News Headlines Jun 23, 2022. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

ThisDay

MOMAN: FG Must Deregulate Downstream to Address Fuel Supply Challenges
•Don’t sell fuel above N165/litre, IPMAN, ADITOP warn members, appoint consultants to recover debts
Adamu Meets Senators, Says He is Worried By Gale of Defections
Buhari: We Won’t Let Anyone Put Nigeria Under Unnecessary Religious Stress
Senate Probes Shell over Joint Venture Breach, Seeks $200m Refund to FG
Petrol Price to Remain at N165 Per Litre, NMDPRA Insists
MOMAN: FG Must Deregulate Downstream to Address Fuel Supply Challenges
Adamu Meets Senators, Says He is Worried By Gale of Defections
Buhari: We Won’t Let Anyone Put Nigeria Under Unnecessary Religious Stress
Senate Probes Shell over Joint Venture Breach, Seeks $200m Refund to…
IEA Report: COVID-19 Increased Energy Poverty in Nigeria, Others
Bloomberg: Graft Allegations Dog APC, PDP Presidential Candidates
FG Opens Job Creation Portal for Unemployed
FG: Many States Would Have Collapsed But For Bailouts From Current…
Nigerian Journalist Princess Amalaha appointed UTA Country President
World Blood Donor Day: Cycology Riding Club Creates Awareness on Saving…
NAFRC: Fulfilling Its Mandate of Transitioning Armed Forces Retirees
UBA: Changing the Narrative of Africa with Rich Cultural Heritage
Biotechnology Act to Crash Cost of Vaccines, Drugs Import, Drive Research
Babaeko: Local Agencies Must Be Creative to Compete Globally
Taming Risk Factors in Open Banking
Ayobami: Complex Transactions Will Enhance Real Estate Industry
TECNO Unveils Tiwa Savage as First Female Brand Ambassador
Mofikoya: Vitapur is Committed to Ideals of SON Certification
Domain Name Registration, Renewal Increased Slightly from 179,336 to 179,420 in…
Enugu Guber: Let’s Forget Our Grievances and Move On, Says Agbo
Igbakpa: Why I Want N’Assembly to Override Buhari’s Veto on Statutory…
Is INEC Ready for 2023 General Elections?
Nigerian Journalist Princess Amalaha appointed UTA Country President
NAFRC: Fulfilling Its Mandate of Transitioning Armed Forces Retirees
UBA: Changing the Narrative of Africa with Rich Cultural Heritage
Efayomi Carr: Accelerating Financial Inclusion through the Use of Embedded Finance
Steve Babaeko: The African Communications Industry is in Need of an Overhaul. Here’s How…
Biotechnology Act to Crash Cost of Vaccines, Drugs Import, Drive Research
Mbaka and Democracy in Nigeria
EDITORIAL: FUEL SCARCITY WITHOUT END
Edo Upbeat Ahead of 22nd Commonwealth Games Trials in Benin City
MTN JUNIOR TENNIS: Top Seeds Post Easy Victories in Second Group Matches
Sadio Mane: Right Time for My Bayern Munich Challenge
Record 1.2m Tickets Sold for Qatar’s World Cup
Awoniyi Says Goodbye to Union Berlin Teammates
Bayern: No Deal with Barca on Lewandowski
Mobile Broadband Penetration Hits 83.37m as Impact of Ban on New Sim Wanes
Jaiz Bank to Open 5 New Branches
Consumers Laud Chivita Campaign
Domestic, Foreign Investors Traded N1.51trn Equites in Five Months
Ndukwe Chairs Ukodie’s Book Launch
SAIL Lab Supports Startups With Grant, Graduate 41 Participants
FMDQ Exchange Trains over 2,600 Stakeholders on Derivatives
SAIL Lab Supports Startups With Grant
Firm Partners Nigerian Conservation Foundation on Tree Planting Exercise
TechQuest STEM Academy Hosts Early Stage Angel Investors
TERAWORK Launches Mobile App for Top Talent Recruitment
Rack Centre Becomes First IFC EDGE Certified Data Centre in Europe, Middle East, Africa
Safeguarding African Brands against Counterfeiting
Financial Inclusion Will Propel Nigeria’s Economic Growth, Says 9PSB CEO

