Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 23 August 2024

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

BLUEPRINT

Ronaldo’s YouTube subscriber count surpasses 16 million

Residents observe funeral prayer for Sokoto Emir murdered by kidnappers

Oluremi Tinubu flags off business recapitalisation grant to 37,000 beneficiaries nationwide

Petty traders are unsung heroes of Nigeria Remi Tinubu

Woman arrested for using hot iron to inflict burns on teenager

FG vows to avenge miners death

Theres need to overhaul civil service in Nigeria FCSC chair

Attacker of BRT bus’ll be prosecuted – Sanwo-Olu

Benue to hire 9,700 teachers, establish farmers’ clubs

Edo: LP challenges won’t affect my electoral fortunes – Akpata

CNPP demands NNPCL’s explanation on subsidy bill to FAAC, insists on forensic audit

Climate change: Women town planners advocate tree planting to combat ill-health, others

Breaking: Tinubu set to swear-in Justice Kekere-Ekun as new CJN

Nigerian woman gives birth inside plane enroute Brazil

COAS orders investigation into allege killing of 3 herders, 100 cattle by troops in Kaduna

Record-breaking N246.8trn asset shows NNPC Ltd on path of excellence

PUNCH

Suspect arrested as speeding driver kills OAU final year student

Sokoto youths protest killing of district head over unpaid ransom

Police arrest 123 suspected robbers in Enugu

Two suspected kidnappers nabbed in Anambra

Police arrest five Imo kidnap, armed robbery suspects

Ex-Lagos police spokesman needs N25m for kidney disease

Mohbad: Court orders substituted service on Naira Marley, Sam Larry

JUST IN: Six feared dead as truck rams into vehicle, pedestrians in Ogun

Police arrest two kidnappers in Anambra

Tension in Sokoto community as youths protest killing of district head

Six #EndSARS protesters freed after four years in custody

NNPC directors’ expenses jump 214% to N2.6bn – Report

Tinubu cuts short France trip, swears in CJN today

Dangote refinery begins petrol production test-run – Report

Minister writes finance ministry over SSANU, NASU withheld salaries

Landowners sue FG over N15tn Lagos-Calabar highway

Tinubu has no interest in OVH acquisition – NNPC

FG deficit rose to N824bn in April – CBN

Oando acquires Agip Oil for $783m

Why fuel queues persist – PENGASSAN

US unveils TB lab donated to Nigeria

Delta slashed varsity fees to enhance access – Gov

Northern youths urge govt to prosecute 63 illegal refineries operators

Adamawa civil servants hail Fintiri for new minimum wage payment

Stop linking IPOB with Simon Ekpa, spokesman tells gov

Court stops APC from conducting Rivers congresses

NBA says domestic refining will end fuel scarcity, queues

FG kicks off national single window project

55 govts punish critics with travel restrictions – Report

Minister petitions NSA, IG over abducted Kaduna doctor

FCT park and pay operators short-changing govt Wike

Migration agency seeks $18.5m to tackle Mpox spread in Africa

THISDAY

Bloomberg: Dangote Oil Refinery Increasingly Skipping US Crude for Local Supply

Oando Completes $783 Million Acquisition of Enis Subsidiary, Nigerian AgipOilCompany

NNPC: Oando, President Bola Tinubu, Cousin Do Not Have Stakes in OVH

Adelabu Mulls Differential Electricity Tariff, Says Grid Power Still Cheapest Source

Umahi Gives Account of Stewardship, Decries N16tn Funding Deficit for 4,000 Projects

Kwankwasos Nephew Sues Kanos Anti-graft Agencies in Multi-million Naira Scam

Remi Tinubu Flags Off Renewed Hope Economic Initiative in Abuja, Delta

Tinubu Lauds Ariwoolas Successful Public Service Career, To Swear in Kekere-Ekun as CJN Friday

First Lady Gives N1.85bn Business Recapitalisation Grant to 37,000 Female Traders Nationwide

Retired CJN Ariwoola Seeks Expeditious Implementation of Justice Summits Decisions

Nigerian Army to Probe Alleged Extra-judicial Killings by Troops of 1 Division

Expert: Food Crisis in Nigeria May Last Longer than Anticipated

Police Rescue 30 Kidnapped Victims, Recover AK-47 Rifle in Katsina

SUN

US presses for ceasefire as Israel-Hamas talks resume in Cairo

LP denies alliance with APC

Dissolution of Benue APC exco: Ganduje, NWC risk jail term

PDP to Tinubu: Stop Matawalles harassment of opposition leaders in North

BBC parts ways with sports presenter Jermaine Jenas after complaint

Weve paid N3trn out of N14.42trn inherited projects Umahi

Flying to Heathrow: Air Peace missed two submission deadlines ACL

Subsidy: You owe us N4.56trn, NNPC Ltd tells FAAC

Says President, Wale Tinubu not involved in OVH acquisition

Fuel scarcity stifles economic activities as SMEs battle mounting losses

FG funding of education far below AU, UNFPA stipulations ASUU

Lagbaja orders investigation into killing of locals, cattle by soldiers at Sabin Birnin

