Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 5 September 2024

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

DAILY TRUST

Ballon dOr: Lookman only African on list, Messi, Ronaldo missing for first time in 21 years

Customs intercepts containers laden with military hardware, drugs valued at N31.2bn in Rivers

Why we approved crypto exchanges- SEC

Fuel: Lagos residents decry transport fare hike

Nigeria, Africa must reposition itself in global tech race

Sarkin Gobir: Sokoto Govt Tackles Human Rights Group Over Distortion

APC calls for drug test on candidates ahead of Edo guber poll

Petrol price hike: Transport fares surge 50% nationwide

15 senators, 149 reps sponsored no bill in first year Report

Gbajabiamila cant take over N/Assemblys oversight role Reps

Ondo 2024: PDP, APC clash over alleged election rigging plans by Aiyedatiwa

Ex-minister Nenadi Usman emerges LP caretaker chair; Abure-led NWC objects

State assembly speakers assure of good governance

Plateau to build 55 secondary schools

Boy declared missing 1 month ago found in Abuja church

Soldiers kill 2 bandits informants, recover drugs in Kaduna

Man remanded for parading self as judge in Kano

Gunmen attack 2 Plateau communities, kill 7

Varsity guard jailed 1 year for stealing lecturers phone

Herders kill farmer, injure 2 in FCT council

Lagos train transports 2m passengers in 1 year

Domestic violence: Lagos Assembly seeks counselling units in schools

DAPPMAN welcomes Dangote Refinery to petrol market

Banks loans to private sector hit N2.3trn in 1 month Report

Stanbic IBTC reports N84.2bn pre-tax profits

Petrol hike, others ll trigger increase in price of properties REDAN

Equity market loses N193.156bn

Dangote Industries Limited rated Nigerias Most Valuable Brand for 7th time

LP crisis: Obi joins forces with Otti, others to remove Abure

Brutal Assault on Nigerians, PDP rejects pump price Increase

Cybersecurity: Expert Suggests Safety Tools for fintech companies

PUNCH

Gunmen kill two guards, cop, raze Imo police station

Police raid Delta drug hideout, arrest 40 dealers

Ondo hunter arrested for shooting rival having sex with girlfriend

Passenger slumps, dies on commercial bus in Ogun

Kidnappers kill daughter, release mother after N10m ransom in Ekiti

Eight killed as gunmen attack Plateau communities

Nigeria police will torture, kill me if I surrender – Wanted Briton

How we spent 36 years in Nigeria with 10-day visas — American tourists

Nigeria’s economy has stagnated – Bill Gates

State police: NEC to brainstorm on 32 states’ reports

Arms importation: FG declares emergency in Onne port

FG to construct super grid to end incessant power collapse

B’Haram misled me to hate Western education, tear certificate – Ex-insurgent

NEC fears poor harvest as flooding kills 205

NIN-SIM linkage: Subscribers decry glitches in uploading details

Petrol scarcity: NNPCL bars independent marketers amid surging prices

Activist petitions UN on alleged child trafficking by Delta officials, seeks intervention

Extend Ogoni clean-up to oil-polluted N’Delta states, environmentalist urges FG

Abure rejects Otti’s 29-man reconciliation panel

Delta North stakeholders unite in support of Anioma State creation

PDP queries Benue’s N6.6bn budget for LG poll

APC will end Adeleke’s reign in Osun 2026 – Spokesman

Cops, driver killed in attempted abduction of Delta lawmakers wife

Paralympics: Ogunleke Nigerias last table tennis hope

Scarcity: NNPC constitutes economic danger, sell it

Paralympics: Ogunleke Nigeria’s last table tennis hope

THISDAY

Shettima Inaugurates $115m Upgrade of APM Terminals WAfrica Container Terminal

How Replacement Cost Pricing is Hurting Nigerians, Economy

Eguavoen Demands Commitment from Eagles Ahead Clash with Cheetahs

Osimhen Unveiled at Galatasaray, to Wear Jersey Number 45

Unilorin, Unilag, Uniben, Others Set to Host Varsity Cup 2024 Matches

Federal Lawmaker Seeks Urgent Reduction of Maternal, Neonatal Mortality

Survivors Urge FG to Address Proliferation of Fake Cancer Drugs

Canadian Govt Supports Nigeria with $23m in Building Oxygen Plants

Petrol Price Hike: PDP, Labour Unions, Afenifere, CSOs Fume, Lambast FG

Food Inflation: Lagos to Trace Distribution, Prices of Food Items to Stem Exploitation

