Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 2 August 2024

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

THISDAY

RollingStone Features Fela on Cover, Officially Launched in Africa

Food Crisis Heightens as Prices Soars over 250% in One Year

Keyamo: Maintenance Culture Will Generate over $2bn, Reduce Capital Flight in Aviation Sector

As Unsettled FX Forwards Threaten Companies, Industrialisation, Pressure Mounts on CBN to Act

Stock Market Depreciates by N236bn to Commence August on Profit-taking

150 Students to Receive Research Grant

Experts Urge Electricity Sector Deregulation at Nextier Power Dialogue

Court Remands Student, Proprietor for Defrauding MTN of N1.9bn

NUC Tasks Varsities to Embrace Relevant Computer Software for Virtual Learning

CSOs Lament Shrinking Civic Space in Niger Delta

Boko Haram Commander Surrenders to Troops, One Killed

Wike Indicts Senator for Feeding Protesters

Amid Protests In FCT, Tinubu Meets Wike At State House

#EndBadGovernanceProtest:Protesters Demand Sango-Ota Roads Repair

#EndBadGovernanceProtest:Boko Haram Infiltrates Protest in Borno, Kills 4, Injures 34

#EndBadGovernanceProtest:Protesters Burn NSCDC Vehicle, Vandalise Properties in Katsina

#EndBadGovernanceProtest:Massive Turnout in Jos as Ex-minister, Cleric Lead Mammoth Crowd of Protesters

#EndBadGovernanceProtest:CRiver Peaceful as Residents Shun Nationwide Protest

#EndBadGovernanceProtest:No Protest in Ekiti as Banks, Market Open

#EndBadGovernanceProtest:No Hunger Protest in Abia

#EndBadGovernanceProtest:Businesses Shut down, Roads Deserted in Anambra

#EndBadGovernanceProtest:Violence Rages in Kano, Gov Imposes Curfew

PUNCH

Police arrest six, exhume body of Ekiti varsity ex-DVC

Anxiety as Edo residents loot truckload of rice

Four nabbed as hoodlums burn police compartment at FCT checkpoint

Abia varsity suspends randy lecturer for alleged sexual harassment

Two students arraigned for hacking MTN computers

EKSU ex-DVC’s security guard masterminded his killing – Police

Four nabbed as hoodlums torch police container at Abuja checkpoint

Violent protesters set ablaze secretariat, two vehicles in Niger

Teenager charged with murdering three girls in UK dance party

Dangote refinery to gulp N1.7tn crude monthly – Report

House help admits killing Justice Ajumogobia’s daughter – Police source

Police arrest six, exhume body of Ekiti varsity ex-DVC

FCE governing council removes Provost, appoints replacement

AfDB okays $500m fresh loan for Nigeria

Hunger protest: 17 feared killed as firms, others count huge losses

Man strips self naked to protest hardship in Lagos

WhatsApp exit threat an attempt to sway public opinion, says FCCPC

Olympics: Nigeria begin hunt for medals in athletics

Okonkwo, others’ defection won’t stop 2027 victory – LP

Hunger protests: NBA launches free legal services in 130 branches

Troops neutralise Taraba’s most wanted terrorist

Niger celebrates rehabilitated water project 30 years after takeoff

Sanwo-Olu condemns #IgboMustGo call, orders probe

Equity market loss extends as investors lose N235bn

Adeleke pays N1.6bn inherited half-salary backlog

Octogenarian calls for end to #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest

#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: Activist begins seven-day hunger strike in Anambra

Don’t join #EndBadGovernance protest, IPOB tells Ndigbo

Akpabio didn’t say he would eat while others protest -Aide

Millions of naira down the drain, minister laments Kano NCC park looting

#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Protest: Police arrest journalists, protesters in Calabar

Sokoto youths join #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest

Russia frees US reporter in major prisoner swap with West

I joined #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria to guard against lawlessness – LG chair

SUN

Paucity of centralised, verifiable data stunting aviation sector growth Experts

High mortality rate of domestic airlines worrisome -Keyamo

Land grabbing a ticking time bomb in Anambra Stakeholders

Epileptic power: Builders, suburbanites switch to solar energy

$220m fine: Experts warn of dire consequences as WhatsApp threatens to exit Nigeria

