News Headlines Aug 26, 2022. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

ThisDay

Ugwuanyi Commended for Choice of Mbah as Enugu PDP Guber Candidate
Investors Gain N532bn Amid Buying Interest in Airtel Africa, Others
2023: Police to Deploy Sweepers to Check Explosive Threats
Bayelsa Advocates Expansion of Magistrate Courts’ Jurisdiction
SAHCO Reaffirms Support for Fight against Drugs
NIMASA to Incorporate Seafarer Working Conditions in New Act
Don’t Travel to Northern Cyprus, FG Advises Nigerians
In Bid to Resolve Their Differences, Atiku, Wike Meet in London
NASENI Boss Lists Ways to Revive Steel Sector
Stop Making Frivolous Demand over Salary Arrears, NANS Tells ASUU
N1.25bn TETFund Sponsored COVID Vaccine Ready for Trial in November
Senate Spokesman Gives Ninth National Assembly High Rating
Hoodlums Unleash Violence on Lagos Community
APC Presidential Aspirants to Meet over 2023 Polls
BOI, AFD Join Forces to Fight Climate Change in Nigeria
TGM Boss Awards University Scholarship to Students
Why National Carrier May Remain Elusiveo
Ladeji: Why LASG Should Allocate Investors’ Land at Oko Orisan Waterfront scheme
Agusto, GCR Affirm ‘AAA’ Long Term Credit Rating of InfraCredit
How NDLEA State Officers Diverted over N20bn Budgetary Allocation, Other Funds
Halt the Same Faith Ticket Now
2023: Can Akpanudoedehe Cause an Upset in Akwa Ibom?
Peter Obi, Coming to America
NBC: Government, Country and People
NNPP Ogun Guber Candidate, Ajadi Graces Unveiling Of Oyo Guber Counterpart
POLITICS, INTRIGUES AND CONSPIRACIES
Odunayo Sanya: Championing Holistic Transformation through MTN Foundation
Excellence One UK, Others Named Awardees For Global Peace and Humanitarian Award
Taste2fame Unveils Nigeria’s First Culinary Show For Chefs, Mixologists
Africa Creative Market Set to Hold Inaugural Programme
DreamSpace Unveiled to Promote Creativity, Knowledge-driven Skill
Navy Champions Use of Music to Foster Unity, Nation Building
Foundation Throws Light on Effects of Westernisation on Cultural Value System
Tribute to My Mother, Mama Abigael Omope Ogunmola (Nee Oloketuyi)
HELL IS HERE IN NIGERIA
Easy Draw for Holders Real Madrid, Barca to Face Bayern Munich
Omonijo Wins Nigeria Info’s Femi & The Gang Fan Battle Tourney
Besides The Football Master Plan: An Open Letter to President Buhari
Nigeria Static on August FIFA Ranking
Unilorin Oust UAM Tillers, Progress into HiFL Q’final
AITEO Cup: Three Q’final Matches to Hold Saturday
Buhari’s Legacy and Tinubu’s Albatross
TIME TO SUSPEND THE BATTLE
EDITORIAL: THE BANE OF DIESEL GENERATORS

The Nation

Why state universities should back out of ASUU strike, by students
UN urges Nigeria to raise education vote by 13%
Osinbajo, Lawan, Amaechi, 19 others to unite for Tinubu
ASUU v FG: Who wins the ‘no-work, no-pay’ war?
Landmarks as Dare clocks three years in office
Osinbajo, Lawan, Amaechi, 19 others to unite for Tinubu
2023: Atiku, Obi hold talks with Wike in London
Ex-tennis coach Anukam seeks help to regain sight
Abiodun begs Fed, ASUU to end face-off
NIS promotes 4,525 officers
Banks, telcos compete for financial services, says CBN
UN urges Nigeria to raise education vote by 13%
Atiku asks loyalists to halt attack on Wike
NFF STEWARDSHIP: Knocks than kudos for outgoing Pinnick
Kebbi Gov’t , Argungu Emirates rally for 2022 Polo & Cultural…
EDITORIAL: Great opioid capture
Blasphemy unresolved
A new dawn?

