{"id":30386,"date":"2024-08-23T06:11:15","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T06:11:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=30386"},"modified":"2024-08-23T06:11:15","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T06:11:15","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-friday-23-august-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=30386","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 23 August 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>BLUEPRINT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ronaldo\u2019s YouTube subscriber count surpasses 16 million<\/p>\n<p>Residents observe funeral prayer for Sokoto Emir murdered by kidnappers<\/p>\n<p>Oluremi Tinubu flags off business recapitalisation grant to 37,000 beneficiaries nationwide<\/p>\n<p>Petty traders are unsung heroes of Nigeria Remi Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Woman arrested for using hot iron to inflict burns on teenager<\/p>\n<p>FG vows to avenge miners death<\/p>\n<p>Theres need to overhaul civil service in Nigeria FCSC chair<\/p>\n<p>Attacker of BRT bus\u2019ll be prosecuted \u2013 Sanwo-Olu<\/p>\n<p>Benue to hire 9,700 teachers, establish farmers\u2019 clubs<\/p>\n<p>Edo: LP challenges won\u2019t affect my electoral fortunes \u2013 Akpata<\/p>\n<p>CNPP demands NNPCL\u2019s explanation on subsidy bill to FAAC, insists on forensic audit<\/p>\n<p>Climate change: Women town planners advocate tree planting to combat ill-health, others<\/p>\n<p>Breaking: Tinubu set to swear-in Justice Kekere-Ekun as new CJN<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian woman gives birth inside plane enroute Brazil<\/p>\n<p>COAS orders investigation into allege killing of 3 herders, 100 cattle by troops in Kaduna<\/p>\n<p>Record-breaking N246.8trn asset shows NNPC Ltd on path of excellence<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Suspect arrested as speeding driver kills OAU final year student<\/p>\n<p>Sokoto youths protest killing of district head over unpaid ransom<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest 123 suspected robbers in Enugu<\/p>\n<p>Two suspected kidnappers nabbed in Anambra<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest five Imo kidnap, armed robbery suspects<\/p>\n<p>Ex-Lagos police spokesman needs N25m for kidney disease<\/p>\n<p>Mohbad: Court orders substituted service on Naira Marley, Sam Larry<\/p>\n<p>JUST IN: Six feared dead as truck rams into vehicle, pedestrians in Ogun<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest two kidnappers in Anambra<\/p>\n<p>Tension in Sokoto community as youths protest killing of district head<\/p>\n<p>Six #EndSARS protesters freed after four years in custody<\/p>\n<p>NNPC directors\u2019 expenses jump 214% to N2.6bn \u2013 Report<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu cuts short France trip, swears in CJN today<\/p>\n<p>Dangote refinery begins petrol production test-run \u2013 Report<\/p>\n<p>Minister writes finance ministry over SSANU, NASU withheld salaries<\/p>\n<p>Landowners sue FG over N15tn Lagos-Calabar highway<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu has no interest in OVH acquisition \u2013 NNPC<\/p>\n<p>FG deficit rose to N824bn in April &#8211; CBN<\/p>\n<p>Oando acquires Agip Oil for $783m<\/p>\n<p>Why fuel queues persist \u2013 PENGASSAN<\/p>\n<p>US unveils TB lab donated to Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Delta slashed varsity fees to enhance access \u2013 Gov<\/p>\n<p>Northern youths urge govt to prosecute 63 illegal refineries operators<\/p>\n<p>Adamawa civil servants hail Fintiri for new minimum wage payment<\/p>\n<p>Stop linking IPOB with Simon Ekpa, spokesman tells gov<\/p>\n<p>Court