News Headlines Apr 29, 2022. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers
Compiled by Demola Adefajo
ThisDay
THISDAY Presents Video Evidence of Wike’s Unreliability: Praising Amaechi, Obaseki Yesterday, Attacking Them Next Day
Tinubu Joins Political, Business Leaders in S’Arabia for Prayers and Networking
Senate Amends Terrorism Act, in Bid to Stave Off Sanctions
CIBN Donates 160-seater Lecture Theatre to ATBU
Zenith Sustains Position as Nigeria’s Best Bank for Three Consecutive Years in Global Finance Award
Again, NNPC Failed to Contribute to Federation Account in March
ASUU: NLC Threatens 3-Day Warning Strike
FG to Assist Victims of Imo Refinery Explosion with Relief Materials
FG Puts Total Value of Nigeria’s Gas Reserves at $803.4trn
Nigerian Breweries to Invest N56bn on Ama Brewery Expansion
CBN Sensitises Imo Citizens on its Development Finance Initiatives
2023: Buhari’s Ministers Remain Unfazed as Deadline for Mandatory Resignation Nears
Peterside: Poll Shows 40% of Nigerians Have Lost Confidence in APC,…
CBN Sensitises Imo Citizens on its Development Finance Initiatives
Peterside: Poll Shows 40% of Nigerians Have Lost Confidence in APC,…
Head of Service Seeks to Partner National Assembly on Cybersecurity
Mineral, Non-mineral Resources Contributed N12.8trn to Nigeria’s N28.02trn Revenues in Three…
Total Joins Exodus of Oil Majors from Onshore Nigeria
Osinbajo in Delta, Promises to Return Nigeria to Pride of Place*…
Nigeria Accounts for 115 Million Cases of Genital Mutilation Globally, Says…
Biosafety Management Agency Declares GMO Foods Safe
Edo Court Stops Obaseki from Demanding, Collecting Land Use Charge
At Iftar with Diplomatic Corps, Buhari Says He’ll Ensure Will of…
2023: Abiodun Declares for Second Term
Group Faults Falana on Jonathan’s Eligibility for 2023 Presidential Election
Ayu to Atiku: You’re My Personal Friend, I Won’t Support You,…
Enugu Govt Trains over 260 Young Farmers on Modern Agriculture
Boko Haram in 17 Northern LGs are Spent Forces, Says Gambari
Elumelu: Anarchy Reigns where Hopelessness,Poverty Prevail
Police Arrest Rivers Federal Lawmaker at PDP Secretariat
Again, SOKAPU Raises Concern Over Deteriorating Security Situation
Group Faults Adebanjo over Support for Igbo Presidency
Human Trafficking is a Challenge of Extraordinary Magnitude, Says Osinbajo
Osun 2022: I’ll Ensure Full Industrialisation of the State if Elected,…
ING: Afe Babalola Misfired.
