Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 23 May 2024

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH

Florida judge hearing Trump’s bid to dismiss documents charges

Again, lawyers shun Anambra courts over colleagues kidnap, murder

Controversy surrounds killing of task force policeman in Plateau

Man shot dead after argument with cousin in Ogun

Lagos records 1,305 road accidents, 213 fire incidents since January

LASEMA blames rainfall as two-storey building collapses in Lagos

Robbery suspect nabbed, arms recovered in Anambra

Security guards arraigned for alleged theft of N17m appliances

Teenager sentenced to 14 years imprisonment for raping student

FRSC Special Marshals sensitise Anambra motorists to safety

Osun police nab suspect, recover weapons after gang clash

Police officer shot dead in Plateau market

Hoodlums kill Niger health worker during wedding ceremony

Generator fumes kill seven in Bayelsa music studio

Electricity subsidy gulps N629bn as Discos generate N1.1tn

BDC agents reject new CBN licensing guidelines

Tinubu replaces Biu as FRSC boss, appoints Mohammed

Reps want seized property converted to govt offices

JUST IN: Labour slashes proposed new minimum wage to N500,000

Abba Kyari gets bail after 27 months in detention

Forex: 200 BDC operators arrested, EFCC alleges fraud

BDC agents reject new CBN licensing guidelines

Reps want seized property converted to govt offices

Missing mother of two took her life -Father

First anniversary: Tinubu directs 47 ministers to showcase scorecards

Rivers lost rating as industrial hub, investment destination, Fubara laments

LG elections, mere coronation of ruling parties candidates – INEC chairman

Spain, Egypt top global list for highest number of bald men

I remain C’River Assembly Speaker, Ayambem declares

ONSA, police rescue Zamfara lawmakers abducted daughters after 17 months

Ondo, Edo, Delta farmers get PINDs N10bn empowerment

THISDAY

How Constitutional Is Soludos Quarterly Sack of Anambra LG Chairmen

Court Summons Church Over Encroachment of Asade Family Land

South-wests First Female Mechanical Engineering Prof Tasks Govt on Climate Change

Capital Hotels Shareholders Elated at42% Growth in 2023

Government Bans Employees from Soon-to-openCasino over Conflict of Interest

Telcos Seek Engagement with FG to Re-route Submarine Cables on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road

Tinubu: Strenghtening Regional Bodies Economic Ties, Key to Deepening Democracy in Africa

SUN

Kaduna launches life support facilities to stop highest newborn mortality ranking

Give us our dues, host community tells institution

UniAbuja pushes entertainment as alternative source of IGR

Rivers earmarks $10m to revive Songhai Farm, others

Economic Crisis: FG apologises for pains experienced by Nigerians

Anambra: FRSC Special Marshals warn commercial drivers, motorists against reckless driving, use of alcohol

Give Us Our Dues, Host Community Tells Varsity

GUARDIAN

Norway, Ireland, Spain say will recognise Palestinian state

380 Nigerians abducted in January, Reps declares

FG to facilitate return of Nigerian medical experts abroad

Govt develops national self-care guidelines for family planning services

First year in office: FG eyes low-key ceremony, gives Tinubu pass mark

Senate to probe gas pipeline explosion in Bayelsa

President inaugurates N8 billion 132KV transmission line, 132/33KV substation in Ondo

Fight against financial crime demands skilled workforce

Cooking gas price rises by 40.5 per cent in one year

CBN reduces duty FX rate eighth time in May as naira trades above N1500/$

Finidi George rates S/Africa, Benin ties as must-win

Fresh nationwide strike looms in varsities over ASUU’s demands

Nigerian students at UK varsity face deportation after naira crash leads to fee defaults

