News Headlines Jul 14, 2021. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers
Compiled by Demola Adefajo
The Nation
Daura Emirate honours Okorocha, wife
Council chief donates patrol vehicles to Kano police
#EndSARS: Kaduna probe panel set to submit report July 31
Gbajabiamila hails Ganduje over award of excellence
Katsina considers water rates, demolition of illegal structures
Flood submerges graveyard in Yobe
Yahaya inaugurates board for Gombe investment company
PDP, APC bicker over Akume’s ‘support’ for herders
Edo: Panel submits #ENDSARS report
Pension complaints and solutions
National Assembly seeks input for pension law’s review
PTAD: Resolving pensioners’matters
Toward safer feeds
How private extension services can improve farming
COVID-19 vaccine myths
Literary friends turn foes
Before Buhari’s victory lap
Love for one another will stop national drift
Adeboye, Ohiwere urge youths to add value to society
‘Maximising digital new normal key to better service delivery’
Adeboye, Ohiwere urge youths to add value to society
‘Maximising digital new normal key to better service delivery’
Roger Federer pulls out Olympic Games in Tokyo
Calibrated Hope lifts artists’ spirit
Sad, sweet songs for womanhood
Travel HUB: Fresh synergy for better travels
Media can’t force House to withdraw Bill, says sponsor
Celebrating a media giant at 87
UEFA probe England on unruly fans
Oleh Book Club flags off books donation
Kunda Kids adds two new books to its collection
Nigeria partners Italy on sports devt
Anambra 2021: Scores join Labour Party in Nnewi
Rivers United vs. Heartland: Ohawume, Afelokhai, Anaemena out
Fee hike: UNIZIK V-C sets up review committee
Adekuoroye, Oborududu seeded in wrestling
Open grazing bill passes first reading at Delta Assembly
Flutterwave backs D’Tigers
…Team gets good odds after wins over USA, Argentina
Games Village officially opens
Diri makes case for press freedom
D’Tigers coach sure of medal
Group trains FIRS officials in FOI compliance
Charly Boy: My mental wellbeing is of paramount importance to me
I have a deeper passion for acting than modeling, Linda Osifo
EbonyLife partners Lagos to showcase rising clothing and accessory designers
Sound Sultan was an exceptional being, says ID Cabasa
NLC advises Rivers teachers to join politics
“We are proud of Kingdom’s achievements on Nigerian Idol”
The Voice Nigeria 3: Viewers save Nuel Ayo again as Inioluwa, Tamara, 2 others bow out
Before we disband DPR
Court orders reinstatement of soldier 14 years after dismissal
Justice Tanko’s date with history
APC is future of democracy, say progressive governors
A vote for compulsory drugs test for all
Killer bandits; Wanted :1,000,000-man military
The viral videos from Igarra, Edo
Tribute: Chief Adebola Ashiru (1943 – 2021)
When banditry becomes big business
Stop it!
Southern governors’ resolutions
APC congresses to begin July 31
Fed Govt: no plans to privatise TCN
Pre-trial parade of suspects: a necessary evil?
