News Headlines Mar 17, 2024. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

News Headlines Mar 17, 2024. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

The Nation

Tension in Delta over killing of four officers, 18 soldiers
Edo PDP chair kidnapped in Benin, whereabouts unknown
Gowon, Obasanjo, Anyaoku, others dialogue on Nigeria’s future March 18
NLC, Abure leadership fight dirty over Labour Party
‘Ounje Eko’ food markets begin operations today
Traditionalists commence rites as Ooni, wife welcome twins
UNILORIN bus driver conveying students to school slumps, dies on wheel
US students raise thousands of dollars to help security guard visit his family in Nigeria
PDP National Chairman: Suswam wants to replace Ayu
Adopt more non-kinetic means to end terrorism, banditry, MACBAN urges FG
School feeding programme to return stronger, better – FG
Why we grant licenses to private universities, by Fed Govt
Budget padding controversy: ACF knocks Senate for suspending Ningi
Tinubu will ensure good reward system, Ganduje assures APC members
Anxiety over ex-Oyo NURTW leader Tokyo’s health
MainOne restoring services to customers after cable cuts
Ooni, Olori Tobi Philips welcome twins
Gunmen kidnap PDP chairman in Edo
Venues of Lagos discounted food markets
Lagos coastal community gets first bridge
CAC seeks framework for regulation of registered entities
Diri, others join Fubara to bury mother-in-law in Rivers
Labour Party will win Edo governorship poll, Abure boasts
Ijaw youths, others hail Tinubu for appointing Otuaro Amnesty boss
NDDC hails Hensard University’s focus on entrepreneurship
Tinubu determined to resolve power supply shortfall, estimated billing – Gbajabiamila
Navy destroys 182,000 litres of crude in Ondo illegal refinery
Olubadan’s unfulfilled dream, by Senator Balogun
Ondo APC primary: Akinfolarin will win in 10 local government – Lawmaker
Fans expectations shouldn’t determine celeb’s personality – Chioma Okafor
WAP announces freshers season of ‘Akpan & Oduma’ comedy series
BELZ: I won’t act nude, naked for any amount
Kizz Daniel’s wife secures partnership with Mikano Motors
ALEX IWOBI I’m stronger than before
Onyekachi Aja, 1999 Wikki Tourist accident survivor, sends SOS to Enoh, Gasau
Six teams with most quarterfinals appearances in UCL history
Ancelotti admits Man City will be difficult
‘Wema Bank’s multidimensional approach promotes financial inclusion’
Cardiologist advises on making healthier choices in cooking oil
Amstel Malta marks decade of excellence as sponsor of Africa Magic Viewers’ choice awards
Philanthropist empowers youths on agric business in Oyo
Reasons Jimoh Ibrahim should govern Ondo State
EDITORIAL: Horrid kidnap season
Putin won’t stop until he is finally defeated
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The N3.7trn budget padding kerfuffle

