Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday,1 September 2023  

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN

Prigozhin alluded to death threats in new video

Police parade 66 suspects for robbery, kidnapping, others in Lagos

48 days after, MDCAN laments continued stay in captivity of abducted neurologist

Two suspects nabbed for kidnapping, robbery in Yobe

Benin royal family unveils foundation to assist indigents

Court convicts seven Internet fraudsters in Kaduna

Lagos residents lament govt demolition of property in Langbasa community

Police arrest four burglary suspects in Anambra

Minister endorses concession of stadiums, targets grassroots devt

Brume goes to China for Diamond League points, Amusan set for Oregon

Worry over job losses as local capacity utilisation falls by 5.6%

Dana Air recruits pilots, engineers, others to deepen operations

Customs tasks automobile importers, agents on transparent declaration

Minister meets ICAO team as airport audit begins

Lagos Govt. receives 5,624 Sexual, Gender Based Violence cases in 1 year

FG to shut down Murtala Muhammed Airport from October 1

Kano govt sacks hospital CMD for lack of capacity

Aviation minister Keyamo suspends Nigeria Air project

About 450,000 people estimated to have drug-resistant TB globally

Seven convicted of Internet fraud, another for claiming ownership of property under forfeiture

Diversification: FG unveils plans to reposition steel sector

APC chieftain Nwosu canvass role for traditional rulers to curb menace of insecurity

PUNCH

APC dismisses accusations of monarchs influencing Nasarawa tribunal

ECOWAS debunks fake transition proposal for Niger

Niger stops UN, NGOs from military operation zones

Alleged diversion: Ogun council boss mulls court action, Assembly begins probe

Medical, dental consultants decry kidnapping of Cross River doctors

Osun APC suspends ex-SSG, ex-party chairman, 24 others

Abuse of tax waivers economic sabotage Speaker

APGA presidential candidate, others seek Tinubus appointments

FG warns NSCDC officers against rights abuses, attack on national assets

Soldiers arrest 157 terrorists, kill 39

12 children, over 60 others die in South Africa building fire

Support Tinubus agenda for stability APC chieftain

Ill rather die than allow bandits take over Yankari reserve Bauchi gov

PDP to take action against Wike in due course -Bwala

Osun APC suspends ex-SSG, ex-Speaker, 24 other Aregbesola allies

PTA, BTA request drop over naira depreciation -Bank officials

NCAA suspends Xejet operating licence, grounds four planes

CBN, FG agency to review new regulation on bank customers

Fuel scarcity: NNPCL to fix vandalised pipelines Sept ending

Manufacturing contribution to economy drops to 2.2%

Subsidy removal, forex reform stunted business growth in H1

Suleiman acquires 7.8 million units of Sterling shares

10 parties merge with Accord for Nov 11 Kogi gov poll

Tanker crushes teenage girl to death in Niger

Dislodge bandits in Zamfara, gov urges security chiefs

Kanus detention: Tinubu not different from Buhari, says Sowore

Imo gov poll: Soludo, Abaribe vow to sack Uzodimma

Niger: Nobody is interested in war Tinubu tells Islamic council

Tinubu committed to constructing roads that will last 50yrs Umahi

Edo: 10 feared killed in renewed cult clashes

Obaseki donates 150 motorcycles to Edo Vigilante Security Network

80% of Nigerians use traditional medicine -FG

Reps to investigate abuse of tax waivers

THISDAY

LCCI Blames Manufacturing Sub-Optimal Contribution To GDP On FX Volatility, Weak Consumer Demand

Nigeria’s Security At The Mercy Of Her Borders

Onyema: Ethnic Nationalism Bane Of Nigeria’s Economic Growth

Armed Robber Jumps To Death To Evade Arrest, As Police Arrest Accomplice, Recover ‘Spyder Victor’ Pistol

Tinubu: Military Action Will Be ECOWAS’ Last Option Over Niger Crisis

Zamfara Gov Receives Briefings From Security Chiefs

FG, Ogun To Finance Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Expressway Reconstruction

Fear Of Coup D’etat, Biya, Kagame Make Major Changes In Military

Momodu: Wike’s Mission Is To Collapse PDP, Hands Its Remnant To APC

Experts: Cost Of Aircraft Maintenance Overseas May Jump From $2bn To $3bn In 2024

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LCCI Blames Manufacturing Sub-Optimal Contribution To GDP On FX Volatility, Weak Consumer Demand