Benin artifacts as heirloom of the Benin people
27-year-old docked for allegedly stealing crayfish
Senate rejects Onochie as INEC Commissioner
Charly Boy: I do not believe in one Nigeria
My customer lured me with fresh cow milk to kidnap me – witness tells Court
Olu of Warri crisis: Why I went to court – Ologbotsere
41.2 million COVID-19 vaccines expected by September ending – FG
UNILAG… A convocation toned down by COVID-19
How not to push for southern presidency
Zamfara killings
BREAKING: Gunmen kill three policemen, two others in Anambra
Kaduna bandits killed 222, kidnapped 774 in three months
Past poison, future poison
The solution is not in restructuring
Tinted permits not for factory-fitted glasses, says IG
‘Open grazing is evil, barbaric’
Sponsor suspends process on NBC, NPC amendment bills
BREAKING: APC denies suspending Okorocha
PHOTOS: Sanwo-Olu arrests suspected traffic robbers
Comedian Nastyblaq drops relationship hint with Tolanibaj
Why we rejected Onochie as INEC commissioner, by Senate
Kwara Assembly suspends only PDP lawmaker
Ekiti poll: South District clamours for power shift
Roger Federer pulls out Olympic Games in Tokyo
UEFA probe England on unruly fans
Pension complaints and solutions
National Assembly seeks input for pension law’s review
PTAD: Resolving pensioners’matters
Toward safer feeds
LSPWC Boss charges Lagosians to take ownership of roads
LASPARK set to plant 4,000 Trees to save the environment
ThisDay
Emefiele: N15tn Infrastructure Company to Take off Third Quarter
INEC Pledges to Use Technology to Deepen Democracy
222 Killed, 774 Abducted by Kaduna Bandits in Three Months
Buhari: Nigeria is Lucky to Remain as One Entity Despite Security Challenges
Breaking: Senate Bows to Pressure, Rejects Onochie as INEC Commissioner
Buhari Reviews Nation’s State, Says Nigeria Lucky to Remain One
Editors Eulogise Osoba, Obaigbena for Worthy Service to Media
Fayemi, Okowa, Abiodun Hail Soyinka at 87
INEC Pledges to Use Technology to Deepen Democracy
Public Opinion Prevails as Senate Rejects Onochie’s Nomination
Okonjo-Iweala: How We Saved $3.5bn from Pensions, Oil Subsidy Fraud
Senate Passes Bill Establishing Electoral Offences Commission
Why I Won’t Reply Wike, Says Secondus
Insecurity: It’s Time to Fix What Went Wrong, Says Masari
Buhari Vows to End Security Challenges
Industry, Trade Ministry Raises the Alarm over PIB
Beyond the Figures of Insecurity
ILO Decries Increased Cases of Child Labour in Ondo
Buhari’s Administration Best Since Amalgamation, Says Masari
Bauchi Donates N50m Empowerment Items to Residents of Ganjuwa LG
Anti-Open Grazing Bill Passes First Reading in Delta
IG Exempts Cars with Factory-fitted Tinted Glass from Ban
FG to Protect Nine Million Vulnerable Children with ARC Project
Matawalle’s Defection Has Strengthened Leadership Recruitment in APC, Say Gov
Police Arrest 16 Suspected Cultists in Niger
Keyamo: PDP Pursuing Illogical Argument against Matawalle
Cameroon Lauds Nigeria for Arresting IPOB Leader, Kanu
Super TV Boss: Stop Chidinma from Granting Interviews, House Warns Police
House Rejects FG’s Plan to Allow Fire Service Men Carry Arms
House Okays Bill Seeking Stiffer Penalties for Possession of Unlicenced Firearms
FG Reaffirms Commitment to Human Rights
Senate Mulls Amendment of JAMB Act to Limit Age for University…
We Didn’t Insert N7.68bn in Our Budget, Says NBET
Kwara Assembly Suspends Lone PDP Lawmaker, Agboola
Northern Coalition Rejects Planned Privatisation of NDPHC
Trade Ministry Raises the Alarm over Petroleum Industry Bill
Hooded Security Officers Testify in Offa Bank Robbery Case
House Investigates N17bn Alleged Unauthorised Transfer by NSITF
Benue APC, PDP Bicker over Akume’s Alleged Exoneration of Herdsmen
Alleged N6.3bn Fraud: Jang’s Trial Stalled Again, Court Reprimands EFCC Counsel
Survey: 51% of Nigerian Citizens Believe Public Officials Are Corrupt
Synagogue: Succession Battle Begins as THISDAY Interview is Cited as Evidence
Zulum Links Insecurity to Lack of Technical, Vocational Skills
FCMB Appoints Edun Managing Director
Cititrust Academy Unveils Mgt Trainees
US DOLLAR INFUSION AND THE NATIONAL ECONOMY
WHITHER CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION?
