Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 27 June 2023  

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN

Biden singles out Russia on world torture day

Blinken announces formation of U.S-Nigeria energy security

Russia says intercepted British warplanes over Black Sea

Eid-el Kabir: FG suspends works on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

Calabar boat mishap: Police recover bodies of three missing students

Police kill suspected armed robber, arrest 58-year-old suspect in Delta

Bargain hunting in BUA Cement, 45 others lift capitalisation by N72b

Private employment agencies lament five-year suspension of operations

Why Abia doctors suspend strike, by NMA

Troops capture armoury after raiding oil thieves camp in Bayelsa

Nuhu Ribadu take over National Security Adviser role from Monguno

Aminat Yusuf: Obaseki offers Edo-born LASU record-setter automatic employment

Eid-El-Kabir: FG declares Wednesday, Thursday as public holidays

Ukraine grain deal ‘critical’ for Africa: UN

Int’l Day Against Illicit Trafficking: Saraki calls for immediate action to curb drug abuse

Boat mishap: NiMSA two male, one female bodies recovered after three days in Calabar water

Calabar boat accident: Bodies of three students recovered

EFCC arrests 49 internet fraud suspects in Ekiti, Oyo

PUNCH

Gridlock: FG suspends construction on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Drug addicts need sympathy, not stigmatisation, say Tinubu, Marwa

EU mission submits report on 2023 general elections

Suspended Benue LG chairmen back down, stay away from office

N5bn contract will create market for rice, says LCFE

Senate minority leader: PDP, Atiku set to clash with G-5 over Tambuwal

Couple, three others burnt in Lagos gas explosion hospitalised

Customs CG decorated, promises technology-driven operations

NUC approves more courses at Elizade varsity

Asking for customers social media handles unnecessary, says NDPB

Presidential poll: Obi, Ayu to blame for Atikus loss, says ex-senator

Tinubu pledges to support NDLEA, others in anti-drug war

Buhari hands over N974bn uncompleted road projects

How forex reforms could boost capital inflow

NBF won’t neglect ailing Okorodudu ‘ Omo-Agege

Police begin probe as gunmen kill rating in Lagos

Boat crash: Students corpses recovered, NIWA arrests operators

NDLEA arrests 1,021 suspects, convicts 117 in Delta, Edo

Prankster, female minors parents remanded over sexualising video clip

Abuja FBI impostor defrauds Spaniard of 5.7m

EFCC arrests 49 suspected internet fraudsters in Ekiti, Oyo

Troops raid militant, oil thieves camp in Bayelsa

Osun NDLEA arrests 315 offenders in one year

Tinubu wont be president had Buhari removed fuel subsidy Garba Shehu

NDLEA arrests 463 suspects, convicts 42 in Edo

Family seeks help for 21-year-old orphan diagnosed with mouth tumour

[BREAKING] Eid-El-Kabir: FG declares Wednesday, Thursday public holiday

Relocate to other countries, NSCDC tells oil thieves

THISDAY

NMDPRA Meets Oil Firms, Provides Clarity On Upstream, Downstream Regulators’ Roles

CJN Tasks Judges On Financial Sector Laws

NEITI Seeks Stronger Ties With CSOs On Environmental Justice

Nigeria’s OPEC Oil Production Shortfall Hits 80m Barrels, 44% In Five Months

NBS: Number Of Electricity Customers In Nigeria Grew By 210,000 In Q1

IITA Youth In Agribusiness Advocates For Increased Investment To Drive Agro-Industry

Minority Leadership Position Divides PDP In N’Assembly

Global Call To Action Towards Improving Maternal And Newborn Survival

SUN

No state property law supersedes the 1999 constitution Onuakalusi, Rep member

Election tribunal: Swearing in winners before judgement amounts to travesty of justice -Onodi

10th NASS: We will bring professional touch into law making Delta senators

Gov Wike delivered Tinubu, fit to lead Rivers APC Iyke Ejie

Accelerating growth of sustainable finance for Microfinance banks

Eid-el-Kabir: Passengers pay N150, 000 N200, 000 for economy seats

Maritime industry loses $100bn annually to non-implementation of Cabotage Act

Adeniyi assumes duty as acting Customs Comptroller General

Unification: Manufacturers lament unavailability of forex

DisCos to increase electricity tariff by 40% from July 1

NDIC deepens financial literacy campaign in schools

Buhari retained fuel subsidy for APC to win election -Garba Shehu

NIA: Ex-DG Dauda fights back, open can of worms

Why we must strengthen rule of law, anti-graft Abbas, Reps speaker

Shake up as NAF appoints new Branch Chiefs, AOCs, spokesman others

FG declares Wed June 28, Thur June 29 public holidays

Skit maker, Trinityguy remanded in prison for sexualising minor

Smile Africa International Youth Development decries stigmatization of drug users

