News Headlines Apr 8, 2022. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers
Compiled by Demola Adefajo
ThisDay
Breaking: Gunmen Burn down Soludo’s LGA Secretariat
Breaking: Court Quashes Recruitment Fraud Charges against Abba Moro
APC ‘ll Zone Presidential Ticket to South-East, Group Says
ASUU Accuses FG of Insensitivity over Strike Action
FCTE: Principals Not Levied to Get Ransom for Kidnapped UBE Chairman
Makinde Declares for Second Term
Avoid Unauthorised Journey NYSC DG Tells Corps Members
Audit Queries: FG Accuses African Countries of Wooing Companies from Nigeria
Imo Speaker’s Action, Illegal, Says Sacked Lawmaker
NIPOST, FRSC to Partner on Digital Addressing, Others
Avoid Unauthorised Journey NYSC DG Tells Corps Members
Audit Queries: FG Accuses African Countries of Wooing Companies from Nigeria
Imo Speaker’s Action, Illegal, Says Sacked Lawmaker
NIPOST, FRSC to Partner on Digital Addressing, Others
Court Orders Airtel to Pay Former Employee N166m over Wrongful Dismissal
Russia-Ukraine War: Profiling, Detention of Poland Condemned
Nigerians
Obaseki Recommits to Strengthening Edo Health System
Danger Looms as FG Insists on Lagos, Abuja International Terminals
Foundation to Provide Grants for Women-owned Businesses in Ogun
Jigawa Settles 343 Pensioners with N715m for February
2023: ‘Oshiomhole’s Aspiration ‘ll Spell Doom for APC in Edo North’
Ijaw Congress Urges FG to Obey Court Order on NDDC Board
Aba Ring-fenced Area: BPE Inaugurates C’ttee to Resolve Conflicts in Geometrics’…
Anambra Community Youths Protest Incessant Arrest by Police
Govt Asked to Provide Legal Framework for Collection of Zakat
Defection: Ayade Escapes Sack as Judge Bows to Appeal Court Judgment
Buhari Receives APC Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu, at State House
Train Attack: Coalition of CSOs Call for Amaechi’s Resignation
Osun 2022: Federal High Court Grants Babayemi’s Prayers, Overrules PDP
Alleged N12m Fraud: Court Remands Rugby Association Boss, Olarinde
Bauchi to Renovate State Secretariat with N779m, Supply Electricity to 237…
Buhari Writes House, Seeks Revision of 2022 MTEF
Breaking: Court Quashes Recruitment Fraud Charges against Abba Moro
New Revenue Formula Reduces FG Allocation by 3.33%
Ramadan: Gov Fintiri Reviews Curfew
Lagos Police Nab Traffic Robbers, Recover Arms
WHO Urges Action to Combat Climate Change Crisis
2023: PDP Presidential Aspirants Harps on Party Unity
GIZ Partners SMEDAN on Checkmating 34m Unregulated MSMEs
N-Delta Group Aligns with North, Calls for S’South Presidential Candidate
PDP Returnee Collapses APC Structure in Enugu
NGX Fosters Sustainable Financial Products Associated with Climate Change, Environmental Challenges
FG to Address Challenges in Cotton Sector, Eyes 2m Jobs
Experts Tackles Gender Bias in Nigeria’s Financial System
NSML: Nigeria Risk Loosing Top Seafarers Due to Stringent Tax Regime
NIS Arrests Top Human Traffickers at Lagos Airport
Another Look at El-Rufai’s Threat to Employ Foreign Mercenaries
How Peace Returned to Ohaneze Ndigbo UK
Why is America’s Biden Calling Russia’s Putin ‘a War Criminal’?
Senator Theodore Orji: Philanthropy is My Way of Life
Avoid Unauthorised Journey NYSC DG Tells Corps Members
Delta Igbo People Nominates Chief Diji for Ohanaeze Lagos President
The Reel Housewives of Lagos Premieres Today
KSA, DJ Cuppy, Afrinero Band Light Up Lady Doja Birthday Celebration
Europa: Olayinka, Sor on Target as Iheanacho Fires Blank
Oshoala Stripped of Super Falcons’ Captaincy
Okwara Envisages Better Future for African Football Talents
Chelsea Takeover: Family Will be ‘Answerable to Fans, Says Laura Ricketts
Taking Advantage of Our Home Ground
The Masters: Tiger Woods Shoots One-under Par on Comeback
Sponsors of Terrorism Should be Tried Now!
