News Headlines May 23, 2022. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers
Compiled by Demola Adefajo
ThisDay
FG Appoints Nwabuoku to Oversee Accountant-General’s Office
APC to Reconcile Aggrieved Presidential Aspirants, Others after Primaries
No Plan to Withdraw Naira Notes from Circulation, CBN Clarifies
Buhari Sends Electoral Bill to INEC, Attorney-General for Legal Opinion
2023: We Won’t Be Stampeded into Altering Timetable, Schedule of Activities, Says INEC
NBA, Others Condemn Invasion of Appeal Court by Political Thugs
FG to Complete Work on Two 330KV Transmission Substations in Katsina,…
FG Appoints Nwabuoku to Oversee Accountant-General’s Office
Audit Queries: House Probes NPA over Non-remittance of Multi-million Dollar Revenue
Edo PDP Divided as Party Conducts Parallel Primaries for State Assembly,…
Sylva: TotalEnergies Has Produced over 3.6 Billion Barrels of Oil
Perish Your Tenure Elongation Plot, PDP Slams APC Accuses Ruling Party…
As Scarcity Persists, CBN FX Sales to Authorised Dealers Decline 24.65%…
Food Prices: Countries Urged to Expand Food Production as WTO Downgrade…
FG to Enforce Sale of Agricultural Products via Verified Scale
‘Leaders Must Subject Themselves to Corporate Governance’
Advans La Fayette MFB Unveils Education Loans
Opara Sworn in as CIBN President
Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba: It’s Difficult to Zone After People Had Purchased Forms
Ministers Who Braved the Odds to Run for Presidency
MALI AND DEMOCRACY RENAISSANCE
SOKOTO, ZAMFARA AND 2022 WASSCE
Adesuwa Okunbo-Rhodes: My Goal Is to Drive More Investment in Women
DEBORAH YAKUBU AND THE RELIGION OF ISLAM
THE AGONY OF ZAMFARA
NIGERIA’S ANTI-CORRUPTION AND SOCIAL REFORM INITIATIVES
If priests can’t vie, who can?
MAHMUD JEGA –
IOC President Congratulated Gumel on Award Conferred on Him By Japan
Man City Survive Aston Villa Scare to Win Fourth Title in Five Seasons
Bayelsa Queens are NWFL Super 6 Champions
Transfer: Calvin Bassey Linked to Chelsea, Bayern Munich
Full Dope Control, Medical Services at Okpekpe 10km Road Race on Saturday
Advans La Fayette MFB Unveils Education Loans
Opara Sworn in as CIBN President
NDLEA Uncovers 4.56kg Cocaine in Lawnmower Tyres
2023: No Ogun West APC Senatorial Aspirant will be Disqualified,…
Lagos APC Stakeholder Condemns Sham Congress,Warn against Imposition
I’m Not for ‘Fire for Fire’ Politics, Says Osun Gov
BoI Pays CBN, MOFI N7.89bn Dividend as Profits Surge by 75%
House Calls on Foreign Airlines to Employ Nigerians as Cabin, Cockpit Crew
NEM Insurance Shareholders Approve N0.22 Kobo Dividend
FG Vows Support for NEXIM Bank to Raise Non-oil Export Revenues to 30%
Wema Bank: Positioned for Stronger Return on Investment
Group Set to Onboard 10,000 Farmers to Boost Nigeria’s Food Production Capacity
Lottery Commission Summons Betting Company Over Non-payment of Winnings
Danbatta, Alale Extol Pantami’s Appointment as WSIS Chair
Winner Emerges in DAAYTA Talent Award
As NNPC Fully Becomes Limited Liability Company
OPPO Launches Reno7 Series
Olaniyan Steps Down as MD of Omnicom Solutions
Understanding Open Banking
Youssef: We’re Focused on Supporting Greater Financial Inclusion in Nigeria
Henkel Reaffirms Commitment to Quality, Improved Service Delivery
Nigeria Pushes for Fly-Green Nigeria Programme to Reduce Co2 Emission
Expert Harps on eCommerce Channels as Enabler for Future Growth
The Nigerian Alternative Space; NTFs and Metaverse
The Nation
FG appoints Nwabuoku to oversee OAGF
Drama, clashes, upsets at PDP Reps, Assembly primaries
ADC candidate to voters: shun moneybags
Firms, businesses await CBN’s decision on rates
APC insists on screening Jonathan, Emefiele, Ngige
Drama, clashes, upsets at PDP Reps, Assembly primaries
2023: Southeast APC presidential aspirants forge alliance ahead primaries
Fayose’s ally, others join APC
Forensic audit: NDDC revokes unexecuted contracts
I am desperate to develop Nigeria, not to be President,
