Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 21 August 2023  

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

 

THISDAY

Messi Becomes Most-Decorated Footballer Of All Time

Carmona’s Strike Ends England’s Dream Of World Cup Title

Develop Vocational Centres To Tackle Unemployment, Coalition Urges Youths Minister Designate

Allow Us Fix Nigeria’s Moribund Refineries, Female Engineers Beg Tinubu

No Plan To Impeach Deputy Governor, Says Edo Assembly Speaker

Again, Falana Calls For Bawa’s Immediate Release From DSS Custody

‘All Eyes On Judiciary’ March Begins August 28

Tinubu Reassigns Portfolios Of Ministers- Designate

Governors Kick Against FG’s Directives On Refund Of Palliative Fund

NEITI Seeks Implementation Of Special Panel’s Report On Crude Oil Theft, Losses

PUNCH

Federal civil servants ignore employment ban, milk suffering job-seekers

US court jails Nigerian, others for $2.6m fraud

Ministers-designate complete documentation, get invites for three guests

Leaked memo: DSS arrests Abuja-Kaduna train manager

DG seeks NAssembly support for NYSC

Ekiti Amotekun declares war on criminals

Palliative: NEMA to begin rice distribution in states

Stock investors lose N150bn in one week

Operators urge FG to raise tax from informal sector

Mixed reactions surround Umahis appointment as works minister

FG prioritises economy, security as ministers take oath today

Startups eye new funding sources amid foreign investment decline

Syndicates spread fraud, issue fake results to desperate admission seekers

Parents, teachers bemoan poor facilities in Ogun school

Drivers lament rising levies, union officials harassment

Thousands rally in Niger after junta leader warns against foreign intervention

I never banned Isese in Iwo, only warned against movement restriction Oluwo

N/Delta ex-agitators laud Tinubu for returning NDDC to Presidency

Falana demands Bawas release, says remand order expired

Army probes murder of Lagos driver by persons in military uniform

Isese: Adeleke intervenes in Oluwo, traditionalists feud, enforces inter-faith peace

N40,000 was my highest pay as monarch, says Ondo regent

Egypt arrests journalist after report on smuggling case

NDLEA intercepts fake $20m notes on Lokoja-Abuja Highway

SUN

Tinubu redeploys Momoh from Youth Ministry to Niger Delta Affairs

Ex-agitators applaud Tinubu for returning NDDC to Presidency

Niger Republic: Anglican archbishop, ex-lawmaker warn against military action

FCT: Wike splits natives, religious leaders

NDLEA recovers N4.8bn opioids in Lagos

Itll be direct attack on Northern Nigeria, says group

Sani mocks El-Rufai over Bob Marleys reggae post

Lending $3bn to CBN connotes apex banks insolvency Experts

Daily petrol consumption drops to 52m litres, says FG

Crisis: Edo NMA suspends Chairman, Dr. Imoisili, others

FAME foundation, French embassy empower 152 IDPs, promotes menstrual health and hygiene

AAU dismisses 5 staff, 21 others being investigated over alleged criminal offences

Reps charge FG on state of emergency on malaria

Saudi Arabia: King Salman Relief Center launches medical project for open heart surgery

CD urge Soludo to disband ATMA, Ocha Brigade over alleged extortion, molestation of motorists

GUARDIAN

Edo council polls: Create level playing ground for parties, lawmaker tells Obaseki

Group alleges plot to blackmail Atiku on case against Tinubu in U.S.

NDLEA uncovers N4.8b worth of opioids in Lagos warehouse

Riverine communities seek inclusion in palliative plans

Condemnations trail rowdy distribution of palliatives in Lagos

Police nab two for burglary, recover stolen items

Residents protest imposition of CDA chairman in Lawanson

Nigeria, Egypt, eight others to contest for Paris 2024 table tennis tickets

U.S., Kenya, others expected in Lagos this week for youth championship

Over 100 players jostle for medals at Badminton classics

Investors set agenda for finance minister

146,920 new workers join pension scheme in H1, assets hit N16.76 trillion

Banking index loses 2.1%, NGX records N29b turnover in one week

Insecurity: NSCDC moves to tackle kidnappings, cattle rustling, others in Zamfara

World Humanitarian Day: NEMA urges peace advocacy, mobilization in crisis regions

NDLEA raids drug warehouses, recovers N4.8billion worth opioids

U.S. Consulate Grant Fosters collaboration between Kansas Professor and UNILAG student

Feeling Left Behind In Life’ You Have Not Been Paying Attention

Army commences investigation into the alleged killing of an innocent driver

Egypt arrests journalist after report on smuggling case

NDLEA intercepts 20m counterfeit dollars on Lokoja-Abuja Highway

VANGUARD

INDICTMENTS: Mike Pence unaware Trump wanted to declassify documents

Niger: ECOWAS rejects junta’s 3-year transition plan

Matawalle’s appointment holds dire consequences for criminals ‘ Aide

I neither had rich parents nor attended best schools, but own UBA, Transcorp today ‘ Tony Elumelu