Obi visited Labour party for reconciliation not to endorse anybody says Tanko

Gunmen abduct Catholic priest in Adamawa

FG exempts CNG vehicles, kits from import duty

Tinubu reassigns Woke to NOSDRA as DG

INEC slams state electoral bodies, liken polls to coronation of candidates

32,000 graduates jostle for 1,000 teaching jobs in Ondo

Witness slumps, dies in Ondo court

VANGUARD

Tackling rights abuses requires more investments in justice system — Ojukwu, SAN

Stray bullet kills policeman in Jos

Police rescue kidnapped minors in Zamfara after 19 months in captivity

Reasons for IGP Egbetokun’s opposition to state police proposal

Family of detained accountant asks IG to probe fraud allegations

Ondo multipurpose deep seaport project

Edo guber: Bishop Omede to lead LP’s campaign council for Akpata

CBN orders existing BDCs to reapply for new license

Minimum wage: Labour cuts demand to N497k; FG, OPS offer N57k

Solution to bad governance in Africa is more democracy — Tinubu

Naira depreciates to N1,495/$ in parallel market

Drug Trafficking Trial: Court grants Abba Kyari 2 weeks bail to bury mum

Bandits kill 20 in Niger Republic

You ‘re joking, Kanayo .O. Kanayo, Mike Okri slam FG over ban on money rituals, smoking in movies

Inflation Battle: ‘There’s no magic wand, but…’ – Cardoso, CBN Gov

Mali, Niger, B/Faso absent as ECOWAS parliament mulls mediation C’ttee

MPR hike may worsen inflationary pressure — NECA

Climate change could unleash malaria, neglected diseases, WHO

Ex-NLC President, Umar heads LP Transition Cttee

2026 FIFA WCQ: Benin Republic, Nigeria clash gets new officials

Ijaw leaders task Fubara to begin probe of incomes, contracts awarded under Wike

Benin palace cautions Obaseki over move to reconcile monarch with dukes

Awujales contribution to national devt exemplary, worthy of emulation Emir of Kano

Parents arrested after 3-year-old dies of starvation

LEADERSHIP

Customs Intercepts 17,580 Litres Of Petrol Worth N12.7m

Alleged Safety Violation: Federal Govt Fully In Support Of Air Peace ‘ Keyamo

Civil Service Chairman Wants HND Programmes Scrapped

JUST-IN: CBN Directs All BDCs To Reapply For New Licences

Respond To Our Letter On Leadership Tussle, NNPP Tells INEC Chairman

BREAKING: Suspended DCP Abba Kyari Granted Bail After 2 Years In Detention

WISCAR Partners Canon To Launch ‘Women Who Empower’ Campaign In Nigeria

Federal Gov’t To Convert 1m Petrol Vehicles To CNG By 2027

Uzodinma Canvasses Roles For Traditional Rulers To Fight Insecurity

US Firm Takes Over Inter Milan After Missed Payment

Tinubu Appoints New CEOs For NOSDRA, Ogun-Osun River Basin

Nigerian Youths Our Most Valuable Assets, Says Deputy Speaker Kalu

Senate Tasks Federal Gov’t On Restoring Electricity To North-East

TRIBUNE

Hypertension, cause of heart failure in more than 90 percent of our patients, says Dr Adeoye, a cardiologist

UK’s MOBILIST restates commitment to Nigeria’s capital market for sustainable development