Nigeria’s Security At The Mercy Of Her Borders

Lekki Port Commissions Scanning Facility To Fast-Track Cargo Clearing

Investors’ Return In Stock Market Rises To N8.51trn In Eight Months

Bi-Courtney Shows Capacity To Conduct Regional Operations At MMA2

Navy Apprehends Four Suspects Escorting Stolen Crude Oil In Lagos Waters

Lagos Police Crackdown On Criminal Networks Net In 66 Suspects

Improving Cyber Security Posture Of The Nigerian Navy

SUN

DSS and countless accusations of disobedience to court order

For Tinubus Nigeria, its from frying pan to fire

IPOB debunks police arrest of 150 members

NDDC boss reaffirms commitment to partnerships

FGll no longer tolerate illegal mining, exportation of raw minerals Alake

Security: Stakeholders urge FG to intensify war against human trafficking

AU suspends Gabon as Cameroon, Rwanda reorganise army

Niger crisis: Nobody is interested in war but forceful removal of democratic govt unacceptable, president tells NSCIA

Atiku urges African leaders to address causes of coups, not symptoms

Soldiers kill 39 terrorists, nab 157, rescue 109 kidnap victims in 2 weeks

Navy arrests 4 Tantita security personnel over oil theft

7 Ijebu-East LG councilors suspend chairman over allegations of misappropriation

Nigerias spurious 4.1% unemployment rate claim

Reasons Nigeria should not lead ECOWAS to war against Niger Chekwas Okorie

Well control development in Ebonyi following masterplan Commissioner Inyima

Powerful interests with International backing behind subsidy regime Wunmi Bewaji, ex-Reps Minority Leader

Abia: PDP, Ahiwe, Uche win as ACourt dismisses Igwes appeal

Taraba: Questions over Governor Agbus multi-billion naira loan

I wasnt sacked as Delta governor Oborevwori

Pakistan: Economy takes backseat as elite squabble for power Report

Police can arrest without warrant security expert

Soludo, Abaribe vow to sack Uzodimma

Umahi: FG to construct 4 hours Super Highway from Lagos to Abuja

Tinubu to NSCIA: Nobody is interested in war but forceful removal of democratic govt remains unacceptable

Tinubu condoles with South Africa over tragic fire incident

Poverty alleviation: Well reach out to 15m households Minister

Police recover first gas gun in Nigeria in Lagos

Building collapse: FCT officials, experts brainstorm

Reps petition ICPC over bribery claim against members

VANGUARD

NESG, others proffer solutions to boost food fortification

Army Chief, Lagbaja meets with Foreign Defence Advisers in Nigeria

How dog killed my daughter on our way to get drugs ‘ Mother

Coup scare: Sit-tight leaders move against their military

Police arrest man for allegedly defiling 6-year-old daughter in A-Ibom

10 feared killed in fresh cult clashes in Edo

Police parade 66 suspects for armed robbery, murder, others in Lagos

Lawyer petitions LASTMA over ambush, illegal arrest, detention of vehicle

Navy foils alleged attempted crude oil theft, arrests 5 Tantita employees

Police rescue kidnap victim, bust criminal gang in Anambra

FCTA impounds, crushes 400 commercial motorcycles in Abuja

FG, politicians should not provoke Nigerians to mutiny, Falana warns

Northern youths tackle Gumi, over Wike’s comment

Why I relocated my office to MKO Abiola National Stadium ‘ Sports Minister

PDP crisis: Court dismisses suit seeking to reinstate Ayu as Nat’l Chairman

Rwanda retires 12 generals, 1,013 military officers

Drama as Portable performs at NBA ‘Unbarred’ music concert in Abuja

Insecurity: Gov Lawal vows to end bandits activities in Zamfara

Troops ambush Boko Haram terrorists, eliminates six

16m Nigerians affected by humanitarian crises ‘ Betta Edu

Deserves to be listened to’, England coach Wiegman dedicates award to Spain women’s team

FG, Ogun to finance Lagos-Ota- Abeokuta Expressway reconstruction

Hardship: With patience, determination, we will succeed ‘ Tinubu

Flood: Benue govt designates public schools in 22 LGs as camps for the displaced

LEADERSHIP

Delta Governor Orders Audit Of Infrastructure In Govt Schools

No Restriction Of Movement For Saturday LGA Polls ‘ Obaseki

Polytechnic Rectors Deny Alleged Coercion To Bribe Reps Panel

Reps Threaten To Subpoena Banks CEOs Over Absence From Housing Fund Probe

Federal Govt Promises Evidence-based Action In Support Of Traditional Medicine

Abuse Of Tax Incentives, Waivers, Economic Sabotage ‘ Abbas

Poverty Alleviation: 15m Nigerians To Benefit From Cash Transfers

Birthday: Shettima Stops Friends, Allies From Placing Paid Adverts

FCTA Impounds, Crushes 400 Motorcycles

NSCDC Capable Of Relieving Nigeria’s ‘Overstretched’ Military ‘ Interior Minister

