News Headlines Apr 16, 2024. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

News Headlines Apr 16, 2024. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

The Nation

Parent, doctor’s negligence led to Sylvester Oromoni’s death- Coroner
BREAKING: Parents, doctor’s negligence killed Sylvester Oromoni – Coroner
How we tracked man behind claim that Fashola wrote PEPC judgments – Police
Kano APC voids Ganduje’s suspension, sanctions ward leaders: Kano APC exco suspends Ganduje
Why Fed Govt nominated me to lead delegation to Biennale Arte, by Obaseki
Clark calls for special task force to rescue abducted Chibok schoolgirls
Kogi poll: INEC tenders documents against SDP, Ajaka’s petition at tribunal
Alleged $6b fraud: Court dismisses Agunloye’s application on ‘amicus curiae’
Kidnapping: Wike donates motorcycles to DSS, police, others
Kwara police arrest 46 for alleged cultism
Sylvester Oromoni died of natural cause, says coroner
FG allocates 8,925 affordable houses nationwide
Kogi poll: INEC tenders documents against SDP, Ajaka’s petition at tribunal
Boat Mishap: Late makeup artist, Abigail finally laid to rest in Akwa Ibom
Junior Pope: Angela Okorie renews fight with Zubby Michael
Davido projects future ‘collabo’ with Rihanna
Rudeboy hints at remarrying, blasts fans for accusing girlfriend wrongly
4 Things That Make You A Pro Investor
Investment Education for Women – Closing the Gender Gap
EDITORIAL: Not really low
Pelumi’s light
Importance and lessons from Ramadan
Thoughts on Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation’s Public Leaders Programme
Misguided Yoruba agitators
Trial of Bobrisky
Electricity, like gasoline, like food
A five-star Act

The Punch

Testimony backlash: Dunamis apologises as Abuja testifier meets Enenche, wife
Yoruba Nation: Makinde hails military, Reps condemn agitators
Jnr Pope: Remains of late make-up artist buried in A’Ibom
Vandalism worsens grid collapse as gas shortage slashes power supply
Naira nears 1,000/$ at parallel market
Dangote, modular refineries to pay naira for crude
Yoruba Nation: Lecturer defends participation as police parade 21
Jnr Pope: Remains of late make-up artist buried in A’Ibom
Soldier in custody for allegedly stabbing motorcyclist in Lagos bar
50,901 drug offenders arrested, 9,034 convicted in three years — NDLEA
Gombe gov mourns as road crash claims six family members
SEC to boost market confidence at CMC meeting
35 illegal tax collectors facing prosecution, says Benue IRS
Fidelity Bank shareholders to get 60 kobo dividend
Kebbi assembly suspends member for ‘unguarded utterances’
Boxing: Successful title defence thrills Ajagba
CAF, Oliseh laud Boniface after league win
Arsenal need deliverance at MFM, Ajibade teases Gunners
Editorial: Oil theft still poses grave risk to Nigeria
Boat tragedy, Lagos Island fire signal deeper problems
Tips on the oral section of the UTME English paper
NIMC eyes 200 million NIN enrolments 2025
VC urges students to focus on vocational studies
Don advocates gender equality at workplaces homes
Nigerian curriculum should reflect cultural values —Trinity VC
UNIOSUN lecturer wins fellowship

