Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 20 October 2023

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

 

GUARDIAN

Russia’s Lavrov meets North Korea’s Kim, slams ‘dangerous’ US policy

Robbers kill female corps member in Kaduna

Navy arrests 11 stowaways aboard ship

Fire guts petrol tanker, trucks on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Police beef up security in Ago, foil kidnap operation in Lekki

FG closes Third Mainland bridge for repairs tomorrow

Group decries high death toll from accidents on Nigerian roads

U.S. raises security concerns in DRC, Rwanda

FIFA to live stream African Football League quarterfinals

PTI, NNPC to plan CNG conversion technology for tricycle, automobiles

Airtel puts region’s smartphone penetration at 59%, tasks industry on emerging techs

No respite for Nigerians as petrol scarcity bites harder in Abuja, Lagos, others

FCTA to shut down illegal motor parks in Abuja over one-chance robbery

EU, ECOWAS Commission sign ‘212.5m agreements on trade, food security, others

Global Gateway: EU announces N728b package for Nigeria to boost education, energy, others

NDLEA boss tasks personnel on resisting temptation posed by drug cartels

We’ll silence ‘school-is-a-scam’ promoters with jobs – Minister

Imo: Experts profer digital solutions to boost farmers’ productivity

Officers wives sensitises school girls on cervical cancer prevention

PUNCH

Federal character policy hindering Nigerias development Abaribe

APC kicks as PDP demands medical panel on Akeredolu

How Obasanjo lost chance to become UN Secretary-General -Gambari

Tinubu names new heads for NTA, NBC, eight others

Strike: NLC accuses Lalong of undermining agreement with FG

Resist drug cartels temptations, Marwa tells NDLEA officials

Oil theft: Military should flush out collaborators

We’re managing to pay salaries, facing enormous challenges FG

NNPP urges UN to strengthen Nigerias democracy

No plan to increase taxes, FIRS chairman assures firms

Proper tax system will end govt borrowing SGF, Don

FG plans to generate N28.1bn from Ijora workshop concession

US investors eye opportunities in Nigerias pension fund, infrastructure

Govt should adopt partnership for economic growth, says ex-CBN boss

Nigeria, EU sign over 900m finance agreement for development projects

Lawmaker petitions Soludo over alleged environmental agency violence

Boy who vowed to avenge fathers death gets free education

Reps urge FG to appoint new Supreme Court judges

Supreme Court to hear Atikus appeal against Tinubu Monday

JUST IN: Tinubu drops fresh graduate appointed FERMA board chair

THISDAY

Adedeji Forecloses Tax Increment Amid Renewed Revenue Drive

Shettima Woos Foreign Investors, Says Nigeria Ripe For Businesses To Thrive

Naira Depreciates Further On Parallel Market, Now N1,160/$1

Bode Agusto, Pioneer Budget Director, Dies At 68 In Portugal

Abuja Airport: FG Officially Takes Ownership Of 4.2km 2nd Runway Site

AfCFTA: FG Says Efforts Underway To Boost Nigeria’s Manufactures’ Competitiveness

PDP Seeks Impeachment Process Of Akeredolu

Operators: How Dearth Of Projects’ Continuity, Lowest Bidder Factor Hamper Oilfield Services Sector

Ibom Air Opens Door To W’Africa With Inaugural Flight To Accra

‘World Lacks Mechanisms To Tackle African Debt Restructuring’

Breaking: Legal Battle Between Atiku, Tinubu Begins At Supreme Court Monday

Breaking: Bode Agusto, Founder Of Nigeria’s First Credit Rating Firm, Is Dead

SUN

Sports Minister fast tracks National Anti-Doping Commission Establishment Bill

Group alleges plot to rig Bayelsa guber poll

PDP leaders unhappy with Ihedioha over absence at guber rally

Opinion poll says Bayelsans overwhelmingly want Gov Diris second term

JBN, Delta govt sign N78bn projects contract

FIRS rules out tax hike as companies groan over toxic environment

FEC approves concession of Ijora colonial central workshop

Tinubu files motion to stop FBI, others, Atiku mocks

Supreme Court fixes Oct 23 for Atikus appeal against Tinubu

Bridge International Academies holds Parent Fest in 46 schools

NGE hails appointment of online publisher as NNPCLs spokesman

FG to shut Third Mainland Bridge 24 hours for repairs

3rd BRI Forum: Shettima witnesses $2bn MoUs agreement between NASENI, Chinese Firms

