Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 5 October 2023

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

DAILY INDEPENDENT

BREAKING: 2030 W’Cup To Be Played In 3 Continents With Morocco, Spain, Portugal, S’America Named

CJN Reads The Riot Act To Son, 22 New FHC Judges

Applicants To Get Passports In Two Weeks ‘ Minister

Tinubu Has Vision, Understands Nigeria’s Economy ‘ Nwebonyi

Atiku Disobeyed His Party’s Constitution, Rule Of Law, Reason PDP Is In Crisis ‘ Okechukwu

Lawmaker’s Call To Probe NEITI Over Missing $15bn, N200bn Misleading

FG Signs MoU With 12 Pharmaceutical Firms On Drugs Security

Tanker Explosion: House Seeks Urgent Repairs of Benin-Warri Highway

PUNCH

Ministerial nominee faints, journalist dies in NAssembly shuttle

Japa: FG to increase enrolment quota for medical schools

14 rescued from Kebbi capsized boat NIWA

Electrocution: NERC probes Taraba familys death

Nigerians to obtain passports in two weeks, says FG

Adeleke imposes fresh curfew on warring Osun communities

Mohbad: Police declare friend wanted, court remands Naira Marley, others

Soun stool: Court decides suit against Oba Ghandi Oct 25

Police probe explosion at illegal Rivers refinery

Gavi commends FGs initiatives againstdiphtheria

Be professional, avoid accidental discharge, NSCDC tells officers

Renovate courts, increase magistrates pay, NBA tells Adeleke

Renew NDelta pipeline contract, community leader urges Tinubu

Deploy battalion to Tarabas volatile areas, gov begs COAS

Economic downturn: States borrow N46bn from banks to pay salaries

Govt loses N847bn to gas flaring NOSDRA

Operators push for fresh investment, technology amid worsening electricity

Importers suffer increased costs with charter agreement removal

Exporters decry extra charges at export terminals

Saudi Arabia announces bid to host 2034 World Cup

UK PM pledges to progressively raise tobacco age limit

Hardship: Obi counsels against taking fatal risks, deadly ventures

Senate probes killing of 250 Nigerians in Ethiopia

NSCDC warns officers against misuse of firearms

Mohbad: Seven things to know about wanted singer, Primeboy

Carpenter seeks N520,000 help for hand tumour surgery

Security chiefs brief Zamfara gov on abducted students

Explosion: Ill no longer tolerate illegal bunkering Rivers -monarch

THISDAY

Guber Election: Stay Off Imo, APC Group Warns Abia Gov, Otti

U.S Consul General Wants Nigerian Youths To Be Solutions Providers

Mohbad: Court Remands Naira Marley, Sam Larry For 21 Days

World Values Day: NGO Calls For Partnerships To Impact Future Generations

Nigerians Urged To Protect Cross River Gorillas, To Boost Local Tourism

Ooni Partners Govt-Owned Chinese Firm To Generate 50,000 Employments

Illegal Adoption: Owner Of Orphanage Accused Of Selling Babies Handed To NAPTIP

Time For Nigerian Leaders To Be Accountable, Lead By Example

NCC Moves To Expunge 5% Excise Duty In Telecoms Operations

Clean Technology Hub Holds Africa Mobility Conference

FG To Review Broadband Plan, Telecoms Policy, Moves To Achieve 50% QoS

FG May Rethink Brand Nigeria Project As ARCON Begins Conference

SUN

FIFA awards 2030 World Cup to Morocco, Spain, Portugal

Falode applauds NFF, sponsors, media, supporters for successes

FIFA appoints referees, VAR officials for S/Arabia game

Why forex shortages, low oil production persist NCDMB

International Day of Girl Child: 10,000 girls to participate in Abuja All Girls Colour Run

Chapel Hill Denham to list N200bn infrastructure fund on NGX

Nigeria to partner UK on implementation of data protection laws

Customs summons Arik Air over cannibalisation, re-exportation of 3 aircraft

Crippling debts, coups to slow Sub-saharan Africas growth by 2.5% WBank

FG, ILO partner to develop national profile to strengthen safety at workplaces

Untold story of tanker explosion on failed Benin-Sapele road

FRC dialogues stakeholders on bank lending to governments, public institutions

Tax evasion hampering Nigerias infrastructure devt Shehu, RMAFC boss

Bayelsa: Drama as witnesses fail to appear against APC deputy gov candidate

PDP appeals Benue guber tribunals judgment

APC scolds Abia governor over quit notice to Uzodimma

Chicago University: Presidency says Tinubus certificate not fake amid mixed reactions

Why military retrains troops on counter-terrorism war in N/east- Commander

Health Insurance: NHIA to roll out branded drugs next month

Crisis brews in Osun community as 1 shot dead, 1 sustained gun injury

UniAbuja makes foreign language, drug test compulsory for graduating, new students

