{"id":30378,"date":"2024-08-20T06:02:04","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T06:02:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=30378"},"modified":"2024-08-20T06:02:04","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T06:02:04","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-tuesday-20-august-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=30378","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 20 August 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Trump shares doctored images of Taylor Swift supporting his candidacy<\/p>\n

FG raises task force committee for cervical cancer elimination<\/p>\n

ASUU plans fresh nationwide strike, gives FG 21-day notice<\/p>\n

Mother, 3 kids die in Ilorin after rice meal<\/p>\n

Ex-Rep queries utilization of 13% oil derivation funds by Niger Delta governors<\/p>\n

Multi-million naira scams: Kano govs CoS, Kwankwasos nephew, others under probe<\/p>\n

Experts demand transparency as fuel subsidy back 1yr after<\/p>\n

S\/Court reserves judgments in Kogi, Bayelsa, Imo govship appeals<\/p>\n

Edo govship: INEC prints 184,438 new PVCs<\/p>\n

2027: No vacancy for APC in Abia, LP Rep replies Kalu<\/p>\n

Flood: NEMA tasks residents on flood preparedness, waste mgt<\/p>\n

NNPCL declares N3.3tn profit for 2023, announces N2.1trn dividend<\/p>\n

Instalment payments will bridge Nigerias N64tr credit gap<\/p>\n

Police summon Ajaero over alleged terrorism<\/p>\n

Death toll hits 30 as flood displaces over 9,000 in Jigawa<\/p>\n

PHOTOS: Presidency finally unveils new Presidential jet, keeps mum on cost<\/p>\n

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

BREAKING: Oyo APC chairman dies in US<\/p>\n

Ex-Rep, Dagogo, accuses N’Delta govs of mismanaging 13% derivation funds<\/p>\n

It’s sabotage on investment drive, Bayelsa reacts to power towers destruction<\/p>\n

Opposition tackles Presidency over new presidential jet<\/p>\n

Why I won\u2019t interfere in anti-graft agencies\u2019 operations \u2014 Tinubu<\/p>\n

NLC protests as police probe Ajaero for terrorism financing<\/p>\n

Ogun FTZ: Chinese embassy keeps mum on controversial deal<\/p>\n

Restructuring: Tinubu getting his priority wrong<\/p>\n

Tankers besiege depots as petrol shortage worsens<\/p>\n

Adesanya earned more than Du Plessis despite the loss<\/p>\n

Kagame of Rwanda is repeating the same African leadership mistake<\/p>\n

Why minimum wage payment may delay \u2014 Labour<\/p>\n

Nigeria owes NNPC $4.9bn fuel debt \u2013 Report<\/p>\n

Injections administered by quacks may cause irreversible nerve damage, say paediatricians<\/p>\n

Colleagues threaten strike as abductors hold doctor for eight months<\/p>\n

FG seeks end to attacks on aid workers<\/p>\n

Why I won\u2019t interfere in anti-graft agencies\u2019 operations \u2014 Tinubu<\/p>\n

Adamawa trains 100,000 youths in ICT, unveils 31 buses<\/p>\n

Over 10,000 inmates sat WASSCE in five years \u2014 NCoS<\/p>\n

Lagos, Ogun declare holiday as Isese festival holds today<\/p>\n

Retired senior officers differ on rumoured IG tenure extension<\/p>\n

S\u2019Court reserves judgments on Bayelsa, Kogi polls<\/p>\n

ECOWAS countries to demand interest on repatriated loot, artefacts<\/p>\n

Senators’ N29m earning not a lot of money, ex-lawmaker claims<\/p>\n

Army demolishes unserviceable ammunition in Akwa Ibom<\/p>\n

S’Court rejects Ajaka’s request for full panel on Kogi gov appeal<\/p>\n

Obi laments poor WASSCE performance, calls for increased education investment<\/p>\n

Tel Aviv explosion terror attack, says Israeli police<\/p>\n

It was a traumatic day, daughter recalls Awolowo’s death<\/p>\n

IG succession battle: Tension rises as Egbetokuns fate hangs on Tinubus decision<\/p>\n

Otti will be last Labour Party gov, says Deputy Speaker, Kalu<\/p>\n

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

LCCI Urges FG to Provide Incentives for Production of Exportable Goods<\/p>\n

Taraba, Katsina Lead as Prices of Diesel, Petrol Continue Upward Swing, Worsen Economic Hardship<\/p>\n

