News Headlines Jun 16, 2022. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers
Compiled by Demola Adefajo
ThisDay
To Beat INEC’s Deadline, Tinubu Quietly Submits Forms, Includes ‘Place Holder’…
•PDP screens vice-presidential nominees today •Party’s NWC meets over c’ttee’s recommendations on running mate
As Nigeria Grapples with Blackouts, W’Bank Says $100bn Needed to Solve Erratic Power Supply
FG: We Are Studying Malabu Oil Deal Court Judgement
After Members’ Poor Performance in Primaries, Lawmakers Set to Override Buhari’s Veto on Statutory Delegates
House Urges INEC to Extend Voters Registration Deadline by 60 Days
African Youths Are Catalytic Force to Propel AfCFTA, Says Afreximbank Boss
Worsening Insecurity in Nigeria Worries IMF
ECOWAS: We are Winning War on Maritime Insecurity
With $64bn Total Assets, NNPC Targets 2026 to Achieve Nigeria’s Energy…
Running Mate: Disregard Misrepresenting Report on Wike, PDP Tells Nigerians
Awasthi: Ubiquitous Fixed Broadband Key to Internet Connectivity
T40 Raises Pre-seed Funding for Africa’s Inter-city Transportation, Logistics
NIN Enrolments Reached 82.74m in May Lagos State Tops List with…
Visa: SMEs Need Unique Product to Create 90% of Digital Jobs…
FIRS, KWIRS Patrner on Revenue Generation
FCMB Provides 300,000 Underbanked Nigerians with Microloans worth N40bn
Suspension Order: Court Clears Abia APC Guber Candidate, Emenike
NSCDC’s Renewed Vigour in Combatting Pipeline Vandalism
Let the Children Come, Don’t Stop Them!
FEMALE HYPOACTIVE SEXUAL DESIRE DISORDER (PART 1)
Concierge Medicine, Alternative Experience to Health Care Management, Says, Expert
Albinism Day: Affected Persons Demand for Special Medical Centres
Nigeria Launches Tobacco Control Data Initiative Dashboard
With Essay Competition, Heirs Life Commits to Dev’t of the Nigerian Child
Mr President, Please Honour Him
EDITORIAL: INEFFICIENCY AT THE PORTS…1
ASUU Strike More Complicated Than Nigerians Think, Says FG
T40 Raises Pre-seed Funding for Africa’s Inter-city Transportation, Logistics
Concierge Medicine, Alternative Experience to Health Care Management, Says, Expert
Albinism Day: Affected Persons Demand for Special Medical Centres
Nigeria Launches Tobacco Control Data Initiative Dashboard
With Essay Competition, Heirs Life Commits to Dev’t of the Nigerian…
NSCDC’s Renewed Vigour in Combatting Pipeline Vandalism
Let the Children Come, Don’t Stop Them!
Experts Advocate Collaboration among Tech Companies to Strengthen Businesses
Zoho Harps on Personalisation Needs, Data Privacy
Konga Commits Best Prices, Free Delivery for Mid-year Shopping
Dangote Sugar Refinery Rewards Shareholders N12.15bn Dividend, Restates Commitment to Backward Integration
WhatsApp Moves to Enhance SME Businesses across Africa
Business Remarks Unveils Maiden Telecom Forum
Govt Commends Nigerian Breweries for Donating Police Station
Nestlé Nigeria Empowers More Rural Women Across Nigeria
9mobile Launches Safety App for Improved Security
Inq. Digital Clinches Three BOICT Awards
Domino Enters Market with Affordable Range of Pizzas
Wakanow Collaborates with Dana Air as Strategic Distribution Partner
CSEAN to Address Potential Risks of Rising Cyberattacks in Nigeria
Fitch Affirms UBA’s Rating at ‘B’, Outlook Stable
NITDA Issues Draft Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Operations
When Global Best Practice as Positioning Tool
Managing Talent in the Digital World
Ademola: Branch Nigeria Passionately Serving Customers
Odumboni: Govt Must Stop Cart Pushing to Avert Security Risks
Nerds Unite 2022 to Highlight Limitless Possibilities with Connectivity
Brand Protection Firm Set to Protect Local, Multinational Companies
WOFA to Raise $10bn to Bridge Infrastructure Deficit
IXPN Engages Member Organisations on Border Gateway Protocol
Report: Digital Wealth Managers Threaten Traditional Players’ Dominance
The Nation
IG to officers: be professional
Ekiti 2022: PSC warns officers against partisanship
Ekiti 2022: NSCDC deploys 9,747 personnel for election
Oni: I have no deal with Tinubu on poll
PDP, five other parties shun peace accord
Last-minute intrigues in PDP over Atiku’s running mate
Issues in varsity unions’ strike complicated, says minister
Electoral Act: Reps move to override Buhari’s veto
OPEC report: Nigeria’s oil output declined
Electoral Act: Reps move to override Buhari’s veto
N700b spill compensation: Shell heads for Appeal Court
35 teenage girls rescued from sex slavery in Anambra
‘We need continuity in Ekiti’
Hoodlums invade UNIOSUN hospital to retrieve colleague’s…
Lagos inaugurates special anti-okada squad
lkoyi building collapse: Demolition of adjoining structures…
Mama Boko Haram, two others jailed
Gunmen demand N40m to free ex-commissioner, journalist
Herdsmen kill five, kidnap four in Enugu
Train attack: Released victims mentally unstable
Army rescues abducted Chibok girl, son, in Borno
Inflation increases to 17.71% – NBS
The Punch
Fury demands £500m to fight Anthony Joshua
I won’t step down for Lawan, Yobe senatorial candidate insists
Collect your PVC and vote for who?