NANS felicitates, charges Badaru on appointment as Defence Minister

Cabinet: PWDs threatens legal action against Tinubu over non-inclusion

Tinubu appoints Momoh as minister designate for Niger Delta; reshuffles 3 ministers-designate

Brutally Frank: Many governors wealthier than their states ‘ Clark

Niger doesn’t want war, but will defend itself against military intervention ‘ coup leader

Stock market under pressure over macroeconomic outlook

Old age poverty to increase as pension coverage stagnates, population rises

APC National Women Leader: Necessity for justice, equity and fairness

World Mosquito day: Reps urge FG to declare state of emergency on malaria

Private car owners turn commercial to augment fuel money

Anambra: Another child adoption syndicate exposed after extorting N3m from agent

4 new traditional rulers receive certificates from Soludo

Isese: Security agents storm Yemoja River in Ilorin

BBNaija All Stars: Kiddwaya evicted from reality show

Ministerial appointments: We’ll sue Tinubu for non-inclusion ‘ Persons With Disabilities

Olu of Warri deepening global visibility for Warri kingdom

Ijaw warns against scrapping of N-Delta Ministry, vows to resist attempt

LEADERSHIP

Sen Wamakko Spends N800m On Varsity Students Home, Abroad

Stage Set For Emergence Of New FRSC Corps Marshal

Tinubu Must Step On Toes To Succeed, Says APC chieftain

NDDC Appoints Ex-LEADERSHIP Staff, Corporate Affairs Director

SERAP Opposes Life Pensions For Wike, Umahi, Others

Mosquito Day: Reps Seek State Of Emergency On Malaria

BREAKING: Kiddwaya Evicted From BBNaija All-Stars House

45 Ministers-designate Conclude Documentation Ahead Monday’s Inauguration

Army Investigates Alleged Killing Of Lagos Driver By Soldiers

 

TRIBUNE

World Mosquito Day: Declare state of emergency on malaria, Reps task FG

Politicians plan to undermine election tribunal cases, TMG alleges

MTN Nigeria to issue N100bn Commercial Paper

We received 7,246 complaints, resolved 6,926 in four years ‘LASCOPA

2023 NMA: Brands, marketing pros vie for honours in 27 award categories

Tunji-Ojo: Competent hand to lead Marine and Blue Economy Ministry

Destroying seized crude oil vessels is wasteful

Crisis brews in Ondo community over alleged imposition of LCDA caretaker chairman

Isese festival: Security personnel guard Ilorin river to prevent breakdown of law, order

Negative reportage dampens our morale ‘ Army boss

Falana asks DSS to release EFCC’s boss, Bawa as remand order expires

Bandits abduct 20-year-old nursing mother, 3 others in Bauchi communities

Army probes killing of bus driver by soldiers in Lagos

NATION

Tinubu names minister of Niger Delta, reassigns portfolios

Edo varsity dismisses five staff, 21 others undergoing investigation over criminal offences

Make APC major party in southeast, Gbajabiamila tells Abia leaders

Crisis rocks Edo NMA as stakeholders suspend chairman, deputy, secretary

Falana asks fed govt to release ex-EFCC chairman, Bawa

Why Naira devaluation increased poverty among Nigerians – Varsity Don

Ex-agitators hail Tinubu for returning NDDC’s supervision to presidency

Army probes driver’s murder by rogue soldiers

Anambra landlady baths female tenant with hot pepper water over house rent

NDLEA raids drug warehouse in Lagos, recovers N4.8billion worth of opioids

BREAKING: Spain beat England to claim FIFA WWC trophy

Isese Day: Traditionalists free to exercise human rights, Adeleke tells Oluwo

FG can generate N8tr yearly from marine, blue economy —Agbakoba

Peter Obi at Barau’s son’s wedding: Sign of united Nigeria, says Akpabio

CIBN supports Tinubu on exchange rate unification

CBN: e-fraudsters use sophisticated techniques

‘$70b cryptocurrency income coming by 2025’

Currency speculators no longer at ease

Experts harp on innovative entrepreneurship to boost economy

NICA, world leaders to brainstorm on Africa’s debt crisis

Nigeria needs to adopt industrialised agriculture, says AfDB boss

Study explores influence of values on human behaviour

HERALD

NDLEA raids drug warehouse in Lagos, recovers N4.8billion worth of opioids

Solidstar’s Brother Shares Disturbing News: Singer’s Serious Health Challenge Unveiled

Annie Idibia Responds with Love: Reassuring 2baba Amidst Fear of Losing Her

Stop Wike, Umahi, others from collecting life pensions or face legal action ‘ SERAP tells Tinubu

