Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 1 August 2024

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN

Snoop Dogg wows crowd at Paris Olympics beach volleyball

Rivers crisis: Court affirms PDP legal advisers authority

Opposition lawmakers stage walkout as Reps raise limit on CBN loans to 10%

Hunger protest: Vote out APC in 2027, PRP tells protesters

Navy hands over 85 bags of intercepted Cannabis sativa to NDLEA

Police arrest 31 suspects, recover five firearms, others in Nasarawa

Tragedy as man allegedly kills father, severs head, legs in Niger

Group donates 4.8KW solar power to OAU lab

Lab scientists raise concerns over significant rise in prostate disorders

Lagos NMA decries govts failure to implement medical salary structure

FG spent $4.5b on care-associated infections, targets patients safety

Stakeholders adopt strategies to mitigate climate change impact on health

Experts urge govt to curb looming hypertension crisis

FUPRE vows to tackle Nigerias energy crisis

IFC awards certificates to developers on green building projects

Students to get N20,000 monthly stipend

Five firms record N723 billion loss to FX crisis, others in six months

Windfall Tax:Nigerian banks as victims of failed policy

FG makes last-minute appeal before protests

Senate raises CBN’s advances to FG from 5 to 10%

Tinubu’s intervention in Niger Delta enough to discourage youth protest -Minister

PUNCH

Police foil explosive device attack in Lagos

Immigration officers assault journalist in Edo

Lagos monarch accused of demolishing cancer survivors home

Two bizmen jailed 14 years for drug importing codeine cough syrup

Mother, four children die of suspected food poisoning in Anambra

30-year-old surety charged with failing to produce suspected thief

Police hunt abductors of ex-Rep in Delta

Woman detained for stabbing Yoruba monarch to death in US

 Finance ministry withholds N4.9bn unity schools’ meal subsidy

How doctors battled to save Onyeka Onwenu’s life – Obi

Akpabio, Oshiomhole, Shaibu to lead APC campaign in Edo

Students may pay N80,000 electricity fee in varsities – VCs’ panel

Secretary General of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities, Prof. Yakubu Ochefu

Reps directs NNPC to suspend crude-for-loan deal

Hunger protests to unleash mayhem on citizens, infrastructure, says IG

Tinubu, bank CEOs hold closed-door meeting over windfall tax

Tension, food prices rise as hunger protest begins today

Hunger protest: NARD mobilises doctors for emergency cases

Over 70 illegal refineries bombed in three months – NAF

Ogun rolls out 2,000 electric bikes, tricycles

Finance ministry withholds N4.9bn unity schools’ meal subsidy

LASG harps on benefits of exclusive breastfeeding

Personal interests behind calls for my removal – Provost

FG distributes N2.8bn inputs to Enugu, Anambra farmers

INEC urges factual reporting on Edo, Ondo polls

Academic researches should solve local problems – TETFund

Slain soldiers for burial today, military demands killers capture

24.5% interest rate: Private sector foresees higher inflation, massive job cuts

I attempted suicide five times after hit-and-run driver crushed my leg Victim

Masquerader fled to Lagos after killing my dad Anambra man

Fuel crisis lingers as vessels berth at Lagos ports

Customers besiege banks to reactivate dormant accounts

NNPC targets two million barrels oil production daily

Passengers stranded as court grounds Arik Air

THISDAY

Nigeria to Build First Multilingual LLM to Enhance Research in Artificial Intelligence

Report: Nigeria Leads in Fostering Healthcare Innovation across Africa

Super Falcons Exit Paris 2024 Olympics with 1-3 Loss to Japan

25,000 Nigerians Receive Life-Changing Care through NIMRs HIV Clinic Programme

NLTF Boss Urges Youths to Shun Protests During Visit to Information Minister

Protest: Enugu PDP Alleges APC, LP Leaderships Plot to Cause Unrest

Hunger Protest: We Wont Intimidate, Stifle Your Freedom of Expression, Abbas Tells Youths

ZEAB Climate Summit to Address Pollution Link to Cancer Mortality

Senate Holds Emergency Plenary, Urges Protest Organisers to Jettison Action

Senate Panel Bows to Pressure, Allocates New Office to Ndume

SUN

Edo: INEC raises fresh security alarm, summons security agencies meeting

Helpless Super Falcons knocked out of Paris 2024 without a win

Minister tasks NOC, AFN to probe Ofilis exclusion

.We registered her for 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay, says AFN

Telcos defy NCCs order, millions of lines still barred

FG targets 30% revenue-to-GDP ratio by 2026

Association kicks against shipping bill, says it will repeal protection interests