stops APC from conducting Rivers congresses<\/p>\n<p>NBA says domestic refining will end fuel scarcity, queues<\/p>\n<p>FG kicks off national single window project<\/p>\n<p>55 govts punish critics with travel restrictions &#8211; Report<\/p>\n<p>Minister petitions NSA, IG over abducted Kaduna doctor<\/p>\n<p>FCT park and pay operators short-changing govt Wike<\/p>\n<p>Migration agency seeks $18.5m to tackle Mpox spread in Africa<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bloomberg: Dangote Oil Refinery Increasingly Skipping US Crude for Local Supply<\/p>\n<p>Oando Completes $783 Million Acquisition of Enis Subsidiary, Nigerian AgipOilCompany<\/p>\n<p>NNPC: Oando, President Bola Tinubu, Cousin Do Not Have Stakes in OVH<\/p>\n<p>Adelabu Mulls Differential Electricity Tariff, Says Grid Power Still Cheapest Source<\/p>\n<p>Umahi Gives Account of Stewardship, Decries N16tn Funding Deficit for 4,000 Projects<\/p>\n<p>Kwankwasos Nephew Sues Kanos Anti-graft Agencies in Multi-million Naira Scam<\/p>\n<p>Remi Tinubu Flags Off Renewed Hope Economic Initiative in Abuja, Delta<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu Lauds Ariwoolas Successful Public Service Career, To Swear in Kekere-Ekun as CJN Friday<\/p>\n<p>First Lady Gives N1.85bn Business Recapitalisation Grant to 37,000 Female Traders Nationwide<\/p>\n<p>Retired CJN Ariwoola Seeks Expeditious Implementation of Justice Summits Decisions<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian Army to Probe Alleged Extra-judicial Killings by Troops of 1 Division<\/p>\n<p>Expert: Food Crisis in Nigeria May Last Longer than Anticipated<\/p>\n<p>Police Rescue 30 Kidnapped Victims, Recover AK-47 Rifle in Katsina<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>US presses for ceasefire as Israel-Hamas talks resume in Cairo<\/p>\n<p>LP denies alliance with APC<\/p>\n<p>Dissolution of Benue APC exco: Ganduje, NWC risk jail term<\/p>\n<p>PDP to Tinubu: Stop Matawalles harassment of opposition leaders in North<\/p>\n<p>BBC parts ways with sports presenter Jermaine Jenas after complaint<\/p>\n<p>Weve paid N3trn out of N14.42trn inherited projects Umahi<\/p>\n<p>Flying to Heathrow: Air Peace missed two submission deadlines ACL<\/p>\n<p>Subsidy: You owe us N4.56trn, NNPC Ltd tells FAAC<\/p>\n<p>Says President, Wale Tinubu not involved in OVH acquisition<\/p>\n<p>Fuel scarcity stifles economic activities as SMEs battle mounting losses<\/p>\n<p>FG funding of education far below AU, UNFPA stipulations ASUU<\/p>\n<p>Lagbaja orders investigation into killing of locals, cattle by soldiers at Sabin Birnin<\/p>\n<p>NCPC staff prays court to set aside unlawful termination of appointment<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest 123 criminals, rescue 19 kidnap victims in Enugu<\/p>\n<p>4 die, 6 passengers missing in Kano boat accident<\/p>\n<p>Shiroro mines killings: FG warns embassies to monitor nationalists activities<\/p>\n<p>Bureaucracy wont slow down Bakassi sea port Oyetola<\/p>\n<p>Housing deficit: Nigeria needs over N5.5trn to fix shortage Minister<\/p>\n<p>Rivers pays N2bn monthly to clear pension, gratuity backlog<\/p>\n<p>IPOB lawyer tasks governors on action against enforced disappearances by security agents<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As politicians in power lie and cheat, by Adekunle Adekoya<\/p>\n<p>The United States politics of dubious peace-making, by Owei Lakemfa<\/p>\n<p>NNPCL cleaner dies on duty in Rivers<\/p>\n<p>Ajaero\u2019s police summon: Obi cautions FG as NUPENG puts oil workers on alert<\/p>\n<p>Muslim women to Tinubu: Tackle poverty, rising insecurity<\/p>\n<p>Naira rises to N1,600 \/$ in parallel market<\/p>\n<p>#EndBadGovernance: Release detained protesters now \u2014Onaiyekan, Arewa youths, CSOs<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Sacked\u2019 Benue APC state excos sue Ganduje for contempt<\/p>\n<p>2,111 protesters arrested; 1,403 remanded in prison \u2014 Femi Falana<\/p>\n<p>FG\u2019s deficit rises 0.1% to N824.79 bn<\/p>\n<p>2025 budget for State House \u2018ll be based on actual requirements \u2013 Presidency<\/p>\n<p>Falana to Police: Charge protesters in your custody to court before August 25 or \u2026<\/p>\n<p>Contracting traffic enforcement to non-uniform agents illegal \u2013 Court tells Osun govt<\/p>\n<p>Price of cooking gas rises 8.3% to N1,300\/kg \u2013 Investigation<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria needs huge investments to meet energy transition target \u2013 NEITI<\/p>\n<p>Oando Plc completes $783m acquisition of Nigerian Agip Oil Company<\/p>\n<p>Nigerians turn to AI for creativity, Google search trends reveal<\/p>\n<p>2024 Sees a 30% Boom in Online Wagering in Nigeria and Here&#8217;s Why<\/p>\n<p>Soldiers accused of killing three locals, 100 cows in Kaduna community<\/p>\n<p>Fake certificate: Uganda, Kenya write JAMB, demand students verification<\/p>\n<p>FG backs IPACs movie project on Nigerias 25 years of democracy<\/p>\n<p>Reconstruction work begins on Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Expressway<\/p>\n<p>LASG targets N5trn from Eko Revenue Summit<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ex-CJN Ariwoola&#8217;s Career A Testament To Hard Work &#8216; Tinubu<\/p>\n<p>Twist In Benue APC Crisis As Sacked Party Executives Sue Ganduje For Contempt<\/p>\n<p>Youths Protest Killing Of Sokoto Monarch By Bandits<\/p>\n<p>PICTORIAL: EFCC Operatives Fire Tear Gas At Protesting Lawyers In Oyo<\/p>\n<p>Court Convicts 6 #EndSARS Protesters After Spending 4 Years In Detention<\/p>\n<p>Lawsuits Against Lagos-Calabar Highway Won&#8217;t Deter Federal Gov&#8217;t &#8216; Umahi<\/p>\n<p>N55trn Needed To Tackle Housing Deficit In 10 Years &#8216; Federal Gov&#8217;t<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NDLEA raises alarm over drug abuse among minors<\/p>\n<p>FG should create enabling environment for informal sector &#8216; Expert<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu hails Justice Ariwoola&#8217;s hard work, dedication<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu&#8217;s wife unveils N1.85bn recapitalisation grant for 37,000 beneficiariesnationwide<\/p>\n<p>Fuel scarcity worsens as marketers load at N780\/litre<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria vs South Africa: Bolt blocks users involved in fake ride request trend<\/p>\n<p>EU, Netherlands youth advisory councils advocate digital empowerment for young Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>Rivers govt, Rainbow Heritage Group sign MoU to establish new port city<\/p>\n<p>NMDPRA seals two petrol stations in Warri for under-dispensing<\/p>\n<p>Gov Oborevwori opens Red Cross youth camp in Delta<\/p>\n<p>Commuters groan as petrol pump price hits N990 per liter in Ibadan<\/p>\n<p>Utilise your time on useful ventures, Hamzat urges Nigerian youths<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Monkeypox: IOM seeks $18.5m support<\/p>\n<p>UK heat-related deaths to soar with 3 degrees celsius warming<\/p>\n<p>Minister, ASUU to meet Monday over strike threat<\/p>\n<p>Stakeholders on strategies to boost potential in MSMEs<\/p>\n<p>Dissolved Benue APC Exco sues NWC for alleged contempt<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias salvation lies in constitutional change Cleric<\/p>\n<p>REA briefs Edun on rural electrification progress<\/p>\n<p>List of governors who pledged to implement N70,000 minimum wage<\/p>\n<p>DSO: Tinubu approves N10b grants to