ThisDay

Breaking: Inflation Increases to 33.20%
Nigeria Hit by Third Electricity Grid Collapse in 2024
Minister Canvasses Domestic Tourism During Ekiti Visit
Make Meters Available Before Tariff Increment, Mumuni Tells Discos
SEC, Stakeholders to Brainstorm on Critical Capital Market Issues
AGF’s Absence Stalls Trial of Alleged Kidnappers, Killers of Imo Monarch
Import Duty Exemption: FG Okays Electronic Monitoring, Evaluation Platform
Breaking: Inflation Increases to 33.20%
Kano APC Faults Ganduje’s Suspension, Sacks Ward Leaders
FG Urged to Withdraw Soldiers from Yobe Town over Killing of Three Protesters
Fatal Crash: FRSC Orders Aggressive Enforcement against Route Violation
ADF to Establish Monitoring System for Effective Governance in South-east
Kwara 2027: Group Rallies Youths’ Support to Sustain APC Leadership
CRR: Ten Banks’ Restricted Deposit with CBN Hits N17.1tn
W’Bank: Fiscal Balances Improving on Consolidation Measures in Nigeria, Others
CPS: RSA Transfer System Revolutionises Nigerian Pension Industry
MMA2 Records Success in Improving Security at Terminal
Stakeholders Fret over Bank’s Involvement in New National ID Card
CSR: Dana Air Sponsors Cabin Crew Contest in Port Harcourt
FITC to Redefine HR with AI, Digitisation for Organisational Sustainability
Nigerian Breweries Indicates Plans for Company-wide Reorganisation
Business Leaders Applaud NICA’s Executive Programme
Tripcel Launches Travel e-SIM in Nigeria, West Africa
Leemon Ikpea: Tinubu on Course to Make Nigeria Great and Prosperous
Ebenezer Onyeagwu: Legacy of Achievements
Police Award: IGP Commends Nominees for Excellence, Exemplary Performance
GOVERNMENT AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
MATERNAL MORTALITY IN NIGERIA
IMF Wants Subsidies, Tax Breaks Properly Targeted to Avoid Economic Slowdown
With Excess of N2tn Shareholders Fund, UBA Mulls Fresh Capital
NGX Group, Listed Companies Seek FG’s Intervention in Manufacturing Sector
CSR: Inlaks Promotes Women Inclusion to Mark IWD
Dredgers Mull Legal Actions over False Allegation by Fish Farmers
FG, NIPCO, Others’ CNG Initiative Targets 25,000 Jobs, $2.5bn Investments in Three Years

Leadership

Tinubu Paying More For Fuel Subsidy – El-Rufai
Plot To Remove Ganduje, Damagum Thickens
How We Rescued 22 Zamfara Varsity Students, Staff – NSA
Ten Years Since Chibok: Nigeria Will No Longer Pay The Price
Task Before ECOWAS’ 6th Legislature
Fear Grips UNICAL Students After Freedom Hostel Kidnap Incident
Sentiments, Reforms Push Naira Value To N1,136/$1
Israel Weighs Options To Retaliate After Iran Attack
Yoruba Nation Agitation, Act Of Terrorism, Says Oyo Government
Defend Tinubu Or Quit Office, Matawalle Tells Northern Appointees
Inflation Defies Stronger Naira, Hits 33.2% On Higher Commodity Prices
Oromoni Died Of Natural Causes, Parental Negligence – Coroner
Tinubu Paying More For Fuel Subsidy – El-Rufai
Iran vs Israel: We Don’t Want Escalation – Palestinian Envoy
NYSC To Mobilise 103,000 Corps Members For 2024 Stream 2
Police Arrest 46 Over Disturbance Of Public Peace In Kwara
B.Sc Law Testimony: I Have Moved On, No Ill-feelings, Says Veronica After Meeting Enenche
Katsina Gets New Head of Service, Falalu
Federal Gov’t Secretly Paying Fuel Subsidy — El-Rufai
Sylvester Oromoni Died Of Natural Causes, Parental Negligence – Coroner
Man Jailed 27 Years For Stealing Goods Worth N2.1m
B.Sc Law: Why Enenche Stopped Testimony Of NOUN Graduate — Dunamis
After 3rd Collapse, National Grid Trudges To 2,188MW
Tension As Kano APC Sacks Ward Leaders Behind ‘Suspension’ Of Ganduje
Insecurity: Wike Distributes Motorcycles To Security Agencies