Jonathan and the 2023 Temptation
Emefiele at CBN: Preserving Today, Protecting the future
SHAREit Ranks among Top 5 Global Media Sources
Group Implements Succession Plan for Governor Udom Emmanuel
Jurgen Klopp Extends Liverpool Stay Till 2026
ONLY NIGERIANS CAN SAVE NIGERIA
THE BUSINESS OF POLITICS
NNAMANI AND APC’S SEARCH FOR A STATESMAN
ENLISTING MEDIA SUPPORT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY
GOODLUCK JONATHAN AND NIGERIA
In Honor of the First Female U.S Secretary of State
Grooming Centre Launches Photobook on 30 Inspiring Women
Vote Your Conscience, Amaechi Urges Lagos APC
Nolstagia in Morayinko’s Debut Solo Exhibition at Mydrim Gallery
287 Poets Compete for $100,000 in NLNG’s Literature Prize
Workers Day, Eidul-Fitri: FG Declares Monday, Tuesday Public Holidays
Abiodun Deserves Second Term in Office, Says Fayemi
Rivers Spends N2bn on Free WAEC Registration in Two Years
Five Officers in Auto Crash on Way to Rescue Kidnapped Firemen
11 Commissioners, SSG, Chief of Staff Resign in Sokoto
2023: Akpanudoedehe Picks Governorship Form, Demands Direct Primary
Senate Wants Slave Trade Centre in Bayelsa Upgraded to National Museum
Saraki: I Have What Its Takes to Unite Nigerians
Delta Explains Fresh N150bn Loan Request Approved by Lawmakers
I’ll Always Maintain Bond of Friendship with Okowa, Says Edevbie
2023: Youths Threaten to Picket Jonathan’s Office
Four Burnt to Death in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Accident
Police Order Investigation into Alleged Killing of 25-year-old by NDLEA Operatives
PDP Ex-ministers Insist on Age, integrity, Others as Criteria to Choose…
Niger PDP Governorship Aspirant Donates to IDPS
Deji of Akure Hails Nigerian Army’s Giant Strides
I’m Desperate to Make Nigeria Work, Says Peter Obi
Insecurity Threatens Nigeria’s Foundations of Nationhood, Says Gbajabiamila
Umar Urges FG to Ensure Immediate Release of Kidnapped Victims of Kaduna Train Attack
Disregard Petition Against Abiodun, Afe Babalola’s Firm Writes APC
Eid-el Fitr: Wamakko Frees 50 Inmates
2023: I Have What It Takes to Unite Nigerians, Says Saraki
2023: PDP Clears Rafiu for Kwara South Senatorial Election
Amosun Joins Presidential Race, Writes Senate
NDLEA Asks Political Parties to Make Drug Test Part of Screening…
School Drop-outs: Lagos, Stakeholders Deliberate on Action Strategy
AbdulRazaq Satisfied with Teachers’ Performance in KwaraLEARN Training
Arik Air Donates Food Items to Orphanage Homes
Nigeria’s Back Sit Role in Lucrative International Air Transport Market
Nigeria’s Path to Irreversible Industrial Revolution
Finance Act 2020: Customs Agents Declares Duty, Levy on Motor Vehicles…
As Travellers Lament Poor Air Conditioning at Lagos Airport
Esezobor: NBC is Deliberate About Developing its People, Creating Opportunities
2023:Abia State Seeking Redemption (1)
Delta Governorship Dark Horse to Chart New Course for State
ING: Afe Babalola Misfired.
Festival of Courage at Jude Olotu’s Art Exhibition
Naija Hood Rep: Imade Wins Caretaker ‘Hot Seat’ Challenge
Mr Eazi Serenades Fiancée at Trace Live with King Promise
Commissioner Celebrates a Young Writer in Epe
Ronaldo on Target as Man Utd Draw with Chelsea
Rapid Growth at Tiger Golf Club Excites Sunmonu
NPFL: Eunisell Charges Rivers Utd to Stay Focused on Title
Dessers Fires Brace as Feyenoord Beat Marseille, Lookman Level for Leicester
Osimhen Sacks His Agent, Joins Calenda’s Stable
Adenuga: Still Unfolding at 69!
