{"id":29511,"date":"2024-01-05T06:12:09","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T06:12:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=29511"},"modified":"2024-01-05T06:12:09","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T06:12:09","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-friday-5-january-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=29511","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 5 January 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/alternativeadvert.com\/show.php?z=30&amp;pl=19271&amp;ad_type=81&amp;rl=1800\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One student dead in Iowa school shooting, four other injuries<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian faces 20-year jail term in US for alleged $7.5m BEC fraud<\/p>\n<p>Fresh concerns for public assets as repairs cost over N132b yearly<\/p>\n<p>NSCDC rescues woman who \u2018felt fire within\u2019, jumped into river in Osun<\/p>\n<p>FHA not responsible for demolition of Zhidu community \u2013 Official<\/p>\n<p>Doguwa pledges N10million to secure release of 100 inmates in Kano<\/p>\n<p>LASTMA arrests three notorious \u2018One Chance\u2019 robbers at Abule-Egba<\/p>\n<p>Ex-minister Farouq didn\u2019t shun invitation \u2013 EFCC<\/p>\n<p>Tallen appeals judgment barring her from holding public office<\/p>\n<p>Babalola urges Tinubu to address worsening poverty, insecurity, others<\/p>\n<p>FG partners China on hardwares in Ajaokuta Steel Plant<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest two for culpable homicide in Kano<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Abide by S\u2019Court verdict on Enugu elections\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Zack Orji left National Hospital against medical advice, says CMD<\/p>\n<p>Police suspend anti-cultism initiative, eye realignment of strategies<\/p>\n<p>Create economic management team, NES tellsTinubu<\/p>\n<p>My election nullified without basis, Plateau gov cries out to S\u2019Court<\/p>\n<p>Firm seeks proactive measures to safeguard economy<\/p>\n<p>Kano demolition: Shop owners raise complaint over death of 30 members<\/p>\n<p>FCT receives 50% of N100bn supplementary budget<\/p>\n<p>NAICOM targets N1 trillion GPI benchmark for sector in Q1<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Abu Dhabi campsite not good for Eagles\u2019 AFCON dream\u2019<\/p>\n<p>NFF aligns with GTI on efficient management of FA Cup<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stop attacking LASBCA officials, GM warns<\/p>\n<p>Ex-minister appeals sanction for kangaroo judgment comment<\/p>\n<p>Nasarawa gov grants 14 inmates amnesty<\/p>\n<p>Lawmaker lauds Tompolos aide for boosting hospitality biz in NDelta<\/p>\n<p>Oyakhilome Foundation awards 10 young leaders $125,000 grants<\/p>\n<p>Lagos seeks partners for Lekki airport project<\/p>\n<p>Certificate racketeering: NANS President Benin Republic demands arrest of reporter<\/p>\n<p>Govs, prioritise primary education, access UBEC funds<\/p>\n<p>2024: Tinubus economic plans need modification<\/p>\n<p>Extend help to indigent citizens, Rivers APC chair tells elite<\/p>\n<p>Fubara, Wike tango with Yuletide rice in Rivers<\/p>\n<p>Afenifere chieftain joins Ondo governorship race<\/p>\n<p>Plateau killings: Northern governors hail FGs intervention<\/p>\n<p>President appoints six executive directors for NPA, NIMASA<\/p>\n<p>Power firms need $2.5bn new capital FG<\/p>\n<p>Passengers kick as AirFrance delays luggage<\/p>\n<p>Passengers seek extension as FGs transport subsidy ends<\/p>\n<p>NIMC directs staff to get NIN before Jan deadline<\/p>\n<p>Provide infrastructure for business to thrive, Igbinedion urges Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Foreign investments in manufacturing sector drop by 54% NBS<\/p>\n<p>FG inaugurates research