Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 20 May 2024

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

HERALD

Drake loses $565,000 after betting on Tyson Fury to beat Usyk

Ayra Starr Emerges as Spotify’s Equal Africa and Global Artist for May

Burna Boy Reignites Debate: Who Rules Afrobeats

Jaden Smith’s Allegations Cast Shadow on Diddy’s Past

Big Brother Naija Star Sheggz Sparks Debate on Finances in Relationships

PUNCH

Police rescue two toddlers locked up in Lagos apartment

Man stabs friend to death over N2500 debt in Lagos

Gunmen kidnap woman, suspected cultist nabbed in Ogun

NDLEA nabs syndicate over cocaine seizures, declares couple wanted

Fears in Anambra community over missing 19 rifles

Community protests LASUs refusal to reinstate sacked lecturers

NSCDC arrests 11 suspected pipeline vandals

Police hunt abductors of Akwa Ibom monarch

NLC unaware of LP merger talks ahead 2027 Ajaero

386 abductees rescued during Sambisa clearance exercise Military

FG begins housing construction in four states

Oil production nears 1.7mbpd NNPC

NDLEA declares India-based Nigerian couple wanted, arrests four cartel members

UK regulator reports Air Peace over alleged safety violation

NLC unaware of LP merger talks ahead 2027 — Ajaero

Eight manufacturers suffer N627bn forex losses

Workers will rather work for free than accept N48,000 — NLC

MPC may raise interest rate again Tuesday

Man stabs friend to death over N2500 debt in Lagos

Senate holds public hearing on judges’ salary today

CBN withdraws circular on cybersecurity levy

CBN, SEC fine banks N678m

Judge summons CBN gov for shunning garnishee order

Dangote petrol supply: FG may slash N6tn fuel import

2027: FG, presidency dismiss Atiku, Obi’s planned alliance

Telcos paid over N2tn tax in 2023 – Report

Drake curse’ strikes again, rapper loses $565,000 on Fury,Usykbet

Amended Cybercrime Act dangerous, may influence police clampdown on journalists, others Lawyer

Heavily monetised elections undermining democracy Edo APC gov aspirant

Inaugurating five judges out of NJCs eight wrong LP spokesman

THISDAY

Recapitalisation: Uncertainty Rocks Banking Stocks as Investors Lose N1.85tn in 45 Days

Amidst Wilting Sensitisation, 16 Companies ReportN96.92bn Unclaimed Dividend

FGs Intervention Will Further Strengthen Fintechs in Nigeria

FG Moves to Revive Moribund Fish Terminals

Tinubu Appoints InfraCorp as Lead Developer of Nigerias Green Industrial Zone, Evergreen City

FG Plans New Policy Guidelines on Organ Transplant

Helicopter Carrying Iranian President Crashes

Hilton to Launch Two New Hotels in Lagos, Enugu

IYC: We Wont Condone Another Political Crisis in Rivers

AEDC: New Presidential Metering Initiative to Unlock N1tn Revenue Tied up in NESI

TETFund, COEASU Oppose Incessant Conversion of Public COEs to Universities

GUARDIAN

Badagry residents protest alleged wrongful dismissal of Lagos varsity lecturers, seek reinstatement

Dozens flee Niger community over communal crisis, seek government’s intervention

Boundary dispute in Ekiti-Kwara communities claims one life, govt urges calm

Iran presidential helicopter in ‘accident’, search underway: state media

Inflation may hit 34.56 per cent this month

CBN withdraws cybersecurity levy

Tinubus reign of deception, destitution and hopelessness

2027: Obis supporters begin mobilisation, setup harmonisation cttee

Minimum wage: NLC rejects N100,000 as FG, Labour shift grounds

Experts urge tree planting to halt decline in insects, bird species

NDDC inaugurates N84 billion projects across Niger Delta region

Soludo sacks councils committee chairmen

FG targets N3b investment from CNG conversion initiative

Suspected warlords raze houses, behead two, kidnap seven in Ebonyi

Okun-Aja community decries looming demolition 2,000 homes for coastal highway

Eko Atlantic city loses N87b to Lagos-Calabar coastal road project

Intense search for Iran’s President Raisi after helicopter ‘accident

Nine dead after attacks on Mexican mayoral candidates

We want more than this’: Arteta urges Arsenal to respond after title pain

Five reasons why Man City won the Premier League

What we know about Iranian president’s helicopter ‘accident

VANGUARD

NDLEA nabs 4 members of cocaine cartel operating between India, Nigeria

Low purchasing power: Nigerians go for swapping as prices of mobile phones rise

Manufacturers wail as unsold goods pile up in warehouses

Our survival under threat — NLC, TUC

Minimum Wage: Why we may not accept N100,000 — Organised labour

Why we’re backing EFCC on anti-graft fight —Monarchs

Unidentified sources moved $26bn through Binance in one year – Cardoso

Breaking: CBN withdraws circular on cyber security levy

Renewed Hope has turned to hopelessness -Northern Elder, Prof. Yusuf tackles Tinubu’s govt

LEADERSHIP

Army Rescues 386 From Sambisa Forest 10 Years After Abduction

SERAP Drags 36 Govs, Wike To Court Over FAAC Allocations

Constitute Reconciliation C’ttees Over Grievances Of APC Members, Abbas Urges Ganduje

