Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 1 February 2024  

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN

Putin says US Patriot missile used to shoot down POW plane

China overtakes Japan as world’s biggest vehicle exporter

Tinubu disagrees with stereotype, labeling of Nigerians as internet fraudsters

CBN cautions FX dealers against market manipulation as naira slides to N1,500

Again, Senate summons service chiefs over insecurity

CBN frantically tightens noose on banks’ FX operations, speculators

One in every 10 extremely poor people live in Nigeria, says World Bank

‘Employers not filing tax returns on time could be prosecuted’

Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola takes the helm at First Bank

NBS launches new “cost healthy diet” indicator to assess Nigeria’s food affordability

U.S.: We are engaging Nigeria authorities on ending accidental military airstrikes

JAMB under Oloyede made N50bn for FG in one year says Shettima

Peter Obi pays condolence visit to Nabeeha’s family and more

Nigerian children killed after mistaking IED for scrap

Elderly Woman in China Leaves $2.8 Million Fortune to Her Pets

5G in 30 Nigerian cities as NCC tasks operators on expansion

Oborevwori suspends Delta agric commissioner, sends three to compulsory leave

Senator Abbo petitions NJC to withdraw Justice Chioma’s nomination to Supreme Court

How former governor Bafarawa diverted ₦4.6bn security fund – EFCC

Some Nigerian churches, mosques laundering money for terror groups – EFCC

Lagos allocates 24% of 2024 budget to infrastructural projects

FG to continue demarcation of Benue, Nasarawa boundary

TETFund awards lecturers N761m scholarships for PhD abroad

EFCC traces N7billion fraud proceeds to religious body

PUNCH

Ekiti Obas threaten to invoke Yoruba gods against kidnappers

I paid ransom in two tranches to kidnappers, I wasnt rescued Imo monarch

Military uncovers five million-litre stolen crude in Rivers

Explosion: Court stops Fubara Chief of Staffs arrest

EFCC goes after church for receiving N7bn fraud proceeds

Anambra residents lament open defecation, refuse, fear disease outbreak

Armed herders Killed 10 Benue IDPs Camp commandant

NBA mobilises lawyers for 22 ACourt vacancies

Nigeria too complex for central policing Ex-defence minister

Club plans ICT centre in Anambra community to ease CBT exams

Mbah directs NSCDC to fish out Enugu vandals

Dangote varsity begins skill acquisition training

Court slashes Nasarawa protesters bail after 13 days in jail

Deluge of election cases suffocating democracy

Stakeholder faults $2bn turnover requirement for PH refinery concession

Unpaid debts, gas shortage affecting power firms Adelabu

EFCC probing Nigeria Air deal, says Keyamo

Mali, BFaso, Niger risk exclusion from $702bn market

FG explores opportunities in green hydrogen

Weak naira slows down japa rate

NNPCL destroys 34 illegal refineries in one week

Remove NAICOM from revenue-generating agencies, NCRIB urges FG

Court restrains police from arresting Fubaras chief of staff

Ibadan explosion: Malian miner denies ownership of building, urges thorough investigation

Kidnapping: Gani Adams urges SW govs to engage OPC

Customs generate N3.21trn in 2023, targets N5.08 trn in 2024

COVID-19 funds: Reps order Federal Fire Service to refund N1.48bn

Nigerian soldier earning N50,000 laments N70,000 transport fare for family visit

EFCC plans fraud risk assessment for Presidency, NAssembly, others

THISDAY

PSC Approves Appointment, Posting of New Commissioners to 10 State Commands

Obaseki, InfraCorp, Others Seal N228bn Deal for Reconstruction of Benin-Asaba Expressway

Lamido: Nigeria is Bedevilled By So Much Anger, Disunity and Poverty

Sultan of Sokoto, Gov Lawal of Zamfara State Vow to End Polio Virus

How Government Can Keep the Youth Busy with Skill Acquisition

NAFDAC: Illegal Importation of Pharmaceuticals Poses Big Threat to Local Pharmaceutical Industries Survival in Nigeria