NNPC Announces N3.3tn Net Profit in 2023 Audited Financial Statement<\/p>\n

Electricity Supply: FG Pays N205bn from N1.3tn Owed Power Generation Companies<\/p>\n

Police Invite NLC President for Questioning over Terrorism Financing, Treason, Others<\/p>\n

Tinubu: ECOWAS States Must Urgently Ratify, Implement Anti-Corruption Protocol<\/p>\n

Minister Highlights Job Creation, Revenue Potential of Tourism Sector<\/p>\n

ASUU Gives FG 21-day Strike Notice over Alleged Refusal to Implement Agreements<\/p>\n

Tinubu Leaves for France in Brand New Airbus A330 Presidential Jet<\/p>\n

Food Insecurity a Threat to Africa, Says Expert<\/p>\n

Aondoakaa: Presidential Jets Not Commercial Assets, Wrong for Chinese Firm to Seize Them<\/p>\n

Falana: Senators N21m Running Cost is Illegal, Contemptuous<\/p>\n

PAP Boss Admonishes Foreign Varsity Students on Scholarship to Justify FGs Investment<\/p>\n

Ogun Joins League of Large-scale Rice-producing States<\/p>\n

Dep Speaker, Kalu Under Fire for Declaring APC Must Unseat Otti in 2027<\/p>\n

IG Reiterates Commitment to Maintain Peace, National Security<\/p>\n

Oborevwori Applauded for Creating Ministry of Riverine Infrastructure<\/p>\n

Seadogs Urges FG to Declare Emergency on Kidnapping, as Insecurity Worsens Nationwide<\/p>\n

APC Urges EFCC to Freeze Kano LGs Accounts, Probe Drugs Supply to Hospitals<\/p>\n

Prof Epiphany Azinge Emerges Asagba of Asaba Designate<\/p>\n

Tinubu Leaves for France in Brand New Airbus A330 Presidential Jet<\/p>\n

Female Engineers Calls for Sanitation Action in Lagos Communities<\/p>\n

PPP: New ICRC DG, Ewalefoh Vows to Accelerate Infrastructure Development<\/p>\n

NNPC Announces N3.3tn Net Profit, Targets 2mbpd Oil Production by December<\/p>\n

Tinubu Wants ECOWAS Countries to Urgently Ratify, Fully Implement Anti-corruption Protocol<\/p>\n

Edo Guber: INEC Commences Distribution of PVCs in 192 Wards Thursday<\/p>\n

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

Guber poll: INEC to present final copy of voters register to parties in Edo<\/p>\n

LG Autonomy: Anxiety as Governors make fresh plots to control Council chairmen<\/p>\n

After 2023 success, LP faces daunting task in Edo guber contest<\/p>\n

Despite PDPs withdrawal, preparation for Kebbi council election hots up<\/p>\n

Kogi: S\/ Court declines Ajakas request for constitutional panel, reserves judgment<\/p>\n

Subsidy: Tinubu govts credibility being eroded Atiku<\/p>\n

Imo people want justice, LP tells Supreme Court<\/p>\n

You are totally out of touch with reality, IPOB lawyer Ifeanyi Ejiofor toDeputy Speaker Kalu overOtti comment<\/p>\n

FG pushes for strong punishment electricity vandals<\/p>\n

Fubara fixes 3 months to rehabilitate 11 yrs abandoned road<\/p>\n

Ex-CJN Onnoghen moves to set aside CCT judgment removing him from office<\/p>\n

NBA tasks INEC on electronic voting, unveils e-stamp for lawyers<\/p>\n

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

Edo guber: INEC to commence distribution of PVCs August 22<\/p>\n

SCourt reserves judgment in Bayelsa guber dispute, rejects Ajakas request in Kogi<\/p>\n

Ondo constituents move to recall federal lawmaker, hire 30 lawyers<\/p>\n

NASS Running Cost: 29m inadequate for constituents’ demands, says Abbo<\/p>\n

Traders get December deadline to vacate Kara market<\/p>\n

Refugee Commission, NGO launch awareness initiative in IDP Camps<\/p>\n

Prosecutors seek 18-year jail term for son of E.Guinea president<\/p>\n

Firm commits to food industry growth, marks 20th anniversary<\/p>\n

German firms flourishing in Nigeria despite challenges, says Consul General<\/p>\n

