News Headlines Apr 24, 2024. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

News Headlines Apr 24, 2024. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

The Nation

EFCC arrests Sirika, slams Emefiele with fresh charges
No going back on Yahaya Bello’s prosecution
Ondo 2024: Jimoh Ibrahim, Omogoroye file appeals against result
EFCC in fresh charge: Emefiele printed N684.5m with N18.9bn
Govt tightens import duty exemptions
CBN sells $10,000 to each BDC at N1,021/$
Nigeria eyes $10b investment in oil and gas
Ihedioha quits PDP, writes party leaders
Challenges facing climate early warning system, by NiMet boss
First Lady: alternative High School for Girls ready in six months
Senate panel backs 18-year minimum entry age into tertiary institutions
Ekiti excited over NERC’s nod to generate power
Rapper Kid Cudi breaks leg after fall at Coachella’s stage
Despite men’s craziness, women can’t do without them – Tiwa Savage
Hilda Baci refutes VeryDarkMan’s claim of defrauding online cooking class students
Hilda Dokunbo throws jabs at Mercy Chinwo over Dr. Roy’s stance
Brilliant Bolaji claims Spanish Para Badminton International title
NPFL on short break for Rivers United, Federation Cup
Ilechukwu admits Rivers United’s superiority in Rangers defeat
Kuti leads Nigeria team to ITTF regional tourney in Lome
CBN sells $10,000 to each BDC at N1,021/$
Investors scramble for Nasarawa lithium
Dangote crashes diesel, aviation fuel prices
“I stand by my words,” Lokpobiri dares Wabote
Northern youths pass vote of confidence on Tinubu’s polices, appointees
EDITORIAL: Renewed hope indeed
• Agric component of the initiative by the First Lady a welcome boost
Not yet justice
Quirks, knots of estate planning in blended families

ThisDay

FG Launches New Fiscal Incentives to Revamp Oil, Gas Sector, Aims to Attract $10bn Investment
Freezes over 300 Bank Accounts in Moves to Further Save Naira
Olukoyede: EFCC Went Above and Beyond to Give Yahaya Bello Fair Hearing
Tinubu Arrives Hague for High-level Talks With Dutch Leaders
e-Payment Transactions Surge by 89.3% to N234tn in Q1 2024
CBN Approves Fourth Tranche of FX Sale to BDCs at N1,021/$
Dangote Refinery Slashes Diesel, Aviation Fu.
el Prices to N940, N980
Breaking: Dana Air Plane Skids off Runway at Lagos Airport
Presidential C’ttee Secures Concessionary Pricing for Mobility CNG from NMDPRA
Recapitalisation Will Boost Banks’ Lending to Real Sector, Says CIBN President
Oborevwori: Functional Refineries Can Solve Nigeria’s Forex Crisis
2024 NUGA: ASR Africa Constructs N250m Sport Complex for UNIJOS
Domestic Players Dominate Transactions at Equities Marker by 86.23% as Foreign Participation Wilts
Despite CBN Clarification, Nigeria’s Reserves Continue to Slide, Now $32.1bn
Challenges Facing New SEC Board
ISO FM Academy, AFMPN Partner to Enhance Skills of FM Professionals
Berger Paints’ Shareholders to Earn N232 Million Dividend
Stanbic IBTC Bank Rewards 70 More Customers in Draw
Group Calls for Reprioritisation of Funds from Coastal Road to Electricity Infrastructure
UBA Hosts Diplomats, Business Leaders at World Bank Summit in Washington
Nzekwe: Quantity Surveyors are Custodians of Efficiency, Ensure Timely Project Delivery, within Budget
Financial Inclusion: Evaluating Nigeria’s Position and Role of Financial Institutions
Zenith Bank: More Wins as Onyeagwu Prepares to Exit
Tackling the Challenge of Water Scarcity in Sokoto
Celebrating a decade of Strategy& Consulting Excellence
Content Creator, Brian Nwana To Visit 120 Restaurants In 24 hours
2024 NUGA: ASR Africa Donates N250m Sport Complex to UNIJOS
Favour Ashe Missing as AFN List Amusan, 28 Others for World Relays in Bahamas
Ruthless Gunners Decimate Chelsea to Go Three Points Clear
Foreign Coaches Not Solution to Super Eagles Problems, Says Eguaoje
NOGIG 2024: Swimming Excites Crowd as Men’s Tennis Enters Semis
Kuti Leads Nigeria to 2024 ITTF W’African Championships
Mariam Bolaji Wins 2024 Spanish Para Badminton International
Nnadozie Nominated for Prestigious Best Goalkeeper Award in France
NELFUND Boss: Why Private University Undergraduate, Convicted Persons Cannot Access Student Loan
Management Decries Relatives’ Abandoning of Patients in BUTH
Ede Muslim Old Students Congratulate Tijani on Promotion
The Maze of Insecurity in the North
Onakoya: Playing Chess from The Slum to World Record
EDITORIAL: THE ESSENCE OF COPYRIGHT DAY

