{"id":30280,"date":"2024-07-19T05:45:32","date_gmt":"2024-07-19T05:45:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=30280"},"modified":"2024-07-19T05:45:32","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T05:45:32","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-thursday-19-july-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=30280","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 19 July 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n

Burna Boy emerges first African artiste to hit two billion streams in UK<\/p>\n

CBN resumes BDC dollar sale as naira weakens to 1,570\/$<\/p>\n

Customs intercept N3.6bn bulletproof jackets, drugs in Ogun<\/p>\n

Sanction Wike before he throws Nigeria into chaos, Momodu tells Tinubu<\/p>\n

Reps to donate 50% of salaries to fight hunger<\/p>\n

FG bans admissions for under 18 into tertiary institutions<\/p>\n

Homecoming: Briton searching for Nigerian roots finally meets half-brother<\/p>\n

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25 human trafficking victims rescued, suspect arrested in Delta<\/p>\n

UNILORIN student dies, others injured in campus crash<\/p>\n

Police hunt man who killed apprentice with shovel<\/p>\n

Pastor, two others nabbed for assaulting nonagenarian, cleric in Edo<\/p>\n

14 arraigned over Kwara monarchs murder<\/p>\n

Police raid hoodlums hideout, recover weapons in Bauchi<\/p>\n

NYSC clears self of wrongdoing in Ogun poly students death<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Crude supply: FG continues fuel importation as Reps probe IOCs<\/p>\n

CBN resumes BDC dollar sale as naira weakens to 1,570\/$<\/p>\n

Customs intercept N3.6bn bulletproof jackets, drugs in Ogun<\/p>\n

Cop killed as gunmen attack Shaibu, Okpebholo’s convoy in Benin<\/p>\n

Borno PDP chieftain says B\u2019Haram attacks rubbish govt victory claim<\/p>\n

Shadow of death: Benue\u2019s deepening insecurity leaves trail of shattered hopes, homes<\/p>\n

Minimum wage: NASS gets bill Tuesday as Tinubu, Labour agree on N70,000<\/p>\n

CBN projects external reserves to dip in 2024<\/p>\n

Ndume: N\u2019Assembly now enabler of executive recklessness, says Atiku<\/p>\n

Kano approves N29bn for urban, rural developments<\/p>\n

Katsina elders urge Tinubu to reshuffle cabinet, halt insecurity<\/p>\n

Katsina unveils plans for participatory governance through OGP<\/p>\n

N\u2019Delta ex-agitators threaten protest over deplorable East-West Road<\/p>\n

THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why Governors Should Align with President Tinubu on LG Autonomy<\/p>\n

2024 Paris Olympics: FG Boosts Games with N12bn, Says Sports Minister<\/p>\n

To Curb Market Distortions, Bridge Exchange Premium Gap, CBN Approves Additional FX Sale to BDCs at N1,450\/$<\/p>\n

Okpebholo Attacked in Benin, One Dead as Edo Govt Warns Shaibu<\/p>\n

Food Sufficiency: Southern Governors Forum Plans to Promote Regional Trade, Says Governor Abiodun<\/p>\n

FG Still Swaps Crude in Exchange for 1m Metric Tons of Petrol, Says Ex-NNPC Official<\/p>\n

IG Restructures Petroleum Task Force, Appoints New Commander to Tackle Oil Theft, Pipeline Vandalism<\/p>\n

UN Resident Coordinator Calls for SDGs Acceleration to Meet 2030 Target<\/p>\n

We Dont Provide Security for Illegal Mining Sites, Miners, CDS, IG Deny Claims<\/p>\n

Shettima Seeks Sustainable Global Collaboration To Drive Nigerias Economic Inclusion<\/p>\n

Niger Delta Pollution is Political, Says Environmentalist<\/p>\n

APC: PDP Morally Unfit to Castigate Our Govt<\/p>\n

Residents Protest Alleged Cancellation of N147.6bn Katsina Road Project<\/p>\n

Again, Sylva Loses as ACourt Affirms Diris Re-election as Bayelsa Governor<\/p>\n

