News Headlines Jun 15, 2022. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers
Compiled by Demola Adefajo
ThisDay
Presidency: No Cabal Influences Buhari’s Decisions
•Says president refused to act as autocrat at APC convention
Drama in Plenary as Senate Majority, Minority Leaders Resign
Senate Resumes, Declares Majority, Minority Leaders’ Seats Vacant Following Defection of Abdullahi, Abaribe
Buhari Meets APC Govs in State House
Presidency: No Cabal Influences Buhari’s Decisions
Uzodinma: Tinubu, Not APC Govs, Has Final Say On Running Mate
Machina Writes Adamu, Denies Stepping Down for Lawan
Yadudu: Aviation Sector Lost $2.5bn in MRO Investments to Neighbouring Countries…
Fuel Subsidy, Nigeria Merely Struggling to Service its Debts, Finance Minister…
Emefiele to Address Maiden Non-oil Exports Summit
UK Judge Rules No Evidence of Fraud in FG’s $1.7bn Case…
NEPZA, FIRS Agree on New Tax Regime for Economic Zones, Sign…
APM Terminals Apapa signs MoU to recycle its used tyres
CBN, Bankers’ Committee Hold Maiden Non-Oil Exports Summit
Stakeholders Converged to Promote Nigeria Leather Sector
ACCA, Nile University Sign MoU to Boost Students’ Employability
Essence of Drilling Systems Utilizing Cutting-edge AI, Geoscience
Nigerian Navy, Hydrographers to Commemorate World Hydrography Day
Buhari’s Seven Years of Delivering Affordable Housing to Nigerians through FMBN
The Making of Aare Bobagunwa of Offa Kingdom
Connecting Communities to Endless Opportunities
What’s Left of Politics without Ideology?
WAFU B U17 TOURNEY: Six-pointer Eaglets Qualify for Semi finals
NBA Africa, KFC Partnership Excites Basketball Fans
Ogba: 2022 C’wealth Games Trials to Showcase Nigeria’s Rising Profile in Athletics
33 Nigerian Players Scouted for Pro Contracts with Euro Clubs
Ndidi Begins Rehab in Dubai for Full Recovery from Knee Injury
Former Gunner, Campbell, Gives Costa Rica Last Slot to Qatar 2022 World Cup
EDITORIAL: THE OWO TRAGEDY FALLOUTS
WIEN Inaugurates Supernova Girl Scholarship Programme, Science Fair
Teach for Nigeria, Dow Partner on STEM Education
Applauds for Sanwo-Olu as LASU Gets NUC’s Full Accreditation for 31 Courses
Time to End BSc, HND Dichotomy
CBN, Bankers’ Committee Hold Maiden Non-Oil Exports Summit
Stakeholders Converged to Promote Nigeria Leather Sector
Essence of Drilling Systems Utilizing Cutting-edge AI, Geoscience
Yadudu: Aviation Sector Lost $2.5bn in MRO Investments to Neighbouring Countries…
Fitch Affirms UBA’s Rating at ‘B’, Outlook Stable
Attracting Foreign Capital Inflows
Menace of Tomato Paste Importers
FG: Importation of Frozen Fish Drain on Foreign Exchange
Protecting Retirees’ Private Annuity Plan
MTN Nigeria, 21 Others’ OPEX Reached N1.06trn in Q1 on Inflation, Naira Depreciation
Jime: Port Standing Task Team Saved Nigeria $6bn in 2 Years
The Nation
Stay away from election, IG warns thugs
Tinubu, Adamu, governors drum up support for Oyebanji
Roadmap for a more effective policing system
Oyebanji, Kolawole, Oni in fierce battle for soul of Ekiti
APC widens consultation over Tinubu’s running mate
PDP panel okays Wike as Atiku’s running mate
Akeredolu: Southwest will resist unprovoked attacks
Osinbajo, Tinubu to celebrate Olubadan
North America APC backs Folarin
Killing the Supreme Court slowly
Meet the Vice President
Akeredolu, Sanwo-Olu, others for Attorneys-General’s parley
Oyetola to journalists: avoid reports that undermine our democracy
Tallen, Falana, for women’s conference
Navy takes waste disposable campaigns to littoral communities
Ekiti APC Elders’ Forum congratulate Tinubu
Osun, ICPC launch anti-corruption club in 68 schools
2022 Hajj: Oyo to airlift 779 pilgrims Friday
Ekiti monarchs get staff of office
Navy takes waste disposable campaigns to littoral communities
Gunmen kill three, abduct six in Aba, Katsina
Abducted clergy, wife, driver freed
Man arrested with eight drums of adulterated oil
Man gets life jail for defiling JSS 3 pupil
Two killed, Amotekun chief’s house vandalised in Osun
Pirates abduct eight boat passengers in Bayelsa
Gunmen demand N195m to free priest, 29 wedding guests in Plateau,…
Obi Cubana, wife celebrate 14th wedding anniversary
14,836 civil service pensioners overpaid, says PTAD
Pushing agric growth in West Africa
Institute seeks govt partnership to tackle environmental…
PTAD complaints and solutions
EDITORIAL
Imported bottled water?