The Nation

Supreme Court verdict: MSSN urges Lagos to issue circular on Hijab
Oyebanji, Afuye get Certificates of Return
Investors staked N1.51tr on equities in five months
Our escape from Boko Haram captivity after eight years as insurgents’ wives, by Chibok schoolgirls
Ngige, ASUU raise hope on varsities reopening
APC moves to prevent 18 senators’ defection
Iran: arrested Israeli ‘spies’ planned to kill nuclear scientists
Saudi Arabia Crown Prince visits Turkey for first time since…
Afghanistan earthquake kills over 1,000
Russia may cut off gas completely, IEA warns
Ex-IGP Arase seeks support for security agencies
Movement congratulates Tinubu
FOMWAN seeks end to open defecation
SON seized N2b fake products in three months
Pupil swept away in Ondo floods
Three die in Abia community
Bandits demand N150m to free Plateau monarch
Army intercepts carload of explosives in Cross River
Court orders Mompha’s arrest in N6b laundering suit
Pupil swept away in Ondo floods
Military officer’s wife, six others abducted in Kaduna
Man walking from Bauchi to Lagos to celebrate Asiwaju
Fed Govt plans central database for graduate pharmacists
EDITORIAL: Adekunle Ojora at 90
SON seized N2b fake products in three months
Oyebanji: A new chapter opens in Ekiti
US hails INEC for Ekiti Gov poll
Their Lordships’ revolt

Leadership

INEC Bows To Pressure, Extends Voter Registration
AFTERMATH OF PRIMARIES: Fear Grips APC Over Gale Of Defections, Adamu Runs To NASS
Nigerians Spent Over 40% More On Palm, Groundnut Oil In 1 Year – NBS
INEC Bows To Pressure, Extends Voter Registration
IPAC Condemns Brazen Vote-buying In Ekiti Gov’ship Election
Statutory Delegates: Gbajabiamila, Deputy Differ On Motion To Override Buhari’s Veto
Court Bars Supporters, Journalists From Covering Igboho’s N20b Appeal Suit
NUT Threatens Strike Over Sack Of 2,357 Kaduna Teachers
NEC Hosts International Forum On Human Capital Devt Today
NEMA Receives Another 178 Returnees From Libya
China, IPAC Host Seminar On Political Parties Collaboration
Senate Passes Bill To Establish Chartered Institute Of Electrical Electronic Engineering
Judges’ Salaries: Talks Over Suit Against NASS, AGF, NJC Collapse
Gunmen, Police Kill 2 Kids, Landlord, Robbery Suspect In Delta
Federal Govt Blames States As 48m Nigerians Still Defecate Openly
COVID-19: India Reports 12,249 New Cases, 13 Deaths In Last 24 Hours
1,000 Die In Afghan Earthquake
Reps Summon IGP, Army Over Insecurity
[EDITORIAL] Nigerian Universities In Global Ranking
Desertification: Yobe Residents Overwhelmed By Sand Storms, As State Government Strengthens Plans For Preventive Measures
AFTERMATH OF PRIMARIES: Fear Grips APC Over Gale Of Defections, Adamu Runs To NASS
Nigerians Spent Over 40% More On Palm, Groundnut Oil In 1 Year – NBS
Federal Govt Approves N52.204bn For Contract Reviews, Refund To Yobe
INEC Bows To Pressure, Extends Voter Registration
Rising Church Attacks Unacceptable, Says President Buhari
DHQ Orders Retirement Of Disgruntled Military Officers, Soldiers
Obi Can’t Get 25% Votes In North, South West – Briggs
Get PVCs To Vote Out Expired Politicians, Bishop Urges Youths
Students Stranded As COAESU Disagree Over Strike In A’lbom
3 Die, Others Sustain First Degree Burn In Bayelsa Auto Crash
A’lbom PDP Moves To Pacify Aggrieved Gov’ship Aspirants
Maid To Die By Hanging For Killing Igbinedion’s Mother
Lagos Launches Floating Clinic For Waterways Emergency, Riverine Communities
Bayelsa Businesswoman Nabbed For Trafficking In Girls
22 APC Senators Threatening To Defect To PDP, Says Fani-Kayode
Police Arrest 2 For Murder, Child Theft
What You Should Know About Male Infertility
Nigeria – How Do We Get To Where We Want To Go?
Foundation Treats 1,000 Malaria, Diabetes, Hepatitis Patients In FCT
FCTA To Enforce N100,000 Fine For Any Tree Cut
Kogi Lawmakers Deny Collecting Signatures To Impeach Speaker
NDLEA Seizes 1,699kg Drugs In Kogi
Army Discredits Report On Major Udiandeye’s Death
Nasarawa Guber: Why I Chose Yahaya As Running Mate – Umbugadu
Statutory Delegates: Reps Drop Motion To Override Buhari’s Veto
Kaduna NLC Begs El-Rufai Over Sack Of 2,357 Teachers
Khalil Foundation Donates N50m To Victims Of Banditry, Kidnapping
Wike’s Silence: Atiku, PDP Should Watch Out – Kperogi
Reps Invite NAFDAC, SON, FCCPC Over Poor Quality Disinfectants
JUST-IN: Kidnapped Physically Challenged Ex-Anambra Lawmaker Beheaded
Tourism: Nigeria, China Promote Harmony With Cuisines
Buhari Transmits Business Facilitation Bill To NASS
Senate Seeks Establishment Of 4 Medical Centres
20 Chibok Schoolgirls Still In Boko Haram Custody – Rescued Colleague
JUST-IN: Wike, Obi Meet In Rivers 13
22 APC Senators Threatening To Defect To PDP, Says Fani-Kayode
APC National Chair Worried Over Senators Leaving Party
PDP Presents Certificate Of Return To Ikenga, Others
Bauchi Gov, PDP Chieftain Orbih Meet Wike In Rivers
Ekiti Gov-Elect, Oyebanji, Receives Certificate Of Return, Pledges To Deliver On Agenda

