights, Leaving Passengers Stranded in Abuja, Lagos, Owerri

Labour Party Describes Apapa-led Factional NEC in Bauchi as Invalid

Organ Harvesting: Senate Pleads for Clemency as London Court Sentences Ekweremadu Tomorrow

2023 Poll: PDP, LP Take Protests to US

FG: Senate Can’t Stop Demolition Work at Ikeja Airport

Senate President Celebrates Nigerian Journalists on World Press Freedom Day

INEC to Prosecute 774 Poll Offenders,Enters Working Arrangements with NBA

FG: Senate Can’t Stop Demolition at Ikeja Airport

It’s Safe to Consume Locally Produced Indomie Instant Noodles, Says NAFDAC DG

10th Assembly: Minority Caucus Resolves to Contest for Speaker, to Nominate Candidates

Buhari Launches New National Devt Plan

Developing Blueprint on the Girl-child Education for New Administration

Group Petitions EFCC, ICPC over Alleged Looting of N500bn in C’River

SUN

Obis mantra mandatory for elected LP office holders

Speakership: Opposition Reps-elect insist on contesting

Its time to reward my stewardship Doguwa

LP crisis: Im no stooge of Tinubu, says Apapa

NASS leadership: APC working on consensus candidates Adamu

Air Peace accuses NLC, TUC of targeting operations

Excise duty: Govts policy inconsistency worries MAN

AfCFTA: Forge ties to diversify energy mix, NNPC tells African countries

Ill not marginalise any part of Nigeria Tinubu

Senate approves Buharis N22.7trn loan request

Senate cant stop demolition work at Lagos Airport FG

Attacks on media violation of human rights MRA

Buhari for King Charles coronation in London

Delta family decries delay in finding sons killers

Delta SDP dumps Gbagi, distances from petition Oborevworis election

HURIWA mocks Buharis 91-page achievement document

Join Lamidi camp and lose your seat, LP warns state chairmen

Concerned parents, educators task govt to eradicate exam malpractice

Borno gets refund of N16.7 billion for roads

GUARDIAN

Police officers, families to vacate 25 barracks for renovation

Rivers community seeks termination of contracts over alleged killings

Kano court adjourns $1.3m scam trial to May 30

Traders, residents lament poor state of Olodi Apapa road

We must act now to avoid deeper humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan, says IOM chief

Three imprisoned Iranian journalists bag press freedom prize

Telecoms exempted from 5 per cent excise duty, ministry insists

FG calls for collaborations to improve domestic gas utilisation

Artificial Intelligence revolution to displace 83m jobs in five years

Labour urges Buhari to sign research bill for industrial growth

Sudan latest: Over 100,000 have now fled says UNHCR

Death toll from China factory explosion rises to nine: state media

Presidential Election Tribunal fix May 8 for hearing

Trump groped me on flight, woman tells US civil trial

Russia says foiled Kremlin drone attack aimed at Putin

VANGUARD

One killed, houses torched as crisis erupts in Delta community

Ritualist who offered N1m bribe to Police, other suspects paraded in Ogun

Court stops Ondo govt from evicting cocoa farmers

Senate president: Akpabio will bring stability, accountability to lawmaking ‘ Diaspora group

NLC, TUC kick as Senate okays FG’s N22.7trn ‘Ways and Means

Southern Kaduna: We won’t be distracted in providing security ‘ Army

NDDC: Let’s tow path of peace now ‘ N/Delta youths

Nasarawa: Obtain your degree in ten years or be sacked ‘ Assembly tells judges

World Press Freedom Day: Pyrates decries assault on press freedom in Nigeria

Effective implementation of Criminal Justice Act remains top priority of FG ‘ Malami