ThisDay

Labour Party, NLC Fight Dirty over Scheduled National Convention, Call for Abure, Ajaero’s Resignations
CDS Orders Manhunt for Killers of Lt Col, Two Majors, Captain, 12 Soldiers in Delta
Gbajabiamila: Tinubu Determined to Resolve Power Supply Shortfall, Energy Theft, Estimated Billing
US Assistant Secretary of State, Satterfield Visits Nigeria Today
They Make Their World So Hard (II)
Labour Party, NLC Fight Dirty over Scheduled National Convention, Call for Abure, Ajaero’s Resignations
CDS Orders Manhunt for Killers of Lt Col, Two Majors, Captain, 12 Soldiers in Delta
Gbajabiamila: Tinubu Determined to Resolve Power Supply Shortfall, Energy Theft, Estimated Billing
Tunji Light Ariyomo: How My Team Secured $57M for Water Projects in Ondo State
Ningi: Lawmakers or Lawbreakers?
Tunde Ayeni: What’s Love Got to Do With It?
THE MYSTERY GUNMAN AND OTHER MYTHS FROM THE EAST
Adieu, Christianah Ibironke Oshuntola, Classic Iyaniwura
Rising Beer Prices Compound Frustration Amid Economic Strains
Aig-Imoukhuede’s Return to Access Holdings Plc
OF FOREIGN RELATIONS AND ARAB-AFRICAN TRADE
PWA Conference to Focus Health Tech, Supply
Toyota by CFAO Announces Winners of 17th Toyota Dream Car Art Contest
Staying Afloat in Poultry Business amid Economic Challenges (II)
Carloha Delights Customers with Chery Display at Ikeja City Mall
Firm Canvasses Affordable Technology to Drive Business Efficiency
Edo APC in Dire Need of Unity
The London Jamboree by OAGF, Finance Commissioners
Killing of Rivers Cult Leader and Another Lost Opportunity
Beyond Politics of Third Mainland Bridge Repairs
ABDUL NINGI AND THE BUDGET PADDING SAGA
Enhancing Food Security: Governor Umo Eno’s Interventions
Godswill Akpabio: Building Legacy of Peace, Stability in Senate, Nigeria
Femi Odugbemi: Righting the Future and Wole Soyinka’s Legacy
A Late Christmas Love Story… But Just in Time for Val Adesegun Ade-Martins
El Anatsui and the Genesis of New Nsukka School
An Artist’s Longing for Pristine Nature
Don Barber and the Art of Embracing New Trends
Tony Elumelu at 61: Lessons on Enterprise, Fatherhood, Love
Loud Whispers with JOSEPH EDGAR
Rising Profiles of Zeof Records New Talents
Kanwulia Turns Up the Heat this Easter
Building Resilience: 6 Simple Climate Solutions for Big Impact in Nigeria
Retired Nurse Declares Free Delivery for Pregnant Women in Abia Community
Orange Health Medical Centre Champions Health Intervention Programme for Ajegunle Community
W’Africa Gears Up for Healthcare Innovation Boom
Maduka Okoye is Player of the Month
Awoniyi, Aina Missing in Action as Forest Share Points with Luton
Silva Fires Manchester City into FA Cup Semi-final
CAF Frowns at Police Raid of South African FA Offices
Liverpool Quadruple Ambition Gets Man United Test
Eagles Gaffer in Waiting?
The Larger Issues in the Ningi Saga
Forget State Police; Perhaps a National Guard Instead
Enugu New Political Leadership: Spotlight on Health, Education
Time for Rectification of Names
The Diplomacy and Management of Official Corruption in Nigeria: Budget Padding as a Tip of the Iceberg
EDITORIAL: ISSUES IN THE 2024 BUDGET CONTROVERSY

The Punch

Farming For the Future: SAO Agro’s Ambitious Goal to Empower 100,000 Farmers by 2025
Memecoins To Watch That Are Skyrocketing in Value – KangaMoon, Shiba Inu, Pepe, Floki, Bonk
Only seven banks can meet CBN recapitalisation requirements – Report
Deadly peace mission: Delta community deserted, DHQ orders probe as 15 soldiers’ bodies recovered
Why I demanded return of tithe from my former church – Abuja man
Oil thieves monitoring security agents with CCTV cameras – Tantita director
My daughter sponsored me in Law School – Retired soldier turned lawye
Police arrest two for defiling minors in Lagos
Lagos police arrest man for raping 13-year-old sister
Kwara driver slumps, dies while driving varsity students to school
Cable drum falls on passerby in Lagos, victim dies
Gunmen abduct Edo PDP chairman
Only seven banks can meet CBN recapitalisation requirements – Report
Nigeria not ready for electric vehicles – Autogig CEO
Ports, transport network upgrade will boost trade, say analysts
Close friends of Wike, Fubara behind Rivers crisis – PDP spokesman
Tinubu in endless search for economic solution
Resign if you’re desperate to replace Abure, LP replies NLC president
How Joshua turned £15,000 first pay to £500M career earnings
Four Nigerian boxers advance in Ghana
Okoye wins Udinese Player award
I started footwear business with no money — Lady cobbler
Parents should share experiences with their children — Patience Osinaike
Rejection motivates me to be better – Toluwani George
‘Squid Game’ actor, Young-Soo convicted of sexual misconduct
WAPTV widens reach with mobile app
Editorial: Stamp out ‘baby factories’ in Nigeria now
Nature is therapeutic (2)
Visiting a newborn baby
Sickle cell and medical practitioners’ coaching
Appeal to our men
When Mary Afan sang and Tinubu preached to governors
Inflation, soaring prices of materials leave developers in battle for survival
Aba power plant spark 24-hour supply debate, divides netizens
Incompatibility impedes cross-border financial transactions in Africa despite opportunities
Olubadan completed palace but couldn’t live there — Ajiroba of Ibadan
North has nothing to fear about restructuring – NEF spokesman
Business leaders with proven track records inspire me – Adenike Ogunlesi
Lagos holds special place in my heart — Kanwulia
Rejection: Many artistes turning to drugs, says MI Abaga
Many artistes don’t leverage power of storytelling — Adedayo Showemimo0 po
Moove unveils care programme to tackle hunger
Startup plans blockchain-powered EV charging station
$213m spent to combat cryptocurrency fraud in 2023 – Binance
Samsung, NDHAL launch electronics assembly plant
What to do if your sex partner dies in your home
NMA arrests fake doctor in Rivers