The Punch

Locally-made COVID-19 vaccine for trial November
Party leads, Angola’s President set for second term
Debts incurred under Buhari justifiable – Fashola
Atiku seeks Wike’s support, Obasanjo pushes Obi’s agenda
Pressure govt to fund varsities, ASUU tells parents
Ogun ‘hook-up’ girl sells baby for N600,000
Abandoned truck endangering our lives – Ogun community
NDLEA destroys N2bn illicit drugs in Akwa Ibom
How Katsina undergraduate killed stepmother with pestle –Police
Hoodlums invade Lagos monarch’s coronation, one killed
Debts incurred under Buhari justifiable – Fashola
DisCos’ debt to GenCos hits N2tn – Group
Winners emerge at Heirs Life essay competition
Fayose can’t remain Ekiti PDP’s sole commander – State publicity secretary
Knocks, praises greet Atiku, Wike’s London meeting
Pictorial: Atiku, Wike meet in London
Court nullifies Ebonyi local govt election
Osinbajo, APC presidential aspirants meet over Tinubu-Shettima ticket
Knocks for Dare, Pinnick as tired Falconets arrive
Wimbledon honour Fashanu 34 years after FA Cup
Champions League: Osimhen, Bassey clash in group stage
Singers, BNXN, Ruger trade words on Twitter
Showcase yourself, Don Jazzy advises upcoming artistes
Editorial: FG, states should show no mercy to kidnappers
Falola: History, a therapy for healing Nigeria
Peter Obi is not just a noise
The new ‘Republic of Birnin-Gwari’
Obi, Shettima and Atiku at the NBA Conference
Globacom@19: A salute to private enterprise
Segun Odegbami@70: Creative and mathematical
‘Know Your History’, passing dis-information through social media
Why ASUU strike is for benefit of the poor, needy
Lagos e-geographic system will capture all house addresses — LASRRA GM
ASUU strike: Public officers shouldn’t own schools, says UNICAL prof
Practising as medical doctors in Nigeria highly frustrating – NARD president
Osun traditionalists establish education fund
LASUBEB introduces school performance app
Olympiad tournament seeks government schools’ participation
Teach children decision-making skills – Lagos commissioner

Leadership

Diaspora Commission Warns Nigerians Against Visit To Northern Cyprus
LONDON MEETINGS: Europe New Political Playground As Governors Weigh Fresh Options
PHC: Federal Govt’s Partnership With Southwest Monarchs Impactful – Minister
MAKING IT, SPENDING IT: MAKE OR MAR MONEY CHOICES –
Federal Govt To Prosecute Chinese Miners, Others For Environmental Pollution
Insecurity, Others Fuelling Re-emerging Variants Of Polio Viruses – Federal Govt
FEC Approves N718m For Abuja Rail Mass Transit Security
Foundation Gives Delivery Kits To FCT Women
Nigeria’s IT Space Gradually Transforming Into Advance Tech – Onanuga
Licence Revocation: Niger, Cross River Stations Shut Down
Firstbank: The Embodiment Of Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability
Obi-Datti Movement Accuses Omokri Of Seeking Relevance With Obi’s Name
Why We Engaged Parties, Others Over Fake News On Social Media – NPC
Tinubu Most Suitable Candidate To Replace Buhari – Group
The New Thirst For Inachalo Water…
‘Blame The West, Not Russia For Current Food Crisis’
Family Feud Set To Debut In Nigeria, Announces Bisola Aiyeola
Garuba Hints New Film Release Maia
Tade House ZivaWorks, Productions Release Trailer for Short Film My Mama Na Ashawo
Bishop Kukah Discusses New Publication @ RovingHeights Abuja
Tambele, Answer To My Questions After Tragic Loss of Loved Ones – Jemiriye 5
‘No Leadership Change In Customs Agents Association’
FirstBank Sponsors VVF Surgery For 50 Patients, Empower 100 Others In Kano
Nigerians Grow More Discontent About Economic Conditions – Report
ALAT Introduces NQR To Simplify Payments, Collections
Equities Sustain Uptrend As Investors Gain N532bn
GTCO Holds Autism Conference In Lagos Next Week
BUA Foods Announces Isyaku Rabiu’s Resignation From Board
Adron Homes Bags Outstanding Real Estate Company Of The Year
NIMASA Midwives Review Of Seafarers’ Working Conditions
PenCom Promises Improved Service Delivery To Pensioners
NASENI Blames World Bank, IMF For Nigeria’s Moribund Steel Sector
Insurers Post N1.6trn Gross Premium Income In 3yrs
Cargoes Trapped At Lagos Ports As Customs Suspends GTBank From Duty Collection
Native Doctor Arrested For Raping, Defrauding Bizwoman Of N10.4m
Federal Govt Promotes 4,526 Immigration Officers
Have The Hustlers Finally Ousted Kenya’s Dynasties?
The Row Over Police Recruitment
LONDON MEETINGS: Europe New Political Playground As Governors Weigh Fresh Options
Orosanye Report: Federal Govt Will Reposition MDAs With Draft White Paper – SGF
PHC: Federal Govt’s Partnership With Southwest Monarchs Impactful – Minister
17 Marginal Oilfields Producing In Nigeria – NUPRC
UN Urges Increase Of Nigeria’s Education Budget To 20%
BREAKING: Atiku Meets Wike In London
Don’t Panic Seeing Mass Movement Of Soldiers, Army Tells FCT Residents
BREAKING: Obasanjo, Obi Meet Wike, Others In UK
Djokovic Withdraws From US Open Over COVID-19 Vaccine Policy
2023: ADC Extends NWC Tenure By 12 Months
Orosanye Report: Federal Govt Receives Draft White Paper Report
No Airline Sells Ticket In Foreign Currency – NCAA
Stakeholders Seek Behavioural Change To Avert Road Accidents
Police, CJTF Seal Kwankwaso’s NNPP Office In Borno, Arrest Party Leader
2022 U-20 WWC: Falconets Arrive Abuja From Costa Rica
Firstbank: The Embodiment Of Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability
FirstBank Sponsors VVF Surgery For 50 Patients, Empower 100 Others In Kano
Nigerians Grow More Discontent About Economic Conditions – Report
ALAT Introduces NQR To Simplify Payments, Collections
Equities Sustain Uptrend As Investors Gain N532bn
BUA Foods Announces Isyaku Rabiu’s Resignation From Board
Family Feud Set To Debut In Nigeria, Announces Bisola Aiyeola As Host
Bishop Kukah Discusses New Publication @ RovingHeights Abuja
Tambele, Answer To My Questions After Tragic Loss of Loved Ones – Jemiriye

