Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 20 September 2024 

PUNCH

Burna Boy, Odumodublvck make 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards nomination list

Osimhen’s mask sparks debate after injury incident in Turkey
Ganduje denies plotting to dethrone Emir Sanusi

How Yahaya Bello escaped EFCC arrest – Operatives
NECO invites 40 schools over mass cheating in SSCE

‘No more stopping to check papers’, police reveal NPF E-CMR benefits

Dangote officials, refiners tackle marketers over imported PMS

Damagum: Four govs back Wike’s support for PDP chair
News
Farmer-herder clashes: Presidential panel recommends open grazing, ranching

Lagos cleric’s abductors demand N30m ransom

Nigeria technically bankrupt, says Obaseki

Tinubu may merge MDAs, scrap humanitarian ministry

Mass killings, abductions endure under Tinubu
Govt officials, agents, academy owners hijack U-20 screening

Lookman eyes Gunners’ scalp in UCL opener
Lookman form scares Arsenal legend ahead of UCL clash

VANGUARD

Importers abandon fish in Lagos ports over forex, landing cost

Naira down to N1,650/$ in parallel market

E-CMR: We’ll no longer stop vehicles to check papers — Police

Petrol price has rendered N70, 000 minimum wage useless —NLC

THISDAY
Edo 2024: Govt Declares Friday Work-free Day
Tinubu: Were Building A Robust Financial System, Business-friendly Economy for Foreign Direct Investments

Fight With Courage to Defend Nigeria, Air Chief Tells Graduating NDA Cadets
ACourt Permits FG, Onnoghen to Settle Alleged Unlawful Sack Dispute Out of Court
Shettima to Lead Nigerias Delegation to 79th UN General Assembly
Edo Guber: All Campaigns End Midnight Thursday, INEC Warns Political Parties
Breaking: NECO Releases 2024 SSCE Results

Troops Intercept Migrating Terrorists in Ambush, Kill Four in Kaduna
NIHSA Issues Flood Warning Ahead of Lagdo Dam Water Release
Nigerias Economy Gets Boost from FIIROs Research Initiatives
NDDC: Senate Screened Me for Four-year Tenure, Says Ogbuku

SUN
Super Eagles retain 39th position in latest FIFA ranking

Asaba 2024: Ex-Olympic champion adopts 8-year-old Nasarawa wrestling sensation
Nigeria, US partner to enhance press freedom, fight fake news
Edo guber: Obidient group rejects Obis candidate, Akpata, mobilises support for PDP, Ighodalo

APC chieftain, Idahosa, tackles Obaseki for raising alarm on intimidation

Local firms deepen investment as multinationals exit
Investment: $5m battery recycling set to berth in Ogun
LCCI decries Nigerias 10.86% tax-to-GDP ratio

NLNG advocates global financial guarantees to boost climate tech investments

FG unveils new initiative to improve power supply

Eight political parties to participate in Benue local govt elections BSIEC
NECO releases 2024 SSCE results, 60.55% pass recorded
Appeal court backs moves by FG, ex-CJN Onnoghen to settle out of court
State will conduct Osun local govt election, OSIEC says
FG to construct buffer dams to tackle flooding following Lagdo dam warning
Anioma youths call out Oborevwori over deplorable roads in Asaba
Edo elections: PSC staff arrive in Benin to monitor police conduct
Edo guber: INEC begins distribution of electoral materials
Job racketeering protest in OAUTHC nearly tookmy life CMD
Minimum wage: Paying less than N70,000 punishable crime FG
IGP appoints new police commissioners for Delta, FCT, Rivers

NAFDAC vows to flush out dealers of counterfeit agrochemical in Kebbi

GUARDIAN
FIFA, WHO declares concussion serious brain injury
PDP crisis: More cracks in governors rank as BoT meets NASS caucus
Senate moves to amend Constitution for LG autonomy
We’re striving to make Ondo entrepreneurial hub, says Aiyedatiwa
CAN urges Edo electorate to vote peacefully on Saturday
Fubaras loyalists to contest council election under APP
Enugu council poll: Police assure security as parties sign peace accord

How to recall Senators, House of Reps members, by INEC
Were dying, retired senior police officers cry out to PSC

NAFDAC destroys N43b counterfeit drugs in Oyo
Flood: Canoe paddlers make brisk business in Maiduguri
Lagos CP pledges improved police conduct, focus on community relations
4,000 Nigerians rescued from illegal migration in 2024, says refugee commission
Stepmother faces trial for alleged sexual assault, grievous bodily harm on child

Death toll from Central Europe flooding rises to 23

Keyamo issues 24-hour ultimatum to NCAA on outstanding ticket refunds
SEC woos state-owned enterprises to stock market