Court Orders Arrest of Fubaras CoS, 5 Others over Alleged Murder of DPO

Re-run: Obi, LP Stalwarts in Jos, Warn Against Vote Buying

Senate Summons CBN Governor on State of Economy, Naira Free Fall

Insecurity: Exercise Restraint in Your Reportage, Presidency Urges Media

Tinubu Flays Labelling, Blanket Stereotyping of Nigerians over Cyber Crimes

Renew Bloody Clash in Osun Communities, as 2 Confirmed Dead, Others Injured

VANGUARD

Ekiti Kidnap: No hope for victims as community raises N450k of N100m ransom

CBN clears more verified forex liabilities backlog, releases $500m

CBN clamps down on banks, pegs trade, assets in forex

Herders kill 10 IDPs in Benue

Conflicting court orders over arrest of Rivers Chief of Staff, Ehie

Nigeria must rethink security strategy —Aliyu Gusau

Bandits kidnap 2 sisters in Abuja, demand N30m ransom

World Bank lists naira among worst-performing African currencies

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

EFCC battles religious sect over N13bn money laundering for terrorists

EFCC probes ex-minister Sirika over Nigeria Air deal

FAAN relocation to Lagos will save us over N500m on travels alone — Keyamo

Internet fraudsters, who duped Kaduna students of over N60m arrested

Nigeria’s inflation rate to drop to 23% in 2024, 15.5% in 2025 – IMF

LEADERSHIP

Binani Loses, Supreme Court Affirms Fintiri’s Election

I Will Not Take LEADERSHIP Award For Granted ‘ Gov Alia

No To Ethnic-based Vigilante Groups

Fubara’s Rough Road

INSECURITY’ No Negotiation With Bandits, North West Governors Vow

2 Courts Give Conflicting Orders Over Arrest Of Fubara’s Chief Of Staff

CBN Moves Against Forex Speculation, Hoarding, Issues Fresh Guidelines

Steps On How To Level Up As A Young Music Artist And Rank To The Top

Nigeria Air Deal Under EFCC Investigation ‘ Keyamo

Police Bust Internet Fraud Syndicate For Swindling KASU Students Of N60m

50% Of Nigerians Seeking Asylum In Belgium Are From Edo, Lagos

Court Issues Bench Warrant Against Fubara’s Chief Of Staff

Insecurity: North-West Govs Storm Zamfara As Lawal Unveils Community Protection Guards

2024 Budget: Ekiti Gov’t Pledges Full Implementation

Court Remands 5 For Alleged Fish Theft

Nollywood Film ‘Mami Wata’ Nominated For US NAACP Image Awards

FCT Ministry Not North’s Birthright, Group Tells Clerics Opposing Wike

Ooni Denounces Murder Of Ekiti Monarchs, Calls For Community Policing

Reps Give Fire Service 7-Day Ultimatum To Refund N1.48bn COVID-19 Fund

TRIBUNE

Edo govt secures N228bn agreement to reconstruct Benin-Asaba Expressway

12 suspects in Gombe Police net for various criminal offences

Zamfara launches own security outfit

COVID-19 probe: Reps Committee orders Fire Service to refund N1.48bn

Naira free fall: Senate summons CBN Governor, Cardoso

UPDATED: Supreme Court dismisses Binani’s appeal, affirms Fintiri as Adamawa gov

Proposed N200,000 minimum wage no longer tenable ‘ NLC

Again, kidnappers abduct two sisters in FCT, demand N30m ransom

JUST IN: Supreme Court dismisses Binani’s suit challenging Fintiri’s election

Recruitment: Nigeria needs mentally mobile Police officers ‘ Arase

Anambra First Lady condemns abuse of maid by female lawyer

Benue APC crisis deepens as ward exco suspends state chairman

Insecurity: Seek input of ex-Service Chiefs, Bode George urges Tinubu

Tinubu will commission Abuja light rail May 29 ‘ Wike

Bi-Courtney mulls use of mobile apps for self-check-in at MMA2

Gov Oborevwori suspends Agric Commissioner over alleged impropriety

Cyber crimes: Tinubu rejects Nigeria’s blanket labeling, stereotyping

Customs E-Auction: Winners cart away 190 vehicles from Tin-Can Port

Man kills self in Ogun over debt

PSC approves appointment, posting of 10 Police Commissioners

Plateau: Lalong cautions against inflammatory comments over Supreme Court verdict

NATION

Alleged sexual harassment: Female lawyers besiege court in support of UNICAL Profs trial

EFCC nabs religious sect laundering money for terrorists

Alia: I need prayers to survive landmines by anti-people forces

Tinubu determined to enhance conducive business environment at Lekki Free Zone Shettima

APC upturns suspension, insists on Agada as Benue Chair

Internet crime, conspiracy of banks and state betrayal

Edo PDP leaders, members adopt Ighodalo as consensus Gov aspirant.