Editorial
TACKLING THE GROWING POVERTY TRAP…(11)
THE PUSH AGAINST ZONING IN PDP
Bolaji Adebiyi –
The Nation
The search for next Akwa Ibom governor
Peterside urges Amaechi to declare for president
Nigeria losing its most valuable asset
Nigeria in the vice grip of pure terrorism Nigeria’s democracy and leadership problem
I’m waiting for anyone to sue over Omisore, says Soyinka
Attacked train: Families of abducted passengers protest
2023: APC remains Nigerians’ party of choice, says Buhari
OAU extends mid-semester break by four weeks
Sanwo-Olu assures Cooperative College of support
CBN to Nigerians: beware of dubious financial institutions
Akeredolu not ill in Germany, says aide
Anambra Assembly confirms Soludo’s commissioner-nominees
We are committed to health, says oil firm
Iworiso-Markson picks Reps nomination form
‘Why I chose to run for House of Assembly seat’
Compensation battle may stall N79b Calabar-Itu Road project
Ex-Ebonyi SSG to dialogue with IPOB to tackle insecurity
Ex-Anambra CJ Umeadi joins presidential race
Disquiet in Oyo PDP over tickets for aspirants
David Guetta hops on Goya Menor’s hit track
Teamwork not segregation is needed in music industry, says…
Niyi Akinmolayan’s Anthill partner Adia for Hey You
Femi Fagbemi launches One Chance game
Loverboy returns with Igbese
2baba, Rema, Cavemen, set to thrill fans on Afrikashrine TV
Why I returned to school, by Zaaki Azzay
Apr 8, 2022
ENTERTAINMENT
Kizz Daniel secures double deal
NIN-SIM linkage: Queues continue at enrolment centres, telecom offices
Zenith Bank gives N93.33b dividends
EDITORIAL
A people’s leader
Editorial
Ebenezer Obey at 80
Constitution amendment
Super Eagles goners with Qatar 2022
Igoche Mark: mark my words, I’ll reposition NBBF
Adepoju recalls One-derful goal ever
Enugu 2023: Unspoken interests driving zoning…
Who will beat Ayade in 2023 governorship race?
Send your details, Tonto Dikeh replies Ada Karl…
When tomorrow comes
Our lawmakers’ fixation with MultiChoice
The Punch
2022: Budget deficit jumps to N7.35tn, Buhari to borrow N965bn
Adeboye’s clarion call: Sermonette to the deaf?
Ogun resident burnt as two tankers explode
‘Graduates’ brutalise Osun doctors, nurses over patient’s death, Oluwo begs hospital
Agent remanded for defrauding Canadian visa applicant
National Assembly fights Malami back, appeals Electoral Act judgment
I await court action over comments on Ige’s murder – Soyinka
Court strikes out Kyari’s suit against NDLEA
12-year-old maid jumps from storey building while escaping randy boss
Sexagenarian found hanged on tree
2022: Budget deficit jumps to N7.35tn, Buhari to borrow N965bn
Train victims’ families protest at transportation ministry’s briefing
Buhari gets RMAFC’s new revenue sharing formula, states, LGs get more
Suspected Russian hackers target Nigerian websites, hit Bet9ja
Makinde declares interest in seeking re-election
Hoodlums who attacked us are known, says Oni
Lawan gives aides ultimatum to resign, Omo-Agege’s men comply
I await court action over comments on Ige’s murder – Soyinka
Europa League: Torres equaliser rescues Barcelona at Frankfurt
Oshoala reacts to planned removal as Super Falcons captain
Ukraine: Boston Marathon bars Russian, Belarusian runners
Man United set to appoint Ajax’s Ten Hag new coach -Report
Kanye West will always be family – Kim Kardashian
Veteran Nollywood actor Lari Williams for burial April 14
Leadership
Alleged Terrorism: Kanu, Others To Undergo Secret Trial
Bola Ige’s Murder: Sue Me, Soyinka Dares Omisore
Defection: Court Can’t Sack You, Judge Tells Ayade
Needed: Improved Tactics Against Terrorists
Buhari Shocks States, LGAs, Defers New Sharing Formula
A Troubling History Of Consensus Politics
APC Has Done So Much For Nigeria – President
‘Osinbajo Will Address Presidential Ambition In Matter Of Days’
100 Youths Graduate From ITF Skills Acquisition Programme In C’River
Federal Govt, EU, Germany Unveil Electric Vehicle In Rural, Peri-urban Nigeria