Leadership

We Will Give Late Olubadan Befitting Burial – Makinde
Youths In Warring Delta Communities Kill 16 Soldiers
Minister Urges Varsity To Offer Courses Relevant To Locals
2023 Africa Games: Nigeria Places Second In Weightlifting With 32 Medals
Paris 2024: Nigeria To Know Opponents March 19
Leave Footprints Of Positive Impact –Fubara Charges Nigerians
NDDC Partners Bayelsa Varsity on Entre– preneurship
Niger Govt Lauds Equipment At IBBU College
Producer & Songwriter Set To Release First Album
1.4m Nigerians Have Glaucoma – Eye Centre
Troops Kill 4 Terrorists, Foil Kidnap Attempt On School Headmaster In Plateau
Many Abducted As Terrorists Attack Another Kaduna Town
2024 Budget: Ningi’s Allegation Of Padding Lacks Evidence – Group
APC State Chairmen Urge Tinubu To Sack Non-performing Security Chiefs
UNESCO To Partner Nigeria On Flood Control
66% Of Africa’s Wildlife Disappeared In Last 50 Years – Group
Firm Unveils J-Series Air Conditioner To Nigerian Market
NCC Advocates Responsible Use Of AI To Protect Consumer
Afrinvest Expands Operation To Accelerate Economic Growth
Forex: Nigeria Can Save N94bn On Non-import Of Palm Oil –SON
Ogun Customs Intercepts 940 Rounds Of Live Bullets Concealed In Grains
Nigerians May Soon Start Importing Yam From China, Perm Sec Laments
Seven Up Unveils Rockstar Energy Drink
Niger Delta Pageant To Screen For Peace, Devt Ambassador
New Campaign To Upskill, Elevate Vocational Training For Women Launched
Low Disposable Income Triggers Bleak Hamper Patronage
UTM Seeks NCDMB’s Equity Investment In 450,000 Tonnes LPG Project
Global Oil Demand To Rise By 1.3mbpd In 2024 –IEA
Submarine Cable Cuts: Poor Internet May Persist For 3 Weeks –Experts
Before Hope Dies
Nigeria’s Security Crisis: Need For Bold Action
Military Immobilises Foreign Drone In CAR Territory
CCDI Launches Children, Youth Initiative To Eradicate Poverty
2024 Budget: Ningi’s Allegation Of Padding Lacks Evidence — Group
AANI Demands Justice For 16 Soldiers Killed In Delta, Says Act Unforgivable
Sanwo-Olu, Fall Advocate Protection Of Consumer Rights For Sustainable Business Growth
How I Became Interested In Gender Selection — Didiugwu
Troops Kill 4 Terrorists, Foil Kidnap Attempt On Headmaster In Plateau
Eagles Coach: NFF’s Technical Committee Favours Foreigner To Succeed Peseiro
Minister Flags Off Construction Of Zuba Modern Market In FCT
Rotary Int’l Expands Grant For Nigeria To Combat Maternal, Infant Mortality
Ooni, Olori Tobiloba Welcome Twins
Lady Confesses To Fake Kidnap In Akwa Ibom
Lagos Producer, Kriston Drums To Release Debut EP
Hardship: Nasarawa Gov’t Extends Palliatives To Students In Tertiary Institutions
2023 Africa Games: Nigeria Places Second In Weightlifting With 32 Medals
66% Of Africa’s Wildlife Disappeared In Last 50 Years – Group
NCC Advocates Responsible Use Of AI To Protect Consumer
Afrinvest Expands Operation To Accelerate Economic Growth
Forex: Nigeria Can Save N94bn On Non-import Of Palm Oil –SON
Ogun Customs Intercepts 940 Rounds Of Live Bullets Concealed In Grains