The Punch

Finance ministry recovered N57bn MDAs’ debts – Director
Releasing Binance executive from custody risky, EFCC insists
High Commission to sanction workers barring Nigerians from Indian school
EFCC may prosecute 300 forex racketeers
Bullying: Abuja school shut, victim may sue
Emefiele printed N684.5m with N18.9bn, says EFCC in fresh charge
CBN releases more dollars as naira weakens to 1,300/$
Slain Osun cleric’s family alleges plot to bury murder case
Emefiele printed N684.5m with N18.9bn, says EFCC in fresh charge
Software engineer bags life for raping minor on Children’s Day
Villagers displaced as rainstorm wreaks havoc in Ekiti
Suspended UNN lecturer in custody for alleged sexual harassment
$500m funds: Lokpobiri, ex-local content boss clash
Dangote drops diesel to N940, stations sell N1,400
Hospitality firm rebrands
EFCC may prosecute 300 forex racketeers
•EFCC gets order to freeze 300 accounts, says one account transacted $15bn illegally •Naira would have crashed massively
Alleged N80bn fraud: Obey Court order now, Kogi Assembly tells EFCC
My purported suspension a drama on Africa Magic – Ganduje
Reconcile with aggrieved aspirants, APC chieftain begs Aiyedatiwa
APC state chairmen pass vote of confidence in Ganduje
Lookman: The EPL ‘flop’ turns Serie A star
Again, Siasia knocks NFF over FIFA ban
Boxing coach Mayowa seeks support for kidney treatment
BREAKING: Popular Yoruba actor, Baba Ijesha appeals conviction
Mercy Chinwo unaware of my maltreatment by EeZee Tee – Dr Roy
Editorial: Egbetokun mistaken on state police
Tinubu, delay in restructuring could be dangerous
Anti-graft war turns Nollywood drama as EFCC goes after Yahaya Bello
Schneider Electric, Ashoka collaborate on youth devt

Leadership

Again, Dangote Slashes Diesel, Aviation Fuel Prices To N940, N980
Bleeding Economy: Stakeholders Want Stiffer Penalties For Oil Thieves
We Can’t Go After Others If Yahaya Bello Is Not Prosecuted – EFCC Chairman
Tomato Scarcity Looms As Pest Infests Kano Farms
Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara Children Lack Access To Social Services – UNICEF
Nigerian Army Begins Soldiers’ Home Ownership Scheme
Sanda: Activist Cautions Against Smear Campaign
NPC Boss Applauds Work On Disaster Recovery Centre
Northern Groups Tackle Marafa Over Tinubu, Matawalle
Kaduna Union Deplores Continuous Bandits Attacks In Birnin Gwari
FG Recovers N57bn Debt From 10 MDAs
Poisonous Cows: Kwara Buries Confiscated Meat
State Police: Experts Seek Proper Legal Framework, Disagree With IGP
Governor Aliyu Promises Corps Members Enhanced Welfare
APC State Chairmen Pass Vote Of Confidence On Ganduje
FG To Partner Borno Govt On Food Security
Nutritious Food Initiative: Shettima Seeks Religious, Traditional Leaders’ Support
Group Seeks Policy To Boost Reading Culture Among Children
Anxiety Over Artificial Intelligence In The Work Place
Majoring In The Minor
Bumper Harvest On NGX As Companies Propose Dividend
Bleeding Economy: Stakeholders Want Stiffer Penalties For Oil Thieves
UNN Suspends Lecturer Caught Pants Down
Military Deserves Nigerians’ Understanding Of Operations – GOC
State Police: I Did Not Speak For IGP – AIG Okolo
CBN’s Fresh Dollar Sales To BDCs Boost Naira To N1,250/$1
Dana Air: NCAA Identifies Causes, NSIB Begins Probe
Federal Govt To Establish Solar Plants In 25 States
EFCC Quizzes Ex-Minister Sirika Over Nigeria Air
PDP Depletes In South East As Ihedioha, Others Dump Party
We Can’t Go After Others If Yahaya Bello Is Not Prosecuted – EFCC Chairman
Again, Dangote Slashes Diesel, Aviation Fuel Prices To N940, N980
Amendment Of Rivers LGA Law Unenforceable Recipe For Anarchy — Ugochinyere
Woman Killed In Lagos Collapsed Building
Emefiele Printed N684.5m With N18.9bn, EFCC Says In Fresh Charges Gov Fubara Reshuffles Cabinet
Reps Summon Minister For ‘Disobeying’ Tinubu’s Directive On Boards Dissolution
Why We Can’t Review Rivers Caretaker C’ttee List — PDP
How Ex-Gov Bello Declined EFCC’s Invitation for Interrogation – Olukoyede
Sokoto Gov’t Sacks 15 District Heads
Federal Gov’t, 25 States Eye 3GWs Electricity From Solar Energy
Troops Kill 2 Terrorists, Rescue 5 Kidnap Victims In Zamfara, Katsina
UNN Suspends Lecturer Caught Harassing Female Student
EFCC Freezes 300 Accounts Over Suspicious Forex Deals
Bullying: Student Of Abuja’s School Apologises To Victim, Public
Comic Actor Baba Ijesha Asks Appeal Court To Void Conviction
Author Ndifreke Ukpong Makes His Books Available Free For Readers
Why We Can’t Review Rivers Caretaker C’ttee List — PDP
Jimoh Ibrahim, 1 Other Join 3 APC Aspirants To Petition APC Over Ondo Primary
Edo Poll: Group Slams Edo LP, Commends INEC Over Candidates’ List
Lakers Blow 20-Point Lead In 101-99 Loss To Nuggets