Breaking: FG, Labour Settled for N70,000 Minimum Wage, Says Minister<\/p>\n

Breaking: JAMB Pegs Minimum Tolerance Score into Universities at 140, Polytechnics, Colleges of Education at 100<\/p>\n

Breaking: Minister Bows to Pressure, Reverts University Admission Age to 16<\/p>\n

SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n

NASS enabling executive recklessness Atiku<\/p>\n

Supreme Court judgement on LG Autonomyll advance accountability -Falana<\/p>\n

Action Alliance berates INEC over non recognition of Omoaje as national chairman<\/p>\n

Ndumes demotion in line with intl parliamentary practice Reps Deputy Spokesperson<\/p>\n

Labour blows hot as police bar varsity workers from protesting in Abuja<\/p>\n

Nigerian Health sector undergoing transformation under Tinubu Minister<\/p>\n

Housing scheme: A\/Ibom govt offers tickets for 150 houses to workers<\/p>\n

75% of Nigerian housing substandard, Dangiwa reveals<\/p>\n

GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Court grants bail to suspected killer of Kwara monarch<\/p>\n

EFCC secures conviction of 34 Internet fraudsters in Oyo, Osogbo, Ogun, Kaduna<\/p>\n

NYSC denies involvement in Ogun poly students death<\/p>\n

CAN raises concern over cases of equipment theft in Kwara churches<\/p>\n

BRACED states adopt Benin declaration to transform public service<\/p>\n

Resolving conflict between Official Secrets Act and FOI Act<\/p>\n

Diesel price increases by 79.32 per cent in one year<\/p>\n

Lawmaker blames prison congestion on arbitrary arrests<\/p>\n

CBN mandates BDCs to cap forex profit at 1.5%<\/p>\n

Surface dressing, price variation no longer allowed in works ministry Umahi<\/p>\n

Bill to establish LG electoral commission passes first reading<\/p>\n

Reps to probe alleged IOC plot against Dangote Refinery<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Tinubu approves 70,000 as new minimum wage<\/p>\n

Exacting, rewarding science behind magnificent food in the skies<\/p>\n

VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>A\u2019Ibom NYSC 8: Abductors demand N50m to release remaining victim<\/p>\n

I want divorce; he says I eat too much, locks kitchen at night, woman tells court<\/p>\n

Drug trafficking trial: A-Court declines to quash charge against Abba Kyari<\/p>\n

