News Headlines Mar 14, 2024. Headlines From Nigeria's Major Newspapers

News Headlines Mar 14, 2024. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

The Nation

U.S., others offer to assist in combating kidnapping
10 states paying wage award to workers
FEC approves N759b for Obajana – Benin, Isheri-Ogun roads
Niger land, air borders re-open after 8 months
Farmers to get CBN’s N100b worth of fertiliser
Distribution of 42,000MT of grains ongoing, says Fed Govt
How Fed Govt is attracting FX, by Edun
Southern senators revive forum
Fed Govt charges Miyetti Allah leader Bodejo with illegal creation of ethnic militia
Tinubu swears in 17 NPC commissioners
Ningi suspension: Senate Rules must be obeyed, says Abaribe
Students loan plans still underway – Onanuga
Alleged N4b fraud: How Obiano laundered Anambra Security votes, by EFCC
11 Muslims arrested in Kano for eating during Ramadan
I want to be the most talked about actor – Mr PWhyte
Rema, Bella Shmurda, Joeboy shaking the world, says Kizz Daniel
Omoni Oboli shares wedding pictures from her son’s wedding
Mercy Chinwo set to hold first live concert in Lagos
I’m glad I sang about Declan Rice not Caicedo, Enzo – Odumodublvck
Amuneke, Oliseh, Siasia, Amokachi, Finidi beat deadline for Eagles job
African Games: Team Nigeria lifters increase weightlifting ‘s gold to 15
I’m good to coach Super Eagles to glory, says Nsien

Heirs Technologies appoints Idiong CEO, Chima chair
Nigeria’s food now cheapest in W/Africa, says NACCIMA
Reps to invite cement manufacturers over arbitrary prices increases
Bigshipment to launch mobile app
Crisis stalls activities at Plateau House of Assembly
Oke: It’s my time to govern Ondo
Ex-Abia Speaker Azubuike hails Tinubu, Kalu, Wike over FCT appointment
Ondo South should produce next governor, says Ajayi
EDITORIAL: Wrong-handed justice
Bail-out strategy through state-owned dead capital
Bandit boys of the northwest
Buhari’s missed opportunity
Oh no, not again!
Ningi’s faux pas

ThisDay

Aig-Imoukhuede Returns as Access Bank’s Non-Executive Chairman
Tinubu Orders Immediate Reopening of Borders With Niger
‘Presidential CNG Initiative ‘ll Reduce Energy Cost, Boost Economy’
Pensioners Demand Living Wages
Emerging Africa, Titan, Fleur Capital Partner to Establish AAA Impact Fund
Nigerian Women in Agriculture: A Catalyst for Food Security, Economic Growth, and Family Well-being
THE SPECIALISED DOGS AT THE NNAMDI AZIKIWE AIRPORT
HUMANISM, FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION AND THE GAMBIA
Insecurity: Zamfara Gov Signs Executive Orders on Tinted Glass, Unlabelled Bread, Illegal Sale of Petrol
Ogun Clarifies Claims by ANTP
Lawal Inaugurates Zamfara Security Trust Fund Office Complex
Kuda Business Passes 100,000 Customer Milestone
UBA, MTN Nigeria, 30 Others Lift Stock Market by N273bn
Towards Restoration of Lake Chad Basin
NCC Urges Telcos to Adopt Data-driven, Intelligent Solutions to Enhance Network Performance
Foundation Champions Women’s Economic Empowerment
Expert Leads Advocacy for Sustainable Agriculture
ADVAN, ARCON Squabbles over Private Entity Rights
Cloud Energy Launches Solar Energy
CRIME & PUNISHMENT
Kola Oshalusi: Our Culture, Lifestyle Can Become a Global Revenue-generating Export
Natures Gentle Touch Advocates total Wellness for all-round devt of Women
Amaka Didiugwu: My Challenge as a Gender Selection expert
Gusau Charges Flying Eagles to Go all out for S’final Ticket
NFF’s Technical Committee to Meet on Peseiro’s Successor Today
Nigeria’s Yellow-Greens Clinch Cricket Bronze with Win over Uganda
Europa League: Salah Ready to Start for Liverpool at Sparta Prague
Plateau Utd on Goal Rampage as Lobi Retain NPFL Top Spot
Abdullahi Re-elected as President of Nigeria Archery Federation
Ningi and the ‘Underground’ Budget
EDITORIAL: HAZARDOUS FOOD PRESERVATION METHODS
Experts: Local Cloud Hosting Will Boost Nigerian Businesses
Shipping Company Set to Launch Mobile App
Auto Company Announces Winners of ‘Dream Car Art Contest’
WATISE: Experts to Tackle Infrastructure Funding Challenges