IPMAN urges members to remain calm, shun protest

#EndBadGovernance protest: Youths invade Govt House, attack NCC office in Kano

Violence in Kaduna, Sokoto

Governor Yusuf accuses opposition party of sponsoring thugs

ICPC, INTERPOL team up to crack down on corruption

Violence, looting as protesters march in Katsina

Reduce it to one day, Adegboruwa, protest promoter, tells agitators

Activist alleges plot to attack Igbo in Lagos, urges sit-at-home

Hoodlums vandalize vehicles, property in Yobe

Hunger protest marred by violence, criminalities along Abuja-Keffi Expressway

Skeletal activities at seaports as clearing agents, truckers protest economic hardship

Suleja killings: Youths burn down Local Government Secretariat in Niger

Hunger Protest: Borno declares indefinite curfew after skirmish

Protesters vandalise Kaduna State Traffic Law Enforcement Agency office, loot property

Protests: Intimidating security presence cages protesters in Delta

BREAKING: Governor Yusuf imposes 24 hours curfew in Kano following incidents of looting

 GUARDIAN

Tambuwal never informed me of stepping down for Atiku in 2022

Woman killed five days after celebrating birthday in Ondo

Police nab 13 suspected vandals in Kano, two with dangerous weapons in Lagos

Police arrest security guard, others over killing of abducted former EKSU DVC

Tension, panic buying in Kaduna markets over protest

NCMDLCA urges FG to refocus single window project on trade facilitation

South Sudan rallies Nigeria, others to investment opportunities

FCCPC rebutes Coca-Cola, NBC for marketing rule violations

FCCPC accuses Coca-Cola of secretly swapping sugar for artificial sweeteners

Markets, businesses deserted as protesters hit FCT streets

WhatsApp appeals $220m fine as Irukera describes plan to exit Nigeria as rhetoric