Four reasons for cryptocurrencies crash
The Punch
40 Owo massacre victims get mass burial Friday
Gunmen abduct two in Ogun church, six Katsina residents, eight Bayelsa mourners
Lagos lovers under drug influence strip naked, attempt suicide
Dollar rises by 21%, FX shortage persists after party primaries
Anthony Joshua to change tactics against Usyk
Lagos Attorney-General accused of filing charges with forged documents, Onigbajo denies claim
Ex-FIIRO DG: Defence lawyer’s absence stalls phantom PhD trial
Muslim-Muslim ticket: CAN, others warn parties as Buhari meets govs, PDP names Atiku’s VP Thursday
Presidential poll: Kwankwaso, Obi raise stake in NNPP, LP, threaten APC, PDP
Politics
Lagos tenant rapes neighbour’s 16-year-old daughter, commits suicide
Twitter, others must delete porn posts within 24 hours – FG
Diesel price may hit N1,500/litre, 75% filling stations closed – Marketers
Umahi has no right to impose Tinubu on us, Ebonyi group fumes
Lagos lovers under drug influence strip naked, attempt suicide
Drug deal: Kyari’s co-defendants bag two years imprisonment
Police arrest two as cult clashes linger in Sagamu
Seven children disappear in Taraba community
JUST IN: Abducted bishop, wife, driver regain freedom
Dollar rises by 21%, FX shortage persists after party primaries
Nigerian traders lament losses as Bitcoin drops 52% value
N1.04tn lost to 2021 aircraft repairs in foreign countries – FG
Gbajabiamila bemoans Reps’ electoral losses at primaries
Ekiti: INEC, police promise credible gov poll
Lawan, Gbajabiamiala want lawmakers to prioritise constitution review, security
Buhari’s political decisions not influenced by cabal – Presidency
Senate majority leader defects to PDP, resigns position
PDP to announce Atiku’s running mate within 48 hours — Ayu
Suspended Benue Catholic priest not APC member, say party members
Aribo dubbed world football’s ‘Iron Man’
WAFU: Eaglets beat Togo, reach semis
People thought tribal marks would limit my career – Yoruba actor, Sanyeri
How Ali Baba shaped my career – Comedian Igos
COVID-19 made me delve into music production, management – DJ Mewsic
Singer, Tems, postpones UK shows, cites health issues
Britney Spears’ ex faces felony charges for gatecrashing wedding
Singer Portable, lover welcome son
Obi Cubana, wife mark 14th wedding anniversary
Editorial: Intractable power quagmire getting worse
Why not a journalist for president
Surge in voter registration: INEC needs to extend deadline
Taming a child’s toy addiction
I married at 23 to have a balanced life as footballer –Ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper, Shorunmu
NHIA tasks healthcare providers on modern guidelines
WHO seeks treatment for skin diseases
Lagos hospital restates commitment to quality service
Strike: We’re waiting to hear from FG, says ASUU
FG mum as colleges of education lecturers begin strike
Leadership
Bandits Demand N150m For Abducted 30 Wedding Guests
Running Mates: APC Defers To Tinubu, Wike May Emerge As Atiku’s VP
2023 Polls: Army Warns Commanders, Officers To Steer Clear Of Politics
MRA Rejects Federal Govt’s Practice Code For Social Media
Osinbajo Stood Out At APC Presidential Primaries, Says Sen Girei
INEC Deplores Vote Buying, Promises To Make Ekiti Poll Credible
South Africa To Get $474m World Bank Loan For Vaccines
