Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 5 August 2023

GUARDIAN

Kizz Daniel samples tracklist of new album Maverick

UK government launches climate change programme targeting over 4 million Nigerians

Rivers Council boss honours hotel staff who returned $70,000

Doctor’s death: Lagos hands over lift installer to police for questioning

Super Falcons promise to cage England as Lauren James spits fire

Nigerian athlete faces 20 years jail term in U.S. over alleged fraud

I got inspired by giant strides African tech space was making

Lagos Police parade suspected killers of officer, 0thers

Coaches, athletes’ education vital in grassroots development, says NMMAF

NEPC target over $25bn earnings from non-oil export in 2025

EFCC Investigates Airline CEO For Alleged $1m Fraud

Ministerial-nominees: INEC’ll conduct 4 bye-elections for NASS ‘ Chairman

FG to implement ‘no work, no pay’ policy for striking resident doctors

Court halts move by Obaseki to remove Edo deputy governor Shuaib

Zamfara gets N100 million hospital equipment, supplies

PUNCH

Cleric adovocating use of charms against Isese worshippers not a Muslim Islamic scholar, Prof Ali-Agan

Okada fares rise by 258% in four years NBS

Ogbanje Church opens in Anambra

My daughter went missing after serving punishment for misplacing money Father

Ministerial nomination excites Keyamo as Senate continues screening today

States owe NECO N3.3bn, says Registrar

Complete 350MW plant in three years, Tinubu orders NNPCL

NCAA uncovers illegal fuel suppliers at airports

Italian football clubs lost ‘3,6bn to COVID-19 pandemic ‘ Report

Bayelsa APC crisis: Aggrieved members battle Sylva ahead of gov poll

Anthrax: Cattle sellers, butchers lament as chefs, families cut down on beef

Flooding: Lagos communities where residents dread rain over abandoned canals

Troops neutralise bandits, free victims, recover arms in Sokoto, Katsina

AIbom robbery suspect killed for shooting at police, says PPRO

Cultist surrenders ammunition as police raid hideouts in Rivers

Niger coup: Support ECOWAS stand, FG urges international community

Nigeria Air to begin operations in October, says Ethiopian Airlines CEO

How I lost my first grandchild to medical negligence Akpabio

Man kills friend while testing bulletproof charm in Ondo

Dont wage war with Niger, Northern leaders warn Tinubu

My administration will address deficits in power sector- Tinubu

1,200 Nigerians died during illegal migration in seven months NIS

Ondo NMA begs govt to pay hazard allowance

THISDAY

Wizkid’s Sold Out Show In London

Miners Seek FG’s Partnership To Explore Forex Potential

Court Temporarily Stops Moves To Impeach Edo Deputy Gov Shuaib

Tinubu Flags Off Construction Of First Phase 1,350mw Abuja Power Project

FG Tasked On Economic Reforms To Curb Inflation

Coup: Nigeria Closes Border With Niger Republic

Breaking: Tinubu Withdraws Shetty, Nominates Keyamo, Mahmood As Ministers

At Ganduje’s Coronation, Tinubu Says His Election Most Credible

SUN

Prof Okaba, Ijaw leader to Yerima, Northern group: Niger Delta ex-militants not same as Boko Haram, bandits

FG, govs enjoying insecurity in South-East Echefu, Igbo youths leader

ACF to Tinubu: War with Niger will bring more chaos, hardship to North

Tinubu not prepared to govern Nigeria Sowore

Imo Guber: NNPP candidate Odunzeh gets more endorsements

APC: Omo-Agege sets agenda for Ganduje, Basiru

FIFA Womens World Cup 2023: Super Falcons plot sweet revenge on England

Nigerian athlete faces 20-year jail term for fraud

Niger Coup: We may go to war, Tinubu writes Senate, mobilises military

Tinubu vows to remove obstacles in power sector

Tinubu promises to look into marginalisation of Kogis Okun Yoruba

Crisis hits Niger APC, as party Chairman, Jikantoro forced to resign

Court grants family right to personal liberty

Edo: Court halts moves to impeach Deputy Gov, Philip Shuaib

Firm arrives Nigeria with solution to housing, energy, other challenges

Soludos son Ozonna latest album take it slow makes waves

Embrace ICT for increased relevance, productivity, TOPREC task new members

BREAKING: FG shuts land borders with Niger Republic

VANGUARD

Niger Coup: ECOWAS, FG seek support of int’l community to restore democracy

I lost my grandchild to medical negligence, says Akpabio

Gov Alia approves 65 years retirement or 40 years service for Benue teachers

Oyo workers in showdown with Makinde, observe Juma’t prayer outside secretariat main gate