Nigerias shipping industry loses $86b yearly to unfriendly govt policies
Expert tasks CEOs on resilient strategies amid volatile business environment

Study: Mobile payment apps transforming public transport in Lagos
NADDC seeks specialised training for auto technicians on CNG
Lagos Muslim community celebrates Maulud Nabiyy with Quranic competition
ECOWAS Abidjan-Lagos highway to boost intra-regional trade, commence in 2026
Ministry assesses traffic management plant ahead of Lekki-Epe E-call up system
Flooding: ASSAPIN underscores importance of flood-resistant rice seeds
Backward integration and urban renewalprocess in Anambra State
Anxiety over Edo poll as police vow to descend on troublemakers
Edo decides 2024: People, politics, power and their godfathers on a warpath
Outrage as EFCCs Bello arrest saga mocks N80.2b fraud charge
Tough choices before MPC over weak naira value, rates cut by U.S.
Future teachers: Enrolment apathy hits colleges of education
Minimum wage: Defaulting govs, employers must be sanctioned, NLC insists
NNPCL, marketers return to PMS import over shortfall from Dangote
How politics, others impede effective enforcement of laws

Concerns as migration surges traffic despite rising airfares
Flutterwave emerges Company of the Year at IPR, London
Niger to combat desertification with World Bank project
Lagdo Dam: We’ve taken proactive measures to mitigate risk – Alia
NRC records 45.38% growth, N1.69b revenue
Step-by-step guide to check your 2024 NECO results
CNPP condemns EFCCs handling of Yahaya Bello case
Edo election: IPC tasks journalists, security operatives, others on safety
FG to unbundle Nigeria Railway Corporation for private sector investment
New constitution will avert doomsday in Nigeria, Anglican Primate tells Tinubu
Adeleke declares position on PDP chairmanship tussle
FG, firm partner with Mc Layor Comedy Show
Flood sacks Kwara community

LEADERSHIP

Poverty, Unemployment Are Breeding Grounds For Violence ‘ Abdulsalami
IPCR Lauds Plateau Govt For Establishing Peace Building Agency

Only LP Can Liberate Edo, Okafor Tells Electorate
NASS Tinkers With Constitution To Give Power To S/Court Judgement On Councils’ Autonomy ‘ Akpabio

Gov’ship Poll: Edo Gov’t Declares Friday Work-free Day
UNICEF Tasks North-West States On Increased Funding For Early Childhood Education
Super Eagles Slip In New FIFA Ranking, Drop To 6th Spot In Africa
Tinubu Hails Religious Bodies For Promoting Peace, Tolerance
Federal Gov’t To Decriminalise Attempted Suicide
Police Arrest Man Over Alleged Murder Of Business Partner In Yobe
Tinubu Inches Close To Cabinet Reshuffle As Livestock Reforms C’ttee Submits Report
Tinubu Pledges Business-friendly Reforms As Coca-Cola Commits $1bn Investment In Nigeria
Sack: Appeal Court Okays Out Of Court Settlement By Federal Gov’t, Ex-CJN Onnoghen
Delta Pays N14.5bn Pension Benefits, N5.5bn Promotion Arrears
Nigeria Records $2.35bn Monthly Net Inflow Into Foreign Reserves ‘ Edun
Edo 2024: Yiaga Uncovers Flashpoint LGAs, Seeks Prosecution Of Vote Buyers, Sellers
Tinubu Skips UN Assembly To Focus On Domestic Issues ‘ Presidency

TRIBUNE

Nigeria must exploit biotechnology potential to tackle food, health crisis ‘ Experts
$2.35bn net inflow helped stabilise Naira in foreign exchange market ‘ Edun
1,000 women empowered with various skills acquisition in Delta
Soludo’s achievements underreported in Anambra ‘ Law Mefor
Over 60 youth groups dissociate selves from October 1 protest
LG autonomy: Be prudent in managing resources, Gov Bala charges chairmen
Motorists stranded as flood cuts off Gombe-Yola highway

BREAKING: NECO releases 2024 SSCE results
One year in office: Osun lawmaker, Adeyemi, reflects on achievements
Rift deepens among PDP governors over Damagum
Edo Guber: Edo Govt declares Friday work-free day
Sanwo-Olu seeks UK’s support for Lagos’ economic growth
LG autonomy: ICPC vows to enforce Supreme Court judgment
Coca-Cola announces $1bn new investment in Nigeria
Heavy security presence in Edo ahead Saturday’s election

Tackle root causes of irregular migration, BANC urges FG

Eastern zonal elections tragedy not due to candidate support ‘ IYC president
New Zone 2 AIG warns Police officers against unprofessionalism, abuse of office
FG to save over 60% of diesel cost from train engine retrofitting
LG autonomy: Senate will tinker with Constitution to enforce Supreme Court verdict, Akpabio vows

