Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 24 August 2023  

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

 

DAILY TRUST

Biden Fingers Putin In Prigozhin’s Death

Wagner Boss Killed In Plane Crash Amid Niger Coup Crisis

NAF To Take Delivery Of 18 Attack Helicopters – Air Chief

94-Year-Old Man Arrested For Raping 13-Year-Old Girl In Adamawa

Reps Begin Probe Of ‘Unremitted’ Housing Funds

Police Arrest Inspector Who Assaulted Man In Viral Video

We Have School Of 5,000 Pupils Without Classrooms – Kano Govt

We Need 6 Million Vaccines To Fight Diphtheria In Kano – Gov Yusuf

Bayelsa Deputy Gov: Judiciary Losing Its Nobility

Drug Dealer Fleeing Arrest Crushes NDLEA Official In Lagos

Umahi: FG To Construct Flyover On Abuja-Lokoja Road To Curb Flooding

FG Targets Double-Digit Economic Growth

FG, States, LGAs Share N966bn As Revenue For June

‘Provide Clarity For Nigeria To Benefit From $1.5trn Blue Economy’

UK Reduces Tariff On 3,000 Nigerian Products

Wike Orders Release Of Funds For Abuja Light Rail Rehabilitation

I Am Not Using Bullet Proof Car — Wike

Yahoo’ Boys Arrested For Burying New Born Baby Alive In Rivers

Tinubu’s 48 Ministers To Gulp N8.6bn In 4 Years

Wike Bans Street Trading, Accuses Corn Sellers Of Fueling Crime

BRICS Leaders Agree To Expand Membership At Summit

PUNCH

Freight forwarders threaten to shut ports over extortion

Gunmen abducted 3,620, demanded N5bn in one year Report

Military, Police begin search for kidnapped Zamfara corpers

Police set up special protection squad for schools

Illegal settlements will be removed, FCTA insists

Again, Emefieles arraignment over alleged fraud stalled

CP condemns assault on Imo man, inspector arrested

NUC implements new varsity curriculum September

Diphtheria: Kano seeks six million vaccine doses

Osun APC asks members to shun Aregbesolas caucus

CUPP spokesperson to lead Imo PDP gov campaign

Minister vows to get accurate housing deficit data

Niger: 7,000 Europe-bound migrants stranded, Russian junta backer dies

Were glad to receive remains of our brother Pilots family

JUST IN: APC NWC replaces Kyari, Betta Edu with Dalori, Idele

FG connects over 40,000 MSMEs to 103 mini-grids

Update your meters now, NERC tells power consumers

Finance ministry urges MDAs to cut governance cost

Current data, call tariffs not sustainable Telcos

Edo to boost economy with diaspora investment desk

NEITI advises banks on illicit financial flows

North-East: US commits $9 million support to natural disaster victims

Who is Yevgeny Prigozhin, Wagner boss feared killed in Russia plane crash

My husband has forgiven ex-gov Ortom, says Akumes wife

Osun DSS operative stabs agent over disagreement on electricity bill

Security: Police safer school programme to take off soon AIG

Wagner head, Yevgeny Prigozhin feared killed in plane crash

Reports on 6000 houses demolition, N300m vehicle false FCTA

THISDAY

UK Defence Minister: We’ll Work With ECOWAS To Restore Democracy In Niger

CBN Faults JP Morgan’s $3.7bn Estimate Of Nigeria’s Net Reserves, Says No Cause For Alarm

Manufacturers Groan Over Deterioration Of Key Economic Indicators In 1st Quarter 2023

Abbas: House To Review NHF Act, Says Non-Remittance Of Fund Grievous

Manufacturers Groan Over Deterioration Of Key Economic Indicators In 1st Quarter 2023