Borno police arrest 24-year-old suspect for killing grandfather<\/p>\n

Kaduna youths arrest terrorist who killed local chief<\/p>\n

Hardship: NLC, CSOs unimpressed as Reps cut salaries by 50% for 6 months<\/p>\n

N423bn probe case: El-Rufai reports judge to CJ, alleges bias<\/p>\n

VP, Shettima expresses confidence as naira strengthens further<\/p>\n

Naira depreciates to N1,572\/$ in parallel market<\/p>\n

Minimum wage: FG, labour settle for N70,000<\/p>\n

Reps to cut down salaries by 50% for 6 months to support hardship<\/p>\n

Breaking: Senate moves to establish LG electoral commission<\/p>\n

JAMB pegs cut-off mark at 140 for varsities, 100 for polytechnics, others<\/p>\n

Husband stabs wife\u2019s lawyer over divorce suit<\/p>\n

Nigerian economy underperformed in H1\u201924 \u2014 Rewane<\/p>\n

Dangote backs NUPRC on domestic crude supply guidelines<\/p>\n

Insurers\u2019 assets hit N3.3trn as premium income rises by 51%<\/p>\n

Transfer: Napoli striker Victor Osimhen reaches agreement to join PSG<\/p>\n

Investing in teacher training is investing in Nigerias future Speaker<\/p>\n

We wont be part of nationwide protest Bago<\/p>\n

JAMB announces top 13 scorers of 2024 UTME [See full list]<\/p>\n

NELFUND student loan: Who can apply, how to, how much<\/p>\n

Defence Chief, Police IG deny protecting Illegal mining sites<\/p>\n

AIbom NYSC: Abductors demand N50m ransom to release remaining victim<\/p>\n

Reps probe IOCs over alleged sabotage of Dangote refinery<\/p>\n

Court arraigns 13 suspected killers of Kwara monarch<\/p>\n

LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ukraine Spreading False Narratives In Africa ‘ Report<\/p>\n

INEC To Validate Biometrics Of Fresh Applicants For Voter Registration<\/p>\n

Nasarawa Varsity Begins Medical Geology Degree Programmes<\/p>\n

Oil Theft: IGP Appoints New Commander For Special Task Force<\/p>\n

CBN Sells $20,000 To Each BDC At N1,450\/$<\/p>\n

Why We Settled For N70,000 As New Minimum Wage ‘ Labour<\/p>\n

BAN Visits Late Member’s Family, Donates N10.3m To Wife<\/p>\n

Food Crisis: Rivers Gov’t Receives Federal Govt’s 21,650 Bags Of Grains<\/p>\n

TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n

ICPC, Health Ministry unite to combat corruption in primary healthcare<\/p>\n

Speaker Abbas lauds Tinubu on new minimum wage<\/p>\n

CBN sells $20,000 to each BDC at N1,450\/$ for invisible transactions<\/p>\n

We received N70,000 minimum wage proposal with mixed feelings ‘ Ajaero<\/p>\n

Tinubu orders payment of SSANU, NASU’s withheld salaries<\/p>\n

UPDATED: Northern Senators shoot down South-South development commission bill<\/p>\n

Customs University to take off before 2027 ‘ Reps<\/p>\n

Reps probe NNPCL’s shares in Dangote refinery<\/p>\n

FCT Minister pledges curriculum standardisation across Abuja schools<\/p>\n

Nigerians must prioritise patriotism, sacrifice for nation’s progress ‘ Uzodinma<\/p>\n

Islamic ethos: Artist apologises, clarifies intentions behind art work<\/p>\n

Again, Tinubu’s loyalist, Onokpasa, decries ‘pull-him-down syndrome’ against Yahaya Bello, El Rufai, others<\/p>\n

Nigerians react to Tinubu’s approval of N70,000 as new minimum wage<\/p>\n

NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fed Govt, Labour, OPS okay N70,000 as minimum wage<\/p>\n

CBN resumes forex sales to BDCs<\/p>\n

Bill on council electoral commission tabled<\/p>\n

Work to begin on Abeokuta-Ota road, says Ogun govt<\/p>\n

UPDATED: FG, Labour agree to 70,000 minimum wage at last<\/p>\n

NLC urges FG to pay SSANU, NASU withheld four-month salaries<\/p>\n

Bayelsa: Sylvas appeal needless distraction, says Diri<\/p>\n

LASTMA, other responders avert disaster as PMS-laden truck overturns at Ojota<\/p>\n

APC groups hail Tinubu over N70,000 Minimum Wage<\/p>\n

DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tinubu Approves N70,000 Minimum Wage<\/p>\n

Uzodinma: Nigeria is not merit-driven<\/p>\n

Shehu Sani explains the reasons opposition senators remained silent throughout Ndumes Senate ordeal<\/p>\n

