News Headlines May 9, 2022. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers
Compiled by Demola Adefajo
ThisDay
Arthur Nzeribe, Founder of Infamous Association for Better Nigeria, is Dead
Editors Take Self-scrutiny Town Hall Meeting to P’Harcourt
Osinbajo: Why Results of FG’s Insecurity Fight are Slow
2023: Atiku Woos Lagos PDP Delegates, Charges Party Leaders to Restore…
Kaigama: We Must Do Something to Stop Hunger, Insecurity Now
Military to Add More Fighting Platforms in War against Insurgents
Breaking: Maverick Politician, Arthur Nzeribe, Dies at 83
Insecurity: Buhari Directs Military to Sustain Offensive against Criminals in N’west Zone
Lawan: National Assembly won’t Engage in Friction with Buhari
Buhari off to Abidjan for UN COP-15 Conference on Diversification
2023: Action Alliance Faults Akeredolu’s Call for Emefiele’s Sack
Osinbajo: New Nigeria Impossible without National Reawakening
CBN’s Proactive Intervention in Oil Palm Development
Unity Bank Announces 49.9% Increase in Profit to N3.33bn in 2021FY
Experts Decry Rising National Debt, Poor Infrastructure
Shareholders Approve Fidelity Bank’s N0.35kobo Dividend, Capital Raising
Brown: Nigeria Has Enormous Untapped Gas Potential
PEBEC Attains 50% Completion of Business Reforms in MDAs
Peter Obi: Why Nigeria is Qualified as Failed State
SECURING THE PEACE IN KOGI
OMOKRI’S MISCHIEVOUS POLITICAL CALCULUS
NAFOWA: Complimenting NAF’s Operational Efforts through Empowerment
RELIEVING THE CIVIL WAR IN AKWUKWU IGBO
Iwobi Fires Assist as Everton Boost Survival with Win at Leicester
Flying Eagles Beat Ghana’s Black Satellites 2-0 in Niamey
Dessers’ Brace Deny PSV Chance to Close up Gap with Ajax
NOC Secures High-performance Training for Anyanacho in Germany
Nketiah Double Equals Kanu’s Record, Consolidate Arsenal’s Top Four Pursuit
Zenith Bank Stages Tennis, Swimming Meets in Ikoyi Club
2023, Buhari and the Succession Battle
Footprints without imprints
Editorial
DOMESTIC FLIGHT OPERATIONS IN NIGERIA
The Nation
Aviation workers begin warning strike as Airlines shelve flights halt
Supreme Court verdict on 17 oil wells not final, says Imo govt
Tinubu holds talks with delegates in Adamawa, Taraba
Petrol scarcity back in FCT
APC slams nine conditions on presidential aspirants
Many injured, cows burnt as gunmen attack Anambra
Supreme Court verdict on 17 oil wells not final, says Imo govt
Fed Govt, investors draw down N850b unclaimed dividends fund
Police bust kidnap syndicate in Imo
Native doctor, others held for kidnapping
10 feared dead in Abia pipeline explosion
Many injured, 40 cows set ablaze in Anambra
Three in police custody for robbery in Ogun
Two expectant mothers arrested for ‘drug trafficking’ at Lagos…
Aviation workers begin warning strike as Airlines shelve flights…
Why Southeast should produce next president, by Uzodimma
Tana Adelana loses dad
I produce my movies to avoid sexual demands – Halima…
‘Linking SIMs with NIN will curb cybercrime’
A case for consumer-friendly vegetable oil
How government can access unclaimed dividends – SEC DG
Unclaimed dividends: A hard nut to crack
EDITORIAL: Federalised police
EPL: Everton beat Leicester to move out of bottom three…
Moses scores in Spartak Moscow’s win
Ighalo brilliant as Al Hilal beat Damak
Jubrin’s exit, no cause for alarm – group
Obi-nomics
Sam Omatseye
Again, the zoning question
Presidential primaries (2) PDP, Atiku and others
The Punch
Emefiele heads for court as anger spreads over presidential ambition
Wike, APC disagree over alleged sales of state property
APC’ll provide level playing field for all aspirants – Adamu
Customs, agents at war over 15% levy, imported car price set to soar
We’ll soon reveal Imo killings’ sponsors, says Uzodimma
Emefiele heads for court as anger spreads over presidential ambition
BREAKING: Airline operators suspend planned operations shutdown
UPDATED: Senator Arthur Nzeribe dies at 83
Police arrest notorious kidnapper in Nasarawa
Arthur Nzeribe: 10 things to know about the maverick politician
Native doctor, two others arrested for kidnapping in Enugu
Drug trafficking: NDLEA arrests two pregnant women, barber at Lagos airport
Govt rejects scholarship recommendation for sacked Ikoyi building consultant
Fuel pump price jumps by 91% in six years –Report
