News Headlines Apr 14, 2022. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

ThisDay

Breaking: Immigration Arrests Passenger with Firearm at Lagos Airport
Breaking: Statistician-General, Simon Harry, is Dead
BREAKING: Four Police Personnel Killed as Gunmen Attack Station in Anambra
Easter: NSCDC Deploys Personnel to Maintain Security
INEC Warns Parties against Violating Electoral Act over Conduct of Primaries
Drugs Addiction is Motivation for Banditry, Insurgency, Says Kebbi Gov
CIBN President: Banks Integral Source of Employment
Insecurity: Senate Okays Bills for Peace Corps, Hunters Council Establishment
Birth, Death Registration: House Urges FG, States, LG to join Sensitization…
Displaced Persons in Nigeria Now 3.3m, Says ECOWAS
Defection: Ayade Lauds Court Judgement
Two Anambra Lawmakers Defect to PDP
Anyim, Bala Mohammed Submit PDP Presidential Forms
Delta Approves Road Projects
FG Trains 120 Cassava Farmers on Management of Whiteflies Infestation
FG Links Attack on Kaduna Bound Train to Boko Haram, Bandits’…
Senate to Pass Buhari’s Revised 2022 Fiscal Framework Thursday
Senate Approves N369.04bn Budget for Customs in 2022
Food Security: Kogi Distributes Equipment to Food Processors for Effective…
Obaseki Mourns former Dangote Cement MD, Makoju
Herders Association Demands Enforcement of Presidential Directive on Grazing Reserves, Cattle…
Ibeto Vs EFCC: Court Fixes May 11 for Continuation of Hearing
House Bill to Regulate Orphanages in FCT, Sanction Illegal Operators Passes…
Osinachi: Minister Calls for Justice, Makes Plans to Rehabilitate Late Singers…
PDP Rejects Results of LG Elections in Katsina
2023: Group Urges Adesina to Join Presidential Race
Abia, Delta, Kano Get New Polytechnics
Sanwo-Olu: Airtel’s Tier III Data Centre Will Boost IT Development, Create…
To Showcase Tech Savvy Leaders, NCS Set to Assess Technology Skills…
Nassawara State Summit to Target FDIs, Says over $500m Investment Attracted…
Stock Market Appreciates Further by N87bn
Essaadi: NB Remains Pose on Shareholders’ Return Despite Challenges
GNI Develops Set of Affordable Insurance Products
Phillips: It’s Amazing to be Widely Accepted by my People
GBAJABIAMILA AND UNPRODUCTIVE COMMITTEES
NACA DG: We Plan to Boost HIV Response Programme With Private Sector Funding
#NoJusticeNoToll
Coalition, REDAN at Loggerheads over Real Estate Regulatory Commission Bill
Honour Fit for a Queen
Striving to Sequence 105,000 Species in 10 Years through African Biogenome Project
UI Students Partner Firm, OHealth on Efficient Health Delivery
Pfizer Raises Awareness on Adult Vaccines to Prevent Diseases
O-Shot Therapy Raises Hope of Enhanced Sexual Experience in Genitally Mutilated Females
Interswitch Re-launches eClinic for Efficient, Quality Healthcare Delivery in Nigeria
ACOMIN: States not Meeting Obligation on Anti Malaria Drugs for Pregnant Women
Rohr Linked with Eagles of Mali’s Job
Japan Donates Judo Equipment to Lagos, State
Man City, Liverpool into Champions League Semis
Positioning Nigerians Towards Achieving UHC with ‘The Lancet Report’
Heineken Unites Madrid, Chelsea Fans with Davido, Reekado Magic
Super Eagles Winger, Olayinka, on Fenerbahce Radar
Indeed, The Road Never Forgets