FG Grants Additional 5,000 bpd Licence to Waltersmith Refinery in Owerri

Labour Party Sacks Julius Abure-led NEC, Sets Up 29-Member Caretaker Committee

Group Urges Tinubu to Review NAHCON Act, Transfer Hajj Operation to Private Tours

Katsina, UNICEF Injects N400m to Tackle Malnutrition

Obi: I Have Received Barrage of Attacks for Reviling Canadian Igbo Ladys Hate Speech

Rivers: Customs Seizes Drugs, Military Camouflage Worth N31.2bn

DSS Explains its New Media Policy, Redeploys Spokesperson, Afunanya

Nigeria, Ghanas Chambers of Commerce Sign MoU to Boost Bilateral Trade

PDP NWC in Crucial Meeting over NECs Directive to Replace Ayu on September 25

Court Refuses to Vacate Order Restricting End Bad Governance Protesters to Stadium

Shettima Presides Over NEC Meeting With Dangote, Bill Gates in Attendance

SUN

Shettima inaugurates $115m upgrade of APM terminals west Africa container terminal

Lagos extends work-from-home policy over fuel price hike

FG to collaborate with local, foreign partners to address food crisis Nnaji

Enugu govt clarifies position on industrial gas emission levy

31 people died in recent Kano flood, says Kano SEMA

Confusion as NANS factions issue conflicting statements on fuel price protest

NYSC DG promises corps members increased monthly allowance

PDP Chairmanship: Utaan consults G-14, pledges to unify, rebuild party for victory

GUARDIAN

N2.4tr state allocation less valuable than 2022s N1.788tr

Over half of sponsored bills in NAssembly in last one year recycled

APGA threatens sanction on Soludo, accuses gov of undermining partys leadership

LP drops Abure, appoints Usman, Nwokocha to lead 29-man caretaker committee

Doherty laments mismanagement of Lagos States resources

Family seeks N5m for four-year-old sons heart surgery

Flooding: Lagos commits to enforcing drainage right of way

Enugu community decries alleged move to rewrite history

Gunmen set Imo council buildings ablaze, kill security operatives, others

Navy arrests six oil thieves in Bayelsa

New dawn for TETFund as FG inaugurates board of trustees

FGs N3.5m consumer credit scheme commences, targets 500,000 civil servants

Nigeria, others suffer 3.4m Lassa fever infections, 8,300 deaths yearly

ASUU urges judicious utilisation of TETFund grants

Stakeholders call for dialogue on controversial age policy

Nigeria produced 110,000 licensed medical doctors in 61 years, says MDCN

Strengthen secondary education to improve learning in varsities, says ex-VC

Collaborate with govts to address brain drain in health sector

Paternity uncertainty rising, affecting family structures in Nigeria

FG considers similar NYSC training for NCE graduates

PENGASSAN may consider strike over invasion of oil sector by foreigners

Outrage as high cost of petrol, scarcity push businesses to brink

NEC sets deadline for state police reports, releases N3b flood relief funds

Labbadias conundrum as metaphor for rot in Glass House

Gates warns of rising misery, says Nigeria spends less per capita on its people

Obasanjo, Anyaoku lament impunity, characterless leadership

PDP, APC trade security breach accusations in Ondo

Edo guber: APC wants candidates tested for drugs

LASTMA cracks down on unauthorised vehicle displays

20 migrants missing after wrecking off Italy

Gates invests $2.8b in Nigerias healthcare, agric, others

VANGUARD

Fresh attacks claim lives in Plateau communities

Civil servant forced into hiding after receiving death threats

Flood kills 68 in Kano, Jigawa

Tricycle rider kills mother, severs son’s private part in suspected ritual attack