Abbas: House To Review NHF Act, Says Non-Remittance Of Fund Grievous

AGM: FBN Holdings Shareholder Asks Court To Set Aside Interim Order

Naira Stable On Parallel Market, Depreciates Marginally On I&E

Again, Emefiele’s Arraignment On Alleged Procurement Fraud Stalled

Hannatu Musawa Outlines Plan To Boost Nigeria’s Creative Economy

Clarion Call Against Human Trafficking, Modern Day Slavery

Resilience In A Changing World: Adapting To Market Shifts And Evolving Energy Landscapes

NGO Unveils Shelter To Rehabilitate Drug Addicts In Lagos

SUN

Tinubus structural changesll create new influx of capital investment in Nigeria US envoy

Communal crisis: Benue traditional rulers explore conflict-resolution methods

Sex scandal in UNICAL: Ndifon bites the dust

Health workers tasked on improved healthcare delivery

NLC threatens to pull out of NHF for non-remittance of contributory funds

Russian Wagner leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, feared dead in plane crash

UK pledges to work with ECOWAS leaders to restore democracy in Niger

NASSll revisit gender equality bill Akpabio

Alleged N6.9bn fraud: FG, Emefiele explore plea bargain option

NDDC signs deal with KPMG to boost internal processes

Imo: CSOs demand transfer of REC, others for free, fair, credible election

Fresh crisis looms as APC fills vacant NWC, Zonal leader positions

Yahoo boy stabs girlfriend to death in Edo

Wike in N300m bulletproof SUV controversy

NDDC signs deal with KPMG to boost Internal processes

Pioneer operators of FCT Park and Pay project, petition Tinubu, Wike over alleged fraud in FCTA

Imo Guber election: CSOs demand transfer of REC, others for free, fair, credible election

Delta Reps member to know fate as tribunal reserves judgement

GUARDIAN

How INEC can conduct free, credible polls in Imo, by groups

Intrigues as APC settles for Idele as woman leader

NDLEA begins manhunt for notorious drug dealer

Imo CP arrests errant officer, commences orderly room trial

Yahoo boys bury newborn baby alive, nabbed in Rivers

EFCC arrests 38 suspected Internet fraudsters in P/Harcourt

Group faults police multiple checkpoints, seeks reforms

Police warn against false alarms on missing genitals, mob actions

Russian insurrectionist, Prigozhin dies in plane crash

More western Canada wildfire evacuees to be allowed back home

Celebration in Nigeria’s camp as Amusan lands in final

NCS to facilitate quick export of processed goods with 100% local content

Downstream deregulation paves way to end fuel scarcity

FBS Re declares N16 billion GWP as growth hits 110 per cent

NAF to take delivery of 18 attack helicopters ‘ Abubakar

Absent Trump expected to steal show at Republican debate

Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin on list of passengers on plane that crashed: Russian agencies

Subsidy: Delta govt. approves palliatives for LG workers

FCT minister Wike denies purchasing N300m bulletproof SUV

Workers threaten to withdraw from National Housing Fund over unremitted funds

House of Rep members, NFF clash over nonpayment of Super Falcons allowance

VANGUARD

Biden ‘not surprised’ by Prigozhin’s possible death

LASU streams landing of Indian satellite on moon

Niger ambush, MI 171 crash: We’ll always stand by you, CAS assures families of deceased

NDLEA warns against use of children, teenagers for drug business

Police express worry over fabrication of AK-47, other rifles in Lagos

Suspected Yahoo boy allegedly stabs girlfriend to death in Edo

5 injured as villagers protest ejection from motor parks in Anambra

Niger: Algeria, Egypt oppose military action, seek dialogue

FG palliative: Katsina received N2bn not N5bn ‘ Commissioner

Measles outbreak in Benue IDPs camp escalates

Insecurity: CAN hails military’s efforts in North East

Face-off looms as Lagos lawmakers reject 17 Sanwo-Olu’s commissioner-nominees

I was angry with God, attempted suicide several times ‘ Blessing, amputee POS operator