Tinubu Condoles With South Africa Following Tragic Fire Incident

Ondo Gov’t Tightens Security Around Palliative Warehouses

Again, Tinubu Advocates Diplomacy Over Military Action In Niger

No More Excuses For A Better Government ‘ Tinubu

Navy Arrests 4 Tantita Operatives For Alleged Oil Theft In Lagos

JUST-IN: Keyamo Suspends Nigeria Air Project, Airport Concessioning Deals

Human Rights Groups Move To Stop Afrexim Bank, NNPCL’s $3bn Loan

TRIBUNE

Gas flaring: Niger Deltans are dying of sarcoma cancer ‘ Rights activist cries out

Lagos’ll top other African cities in livability, innovation ‘ Sanwo-Olu’s aide, Akosile

EEDC explains why there is power outage in Anambra

Equities investors gain N59.9bn as stock market reverses previous day’s loss

Our budgetary system bad for timely project completion ‘ Umahi

Agreement in place to light up Lagos-Ibadan Expressway ‘ Makinde

I’ll fully implement eight priority reform areas in 3 years ‘ Tinubu

APC’s eight years eroded Nigeria’s gains ‘ PDP

Subsidy removal: FG enriching State Governors with palliatives, NLC alleges

Take care of your health, NUJ president urges Journalists

FG committed to support security agencies deliver on mandate ‘ Interior Minister

APGA, NRM, APP, Presidential candidates beg Tinubu for appointment

No restriction of movement for Saturday’s council poll ‘ Obaseki

Makinde inaugurates Muslim Association of Nigeria’s medical facility in Ibadan

New York permits mosques to broadcast call to prayer

Lagos begins e-call-up system for Lekki Port, Dangote Refinery, other businesses in September

FG targets 15m households under Conditional Cash Transfer ‘ Betta Edu

Dislodge all bandits camp ‘ Zamfara Gov urges security

Bribery scam: Reps ask ICPC to probe owner of account number used to extort varsity VCs

Police assure adequate security ahead of Edo LG polls

Gov Eno moves to intervene on internal roads, hostel projects at Akwa Ibom varsity

Why business managers should leverage PESTEL tool for business success ‘ Expert

Gabon coup: African leaders must stop taking leadership as inheritance ‘ Uche Nwosu

We’ll review FG roads contracts in Ogun ‘ Umahi

Alleged zero allocation: Ogun Assembly summons Accountant-General, JAAC members

Foundation charges Ijebu-Ife community on nutrition, healthcare

LCDA creation: Protests rock Ondo as Akoko residents allege marginalisation, lopsidedness

NATION

NESG, others advocate food fortification compliance

Civil Society challenges  INEC on poll preparation

Firm preaches local patronage, signs brand ambassadors

‘Edo council poll: No restriction of movement tomorrow’

Atiku advised to stop denigrating presidency

Akeredolu returns soon, says Ondo govt

Automated chicken certification for public consumption kicks off in Oyo

Ribadu: terrorism challenge to peace, security

INEC most improved institution, says Civil Society

Bank offers ‘Back to School’ package to kids, parents

‘Govt should focus on challenges not war’

Legislator urges Ogun to involve Assembly in grain sharing

President Ramaphosa announces the loosening of COVID 19 curbs

‘Let humanity feel your impact in life’

Firm appoints new chief financial officer

Akeredolu’s return imminent, says spokesman

Niger coup: Military option will be the last choice for ECOWAS – Tinubu

Lawyers stage walkout at NBA’s ‘Unbarred’ concert over guest ‘performer’ Portable

Terrorism remains complex challenge to peace, security, says Ribadu

Guber poll: Bayelsa voters vow to stop rigging, ensure credibility

Reps threatens to subpoena banks CEOs over housing fund probe

Growing colony of abandoned aircraft at airports

NERC: old meter credit should be transferred to new one

Global climate adaptation to hit $2tr by 2026

Experts seek ban on computer hardware importation

HERALD

APC Cracks Down On Aregbesola’s Loyalists, Suspends Ex-SSG, 25 Other

Checkout Complete List Of UEFA Champions League Group Stage Draw Results

I weep over state of National Stadium, Surulere ‘ Sports Minister

9ice Acknowledges Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s Influence on Nigerian Music Landscape

