News Headlines Jun 20, 2022. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers
Compiled by Demola Adefajo
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Terrorists Attack Two Churches in Kaduna Community, Kill Three, Abduct 44
Edo to Benefit from $3.2bn US-Nigeria Trade, Says Group
Gbenga Adeyinka, Denrele Edun Unveiled as Hosts of Bodex Social Media…
Massive Crowd Welcome Tinubu at Lagos Airport
Lawan Congratulates Ekiti Governor-elect
I won’t Disappoint You, Oyebanji Assures Ekiti Citizens
Ekiti Guber: Vote Buying, Selling Rampant, Says Situation Room
NIMN 2022: Shun Old Models, Reinvent New Ideas, Experts Charge Industry…
N800bn Judgment: Supreme Court Orders Shell, Others to Maintain Status Quo
Expert Advocates Coaching for Economic Growth, Devt
Stanbic IBTC Urges Women to Engage in Wealth Building Investments
FCTA Inaugurates Committee to Recover N29bn Ground Rents Debt
Ekiti Guber: Vote Buying, Selling Rampant, Says Situation Room
I won’t Disappoint You, Oyebanji Assures Ekiti Citizens
Vitapur Bags SON Certification for Quality, Standard
PENCOM Commences 2022 Online Verification, Enrolment Exercise
June 20, 2022 3:53 am
THE EMPERORS AND THEIR ENVIOUS BAND
WHO WILL END FOREIGN MONEY IN NIGERIA’S ELECTIONS?
RESTRUCTURING FOR EFFICIENCY
INSECURITY: BEYOND ROTIMI AKEREDOLU’S TEARS
Insecurity: Spread of Terror Network and Need for Effective Containment Policy
MOHAMMED ADOKE AND OPL 245 SAGA
Navy Strengthens Maritime Collaboration with French Navy, Indian NDC
Nigerian Navy’s Fight against Smuggling of Illicit Drugs
Snafus of the Powerful
WAFCON: Oshoala Looks Beyond S’Africa’s Challenge
Former NFA Scribe, Sani Toro, Kidnapped
Amusan, Ekevwo Arrive for C’wealth Games, World Championships Trials
Nigeria Place Fifth as Tanzania Lift Kwibuka Cricket Title
Chelsea Target City’s Sterling this Summer Transfer Window
Osaka Pulls Out of Wimbledon
EDITORIAL: BUSINESS, WITHOUT ELECTRICITY
SOLOMON ARASE AT 66
The Nation
Kaduna sacks NUT President, 2,356 teachers after competency test
Kwankwanso won’t be running mate to Peter Obi-NNPP
Oni rejects Ekiti Gov poll as PDP candidate concedes defeat
Mad people have taken over politics in Nigeria- Peter Obi
Mbaka’s protest: Security operatives take over Enugu Catholic cathedral
Abductors of 13 mourners demand N60m ransom in Edo
Crowd, loud cheering as Tinubu arrives in Lagos
2023: Jack-Rich canvasses indigenous capacity development
Three storey building collapses in Abiab
DJ Sogood promises to dazzle Nigerians with new songs
Make Music Lagos returns for 2022 Edition
Alliance Française, Trace TV to celebrate World Music Day
Not everyone is a fan of mainstream music, Hembadoon
Larry J: I’ll never attempt unethical jokes
Olubukola Bolarinde: Royalty meets music, art, fashion at 106…
Bizman boosts Navy Polo team with two Argentine horses
Nketiah pens new five-year deal at Arsenal…
BetKing empowers 100 entrepreneurs
The Punch
Kidnappers demand N150m for ex-NFF officers abducted after Abuja wedding
FG orders DisCos to resume free metre distribution
Renegotiation of 2009 agreement at advanced stage, says ASUU
Lagos power firm’s technician falls from electric pole, dies
Kidnappers demand N150m for ex-NFF officers abducted after Abuja wedding
Debt servicing doubles, hits N896bn in three months – DMO report
CAF Awards to hold July 21
Ekiti gov election: APC, PDP clash over vote-buying, Oni’s camp mulls legal action
Police bust Kano imposter blackmailing Facebook lovers with nudes
Tinubu returns to Lagos, seeks massive LG votes, hoodlums attack convoy
Ogun gunmen take cigarettes, rice, free abducted church leaders
Foreign airlines kick as FG blocks $450m ticket revenue
Debited for 17 years, branded a debtor without knowing, bank customer fights for justice
