Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 17 August 2024

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH

Harris to unveil plan for US economy

Shock as videos, photos link gunrunner to government officials

Unending controversies surround lawmakers’ jumbo pay

Defiled victims long-winded fight for justice as rapists exploit child abuse law’s loopholes

I did not expect to become Lord Mayor – Nigerian senator’s wife, Katung

Seized presidential jets: Policemen detained, brutalised our top officers, alleges Chinese firm

How 20 UNIJOS medical students were kidnapped in Benue – Police

Edo hires 5,500 teachers to fill vacancies

Real reasons behind P-Square’s latest rift

Three barons, 16 others jailed 302 years for drug trafficking

Two Nigerians arrested for drug trafficking in India

Rivers APC slams NWC for recognising factional chairman

Ogun to partner FRSC on road taxes compliance

Man sells human head, legs N70,000, four buyers nabbed

Immigration officer killed over land dispute in Niger

Suspected arms supplier hides gun in bag of garri

Minister appeals to aviation unions to shelve protest plans

Energy crisis: US backs Nigeria’s solar power project

Your appointment not just a reward, C’River gov tells LG aides

VIDEO: Fire guts seven-storey building in Lagos

Govt announces two-day diversion on Lagos road

Police deny killing truck driver in Abia shootout

30% of Nigerian teachers left service in three years -UBEC boss

THISDAY

Grants, Palliatives Not Economically Sustainable, Expert Insists

NGO Raises N30m for Childhood Development Program

Fintechs Urged to Adhere to Corporate Governance

Dont Stop Media Innovation Programme, MTN MIP Fellows Appeal

Fencing Federation President, Samuel, Repositioning the Sport in Nigeria

Rewane: After Protests, FG Responding Quickly to Negative Economic Developments

South-east Governors Seek to Combat Youth Unemployment with Empowerment Initiatives

FAAC Shares N1.358tn to FG, States, LGs as Federation Account Grosses N2.613tn

FAAN to Establish Magistrate Court at Airports for Instant Trial of Offenders Who Defy Regulations

Tinubu Launches Healthcare Expansion Programme

Gunmen Kidnap Over 20 Medical Students in Benue

Food Security: Presidential Coordinating Unit Embarks on Nationwide Engagements

Military Industrial Complex: Defence Minister Woos Foreign Investors

NJC to Probe Allegations of Misconduct against 27 Judges

Dont Cancel N40,000 Bag of Rice Project, Group Begs Tinubu

Food Security: Presidential Coordinating Unit Embarks on Nationwide Engagements

Another Road Crash Claims 11 Lives on Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway

SUN

Resurgence in bombings requires renewed strategies Shettima

Poverty will cause Northerners to start stoning leaders soon Sani, Ex-ACF Scribe

Rivers APC judgment: NWC insists on Okocha committee, describes ruling as abuse of court process

Presidency: Ill support Jonathan with my blood Bala Mohammed

Nigerian fencing struggles with visibility Federation President, Adeyinka Samuel

OBJ breaks silence over Igbo paternity rumour , emphasizes unity

FG resolving impounded aircraft dispute Tuggar

NJC to probe 27 High Court Judges over alleged judicial misconduct

Tinubu ends official visit to Equatorial Guinea, departs for Abuja

Edo Guber: APC demands arrest of PDPs Emmanuel Odigie for calling for military take over of government

Why lactating mothers should not feed babies with water for 6 months UNICEF

GUARDIAN

CAF dangles $50,000 on Rangers, Remo Stars, Enyimba, others

All eyes on Mbapp as Real Madrid, Barcelona begin La Liga title race

N11b Fraud Probe: Court grants ICPC’s request to detain El-Rufai’s ally

Appeal Court vacates orders barring three PDPs chieftainsfrom party’s meeting

Enugu moves against noise pollution from worship centres, night clubs

Lagos selects 200 participants for nationwide home farming competition

Suspected jihadist attack kills at least 15 Malian soldiers

Technology-Driven Education: TETFund wins 2024 Anthology Visionary Award

NIMASA renews efforts to deploy N50b floating dock

60% of start-ups fail due to poor project management Research

Stakeholders identify barriers to public sector reform in Nigeria

31 Ogun communities petition NERC over high electricity tariff

Groups partner to expand use of cooking gas in rural communities

LASEMA, other responders underscore importance of collaboration in flood management

Creeping contraction of Yorubalands symbolic moral, ethical and political capital

Clarifying the misunderstood part of windfall tax

I love to see women opening and holding doors for others

Govt must win peoples trust through open policies, accountability

Concerns as demand for new constitution persists after N33.8b expenditure on amendments, conference