Nobody can stop eight years of Tinubu -Umahi<\/p>\n

Imo Assembly recommends sack of CJ over alleged age falsification<\/p>\n

NDLEA auctions properties forfeited by drug cartels<\/p>\n

Parliamentary Coup: Senate sacks Ndume as Majority Whip, appoints Monguno<\/p>\n

PDP Govs Forum condemns mismanagement of economy by APC- led FG<\/p>\n

DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n

C\/River electoral commission chair resigns after govs remarks<\/p>\n

Edo govship: Smear campaign against our candidate will fail PDP chieftain<\/p>\n

Senate chamber not a nightclub, Akpabio tells Natasha during plenary<\/p>\n

Stop blaming FG for your failures, APC replies PDP govs<\/p>\n

Kano politician handcuffed, flogged for criticising Kaduna gov<\/p>\n

A\/Court affirms Diris election as Bayelsa gov<\/p>\n

Senate moves to establish LGs election commission<\/p>\n

Ndume: N\/Assembly now enabling executives recklessness Atiku<\/p>\n

Customs to Reps: Fast-track take-off of our varsity<\/p>\n

FG releases pictures, names of fleeing inmates from Suleja prison<\/p>\n

Niger community decries attacks on residents by unknown assailants<\/p>\n

Clock ticking on Biden as pressure to quit race increases<\/p>\n

Why we accepted N70,000 minimum wage Labour<\/p>\n

UniIorin wins JAMBs N500m best institution award<\/p>\n

Tinubu receives ambassadors, calls for bilateral relations of economic value<\/p>\n

JAMB pegs cut-off mark at 140 for varsities, 100 for others<\/p>\n

Hardship: Protest against Tinubu not best option Don<\/p>\n

Tinubus loyalist decries pull-him-down syndrome against Yahaya Bello, El-Rufai, others<\/p>\n

Shop attendant jailed 2 years over missing N110m zinc<\/p>\n

Hoodlums kill vigilante for stopping them from picking frozen turkey at dump site<\/p>\n

Food prices to crash soon Presidential aide<\/p>\n

Be civil in tax, levy collection, CITN charges LGs<\/p>\n

CBN sells forex to BDCs at N1450\/$1<\/p>\n

Two airlines lose $3m through fraudulent lessors AON<\/p>\n

MMNL grows capacity to 25,000 batteries monthly<\/p>\n

Nigeria, US to deepen trade in key sectors<\/p>\n

Nigeria drop again in latest FIFA rankings as Argentina stay top<\/p>\n

Murder allegation: My father is their target, Zulums son breaks silence<\/p>\n

This is not a nightclub, Akpabio cautions female senator<\/p>\n

FG approves N12bn for Nigerias participation in Olympics Sports Minister<\/p>\n

Biden cancels $1.2 bn more in student debt<\/p>\n

Over 100 psychiatric doctors left Nigeria in 1 year Association<\/p>\n

JAMB sets new rules for students matriculation<\/p>\n

N423bn probe: El-Rufai reports judge to CJ, alleges bias<\/p>\n

N423bn probe: Kaduna Assembly asks court to dismiss El-Rufais suit<\/p>\n

AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n

CSO alleges breach in appointment of TETFund Boss, Threatens legal action<\/p>\n

Cases of building collapse, fire outbreaks in FCT worrisome<\/p>\n

Incomplete registration: INEC invites 246 new applicants from Edo, Ondo to update records<\/p>\n

FG, labour unions finally agree on N70,000 as new minimum wage<\/p>\n

Breaking: Kaduna Govt Debunks Viral Video: Vows to Uncover Faceless Masterminds<\/p>\n

FG pegs varsity admission cut-off mark at 140, vows to enforce 18yrs minimum entry age<\/p>\n

Niger States Transformation into an Oil-Producing Hub: A Collaborative Success Story<\/p>\n

LGBTQ: As govt tightens the noose against Same-Sex practitioners in Nigeria<\/p>\n

BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Petrol landing cost at N1,117 pressures NNPC’s ‘secret’ subsidy<\/p>\n

Rema’s ‘HEIS’ bold experiment divides Afrobeats fans<\/p>\n

2024 Beach Soccer AFCON : Supersand Eagles set for return after 5 years<\/p>\n

Equities market up 0.47% as interim dividend announcement stokes buy-side action<\/p>\n

