Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 28 August 2024

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

THISDAY

Report: Google Search for Use of AI Increased by 40% in Nigeria

Interpol Cracks down on Black Axe, Carries out Raids in 21 Countries, Arrests 300 Suspects

NIMC, Galaxy Backbone to Lead Discussions at eGovt Summit 2024

Nigerias Real Estate Market Gets a Boost with GDLs HouseMoni Launch

Welbeck Proposes Constant Power Supply in Free Zones, Industrial Areas to Boost Production

ALTON: FGs Nod on Critical National Information Infrastructure Will Boost GDP, Improve Service Quality

Nigeria Immigration Repatriates Zimbabwean Bishop Over Visa Violation

NIWA Vows to Sanction Illegal Operators within Nigerias Inland Waterways

Interpol Arrests Over 300 Criminal Suspects Linked to Black Axe, Others

NNPC, NIPCO Inaugurate 100mmscf Gas Project to Boost Industrialisation in Lagos

After Several Postponements, NCC Fixes Sept 14 as New Deadline for NIN-SIM Linkage

FG Pledges to Adhere to September Take-off of $5bn Africa Energy Bank

Women Minister Rejects Loans for Women, Says It Doesnt Favour Them

Nigerias Defence Chief Visits Niger Republic to Discuss Security Collaboration

Lagbaja: Newly Acquired Combat Enablers Will Aid Troops Effectiveness in Theatre

Obi, Otti Call Expanded LP Stakeholders Parley on September 4 over Leadership Crisis

Over 500 Film Producers to Converge in Ilorin for 16th BON Awards in November

Katsina Unveils 30-day Operation to Tackle Resurgence of Banditry

Gbajabiamila: Hajj Commission Needs Complete Overhaul, Systemic Reformation

Adelabu Receives New Policy Document on Power Sector, Promises Transparency

Stakeholders Urge Nigeria to Learn from Ghanas $9bn Tourism Initiative

NDelta: NAssembly, PIND, Others Seek Operationalisation of PIA

PUNCH

NLC plans mass procession as Ajaero honours police invitation

Atiku, Bode George disagree over 2027 presidential election

Protests erupt across Canada as 70,000 international students face deportation

My wife packed my bags for China after seeing salary, bonuses – Ideye

Flights of fancy: Govs slammed for wasting N160bn on unviable airports

Government plans evacuation, camps as flood hits 28 states

FG frees Polish students, lecturer detained over hunger protest

Nigerian pilot faces five-year jail for falsifying statements in US

Barring under-18 students from WASSCE, UTME absurd – Atiku

Bayelsa LP gov candidate counsels Diri on aircraft purchase

How bank offered me N1bn loan, wanted repayment through crusades’ proceeds Pastor

Four Nigerians jailed for issuing over 2,000 fake marriage certificates in UK

Anambra shuts school over bullying of seven-year-old pupil

Katsina begins anti-terrorism operation in 19 LGs

Nigerian video director, TG Omori, undergoes kidney transplant

14 countries pledge $45m to WHO investment round

SUN

Police confirm farmers/herders clash in Niger

IGP appoints Olofu Force Secretary

Damaged export: Shippers Council orders ICNL to pay $72,777 compensation to exporter

Zango Kataf LG election: Southern Kaduna youths in war of words over alleged imposition of candidate

