Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 23 August 2023

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN

US says Ukraine war not a stalemate

Niger coup: Tinubu may play into hands of Boko Haram

Group seeks support for less privileged citizens

Stepmother kills four-day-old baby with insecticide

Police rescue victims, neutralise two kidnappers in Enugu

Delta community seeks suspension of monarch over pending criminal charges

African Union suspends Niger over military coup

Over 500 youths battle for honours at football tourney

Worry over manufacturing outlook as performance indicators slide

Business conditions, operating environment remain difficult, LCCI says

Kaspersky, INTERPOL arrest cyber criminals in $40m financial losses

Nigeria, Ghana to explore partnership for IT skills devt

Tinubu can’t govern without data

The judiciary and electoral matters in Africa – Part 2

Amusan raises Nigeria’s medal hope, strolls into semifinal in Budapest

Lagos police arrest three vandals, recover mini bus, carts, bridge railings

BBNaija Kiddwaya’s Girlfriend Unfollows Him Over Kiss With Mercy

NCC moves to phase out fossil fuels in telecom industry

Enugu winning war against insecurity, open for business, Mbah assures

PDP will replicate Osun strategy to unseat APC in Kogi, says Adeleke

Troops foil suspected IPOB/ESN attack in Imo, kill terrorists in Zamfara

Tinubu directs NIMC boss to retire, appoints Coker-Odusote to act

PUNCH

Court grants N500m bail to businessman accused of bribing policemen

Alake faces illegal mining heavyweights as FG battles revenue crisis

Soldiers arrest 39 bandits, others in Plateau

LP will win Imo gov poll -Peter Obi

Eight killed as rival bandit groups clash in Benue

Soldiers repel IPOB attack on Imo base, kill gunman

Intimidation wont help Atiku in tribunal, says ex-Reps member

Anger as states warehouse rice, delay palliatives sharing

Palliatives: Borno raises beneficiaries from 300,000 to 400,000 households

Kano communities demand probe of abandoned FG road

34 years after, Obaseki pays ex-gov Allis benefits

Lending, savings rates widened by 22.14% in July

NIMC boss retires, acting DG urged to clear NIN bottlenecks

Govt plans electric vehicle mass transit scheme

Operators urge Keyamo to dump Nigeria Air project

NCAA begins automated operating licence process for airlines

Water transportation fare rises by 45%, says NBS

Railway workers to get new salary soon

Three banks delay filing of half-year financial results

Lack of funding, organ shortage stalling transplantation growth Experts

Budapest 2023: Amusan begins world title defence with easy win in 100m hurdles heat

PDP chieftain faults FGs bloated cabinet, policy somersault

N/Assemblyll be more diligent in oversight of MDAs Dep Senate President

Soldiers repel IPOBs attack on Army base in Imo

Aregbesola launches new APC caucus in Osun

Eight killed as rival bandit groups clash in Benue

Endless wait for passports must stop, says interior minister

Rivers electrocution: Police arrest Pastor, agency seals church linked to billboard

THISDAY

UK Charges Ex-Petroleum Minister, Diezani Allison-Madueke, With Bribery Offences

To Mitigate Risk, Preserve Liquidity, CBN Tells Banks To Stop Granting FX Secured Naira Overdrafts

Dangiwa: We‘ll Prioritise N500bn FMBN Recapitalisation, Reform FHA, Others

First Lady Urges Nigerians To Look Beyond Nation’s Current Precarious Condition

N/Assembly Will Step Up MDAs’ Oversight, Says Barau

Tinubu Directs NIMC DG, Aziz, To Proceed On 90-Day Pre-Retirement Leave

Edun Calls For Discipline In Money Supply As FG, States, LGs Share N966.11bn In July

Power Minister, Adelabu, Lists Implementing 2023 Electricity Act, Achieving Universal Metering, Others As Top Priority

Currency In Circulation Declined By N7.51bn To N2.6tn In July

SUN

Chineze quits as NOSCs chairperson

There is no turbulence, Tinubu is capable, says Akume at grand reception

Fuel Subsidy removal: What FG must do now Adebayo, 2023 SDP presidential candidate