FG to create over 50,000 jobs in AI by 2030

Nigerian Press Council holds post 2023 General Elections Assessment capacity building for journalists

Mohbad: Police declares Primeboy wanted, place N1m bounty on him

Pensioners beg not to be excluded from N35,000 wage raise for workers

Cash collection: Railway suspends staff over corruption, sharp practices

Police arrest 4 suspected killers of Benue judge Margaret Igbetar, 81 others, recover arms

GUARDIAN

Police bust phone robbery syndicate in Lagos

Court remands Naira Marley, Sam Larry over Mohbad’s death

Police launch probe into Rivers pipeline fire incident

NRC probes officials over ticket racketeering

Rescuers recover six bodies from Niger boat mishap

Group decries abuse of minors in police custody

62-year-old Benin socialite bags 12 years in jail for human trafficking

Widow sues Ondo over child’s disappearance from juvenile home

More than 75,000 US health care workers begin 3-day strike

Morocco, five others to co-host 2030 World Cup

How Nigeria can curb money laundering, terrorism financing

Market dips by N158 billion amid losses in MTNN, NGX

BUA Cement retailers maintain old prices as dealers complain of scarcity

YEDC commits to power infrastructure upgrade, supports electrocution victims

FG to embark on rapid infrastructure, non-oil export sector growth

Workers’ struggles and the general strike of 1963

Adesina charges Africa to prioritise peace-building as investment decision

HURIWA commends NDLEA’s strategies to combat illicit drug deals

We are counting on Solid Minerals to boost Nigeria’s revenue, says FIRS boss

FG moves to review Visa on arrival, passports policy

VANGUARD

Mohbad: Court remands Naira Marley, Sam Larry, 2 others

2 brothers sentenced to death for killing farmer in A-Ibom

Terrorists abduct 5 varsity students in Katsina, one suspect arrested

Navy foils criminals’ attempt to smuggle N235m cannabis sativa through Lagos waterways

States divided over FG’s N35,000 wage awards to federal workers

Food security key to renewed hope agenda ‘ FG

Military Court fixes date for judgment in multi-billion naira case against General

Naira loses, exchanges at N756.21 to the dollar at investors, exporters window

Reps to investigate indiscriminate issuance of certificate by BPP

FG to make Ajaokuta free trade zone to attract FDI

Nigerian Navy hands over 2,640kg of cannabis worth N200m to NDLEA

Stay clear of Kogi politics, GOC warns soldiers

Fresh communal clash hits Ilobu/Ifon communities in Osun

FG disowns publication on unlicensed, illegal Gaming Companies in Lagos

INEC to transmit results of Bayelsa guber poll manully

Kano Gov poll: We didn’t sponsor London protesters, NNPP tells APC stakeholders

Epidemic looms over Benin/Sapele road accident as ANEEJ blames FG

Presidency, Atiku disagree over certificate Tinubu submitted to INEC

Kano Governorship: Gov Yusuf approaches Appeal Court

The recent show of shame by misguided protesters

Nigeria’s South-East today and afterwards

Stunted at 63: Nigeria needs a political and constitutional settlement

How unapproved textbooks sneak into Nigeria’s education system ‘ Investigation

Wike Parley’s First Lady in plan to set up directorate for women affairs in FCT

Tinubu committed to restoration of security in North East ‘ Shettima

Tinubu’s certificate not forged, says Presidential aide

Divestment: FG to resolve issues in ExxonMobil, Eni, woos investors

Army court-martials Major General for stealing $1,476,200

Tribunal verdict: We’ve nothing to do with terror, APC tells Otti

8,000-bed LASU hostel ready for allocation ‘ VC

Airport will fast track Osun economic growth ‘ Gov Adeleke

LEADERSHIP

Adopt Visa-on-arrival Reciprocity Or Face Retaliation

Chicago Varsity Saga: We Have No Time To Waste On Trivialities ‘ FG

CBN Books: Obazee Report Causing Discomfort in Presidency

FG Orders NIS To Process Passports Within 2 Weeks

Shettima Tasks NEDC On Prudent Use Of Resources, Legacy Projects

Wike Seeks Presidential Approval For New FCT Directorate For Women Affairs

Reps Vow To Secure Singer Mohbad’s Compensation, Royalties

Saudi Arabia Announces Bid To Host 2034 World Cup

Tupac Shakur: Murder Suspect, Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis, Appears In Court

Minister Directs Passport Processing In 2 Weeks As Applicants To Upload Photographs From Dec

