Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 16 January 2024  

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN

Messi, Bonmati win Best FIFA awards

Gaza officials say dozens killed in ‘intense’ Israeli strikes

Oil Theft: Tinubu commends Tantita Security Services, others on recorded successes

FG strained to meet 650m barrels target over crude-backed loans

Nigeria’s inflation ends 2023 at 28.9% as naira anxiety worsens outlook

Economists seek investment in infrastructure, peg Nigeria’s growth at 3.47%

‘Seven richest Africans wealthier than poorest half of continent’s population’

Tension as Abuja kidnappers kill three of 10 victims

Poverty, hunger escalating insecurity in Nigeria, Atiku laments

S’Court reserves judgment in Rivers guber appeal

NAFDAC faults report on substandard paracetamol tablets

PDP, CSOs, lawyers review verdicts, offer solutions to miscarriage of justice

Lagos promises to nurture, support talents in film industry

EFCC arrests former Minister for alleged N3.6bn fraud

Only Power companies must buy transformers not users, says Power Minister

Enugu commissioner assists mother of triplets detained over unpaid hospital bills

ACF urges FG to declare Jan 15 true democracy day

IRS fixes January 31 as deadline for employers to submit yearly tax returns

Stop attacking Aiyedatiwa, let him work, ex-minister tells politicians

Shettima leaves for global economic summit in Switzerland

WEF alerts to widening digital gaps, AI-generated misinformation

IGP Upscales tactical intelligence teams, as PPRO pledges commitment to tackling kidnapping

Ex-naval officer laments rot in Navy, oil theft in Nigeria

NDLEA intercepts UK, Italy-bound opioids, Canadian Loud in Lagos

PUNCH

Nasarawa APC, PDP sign peace pact ahead of SCourt judgment

Nigerians celebrate forgotten heroes who fell fighting terrorists

Tinubu, Obasanjo attend Uzodimmas second-term swearing-in

Bisi Akande spent below N200,000 for gov campaign 1999 Olurode

Pro-Wike commissioners face fresh screening to rejoin Fubaras cabinet

FUTA students protest fee hike as school postpones resumption

Police probe vandalism of Shaibus campaign bus by gunmen

Tinubu approved N3bn for national social register verification Presidency

Kidnappers move from expressways to Lagos, Ogun, Abuja city centres

Nigerian woman dies in UK after graduation

Gynaecologists worry over tetanus resurgence among pregnant women

Nabeeha, Ariyo killings direct affront to Tinubu govt

SCourt rulings give cautious cause for optimism

Security agencies not utilising NIN-SIM data tracking Pantami

NNPCL mulls PHarcourt refinery handover to private operators

FG issues 13 new power generation, distribution licences

Tinubu lauds Tantita over fight against oil theft

Funding challenges slow FG gas transition plans

Nigeria requires $80bn investments for Agenda 2050, says minister

FG plans PPP for port scanner installations

Gates Foundation budgets $8.6bn for health innovations

N75m donation to help hospital establish college of nursing Obi

Police under fire for faulting popular no dey gree for anybody slogan

Reps seek improved Nigeria, France relations

Minister vows to deal with saboteurs vandalising power facilities

THISDAY

Kidnappers of Abuja Residents Kill Two More Victims, Raise Ransom to N700m

NNPCL Begins Search for Private Operators for Refurbished Port Harcourt Refinery

Higher Food, Energy Prices Pushed Inflation Further to 28.92% in Dec

Makinde: Oyo Will Take Advantage of New Electricity Law to Improve Power Supply

MOFI: Takeover of FGs 40% Shares in Discos, Essential Element of Our Consolidation

US: Nigerian Citizens Most Successful, Educated Immigrant Group in America

How Oil Output from Addax-operated OMLs Fell from 130,000bpd to 7,000bpd Amid OPEC Deficit

NBS: NUPRC, FIRS, Others Shared N53.5bn as November Collection Cost

Rivers: SCourt Dismisses APMs Appeal against Fubara, Reserves Judgment in Coles Appeal