Arepo residents lament high power bills, Ikeja Electric affirms fairness
Imo housewife chains, starves stepchildren, police arrest suspect, husband
18 burnt in Niger crash, six drown in Bayelsa
FG orders DisCos to resume free metre distribution
Stock investors lose N767bn in one week
People are tired of Lawan, let him go and rest –Machina, Yobe politician
Ekiti election: Biodun Oyebanji’s full speech on electoral victory
Ekiti: SDP, ADP reject APC’s victory, to challenge result in court
Niger PDP unveils first Christian gov running mate in 16 years
NNPP debunks rumours of Kwankwaso becoming Obi running mate
CAF Awards to hold July 21
Stay at Napoli, ex-international, Obodo, tells Osimhen
WAFCON 2022: Oshoala unfazed ahead of South Africa clash
Movie director, Dami Elebe, laments condition of Lagos airport
Best papa ever, Adesua Etomi hails Banky W on Father’s Day
Davido’s baby mamas celebrate singer on Father’s Day
You would’ve disowned me, BBNaija Tega mourns dad on Father’s Day
Tonto Dikeh speaks on ‘failed love story’, advises fans
Editorial
Buhari, Sirika’s abiding obsession with Nigeria Air
Tinubu’s karma and Osinbajo’s ingratitude (2)
On electricity, national grid and education
Our national debt and electioneering
It was tough getting recognition in male-dominated business — Akpata
Leadership
Kwankwaso Won’t Be Obi’s Running Mate – NNPP
Terrorists Kill 3 Worshippers, Abduct 46 In Kaduna
SANs, CSOs To INEC: You Must Reject Candidates Who Didn’t Participate In Primaries
ISWAP Kills 6 Commuters, Injures 2 In Fresh Borno Attack
The World And Nigeria’s 2023 Elections’
Tackling Sickle Cell Disease In Nigeria
Healthcare: Patients Bear Brunt Of Outages, High Diesel Cost – Investigation
How A Newly-wed Paid Supreme Price Trying To Save Pregnant Wife From Kidnappers
Gunmen Kidnap Worshippers In Delta, Demand N60m
Court Halts Action On E-Customs Concession Project
The Sun
Pastor Kumuyi remains apolitical –Buhari’s aide
3 killed, 2 injured as gunmen attack Kaduna Catholic church
Ekiti: Buhari, Kalu, Fayemi, others hail Oyebanji over victory
Uneasy calm in PDP as Wike, others weigh options
Group warns INEC against substitution of names of elected candidates
70% of Nigerian politicians lunatics –Obi
Gas turbines sale: Rivers sues Amaechi, Cole, others
Ugwuanyi sends 260 youths to Keffi for agricultural training
Mbaka supporters protest in Enugu, demand Onaga’s removal
… Catholic church won’t allow personality cult in name of adoration –Kaigama
…Track your estimated electricity bills to reduce discrepancies, consumers advised
Ex-Imo prison inmate stabs pregnant woman to death
2023: Ohaneze elders knock APC, PDP over zoning
Why politics in Nigeria is seen as dirty –Ize-Iyamu
Emenike rallies Abia APC for 2023 poll
2023: There’s hope in Okowa for S’East –Ochulor
… Atiku picked real grassroots politician –Okocha
Russia-Ukraine war: Nigeria fails to secure spit, dominance in W’Africa gas market
Terrorism: How Iran fought ISIS to standstill –Envoy
Profit-taking hits Nigeria’s stock market as investors lose over N700bn
Shareholders approve Total Energies’ N6.2bn dividend proposal
Fuel queues return to Lagos
Napoli lines up Dzeko, Beto as Osimhen alternative
Nigeria finishes 5th at Kwibuka Women’s tourney in Rwanda
Ndidi to join Leicester for pre-season
2023 U17 AFCON qualifier: Golden Eaglets seek to avenge final loss to Cote d’Ivoire
Kidnappers demand N250m to free Sani Toro
Why we’re empowering 100 Nigeria entrepreneurs –BetKing
Amusan excited on new record, wants Nigerians at Ogbemudia stadium
… AFN president congratulates athlete on new feat
Leicester drags feet on Lookman deal
I’m now a better player – Aribo
Ebi upbeat about World Cup ticket, AFCON trophy
Amusan, Ekevwo arrive for C’wealth Games, World Championships trial
South East’s presidential nightmare
