Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 2 October 2023

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

 

PUNCH

Biden says Americans to start leaving Gaza

PDP demands review of ACourt verdicts on Plateau polls

Reps ask AGF to explain N100bn COVID-19 funds spending

Opposition slams FGs plan to renovate forfeited property with N3bn

Tax-seeking insurgents kill 40 in Yobe attacks

$53m debt: Judge threatens to order Emefieles arrest

Election wont hold in 38 Imo polling units INEC

Senate okays Chira as Auditor-General, confirms seven INEC RECs

Reps propose special police team to end ritual killings

Supplementary budget: Works ministry gets N400bn, FCT N100bn

Shettima seeks US support for agric sector

Court restrains Rivers assembly from sacking governor

Senate confirms Auditor-General, seven RECs appointments

Rivers crisis: 120 arrested protesters arraigned, get bail

Activists condemn alleged arrest of NLC president

Israel army says 16 soldiers killed since Tuesday

Why ex-party chair, others defect to APC NNPP

THISDAY

Court Restrains Rivers Assembly From Impeaching Fubara

NUPRC Summons Crude Producers, Says Local Refineries Must Get Supply Before Export

NLC, TUC, Police Trade Words Over Alleged Abduction, Brutalisation Of Ajaero In Imo

Gaza War: Envoy Calls For Immediate Ceasefire, Address Of Root Cause Of Crisis

Ilaje Community Leader Faults Clark’s Call For Removal Of Ondo, Imo, Abia From NDDC

President Must Review PIA To Uphold Nigeria’s Interest, Says NGEP Chairman

HURIWA To Tinubu, DSS: Tell Nigerians Why You Detained  Bawa For Months

Breach of Agreement: Amaju Pinnick Sues Davido, Demands N2.3bn, Public Apology

OAU Students Storm EFCC Office, to Protest Colleagues Arrest

Appeal Court Sacks Suswam from Senate

Senate Confirms Appointments of AuGF, Seven RECs

2024 Budget: Tinubu Seeks NAssemblys Nod to Borrow $7.8bn, 100m

Food Security: Shettima, US Envoy Meet

FCTA Embraces E-billing Ticketing for Booking of Vehicles

GUARDIAN

Drama as residents pelt fire fighters with stones in Anambra

Police rescue two underage girls, 18 others from traffickers

Task force impounds 2,300 motorcycles in 10 months in Lagos

Rufai joins call for students to combine sports with school

FG hopeful of non-oil sector’s contribution to economic growth

Index crosses 70,000 mark, highest level on record, amid gains in 37 stocks

Amid electricity subsidy, stakeholders push for tariff increase

Stakeholders blame industry’s inefficiency on rate-cutting

15 more states get Internet services as Tizeti secures funding for expansion

Be ready to perform or you leave us, Tinubu urges ministers

FG targets over 10million children for School Feeding Programme

AfDB approves new loan to finance construction of Namibia’s railway

VANGUARD

Supplementary Budget: FG earmarks N17.7bn for Presidential Yacht, Air Fleet

Editors’ confab excites Gov Eno, corporate organisations, economy experts

Foreign debt to top $51bn as Tinubu seeks fresh $7.8bn, ‘100m loans

Imo protest: One feared dead, others injured, Ajaero brutalised

Amotekun arrests 11 suspects offences in Ondo

NiMet cautions airline operators, others over impending dust haze, deterioration visibility

Police arrest 134 suspected criminals in Katsina

EFCC releases 58 out of 72 arrested OAUstudents

High food prices trigger malnutrition level in North East’ICRC

PIA: NUPRC assures proper implementation, domestic crude supply

Only electronic transmission of results can guarantee credible polls ‘ Uwa, SAN

Hajj 2024: pilgrims may pay as high as N6m, tour operators raise alarm

Allow us live in cattle market, Northern Community begs Otti

NLC President to undergo ophthalmic investigation, brain scan

Insecurity: INEC ready to conduct election in every part of Imo

Rift with Wike is family affair ‘ Fubara

You either perform or leave my cabinet, Tinubu tells ministers

Foreign nationals, wounded Gazans enter Egypt through Rafah

More legal controversy looms over FBN Holdings’ Rights Issue

Calabar port can grow Nigeria-Central Africa trade ‘ Ikom Chamber boss

Controversy emerges over cargo scanners

We’re addressing problem of predatory academic practices in Nigeria ‘ NAS president

$750m NG-CARES programme doing well ‘ World Bank

Benue govt to destroy N100million worth of unused expired drugs

Police statement on arrest, brutalisation of NLC President full of loopholes ‘ Falana

