NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES AND NAIJA NEWS FOR SUNDAY 25TH JULY 2021

 

THE NATION

2023: CAN pushes for Christian president

Buhari felicitates Umahi at 58

Uzodinma: Expose me if I have stolen public funds

Three pupils die in Niger kidnappers den

Apathy, logistics problems as Lagos, Ogun hold LG polls

Biafra: Ohanaeze begs Clark over IPOB outburst

Nigeria cant remain one without decentralisation Soyinka

Murder victim Usifo Ataga for burial July 30

Middlemen not reason for rising food prices

Police foils bandits bid to seize armoury in Kaduna

Brace up for more floods, agency warns Nigerians

Meet BBNaija 6th edition male Housemates

BBNaija organisers dump Twitter for Facebook

The Voice Nigeria season 3: Esther Benyeogo wins N10m, car, recording deal

BBNaija Shine Ya Eye: Here are first 11 Housemates

Its dangerous for Nigeria to rely on imported food Korean ambassador

Glo offers subscribers 22X value of every recharge

 

VANGUARD

IGBOHO EXTRADITION BATTLE RAGES IN BENIN: France, Yoruba natives may force FG to back down ‘ Ex-top diplomat

Too early for 2023 politics

NO TO SIX REGIONS: S-West leaders reject govs’ proposal, insist on new Constitution

LG polls: Former lawmaker decries apathy, says trend dangerous

Chinese loans and our sovereignty (1)

LG poll: APC wins Ikorodu LG chairmanship election

Apathy as card readers malfunction in Lagos

The real rejig our security needs

Obaseki revokes right on Ize-Iyamu’s 18-hectre farmland

The BBNaija Shine Ya Eye House is a breathtaking masterpiece!

Esther Benyeogo emerges winner of The Voice Nigeria Season 3

New Deal for our creative industry

Don’t abandon private sector educators

US Congress address: Bishop Kukah spoke the truth, I stand with him ‘ Ortom

NDDC needs a total paradigm reset

Judge Absence: 2 OGFZA to get new date for arraignment over forgery

Police recover stolen SUV, AK 47 rifle in Delta

Lagos LG polls: Gbajabiamila decries poor voter turnout

With Rexxie’s debut album, dapper damm hits new milestone

Jesus Is The Saviour Of The Boko Haram

Lagos LG polls: Hamzat advocates active participation in electoral process for true representation

AIB denounces rumour of plane crash in Ilorin

Just In: Abducted 5 members of maritime workers union, others regain freedom

Lagos LG Elections: Response very low, lots of voter apathy ‘ LASIEC Chairman

The Oba funeral and the moral Police

Gunmen mistake exam papers for money, raid Kaduna school

I’ll vote Obi Cubana!

Lagos LG elections: Card readers malfunctioning

Gunmen mistake exam papers for money, raid Kaduna school

Police nab fake currency syndicate in Nasarawa

Lagos LG poll: Badagry APC, PDP chieftains commend peaceful conduc

Lagos Council elections: Slow start as voting gets underway

Police nab fake currency syndicate in Nasarawa

BBNAIJA 2021: My Money on White Money 100% ‘ OMASHOLA

25-year-old in police net over alleged defamation, assault in Jigawa

Card-Readers delay LASIEC officials as LG elections gather momentum in Lagos

Victim of suspected Ponzi scheme commits suicide

25-year-old in police net over alleged defamation, assault in Jigawa

Meet Bella, BBNaija housemate, Niyi’s wife

Victim of suspected Ponzi scheme commits suicide

PHOTOS: Faces of first set of BBNaija season 6 male housemates

BBN Season, Shine ya eye, begins

Two attacks in two nights decimate Kataf villages

 

THISDAY

Analysts: Expect More Coys to Jostle for Infrastructure Tax Credit Scheme

Nigerias 50-Year OPEC Journey

Before the Locomotives Finally Break Down

OLAWUNMI OMOTOYINBO You Cant Go Wrong When You Deliver on Quality and Consistency

Nigerians Need a Global Mindset to Address Economic Crisis, Says Business Immigration Expert

Selection of Dangote, BUA, Flour Mills for Sugar Importation in Line with our Master Plan