Kogi guber: Govt bans campaign posters in Lokoja, Kabba, others; caution fee is N50m

One year after ban: Local Sim-card manufacturing market values at N55bB ‘ Danbatta

Nigeria losing best, brightest to ‘Japa syndrome’ ‘ Telecom operators

India becomes first nation to land spacecraft near Moon’s south pole

I want to enjoy every moment of my career ‘ Messi dismisses ‘retirement’ plan

Suspected drug dealer knocks down NDLEA officer while evading arrest in Lagos

We’ve been stealing goats for 5 yrs ‘Suspects

Police express worry over fabrication of Ak 47, other riffles in Lagos

Suspense as DSS personnel stabs estate agent over electricity bill

APC names 6 new NWC members, one national officer

Navy alerts Nigerians on fake advertisement of recruitment

Nigerians require more re-orientation ‘ information minister

Lagos Assembly rejects 17 commissioner-nominees [See full list]

UNDP to organise intensive leadership retreat for Nigerian governors in Rwanda

UK pledges enhanced synergy with Nigerian army

Stakeholders advocate safe space for female ‘keke’ drivers in Lagos

LEADERSHIP

NDLEA Denies Demanding ‘600,000 For Release Of 10-yr-old Suspect

12 Suspected Internet Fraudsters Arrested For ‘Burying Newborn Baby Alive’ In Rivers

Tobi Amusan Qualifies For 3rd World Athletics Championship Final

Law Corridor Bags ‘Best Law Firm’ Award From Abuja Law School Students

Protesters Rally Support For IGP Egbetokun, Police Operatives In Opu-Nembe

BBNaija All Stars: Alcohol Made Me Kiss Mercy ‘ Kiddwaya

UNICEF Commits $270m To Integrate Humanitarian Response, Emergencies In Nigeria

Tinubu Urged To Invest In Tech, Chips Production For Economic Growth

I Don’t Have N300m Bulletproof Car ‘ Wike

China Film Festival Kicks Off With Spectacular Opening Ceremony

Crashed Helicopter: NAF ‘ll Never Forget You, CAS Assures Crew Families

Foundation Distributes Relief Materials In Adamawa’s 21 LGAs

Surgeons Perform First Womb Transplant In UK As Sister Donates Uterus To Sibling

TRIBUNE

Biden ‘not surprised’ by Prigozhin’s possibledeath

Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin feared dead after Russia plane crash

NERC tells electricity customers to update prepaid meters before November 24

DSS officer stabs caretaker in Osun over electricity bill

NDLEA launches manhunt for Lekki drug dealer

BRICS Summit: Empowerment of MSMEs key to national development ‘ Shettima

Implementation of new varsity curriculum begins September ‘ NUC

APC fills vacant NWC, zonal positions

Alleged bribery: Diezani to appear in UK Court, October 2

NASS will ensure proper women representation in governance ‘ Abbas

Lagos Assembly confirms 20 commissioner-nominees, disqualifies 17

210,000 households to benefit from palliative ‘ Gov Sani

Ebonyi South Senate: INEC preparing for rerun, illegal ‘ LP Okorie

LG poll: Oyo APC reschedules primaries for Friday, Monday

UK Defence Minister meets with defence leaders, military chiefs in Nigeria

Abia govt begins distribution of FG palliatives, excludes political appointees

Deputy Speaker raises alarm over rate of kidnapping in Edo

Why FG should sanction Customs officers over infractions on duty payment ‘Ogunojemite

Five months after securing AOC, NG Eagle yet to take-off

Unbranded foods are expired, stolen products, unfit for consumption, NAFDAC DG warns

