Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 19 August 2023  

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

NATION

Biden aims to nudge Japan, South Korea toward greater unity

Grammy’s Best African music performance category created for me – Burna Boy

DSS mum over arrest of NIRSAL CEO, alleged proposed train attack

JUST IN: Wizkid loses mum

UNILAG denies claims of additional increment in fees

Banditry: Tinubu will deploy hi-tech to flush out bandits in our forests – Ganduje

Tinubu meets Governor Mbah, Kaigama in separate meetings at the Villa

Okorocha endorses Uzodimma for second term

Kogi guber: APC candidate Ododo defeats Adeyemi, Achimugu as Court delivers judgement

N4b palliative: Kwara receives N2b from FG, appoints CP to head distribution committee

Former Gov Emmanuel not keeping A’Ibom govt jet, Eno clarifies

Return your official cars now, Oyo govt warns past appointees

1,680 school children kidnapped since 2014, says report

Subsidy removal: Oyo govt approves car loan for teachers

Kogi 2023: Appeal Court dismisses Smart Adeyemi’s case against Ododo’s candidacy

Subsidy: Oyo govt debunk N10,000 palliatives for civil servants, students

Ganduje takes Uzodimma, Okorocha to Aso Villa

Tinubu has hit ground running, showing determination, courage — Doyin Okupe

Reps panel frowns at lopsided employment in federal agencies

‘Leverage on Wikipedia to promote Anambra’s rich culture, businesses’

Obaseki hails military, others for improved safety

Court set to hear LP’s appeal against Elumelu

Onitsha River port receives commercial barges

Financial inclusion: NorthWave launches money contribution, loan app

Agric ministry assures of civil service strategy implementation

Transcorp consolidates power with investments

NEITI’s oil, gas, mining reports gets approval

Reps seek Anambra, Enugu inclusion in ongoing NAGS

Lagos Airport Customs command generates N47.24b

Oil rises to $84.7 as dollar eases

 PUNCH

PDP, LP disagree over insecurity in Abia

Police yet to submit Abba Kyaris case file PSC

Subsidy: Marketers demand transparency as ex-depot cost exceeds pump price

Military rule outdated, UN chief tells Niger junta

Cleric advises FG to prioritise mental health, wellness

FG must invest in industries to save economy Don

NIMASA faults Falana, denies acquiring UK properties

UK records first case of new COVID-19 variant

BDC operators kick as CBN restricts forex trading

Customs to renew relations with Cameroon, Chad

Diphtheria takes toll on young, old as health sector begs for attention

Kidnappers said their sponsor wanted me alive Rivers victim

Teenager set ablaze in Niger over missing children

Amotekun nabs ex-convict for stealing Osun students phones

Delta police foil abduction, rescue victim

Dont scrap Niger Delta Affairs ministry, PANDEF tells Tinubu

IG orders establishment of Complaint Response Units nationwide

UNILAG debunks claim of additional hike in tuition fees

Twitter to remove block feature from platform

JUST IN: Nigerias health security rises by 15% in five years

Otti, Fagbemi intimidating Abia tribunal, says PDP

British nurse found guilty of murdering seven babies

Potential of Nigerias untapped marine and blue economy

Hit the ground running, APC chieftain Adeyeye charges new ministers

Lightning kills Mai tea, customer in Kwara

THISDAY

Tinubu Approves Establishment Of Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative

Kogi Guber: Smart Adeyemi, Achimugu Lose Appeals Against Ahmed Ododo’s Nomination

Subsidy: Kwara Announces Nonpartisan Committee To Handle Distribution Of FG Palliatives

Breaking: Air Force Jet Raids Terrorists’ Havens In Kwaki, Chikuba Communities Of Niger State

SUN

NAIRA RAIN! FG Splashes N200m on Super Falcons

House committee on sports invites NOC, NADO over WADA threat to ban Nigeria

Coup Threat: CAF plays down fears of AFCON postponement

Palliatives cant cushion pain of fuel subsidy removal -Sarki

Nigerias major problem is choice of leadership Okoroafor

Prophet Samson Ayorinde: The man that will repair, build Nigeria will come from South East