BUSINESS OUTSIDER Logistics in SMEs

The War against Nigerian Media

Vengeance in the Air as DTigers Open Campaign with Australia

Speaking to the President in a Language He Understands

2023: Democracy and Mob Power

Oshonaike Crash out of Final Olympic Appearance in Tokyo

As Bandits Target NAF Jets

Ekweremadus Face-saving Optimism

An End to Litigation

Foundation Urges MSMEs on Business Ethics, Partnerships for Growth

Toko Opens Team Nigerias Olympics Account

The Hurdles Before APC in Anambra Guber Poll

Algerian Judoka Withdraws over Potential Meeting with Israeli

Between Peoples Eighth Senate and Current Executives Lawmakers

Etebo Says Hes No Stranger to Watford

Despite APCs Missteps, PDP Falters Ahead of 2023

Dairo: An Officers Exemplary Heroism

Understanding NBCs Memo to Broadcast Stations

NAssembly and the Familiar Cycle of Defections

APCS PLAN FOR CONSENSUS PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE

Saraki Regains Groove as Kwara Shows Love at the Eid Praying…

Will Amosun Ever Work with OGD in APC

THE TRUE MEANING OF POLITICAL POWER

 

PUNCH

Reps move to impose APC mode of primary on PDP, APGA, others

Stop media parade of crime suspects

Gridlock looms as Berger begins three-month diversion on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Bandits attack Kaduna school, police armoury, cart away NECO papers

I lived in one room with nine siblings and parents ‘Oshonaike

145-man committee inaugurated for Buhari sons wedding to Bichi emirs daughter

Nigerians approach to safety poor Ugochi Obidiegwu

Experts confident prefab technology can address Nigerias staggering housing deficit

I can succeed Onuachu ‘Dessers

Delta variant: Over 10,000 inbound travellers shun COVID-19 test, isolation

I started ewa aganyin business as means of survival Akinmola

We face untold frustration accessing public facilities, coping in classes despite disability rights law PLWDs

Disquiet over govts unusual surveillance on citizens

Karagumruk to pay Musa N1bn annually

New definition of host community in passed PIB, a day-break robbery Rivers Rep, Dagogo

Senators shameful act on electronic transmission of results

Housing deficit only for urban low-income earners Ajayi

Kaduna bandits go haywire, security experts urge action to halt abductions amid govt helplessness

Offiong qualifies, Oshonaike, Omotayo out

COVID-19: Concerns as Nigerian airlines, others face fresh setback

Insurance record second NNL win on return

Twitter gains over $1bn from advert sales

Kukah: Stop intimidating Nigerians, Ortom tells Presidency

Infant dead, two others injured in Osun road crashes

Disburse approved agric loans, farmers, others tell FG

CWCL qualifiers: Angels beat Hasaacas, pocket N2m

Snapchat grows user base by 23% in 2021

Problem may start in Niger Delta if Buhari signs PIB with 3% derivation Tee Mac

Lack of food diversity, a leading cause of death UN

D’Tigers eye upset against Australia

Ransomware key to unlock customer data from attack

LIRS to launch service charter

Oshonaike joins Toriola as Africa’s record Olympians

Nigerias medicinal plant: Azadirachta indica (Dongoyaro)

Ever heard of dyspareunia

Nigeria, others record increase in financial malware Report

15 parties battle as LG polls hold in Lagos, Ogun today

Buratai acted like Igboho was his property, hastily organised jet for extradition, Benin disappointed him Olajengbesi, agitators counsel

COVID-19: Vaxed and vax-nots

How women mistake pelvic inflammatory disease, STDs for toilet infection Physicians

Low turnout mars Lagos, Ogun LG polls, parties await results

154 days after Gumi warned about purchase of anti-aircraft missiles, bandits down NAF jet

Truck frame and axle maintenance issues

Cholera outbreak looms in Lagos communities, as residents use canal, lagoon as toilet

How to squirrel-proof the presidency

Igboho to face two-stage trial in Benin Republic Lawyer

Shisha more toxic than cigarettes, health experts warn

Air Peace incident: Stranded passengers reschedule flights as FAAN reopens Ilorin Airport

FG to service debt with N14.6tn in three years

Ladies who lived promiscuous lives first to insult people online Ali Baba

Weight control key in arthritis prevention, management Expert

Osun community wants area office upgraded to LG

I dont do things for fame Chimezie Imo

Men can be faithful husbands if they want to Chioma Ivoke

Acting not yet financially rewarding for me Caroline Igben

Amstel backs Nigeria for Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

I want peace, good health, not just money Wofai Fada

Akanni Aluko cautions NASS against attempt to gag media

Being movie producer exciting, scary Amanda Ebeye

 