The Sun

FG must pay striking lecturers –NLC
Suspense increases as Wike, Obi meet Obasanjo in London
2023: Tinubu targets 4 PDP govs senators, reps others
ASUU rejects parents’ N10,000 offer, insists on continuation of strike
Oba of Benin warns against attempt to divert Benin artifacts
Oronsaye report: White paper committee submits report, recommends dialogue with N’Assembly
Kalu salutes Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar at 66
Ugwuanyi urges CAN to pray for improved security, successful transition
Iwuanyanwu @ 80: Jonathan, Edwin Clark, Nwodo, Adebanjo, others to storm Owerri
Oronsaye report: White paper committee submits report, recommends dialogue with N’Assembly
MOSOP supports anti-Shell protest, as another oil spill occurs in Ogoni
2023 guber zoning: Ex-APC chair, Enugu East, laud Ugwuanyi
2023: Again, INEC clarifies electronic, manual collation of results
2023: Adopt issue-based campaigns, Sambo tells candidates, political parties
2023: NDLEA, HURIWA seeks support towards violence-free election
Road to 2023: APC’s subtle battles to ensure victory in Niger
FG targets higher revenue as more airlines commence operations at new Lagos terminal
Danbatta urges Nigerians to protect telecoms infrastructure
First Bank empowers 100 VVF patients in Kano
Electricity: GenCos debt profile rises to N2trn
We’re working to make Onitsha destination port for cargoes –Moghalu, NIWA MD
Algeria 2023: Eagles B off to Cape Coast today
AITEO Cup: Three quarterfinal matches hold Saturday
Super Eagles stagnant in FIFA ranking
Iwobi named in Carabao Cup Team Round of 32
Maja now Bordeaux 1st choice penalty taker
Omonijo wins Nigeria Info’s Femi and The Gang Fan Battle competition
Unilorin ousts UAM Tillers, hits HiFL q/final
Real Sociedad targets Umar
NFF Elections: Sales of forms begin Monday
Nigeria ready for battle against Cote d’Ivoire – Udofia
NIKE extends NFF contract, opens Lagos mega-shop
How I narrowly missed Nigeria ‘99 FIFA U-20 World Cup –Doherty
That ASUU ‘No Work, Earn Pay’ demand
Adamu, ASUU and future of Nigerian youths
The world in crisis
Wike as the beautiful bride
Disobedience to court orders and anarchy in Nigeria (2)
Nigeria ready for battle against Cote d’Ivoire – Udofia
CBN unveils eNaira USSD code in Kano
Kidnappers prey on women
Niger police nab 45 suspected kidnappers, robbers
Much ado about termites at NSITF
Strike: Abiodun appeals to ASUU, FG to resolve impasse
Humour, laughter as MTN, Ultima Studios hit TV with Family Feud
Tambele, soothing balm to my pains –Jemiriye Adeniji
How ATBU, Sauki, BetaLife emerged winners in FSI hackathon contest
Mo Abudu makes directorial debut with Perfect Life, Iyawo Mi
FG targets higher revenue as more airlines commence operations at new Lagos terminal
Danbatta urges Nigerians to protect telecoms infrastructure
Ugwuanyi urges CAN to pray for improved security, successful transition
2023: NDLEA, HURIWA seeks support towards violence-free election
We’re working to make Onitsha destination port for cargoes –Moghalu, NIWA MD

