News Headlines Jul 16, 2021. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers
Compiled by Demola Adefajo
The Nation
Insecurity, unemployment dominate NEPAD/APRM summit
Delta women protest alleged attacks by Fulani herdsmen
Anambra community jubilates over ATASP-1 market
Lawmaker donates books, uniforms to Delta schools
PCN seals 340 stores, premises in Edo
Traders protest ‘relocation’ from market
NAFDAC approves Russian vaccine, others for emergency use
‘COVID-19 deaths in Africa surge more than 40%’
Commotion as UNILAG students vacate hostels
Awujale cancels Ojude Oba festival
‘No confirmed case of Delta Variant yet in Ogun’
Northeast Commission explains evacuation of youths from streets
NLC strike: Kaduna Commission of Inquiry invites petitions
Diamond Platnumz releases new single ft South African rapper Focalistic
Barcelona star Oshola organises sports competition in Lagos
FACT-CHECK: False! FG did not declare three-day holiday for Eid-ul-Adha
N11.5bn fraud: Alao-Akala, others have case to answer – Court
Awujale not dead, says Palace
Supreme Court dismisses ex-NNPC GMD, Yakubu’s appeal against seizure of $9.7m, £74,000
UPDATED: Senate approves Buhari’s request for $8.325m, €490m external loans
UPDATED: Senate approves Buhari’s request for $8.325m, €490m external loans
What has kept me this far, by Alakija
Gov Sani-Bello: We will soon overcome kidnapping, banditry
PhD journeys of a 71-year-old Grandma and an ‘okada rider’
Davido gives son nickname
El-Rufai’s headache
Onochie and Buhari’s insensitivity
TIMELINE: How bandits have ‘continuously’ demanded over N100m, others after abductions
Plight of UI students living off-campus
Nigeria will rise again!
Sound Sultan exits motherland
Abduction of our children from school has to stop
State police and the tyranny of governors
Man allegedly beats wife to death for denying him sex
Assent to Forensic Bill, NYCN urges Buhari
Senate okays Professor Adam as INEC National Commissioner
Senate okays Professor Adam as INEC National Commissioner
Court bars IGP from arresting Oba Elegushi
Reps and fight against corruption
Kanu chained for eight days, held incommunicado in Kenya, lawyer alleges
I had triplets, not twins – Kizz Daniel
APC ratifies suspension of 11 Lai Mohammed’s loyalists in Kwara
Sunday Igboho, Akintoye, others drag Buhari, Malami others to ICC
FG appoints Jega, Udoma, Emenike, others as Governing Council Chairs
Friends, associate support Obi Cubana with 246 cows for mum’s funeral
Commotion as UNILAG students vacate hostels
UPDATED: Journalist, policeman killed as robbers attack Ondo bank
BREAKING: FG declares Tuesday, Wednesday public holidays
Vivian Fowler represents Africa in global robotics competition
Full list of newly appointed Governing Council Chairs of Federal varsities
1009 released suspects not B’ Haram members- Army
PHOTOS: Robber attack bank kill three in Ondo
Police confirm three dead in Ondo bank robbery
36 years after, Tonto Dikeh reunites with ‘lost’ sister
BREAKING: Senate confirms Sani Adam as INEC National commissioner
House rejects motion to declare Bauchi oil-producing state
PHOTOS: Reps in rowdy session over PIB bill
My secret therapy for stress relief, by RMD
PHOTOS: UNILAG students vacate hostels
BREAKING: One shot as robbers attack bank in Ondo
VIDEO: UNILAG students leaving hostels over third wave
Basketmouth stars in brand-new showmax original
30 Nigerian students get $4.35 million scholarships for US varsities
Social media reacts to Omashola’s stance on marriage
‘Corrupt civil servants must face jail term’
Ondo Amotekun impounds 40 vehicles in raid of night clubs
JUST IN: First batch of A-29 Tucano departs US for Nigeria
Uproar as Senate empowers NCC, NASS to determine electronic transmission of results