LEADERSHIP

Gbajabimila’s Complicity In Wase’s Dirty Job

Unattended: Electric Power Sector Reform Act

As Controversy Trail Senate Passage Of Important Bills

2023: APC Ready To Take Over In Rivers ‘ Chairman

Delay In N27bn AfDB-funded Aba Road Projects Unsettles APGA

PIB: Dickson Replies Degi Over Alleged Incitement

Okowa, Delta Monarchs Wary About Olu Of Warri Coronation

Akeredolu Decries Non-compliance With COVID-19 Guidelines In Churches

UI Denies COVID-19 Deaths

2 Die In Bauchi Auto Crash, 5 Others Drown

Lagos LG Polls: COVID-19 Protocol Flouted, Voters Intimidated ‘ CSO

Gombe Partners Chinese Firm, Other To Establish Cement Plant

80 Undergo Screening For 13 Council Seats Under APC In Nasarawa

Kwara Approves Training Programme For 185 Health Workers

Akume lists 24 Buhari Projects In Benue

Fresh Crisis Looms In Niger APC

NYSC DG Assures Nigerians Of Continued Healthcare Services

Group Alerts On Smear Campaign Against Jude Okeke-led APGA

Ugwuanyi Inaugurates Steering Committee On Co-PREP

Army Denies Video Of Men Destroying Farmland

Group Lauds Gov Makinde Over Ibadan Airport Upgrade

Abducted 5 Maritime Workers, Others Regain Freedom

Aluko Cautions NASS Against Plot To Gag Media

[EDITORIAL] No To Arms For Firemen

Building Corporate Brands For SMEs

Seven Tips On: How To Get Rid Of Headache

Give E-Voting A Second Thought ‘ SAN

[COLUMN] Riggers United

Amid Rising Prices, Experts Suggest Ways To End Food Insecurity

[VILLA DIARY] Sallah In Daura

NIHSA DG Warns Nigerians To Brace Up For More Floods

LG Polls: Sanwo-Olu, Yishawu Harp On Advocacy To End Voter Apathy

Police Rescue Kidnap Victims, Repel Bandits In Katsina, Kaduna

JUST-IN: Esther Emerges Winner Of The Voice Nigeria 3

Anambra Guber: Court Declares Uba As PDP’s Candidate

BBNaija 6 Begins With Unveiling Of 10 Male Contestants

Kaduna Church Distributes Free Fuel To 200 Tricycle Riders

Food Production: Group To Empower Farmers With Loans, Fertilisers

EndSARS Panel Submits Report To Akwa Ibom Govt

 

NEW TELEGRAPH

Council issues fresh date on collection of fee at port

Why ‘bandits’ shot down NAF jet fighter ‘Col Nyiam

Why ‘bandits’ shot down NAF jet fighter ‘Col Nyiam

Agitations: Buhari needs to speak, listen more to Nigerians ‘Ikpeazu

Agitations: Buhari needs to speak, listen more to Nigerians ‘Ikpeazu

Ortom: FG should stop intimidating patriotic citizens

Ortom: FG should stop intimidating patriotic citizens

Fidelity Bank promotes 745 staff members

Fidelity Bank promotes 745 staff members

Ilorin airport reopens 24 hours after closure

Ilorin airport reopens 24 hours after closure

Olam’s survey: Farmers in Nigeria, others hard hit by COVID-19

CBN: Nigerian banks still resilient, sound

SON impounds 400 bottles of substandard Mayonnaise in Enugu

Late arrival of materials mars process in Lagos

LIRS to launch service charter

Emergence of women as bank CEOs, motivation to girls, says Lawani

Jonathan woos S’Korea investors to Bayelsa

Nigeria losing auto manufacturing hub to Ghana

Inland transportation’ll trigger devt, says Akerele

2023: North or South, Nigeria needs a patriot as president ‘Ladoja

Only unity can solve Kaduna’s problem, says CAN Chairman, Hayab

2023: Amaechi as Tinubu’s albatross

Takato wins Japan’s first gold medal of Tokyo 2020

Revenge on the cards as D’Tigers begin quest for historic Olympic meda

Tokyo 2020: Oshonaike thanks all after defeat

Tokyo 2020: Revenge on the cards as D’Tigers begin quest for historic medal with Aussie clash

Zambia’s Babra Banda sets Olympic record of double hat-trick

Tokyo 2020: Oshonaike crashes out

Glittering gold distracts from Tokyo woes

Chinese shooter Yang wins first gold of Tokyo Olympics

Nollywood’s golden girl, Henshaw hits 50

I want to partner with NGOs against child abuse ‘Aina

 