Nigerian Musician Peter Okoye Threatens Legal Action Against Banks Over Impersonation Scam

EFCC returns $26,000 to Briton who lost life savings to Nigerian fraudster

Ecological funds: Reps shocked as govt agency spends N81.2bn to plant 21m trees

He’s always stood firm as a loud voice for the unheard’ ‘ Saraki hails Bishop Kukah on 71st birthday

Tolerance shouldn’t equal perversion’ ‘ American preacher knocks Secretary of Education, demands resignation

DAILY TRUST

Tinubu To NESG: My Economic Reforms Are Anchored On Constant Performance Assessment

Fund ‘Diversion’: Suspended Ogun LG Chair Takes A Fresh Dig At Abiodun

Nigerians Demand Justice From Presidential Election Petition Tribunal

Atiku To African Leaders: Focus On Disease That Births Coups, Not Symptoms

Confusion Over Video Of Wagner Boss Saying He Is Alive

Always Treat Nigerians With Respect, Minister Charges NSCDC Personnel

Kano Gov’t Fires Hospital CMD Over ‘Lack Of Capacity’

Niger Junta Orders Eviction Of French Ambassador

Teenage Girl Crushed To Death By Tanker In Niger

NSA Lobbies UN Over Containment Of Terrorism In Nigeria

Blue Line Rail Operations Begin Monday – Sanwo-Olu

Ogun Assembly Summons Accountant-General, JAAC Members Over LG Allocations

‘Contactless Payments Will Transform Mass Transit System’

FG Seeks More Private Investment In Power Sector

Man, 21, Arrested Removing Drain Ducts On 3rd Mainland Bridge

Customs Urges Importers To Be Transparent In Declaring Cargo

Monthly Revenue From Abuja-Kaduna Train Service Drops From N500m To N1m – NRC

Nigeria-Japan Annual Trade Hit N7.6 Trillion

Naira Continues Free Fall As NNPC, AFREXIM $3bn Loan Deal Drags

DisCos Should Replace Faulty Meters In Two Days After Complaint – NERC

Caught In The Act: Plumber To Sweep Court Premises For 3 Hours

Owner Of Demolished Abuja Duplex Dares Wike, Vows To Commit Him To Prison

Man Arraigned For Embezzling Customer’s Fund In Kwara

Police Arrest 2 Suspected Kidnappers In Yobe, Rescue Victims

How Our Daughter Died After Eating Garri, N70 Sugar — Parents

Atiku To African Leaders: Focus On Disease That Births Coups, Not Symptoms

Keyamo Halts Nigeria Air Project, Reverses Concession Of Airports

Tinubu: Gabon Coupists Confirmed My Fear About Niger

Rwanda, Cameroon Shake Up Military After Gabon Coup

Coup: Burkina Faso Draws Up Law For Sending Troops To Niger

Troops deployed for Exercise Sahel Sanity in the army super camp in Faskari Local Government area of Katsina State

Elon Musk Announces Audio, Video Calls On X With No Phone Number Required

AUTHORITY

NDDC slot: Tinubu will act in partys interest, says Prince Bassey Otu

Minister advocates establishment of specialized units to address each crime type

Human Rights Groups Move To Stop Afrexim Bank, NNPCLs $3bn Loan

Nigeria, UN sign MoU to strengthen counter-terrorism efforts

Reps deny bribery allegation by Vice-Chancellors

CSOs investigation reveals PenCom DG Dahiru was falsely accused of misappropriating $1.8m

Alias government will not give in to blackmail

BUSINESSDAY

Nigerian airlines’ push for international flights faces snags

Manufacturers, MSMEs await Tinubu’s N200bn intervention one month after pledge

Beggars hit as benevolent support shrinks over rising cost of living

How unemployed Nigerians are coping with rising cost of living

Nigeria’s stock investors book N1.4trn gain in August

Nigerians buy fuel-efficient cars, drive less to work

Naira back in freefall as $3bn Afrexim bank loan stalls

NNPP Legal adviser insists that party’s BoT lacks authority to suspend Kwankwaso

Manufacturers’ confidence in Nigerian economy nears 2-year low

Payment channel fraud losses surge over 12-fold in three months

Nigeria lags as African peers lead in fintech investments

DAILY INDEPENDENT

We Are Capable of Securing Oil Facilities In Our Land, Urhobo Group Tells Tinubu

Bassambiri Crisis: NASS Caucus Pays Solidarity Visit To Gov Diri

Court Dismisses Suit Seeking To Set Aside Ayu’s Suspension

Obaseki, ALGON Donate Motorbikes, Sienna Cars To Edo Vigilante Security Network To Boost Security In Remote Areas