Scent leaf, others cheap, effective new way to fight blood fluke

How can we manage our stress levels

FULL LIST: Banks offering 7.4% interest rate on deposits

Karma is for poor people’, reactions as Abacha’s daughter stuns in new picture

IPMAN, stakeholders demand reopening of Koko jetty, Taurus depot

CBN directs BDC operators to re-apply for licences

Minimum wage: Labour pegs demand at N500,000

FG apologises to Nigerians over economic pains, hardships

Solution to bad governance is more democracy ‘ Tinubu

Senate hasn’t foreclosed review of Ningi’s suspension ‘ Senator Adaramodu

Reps to probe NUPRC, IOCs’ compliance with Petroleum Industry Act

Cross River Assembly impeaches Speaker Elvert Ayambem

Obi denies endorsing Abure-led Labour Party NWC

Court gants suspended super cop, Abba Kyari, bail for two weeks

FG inaugurates 132KV transmission line, 33KV substation in Ondo

We’re not aiding terrorism, DHQ replies Katsina Gov

Anambra: NBA boycott court sittings over killing of lawyers

BPE inaugurates PDT for full commercialisation of NAIC,NIRSAL

Govs frustrating SIECs from conducting free, fair elections ‘ INEC Chairman

Ado Bayero seeks cordial relationship between Ijebus, Kano Emirate

NATION

PTDF screens 606 applicants in Bauchi for foreign scholarships

NAHCO chairman donates naira library to JABU

Varsities dons: how Kwara rural dwellers can adapt to climate change

UK varsity withdraws 60 Nigerian students

Firm donates laundry facility, 40 washing machines to BUK

Lagos attracted over N50b investment in one year, says commissioner

Muslim students win suit on hijab wearing at UI international school

Adelekes aide absent as IGP starts defamation case over comment against Oyetolas ex-commissioner

HERALD

Nigerian Films to Cut Out Money Rituals, Smoking Scenes, Amongst Other Vices

Social Media Critic Verydarkman Remanded in Police Custody on Cyberstalking Charges

Activist VeryDarkMan Says Peter Obi, Atiku, Kwankwaso Have Slim Chance of Winning 2027 Presidency

Portable Becomes Police Ambassador Days After Arrest, Calls for Support

DAILY TIMES

PTDF Promotion Scam Allegations Spark Calls for Government Intervention

President Tinubu: Regional Bodies, Integration Key to Deepening Democracy in Africa

President Tinubu appoints new Chief Executive Officers of two federal agencies

Labour Party: Group Canvass For Barr. Ken Imasuangbon as Edo Gubernatorial Candidate With Akpata as Deputy

Ex- Fed lawmaker denies plot to stage protest against Wabote, Sylva

Retired Police officers storm NASS, protest over unpaid pensions

Mining: Bauchi Govt seeks stakeholders support to implementation of Consent Letter policy

Bayelsa Dep Gov clarifies govts position on Akenfa communal crisis

We inherited burden, that tests sincerity of our leadership Shettima

Senate to convoke national summit on herders/farmers clashes in Nigeria

DAILY TRUST

UK general election to hold July 4

Naira devaluation: Nigerian students in UK varsity forced to discontinue, return home

BoI disburses N496bn to MSMEs, creates 2m jobs

Jaiz Bank posts N11bn profit before tax

FG signs MOU to attract fx inflows from talent export

UK, Nigeria collaborate to enable private capital mobilisation at scale

36 persons died from electricity incident as 111,225 metred in Q4

Fayemi: Youths believe the older generation has failed them, their voices must be heard