Emir advises parents on children’s education
APC insists on screening Jonathan, Emefiele, Ngige
Ekiti needs continuity, says Fayemi
Gunmen set police station, vehicles ablaze in Anambra
Police parade 37 suspects in Ekiti
May 23, 2022
Enugu advert agent held over offensive billboards
Gunmen kill mother, four children, two others in Anambra
Police intercept vehicle loaded with IEDs in Kano
Kidnappers demand N10m to free Ondo cleric, son
Rice smugglers invade Lagos port
Soludo mourns beheaded lawmaker
Cocaine in 12 tyres seized at Port Harcourt airport
2023 elections: Experts fear economy may collapse
Progress wins Nigerian Idol 7, gets N100m grand prize
I look forward to young talents telling stories with dance – Remi
Tiwa Savage, others Bag Women4Africa award
AC Milan win Serie A title
Leeds beat Brentford with late winner to avoid drop
Tottenham beat Norwich to qualify for Champions League
Ondo minority leader loses at PDP primary
2023: Ministers taking Buhari for granted
Leadership
Spread Of Mob Justice In Nigeria
2023: Postponement Of APC Presidential Screening Unsettles Aspirants
Farmers Worry Over Insecurity, Climate Change, Others As Planting Season Begins
4 Killed In A’Ibom, Bayelsa As PDP Holds Reps, State Assembly Primaries
Deborah: CAN Holds Peaceful Protests In States, FCT
Electoral Act: APC Stoking Political Crisis To Stall 2023 Elections – PDP
Forensic Audit: Presidency Stops Unexecuted Projects
Nigeria Did Not Endorse OECD Minimum Corporate Tax Agreement – FIRS
BREAKING: Progress Emerges Winner Of Nigeria Idol Season 7
APC Postpones Screening Of Presidential Aspirants
Federal Govt Appoints Nwabuoku As Acting Accountant-General
2023: Onu, Okorocha, Nwajiuba, Others Forge Alliance Ahead APC Primaries
Lagos PDP Chairman Seeks Cancellation Of Party’s Primaries
SERAP To INEC: Disclose Details Of Financial Transactions Of Parties
Appeal Committee Upholds Kaduna APC Delegate Congresses
Electoral Act: APC Stoking Political Crisis To Stall 2023 Elections – PDP
EDITORIAL: Zoning And Competence
The Sun
2023 presidency: APC shifts screening as Buhari meets govs, NASS caucus, aspirants
Road to 2023: Governors’ last fight to impose successors
Presidency: I’m in race to win, says Lawan
Anambra lawmakers mourn murdered colleague as gunmen kidnap another
Electoral Bill: Aspirants, lawmakers fume over Buhari’s stance
North East only alternative to South East presidency, Kalu insists
‘PDP State Assembly, Reps primaries in Enugu peaceful, transparent’
Lagos okada ban: We’re in total support of state govt -Arewa community
Enough is enough on killing of Christians, CAN insists
Advocacy groups open violence clinic in Bayelsa
Jurist tasks FG on strict border management
Banditry: 13,500 Katsina residents’ve fled to Niger Republic –Masari
Ebonyi: 27 aspirants threaten lawsuit against APC
Enugu East urban aspirant emerges unopposed, Anambra community rejects speaker’s 3rd term ambition
There’re only 5 presidential contenders in APC –Fayemi
Ogun West: We won’t foist Adeola as senatorial candidate, says APC leaders
2023 PDP ticket: What’s going for Bala Mohammed
Communication, stronger regulatory oversight as panacea to wonder banking menace
‘MPC meeting outcome to determine trading sentiments on NGX this week’
We ‘ll surely complete our acquisition of MPNU, Seplat assures shareholders
Berger Paints’ shareholders ratify proposed 40k dividend
NLC hails former Brazilian President Lula’s vindication
Okoye pulls out of Super Eagles friendlies
Oborodudu dedicates 11th African title to Nigeria, family
Zenith Bank Swimming Gala suspended due to heavy rains
Zenith Bank Grandslam Tennis ignites Ikoyi Club
Doping control, medical services at Okpekpe 10km road race on Saturday
Bayelsa Queens Crowned 2022 NWFL Premiership Champions
Subverted rage over Deborah
2023: Return mantle well deserved
Never godify yourself
Deborah: Crossing the red line of impunity
Is prostate enlargement associated with weak libido?