NLNG Plant not shut down, company affirms

SWest Catholic bishops warn ECOWAS against war in Niger

Tinubus status as Petroleum Minister divides stakeholders

Tinubu, Mbah meet over Enugus development

UNILAG debunks claim of additional fees increment

Group calls for probe of ex minister, petitions EFCC

Northern groups fume over poor quality of ministers

Make FCT home for all, Arewa group tells Wike, commends Tinubu over his appointment

World Humanitarian Day: UNICEF urges support for children in conflict-prone areas

Edo PDP talks tough, vows to block all entrances into state roads

Fed. Appointments: Benue majority leader distance self, others, from ZAPAs accusation of Akume

UNILAG debunks claim of additional fees increment

Cleric praises God for gift of child to Journalist after 11 years of marriage

Unidentified Fighter jet Kill one, Injured Two in Niger Community

Respite, as Southern leaders defend Akpabio

 GUARDIAN

Sayphin, UNESCO, UNFPA demand safeguard of youth’s rights, well-being

Security operatives on trail of suspect behind malicious publications against Ogun SSG

Key into IGP’s vision, respect human rights, Alabi warns detectives

Thousands trapped as IOM seeks urgent action over surge in Niger migrant transit centres

Why young career-first women are increasingly becoming apprehensive of uterine fibroids

Every woman has capacity to achieve financial independence, regardless of current circumstances

Tinubu meets Governor Mbah over developments in Enugu

We’ll leverage on gas resources for economic expansion, says Tinubu

FG to increase non-oil export earnings through youth survival programme

FG inaugurates solar-powered electric vehicle charging station in Enugu

You are our heroes, GOC 3 Division tells NAOWA emmbers

IOM raises alarm over surge in Niger migrant transit centres

Lokpobiri meets President Tinubu to review initiatives for productive petroleum sector

Fuel subsidy: Tinubu approves presidential CNG initiative

EFCC, Customs collaborate to fight illegal mining in Osun, Oyo States

Dutch ruling conservatives say ready to govern with far right

Nigeria still awaits USAID’s $1m flood intervention support,’ says NEMA

UN, FG honours 37 slain humanitarian workers in Northeast Nigeria, others

US approves transfer of Dutch, Danish F-16s to Ukraine

Experts call for increased participation of women in politics

UNILAG refutes claims of additional fees to earlier increment

WHO, US health authorities tracking new Covid-19 variant

UN, FG honours 37 slain humanitarian workers in Northeast, others

VANGUARD

Oba of Benin remains head of traditional rulers, chiefs ‘ Edo govt

Kogi Gov Poll: Appeal Court affirms Ododo as APC candidate

PANDEF asks Tinubu to correct omission of Niger Delta Affairs minister from cabinet

Ondo court remands footballer who butchered ex-lover

Evicting illegal occupants from Ondo forest reserve, not wickedness ‘Ondo govt

Olubadan suspends Mogaji over land dispute

Oba of Benin remains head of traditional rulers, chiefs ‘ Edo govt

Uproar as Justice Minister designate, Fagbemi shows up in Abia tribunal hearing

Man slaughters minor after raping her to avoid being caught

Wizkid’s mum dies in London

Lagos Pensioners, aged retirees vow to protest ill-treatment by govt

NLNG has awarded over $1million to 17 winning works in literature ‘ Andy Odey

Banks lose N9.5bn to e-fraud in 2023

Subsidy removal: Tinubu approves establishment of Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative

Food security: 1,545 farmers affected by COVID-19 receive agric inputs in Oyo

8-year-old boy escapes lynching after being accused of stealing plastic materials

Court remands man in prison for killing his younger brother’s sons

Our plant is not shut down ‘ NLNG

Davido, AY, others among 100 most notable peace icons in Africa

Traditional worshipers celebrate as Makinde declares public holiday for Isese Day

Tinubu, Petroleum Minister, Lokpobiri review initiatives for productive petroleum sector

LEADERSHIP

House Of Reps Members Storm LASU To Assess TETfund Projects

We Are Taking Measures To Address Insecurity ‘ Abbas

X-raying Agencies Role In Cargo Evacuation, Port Operations At Seaports

Lagos Socialite Rescued From Jumping Into Lagoon

Kano Agog As VP Shettima, Akpabio, Abbas, Govs, Lawmakers Attend DSP Barau’s Son’s Wedding