REDOC Homes MD Inducted into Chartered Institute Hall of Fame

Obasekis poor performance will pave way for APCs victory in Edo Agba

AbdulRazaq presents N6m cheques to school debate champions

BREAKING: Femi Otedola appointed Board Chairman of First Bank Holdings

How currency redesign, electoral uncertainties affected 2023 revenue, by Customs CG

Illegal mining is a threat to economy, security of sub-region ECOWAS speaker

BREAKING: Court orders arrest of Fubaras CoS, five others

DAILY TIMES

APC, PDP responsible for poor leadership, governance in the country LP

Senate assures Ogoni people of commitment to ameliorating problems

How to ease rising external debt-service pressures in low-income countries

FERMA begs Nigerians to protect public infrastructure

AU expresses deep regret over Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger ECOWAS exit

Most governors in cttee not paying minimum wage Ajaero

FG commited to domestic airlines, growth expansion, says Keyamo

Nigeria needs 700,000 metric tons of coconut to bridge processing gap Group

HERALD

No Going Back’ ‘ Keyamo Speaks On FAAN Relocation To Lagos

OPL 245: HEDA Reacts To Tinubu’s ‘Shady Deal’ With Oil Giants Eni And Shell

Femi Gbajabiamila Begs DSS To Probe Campaign Of Calumny

Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, alleges assassination plot

Six Suspects Arraigned for Alleged Piracy of Toyin Abraham’s Movie ‘Malaika

Ayra Starr Reveals Plans Amidst Potential Win at the 66th Grammys

Nigeria ‘Loses’ As Tinubu Return OPL 245 To Shell-Eni, Secures Lucrative Deal For Oando, Run By Nephew

Drug abuse: Youth minister visits Marwa, seeks partnership with NDLEA

Sanwo-Olu heads to China to complete deals on Blue, Red Line rail services

Mother of 11 arrested attempting to sell kids for N1.8m in Anambra, blames ‘economic hardship in the country

DAILY TRUST

Forget 2027 Presidency, Bode George tells Atiku

Natl chairs office not vacant, APC reacts to viral Yahaya Bellos posters

Navy destroys 3 illegal refineries in Bayelsa

Jonathan leads Commonwealth Mission to observe Pakistans election

Monarchs killing: Nigeria sliding into ground zero, says Atikus ex-aide

Naira drops to N1,400/$ at official market

Wikes issue not novel, PDP intact Gov Fintiri

Obasanjo almost punched me for demanding constitutional amendment Olanipekun

Reps consider 40 bills on constitutional amendment

Benue: APC crisis deepens as ward suspends state chairman

Court orders arrest of Fubaras Chief of Staff

Adamawa: S/Court affirms Gov Fintiri, dismisses Binanis appeal

S/Court: Lalong cautions Plateau APC stakeholders against inflammatory remarks

Ondo 2024: APCs Ohunyeye begins LGAs tour, promises economic rebirth

Kwara ex-gov breaks silence on frosty relationship with Saraki, PDP

NEMA donates relief materials to 400 households in Kaduna State

Gunmen abduct 2 sisters, demand N25m in FCT

Anambra woman arrested for planning to sell sons

Man arrested for beating ex-wife to coma

Southwest states petition new NAHCON boss over 2022 withheld hajj refunds

Gunmen killed 10 IDPs in Benue Camp Commandant

30 percent Of Nigerian Asylum Seekers in our country from Edo Belgium

Senate panel summons CBN governor over naira free fall

Lagos serves landlords converting houses into worship centres, clubs 30-day notice