Court warns parties against truncating proceedings in Nnamdi Kanu’s suit

I don’t owe you, lobby me to pay, Tinubu tells Wike

10th NASS leadership: We’re working on consensus arrangement ‘ APC

Again, Labour Party disowns Apapa-led faction

FG boasts of overcoming challenges in Passport production

Ijaw leaders in Edo allege invasion of community for political reasons

Senate can’t stop demolition work at Lagos Airport’ Minister

Lagos govt shuts another popular grocery store over expired products

Reps query FAAN MD over dilapidated infrastructure at airports

2023: Pro-Atiku group begs tribunal judges to save Nigeria, stand for justice

LEADERSHIP

Reps To Transmit Bill On Judicial Officers Retirement To Buhari

IPI Nigeria Sets Agenda For Tinubu On Journalists’ Safety, Media Freedom

I Warned Mikel Against Going To China ‘ Agent

FIFA Threatens Women’s World Cup Blackout

Crude Theft: MT Heroic Idun 26 Crew Members Plead Guilty

Indomie Noodles: Expect More Cancer Cases In Children ‘ Institute

Ekweremadu: Senate Begs UK For Clemency

Russia Accuses Ukraine Of Trying To Kill Putin With Drone Attack On Kremlin

Federal Gov’t Withdraws Corruption Charges Against Ex NSA’s Aide

Drama As Tinubu, Wike ‘Disagree’ Over Refund On Federal Roads Built By Rivers Gov’t

Ronaldo Beats Messi, Mbappe To Top Forbes’ 2023 Rich List

Unpaid Electricity Bills: Kwara, Oyo, Niger, 4 Others Risk Disconnection

TRIBUNE

FEC okays adoption of the National Blockchain Policy

Wage increase: Gbajabiamila moves to avert doctors strike

FG unveils plans to provide free food for all primary school pupils by 2030

10th NASS: Minority Caucuses vow to rival APC, contest Speaker, Deputy positions

10th NASS: We’re waiting for Tinubu’s inputs on zoning ‘ APC National Chairman

Tribunal begins hearing on petitions challenging Tinubu’s election May 8

We’ve overcome challenges in obtaining Nigerian passport ‘ FG

Rivers visit: I’ll not marginalise any part of Nigeria ‘ Tinubu

BREAKING: Obaseki sacks all Commissioners, SAs, SSAs

Sunday Bisi elected PDP Chairman as party holds Congress in Osun

Senate mulls Tribunal for implementation of audit reports

Senate seeks life imprisonment for illegal explosive manufacturers

Apapa-led LP faction pardons Obi, Datti, others for attending Asaba NEC meeting

APC leadership crisis: Salihu Lukman agrees to withdraw suit against Adamu

INEC presents certificate of return to Ondo lawmaker, Adefarati

2023 elections: Police hand over 215 electoral offenders’ files to INEC

Disregard Apapa’s Bauchi NEC meeting, LP tells Nigerians

Senate approves N22.7trn Ways & Means loan for Buhari

Rivers visit: I will leave legacy projects across Nigeria ‘ Tinubu

FG rolls out strategic National Action Plan for Cash Voucher Assistance Policy, others

EFCC arrests 34 suspected internet fraudsters in Delta

FCT’s N502.95bn statutory budget passes second reading

Politicians out to assassinate Ayade’s character over tribunal case ‘ NGO

Reps direct CNA to transmit bill increasing retirement age of judicial officers for assent

Senate can’t stop demolition work at Lagos airport ‘ FG

NLC Strike: EEDC shut down power supply to Imo

25 distressed police barracks to be reconstructed in Lagos

Electricity contractors urge Tinubu to resolve challenges of rural power sector

Tax, import duty provisions in 2023 Fiscal Policy Measures will hurt economy ‘ CPPE

Lassa Fever: NCDC tasks states on sensitization, response

NATION

Obey court order, RTEAN tells Lagos govt

‘Why demand for primary health in Borno, Gombe is high’

Russia, Ukraine war escalation likely

Labour disrupts Owerri-bound flights in Lagos, Abuja, others

Senate joins in clemency pleas for Ekweremadu

LP to elected members: align with Apapa, lose your seats

NLNG prize records increase in drama entries

Doguwa: I have paid my dues, it’s my turn to be Speaker

Malami withdraws N1.8b alleged fraud case against Dasuki’s ex-aide

Aregbesola blames Immigration officials for passport issuance, renewal delay

Cancer institute worries over ‘poisonous’ noodles

‘Govt should protect media freedom’