Over 31m Nigerians facing acute food crisis -FG

Ohanaeze condemns senseless call to poison Yoruba, Edo people

APGA prepares for LG elections, begs INEC to release judgment copy

Navy officer who died during rescue operation in Rivers laid to rest in Abuja

Bode George to Atiku: You can only contest in 2031, not 2027

GUARDIAN

Consider retirement or wait till 2031 to be president, Bode George tells Atiku

IPOB threat: Police adopt new strategy in Imo, assure residents of safety

Female apprentice disappears with madams baby in Osun

Female sexually assaulted by Okada rider not student, OAU clarifies

Police nab man for murder of four-year-old girl in Enugu

Passengers injured as two BRT buses collide in Lagos

FRSC confirms death of 16 persons in Ondo auto crash

56-year-old cleric seeks assistance for upkeep of decuplets

Nigeria to unveil tourism policy as minister rallies industry for support

Stock market reverses gains as capitalisation dips by N176 billion

FG insists helicopter landing charges are legally backed by NAMA Act

ASUU reaffirms sanction against LASU over lecturers dismissal

149 private varsities only cater for 10% of students population

Healthcare must be at the centre of mainstream economy for brain gain

Foundation offers free medical services to 150 IDPs in Lagos

FG unfolds blueprint to tackle non-communicable diseases

Africa CDC trains 13 countries on Mpox molecular detection, reporting

Funding of National Mathematical Centre critical for training, research

Northern democratic league, dead on arrival Plateau monarch

Criticisms trail age requirement for WASSCE, NECO

Food security: Tinubu leads efforts to combat climate threats

Concerns as Abuja photographer spends 10 months in detention over intentional insult

Tinubu to present whistleblowing policy to NASS soon Edun

Police rescue 25-year-old kidnap victim, arrest three

My plan was to shoot him, steal his car Killer of ex-naval boss son

LP crisis: Otti to hold planned stakeholders meeting despite NWC warning

Group condemns increasing arrest of Investigative journalists in Nigeria

Buni donates N2m to winners of innovation competition in Yobe

NCC uncovers 100,000 SIM cards linked to one individual

Female apprentice disappears with boss child on first day at work in Osun

VANGUARD

Agony in South East as kidnappers lay siege to communities

We’re being treated like evil, slaves at road checkpoints — South East road users

FG orders ICNL to pay 70% liability for damaged export

NGX axes 30 companies over corporate governance

Investors renew interest in Tier-1 banks, gain N271bn

NCC uncovers individuals possessing over 100,000 SIM Cards

eGovt summit: NIMC, others to discuss effective e-governance solutions*

‘Meeting fruitful’; FG, ASUU reach compromise, reconvene September 6

NLC advocates quality salary, pension, insurance for journalists

Alleged terrorism financing: NLC President honours police invitation today

Naira down to N1,620 in parallel market

Niger pledges to resume active participation in MNJTF

NIN-SIM Link:  Activist files N10bn lawsuit against MTN, Airtel, Glo

NCC announces Sept 14 ‘final’ deadline for NIN-SIM linkage compliance

Bode George to Atiku: You can only contest in 2031, not 2027

I’m preoccupied with Nigeria’s plight, not 2027, Atiku knocks Bode George

Police arrest Navy officer over alleged killing of ex-Chief of Naval Staff son

South Africa’s Johan Rupert overtakes Dangote as Africa’s richest man

Fulfill your promise of provision of buses for students NANS reminds Tinubu

PHED refutes fund diversion story, reiterates confidence in management

Flood destroys 200 houses in Kaduna

PEBEC releases 2024 report as NCDMB, SON lead other agencies in transparency, efficiency

Lagos AG seeks speedy administration of justice reform

LEADERSHIP

Atiku Questions New Age Limit For Tertiary Education

SSANU Women Declare End To Backseat Roles

Climate Change Obstructing Tinubu’s Efforts To Lift Many Out Of Extreme Poverty ‘ SGF

Protests Erupt In Canada As 70,000 Foreign Students Face Deportation

Parents Excited As Celebrity Carpenter Inducts New Trainees

Atiku Questions Federal Govt’s Age Limit Policy For Tertiary Institutions

JUST-IN: NCC Extends Deadline For NIN-SIM Linkage To Sept 14

Why We Arrested, Deported Zimbabwean Bishop ‘ Federal Gov’t

Police Arrest Nurse Over Death Of Lady Undergoing Butt Enlargement In Lagos

TRIBUNE

NAMA signs agreement with Ekiti on state cargo airport

Chinua Achebe International airport has done over 5,700 flights ‘ Commissioner

Gombe gov revokes land rights in BAP 4 layout over irregularities

Turn your attention to counselling Tinubu, Atiku replies Bode George

Planned strike: FG, ASUU to reconvene September 6

JUST IN: Kano gov orders closure of all MDAs’ accounts

FG to give legal backing to whistleblowing policy, protect informants ‘ Edun

Dabiri-Erewa reveals identity of woman threatening to ‘poison’ Nigerians in Canada