Imo: Mammoth crowd roots for LP candidate, Obi confident of victory

Tribunal dismisses LP candidates petition against Reps deputy speaker

Showunmi knocks Tinubu over cabinet size, policy summersault

Lagos Assembly calls on Sanwo-Olu to convene security meeting over recent Killings

Budapest 2023: Amusan zooms into 100m hurdles semi finals

FIFA Ranking: World Cup run lifts Super Falcons 8 places

Govts revenue rose to N1.746trn in July, says FAAC

Manufacturer seeks policies to encourage local production

Abandoned Abuja-Lokoja-Benin Highways to be completed soon, says Umahi

Tinubu appoints new CEOs for NIMC, DTAC

Bauchi: Jealous housewife kills four-day old stepson with insecticide

15th BRICS Sunmit: Why Tinubu is passionate about empowering MSMEs Shettima

WAEC Ranking: Osun’ll reclaim its position, says Adeleke

Newly-appointed defence minister vows to end insurgency, banditry, kidnapping

Wike paid his dues to be appointed minister Ekiti APC chieftain

Ogun West group commends Tinubu over appointment of member as minister

Tribunal dismisses LP candidates petition against House Deputy Speaker

VANGUARD

4 days after, A’Ibom govt yet to respond over kidnapped NYSC members

Obi, LP storm Imo, give Uzodimma quit notice

Gunmen kill 8 in Benue supremacy fight

Woman raises alarm over disappearance of niece from Lagos apartment

Rivers govt seals church, as police arrest cleric over electrocution of five workers

BRICS Summit: FG passionate about empowering enterprises ‘ Shettima

Niger: AU plans sanctions against junta’s supporters

Borno Youths seek Gov Zulum,NASS intervention over NSCDC, NIS recruitments

2022 flood: NEMA distributes palliatives to over 60,000 households in Benue

Petrol subsidy palliatives: PDP accuses Gov Alia of non-disclosure

EFCC re-arrests man in Abuja over alleged N500m land fraud

China urges BRICS expansion at summit of emerging economies

Alleged N150m bribe: Court remands Akindele in Kuje Prison

State of the Nation: How Nigerians can breathe under Tinubu ‘ Adebayo

Niger: Discussions with military junta fruitful, war unlikely ‘ Abdulsalami

Aregbesola restates commitment to APC, launches Omoluabi caucus

Election Tribunal dismisses petition against Rep’s deputy speaker, Kalu

Tribunal reserves judgment on Zamfara governorship election petition

Gas Flaring: Nigeria loses N34.1bn as oil firms flare 12.7 mscf

Stop taking complaints against Police officers to social media, Acting IG urges

Legislative oversight critical to Nigeria’s democracy ‘ Speaker Abbas

FAAC: FG, States, LGs share N966bn

Scrap NDDC, return to OMPADEC, Asari-Dokubo urges Tinubu

Roads constructed under Tinubu’ll last minimum 6 years ‘ Umahi

Troops ambush terrorists in Zamfara

I’ll guide Nigeria into knowledge-based economy ‘ Nnaji

Electricity workers condemn attack on Osun NLC chair

Obaseki releases N1.3b for traditional rulers in Edo

4 days after, A’Ibom govt yet to respond over kidnapped NYSC members

LEADERSHIP

34 Years After, Obaseki Settles Late Ex-Gov Ambrose Alli’s Benefits

NERDC To Validate Reviewed Curriculum To Reflect Current Needs

All Trapped Victims In Pakistan Cable Car Rescued

Medical, Dental Consultants Threaten Nationwide Strike

NSCDC Arrests 13 Suspects, Impounds Trucks With N800m Rail Tracks

Tunji-Ojo Vows To Sanitise NIS, Unbundle FFS, NCoS

BRIC Summit: Tinubu Committed To Empowering MSMEs ‘ Shettima

JUST-IN: 8 Corps Members, Driver Abducted In Zamfara

Imo Guber: PDP Appoints Ugochinyere Campaign DG, Ozuruigbo, Ogbu, Ibe As Deputy

BBNaija: My Girlfriend Will Follow Me Back ‘ Kiddwaya

Name Validation: I’m Vindicated By Tribunal’s Judgement ‘ Kalu

Reopening Of NYSC Camp Evidence Of Peace In Borno ‘ Zulum

Musawa Unveils Innovative Plan For Creative Industry, Mulls Theme Song For Nigeria