70 airlines extinct in Nigeria, three may collapse soon – Operators
Our lawyers studying UK’s judgment on oil fraud, says FG
Wike, Okowa face panel today, camps fight over Atiku’s VP slot
Rivers woman sells sister’s child for N600,000, police arrest suspects
Varsities’ lecturers, others spend 719 days on strike under Buhari
Inflation surges again, hits 17.71% amid rising prices
Why Abuja fuel scarcity won’t end soon – Marketers
Social media doesn’t surprise me anymore, says Burna Boy
Fire guts 42 shops in Bauchi varsity, owners count losses
Gunmen abduct Abia reporter, steal car, demand N10m ransom
Enugu community laments as suspected herdsmen kill five, burn houses 
42 shops gutted by midnight fire in Bauchi varsity
Hoodlums storm Osun hospital, attempt forceful evacuation of corpse
Police begin manhunt for killers of two men in Aba
Gunmen abduct journalist in Abia
Nigeria’s FX reserves to fall, CBN plans $1.7bn arrears payment
Oyo lawmakers begin moves to sack deputy gov
Ekiti: Gov candidates sign peace accord, NSCDC deploys 9,747 personnel
Govs renew rivalry, fresh hands offer hope as Ekiti holds gov poll
Extend voter registration, Reps urge INEC
APC won’t lose 2023 elections – Adamu
VP race: Delta group asks EFCC to probe Okowa
Form your own parties, northern group urges MURIC, CAN
I’ll contest presidential ticket again, says Yahaya Bello
Fury demands £500m to fight Anthony Joshua
McCaw fears Aribo may face mental exhaustion
UFC: Usman favourite over Edwards in rematch
BBNaija reunion: Why I rejected N20m from ‘CrossKay shippers’ – Cross
Late veteran actor, Yinka Ogundaisi, buried in Oyo
Portable calls out Burna Boy for allegedly copying his style
Social media doesn’t surprise me anymore, says Burna Boy
Editorial;;Intractable power quagmire getting worse
Collect your PVC and vote for who?