committee for health sector<\/p>\n<p>VIDEO: I would love to work with Nigeria national team Mikel Obi<\/p>\n<p>Army kills 10 bandits, rescues nine kidnapped victims<\/p>\n<p>Bills to establish 47 varsities, FMCs scale second reading<\/p>\n<p>FG partners Chinese firm to revive steel industry<\/p>\n<p>FG extends free train rides till January 7<\/p>\n<p>Oil thieves sponsoring media attacks against us, Navy alleges<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FG: Power Firms Short of $2.5bn of Capital to Improve Electricity Supply<\/p>\n<p>NNPC to Complete Test Runs at Port Harcourt Refinery this Month<\/p>\n<p>Minister Kicks as Total Contract Cost for Abuja-Kaduna Road Project Rises from N165bn to N1.35tn<\/p>\n<p>FG, China Set to Build New Steel Plant in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Group Urges FG, IOCs to Halt Oil Exploration in Ogoni<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Moves to Increase Contribution of Marine &amp; Blue Economy Sector to Nations GDP<\/p>\n<p>Malabu Oil Deal: FG Drops Charge against Adoke, Others after Their No-Case Submissions<\/p>\n<p>Stock Market Maintain Positive Momentum, Gains N1.78tn in Three days<\/p>\n<p>NIDCOM Will Ensure Justice is Served in Afolabis Killing, Says Dabiri-Erewa<\/p>\n<p>FG, China Set to Build New Steel Plant in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>National Hospital Denies Referring Zack Orji to Private Hospital<\/p>\n<p>Dont Create Religious, Tribal Mistrust on the Case of the 7 Abducted Children, Says Bauchi Gov<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Kano demolitions: Victims lament loss of 30 persons, N260bn properties<\/p>\n<p>EFCC: Ex-minister Farouq cited illness for shunning our invitation<\/p>\n<p>Uproar over impostors exposed in Army recruitment exercise<\/p>\n<p>EFCC stampeded by politicians, emasculated by judiciary: How Nigeria&#8217;s losing corruption war<\/p>\n<p>The raging wildfire of insecurity: Need for securityman with missionary zeal, By Adekunle Adekoya<\/p>\n<p>Naira depreciates to N1,240\/$ in official market<\/p>\n<p>Oil theft: We destroyed 703 illegal refining sites, seized 23 sea vessels in 2023 &#8211; Navy<\/p>\n<p>Oil theft: Media attacks won\u2019t deter us \u2014Navy<\/p>\n<p>Plateau: Appeal Court unfair to me, Gov Mutfwang tells Supreme Court<\/p>\n<p>Mobilisation: How undercover reporter breached our system to enrol twice \u2014NYSC<\/p>\n<p>Gov Mbah\u2019s education policy targets 4th industrial revolution \u2014 Enugu SSG<\/p>\n<p>Uproar over impostors exposed in Army recruitment exercise<\/p>\n<p>Abolition of TSA, free channels for corruption \u2014 Wabara<\/p>\n<p>Number of youths in jail, awaiting trial worrisome \u2014 Archbishop Onuoha<\/p>\n<p>Enugu guber: Supreme Court ruling ends all agitations\u2014 Nsukka Professionals<\/p>\n<p>Building codes enforcement: We\u2019ll not be deterred by attacks on officials \u2013 LABSCA boss vows<\/p>\n<p>Inmates\u2019 are being fed with N750 daily, not N200 \u2013 NCoS spokesman<\/p>\n<p>50% of pupils in Enugu State cannot read, says SSG<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu extends free train rides till Sunday<\/p>\n<p>Incessant Killings: Nigerians should be allowed to carry guns, says Sen Ned Nwoko<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nigeria, China Partner On Building Military Hardware At Ajaokuta, New Steel Plant<\/p>\n<p>Fraud: Tingo Founder Rejects Allegations By US Department Of Justice<\/p>\n<p>Why South Africa Is Blazing A Sensible Trail<\/p>\n<p>Reprisal Attacks &#8216;ll Only Worsen Plateau Crisis, Northern Govs Warn<\/p>\n<p>Unknown Gunmen Kill Yobe Varsity Staff<\/p>\n<p>JUST-IN: EFCC Probes 52 Companies Over Forex Transactions<\/p>\n<p>AFCON 2023 Champions To Earn N6.53bn As CAF Jerks Up Prize Money<\/p>\n<p>NDLEA Intercepts 876.453kg Of Illicit Drugs At