2023 AND CLAMOUR FOR POWER SHIFT TO SOUTH
Disquiet in Nasarawa Over Car Gifts to Traditional Rulers
MGHS Gets Cash Donation from Old Girls
House Member Withdraws Controversial Anti-Protests Bill
Three Shot Dead in Lagos Market
Nigerian Ambassador Presents Letters of Credence to Gabonese President
Education Expert Develops Project to Boost Passion for Teaching, Learning
Zulum Links Insecurity to Lack of Technical, Vocational Skills
222 Killed, 774 Abducted by Kaduna Bandits in Three Months
Bayelsa Host Communities Laud Revocation of Atala Oilfield
Senate Passes Electoral Offences Commission Bill
Buhari: Nigeria is Lucky to Remain as One Entity Despite Security…
No N7.68bn Insertion in Our Budget, Says NBET
Runsewe, Sirajo,50 Others Float New Coalition to Forge National Unity
NDLEA Busts Kogi, Nasarawa, Benue Drug Cartels, Recovers 843kg Skunk, Cocaine
House Rejects FG’s Plan to Allow Fire Service Personnel Carry Arms
NEMA Distributes Relief Items to Victims of Boko Haram Attack
House Passes for Second Reading Bill Seeking Stiffer Penalties for Possession…
Ekiti Prosecuting 121 Rape Cases, To Confiscate Buildings Used for Sexual…
Battle for Kano Governorship in 2023 Begins
South South APC Youth Endorse Yari for Party Chairmanship
House Calls on FG to Consider Hiring Private Defence Contractors to Tackle Insurgency, Terrorism
GTCO Highlights Benefits of New Structure, Commemorates Listing on NGX
Afriglobal Insurance Brokers Launches Digital Platform
Firm Promotes Financial Inclusion
Future of Oil & Gas in Nigeria: Renewed Obligations from Private…
Standard Chartered Appoints Sustainable Finance Head
‘Why DPR Prefers Royalties to Penalties’
Yiaga Africa says Onochie’s Rejection is Victory for Democracy on All…
Editorial: FRESH CONCERNS OVER POLIO
Promoting Possibilities through Digital Transformation
Preparing for Contemporary Dynamic Battle Space
Adekuoroye’s Glory Quest in Tokyo 2020 Gets Halogen Backing
Infantino, Motsepe to Storm Lagos for Aisha Buhari Cup
D’Tigers’ Big Wins Against USA, Argentina Morale Booster for Nigeria in Tokyo, Says Okafor
AITEO Cup: Fireworks in Lokoja, Aba, Kaduna in Round of 16
EURO 2020 FALLOUT Chiellini Claims ‘Cursing’ Saka to Miss Vital Penalty Kick
Federer, Konta Pull out of Tokyo Olympics
French Institute Reopens Library
Kogi Poly Expels 150 Students for Various Offences, Sentences One to 8 Years Imprisonment
Maintain Balance between Education, Sports, Female Footballer Tells Queen’s College Students
UNILAG Honours Ibidapo-Obe, Adadevoh, Indimi, Others
Kwara Accesses N7bn Grant for Construction of 600 Schools
The Punch
Decomposing body of NDU undergraduate killed by soldier boyfriend uncovered
EFCC breaks into Lagos hotel, arrests 30 over fraud
Kaduna bandits slaughtered 222, kidnapped 774, in three months – Commissioner
Rapists tied Omowumi’s hands, neck before killing her – Relation of murdered UNILORIN female student
Buhari set to represent Onochie, PDP, Senator differ over rejection
Three killed as military men clash with Lagos traders
Man beats wife to death for refusing sex in Edo
Three killed as military men clash with Lagos traders
CDA asks Sanwo-Olu to intervene in plot to build on Magodo wetland
High unemployment threatening Buhari’s poverty reduction plan – AfDB
Vaccination, key to economic recovery, says Okonjo-Iweala
Travel agents lament naira devaluation amid COVID-19
N15tn infrastructure company begins operation this quarter
APC rebukes factional youths demanding Abdulrazaq’s removal
Gov accuses ‘Abuja politicians’ of sponsoring kidnapping, threatens sanctions
APC denies suspending ex-Imo gov Okorocha