Residents Flee As Terrorists Invade Military Camp In Katsina

VANGUARD

Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso have agreed to form mega party —Utomi

Insecurity: Gunmen run riot in Abuja, Enugu, Katsina, Ekiti, 3 others

Tragedy looms as A’Ibom landlords refuse to quit homes on brink of collapse

Lagos community laments six months of power failure

MOFI clarifies FG’s 40% shares take-over in DISCOs

Communal crisis: Scores injured, houses set ablaze in Kwara

Ibibio kicks against FG’s lopsided appointments in A-Ibom

Group faults Wike’s visit to APC chairman, alleges Ogoni political servitude

Rivers crisis: Group tackles Wike’s ally over insult on Fubara

I’ve no capacity to make anyone my enemy—Oborevwori

Release unremitted funds to NDDC, N-Delta stakeholders urge Tinubu

Biden’s re-election bid won’t allow him end Israel-Gaza war — Bolaji Akinyemi

Why many judgements should not get to Supreme Court – Ozekhome

Don’t worry about Japa, we’ll train more people, Tinubu tells Nigerians

Protest rocks FUTA over 300 percent fees hike

Manufacturing sector threatened as CRR rises 45.5% to  N13.81trn

Stock market consolidates as investors reap N1.85trn

ASUU decries planned creation of more universities

Lagos to upscale feeding programme in public schools

Boat carrying 100 passengers capsizes in Niger

Protest rocks FUTA over 300 percent fees hike

‘Policemen not permitted to search citizens’ phones’ – Lagos CP warns

Bandits raid military camp, unleash mayhem on Katsina community

Abuja kidnappers kill three of 10 victims, jerk ransom to N700m

Tantita: I don’t know how crude got into my ship – Cpt Adeboye of impounded MT Kali

Anthony Joshua faces Ngannou in Saudi on March 8

LEADERSHIP

Natives Deplore Domination Of Lagos By Non-indigenes

Osimhen, Yusuf Miss Training As Eagles Begin Preparation For Cote d’Ivoire Clash

7 Family Members Die in Kano Inferno

Reps Seek Strong Ties Between Nigeria, France

No Gree For Anybody,’ A Positive Rallying Cry Of Nigerian Youths

Climate Change: We Should Go After Industrialised Countries!

NAFDAC Refutes Report On Under-dosed Paracetamol Tablets In Nigeria

Alleged N3.6bn Fraud: EFCC Arrests Ex-Minister Ugwuh

Equity Market Records Gains, Performance Indices Up 1.92%

Ex-Kaduna Lawmaker, Suleiman Dabo, Remanded In Prison Over Alleged N30m Fraud

NNPC Seeks Private Firms To Manage Port Harcourt Refinery

Guber Election: Nasarawa PDP Youths Urge Impartial Judgment From Supreme Court

NULGE Shuts Down Bwari Council Secretariat Over Unpaid Arrears

Nigeria Eyes Investment Boost At World Economic Forum

Boat Carrying 100 Passengers Capsizes In Niger

EFCC Urges Court To Dismiss Ibeto’s Appeal Against Arrest In N4.8bn Fraud Case

NAFDAC Investigates Underdosing Claims In Nigerian Paracetamol Market

Bandit Gang Overruns Military Base In Katsina

TRIBUNE

Nigeria is bleeding economically, we must stop oil theft ‘ CDS

OFFCUT: Remove subsidy, give us prepaid meters, Nigerians react to 700bn electricity subsidy