Tinubu Appoints Coker-Odusote As NIMC DG

We ‘ll Procure Electric Vehicles To Cover Fuel Subsidy Removal ‘ Transportation Minister

TRIBUNE

Akindele denies defrauding MKO Abiola’s family, says allegations untrue

NSIA grows assets from N156bn in 2013 to N1.017trn in 2022 ‘ MD

Troops foil IPOB/ENSN attack in Imo

IGP unveils plans to set up Special Intervention Squad to combat crimes nationwide

#BBNaijaAllStars: Always chasing after man, Ilebaye blasts Tbaj

12 years after, Zulum flags off NYSC orientation course with 1,125 corps members

BREAKING: African Union suspends Niger, demands restoration of constitutional order

2023 election: I’m vindicated by tribunal’s judgement ‘ Hon Kalu

NASS to hold executive, judiciary accountable ‘ Abbas

Insecurity: You must be courageous, dedicated, Gen Nzan to troops

FG to reintroduce mass transit scheme

Zamfara: It’s too early to assess Gov Dauda ‘ Commissioner Magaji

Edo govt announces N1.3bn allocation for traditional rulers

Security agencies should obey court orders, lawyer tasks AGF

Bauchi Assembly adopts motion directing govt to address flood, vandalisation

FAAC: FG, States, LGs share N966.110bn July allocation

Lack of funds stalls recruitment of staff at FRC ‘ Chairman

N5bn palliatives: Gov Zulum raises beneficiaries to 400,000 households

Power Minister assumes office, promises sector improvement

Tunji-Ojo charges paramilitary service chiefs on reforms

Kwara Gov inaugurates palliative committee, urges non-partisan process

Tinubu won’t overlook non-performance from Ministers ‘ Presidency

Subsidy removal: Ondo workers, pensioners, vulnerable to receive palliative

Give your best for development, CAN charges Niger political appointees

Group warns of plot to highjack N5bn subsidy palliative from Governors

NATION

Protest rocks Ondo over plot to appoint Igbo politician as LCDA boss

Military action alone can’t end terrorism in Northwest, says Uba Sani

EFCC, GIABA, NFIU seek stiffer sanctions against graft in West Africa

Kumuyi: expect new things from Tinubu’s govt

Dokubo-Asari  hails Tinubu for reinstating Ministry of Niger Delta

Govt to curb rising inflation with ‘cut in money supply’

New twist in Niger crisis as Russian mercenaries arrive

UK police charge Diezani with bribe taking, fraud

Momoh: I least expected to be minister from Edo

BBNaija All Stars: 16 housemates up for possible eviction

Embrace new ideas to improve policing, Police Affairs minister Gaidam tells staff

FG pushes for discipline in money supply as FAAC shares N966.110bn July revenue

We will keep supporting UNIPORT to retain ranking, says Fubara

Shettima attends BRICS Trade fair, expresses optimism about Nigeria’s fortunes

“If you can’t deliver, seek redeployment now”, Wike tells FCTA, FCDA directors

My ministry will unlock Nigeria’s economic potential, Bagudu declares

Tinubu appoints Bisoye-Coker NIMC boss

Killer billboard: Rivers, police clamp down on church, arrest pastor

Kwara PDP suspends youth leader over outbursts on Saraki

Nigerian, Ghanaian institutes to boost IT skill devt

Govt to prioritise FMBN N500b recapitalisation plan

BRICS Bank okays 30% of $10b loan in local currency

Infrastructure Bank, FEMADEC partner on 500 CNG buses

CBN expresses concern over e-fraudsters’ sophistication

HERALD

Wike Prohibits Street Hawking, Claims The Are Responsible For Insecurity

Umahi Sends Warning Message To Civil Servants

Adegboyega Oyetola Expresses Commitment To New Ministerial Role

Security Agents Operating Checkpoints Rob And Kill Flashy Car Owners At Night

Imo Decides 2023: ‘Labour Party Will Emerge Winner’, Peter Obi Boasts

Celebrity Chef Hilda Baci Shares Her One-Time Dream Of Contesting In Big Brother Naija Reality Show