Lagos West Senator To Contest Ogun West Senatorial Seat In 2023
BREAKING: Gunmen Attack Aguata LG Secretariat In Anambra
3 Catholic Women Group Members Die In Benue Auto Crash
Duru Gets Certificate Of Return As APC Deputy National Organising Sec
Adeboye’s Son, Leke, Apologises For Abusing RCCG Pastors
Zamafara Gov Buys 260 Assorted Cars For Traditional Rulers
Defection: Court Can’t Sack You, Judge Tells Ayade
The Reward For Excellence Is Global Recognition
Duru Gets Certificate Of Return As APC Deputy National Organising Sec
BREAKING: Appeal Court Orders Status Quo In Akwa Ibom APC Exco
PDP Govs Seek Buhari, Emefiele’s Favour After Criticising Them, APC Members Allege
Tambuwal Woos PDP BoT, NASS’ Caucus
APGA: Presidential Aspirant Promises Youth-oriented Govt
2023: Sanction Members Who Rig Primaries, Saraki-led Panel Tells PDP
Nigeria Gets First Sports University In Africa
Super Falcons Arrive Canada For Friendly Matches
EDITORIAL
Needed: Improved Tactics Against Terrorists
The Sun
Alleged abduction: Kanu files N50bn fresh suit against FG
States, LGs to earn more than FG in new revenue formula
Bola Ige: I’ll be delighted to go to court –Soyinka
Killings: Bomb terrorists’ enclaves now, Kaduna pastors tell FG
Be fair, firm, Buhari charges APC chair
Nigeria loses $1.5bn to oil theft in 3 months –NNPC
‘Corps members are agents of national cohesion’
Sanwo-Olu appoints Oluomo Lagos parks chairman
Accident: IYC expresses shock, alleges plot to kill Jonathan
Court orders final forfeiture of N95.3m traced to ex- SGF, Awudu
IGP appoints new CPs for Edo, Adamawa, Kaduna, Imo
2023 presidency: Northern group drums support for Emefiele
… We’ll raise N10bn to sponsor 300 youths for House of Reps –ADC
Defection: Court dismisses suit seeking Ayade, deputy’s sack
…APC’s appeal on Akwa Ibom chapter also thrown out
Ohanaeze cautions Enugu chapter against partisan politics
Alliance with OneWorld’ll boost our operations in Nigeria –Benchekroun, Royal Air Maroc finance chief
Experts hail RMAFC on new revenue formula, demand more creativity on generation
‘Patronise only financial institutions regulated by CBN’
Big Bull offers rice variety for consumers
UBA declares N118.7bn profit
Super Six: Lakeside Queens plan big for amateur female league
Nigeria Masters: Anoruo races to early lead on Day 1
Super Eagles lose N1.6bn FIFA largesse
Senate summons Sports Minister, Amaju over World Cup failure
NFF to bar ‘Oyinbo’ players for Eagles
…To invite Peseiro, 2 others for Eagles job
Hamza thanks Nile University for NUGA basketball gold
DIA, DSS and issues of national security blame game
Zoning or not, PDP can still favour South
Rescuing Nigeria from intractable insecurity
Tunde Bakare and limits of unfounded assertions
Misfortune of ladies in Nigerian set-up
Guber 2023: Barth Nnaji best for Enugu
Grace Alele-Williams (1932-2022)
Omagie: Century of service to God and humanity
Business side of Peter Obi’s politics
Enugu govt appoints 6 monarchs into state traditional rulers council
Experts hail RMAFC on new revenue formula, demand more creativity on generation
‘Patronise only financial institutions regulated by CBN’
Nasarawa: Exploits in health sector
Day Ihima people painted community red
‘How Bayne brand became delight of celebrities’
Abuja agog for Olotu’s Moods Relic of Courage
Reminisce dazzles as Tom Tom encourages youth to Breathe For It
Excitement as Paul Adams, Mojisola tie the knot
Abuja agog for Olotu’s Moods Relic of Courage
Reminisce dazzles as Tom Tom encourages youth to Breathe For It
Accident: IYC expresses shock, alleges plot to kill Jonathan
Court orders final forfeiture of N95.3m traced to ex- SGF, Awudu
IGP appoints new CPs for Edo, Adamawa, Kaduna, Imo
Bandits kill 2,injure 3 in Plateau
Attacks on troops won’t deter our resolve to defend, protect Nigerians –DHQ
Dismissal: Court orders Airtel to pay ex-employee N165.98m