The Nation

2023: Nigeria needs new crop of leaders, says Olawepo-Hashim
N700m grants for 13,243 Taraba women
Niger owes WAEC N295m 2021 exam fees
Goje donates 500 tricycles, 1,000 bikes to constituents
Wanted: More inclusive digital space for learners
Bandits, Boko Haram pact behind renewed insecurity
Tinubu canvasses drastic, courageous changes as way forward
Cracks over zoning, consensus deepen in PDP
2023: Buhari zealots to the rescue
Nigerian universities in perspective
Unlocking the potentials of Nigeria’s secondary cities
Court to hear Ibeto’s suit against EFCC May 11
Lagos downpours
Editorial
Fighting drug and substance abuse
Still awaiting the smile of the crocodile
On accountability and probity in public offices
The almighty Section 84 (12)
The ASUU/SSANU Strike
Why Nigeria’s power grid keeps collapsing
26 die as boat capsizes in Sokoto
Two Reverend Sisters, three others die in vehicle fire
Four policemen killed, station burnt in Anambra
Eight containers of cutlasses, others seized at Lagos port
‘Osinachi stayed in her marriage despite abuse’
American arrested with firearms at Lagos Airport
12 military impersonators arrested in Lagos, Ogun
Handcuffed Osinachi’s widower denies abusing singer
‘BDC’s suspension worsens dollar scarcity
MTN launches VoLTE call service
United Nigeria Airlines, travel firm partner on flight…
‘Afreximbank’s $4b to support Nigeria, others on food, fuel…
Apr 14, 2022
BREAKING: Man City qualify for UCL semi-finals
Liverpool qualify for UCL semi-finals after Benfica thriller
‘PDP should make definitive declaration on zoning’
LBS, others to make youths sustainable job creators
Foundation, tech firm to train Osun students

The Punch

Security agents aiding bandits, allege Reps, demand NSA, minister’s sacking
N3.6bn fraud: Appeal Court dismisses ex-NDDC boss’ discharge
God does not hate divorce
Probe me, Bauchi governor dares anti-graft agencies
I’ll be courageous as Nigeria’s president, says Tinubu
Security agents aiding bandits, allege Reps, demand NSA, minister’s sacking
Army arrests 12 imposters, warns against use of military belts, T-shirts
Oyo court remands man for beating thief to death
Army arrests 12 imposters, warns against use of military belts, T-shirts
28 drown in Sokoto canoe accident, village head buries five children
Sisters, couple, driver burnt in Anambra crash, FRSC blames speeding
80% of barges in Nigeria are locally made, say operators
MOWCA solicits NIMASA’s partnership to fight piracy
NSML bemoans global shortfall of competent seafarers
Navy has detained my vessel for four years – Ship owner
Economic growth slowed in February – CBN report
Wike’s aides resign, 13 aspirants jostle for PDP ticket
CVR: 45% of completed registrations nationwide invalid, says INEC
Aspirant faults Buhari’s silence on Benue killings
Ex-stars to Eagles: Forget failures, plan for AFCON qualifiers
Kanu, Okocha send soothing words to hospitalised Emenike
Dessers, Sor eye seventh Conference League goals
Villarreal’s Nigerian connection that wrecked Bayern
Dad maltreated mum, I won’t attend his burial – Actress, Chioma Toplis
‘Why artistes need love, humility to grow’
Music Business Academy for Africa returns
Dis_Loyal Judas will light up Easter

Leadership

Deploy UTAS In All Tertiary Institutions, COEASU Urges Federal Govt
Coleman Offers Solution To Incessant Collapse Of National Grid
What You Need To Know About Sudden Death
BREAKING: Supreme Court Affirms 6-year Jail Term For Ex-pension Director
Nigeria’s e-Passport Ranks 99 Best In The World
Lassa Fever: Fatality Rate Rises To 19.1%
How Climate Change Crisis Is Worsening Nigeria‘s Disease Burden
Osinachi: Group Faults Call For Revocation Of Enenches’ Medical Licences
Ultimatum For Pinnick’s Resignation Uncalled For – CENYLON
2023: Amaechi Most Qualified To Succeed PMB – Dutse Emir
I Will Tackle Insecurity As President – Amaechi
We’re Determined To Transform Nigeria – Saraki
Umahi’s Presidential Ambition Unshakeable, Says Commissioner
Re: Zamfara: Matawalle’s Misplaced Priority
220 Exhibitors For Lagos Food, Beverages Show
How Katsina Is Refocusing Healthcare Delivery
2023 Presidency: I’m Not Threatened By More APC Aspirants – Kogi Gov
2023: CSOs Kick Against Consensus As Mode Of Choosing Candidates
Re: Zamfara: Matawalle’s Misplaced Priority
I Will Tackle Insecurity As President – Amaechi
Coleman Offers Solution To Incessant Collapse Of National Grid
Ultimatum For Pinnick’s Resignation Uncalled For – CENYLON