NCPC staff prays court to set aside unlawful termination of appointment

Police arrest 123 criminals, rescue 19 kidnap victims in Enugu

4 die, 6 passengers missing in Kano boat accident

Shiroro mines killings: FG warns embassies to monitor nationalists activities

Bureaucracy wont slow down Bakassi sea port Oyetola

Housing deficit: Nigeria needs over N5.5trn to fix shortage Minister

Rivers pays N2bn monthly to clear pension, gratuity backlog

IPOB lawyer tasks governors on action against enforced disappearances by security agents

VANGUARD

As politicians in power lie and cheat, by Adekunle Adekoya

The United States politics of dubious peace-making, by Owei Lakemfa

NNPCL cleaner dies on duty in Rivers

Ajaero’s police summon: Obi cautions FG as NUPENG puts oil workers on alert

Muslim women to Tinubu: Tackle poverty, rising insecurity

Naira rises to N1,600 /$ in parallel market

#EndBadGovernance: Release detained protesters now —Onaiyekan, Arewa youths, CSOs

‘Sacked’ Benue APC state excos sue Ganduje for contempt

2,111 protesters arrested; 1,403 remanded in prison — Femi Falana

FG’s deficit rises 0.1% to N824.79 bn

2025 budget for State House ‘ll be based on actual requirements – Presidency

Falana to Police: Charge protesters in your custody to court before August 25 or …

Contracting traffic enforcement to non-uniform agents illegal – Court tells Osun govt

Price of cooking gas rises 8.3% to N1,300/kg – Investigation

Nigeria needs huge investments to meet energy transition target – NEITI

Oando Plc completes $783m acquisition of Nigerian Agip Oil Company

Nigerians turn to AI for creativity, Google search trends reveal

2024 Sees a 30% Boom in Online Wagering in Nigeria and Here’s Why

Soldiers accused of killing three locals, 100 cows in Kaduna community

Fake certificate: Uganda, Kenya write JAMB, demand students verification

FG backs IPACs movie project on Nigerias 25 years of democracy

Reconstruction work begins on Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Expressway

LASG targets N5trn from Eko Revenue Summit

LEADERSHIP

Ex-CJN Ariwoola’s Career A Testament To Hard Work ‘ Tinubu

Twist In Benue APC Crisis As Sacked Party Executives Sue Ganduje For Contempt

Youths Protest Killing Of Sokoto Monarch By Bandits

PICTORIAL: EFCC Operatives Fire Tear Gas At Protesting Lawyers In Oyo

Court Convicts 6 #EndSARS Protesters After Spending 4 Years In Detention

Lawsuits Against Lagos-Calabar Highway Won’t Deter Federal Gov’t ‘ Umahi

N55trn Needed To Tackle Housing Deficit In 10 Years ‘ Federal Gov’t

TRIBUNE

NDLEA raises alarm over drug abuse among minors

FG should create enabling environment for informal sector ‘ Expert

Tinubu hails Justice Ariwoola’s hard work, dedication

Tinubu’s wife unveils N1.85bn recapitalisation grant for 37,000 beneficiariesnationwide

Fuel scarcity worsens as marketers load at N780/litre

Nigeria vs South Africa: Bolt blocks users involved in fake ride request trend

EU, Netherlands youth advisory councils advocate digital empowerment for young Nigerians

Rivers govt, Rainbow Heritage Group sign MoU to establish new port city

NMDPRA seals two petrol stations in Warri for under-dispensing

Gov Oborevwori opens Red Cross youth camp in Delta

Commuters groan as petrol pump price hits N990 per liter in Ibadan

Utilise your time on useful ventures, Hamzat urges Nigerian youths

NATION

Monkeypox: IOM seeks $18.5m support

UK heat-related deaths to soar with 3 degrees celsius warming

Minister, ASUU to meet Monday over strike threat

Stakeholders on strategies to boost potential in MSMEs

Dissolved Benue APC Exco sues NWC for alleged contempt

Nigerias salvation lies in constitutional change Cleric

REA briefs Edun on rural electrification progress

List of governors who pledged to implement N70,000 minimum wage

DSO: Tinubu approves N10b grants to NBC

BREAKING: Tinubu to swear in Kekere-Ekun as new CJN Friday

Lagos Revenue Portal: A One-Stop Shop for Efficient Revenue Management

DAILY TIMES

Benue Youths Vow to Resist Plot to Frustrate Dangote Cement Out of State

Benjamin Okezie Kalu: Understanding a Misunderstood Patriot

Concerned Citizens Write US Govt over NNPCL, Kyaris Violation of Sanctions on Russia Crude-Oil