When an artist brings Mother Earth to Niger Delta
Descending to the rule of the mob
Our president is not missing
Remarkable June 12 fighters
Security agents disregard law meant to be enforced, embolden willing lawbreakers
Leadership
Unravel Those Behind Owo Killings, Senate Tells Security Agencies
N’East, N’West Lobby Tinubu For Running Mate, PDP Screens VP Candidate Today
Reps Move To Override Buhari On Electoral Act Amendment
FCMB Lends N28.7bn To 200,000 Women
APM Terminal Apapa, Firm Collaborate To Recycle Used Tyres
Reps Ask INEC To Extend Deadline For Voter Registration
20 APC Niger Assembly Members Lose Return Tickets 1
Insecurity: Kano Assembly Approves Ganduje’s Request For N10bn Loan
Senate Moves To Establish Financial Aid Scheme For Students and
Kogi Gov Hints On Presidential Run In 2027
ASUU Strike: Issue Complicated Than Nigerians Think, Says Federal Govt
2022 Golden Boy Award: Camavinga, Elanga, Madueke Make 100-man Shortlist
33 Nigerian Young Footballers Set To Pen Contract With European Clubs
Dangote Sugar Recommits To FG’s Backward Integration Policy
Airlines To Shut Down Operation As Jet A1 Hits N714
ECOWAS Pushes Launch Of Single Currency To 2027
The Sun
Oyo Assembly slams 5 allegations on deputy gov, threatens impeachment
VP slot: Suspense persists in APC
Reps seek override of President’s veto on Amended Electoral Act
Ekiti 2022: I didn’t meet Tinubu to compromise my candidacy, Oni clarifies
Akwa Ibom: Igini calls Akpabio’s primary victory Nollywood fantasy
2023: I’ll work for APC, Tinubu’s victory –Kalu
Malabu Oil deal: We’re studying the judgement – FG
Police arrest 5 B’Haram, ISWAP agents in Borno
… Nab 30 kidnap, robbery suspects, rescue 7 in Rivers
Army rescues abducted Chibok girl, son
Enugu community raises alarm over Fulani kidnappers
Enugu commissioner commends Ugwuanyi on healthcare services
Ekiti 2022: 11 guber candidates sign peace accord, 5 absent
Road to 2023: Muslim/Muslim ticket won’t work for APC –Sani, ACF ex-Sec General
South East must be strategic about 2023 polls –Okelekwe
Road to 2023: PDP betrayed Igbo by denying South-East presidential ticket –Elochukwu
Road to 2023: PDP primary: Wike never consulted Okowa over his ambition –Aniagwu, Delta State Information commissioner
Seplat Energy has enough resources to deliver on strategic vision –Orjiako
NB Plc retains Flavour, Yul, Phyno as brand ambassadors for Life Continental Lager
‘Govt needs to fund research institutes for increased basic raw materials’
Nigeria, 6 others drop in crude oil production –OPEC report
3 Nigerian airlines on death row, AON warns
Moses Simon salutes Golden Eaglets’ best player in Ghana
Feyenoord fails to meet Genk’s demands for Dessers
Kwibuka Women T20: Nigerian girls shine despite suffering 2nd defeat to Kenya
Nadal’s wife pregnant with their first child after 17 years
No transfer talks for me now –Osimhen
Ugbade not impressed by Golden Eaglets
Sports ministry holds maiden U-18 basketball championships in July
Amusan wins 100m hurdles in Finland
C’wealth Games, World Championship trials: Six African champions storm Benin for tickets
Brume returns to winning ways in Switzerland
Fury gives condition to fight Anthony Joshua
Doubts over Okoye’s Super Eagles future
Another look at political parties’ primaries
How to hurt Peter Obi’s chances
No land, no life
Five African tourism villages in outstanding order
Politics without bitterness
Unsung heroes of June 12
FG tasked to key into China’s initiative to reclaim Lake Chad
Wike: I’ll never leave PDP
Nigeria, 6 others drop in crude oil production –OPEC report
3 Nigerian airlines on death row, AON warns
FCMB provides 300,000 underbanked Nigerians with N40bn microloans
NITDA to train 1m app developers
Akinsiku pledges continuous impact of lives through projects
Ajibola holds sixth annual Young People’s colloquium
Dillivry introduces platform to connect senders, logistics providers
Yoruba community Ghana honours HRM Dr Ihenetu with Great Leadership Ambassador awards
Ajibola holds sixth annual Young People’s colloquium
Dillivry introduces platform to connect senders, logistics providers
‘Govt needs to fund research institutes for increased basic raw materials’
NB Plc retains Flavour, Yul, Phyno as brand ambassadors for Life Continental Lager
South East must be strategic about 2023 polls –Okelekwe
Enugu commissioner commends Ugwuanyi on healthcare services
FEC repeals 60-year-old Fire Service Act
LASG begins measles vaccination
Analysts call for better funding of facilities
Plastic surgery death: Clinic calls for calm amid investigation
Court clears Abia APC guber candidate, Emenike over suspension order
Daily Trust
Atiku’s Running Mate Will Be Unveiled In Few Hours – PDP
Disquiet In Lagos APC As Elegushi, Obanikoro Battle For Eti-Osa Constituency Ticket
2023: Presidential Candidates Cautioned Against Hate Speech
PRP Issues Certificates Of Return To Abiola, 21 Gov’ship Candidates
Presidency: I’ll Run Again, Says Yahaya Bello
Bad Governance Persists Due To Voter Apathy – ADC Presidential Candidate
APC Group Asks Tinubu To Pick Niger Gov As Running Mate
I Have No Deal With Tinubu To Step Down – SDP Candidate
Ekiti Gov’ship: 11 Candidates Sign Peace Pact
Aftermath Of Primaries: Senators, Reps Push For Electoral Act Re-Amendment
Aviation Agencies, Others Lose Millions As Kaduna Airport Remains Closed
Mark ‘D’ Ball: Customs Fight Back To Beat Delta Force 70-66
Lagos Set For Maiden Super-Four Sitting Volleyball Tourney
Imenger Attributes Victory In Orkuma Unity Cup To Tactical Discipline
Peseiro Confident Eagles Will Get Better After Biggest Win
Has The Rain Washed The Chalk Off The White Lion?