The Sun

EFCC confirms The Sun exclusive, arrests ex-aviation minister, Sirika
NAICOM boss charges African insurance regulators to prioritise integrity, human capital devt
Tinubu approves 20% of palliatives, school feeding programme to go through religious and traditional institutions
Banks lost over N8bn in 9 months to ‘Yahoo Yahoo boys’ -EFCC chairman
PDP moves to review Rivers Caretaker Committee
Purported suspension: APC chairmen pass confidence vote in Ganduje
APC administration has become nightmare to Nigerians –Olafeso, ex-South West PDP National vice chair
Edo 2024: Run issue-based campaign, PDP candidate, Ighodalo, tasks co-contestants
Ex-gov Ihedioha, Okigwe zonal leaders quit PDP
Ondo APC: Giwa-Daramola hails Aiyedatiwa’s victory
Wabote’s N30bn budget padding allegation baseless –Lokpobiri
NSIB commences investigation into runway excursion involving Dana Air
Dangote slashes diesel, jet A1 prices to N940, N980/litre
PoS transactions fell by 19% in Q1 –CBN
NAICOM boss charges African insurance regulators to prioritise integrity, human capital devt
Tinubu approves 20% of palliatives, school feeding programme to go through religious and traditional institutions
I’m in Saudi Arabia because of money- Ighalo
NFF to inaugurate sub-committees today
Editorial: The naira abuse challenge
Islamist separatism in Northern Nigeria
Inject forex into, not ‘in’…
False solutions in some pentecostal churches (2)
Okwadike Chukwuemeka Ezeife: A life well-lived
Stakeholders proffer solutions to Nigeria’s leadership, youth empowerment challenges
Initiative to empower young girls in technology kicks off in Cross River
Ifeanyi Ubabukoh: And the Sage bows out