Oborevwori urges FG to discourage destruction of cannabis farms

NIWA recovers bodies of 3 medical students from Calabar boat mishap

Crisis rocks Niger CAN as Secretary is suspended

NDLEA arrests 463 suspects, convicts 42 in Edo

Anti demolition protesters take to the streets in Kano

Edo lawyers condemn killing of colleague by kidnappers in Ondo

Dont blackmail me for federal appointment Abe

VANGUARD

I gave orders to avoid bloodshed during revolt ‘ Putin

EFCC arrests 49 Internet fraud suspects in Ekiti, Oyo

Kaduna Police arrest inspector for attempted murder

Murder of 2 policemen: Bizman raises alarm over plot to truncate investigation

10 persons drowned as boat capsizes in Akwa Ibom waterways

FG raises concern over drug abuse as it reaches epidemic proportion

Ribadu assumes office, promises to stabilise Nigeria

Nigeria to bolster technology transfer with S/Korea ‘ Shettima

Calabar boat mishap: Identities of victims revealed as Police recover 3 bodies

Gov. Yusuf stops salaries of over 10,000 workers employed by Ganduje

IGP Egbetokun creates 40,000-man intervention squad for deployment nationwide

Lawyers must join in fight to end injustice, corruption in Nigeria ‘ Group

Akpabio makes first appointment; names Okonkwo, Enyiekere as Chief of Staff, Deputy

I delayed petrol subsidy removal to allow Tinubu, APC win election ‘ Buhari

Otti sets up panel of inquiry over recovery of govt properties

Forex challenge driving petrol price towards N581 per litre

Naira begins new week on positive note, exchanges at N768.17

Lawless kids and fears of terrorism in Kano

Political IOUs and the banana peels Tinubu should avoid

Anthrax: Stop possible outbreak with preventive measures, FG tells butchers

Benjamin Mendy faces retrial for alleged sex offences

Gov poll: We need unity to win Bayelsa ‘ Tinubu’s Campaign Director tells APC leaders

Flood Control: Oborevwori orders demolition of buildings on waterways

Police rescue 60 missing persons, arrest 23 suspected criminals in Rivers

Election: Mutfwang, others in court as tribunal commences hearing in Plateau

Labour Party rejects guber candidate’s sack by Imo court

I’ll dismantle obstacles to trade ‘ New Customs boss, Adeniyi

Enugu targets $2b in Diaspora and Investment forum

LEADERSHIP

Wagner Chief, Prigozhin, Denies Plot To Topple Putin

Troops Raid Illegal Refineries, Recover Weapons In Bayelsa

Check Torture Of Detainees, Justice Ministry Tells Security Agencies

NDLEA Arrests 463 Suspects, Convicts 42 In Edo

Protesters Allege Demolition Of N226bn Property In Kano

All Police Convoys To Observe Traffic Regulations ‘ IGP

Gov Yusuf Stops Salary Payment Of Thousands Of Kano Workers

Eid-el-Kabir: Federal Gov’t Declares June 28, 29 Public Holidays

Woman Shoots Uber Driver Suspected Of Kidnap Attempt In US

JUST-IN: NUC Boss, Prof Rasheed, Resigns, Returns To BUK

Teacher, 1 Other Arrested Over Alleged Attempt To Traffic 2 Students

Obaseki Offers Job To Edo-born LASU First Class Graduate

Edo Lawyers Condemn Killing Of Colleagues In Ondo

JUST-IN: Speaker Abbas Appoints 33 More Aides

EFCC Arrests ‘Senator’ Over Alleged ‘5.7m Fraud

TRIBUNE

Police patrol vehicles must obey traffic rules, regulations ‘ IGP Egbetokun

Nigerian Armed Forces committed to end nation’s insecurity ‘ CDS

[BREAKING] Eid-el-Kabir: FG declares Wednesday, Thursday public holiday

FG asks Appeal Court to reverse judgment awarding N5bn to Ararume, reinstatement as NNPCL Chairman