The Tragic Cycle Of Yoruba History
Editorial
RISING FATALITIES FROM LASSA FEVER
The Nation
FMC Owo MD faces ICPC probe over ‘N176m COVID-19 fund fraud
Why ex-President Jonathan cannot run, by Falana
ASUU: NLC threatens three days warning strike
Alleged cocaine deal: Court gives NDLEA go-ahead to review facts in Abba Kyari’s trial
Abiodun declares interest in second term
Malami to run for Kebbi governor
Khadijat Saidu, Birnin Kebbi Apr 29, 2022
Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami says he has accepted calls from Kebbi people to run for the governor. He will be running on the…
PDP screens 48 aspirants for governor in S’West, S’East
Buhari to court: Electoral Act 84 (12) unconstitutional
Tinubu is our rallying point, says Sanwo-Olu
Yahaya Bello presents nomination forms to Buhari
Oba of Benin to Osinbajo: palace praying for you to become…
‘More women participation will enhance Nigeria’s economic…
Gombe High Court quashes trial of Goje’s social media aide
‘148 communities displaced, 200,000 IDPs stranded in Southern…
Kano awards contract for veterinary reference lab
FMC Owo MD faces ICPC probe over ‘N176m COVID-19 fund fraud
116 suspected kidnappers, others held in Nasarawa, Ogun
ISWAP collaborator in Army kills self after arrest
Bayelsa APC condemns member’s murder
Troops rescue 669 abducted by terrorists
Five arraigned for trespassing in Abuja airport
Ex-sports editor needs N20m for kidney
Police arrest railway vandals, recover stolen tracks
Three ex-directors charged with N138m fraud
Ronaldo earns Man Utd draw against Chelsea
‘More women participation will enhance Nigeria’s economic growth’
‘148 communities displaced, 200,000 IDPs stranded in Southern Kaduna’
The Punch
Imo explosion: FG condoles with victims’ families
Presidency: PDP reps, SANs warn Jonathan, group threatens suit
AFC, others emerge preferred bidders for 12 federal highways
UI student disappears from Lagos construction site, family panics
Oyo court dissolves eight-year marriage over husband’s nagging
Ochanya: Court acquits lecturer of rape, death of 13-year-old, convicts wife
UI student disappears from Lagos construction site, family panics
Missing Abuja corper found dead, NYSC, SUG demand justice
Over 1400 South-West farmers receive training on climate change
Population surge threatening Lagos Island’s economic growth – LCCI
AFC, others emerge preferred bidders for 12 federal highways
NEPC eyes Ivorian market to drive Nigeria’s export earnings
2023: Gov Abiodun declares for second term
Stolen money at APC secretariat not for party -Spokesman
2023: Jonathan can’t run for presidency, says Falana
Bayelsa APC condemns party chieftain’s murder
Osimhen dreams of Arsenal move – Report
Dessers leaps Abraham on goalscoring chart in Europe
Kano Pillars’ll avoid relegation, says club chairman, Jambul
Awoniyi: Why I’m enjoying life in Berlin
Burna Boy visits UN building ahead of New York show
I wasn’t there when Yul Edochie paid second wife’s dowry – Brother
Polygamy: ‘Na man you be’, Yul Edochie hails self
Leadership
PDP Guber Aspirant, Dagogo, Arrested At Screening Venue In Rivers
Beware! Weigh Your Options Carefully If You Are Considering Online Trading
Federal Govt Declares Monday, Tuesday Public Holiday To Mark Worker’s Day, Eid-el-Fitr
Nigerian Singer, Tems, To Feature In US Rapper’s 9th Album
Troops Rescue 848 Kidnap Victims As 1,158 Terrorists Surrender In Borno
