NEWS HEADLINES

News Headlines Today

[Wed-17-Jan-2024]

■ Punch 

Kidnappers of Benue LG chairman, three others demand N50m ransom

Abducted Kaduna-Abuja road travellers’ families beg public for N50m ransom

Abduction epidemic: Anti-kidnapping protest holds in Abuja today as 10 suspects arrested

Kidnappers demand N50m to free Benue LG chair, three others

Many feared dead, 15 hospitalised as massive explosion rocks Ibadan

Naira falls to N1,300/$

Supreme Court reserves judgment on Kebbi gov poll

Supreme Court reserves judgment in Nasarawa gov poll

Tunji-Ojo shuns CCB invite

Fear grips Nasarawa students, residents over bandits threat

Kidnappings: Tinubu meets security chiefs

Hoodlums vandalise UNILAG bus, steal convocation gowns

EFCC quizzes AGF over N585m humanitarian ministry scandal

Seven killed, houses razed in Nasarawa ethnic clash

Edo Poll: APC adopts direct primaries, dismisses zoning

Naira abuse attracts imprisonment, NOA warns Ogun monarch

FG saves N8tn from subsidy removal, FX reform –Tinubu panel

Ibadan explosion traced to illegal miners' explosives  - Makinde

Three Anambra monarchs withdraw Ifeanyi Ubah's chieftaincy titles

I remain committed to Tinubu's leadership Buhari

Buhari doesnt interfere in my govt, says Tinubu

Fubara swears in 16 new permanent secretaries

Meet TB Joshua's wife and three daughters

Police probe EKSUTH attack as workers suspend strike

Uzodimma dissolves cabinet

Two Kwara communities bicker over location of new varsity

Explosion causes panic in Ibadan 

Kebbi accuses ex-govs aide of sabotaging electricity supply

N’Assembly raises works ministry budget to over N1tn

Nabeeha, Ariyo killings direct affront to Tinubu govt

Refinery: Dangote investors gain N1.2tn

FCT NSCDC arrests man planning to sell son for N20m

Ajaokuta fundraising plan misses the point

NNPCL uncovers 83 illegal refineries in one week

US to return $8.9m looted under Jonathan to Nigeria

Constable recruitment: Police screen 136,177 candidates

Kidnappings: Wike holds emergency security meeting

Niger border closure hurting Nigerias economy - Senator Aliero

GWR: Kogi man ends 200-hour ironing marathon at 142 hours

Renaissance Africa Energy confirms plan to acquire Shell's asset in SPDC

Investors gain N1.8tn as equity market sets new records

Shell agrees to sell Nigerian onshore subsidiary, SPDC for $2.4bn

Customs to stop physical examination of cargoes

Demand for air travel surges by 22% – IATA

Joshua won't survive my punch, boasts Ngannou

Nigeria Info FM presenter Deborah Ohamara passes away after Abuja accident

I may be done after winning AFCON -Osimhen

Eagles doctors under fire after Sadiq's 'poor diagnosis

Lagos residents lament Eagles outing

Iheanacho trains with Eagles

Don’t lose hope, Nwabali tells NPFL stars

Sadiq listed for Osasuna clash, NFF defends doctors

Sack Peseiro, hire Mourinho, fans charge NFF

Due process followed in Sadiq Umars withdrawal from AFCON - NFF

AFCON: Clinical Mali triumph over South Africa 

NPFL: Sporting, 3SC share spoils, Lobi go top

■ Daily Trust 

How bandits kidnapped 36 women, killed 3 in Zamfara

Bandits kidnap Katsina varsity students

Kidnappers move victims from FCT to Kaduna forest, demand 5 bikes, foodstuffs

Woman, son abducted in Zaria

Troubled Zaria residents march to Zazzau Palace over banditry

Edugate: Gbaja's memo to suspended minister stirs fresh controversy

N438m contract fraud: Tunji-Ojo fails to show up at CCB

Soldier guns self down in Ogun barracks

5 unresolved murder cases that shook Kano State

Editorial: Save Nigerians from kidnappers

Strike: FCT teachers meeting with Wike ends in deadlock

Nasarawa Guber dispute: Supreme Court Reserves Judgment

Border closure: You can no longer escape to Niger, Tinubu tells Buhari

UNILAG: Convocation gowns stolen ahead graduation ceremony

Banditry: About 70 percent Nigerians living in fear - Kaduna Youth

43-year-old herder killed in Plateau

Death toll in Niger Boat Accident hits 8

Kogi: Igu, Koton-Karfe kingmakers dare Bello, reject deposition of Ohimege-Igu

Naira abuse: You risk imprisonment, NOA writes Ogun monarch

Father nabbed trying to sell 8-year-old son for N20m in Abuja

Residents flee as bandits attack military camp in Katsina