NATION
Tinubu shelves 79th UNGA for domestic challenges
Farmer-herder clashes: Ranching, open grazing should co-exist for now, says Jega panel
Economy on the right path, says Edun
Fintiri pledges support for PDP chair Damagum amid party division
Lagdo Dam: States unveil anti-flood measure
Foreign interest likely behind planned Oct. protest, says ex-British envoy
Edo Decides: Stage set for governorship electionCounc

FG takes delivery of NLG-converted NRC locomotive
Akpabio: Senate will tinker with Constitution to boost implementation of Supreme Courts ruling on LG autonomy
10 essential dietary tips for managing blood sugar during pregnancy
FG votes N362.9bn to tackle hardship through agriculture Information Minister

Fed Govt reports improved economic performance
INEC releases guidelines for recall of elected officials
Clean Energy: ECOWAS targets production of 0.5 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030
SEC wants govt agencies to list on NGX
Edo election: Govt declares Friday work-free day

DAILY TIMES

NIN key to access FGs social services, says NIMC
Nigeria to become Africas aviation hub-Keyamo
VP Shettima at the forum of PEBEC regulators
FIRS to introduce e-invoice to enhance Nigerias tax system
FG urges downstream states to activate flood control measures
PDP to Tinubu: You have responsibility to ensure Edo governorship election is free, fair , credible
Zone PDP National Chairman position to North Central Utaan
Kebbi Gov bags ANANs Honorary Fellowship award
Were with you amidst FGs poor governance PDP to Nigerians
Ex-Senate President Lawan donates N50m to Borno flood victims
Edo: 379,245 PVCs uncollected 72 hours to governorship poll
Senators visit Maiduguri, donate N74m to Borno flood victims

DAILY TRUST
PDP leadership crisis deepens
INEC releases new guidelines for lawmaker recall, confirms constituents attempts
CAN holds prayer sessions against violence as campaigns end
Yiaga Africa lists 8 LGAs as violence hotspots
Ensure journalists safety in Edo, IPC tells IGP
Police warn vigilantes, private security, others to stay off election
Kwara LG polls: PDP candidate promises free education
2027 Govship: Divisive politics will scuttle Ogun West chances, Rep warns
Edo Guber: Ex-gov using police helicopter to campaign for opposition Obaseki
NEMA urges Kebbi govt to enforce resettlement of communities
Ex-AG refutes Bafarawas claim of leaving N13bn in Sokoto coffers
Flood displaces over 2,000, submerges 100 homes in Kwara community
Shettima becomes 1st VP to lead Nigerias delegation to UN Assembly in 25 yrs

Paternity dispute: Court to hear suit against ex-minister Turaki Sept 24
FG working to decriminalize suicide Pate
Maiduguri flood: Victims in dilemma after discharge from camps
We wont jettison Iwuanyanwus vision for Nigeria, S/East Ohanaeze
Zulum sponsors 180 postgraduates on foreign scholarship
World Bank set to approve $1.5bn loan to Nigeria
EFCC Vs Yahaya Bello: Ex-gov goes back into hiding
Nigerians: Our hopes dashed over Dangote fuel price
Herders to boycott Niger market over killings
Edo: Police train 500 officers on election
120 youths empowered in Sokoto
FCT tremor: Invest more in early warning systems, expert urges FG
NULGE donates N3.5m drugs, consumables to PHCs in Dass
Youth groups dissociate themselves from Oct 1 protest
3 killed in accident on Abuja-Lokoja road crash

Police, DSS strengthen ties in Gombe
Sugar masterplan targets $5bn investments NSDC
Foreign reserves rally $2.35bn in 7 months FG
Outstanding pension liabilities to be cleared soon PenCom DG
Keyamo directs NCAA to resolve air tickets refunds
Coca Cola pledges $1 bn investment in 5 years
UBA targets $20tr revenue in 25 years, unveils Time Capsule
Nigeria loses $9.2bn annually from foreign vessels Operators
40% of agric production wasted annually Tetra
Resign and face allegations against you, Gov Lawal tells Matawalle
Food security: Why Nigeria is vulnerable Sweden ambassador
Nigerians writing us to recall federal, state lawmakers INEC
Jega livestock committee presents inception report to Tinubu
Maiduguri Flood: Displaced persons return home as water recedes
Edo govt declares Friday work-free day ahead of guber election
Edo guber: Nigerian fact-checkers coalition opens situation room
1.6m people affected, 634,000 displaced by flood NEMA
91 killed in 3 road crashes in 8 days FRSC
8 political parties cleared for Benue LG polls
Shettima to lead Nigerias delegation to 79th UN Assembly
APC chairmanship: Court to decide Gandujes fate
PDP Crisis: National Assembly caucus in closed door meeting with BoT