Investors lose N750 billion amid selloff in 17 stocks<\/p>\n

Alleged illegal demolition: Estate owner drags LASBCA, others for contempt<\/p>\n

Collaboration, technology management critical for media survival, editors say<\/p>\n

Lawyers honoured for excellence, dedication to legal service<\/p>\n

Academy underscoresimportance of training in addressing industrys needs<\/p>\n

Terminal operator pays N122m severance package to 94 retired dockworkers<\/p>\n

Years after, FG validates 2022-2026 NACS action plan<\/p>\n

Reconstructing the educational system in Nigeria: Role of private sector<\/p>\n

Family accuses police of alleged complicity in sons murder, seeks probe<\/p>\n

Terrorists nabbed, two kidnap victims rescued in Kaduna<\/p>\n

180 Catholic bishops meet in Edo<\/p>\n

Ashimolowo loses N200m to bank shares, warns Nigerians<\/p>\n

ASUU issues FG 21-day ultimatum, may go on strike<\/p>\n

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

Okada rider killed, passengers hospitalised as truck rams into mini-bus in Delta<\/p>\n

Reps Minority caucus raise alarm on insecurity, kidnapping on highways<\/p>\n

Police foil kidnap attempt on graduation ceremony\u2019s guests in Delta<\/p>\n

Men in military uniform arrest Ekpekpo, 2 other Okuama leaders<\/p>\n

No stone\u2018ll be left unturned in fight against money laundering \u2014 NFIU<\/p>\n

Naira down to N1,600\/$ in parallel market<\/p>\n

Fuel scarcity: We\u2019ll supply only what we have \u2014 Oil marketers<\/p>\n

How I\u2019m winning anti-corruption war \u2014Tinubu<\/p>\n

TSA: Fresh panic as FG demands 50% of aviation agencies revenue<\/p>\n

Edo guber: INEC begins distribution of PVCs Aug 22<\/p>\n

NNPC posts N3.3trn profit, declares N2.1trn dividend<\/p>\n

Petrol price rises 28.35% to N770.54\/ltr<\/p>\n

Supreme Court reserves judgement on Bayelsa, Kogi guber disputes<\/p>\n

Monkey pox confirmed in Abia<\/p>\n

Sokoto monarch still in captivity, 22 days after<\/p>\n

Investors lose N847bn as profit-taking rattles stock market<\/p>\n

Afraid to sleep: Nights bring fresh horrors in war-torn Gaza<\/p>\n

105-year-old activist urges Tinubu to address hunger, inequality<\/p>\n

Power towers destruction huge sabotage Bayelsa govt<\/p>\n

Breaking: Oyo APC chairman dies in US<\/p>\n

Food prices stabilise in Kano, Kaduna, Katsina<\/p>\n

Troops kill Boko Haram commander, others in Borno<\/p>\n

Degree mills: FG begins implementation of probe panel recommendations<\/p>\n

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

NILDS Backs State Electoral Commissioners To Conduct LG Polls<\/p>\n

We’ll End Bad Governance, Corruption In Nigeria<\/p>\n

UK Group Calls For Damagun, Others’ Exit From PDP<\/p>\n

Independence: RCCG Prays For A Stronger Jamaica After Hurricane Devastation<\/p>\n

BBFORPEACE Call For Review Of Representatives Laws In West<\/p>\n

Stakeholders Seek NSITF Removal From Fiscal Responsibility Act<\/p>\n

Ukrainian Conflict Negatively Impacting Africans ‘ Reports<\/p>\n

Tinubu Appoints Jennifer Adighine As New NDPHC Boss<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Tinubu Sacks NAHCON Chairman Arabi, Appoints Usman As New Chair<\/p>\n

JUST-IN: ASUU Issues 21-day Strike Notice<\/p>\n

Thierry Henry Resigns From France Role After Winning Olympics Silver<\/p>\n

NNPC Pledges 221,000bpd To Repay $5.5bn Loans<\/p>\n

PICTORIAL: Top Gov’t, Party Officials See Off Tinubu As President Departs For France In New Jet<\/p>\n

The Genius Wave Reviews (Free Download MP3) Dr. James Rivers Seven-minute Audio Program To Attract Abundance<\/p>\n