Why stakeholders want Nigerias idle refineries sold

27 High Court judges to face NJCprobe panels over alleged judicial misconduct

Tinubu launches healthcare initiatives to retrain 120,000 frontline workers

NSIA begins construction of cancer diagnostic, treatment centre in Bauchi

Police uncover Ak-47 in bag of Garri, arrests woman courier

Gold hits record high, oil prices slide

UK petrol prices at lowest level since February

NJC warns judges, constitutes four committees to probe judicial officers

How my enemies failed to destabilise Rivers Civil Service – Fubara

VANGUARD

PDP to inaugurate reconciliation, disciplinary committees Aug. 21

FAAC shares N907.5 b to FG, States, LGCs

FG, States, LGs share N1.4 trn

We’ve released one Presidential Jet for Tinubu — Chinese firm

Drugs War: NDLEA secures jail terms for 3 kingpins, 16 others for drug trafficking

Northern group lauds David Umahi, Tinubu over road projects

Gunmen kidnap eight people, injure 12 during traditional ceremony in Anambra

Why we insist on new constitution — The Patriots

What senior lawyers want in-coming CJN, Kekere-Ekun, to do

Why Tinubu can’t sack Umar, CCT chairman by press statement — Stakeholders

N21m Jumbo Allowances: Our federal lawmakers should be prosecuted — Nigerians

You are inciting anarchy Rivers APC tells Ganduje

30% of Nigerian teachers left service in three years –UBEC

Alleged Misconduct: NJC sets up panels to probe 27 judges

Media veterans task journalists on audit reporting

Mixed reactions as FG plans to boost external reserves with $500m FGN Bond

FG hopes on new satellite, NigComSat-2 to revive economy

Kano CP raises concern over rise in culpable homicide cases

FG announces reforms to strengthen healthcare regulations

NLC alleges interference in tenure of union leaders

Promotions: Army reiterates zero tolerance for exam malpractice, warns of consequences

Lagos diverts traffic for pedestrian bridge demolition in Ikeja

Fire guts 7-storey building in Lagos

FG tasks BBC, other foreign media on accurate reportage

Call for more states in S-East mere political grandstanding Chekwas Okorie

LEADERSHIP

NJC To Probe 27 Judges Over Misconduct

NMDPRA Moves Against Petrol Hawkers, To Suspend Erring Filling Stations’ Licences

Obtaining EU Citizenship With Future Passports

Lagos Gov’t Seals Worship Centre, Night Clubs Over Noise Pollution, Others

Shettima Urges REA To Boost Electricity Access For Nigerians

Dangote Cement Launches Internship Program For Engineering Students

BREAKING: Chinese Firm Releases Detained Presidential Jet

Gunmen Kill Nasarawa Official, Cut Off Vital Parts

JUST-IN: Anambra Commissioner, Wife Kidnapped In Kogi

Aiyedatiwa Flags Off Third Batch Payment Of N3.2bn Gratuities To Ondo Retirees

TRIBUNE

FAAC: FG, states, LGs share N1.35trn July 2024 revenue

JUST IN: Chinese firm releases presidential jet for Tinubu’s scheduled meeting with Macron

BREAKING: Gunmen kidnap over 20 medical students in Benue

EXPLAINER: Why Nigerian presidential aircraft was seized

Apply for army recruitment, Delta govt urges eligible youths

Gunmen kidnap eight, injure 12 during traditional ceremony in Anambra

27 judges to face NJC probe panels over alleged misconduct

Suspected ritualist sells human skull, legs for N70,000 in Ibadan

Rivers APC crisis: Beke-led faction condemns NWC’s recognition of CTC despite court verdict

NATION

Super Eagles: Shortlisted coaches may lose out as NFF name new handler

Eyes on Mbappe as Madrid begin title defence on StarTimes

Chinese firm releases one aircraft as outrage grows over seizure

Two to die by hanging for murder, armed robbery

Three kingpins, 16 other convicts bag 302 years in jail for drug trafficking

Claims I have paternal Igbo origin make me laugh Obasanjo

We are resolving impounded aircraft dispute-FG

Equatorial Guinea president hails Tinubu led ECOWAS on efforts to unite region

Eight in police net over alleged ritual killing

JUST IN: Tinubu launches initiatives to expand healthcare facilities

Alleged misconduct: NJC sets up four committees to investigate 27 judges

HERALD

Nicki Minaj Expresses Admiration for Wizkid, Calls Him ‘Very Chill and Smart

Obi Cubana Reveals Family’s Generational Jinx: Nobody Lives Up to 80 Years

American Rapper BeatKing Dies at 39

10 Best Wellness Apps to Enhance Your Well-being in 2024

BBNaija S9: Zion Admits He’s Dating Chinwe for Benefits, Not Love

Eligible Ladies Told to Stop Asking Men for Unaffordable Gifts ‘ Williams Uchemba