2 Chibok Girls Who Escaped From Boko Haram Bag Master’s Degree
Chaos As Gunmen Attack ‘Empty Bullion Van’ In Imo
Police Arrest 7 Suspected Arm Dealers In Plateau, Taraba
Train Attack: Terrorists Release Photo Of New Born Baby Delivered By Kidnapped Passenger
Again, Alleged Kaduna Employment Scammer Docked, Remanded In Prison
Alleged Drug Trafficking: Court Dismisses Bail Request By Kyari’s Co-defendant
Vaccine Inequality, COVID-19 Behind High Rate Of Preventable Diseases In Africa – WHO
JUST-IN: Klopp Extends Liverpool Contract Till 2026
If Nigeria Must Work, Don’t Mount Pressure On Federal Govt Alone, Buhari’s Aide Tells Nigerians
Insecurity: Labour Institute Introduces Security Studies
Insecurity Threatens Foundations Of Nigeria’s Nationhood – Gbajabiamila
2023: UBNi Roots For Anyim, Urges Northern Elders To Support South-East Candidate
2023: Youth Group Gives Jonathan 7 Days To Declare Under APC
2023 Presidency: PDP Needs A Saleable Candidate Like Me – Tambuwal
JUST-IN: Klopp Extends Liverpool Contract Till 2026
I’ll Win Gold For Nigeria In Paris 2024 Olympics – Ayomide Bello
The Sun
Enugu govt trains 260 young farmers in modern agriculture
2023: Bala Mohammed, Saraki under pressure
2023: Tension mounts as PDP screens Atiku, Tambuwal, Obi, 14 others today
Insecurity threat to Nigeria’s nationhood –Gbajabiamila
Kalu to deliver Enugu’s Economic Summit Lecture
The Sun award recognition of my modest achievements –Umahi
Oba of Benin slams politicians for abandoning electorate after elections
FG boosts school feeding programme in Enugu
Troops kill 62 terrorists, rescue 179 victims in North West
Cocaine deal: Court gives NDLEA go-ahead to review facts in Abba Kyari’s trial
Police recover 16 vehicles in Lagos, warn owners
Gunmen attack bullion van in Imo
2023: Northern PDP consensus of many headaches
How I’ll end insecurity if elected President – Gov.Yahaya Bello
Alleged forgery: Police grills A’Ibom APC chairman
Border closure: Importers, exporters lose N4.3trn, 1,450 SMEs shut in 3 years
CBDC: Pushing Nigeria’s digital currency to global limelight
Enugu govt trains 260 young farmers in modern agriculture
Zenith expands market share with 22% earnings growth in Q1 2022
Basel III: AccessCorp to strengthen capital base, targets exceptional performance in 2022
Zoning: Between ambition and national interest
Everybody on his father’s name
South East presidency and southern unity
World Malaria Day: PiggyVest partners WellaHe to provide cover
NSITF sensitises workers on occupational safety, health culture
We lost 1,256 uncollected PVCs to gunmen’s attacks in Imo, says INEC
Terrorists carrying out ethnic cleansing in Southern Kaduna –SOKAPU
Insecurity threat to Nigeria’s nationhood –Gbajabiamila
S’East presidency: MASSOB warns govs, leaders against sabotage
Afolabi @ 60: I learnt entrepreneurship under mother’s tutelage
Celebrating Ngozi Ekeoma at 50
CBDC: Pushing Nigeria’s digital currency to global limelight
South East presidency and southern unity
Population census amid unrealistic timing
The role of corporate Nigeria in driving sustainability
Troops kill 62 terrorists, rescue 179 victims in North West
NYSC sanctions 107 in Kebbi, Plateau, Lagos, Ondo
Daily Trust
APC: Stolen $50,000 Doesn’t Belong To Us, Our Forms Not Sold In Dollars
Only God Almighty Will Forgive Osinbajo For These 7 Cardinal Sins (II)
Countdown To CHOGM22 In Rwanda
Nigeria And The Taunts Of Terrorism