BLUE PRINT

Breaking: In 2021, BBNaija season 6 kicks off with Shine Ya Eye edition

Insecurity: Matawalle, others to speak at Arewa media writers conference

3 injured as police repel bandits’ attack on Maraban Jos station in Kaduna

South Korea’s Envoy visits Bayelsa, explores investment opportunities

In Ogun, Gov. Abiodun casts vote as low turn out greets LG poll

VIDEO: Nigeria’s Uche Eke speaks after crashing out of Gymnastics event in 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Pictures: Late deputy governor of Kaduna state, Barnabas Bala Bantex, buried amidst tears in Kaduna

Breaking: Many escape death, runway shut as plane crash lands

Nigeria’s Oshonaike crashes out of 2020 Olympics, retires

Breaking: Chinese wins first 2020 Tokyo Olympic gold medal

Real Madrid’s Benzema tests positive for COVID-19

Pictures: Meet BBNaija season 6 male housemates as 2021 Shine Ya Eye edition gets underway

Happening now ‘ Lagos LG election: Voting ongoing as Lagos governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, wife cast votes (Pictures)

PIB: Hold Dickson responsible if violence breaks in N/Delta ‘ South-south forum

 

BUSINESS DAY

Boosting Nigeria’s electricity access using the solar mini grids

Mayowa Owolabi Consulting begins ‘Institutional Trading Course’ for traders, investors in financial market

Greensprings School boss counsels parents on impact of social media on children

A weekend of extreme misery and excessive display of affluence in Nigeria

MTN launches new thematic TVC showcasing Nigerian entrepreneurship spirit

Oyo willing to apply for takeover of Ibadan airport, says Makinde

Insecurity: The ‘ding-dong’ over Sunday Igboho

Generational gaps: How millennials are navigating parenting

How wrong use of the gavel ruins Nigeria’s democracy

Forex is not a ‘get rich quick’ scheme; it’s a process ‘ Owolabi

 

GUARDIAN

Voter apathy mars Lagos, Ogun polls

APC reneges on power rotation in Abia

Release him, nationalise everything in 14 Days

Two Injure, as bandits attack Kaduna police division headquarters

Toast to 20 years of mobile telecoms excellence

Kaduna CAN urges Christian clerics, others to support vulnerable citizens

Father, teach us to number our days

Educationist wants admission requirement for education courses reviewed

2023: Former NEXIM MD joins Benue governorship race

Niger Delta not part of Biafra ‘ PANDEF

NYSC DG flags off environmental exercise

Yobe to generate N1b IGR from livestock tax

Lagos to curb land use charges’ fraud with simplified payment

 

TRIBUNE

National Centre For Control of Small Arms & Light Weapons not recruiting ‘ ONSA

Rural dwellers need to be educated on risks of poor hygiene ‘ NYSC DG

Best site to sell gift cards & greendot in Nigeria

BBNaija Shine Ya Eye House: All the details

Obaseki revokes 18-hectare Ize-Iyamu’s farmland

If we have to postpone 2023 elections in order to have a transitional year for a restructured Nigeria, so be it ‘Obadiah Mailafia

Anambra: Who takes over from Obiano

Day Wasiu Ayinde and I carried woods on our heads in London for Maryam Babangida ‘Thomas-Jaji

JEPEF empowers 200 women entrepreneurs in Oyo

Celebrating Archbishop Felix Alaba Job’s 50 years Episcopal ordination

Raising godly children is a parents’ mandate and responsibility

Honesty on the part of leaders will check security challenges ‘Bishop Onyia

Looted artefacts: FG asserts supremacy over Edo, Oba of Benin

Many Criteria, Many Cows

The socialist approach

With Igboho, Buhari demands Yoruba’s Golden Stool

 

SPORTS

2021 NHL Draft Results: Team-by-Team Grades for Notable Picks – Bleacher Report

Algerian Judoka Withdraws over Potential Meeting with Israeli – Thisday

Algerian Olympian withdraws from Games due to potential matchup with Israeli competitor – CNN

Analysing Lionel Messi’s 76 international goals – Which team has the Argentine star scored the most against – Goal

Andy Murray forced to withdraw from men’s singles in Tokyo due to thigh strain – Yahoo

Andy Murray pulls out of Tokyo Olympics singles to concentrate on doubles campaign – Yahoo

Athletes are battling spiking temperatures and searing humidity – CNN

Badminton-PV Sindhu dazzles, crushing Israel’s dreams – Yahoo

Bailly & Amad: Can Manchester United pair claim Olympic gold – Goal

Balogun and Pepe score as Arsenal defeat Millwall – Goal

Balogun Scores, Okonkwo In Goal As Arsenal Thrash Millwall To Claim First Win In Pre-season – Complete Sports