The Sun

Anxiety grips APC over Ganduje’s alleged ward suspension
Nigeria’ll lead Africa in developing, regulating AI globally –FG
Anxiety grips APC over Ganduje’s alleged ward suspension
Mattawalle taunts NEF ex-spokesman
Kalu, Osoba, others pays tribute to Ezeife
FG now paying more subsidy -El-Rufai
Edo: LP picks Kadiri as Akpata’s running mate
Insecurity causing economic instability–Agu
Most opposition alliances looking for meal tickets –Adebayo, 2023 SDP Presidential Candidate
Resource control, strong institutions, key to salvaging Nigeria –Kalu
Ondo: Group makes case for Aiyedatiwa candidature
Analysing impact, sustainability of naira recovery
Lagos State, MoMo PSB partner to drive financial inclusion, food security
Food prices continue to rise, inflation hits 33.20%
TCN links latest grid collapse to fire outbreak
Nigeria’ll lead Africa in developing, regulating AI globally –FG
Mosun Filani’s brother and singer, Castro, release EP showcasing musical talents
Chukwueze’s disallowed goals ignite off-side debate in Italy
CIES: Boniface better finisher than Haaland, Nunez
2026 World Cup Qualifier: Super Eagles tackle Benin at ‘lucky’ AFCON stadium
Premium Trust Bank Abuja City Half Marathon: Alternative roads, diversions announced as event holds April 20
Editorial: Banks and the new recapitalisation
Remembering Ashikiwe Adione-Egom, the ‘Motor-Park Economist’
Is the Naira really back?
Lagos-Calabar Highway robbery
Nana: Yes, we chop books
How to end illegal migration –Otukpe
Uli: The legend, the neglect
Edo: Oke-Oroma community seeks to return home after 12 years
Gov. Mbah signs bill to establish teaching hospital in Enugu North
Varsity students to Tinubu:
Fanimokun gifts N3.5bn Folawiyo entrepreneurship centre to YABATECH
NYSC, JAMB strengthens ties to safeguard sanctity of tertiary education certificates
Umunze college educates farmers on hygienic food processing, modern farming

Daily Trust

Kano APC Nullifies Ganduje’s Suspension, Cracks Down On Those Behind It
Kano APC Ward ‘Suspends’ Ganduje
El-Rufai: FG Now Paying More For Fuel Subsidy, But Many Nigerians Don’t Know
TCN Blames Grid Collapse On Fire Incident
Returning Nadal Wants To Enjoy Comeback ‘Gift’
Enyimba, Heartland Set For Oriental Derby As Sunshine Stars Tackle Sporting Lagos
Nigeria Battle Croatia, Montenegro, Angola In Women’s U-18 Handball Tourney
Africa Must Learn From Senegal’s Polls
I Don’t Want To Be A Godfather, Says El-Rufai
Defend Tinubu Or Quit, Matawalle Tells Baba-Ahmed, Other Northern Appointees
Power Grid Collapses Again
DSS Arrests El-Rufai’s Ally Over Facebook Post Against Gov Sani
Lagos Coroner Blames Parents, Doctors For Sylvester Oromoni’s Death
How FG Rescued Over 1000 Abductees Without Ransom – Ribadu
Zulum Is Nigeria’s Best Governor – El-Rufai
TCN Blames Grid Collapse On Fire Incident
Food Crisis Deepens As Inflation Soars To 33.2%
UBA Unveils Strategies To Consolidate Growth In 2024
Naira Trades Below N1,000/$1 In Segments Of Black Market
N/Assembly Caucus Insists On Akume As APC Leader In Benue
Matawalle, Baba-Ahmed Clash Over Northern Elders’ Criticism Of Tinubu
Kebbi Lawmaker Suspended Over Plot Against Assembly Leadership
APC Fingers Kano Govt In Ganduje’s ‘Suspension’
Returning Nadal Wants To Enjoy Comeback ‘Gift’
Enyimba, Heartland Set For Oriental Derby As Sunshine Stars Tackle Sporting Lagos
Nigeria Battle Croatia, Montenegro, Angola In Women’s U-18 Handball Tourney
B’ Munich Showdown, Perfect Game For Arsenal To Hit Back — Rice
Everton Lodge Appeal Against Two-Point Deduction
Prince Harry Loses Bid To Appeal Ruling Downgrading His Security
Israel Releases 150 Detainees – Gaza Officials
10 Years Since Chibok—Nigeria Will No Longer Pay The Price
Ola Of Lagos, Ameh Ann & Content Creation
Influence Of Computer Processor On Maximizing Crypto Mining Profits
Empowering Girls: A Pathway To Nigeria’s Prosperity
Editorial: Africa Must Learn From Senegal’s Polls
Many Claims Of Typhoid Fever In Nigeria Mere Conjectures — Scientist
Must-Know Four-Step Guide On How To Help Someone Stabbed
How African Countries Can Effectively Manage Disease Outbreaks —Experts
Surgery Intervention: NLNG Commissions Twin Operating Theatre In JUTH
3 Illegal Tax Collectors Nabbed For Beating Drivers Conveying Palliatives In Benue
IG To Commission New Police Command In Ogun Today
Octogenarian, 2 Others Charged With Threat On Prophetess’ Life
Why Military Widows Deserve Support – RCCG
Kidnapping: Wike Releases 100 Bikes To Hard-To Reach Areas

