News Headlines Apr 6, 2023. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers
Compiled by Demola Adefajo
The Nation
Audio tape with Oyedepo fake, doctored, says Obi
Obasanjo writes UK court over Ekweremadu, wife
Organ trafficking: Obasanjo begs UK, pleads leniency for Ekweremadu
Pandemonium as Okada riders ‘kill’ policeman in Lagos
Diya’s burial to hold July 29
Trump denounces trial
Transition Council gets Diplomatic Resourcing panel report
I’m sad to leave Nigeria, says British High Commissioner Laing
Stop harbouring IPOB members, Fed Govt tells EU countries
FEC approves N392.786b for Works ministry, Customs, others
Buhari inaugurates Council on Startup Act, 2022
Govt declares April 7, 10 Easter holidays
Oil price falls as economic fears outweigh OPEC+ cuts
Dangote, Rabiu, Adenuga retain spots on Forbes billionaires’ list
Nkechi Blessing blasts man over one-night stand request
I don’t fear death, I’ll rather go down fighting injustice-Falz
Omoni Oboli to Alexx Ekubo: get another good lady
I feel no pity for Blessing CEO – Tonto Dikeh
Copa Del Rey: Karim Benzema nets hat-trick as Madrid thrash Barca 4-1
Rashford lone goal keeps United in top four race
Eight footballers who became successful coaches
Haaland returns to Manchester City training
‘Shell delaying oil spill London lawsuits’
Tinubu’s victory: The limits of sabre-rattling
Why I want to be House Speaker, by Wase
2023 elections and how not to be a governor-elect
Naira crimes and punishment
ThisDay
Adamu Blames Loss of Kano on Selfishness of Party Members
APC NWC Constitutes Five-man Investigative, Reconciliation C’ttee over Leadership Crisis
Father Alia: Benue Civil Service in Critical Condition, Vows to Revive It
Bill to Domesticate New Partnership for Africa’s Devt Framework, Establish AU Development Agency Passes Second Reading
NADECO Raises Concerns over Credible Census
Kogi Killings: Govt Vows to Bring Perpetrators to Justice
Police Parade 24 Suspected Robbers, Cultists in Ogun
Agbakoba Launches Compendium on Space Laws, Treaties, Regulations
Rivers APC Suspends Chairman, Alleges Anti-party Activities
LCCI: We Are Deeply Worried By Rise in Nigeria’s Public Debt
UBA Targets 20% RoAE in 2023 FY
Broadband Subscriptions Maintain Steady Growth, Reached 92.6m in February 2023
HP Highlights Importance of Employee Collaboration in Addressing Cybersecurity
11Plc Invests Massively to Take Advantage of Free Market in Downstream Sector
FMDQ Exchange Lists Dangote Industries Funding N300bn Bonds
Mutual Benefit Assurance Appoints New Directors
Tinubu: The Brand, its Challenges and Unwavering Salesmen
AM Best Affirms B+ Credit Ratings of AXA Mansard Insurance
Ugochukwu-Uko: Panacea to Nigeria’s Development is Restructuring
Mayaki: In-fighting Within Opposition Parties Aided Tinubu’s Victory
OF ‘AWALOKAN AND EMILOKAN’
Afenifere, 2023 Election and Unabated War
Anambra Govt Excited as UNICEF Rehabilitates Health Centres Damaged by 2022 Flood
Emmanuel Osemota Foundation: Giving Succour to the Girl-child in Nigeria, USA
Healthy Lifestyle: Spotlight on SSB Tax and Industry Monitoring Skills for Journalists
2023 Elections: It is time for Honest Conversations
IKPEAZU AND THE VERDICT OF HISTORY
‘COCAINE HOPPERS’: THE FIGHT AGAINST DRUG TRAFFICKING
NPFL: IMC Hammers Remo Stars over Assault on Referee
Benzema Scores Hat trick as Real Rout Barcelona
Oshoala, Oparanozie Arrive Falcons’ Camp ahead Haiti, N’Zealand Games
Man Utd, Newcastle Win to Keep Top Four Dreams Alive
Re-elected UEFA Boss, Ceferin, Gives Condition for Russia Ban to Be Lifted