DAILY TIMES

Nigerias Presidential Jets: Simon Ekpa Hints on possibility of more asset seizure

Dr. Evangel Chinyere Anyanwu: Advancing Healthcare with Informatics and AI

Bauchi LG Polls: PRP losses confidence in BASIEC

Govt official advocates for quality education, commends FG on school feeding programs

PSquare saga: New twist to Peter Obis intervention

Secondus, Omehia, Opara can attend PDP meetings Court

DAILY TRUST

Seized jets: FG picks holes in Ogun agreement with Chinese firm

We have trained 1,445 healthcare workers in oxygen management UNICEF, IHS Nigeria

Group accuses Kano Govs Aide of spreading falsehood about Baraus meeting with former LG chairmen

Anambra commissioner, wife kidnapped en route to Abuja

Misconduct: NJC to probe 27 judges

Gov Yusuf puts retired major in charge of newly created ministry on security

Why 2023 polls recorded low voter turnout Abdulsalami peace cttee

How LED Light Experts Are Setting The Standard In Advanced Lighting Technology

Understanding Seizure Symptoms: What To Watch Out For

BUSINESSDAY

Building a healthier future together: The impact of ADHFP on Nigeria’s healthcare landscape

Venture Garden Group showcases innovation, leadership at Global Tech Africa Confab 2024

Filmhouse Group partners NCAC Nigeria to revolutionise Africa’s entertainment sector

Anambra plastic waste recycling stakeholders event demonstrates commitment to sustainable waste management

Stock market dips by 1.51% in week ended August 16

SEC approves nine securities issuances in 2024 worth N1.228trn

DAILY INDEPENDENT

How Late Iwuanyawu Jumpstarted My Career ‘ Charly Boy

Aduke Gold Battled Cervical Cancer, Family Reveals

Zoo’s Hidden Camera Nearly Becomes Meal For Selfie-Taking Lion

Saudi Arabian Man Hooks 444 Video Game Consoles To A Single TV

Era Of Crude Oil Theft Over, Harsh Punishment Awaits Culprits ‘ Doguwa

Sanwo-Olu Assures Lagos Residents Of Affordable Housing, Launches 170 Units In Agboyi-Ketu

Primate Ayodele’s Prophecies On Mpox, Death Of Prominent Gospel Singer, Assassination Of Kogi King All Fulfilled

Tunji-Ojo’s Appointment As Interior Minister Attracts More Commendations

Detractors Failed To Destabilize My Administration Through Civil Service ‘ Fubara

NEW TELEGRAPH

Filmhouse Group, NCAC unveil strategic partnership to enhance Africas entertainment sector

Osun delegation in Brazil to foster cultural tourism exchanges

A Ibom, National Association of Akwa Ibom unveil 178 years old slave trade boat

Sokoto Govt To Reconnect Tangaza LG To National Grid, Commences Roads Network Project Aliyu

Insecurity: Aliyu Urges Gudu Community To Support In Intelligence Gathering To Defeat Banditry

Gov Sule Mourns FADSMA lII Coordinator, Hassan, Directs Security Agencies To Arrest Killers

Presidency Engages Stakeholders On Food Security

#IgboMustGo: Finally, Obasanjo Breaks Silence, Says We Own This Country Together

NCDMB, NLNG Inaugurate Galvanizing Plant For Train 7 Project

Alia Commends Remi Tinubus Overwhelming Support To Benue Women

CDS Seeks DICON, TETFUND Partnership

BLUEPRINT

Continental engagements: Enugu Rangers, Remo Stars, others to pocket $50,000 from CAF

Stabbing: Police rescue Yamal’s father, arrest suspects in Spain

Olympics disaster: Enoh lacks competence, knowledge to drive Nigeria’s sports – Solanke

Edo election: INEC begins distribution of PVCs Aug. 22

Gunmen kidnap Anambra commissioner, wife, kill aide

Tinubu, Shettima, Ganduje to host Progressive Young Leaders Summit Sept.

NAFDAC warns medicine dealers, others on fake, sub-standard products

Tinubu launches health care initiatives, to establish 10 oncology, diagnostic facilities

Courts sentence 3 drug kingpins, 16 others to 302 years in prison

Difficult times not excuse for criminal acts – Gov. Sule

Equity market closes flat as investors stake N7.46bn in shares

2027: APC’ll win Rivers convincingly with or without Amaechi’s group – Okocha

Several shops affected as fire guts 7-storey building in Lagos

Withdrawal of Mali, others from ECOWAS bloc will have socio-economic repercussions Group

One of seized presidential jets released

Anambra government confirms kidnap of commissioner, wife, aide killed

Nigeria currently lacks proper finance systems that empower individuals, businesses Ameen Abdul


 

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