I’m committed to touching lives positively ‘ Otti Gov

Uproar as Nigerian stock market hits all-time high, crosses 70,000 mark

Hajj 2024: Intending pilgrims may pay as much as N6m ‘ Operators raise alarm

Supplementary Budget: State House gets N28bn for renovation of houses, cars

US prosecutors brand Bankman-Fried thief in crypto trial

LEADERSHIP

Kogi’s First Female Senator, Natasha, Gets Certificate Of Return, To Be Sworn In Thursday

Israel-Hamas War: 400 Foreign Nationals, Others Depart Gaza As Border Finally Opens

COVID-19: New York Supreme Court Reinstates Sacked Unvaccinated Employees

OAU Raid: EFCC Bans Sting Operations At Night

NLC President Ajaero Brutalised By Policemen, Rushed To Hospital For Treatment

Kogi Guber: Lawyers, Activists Berate Ajaka Over Alleged Attempt To Compromise Security Agents

Reps Consider Bill To Stop Perpetual Occupation Of Public Office In Acting Capacity

Fuel Scarcity Hits Ibadan, As Long Queues Return To Filling Stations

Chelsea Vs. Blackburn: Pochettio’s Side Hope To Return To Winning Ways

EFCC Reviews Arrest, Bail Procedures

Fela’s Grandson Made Kuti Ties Knot With Lover Inedoye

TRIBUNE

Supplementary budget: FG needs N18.6trn to fix federal roads ‘ Umahi

Rivers crisis: Nobody can intimidate me, Wike tells PDP govs

Tinubu seeks NASS approval for $7.865bn, ‘100m loan

FG targets 10 million children for school feeding programme

Nigeria can generate quadruple of oil revenue from gold in Zamfara ‘ NEITI boss

Reps probe NNPC, FIRS, others over N5bn, $71,223.23 audit query

Africa’s food security lies on effective, innovative use of technology ‘ Jonathan

I must succeed by all means ‘ Tinubu

Labour group demands immediate, unconditional release of NLC President

Reps Committee vows to advance Nigeria’s technological status in global sphere

Allow us live in Lokpanta cattle market, Northern community begs Gov Otti

Reps meet Ministers, others over N2.177trn supplementary budget

Group hails CDS over victory against insurgents in North-East

Strike: Conference of speakers promises quick resolutions to PASAN demands

NATION

Perform or get sacked, President warns ministers

Dust over REC-nominees substitution in Senate

British envoy: Nigeria becoming regional, global powerhouse

Fed Govt needs N18.6tr to fix roads in four years, says Umahi

Police: Ajaero held to protect him

Rift with Wike over soon, says Fubara

Coconut oil: Cure hope for glaucoma, dementia, alzheimers

EFCC arrests 69 suspected internet fraudsters in Ile-Ife

Controversy over substitution of Presidents nominee for Niger REC

Makindes wife lauds Agboworin for lifting constituents from poverty

UPDATED: Fubara rushes to court, secures order stopping impeachment

Military rules out coup in Nigeria, says Armed forces dedicated to democracy

DAILY TRUST

FG To Close Third Mainland Bridge

N18.6trn Required For Road Infrastructure In Four Years – Umahi

Impeachment: Those Employing Propaganda Against Wike Fueling Crisis – Rivers Elders

Envoy: Israel Jailed Over 1600 Palestinians In October Alone

Boko Haram IED Kills 21 Mourners In Yobe

48 Attacks On Schools Thwarted In 8 Months – Civil Defence

Tinubu Seeks Senate’s Approval To Borrow $7.8bn, €100m

Reps Consider Bill To Stop Perpetual Occupation Of Public Office In Acting Capacity

Why Ex-NFF President, Pinnick, Sued Davido Over Failed Show

Adamawa Distributes Relief Material To Victims Of Flood, Windstorm

Revenue Leakages: FCTA Stops Manual Booking For Vehicles

Impeachment Not Military Coup, Wike Blows Hot Over Rivers Crisis

Tinubu Seeks Senate’s Approval To Borrow $7.8bn, €100m

Senate Confirms Akpabio’s Ex-Chief Of Staff As INEC REC

Leave My Govt If You Can’t Perform, Tinubu Tells Ministers, Others

Local Crude Producers Demand Payment In Dollars

NDIC Expresses Frustration Over Prosecution Of Failed Bank Officials

Nigeria Has Met 70% COVID-19 Vaccination Target – Official

Get Your Children Vaccinated Against Polio, Ogun Begs Parents

We Will Ensure Our Education Certificates Bring Value – FG

12 Students Bag First Class Degree In Edo Varsity

HERALD

EFCC bans sting operations at night after controversial arrest of 69 OAU students

After meeting PDP governors, Wike warns against tampering with political structure in Rivers