#WorldAthleticsChamps: Tobi Amusan wins 100m hurdles heat, cruises into semi-final

UK police charge Diezani Alison-Madueke with bribery

Those Calling For My Suspension From PDP Are Reggae Dancers’ ‘ Wike

Niger: Tinubu meets ECOWAS president, Abdulsalami in Aso Rock

We’ll lift 133m Nigerians out of poverty ‘ New Minister, Betta Edu

Avoid this civil war between brothers at all costs ‘ El-Rufai urges ECOWAS

DAILY TRUST

Housing Minister: We’ll Champion Land, Institutional Reforms

Palliatives: I’ve Received N2bn So Far, Benue Gov Clears The Air

Vandalism: NSCDC Impounds Rail Tracks Worth N800m, Arrests 13 Suspects

Co-Wife Kills 4-Day-Old Stepson In Bauchi

Insecurity: Nigeria To Deploy Technology To Protect Borders – Interior Minister

PDP Chieftain: Policy Somersault Shows Tinubu Not Ready For Governance

Yahaya Bello: Fixing Roads Better Than Giving Palliatives

Farmers Demand 50 Reduction In Fish Importation By FG

Melaye: Yahaya Bello Has Destroyed Kogi, Permanent Secretaries Now Taking Okada To Work

Niger: I Have Delivered Junta’s Message To Tinubu – Abdulsalami

Adeleke: We’ll Use Osun Template To Unseat APC In Kogi

Provide Intervention Grants To Bring Back Manufacturers – Udoh

Oil Prices Rise Above $80 P/B In Int’l Market

Multiple Taxation, Power, Poor Sales Top Challenges Of Manufacturing – MAN

NSIA Commits $500m To Boost Infrastructure Devt – MD

We’ll Explore $7trn Potentials In Blue Economy – Oyetola

JP Morgan Puts Nigeria’s Fx Reserves At $3.7bn

AUTHORITY

NSIA commits $500m to Infrastructure devt

Brace up for task ahead, Wike tells FCTA directors

Tinubu orders NIMC boss to proceed on retirement leave, appoints replacement

New Defence minister pledges to review previous reports on security challenges

Hon. Kalus Leadership Style a symbol of national unity, Yoruba Youths Tell Igbo Leaders

First Lady hosts Service Chiefs wives, says greater Nigeria is imminent

Salako vows to promote environmental sustainability

UN Ambassador lauds Audu on appointment as Minister

BUSINESSDAY

How to apply for Chevening Scholarships 2024/2025, from September 12

PMI identifies catalysts for climate progress

Nigerian healthtech firms draw investors’ interest

Naira hits new low of 900/$ after JP Morgan revelations

Market moves further north by 0.44% as BUA Foods, others rally

From January to June 2023, 10,180 Nigerians moved to Canada

Nine years after abduction, troops rescue another Chibok schoolgirl

Oil prices dip as market eyes potential resumption of Iraqi exports

Nigeria to tap $37bn market as firm confirms lithium deposits

Peter Obi: No merger talks with Atiku, Kwankwaso ahead future polls

Strategies to improve healthcare equity in Africa

Nigeria’s banking sector loses ‘9.5 billion to electronic fraud

Nigeria to raise $17bn from asset sales- JP Morgan

Naira flat ahead of new guideline for importers, BDCs

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Support Oborevwori For Rapid Transformation Of Delta, Aguariavwodo Tells Group

NEXIM Boss Advocates Ease Of Cargo Exporting Process Among Agencies

NSIA Commits $500m To Infrastructure Devt

CAF, FIFA Will Hold Council FA Responsible For Grassroots Football Mishaps ‘ Kwara FA Boss