Team Nigeria’s medal chances
Second batch of Team Nigeria arrives Japan for Olympics
Aiteo Cup: Giant killers eye more upsets
Nwora, Ogwumike, others slam ESPN’s Smith over D’Tigers rant
Do not kill Kanu and Igboho
The Voice: Competition gets tougher as final eight battle in next episode
Wizkid’s journey to Billboard Hot 100
My encounter with traffic robbers -Actor Salami Rotimi
Leadership
NASS, DPR On Collision Course Over Oilfield Revocation
M-KOPA To Offer Financial Services To Unbanked Nigerians
Ekiti APC Leaders On War Path
Amina Mohammed, A Nigerian Gem
Senate Threatens CCT Chairman With Warrant Of Arrest
Insecurity: Reps Endorse Mercenaries For Special Operations
Rotational Presidency Unconstitutional, Gov Bello Replies Ohanaeze J
Turkey Cautions Nigeria, Others Against Fetullah Gulen
NCFRMI Pledges To Tackle PoCs, Refugee Issues
774 Kidnapped, 222 Killed In Kaduna In 3 Months – Official
Ekiti APC Leaders On War Path
Onochie’s Rejection Saved Our Democracy From Collapse – PDP
Buhari’s Administration Best Since Amalgamation – Masari
Africa Prudential Develops Cloud-Based Solution For Africa’s Hospitality Industry
Trapped Trucks At Benin Border, Threat To AfCFTA – Ex-LCCI DG
Nigeria’s Oil Production Quota Now 1.554mbpd – Sylva
Equities Investors Lose N71bn Investment Value
EDITORIAL
Still On Why NYSC Must Stay
The Sun
Nigeria lucky to remain united despite challenges –Buhari
Throw media bills away –NUJ, NGE, PDP, Ezeife, Okorie others
Senate proposes 18 as age for UTME candidates
I neither visited nor discussed IPOB with British High Commissioner –Kalu
Igbo’ll stand by Kanu, Ohanaeze insists
Ataga: Chidimma must not die in custody, Reps warn police
INEC: PDP, Arewa group, CTA hail rejection of Onochie’s nomination
Soldiers foil terrorists’ attempt to abduct commuters in Borno
ARC-P’ll protect over 9m unprotected Nigerian children –Uwais
Renewed cult war claims 6 in Delta
NDLEA busts drug cartels in Kogi, Nasarawa, Benue
Arewa youths pledge support for Ifeanyi Ubah
Youths funding Soludo’s grassroots mobilisation –Omenugha, YESS convener
Don’t underrate me, I can match Soludo, Ozigbo financially –ZLP candidate
Ozigbo calls for calm over court protest, says he believes in Rule of Law
Over 1000 join LP in Nnewi
Lekki Port to commence operations in 2022 –Amaechi
How Apapa gridlock aids pilfering of export containers
Microsoft unveils Business Central for Africa, Middle East
Elev8 Education to train 1,000 Nigerian businesses in digital, technical skills
CSc teachers across Nigeria acquire Oracle APEX skills
Aribo, Kanu’s wife show support for Saka
Adegoke gets Edo’s $10,000 boost for Tokyo Olympics
… Promised SUV for Olympic gold by Gusau
FIFA job: Pinnick needs to continue at NFF –Egbe
… AFA Sports named official kit sponsor for Team Nigeria
Hidden knowledge on why people suffer (12)
Abraham’s Sacrifice: Why the son involved in the Bible was Isaac & Ishmael in the Koran
Marching orders, not ‘order’
Kanu, Igboho, Boko Haram: Two faces of government contradictions
Countdown to battle year 2023
Anambra guber: Soludo’s second coming
Eze Ndigbo Ghana, HRM Ihenetu commends Nigeria, Ghana over end to trade-dispute
Microsoft unveils Business Central for Africa, Middle East
Why should we fight against FETO resolutely?
EAACF, medical practitioners educate Nigerians on cancer management
87 spells immortality in the Wole Soyinka canon
Eze Ndigbo Ghana, HRM Ihenetu commends Nigeria, Ghana over end to trade-dispute
Daily Trust
I’m Deeply Worried Over Hardship In Kaduna – El-Rufai
N/Assembly Meets Buhari Over Insecurity, Others
Media Regulation Bills: The Nays Have It?