Federal Govt Inaugurates UNWTO Global Conference Committee
[EDITORIAL] Nigerian Basketball And The President’s Hammer
Examining Campaign Promises Of APC, PDP Flag Bearers
Drama As Lawan Forgets Abaribe’s Resignation Letter At Home
Delegate System Denied Lawmakers 2023 Return Tickets, Gbajabiamila Laments
2023: Tinubu Has Buhari’s Unwavering Support – Presidency
Next Ekiti Gov Entirely In The Hands Of Voters – INEC
2023: Choice Of Running Mate Lies With Tinubu, Not APC Govs – Uzodinma
The Sun
South West people won’t allow a repeat of Owo massacre, Akeredolu warns bandits
2023: Abia North’ll benefit more if Kalu is re-elected –Cleric
Running mate: Muslim-Muslim ticket insensitive, endorsement of negative voices, says Catholic church
Nigeria’s economy hits lowest ebb ever, says World Bank
WhatsApp set to help business owners get more from business app
JUST IN; Tension in Abuja as IDPs embark on protest, destroys vehicles, attack media crew
Aircraft maintenance: Nigeria lost N1.25 trillion in 2021 to other African countries -FAAN
Sea pirates abduct 8 boat passengers in Bayelsa
Malabu: Nigeria loses $1.7 bn JP Morgan case
2023: Again, Army chief warns personnel to avoid politicians
Drug trial: Abba Kyari’s co-defendants jailed 6 years
2023: More intrigues over Ebonyi PDP primary
It’s only fair South East succeeds Buhari –Ikeyina, SDP presidential candidate
Road to 2023: Type of president Nigeria needs in 2023 –Bagos, Reps member
Choice of running mate lies with Tinubu not governors –Uzodimma
We’re united to win Ekiti for APC, says presidential candidate
At NUPRC, Komolafe sees due process as way of life
Borrowing to pay salaries evidence of dire financial crisis –Accountant General
Rising cost of bread: Stakeholder urges govt to call millers to order
No going back on aviation roadmap implementation –Sirika
Creation of Energy bank’ll boost investment in oil, gas sector –FG
Injury knocks Murray out of Queen’s
Middlesbrough, Cardiff City, MK Dons chase West Ham’s Anglo-Nigerian defender
Trainer criticises Anthony Joshua game plan in loss to Usyk
Bayern ready third offer for Mane worth £34.6m
Osimhen reveals secret behind Eagles’ victory
…Vows to score more goals for Eagles
Peseiro: Super Eagles grasping my philosophy
2022 C’wealth Games, WC trials to showcase Nigeria’s rising profile in athletics -Ogba
NBA Africa, KFC sign partnership to promote basketball in Nigeria
Mark D Ball: Teams storm Abuja for Elite 8 final
Okpekpe Race organisers hail Nigeria Police, DSS
Oba Oginni, Fadulu win ITC’s FATOIL Badminton Doubles championship
The NEPA in PHCN: How Nigerians pay for ‘darkness’ (1)
Behind closed doors, not ‘door’
Danger in false spiritual solution (3)
Obimania: Movement of Nigerian people
Brighton, Crystal Palace join race for Sanusi
Iwobi, Dennis react to victory over Sao Tome and Principie
Ikeji Aro in bad shape
We’re facing hell
How we touched lives in IDP camps –CSHPN
Why we promote standards in weighing, coding sector –Oyathelemhi
Rising cost of bread: Stakeholder urges govt to call millers to order
No going back on aviation roadmap implementation –Sirika
Creation of Energy bank’ll boost investment in oil, gas sector –FG
Daily Trust
PDP To Screen Vice Presidential Candidate Thursday
Who Will Turn Around This Economy?