The Sun

Hoodlums kill Anambra ex-lawmaker
CVR: INEC bows to pressure, extends exercise by 60 days
ASUU strike’ll end soon -FG
Ekiti governor-elect, Oyebanji, deputy receive certificates of return
FEC approves e-NSITF to halt revenue losses
Hoodlums behead ex-Anambra lawmaker
Women group storm APC secretariat, demand VP slot
SSANU, NASU extend strike by 2 months
Military officer’s wife, 6 others abducted in Kaduna
Police condemn Imo mob attack
Unlawful detention/extortion: Lawyer files N160m suit against Customs
US, UK, others won’t ban IPOB, Ohanaeze tells Buhari
ADC presidential candidate slams N1bn suit against online medium
… APGA seeks improved registration in South East
Road to 2023: Rumble in the Temple of Justice
Senate probes Shell over alleged JV agreement violation, wants $200m refunded to govt
FG outlaws use of PCB oils by DisCos
World Environment Day: NBC reiterates commitment to sustainable future
Unlawful detention/extortion: Lawyer files N160m suit against Customs
Domestic, foreign transactions on NGX hit N1.51trn in 5 months
LASU, UI draw as HiFL 2022 kicks off across Nigeria
Peseiro congratulates Golden Eaglets, Flamingoes
Ugbade hails Eaglets’ performance, says there’s still room for improvement
Nigeria intensifies preparation ahead of 25th Africa Men Handball Championship
Newcastle set to hijack Awoniyi deal from Forest
Ola Aina: No regrets leaving Torino to play at Nations Cup
MTN Junior Tennis Championship: Top seeds post easy victories in second group matches
Mark D Ball: Igoche Mark thanks stakeholders for support
FIBA Africa Zone 3 writes Kida on 2022 JNF Elite Basketball camps
Chelsea lists Osimhen to replace Lukaku
Commonwealth, World Athletics Trials: Edo ready to host, showcase world-class facilities – Dep. Gov
LASU, UI draw as HiFL 2022 kicks off across Nigeria
Peseiro congratulates Golden Eaglets, Flamingoes
Another Look at Political Parties’ Primaries (2)
Pray, that Bosnia may not happen to us
Nigeria after the vote
When Nigerians exhibit patriotism despite government failure
Vote-buying: Our new national cancer
One-party system: If you can’t beat them, join them
Understanding the consequences of our electoral choices
Addressing acute blood shortage in Nigeria
Defections: APC panics, begs lawmakers
ADC presidential candidate slams N1bn suit against online medium
… APGA seeks improved registration in South East
SSANU, NASU extend strike by 2 months
Senate probes Shell over alleged JV agreement violation, wants $200m refunded to govt
Nigeria intensifies preparation ahead of 25th Africa Men Handball Championship
FG outlaws use of PCB oils by DisCos
World Environment Day: NBC reiterates commitment to sustainable future
Road to 2023: Rumble in the Temple of Justice
Police condemn Imo mob attack
Unlawful detention/extortion: Lawyer files N160m suit against Customs
Refugee Day 2022, war and natural disaster
Understanding the consequences of our electoral choices