The Punch

FG plans fresh borrowing via Eurobond in June
Foreign direct investments withdrawal will continue in Nigeria – EIU
Aiyedatiwa’s endorsement tears Ondo Assembly apart
N35,000 wage award: 30 states default, Labour fumes, pensioners threaten protest
FG restores electricity to Niger, lifts sanctions, reopens border
Nigerians lambast accountant general, commissioners over UK workshop
Business
17-year-old accused of N100,000 theft kills self
Dwellers fault Lekki shanties demolition, govt pledges compensation
Mohbad’s family faults petition against Primeboy
Businesses suffer, homeowners relocate as flood submerges Lagos road
Man dies after 70 years in iron lung, family mourns
Recovered Rivers DPO’s remains for test – Police
Lagos rail expansion plans signal relief for city’s traffic woes
Edo: Ogbeide-Ihama free to defect, says Edo PDP secretary
Rivers APC tackles PDP over Akpabio, Fubara’s banter at Wigwe’s funeral
Tinubu taking responsibility for Nigeria’s challenges- Shettima
Ondo 2024: APC gov aspirant seeks free, fair primary
Boniface absence cost Eagles AFCON title – Peseiro
African Games: Egypt extend lead, Nigeria in distant second
‘Golden Bronze’ for Female Yellow Greens
Streaming giant Spotify adds music videos to output
Meta, Pulse unveil ‘Creators of Tomorrow’ campaign in Nigeria
Editorial: Ogun State: Tackling the rape menace
School kidnaps: Another APC hen comes home to roost
Is Nigeria’s security challenge intractable?
Sanwo-Olu’s sachet rental plan
Tribute to General Abisoye
Before Tinubu issues executive order on rising drug prices
Ondo poll: Supporters shift ground as Aiyedatiwa, others begin battle
Samsung, NDHAL launch electronics assembly plant
UK to honour African tech startups
Remi Tinubu unveils digital economy centre in Oyo
ICT expert joins UNILAG’s centre for digital humanities

Leadership

7 Passengers Found Dead After Gunmen Attack In Taraba
DeepTech: Stakeholders Brainstorm On Growth, Innovation In Africa’s Ecosystem
Normalcy Returns To Adamawa Communities After Communal Clash
2024 Budget: PDP Asks Akpabio To Step Aside, Backs Ningi
Access Holdings Appoints Aig-Imoukhuede As Chairman
2024 IWD: Groups Honour Outstanding Individuals With Global Peace Awards
Easter: Mercy Chinwo Holds First Live Concert In Lagos
Federal Gov’t Begins Distribution Of 42,000MT Grains In Northwest
ATC Masts: Court Declines To Dismiss HEDA’s Suit Against MTN, Others
Abiru, Umeh Emerge New Chair, Deputy Of Southern Senators Forum
Reps Probe N48bn Debt Owed Pharmaceutical Firms, Demand Free Cancer Treatment
Northern Group Petitions Tinubu Over Cooking Gas, Vehicles Seized By EFCC
JUST-IN: 7 Passengers Found Dead After Gunmen Attack In Taraba
FCT Shuts Wuse Market After Unrest, Fire Outbreak
There Is Now Improved Security In FCT – Wike
Customs Releases 15 Trucks Of Seized Grains In Sokoto
Davido Features Real Madrid Stars Vinicius Jr, Bellingham, Others In ‘Away’ Music Video
TikTok Faces Ban In America
Insecurity: Zamfara Gov Bans Vehicles With Tinted Glass, Unlabelled Bread, Illegal Petrol Sale
Experts Speak On Why The World Should Transfer Russia’s Frozen Assets To Ukraine
Tinubu Rules Out Ransom Payment To Free Kidnap Victims
Kano Hisbah Arrests 11 For Eating Daytime During Ramadan
Reps Summon Dangote, BUA, Others Over Rise In Cement Price
Special Duties Ministry Launches 5-Year Strategic Plan
Tinubu Still Committed To Student Loan Scheme — Presidency
Africa Games: More Gold For Team Nigeria As Ayodele, Eze Smash 3 Gold Each In Weightlifting
Xavi Excited For Leading Barça Back To Champions League Quarterfinals
UCL: Arteta Praises Arsenal Fans In Dramatic Victory Against Porto
Ronaldo Vows To Bounce Back After ACL Exit