Traditionalist’s son shot dead by friend while testing charm

Alleged Impeachment Plot: Court fixes August 10 to hear Edo Deputy Gov’s suit

Tinubu’s taking right steps at solving Nigeria’s problems ‘ World Bank

Electricity: Tinubu breaks ground for NNPCL’s 1,350MW power plant

Don’t declare war against Niger Republic to please US, France, Rep member cautions Tinubu

CBN forensic audit, civil service payroll overhaul imminent ‘ Tinubu

Tinubu’s taking right steps at solving Nigeria’s problems ‘ World Bank

Why Tinubu must probe, punish subsidy thieves’ Ezeokenwa, APGA natl. chairman

Ministerial list: Communication expert hails Tinubu on youths’ inclusion

Adeleke is fully in support of Oyetola’s ministerial nomination, Osun lawmaker tells Senate

Tinubu drops Shetty, nominates Festus Keyamo for minister

DIABETES: Remove tariffs on essential drugs imports, FG told

Crude Oil Theft: Fresh storm in N-Delta

Nigeria Air commences operations with 8 aircraft in October

I lost my grandchild to medical negligence ‘ Akpabio

ECOWAS Military Chiefs seek diplomatic solutions to Niger situation

Niger: War’s last resort, but we’re ready to defend democracy ‘ ECOWAS Defence Chiefs

Jaw-jaw better than war-war’, Bode George cautions Tinubu over Niger

Obey Court order, release Emefiele ‘ Arewa, Ohanaeze urge DSS

Deputy Speaker Kalu, lauds Tinubu’s resolve to expand energy availability in Nigeria

Reverse fee hike across campuses or face mass action, NANS warns varsities

Lawmakers hail Army Chief Lagbaja’s offensive against insecurity, oil theft, unsafe highways

LEADERSHIP

Niger APC Chairman Resigns, Bobi Now Acting Chairman

Court Halts Obaseki’s Impeachment Moves Against Edo Dep Gov, Philip Shuaib

Reps To Amend Law To Enhance Fight Against Malaria, HIV/AIDS

TUC President Explains Suspension of Nationwide Protest

Tinubu Vows To Remove Obstacles To Stable Electricity

Borno To Implement 6 Months Maternity Leave For Working Mothers

Kogi Gov’ship: Adeyemi’s Supporter, Ohikere, Rallies Support For Ododo

G37 Applauds Tinubu For Appointing Ngelale Presidential Spokesman

Lawmakers Hail Army Chief’s Offensive Against Insecurity, Oil Theft, Unsafe Highways

Delta Assembly Staff Jailed For Receiving Double Salaries For 4 Years

Herbalist’s Son Shot Dead While Testing Charms In Ondo

EFCC Petitioned Over Alleged $1m Fraud By Xejet Airline CEO

BBNaija All Stars: Angel Lacks Home Training ‘ Kiddwaya

Diphtheria Killed 122 In Nigeria ‘ UNICEF

Anti-APC Remarks: Group Seeks Understanding Over Bosun Tijani’s Ministerial Nomination

Coup: ECOWAS Borders To Niger Now Closed, Tinubu Tells Senate

TRIBUNE

Forensic audit of CBN underway, Tinubu tells World Bank

Niger coup: Northern Senators kick against ECOWAS’ proposed military onslaught

Edo: Court halts Obaseki’s impeachment moves against his Deputy, Shuaib

Niger coup: Military action will be last option ‘ FG

FG to implement ‘no work, no pay’ policy for striking doctors

Ministerial nomination: Tinubu adds Keyamo, replaces Maryam Shetty with Mahmoud

SHAKE UP: FG orders senior directors in Finance Ministry to resign

With petrol subsidy removal, it is gas o’clock

Ministerial nomination: Senate screens Lalong, Oyetola, Bagudu, 10 others

Tinubu flags off first phase of NNPCL’s 1,350MWs Abuja power project

Fees hike: FG setting university administrators against students ‘Prof Odukoya, ASUU coordinator

LP leadership crisis: Stop Eragbe from parading self as youth leader, Ahonatu tasks security agencies