Nigeria Ambassador presents credentials to Cameroon
PIB: NARTO warns against monopolising petrol
Scores killed as troops dislodge bandits planning attacks
VIDEO: House of Representatives in rowdy session over PIB bill
NIM celebrates 60 years in grand style
UPDATED: NAFDAC approves Moderna, AstraZeneca, Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use
BREAKING: Reps in emergency executive session after PIB row
BREAKING: Senate passes PIB bill, pegs host community fund at 3%
BREAKING: Court orders forfeiture of firm’s N1.5bn to Fed Govt
Buhari, wife congratulate Alakija at 70
Biden, Merkel to discuss Afghanistan, Russia, Cyber-attacks — Official
BREAKING: Senate okays $8.325bn, Euro 490m external loans
Osinbajo presides over virtual NEC meeting
PDP appoints Senator Danbaba as Deputy Minority Whip
INEC given power to decide on e-transmission of results
FEC okays N331b, $40m for roads, EFCC, others
Four arrested so far over online abuse of England players
Nobel Peace Prize winner Yunus to receive Olympic Laurel
BREAKING: NAFDAC approves Moderna, AstraZeneca, Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use
Hundreds of Afghans flee to Tajikistan as Taliban advances
Death toll rises to 72 in South African riots
‘We’re feeling impact of climate change’
Candidate reels out plan for council
Foundation empowers widows
ThisDay
House Rejects Motion to Declare Bauchi Oil Producing State
Senate Proceeds on 2-Month Vacation, Resumes Plenary Sept 14
FG Declares Tuesday, Wednesday Public Holidays for Eid-El-Kabir
House Begins Consideration of Electoral Act Amendment Bill
Breaking: Senate Rejects Electronic Transfer of Election Results
Fayemi Congratulates Osoba at 82
Nigeria to Host International Conference on Safe Schools
Families of Victims of Kebbi Boat Mishap Get NIMASA’s Relief Items
France, Germany Donate to North-east Humanitarian Projects
Court Adjourns Jailed Akwa Ibom Professor’s Electoral Fraud Case
Oyo Pledges Collaboration with Rice Farmers, Others to Guarantee Food Security
Former Ekiti Deputy Gov Warns against Re-presenting Onochie to Senate
WHO: 23m Children Missed Routine Immunisation in 2020
Scores Dislodged, Property Destroyed as Flood Wreaks Havoc in Ekiti
‘Renewable Energy to Contribute 22% of Africa’s Energy Consumption by 2030’
House Rejects Motion to Declare Bauchi Oil Producing State
Senate Proceeds on 2-Month Vacation, Resumes Plenary Sept 14
FG Declares Tuesday, Wednesday Public Holidays for Eid-El-Kabir
NCC to Auction 5G Spectrum in Q4 2021
Fayemi Congratulates Osoba at 82
Senate Okays FG’s Request to Obtain $8.325bn, €490m Loans
COVID-19 Impeding FG’s Economic Diversification Drive, Says Ahmed
House Begins Consideration of Electoral Act Amendment Bill
Buhari to Inaugurate NALDA’s Maiden Farm Estate in Katsina
France, Germany Donates to North-east Humanitarian Projects
Amaechi: Kano-Kaduna Rail Lines to Boost Trade, Improve Standard of Living…
Breaking: Senate Rejects Electronic Transfer of Election Results
APC Depletes Lai Mohammed’s Camp, Suspends 11 Loyalists
Breaking: Voting Under way in Senate on Electronic Transmission of Election…
Electronic Transmission of Election Results Causes Uproar in Senate
Breaking: House Steps down PIB Report after Shouting Match
The Place of PEF(M)B in the Petroleum Industry Bill
PIB: N’Assembly Adopts 3% Equity Fund for Host Communities
Buhari Inaugurates 203.8km Kano-Kaduna Rail Line
Danbaba Named Senate Deputy Minority Whip
House Erupts into Shouting Match over PIB
COVID19: NAFDAC Approves Sputnik, Moderna, Korean Astrazeneca Vaccines
Stakeholders Tackle FAAN over Security Tax
‘Truckers’ Ignorance Fuelling Gridlock on Port Access Roads’
House, DPR Disagree over Oilfield Revocation, Awards