Ikeja Golf Club Ups Ante with Exciting Initiatives for Members, Sponsors
PSG Accept Messi’s Likely Exit
Rivers Utd Draw Tanzania’s Young Tigers Again
‘Yes, Daddy. Thank You Daddy’
TOYING WITH INTERIM GOVERNMENT
AM Best Affirms B+ Credit Ratings of AXA Mansard Insurance
Leveraging IXPs to Enhance Internet Connectivity
Interswitch Sets New Transaction Volume Record with 1.2bn Transactions
ATCON: Emoekpere Emerges as President, Rudman VP
Xiaomi Launches Redmi Note 12 Series Smartphone in Nigeria
HP Boosts Gaming Solutions to Inspire Experiences
Airtel Restates Commitment, Launches Airtel Women Network
The Punch
Customs intercepts contraband worth N2.8bn in Owerri, arrests 13 suspects
Incoming govt faces weak growth, multiple policy challenges – W’Bank
Kano driver, conductor nabbed as three passengers die
Court remands Lagos Eze Igbo over inciting comment
No court can grant injunction stopping President-elect inauguration – SAN
Politics
Bitcoin platform with over one million Nigerian users shuts down
Kano driver, conductor nabbed as three passengers die
Zamfara men arrested for printing fake naira, dollar notes
Two die, five injured in Bauchi crash
Soldiers return to Lagos-Ibadan Expressway illegal checkpoint, continue extortion
Incoming govt faces weak growth, multiple policy challenges – W’Bank
FG borrows $800m for mass transit, cash transfers
Again, manufacturing activities shrink over cash scarcity
New House leadership: Opposition Reps-elect plot to upstage APC
No court can grant injunction stopping President-elect inauguration – SAN
I’m being pressured to leave Nigeria – Obi
Leaked audio conversation with Oyedepo fake, doctored — Obi
Tribunal grants Abia LP permission to inspect INEC materials
Osimhen needs ‘miracle’ to play against Milan
Reims rule out Balogun contract extension
Plaudits for IMC after Remo points deduction
Davido’s album sets new streaming record
I once used my wife’s jewellery to raise money – Junior Pope
Editorial: Human rights under attack worldwide
This is how democracy will end in Nigeria
Obi, ‘daddy’ and a nation’s hypocrisy
NiMet and children of the weather
Tempting the sleeping lion
Nigeria’s political parties, INEC and the judiciary
Breaking gender bias circle in Africa
NUGA, NIPOGA lose shine as varsities, polys hire mercenaries
Bank customers, companies lose billions to Nigeria’s weak cybersecurity
Scientists link traffic noise to hypertension
Families with sudden death history need screening – Cardiologist
165,622 tech workers sacked in Q1, says report
Fintech processed 1.2 billion transactions in one month
Starvation as punishment can cause depression, aggression in children – Paediatrician
Brain drain among healthcare workers worrisome – Professional
Ondo to raise N1bn from education endowment fund
Leadership
Easter: Federal Govt Declares Friday, Monday Public Holidays
Appeal Court Voids N30bn Garnishee Order Against Ebonyi Govt
Lawyer Petitions INEC, Alleges Plot To Rig Rerun
Easter: Osun Govt Provides Free Train Ride For Indigenes
Court Refuses To Grant Alleged Drug Dealers Bail
Oyo Govt Appoints Awuse LAUTECH Chancellor
P&ID: Court Adjourns Lagos Ex-AG’s Trial Over Disagreements On Documents
Ebonyi Violent Protest Targeted At APC Chieftains – Ishiagu Leaders
Obi-Datti: Igbo Youths Accuse Lai Mohammed Of Spreading Fake News
Kaduna PDP Vows To Reclaim Governorship Mandate
House Speaker: Buni Backs Wase
Imo PDP To INEC: Our Candidate Won Isu Constituency Poll
