Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 5 January 2024

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN

One student dead in Iowa school shooting, four other injuries

Nigerian faces 20-year jail term in US for alleged $7.5m BEC fraud

Fresh concerns for public assets as repairs cost over N132b yearly

NSCDC rescues woman who ‘felt fire within’, jumped into river in Osun

FHA not responsible for demolition of Zhidu community – Official

Doguwa pledges N10million to secure release of 100 inmates in Kano

LASTMA arrests three notorious ‘One Chance’ robbers at Abule-Egba

Ex-minister Farouq didn’t shun invitation – EFCC

Tallen appeals judgment barring her from holding public office

Babalola urges Tinubu to address worsening poverty, insecurity, others

FG partners China on hardwares in Ajaokuta Steel Plant

Police arrest two for culpable homicide in Kano

‘Abide by S’Court verdict on Enugu elections’

Zack Orji left National Hospital against medical advice, says CMD

Police suspend anti-cultism initiative, eye realignment of strategies

Create economic management team, NES tellsTinubu

My election nullified without basis, Plateau gov cries out to S’Court

Firm seeks proactive measures to safeguard economy

Kano demolition: Shop owners raise complaint over death of 30 members

FCT receives 50% of N100bn supplementary budget

NAICOM targets N1 trillion GPI benchmark for sector in Q1

‘Abu Dhabi campsite not good for Eagles’ AFCON dream’

NFF aligns with GTI on efficient management of FA Cup

PUNCH

Stop attacking LASBCA officials, GM warns

Ex-minister appeals sanction for kangaroo judgment comment

Nasarawa gov grants 14 inmates amnesty

Lawmaker lauds Tompolos aide for boosting hospitality biz in NDelta

Oyakhilome Foundation awards 10 young leaders $125,000 grants

Lagos seeks partners for Lekki airport project

Certificate racketeering: NANS President Benin Republic demands arrest of reporter

Govs, prioritise primary education, access UBEC funds

2024: Tinubus economic plans need modification

Extend help to indigent citizens, Rivers APC chair tells elite

Fubara, Wike tango with Yuletide rice in Rivers

Afenifere chieftain joins Ondo governorship race

Plateau killings: Northern governors hail FGs intervention

President appoints six executive directors for NPA, NIMASA

Power firms need $2.5bn new capital FG

Passengers kick as AirFrance delays luggage

Passengers seek extension as FGs transport subsidy ends

NIMC directs staff to get NIN before Jan deadline

Provide infrastructure for business to thrive, Igbinedion urges Tinubu

Foreign investments in manufacturing sector drop by 54% NBS

FG inaugurates research committee for health sector

VIDEO: I would love to work with Nigeria national team Mikel Obi

Army kills 10 bandits, rescues nine kidnapped victims

Bills to establish 47 varsities, FMCs scale second reading

FG partners Chinese firm to revive steel industry

FG extends free train rides till January 7

Oil thieves sponsoring media attacks against us, Navy alleges

THISDAY

FG: Power Firms Short of $2.5bn of Capital to Improve Electricity Supply

NNPC to Complete Test Runs at Port Harcourt Refinery this Month

Minister Kicks as Total Contract Cost for Abuja-Kaduna Road Project Rises from N165bn to N1.35tn

FG, China Set to Build New Steel Plant in Nigeria

Group Urges FG, IOCs to Halt Oil Exploration in Ogoni

Tinubu Moves to Increase Contribution of Marine & Blue Economy Sector to Nations GDP

Malabu Oil Deal: FG Drops Charge against Adoke, Others after Their No-Case Submissions

Stock Market Maintain Positive Momentum, Gains N1.78tn in Three days

NIDCOM Will Ensure Justice is Served in Afolabis Killing, Says Dabiri-Erewa

FG, China Set to Build New Steel Plant in Nigeria

National Hospital Denies Referring Zack Orji to Private Hospital

Dont Create Religious, Tribal Mistrust on the Case of the 7 Abducted Children, Says Bauchi Gov

VANGUARD

 Kano demolitions: Victims lament loss of 30 persons, N260bn properties

EFCC: Ex-minister Farouq cited illness for shunning our invitation

Uproar over impostors exposed in Army recruitment exercise

EFCC stampeded by politicians, emasculated by judiciary: How Nigeria’s losing corruption war

The raging wildfire of insecurity: Need for securityman with missionary zeal, By Adekunle Adekoya

Naira depreciates to N1,240/$ in official market

Oil theft: We destroyed 703 illegal refining sites, seized 23 sea vessels in 2023 – Navy