Konga Partners Medical Practitioners to Boost Healthcare Delivery
Shareholders Approve Nova’s Merchant Bank’s N800m Dividend
FG Distributes Engagement Letters, Devices to Independent Monitors
Senator Marafa and the Personification of Honour
Suswam’s Unwise Take on State Police
Why PDP Used Super Delegates in Anambra Guber Primary
Amaechi: Kano-Kaduna Rail lines to Boost Trade, Improve Standard of Living
Becoming Folorunsho Alakija at 70
Vanguard Personality of the Year Awards 2021 would be Highbred – Organisers
From Okokomaiko to the World
Samsung Launches Special Edition Galaxy A22 with Joeboy
Recognising Healthcare Technology Advancement in Africa
At Last, D’Tigers’ Kits for Tokyo Olympics Released from Apapa Port
Gun Men Kill Owner of New NNL Team, Udala FC, Others
AFA Sports Boss Dreams of Kitting Eagles, Man Utd, Chelsea
NNL: Remo Stars Banished to Akure over Violence in Clash with Insurance
UAM Tillers Defeat ABU Nobles, UNILAG Marines Hold FUTA Tigers
Bukayo Saka Admits Knowledge of Penalty Miss Backlash
The Punch
Woman locks up five-year-old for six months in Lagos
Fake developer defrauds 100 prospective Lagos tenants of N500m
Gunmen invade Ondo bank, kill policeman, journalist, motorcyclist
Army goes after soldier for allegedly killing Bayelsa girlfriend
Court remands 21-year-old woman over theft, attempted murder
Electronic results transmission: Southern senators turn against govs, National Assembly members clash
APC senators reject electronic transmission of election results
Insurgency: Six Super Tucano aircraft depart US for Nigeria
Army goes after soldier for allegedly killing Bayelsa girlfriend
Court remands 21-year-old woman over theft, attempted murder
Stanbic IBTC Bank identifies growth opportunities for SMEs
DPR resolves 48 industry disputes in three months
Electronic payments rise to N126.39tn in six months
Odu’a Investment declares N5.20bn annual profit
APC suspends 11 Lai Mohammed’s followers, stops offenders’ registration
Uzodimma meets Imo stakeholders Saturday
Obiano fires 20 aides allegedly working against Soludo’s gov bid
Oyetola’s aides, Aregbesola group exchange words over APC membership register
I’ll play in Tokyo Olympics, says Djokovic
Azarenka withdraws from Tokyo Olympics
Fury tests positive for COVID-19, Wilder fight moved to Oct 9
Twitter, Facebook aren’t doing enough to curb racism —Saka
Cholera is here, and it is spreading!
Kizz Daniel gifts twin babies houses
2021 Emmy Awards: Cynthia Erivo, Uzo Aduba, other Nigerians bag nominations
Leadership
Northern Lawmakers Insist Region Must Retain Presidency In 2023
2 Policemen, 8 Others Killed By Cultists, Assassins In Anambra
5G Will Transform, Grow Nigeria’s Digital Economy – NCC Boss
NAFDAC Approves Moderna, Gives Conditional Nod For Sputnik V
Eid-el-Kabir: Federal Govt Declares Tuesday, Wednesday Public Holidays
IVF: Ighodalo Foundation To Empower 40 Childless Couples
Federal Govt Accuses Governors Of Hijacking Vice Chancellors’ Appointments
Deaths In Africa Surge 40% Over Previous Week – WHO
Buhari To Commission NALDA’s Integrated Farm Estate In Katsina
Electoral Act Amendment Bill: Toeing Party Line, 52 APC Senators Vote Against Electronic Transmission
Northern Lawmakers Insist Region Must Retain Presidency In 2023
‘Yahaya Bello Presidency Will Benefit, Unite Nigerians’
Senate Approves Buhari’s $8.325bn, €490m Loans
LG Polls: Lagos Members Petition APC National Leadership
2023 Presidency: ‘It’s Turn Of North East’
Zamfara: PDP Tackles Keyamo, Insists Deputy Gov Must Assume Office
Collaboration Will Check Sub-regional Security Challenges – Osinbajo
Setting Up A Computer Business Centre
Cally Air Makes Maiden Flight To Abuja
Deaths In Africa Surge 40% Over Previous Week – WHO
80 Teams To Battle For Bogoro Unity Cup Title In Bauchi