NBC<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Tinubu to swear in Kekere-Ekun as new CJN Friday<\/p>\n<p>Lagos Revenue Portal: A One-Stop Shop for Efficient Revenue Management<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Benue Youths Vow to Resist Plot to Frustrate Dangote Cement Out of State<\/p>\n<p>Benjamin Okezie Kalu: Understanding a Misunderstood Patriot<\/p>\n<p>Concerned Citizens Write US Govt over NNPCL, Kyaris Violation of Sanctions on Russia Crude-Oil<\/p>\n<p>Deputy Speaker, Kalu Celebrates NSPPD Convener, Pastor Jerry Eze on 42nd Birthday<\/p>\n<p>Togo, Benin Owe Nigeria $14m For Electricity FG<\/p>\n<p>Gbajabiamila gives insights into 2025 budget<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rivers crisis, national issues top agenda as PDP govs meet today<\/p>\n<p>Residents protest in Jigawa, demand commissioners removal<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu to swear in Kekere-Ekun as CJN Friday<\/p>\n<p>FG threatens to prosecute foreigners funding banditry<\/p>\n<p>Were working with local, global agencies to nab Yahaya Bello EFCC<\/p>\n<p>EFCC arrests Abuja billionaire over internet fraud, money laundering<\/p>\n<p>FG takes community policing implementation strategy to SEast<\/p>\n<p>Kaduna villagers accuse soldiers of killing 3 persons, 100 cows<\/p>\n<p>N\/Central APC stakeholders insist on chairmanship position<\/p>\n<p>CODE aims for wider media exposure, seeks media partnership<\/p>\n<p>Remi Tinubu donates N215m to 4,300 women in FCT, 3 states<\/p>\n<p>War on Gaza: 42 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks<\/p>\n<p>Nigerians harming themselves over excessive salt consumption Experts<\/p>\n<p>2027: PDP welcomes calls for Jonathans return<\/p>\n<p>Kano residents to benefit from 23, 644 bags of rice Sen. Barau<\/p>\n<p>Dont turn our democracy into plutocracy, PRP warns SIECs<\/p>\n<p>Police impound 29 vehicles with covered number plates in FCT<\/p>\n<p>Jollof rice consumption surges by 166% in Nigeria Report<\/p>\n<p>Residents cry out as Lagos culvert turns to dumpsite<\/p>\n<p>Ship owners decry $40,000 fine for detained crews of seized vessels<\/p>\n<p>Bolt blocks Nigerian, South African users ordering fake rides<\/p>\n<p>CNG condemns murder of Sokoto monarch<\/p>\n<p>Kwankwasos nephew remains in custody as he fails to meet bail condition<\/p>\n<p>Army orders probe into Kaduna villagers killing by soldiers<\/p>\n<p>Bandits seeking to take possession of mining areas Alake<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Concerned Citizens Write US Govt over NNPCL, Kyaris Violation of Sanctions on Russia Crude-Oil<\/p>\n<p>Benjamin Okezie Kalu: Understanding a Misunderstood Patriot<\/p>\n<p>Benue Youths Vow to Resist Plot to Frustrate Dangote Cement Out of State<\/p>\n<p>CNG condemns abduction, murder of Emir of Gobir, calls for thorough investigation<\/p>\n<p>Deputy Speaker, Kalu Hails NSPPD Convener, Pastor Jerry Eze on 42nd Birthday<\/p>\n<p>Ottis political journey under scrutiny as analyst questions Labour Partys loyalty<\/p>\n<p>Record-breaking N246.8trn asset shows NNPC Ltd on path of excellence<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FG&#8217;s prescription can&#8217;t cure japa fever<\/p>\n<p>Many killed as soldiers, bandits clash in Plateau<\/p>\n<p>Wine intake falls to five-year low on inflation, empty wallets<\/p>\n<p>NNPC denies Atiku&#8217;s hijack claims, says Tinubu has no interest in OVH<\/p>\n<p>Cost of living crisis eases as prices of garri, potato, tomato drop<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian firms have bleak short term naira outlook, survey by CBN shows<\/p>\n<p>Naira loses 35.53% to dollar in three months &#8216; 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