Tribune

Despite Naira appreciation, supply chain disruptions, transportation costs, cause food price hike
FG declares April 7 national Police day
Chibok girls: Nigeria will no longer pay for ransom —Tinubu
FG to cut down on tax expenditure, ensure tax incentives
We did not suspend APC National Chairman — Ganduje ward leaders
Oyo College of Agric governing council chair, pledges commitment to staff capacity development
FMBN takes steps to boost housing affordability
Wet season farming: Emir of Keffi seeks government support for farmers
Rental rates in Lagos’ border communities on the increase
On Nigerian leaders and insatiable greed
Assist displaced Agojeju-Odo community with relief materials, NEMA, SEMA told
Alaye of Ayetoro calls for peace, developmental strides of Ijaka-Isale
Araromi community in Akure wants govt’s intervention in headship tussle
‘Why I donated borehole to NBHA’
Ohimegye assures of unity, peace, development in Igu kingdom
EFCC should crack down on more naira abusers
Tinubu’s reforms, testament to courage and patriotism
Banditry in Sokoto: Danchadi’s scary message
10 years after Chibok abduction: Menace still high in Nigerian schools, UNIZIK don tells FG
FG to cut down on tax expenditure, ensure tax incentives
5,700 indigent students apply for Kogi bursary awards
SPPG partners Yar’Adua foundation to launch intellectual exchange platform
NGX Group, corporate bodies seek FG’s intervention in manufacturing sector
Expert underscores need to strengthen laws against illegal wildlife trade
WAYC lauds Nigerian troops for recent security gains
Harnessing technological innovations will optimise Nigeria’s agriculture — Sydani Group
SPPG partners Yar’Adua foundation to launch intellectual exchange platform
Expert underscores need to strengthen laws against illegal wildlife trade
Robbers shoot three in Lagos hotel
We’ll avert recurrence of Oyo secretariat invasion — Army
I’m alive, hale and hearty – Kollington
I’ll wear skirt if offered half a million — Davido
Bobrisky’s male biological organs intact, Correctional Service reveals
Bishop stabbed during sermon in Sydney
Zelenskyy condemns Iranian attack on Israel
Ondo 2023: Akure North, Idanre APC endorse Aiyedatiwa
Nigerian Army wins 2024 national shooting competition
Top 10 African countries with high cost of living
EFCC should crack down on more naira abusers