Mass protests: Security forces lock down Abuja

1 year not long enough for Tinubus policies to yield desired results Senate

EndBadGovernment: Cause for protest valid, justifiable Northern elders

Protest has achieved 25% of its purpose -Dania

Fubara alleges plot to cause anarchy in Rivers

Restrict yourselves to designated protest ground, Sanwo-Olu tells protesters

NELFund disburses over N1.1bn loans to 20,000 students

Ndume: Senate bows to pressure, allocates new office

Nigerias immunisation programme faces $200m funding gap FG

Hardship: FG inaugurates family homes funds board to promote affordable housing

Senate expands CBN powers to grant FG more loans

Senate begs Nigerians to call off nationwide protests

VANGUARD

Murder of Ajumogobia’s daughter: 3 domestic staff arrested

EKSU authorities lack powers to proscribe union activities ― NAAT

Son kills father with hoe in Niger

Ondo popular CEO hacked to death, 5 days after birthday

Naira down to N1,595/$ in parallel market

Kidnappings, killings: You can’t evict people from S-West, Afenifere, hunters tell Igboho

Boko Haram suicide attack kills 19, Iinjures dozens in Borno village

Protesters urged to leave room for dialogue as Police deploy assets

Rep urges Nigerians to shun planned protest, cites communication gap

Court restricts Abuja protesters to MKO Abiola stadium

FG suspends import duty on rice, flour, other essential food items

Protests: Organisers list convergence points for rallies

Police arrest Zamfara lawmaker, ex-LG chair, monarch over alleged kidnapping, banditry

Oil prices leap as Hamas political leader killed in Iran

Protest: Apapa Customs assures port users of uninterrupted operations

Winless Super Falcons crash out of Paris Olympics after 3-1 loss to Japan

APC urges Nigerians to shun protests, calls for dialogue, self-reflection

Protest: Security operatives embark on show of strength in Osun

Ohanaeze denies announcing Iwuanyanwus burial date, cancels 2024 Igbo Day celebration

Disaster: FG activates national emergency operation centre

LEADERSHIP

Police Arrest 3 Suspects Over Murder Of Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia’s Daughter In Lagos

Protest: Kogi East Senator Appeals For Patience, Urges Youths To Give Tinubu More Time

Rise In Landing Cost Of Petrol May Trigger Further Price Hike ‘ Experts

August 1: Court Restricts Protest To Kwara Metropolitan Square

Restrict Yourselves To Designated Protest Grounds, Sanwo-Olu Tells Protesters

BREAKING: Court Restricts Protesters to Abuja Stadium

Reps Panel Directs NNPC To Stop Alleged Crude For Loan Deal

BREAKING: Police Foil Bomb Attack In Lagos

Amid N30trn Probe, Senate Amends CBN Act To Increase Overdraft Loans To Federal Gov’t

Hunger: N40k Per Bag Rice Now Available For Sale ‘ Federal Gov’t

TRIBUNE

Court restricts hunger protest in FCT

Court restricts August 1 protest to Ilorin Metropolitan Square

Nationwide protest: IGP addresses senior police officers

Shun nationwide protest, Gov Soludo urges Anambra youths

Those behind planned protests bent on destabilising Nigeria ‘ Sanwo-Olu

Employment: Coalition seeks justice for visually-impaired Niger nurse

Nigerian immigration officers assault journalist in Benin

Reps halt NNPCL’s crude oil swap scheme pending conclusion of forensic audit

Moneybags will not hijack FG’s subsidised 50kg rice, Minister assures

NATION

How Supreme Courts ruling on council autonomy can benefit primary healthcare

USAID/LUWASH awards grants to improve WASH services in Lagos

American Hospital Dubai expands to Lagos, enhancing access to best medical services

IGP urges officers to be at alert for protest hijack

I never approved Eagle Square for protest, says Wike

Ondo protest organisers pull out

Cabals behind planned nationwide protest, says Presidency

Makinde signs bill to rename First Technical University after Ajimobi

Agency begins six-week training for 5,000 law enforcement officers

DAILY TIMES

Shun Protests; Youths Should Utilize our Governments initiativesMomoh

Onyeka Onwenu: Family hails Peter Obi for staying with music icon till her last moments

10 things to know about the late Onyeka Onwenu

Protest: NSCDC deploys 5,000 personnel in FCT

Suspension of import duties, taxes on food items will crash prices in few weeks Policy group

NAMA grounds Arik aircraft, following SCourt order

DAILY TRUST

PRP to Tinubu: Listen to protesters, eliminate wasteful expenditure

Usman Yusuf, Najaatu Mohd, Umar Ardo, Salihu Lukman back protest

Kano sets Nov 30 for LG polls

Akpabio under fire over let them protest, let us be eating comment

Protest: US embassy asks staff to remain at home, raises concern over likely terror attacks

Prices drop as more new yam enters markets

52-year-old man remanded over rape of minor

Wike promotes 1,018 FCDA staff

NGO sinks borehole in Enugu community

NSCDC warns personnel against accidental discharge

Ex-Nasarawa speaker now Yobe fed polys board chair

Hardship: FCT residents shun bread, adopt alternatives

Enugu embargoes approvals for property without govt titles

Otedola announces support for windfall tax, urges banks to curb private jet expenses