Wike Summons emergency meeting over rising insecurity in Abuja

Court adjourns case against BBC by Kano singer

Tinubu: Buhari Hasnt Nominated Anyone For Appointment

Edo govship: APC adopts direct mode of primary, rules out zoning

Our security agents have gone to sleep FCT Senator

Pantami and the idea of ransom payment

Shettima should handle security, Tinubu economy as promised - Obi

Hilda Baci And The GWR Mania

Truck crushes Kwara Poly student to death

Insecurity: Wike lambasts FCT council chairs over unnecessary travels

Revisiting FGs decision on foreign degree certificates

Brain drain and funding challenges in Nigerias health sector

My daughter was killed despite raising 7m

Amnesty Intl kicks as Shell sells Nigerias onshore oil business for $2.4bn

Court remands man for defiling 15-year-old girl

Fitch blacklists Union Bank over CBN Intervention

After refinery take off, Dangotes stocks appreciate by N514bn

Shell to Sell Nigeria Onshore Oil Business for $1.3bn

IGP summons task force, tactical squad commanders over killings, kidnappings

Failure to restructure Nigeria might lead to crisis - Obaseki

Scarcity of accurate cancer data hampering treatment - FG

AFCON: Well cage Super Eagles, Cote dIvoire coach boasts

Namibia record shock 1-0 victory over Tunisia

Spain court drops Vinicius racism case due to lack of evidence

Gov Adeleke shows football skill

■ Tribune 

Nigeria going through epidemic of kidnapping  'Amnesty Int'l

Rivers guber: Supreme Court reserves judgment on appeal seeking Fubara's sack

Over 50 aspirants jostle for Edo guber ticket

Panic as explosion rocks section of Ibadan

NNPCL uncovers 83 refineries,15 pipelines illegally operating in Niger Delta

Jigawa Gov demands refund, legal action over COVID-19 funds diversion

LP Leadership: INEC verifies Abure-led Labour Party exco

Supreme Court reserves judgment in Nasarawa, Kebbi guber appeals

Rivers Assembly invites nine commissioners who resigned for screening

N35,000 wage award will run till new minimum wage commences 'Ajaero

Ibadan explosion: Whatever happened not from us ' Gasland

Oyo govt calls for calm as explosion rocks parts of Ibadan

FAAC disbursed N1.35trn to FG, States, LGs in Nov 2023 'NBS

Reps begin probe of COVID-19 intervention funds

Edo Primary: APC Chairman, Col David Imuse resigns

Tunji-Ojo didn't shun our invitation ' CCB

Oil Tycoon, Chief Chris Igwe dumps PDP for APC

Edo 2024: APC to settle for direct primary

Makinde seeks Oyo Assembly's nod to access N150bn loan

Rivers Gov, Fubara swears-in 16 new permanent secretaries

Uzodimma dissolves cabinet 48hours after taking oath of office

Atiku queries NNPC's move to privatise refinery maintenance, operations

Seven richest Africans are wealthier than poorest 50% of continent's population'Report

Fake federal agents attack Osun revenue officials, hijack forest reserves

INEC fixes Feb 3 for Cross River rerun election

CBN, not Customs adjusts exchange rate for import, export business ' Adeniyi

Hike in CBN exchange rate affecting import, export transactions ' CG, Customs

The assault on Barrister Olumide Sonupe

NNPP will not form alliance ahead of February bye elections 'National secretary

Intercepted vessel: FG sets up probe panel, lauds Tantita's efforts

How to start a fabric business

■ Linda Ikeji 

Kidnappers in Army uniform release chilling video footage of their victims begging for their lives

We campaigned for Muslim-Muslim ticket until it came to power, yet we are now suffering - Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria cries out

Everyone is exhausted Viral video of Lagosians sleeping soundly inside BRT as they head to work (Watch)

Trending video of Lagosians heading to work (video)

Kidnappers detain retired principal delivering ransom in Kaduna

Bandits kidnap two Katsina varsity students

Seyi Law takes on ex-presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, for failing to advocate for capital punishment for kidnappers during Buhari's administration

Man seeks refuge in church after being chased out his home by alleged violent wife

"Allow me to Introduce you to the love of my life" - MI Abaga says as he shares photos from his wedding

Uche Ogbodo clashes with followers who called her out for exposing her body in swimwear video

