News Headlines May 25, 2023. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers
Compiled by Demola Adefajo
The Nation
Buhari: I’m battling to cope with last-minute pressure
Military top brass sends off C-in-C •President charges Armed Forces to do more on security
Nigerian Air plane to fly in
Why we picked Akpabio, by Shettima
Gunmen kill three cops again in Ebonyi
UBA Africa: Unlock Africa’s growth potential
Gunmen kill three cops again in Ebonyi
Gbajabiamila, Wase clash at plenary
Buhari seeks Senate’s approval to pay $556m, £98,526,013,N226bn judgement debts
FG to stop deductions from States’ accounts over Paris club debt:
‘Why Senate president must be a southern Christian’
Agency trains 60 LASU officials
‘Suspend ICTN implementation’, firm tells Buhari
Foundation to upgrade 40 PHCs with N1b
Sanwo-Olu opens four jetties in riverine communities
Interpret laws to safeguard consumer interest, CJN tells judges
Ortom: Tinubu will do better
Buhari swears-in seven RMAFC Federal Commissioners
Gwandu resumes as NASENI CEO
Queen of Rock ‘n’ roll Tina Turner dies at 83
Rema dazzles on live Indian show
Banky W, Adesua convinced my parents I should do music – Nonso Amadi
Seun Kuti breaks silence after bailh
JumiaPay, Trove Finance partner
VC seeks review of agric curriculum in schools
NERC may cancel KAEDC licence
Sundry Foods gets A-(NG), A2 (NG) rating
Middle Belt leaders, stakeholders write Tinubu, back Lalong for SGF
Tribunal dismisses SDP petition in Ondo
Unify Nigerians, reverse insecurity in first 100 days, lawmaker tasks Tinubu
Sanwo-Olu, Abiru: we will fulfil campaign promises
EDITORIAL
Finding Deborah’s killers
•This is a task that must be done, and urgently too
Cheerful progress with passport production
Tinubu: From renewed hope to change
2023-27 Politics: Empower the people, DO NOT enrich politicians
ThisDay
Avetium Consult Engages Zoho Users to Enhance Optimisation
Keyamo to Buhari: Minister of State Designation is Constitutional Aberration
CBN Raises Interest Rate to 18.5%
Nigeria’s GDP Grew 2.31% in Q1, Says NBS
Advonics Gets AQC Award Days After FEC Approved Railway, Aviation Security Equipment Supply, Installation
Abuja, Kano Airports Concession Didn’t Follow Due Process, NLC, Unions Insist
Buhari, Finishing Strong, Seeks Support for APC, Tinubu
Presidency: Tinubu Will Get Seamless Handover Ceremony, Aso Rock Emptied Already
Nigeria’s GDP Growth Slows to 2.31%, Driven by Non-oil Sector in Q1
Judgement Debt: Buhari Seeks Senate Approval for $566.7m, £98.5m, N226.2bn Promissory Note
Makinde Dissolves Cabinet, Sacks Political Office Holders
Paris Club Refund: FG Orders Stoppage of Deductions, Directs Refund to States
UBA GMD: Women Must Be Empowered for Africa to Unlock its Abundant Opportunities
Lawmakers Call for Forensic Audit of NNPCL over Discrepancies in Fuel Importation Between 2015 and 2022
LOTUS Bank Supports Yaba College of Technology
NGX: Sustainable Finance Key to Transforming Nigeria’s Economy
Access Holdings Shareholders Approve N1.30 Final Dividend, Growth Expansion
Total Domestic Investors’ Transactions on NGX Rise to N659.26bn in Four Months
France-Nigeria Business Council: As Herbert Wigwe Takes Charge
State Government Urged to Unlock Digital Economy with Startup Act
Apapa Hints on Grouse With Obi as LP Seeks Reconciliation
Shettima: Akpabio, Barau Will Ensure National Stability, Unity
Ugochinyere, 62 Others Endorse Abass, Kalu for Speakership
Identifying, Tackling Operational Gaps in EOD-CBRN for Optimal Performance
Deploying Arts, Culture as Tool for Poverty Eradication
Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner, is Dead
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Writes Preface of Pope Francis’ New Book ‘Hands off Africa’
Uba Sani Bags Best Nigerian Senator Award
The LOGIC Church Announces Jesus + Nothing Conference
Beaconhill Smile Group Takes Oral Health to Communities
Dental Association Calls for Synergy Between Public, Private Practices
OVARIAN CYSTS (PART 2)