Lagos Port<\/p>\n<p>NDLEA Intercepts 876.453kg Of Drugs At Tincan Ports In 2023<\/p>\n<p>South Africa&#8217;s Rupert Dethrones Dangote, Becomes Africa&#8217;s Wealthiest Person<\/p>\n<p>Tunisia Arrest Al Jazeera Journalist, Sparks Fresh Concerns About Press Freedom<\/p>\n<p>Ex-minister Farouq Didn&#8217;t Shun Invitation &#8216; EFCC<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian Arrested In Ghana For $7.5m BEC Fraud<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Tinubu appoints new executive directors for NPA, NIMASA<\/p>\n<p>NSIPA Scandal: Betta Edu reacts to allegation of diverting N3bn<\/p>\n<p>CBN bars crypto bank account operators from cash withdrawal<\/p>\n<p>FG to suspend degree certificates from Uganda, Kenya, others<\/p>\n<p>Maritime workers threaten to shut down ports nationwide Jan 9<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu meets northern governors in Aso Villa<\/p>\n<p>FG, China partner to build steel plant, military hardware in Ajaokuta<\/p>\n<p>APC guber aspirant sponsors 10,000 students for WASSCE enrollment in Edo<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu names new executive directors for NPA, NIMASA<\/p>\n<p>Equity market gains N265bn on investors&#8217; buying interest<\/p>\n<p>NCC to unveil strategic plan for telecoms sector this month<\/p>\n<p>MAN to FG: Use savings from fuel subsidy to combat insecurity, reduce energy, transportation cost<\/p>\n<p>Reps member spends N38m on tuition for 512 students in Kano<\/p>\n<p>Lawmaker gives N142m to 2,840 Sokoto students<\/p>\n<p>Kidnapping: Church promises self defence in Taraba<\/p>\n<p>We have received N50bn 2023 supplementary budget for capital projects &#8216; Wike<\/p>\n<p>Transport Subsidy: Over 6,000 passengers, 700 vehicles benefitted from Oshodi terminal<\/p>\n<p>Troops kill 10, rescue 9, recover arms, others in Zamfara, Katsina<\/p>\n<p>Kano Shari&#8217;ah Court orders arrest of Customs officer for failure to honour summon<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>LABSCA boss condemns attacks on officials<\/p>\n<p>Aiyedatiwa seeks Ondo elders blessing<\/p>\n<p>Akeredolus loyalists accuse Aiyedatiwa of aiding PDPs agenda<\/p>\n<p>I risked my life to Abuja for Osuns sake, says Adeleke<\/p>\n<p>N37b probe: Ex-minister gets EFCCs 72-hour ultimatum<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Tinubu extends free train service to January 7<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Tinubu appoints six new Executive Directors for NPA, NIMASA<\/p>\n<p>Plateau\/Kaduna killings: Northern govs laud Tinubu for steps to curb recurrence<\/p>\n<p>Why Nigerians should be allowed to carry guns Ned Nwoko<\/p>\n<p>Customs will meet N5.1tn 2024 revenue target, says CG<\/p>\n<p>Akeredolus loyalists kick over suspension of Ondo caretaker chairmen by Aiyedatiwa<\/p>\n<p><strong>HERALD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nigerians Should Be Allowed To Carry Guns &#8216; Ned Nwoko<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu appoints 6 executive directors for NPA, NIMASA<\/p>\n<p>PHOTOS: Army kills 10 bandits, rescues nine kidnap victims in Katsina, Zamfara<\/p>\n<p>Harrysong Appointed Executive Assistant on Entertainment to Delta State Governor<\/p>\n<p>If you want to help Zack Orji, carry him abroad&#8217; &#8216; Charly Boy slams Ministerial visit to ailing Nollywood actor<\/p>\n<p>APC Dismisses Atiku&#8217;s 2027 Presidential Ambition As &#8216;Laughable<\/p>\n<p>Minister of Art Urges Support for Ailing Actor Zack Orji After Brain Surgery<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tinubus govt reveals plan to arrest Nigerians with fake foreign certificates<\/p>\n<p>FG announces procedures for sale of houses<\/p>\n<p>Wike appointed 15 out of Fubaras 16 commissioners, uses Rivers state jets Niger Delta leader<\/p>\n<p>NNPC: No plan to increase price