New Telegraph

Fubara Demands Judicious Spending As Rivers Begins Health Insurance Scheme
NNPP: If Ganduje Was Suspended On Grounds Of Corruption, It’s A Welcome Devt
South West Reps Condemn Yoruba Nation Agitators
Leadership Major Problem Of Nigeria – El-Rufai
Fubara Demands Judicious Spending As Rivers Begins Health Insurance Scheme
Yoruba Nation Agitation: NSCDC On Red Alert In Ondo
Nigeria’s Oil Reserves Hit 37.50bn Barrels, Gas 209.26 TCF – NUPRC
Osun Not On Autopilot, Group Tells APC Nat’l Sec
APC Crisis: Oshiomhole’s Sack Tactics Applied In Ganduje’s Suspension – Bashir
Kogi Poll: INEC Tenders Documents Against SDP, Ajaka’s Petition At Tribunal
Interviews
2027: We Are Working To Reposition NNPP As Effective Opposition Says Ladipo Johnson
Kogi Poll: INEC Tenders Documents Against SDP, Ajaka’s Petition At Tribunal
JUST-IN: Ganduje Suspended Over Alleged Corruption
Kano APC Counters Ganduje Suspension, Sacks Wards Leaders
Abia PDP, Chieftain Warn On Move To Declare Legislative Seat Vacant
Wema Bank Launches Anti-Fraud Campaign To Protect Customers
…Takes form action against fraudulent Fintech partners
Firm engages CEO
CIIN Gets President
Oil Firm Appoints CEO
CSCS Appoints Picks Directors
Man Docked For Stealing N2m Batteries In Ibadan
Hoodlums Intercepts Two Trucks Of Palliatives In Benue
Man Killed 70-Year-Old Mother, Alleges Strange Voice Influenced Him
Ogun: Man Laments Police Inability To Rescue Wife After Payment Of N5m Ransom
Fire Razes Down One Of Yola Largest Market
Angela Okorie Drags Zubby Michael Over Junior Pope’s Death
Mercy Chinwo, Husband Offers 50 Scholarships To Uniport Students
Why Bobrisky Was Sent To Prison – Omokri
Prison Official Speaks On Bobrisky’s Male Genitals
Leverkusen CEO Hints Alonso May Become Real Madrid Boss

Vanguard

Okuama: Army lacks powers to deny Oborevwori, journalists access — Delta stakeholders, Falana
FG still subsidising petrol in trillions of naira — el-Rufai
Naira appreciates to N1,080$ in parallel market
Chibok: 1,680 more Nigerian school children abducted in 10 years — UNICEF
Coastal highway: Need for accountability
What does the future hold for street children in Nigeria?
On Sanwo-Olu’s transformation of water transport in 1000 days
Boat mishap: Remains of late Nollywood make-up artist, Abigail, buried in A’Ibom
N4.8bn fraud: Court awaits A’Court verdict on Ibeto’s appeal on jurisdiction
Some of my ex-classmates now have 3 children each for insurgents —Freed Chibok girl
2 killed as rival gangs clash in Minna
Invasion on Lagos riverine community: Planned protest suspended
Anambra 2025: Ozigbo vows to unseat Soludo, as 300 APGA members decamp to LP
Moves to de-register LP’ll be resisted with our blood – Awamaridi
Kogi poll: INEC tenders documents against SDP, Ajaka’s petition at tribunal
Kano APC rules out Ganduje’s suspension, sacks party’s ward leaders
Kano APC voids Ganduje’s suspension, sacks ward leaders
Sylvester Oromoni: ‘It’s curious coroner ignored evidences’ — Falana faults ruling
Sylvester Oromoni: Coroner clears Dowen College, indicts parents, doctors
Attackers of Oyo Secretariat miscreants on cheap drugs — Makinde’s aide
High cost of drugs, orthodox services: Pregnant women return to traditional ante-natal care
Man kills mother over palm oil proceed in Osun
NGX Group, other corporates seek FG’s intervention in manufacturing sector
E-Payment transactions rise 89% to N257.7trn in Q1’24
Goldman Sachs profits boosted by uptick in mergers
Updated: Nigeria’s inflation rate hits 33.2% in March
Diesel gulps 80% of manufacturers’ profits — MAN
SMART DNA expands operations in Lagos
Nigeria makes history, rolls out revolutionary Men5Cv meningitis vaccine
‘It’s a shame,’ says Pochettino as Chelsea players fight over who to take penalty
EPL: Palmer scores four as Chelsea thump Everton 6-0
African players in Europe: Salah foiled as Liverpool shocked
Leverkusen City Council mulls naming street after Alonso for Bundesliga win
EPL: Everton lodge appeal against two-point deduction
Samsung dislodges Apple, returns to top of smartphone market

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