WhatsApp could leave Nigeria over FCCPC demands, $220m fine

Gender row explodes at Paris Olympics after boxer’s quickfire win

Boko Haram infiltrates protest in Borno, Police alleges

Protesters shouting Tinubu Must Go vandalise govt vehicles in Abuja

Coca-Cola secretly swapped sugar for artificial sweeteners – FCCPC

VANGUARD

We’re tired of bad governance, Niger Delta protesters chorus

Protests: Commercial activities halted as pro, anti-govt groups clash in Lagos

Naira appreciates to N1,580/$ in parallel market

IGP blames violence on protesters

Protests: 14 killed as Yobe, Kano, Borno declare curfew

APC links banditry in Zamfara to retired General

Protests: Commercial activities halted as pro, anti-govt groups clash in Lagos

Breaking: IGP condemns mass uprising, looting, places officers on red alert

Hardship: We’re ready for dialogue, Wike begs protesters

Resign if you can’t fix Nigeria’s economy, Archbishop tells Tinubu

Photos: Looting in Kano as hoodlums hijack protest

Protest in Nigeria: Police fire teargas canisters at protesters in Abuja

Protest in Nigeria: Protesters shut down Abuja’s Central Business District

‘There are many fake activists in our midst’ – Protester raises alarm

Protest: Fight in me died during EndSars – Burna Boy breaks silence

Oil prices leap as Hamas political leader killed in Iran

Otedola backs FG on windfall tax from banks

Banks’ Recapitalisation: Foreign investors moving in — Cardoso

Nigeria’s exclusive breastfeeding rate increases to 34%

Governments cannot run universities alone – UNN VC

Enugu residents join nationwide protest by sitting at home

Fire destroys property worth millions of naira in Lagos plank mart

Protest: Yusuf declares 24-hrs curfew in Kano

Take down policies impoverishing Nigerians, protesters demand

Hunger protest paralyzes markets, brings nations capital to standstill

Youths protest in Jalingo, despite Govt., stakeholders plea

Pandemonium as youths, protesters clash in Bayelsa

Stray bullet kills businessman in Kebbi

Protests: Aso Villa gates witness heavy deployment of security operatives

LEADERSHIP

Tanzania To Understudy NYSC On Innovation, Youth Empowerment

Shops Closed, Security Tight As Protesters Take To Streets In Katstina

3 Killed, 7 Others Injured By Grenade In Petrol Station

#EndBadGovernance Protest Grounds Economic Activities In South West

Protest: Looting, Destruction Of Properties Will Not Be Allowed ‘ IGP

Protest: Police Deny Report On Burnimg Of Abuja Station

WhatsApp Could Exit Nigeria Over FCCPC’s Demands, $220m Fine

JUST-IN: Tinubu Meets Wike Amid Hunger Protests In Abuja

Enugu Shunned Hunger Protests As A Show Of Confidence In Gov Mbah ‘ Senator Ngwu

Protest: Hoodlums Set NSCDC’s Vehicle Ablaze In Katsina

Hunger Protest: Singer Tems Postpones Music Video Release

TRIBUNE

#EndBadGovernance protest: Airlines suffer losses

WhatsApp may exit Nigeria over FG’s demands,$220mfine

NANS calls for ban on importation of diesel

PDP to Tinubu: Review your ‘strangulating’ policies now

AfDB approves $500m loan to boost electricity access in Nigeria

Protest: Gov Yusuf declares 24-hour curfew in Kano

Protest: Security forces occupy Eagles Square, Three Arms zone in Abuja

Police fire tear gas as protesters attempt to enter Eagles Square

Delta: Anti-protest group attacks four journalists

Fubara receives report of Rivers 2024 economic summit

#EndBadGovernace: Anambra residents shun nationwide protest

Exclusive breastfeeding key to healthy life of children ‘ Ekiti govt

Edo: NMA seeks access for medical personnel during protest

Ebonyi govt lauds youths for not participating in nationwide protest

Osun: Adeleke pays N1.68bn cooperative deductions, half salaries debts

NILDS seeks reintroduction of gender opportunities bill in NASS

Tinubu assures of good plastic management practices

NATION

Bigger headache for Team Nigeria as athletics begin in Paris

Team Nigeria remaining best hope for medals in Paris

How student hackers stole N1.9b data, airtime from MTN

Protest: Police arrest two armed suspects in Lagos

Unlawful detention: Appeal Court upholds N20m damages against DSS

Medical palliative: Emulate Wike, Health Minister urged States

Enugu shunned protests owing to confidence, solidarity with Gov Mbah Senate Minority Whip

BREAKING: Protesters set APC headquarters in Jigawa ablaze

Kwara govt receives license to establish varsity of education

Police: How student hackers stole N1.9b data, airtime from MTN

Health Insurance: NHIA, partner, deploy quality assurance, service valuation tools

Tinubu meets Wike amid protests in Abuja

DAILY TIMES

FCCPC to sanction Coca-Cola, NBC for misleading consumers with products

Kano Groups call off nationwide protest , vow to support President Tinubu, Rep Kabir Bichi to succeed

Northern Youths Withdraw from Protest, Pledge Loyalty to Tinubu, Mattawalle

25 NGOs, CSOs cancel protest after town hall meeting with Speaker Abbas

Contentious scheme of service: ASUP puts proposed strike on hold

Protest: Respond promptly to Nigerians demands, Catholic Bishops urge Tinubu

EndBadGovernance protest: Court restricts protesters in Abuja, Ogun, Kwara

Why we are worried about protests -FG

DAILY TRUST

Tinubus minister, other APC leaders visit Bayelsa gov

I receive about N800,000 monthly pension as ex-governor Tambuwal

Protest: Arrest over looting rises to 269 in Kano

2,390 displaced as Boko Haram attacks Yobe community

Government mishandled protests HURIWA

Floods destroy 210 houses, farmlands in Bauchi

Looting: 269 suspects arrested in Kano, 25 in Nasarawa

Securing schools against criminals, our top priority Defence chief

Police commission promotes over 7,000 junior officers

PDP asks Tinubu to review strangulating policies

Senator provides food for protesters Wike

2 men arraigned over generator theft in Ekiti

2 women charged with breach of peace in Ekiti

Immigration officers assault female journalist in Edo

2 nabbed with 9 rifles, 3 passports in Lagos

Kidnappers chase FCT residents from farm, steal 3 bikes

Bandits free 3 children of Kaduna doctor

Wike presents staff of office to new chiefs

AfDB okays N750bn loan for Nigerias energy transition programme

Protest: Police arrest 157 over looting in Kano

Protest: Shop owners, vigilantes guard markets in Gombe

Suspected thugs attack protesters, journalists in Delta

Protest: Calm in South East As Lagos, Abuja, Kano, others boil

BREAKING: Tension in Daura as Protesters troop to Buharis residence, Emirs palace