Ministerial list: Youths’ nominations unprecedented, Oloruntobi hails Tinubu

Fuel price hike, low patronage forced me into robbery ‘ 29-year-old driver confesses

Ganduje, Basiru final piece in jigsaw puzzle ‘ Omo-Agege

Prioritise reforms for finance access in vulnerable countries, ONE Campaign urges World Bank President

Niger, Burkina Faso, other West African countries toppled by Military coup in last 4 years

Niger: Tinubu seeks Senate support for proposed ECOWAS military operation, sanctions

JUST IN: Maryam Shetty reacts to withdrawal from Tinubu’s ministerial list

Over 800,000 children lack access to routine immunisation ‘ NPHCDA

NATION

Printers applaud INEC for producing election materials locally

Firm partners Nigerian Conservation Foundation, plants 3,000 trees

Tinubu taking right steps to solve Nigeria’s problems – World Bank

Customs confirms closure of Niger border

Tinubu congratulates BUA Group Founder, Rabiu, at 63

Man dies protecting son from collapsed wall

HoS confirms compulsory retirement of directors in MDAs

He’s a miracle-working God, Keyamo sings after ministerial nomination

Fed Govt to meet Perm Secretaries ahead evaluation

WAEC presents certified true copy of Abiodun’s certificate to Ogun tribunal

FRSC sacks officer for joining NLC strike

Protesting Oyo workers observe Jumat in front of Secretariat Gate

Immigration officer, two others arraigned for alleged drug trafficking

1.2m candidates registered for 2023 SSCE – NECO

Seven commercial banks that longer exist in Nigeria

Niger Coup: Tinubu writes Senate on ECOWAS resolutions

Tinubu insists on three-year completion of Gwagwalada power plant

JUST IN: Senate screens Oyetola, Geidam, Lokpobiri

Pete Edochie confirms Chioma Chukwuka’s marriage crash

Dad started defiling me after mom’s death, says 11-year-old girl

Ganduje pledges reform, fairness to reposition APC

NNPCL/NIPCO to deploy 35 CNG stations

Oil, gas free trade zones attract $15.9b investments

HERALD

Comprehensive forensic audit of CBN underway ‘ Tinubu tells W’Bank president

EFCC reacts as Ilorin NBA vows showdown with agency

I write this as a hostage’ ‘ Bazoum pens Washington Post article

Tinubu seeks National Assembly’s support for Niger military action

Mercy Eke Reveals Her Boyfriend Outside The House Offered Her N120Million Before BBN All Stars

President Tinubu Hails BUA Chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu On 63rd Birthday

Lizzo Faces Massive Social Media Decline in Followers Following Sexual Harassment Allegations

Ministerial list: Tinubu withdraws Maryam Shetty, picks Mahmoud, Keyamo

Benin court jails Kennedy Irabor Osasogie, seven other internet fraudsters

DAILY TRUST

NAFDAC Not Functioning, Says Ministerial Nominee

Akpabio: How My Grandchild Bled To Death At Govt Hospital

States Owe NECO N3bn, Says Registrar

Only A Legitimate Government Can Cut Ties With Us, France Tells Niger Junta

Maryam Shetty Vs Mariya Mahmoud: How Classmates Replaced Each Other In Tinubu’s Cabinet

Ministerial Appointment: God Is A Miracle Worker, Says Keyamo

Over 1.2m Candidates Registered For 2023 SSCE – NECO Registrar

ECOWAS Military Chiefs Reconsider Use Of Force Against Niger Coup Plotters

Pressure Mounts On ECOWAS Against Use Of Force In Niger

How FG, States Can Leverage Waterways Amidst Rising Fuel Cost

DPO Goes Viral After Paying Dowry For Lovers To Get Married In Kaduna

Comprehensive Audit Of CBN Underway – Tinubu

Niger Coup: Northern Senators Caution Against Military Action

Niger: Don’t Plunge Sahel Region Into Deeper Crisis, Kano Cleric Warns Tinubu

DisCos’ Revenue Dip As Foreign Companies Fail To Pay $16.11m Power Debt In Q1

MANEG Calls For Urgent Diversification To Non-Oil Exports

GSK Exits Nigeria After 51 Years Of Operations

NNPCL, NIPCO Partner To Deploy CNG Stations To Cater For 200,000 Cars

NEPC Partners 29 Banks To Drive Non-Oil Sector Growth

AUTHORITY

Lawmakers Hail Army Chief Lagbajas Offensive Against Insecurity, Oil Theft, Unsafe Highways