AUTHORITY

Publisher Donates Cash, Food Items to Borno Flood Victims
Gov Ododo rallies APC candidates, supporters for total victory in Kogi LG polls
Developer raises the alarm over land racketeering in FCT
FCT schools grounded over non-payment of teachers
Nzechukwu calls for institutionalization of internal auditing in West Africa
Edo election: CTA deploys observers, urges politicians to eschew violence
Enugu LG polls : Ohanaeze youth leader drums support for John Ogbodo in Nkanu West
Appeal Court to sit over deregistration of NCP Sept 23 as Omoragbon calls for support
BREAKING : NECO releases 2024 SSCE results
Ifediora participates at OCI Foundation Australia NFP 2024 Programme
Rivers LG Polls: Disregard any candidates claim of govs endorsement, Fubara tells electorates
FCT Emergency Department raises committee on tremors preparedness

BUSINESSDAY
The 8 oldest currencies still in use around the world
Edo decides: Infrastructure, security, jobs top voters’ concerns
Beyond the crown: Miss Universe Nigeria plays up need for reforms
FG eyes economy revamp with single-digit rates, tax incentives
Currency risks could keep Nigeria’s long-term investors cautious ‘ Afreximbank
NGX records first negative close in holiday-shortened

Nigerians are not happy with the crisis in PDP ‘ BOT Chairman, Wabara insists
Delta wins 8th National Youth Games with 41 gold medals
International trademark registration: An urgent case for Nigeria’s ratification of the Madrid protocol

Make in Nigeria’ group in PH targets Africa in AfCFTA era
Leverage blockchain for data integrity and solar financing in Nigeria
Nigeria’s insecurity crisis: A threat to national and global food security

Regulatory clampdown fails to drown crypto excitement
Here are four major Supreme Court judgments in H1
Petrol price hikes put MPC in rate cut dilemma
Agric exports lead silent shift in Nigeria’s economy

NEW TELEGRAPH
Personalities, Factors That Will Shape Edo Guber Elect
1999 Constitution Needs To Be Re-Worked

Rwanda Woos Investors To Inject $1.7bn Into Major Agric Opportunities
Financial, Emotional Traumas Of Families In Search Of Missing Members
Enugu Govt To Boost SMEs With Trade Fair
Edo Guber: Jonathan Sues For Peace, Charges INEC, Security Personnel To Maintain Neutrality
Olubadan Inaugurates, Promotes First Digital Classroom In Ibadan
Minister Seeks Laws, Specialised Bank To Bridge Funding Gap In Health Sector

Nigerian Govt Mortgaging Future Of Nigerians With Foreign Loan Onyekpere
Nigeria Is Technically Bankrupt Obaseki
Enhance Collaboration With Ogun Security Agencies, GOC 81 Division Urges Artillery Brigade
Tinubu Receives Livestock Committees Report
FG To Save Over 60% Of Diesel Cost From Train Engine Retrofitting
Edo Guber: Campaign Have Ended, INEC Tells Parties
APC Created Crisis In PDP, Always Have Mole Within Us

FGll Streamline Regulatory Systems To Facilitate Ease Of Doing Business, Shettima Assures
Portable Hails Ice Prince As Number One In Music Industry

Edo Guber: Obis Campaign For Akpata Based On Democratic Principles Media Group
FGll Streamline Regulatory Systems To Facilitate Ease Of Doing Business, Shettima Assures
Kwara Govt Concludes 6-Week Summer Coding Boot Camp
Irregular Migration: BANC Advocates Safer, More Transparent Regular Pathways
Kano: Ganduje Refutes Allegation Of Plot To Dethrone Emir Sanusi

BLUEPRINT
Team Delta are Champions of 2024 National Youth Games
INEC approves revised guidelines for recall of lawmakers
End banditry in North-west, now
PDP remains dominant in North Central Bala
Bago lauds NPHCDA on N260m PHCs fund release

Kogi: Embark on door-to-door campaign to ensure total victory, Ododo tells LG candidates
Activist urges Tinubu to address constitutional issue over IGP Egbetokuns tenure
Benue: SIEC committed to transparent, fair LG election Official
Winners emerge as KCCN marks Chuseok with thrilling Ssireum exhibition [PICTURES]
Poverty alleviation: Retain Humanitarian ministry, CSOs beg Tinubu
Dele Gold buried amidst tears in Lagos
Zamfara elder commend ongoing military operations, urge Tinubu to do more
Cross River: Labour Party slams impostors seeking exco dissolution, crisis
Sokoto: Were leveraging on digital technologies to improve tax collection Tambuwal