I shot my bosom friend while having s3x with my girlfriend —suspect

Four suspects arraigned in Kwara over murder of female student

How Ondo popular CEO was murdered by 3 domestic staff, Police narrates

Reps Minority caucus condemns petrol price hike, asks FG to reverse price immediately

Minimum wage: Betray workers, face consequences, NLC warns state councils

Nigeria, now 3rd largest debtor in World Bank’s scheme

Petrol price hike: NACCIMA, LCCI, NECA worry over jobs, economy

Afenifere to FG: Fuel price hike compounding challenges Nigerians are facing

Insecurity: Measures taken by Govt failed to yield results – ACF laments

Abure kicks as  Obi, Otti other stakeholders move to reposition Labour Party

NEC gives Sept 9 ultimatum to four states to submit report on state police

I’m not against nationwide protest, but … — Tinubu

Ondo PDP to Tinubu, IG:  Avoid security breach ahead of Nov governorship election

PDP blasts Tinubu, says N1,000 fuel price brutal assault on Nigerians

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman nominated for Ballon d’Or 2024 award

How Ondo popular CEO was murdered by 3 domestic staff, Police narrates

Floods: No going back on right-of-way restoration — Lagos govt

Why we granted regulatory approval for crypto exchanges — SEC

Tax collection in Nigeria is low – Bill Gates

Banks grant N75.5trn loans to private businesses

Forex: Renewed Naira depreciation begins as market turnover falls 25%

Banks’ borrowing from CBN falls 76% to N4trn

SEC introduces electronic filing system to reduce listing time

Nigeria’s foreign trade in LC payments fall 65% to $319.9m

LEADERSHIP

Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack On Yobe Community

FOCAC: CMG, LEADERSHIP Group, Others Strengthen Media Cooperation In China

Suspect In Custody As 4 Die, 30 Injured In Georgia High School Shooting

Fuel Hike: Residents Abandon Cars For Commercial Tricycles In Kano

Court to Rule on Binance Executive’s Bail Over Health Concerns Oct 9

Nworgu Secures Team Nigeria’s 2nd Medal In Paris Paralympics

TRIBUNE

Hardship: Senator Yari donates 200 trucks of maize to Zamfara residents

Empowering young girls key to Nigeria’s developmental growth

Arewa forum urges Tinubu to end insecurity in North

TUC condemns fuel price hike, warns of worsening poverty among workers

State police: Kwara, Sokoto Adamawa, Kebbi, FCT delay NEC decision

Dangote, Bill Gates at NEC meeting in Aso Rock

Africa holds vast investments, growth opportunities, Tinubu tells Chinese Premier

Yobe mass killings’ perpetrators will be punished ‘ Tinubu

Fuel price hike, brutal assault on Nigerians ‘ PDP

Cholera: 342,000 cases, 2,400 deaths recorded in 2024 ‘ WHO

Delta: ‘We’re suffering, bring down fuel prices,’ commercial tricyclists cry out

Japa: Delta govt halts salaries of 120 DESUTH health workers

Two arrested Okuama indigenes sue Army, DSS

NATION

Concerns as Fed Govt raises SUBEB matching grants to N3.5b

Mutfwang awards contract for new 55 secondary schools in Plateau

Police hold forum to avert attack on schools in FCT

Expert advocates curriculum retool, professional growth for teachers

Fed Govt kicks off N100bn consumer credit scheme

Lagos presents approval letters to 78 new private school owners

Petrol price increase will worsen poverty of workers TUC

State Police: Kwara, Sokoto, Adamawa, Kebbi, FCT delay decision NEC

Gates Foundation recommits to improved maternal health, others

DAILY TIMES

Breaking: Governor Sani woos Chinese investors to Kaduna

Matawalle charges troops to flush out bandits in North West

NYSC clarifies policy on late arrival to orientation camp

AHUON to FG: Refund tour operators deposits before 2025 licence bidding

IBAN elects John Momoh BOT chairman, Ramalan as Executive Committee chair

STATE OF THE NATION: Outrage as NNPC raises PMS price to N855 per litre

President Tinubu meets Chinese leader, Xi Jinping as Nigeria, China elevate ties

Why Nigerian public figures must prioritize their online reputation Ifeanyi Onyeka