The Sun

Hungary and Rheinmetall Defense from Germany sign agreement to produce Lynx tracked armored IFV
Insecurity: Sack weak Service Chiefs, CPs, DSS, other top officers, APC chairmen tell Tinubu
Peace mission: DHQ orders probe of killing of army commander, 2 majors,1 captain, 12 soldiers by Delta youths
Soldiers kill 4 terrorists in Kastina, Plateau, foil headmaster’s kidnap
Jehovah’s Witnesses celebrate Jesus’ death March 24
Gunmen abduct Edo PDP chairman, Aziegbemi, in Benin
Ondo APC Primaries: Party chieftain advises indigenes to shun political mediocrity, vote merit
Lawyers to Tinubu: Disregard calls for INEC chair’s sack
Why Labour Party won 2023 presidential election in Lagos – Mogaji, APC chieftain
Hardship: NASS lawmakers jokers, not sincere to Nigerians – Alakwe
I can’t stand cheating rich husband –Blessing Patrick, actress, movie producer
My parents, brother my best fans, music critics – DJ Spinall
It’s Nollywood’s time to shine –Kelvin Obasuyi, finance expert
My parents sent me to Command secondary school because I was stubborn, troublesome –Bukky Thomas
Newcastle ready to pay Osimhen’s €130 million release clause
Ancelotti urges ‘zero tolerance’ of racist abuse in LaLiga
Osayi-Samuel targets Conference League title
African Games: Nigeria’s Men’s Handball team zooms into semi-final
Editorial: Super Eagles after Jose Peserio
Enugu State: New political leadership, bold economic vision – Spotlight on health and education strategies
North moves against Tinubu
Empowered to be fruitful (2)
Fellow Nigerians, this is evil

Daily Trust

Driver Slumps, Dies While Taking Students To Unilorin Campus
Hoodlums Kill Army Commander, 2 Majors, Captain, Others In Delta
War On Gaza: Air Strike Kills 36 Relatives Preparing For Fasting
Ramadan: KEDCO Pledges Improved Power Supply, Introduces Discount Promo
Delta Communal Clash Claims 16 Military Personnel
Businesses Suffer As Electricity Crisis Festers
After Guzzling Over N7bn, Third Mainland Bridge Still In The Works
Senate, Come Clean On Ningi’s Allegations
NLC, Labour Party Clash Over Planned National Convention
Service Disruption: Repair Works Commence On Undersea Cable Cuts – NCC
72hrs After: Niger Republic Prevents Entry On Katsina, Jigawa Borders
Livelihood: Children Cashing Out On Local Manure In Jigawa
Delta Killing: Go After Only Those Who Murdered Your Men, Falana Tells Military
‘Bring Their Killers To Justice’, Adeyanju Speak On Murder Of 16 Soldiers In Delta
Controversy Trails Bird Flu Outbreak In Kebbi
Group Partners Council On Women Entrepreneurship
Minister Assures Of Increased Gas Supply To LNG Coys
Plateau Assembly Crisis Continues As Constituents Lament Lack Of Representation
Obaseki, Shaibu Tear Edo PDP Apart
NFF Technical Committee Favours Foreign Coach For Super Eagles
IGP Strikers Commence Preparations For 2024 Polo Season
Kane Sets League Record As Bayern Beat Darmstadt
Nigerian Arm Wrestlers Win Big At African Games In Ghana
Sakkari To Face Swiatek In Indian Wells Finals
Editorial: Senate, Come Clean On Ningi’s Allegations
NDDC Partners Bayelsa Private Varsity On Entrepreneur, Skill Acquisition
Crop, Animal Production To Get More Professionals As NBTE Visits Plateau Agric College
Gombe Grain Market Still Booms, 88 Years After Establishment
How Butchers, Others Lost Their Jobs In Livestock Businesses In Yobe