BBNaija All Stars: It’s My Time To Win ‘ CeeC

FCT Natives Urge Wike To Replicate Port Hacourt Giant Strides In Abuja

CCB Wants FCTA Workers To Declare Assets Or Face Penalties

Gov Sani To Allocate 15% Of State Budget To Health Care

TRIBUNE

Coping in Nigeria has defied logic, reason’ Nigerians speak on how they would cope if petrol price goes further up, naira falls to N1,000/$

Isese Day: Traditional worshipers hail Makinde’s penchant for religious harmony

Tinubu okays establishment of presidential CNG initiative

Oyo South: Dismiss PDP’s petition, APC’s Alli tells Tribunal

Oba of Benin’s position as head of traditional rulers sacrosanct ‘ Edo govt

El-Rufai’s replacement: Gov Sani didn’t nominate anyone ‘ APC chieftain

Don’t scrap Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, PANDEF warns Tinubu

Sokoto: Uphold national values, Gov Aliyu tasks Corps members

We’re building ring road from Lagos Island to Lagos-Ibadan Expressway ‘Sanwo-Olu

China donates $1m to UN agency to assist Palestinian refugee children

Soludo denies hostility to persons with disabilities in Anambra

Insecurity: DSS uncovers plots to launch fresh attack on Abuja-Kaduna train

Farida Sobowale: ‘I’m sorry,’ Lagos socialite apologises over suicide attempt

FG’s N5bn palliative: We’re confident of Gov Bello’s judicious utilisation ‘ Forum

Subsidy palliative: Police Commissioner, Emir, DSS, others to lead committee in Kwara

Plateau govt petitions Police to investigate status of Jos prison inmate

Export under AfCFTA new way forward with GTI ‘ Segun Awolowo

Uproar as minister of justice-designate, Fagbemi, shows up in Abia Election Tribunal

HERALD

Tragic Loss for Nkem Owoh as Daughter Kosisochukwu Succumbs to Liver Cancer at 24

I Would Have Stayed on the Phone if I Knew You Were Planning Suicide,’ ‘ Iyabo Ojo

Loss of 36 soldiers among most tragic incidents since war on terror began ‘ Shehu Sani

Nigerian Superstar Wizkid Mourns the Passing of His Mother

Chelsea complete signing of Lavia from Southampton

#AllEyesOnTheJudiciary is a neutral slogan ‘ Atedo Peterside

Matrix CEO, Ladol MD, others shortlisted for The Maritime and Offshore Award

Eldee reveals how failed business deal with Akintoye Akindele ruined his music business

Customs intercepts 299 cartons of Codeine syrup

Risk Off Flashes On As Volatility Spike Pulls Equities, Oil, Bitcoin and Gold Down

DAILY TRUST

We’ll Block Entrances Into State Roads To Protest Bad Federal Highways – Edo PDP Chair

Subsidy: Kwara Govt Speaks On FG’s Palliatives, Inaugurates Distribution Committee

I Wanted To Jump Into Lagoon Over Failed N100m Marriage – Lagos Socialite

UN Women Advocates Gender Responsive Approach To Boost Security

Post COVID-19: CITAD Unveils Book On Vaccination In Northern States

Lightning Kills Tea Seller In Kwara

Floating Of Naira Illegal, Falana Knocks CBN

Navy Set Up Operations Base To Protect N19trn Investment At Lagos Free Zone

Inflation: Lagos Chamber Asks FG To Tackle Food Costs

What Akpabio Said About Obi’s Presence At Barau’s Son’s Wedding

You Can’t Scrap Niger Delta Ministry, PANDEF Warns Tinubu

Mob Burns Suspected Ritualist To Death In Niger

Emefiele: DSS Arrests NIRSAL Boss

AUTHORITY

Anthrax: Over 90% cattle vaccinated in FCT Official

CITN, ANAN harp on prudent governance driven by effective, efficient tax administration

Abia elections: Igbokwe distances self from petition against Reps deputy speaker, Kalu

THE DECEPTIVE TACTICS OF IPOB

Mbah meets Tinubu in Aso Rock over Enugus development

Voters value constituency projects over lawmaking, says Ganduje

Women group in Niger- Delta commend Akpabio over Senates role in NLC, NARD trade dispute with FG