Ogun gov, Abiodun, laments cultism in schools
Akeredolu excited as Ondo communities end four-year rift
Uzodimma mourns as Nzeribe dies at 83
Sports
La Liga: Barca secure top-four spot with Betis win
Premier League table after Sunday’s matches
Man City thrash Newcastle 5-0, move closer to Premier League title
La Liga: Sevilla boost top-four hopes with late equaliser at Villarreal
Davido celebrates daughter on fifth birthday
Acting in Blood Sisters drained me mentally – Deyemi Okanlawon
Abuse thrives in churches because people fear men, not God — Lara George
Leadership
2023: AA, Groups Fault Akeredolu, Sagay Over Calls For Emefiele To Resign
2023: Akwa Ibom Gov Vows To Revive Industries, Fix Power Sector
Why 9th Assembly Is Nigeria’s Best – Lawan
APC And The Season Of Presidential Declarations
NNPP Won’t Be Dumping Ground For Failed Politicians – Alkali
FirstBank To Grow Businesses Through SME Connect
CSCS Shareholders Approve N3.7bn Dividends
Gov Bala Declares Self Most Credible PDP Presidential Aspirant
How We’re Addressing Imo Challenges – Gov Uzodimma
How Federal Govt Is Ramping Up Security Architecture – Osinbajo
Tonye Cole Must Account For Rivers’ $50m – Wike
CSOs Kick Against Aspirants’ Use Of State Resources For Campaign
Passport Issuance: Online Payment, Appointment System Yielding Good Results – NIS CG, Idris
Sustain Your Role In Nigeria’s Stability, Unity, Tinubu Urges LEADERSHIP
ASUU Ends Warning Strike, To Decide Next Line Of Action
IIlegal Refinery: 10 Feared Dead In Abia Explosion
CSOs Kick Against Aspirants’ Use Of State Resources For Campaign
Ex-Kano Speaker Dumps APC As Senator Denies Leaving Party
The Three-party Race To Determine Who Governs Kano
EDITORIAL: Save Aviation Industry From Collapse
The Sun
2023: Southern APC aspirants in dilemma
Tension in PDP over zoning, convention committee
Domestic airlines cancel plans to shut down flight operations
The Sun award reinforces our commitment to serve Lagosians – Sanwo-Olu
We’re for you, Enugu West zone delegates assure Ugwuanyi
2 pregnant women, barber nabbed for drug trafficking at Lagos airport
Kalu, Uzodimma, Iwuanyanwu, others mourn as Nzeribe dies at 83
Tonye Cole must account for Rivers $50m –Wike
Nigeria at crossroads –Nsirim
Enugu needs job creator as governor -Group
Lawan, Mustapha, Abiodun, Osoba, Ooni, others for Adeola’s installation May 14
Gunmen set truck carrying cattle ablaze in Anambra
Plateau women purchase APC senatorial form for Tallen
My chances incredibly high –Tinubu
Gov. Soludo campaign of “If you see something, say something” a good step in the right direction –APGA
e-dividend portal to be automated by Q3 2022 –SEC
Adeosun emerges new CIS President
Seplat bags Community Capacity Building & Sustainability award
Fidelity Bank GAIM 5 Promo: 10 more customers become millionaires
Crude theft: FG commences advanced cargo declaration regime
Flying to heaven at great discount
APC repulsive nomination fees
Administrative structure, expansionism and insecurity
A word for Goodluck Jonathan
Emefiele didn’t breach any law, can’t resign –Group
Ukraine war: First Bank boss seeks more investments in oil, gas sector
Adulterated petrol, Sallah break cause of Abuja scarcity, marketers allege
Domestic airlines cancel plans to shut down flight operations
NCC to strengthen collocation, infrastructure sharing market segment
Excitement as FCMB Millionaire promo goes digital, to reward 23,000 customers
Gunmen set truck carrying cattle ablaze in Anambra
e-dividend portal to be automated by Q3 2022 –SEC
Crude theft: FG commences advanced cargo declaration regime
APM Terminals, Maersk collaborate to increase efficiency with Fixed Berthing Windows
Manufacturers bemoan soaring cost, forex scarcity
2-day warning strike over condition of service stands -Aviation unions
Private sector invests N500bn in automotive industry
Daily Trust
Buhari Sleeps, Wakes Up With Common Man In His Heart – Gov Badaru
Advertisers Urge Kaduna Govt To Halt Plan To Destroy Billboards
Institute, Netflix Select 2 Nigerians, 10 Others For Episodic Lab, Devt. Executive Traineeship
‘I’ve Been On Master’s Since 2020’, Students Lament Effect Of ASUU Strike
Tax Countries Poaching Our Human Resources, Phillips Consulting Tells FG