Kick out corruption in MDAs, Minister, EFCC tell internal auditors

Cervical cancer: UNICEF targets 90% HPV vaccination by December

UK pledges to support Nigerias capital markets development

Life expectancy rate in Nigeria increased in 2022- NBS

Bandit arrested while treating gunshot wound in hospital

Tinubu off to Chad for Inauguration of President Dby

Shortage of qualified teachers, infrastructure affecting technical education

UBEC reiterates commitment to basic education transformation

CNG: No conversion centres in 27 states

JUST IN: Court grants Abba Kyari bail over mothers death

Policeman shot dead by colleague in Jos Market

Obi, LP spokesmen speak on claims of Abures endorsement

Culture, religion threats to women participation in politics Ganduje

Emir Bayero meets Awujale, says Kano, Ijebu share things in common

We wanted Kano Emirates dissolved after Gov Abba took over Lawmaker

AUTHORITY

Gen. Irabor backs continued closure of Banex plaza

Chinese firm to partner with FG on CNG-powered vehicles

First Lady donates textiles to support APC womenentrepreneurs

AMAC gives two month ultimatum to tax defaulters

Prof NaAllah urges more govt support for Nollywood as UniAbuja honours Onookome

Forex: Some Nigerian students thrown off Teeside University, face deportation

Edeoga expresses shock, disbelief at gale of demolitions in Enugu state

Obis visit not endorsement of Abure Spokesperson

BUSINESSDAY

Air Peace: Strategies to gain competitive advantage in the battle for the skies

Beyond Nollywood: How Meta can unleash a generation of Nigerian creators

Nigeria’s $1trn transactions to get new AI-based defence

Tinubu’s ministers to account for one year in office starting today

CBN’s interest rate hike will slow economic growth ‘ Analysts

CBN directs all BDCs to reapply for licence

Market sees first dip as further rate hike hurts stocks

Labour’s wage demand to cost FG over N11trn yearly

Manufacturers’ exports ride weaker naira to 9-yr high

Nigeria on voicemail as investors answer Angola’s call with $50bn

Empowering Nigeria’s workforce: The case for a sustainable living wage

CBN signals rate pause ahead after third straight hike to 26.25%

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Cross River Assembly Speaker, Elvert Ayambem, Impeached

Solution To Poor Governance Is More Democracy, Says Tinubu

FG Implementing Reforms To Stabilise Economy, Foster Growth ‘ SGF

Air Peace Has FG’s Backing On UK Operations ‘ Keyamo

Shell’s Bonga Wins Asset Of The Year Award

Mum’s Burial Rites: Abba Kyari Gets N50m Bail For Two Weeks

House Queries Health Ministry Over $100m Malaria Loan Mismanagement, Local Contractor Disengagement

Integrate Industrial Social Work In Your Curriculum, UI Don Tells Varsities

Sultan Of Sokoto Urges Traditional, Religious Leaders To End Harmful Practices Against Women, Girls

ECOWAS, ITC Launch West African Competitiveness Observatory To Boost Regional Exports

Tinubu Inaugurates Power Substation In Ondo

NEW TELEGRAPH

Witness Slumps, Dies Inside Ondo Court

Abia: Police Begin Investigation Into Alleged Murder Of Nigerian Employee By Chinese Boss

Tax: Evaluating Presidential Reforms Impending Revolution

Again, Bandits Kill 9 Persons, Raze 6 Houses In Plateau

Manifesto Of Nigerian Salaried Workers/Wage-Earners

Amendment To Kano Emirates Law: Sarkin Yaki Karaye Resigns

No Traditional Ruler Has Right To Take Laws Into Their Hands, Court Warns Ekiti Monarchs

Igbo Ladies Arent Great For Marriage Speed Darlington

Rivers Earmarks $10m To Boost Agric With Israeli Firm

Senate Approves Tinubus Anti-Doping Bill For Second Reading

Edo Guber: LP Inaugurates Campaign Council, Harps On Winning

BLUEPRINT

How we intend to end bunkering, looting of national assets, by Noble Minds

Go with your prescribed drugs, NAHCON advises pilgrims

Tinubu calls for strong regional economic communities

Boko Haram kills New Marte DPO, injures others

Shettima inaugurates NCPC board, urges hard work

ICT vital to crime control,Oborevwori tells Police

Rivers: Keep your records straight, Fubara charges commissioners

PTDF screens 198 candidates for foreign postgraduate scholarship in Southeast

NISER will support EFCC in fight against financial crimes – DG

UNHCR raises concerns over worsening humanitarian situation in Benue

Aiyedatiwa seeks synergy with security agencies to protect border communities

Tax evasion: Binance executive’s absence stalls arraignment in court

Kaduna launches life support facilities to curb high neonatal mortality

Military not profiting from terrorism in Kastina Northern youths counters gov

Health experts warn against excessive salt consumption

Lagos secured 320 judgments, approved 100 plea bargains in one year Pedro

Stakeholders advocate cultural rejuvenation to combat crimes in Southeast

NGO donates N50m instructional materials to 17 Kaduna primary schools