Oil theft: Media attacks won’t deter us —Navy

Plateau: Appeal Court unfair to me, Gov Mutfwang tells Supreme Court

Mobilisation: How undercover reporter breached our system to enrol twice —NYSC

Gov Mbah’s education policy targets 4th industrial revolution — Enugu SSG

Uproar over impostors exposed in Army recruitment exercise

Abolition of TSA, free channels for corruption — Wabara

Number of youths in jail, awaiting trial worrisome — Archbishop Onuoha

Enugu guber: Supreme Court ruling ends all agitations— Nsukka Professionals

Building codes enforcement: We’ll not be deterred by attacks on officials – LABSCA boss vows

Inmates’ are being fed with N750 daily, not N200 – NCoS spokesman

50% of pupils in Enugu State cannot read, says SSG

Tinubu extends free train rides till Sunday

Incessant Killings: Nigerians should be allowed to carry guns, says Sen Ned Nwoko

LEADERSHIP

Nigeria, China Partner On Building Military Hardware At Ajaokuta, New Steel Plant

Fraud: Tingo Founder Rejects Allegations By US Department Of Justice

Why South Africa Is Blazing A Sensible Trail

Reprisal Attacks ‘ll Only Worsen Plateau Crisis, Northern Govs Warn

Unknown Gunmen Kill Yobe Varsity Staff

JUST-IN: EFCC Probes 52 Companies Over Forex Transactions

AFCON 2023 Champions To Earn N6.53bn As CAF Jerks Up Prize Money

NDLEA Intercepts 876.453kg Of Illicit Drugs At Lagos Port

NDLEA Intercepts 876.453kg Of Drugs At Tincan Ports In 2023

South Africa’s Rupert Dethrones Dangote, Becomes Africa’s Wealthiest Person

Tunisia Arrest Al Jazeera Journalist, Sparks Fresh Concerns About Press Freedom

Ex-minister Farouq Didn’t Shun Invitation ‘ EFCC

Nigerian Arrested In Ghana For $7.5m BEC Fraud

TRIBUNE

BREAKING: Tinubu appoints new executive directors for NPA, NIMASA

NSIPA Scandal: Betta Edu reacts to allegation of diverting N3bn

CBN bars crypto bank account operators from cash withdrawal

FG to suspend degree certificates from Uganda, Kenya, others

Maritime workers threaten to shut down ports nationwide Jan 9

Tinubu meets northern governors in Aso Villa

FG, China partner to build steel plant, military hardware in Ajaokuta

APC guber aspirant sponsors 10,000 students for WASSCE enrollment in Edo

Tinubu names new executive directors for NPA, NIMASA

Equity market gains N265bn on investors’ buying interest

NCC to unveil strategic plan for telecoms sector this month

MAN to FG: Use savings from fuel subsidy to combat insecurity, reduce energy, transportation cost

Reps member spends N38m on tuition for 512 students in Kano

Lawmaker gives N142m to 2,840 Sokoto students

Kidnapping: Church promises self defence in Taraba

We have received N50bn 2023 supplementary budget for capital projects ‘ Wike

Transport Subsidy: Over 6,000 passengers, 700 vehicles benefitted from Oshodi terminal

Troops kill 10, rescue 9, recover arms, others in Zamfara, Katsina

Kano Shari’ah Court orders arrest of Customs officer for failure to honour summon

NATION

LABSCA boss condemns attacks on officials

Aiyedatiwa seeks Ondo elders blessing

Akeredolus loyalists accuse Aiyedatiwa of aiding PDPs agenda

I risked my life to Abuja for Osuns sake, says Adeleke

N37b probe: Ex-minister gets EFCCs 72-hour ultimatum

BREAKING: Tinubu extends free train service to January 7

BREAKING: Tinubu appoints six new Executive Directors for NPA, NIMASA

Plateau/Kaduna killings: Northern govs laud Tinubu for steps to curb recurrence

Why Nigerians should be allowed to carry guns Ned Nwoko

Customs will meet N5.1tn 2024 revenue target, says CG

Akeredolus loyalists kick over suspension of Ondo caretaker chairmen by Aiyedatiwa

HERALD

Nigerians Should Be Allowed To Carry Guns ‘ Ned Nwoko

Tinubu appoints 6 executive directors for NPA, NIMASA

PHOTOS: Army kills 10 bandits, rescues nine kidnap victims in Katsina, Zamfara

Harrysong Appointed Executive Assistant on Entertainment to Delta State Governor

If you want to help Zack Orji, carry him abroad’ ‘ Charly Boy slams Ministerial visit to ailing Nollywood actor

APC Dismisses Atiku’s 2027 Presidential Ambition As ‘Laughable

Minister of Art Urges Support for Ailing Actor Zack Orji After Brain Surgery

DAILY TIMES

Tinubus govt reveals plan to arrest Nigerians with fake foreign certificates

FG announces procedures for sale of houses

Wike appointed 15 out of Fubaras 16 commissioners, uses Rivers state jets Niger Delta leader