The Sun

Kidnapping: Tinubu goes tough on ransom payment
Aig-Imoukhuede appointed Access Holdings Chairman
FEC approves N759bn for Obajana–Benin, Isheri-Ogun roads
Soludo’s best not good enough for Anambra people -PDP
N3.7trn budget padding: Bauchi gov declares support for Ningi
…Step aside, PDP tells Akpabio
Alleged members’ suspension: PDP executive warns against division
Nigerians should not expect Tinubu to perform miracle -Olufemi Aduwo
Edo guber: Okpebholo emerged through most credible process –Nze Duru
Plateau governor cautioned against alleged plans to dump zoning
Driving SMEs’ growth with technology
MAN, LCCI, CPPE hail suspension of EEL
Data firm launches new products to empower businesses
ADVAN, ARCON seek stakeholders’ dialogue to strengthen regulations
Siasia, Finidi, Oliseh battle Amuneke for Eagles job
Injured Boniface starts rehabilitation
Talks on hold as Leeds tables £7m bid for Osayi-Samuel
Osimhen gets poor rating in Napoli’s defeat
Editorial: The implementation of Oronsaye report
Barth Nnaji proves it can be done
Nigeria’s vicious circle
Plateau State legislators’ debacle: Between law and justice (2)
‘Deteriorate further’ incorrect
H-A-R-D-S-H-I-P!
Giant strides in Osun
Ogun police nab 25 suspected kidnappers, robbers, ritualists
Lifeline: Foundation champions child protection, welfare
Students loan scheme not suspended ‘indefinitely’-TETFund
How I broke 58-year-old record
Unwanted pregnancies
NNMDA unveils herbal drugs for diabetes, sickle cell, others
Rotary plans 36-bed caregiver apartment for LASUTH
67-year-old physically challenged, 199 others get free health insurance

Tribune

Why Nigeria can’t attain two million bpd oil production capacity — Mele Kyari
Reps to hold fourth ministerial briefing on trade, investment, Thursday
FG postpones student loan indefinitely
Nigeria contributes immensely to unity, political stability of Commonwealth — Kalu
Kano, Jigawa, Katsina need 600 megawatts daily, get 180 megawatts —KEDCO
NATCA condemns proliferation of aviation agencies
Streamlining regulations, processes would help grow ground handling sub-sector —Aboderin, MD SAHCO
Ethiopian Airlines still stand chance of packaging Nigeria Air COO
Why cutting of governance cost may not work
YABATECH students elect new leaders
NAMA undergoing reforms, repositioning for transformation — stakeholders
Relying solely on test kits for fever diagnosis in children may be inadequate — Don
NAFDAC committed to availability of narcotics for medical, scientific purposes — NAFDAC DG
Dementia is much more than a loss of memory — Dr Farombi
Accreditation: Varsities below 70% rating risk sanction — NUC boss
We must be intentional when it comes to healthy living — Nonye Soludo
Commodity accountability, personel shortage challenges against malaria elimination in Oyo — Stakeholders
NiMet committed to assisting farmers with weather, climate warnings to ensure food security —DG
No credible path to address climate change without fundamental shift in construction sector — UNEP
Why BBC exclusion of humanists hurts
The roots of fractured partnership between state, citizens
Resistant starch: Why ‘swallow’ is best for weight management
Frequently asked questions about mental health professionals
The looting of warehouses, trucks
Axxela reiterates pledge to promote environmentally friendly practices
FEC approves ₦114bn for Outer Marina shoreline protection
Lawmaker, Satomi shares N140m to 160 farmers in Borno
Crude oil production now 1.65m bpd — Edun
Access holdings announces return of Aig-Imoukhuede as Non-Executive Chair
Osun APC, PDP trade words over alleged security threat
SEPLAT treats 2000 patients for eye-related ailments in Benin
Mercy Chinwo to hold Lagos live concert March 29
Senate to review CAMA, protect shareholders’ interest
Abducted children: No dime will be paid as ransom — Tinubu
Strengthened intelligence gathering key to fighting crime — Sokoto CP
Jakande Ilasan estate residents protest ongoing demolition, beg Tinubu to intervene
Why I took a break from acting – Rita Dominic
“Asides budget padding, what else do our senators do,” Basketmouth asks
US House passes bill to ban TikTok
UK to pay asylum seekers £3,000 to move to Rwanda
FEC approves ₦114bn for Outer Marina shoreline protection
EDITORIAL: The looting of warehouses, trucks