Human Rights Groups Task Tinubu On Forensic Audit Of NNPCL

Tension As 10 People Killed In Renewed Cult-related War In Edo

A Building Fire In Johannesburg Leaves At Least 73 Dead, Authorities Say

Alleged LGs Fund Diversion: Ogun Assembly Summons Accountant-General, Others

ATM Day: FG Says 81.6% Of Nigerians Use African Traditional Medicine

No Restriction Of Movement For Saturday’s Local Council Elections In Edo, Says Obaseki

Palliatives: Ondo Beefs Up Security Around Warehouses

FG Unveils Plans to Revolutionize Steel Industry, Create Jobs, Boost the Economy

Govt. Of Nat’l Unity: Tinubu Accused Of Plotting to Destroy Opposition Parties

PEOPLESDAILY

Treat journalists as partners not rivals, group tells lawmakers

We did not suspend Kwankwaso ‘ NNPP NWC

Guber Tribunal: Zamfara APC disowns bribery allegations

Guber elections: APC disowns Campaign Council lists for Imo, Bayelsa, Kogi

Ijaw group condemns sponsored campaign of calumny on Tompolo

Reps uncover N81.2bn feared spent on bogus tree planting in 11 states

Kano govt. promises to empower 100 repentant thugs

Niger Gov. gives target of N120b annual IGR to MDAs

NEW TELEGRAPH

Osun APC Suspends 26 Aregbesola’s Loyalists Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities

Job Racketeering: Reps Petition ICPC Over Bribery Allegations

JAkeredolu Still On Medical Vacation In Germany, Yet To Return

Delta Guber Judgement Courageous – Abure

2023/24 UEFA Champions League Group Stage Draw In Full

Tribunal: Over 100 Nigerians Sign Petition Demanding Justice

Nasarawa: Legal Fireworks At Guber Petition Tribunal

Anambra: Who Failed A Simple Calculation?

None Of Tinubu’s Ministers’ll Make My Cabinet If I’m President –Adebayo

Osun APC Suspends 26 Aregbesola’s Loyalists Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities

Report: Renewables’ Surge Cuts Cost Of Fuel-fired Electricity Bills

FIPAN: Rising Prices, Scarcity Of Grains Put Poultry Sector On Edge

RMAFC Bows To Pressure On Enhanced Remuneration Package

X To Launch Audio, Video Calling Features – Elon Musk

Coups: Let’s Deal With Disease, Not Symptoms, Atiku Tells African Leaders

Coup: We May Resort To Kinetic Approach Against Military Junta If… – Tinubu

JUST IN: Court Dismisses Suit Seeking To Set Aside Ayu’s Suspension

BLUEPRINT

FG suspends Nigeria Air, airports concession projects, gives marching order to foreign airlines

Cross River NDDC slot: Otu confident President’ll act in party’s interest

Minister moves to rehabilitate, modernise nation’s port

Nigerians to pay less for cement by January ‘ BUA chairman

FastCash offers parents up to N200,000 to make back-to-school easier

Equity market gains N60bn

Energy costs among challenges facing Nigerian manufacturers ‘ MAN

RMRDC working to save $130m for Nigeria’s economy through glucose syrup production

Minister meets IGP, tasks Police on response time to crime

Akwa Ibom communities in tears over deplorable roads

Radda and echoes of a sound stewardship

Alleged LGs funds’ diversion: Ogun assembly summons Accountant-General, JAAC committee members

VIDEO: Bags of money litter top official’s house in Gabon

Appointment: Gwandara forum tasks Wike on health-care, security, others

Rivers: I’ll fight crime to standstill ‘ Fubara

We’ll serve as catalyst for transforming Nigerian economy ‘ Dangote Group

Tribunal declares Bello, Ndalikali winners, awards N250 000 against petitioner

8 years after, Enugu community celebrates new yam festival, sues for peace

Twitter to add audio, video calls on X, without phone number

Ondo communities protest marginalisation over LCDAs

 

 

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