FG spent N700bn on electricity subsidy in 2023 ‘ Adelabu

FUTA students protest against fresh hike in tuition fees

BREAKING: Again, Nigeria’s inflation rises, hits28.92% in December 2023

Reps seek improved military, diplomatic relations between Nigeria, France

Nasarawa guber: PDP, APC sign peace accord

Mining operations: FG seeks to minimise impact on environment

Gov Bala pledges to fulfill promises made to Bauchi NUJ

State governments to get power of attorney in DisCos operations ‘ Adelabu

NGO advocates welfare laws to cater for aged in society

Yemen: US shoots down missile fired from Houthi-run areatowarship

Armed Forces Day: Aiyedatiwa disburses N30m loan to 66 widows of slain soldiers

Edo guber: Shaibu’s campaign organisation condemns attack on vehicle

Doctors declare indefinite strike over attack on members in EKSUTH

FG decries vandalisation of TCN properties nationwide

NATION

Okorie urges governors to fix tartan tracks across Southeast

Dont give up on Super Eagles, Troost-Ekong begs

Tinubu: prosperity soon after subsidy removal pains

NNPCL opens bid to privatise PH Refinery

N438m contract: CCB invites Interior minister over link to firm

Tinubu, governors: fallen heroes wont be forgotten

Terrorists, bandits on the rampage

70% Nigerians unable to address neurological disorders, says Foundation

Tinubus non-interference in judiciary saved democracy, says Marafa

Tinubu assures Nigerians of better days as Uzodimma begins second tenure

Utomis mega party will end as news headlines APC

Alleged N438m contract: CCB invites Interior Minister

Ebuka is only reality star who earns more than me from events, says Comedian Deeone

BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu signs N2.267tr Appropriation Bill for 2024

DAILY TIMES

House of Reps hails Nigeria Military for indelible sacrifices

Certificate Forgery: Court says ex-HoR member has case to answer

NASS: Oborewori expresses confidence In quality of Delta Reps

2024: Campaign council condemns attack on Edo Deputy Governors vehicle

Tinubu, NSA gave us support to deal with saboteurs in power sector Minister

Imo: Tinubu, OBJ, Akpabio, Govs grace swearing- in of Gov. Uzodimma

Insecurity: Senator Musa emphasizes need for state police

NSIP: Tinubus Minister, Buharis cronies panic as Eduns panel begins probe

Counter terrorism strikes tribute to fallen heroes- CAS

How Dangote Refinery output will impact FX market, rising Inflation

Lagos Affirms January 31st Deadline For Submission Of Annual Tax Returns

Recapitalisation: Coronation Insurance agrees to payoffs minority shareholders, sets for NGX delisting

Aviation fuel quality: AFMAN boss wants FG to regulate marketers

Equities market extended weekly bullish run as investors gained N1.85trn

HERALD

Gbajabiamila’s Memo To Betta Edu Shows Tinubu Approved N3billion To Verify Buhari’s Social Register

Biafra Anniversary: Ohanaeze Calls For End To ‘War’ Against Ndigbo

Messi Named FIFA Men’s Player Of The Year

Former Lawmaker Jailed Over N30 Million Fraud

Hoodlums Attack Doctors At Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Steal Corpse

Family of seven dies in fire incident in Kano

Our youths, innocent citizens being murdered daily ‘ Atiku raises alarm over worsening insecurity

Outrage As Bandits Kidnap Father, 3 Daughters In Zamfara, Demand N100 Million Ransom

DAILY TRUST

Wike apologizes for not endorsing Fubaras opponent for PDP ticket

S/Court: Tinubus non-interference rekindles hope in judiciary Marafa, IPAC

Nasarawa: APC, PDP sign peace accord ahead S/Court judgment

Tinubus cabinet reshuffle mere speculation Presidency

Residents shun weekly sit-at-home as Uzodinma takes oath for second term

Rivers govship: S/Court dismisses APMs appeal, reserves judgement in APCs

Kano: Gov Yusufs SCourt victory ignites fresh calls for Emir Sanusis reinstatement

We want to produce bullets, tanks, other military hardware in Ajaokuta FG

100 on board as boat capsizes in Niger

Four burnt to death in Kwara tanker fire

Messi wins FIFAs best male player

Over 70% of Nigerians requiring neurological emergency attention unable to access treatment Experts