Man's side chick drags his wife to court for threatening her with death

Nigerian man and two others arrested over gruesome murder of 20-year-old woman in Nairobi Airbnb

BBNaija star, Doyin explains why she will never be a housewife

Man reportedly cancels his wedding in Adamawa after finding out his wife-to-be is a lesbian

Germany-based Nigerian man recounts how a family who initially prevented him from marrying their daughter made a U-turn when they discovered he is now rich

Kogi man ends ironing marathon after embarking on the quest to break Guinness World Records for longest time spent ironing

Man arrested over attempt to sell his 8-year-old son for N20m in Abuja blames hardship

X user shares message he got from UNILAG after paying N15k for a convocation gown

I gave them 20m but it wasnt enough - Woman who won 148m lottery jackpot reveals why she doesn't talk to her greedy family anymore

Nigerian transwoman drags man to court for assaulting and robbing her in Lagos

Video of a little girl crossing a dilapidated bridge while on her way to school goes viral

AFCON 2023: NFF denies having an incompetent medical team after 'injured' Umar Sadiq is seen training with his Spanish club 24 hours after leaving Super Eagles camp (video)

2023 Emmy Awards: See the complete list of winners

No wedding guest was abducted in Enugu - Police Commissioner

Diddy and Diageo squash beef

■ Entertainment 

80% Of Olu Jacobs Time No Longer Here - Wife, Joke Silva - Tori

A Guy Offered Me $20k Just to Come Sit at His Table at AYs Birthday Tacha - Tori

Billionaire daughter Tolani Otedola and actor Denola Grey spark dating rumours - Gistlover

BBNaija's Sheggz debunks rumoured breakup with Bella - DailyPost

I have been crying all day because of this kindness- Tonto Dikeh reportedly gifts Uche Mmaduagwu N900k, plot of Land in Abuja - Gistlover

How much Burna dey pay am sef - Burna Boy's driver stirs reactions over expensive outfit - Gistlover

An old woman that wants to look 22 - Man slams actress Uche Ogbodo for showing off her body - Kemi Filani

AMVCA reduces categories, adjusts voting system for 10th edition - The Cable

Cynthia Morgan slams critics of Mohbad's dad over comment on son's will - The Cable

I Sued TikTok User Who Questioned Ny Sons Paternity - Samuel Ajibola - Tori

I have never done any fake miracle; you can come for proof Odumeje - Gistlover

AFCON 2023: African footballers are the craziest Seun Kuti slams Super Eagles - Kemi Filani

My son does look like Obasanjo' ' Samuel 'Spiff' Ajibola admits - DailyPost

A selection of the best Nigerian album covers of 2023. - Pulse

Actor Seun Jimoh Knocks Nigerian Youths Clamouring Justice For Mohbad While Kidnapped Abuja Children Are Ignored - Information Nigeria

I dared her and she did Regina Daniels in awe as mother, Rita Daniels gifts her bundles of cash to buy mint - Kemi Filani

I Didnt Know I Was Pregnant Until Stephanie Okereke Found Out Georgina Onuoha (Video) - Tori

Video: Seun Kuti Drags Super Eagle Players for Eating Fufu Before Matches - Gistlover

I'm very religious but don't go to church ' Iyabo Ojo - DailyPost

If Mohbad's Father Is A Rich Man, Will Wunmi Decline DNA'' ' Cynthia Morgan Weighs In On Singer's Death Saga - Information Nigeria

My Mom Is Igbo While My Dad Is Yoruba - Yemi Alade Reveals - Tori

Oladips slams Nasty Blaq for making a skit about fake death incident - Gistlover

From N32,500 to N40 million Man Shares How His Salary Increased After Relocating to UK - Tori

I am ready to be Nigerian Jada set to get a nigerian passport after eating Eba and soup - Kemi Filani

Johnny got leaked, I didnt officially release the music Yemi Alade - Gistlover

Graduates doing POS everywhere- Man weeps for Nigeria, shares video of POS International Market - Gistlover

Why I Am No Longer Dropping My New Song, Babypiano Carter Efe - Tori

Why I Dont Practise Law Despite Studying It - Funke Akindele - Tori

Why I left 'The Johnsons' TV drama ' Samuel 'Spiff' Ajibola - DailyPost

Gree for somebody this year Nathaniel Bassey advices singles - Kemi Filani

5.0/5.0 CGPA Nigerian lady graduates with a perfect CGPA in Accounting - Gistlover

Betta Edu, Halima Shehu Would Have Survived Under Buhari Shehu Sani - Tori

■ Goal 

Tau's penalty miss proves costly in Bafana loss to Mali

'Onana a egotistical drama queen - Song is not Ten Hag'

Pirates' Hotto hands Namibia historic Tunisia win

Man Utd willing to spend £130m on Vinicius Jr

Mourinho sends emotional message to Roma fans after sacking

Where next for Mourinho after another third-year implosion?