Accelerating Implementation of the NHIA Act to Improve Health Insurance Coverage in Nigeria
No Increase in Tuition Fees at Ambrose Alli University, Says Varsity Management
EFCC and the ‘Roforofo’ Fight Ahead
EDITORIAL: FOOD EMERGENCY IN THE NORTHEAST
NYSC, New Horizons to Empower Corp Members with ICT Skills
Taming Illicit Financial Flows in Africa
FG: Adoption of Blockchain Policy Will Boost Innovation, Create Job Opportunities, Drive Economic Growth
NiRA Assures Members on Capacity Building, Repositioning
Umukoro: How Communications Can Improve Corporate Culture, Organisations
Airtel Launches Brand Campaign to Inspire Youth Creativity
The Punch
Berger shareholders approve N202m as dividends
Countdown to handover: FEC holds last session, govs dissolve cabinets
Contract defaults: FG seeks N’Assembly approval to pay aggrieved investors N544bn
Speaker: Gbajabiamila, Wase exchange words, 63 opposition Reps-elect adopt Abass
Abiodun lied against me over Dangote Refinery’s relocation – Amosun
Ondo court remands four for examination malpractices
Three jailed for diverting dead person’s stocks
Grandma demands justice for defiled Lagos pupil, NGO plans protest
Enugu police arrest four for ATM fraud
Kano NSCDC hunts buyers of stolen phones
Berger shareholders approve N202m as dividends
NGX links investment to economic growth
Paris Club refund: FG suspends deductions from state allocations
Contract defaults: FG seeks N’Assembly approval to pay aggrieved investors N544bn
Nigeria will ‘fall’ if Kanu dies in detention, says IPOB
Oyo Assembly approves Makinde’s N2bn fresh loan request
Tribunal dismisses APM, APP petitions against Sanwo-Olu
May 29: Masari holds final meeting with cabinet members
Another Ondo schoolboy sets GWR in rope skipping
New Liverpool director regrets Osimhen’s Wolfsburg sale
Volkanovski eyes fifth Adesanya, Pereira fight
Tina Turner: the raw power of rock and roll
Tina Turner’s life in dates
My father a silent achiever – Buhari’s Daughter
I owe you my freedom and sanity, Seun Kuti tells legal team
Editorial; Buhari years: Triumph of unemployment, poverty
Handover: Bye-bye to játijàti
Is France teaching Nigeria how to fish?
How do we remember Aisha Buhari?
Gold epaulettes for Sudan’s generals
Tolu Ogunkoya: Good-natured and gracious
May 25: Why politics matters for Africa’s development
Leadership
Uncertainty As Cash Crunch Slows GDP Growth To 2.31% In Q1
UN Women: Electoral Gender Based Violence And Need To Protect Democracy In Nigeria
RMAFC Raises Public Officers’ Remuneration By 114%
Federal Govt Okays Multi-million Naira Power Projects In Daura, Others
Keyamo Criticises Minister of State Appointment As “Constitutional Aberration”
Court Threatens Arrest Of Fani-Kayode Over Forgery Trial
NGF Chair: ACF, GAMA, Others Hail AbdulRazaq
Buhari Signs Senior Secondary Education Commission Bill
Buhari Appoints Sani As Rector Fedpoly Bauchi
Senate Passes Bill To Compensate #EndSARS Victims
RTEAN Partners FRSC, Red Cross To Curb Accidents
Faces Of May 29
Buhari Salutes Aregbesola At 66
Abuja, Kano Airports’ Concession Booby Trap For Tinubu – Aviation Workers
Bring Back Cattle Grazing Routes, Miyetti Allah Begs Federal Govt, States
EFCC, Politicians And The Game Of Wits
Universal Health Coverage For 55m Nigerians Minimum Target – Osinbajo
Uncertainty As Cash Crunch Slows GDP Growth To 2.31% In Q1
Life After Aso Rock: I’ll Now Have Time For My Cattle, Says Buhari
4 Days To Go: Andrew Mitchell, Helen Grant, Richard Montgomery Make List Of UK Delegation
Bauchi Association Gives Terms For Sayawa Chiefdom Creation
U20 W/Cup: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles Beat Italy 2-0, Zoom Into R16
After US, UK Unveils Delegation To Attend Tinubu’s Inauguration
Rapper Fetty Wap Sentenced To 6 Years Imprisonment For Drug Trafficking
Grammy Award-Winning Singer, Tina Turner Dies At 83
Again, Hoodlums Kill 3 Policemen In Ebonyi
The Sun
FG agrees to refund N192bn Paris Club deductions to govs