3 Continents, 6 Countries To Host 2030 World Cup

TRIBUNE

Nigerian Navy hands over 2,640kg of cannabis worth N200m to NDLEA

Reps to probe BPP over indiscriminate issuance of certificate

NIWA mourns boat mishap victims in Kebbi

Fuel queue returns as litre of PMS hit N650 in Sokoto

FG sets two-week timeline for issuance of passport by Immigration

Mohbad: Court orders remand of Naira Marley, Sam Larry

Declare Ginger Fungi as pandemic ‘ NEPC tells FG

Nigeria’s economy to record 2.9% growth in 2023 ‘ World Bank

Communal clash: Osun govt reviews curfew placed on Orolu, Ifon communities

Reps probe N22bn Lagos-Sango-Abeokuta road reconstruction contract

Shettima unveils 10-year masterplan for North East Development Commission

Ministerial nominee, Abass, slumps during Senate screening

Aso Villa begins implementation of 14-day paternity leave for staff

Mohbad: Lawmaker vows to secure compensation, royalties for late singer

Speaker Abbas laments abductions of varsity students in North-West

NEITI Audit Report: CISLAC calls for prosecution of Nigerians involved in bribery scandals

NATION

Senate okays Ebie, Ogbuku, Namdas, Okocha, others for NDDC Board

Police confirm abduction of five female Katsina varsity students

Crude theft not only reason for low production, says agency

Steer clear of Kogi politics, GOC warns soldiers

Govt set to move IDPs to resettlement camps

Fed Govt signs MoU with 12 pharmaceutical firms on drugs security

NRC suspends erring workers in viral video

Akpabio condemns discrimination against Nigerians in diaspora

How we cleared 204,332 passport backlog, by Interior Minister

Ijaw leaders, council back Diri’s re-election bid

Bayelsa LP candidate promises improved welfare for teachers

Kogi APC suspends campaign over slain member

Guard your utterances, APC group warns Imo politicians

Bayelsa LP candidate promises improved welfare for teachers

Guard your utterances, APC group warns Imo politicians

How to tackle Nigeria’s critical security challenges, by experts

Senate okays Ebie, Ogbuku, Namdas, Okocha, others for NDDC Board

Shaibu resumes in new office after Obaseki refuses return to Govt House

World Bank: why black currency exchange market is back in Nigeria

JUST IN: Senate confirms ministerial nominee who fainted during screening, two others

Fed Govt’s N25,000 palliative excites pensioners

Insurers leveraging technology to achieve N1tr premium target

UK, U.S. partner Nigeria on marine, blue economy

Lagos eyes $2.5b revenue from non-oil exports

$101m ‘bankruptcy’: Alleged contempt hearing for Oct 20

HERALD

Mohbad’s Death: All You Need To Know About ‘Primeboy’ As Police Declare Him Wanted

Passport issuance won’t exceed two weeks ‘ FG

Ex-Minister, Ibe Kachikwu Involved In Diezani’s UK ‘Bribery’ Case

Senate Confirms Balarabe, Two Others As Ministers

El-Rufai’s replacement slumps during ministerial screening on Senate floor

Mohbad: Police declare Primeboy wanted, offer N1m reward

Bandits abduct varsity students in Katsina

DSS nabs lady for threatening suicide bombing over Kano guber petition judgement

DAILY TRUST

4,000 Inmates To Be Freed From Custodial Centres ‐ Interior Minister

Kaduna Intending Pilgrims To Pay N2.5m Deposit For 2024 Hajj

NRC Suspends Workers Collecting Fares From Passengers Without Tickets

Kwara Can’t Afford To Remain Civil Service State – Gov AbdulRazaq

UniAbuja: Students To Undergo Drug Test Before Admission – VC

NiMet Alerts Public To Weather Condition In Borno, Kano, Others

Nasarawa APC Rejects Majority Judgment, Backs Governor’s Decision To Appeal

Don’t Make Imo Gov’ship Poll Do-Or-Die, Political Actors Advised

NSCDC Trains 280 Personnel In Arms Handling, Warns Against ‘Accidental Discharge’

U.S. Hails Creation Of Blue Economy Ministry In Nigeria

Rich Customers Benefiting More From Electricity Subsidy – NERC

Reps Probe BPP Over ‘Indiscriminate’ Issuance Of ‘Certificate Of No Objection’

BII Launches $60m Facility To Plug FOREX Gap In Nigeria, 4 Other African Countries

Indigenous Firm Targets Luxury Residences In Abuja

Embrace Non-Oil Exports To Unlock Economic Growth – VP Shettima

Senate Panel Asks Tinubu To Present Supplementary Budget For CNG Project

‘Border Communities’ Fuel Ban No Longer Reasonable’