North elders hail Iwuanyanwu as Ohanaeze President-General

Buhari to attend King Charles’ coronation

Senate okays FGs N22.7tr Ways, Means advances from CBN

Rivers pastors threaten curse on interim government proponents

Gunmen behead Superintendent of Police in Abia

HERALD

The Closing Bell- Oil Down 12% On The Week As The Fed Hikes Rates By 25bps

I’ll not marginalise any region’ ‘ Tinubu

BBN Wahala Update: Trouble in Paradise for Chomzy and Eloswag Ship

EFCC secures final forfeiture of 324 properties in Kano

Anti-graft War: EFCC seeks Nigerian Army’s support

Nigeria Agenda 2050: Buhari launches new national development plan

Buhari to attend King Charles’ coronation in London

DAILY TRUST

Ways & Means: Senate Okays Buhari’s N22.7tn Loan Request

Air Peace Bringing Back Items Of Evacuees Who Left Egypt Without Luggage – FG

Projects: I Owe You Nothing, Tinubu Tactically Rejects Wike’s Refund Request

I Bought Two Legs For N20,000, Says Ogun Suspected Ritualist

Robbers Raid Bayelsa Community With PoS, Kill Teenager

FG: Challenges In Obtaining Nigerian Passport Are Over

APC Can’t Determine Who Becomes Speaker Of 10th NASS – Opposition Rep

Sudan Crisis: Nigerian Evacuees Finally Arrive In Abuja

Over 100 killed in Rwanda floods

Sudan crisis: Inside story of How Nigerian security community broke evacuation logjam

Messi expected to dump PSG after Saudi Arabia’s trip

LG Poll: PDP kicks as Kwara inaugurates KWSIEC

Senate Presidency: Ranking can’t disqualify me ‘ Umahi

Obi denies visiting Tinubu, opens up on phone call with Oyedepo

DAILY INDEPENDENT

FEC: Sirika Insists Air Nigeria Still Feasible Before May 29

Exemption Of 5% Excise Duty For Telecommunications Services Still Subsists -Pantami

Just In: First Batch Of Nigerian Students, Others Stranded In Sudan Arrive Nigeria

Alleged N950m Fraud: EFCC Presents First Witness Against Young Alhaji Foundation Promoter In Lagos

One Dead, 3 Taken To Hospital After Shooting In Atlanta

Senate Seeks Life Imprisonment For Manufacturers Of Unlawful Explosives

25 Days To End Of Tenure, Senate Approves N22.7trn Ways And Means Loan For Buhari

My Govt Won’t Marginalise Any Region In Nigeria ‘ Tinubu

FG Finally Approves National Blockchain Policy

Family Petitions IGP Over Alleged Threat To Life

Labour Party Warns Officials Against Aligning With Apapa, Other Suspended Members

Russia Says Ukraine Tried To Kill Putin With Night-Time Drone Attack On Kremlin

NEW TELEGRAPH

My Lawyer Convinced Me To Bribe Police With N10m ‘ Ritualist

APC To PDP: Your Tirade Against Oyetola On Party Reposition Shows Your Desperation, Hopelessness

Edo Community Frays Alleged Invasion, Imposition Of Leaders By Obaseki Loyalists

World Press Freedom Day: Nigerian Journalists Deserve Better Deal ‘ NUJ

World Press Freedom Day: Don Tasks Journalists On Watchdog Role, Agenda Setting

Osun PDP Congress: Adeleke Urges Members To Unite Behind New Party Executives

Reps Approve 70yrs Retirement Age For Judicial Officers, Transmit Bill For Assent

Customs Act offers stiffer penalties for offenders

Outlook brightens for economy as private credit growth surges

Trade Imbalance: ‘Growth in Nigeria, others could decline permanently

2,000 vessels shun Nigeria over 70% freight rate increase

Cashless Transactions: 504,572 PoS terminals still inactive

May 29: Rivers Pastors Vow To Place Curse On Proponents Of Interim Govt

LP Crisis: Join Apapa, Lose Your Seat, Party Threatens Elected Officials, Members

Crisis Deepens In Abia Assembly As Factional Speaker Suspends Orji, Six Others

House Leader Doguwa Declares For Speaker, Says I’ve Paid My Dues

JUST-IN: APC NWC Meet Over Zoning, Leadership Crisis

You’re Really Crossing The Line, APC Tells Peter Obi

 

 

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