Tinubu revokes appointment Of 24-Year-Old FERMA Chairman

Oba of Benin begins Coronation anniversary with free medicare

Development Bank rated best institution in transparency, integrity

Delta teachers protest flogging of colleague to death by angry parent

Bayelsa guber: APC knocks Bayelsa Govt over suspension of monarch

Anambra governor, monarchs, others to celebrate new yam Saturday

Call ANSEPA to order over violent activities in Okpoko, Rep Ogene urges Gov Soludo

VANGUARD

Japa: Medical students should sign five-year bond to tame medical exodus ‘ VC

Israel-Gaza crisis: Council advises FG to provide relief materials to Palestinians

75 die in 353 Lagos road accidents in 8 months ‘ FRSC

NYSC mourns as hoodlums kill Corps members in Kaduna

Navy arrests 11 stowaways inside Ghana-bound ship

Cholera hits Ogun as 236 cases recorded, 12 killed

Alaafin: EFCC invites kingmakers for questioning

Exchange rate weakens at N1,175/$ in parallel market, NAFEM strengthens N782.68/$

Hamas: US lists Nigeria under 3rd tier of worldwide travel alert to Americans

Navy intercepts 11 suspected Stowaways en route Ghana

FG, Labour’s deal under threat, NLC accuses Lalong of violation

Wike did not order demolition of National Mosque ‘ FCDA clarifies

With existing tax laws, no need for increase in taxes in Nigeria ‘ Don

Crazy politics, crazy policies, crazy economy, By Adekunle Adekoya

Tinubu, 500 others to attend green economy summit in Niger

FRSC apprehends 7,524 vehicles in FCT

Ifeanyi Ubah resolved with AMCON long before joining APC ‘ Ifeoma

FG’s partnership with non-state actors key for economic devt, says Ex-CBN boss

Presidential Poll: S’Court to hear Atiku, Obi’s case against Tinubu next Monday

Number of upturned elections declining since 2015 ‘ INEC

Tinubu makes changes in parastatals under Information Ministry

Ohanaeze hails Uzodinma for offering amnesty to unknown gunmen

Number of upturned elections declining since 2015 declining ‘ INEC

Rep proposes N250,000, N.5m, N1m salaries for primary, secondary, varsity teachers

Suspect in Tupac Shakur killing returns to court

LEADERSHIP

Reps Probe $160m Oil, Gas Pre-shipment Inspection Loss

Shun Corruption, Marwa Warns New NDLEA Cadets

FCDA Denies Purported Demolition Of National Mosque

Fuel Queues: NNPC Warns Against Panic Buying

Diesel Suppliers, Generator Dealers Sabotaging Power Supply ‘ Nnaji

Federal Govt, Firms Partner To Electrify 15 Communities In Kogi, Others

Forgery: Edo LP Chieftain Petitions PSC Chair Over Alleged Cover-up On Abure

Tinubu Appoints Olusi New Bank Of Industry MD/CEO As Pitan Resigns

Navy Intercepts 11 Stowaways On Ghana-bound Vessel In Lagos

President Tinubu Mourns Ex-Presidential Adviser Bode Agusto

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Son Signs For Al Nassr

Tinubu Signs AU Charter Ratification Instrument On Rights Of Persons With Disabilities

Tinubu Reappoints Chioma Ejikeme As PTAD Executive Secretary

2023 China Commodities Expo To Strengthen Nigeria-China Trade Bonds

JUST-IN: Tinubu Withdraws Nomination Of 24-yr-old Imam As FERMA Chairman

TRIBUNE

IGP approves Police Public Relations Officers for various commands, formations

Tinubu advocates stronger Nigeria-EU ties based on democratic principles,freedom

Tinubu withdraws nomination of Imam Kashim Imam as FERMA Chairman

Fuel queues: NNPC confirms 30-day sufficiency, warns against panic buying

FG to close Third Mainland Bridge for repairs, Oct 21

How ex-EFCC Chairman tried to embarrass me ‘ Akpabio

My walk out of senate was misunderstood ‘ Ndume

Don’t use Mr Ibu’s name to trend, Kanayo slams Reno Omokri

PTI, NNPC partner to develop CNG-powered tricycles

Tinubu, other political office holders don’t earn jumbo salaries ‘ RMAFC Chair

FG mulls principle of reciprocity in issuing visas to foreigners

Reps halt policy on use of cement for road construction

Coalition charges NNPC to embrace transparency, accountability in its dealings

We demand full representation in Nigeria’s marine economy ‘ Ijaw Congress

Revoked Customs service land will be resold at current market value’ FCT Minister