Daily Trust

Robbers Invade Abuja Garden, Attack Fun Seekers
FG To Address High Cost Of Doing Business At Seaports
NCDMB Receives 15 Entries For $40m Women In Energy Fund
Consumers Laud Chivita On Health Campaign
Reps Move To Broaden Capital Market Coverage
Neveah Issues N5.7bn Commercial Papers
Inside Ogun’s Tuition-Free Academy For Indigent Children
Nigeria’s STEM Education Gets A Boost
Saro Oil Palm Commences Work On 10,000 Hectares Of Plantation In Edo
Lack Of Tractors, Seeds: Niger Rice Farmers Face Difficult Options
How Innovation Can Spur Economic Dev’t – Expert
Ogun Launches Dairy Farm, Targets 2,000 Jobs
Kano Traders Trained On Forex Trading
Engineers Tasked On Tech Adoption In Costing, Others
MSME Day: FG To Focus On Agric Startups, Others
Why FG Is Investing Heavily In Agriculture – Minister
Dangote Cement Unveils Truck Driving School
Firm To Sell Shares In Oando As Losses Hits N132bn
Noor Takaful Policy Holders Get N109m Surplus
Buhari Appoints Bello As RMAFC Chairman
Senate Probes Shell Over JVA Breach, Seeks $200m Refund
Niger’s Unending Security Challenge
OMO Donates Clothes To Vulnerable People In Abuja, Kwara, Lagos
NBA 2022 And The Challenges Ahead
EDITORIAL: Lessons From Ekiti Governorship Elections
FG Hands Over Livestock Health Centre To FCTA
Thinking Out Loud: Naija’s Big Problem With Guns
Congressmen Won’t Allow Pinick’s Normalisation Plot – Mouktar
Road To Sharm El-Sheikh, COP27 And Key Deliverables
Ogun: Protest Rocks Sagamu Over Cult Killings
Man Jailed 2 Years For Stealing Well Cover
Gunmen Abduct Doctor, Lawyer, 5 Others In Kogi
Atiku And Tinubu, A Tale Of Two Nigerian ‘Robber Barons’ (2)
Ekiti Election Marred By Vote-Buying, Daylight Robbery – IPAC
Ibadan Man Jailed 1 Month For Stealing Pot Of Stew
JTF Uncovers Illegal Distilleries, Arrests 2 In A/Ibom
Defection: Taraba Assembly Declares 4 Lawmakers’ Seats Vacant
Man, 50, Bags Life Jail For Raping 4-Year-Old Girl In Ekiti
Osun 2022: Sanwo-Olu Heads APC’s 86-Member Campaign Council
2023: I’m Confident Of Defeating Atiku, Tinubu – Kachikwu
22 APC Senators Planning To Defect To PDP- Fani-Kayode
Ortom: Why We Can’t Pay Benue Workers
I’m Worried Senators Are Leaving APC – Adamu
TRENDING: Peter Obi Is Our Son But South East Will Vote For Atiku – Ekweremadu
2023: Peter Obi Storms Port Harcourt, Holds Private Meeting With Wike
2023: Utomi Calls For Protests, Says Nigeria Has Been ‘Captured’
Muslim-Muslim Ticket: APC Stakeholders Protest In Abuja
Fani-Kayode Gives Condition To Leave APC, Fight Tinubu
Fresh 178 Stranded Nigerians Arrive From Libya
Amba Remains Our President, NUT Dares El-Rufai
2023: Peter Obi Is The Only Hope For A Better Nigeria – Obi Cubana
FG To Address High Cost Of Doing Business At Seaports
NCDMB Receives 15 Entries For $40m Women In Energy Fund
Consumers Laud Chivita On Health Campaign
Reps Move To Broaden Capital Market Coverage
Neveah Issues N5.7bn Commercial Papers
NFF Mum After Presidential Order On 2022 Elections
Eight Medical Staff To Be Tried For Maradona’s Death
2022 C’wealth Games: Athletes To Resume Closed Camping July 9
I Never Harboured Any Fear Of Relegation, Says Iorfa

