News Headlines Apr 4, 2023. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers
Compiled by Demola Adefajo
The Nation
‘Nobody can abort May 29 inauguration’
Heavy shooting as PDP, APC supporters clash in Rivers
Court grants singer Portable bail
Court grants leave to serve Umahi, others notice of petition
‘Buhari should ensure smooth transition of power on May 29’
Kano sets up 17-member transition committee
Group to opposition on protests at embassies: U.S., UK, others won’t promote insurrection in Nigeria
‘Prosecute people behind Interim National Government’
Rotary donates N8m WASH facilities to girls school
Buhari hails Ebenezer Obey at 81
Court forfeits N725m, Banana Island property linked to ex-NIMASA DG
Kwara to offset local debts with Fed Govt’s excess crude accounts
Shop for competent hands, Oyebanji tells panel on appointments
Chioma and I didn’t deserve losing a child – Davido
Nancy Isime not among one million most beautiful girls – Comedian Mr Jollof
Why I ran away from home, by Ijoba Lande
Mr P queries safety of private phone conversations
CAF inspects Nigeria’s stadia facilities for 2025 AFCON bid
UK agency okays £1.9b for African SMEs
Marketers set agenda for govt on petrol subsidy removal
NNPCL evacuates 515.99ml of petrol weekly
Oil price up $85bpd on OPEC+ cut production
‘What Tinubu must do to kickstart his agenda’
2023 polls and diminishing voter turnout
Ishaku should embark on reconciliation, says ex-Taraba speaker
EDITORIAL: NASENI, game-changer
• Its $325.8m solar cells plant project is commendable and deserves support
Spoilers and associates
FUTO’s democracy heroine
Solomon’s baby mothers
ThisDay
Yahaya: Army Will Contain All Threats to Nation’s Sovereignty
Gunshots, Violence Disrupt APC, PDP’s Visit to INEC’s Office in Rivers
Human Rights Commission Cautions NBC over Sanctioning of Media Houses
Arunma Oteh: Nigeria’s Rising Debt Unsustainable, Situation Heart-breaking
NCDMB Performs Groundbreaking for Construction of $7.04bn Pipe Manufacturing Plant in Bayelsa
CBN, Bankers’ Committee Urge C’River Traders to Embrace eNaira, Other e-Payment Channels
Shareholders Approve Transcorp Hotels’ N1.33bn Dividend
Trade and Investment Ministry to Submit Auto Policy for FEC’s Approval
Jonathan, Wabote, Akpata, Sekibo Bag Prestigious African Heritage Awards
Oramah Advocates Regulation of Foreign Banks’ Participation in Africa
Access Bank Partners AfriGOpay to Boost Payment Ecosystem
AFOS Foundation Commits over €5.5m to Agric Interventions
Court Gives AMCON 14 Days to Render Arik Air’s Accounts
Ikeja Hotel Record Worst Results Since 2019 on OPEX, Finance Cost
Oil Price Dip: Goldman Sachs Still Bullish, Sees Quick Recovery
NEITI Hails Appointment of Chinery as New Regional Director for NRGI
NMDPRA Moves to Regularise about 1,000 Unlicensed Petroleum Retail Outlets
Nigeria Under-produces OPEC’s Crude Oil Quota by 30.6M Barrels in Two Months
Ikpeazu: INEC Used BVAS to Defraud Nigerian Voters During 2023 Poll
An Alien in my Country: Every Nigerian’s Reality
In Women’s Month, Nasarawa Women March for Freedom
Prison Decongestion in Sight as Item Moves to Concurrent List
Assault/Stealing: Popular Singer, Portable, Arraigned, Granted Bail
NUGA: 100 Athletes to Represent Nigeria at World University Games in China
Young Athletes Seek Increased Funding for Cycling Devt in Nigeria
Maikaba Blames Squandered Chances for Rangers 1-1 Draw with Lobi Stars
Other Tales the Country Told Me
Japa’ing Abroad Not Always a Good Idea
Seplat, FDI and the Rule of Law
EDITORIAL
OF IMPUNITY AND STATE AGENTS
NCDMB, FIRS Offer Tax Incentives for Oil Industry R&D Investments
Eko, Ikeja, Abuja Discos to Implement Bilateral Power Purchase Deals with Gencos This Year
The Punch
Decide presidential poll petitions before May 29 – Agbakoba
One killed, scores injured as Rivers APC, PDP supporters clash
PDP yet to fix date for NEC meeting – NWC member
Ahead handover: Military vows crackdown on security threats, warns IPOB, others
Anti-Tinubu air passenger arraigned, remanded in custody
FG approves 173 loan apps, bars illegal online banks
Rivers father of three shot dead while controlling traffic
Kwara man defrauds admission seekers, flees with prophet’s car
Absence of Lagos bishop accused of raping pastor stalls arraignment
One-day-old baby abandoned on Lagos road
Portable meets bail conditions, regains freedom
Raheem: Vandi considers appeal as court dismisses no-case submission
FG approves 173 loan apps, bars illegal online banks
IATA warns Nigeria as airlines trapped funds hit $802m
Oil price jumps as OPEC+ cuts production
Ahead May 29, Lagosians list expectations from Sanwo-Olu
APC finances: Adamu running one-man show, Lukman knocks party chair
APC asks US govt to ignore election petition
Delta APC expels Omo-Agege from party
Protesting Rivers PDP members seek joint inspection of election materials
Can Iheanacho extend goals run against Villans?