Longevity expert shares simple habit that you can implement in the new year

NRC moves to revive old narrow gauge networks

Nigeria lost N5trn to tax holidays granted 34 companies Report

Finance ministry takes over FGs stake in 11 DisCos

Port Harcourt refinery: NNPCL shops for private operator

Akande laid foundation for Buharis emergence in 2015 APC

Court Adjourns copyright Case Against BBC by Kano Singer

To gree, or not to gree: Nigerian slang fires up debate

Bandits raid military camp in Katsina, burn down vehicles

Rising insecurity in FCT: Wike not properly briefed, says Public Complaints Commissioner

AUTHORITY

FCTA workers set for battle over new permanent secretary

Minister applauds NICRAT over innovations in cancer care, research

AFCON 2023: Super Eagles, Equatorial in 1-1 draw in Abidjan

Outrage as kidnappers kill one of 6 sisters abducted in Abuja

Police, others refusing to track kidnappers, bandits with NIN-SIM data, says Pantami

BUSINESSDAY

Will the price of petrol fall as Dangote refinery begins operations

Betta Edu: Tinubu approved N3bn for register verification

Nigeria’s problem is low exports, not high imports

Inflation nears 30% as uncertainty clouds MPC meeting

Nigeria aims to boost tax collections by 57% in 2024

Stock market defies inflation report as Index crosses 84,000 mark

Checklist: Visa-free countries for Nigerians

Alleged sexual harassment: Army cautions Nigerians against ‘hasty judgment

JAMB begins registration for 2024/2025 UTME

I informed Atiku before meeting with Tinubu, says Daniel Bwala

Hardship disintegrating families in Nigeria: Any way forward

2023 aftermath: The far-reaching consequences for Nigeria’s stability

LIRS calls for quick submission of annual tax returns as deadline approaches

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Is Nigeria Police Courting Another Youth Resistance Like #EndSARS’ (1)

2024 Enugu State Budget: Audaciously Ambitious, Undeniably Unrealistic (1)

Oil Theft: Arrest Of MT Kali Is Collaborative Effort Of Security, Tantita, Paramilitary ‘ CDS

Neni Monarch Apologizes To Soludo Over Conferment Of Chieftaincy Titles On Ifeanyi Ubah, Others

Scandal Against Late TB Joshua, Satanic Mission To Pull Down SCOAN, Says Pastor Obaseki

Utomi, Serial Promoter Of Mega Party Can’t Be Taken Seriously ‘ APC

We’ll Take Advantage Of New Electricity Law To Improve Power Supply In Oyo ‘ Makinde

Armed Forces Day: Akpabio Urges Nigerians To Honour Serving, Retired, Deceased Soldiers

Ogun Warns Transport Union Against Converting Expressway To Illegal Parks

NEW TELEGRAPH

Boat Accident: Over 100 Persons Missing In Niger River

5 Dead, 8 Injured As Truck Rams Into Bus On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

State Police Has Become Inevitable In Now Nigeria Sani Musa

Court Dismisses Suit Against Jos-Based Mining Company

Oil Theft: Tinubu Hails Tantita Security Services, Others Over Achievements

Thugs Attack Doctors, Steal Corpse At EKSUTH

Alleged N3.6bn Fraud: EFCC Arrests Ex-Minister, Charles Ugwuh

NNPCL To Engage Operations & Maintenance Companies To Operate Port Harcourt Refining Company

Resident Doctors In Ekiti Begin Indefinite Strike

NNPP Upbeat, Says SCourt Will Return Party As Winner Of Taraba Guber Poll

BLUEPRINT

Breaking: Again, Messi emerges FIFA best footballer of the year

AFCON 2023: Magri to the rescue as Cameroon escape group opening defeat

Senegal make strong statement against Gambia in AFCON 2023 opener

RMRDC: Saving miners’ lives through establishment of Toxicology Information Centre

Tinubu assures Nigerians of better days as Uzodimma begins second tenure

Total pension assets rise to N17.93trn in 2023

AI deployment may threaten 40% of global jobs – IMF

Again, court adjourns case between Solomon, ex-Taraba gov Dickson to April

Edo: Coordinator flees as hoodlums destroy Shaibu campaign vehicle

Alleged N438m contract: CCB invites Interior Minister

Armed Forces Day: Lawan seeks improved welfare for military personnel

 


 

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