AUTHORITY

May 29: Wike tours project, vows to fulfill promise

Nigeria has improved on corruption perception index TI

Oyebanji expresses worry over deplorable state of federal roads in Ekiti

FG inaugurates 37- member panel to review minimum wage

Edo governorship is within our reach, says LP

Tinubu condemns murder of Ekiti monarchs, orders rescue of kidnapped pupils

BUSINESSDAY

Navigating the Startup storm: Unveiling Nigeria’s governance dilemma

Nigeria Air: EFCC is investigating the deal ‘ Keyamo

Anger, misery rise across Nigeria as naira freefall worsens

Nigeria’s debt service-to-revenue ratio hits 4-year low

CBN’s new FX rules to shore-up dollar supply, stabilise naira

Nigeria’s Central Bank caps amount banks can hold in FX as Naira rout worsens

CBN, foreign airlines clash over $700m trapped funds

Nigeria wastes $1bn of gas despite shortages for power plants

AFCON: South Africa stun Morocco, play Cape Verde in quarter-finals

Miners must sign host community development agreements or lose licences ‘ Alake

Global inflation expected to decline in 2024 ‘ IMF

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Adamawa: Supreme Court Affirms Gov. Fintri’s Electoral Victory

Femi Otedola Emerges Chairman Of FBN Holdings

Jonathan Leads Commonwealth Mission To Observe Pakistan’s Elections

CBN Goes Tough On Forex Speculation, Hoarding By Banks

Frontier Ladies Thank God For Oborevwori Supreme Court Victory

Insecurity: Support Tinubu’s Efforts To Win War Against Kidnappings, Banditry ‘ Asefon

AMEN Disputes SMEDAN’s Claim Of Disbursing N7b to SMEs

Wike To Kick Off 30-Kilometer Road Projects Across Area Councils

Invite Gowon, Obasanjo, Abdulsalami, Others For Resolution To Rising Insecurity, Bode George Tells Tinubu

AFCON 2023 QF Clash: Anxiety Grip Fans As Nigeria Face Angola Live On StarTimes

Constitutional Review: Reps Set Dec-2025 Deadline For Completion Of Exercise

NEW TELEGRAPH

Lagos Seeks Collective Measures Against Neglected Tropical Diseases

Researcher Seeks Stiffer Penalty to Curb SGBV Among Adolescents

MAN: Nigeria Playing With N3,500 to $1 by Year-End

JUST-IN: Suspected Fulani Militants Kill Nine Farmers In Benue IDP Camp

Jonathan To Lead Commonwealth Mission To Observe Pakistans Elections

Reps Ask Customs To End Vehicle Smuggling

Kidnapping: Ondo Amotekun Deploys 100 Men To Ekiti

Police Arraign Six Suspects Over Piracy Of Malaika Movie

BLUEPRINT

Crisis rocks Angolan camp as star player dumps team ahead of Super Eagles AFCON 2023 clash

Breaking: Senate summons CBN governor as naira free fall continues

Many feared dead as another explosion hits Imo community

How FG can make youths compete globally in digital market — Expert

Adamawa: Binani reaches dead end as S/Court upholds Fintiri’s mandate

Tinubu’s aide demands rescue of kidnapped Ekiti pupils

FG to launch 37,000 Citizens Brigade in primary schools nationwide – NOA DG

Rivers: Christ Army Church hails publisher Needam on elevation to canon

Banditry: Group urges South-west traditional rulers to establish vigilance groups

Police nab 3 suspects for defrauding Kaduna varsity students N60m

Over 444, 785 benefit from schistosomiasis treatment in Nasarawa

Benue: APC chair dismisses alleged suspension by ward party executive

Resolve farmers, herders disputes, allow police fight crimes, PCRC tasks members

Breaking: Confusion as another court halt arrest of Fubaras Chief of Staff

Anambra: Widow, 17-year-old daughter nabbed for selling 2 boys

2024 budget: Ekiti government justifies allocations of funds on selected capital development

Alleged terrorism, killing: Court orders arrest of Fubaras Chief of Staff, others

Constitution review: Reps panel rolls out action plan, says 40 bills before it

 


 

 

 

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