Tribune

Army recovers 14 mutilated corpses of military personnel in Delta
Olubadan designate coronation may commence after 21-day mourning period
13 African countries currently affected by internet outage
Insecurity: Fulani leaders threaten to stop sales of livestocks across Nigeria
Ooni of Ife, wife welcome twins
Why men are promiscuous by nature —Yemi Blaq
Who broke Spyro’s heart?
Funsho Adeolu raises questions on female colleagues’ source of wealth
How military personnel were attacked during peace mission in Delta
Scripture Union warns FG, lawmakers against acceptance of LGBTQ legislation
Edo chairman’s abduction highlights APC government’s failure – PDP
Police confirm kidnap of Edo PDP Chairman, Aziegbemi
Deputy Speaker, Kalu mourns late Olubadan, Lekan Balogun
13 African countries currently affected by internet outage
Construction of Olodo Bridge: Oluwo commends govs Makinde, Adeleke, Oyetola
Many doubted my capacity as an actor —Titi Kuti
Why men are promiscuous by nature —Yemi Blaq
Hardship: Lagos council rolls out palliatives for vulnerable residents
Cable drum crushes man to death in Lagos
FG, World Bank train 250 technical teachers in North East
US Assistant Secretary of State, Satterfield, to visit Nigeria Sunday
Extend road projects to Ayamelum, Anambra Assembly tasks Soludo
List of places to buy Lagos discounted food items
Are Free VPNs Safe?
How to grow Onions at home in 5 simple steps

Vanguard

Constituency Project Stink: How lawmakers pad budgets, make billions
Fertilisers donation: CBN clarifies stance on real sector interventions
Gunmen kidnap Edo PDP Chairman
Sanwo-Olu: The untold story, by Dele Sobowale
Police rescue 50 stranded foreigners in Lagos building
Red Sea Cable Sabotage: Omokri, security expert task FG, African leaders on solutions
Security alert in Edo as PDP Chairman kidnapped
Budget Padding Saga: Other senators now suspicious of the North, says Abba Moro
Illegal arms manufacturing is of national concern, but… – Sen Ned Nwoko
DHQ orders immediate arrest of youths who killed 16 soldiers in Delta
PDP Chairman Kidnap: Edo govt, police to the rescue, APC condemns act
State APC Chairmen promise to support Tinubu on democracy dividends
Budget Padding: APC backs Akpabio, calls PDP ‘meddlesome interloper’
How Tinubu, Akande, Osoba missed opportunity to rewrite 1999 constitution – Adebanjo
LP, NLC fight dirty over scheduled national convention
Police rescue 50 stranded foreigners in Lagos building
Commercial bus driver in Unilorin dies while driving
Lagos launches ‘Ounje Eko’ discounted prices food markets (Full list)
Police arrest suspected kidnapper, recover arms in Kaduna
Fulani kidnappers spread, abduct, kill cops, residents in Delta
Sanwo-Olu: The untold story, by Dele Sobowale
Why I’m taking a break from acting next year – Timini Egbuson
My last moment on Miss World stage – Ada Eme
Temi Otedola sparkles at London, Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks
Designers must look inward to achieve fashion statements, says Funke Babalola
Undefeated Riel drops triple hit: Fire, Call on Me, and Life
More hardships for Nigerians as inflation hits 31.7%, worse in 28years
FG sets up 20-member Digital Health Committee – Minister
Bernardo Silva scores brace as Man City beat Newcastle to reach FA Cup semi final
‘Extraordinary’ Vinicius strikes twice as leaders Madrid thrash Osasuna
Kane breaks 60-year record and Musiala dazzles in Bayern romp
Luton rescue draw with Forest as Burnley keep survival hopes alive
Djokovic withdraws from Miami Open
Lagos-based crypto enthusiast calls for release of detained Binance Executives
NIGCOMSAT kicks off FG’s 774 LG internet connectivity project
Mba’s youth empowerment drive in Enugu throws up S Mobile Tech hub
Why graduating students should be exposed to labour market realities – Don

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