We only have record of 151 suspected Mpox cases ‘ Ogun govt

14 African countries partner, invest $45m in WHO

Floods: Tinubu wants concerted effort to tackle environmental concerns

EFCC vows to tackle pension fraud

Police invitation: NLC to embark on peaceful prayer procession for Ajaero

NATION

Options for under-18 pupils barred from varsity admission

Nigeria, Benin Republic open dry port trade office in Kano

What you need to know about FGs ban on under-18 WAEC, NECO candidates

Strike: FG, ASUU meeting postponed to Sept 6

Police arrest, parade four suspects over BRT attack

BREAKING: NIN-SIM: NCC sets September 15 deadline for subscribers

Nigeria needs effective leadership to address unhealthy inter-ethnic relations, says University Don

DG hails retiring workers for NAFDACs global feats

Alleged terrorism: Court grants DIAs request to detain policeman, 19 others for 30 days

Lack of early spiritual guidance root cause of societal issues Rev. Adigun

DAILY TIMES

Al-Nassr will probably be Ronaldos final club

Morocco 2025: Ekong, Aina, Simon, Ndidi, 19 others to battle Benin Republic, Rwanda

NFF names German, Bruno Labbadia, as 37th Head Coach of Super Eagles

President Tinubu scheduled to travel to China

NAFDAC clears misconception about use of saccharine in bread production

Police confirms arrest of 97 Shiites following killing of officers in Abuja

DAILY TRUST

Bode George urges Atiku to drop 2027 presidential bid

Obi, Otti fix LP stakeholders meeting for Sept 4

Edo govship: APC, PDP bicker over plan to rig election

Plateau assembly reduces tenure of LG officials to 2 years

Ajaero to appear before police over terrorism financing Thursday

Declare state of emergency on kidnapping, Centre for Crisis tells FG

Committee of Pro-Chancellors appoints former Head of Service , Dr Ahmed, as Chairman

Flooding kills over 170 in 15 states

Beyond the facade: unveiling the violence in Nigerias peaceful presidential elections

Police killed, took 4 corpses of our members Shiites

Soldiers arrest 4 with Yobe agric empowerment tools

2 held for operating illegal checkpoints in Benue

4 Ghanaians arrested with N216m hemp

Foundation launches support for Zamfara women

Enugu gov tasks youths on hard work, courage

Wike presents vehicles to new chiefs

Nigeria Air was politicised, weve backed out Ethiopian Airlines CEO

Non-oil export revenue hit $2.7bn in Q1 2024 NEPC

Nigerias non-oil exports hit $2.7bn in 6 months NEPC

You cant feed your family with trophies, Ideye tells Osimhen

FG reveals identity of woman threatening to kill fellow Nigerians in Canada

Flood: Tinubu calls for efforts to address environmental concerns

NCC announces final deadline for NIN-SIM linkage compliance

Strike: After two-hour meeting, FG, ASUU to reconvene Sept 6

Autonomy: ALGON partners EFCC to ensure financial accountability

Presidency: Bode George asks Atikuto wait till 2031

Airtel users stranded as Ijaw youths shut facility in Bayelsa

AUTHORITY

Presidency seeks systemic reforms as Gbajabiamila pays fact-finding visits to Hajj Commission, NEMA