Woman, 4 Kids Killed In Zamfara Airstrikes
Reps Mull 2% Consolidated Revenue Fund For Healthcare
Suswam Opposes State Police
FG Ends First Phase Of COVID-19 Vaccination
Jailing Corrupt Officials Won’t Stop Corruption – Ali
UTME: Senate Wants Only Candidates Above 16 In Varsities
Nigeria Loses $26.3bn To Oil Theft, Other Crimes Annually – Buhari
Kaduna: Bandits Kill 222, Rape 20 Women In 3 Months — Official
3 Feared Killed As NAF Officers, Urchins Fight In Lagos
100 Killed During COVID-19 Lockdown — Aregbesola
Police Rescue Kaduna Baptist Student, Two Others
… Arrest Herbalist With Human Skull In Osun
Tambuwal Orders Demolition Of Remon Village In Sokoto
PIB: Why Nigeria Needs A Single Regulator
Time To Stop Child Labour
Of Goje, Retirement And 2023 Senatorial Contest
EDITORIAL: Stop New Polio Infections Now
The Afghan Conundrum
Stopping AbdulJabbar Before It Gets Worse
Nigeria Will Rise Again!
Cautious Excitement As Chinese Firms Flood Auto Industry
Nigeria Consumes 1.7m Tonnes Of Sugar Yearly – NSDC
‘Extortion Along Apapa Ports Worth N100m Daily’
ABCON Seeks Reforms To Reverse Rising Public Debt
After 6 Months In Office, FCMB Appoints Edun As MD
Bauchi Saves N500m Ridding Ghost Workers
GT Bank Holding Firm Lists On Nigerian Exchange
Reps, DPR Differ Over Oilfield Revocation
FG, Cisco Create Team On ICT Partnership
NDE Trains 17,000 Plateau SPW Beneficiaries
‘How We Created ‘Aura’ Platform For Transcorp Hotels’
Nigeria Can Halt Unemployment With Improved Youths’ Skills – Zulum
How Demolition Displaced 103 UniAbuja Students At Iddo
COVID-19: Firm Launches Oxygen Plant In Nassarawa
NCoS Investigate Alleged Immodest Behaviour Of Staff
Nasarawa To Partner NCoS On Effective Service
Hostility Resumes Over Obas’ Burial Rites Bill In Ogun
Ekiti Dredges Waterways, Builds Culverts To Check Flooding
Scout Council Suspends Oyo Acting Commissioner For Insubordination
2 Robbery Suspects Nabbed With Pistol, Charms At Oshodi
Why I Want To Be Next Akirun Of Ikirun -Prince Gboleru
Deplorable Roads: I Feel Your Pains, Abiodun Tells Ogun Residents
Kaduna’s Pastoral Dairy Upgraded To Boost Milk Production
Northern Youths Proffer Solution To Herders/ Farmers Crises
NDE Trains 774,000 ESPW Beneficiaries On Basic Business
Nigeria To Receive 41m COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
Bauchi Gov: We Know Those Sponsoring Kidnapping, Criminality
Senate Okays 20-Year Jail Term For Ballot Box Snatchers
Media Bill Has Been Suspended, Says Sponsor
Rehabilitation Begins At Gashua Cemetery After Daily Trust’s Story
Senate Rejects Onochie As INEC Commissioner
N/Assembly Meets Buhari Over Insecurity, Others
Woman, 4 Kids Killed In Zamfara Airstrikes
Reps Mull 2% Consolidated Revenue Fund For Healthcare
Suswam Opposes State Police
Don’t Arm Fire Fighters, Reps Warn FG
INEC Commences Physical Registration Of Voters From States, Local Offices
Zone 2023 Gov’ship Ticket To Bauchi Central — Ex-Commissioner
Onochie’s Rejection Victory For Democracy — PDP
Kwara Assembly Suspends Lone PDP Lawmaker
Nigeria, Italy’s Chamber Of Commerce Seal Sports Pact
Bonfrere Jo Bemoans Nigeria’s Participation In Olympics Without Football
Euro 2020 Final: UEFA Opens Investigation Into Events At Wembley
Canada To Send Largest Olympic Team In 37 Years To Tokyo
Jadon Sancho Has Medicals At Man Utd
Peer Review Good For Our Democracy – Buhari
Cameroon Congratulates Nigeria Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Arrest
Death Toll Rises To 32 As South Africa Protest Worsens
2021 UTME: JAMB Records Only 40 Malpractice Cases, Nabs Security Agents
Student Found Dead With Bullet, Stab Wounds In Own Apartment
Senate To Amend JAMB Act, Wants Only Candidates Above 16 In University
Tuition Hike Sparks Protests Across Universities
Tribune
Vehicles with factory-fitted tinted glasses exempted from ban, says IGP
Panic in UNILAG as medical centre records increase in symptoms similar to COVID-19 from patients
Alleged assault : CCT Chairman shuns Senate
The Next ICC World Test Championship – What Do You Need to Know?