Confusion As Hunters Shave People’s Hair In Benue
Kano Begins Water Distribution
Police Arraigned Lagos Man For Sending Fake Bank Alert
Man Charged With Assaulting Brother, Sister-In-Law
8-Year-Old Marriage Dissolved Over Hubby’s Nagging
Woman Batters 10-Year-Old Girl, Flees Over N100 Puff-Puff
Mother Arrested For Selling 3-Month-Old Baby
‘Why Abuja Interfaith Iftar Dialogue Was Organised’
Zuma Film Festival Begins In Abuja On Sunday
5 Arraigned For Trespassing Into Abuja Airport
Ogun Gets 497 Hajj Slots
Court Remands Man For Defiling 12-Year-Old Stepdaughter
700 Firms Bid For N12bn Railway Projects
Zenith Bank Records N191bn Growth In First Quarter
Nigeria Among 10 Top Global Gas Producers – Sylva
FG Targets N1tr From Proposed Badagry Seaport
FCMB Pays N3.96bn Dividend To Shareholders
Govts Urged On Surveillance Of Extractive Communities
Oil Mogul Gives N15m, Jobs To Caleb Varsity Best Graduates
Nigerian Engineers Need Tech To Create More Jobs – Minister
Firm Begins N415m Tractor Financing Prog
Local Operators Now Supplying 60% Of Gas – Wabote
Seplat Energy Records N100bn Income In Q1
You Can’t Rig In 2023, Buhari Tells Desperate Politicians
FG Declares Monday, Tuesday As Public Holidays
Kaduna Train Attack: Terrorists Release Picture Of Abducted Victim’s Newborn Baby
2023: 11 Million Votes In Reserve For Me, Atiku Boasts
Kaduna Train Attack: Service Chiefs Storm Force Headquarters
Presidential Ticket: You Are My Friend, But I Won’t Work For You, Ayu Tells Atiku
60,000 Children Targeted For Nutrition Booster In FCT
23 Corps Members To Repeat Service In Anambra -NYSC
17 Children Raise N50m, Pick Kaduna Gov’ship Forms For Sha’aban
Owners Groan As FCTA Pulls Down 600 Houses In Abuja
Ex-Kano Anti-Corruption Boss Arrested After Attending PDP Guber Screening
700 Firms Bid For N12bn Railway Projects
Zenith Bank Records N191bn Growth In First Quarter
Nigeria Among 10 Top Global Gas Producers – Sylva
FG Targets N1tr From Proposed Badagry Seaport
FCMB Pays N3.96bn Dividend To Shareholders
By Law, Jonathan Is Out Of Presidential Race – Falana
Disqualification Threat: How APC Guideline Puts Amaechi, Ngige, Malami, Others In Tight Corner
2023: Why Aspirants Must Undergo Drug Test Before Primaries – NDLEA Boss
Sokoto SSG, CoS, 11 Commissioners Resign
Red-Hot Rivers United’s Striker, Ishaq Reveals Goal Scoring Secret
Gov Diri Rewards Victorious National Para Games Athletes
Mark D Ball Round Of 16 Dunks Off May 10
Halep Has ‘Fire Back’ With New Coach Mouratoglou
Ronaldo Rescues Man United Against Chelsea
US, 55 Other Countries To Promote Free Internet
The Woman Died
Editorial: Tackle Political Thuggery Now
The Unfortunate Chrisland School Incident
China Detects First Human Case Of Bird Flu
Vanguard
NLC to embark on 3-days warning strike in solidarity with unions, students
2023 elections: Buhari warns against interference
FG declares May 2, 3 Public Holidays for Workers’ Day, Sallah
Eid-il-Fitr Celebration
Katsina: Police kill terrorists, rescue 3 women, recover weapons, motorcycles
Vote for your conscience -Amaechi urges Lagos APC
Nigeria risks 3rd recession in 7yrs, NACCIMA warns FG
Ensure level playing ground for aspirants – Masari tells LG Chairmen
Zenith Bank records 22% growth in Q1 2022
FCMB records 42% rise in Q1’22 gross profit
Okowa committed to urbanising Delta communities – Omodon
Nasir El-Rufai’s succession plan: Who’s the chosen one?