FIRS, NIPOST Face-Off: CBN Takes Over Electronic Stamp Duty Collection
Airline Operators ‘Bow To Pressure’, Cancel Nationwide Shutdown
Things To Know About Late Billionaire, Arthur Nzeribe
Aviation Shutdown: Four Airlines Back Out As FG Intensifies Lobbying
Senator Arthur Nzeribe Dies At 83
I Was Chased, Hunted Yet Stood For Nigeria — Saraki
Former Kano Speaker, Rurum, Dumps APC
APC Ticket: My Chances Incredibly High, Tinubu Boasts
Shock As Residents Identify Murdered Bandit As Former Neighbour
2023: No Igbo Man Contesting Presidency, They Are All Eyeing VP Slot – MASSOB Leader
2023: APC Stakeholders Endorse Ganduje’s Quest For Barau’s Seat
Reps Cancel Monday’s Emergency Plenary
Ganduje Picks Deputy As Preferred Successor
Weekly Recap: Declaration Galore, El-Rufai’s ‘Anointing’, MEFFY 2023
NDLEA Arrests 2 Pregnant Women For Drug Trafficking At Lagos Airport
How Bandits Killed Many, Attacked Zamfara Hospital
Many Nollywood Producers Demand Sex For Roles – Halima Abubakar
Buhari, Four Ministers Depart For COP-15 Conference In Abidjan
ASUU Threatens To Extend Strike Indefinitely, Says FG Not Serious
FIRS, NIPOST Face-Off: CBN Takes Over Electronic Stamp Duty Collection
How FG Can Bridge Nigeria’s $18bn Non-Oil Export Deficit
Vanguard
Only Military Personnel who served up to 15 years from 1977 to 1992 are entitled to Pension Entitlements – Pension Act
Nzeribe: Family begins consultations for funeral rites
Wike tasks Buhari to investigate activities of National Boundary Commission
More schools ‘ll reduce ‘begging’ across our domain — Sultan
BALANCE: Osisiego’s solo art exhibition as panacea
Focus on begging Wike for VP slot, stop panicking over Emefiele, EYLC tells Tambuwal
APC nomination form: Attacking Emefiele, leaving Adeshina display of ethnic bigotry — EYL
School resumption: send your children, ward to school or be penalized, NSUBEB Chairman warns parents
Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation presents opportunity for real change, says Obasanjo
Drugs: NDLEA nabs 2 pregnant women, barber for drug trafficking at Lagos Airport
ARTHUR NZERIBE: Nigeria has lost political juggernaut — Uzodimma
2023: Atiku visits Osun, Oyo, woos PDP delegates ahead of presidential primary
Ward Congress: Akwa Ibom groups write IG, PDP chairman over petitions
Five things to know about late Arthur Nzeribe
10 feared dead as explosion rocks illegal refinery in Abia
Power generation falls 25% as DisCos reject 371MW
Nigeria trounce Ghana 2-0 in U20 AFCON qualifying tournament
Man City go three points clear with commanding win against Newcastle
2023: Ganduje to pick Senatorial form Monday
2023: Ondo Deputy Gov, Akeredolu’s aides move against APC, Gov’s choices
Suspension of flights: Domestic airlines call off action
Wike tasks Buhari to investigate activities of National Boundary Commission
2023: We’re making progress to ensure consensus candidate – Saraki
2023 presidency: I’ll abide by my party’s decision – Bala Mohammed
2023: Coalition unable to reach AfDB President, Adesina after procuring N100m APC forms
Nnamani calls for immediate resolution of impasse between FG, ASUU
Kano 2023 Guber: Ganduje anoints deputy, Gawuna as successor
Akeredolu brokers peace in Ondo oil rich Ugbo community after four year crisis
Nketiah’s double strengthens Arsenal’s grip on fourth
Everton move out of bottom three with win at Leicester
Updated: Arthur Nzeribe is dead
Anambra’s Peace Legend Awards 2022 to hold May 15
2023: Abiola Oshodi Obtains Form, Promises Tech Hub, Life-Changing Bills
FG sponsoring fake news against us —IPOB alleges
All Late Chinedu Bernards wanted was to marry, have children – Friend
End of the road for motorbike thief in Lagos
FG moves to avert looming shutdown of airline operations
Deaths at Police Checkpoint: Angry Ondo youths block police station with corpses
ASUU ends warning action; may begin indefinite strike
2023: Calls for me to join presidential race preposterous — Mahmoud, INEC chairman
PROLONGED UKRAINE WAR: Our fears for 200m Nigerians — MAN
OPEC ministers raise Nigeria’s quota to 1.772mbpd
CBN caution banks on Benin Republic linked transactions
MAN seeks survival plan, calls for National Response, Sustainability Strategy
Everton move out of bottom three with win at Leicester