Daily Trust

N500m ‘Largesse’: I Received N266m, Senator Confesses
Everyone Involved In Oil Theft, Says NNPCL
Neither You Nor Me Can Control The Can Of Worms I’ve Opened, Ningi Tells Akpabio’s Senate
Ramadan: Hisbah Arrests 12 Adults For Not Fasting
Governor Zulum, Reintroduce Poll Tax In Borno
Insecurity A Deadly Menace Plaguing Nigeria
My State Of The Nation Address: Updates
MDAs, Stop Owing Electricity Companies
More Headlines
We Won’t Pay A Dime To Kidnappers As Ransom – FG
Nigeria Opens Land, Air Borders With Niger
‘We Stand Firmly By Ningi’, Bauchi Gov Faults Senate’s Suspension
Fresh Twist To Budget Padding Controversy As BudgIT Confirms Ningi’s N3.7trn Allegation
CMPA Berates Senate Over Budget Padding Claim, Demands Probe
FG Begins Training Of Inmates, Each To Get N500,000 After Exercise
Leave Of Absence: NMA Threatens To Sue FG For Banning Health Workers
Some Kidnappings In FCT Stage-Managed – Wike
Wigwe’s Death: AIG-Imoukhuede Returns As Access Holdings Chair
Firm Launches Solar Inverters To Tackle Power Issues
CAC Tightens Regulation On Registered Entities To Boost Service Delivery
Skyline Introduces ‘Street Cafe’ To Nigerian Consumers
IWD: Sundry Foods Set To Empower Female Workers
APC Forum Woos Plateau Gov To Join Party
Southern Senators Elect Abiru As Forum’s Chair
Lagos PDP Chairman Orders Jandor To Withdraw Leadership Claim
Aiyedatiwa’s Endorsement Turns Ondo Lawmakers Against Speaker
No U-Turn On Liverpool Exit, Says Klopp
African Games: Nigeria Beat Uganda To Clinch Bronze In Cricket
Arteta Hails Magic Night As Arsenal Beat Porto To Reach Champions League Quarter-Finals
Hardship Protests And Looting Spree
Mutfwang: Celebrating The People’s Governor @ 59
Editorial: MDAs, Stop Owing Electricity Companies
Foundation Tasks FG, Others On Tackling Gender-Based Violence
‘Nigeria First Country To Receive New Meningitis Vaccine’
How To Manage Goiter
ACPN Urges FG To Integrate Pharmacy Schools In Fight Against Substandard Medicines
Ramadan: Hisbah Arrests 12 Adults For Not Fasting
Stakeholders Advocate Gender Equality In Osun
14 Arrested Over Alleged Prostitution, Drug Abuse In Yobe
Troops Raid Bandits’ Den, Rescue 5 Victims In FCT
Man Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Electric Cable In Osogbo

Vanguard

More controversies over N3.7trn gap in 2024 budget
Househelp stabs boss to death 7 days after resuming work
Soaring prices of food items killing us —Ekiti, Ondo, Osun market leaders
Edo 2024: Shaibu, Ojezua challenge Ighodalo’s candidacy in court
Anxiety in APC as court sits over candidacy
Hardship: Some pensioners still earning N1,500 — NUP
Aig-Imoukhuede returns to Access as Holdco Chairman
Oronsaye report is a distraction; Nigeria needs holistic restructuring, by Olu Fasan
Police officers accuse IGP, Kayode Egbetokun of discrimination
Apprentice accused of stealing N100,000 commits suicide
Rivers Police recover remains of DPO Agbashim, 6 months after
Alleged budget padding: PDP backs Ningi, demands Akpabio’s resignation
Throw ticket open, I’m not afraid of Aiyedatiwa — Jimoh Ibrahim tells APC
No detailed project allocations for N3.7 trn in 2024 budget — Budgit backs Ningi
2024 Budget: How funds were shared among senators — Abaribe
Suspension of Ningi hasn’t addressed vital issues in allegation — Peter Obi tells Senate
Photos: Maroko evictees beg Tinubu over LASG’s demolition of shanties on Lekki coastal roads
Hunger and violence, by Afe Babalola
Pay TV market prepares for new competition, by Okoh Aihe
Kizz Daniel faces backlash over way he greeted Wizkid in viral video
How Omonigho Oyoma Brown pioneering legal strategies for infrastructure advancement
My wife best chef ever – Davido tells Kai Cenat
Yul Edochie denies marriage to Judy, says they are skitmakers
TotalEnergies premieres Engine Care Experience TV series
Aig-Imoukhuede returns to Access as Holdco Chairman
CBN resumes agric funding with N100bn
Nigeria’s crude oil output drops 7% to 1.3m bpd
Port reform triggers 200% increase in cargo inflow – NPA
NASCON Allied Industries declares 151% profit growth
World Kidney Day: Nephrologist cautions against diabetes, hypertension
1 in every 20 Nigerians from 40 years has glaucoma, says ODORBN
Doctors mass resignation: PDP kicks over imminent collapse of health institutions in Nasarawa
4.9m children die before their fifth birthday globally – Report
Champions League quarter-final draw: Date, teams, rules
Atletico Madrid beat Inter on penalties to reach Champions League quarter final
Dortmund reach Champions League quarter-finals after edging PSV
Mba’s youth empowerment drive in Enugu throws up S Mobile Tech hub
QNET is confident, Nigerians can sustain our business – Kuna, QNET boss
What we need to turn education around – Prof. Folasade Ogunsola
NASU, SSANU strike: We ‘ll continue to engage them FG
Hardship: Igbonwa gives scholarship to 70 indigents students in Anambra
Aquinas Alumni gives scholarship to eight students in Ondo

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