FCTA flags off N5bn rehabilitation of Abuja rail mass transit

APC new Chairman, Secretary, round peg in round hole Ademola

Over 1.2m candidates register for 2023 NECO SSCE

Obaseki-Shaibu Clash: A case of bullying and ingratitude, says group

300 students undergo training in FG, World Bank programme in Nasarawa

BUSINESSDAY

Senate to confirm Tinubu’s ministerial nominees Saturday

Border closure: Nigeria is not at war with Niger Republic ‘ NCS

Tinubu’s agric intervention plan plays catch-up with food prices

NEPC seeks enhanced cooperation with banks to boost exports activities

Stock market up by 0.22% in week ended August 4

Court summons: NLC threatens to embark on nationwide strike

Ogechi Ugwulebo ‘ Founder, Women in STEM Leadership & ANWEP

Nigeria’s fintech chiefs address scaling challenges at customer acquisition event

PDP, LP mock APC’s choice of Ganduje as party chair

Naira falls to N885 per dollar in parallel market

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Ogunbiyi, Banga Meet Nigeria’s Private Sector Operators, Discuss Opportunities In Clean Energy Investment

Lagos Lawmakers Begin Probe Into Elevator Accident At Govt. Hospital

Insecurity: Kebbi- South Lawmaker Calls For Urgent Action

We’ll Implement Stakeholders’ Recommendations From General Elections Review In Off-Cycle Polls ‘ INEC

Subsidy Removal: Odunowo Applauds Tinubu Over Palliatives, Review Of Cash Transfer Policy

Ministerial Nomination: Keyamo Bursts Into Praise Worship

Ministerial List: Northern Group Begs President Tinubu To Reconsider Including Maryam Shetty

2023 NECO SSCE Candidates Registration Base Hits 1.2m

Dr Vwaere Diaso: Oyefusi Urges Complete Overhaul Of Governance Framework In Lagos

PEOPLESDAILY

NEW TELEGRAPH

Ministerial Screening: Oyetola Reveals How He Turned Around Osun Economy

Niger Coup: Tinubu Writes Senate On Planned ECOWAS Sanctions Against Military Junta

Tinubu Inaugurates Phase 1 Of NNPCL, Partners’ 1,350 MW Power Project

Coup: Finally, Niger Junta Lifts Nationwide Curfew

FAAN Suspends Taxi Services In Abuja International Airport

Niger Coup: Pro-Niger Hackers Attack MTN Nigeria

There Should Be Full Disclosure Regarding #Endsars Crisis Victims –Amode

KANO EMIRATE STOOL: Speculations Over Sanusi’s Return Refuse To Abate Despite Official Denials

Niger Border Closure Not Impunitive Measure On Nigerians – Customs CG

100 Doctors Vacate Residential Quarters After House Doctor’s Death In Lift

Flood Submerges Communities In Ondo

‘Removal Of Fuel Subsidy Pushes Me Into Robbery’- Bolt Driver

Celine Dion’s Family Shares Update As Singer Battles Neurological Disorder

BLUEPRINT

Fraud’: Nigerian athlete risks jail term in US

Needed: FG, agro bodies’ partnership

Subsidy removal led me to robbery ‘ Uber driver

Govt raises panel to resolve Osun Poly leadership crisis

Kwankwaso remains one of our party’s major pillars ‘ Ogun NNPP

Bode George cautions Tinubu on Niger Republic

Ministerial screening: Senate explains ‘take a bow and go

NASS New Media hails speaker Abbas over Rotimi, Agbese’s appointments

Man dies protecting son from collapsed wall

Diphtheria: UNICEF intensifies effort as Nigeria records 122 deaths, 1,387 cases

Man, 27, shot dead while testing charm

NASS New Media hails speaker Abbas over Rotimi, Agbese’s appointments

Edo varsity suspends staff salaries

Gov Alia okays new retirement age, service years for teachers

Fuel contamination: Illegal Jet A1 suppliers flood aviation industry, investigation reveals

FG to CMDs: Implement ‘no work, no pay’ policy

Gov Bello donates cash to widows of Kogi medical doctors

Arewa, Ohanaeze Youths urge DSS to obey court order, release Emefiele