We’ll tackle drug menace in Nigeria, Tinubu assures Nigerians

NUC Executive Secretary, Abubakar Rasheed, resigns

Trinity Guy: Mixed reactions as court remands skit maker, victim’s parents in prison

Subsidy removal would have cost APC 2023 election ‘ Buhari

Indomie noodles safe for consumption ‘ NAFDAC

HURIDAC, CISLAC task politicians on peaceful, fair electoral process in Nigeria

Alleged N4m bribe: I didn’t mention ex-speaker Najeem Salaam ‘ Osun Philanthropist, Raji clarifies

NSCDC moves against oil thieves, trains 10,000 personnel on weapon handling

Benue workers commend Gov Alia over prompt payment of salary

NATION

‘LASG didn’t remove RTEAN chairman’

NDLEA secures 186 convictions in five states

NGO raises alarm over alleged attempt to defame ex-perm sec

War on illicit drugs: Tinubu urges increased sensitisation for citizens

Manufacturers, businesses fret over proposed hike in electricity tariff

Why Nigeria lost seven pilgrims, by NAHCON

Abbas seeks salary review for workers to fight graft

Sallah: Fed Govt suspend works on Lagos-Ibadan road

Senate President, House Speaker appoint 35 aides

Fed Govt declares tomorrow, Thursday Eid-el-Kabir holidays

84 students receive senator’s scholarship

NESG, others seek food fortification to address deficiencies

2Civil Society to media: raise awareness on dangers of sugary drinks

Experts: need for plan to fight oil spill

NUC licence for Kogi’s new varsity

Edo govt’s job for LASU’s best graduate Aminat Yusuf

DE registration: How JAMB lost N500m, by Oloyede

Fed Govt to Appeal Court: reverse verdict awarding N5b to Ararume

Gov Yusuf stops salaries of 10,800 Kano workers

IGP to create new police Special Squad

Police repel attack as gunmen open fire on station in Bayelsa

Speaker Abbas appoints CPS, 32 other aides

Disco backtracks on tariff hike

FG will revive moribund industries, says Akpabio

OAU student murder: No plan to grant Adedoyin state pardon, says Adeleke

 HERALD

5.7m fraud: EFCC nabs fake senator in Abuja

Cracks Emerge In The Big Tech Rally As Nasdaq Heads For A Bearish Monthly Close

Nigerian Music Icons, Wunmi and Tunde Obe, Celebrate 25 Years of Love and Music

We’ll make Nigeria peaceful’ ‘ Nuhu Ribadu says as he assumes NSA job

Tinubu renames airports after Buhari, Awolowo, Okadigbo, others

Eid-El-Kabir: FG declares Wednesday, Thursday public holiday

Blasphemy: Islam doesn’t encourage jungle justice ‘ Sokoto governor

I’m being blackmailed’ ‘ Adeleke denies reported plans to pardon murderer Dr Rahmon Adedoyin

DAILY TRUST

Crack in Ogun APC as Abiodun, ex-gov, clash over outcome of 2023 polls

Lawmaker who served for 24 yrs elected Yobe speaker

Plateau gov’ship poll: Tribunal orders INEC to produce voter register, BVAS

Work hard to reposition Kano, Gov Yusuf charges new commissioners

Plea bargain encourages thieves, undermines anti-corruption effort

Lawless kids and fears of terrorism in Kano

Sierra Leone election: President Bio well ahead in vote count

US: Russia shows Africa how Wagner brings ‘death and destruction

 Nigerian Doctor Backs Out Of Vaccine Alliance Leadership

My Legacies In Ondo North Will Outlive Me – Boroffice

NSA: Ribadu Takes Over From Monguno, Promises Improved Security

Crack In Ogun APC, As Abiodun, Daniel Clash Over Outcome Of 2023 Poll

Boat Mishap: Police, Local Divers Recover Bodies Of ABU Students In Calabar

JUST IN: Speaker Abbas Appoints PUNCH Reporter CPS, Names 32 Other Aides

Court Upholds FRSC’s Power To Impound Vehicles, Fine Defaulting Motorists

NDLEA: In 12 Months, We Arrested 463 Suspects, Convicted 42 In Edo

Sources: Real Reason NUC Executive Secretary Resigned 3 Years To Tenure End

Why Financial Literacy Is Vital For Young Nigerians – NDIC

Subsidy Removal Will Open Up New Energy Sources– ICSAN

Local Producers Urge FG To Protect Dying Energy Drink Firms

Over 50 Filling Stations Sealed In Kogi Over Illegal Operations — Petroleum Regulatory Authority