Daily Trust

PDP Crisis Deepens As Court Bars NWC From Tampering With Pro-Wike Caretaker List
EFCC Chairman: If I Can Go After My Kinsman, Why Not Yahaya Bello?
Emefiele Printed N684.5m Notes With N18.9bn – EFCC
Five-Star Arsenal Thrash Chelsea To Go Three Points Clear
‘Dauda Lawal Dare, IttaqilLaha’
Kaduna’s $350m Loan Inquiry: DLI Opacity And FRA
State Police: The Dangers Under Current Governance Conditions
Rising Cost Of Food: A Clash Of Perspectives
What Yahaya Bello Told Me When I Called Him On Phone – EFCC Chairman
FG Appoints 17 New Chargé D’affaires, Consuls General
AIG Backtracks Over Nigeria Not Mature For State Police Comment
Abuja British School Shuts Down Over Bullying
Fubara Reshuffles Cabinet, Moves Wike’s Loyalists
Nigerians Are Proud Of You, Ganduje Hails Ododo Over Ondo Primary
Sokoto Gov Sacks 15 District Heads Over Insecurity, Others
EFCC Freezes Over 300 Illegal Forex Trading Accounts
EFCC Chairman: If I Can Go After My Kinsman, Why Not Yahaya Bello?
NNPCL Resumes Crude Oil Production In Awoba Field, First Time Since 2021
CBN Sells Dollars To BDCs At N1,021/$
Nestle Nigeria’s Fixed Assets Revalued At N305.4bn
Abandoned Projects Taking A Toll On Economy — CIPMN
It’s Wrong To Increase Electricity Tariff Without Consultations — Speaker
Ondo Gov’ship: Aiyedatiwa Urged To Pursue Reconciliation As 2 More Aspirants File Petitions
IPAC, CUPP Clash Over Ganduje’s ‘Suspension’
Obi Never Believed In LP’s Ideologies — Okupe
Sheath Your Sword Against Akume, Ortom Advises Alia
Ex-Imo Gov, Ihedioha, Others Dump PDP; Stakeholders Reject NEC’s Decision
Five-Star Arsenal Thrash Chelsea To Go Three Points Clear
Djokovic Mulls Going Without Coach After 20 Years
BUA Group Boosts 2024 NUGA Games With N250m Unijos Sports Complex
Olympics: Shorunmu Charges Super Falcons On Focus, Resilience
NFF To Inaugurate 5 More Sub-Committees Today
Kaduna’s $350m Loan Inquiry: DLI Opacity And FRA
State Police: The Dangers Under Current Governance Conditions
Open Letter To Health Minister On Nigeria’s Mental Health Crisis
Editorial: Time To Review Position Of Deputy Governors
Windstorm Destroys Houses In Unijos Staff Quarters
Lagos: FRSC Records 111 Road Crashes, 17 Deaths In 3 Months
Bandits Shoot Herders, Rustle 360 Cows In Kaduna
Okada Rider Killed, Bike Stolen In Niger
Family Of Man Arrested For Hosting Boko Haram Leader, Shekau, Seeks Amnesty

Tribune

It’s a bad sign for general election if party members find it difficult to express their minds —Agboke, ex-REC
When I criticise judgement, I criticise it based on what they say and the law —Ahamba, SAN
EFCC freezes 300 forex accounts to prevent further naira depreciation — Olukoyede
The secessionist attack on Oyo Government House
Okuama: Reps to probe killing of 17 military personnel Thursday
The Labours of healing a nation
Bank recapitalisation: London University College professor harps on balance sheet mgt
Naira abuse: Is EFCC trespassing?
The secessionist attack on Oyo Government House
Nigeria: The changing governance story
Science, tech critical for Africa in agriculture, poverty eradication —Experts
Telecoms recorded N27bn losses from damaged fibre cables —Report
Acts that constitute abuse of Naira
PalmPay unveils first set of winners in festive bonanza
NPA encourages members to focus on other forms of books for enjoyment of all
Duro Ladipo’s daughter launches culture foundation
9mobile collaborates with Microsoft to train journalists on use of AI tool
US, Nigeria to hold conference on digital economy, emerging technology
Health benefits of sleeping naked
NDDC MD promises quarterly stakeholders’ engagement for sustainable regional development
C’River to deworm 886,292 children in 14 LGs
Ooni, Keyamo, others grace Amaseikumo festival in Delta
Witch-hunting and religious freedom in Africa
Towards reforming Nigeria’s civil service
Securing heritage sites from disasters
Focus on skills acquisition for self-development, Gov Makinde urges Corps members
NYSC: Minister harps on skill acquisition for youth development
Why using scented candles is not good for your health
Olodogbo title is traditional not political, Ejemo tells critics
NNPC, partner unlock 12,000bpd production from Awoba Unit Field
FG to support investors with data to boost mining sector — Alake
Gov Aliyu sacks 15 Sokoto district heads over insubordination, land racketeering
EFCC to arraign Emefiele for allegedly printing N684.5m notes with N18.9bn
Focus on other forms of books for knowledge, NPA urges members
Olodogbo title is traditional not political, Ejemo tells critics
NNPC, partner unlock 12,000bpd production from Awoba Unit Field
EDITORIAL: The secessionist attack on Oyo Government House
Witch-hunting and religious freedom in Africa
Towards reforming Nigeria’s civil service

