Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 22 December 2023           

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

 

VANGUARD

Hamas says Israel’s goal of eliminating it ‘doomed to fail

NBA demands prompt release of kidnapped judge, driver in A-Ibom

Troops kill 40 terrorists in gunfights

50% fares cut: FG rallies to pay transporters

NNPC completes P-Harcourt refinery maintenance

Naira appreciates to N1,220/$ in parallel market

Police nab IPOB/ESN commander, monarch, others over attacks in Imo

Naira scarcity: CBN accuses banks, PoS operators of hoarding cash, threatens sanctions

Why most prayerful countries are not most prosperous

Tinubu intimidated Fubara into signing peace pact ‘ Briggs

NNPCL’s sole fuel importation status bad for downstream businesses

Kwankwaso After the Supreme Court, By Azu Ishiekwene

The World Bank, IMF, WTO and other witchcraft organisations, By Owei Lakemfa

NAFDAC clarifies registration status of 4 regulated products

US court exonerates 70-year-old man after 48 years in prison

Police arrest three men with two human hearts

NNPC completes maintenance on Port Harcourt Refinery

Crude prices drop after Angola quits OPEC

Recruitment: PSC approves 416,270 police constable application for screening January 8

Oyo CP dismisses officers caught in video demanding money from foreign biker

Better roads’ll reduce inflation, says Umahi

PUNCH

SCourt reserves judgment on Kano, Bauchi appeals

Senate confirms 11 SCourt justices, urges more funding

Two cops dismissed for demanding money from Abuja-bound Dutch tourist

Reps summon Sirika, Keyamo over national air carrier

FG delegation visits Osun over school food poisoning

Kaduna tops as PSC shortlists 416,270 for police job

Rivers peace deal: Dont celebrate yet, IYC tells Fubara

Nigerians divided as bishops kick against blessing same-sex-marriage

Revitalising anti-corruption war with Unexplained Wealth law

With inflation, poverty bomb ticks louder

Senate fails to meet Saturday deadline for budget passage

PDP, Lamido trades words over Rivers crisis

NEC sets up committees on crude oil theft, forex, others

Umahi pledges good roads in two years

Involve stakeholders in policymaking, association tells govt

Oil prices fall as Angola exits OPEC

FG reforms driving market growth NGX CEO

NB shareholders okay acquisition of wine firm

FG delegation visits Osun school, says food poisoning report exaggerated

Katsina converts technology institute to ICT varsity

Anambra lawmakers visit burnt market, promise support for traders

Tinubu threatened Fubara, imposed resolution on him, says ex-Rivers commissioner

Nigerians will get good roads in two years, Umahi assures

NRC yet to recover from previous free train rides, says MD

THISDAY

Nigeria Wins Again as UK Court Throws Out P&IDs $11bn Damages Bill

Consumers Rights Commission Generates N56bn from Penalties in 2023, Remits N22.4bn

CBN Alleges Banks Colluding with PoS Operators to Disrupt Naira Circulation

Nigerian Society of Engineers Elects First Female President in 65 Years

House Urges FG to Use Savings from Subsidy Removal to Provide Free Malaria Treatments, Drugs

NBS: Unemployment Rose Marginally to 4.2% in Second Quarter

Dangiwa Seals Deal with Consortium for Delivery of 100,000 Housing Units

Umahi: Bad Roads Contributing to Soaring Inflation in Nigeria

FG Launches First Home-grown Gas Leak Detection Device, Recommits to R&D in Oil Sector

Respite as LASG Orders Tankers, Trailers to Vacate Apapa-Oshodi Expressway

Air Peace: Why Fares are High on South-east Destinations

Catholic Bishops Clarify Churchs Position on Same-sex Marriage

Kano Guber: INEC Joins Yusuf, NNPP in Asking Supreme Court to Reverse Judgments

First Lady Launches N950m Support Scheme for Elderly Citizens

Use Savings from Subsidy Removal to Provide Free Malaria Treatments, Drugs, House Tell FG

Finally, Port Harcourt Refinery Resumes Production after Christmas

Senate Confirms 11 Supreme Court Justices Appointments

GUARDIAN

Court orders remand of alleged WhatsApp hacker in Ikoyi correctional facility

Nigeria achieved zero jail attack in 2023, says NCOS spokesperson

Gunmen allegedly kill 19-year-old boy, injure two others in Plateau

Promoter canvasses conducive environment for boxing industry

FG committed to completion of Ajaokuta steel, says NADDC

FG seeks more investment in gas as NMDPRA awards licence

FCCPC generates N56 billion, 90 per cent from penalties

Reps panel probes JAMB over alleged non-remittances of funds to FG account

Imo traditional ruler arrested for allegedly sponsoring IPOB, ESN attacks

Reps consider stiffer measures against online violence, exploitation of children

 