Faith Hills Emerge Winners Of Ratels Benue State Football League
Serena Given Singles Wildcard To Play Wimbledon
Costa Rica Beat New Zealand To Claim Final WCup Spot
33 Players Picked For European Clubs At Ugboaja Scouting Programme
Party Primaries: Lawan Consoles Self, Other Senators Who Lost Return Bid
Abaribe, Abdullahi Formally Resign As Senate Leaders
Ethiopian Wheat Value Chain: What Nigeria Can Learn
EDITORIAL: Find, Punish Perpetrators Of Owo Killings
PVC Is Not Enough To Change Nigeria
Jos Electricity, Don’t Kill Our Businesses
How Abuja Farmer Was Killed, Dumped Inside Well By His Workers
2022 Hajj: Kwara To Airlift 1st Batch Of Pilgrims Thursday
Minister Swears In New FCT Area Council Chairmen
Hadiza Gabon Appears In Court, Denies Promising To Marry Man
Pirates Abduct 8 Passengers On Bayelsa Waterway
Gridlock As Hoodlums Attempt Attack On Abuja IDPs’ Camp
Suspects Blame Colleagues For Arrest
Gunmen Invade Ogun Church, Abduct 2, Demand N50m
16,799kg Illicit Drugs Destroyed In Oyo
My Father-In-Law Slapped Me, Vowed To Ruin My Life – Man Tells Court
Ogun Assembly Warns Elite Against Cultists’ Release
Abuja Community Gets Solar-Powered Borehole From Lions Clubs
Investment Into African Startup To Hit 10bn In 3 Years
Regency Alliance Pays N1.031bn Claims In 2021
Nigeria Lost N1.25trn Aircraft Maintenance In 2021
Aviation Fuel: We’re Yet To Feel Impacts Of FG’s Intervention — Airline Operators
Extortion At Nation’s Ports Cost Shipping Liners N3 Trn Annually
CCECC Trains 167 NRC Workers On Lagos-Ibadan Operation
The New Move To Regulate Social Media Platforms In Nigeria
‘Oil Curse’: Bayelsa Communities Agonise Over Livelihoods Loss, Health Hazards
Fresh Crisis Hits Katsina APC Over Outcome Of Gov’ship Primary, Others
Kwara Gov’t, PDP ‘Clash’ Over Abdulrazaq’s Achievements In 3yrs
More Troubles For Ogun PDP As 3rd Faction Emerges, Claims Gov’ship Ticket
Poor Financial Provision Bane Of Great Green Wall — Environment Minister
Man Bags Life Jail For Raping JSS3 Student In Ekiti
W/Bank Says Inflation Will Push Additional 1m Nigerians Into Poverty By End Of 2022
PTDF Shortlists 3,237 For In-Country PGD Scholarship
Nigeria Loses $1.7bn Court Case Against JP Morgan
Flooding And Disaster Management In Nigeria
Paradox Of Buhari And The Nigerian Conundrum
ASUU Strike: Fruitful Or Futile?
Reps Mull Revisiting Rejected Gender Bills
Ekiti Gov’ship: INEC Deploys 8 RECS, 4 Nat’l Commissioners, Warns Against Violence
Zulum Presents 20 Commissioner Nominees To Borno Assembly
2023 Presidency: CSOs Urge Parties To Pick Women, Youths As Running Mates
Despite Gulping $7bn, Nigeria Steel Sector Remains Unstable
PDP Panel Recommends Wike As Atiku’s Running Mate
Sources: Amina Mohammed On Kingibe’s 3-Man List For Tinubu’s Running Mate
Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Numbers Matter In Elections, Not Faith – Uzodimma
Gunmen Break Into Ogun Church, Abduct Worshippers
Abducted Anglican Bishop, Wife, Driver Regain Freedom
Omolade, 39-Year-Old Nigerian Player, Found Dead In Italy
Check Past Records Of Presidential Candidates, Bode George Tells Nigerians
Olofin, Emeritus BUK Professor, Dies At 80
I’ll Declare My Assets, Says SDP Presidential Candidate
Cocoa Farmers Mull N1.5bn Processing Factory In South West