Profile of Nigeria’s first credit rating agency founder, Bode Agusto

NATION

Engineer seeks IG’s takeover of criminal probe

Security personnel arrest five in connection with abduction of lawmaker’s wife, two kids

Emergency responders chase fuel scoopers as tanker falls in Lagos

Okada riders, others on the rampage as vehicle crashes into bystanders

NLC, TUC petition governor over murder of head teacher, teacher

Navy intercepts 11 stowaways aboard Ghana-bound ship

Judge’s absence stalls hearing in suit challenging process to pick Alaafin

‘Governor will not act on dictates of opposition’

Row over impeachment call on Akeredolu

Resist overtures from drug cartels, Marwa charges new NDLEA personnel

Wike rejects Customs’ appeal on revoked land

President seeks legislative support to strengthen economy, tackle poverty

Reps seek suspension of using cement concrete for road projects

Tinubu appoints heads of 10 agencies

Atiku, Obi versus Tinubu: Legal fireworks on Monday

LSAN: I didn’t accuse Dodo, tribunal justices of corruption

Reps set to probe non-remittance of host community, COVID-19 funds, others

Fed Govt to pay N500m fine on 4,000 inmates’ freedom

Sen. Danjuma: lawmaking should be part time job

House seeks release of N27.6b to oil bearing communities

‘House will pass 2024 budget before year end’

Chinese firms, Fed Govt sign $6b pact on power, automobile

HERALD

Supreme Court Sets Date To Hear Atiku’s Appeal Against Tinubu

Tinubu appoints World Bank economist, Olasupo Olusi, to head Bank of Industry

Tinubu appoints new heads for NAN, FRCN, NTA, NOA, others

Tinubu Withdraws 24-year-old Kashim-Imam’s Appointment As FERMA Board Chairman

Hoodlums stab corps member, Grace Silas, to death in Kaduna

FG To Close 3rd Mainland Bridge For Repairs

Diri flags off Exercise Still Waters, calls for consolidation of peace in Bayelsa

Primary, secondary, varsity teachers should earn N250k, N500k, N1m monthly ‘ Reps committee

PSC denies repentant criminal joined police force in Kano

DAILY TRUST

Traders Count Losses As Fire Razes Popular Calabar Market

EU Announces ₦728bn Package To Drive Education, Healthcare, Others In Nigeria

US Issues Travel Warning To Americans Worldwide

Obaseki: I Warned Against Today’s Hardship But Was Ignored

Supreme Court Fixes Monday For Atiku’s Appeal Against Tinubu

Ifeanyi Ubah’s AMCON Case Has Nothing To Do With Him Joining APC – Lawyer

Tinubu Files Fresh Motion To Stop FBI Release Of US Records

Akpabio: How God Saved Me From EFCC Embarrassment

APC Chairman In Jigawa Suspended Over Rape Allegation

Israel Arrests Over 500 In West Bank In Anti-Terror Operations

Queues: We Have 30-Day Fuel Supply – NNPC Retail

We Won’t Increase Taxes, FIRS Assures Nigerians

N76.6bn Investment Available In Renewable Energy, Says REAN

Petroleum Training Institute, NNPC To Build CNG-Powered Keke

Account For N500bn Recoveries, Reps Tell RMFAC

After $1bn Drop, Nigeria May Suffer Further Decline In FX Inflows – Report

Tinubu Sacks NBC DG, NAN CEO, Others

Wike Rejects Customs’ Plea On Revoked Land

Tinubu Won’t Get 8 Years, Sheikh Gumi Explodes In New Video

Marketers Blame Forex, Others As Fuel Scarcity Returns To Lagos, Abuja

PEOPLESDAILY

Diphtheria: Only 42% of children under 15 in Nigeria are fully protected’Save the Children

NGO Trains Girl Child In DigitalTech In Benue

Crude worth 4.8 billion dollars stolen, stored in China: Coalition demands Mele Kyari’s suspension