Daily Trust

PHOTOS: Atiku Dines With Wike In London
Food Sellers Lament High Cost Of Foodstuff, Other Commodities
Police Kill Kidnapper, Arrest 3 Cultists In Edo
Nigeria, Indonesia To Boost Trade, Investment
Industrial Research Institute Has Lost Its Glory – Mamora
DataPro Affirms Nova Merchant Bank ‘A+’ Rating
Woman Sells 3-Week-Old Baby For N.6m In Ogun
Coronation Insurance Records N11.51bn H1 Premium
Kaduna Recorded 19 Fire Outbreaks, 59 Deaths In July
The Magic In A Loaf Of Bread
Kaduna Trains 2,265 Youths On Agric Scheme
Abductors Of 5 Family Members In FCT Demand N8m, Spaghetti
Experts Identify Ways To Meet Financial Inclusion Target
2 Cultists Remanded In Kwara
UK Football Club Provides Prayer Space For Muslim Fans
Ransomware To Cause $30bn Damage To Govts, Firms By 2023
Man Dies In Kano Fire
FCT Minister Doles Out Grants To 517 Vulnerable People
Ibadan Man Remanded For Impregnating Stepdaughter
Meet Faridah And Celia, Ugandan First Female Muslim High Court Judges
Islamic Call To Prayer Does Not Violate Fundamental Rights, Indian Court Rules
ITF, NCDMB Train 100 Youth On ICT, Others
Khadi Offers Dowry To Get Sued Suitor Marry Heartthrob
FCTA Places Emergency Workers On Alert Over Flood
Unemployment: Nigerian Firm Creates Recruitment App
Kingmakers Want Kwara Monarch Dethroned Over Assault On Subjects
PenCom To Provide Incentives For Micro Pension Contributors
Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan Make Up Champions League ‘Group Of Death’
Encourage Us To Be Good Leaders, Ogun Gov Tells Politicians’ Spouses
AITEO Cup: Three Quarter-Final Matches Hold Saturday
I Am Ready To Play In NPFL Again – Sunday Mba
EDITORIAL: Zamfara, Rethink The Shoot-At-Sight Order
CBN Unveils E-Naira USSD Code In Kano
2023 Polls Will Be Turning Point In Nigeria — Abe
Reps Frown As Retired Director Heads NBET Legal Team
Firm Registers N50bn Commercial Paper On FMDQ Exchange
Abdulmuiz, Kano’s Young App Creator Makes Waves
The Governors’ 33 Suggestions To Buhari
Sokoto Agog As National Under 12/15 Handball Tourney Kicks Off Today
Algeria 2023: Eagles B Off To Cape Coast Today
Closure Of FCT Schools: Fire Brigade Approach Can’t Tame Terrorists
Advocating Sustainable Healthcare Financing In Nigeria
Key Issues In Africa’s Democratic Journey
PDP Has Done Colossal Damage To Atiku’s 2023 Presidency – Sen Adeyeye
Intrigues As Obasanjo Meets Wike, Obi In London
Lona To Activate World’s Largest Billboard In Lagos
Amotekun Arrests 7 Over Burglary, Robbery In Ekiti
After Pardon, Nyame Now ‘Darling’ Of APC, PDP, SDP In Taraba
HYPPADEC Flags Off N212m Erosion Control In Kwara
Djokovic Unable To Travel For US Open
U.S. Chamber Holds Africa Investment Roadshow
Alli Joins Besiktas On Loan From Everton
London ‘Bride’: Is Wike More Powerful Than Some Politicians Think?
1,086 Oil Spills Recorded In Seven Years In Bayelsa – NOSDRA
Obasanjo, Obi Meet Wike In London
Projects All Over The Country Justify Buhari’s Borrowings – Fashola
Police Seal Off NNPP Headquarters In Maiduguri, Arrest Senatorial Candidate
FG Mulls Concessioning Of Abuja-Kaduna Rail Surveillance
I Won’t Support Atiku, Others Against Tinubu – Buhari
1,086 Oil Spills Recorded In Seven Years In Bayelsa – NOSDRA
Nigerian Teachers Are Trained To International Standard – TRCN
UN: Nigeria Must Raise Education Funding To 20% To Achieve 2030 SDG Target
Tunde Aina Appointed 2022 International Emmy Awards’ Juror
Food Sellers Lament High Cost Of Foodstuff, Other Commodities
Nigeria, Indonesia To Boost Trade, Investment
Industrial Research Institute Has Lost Its Glory – Mamora
DataPro Affirms Nova Merchant Bank ‘A+’ Rating
Coronation Insurance Records N11.51bn H1 Premium
FG Repatriates 10,000 Nigerians, Warns Against Living In Northern Cyprus
Another Reason To Live
Look Upon The Lion And Rejoice
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