NGO announces finalists for its oratory contest, grand finale to hold this Saturday
Aig-Imoukhuede holds service of songs for late mother in Edo
NMA, Pharmacists, JOHESU, others support establishment of new health institutions
Ikpeazu assures of foreign scholarship to 50 Abia youths
Offa bank robbery: Prosecution shows CCTV footage
I bought the pistol I use to rob in traffic for N100,000, says arrested traffic robber in Lagos
Gunmen kill 400L DELSU student, abduct two others
Local funding central to Nigeria eliminating malaria — Stakeholders
NGX: Bearish trend persists as investors stake at N1.92bn shares
GTCO to be among top 5 financial institutions in Africa ―Agbaje
FCMB confirms Yemisi Edun as managing director
Rep member withdraws bill seeking to jail protesters
PIB: TUC rejects move to limit fuel imports to few operators
Audit query: Reps probe N17bn transfer without documents in…
The Next ICC World Test Championship – What Do You…
Customs generate N15.871bn as revenue in two months in…
NBC, Rite Foods suit resumes Sept 22
NGO announces finalists for its oratory contest, grand…
UNICEF to improve sanitation, hygiene, safe drinking water…
Aig-Imoukhuede holds service of songs for late mother in Edo
Blockchain technology to add $29 billion to Nigeria’s GDP by…
Senate swells number of universities
NMA, Pharmacists, JOHESU, others support establishment of…
Flowkits drops hints about collaborations with Wizkid, Kizz…
Vehicles with factory-fitted tinted glasses exempted from…
Ikpeazu assures of foreign scholarship to 50 Abia youths
85% of state allocation from federation account goes to…
Reps pass bill on ownership of firearms through Second…
Osun names Omoworare Director-General, Abuja Liaison Office
PIB: TUC rejects move to limit fuel imports to few operators
Rep member calls out contractor over Olomi Road as Public…
APC denies suspending Okorocha, says signatures inside…
Adekola, aide of FCMB founder, Subomi Balogun, installed…
Senate passes bill to establish Electoral Offences…
Ayade meets IGP, reiterates commitment to make Cross River…
Coconut stakeholders task research institutes to develop…
Customs generate N15.871bn as revenue in two months in…
Suspected ritualist, 12 others paraded in Osun
Fayemi canvasses environmental protection to boost…
Blockchain technology to add $29 billion to Nigeria’s GDP by…
Reps to receive Electoral bill on Wednesday
Corruption’ll end in Nigeria when Nigerians decide to…
Senate swells number of universities
Six persons killed in renewed cult attacks in Asaba
85% of state allocation from federation account goes to…
NMA, Pharmacists, JOHESU, others support establishment of…
Reps pass bill on ownership of firearms through Second…
Senate passes bill to establish Electoral Offences…
Ikpeazu assures of foreign scholarship to 50 Abia youths
Osun names Omoworare Director-General, Abuja Liaison Office
Ayade meets IGP, reiterates commitment to make Cross River…
Coconut stakeholders task research institutes to develop…
Fayemi canvasses environmental protection to boost…
Lagos records increasing cases of COVID-19,
Editorial: Fire Service workers to carry arms?
I didn’t increase school fees, Unizik VC tells protesting students
Tansian University secures NUC approval for Faculty of Law, others
Whoever wants to challenge Adeleke for PDP ticket should feel free —Osun factional…
We need to take sports serious the way we take oil —Amarachi Uma, sports…
Men should give women space to do something about Nigeria —Amao DG,…