Ondo Govt Puts Sunshine Stars, Queens Up For Sale
Guber Poll: Kwara North Voted Development, Not Sentiment – Commissioner
Oparanozie Swell Super Falcons Players In Turkey’s Camp To 20
APC State Assembly Forum Faults Suspension Of NDDC Boss, Onochie
Kogi Guber: PDP Stakeholders Accuse Wadata Of Plots To Manipulate Delegates’ List
Boosting Financial Capacity Of Tertiary Institutions For Improved Performance
UBA’s Strong Profitability In Face Of Challenging Business Environment
Post-Election Crisis: Conflicting Edo, FCT Court Orders Unsettle Labour Party
Have Mercy On Ekweremadu, Wife, OBJ Begs UK Court
Financial Infractions: Senate Audit Report Indicts 38 Agencies
Subsidy Removal: Federal Govt Secures $800m World Bank Funding For Palliatives
Sam Amuka Tasks Media Commission On Professionalism
Outgoing UK Envoy: I Love Nigerian Food, Dance, I’ll Be Back
755 Died, 1,321 Injured By IEDs In North East – UN
Tears Of Bad Losers
ING, Real Or Imagined?
Peter Obi: I’m Being Pressured To Leave Nigeria, Says Viral Audio Clip Of Conversation With Oyedepo Fake
Why Senator Jibrin Deserves To Be Senate President – Maisudan
Buhari Approves N320bn For Public Tertiary Institutions
Benue Civil Service Is In ‘ICU’, Says Gov-elect Fr. Alia
Senator Godswill Akpabio: His Uncommon Leadership, Nationalism And The 10th Senate
Subsidy Removal: Federal Gov’t Secures $800m World Bank Funding For Palliatives
JUST-IN: Aero Aircraft Develops Fault Mid-air, Struggles To Land In Abuja
Court Stops Labour Party’s National Chairman, Others From Parading Themselves As Officers
Edo APC Dismisses Ex-Reps Minority Whip’s Suspension
Nadal, Alcaraz To Miss Monte Carlo Masters
Switzerland To Host Women’s Euro 2025
Aero Aircraft Develops Fault Mid-air, Struggles To Land In Abuja
Imo PDP To INEC: Our Candidate Won Isu Constituency Poll
Guber Poll: Kwara North Voted Development, Not Sentiment – Commissioner
APC State Assembly Forum Faults Suspension Of NDDC Boss, Onochie
Ikoyi Club Holds Easter Holiday Tennis Clinic
UFC 287: Adesanya To Earn Double Of Pereira’s Payout
The Sun
Soyinka gives damning verdict on last elections
Presidential polls: Senior lawyers back Agbakoba on 25% requirements from FCT
Enugu committee on creation of autonomous communities submits report to Ugwuanyi, recommends 353 communities
Post subsidy palliatives: FG secures $800m from W’Bank, targets 50m Nigerians
Obasanjo urges UK court to be lenient with Ekweremadu
FG, APC overheating polity –Uwazuruike
…Rights group alleges plot against Obi, Datti, Atiku, others
Group warns FG over treason allegations against Obi
Court stops LP chair, 3 others from parading themselves as national officers
NSIA, Vitol sign joint venture agreement for carbon avoidance, removal projects
Dangote, Rabiu, Adenuga make list of Forbes 2023 World’s billionaire rankings
Nigeria records lowest petrol price in W’Africa at N264/litre-Oil marketers
How tech, branding, patent can trigger manufacturing success -Ex-Statistician General
Enugu committee on creation of autonomous communities submits report to Ugwuanyi, recommends 353 communities
Post subsidy palliatives: FG secures $800m from W’Bank, targets 50m Nigerians
Obasanjo urges UK court to be lenient with Ekweremadu
Osimhen gets ‘second skin’ face mask
Ikoyi Club stages Easter holiday tennis clinic
Super Falcons’ camp bubbles ahead Haiti, New Zealand games
Ikeja Golf Club announces exciting initiatives for members, sponsors
Editorial: Reactivating the South East Governors Forum
How to set-up a mini cooking gas plant
Predators!