Deputy Speaker, Kalu Celebrates NSPPD Convener, Pastor Jerry Eze on 42nd Birthday

Togo, Benin Owe Nigeria $14m For Electricity FG

Gbajabiamila gives insights into 2025 budget

DAILY TRUST

Rivers crisis, national issues top agenda as PDP govs meet today

Residents protest in Jigawa, demand commissioners removal

Tinubu to swear in Kekere-Ekun as CJN Friday

FG threatens to prosecute foreigners funding banditry

Were working with local, global agencies to nab Yahaya Bello EFCC

EFCC arrests Abuja billionaire over internet fraud, money laundering

FG takes community policing implementation strategy to SEast

Kaduna villagers accuse soldiers of killing 3 persons, 100 cows

N/Central APC stakeholders insist on chairmanship position

CODE aims for wider media exposure, seeks media partnership

Remi Tinubu donates N215m to 4,300 women in FCT, 3 states

War on Gaza: 42 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks

Nigerians harming themselves over excessive salt consumption Experts

2027: PDP welcomes calls for Jonathans return

Kano residents to benefit from 23, 644 bags of rice Sen. Barau

Dont turn our democracy into plutocracy, PRP warns SIECs

Police impound 29 vehicles with covered number plates in FCT

Jollof rice consumption surges by 166% in Nigeria Report

Residents cry out as Lagos culvert turns to dumpsite

Ship owners decry $40,000 fine for detained crews of seized vessels

Bolt blocks Nigerian, South African users ordering fake rides

CNG condemns murder of Sokoto monarch

Kwankwasos nephew remains in custody as he fails to meet bail condition

Army orders probe into Kaduna villagers killing by soldiers

Bandits seeking to take possession of mining areas Alake

AUTHORITY

Concerned Citizens Write US Govt over NNPCL, Kyaris Violation of Sanctions on Russia Crude-Oil

Benjamin Okezie Kalu: Understanding a Misunderstood Patriot

Benue Youths Vow to Resist Plot to Frustrate Dangote Cement Out of State

CNG condemns abduction, murder of Emir of Gobir, calls for thorough investigation

Deputy Speaker, Kalu Hails NSPPD Convener, Pastor Jerry Eze on 42nd Birthday

Ottis political journey under scrutiny as analyst questions Labour Partys loyalty

Record-breaking N246.8trn asset shows NNPC Ltd on path of excellence

BUSINESSDAY

FG’s prescription can’t cure japa fever

Many killed as soldiers, bandits clash in Plateau

Wine intake falls to five-year low on inflation, empty wallets

NNPC denies Atiku’s hijack claims, says Tinubu has no interest in OVH

Cost of living crisis eases as prices of garri, potato, tomato drop

Nigerian firms have bleak short term naira outlook, survey by CBN shows

Naira loses 35.53% to dollar in three months ‘ CBN

DMO favours bonds, issues N384bn T-bills

Nigeria’s foreign debt and China’s globalisation strategy: Seizure of Nigeria’s Presidential Jets and the UK’s PI&D case

Tinubu’s shock therapy: Economic reforms or economic suicide

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Delta State Governor Opens Red Cross Int’l Youth Camp

NEPL/Seplat JV Deepens Commitment To Education, Empowers Additional 381 Teachers, CIEs

Funding Gap To Complete All Inherited Projects About N13trn ‘ Umahi

Access To Finance Key To Ship Acquisition, Construction ‘ NSML MD, Ahmed

FG Launches CNG Conversion Incentive Program In Ibadan

WHO Prequalification: NAFDAC Celebrates Swipha, Urges Local Manufacturers To Emulate Feat

Ohanaeze Youths Condemn Attacks On Kalu For Urging Otti To Join APC

Remi Tinubu, Oborevwori, Others Empower 1,000 Petty Traders In Delta

NEW TELEGRAPH

Nigeria Emerges 2nd At Al -Fourquane Intl Quran Competition In Cote Dvoire

President Tinubu, Subsidy Isnt About Giving People Money

NASS: Unending Controversies Over Salaries, Allowances

NACHON: Usman Is New Chair As Tinubu Sacks Arabi

Nigerian Woman Delivers Baby Mid-Flight On Qatar Airways

First Lady empowers 1,000 women petty traders in Osun with 50,000 grants

NNPC Ltd tackles Atiku over OVH ownership, others

 

 


 

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