No Sweat As Impressive Kyrgios Sees Off Tsitsipas
Dani Alves Leaves Barcelona For Second Time
High Fertiliser Cost: Soya Beans, Sesame, Sorghum, Now Attract Katsina Farmers
‘Butane Energy Offering Stable LPG Supply In Katsina’
Dala, Funtua Dry Ports For Commissioning July
Marketers To Sell Petrol For N180/L In South West
Dangote Cement To Pay 25% Higher Dividend
NAPTIN Gets N19bn From AFD, EU To Raise Power Training
As FG Borrows To Pay Salaries, Minister, Others Blame Petrol Subsidy
Malabu Oil Deal: FG Studying Judgement
‘At N714/Litre Of JetA1, 3 Airlines May Wind Up’
FG Appoints DG For Projects Dev’t Institute
Reserve Plunges By $2.9bn As Banks Tighten Forex
How Gas, Fuel, Bread Prices Raised Inflation To 17.71% In May
4 Men Gang-Rape 13-Year-Old Girl In Borno
FCT Natives Applaud Minister For Council Chairmen’s Inauguration
Kebbi Reiterates Commitment To Improved Healthcare
500 Riverine Residents In Ondo Get NNPC/Chevron Free Medical Treatment
25-Year-Old Remanded Over N2.8m Gold Fraud In Kwara
10 Arrested With 55,000 Litres Of Adulterated Diesel In Edo
Surgeon Jailed 27 Years For Swindling Konga N35m
Corps Member To Clean Church For 6 Months For Defrauding Facebook Lover
70 Human Traffickers Jailed In Edo, Delta
Lagos Inaugurates Anti-Okada Squad
Man Arraigned For Strangling Motorcyclist
Traders Lament Lack Of Drainage In Kano’s Wambai Market
Court Remands Sales Boy For Cheating
7 Customers Charged With Assaulting AEDC Staff In Kogi
IPOB Kills 1, Pastes ‘Sit-At-Home’ On Corpse In Anambra
APC Primaries, Now That The Dice Is Cast, Battle Line Drawn
Matters Arising As Ekiti Goes To Poll
Show Me Your PVC
EDITORIAL: Declare Emergency In Power Sector
Armed Forces, Security Services In 2023 General Elections
Atiku And Tinubu, A Tale Of Two Nigerian ‘’Robber Barons” (1)
IGP Condemns Harassment Of Nigerians By VIPs’ Orderlies
‘Do You Want To Help Or Rip Me?’, Portable Calls Out Burna Boy
Mr Macaroni Calls Out President Buhari, Police Over Abduction Of Ameerah, 16 Others
Kaduna Now Has More Female Commissioners Than Males, Says Deputy Governor
FEC Okays N66.98bn For Taraba Roads, N23.98bn For Airport Equipment
2023: Muslim-Muslim Ticket Will Lead To Abysmal Failure – Abaribe
PHOTOS: Gov Lalong Hosts Media Trust Directors
Ada Ameh Cries Out, Says Mental Health Issue ‘Taking My Life’
Nigeria’s Crude Oil Production Drops In May – OPEC Report
FG: ASUU Strike More Complex Than Nigerians Think
Nigeria’s Foreign Reserve Dips By $2.9bn In 8 Months – IMF
Aviation Fuel Crisis: Three Airlines May Shut Down Soon – AON
Prices Of Fuel, Bread Jerked Inflation To 17.71 Percent In May
Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Christians Are Protected Because Tinubu’s Wife Is A Pastor – Orji Kalu
2 Days To INEC’s Deadline: Wike Wins PDP Advisory Council Poll As Running Mate
FEC Okays N66.98bn For Taraba Roads, N23.98bn For Airport Equipment
Mark ‘D’ Ball: Customs Fight Back To Beat Delta Force 70-66
Lagos Set For Maiden Super-Four Sitting Volleyball Tourney
Imenger Attributes Victory In Orkuma Unity Cup To Tactical Discipline