Aminu Umar appointed 1st African director on the board of International Chamber of Shipping

Dollar surpasses N1600 at official market

N/Assembly raises ways and means advance to 10%

Bankers rep meet Tinubu for clarifications on Windfall Levy

Nestle Nigeria invests N6b to bridge technical skill gap

African central bank governors, finance ministers meet in Abuja to push for fair global financial system

Stock investors lose N32bn amid selloffs

Nigerias currency in circulation exceeds N4 trn in June 2024, first time in history

Bomb scare in Lagos on eve of nationwide protest

Niger Deltans have no cause to protest against Tinubu Minister

Well support Edo protesters with sachet water, sweet CP

Hardship: Oyo APC Leaders Sue For Peace, Seek Cancellation Of Protests

Gunmen launch fresh attacks in Imo

Hunger protest: Over 25,000 security operatives deployed in Kaduna

Kano Gov invites protesters to Govt House, warns against violence

Justice Ajumogobias daughter found dead outside Lagos apartment

NELFund disbursed over N1.1bn loans to 20,000 students MD

AUTHORITY

Anyim to the rescue as Coalition withdraws from nationwide protest

Hope for cancer patients: AstraZeneca in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health commissions Molecular Testing in Nigeria

Primate Ayodele speaks again, urges FG to crash prices of all foodstuffs, not just rice

NELFUND disburses N1.1bn to 20,000 students, to launch skills training programme

Wike approves promotion of 1,018 FCDA staff

BUSINESSDAY

Youths’ discontent spreads as FG fails to halt protest

Mushin, Oyinbo market women pay N21m yearly without basic amenities

MTN declares N519bn loss in H1 on inflation, weak naira

Understanding Nigeria’s currency slump, and what happens next

Simone Biles inspires United States to Paris Olympic gymnastics gold

Ofili slams AFN over 100m event omission at Paris Olympics

Airlines fly lucrative routes as plane shortage lingers

Youths’ anger shows up in SIM-NIN validation

DAILY INDEPENDENT

2024 Edition Of NAIPE Confab To Speak To $1trn Nigerian Economy Come 8th October, Fola Daniel To Chair

Nigeria Needs Homegrown Talents To Sustain Global Diplomatic Influence ‘Experts

Ensure That Protesters Are Protected From Harm, GPAAN Urges FG

MTN Nigeria Records ‘519bn Loss, 79.4 Million Subscribers In H1

Planned Protest: Let’s Says No To Violence, Destruction Of Property, Sanwo-Olu Admonishes Lagos Residents

NGO Blames Socio-Economic Woes On Tinubu

NUJ Proposes INEC Takeover Of LG Elections To Avoid Redundancy

NEW TELEGRAPH

Kizz Daniel Shares New Photos With Wife Amid Alleged Marriage Crash

August 1: Osun CSO, Youth Groups Announce Withdrawal From Planned Protest

Protest: High Court Judgment Queries Judiciarys Impartiality, Independence

UHOSTCOM Commends Tinubu For Directing NNPCL To Sell Crude In Naira

Video Of Late Onyeka Onwenu Speaking On Her Burial Surfaces Online

Protest: Address The Nation Now, Bagos Tells Tinubu

BLUEPRINT

Rivers commissioner urges group to support Fubara government

Court restricts #EndBadGovernance protesters in Ogun to 4 locations

Abuja court restricts protesters to MKO Abiola Stadium

Niger students disown protest, get N2bn palliatives, N576m bursary allowances

Do not join people to destroy Nigeria, Permanent Secretary admonishes youth

COREN introduces residency programme for engineering graduates

Anambra: How we arrested, prosecuted over 1000 touts, others in 9 months – Government agency

Don’t join protest, Ebonyi governor begs youths

UBEC tasks teachers, others on advancing multimedia proficiency

Like Lagos, court restricts #EndBadGovernance protesters in Ogun

Protests: UniAbuja lecturer warns against negative impact on economy

FCT: Woman kills husband, nabbed fleeing with deceased’s belongings

Ways & Means: Reps peg CBN’s advances to FG at 10%

NASS increases threshold of CBN’s ways and means issuance to FG

Ogun students back out of end bad governance protest

2024: Customs nets N2.74trn in first quarter

Lagos unveils plan to generate N200bn annually with digital expansion

Pilot confirmed dead as plane crashes on highway

Breaking: Bomb scare in Lagos day before planned nationwide protest

Nigerias Super Falcons out of Paris Olympics after woeful group stage performance

NDYP urges youths to shelve protest, calls for calm, dialogue

Kidnapped former deputy vice chancellor killed

I cant pay N70,000 minimum wage, governor speaks out

 

 

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