The Sun

S’Court affirms 6 years jail term for ex Federal Pension Director, Yusuf
Gunmen kill 4 policemen, set Anambra station ablaze
US rates Buhari’s govt low on corruption
Reps renew call for declaration of state of emergency on security
Presidency replies northern elders, says security reforms coming soon
No going back on my presidential ambition –Wike
Osinachi’s death: Beware of pastors, Anglican Bishop warns Christian spinsters
S’Court affirms 6 years jail term for ex Federal Pension Director, Yusuf
FG blames Abuja-Kaduna train attack on Boko Haram, bandits collaboration
2 nuns, couple burnt to ashes in Anambra auto crash
Insecurity: 11,536 schools shut down in north, says UNICEF
ASUU: NLC issues FG 21 days ultimatum to resolve crisis
Zoning: Ugwuanyi tasks Tambuwal, 3 other PDP presidential aspirants to ensure justice, equity, fairness
2023: Mohammed woos PDP BoT, others
Types of candidates that Nigerians must avoid in 2023 –Igini
Why I want to govern Plateau –Dakum
Road to 2023: 2023 presidency: What Igbo aspirants should do to win Northern support –Nwogu
2023: UN delegation meets APC leadership, seeks collaboration for peaceful polls
Bigi presents car to winner of ‘Watch & Win’ promo
B2B e-commerce: retailers relishing the alternate market route
Nigeria’s crude oil production dropped to 1.354mb/d in March –OPEC
Nasarawa ready for business –Gov Sule
Nigeria loses competent seafarers over tax law
Amaju Pinnick gets new FIFA role
Time to hold government accountable (1)
The choices we make for 2023
Four nations bordering Nigeria, the Atlantic and the Sahara
Nigeria standing on nothingness
Osinachi and quest for jusice
Breaking the grip of godfatherism in Abia
Ideas, great thinkers, rule the world
How bandits butchered, burnt villagers in Plateau
Foundation provides free medical outreach, food to Enugu community
Stakeholders brainstorm on inmates’ rehabilitation in Lagos
Baba Ijebu bags Euro Knowledge award in London
Stroke: Trending disease in young adults
Yoruba female kingdoms
Insecurity: Lagos CP seeks synergy with communities
25 suspected robbers, kidnappers nabbed in Lagos
2023: Mohammed woos PDP BoT, others
Insecurity: Lagos CP seeks synergy with communities
25 suspected robbers, kidnappers nabbed in Lagos
Nigeria standing on nothingness

Daily Trust

Max Air Officials Flee As Aggrieved Passengers Protest At Abuja Airport
Despite CBN Ban, Textile Tops Nigeria’s Import Commodities
$1.5bn Rehab: P/H Refinery Ready For Operation April 2023 – Sylva
Union Bank Reports N175bn Gross Earnings In 2021
SON Kick Starts Regulation Of Conformity Assessment Practice In Nigeria
Tin-Can Island Customs Generated N135bn In 3 Months
BDC Suspension Worsens Dollar Scarcity, Parallel Market Premium – ABCON
AXA Mansard Insurance Posts N60bn In Gross Written Premium
E-Ticketing: FG To Earn N140bn On Lagos-Ibadan, Itakpe-Warri Rail Services – ICRC
NBET To Onboard New 40MW Dadin Kowa Hydropower
Nigeria, Others To Woo US Investors For Energy Projects
Blackout As 132kV Towers Collapse In Ogun
Wheat Farmers Hopeful As Harvest Continues
How Cash Transfer Raises School Enrolment, Empowers Women In Zamfara, Kebbi
Liverpool Survive Late Collapse To Reach Semifinal
Man City See Off Atletico To Book Semifinal With Real
Onyechi Pledges Total Support For John Utaka Academy
Rivers United Stun Katsina United At The Death
Team Nigeria Gets Coordinator For 2022 Commonwealth Games
NBBF To Begin Para Basketball League In 2023 – Igoche Mark
Osinbajo’s Dilemma
Why Abiodun, Amosun Must Embrace Peace -Ex-Commissioner
Bird Defecates On US President Biden While Delivering Speech
Six Kano Clerics Die In Road Crash
Buhari’s Resignation Won’t Solve Insecurity, Presidency Replies Northern Elders
Kidnappers Shot Dead In Edo
‘It’s The Turn Of Taraba North To Produce Governor’
2023: Bauchi Gov Dares Anti-Graft Agencies
FG Attributes Epileptic Power Supply To Sabotage
2023 Presidency: I’m The Courageous One You Need, Tinubu Tells Nigerians
Senators Beg Adamu For Return Tickets As Outgoing Governors Eye National Assembly
After 23 Months, Abdulaziz Confirmed As TCN MD
Nigeria Air Undergoing Security Clearance – NCAA
Boat Accident: 21 Women, Five Children Drown In Sokoto
2023: Minister Joins Abia Gubernatorial Race
Bandits, Boko Haram Terrorists Working Together, Says FG
Gunmen Abduct Housewife, 3 Children In Katsina
Nigeria Air Undergoing Security Clearance – NCAA
‘Bandits Didn’t Fire A Single Shot’, Witness Speaks On Fresh Zamfara Attack
Four Officers Shot Dead Inside Anambra Police Station
Despite CBN Ban, Textile Tops Nigeria’s Import Commodities
$1.5bn Rehab: P/H Refinery Ready For Operation April 2023 – Sylva
Union Bank Reports N175bn Gross Earnings In 2021