AFCON 2021: Super Eagles To Know Group Foes August
[EDITORIAL] Reforming States’ Internally Generated Revenue Measures
[COLUMN] Lauretta Onochie As Metaphor
The Sun
I was blind-folded in flight from Kenya to Nigeria,Kanu tells lawyer
Senate approves Buhari’s $8.3bn loan
Finally, Senate makes electronic result transmission decision of INEC, NCC
PIB: Reps kick as Senate adopts 3% for host communities, confirms The Sun exclusive
Kalu’s bill on hunger reduction, others scale first reading
COVID-19: 39 UNILAG staff, students infected
APC suspends 11 Mohammed loyalists for taking party to court
Akwa Ibom to shut down hotels harbouring cultists
3 killed, vehicles, property destroyed in Enugu tanker crash
Journalist, policeman, Okada rider shot dead in Ondo bank robbery
6 Super Tucano fighter jets coming –NAF
SCOAN confirms TB Joshua’s widow as leader
2023 guber: Justice, equity shall prevail –Ugwuanyi
APC chieftain petitions IGP to seal Yari’s factional party Secretariat in Zamfara
Bayelsa Assembly recalls suspended clerk
FG, Japan unveil study to end plastic waste pollution
Capital market-mining industry partnership’ll boost economic diversification –Ahmed
Standard Chartered partners Afreximbank on $200m AU COVID-19 vaccination programme
Olusanya appointed Managing Director of GT Bank
Mojeed emerges CIPM’s new president
FIBA ranking: D’Tigress now 10th best
Adopt Initiative: Access, Zenith, GTB adopt D’Tigers, D’Tigress with N100m
Genk set N17.7b asking price for Onuachu
D’Tigers, D’Tigress good enough for podium finish – Udezue
AFCON 2022 draws: Super Eagles on Pot 1
2021 Volleyball League: NSCDC spank Customs as Immigration whip Police
US first lady Jill Biden to attend Olympics opening ceremony
Gateway United coach says his desire is winning Aiteo Cup Competition
Ekiti FA boss, five others jailed for contempt of court
GOtv Boxing star, Baby Face, arrives Ukraine for WBO title fight
Basketball kits: Finance Ministry approves waiver
Amuneke trains grassroots coaches in Lagos
Is PDP cursed or the cause?
Army to procure prosthetics for wounded combatants
Democracy and anti-people legislations
Recurring presidential security directives
Understanding Anambra PDP’s primary conundrum (1)
Electronic transmission of election results, a must
Ndigbo, time for rebirth is now
Wike showing example with accountability
Over 220 Anambra women empowered by Light Givers Humanitarian Foundation
Ngozi Agatha Okwok emerges president/GO of Ministry of Life, CLMC
Spectranet repositions, offers high-speed Internet
Traditional marriage rites revived in Eleme as King Appolus Chu gives out daughter in marriage
The Guardian
2023 in jeopardy as Electoral Act amendment splits National Assembly
Senate approves Buhari’s fresh $8.325b, €490m external loans request
Nigerians are starving, Kano Emir tells Buhari
Buhari approves N6.52b for ranching, unveils water, road projects in Katsina
Residents get relief as Lagos clears canal
Group seeks election in Lagos constitutionally recognised 20 councils
Eid-el Kabir: Kano residents groan over ram price hike
Igbo lawyers fault Kanu’s detention, vow to ensure justice
HIV infection increases risk of critical COVID-19, WHO warns
Flood wreaks havoc in Ekiti
Bagudu approves July pay for Kebbi workers
Edo canvasses digitised civil service, tasks workers on diligence
Court fixes July 19 for ruling on legal representation of INEC
Thunderstorms, uncertain weather welcome athletes, journalists to Tokyo Olympics
Oparanozie returns as Falcons begins preparation in Austria
AFA boss dreams kitting Eagles, Chelsea, Man United
Preparations in top gear as Ijebu Heritage Half Marathon holds tomorrow
Anyanacho sure of Olympics success as athletes differ over Binga
Fintiri’s projects, Gombe defection and Northeast’s tricky politics