LEADERSHIP

Port Harcourt Refinery Rehabilitation 77.4% Completed ‘ NNPC

Federal Govt Unveils Gas Leak Detection Technology

NB’s Shareholders Approve Acquisition Of Distell Nigeria

PENGASSAN Donates N40m Lab To Rivers State School

Federal Govt Jettisons Signature Bonus Regime To Boost Oil Industry Investment

FG Concludes Probe, Says 18 Osun Pupils Not Poisoned

Nigeria’s Unemployment Rate Rises To 4.2% In Q2 2023

Reps Calls For Regulation On Sale Of Naira Notes By POS Operators

Police To Screen 416,270 Applicants For Constable Positions In January

7 Events That Turned Eyes On The Nigerian Judiciary In 2023

Keyamo Appoints 46 Directors Into FAAN, NAMA, NCAA, NSIB

TRIBUNE

Tinubu reintroduces school feeding programme

NASS plans to terminate certain cases at lower courts

Senate approves 11 justices for Supreme Court

AfDB President, Adesina, bags 2023 Awolowo Prize for Leadership

Supreme Court reserves judgment in Kano guber dispute

Vote buying: Probe Oshiomhole’s public confession, Kwara PDP tells EFCC

Reps extend 2023 capital, supplementary budget to March 2024

Fuel subsidy: NEC moves to design clear roadmap

Benue APC crisis: NASS caucus urges Tinubu, Ganduje to intervene

Wike meets FCTA retirees, assures of platform for exchange

Don’t lose hope in Nigeria, Udom charges students

FG announces former aviation journalist, 35 others as agencies’ directors

I won’t renege on my oath to protect, defend Rivers people ‘ Gov Fubara

Reps seek FG’s intervention to save Bayelsa communities from extinction

Reps pass South East Development Commission bill through 3rd reading

Constitutional governance, solution to terrorism threat in Sahel ‘ Foreign Affairs Minister

FG announces ‘mechanical’ completion, flares start-off of Portharcourt refinery

Reps ask FG to provide free malaria treatment in public hospitals

Osun: Adeleke approves N2.9bn pension bond

Police to screen 416,270 constables Jan 8

FCCPC generates N56bn in 2023, remits N22.4bn to federation account

Power Intervention: Aiyedatiwa to take delivery of new gas engines worth N7.8bn in Ondo

NUJ elects new executives in Ekiti

Angola to leave OPEC over production quota

Subsidy: Oyebanji approves N15,000 wage award for Ekiti workers

NATION

I wont be distracted despite challenges, says Fubara

Anyaoku to leaders: imbibe Awolowos virtues

Lagos reopens Third Mainland Bridge

Tinubu in Lagos for Christmas holiday

$11b Judgement: Nigeria wins again, London court denies P&ID appeal

Fed Govt worried over Nigerias stolen wealth

House summon ex-minister Sirika over Air Nigeria project

Kano: Supreme Court reservesverdict in NNPPs suit seeking to affirm Abba Yusuf as governor

Kumuyi, Catholic bishops reject Vaticans approval to bless same-sex couples

Sugary drinks industry undermining public health for profits, says CAPPA

Save us from untimely death, pensioners beg Tinubu

PSC fixes date for screening of 416,270 police constable

How we created our niche in energy sector Neconde chairman

Yuletide: Dont think of vacation this season, weve burden of Nigerians on our shoulders, Shettima tells NEC