Cricket: Etim named best fielder of T20i tourney
Turkish fans slam Adana boss over Onyekuru outburst
Ahman Pategi varsity matriculates 96 students
I haven’t come to terms with winning BBTitans –Khosi
Editorial: Revisiting the faulty ‘repentant terrorists’ narrative
Governors are sponsors of Eze Igbo, Oba Yoruba, Sarkin Hausawa
Drink, soak or take garri?
Nigeria needs motivated academics, professionals and workforce
Understanding second leg of supremacy of constitution clause
Celebrity endorsement as a marketing strategy in Nigeria
Between INEC and post-election matters
US’ $100m aid for five countries in West Africa
Ramadan lessons wasted when Muslims go back to sin – Cleric
Disclose public officials’ declared assets, group tells FG
165,622 tech workers sacked in Q1, says report
Fintech processed 1.2 million transactions in one month
Regulator vows to tackle rising cyberattacks
Registered SIMs hit 323 million in Feb – NCC
Bridging communication gaps in marriage
Offa poly gets new rector
FUNAAB new VC assumes office
NUC accredits more Wellspring varsity courses
Why we granted study loans to medical students —UNIMEDTH
Leadership
10th NASS Leadership: Opposition Parties Brace For Tough Fight With APC
COVID-19: Japan To End Border Controls On May 8
Broadcast Presidential Election Tribunal Proceedings Live!
Again, Bauchi APC Chieftain Resigns
NHIA-Roche Partnership: 55 Patients Get 80% Subsidy On Cancer Treatment
LP Youths Warn Against Calls For Obi, Datti’s Arrest
Court Affirms Forfeiture Of Late Buruji Kashamu’s Lands To Federal Govt
Former Head Judiciary Desk, LEADERSHIP, Ahuraka Isah, Is Dead
Nigerian Protesters Warn Opposition, US, UK, Others Against Insurrection
Jonathan, Khama, Howard-Taylor, Others Receive Afri-Heritage Awards
Workers Laud Buhari, Endorse Tenure Extension For NASENI Boss
Buhari, Tinubu, Lawan, Sanwo-Olu Condole With Kalu Over Wife’s Death
Security Agencies And The 2023 Election
Pricey Tickets As Trapped Funds Compel Foreign Airlines To Hike Airfares
Navy Redeploys 52 Rear Admirals, 76 Commodores In Major Shake-up
10th NASS Leadership: Opposition Parties Brace For Tough Fight With APC
APC Crisis: Account For Party Funds, National Vice Chair Tells Adamu
Experts Foresee Nigeria Breaking Epileptic Power Jinx
Maimuna’s Memoir: Entitled Passengers
BREAKING: UNIBEN Final Year Student Shot Dead In Hostel
Police Seal Off Labour Party Secretariat In Imo
My Purported Suspension Attempt To Blackmail Me, Ex-Reps Minority Whip
Kogi Guber: APC Chieftain Ohikere Seeks Direct Primary Mode
Buhari Condoles Orji Kalu Over Wife’s Death
FIFA Strips Peru U17 World Cup Hosting Rights
PSC, Police Set Up C’ttee To Address Recurring Recruitment Conflicts
Land Grabbing: FCTA Demolishes Estates In Abuja
Ex-Gov Kalu’s Wife Dies In US
Rivers APC Gov’ship Candidate Escapes Death
Bolanle Raheem: ASP Vandi Loses Bid To Stop Trial
SGF Condemns Attack On Adamawa Village
Again, Bauchi APC Chieftain Resigns
The Sun
Buhari, Tinubu, Uzodimma condole with Kalu over wife’s death
NASS leadership tussle unsettles APC
Rivers’ll support consensus candidate for Reps speaker -Wike
VP-elect hails IBB, Abdulsalami
Protesters ground INEC headquarters, warn US, UK, others against promoting insurrection
One shot as APC, PDP members clash over inspection of INEC materials in Rivers
NWC member accuses Adamu, Omisore of making party autocratic, retrogressive
NSIA, defying odds with increased investments, improved financial performance