Wike and the audacity of accountability
Editorial: Imperative of safe blood in Nigeria
ECOWAS TPO to deepen intra-Africa exports beyond 16 per cent
Expert seeks local funding to grow capital market
Only 1,300 of 7,000 oil wells active, as DPR optimises production
New technology, export-processing zone to ease port congestion
Wanted: Ndigbo diaspora commission
Voter registration and 2019 elections experience
Let’s listen
Hankering after blank spaces
More studies endorse healing with arts, music, dance
80% cancer cases presented late to oncologists in Nigeria, says expert
Daily Trust
Army General Gunned Down In Abuja, Wife Abducted
‘God Remembered Me 37 Yrs After Composing NYSC Anthem’
FG Approves N6.25bn For Cattle Ranch In Katsina
2019 UTME Best Candidate, 29 Others Get $4.35m Scholarship In US
Tijjani Ibrahim Kill Bandits’ Leader, Rescue 65-Yr-Old Victim In Jigawa
EDITORIAL: Southern Leaders Should Learn From North East Experience
Hajj, One Of The 5 Pillars Of Islam
S/Arabia Assigns 135 Imams To Provide Hajj Guidance
Cosgrove Partners BIPC To Build Smart Estate In Abuja
Our Concerns On The Electoral Act Amendment Bill
Flood Wreaks Havoc In Ekiti, Scores Displaced, Properties Destroyed
Insecurity: 2019 Presidential Candidates Urge Buhari To Convoke Reconciliation Summit
Buhari Asks Lawmakers To Pass Water Bill
FG To Auction 5G Spectrum By December
Economic Council Moves To Endorse New Petrol Price, Complete Deregulation
Ganduje Is Not A Wicked Leader, Says Buhari
Returning Bride Price Invalidates Marriage, Warns Family Lawyer
NEC Urges Strict Adherence To COVID-19 Response Guidelines During Sallah Festivities
Nigeria Rebuilds Committee With Russia For Atomic Energy Use
FG Declares Tuesday, Wednesday Holiday For Eid-El-Kabir
Credit Facilities Skewed Against Women Farmers – ActionAid
Alakija Targets 2,500 Women-Owned Businesses With N1bn Fund
Soldiers Killed As Bandits Abduct Many In Sokoto
Bank Security Staff Arrested For Planned Kidnap Of Manager
Senate Approves Buhari’s Request For $8.325m, €490m External Loans
Make Life Easier For The Masses, Emir Of Kano Tells Buhari
A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft Depart US For Nigeria
Cosgrove Partners BIPC To Build Smart Estate In Abuja
Economic Council Moves To Endorse New Petrol Price, Complete Deregulation
Nigeria Rebuilds Committee With Russia For Atomic Energy Use
Ogun Now One Party State, Says Governor Abiodun
Bayelsa Assembly Recalls Clerk Suspended 8 Months Ago
Abdulrazaq Vs Lai: APC Suspends 11 Loyalists Of Information Minister
Stormy Session In House Of Reps As Another PDP Member Defects To APC
Bukayo Saka: Twitter, Facebook, IG Not Doing Enough To Stop Racism
Lobi Stars, Abia Warriors, Katsina United Stunned In Aiteo Cup
Edo To Host National Div One Handball League Till 2025
Access, Zenith, GTB Splash N200m On D’Tigers, D’Tigress For Tokyo Olympics
Kemi Adetiba: I Fell Ill For Seven Months Before Producing King Of Boys 2
Zubby Michael: I’m The Richest Actor In Africa
Credit Facilities Skewed Against Women Farmers – ActionAid
Nigeria Wants Small Scale Fishers Out Of WTO Subsidies Discipline
Yobe Introduces Cattle Tax
NAFDAC Approves Moderna, Sputnik V COVID-19 Vaccines
Stakeholders Call For Multi-Sectoral Response To Drug Abuse In Nigeria
Soldiers Killed As Bandits Abduct Many In Sokoto
Bank Security Staff Arrested For Planned Kidnap Of Manager
Tribune
Buhari commissions projects in Katsina, flies to Daura for Sallah
Nigerian Army refutes reports on release of Boko Haram fighters in Borno
First batch of A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft departs US for Nigeria
LSD, Malala Foundation hold inter-school debate competition in Adamawa
Enugu 2023 Guber: Ugwuanyi insists on justice, equity