2023 N60b immunization fund: Healthcare stakeholders call out AGF over non-release

FG to FERMA: Brace up for massive road maintenance

Why I divorced Jude Ighalo Footballers estranged wife, Sonia

Banks slash withdrawal limit as traders hoard cash in Abia

Why I didnt settle Burna Boy, Davidos feud Peruzzi

DAILY TIMES

Senate confirms Tinubus 11 nominees as Supreme Court justices

Davido opens up on reason for promoting Wizkids Song

Phyna reacts to police invitation over failure to return rented wig

New supreme court justices, Senate approves appointment of 11

JAMB remittances, reps set up committee

Tinubu travels to Lagos for Christmas, new year holidays

Well not bless same-sex marriages Catholic bishops assures Nigerians

DAILY TRUST

S/East Devt Commission bill passes third reading at House of Reps

Tasks before Tinubu on extended Nigerias maritime areas

PDP calls for Oshiomholes investigation over vote buying

2027: Foreign Affairs minister eyes Bauchi govship

Rivers crisis: PDP threatens to sanction Lamido, others over utterances

NNPP supporters resort to prayers as Supreme Court reserves judgment

Low turnout, lack of cash mar FGs 50% discount for travellers

One year after, Abuja community awaits overhead bridge at railway crossing

Zamfara Assembly Orders Commissioner Out Of Chamber, Gives Reasons

COPSUN asks FG to declare lecturers exodus matter of urgent concern

Probe Oshiomhole For Vote-Buying, Kwara PDP Tells EFCC

Nigerias foreign policy targets permanent seat in UN security council FG

FULL LIST: FG appoints 46 Directors for aviation agencies

Nigeria Air: Reps Summon Ex-Aviation Minister, Sirika, NCAA

Zamfara Gov Proposes N432bn As 2024 Budget

AUTHORITY

FCCPC rakes in N56bn, degrades online borrowers harassment by 80% Irukera

Our roadmap under Tinubu will be revealed in 2024 NCC

COEASU commends FG over exemption of tertiary institutions from IPPIS

Tinubus wife flags off N950m support scheme for elderly nationwide

China holds central rural work conference

Ifako- Ijaiye Local Govt empowers 80 graduands with digital marketing, graphic skills

76 officers of NIS, Imo Command gets promotion

N4.2bn debt : Reps cttee wades into JAMB, Zenith Banks feud, hails exam body for transparency

HERALD

N-Power News: FG Resumes Payment Of Arrears To N-Power Beneficiaries

IPOB: ‘Supreme Court Opened New Window For My Release’ ‘ Nnamdi Kanu

BUA Group set to build 700 tons per day mini LNG project

US court frees 70-years-old man wrongfully incarcerated for 48 years

Peter Obi faults planned demolition of 200 houses for presidential fleet in Abuja

Police Arrest Three Men Over Suspected Human Hearts

BUSINESSDAY

Six ways FX reform has helped Nigeria’s economy

Christmas cheer eludes Nigerians trapped by hospital bills

Red Sea chaos risks fuelling Nigeria’s inflation

Breath of Life’: A visually stunning story of faith, friendship

Nigeria’s unemployment rises to 4.2% in Q2

Nigeria’s total debt rises slightly, hits N88trn

Naira depreciated by 49.60% in 3 months ‘ CBN

Index crosses 74,000 mark as stock market rally continues

Nigerian Breweries shareholders approve acquisition of Distell Nigeria

Investors gain N508bn as stock market rises further by 1.28%

Naira falls at official market despite rising dollar supply

Ogoni wins 40% of $1bn remediation jobs as FG inaugurates projects in Rivers

FG moves to improve consumer credit in Nigeria

Absence of fuelling points, manpower stall CNG buses rollout ‘ Alake

Triple whammy as food, clothing, housing costs strain Nigerians

PEPT October Declaration: End of Discussion or End of the Beginning’.., Is this Christmas

Power supply disruption due to ongoing maintenance ‘ Ikeja Electric

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Rivers Crisis: PDP Blasts Lamido Over ‘Utterances Capable Of Dragging Party Down

Youth Training Key To Nation’s Growth, Prosperity ‘ Speaker Abbas

Igbo Millionaires Support Southeast Peace Initiative With Huge Money

Sterling One Foundation Has Projects Across Food Security, Education, Health, Others ‘ Ibekwe

Former LG Councillor, Six Others Arrested For Crimes In Enugu

Information Minister Unveils Transport Companies Participating In Tinubu’s 50% Rebate

Dollar Exchange Rate Affects Businesses in Nigeria ‘ Okafor

Tax Exemption: Women Affairs Minister Debunks Report

NNPC Ltd Fulfils Promise, Delivers Port Harcourt Refinery

Troops Attacking, Killing Terrorists, Leaders In Their Enclaves ‘ General Buba

NEW TELEGRAPH

Rivers Crisis: PDP Threatens Lamido, Others With Disciplinary Action

Congo Election Enters Second Day Amid Logistics Chaos

Nigerias Unemployment Rise To 4.2% In Q2 2023

Angolan Billionaire Loses Bid To Prevent Assets From Being Frozen

US New-Vehicle Sales To Rise By 13% In December

Honda Recalls 2.54m Vehicles Over Fuel Pump Issue

BLUEPRINT

FG appoints new directors for FAAN, NiMET, NCAA, others

Tinubu in Lagos for first Christmas as Nigerias President

NASS Benue APC Caucus accuses Alia of running one-man show

FCCPC generates N56bn IGR in 2023

Tinubu reads riot act to FERMA, directs review of activities

FG, consortium sign MoU on 100,000 affordable housing units

 

 

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