Igho Charles Sanomi: A Trailblazer Par Excellence At 49

Diddy Apologises Over Leaked Video Of Assault On Cassie

1 Feared Dead, 2 Injured In Ekiti, Kwara Communities Dispute

Tinubu Appoints InfraCorp To Lead Nigeria’s Green Industrial City Project

TRIBUNE

Tinubu appoints Ajuri Ngelale as special envoy on climate action

CCECC hands over $50m transportation varsity to FG

Soludo denies sacking 21 LG Chairmen in Anambra

Ondo 2024: No end in sight for APC crisis as Jimoh rejects peace move

Tinubu’s development agenda positively impacts zone ‘ APC Northwest stakeholders

APC declares Ganduje, Jaji, others’ suspension unconstitutional, null, void

Group seeks Tinubu’s intervention over alleged neglect of A/Ibom oilcommunity

Tinubu appoints InfraCorp to lead Nigeria’s green industrial zone project

NAICOM, RMAFC explore ways of diversifying Nigeria’s economy

NMCN’s verification requirements unreasonable ‘ Group

Counterfeit drugs posing significant threat to global health ‘ NGO

CSO lauds Nigerian Navy’s over-increased revenue generation

OBIdient movement sets up harmonisation committee ahead 2027

NATION

Ex-minister to appeal ruling in $6b Mambilla case

Court clears oil marketer of $100,000 fraud charge

Nigerians must say no to governments intent to borrow from Pension Fund

Oyedokun, Babayemis defection to APC will end Adelekes govt in Osun APC chieftain

DAILY TIMES

NEast Govs vow to reverse desertification speed, invest in agriculture

Tinubu appoints APC chieftain, Hon. Abioye chairman Yaba College board

Katsina: No amount of threat can stop me from fighting bandits, Gov Radda

Coalition of 70 CSOs endorse Boss Mustapha for APC National Chair

Makinde appoints more aides, board chairmen, members

Shettima launches ASSEP, applauds NEast Governors

DAILY TRUST

Crashed helicopter: All eyes on Iran as world awaits presidents fate

Abbas to Ganduje: Raise cttees to reconcile aggrieved APC members

4 Zamfara ex-govs meet over insecurity, move to strengthen APC

Edo govship: Well vote candidate with robust agric agenda AFAN

Dont plunge Rivers into anarchy, N/Delta youths caution Wike, Fubara

Wike should not be intoxicated with power

Bandits spotted flying drone at unknown location

BREAKING: Manchester City win 2023/2024 Premier League

NDLEA declares Indian-based Nigerian couple wanted for drug trafficking

JUST IN: Tinubu offers fresh appointment to Ajuri Ngelale

AUTHORITY

Nigeria : Hypertension treatment research programme enrols 23,000 patients, targets 5 new states

Nigeria: A nation that prioritises palliatives over, above empowerment of the poor- ASUU

Idris congratulates Ibietan, newly-elected APRA executives

NDDCs giant strides: Inaugurates N84b multiple projects across five states

Agitations in Nigeria can be resolved through non kinetic approach Hon. Onuakalusi

BUSINESSDAY

UK aviation regulator reports Air Peace over Gatwick safety violations

Nigeria’s resource curse: Breaking free from the chains of mismanagement

Debunking Economic Myths: Fiscal austerity measures aren’t always the solution for economic growth

MPC seen further raising interest rate to tame inflation

CBN directs banks to stop 0.5% cybersecurity charges

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Helicopter Carrying Iran’s President Raisi Crashes, Search Under Way

Airlines, Interior Ministry Violating Expatriate Quota ‘ NAAPE

SERAP Sues Wike, Govs Over Failure To Account For FAAC Allocations

Obi Visits Victims Of Kano Mosque Attack

NDLEA Declares India-Based Nigerian Couple Wanted, Nabs 70-Year Old Grandpa

Tinubu Appoints InfraCorp Lead Developer Of Nigeria’s Evergreen City

Contribute In Addressing Challenges Confronting Accounting Profession, ICAN President Tells Members

EWF2024: BayelsaPRIME Methodology Up For Exhibition

International Museum Day: LASU Harps On Vital Role Of Museum In Education

CCECC Hands Over Phase 1 Of $50m Worth Transportation University, Daura To FG

Abbas Calls On Ganduje To Form Committees For Resolution Of APC Members’ Grievances

Police Arrest Specialist Car Thief In Rivers, Recover Stolen Vehicle

NEW TELEGRAPH

Court Bars AGF, Naval Chief From Moving Seized Vessel From Nigeria To Gabon For Sale

Nigeria Not A Democratic State By Any Means Agbakoba

Social Entrepreneur Seeks Priority Funding For Africas Agric Startups

$25bn Nigeria-morocco Gas Project Advances Into Northern Section

Binance Breached Nigerian Law, Operated Naira P2P For Crypto Assets

Block Chain Project: OAU, Unilorin, Covenant Varsities Shine At DecaHack Competition

Cyber Security Levy: FG should deploy strategy that doesnt hurt citizens Industrialist, others

Zamfara APC Condemns Jajis Suspension, Appeal For Gandujes Intervention

EFCC Nab Two Men With Fake Dollar Notes In Kaduna

BLUEPRINT

FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup 2024: Liberia stun Senegal to set up date with Flamingos

Nigerian makes history as first black woman to open sleep clinic in the US

FG approves human papilloma virus vaccination phase 2, commences May 27

27, 000 Niger women embrace self- injection contraceptive method

Complaints against police: FG introduces help-desk for Nigerian youth

Afenifere to FG:  Take more decisive action to end insecurity

Tinubu chairs committee to oversee green economy initiatives

Benue offers abundant investment opportunities in agric sector – Alia

Group hails NASS on probe of GMOs in Nigeria

FG taking steps to fight Lake Chad extinction – Minister

Schools, small businesses dump  DisCos for solar energy

Helicopter carrying Iranian President crashes

Yoruba elders demand adoption of 2014 confab report

Ganduje, Danfulanis suspension by ward executive unconstitutional, APC declares

NCAC signs MoU with Playhouse Communications to enhance national digital cultural inventory

Numana community laments killing of 6, takeover of land by herdsmen

 

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