Barbaric, uncivilized, unreligious
Berger Paints’ shareholders ratify proposed 40k dividend
Labour warns parties against fielding candidates who oppose LG autonomy
U.S. Consulate promotes entrepreneurship in Niger Delta
NUFBTE hails Ngige’s withdrawal from presidential race
Q1: Access, 10 other banks raise customer deposits to N41.18trn
2023: Why Nigerians should support president of South East extraction –Umahi
2023 PDP ticket: What’s going for Bala Mohammed
Napoli raises Osimhen’s worth to N48bn
Communication, stronger regulatory oversight as panacea to wonder banking menace
CIBN improving capacity, begins construction of Bankers’ House
NMDPRA to unveil regulations on gas pricing, pipeline tariff, others
Customs seals warehouse with banned foreign rice
Party primaries: FAAN beefs up security at Abuja Airport
Daily Trust
PDP Primaries: Confusion In Ogun, Violence In Niger
APC, PDP Presidential Primaries: Aspirants, Regional Leaders In Final Push
Blasphemy: Bauchi Gov Warns Against Religious Intolerance
2023: How Aspirants Throng Katsina For Yar’Adua’s Mother’s Blessing
King Salman Centre, In Collaboration With Albasar International Foundation, Offered Free Eye Surgeries To 800 Patients In Kano
Brazilian Prison Returnee Nabbed With Cocaine At Airport
Police Parade 37 Robbers, Cultists In Ekiti
NDE Trains 30 Youths On Waste-To-Wealth In Plateau
Bizman Arraigned Over N10m Fraud
4 Bodies Recovered, 5 Rescued From Lagos Collapsed Building
Surety Arraigned As Accused Jumps Bail
Police Arrest ‘One Chance’ Robber In Ibadan
PDP Primaries: Jiba Wins AMAC/Bwari Fed Constituency
Medical Experts Advocate Special Budget For Elderly
Insecurity: OPSH Trains 122 Vigilantes
Buhari Urged To Appoint FCT Native As Minister
Polio Eradication Is Rotary’s Gift To Nigeria – FCT Minister
2023: Extending Deadline For Party Primaries Will Have Dire Consequences – INEC Chair
Vote Aspirant That Believes In Nigeria, Akpabio Tells Kano APC Delegates
I’m Not Joking About My Presidential Ambition – Tinubu
Dust In Niger APC Over ‘Alteration’ Of Delegates’ List
I’ll Emerge APC Candidate – Lawan
How Bello El-Rufai Pushed Rep Ismaila Suleiman Out Of APC
God Gave Buhari Second Chance To Hand Over To S/East – Enugu Ex-Gov’ship Candidate
Collaboration, Pathway To Taming Piracy In Gulf Of Guinea
Gender Inclusion In Governance In 2023
EDITORIAL
This N80 Billion Fraud Case Must Be Prosecuted Diligently
Web3: The New Wave For Africa’s Digital Economy
Questions JAMB Needs To Answer On 2022 UTME
The Worrisome Statistics On COVID-19 In FCT
Urgent Call For Intervention In Farmland Dispute In Gamdadi Ward
Cryptocurrency: ‘SEC’s Guidelines Unfavourable To Nigerians’
FG To Implement Sale Of Tubers, Agric Commodities With Scales
Reps Summon NPA, Terminal Operators Over N512bn Debt
Absa Commends SEC For Proactive Regulation Of Digital Assets
Is Dangote Truly Broke?