Vanguard

Okuama-Ewu: Community declares 17 soldiers killed along Forcados River
State police: Ehindero says it’s desirable, warns of abuse
Passengers overpower bandits in Zamfara, kill one, seize 2 AK-47 rifles
Murdered Professor’s last interview: Kidnappers, terrorists don’t deserve mercy
Transcorp plans diversification of services to drive revenue growth
Mr & Mrs: With money, he’s a star
Recapitalisation will empower banks to lend more to economy — CIBN
Naira depreciates to N1,300/$ in official market
Lecturer killed by kidnappers: We’ve informed his family —Babcock mgt
CBN slashes BDC exchange rate to N1, 036.3/$
Dear Bunmi, Mom is having affair with younger colleague
How Remi Tinubu saved me from media blackmail—Adeleke
Ex-Imo Gov Ihedioha resigns from PDP
2023: Peter Obi and I never believed in ideologies of Labour Party — Doyin Okupe
Katsina APC sets nomination form fees for LG elections
I want to appear in court but I’m afraid of arrest — Yahaya Bello
One dies, three hospitalised in partial building collapse in Lagos
Video: Yahaya Bello withdrew $720,000 from govt account to pay child’s school fees – EFCC
Ogun Agro-Cargo Int’l Airport to commence flight operations soon — Abiodun
Abuja British school shut down over bullying, assault of student
‘Never again,’ Rihanna expresses regrets over past nudity appearances
‘Drake signed his soul to the devil’ – Rapper Kanye West
Transcorp plans diversification of services to drive revenue growth
NAFDAC apprehends fake cosmetics producer in Lagos
Stop Hepatitis B virus infection, stop liver cancer — Prof. Abiodun Otegbayo
Affordable healthcare compulsory for Africa — Shalina Healthcare
EPL: Arsenal condemn Chelsea to heavy 5-0 defeat, keep title dream alive
Feyenoord boss Slot leading race for Liverpool job
Olympics: Ike Shorunmu charges Super Falcons on focus, resilience
Nottingham Forest to get access to VAR audio after penalties furore
Murray buzzer-beater lifts Nuggets over Lakers, Knicks stun Sixers
Private school owners beg govt on improved security, tax reduction, others
Student Loan Scheme: Include private universities’ students – Obasanjo
Nigerian teenager, Femi Ositade, bags scholarships from Harvard, 13 foreign universities

New Telegraph

Sanwo-Olu Unveils Eko Cares Initiative
Tinubu Appoints Consuls-General, Chargè D’ Affairs For 13 Countries
LAUTECH: Education Will Continue To Be Our Priority In Oyo – Makinde
Court To Rule On Binance Executive’s Bail Application May 17
Ododo Presents APC Ondo Guber Primaries Report, Receives Commendation
FG Tasks Experts On Charting Sustainable Path For Nigeria’s Environmental Agenda
JUST-IN: Ex-Imo Gov, Emeka Ihedioha Dumps PDP
Yahaya Bello Asks Court To Set Aside Arrest Warrant Against Him
Nigeria First Lady Arrives Osun For Turning Of Sod Of Alternative…
Ondo 2024: Ibrahim, One Other Seek Cancellation Of APC Primary
Ex-Imo Gov, Emeka Ihedioha Dumps PDP
Why Nigerians Should Focus More On Candidates During Elections, By Ahamba
Ondo 2024: Ibrahim, One Other Seek Cancellation Of APC Primary
NNPC Ltd, Partner Unlock 12,000bpd Production From Awoba Unit Field
Fuel Scarcity Hits Lagos Again
Economists Task Businesses On Resilience, Adaptability Amid Challenges
CBN Slashes Customs Duties By 7.65%
Police Nab Three For Alleged Kidnapping In Nasarawa
Army Dismisses 2 Soldiers Over Alleged Theft At Dangote Refinery
2 Shot Dead In Ogun Cult Clash
Police Nab Notorious Gunrunner, Recover Firearms In Kaduna
49-year-Old Mother Hangs Self In Ogun
Producer Napji Calls Out Davido Over Alleged Unpaid Royalties
Finally, Yul Edochie Confirms Arrival Of Second Son With Judy Austin
VeryDarkMan Drags Hilda Baci Over Failure To Start Cooking Class
Carter Efe Calls Out Sydney Talker Over Khaid’s Health
Fred Ebere Drags AGN For Banning Adanma Luke Production
Mikel Was Stubborn, Difficult To Manage, Siasia Reveals
NNL: Wikki Coach Vows To Win Last Match For Promotion

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