BUSINESSDAY

CBN announces new guidelines for bureau de change operators

US, UK other report rise in new ‘Eris’ COVID-19 infection

Fans mourn with Wizkid as singer loses mother

CBN monetary policy: TETfund to suspend foreign scholarships ‘ ES

Nigeria Eurobonds pare losses as naira strengthens to N850/$

Elumelu’s Transcorp consolidates stake in Nigeria’s power sector

Oluwafunke Adeoye, providing access to justice for the underserved

Nigerians call for effective monitoring of ministers

How FG can ease Nigerians inflation pains

Inflation pressure heightens Nigerians cost of living

Reliable geo-data needed to attract big investors into our mineral resource space ‘ Malami

High freight shows Nigeria’s huge import-export imbalance

Five agro-commodities can earn Nigeria scarce dollars

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Herdsmen: Yoruba Group Sets Up Agricultural Revival Project In S’West

Olubadan Suspends Mogaji Over Land Dispute

ZAPA: Majority Leader, BNHA Distances Self From Statement Alleging Favouritism By SGF

JUST IN: CBN Announces Resumption Of Sale Of Dollars To BDCs

FG To Deploy Hitech To Tackle Banditry ‘ Ganduje

CBN Issues Advisory On Ponzi Schemes

EFCC, NCS Vow To Fight Illegal Mining In Oyo, Osun

No One Will Attack Military Without Injurious Consequences-DHQ

PDP Laments Deplorable State Of Federal Roads In Edo

APC Chieftain, Ajibulu, Condoles With Armed Forces Over Death Of Officers

NEW TELEGRAPH

PANDEF Expresses Surprise Over Non-Allotment Of Minister To N’Delta Ministry

Jonathan Departs For Harare To Lead AU, COMESA Election Mission To Zimbabwe

Subsidy: Kwara Speaks On FG’s Palliatives, Confirms Receipt Of N2bn

CSO Urges EFCC To Probe Corruption Allegations Against Sylva

Ministerial Portfolio: Umahi’ll Replicate His Remarkable Landmarks As Governor – PDP…

Appraising Tinubu’s New Cabinet Of Innovation, Twists And Surprises

Jonathan Leads AU, Comesa Election Mission To Zimbabwe

Subsidy Removal: Tinubu Approves Establishment Of Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative

FG Mulls Redenomination Option To Stabilise Naira

NLNG Plant Not Shut Down

Nigeria’s SMEs Growth Need Technological Driven Programme – Experts

Russian, Belarusian Athletes ‘Unlikely’ To Be At Paris Olympics – Lord Coe

PEOPLESDAILY

Efficiency,transparency should guide your actions’ APC youths Tells new Ministers

Vote buying allegation against Gov Abiodun belated, an afterthought ‘ Appeal Court agrees with Tribunal

PEPT: Save Nigeria from threats of implosion ‘ Group urges judiciary

Tinubu capable of reforming Nigeria’s economy ‘ Ganduje

Osun APC caucus dissociates self from Gov Adeleke’s LG caretaker committee

Bauchi guber election tribunal reserves judgement in Abubakar’s petition against Bala Mohammed

Don’t drag Kano tribunal to disrepute, APC warns NNPP govt

Ganduje canvasses role for ex-NASS members in Tnubu’s government

BLUEPRINT

FCTA compounds citizens’ woes with return of Park ‘n’ Pay

Banditry, kidnapping, others: We’ll address rising insecurity ‘ Speaker Abbas

IGP reorganises compliants unit, appoints CSP El-Mustapha Sani as head

Tinubu approves establishment of Presidential CNG Initiative

Economic reconstruction: Gas the enabling elixir in attracting FDIs ‘ Tinubu

We didn’t indict JAMB boss Oloyede, Reps’ committee clarifies

20 Anambra youth to acquire skills on public works as NDE begins 3-month training

FG to upgrade FMC Gusau to teaching hospital

Starter packs: NDE tasks beneficiaries on judicious management

Kwara confirms receipt of N2bn out of N4bn subsidy relief funds

Local equity market closes on positive note, gains N149bn

Palliatives: Ignore fake N10, 000 online forms, Oyo govt warns indigenes

Return official vehicles allocated to you, Oyo govt tells ex-appointees

NIMASA debunks UK properties’ acquisition allegation

Makinde approves August 20 as Isese Day, public holiday

Revenue harmonisation in FCT a marathon not sprint ‘ FCT-IRS boss

 


 

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