Controversy as EFCC parades 69 OAU students as internet fraud suspects

Money Laundering: Court Adjourns Mompha’s Trial Till Dec 19

BREAKING: Appeal Court Sacks Gabriel Suswam As Senator

AUTHORITY

AfCTA: Tinubu to open West, Central African ports meeting in Nigeria

Group hails AFN on cheering news from North-East

Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, others urged to rally opposition against impurities in Nigeria

Declare State Of Emergency On Ideato Constituency Roads, Reps Tell Federal Govt

Ill sack non-performing Ministers Tinubu

Revenue leakages: FCTA stops manual booking for vehicles

BUSINESSDAY

Presidential yacht, luxury cars in extra budget draw flak

Reps ask NPC to account for N200bn 2023 census fund

NUPENG threaten nationwide strike after NLC Leaders brutalised

Four hurdles in path of impact investing in Nigeria

FG to pay federal workers N35,000 wage award apart from salaries

7,000 pharmacists have left Nigeria in the past 2 yrs ‘ PSN

Firm supports 330 cocoa farmers children with instructional materials

Betta Edu denounces poverty alleviation website, says ‘it’s fake

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Air Peace Begins Direct Flight To Jeddah, Airlifts 231 Passengers

African Alliance Can Evolve Into Strategic Economic, Security Arrangement ‘ Minister

Atanomeyovwi Congratulates Dafinone, Onowakpor, Waive On Appeal Court Victory

EFCC Arrests 69 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Ile-Ife

N200bn 2023 Population Census Fund: Reps Vow To Investigate NPC

NIA: International Collaboration Necessary For Security Enhancement ‘ Hon. Satomi

Africa Requires About US$250bn Annually To Close Climate Financing Gap, AFC President

Senate Confirms Chira As New Auditor -General Of Nigeria

Investment In Solid Minerals Will Boost FX Inflow, Job Creation ‘ Minister

PEOPLESDAILY

Rift in Edo government continues as Governor Obaseki allegedly gifts Speaker vehicles meant for his deputy

Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, others urged to rally opposition against impurities in Nigeria

Court of Appeal upheld tribunal judgement declaring PDP Akpoti as Kogi central Senator

Bayelsa Guber: reprieve for APC, as Court restores Timipre Sylva 12 days to election

Nasarawa Gov Sule cautions aides, supporters against trading words with opposition

INEC to receive N18bn to conduct Bayelsa, Kogi, Imo elections ‘ FG

Reps: N2.17 trn supplementary budget scales second reading

INEC, NASS assure of credible elections in Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi

Reps summon Betta Edu over cash transfer programme

NEW TELEGRAPH

Wike, Umahi, Yakubu, Others Defend N2.177trn Supplementary Budget

NLC President Brutalised With Broken Bottles, Robbed Of Personal Effects

Rivers Crisis: I’ve Capacity To Fight Back, Wike Tells Detractors

HEDA Slams NASS Over N160bn Imported SUVs

FG To Partner UNIDO To Mop Up Unemployment, Promote Industrialization

Tribunal: Plateau PDP Central Candidate Expresses Dissatisfaction, Head To A’Court

Insecurity: Reps Seek International Collaboration

NNPP: Alkali, Hunkuyi, Others Dump Party Due To Kwakwanso’s High-Handedness’

Naira Scarcity Returns Amid Impending Deadline Of Old Banknote

Q3’23: Wema Bank showcases strong performance

CBN: Value of external debt service rises 41.65% to $439.06m

EFCC Arrests 69 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Ile-Ife

Alleged Money Laundering: EFCC’s Witness Stalls Trial Of Mompha

Two Suspected Thugs Roasted In Onitsha By Mob

Father Of Seven To Die By Hanging For Kidnapping In A’Ibom

Alleged Internet Fraud: EFCC Raids OAU Students’ Hostel, Arrests 72

Election Petitions: PDP Drags Plateau Appeal Justices To NJC

Reps To Probe N800bn 2023 National Census Fund

Wike Blames Atiku, Obi’s Supporters For Rivers Crisis

BLUEPRINT

NGO decry current state of mini-grids in Nigeria

Rights violation: PLAC wants NASS to institute tracking mechanism

CSOs advocate retention of SSB tax in 2024 budget

World Bank spent $11bn in Nigeria in 3 years – Country Director

Naira trades at N1,185/$1 at parallel market

Wike still member of our party – PDP governors

Tinubu to Ministers: With performance bond, deliver or quit, Hadiza Bala Usman heads unit

Court stops Rivers assembly from impeaching Fubara

Imo: INEC reveals polling units governorship election will hold

No one can hijack my political structure in Rivers – Wike

Uneasy calm as EFCC operatives arrest OAU students

FG’s school feeding targets over 10m children

Lagos lawmakers condemn burning of Rivers assembly chamber

 

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