FG Appoints Nwabuoku To Oversee Accountant General’s Office
Finance Minister Calls For Regulatory Framework For Insurtech Companies
How Reforms Reduced Company Registration To 24 Hours – CAC Registrar
Mechanised Agriculture Will Unlock Benue Economy – Uba
Nigeria, Germany Sign Bilateral Agreement On Job Creation, Others
Despite Poor Land Administration Property Market Thrives In Makurdi
2023: Group To Engage Political Aspirants On Housing
Takeaways From Nasarawa Inaugural Investment Summit
Man City Win Title After Epic Fightback On Final Day
Heavy Rain Aborts Zenith Bank Ikoyi Club Swimming Championship
Table Tennis: 2022 Africa Club Tourney Underway In Lagos
Gombe Utd Sizzle In Six-Goal Thriller As Pillars Crush Heartland
Milan Win First Serie A Title In 11 Years After Final-Day Victory
Salah And Son Share Premier League Golden Boot
Shape Of Things To Come?
Niran Adedokun Urges Young People To Start Writing Early
PDP Primaries: Confusion In Ogun, Violence In Niger
21-Year-Old, Progress, Wins Nigerian Idol Season 7, Bags N30m
JUST IN: APC Postpones Screening Of Presidential Aspirants
Gunmen Vow To Kill More Lawmakers In Anambra
2023: Sokodabo Wins PDP Reps Ticket For Abuja South
You Need A President Like Me, Tinubu Tells APC Delegates In Yobe
APC Primaries: Buratai Woos Zulum, APC Delegates For Amaechi
Manchester City Retain English Premier League Title
Delegates’ List: PDP Suspends Primaries In Imo
South East APC Presidential Aspirants In Closed-Door Meeting
Swing In My Favour, Lawan Begs Kano APC Delegates
2023 Presidency: Tambuwal Begs Ebonyi PDP Delegates For Votes
Controversy As Edo PDP Begins Primary Elections
US Ambassador Asks Nigerian Youths To Elect Capable Leaders In 2023
PDP Primaries: Micah Jiba Wins AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency
Fresh Returnee From Brazilian Prison Nabbed For Cocaine Deal In Nigeria
The Punch
Lagos Arewa community supports ban, prosecution of Okada riders
Mob beats suspected car snatcher to death in Katsina
Arepo Okada riders trick PoS operator, steal N30,000
Gunmen kill doctor’s driver, two others in Onitsha
Delta police kill 10 suspected kidnappers, recover five rifles
Crises rock Rivers, Oyo, Benue APC over gov primaries
INEC voter registration stalls at 29% one month to deadline
FG makes health insurance compulsory for employers
Mechanic union ex-chairman assaults two Lagos panel beaters, victims go dumb
Why accounts of 50 firms operating loan apps are frozen –FCCPC boss
Protection Act: FG may fly prosecution witness abroad for safety reasons
Reps summon water resources minister as agency auctions N2bn assets for N13.6m
South-East, South-South spent more on cooking gas in April –NBS
Activist warns against presidential candidate with dual citizenship
Malami, APC, others differ on Electoral Act amendment
Wike worried over Dagogo’s gov ambition, lawyer says
Okorocha, Onu, others rally support for South-East Presidency
Granada relegated from La Liga, Cadiz, Mallorca survive
35 injured as football fans, police clash in Croatia
AC Milan win first Serie A title since 2011
Premier League table after EPL Final Day’s matches
Health benefits of nuts: Walnuts
How soon after sex can you conceive?
Abayomi Ajayi
Sickle cell and vision impairment
Tola Dehinde
Progress wins Nigerian Idol season 7, bags N100m prize
How my wife, I battled childlessness for eight years – Rapper Illbliss
I won’t stop women-based content, says Mr Macaroni
How my wife’s four miscarriages affected my career — Broadcaster, Gabriel Akhuetie