Basketball star’s Olympic dream was 20 years in the making – CNN

Bears Rumors: Anthony Miller Traded to Texans in Late-Round Draft-Pick Swap – Bleacher Report

BIG3 League Basketball 2021 Results: Joe Johnson, Triplets Headline Week 3 Winners – Bleacher Report

Brazil vs Ivory Coast & Olympics Men’s soccer: TV channel, live stream, team news & matchday two preview – Goal

British and Irish Lions: First Test win over South Africa ‘ultimate game of two halves – BBC

Bryson DeChambeau ruled out of Tokyo 2020 after testing positive for coronavirus – Yahoo

Bryson DeChambeau withdraws from Tokyo Olympics due to positive Covid-19 test – Yahoo

Bryson DeChambeau Won’t Golf for Team USA at Olympics After Positive COVID-19 Test – Bleacher Report

Capitals GM: Alex Ovechkin’s New Contract Could Be Completed Before Free Agency – Bleacher Report

Chinese shooter Yang wins first gold of Tokyo Olympics – New Telegraph

Chivas vs Atletico San Luis: TV channel, live stream, team news & preview – Goal

CWCL qualifiers: Angels beat Hasaacas, pocket N2m – Punch

D’Tigers eye upset against Australia – Punch

Dessers Prepared To Replace Onuachu At Genk – Complete Sports

Dimitri Van Den Bergh and Peter Wright to meet in World Matchplay final – Yahoo

Djokovic says current weather conditions in Tokyo are ‘brutal – CNN

Etebo Says Hes No Stranger to Watford – Thisday

Glittering gold distracts from Tokyo woes – New Telegraph

Gopey: Ex-Wikki Tourist star scores on FC Inhulets debut against Shakhtar Donetsk – Goal

I can succeed Onuachu ‘Dessers – Punch

I lived in one room with nine siblings and parents ‘Oshonaike – Punch

I love Gini but this is not right’ – Carragher blasts Wijnaldum over Liverpool fan abuse comments – Goal

Insurance record second NNL win on return – Punch

Japan vs Mexico: TV channel, live stream, team news & preview – Goal

Joe Joyce: British heavyweight moves a step closer to world title shot after stopping Carlos Takam – BBC

Joey Gallo Rumors: Rangers Ramp Up Pursuit of Contract Extension Amid Trade Buzz – Bleacher Report

Jonathan Parra Arrested After Attacking Blueface During Bare Knuckle Boxing Match – Bleacher Report

Juancho Hernangomez Reportedly Upset with T-Wolves After Being Blocked from Olympics – Bleacher Report

Karagumruk to pay Musa N1bn annually – Punch

Lions told to prepare for Springbok backlash after victory in series opener – Yahoo

Liverpool’s 12m Wilson sale to Fulham confirmed with sell-on clause – Goal

Local hero Jonny Bairstow stuns Headingley with impressive Welsh Fire knock – Yahoo

Lozano: I dedicate my return to those who were malicious towards me – Goal

Man City name Brian Barry-Murphy as new development squad manager – Yahoo

Masks at Tokyo medal ceremonies ‘a must to have’ – IOC spokesman – Yahoo

Medal Count 2021 Olympics: Updated Standings, Highlights After Day 1 – Bleacher Report

Ministers eye vaccine passports for Premier League matches and large events – Yahoo

Nationals’ Max Scherzer Scratched from Start vs. Orioles with Triceps Injury – Bleacher Report

Officials were right to rule out Le Roux’s try against Lions: Jacques Nienaber – Yahoo

Offiong qualifies, Oshonaike, Omotayo out – Punch

Olympic Men’s Tennis 2021: Saturday Round of 64 Results, Scores and Reaction – Bleacher Report

Olympic Softball 2021 Day 4 Results: Team USA Comeback Win Highlights Saturday Scores – Bleacher Report

Olympic Swimming 2021: Men’s 400m Freestyle Medal Winners, Times and Results – Bleacher Report

Olympic Swimming 2021: Men’s 400m Individual Medley Medal Winners and Times – Bleacher Report

Olympic Swimming 2021: Women’s 400m Individual Medley Medal Winners and Times – Bleacher Report

Olympic Swimming 2021: Women’s 4x100M Freestyle Relay Medal Winners and Times – Bleacher Report

Olympics-Basketball-Czech Republic beat Iran as basketball begins in Tokyo – Yahoo

Olympics-Golf-DeChambeau replaced by Reed after positive COVID-19 test – Yahoo