Over N10trn Spent On Refineries, Better Sold Off – Oyedele

Why States Need To Stop Seeking Foreign Direct Investment – Expert

Atiku Ready To Speak As Pressure Mounts On Tinubu Over Chicago Saga

Fresh Twist As Chicago University Says It Doesn’t Have Certificate Tinubu Presented To INEC

Tinubu’s Certificate Not Fake, Presidency Breaks Silence On Chicago Saga

‘He Was Exhausted’, Akpabio Speaks On Nominee Who Collapsed During Screening

Naira Marley, Sam Larry Remanded As Police Declare Suspect Wanted Over Mohbad

FIFA Announces 2030 World Cup To Be Held Across Three Continents

AUTHORITY

Nasarawa: HURIWA calls for ICPC probe of Governor Sule as he plans to appeal tribunal verdict

Aso Rock promotes breastfeeding at work place, male staff now enjoy paternity leave

Again, Group calls for state of emergency in Zamfara, knocks Gov Lawal

Insecurity : Gender protection group laments Zamfara govs double standard

Frank to US, EU, AU, UK: Tell Tinubu to vacate office over forged certificate

Alex Otti inciting crisis in Imo, APC group warns Abia governor

BUSINESSDAY

Underinvestment, not theft, blamed for Nigeria’s oil woes

8,000-bed LASU hostel ready for allocation ‘ VC

Abiodun seeks US partnership in boosting critical sectors

Nigeria, others face sluggish growth on debt burden, joblessness ‘ World Bank

Manufacturers face toughest time in history ‘ MAN

Meet Nigeria’s 7 most profitable firms in H1 2023

Nigeria tops 2023 homelessness ranking, see the full list

The Black Book hits 17m views, tops in 69 countries

Senate frowns at illegal spending on CNG buses, favours supplementary budget

Teach For Nigeria announces new board chairman and board members

Mohbad: Lagos police interrogates Naira Marley

Africa :Top 10 countries with the largest gold reserves 2023

PEOPLESDAILY

Frank to US, EU, AU, UK: Tell Tinubu to vacate office over forged certificate

Alex Otti inciting crisis in Imo, APC group warns Abia governor

Senate receives three additional ministerial nominees from Tinubu

Senate bars non ranking members from contesting offices of Senate President, Deputy Senate President

Deputy Senate President offers scholarships to additional 870 students

Reps to FG: ‘Establish special taskforce to stop killing of farmers in Borno

Rivers Guber: Labour Party rejects tribunal judgement, proceeds to Appeal Court

NEW TELEGRAPH

Mohbad’s Death: Nigerians React As Police Arrest Naira Marley

Top 15 News Roundup For Latest Nigeria News October 4

BREAKING: Police Arrest Naira Marley Over Mohbad’s Death

Kalu Hails FG For Earmarking N100bn For CNG Buses

Eno, PDP, Deny Celebrating Atiku’s Efforts At CSU

FG To Provide Interest Free Loans To Market Women

Nigerians lose N752.25bn in fuel shipment to foreigners

BLUEPRINT

Prioritise agriculture, education, transportation as legacy projects, Shettima tells NEDC

Senate calls for immediate reconstruction of collapsed Enugu-P/Harcourt Bridge

Tension in Osun community over killing of cyclist

Nigerian woman jailed for trafficking 12 girls abroad for sexual exploitation

Senate moves to probe killing of 250 Nigerians in Ethiopia

Outlook for naira remains bleak, shed 23% Q3

Nigeria in dire strait as Saudi, Russia vow to maintain oil supply cuts

Cooking gas price rises by 17%, experts project 43% further jump

Mohbad: Court remands Naira Marley, Sam Larry in custody

Niger govt partners US’ varsity for study center in Minna

CSO to INEC: De-register NNPP over anti-democratic tendencies

Ijaw, Bayelsa elders back Diri’s re-election bid

Otu vows to clear N24bn gratuity backlog before end of 2023 in Cross River

Reps urge security chiefs to deploy personnel to troubled Plateau communities

Akwa Ibom PDP dismisses Eno’s celebration of Tinubu’s alleged fake certificate as false

Cross River: Otu tasks new Head of Service on reforms

We’ll secure all compensation, royalties for Mohbad, Reps assure

Saudi Arabia announces bid to host World Cup in 2034

2030: FIFA to stage World Cup in 6 countries, 3 continents

Premium Trust Abuja International half marathon holds April 28

CAF Confederation Cup: Rivers United to know group opponents October 6

Group accuses Zamfara govt of politicising kidnap of Gusau female students

FIFA appoints referees, VAR officials for Super Eagles, Saudi Arabia game

Dangiwa rallies stakeholders for Shelter Afrique’s affordable housing delivery in Africa

Gusau kidnap: Gender group tasks govt on safety of girls in captivity

 

 

 

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