PICTORIAL: Flood Submerges 255 Houses After Heavy Downpour In Katsina<\/p>\n

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

Group tasks NASS on speedy passage of public assistance access bill<\/p>\n

Anambra doctors threaten strike over abduction of colleague<\/p>\n

Reps minority caucus condemns spate of kidnapping, insecurity<\/p>\n

One dead, three injured as truck rams into minibus in Delta<\/p>\n

Most miracles these days are staged, not real ‘ Pastor Abel Damina<\/p>\n

NLC confirms Police’s invite to Ajaero on terrorism investigation<\/p>\n

Repositioning NASS, human capacity development our priority ‘ Clerk<\/p>\n

Police foil kidnap attempt, arrest two cult suspects in Delta<\/p>\n

FG to begin crude oil sales in Naira to Dangote, others October 1<\/p>\n

Ondo 2024: Why we endorsed Aiyedatiwa ‘ Arogbo Ijaw<\/p>\n

Mining sector to attract more investors with credible geoscience data ‘ Alake<\/p>\n

Adamawa gov, Finitri, will pay N70,000 minimum wage ‘ NLC Chairman<\/p>\n

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

$500m bond investors to get 9.7%, barred from naira conversion<\/p>\n

NNPCL shareholders to get N2.1tr dividends<\/p>\n

Federal Govt begins disbursement of N200b to 75 big firms, MSMEs<\/p>\n

Alleged terrorism financing, others: Police invite NLC boss Ajaero<\/p>\n

Tinubu flies to France aboard new jet<\/p>\n

Naira crude sale to Dangote, other refineries fixed for October 1<\/p>\n

Our concerns over proliferation of arms, by security experts<\/p>\n

Unlocking potential of organic agriculture to drive rural development<\/p>\n

FRSC cautions against carrying petrol-filled jerrycans in vehicles<\/p>\n

Arewa forum laments controversies surrounding Dangote refinery<\/p>\n

Security experts raise fresh concerns on arms proliferation<\/p>\n

Everything you need to know about the new Champions League format<\/p>\n

Forceful removal: Appeal Court to hear ex-CJN Onnoghens appeals filed since 2019<\/p>\n

HERALD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Obi Cubana Addresses Ritualism Allegations Amid Wife’s Illness<\/p>\n

Davido Reacts as Father Donates N1 Billion to C&S Church<\/p>\n

Rudeboy’s Wife Ifeoma Calls Out Online Trolls<\/p>\n

Mohbad’s Widow, Wunmi, Pleads with Fans to Respect His Memory<\/p>\n

Jamaican Reggae Legend Buju Banton Reveals Igbo Heritage<\/p>\n

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

2027: Like Akpabio, Deputy Speaker, Kalu joins call for Gov Otti to join APC<\/p>\n

Kalus Comments On Ottis Tenure Merely Politics- Igbo Mandate Movement Group<\/p>\n

Atiku Linked to Alleged Gunrunner Bashir Hadeija, Accused of Fueling Endbadgovernance Protests<\/p>\n

Virtual Health Integration A Vital Component for Emerging Harm Reduction Services in Nigeria<\/p>\n

Troops kill Boko Haram commander, others in Borno<\/p>\n

Fuel queues resurface in Lagos amid stock shortage<\/p>\n

SERAP to Akpabio, Abbas: Disclose NASS running cost or face legal action<\/p>\n

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

Presidential Jets seizure :CISLAC, TI-Nigeria urge due diligence in contracts<\/p>\n

Mallam Mele Kyari: A Rebuttal to Calls for his Sack as GMD of NNPCL<\/p>\n

Government agency pushes for legislative action On social welfare Bill<\/p>\n

National Assembly prioritizes human capacity building for better service delivery<\/p>\n

Tinubu urges ECOWAS members to implement Anti-corruption Protocol<\/p>\n

Aso Rock holds retreat for its agencies over 2025 Budget<\/p>\n

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

Nigeria now aims to raise $2 billion in Domestic Dollar Bond Sale<\/p>\n

Transactworld Digital Launches Transactpay Set To Revolutionise Payment For Nigerian And International Businesses<\/p>\n

Understanding DCSO obligations ‘ What the law says<\/p>\n

#EndBadGovernance: Nigeria must stop killing its youth. They are rightly aggrieved!<\/p>\n