NNPC: No plan to increase price of petrol soon

Obasanjo: Future Generations Faced with Debt from Mismanagement in the Past

Nigerian Air Force postpones recruitment zonal aptitude test

Aliko Dangote dethroned as Africas richest man

Colonel Hassan Stan-Labo (rtd.) reveals how Buhari complicated fight against bandits, terrorists

DAILY TRUST

Plateau gov raises issue of fair hearing against Appeal Court

How Undercover Reporter Beat Our System, Got Mobilised Twice NYSC

Tinubu Appoints Executive Directors for NPA, NIMASA

15,000 Nigerian Students in Benin Republic affected by FG ban NANS

Gov. Oborevwori appoints Harrysong as Aide on Entertainment

Police announce date to begin screening of new recruits

Appointing Muslims into Plateau govt a right not gift Mutfwang

US imam dies after being shot near New Jersey mosque

3 men in court over manhandling of peacemaker

Two one chance robbers arrested with POS machine

Court orders arrest of customs officer for failure to appear

Killing of imam: Residents jubilate over arrest of notorious thug

Nurses protest poor working conditions, non-promotion in Ogun

ISIS claims responsibility for Iran bombings

CAF Increases AFCON Prize By 40%, Winner To Get $7m

Commuters seek extension of 50% discount

JUST IN: EFCC visits Dangote Group headquarters, probes forex allocations

N37.1bn fraud: Ex-minister gives reason for not honouring EFCCs invitation

Demolition: Kano traders petition police against Gov Yusuf, Kwankwaso, others

Appointment of Muslims into Plateau govt a right Mutfwang

UN condemns Israel calls for Gazans emigration

Buharis Minister appeals judgment barring her from holding public office

AUTHORITY

No Movie Can Beat A Tribe Called Judah For Now Actress Benedicta Akpana

Zack Orji left Against Medical Advice- National Hospital

NAF postpone recruitment zonal attitude test for Trades and Non-Tradesmen/women

Nigerian Army to investigate, prosecute recruits short-changing indigenous candidates

IGP vows improved welfare for retired, serving officers

WHO to African leaders: Ensure HPV vaccine reaches all young girls

Plateau Killings: Group Lauds Tinubu, Humanitarian Affairs Minister Over Timely Response

Navy Should Be Commended For Fight Against Crude- Oil Theft Reps Deputy Spokesman

BUSINESSDAY

Four Supreme Court’s election judgements to watch in 2024

Polytechnics not revenue generating institutions ‘ ASUP

Lessons for Nigeria as India boosts FDI 13-fold in 22 years

Rice, pasta sales drop to 5-year low on rising prices

EFCC probes Dangote, BUA, 50 others over FX transactions with CBN

Five trends that will define Nigeria’s auto industry in 2024

Naira devaluation pain is great gain of N400bn for FG, States, LGs

Market rises by 0.62% as buy pressure persists

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Tinubu Appoints Directors Into NIMASA, NPA

Bloated Directorates Worsen Aviation Sector’s Woes ‘ Experts

Northern Govs Seek FG, States Collaboration To Better Life Of Citizens

Public Office Ban: Buhari’s Ex-Minister, Tallen, Appeals Judgment

NIDCOM Probes Killing Of Nigerian Student By Canadian Police

Despite NWC Opposition, Ondo PDP Ratifies Its Chairman’s Suspension

EFCC Raids Dangote Lagos Office Over FX Deal

Yuletide: Tinubu Extends Free Train Service To Sunday, January 7

Oil Theft: Group Hails CNS, Navy On Protection Of National Asset, Maritime Security

Wike Receives 50% Of 100bn Supplementary Budget

Again, Lagos State Notifies Motorists Of Third Mainland Closure

NEW TELEGRAPH

Funke Akindele Breaks Record As A Tribe Called Judah Hit One Million Naira At Box Office

APC Wants to Turn Nigeria to One-Party State Shelle

Our Political Class Should Cut Down Frivolous Expenditures Nto

FG Announces Extension Of Free Rail Services For Citizens

Oil Theft: N/Delta Group Passes Vote Of Confidence On Navy, CNS, Ogalla

Adeleke Unveils Support Package For Traditional Institutions

Wike: We Wont Abandon Projects Started With Taxpayers Money

Boko Haram Kills Two Firewood Scavengers In Gwoza

Oyo Govt Flags Off Distribution Of Over 15,000 Reflective Jackets To Okada Riders

MAN Predicts Nigerias Manufacturing Sector To Struggle In 2024

Afenifere Secretary-General Declares Interest In Ondo Guber Election

BLUEPRINT

Ondo: Akeredolus loyalists kick against suspension of LG caretaker chairs

FCTA gets 50% supplementary budget for capital projects

Terrorists kill 10 in Zamfara community for failing to pay N20m levy

Willthe2024 budget pave the way to fiscal excellence in Nigeria

Attacks: NEMA delivers relief materials to Plateau for victims

High birth rate, poverty as bane of Northern Nigeria

 

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