High blood pressure, growing health concern among adolescents in Lagos ‘Study

NLC threatens to withdraw workers from FMBN housing fund over non-remittance

Anambra community rejects traditional ruler over persistent land dispute

Osun inaugurates standing palliatives committee

Niger govt determined to provide effective training for its workforce

Retired IGPs offer six pathways for better Nigerian Police

Crude oil sells for $82.49 per barrel, Wednesday

NDDC, KPMG sign pact on corporate governance advisory service

NATION

Bawa’s 70-day detention illegal, lawyer tells AGF

Adelabu to deploy tech, expertise, partnerships to solve power problems

Implementation of new curriculum to begin at varsities next month, says NUC

Association urges fed govt to tackle medicine insecurity

Naira relapses to N900/$ in parallel market

APC fills vacant NWC, zonal positions

Six ways to increase your visibility on social media

Umahi inspects Abuja-Lokoja road, threatens to sack contractors over shoddy job

Tinubu celebrates Sultan of Sokoto on 67th birthday

AK-47, other firearms fabricated in Lagos, says CP

I didn’t purchase N300m bullet proof SUV – Wike

Femi Adebayo arrests man for pirating ‘Jagun Jagun’, vows to go after others

NDDC denies owing workers 6 months salaries – Spokesman

Criminals more dangerous, ruthless nowadays, says police AIG

You must appoint civil servants as aides, Lagos govt tells commissioners

NUC fixes date for implementation of new varsity curriculum

Putin offers to host next BRICS summit in Russia

Makinde presents N70m Prado Jeep to Saheed Osupa

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

HERALD

APC NWC Replaces Kyari, Betta Edu, Lukman

Why I Passed On the Republican Presidential Debate ‘ Trump Reveals #TrumponTucker

Lagos Assembly Rejects 17 Commissioner-nominees, Confirms 22 (Full List)

Kiddwaya Boasts About Female Housemates Chasing Him in Big Brother Naija All Stars House

Media Personality Enioluwa Decries the Distortion of Innocence at ‘Games Night’ Hangouts

ICYMI: FG, states, LGCs share N966bn for July

Budapest 2023: Tobi Amusan Qualifies For World Athletics Championship 100m Final

Italian Millionaire Banker Openly Calls Out Cheating Bride At Lavish Banquet

Defence: Those doubting my ability will be put to shame ‘ Matawalle

Sha’Carri Deserves Accolades Not Tobi Amusan ‘ X Platform Users

NDLEA launches manhunt for Lekki drug dealer who crushed operative to escape arrest

Atiku’s US suit against Tinubu showing Nigerian judiciary good example ‘ Gbadamosi

Paul Okoye Clarifies Relationship Status Amidst Speculations of Reconciliation with Ex-Wife

Burna Boy Sparks Controversy with Critique of Afrobeats

India Becomes The 4th Nation To Successfully Land On The South Pole Of The Moon

AUTHORITY

FCT Minister clears air on use of bulletproof car

Wike inspects Abuja metro rail stations, promises quick rehabilitation

New dawn in Niger Delta as Engr Abubakar Momoh hits the ground running

Natives to ministers: Its not business as usual, we ll hold you accountable

Agric Ministers Resumes, Promises To Ensure Food Security

Dep Speaker Kalu congratulates Onyejeocha, Tunji-Ojo, Sununu, Momoh on Ministerial inauguration

Tribunal dismisses suit challenging Deputy Speakers election

Job Racketeering: Reps Panel query lopsided employment in FRC, NIHSA

BUSINESSDAY

Biden unsurprised by news of Yevgeny Prigozhin, Wagner Group leader’s death

FX crunch threatens Nigerians access to life-saving drugs

Five things to know to start your Thursday

The push for dollar asset listings in Nigeria ‘the gains, risks

Stock market records marginal gain, Naira stable at 900/$

Marble Capital eyes N500m from IPO of Halal Fixed Income Fund

How capital markets can boost financial inclusion in Nigeria ‘ EFInA

NNPC foundation partners NYSC, Kudimata to boost financial literacy

Nigeria’s real-time payment transactions to hit 8.9bn in 2027 ‘ Report

Atiku takes fight against Tinubu’s presidency to US court

Palliative delay : ‘We have our plans if they fail to act’-NLC

Positioning Africa as the next global supply chain hub

Harnessing hospitality, travel and tourism to grow Nigeria’s economy by N3.5tn

2023 Trace Awards: Davido, Burna Boy vie for ‘Song of the Year’ glory

Kidnapped NYSC members yet to be freed after four days in captivity

Abdulsalami describes meeting with Niger coup leaders as productive, nobody wants war