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

We’ve Settled Disputes In 2020 Marginal Bid Round-NUPRC<\/p>\n

Tinubu Sacks Arabi As NAHCON Boss, Appoints Usman As Replacement<\/p>\n

FG Begins Naira-Denominated Crude Oil Sales To Dangote Refinery Oct. 1<\/p>\n

East-West Road: Resume Work Within 14 Days Or Face Shutdown, MOSOP Tells FG<\/p>\n

NLC Invasion: Police Invite Ajaero In Relation To Terrorism Financing<\/p>\n

Fresh Crisis Hits PDP Over Rivers Legal Battle, Congresses<\/p>\n

INEC Begins Distribution Of PVCs In Edo Thursday Ahead Of Guber Poll<\/p>\n

New Presidential Jet Is 15 Years Old, Nigeria Is Third User<\/p>\n

CCT Sack Order: Appeal Court Hears Ex-CJN Onnoghen’s Appeals, August 20<\/p>\n

Protest: Learn From Libya’s Incident, Bajowa Cautions Nigerians<\/p>\n

Continuation Of Subsidy Another Chapter Of Tinubu’s Opaque Governance ‘ Atiku<\/p>\n

Seized Presidential Jets: Presidential Planes Are Not Used For Commercial Transactions ‘ Ex-AGF<\/p>\n

MTN Group Records $414.7m Loss, As Nigeria Currency Devaluation Bites<\/p>\n

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

Govts Palliatives To Cushion Effects Of Hunger Doesnt Make Any Economic Sense Bode George<\/p>\n

Brainworld School Showcases Legacy Of Quality Education<\/p>\n

E-learning Platform Trains Over 300 Teachers In FCT<\/p>\n

Tinubu Appoints Adighije, MD\/CEO Of NDPHC, Others As Mgt Staff<\/p>\n

Otuaro Urges PAPs Scholarship Students In Foreign Varsities To Justify FGs Investment In Their Educatio<\/p>\n

Fubara directs contractors to speed up upgrade of four zonal hospitals<\/p>\n

Tinubu to ECOWAS countries: Ratify, Implement Anti-Corruption Protocol<\/p>\n

ASUU Issues 21-Day Notice To FG Over Unmet Agreements<\/p>\n

Otuaro Urges PAPs Scholarship Students In Foreign Varsities To Justify FGs Investment In Their Educatio<\/p>\n

Over 300 Mobs attack Ministry workers in Niger<\/p>\n

Rivers: Were Not Going Back On Council Polls Gov Fubara<\/p>\n

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

Lagos launches one-stop automated portal for ease of collecting tax<\/p>\n

Troops kill Boko Haram commander, others in Borno<\/p>\n

Livestock ministry\u2019ll address insecurity, boost Nigeria\u2019s GDP \u2013 MACBAN president<\/p>\n

Group urges transparency in state contracts after presidential jet seizure<\/p>\n

CPPE begs FG to peg customs duty exchange rate at N1000\/$<\/p>\n

New digital storage facility a boost for cargo businesses-Bi-Courtney management<\/p>\n

DBN commences 2024 entrepreneurship training grogramme for MSMEs<\/p>\n

Nigerian forex market sees $409m drop in turnover amidst naira depreciation<\/p>\n

Equity market opens on a bearish run, sheds N748<\/p>\n

On alleged extortion at security checkpoints in South-east<\/p>\n

Hope rises for Patigi as N-HYPPADEC intervenes in environmental problems<\/p>\n

FG assures of readiness to implement outcome of 2024 IWA conference<\/p>\n

FG to support OAU on WASH Intervention<\/p>\n

FG, GIZ, other stakeholders strategise on OHCS implementation<\/p>\n

Breaking: Tinubu sacks Arabi, appoints Usman as new NAHCON chairman<\/p>\n

Breaking: Tinubu flies to France in new presidential jet<\/p>\n

Foundation wants review of repressive laws across West Africa<\/p>\n

Imo: Fake Senegalese bizman dupes POS operator of N50k, ATM card<\/p>\n

World Humanitarian Day: Stakeholders call for support for disaster victims<\/p>\n

NSC to drive down cargo cost with expansion of rail lines ES<\/p>\n

5 years after, ex-CJN Onnoghen move to set aside CCT judgment<\/p>\n

NEDC gets presidential nod to reconstruct Wagga- Gwoza collapse bridge<\/p>\n

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