Nigeria: Fulani-Islam phobia and the rest of us
Majority not nemesis of minority (2)
Mbaka and season of prophetic terrorism
Balance of force
2023, INEC and public trust
Shaibu tasks Nigerian fathers on godly culture
Auto crash claims 18 lives in Niger
NDLEA intercepts meth consignments at Lagos airport, courier firm
Why politics in Nigeria is seen as dirty –Ize-Iyamu
Emenike rallies Abia APC for 2023 poll
Sanwo-Olu, APCON, SON, NAFDAC, others to discuss ‘Ease of Doing Business’ at ADVAN Industry Dialogue
Financial inclusion: SEC, NAICOM, others to collaborate on digitising economy
Nigeria requires $10bn annually to maximise digital opportunities –Experts
Daily Trust
70% Of Nigerian Politicians Are Lunatics – Peter Obi
More Woes As Aviation Fuel, Diesel Prices Soar
Factors, Actors That Aided APC’s Victory In Ekiti
Global Nuclear Disarmament Is Long Overdue
The Dummy Candidates
EDITORIAL: We Need A Refugee-Free World
A Voice For Lalong
An Appeal To Gov Bala Mohammed
25 Killed In Niger, Kogi Road Crashes
Activist Flays Police Handling Of Homosexual Case
Why We Serve As Political Thugs For Pay – Suspects
NDLEA Arrests Wanted Drug Dealer
Police Arrest 6 ‘Most Wanted Cultists’ In Ogun
Bandits Free Niger Abductees, Give Residents Peace Option
Vehicle Documents Counterfeiters Arrested In Kano
Varsity Student, 18, Sensitises Rural Girls On Menstrual Hygiene
NCoS Decorates 67 Officers, Tasks Them On Securing Custodial Centres
Father’s Day: Clergy Urges Adults To Get PVC For 2023 Elections
Amidst Rising Inflation, Central Banks’ Raising Interest Rates, What’s Africa’s Fate?
E-Customs: Court Restrains FG From Implementing Project
Cooking Gas, Petrol, Diesel Prices Soared In May – NBS
Berger Paints Commences 4-Day Work Week
We’re In LPG Market To Sell Quality Gas, Offer Choices To Consumers – CEO, Butane Energy
Nigeria Adopts WTO Stance On E-Commerce, Others
Benue’s Phantom IDPs’ Mega City
High Cost Of Materials, Logistics Impacting Construction – Julius Berger
Abuja Housing Show Has Transacted N100b Deals Since Inception – Adebayo
2023 Presidency: APC Aspirants Spent Billions To Get Ticket — Dep Chair, South
Okowa Will Deliver S/South, S/East Votes To PDP – NEC Member
Nasarawa APC Aspirant Urges NWC To Investigate 125 Fake Delegates
Shekarau’s Supporters Deny Dumping APC
2023: INEC Cautioned Against Illegal Substitution Of Candidates
Politicians Urged To Heed CDS’ Warning Against Violence
Atiku Promises Legislative Reforms, Says Okowa’s Experience Will Come In Handy
Kebbi Central Ticket: PDP Suspends Ex-Chair Over ‘Anti-Party’
Don’t Heat Up Polity, Youths Caution Elders
2023: APGA Presidential Candidate Urges Igbo Chiefs To Deliver North
Why Tinubu’s Running Mate Must Be Appealing To Nigerians – Group
Ekiti Election A Litmus Test For INEC – Reps
Why Nigeria Created A Bicameral Legislature – Ibn Na’allah
Sleeping With Cap, Scarf, Socks Does Not Cause Brain Stroke
Dakada Beat Akwa United 3-1 To Keep Hope Alive
Nigerian Navy Gifted 2 Argentine Ponies For Winning Polo Tourney
NFF Presidency: Gara-Gombe Cautions Those Jumping The Gun
Sani Toro’s Kinsmen Shocked By His Abduction
Hurkacz Brushes Aside Medvedev To Win ATP Final In Halle
Nketiah Signs New Arsenal Deal, Gets Number 14 Shirt
Kaduna Fires NUT President, Over 2000 Teachers ‘For Incompetence’
Bandits Hit Kaduna Church, Gun Down Three
PDP’s Infighting, Naira Rain, Incumbency Factor And Possible Reasons APC Won In Ekiti
Former NFA Secretary General, Sani Toro Abducted
Atiku, Fayose, Adeleke And Other Losers Of Ekiti Election
Bandits Free Niger Abductees, Give Residents Peace Option
261 Migrants Receive IOM Support In Edo, Delta
EKITI 2022: SDP Rejects Poll, Heads To Tribunal
Amidst Rising Inflation, Central Banks’ Raising Interest Rates, What’s Africa’s Fate?