Operational performance: NPA management’s yeoman job in the last two years

Imo Guber poll: Anyanwu asks electorates to reject PDP, LP, gives reasons

Nigeria ust have A national focus, NIPSS DG tells lawmakers, staff

BUSINESSDAY

Gas industry calls for naira pricing of locally sourced gas

FG to digitise processes for air travellers

Revenue commission recovers N500bn, but lawmakers demand more details

Market down by 0.38% as investors take profit

Naira gains 6.77% despite liquidity drop at official market

China vows to complete Abuja-Kano, Port-Harcourt-Maiduguri rails

Power distributors reject 114.53 MW/h in Q2 2023, reveals NERC report

Era of exporting raw mineral ores from Nigeria is gone’-Tinubu

Twitter glitch helps hacker outsmart CIA

Safaricom finalises acquisition of M-PESA Holdings, secures full control

Opportunity for investors as rents soar in Lagos suburbs

With friends like Nigerian Police, nobody needs an enemy!

Nigeria’s inflation pangs still have months to run says FDC

Manufacturers’ pain worsens on impasse with foreign suppliers

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Fuel Subsidy: Oyo Pensioners Demand N20,000 Wage Award From Makinde

Tinubu Appoints Olasupo Olusi MD Bank Of Industry

Ifeanyi Uba May Have Left YPP, But Definitely Not For Irreconcilable Differences ‘ Egbeola

U.S. African Development Foundation CEO Adkins In Nigeria To Deepen Trade, Investment Ties

FG Pledges Continued Protection Of Workers In All Sectors

Gender Inequality Setback To Nigeria’s Development ‘ Gov Mohammed

Speedy Justice Delivery: Appoint Nine New Justices To Supreme Court, Reps Urge FG

EU Launches Over ‘900m Financial Package To Drive Education, Energy, Transport Across Nigeria

Tinubu Makes U-turn, Orders Withdrawal Of FERMA Chairmanship Nominee

White Cane Safety Day: NAB Charges Nigerians On Safety Care For Virtually Impaired Persons

Reduce Dependence On PMS To Reset Economy, Sanusi Advises Nigerians

NEW TELEGRAPH

Subsidy: Coalition Accuses CNPP Of Blackmailing Mele Kyari, NNPCL

Osun: APC Berates Adeleke Over Ilesa Road Projects Inauguration

NURTW Crisis: NLC Accuses Labour Minister Of Being Partial

10th NASS Can Use Tax Reform To Boost Economy – Abbas

891 Dismissed, Withdrawn Petitions Prove 2023 Polls Credible –INEC

NDDC: CSOs Demand Appointment Of Special Adviser From Delta

Solid Minerals: AFC, Others Partner to Boost Nigeria’s Geological Data

Afreximbank, Firm Sign N45bn for Gas Processing Facility

Forex: ABCON Presents Pathway To Exchange Rate Stability

EU To Extend £150bn To Nigeria, Other African Countries By 2027

Aganga: China’s Economic Power Threat to Nigeria’s Status in AfCFTA

Buildings Constructed Without Permit’ll Be Demolished –LASG

Police Declare Manhunt for Phone Snatchers Who Killed Corps Member in Kaduna

Kwara: Pandemonium as NCS Vehicle Allegedly Crushes 6 People

Gunmen Attack Calabar Correctional Facility, Kill Officer

How Police Arrested RCCG Pastor For Allegedly Supplying Guns to Robber

BLUEPRINT

2023 Polls: Tribunals found no merit in 74.5% of post-election petitions – INEC

Tinubu pledges commitment to grow Nigeria’s economy, seeks speedy passage of 2024 budget

NASS committed to fiscal policy, tax reforms for nation’s survival – Barau

State of the nation: Group passes vote of confidence on Tinubu, Akpabio

No going back on revoked Customs’ land – Wike

Tinubu names Blueprint’s Ndace VON DG, Onilu heads NOA, Ali NAN boss

Diphtheria: Nigeria records 9, 478 cases in 20 states

Supreme Court to hear Atiku’s appeal against Tinubu October 23

FG unveils plans for Renewed Hope Cities, targets  1,800 hectares from states

Our soldiers must have decent accommodation, else…

NUJ Edo chapter holds ember fair for journalists

Court remands 17 cultists in Minna correctional centre

Kaduna: Sani approves N3.1bn for gratuity, death benefits

How we recovered N500bn unremitted revenue from MDAs – RMAFC

Afenifere to FG: Take decisive actions over nationwide security concerns

Nigeria, China sign MoU on $2 billion projects

IGP approves Police Public Relations Officers for various commands, formations

 

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