Alliance with OneWorld’ll boost our operations in Nigeria –Benchekroun, Royal Air Maroc finance chief
President Buhari and Nigeria’s ‘Burning Train’
Insecurity: Hunters rally support for Soludo
Vanguard
Buhari allocates houses to 22 members of Super Eagles
16-yr-old girl recounts how own father repeatedly defiled her after mother relocated to SA
Gunmen attack Soludo’s LG secretariat, kill 2
A troubling history of consensus politics
Be fair, firm, Buhari tells new APC Chairman
SEC moves to tackle cyber-security threats in capital market
Buhari allocates houses to 22 members of Super Eagles
Reps direct NAHCON to suspend Hajj saving scheme
Ramadan: Three Crowns charges
Muslims on healthy eating
Detention of Africans in Poland detention centre unacceptable – Abike Dabiri-Erewa
APC mulls free forms for women in 2023 elective offices
Banditry: How I slept in bush for 19 days to escape from bandits — Pastor Dauda Yosi Kwaki
Birnin Gwari: Seized by terrorists, avoided by natives, emirate risks extinction
Northern leaders frown at Soyinka’s comment on Omisore, APC
Convoke national discourse on security –AfBA president
NBM, others slam N1 billion law suit against Linda Ikeji
2023: I’m right man for the job, send me, Oborevwori appeals to stakeholders
AYF-W raises concern over decline in security presence in Delta
EU, Nigeria strengthen ties to tackle threat in Gulf of Guinea
Umahi’s ex-commissioner joins senatorial race
Worrisome Killings: Global Rights calls on FG to act swiftly
Consensus: I have no rift with Ayu, Mark, Benue PDP leaders over zoning – Ortom
2023: I’ll make Enugu a better home for all —Ozoemena
2023: PDP extends deadline for sales of nomination forms
FCTA demolishes over 300 illegal structures near Abuja airport
UN General Assembly votes to suspend Russia from Human Rights Council
Enugu community commends Ugwuanyi on Urban, rural devt drive
Labour decries smuggling of textile materials, seeks Presidential task force
Arewa Youth Alliance felicitates with APC new leaders, urges party’s interest above others
How Nigerian student in UK died ‘after eating cannabis sweets’ bought from messaging app
I’m sorry for goat pastors’ comment -Adeboye’s son
30 years after, ex-Enugu Commissioner, Oluedo rejoins Reps race
Nomination forms: Nigerian Youth Parliament begs APC, Buhari to grant youths 50% reduction
2023: Any Igbo man that says IPOB’s grievances are irrelevant is an ‘Efulefu’ — Prof Benard
Abuja School Principals not raising N50m ransom for kidnapped UBEB boss, says FCTA
Nigeria ready for more economic ties with Europe – Gbajabiamila
UN General Assembly votes to suspend Russia from Human Rights Council
Gunmen attack Soludo’s LG secretariat, kill 2
FCTA demolishes over 300 illegal structures near Abuja airport
Four CWO members, bus driver killed in Benue auto crash
Panic as gunmen invade Rivers’ community, rob 6 POS shops at gunpoint
2023: PDP to screen presidential aspirants April 25
Buhari receives APC chair, Adamu in Aso Rock
2023: APC cancels nomination fees for female aspirants
May I never marry someone who’ll disgrace me on social media after break-up ― Nkechi Blessing prayed in 2020
BBNaija Ka3na recommends staying unmarried, says devil destroying marriages
Shocking revelations as actress Nkechi Blessing, ex-husband fight dirty on social media
Kanu files fresh N50bn suit against FG, insists he was abducted from Kenya
2023: Alimikhena regroups after Oshiomhole’s declaration
Ige’s murder: I’m willing to go to court, says Soyinka, as Falana offers free legal service
SEC moves to tackle cyber-security threats in capital market
Electricity: Unbundle TCN, phase out NBET, power engineers tell FG
Brazil eyeing Guardiola as replacement for Tite after Qatar World Cup
Benzema now 4th on list of most Champions League hat-tricks
Super Falcons prepare for AWCON with two games against Olympic champions Canada
EDITORIAL: Securing our railways, our national treasure