28 suspected internet fraudsters nabbed in Enugu

More suspects arrested over booing of Kano emir

DAILY TRUST

Subsidy Palliative: Akwa Ibom Govt To Introduce Buses For Public Transport

Kano Tribunal: TMG Upbraids Politicians For Undermining Election Judges

I’ve Turned You To A Reggae Artiste, Shehu Sani Mocks El-Rufai

NDLEA: How Fake $20m Was Found In An Abuja-Bound Bus From Lagos

ECOWAS Rejects Niger Junta’s Transition Plan

Niger Gov Appoints 131 Women As Aides

Partnership Key To Overcoming Development Challenges – BRICS Media Forum

Your Sanctions Unjustified, Niger Coup Leader Tackles ECOWAS

NEITI Seeks Validation Of 2021 Extractive Industry Report

Retirement Planning – Types Of Retirement Benefits Schemes (III)

New Tourism Ministry Will Revamp National Economy – Professionals

PEOPLESDAILY

PRP cautions Tinubu, ECOWAS against military action in Niger

Ministerial screening: ‘Your best friend could be your worst enemy’ ‘ El-Rufai

Niger Gov appoints 131 women as coordinators, aides

Soludo issues certificates of recognition to Anambra monarchs

Wike: Lamidi Apapa will get ice cream in PDP ‘ Shehu Sani

Oluwo/Isese Feud: Governor Adeleke Intervenes, Enforces Inter ‘ Faith Peace

BUSINESSDAY

Is an integrated data ecosystem a critical national infrastructure

How the tech sector can work together to close education gap in Africa

Tribunal’s ‘delayed’ judgment date causes anxiety in Nigeria

How economic ordeals in Nigeria push youths to die on high seas

African food flavour market set for steady growth at 5.12% CAGR by 2025

FG N5bn palliative: Kwara Governor raises transparency bar, says N2bn already received

Nigeria extends $3.4bn IMF loan repayment deadline to 2027

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Soludo Presents Certificates Of Recognition To Newly-Elected Tractional Rulers

Over-taxation: Traders Send SOS To Governor Soludo

SDP’s Adebayo Urges Tinubu To Look Into Cost Of Governance

Corruption: Activist Tanimu Responds To Jackson Ude’s Tweet On Bala Mohammed

NAFDAC Blows Hot Against Scavengers Who Sneak Expired, Stolen Products Back Into Market

Disregard Fake News Against Gbajabiamila, Centre Tells Nigerians

BREAKING: Brume Falls Short, Ends 4th At 2023 World Athletics Long Jump

SEC, Capital Market Community To Hold Q2 CMC Meeting Friday

Soludo Warns Uncertificated Traditional Rulers Of Possible Jail Sentence

Average Daily Petrol Consumption Drops To 52m Litres In July ‘ NMDPRA

NEW TELEGRAPH

Isese Day: Security Beefed Up At Yemoja River In Kwara

CSOs Partner NEITI To Promote Transparency In Mining, Oil Industry

Ex-N’Delta Agitators Commend Tinubu For Returning NDDC To Presidency

NCDMB Sets To Launch 17 Companies From Technology Incubation Centre

APC: Dalori, Azubuike, Others To Be Sworn In As NWC Members

We Can Fix Nigeria’s Refineries In One Year, Female Engineers Tell Tinubu

Niger Coup: Thousands Rally Support For Coup Leaders As ECOWAS Deadline Approaches

Kaduna enrols 500,000 for contributory healthcare scheme in 3 years

Report: Daily fuel consumption dropped by 12m litres in July

NDLEA nabs wanted teenage bandit in Sokoto, intercepts fake $20m notes in Abuja

Police Arrests Herder For Chopping Off Man’s Hands In Plateau

Spain Crowned World Champions After Edging Past England

BLUEPRINT

LGs need full autonomy in Nigeria ‘ NNPP Chieftain

NNPP crisis deepens as Kwara exco, stakeholders reject caretaker committee

Revised CMMP, others to lead discussion as SEC, capital market stakeholders hold Q2 CMCmeeting

Many Nigerian businessmen not aware of Naira-Yuan currency swap deal ‘ Falana

Palliatives, other policies offer temporary relief’ Rewane

CBN introduces operational changes for BDCs segment two years after ban

Frauds in Nigerian banks peak at N9.5 billion in over 7 months ‘ NeFF

2023:High operating costs weigh down manufacturing companies’ revenue in 6 months

Gas exports, local supplies ongoing despite Force Majeure’ NLNG

$3bn NNPCL/Afreximbank’s naira rescue deal excites Tinubu

Nigeria needs decent, god-fearing people to participate in politics ‘ Igbuzor

Messi wins record 44th trophy as Inter Miami lift first League Cup

Ebonyi community: LG chair, community leader trade words overkillings

NYSC DG seeks increase assistance from NASS members

No Yoruba King can ban Isese, says Elebuibon

Breaking: Big Brother introduces new housemates for BBNaija All Stars

Constitution of boards: Disregard fake news against Gbajabiamila, Centre tells Nigerians

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