of petrol soon<\/p>\n<p>Obasanjo: Future Generations Faced with Debt from Mismanagement in the Past<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian Air Force postpones recruitment zonal aptitude test<\/p>\n<p>Aliko Dangote dethroned as Africas richest man<\/p>\n<p>Colonel Hassan Stan-Labo (rtd.) reveals how Buhari complicated fight against bandits, terrorists<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Plateau gov raises issue of fair hearing against Appeal Court<\/p>\n<p>How Undercover Reporter Beat Our System, Got Mobilised Twice NYSC<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Appoints Executive Directors for NPA, NIMASA<\/p>\n<p>15,000 Nigerian Students in Benin Republic affected by FG ban NANS<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Oborevwori appoints Harrysong as Aide on Entertainment<\/p>\n<p>Police announce date to begin screening of new recruits<\/p>\n<p>Appointing Muslims into Plateau govt a right not gift Mutfwang<\/p>\n<p>US imam dies after being shot near New Jersey mosque<\/p>\n<p>3 men in court over manhandling of peacemaker<\/p>\n<p>Two one chance robbers arrested with POS machine<\/p>\n<p>Court orders arrest of customs officer for failure to appear<\/p>\n<p>Killing of imam: Residents jubilate over arrest of notorious thug<\/p>\n<p>Nurses protest poor working conditions, non-promotion in Ogun<\/p>\n<p>ISIS claims responsibility for Iran bombings<\/p>\n<p>CAF Increases AFCON Prize By 40%, Winner To Get $7m<\/p>\n<p>Commuters seek extension of 50% discount<\/p>\n<p>JUST IN: EFCC visits Dangote Group headquarters, probes forex allocations<\/p>\n<p>N37.1bn fraud: Ex-minister gives reason for not honouring EFCCs invitation<\/p>\n<p>Demolition: Kano traders petition police against Gov Yusuf, Kwankwaso, others<\/p>\n<p>Appointment of Muslims into Plateau govt a right Mutfwang<\/p>\n<p>UN condemns Israel calls for Gazans emigration<\/p>\n<p>Buharis Minister appeals judgment barring her from holding public office<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No Movie Can Beat A Tribe Called Judah For Now Actress Benedicta Akpana<\/p>\n<p>Zack Orji left Against Medical Advice- National Hospital<\/p>\n<p>NAF postpone recruitment zonal attitude test for Trades and Non-Tradesmen\/women<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian Army to investigate, prosecute recruits short-changing indigenous candidates<\/p>\n<p>IGP vows improved welfare for retired, serving officers<\/p>\n<p>WHO to African leaders: Ensure HPV vaccine reaches all young girls<\/p>\n<p>Plateau Killings: Group Lauds Tinubu, Humanitarian Affairs Minister Over Timely Response<\/p>\n<p>Navy Should Be Commended For Fight Against Crude- Oil Theft Reps Deputy Spokesman<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Four Supreme Court&#8217;s election judgements to watch in 2024<\/p>\n<p>Polytechnics not revenue generating institutions &#8216; ASUP<\/p>\n<p>Lessons for Nigeria as India boosts FDI 13-fold in 22 years<\/p>\n<p>Rice, pasta sales drop to 5-year low on rising prices<\/p>\n<p>EFCC probes Dangote, BUA, 50 others over FX transactions with CBN<\/p>\n<p>Five trends that will define Nigeria&#8217;s auto industry in 2024<\/p>\n<p>Naira devaluation pain is great gain of N400bn for FG, States, LGs<\/p>\n<p>Market rises by 0.62% as buy pressure persists<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Appoints Directors Into NIMASA, NPA<\/p>\n<p>Bloated Directorates Worsen Aviation Sector&#8217;s Woes &#8216; Experts<\/p>\n<p>Northern Govs Seek FG, States Collaboration To Better Life Of Citizens<\/p>\n<p>Public Office Ban: Buhari&#8217;s Ex-Minister, Tallen, Appeals Judgment<\/p>\n<p>NIDCOM Probes Killing Of Nigerian Student By Canadian Police<\/p>\n<p>Despite NWC Opposition, Ondo PDP Ratifies Its Chairman&#8217;s 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