Independent

Discordant Tunes Over Vote Buying In Ekiti Governorship Poll
FG Lauds ILO For Support In Labour Administration
5G To Hit 1 Billion Subscriptions In 2022, 4.4 Billion In 2027…
1045 Corps Members take oath In Kebbi
Cultism: Journalists Faces Threats After BBC Exclusive
Akobundu, Apostolic Nuncio, Others Attend Burial Of Osinachi Nwachukwu In Abia
Lagos Taskforce Crushes 250 Power/Dispatch Bikes For Violating Traffic Laws
Edo NULGE Threatens Industrial Action Over Unremitted Arrears Of Deductions
Senate Investigates Shell Over Non-Compliance With Petroleum Act, Joint Venture…
Tinubu Praises Faleke’s Loyalty
Works Minister To Flag-Off Nembe-Brass Road Project In Bayelsa
Buhari Writes Senate, Demands Confirmation Of Agency Heads
Milo Championship: Nestlé Nigeria Announces 2022 Finals
2023: We Need Igbo Votes To Win Comfortably, South East…
APC Moves To Stop Defection Of Lawmakers
Power Supply: FEC Approves Upward Review Of Injection…
Arsenal Contract Offer To Gabriel Jesus Emerges Including Bonus Clause
Raphinha: Barcelona Remain Priority Move
Sadio Mane Completes Move To Bayern
Lukaku’s New Wages At Inter Milan Revealed
Dembele Has Officially Informed Xavi That He Wants To Stay –…
Armed Robber Arrested Attempting To Rape Victim In Ondo
Gunmen Kill 2 Children, Landlord In Delta
Delta: Robbery Suspect Dies In Shootout With Police
Troops Intercept Explosives Ammunition In Cross River
LASG Condemns Illegal Excavation Of Magodo Wetlands By Onikosi Family
FG Lauds ILO For Support In Labour Administration
MHWUN Distributes 20 Truck Of Fertilizer In Katsina
Naira Appreciates At Investors, Exporters Window By 0.25%
I Will Incorporate The Programmes Of Ekweremadu, Other PDP Aspirants — Mba

The Punch

Brave Ondo man fights robber attempting to rape wife, grabs gun
Adamawa man kills friend for demanding N1,500 loan
Security guards shot me thrice, stole my money, SAN tells court
This is not how Ganduje will find redemption
Owo, Kaduna church attacks politically-motivated – Presidency
Armed tricycle rider robs, rapes passenger in Ogun school
Oliseh holds first training as Straelen coach
20 senators set to dump APC, party’s majority under threat
MAN, LCCI, economists counter Buhari’s claim on economy
Senate moves to resolve Supreme Court crisis, NBA demands accountability
News
Lagosians await multibillion naira light rail project amid worries
Business
Fuel scarcity: Marketers rally against NNPC’s monopoly
Security guards shot me thrice, stole my money, SAN tells court
Armed tricycle rider robs, rapes passenger in Ogun school
MAN, LCCI, economists counter Buhari’s claim on economy
Lagosians await multibillion naira light rail project amid worries
Fuel scarcity: Marketers rally against NNPC’s monopoly
Ex-APGA chair confident of Obi’s win, likens supporters to #EndSARS movement
Why Nigerians shouldn’t vote based on ethnicity, religion – Actor Charles Inojie
Ekiti election characterised by vote-buying, daylight robbery – IPAC
ADC presidential candidate denies tax fraud allegations in US
Primary: Court rulings mere distractions, Ebonyi PDP gov aspirant says
Oliseh holds first training as Straelen coach
Chelsea eye Osimhen to replace Lukaku
Commonwealth: Edo ready to showcase facilities, says Deputy gov
Osun poll: 2Baba meets Oyetola, Adeleke, Ogunbiyi, preaches peace
Editorial: Lessening the burden of widows
Demystification of Supreme Court is Nigeria’s shame
Climate change: Will the rich bury the poor?
Wike: From handmaid to rigger of history?
Council fumes, probes states for sacking 9,392 teachers
Negotiation committee waiting for FG, say ASUU, SSANU
Don advocates solution journalism in curriculum
What word formation is involved in BATified, Atikulated and Obi-dient?