Xavi losing the dressing room as players question approach

Capello slams Roma for 'disrespectful' Mourinho sacking

Watch: Mourinho visibly emotional after shock Roma sacking

Osimhen confirms desire to play in the Premier League

'Why did I come on private jet!' - Onana fumes at AFCON snub

Song explains decision to drop Onana in Cameroon's Afcon opener

Broja to leave Chelsea? Wolves targeting loan move

Revealed: Ferran Torres' angry rant at Vinicius Jr

McKennie misses out as Weah comes on as sub in Juve win

Chiellini to stay at LAFC as Player Development Coach

Revealed: CR7 didn’t cast Best vote – with Pepe snubbing Messi

'We are never forgiving Tau! Bafana have no coach'

Bertrand Traore steals it at the death for Burkina Faso

Roma instantly replace Mourinho! De Rossi named new boss

Why 'rock bottom' Roma sacked Mourinho

'Happy' Sancho could make the Euros - but Southgate must be wary

Chiefs' Dove reveals how silenced Mo Salah

Onana hits back at critics after missing AFCON opener

Reyna offered to 'multiple' clubs ahead of Dortmund exit

Phillips offered Man City escape route by Crystal Palace

Chelsea favourite claims Mourinho could make sensational return

Man City set to beat European giants to USA wonderkid Sullivan

USMNT goalkeeper Steffen explains decision to leave Man CIty

He wants Manchester United to go and replace Antony with Michael Olise 

Thomas Tuchel isn't feeling the love in Germany 

Pep Guardiola's got Xavi's back 

Lionel Messi's FIFA Best Award is being questioned 

Webb says Liverpool should have had a penalty against Arsenal

J.J. Watt's Burnley rollercoaster: Pouring pints to battling VAR

'Genuinely scared' - Aluko felt under threat by Barton abuse

■ BBC 

FBI investigate after ex-Abercrombie boss sex claims

US voters react to Trump's commanding win in Iowa

E Jean Carroll faces off with Trump as $10m defamation trial begins

Diddy and drinks giant Diageo settle dispute over tequila

Australia floods: Deadly fire ants form 'flood rafts' to spread

Karim Benzema files defamation suit against French interior minister

Pakistan says children killed in Iranian strike

Boeing seeks Ryanair support with checks after mid-air blowout

Oldest US Senator Chuck Grassley admitted to hospital over infection

Palestinian envoy Husam Zomlot says UK guilty of hypocrisy

Israel Gaza war: Deal reached on aid to Gaza, including to hostages

Griselda: Colombian drug lord 'Cocaine Godmother' gets Hollywood makeover

Ethiopia hunger: About 225 starve to death in Tigray - officials

Isabel dos Santos: Angolan billionaire rejects fresh criminal charges

■ CNN 

Trump accuser shares why she thinks he uses the same go-to defense against victims

Elon Musk demands another huge payday from Tesla

Netflix removes Indian movie about Brahmin chef cooking meat after backlash by right-wing Hindu groups

Iran strikes targets in Pakistan

Pakistan warns of “serious consequences” after Iranian airstrike inside its borders kills two children

‘Truly sorry’: Fujitsu says it will compensate UK postal workers whose lives were ruined by its software

Israel and Hamas agree deal on medicine for hostages, aid to Gaza, Qatar says

Israel’s withdrawal of some troops from Gaza sparks new government rift

China’s population declines for second straight year as economy stumbles

‘Beef’ and ‘The Bear’ have gotten awards season love, and that says lot about us

Kate Moss at 50: A supermodel through the decades

Bill Gates explains how AI will change our lives in 5 years

Takeaways from CNN’s town hall with Ron DeSantis

Christina Applegate makes moving appearance at the Emmy Awards

Lux Pascal, trans actress and model, was brother Pedro Pascal’s date to the Emmys

Uniqlo sues Shein for allegedly copying its viral shoulder bag

Planes collide at Japan airport in wintry weather just weeks after fatal Tokyo crash

Tennis player Alexander Zverev to face trial over physical abuse allegation

‘Oldest ever dog’ has title suspended amid investigation

The rich and powerful are meeting in Davos. Here’s what they’re talking about

Weight gain in children and adults linked to 100% fruit juice, study says

A new ‘insidious’ form of climate denial is spreading on YouTube, report finds