Daily Trust
Subsidy Removal: FG Secures $800m From World Bank As Palliatives For Poor Nigerians
Court Bars Abure From Parading Self As Labour Party Chairman
Obi Denies Leaked Audio, Says He’s Under Pressure To Go On Exile
Millot Strikes Late To Fire Stuttgart To German Cup Semis
Chelsea Set To Appoint Lampard As Caretaker Manager
Daddying Onto The Frontline
Oparanozie, Oshoala Light Up Falcons’ Turkish Camp
Senate Moves To Establish FCT Sports Commission
Ekweremadu: Obasanjo Writes UK, Begs For Leniency
Why APC Lost Kano Gov’ship Poll – Adamu
Anger As Reno Omokri Calls For Peter Obi’s Arrest
Gunmen Kill Living Faith Pastor In Kogi
Exile: Obi Going Nowhere, Says Campaign Council
Kogi Attack: 10 Were Killed, 50 Houses Razed – Witness
Easter: NSCDC, FRSC Deploy 30000 Personnel, Operational Vehicles, Ambulances
Subsidy Removal: FG Secures $800m From World Bank As Palliatives For Poor Nigerians
Food & Beverage W/Africa Becomes Bigger With Exhibitors From 30 Countries
NPDHC To Improve Power Sector With Training Of Graduates
Demand For Air Travel Remains Strong Despite Cash Crunch – Report
Why NEPC Discourages Export Of Raw Products – Yakusak
NECA, Local Firms Move To Encourage Non-Oil Exports
Court Restrains LP National Chair, 3 Others From Parading As Officials
Kano: Doguwa’s Opponent Seeks Order To Halt Supplementary Election
10th NASS: Reps Opposition Caucuses Vow To Have One Voice
Speakership Crisis: Police Seal Plateau Assembly Complex
Selfishness Caused APC’s Defeat In Kano — Adamu
Millot Strikes Late To Fire Stuttgart To German Cup Semis
Chelsea Set To Appoint Lampard As Caretaker Manager
Oparanozie, Oshoala Light Up Falcons’ Turkish Camp
Senate Moves To Establish FCT Sports Commission
Why Scaloni,Guardiola, Kloop, Others Will Fail With Super Eagles- Ogbadu
It’s Sad Leaving Nigeria, Says Outgoing UK Envoy
Putin Says US Responsible For Ukraine Crisis
Cash App Creator, Bob Lee, Stabbed To Death
Elon Musk No Longer World’s Richest Man — Forbes
Donald Trump Arrested Over Criminal Charges
Is Nigeria’s Official Petrol Pump Price Still Official?
My Dear FCT Senator-Elect
A Game Of Jihads
Using Religion As A Political Tool, Some Lessons
Nigerian Youths And The Political Future
The Invention Of Whataboutism
Fuel Subsidy: A Hot Potato For The Next Administration
Editorial: All Electoral Offenders Must Be Punished
Why Post Graduate Students Take Longer Time To Graduate In Public Varsities
Kaduna Gov’t Reinstates 1,288 Sacked Primary School Teachers
How Strike, Distorted Calendar Affect Universities Admission
Poor Power, Unskilled Teachers, Cost Of Gadgets Affecting Digital Education In Nigeria
FG Tasked On Automated Hospital Processes
“Good Sleep Required For Optimal Health”
‘Undercooked Meat To Blame For One In 14 Urinary Tract Infections’
Micronutrients Key To Tackling Malnutrition – FG, Experts
2 Die, 5 Injured In Bauchi
Six Die In Osun Road Crash
VP-Elect Promises To End Bike Crushing In FCT
Bike Snatcher Burnt To Death In Suleja
Family Alleges Release Of Daughter’s Killer In Ogun