Buhari: I’m happy to return to my favourite pastime, taking care of my cows
Gbajabiamila, Wase clash over today’s plenary
We trust court to still do justice after May 29 -Obi
Manufacturing sector on death throes in 8 years of Buhari administration
We trust court to still do justice after May 29 -Obi
Senate presidency: Shettima, kinsmen rally support for Akpabio
CUPP spokesman endorses Abass, Kalu for Reps leadership
Imposition of NASS leadership’ll lead to chaos, group warns APC
Politics, ethnic division not religion cause of killings in Nigeria –NIREC
’Judiciary must right wrongs of February 25 election’
Dangote Refinery’ll end disruption to social, economic activities –MAN
Halogen Group wins double awards at OSPAS 2023
Abbey Mortgage Bank to hold AGM on May 31
Osimhen lands in Germany amidst Bayern rumours
Shaibu says Edo State ready to host Okpekpe race
Premier League: Man U legend optimistic of Iheanacho, Ndidi survival on final day
FG inaugurates NIS board
Editorial: US visa ban on Nigerians undermining democracy
Taxes and levies: Tourism industry’s headache
Buhari administration: Lest we forget
Traditional applications of wild senna
After 85+ I wish to be listened to by those in service
Security must be priority for incoming govt under Tinubu –Lagos Assembly Deputy Speaker, Eshinlokun
How to avoid tax crimes as SME
Shelter for abused, violated in Ebonyi
Car dealer kidnapped by client demands justice
Daily Trust
10th House: Gbajabiamila, Deputy Speaker Trade Words At Plenary
Remain In Office Till May 29, Buhari Tells Ministers
Nigeria Air Plane To Arrive On Friday – Sirika
AEA Organises Free Training For MSMEs
Man Arraigned Over Hemp
Lagos Man Arraigned For Disguising As Beggar To Steal Phone
3 Policemen Arrested For Assaulting Civilians In Delta
Police Parade 96 Phone Snatchers, Drug Dealers In Kano
Nigeria Spent $8bn To Restore Peace In Liberia – Gen. Irabor
Bus Conveying Intending Hajj Pilgrims To Abuja Crashes
Nigeria Air Fails To Fly 96 Hours To End Of Buhari’s Tenure
Buhari Swears In RMAFC’s Commissioners As Final FEC Meeting Begins
Kogi Assembly Lifts Suspension On 8 Lawmakers, 2 Council Bosses
Buhari To Ministers: I Hope Daura Won’t Be Too Far For You After May 29
After 17 Months’ Probe, Reps Panel Unable To Ascertain Daily Petrol Consumption
My Husband Will Return All IDPs Home – Oluremi Tinubu
CBN Revokes Licences Of 179 Microfinance Banks, 4 Mortgage Banks, Others
CBN Raises Interest Rate To 18.5%, Highest In 22 Years
Nigeria’s GDP Growth Slows To 2.31% In Q1 2023 Amid Cash Crunch
Create New Act, Don’t Reverse Power Privatisation, Tinubu Urged
Tame Insecurity, Boost Revenue, Katsina Gov-Elect Urged
Tribunal Throws Out 2 Petitions Against Sanwo-Olu
Why Tinubu, APC NWC Endorsed Akpabio For Senate Presidency — Shettima
10th House: Gbajabiamila, Deputy Speaker Trade Words At Plenary
Flying Eagles Beat Italy To Maintain Perfect Start To FIFA U20 World Cup
Van Nistelrooy Leaves PSV With Immediate Effect
Fouad Oki Raises Hope On Homeless World Cup In Nigeria
AFN Postpones Golden League/All Comers In Abuja
Fed Cup: Bendel Insurance March Towards First Cup Title In 43 Years
FG Inaugurates National Institute For Sports Board Members
Tina Turner, Legendary Music Star, Dies At 83
Logistics Performance And Nigeria’s Economic Competitiveness
As Buhari Goes, Nigeria Sees Hope In Tinubu
Editorial: Resident Doctors: One Strike Too Many
How Old Contents, Lack Of Skills, Others Ignite Calls For Curriculum Review
3 Things Tinubu Must Consider In Appointing New Agric Minister – AFAN
Osinbajo: Achieving Universal Coverage For All Is Focus Of Our Health Reform
Society For Family Health, NHIA Sign MOU To Accelerate Universal Health Coverage
‘Nigeria Needs Proactive Measures Against Vaccine-Preventable Diseases’
AEA Organises Free Training For MSMEs
Bandits Threaten To Kidnap Kagarko Emir, Demand N150m
Reps Approve N579.6bn As 2023 FCTA Budget
FCTA Seals 2 Health Facilities Over Irregularities
Abuja To Host World Milk Day Celebrations