Dangote Refinery accuses IOCs of price gouging, using shady middlemen<\/p>\n

Students’ loan: absence of data, skepticisms, hampering selection process ‘ Sawyerr<\/p>\n

Nigeria’s digital boom threatened as FG issues 33 alerts<\/p>\n

LG autonomy and renewed tough talk against crude oil theft<\/p>\n

Soludo receives health Minister, urges FG synergy on healthcare<\/p>\n

DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

LASU Centre Of Excellence For Sargassum Research, Fisheries Department To Partner FISON<\/p>\n

JAMB Announces Top Scorers In 2024 UTME, Unveils Full List<\/p>\n

LG Autonomy: Afenifere Questions FG’s Sincerity, Says It’s Guise For Overtaxation, Others<\/p>\n

ICC Nigeria Advocates For Greater Participation In Arbitration To Boost Business<\/p>\n

42m Housing Units In Nigeria Substandard, Minister Laments<\/p>\n

ICPC Arraigns Three Staff Of Ekiti Teaching Hospital For Forgery<\/p>\n

Nigeria Occupies 109th Position Out Of 125 Countries On Global Hunger Index -Prof Egesi<\/p>\n

Oyo Lawmaker, Adebisi, Fulfills Scholarship Pledge To Students In Ibadan Southwest Constituency 1<\/p>\n

Transparency,Accountability,Efficiency Must Remain Cornerstones Of AMCON’s Operations<\/p>\n

NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n

Halilu Receive Royal African Young Leadership Award<\/p>\n

Fisheries: AfCFTA To Empower Nigerian Youths, Women<\/p>\n

Renewable Energy: Nigerian, Other Markets Pose $193bn Opportunity<\/p>\n

Minister: FG Working To Achieve Food Price Reduction Soon<\/p>\n

Ghanas Devastated Cocoa Season Stirs $1bn Global Loss<\/p>\n

Food Security: Reps To Slash Salaries By 50% For 6 Months<\/p>\n

Unholy Executive, Legislative Romance Danger To Nigerias Democracy Atiku<\/p>\n

Shoddy Job: Umahi Vows To Resist Contract Variation<\/p>\n

Forgery: ICPC Arraigns Three Staff Of Ekiti Teaching Hospital<\/p>\n

Nationwide Protest: Niger Youths Wont Join Gov Bago<\/p>\n

Customs Arrests 4, Seizes N3.6bn Bulletproofs, Other Contraband<\/p>\n

BLUEPRINT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Delta spends N100m for 350 Caesarean women monthly \u2013 Official<\/p>\n

Niger will crash food prices by 90% before December \u2013 Bago<\/p>\n

Yobe SEMA boss hails Buni\u2019s relief material\u2019s distribution<\/p>\n

Borno: Police arrest man for allegedly killing his grandfather<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019ll be great again, cleric assures Nigerians<\/p>\n

Shun strike, find other means of resolving crisis, group tells NLC<\/p>\n

Local government autonomy: Zamfara APC group hails Tinubu<\/p>\n

Sylva\u2019s appeal needless distraction \u2013 Diri<\/p>\n

Gunmen attack reinstated Edo deputy governor Shaibu\u2019s convoy, cop feared dead<\/p>\n

There are over 11m vehicles on Nigerian roads \u2013 NADDC<\/p>\n

Senate mulls LG Independent Electoral Commission<\/p>\n

Reps demand regulatory waivers to boost housing sector<\/p>\n

Hardship: Reps announces 50% salary cut for members<\/p>\n

Sponsors, collaborators of proposed nationwide protests reside abroad NOA<\/p>\n

Senate reject bill to establish National Road Transport Council<\/p>\n

Breaking: Tinubu, NLC, TUC agree on N70,000 new minimum wage<\/p>\n

NIGCOMSAT partners BON to enhance broadcasting services<\/p>\n

Breaking: FG makes U-turn, sets 16 as minimum age for tertiary institution admission<\/p>\n