Vanguard

Osinachi’s children told me their father warned them not to speak about how he maltreated their mother — Tallen, Women Affairs Minister
2023, Igbo Presidency: Afenifere blasts Northern Elders, insists position is without apologies
ILO election and Ngige’s diplomatic finesse
Stop playing politics, Olisa Metuh cautions EFCC
Nigeria’s 2023 outlook and the looming danger
2023: INEC will count votes not prayer points, Enugu bishop tells Nigerians
Ensuring effective local government administration
Bandit attacks: FG has abandoned Benue like an orphan – Akase
Lagos Police to discipline weed-smoking officer
2023: Together, we shall govern, Oborevwori tells Deltans
Killings in Benue, Plateau, others function of failed govt – MBF
Champions League: Man City set up Real Madrid semi-final with victory over Atletico
Liverpool vs Benfica: Reds resist late comeback to book semi-final spot
Every woman needs a support system — Ifeoma Monye, IWS President
WEMABOD signs MOU with Connect Homes to deliver housing Estate in Ekiti State
NLNG commends Nigerian Maritime Academy for advancing marine education
FORBES Coaches Council unveils world-class performance strategist, Abiola Salami, as member
Basic education:UBEC expresses concern over poor learning outcomes
Northern Christian Elders condemn incessant killings
FG links epileptic power supply, infrastructure failure to sabotage
Nigerian node seeks N135mn pilot fund to sequence genomes of endangered species
We thank you for making our ex-member, past Secretary, BoT, your National Chairman — PDP mocks APC
Plateau attack: Farouq orders urgent deployment of relief materials to victims
TotalEnergies Startupper winners of the Year Challenge emerge
Police in Edo kill six kidnappers, rescue five victims
Strike: Drop your ego, accept UTAS, COEASU tells FG
INSECURITY: We must prevent anarchy from overtaking Nigeria — Utomi
3 days to D-day lady calls off wedding over domestic violence
Under my administration, Rivers State will open its books for EFCC’s scrutiny — Dagogo
Call for Buhari’s resignation: Presidency replies Northern Elders Forum
Senate to Pass Buhari’s revised 2022 fiscal framework Thursday
2022: US Govt to partner Osun for credible poll
Ewohimi is God’s own secret land — Pastor Ighodalo
Utomi mobilises spiritual, symbolic resistance, solidarity to rescue Nigeria from anarchy
2023: ONDIPA boss, Oyewumi resigns to contest for Ondo South Senate seat
2023, Igbo Presidency: Afenifere blasts Northern Elders, insists position is without apologies
UPDATED: Outrage over Plateau, Benue killings; Reps angry with Buhari, security agencies
2023 Presidency: Nigeria needs courageous leader like me — Tinubu
2023: I’m not running to negotiate for Vice president ― Wike
Osun 2022: INEC recognises Adeleke as PDP candidate
24 Edo North APC exco members oppose Oshiomhole’s senatorial ambition
Man bathes wife with hot water in Ondo
Police officer tells court how man allegedly raped 22-year-old drunk woman
28 die in Sokoto boat mishap
Yemi Ogunbiyi presents memoirs: ‘The Road Never Forgets’
Magical night as Bolanle Austen-Peters’ debut Netflix film, ‘Man Of God’ premieres
Gibrilville releases video for hit song, Dididaada
Dangote, Lafarge, others account for N3.48bn social expenditure — NEITI
CBN approves DLM Capital’s acquisition of Links MfB
Nigeria’s oil production dips to 1.24m bpd, lowest this year
Insecurity, energy crisis undermine 2022 economic growth projections — LCCI
Rainoil deepens petrol station investment in downstream
Champions League: Man City set up Real Madrid semi-final with victory over Atletico
Liverpool vs Benfica: Reds resist late comeback to book semi-final spot
Paris 2024: Eight Nigerian athletes get IOC scholarshipsk
Mexico play Super Eagles in friendly
Enugu boxers win 5 medals at Kaduna open tourney
Moral burdens of Osinbajo and others