AUTHORITY

Enugu Govt suspends collection of Industrial Gas Emission Levy

Breaking: Uba Sani Woos Chinese Investors to Kaduna

Dangote, Bill Gates attend NEC meeting in Aso Rockchaired byShettima

Tinubu not taking security issues lightly,Shettima assures Nigerians

Insecurity: Matawalle assures N/West of governments commitment to eradicate threats

BUSINESSDAY

Nigeria needs solutions, not distractions: Atiku’s descent into political irrelevance

Crude oil, pricing roughen NNPC’s path to Dangote petrol

PFAs diversify assets as equity stake jumps 40%

Tourism sector seen growing on branding, strong local airlines

BoI pledges support for local manufacturers to drive growth

Petrol price hike: NLC cries foul, threatens strike

Five banks’ N248bn tech investment underplays cybersecurity concern

2025 AFCON Qualifier: 20 players arrive Super Eagles camp for Benin cracker

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Expanding New Opportunities For China-Nigeria Cooperation

ENSIEC Vows To Conduct Free, Credible LG Elections In Enugu

Niger Delta:14,600 New Jobs Created, 65,000 Farmers Benefit As PIND Unveils 2023 Annual Report

Stakeholders Engagement: YSCHMA Meets Enrollees, Others In Fika LGA

Fuel Price-induced Transport Tussle: LASG Re-introduces Palliative Work Days For Civil Servants

Abure Absent As LP Sets Up 39-man Interim Committee

Hike In Price Of Fuel Will Worsen Poverty Level, TUC Cautions FG

Don’t Exploit NLC Amidst Treason Allegations, Group Tells Ajaero

INEC Reminds Media Of Deadline For Edo Governorship Election Accreditation

Illicit Financial Flow: HEDA Canvasses Payment Of $50bn Owed Nigeria By Oil Companies

Super Eagles Vs Benin Republic: NFF Reveals Ticket Prices Ahead Of Uyo Match

Mutfwang Condemns Fresh Attacks On Two Plateau Communities

NEW TELEGRAPH

Politicization Of NATCOM: Threat To Nigerias Security

NCC Orders Telcos To Meet New QoS Targets

NECA Expresses Concerns Over FCCPCs Directives On Price Regulation

Job Losses: Experts Allay Fears Over Artificial Intelligence Adoption

Fuel, Electricity Hike Will Worsen Poverty, Hardship, Social Unrest, TUC Warns

Seek Excellence, Be Patient, Abbas Tells Nigerian Youths

Minimum Wage: NYSC DG Assures Corps Members Of Allowance Increment

NLC Rejects Presidential Aides Denial On Minimum Wage Negotiations

Anambra Govt To Punish Parent Enrolling Children In Illegal School

Money Laundering: Nigeria, China Strengthen Financial Intelligence

BLUEPRINT

ACF demands action on insecurity, rising cost of living

Abbas engages Nigerian youth under Legislative Mentorship Initiative

FG okays establishment of Youth House in FCT

Nigeria can achieve a $1trn economy by 2030

Nigerias grassroots initiatives leading local change

NEC endorses N-774 programme on nutrition, states acknowledge receipt of N3b flood, disaster grants

Shettima at NEC meeting: We must form strong alliance to end poverty, improve lives

Oil workers commend Tinubu, Dangote over commencement of fuel production

NEC gives 4 states, FCT deadline to submit report on state police

NEC reconstitutes flood committee, gives states deadline to make submission

From battlefields to firegrounds: Buratai leads charge against fire hazards with military precision

DSS redeploys Afunanya as spokesman, keeps mum on PR department

Happening now: Dangote, Bill Gates join Shettima, others in NEC meeting

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