E-Customs: Court Restrains FG From Implementing Project
Cooking Gas, Petrol, Diesel Prices Soared In May – NBS
Berger Paints Commences 4-Day Work Week
We’re In LPG Market To Sell Quality Gas, Offer Choices To Consumers – CEO, Butane Energy
Vanguard
Kwankwaso won’t serve as Peter Obi’s running mate — NNPP
Journalists injured as hoodlums attack Gov Sanwo-Olu’s convoy [Photos]
INEC results on Ekiti guber poll tallies with our tabulation — Yiaga Africa
Ekiti Election: We didn’t ‘hijack’ money meant for vote buying, says NSCDC
PDP’s distant third position in Ekiti shows Nigerians have rejected them -APC
The CBN is powerless to correct economic problems
Power generation remains low at 2,400MW as AEDC apologises
Heroes of a blighted nation
Ekiti poll: Segun Oni rejects outcome as APC taunts PDP
Why INEC should extend voter registration
CPS enrollees hit 9,621,979 — PenCom
Edo to benefit from $3.2bn US, Nigeria trade agreement
Solar power, potent solution to Nigeria’s energy crisis
Teen Ambassadors treat over 200 FCT residents of malaria, diabetes, ulcer, hepatitis, others
NIMASA begins removal of wrecks on Badagry creek
Adoke, Federal Government and OPL 245
Deep Blue Project: NIMASA receives 2 UAS, 9 Boats, 10 armoured vehicles
1.5m persons in IDP camps in Benue – Official
Okowa an asset to Nigerians – Atiku
UNICAL plans Domestication of National Gender Policy — says VC
2023: Northern youths, women vow to support Peter Obi, Labour party
Ekiti election: Biodun Oyebanji’s victory speech [Full text]
Abia APC factions end hostilities, unite behind Emenike
Osinbajo charges traditional rulers on insecurity
Hoodlums attack Sanwo-Olu’s press crew bus at Akiolu’s Palace
‘Don’t let my miserable failed love story discourage you’, Tonto Dikeh tells fans
VP slot not an issue in 2023, says APC chieftain
2023: It ‘ll be well with you — Oba of Lagos, Akiolu blesses Tinubu
Sack of 2,357 teachers in Kaduna is Illegal — NUT
INEC results on Ekiti guber poll tallies with our tabulation — Yiaga Africa
Ohanaeze Ndigbo wants zoning of presidency in Constitution
Katsina Customs records decline in anti-smuggling activities, generates N104m
2023: ‘They speak only for themselves’ — Coalition berates Southern leaders, drums support for Okowa
Atiku/Okowa ticket: Ex-MEND leader promises to mobilise 1m votes for PDP
Despite N11m medical expenses, hit-and-run victim dies at LASUTH
Kaduna govt sacks 2,357 teachers – Official
2023: PDP has no rivals/competitors in Benue — Ortom boasts
Rapper Olamide’s wife pens sweet Father’s Day message for ‘Badoo’
Why we’re staging a play on Emir Sanusi I and 11 – Edgar
I want to draw fans from all over the globe with my music, talent — Omiliñ
Katsina Customs records decline in anti-smuggling activities, generates N104m
Teachers who resigned, retired or left service have not been replaced – Ebonyi NUT