Abia, Imo residents shun nationwide hunger protest

AUTHORITY

Hunger protest rocks Damaturu, other cities in Yobe

Wike presents staff of office to Abuja newly installed monarchs

Panic on Abuja-Keffi expressway as protesters dare soldiers

Nigerias Northeast Belt of Insurgency and the Challenge of Refugees

Violent extremism: CISLAC, GIABA-ECOWAS take sensitisation to Borno Emirate

Ngelale in Geneva asNigeria partners World Economic Forum on green energy plans

BUSINESSDAY

Inflation weakens business activity first time in eight months

Basic students learning behind on 194,000 teacher shortage

Nigeria gets AfDB’s $500m to push power, clean energy sectors

Banks come under pressure as recapitalisation requirement falls short of N4trn

Nigeria’s business activity falls for first time in 8 months

Naira recovers as dollar supply rises by 63%

Equities market sees highest daily loss in Nigeria’s protest week

Otedola urges banks to embrace windfall tax, cut lavish spending

Senate amends CBN Act, increases ways and means advnaces to FG from 5 to 10%

Osimhen still on Chelsea’s radar, but loan deal unlikely ‘ Romano

Poverty in Nigeria is not an idle talk

Air Peace, Dangote, and the perils of doing business Nigerian

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Improving Equal Access To Breastfeeding Support For Child Survival In Nigeria

Nigeria Breaks World Record As 30,000 Mothers Breastfeed Babies In One Day

Equities Market Reacts To Nationwide Protests, Down 0.42%

IGP Puts Police On Red Alert, Says Officer Was Killed

Review Your Anti-People Policies, PDP Charges Tinubu

14 Killed, Several Injured As Arson, Looting Trail Day One Of Protest

Protest: Thirty People Injured, 50 Hoodlums Arrested, One Death Recorded In Katsina

CLEEN Foundation Calls For Major Reforms In Nigeria’s Parole System

Benin Airport Attack: EDO PDP Campaign Council Fumes Over Police Attitude Towards Party Petition

Protest: Review Your Anti-people’s Policies Now, PDP Charges Tinubu

Nigeria Plagued By Bad Leadership, Not As Divided As Perceived, Says AAUA Don

NEW TELEGRAPH

Cross River Targets 600,000 Tonnes Of Rice Annually

NBS Report Shows Sharp Increase In Prices Of Food Items

FG Approves Scheme To Boost Food Security

Introduction Of GMO Into Nigerias Food Security Plan Wrong

Group Deplores Renewed Escalation In Gay Relationships

Wike Defies Protesters, Presents Staff Of Office To Four Monarchs

#EndBadGovernance: Heavy Rain, Tight Security Mar Protests In AIbom

IPMAN Asks Members To Shun Protests, Beg Nigerians To Give Tinubu More Chance

PPC canvasses sustainable PPP business models to catalyse continents socio-economic growth

#EndBadGovernance: Nigerians Already Victorious, Says Oby Ezekwesili

Protest: Alagbada Urges Tinubu To Act Quickly On Hunger Issues

BLUEPRINT

Ensure right of protesters, Amnesty International tells authorities

Accord Party elects National Chairman, other officials

Grant import duty, VAT waivers on optical devices, NOA urges FG

Harnessing LAMATA partnership for improved transportation

Greenville LNG commences dispensing, fuelling of CNG luxury buses in Lafia

Hunger protest: Aiyedatiwa appreciates citizens for peaceful disposition

Anti- EndBadGovernance protesters attack 3 journalists in Delta

Assist private schools in Nigeria, Doherty urges FG, states

Boko Haram: 19 killed, 24 injured in Borno bomb explosion

Flutterwave gets Enhanced Payment Service Provider License in Ghana

Mass uprising, looting, not protest being instigated – IGP

Arewa leaders, members in Lagos bolt of protest

Delta: Oborevwori tasks newly sworn-in commissioners, special advisers on innovative thinking

Hunger protest: Buni lauds Yobe youth, assures of policy expansion

Some Nigerian varsities dead, exist only in name, JAMB Registrar

Demands for Mele Kyari, Farouk’s sack premature – Reps group

Detention facilities: Report seeks funding, gender, age sensitivity

FG highlights benefits of selling crude oil to local refineries in naira

AfDB Group approves $500m loan to boost electricity access in Nigeria

2024: BUA Food records revenue of N672.39bn in 1st half

IPC condemns attacks on journalists covering protests in 5 states

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