Disquiet Over Termination Of Cally Air’s Tripartite Pact

Bullish Trading As NGX Rallies N323bn In May

Customs Moves To Eliminate Trade Barriers, Secure Borders

Tinubu Would Have Lost If Buhari Removed Fuel Subsidy – Garba Shehu

Gov Yusuf Blocks Salaries Of Over 10,000 Workers Employed By Ganduje

I will run an uncommon senate, partner Tinubu for Nigeria’s progress ‘ Akpabio

Account for campaign funds, APC stakeholders ask Rochas’ ex-DG, Alaribe

Unite APC, run inclusive govt, caucus member urges Tinubu

APC rejects Lai Mohammed’s ally, Popoola, in Kwara

AUTHORITY

FCT board warns intending pilgrims against embarrassing acts

Disregard Fake News, Skewed Narrative Against NSCDC

Historic as Zipline begins flying blood products to health facilities in Kaduna

Expect astronomical hike in electricity tariff effective July 1st, DisCos alert Nigerians

Unknown gunmen give Anambra communities conditions for burials

Tinubu hails AfDBs $520m investment in agro-industries

BUSINESSDAY

Renewables account for 20% of global energy despite climate fears

How weaker naira could affect multinationals’ finance, input costs

Five things to know to start your Tuesday

New channels, new powers: Are you up to speed with customer communications

Businesses groan as checkpoints, illegal tolls on roads inflate cost

FX unification to alleviate pressure on foreign reserves

Market rises by 0.22% as positive sentiment persists on Nigerian Exchange

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Igbo Should Not Be Subjected To Attacks In Their Own Country’ Umeh

Sanwo-Olu Committed Electoral Fraud By Voting Without PVC ‘ Vivour-Rhodes

Only Decent Work Will Curb Growing Economic Disparities In Ngeria ‘ Apebo

Over 2000 Candidates Scramble For PTDF Foreign Scholarship In South-South Zone

Lagos CP, Stakeholders Sensitise Pupils On Dangerous Effects Of Drug Abuse

Indiana Tornadoes Kill One, Damage Homes In US Midwest

EFCC Arrests Fake Senator For Alleged ‘5.7m Internet Fraud

Enugu Set To Attract $2b Investment Fund

New NSA, Ribadu, Vows To Subdue Insecurity, Stabilise Nigeria

Tajuddeen Abbas Appoints 33 More Aides

PEOPLESDAILY

Shehu Musa asks Tinubu to probe Buhari, ex-ministers, service chiefs, others

Igbo will live, do business in any part of Nigeria ‘ Umeh

No political romance with him ‘ Okorocha reveals why he visited Ihedioha

Ebonyi govt denies alleged plan to bribe election tribunal with N1bn

Femi Gbajabiamila, worthy ambassador of Lagos ‘ Sanwo-Olu

Abuja South lawmaker, Angulu Dobi calls for unity of purpose

My mission to rescue Imo from Uzodinma ‘ LP’s guber candidate, Nathan Achonu

BLUEPRINT

Confusion as AEDC backs down on electricity tariff hike

Herdsmen kill 1 in Benue, Guma residents raise alarm

Tribunal: Ebonyi debunks alleged perversion of justice with N1bn bribe

Scramble for cabinet position: Campaign of calumny against me unnecessary ‘ Abe

Kano-Jigawa forum holds 3rd mentoring programme

Ondo: Flood sweeps off one as communities cry for help

Enugu: NDE disburses equipment to 34 CBTS graduates

Ebonyi: 9 arrested over killing, kidnapping of INEC staff, wife

Revive the 25m collapsed MSMEs

Proposed electricity tariff hike dangerous to Nigeria’s economy ‘ Vast

Buni congratulates elected speaker, principal officers of Yobe assembly

Kaduna: UbaSani constitutes 8-man committee to assess ongoing projects

NDE disburses 4.8m starter packs to 40 Ogun youth

Kano to rebuild demolished iconic roundabout at different locations

NSCDC trains 10,000 personnel in weapon handling, moves against oil thieves

 

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