Okotie-Eboh supports Marwa’s request for drug integrity test for politicians
NLC to embark on 3-days warning strike in solidarity with unions, students
Train attack terrorists release picture of baby born in captivity
Master Plan: FCTA demolishes 600 structures, warns local chiefs against land allocation
Our money not missing, says APC
I became an actress to avoid marriage — Nse Ikpe-Etim
Yul’s dad, Pete Edochie mum as Nigerians dig up old comment on polygamy
Yul Edochie: Polygamy is dangerous – Cubana Chief Priest
2023 elections: Buhari warns against interference
2023: My decision to run’s about Nigeria ― Amaechi
Vote for your conscience, Amaechi urges Lagos APC
2023: I ‘ve everything needed in a President ―Ngige
Measles cases increase by 79% in 2 months, UNICEF, WHO warns
Only Appeal Court can upturn judgment against Section 84(12), Malami tells court
Border Patrol Team hands over two suspects arrested with $285,000, CFA 18.9million to EFCC
2023: Abiodun declares interest in second term
2023: Why I opposed section 84(12) of new Electoral Act, Buhari tells Court
Ralf Rangnick to become Austrian national team coach
PDP South South Screening: Rivers guber aspirant Dagogo arrested on arrival
5G services ‘ll be available by Q4 this year – NCC
How FG can protect Petroleum Pipelines, stop crude oil theft—Experts
No administration since 1999 has constructed more roads than Buhari ― Akpabio
Who is Cynthia Nkasi
Police parade 69 suspected cultists, kidnappers, ritualists in Ogun
‘148 communities attacked in 6 yrs, 200,000 persons displaced in Southern Kaduna’
Our money not missing, says APC
2023: My decision to run’s about Nigeria ― Amaechi
Vote for your conscience, Amaechi urges Lagos APC
2023: I ‘ve everything needed in a President ―Ngige
PDP South South Screening: Rivers guber aspirant Dagogo arrested on arrival
Fire guts parts of SCOAN, destroy shelter of Late TB Joshua’s tomb
Customs intercept contraband worth N31.5m in Buhari’s home state
Nigeria risks 3rd recession in 7yrs, NACCIMA warns FG
Zenith Bank records 22% growth in Q1 2022
FCMB records 42% rise in Q1’22 gross profit
UBA’s profitability rises 9.6% to N44.5bn
Ralf Rangnick to become Austrian national team coach
Klopp extends stay at Liverpool until 2026
Man United still in race for Champions League qualification – Louis Saha
Mino Raiola tweets to debunk death rumour
Top football agent, Mino Raiola fighting for life in intensive care
Court dissolves 8-year-old marriage over husband’s nagging
#loveweychoke: Am I smothering him with too much affection?
5G services ‘ll be available by Q4 this year – NCC
MTN accelerates media, technology convergence with media innovation programme
Independent
Q1 2022: Zenith Bank Expands Market Share With 22% Growth In…
FG, States, LGs Share N19.01trn Mineral Revenue In Three Years
Labour Threatens Strike Over FG’s Negligence Of ASUU
UK-Nigeria To Boost £3.2bn Trade Partnership
SDGs: Nigeria Partners WHO On Tracking Progress On Water,…
Ramadan: Airlines Raise Fares To Northern States By 167%
Q1
We Won’t Strain Relationship With Russia, Ukraine Over Their War — FG
Jonathan Not Qualified To Contest For President Again — Falana
Why I Decided To Keep My Maiden Name Despite Marriage…
Van Dijk Sends Warning To Villarreal Ahead Of “Hostile” Second Leg
Bayern Munich Linked With Move For Real Madrid Striker
NPFL: Eunisell Charges Rivers United To Stay On Course
BREAKING: Klopp Signs New Contract With Liverpool Until 2026
Military Personnel Terrorise Ogun Community, Dislodge Land…
Easterners Throng Onitsha Stadium for Hero Lager’s Nwanne…
SDGs: Nigeria Partners WHO On Tracking Progress On Water,…
Connect Nigeria Business Mixer Holds In Lagos Friday
Experts Foresee Mini-Grid Accessibility To Bridge Power…
My Biggest Challenge, As LCCI President, Was Covid-19…
FG, Global Community, Others Pledge To End FGM
2023: Bayelsa Govt Denounces Diri’s Media Aide’s Position On Jonathan
Igoniko Oduma Apr 29, 2022 0
I Will Quit Politics If Jonathan Joins APC For 2023 Presidency
Confident Of Good Outing
…To Play Friendlies Ahead Of Hostilities
Lack Of Attention, Not Finidi, Is Enyimba’s Problem –Club
Why I Decided To Keep My Maiden Name Despite Marriage – Hilda…
Decaying Varsities: Hold Government Accountable
The Pastor And The Bishop Something Good For A Change
Domestic Violence: Not A “Family Affair”