Nigeria’s business landscape to improve after election
FG to launch Digital Postcode in June 2023
Transcorp Hotels increases profit by 172%
Workers back 2-year tenure extension for NASENI EVC, applaud Buhari
447 suspected cholera cases reported in 6 states
Singer Portable released from jail after meeting bail conditions
Singer Portable arraigned for assault
Super Falcons FIFA Women’s World Cup kits unveiled
Super Eagles ranked Most Valuable National team in Africa
Yusuf Alli cries out over poor officiating in NPFL
T20i Invitational tourney has helped improve facilities – Akpata
Editorial: The trial of electoral offenders
Good life today, awful lifestyle tomorrow
Interim Govt = Interim Illegality
How to bypass BVAS
Senator Nnamani’s wild punches
Daily Trust
Former Air Force Spokesman Slumps, Dies In Abuja
My Name Was Wrongly Mentioned, Olofa Of Offa Speaks On Obi’s Leaked Audio
JAMB: How We Rescued Muslim Students Barred From Oyedepo’s Varsity
Centre Trains 20 Women On GSM Repairs In Kano
Army Begins Shooting Drills In Plateau
Kano Fire Service Saved 45 Lives, Property Worth N285.6m In March
Woman Stabbed To Death In Ogun
2 To Die By Hanging For Homicide In Kano
Orji Uzor Kalu’s Wife Is Dead
Many Injured As PDP, APC Supporters Clash In Rivers
Outrage As Oyedepo’s University Bars Female Muslim Students Over Hijab
Cleric Lays Curses On Those Who Placed Charm At Mosque Entrance
Police, PSC Won’t Fight Over Recruitment Again – Arase
Gunmen ‘Kill Four’ In Adamawa Village
How I Was Beaten Up Around INEC Office – Rivers APC Gov’ship Candidate
Transcorp Hotels Grow Revenue To N31.4bn In 2022
Customs Appoint Abdullahi Maiwada PRO
Leadway Assurance Grosses N104.4bn Premium Income
Nigeria Struggling To Find Buyers For Crude
I-Invest Ensures Customer Data Protection With Certifications
Many Injured As PDP, APC Supporters Clash In Rivers
Ogun Gov’ship: Adebutu, APC Clash Over Murdered INEC Official
Interim Gov’t: Only Cowards Can Contemplate Truncating Tinubu’s Victory — Prof Yerima
Crisis Looms As Court Reinstates Impeached Plateau Speaker
Lagos PDP Elders Tackle Jandor Over Attack On Bode George
Maikaba Bemoans Enugu Rangers Floundering NPFL Season
Yobe Desert Stars Dedicate Away Win Over Adamawa United To Gov Buni
Nike Kit Super Falcons With Stunning Jerseys For 2023 World Cup
Peru Stripped Of U17 World Cup Hosting Rights — FIFA
Akingbemisilu Ranked Seventh In ITTF Para Ranking
First Woman, Black To Make Flight Around Moon
German Village Elects 29-Year-Old Syrian Refugee As Mayor
UK Passport Workers Begin Five-Week Strike Over Pay
OPINION: May Nigeria Heal From Obidients
We Need Decisive Climate Action, Can COP28 Deliver?
Tinubu‘s Mandate And The Hunter’s Call
Editorial: As President Buhari Signs Constitutional Amendment Bills
How Katsina Farmers ‘Harvest’ Money From Sugarcane
Kano Onion Farmers Predict Glut, Demand Storage Facilities
Palm Oil Business Profitable – Traders
CBN’s Cash Directive: Kano Grain Markets Bouncing Back
Uncertainty Clouds Survival Of Buhari’s Agric Programmes
Micronutrients Key To Tackling Malnutrition – FG, Experts
Blount’s Disease: What To Know About Bow Legs
‘Women’s Voices Key To Improved Maternal Health’
Centre Trains 20 Women On GSM Repairs In Kano
Army Begins Shooting Drills In Plateau
Kano Fire Service Saved 45 Lives, Property Worth N285.6m In March
4 Killed, 5 Injured As Farmers, Herders Clash In Nasarawa
25 Cars Destroyed As Youths Clash Over Girlfriend In Kwara