BREAKING: Tobi Amusan Wins Heat 5 Of 100m Hurdle With 12.48s

Father Butchers Son Over Cassava In A’Ibom

Tinubu To Create 10 Million Jobs Through Humanitarian Affairs Ministry, Says Edu

Ondo: Akeredolu’s Planned Return Sets Acting Gov In Panic Mood

Sanwo-Olu’s Wife Urges Support For FG’s Renewed Hope Initiative

Oborevwori Describes Selection Of 26 Commissioners As Herculean, Says Participation Will Not Be Limited To Appointment

Aregbesola Restates Commitment To APC

Better Days Ahead In Infrastructural Development ‘ Umahi

PEOPLESDAILY

24 year old house wife accused of killing four-day-old baby step son in Ningi

Sending palliatives of N5b, rice to masses through Governors, biggest joke, by PDP chieftain

Inconsistency of names: Tribunal’s judgement vindicate Me ‘ Kalu

Legislative oversight critical to Nigeria’s democracy, says Speaker Abbas

Insecurity: Minister vows to counter emerging threats

Benue PDP Raises Alarm Over Whereabout Of FG Palliatives, 5bn

Embrace Hon. Kalu’s Leadership Style, Yoruba Youths Tell Igbo Leaders

NEW TELEGRAPH

FAAC Shares N966.110bn As July Revenue To FG, States, LGs

UK Boosts Nigeria’s Non-Oil Export Commodity, Slashes Tariff On 3,000 Commodities

I’m Coming Back Soon As Ogun Governor, Adebutu Boasts

JUST-IN: Tinubu Names Coker-Odusote NIMC DG

Reps Deputy Speaker, Kalu Wins At Tribunal

Court Grants N500m Bail To Lagos Businessman Accused Of Bribing Policemen With N50m

CMC Meeting: Market players setting agenda for positive direction

Policy Somersault: Tinubu demystified, incompetent –Showunmi

Akindele Opens Up On Business Dispute With Abiola Family, Says Fraud Allegations Untrue

Father Butchers Son, Burns Corpse Over Cassava In A’Ibom

Shell Investigates Trans Niger Pipeline Leak

‘Nigeria’s designation of 15 airports for cargo export unproductive’

Transparency key to $20bn investment in gas infrastructure

IPOB, ESN Clash With Nigerian Troops In Anambra, One Killed

Traditional Chief Escapes As Gunmen Abduct Six Persons In Osun

Diezani Charged In UK Court Over Alleged £100,000 Bribes, Others

Tragedy As Army General Slumps, Die During Training Exercise

FIFA ranks Falcons 10th after Women’s World Cup

Medical Consultants Threaten To Embark On Strike, Issues 21-Day Ultimatum

Legislative Oversight Critical To Nigeria’s Democracy, Says Abbas

Atiku Intensifies Efforts To Unseat Tinubu, Files Fresh Petition In US

BLUEPRINT

Rising drug resistance and malaria treatment efforts in NigeriaIn

Constitutional role: Revisiting Speaker Abbas’ pledges to traditional rulers

Kwali: ACSS flags off project monitoring team

PDP chieftain knocks Tinubu for policy somersault, over-bloated cabinet

Geidam assumes office, insists Police must be professional, accountable

Legislative oversight critical to Nigeria’s democracy ‘ Abbas

Yobe: NAFDAC inaugurates technical committee on BMS marketing code

Subsidy: Zulum raises palliatives’ target to 400,000 Borno households

FCTA to crush impounded motorcycles, prosecute owners of rickety vehicles

Social workers pledge to work with Pate for improved health standard

EFCC arrests 23 suspected yahoo boys in Benue

Remains of pilot of crashed NAF MI-171 helicopter laid to rest

Subsidy removal: ICT outfit proffers solution to transportation challenges

UK Police charges ex-petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke with bribery

New creative arts ministry recipe for economic growth ‘ Kayode

CONMESS: Medical, dental consultants threaten strike, issue 21-day ultimatum

Community policing sure way out of Nigeria’s security challenges ‘ Olubadan

Subsidy: Oborevwori rolls out palliatives for workers

Subsidy: FG to monetise rice distribution to state government ‘ Commissioner

 

 

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