Road to COP 28: Climate crisis still defies global effort

Federation account revenue drops to ‘1.74 trn as FG, states, LGs share N966 billion

DAILY INDEPENDENT

NEXIM Boss Challenges Govt Agencies To Ease Cargo Exporting Process

Ikeja Hotel To Raise N3.5bn Capital Via Rights Issue

Breaking: Tobi Amusan Qualifies For 100m World Athletics Final, Wins Second Semifinal With 12.56s

15th Brics Summit: President Tinubu Very Passionate About Empowering Msmes, Says Vp Shettima

Integrity,Focus Keys To Real Estate Successful ‘ Chief Chukwuma Emmanuel Okafor

No Medication In Sight As Measles Cases Rise In Benue IDP Camp

Grassroot Football: MerryBet Engages Stakeholders On Investment Opportunities

NEW TELEGRAPH

We’ll Bring Lasting Solution To All Federal Roads – Umahi

Deputy Senate President Extols Sultan Of Sokoto At 67

Prepaid Meter: Upgrade Before Nov 2024, NERC Urges Customers

DSS: There’s Nexus Between Security Imperatives, SDGs

Ebonyi Gov. To Tinubu: You’ve Made Good Choice In Umahi As Minister Of Works

Corps Member Kiddnapped Recounts Ordeal, Says ₦1m Ransom Paid For Her Releases

AIG In Kwara, Urges Police To Let Constitution Be Their Guide

Gas Sector Would Get Priority Attention – Tinubu

Shipping: FG moves to tackle N455bn charged on containers

Suspected ‘Yahoo Boy’ Kills Girlfriend In Benin

NDLEA Launches Manhunt For Lekki Drug Dealer Who Crushed Operative To Escape Arrest

The Token Mentality And Unsustainable Cost Of Governance

Wagner Group CEO, Prigozhin Dies In Plane Crash

Unnecessary hike in tuition fees by FG-owned institutions

Reps, NFF Clash Over Super Falcons Allowances

PEOPLESDAILY

N5bn palliative to states no solution to subsidy removal ‘ APC Chieftain faults Tinubu

Youths storm APC secretariat, demand appointment of Nicolas Felix as Minister

PDP, Adebutu’s case against Abiodun pack of lies, distortions ‘ APC

APC fills seven vacant NWC, zonal positions

Lagos Assembly confirms 22 Sanwo-Olu’s commissioner-nominees, rejects 17

Tinubu broke jink by appointing Wike FCT Minister ‘ Oshiomhole

BLUEPRINT

Forex unification, failure of CBN’s I&E window to save the naira

EFCC: Towards effective financial crimes reporting

Revive the 25m collapsed MSMEs

Breaking: Wagner Chief feared dead as Russian plane crashes

England player is yet to apologise to me ‘ Alozie

Tribunal: Dismiss Ilaka, PDP petition against my election ‘ Senator Akintunde

Lagos killings: Assembly urges Sanwo-Olu to convene security council meeting

Niger’ll reposition LGs with adequate funding ‘ Commissioner

Emefiele: Lawyers, second defendant absence stall alleged N6.9bn trial

2.1m Kaduna residents lack access to financial services

FAAC share N966.110bn July revenue to FG, States, LGs

We’ll support you to achieve Tinubu’s reforms, Tor Tiv tells Utsev

Umahi inspects federal roads in Kogi, promises total rehabilitation

Tinubu committed to Nigeria’s ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda ‘ Minister

 

 

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