NIPR stresses need for citizens-derived solutions to regalvanize Nigeria’s nationhood
Oyo APC chairman reiterates commitment to peaceful congresses, receives award from ex-councillors
No govt is subordinate to the other, agitations are effects of insecurity ― NBA president
‘Whistle Blowers’ bag three months jail term for false information
Court dismisses defendant’s application over alleged N150m fraud
Security operatives nab kidnappers, armed robbers in Kogi
Review adopted circular for dental officers — Aderemi, ADTN president
NGX: Negative sentiment dominates market as investors lose N3.9bn
Ten startups compete for WFP’s $250,000 zero hunger challenge
CEO shares lessons of coffee business
First batch of A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft departs US for Nigeria
Lagos-Kaduna-Kano railway will reduce deficiency, drive efficient…
COVID-19: NAFDAC approves Moderna, Spuntinik vaccines, gives approval…
Robbers kill journalist, policeman in Ondo
Senate finally confirms Prof Sani Adam as INEC Commissioner
LSD, Malala Foundation hold inter-school debate competition…
Enugu 2023 Guber: Ugwuanyi insists on justice, equity
Residents dislodged as flood wreaks havoc in Ekiti
Pharmaceutical council seals off 340 premises in Edo
NIPR stresses need for citizens-derived solutions to…
Tinubu, Ajibola, Bamidele, others vote against electronic…
Ondo Amotekun impounds 40 vehicles in night clubs’…
Kaduna speaker condole with NUJ
Abductions: FG charges security agencies to protect schools,…
Court jails Ekiti SUBEB staff, EKSU graduate for internet…
Teachers, principals bearing brunt of parents failure ―…
Nasarawa gov, NCDC, others launch Lifebank’s 700 cubic…
CJ orders courts to remain open as Oyo judiciary commences…
Northern lawmakers kick against zoning presidency to south
Onochie’s rejection by senate will uphold INEC……
Electronic transmission: APC senators preparing grounds for…
Oyetola releases N909m to offset retired officers pension…
Residents dislodged as flood wreaks havoc in Ekiti
FG declares Tuesday, Wednesday as public holidays for…
IGP Squad arrests eight suspects over kidnap of Ex-Gov…
Kaduna closes school for three weeks
LSD, Malala Foundation hold inter-school debate competition…
Pharmaceutical council seals off 340 premises in Edo
Ondo Amotekun impounds 40 vehicles in night clubs’…
Electoral bill: House in tumult over controversial clauses
West, Central Africa account for 24% of 120 million…
Enugu 2023 Guber: Ugwuanyi insists on justice, equity
Nigerian Army refutes reports on release of Boko Haram…
NIPR stresses need for citizens-derived solutions to…
FA boss advises Uzodimma to sell Heartland Fc
Court jails Ekiti SUBEB staff, EKSU graduate for internet…
Oyo APC chairman reiterates commitment to peaceful…
Teachers, principals bearing brunt of parents failure ―…
No govt is subordinate to the other, agitations are effects…
Onochie’s rejection by senate will uphold INEC…
Nasarawa gov, NCDC, others launch Lifebank’s 700 cubic…
Editorial
The Zuma jail sentence
Of defection and politics without principles
PIB: Why Nigeria needs a single regulator
State of insecurity in Oyo State in retrospect
[OPINION] The Ambazonia Independence Movement in Cameroon: Agitations…
Need for delegation of duty to fight insecurity
For press freedom in Nigeria
Between Sunday Igboho and DSS
On Gumi and school children abductions
Regional agenda: NGF on trial?
Unending crises of APC, PDP in Ekiti
I’m not Fayemi’s anointed, but I will succeed him —Agbalajobi
People had difficulty telling our children apart — 90-year-old twins
NBC, NPC Act Amendment Bills: Not to be
A’Ibom residents, stakeholders worry over rising cult mayhems in…
Osun residents benefit from medical intervention