Tinubu sympathizes with flood victims across Nigeria

Remi Tinubu seeks stiffer punishment for gender-based violence

Corruption:Presidency ready to meet FATF deadline Gbajabiamila

Climate change worsens farmer-herden clashes in Nigeria, says Speaker

Arewa Youth Assembly passes vote of confidence on NMDPRA boss

Nigeria, Egypt sign MoU to deepen defence industry cooperation

BUSINESSDAY

Tinubu’s dilemma: Of grand visions and ground realities

Nigeria’s oil sector stands at a precipice

Exterminating fraud and fraudulent activities via the forensic audit approach

Etuh, Danjuma acquire Notore Chemical for $150m

Fed rate cut to boost Nigeria’s capital inflows

Insecurity, rising costs push 31 million Nigerians into acute food shortage, study says

Episod X: A Global brand consultancy, launches to help businesses maximize value

NAOC-Oando, Equinor-Chappal divestments get ministerial consent, as NUPRC assures of due diligence

NDPHC to leverage technology, others for company’s growth ‘ Adighije

Edo, four others get priority as US donates 10,000 mpox vaccine doses to Nigeria

Immigration policy changes spur protests from international students in Canada

Nigeria’s cocoa exports jump 304% on demand, naira

Reps move to pass Bill on electricity theft

From Boko Haram, to killer herdsmen-Farmers, IDPs cry out

DAILY INDEPENDENT

If You Must Contest, Wait Till 2031, Bode George Tells Atiku

Immigration Trains Personnel On Passenger Handling At Lagos Airport

We’ll Build Economy That Will Increase Our IGR Substantially ‘ Ighodalo

NDDC To Partner UN Agency In Tackling Niger Delta Challenges

Tinubu Assures Nigerians: Change is Coming Sooner Than You Think

Don’t Thwart Rivers LG Elections, HURIWA Tells Stakeholders

Nigeria Spent $28.65bn On Foreign Education In 10 Years, PTA gulped $58.7bn

Land Dispute: Court Stops Nasarawa Govt From Arresting Tiv Farmers

NCC Announces Final Deadline For NIN-SIM Linkage Compliance

NEW TELEGRAPH

Flood: Tinubu Re-Emphasizes Concerted Efforts To Address Existential Environmental Concerns

Oil Theft: 72 Illegal Refineries, 204 Incidences Recorded In Nigeria In One-Week NNPC Ltd

Celebrating Childrens Literature As CORA, Nigeria Prize For Literature Honour 2024 Longlist

Investor Confidence: LCCI Urges FG To Tackle Economic Crisis

Expert Seeks Protection Of Local Producers Amid Tariff Removal

FG Assures Conducive Environment For MSMEs

Rivers Crisis: Fubara Won 2023 Guber Election, Must Be Allowed To Lead HURIWA

BLUEPRINT

Status of Brain during Prayers: Scientific Analysis

White Lies: Are They Permissible in Islam

WEP, Christian Aidcollaborate to train women on urban farming

Southern Kaduna youth condemns smear campaign against Katung

There is no division in PDP, spokesman claims

Rescue Ganiyat like 20 medical students, group tasks police

Customs intercepts 1, 153 marijuana parcels concealed in Daf truck

Appeal Court rules: Muslim marrying a Christian does not nullify husband’s religion

Corruption, one of challenges confronting Nigeria – ICPC chair

Northern students urge FG to deliver on promised CNG buses

Experts warn of escalating food crisis amid heightened insecurity, other issues

NOGASA throws weight behind FG’s crude sale to local refineries in naira

Flooding setback to FG’s food security target – Kyari

August 29, 2024

NCC announces another deadline for NIN-SIM linkage

NAHCON needs systemic reforms -Presidency

Terrorism: Policeman, others to be detained for 30 days

It’s Ajaero’s day with police, NLC calls for prayer procession

NAFDAC Awards 2023: Adeyeye assures of commitment to safeguard public health

Edo: APC raising false alarm to  execute own devious plans – Obaseki

Again, NCC fixes September 14 deadline for NIN-SIM linkage

Why Dino Melaye should be punished, group tells PDP disciplinary panel

NNPCL turning a new leaf, by Emmanuel Onwubiko

Growth in oil sector GDP contribution shows NNPC strategies working

Uncertain future of frontier exploration, oil drilling in the North

Peacock ready to fight for third Paralympic gold

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