…on Issues In The News, Thursday
NEWSPAPER HEADLINES
■ Punch
N1.3tn fraud: Okowa’s detention sparks calls for probe of ex-governors
Gov poll: Shettima, APC bigwigs storm Ondo, PDP campaigns for Ajayi
Okpebholo fires perm secs, dissolves boards
Gunmen kill two soldiers at Abia army checkpoint
Obaseki embarks on post-tenure medical vacation
EFCC seizes Okowa’s passport, grants him bail
No leader can fix Nigeria with 1999 constitution – Anyaoku
Attempted suicide: OAU considers waiver for extra-year students
Okpebholo swears in SSG, commissioner
Again, fuel-laden tanker explodes in Jigawa
Nigerians need affordable fuel
Mob attacks hotel after man’s death on premises
Analysts peg October inflation at 33.48%
Babalola: Unending controversy over INEC’s electoral commissioner
Armed men attack Obajana transmission station, destroy power transformers
Fashola and Obi on japa
13 Enugu college students suspended for bullying colleague
Missing man found dead near Ogun stream
Victim of police killing not our student – Kwara varsity
UCH disconnected over N400m debt – Ibadan DisCo
Ondo Election: Tinubu rallies support for Aiyedatiwa at APC mega rally
Makinde presents N678.86bn budget, targets infrastructure, education growth
Umahi queries contractor over failed Abuja-Minna road
NNPCL executes gas sale agreement with Dangote refinery
Minister begs varsity workers to focus on students welfare
100 escape death as fire guts Abuja fitness centre
94 squatters nabbed on Lagos rail tracks
Nigeria’s $700bn mining potential draws global interest
FG pegs power sector investment gap at $10bn
Stock market rebounds with N96bn gain
Customs exceed 2024 revenue target, collects N5tn
NNPC announces key leadership changes
Tinubu’s policies threatening industries, workers — Chemical union
Eagles battle Cheetahs for 2025 AFCON ticket
Why I chose Nigeria over the Netherlands – Troost-Ekong
Osimhen tipped to score 30 goals for Galatasaray
Lookman should join top European club – Agent
Benin lose two key defenders to injury
CAF WCL: Edo Queens walk tight rope after Masar stalemate
SAFA boss arrested on fraud charges
Tributes for late ex-Nigeria youth international Atulewa
Harry Kane urges players to prioritise England amid Nations League withdrawals
La Liga: Barca’s Fati sidelined with hamstring injury
UEFA Nations League: France host Israel, Belgium take on Italy, other fixtures
■ Daily Trust
Okpebholo sworn in as Edo gov, appoints Oshiomhole’s son as commissioner
24hrs in office: Edo Gov sacks Perm Secs, others, dissolves boards
How Anambra govt transferred dollars to my account, BDC operator testifies in ex-Gov. Obianos trial
Another fuel tanker explodes in Jigawa
Coalition condemns arrest of woman who lamented killings by bandits in Sokoto
Our farmers lost over N100m to maize farm attack – Rep
Gunmen attack TCN facility in Kogi
Ogun PDP: Judge handling suit against our LG candidates was Abiodun’s appointee
Reps query NAHCON over N90bn Hajj subsidy disbursement
5 hours after resumption, 2 PoS employees defraud owners N.4m
Zamfara youths protest at DSS hqtrs over bandits attacks
Bad roads: Gov Okpebholo orders contractors back to site
Politicians, observers flood Akure as hotels fill up
Lakurawa wants a caliphate in the Sahel – Dr Rufai
FG: Power sector needs $10bn investment for 24-hour electricity
FG suspends 13 students for assaulting schoolmate
UniAbuja VC tussle: Governing council denies blocking Maikudi’s appointment
Slain Kwara varsity student withdrew at 200 level – Mgt
LG Poll: Ogun monarchs broker peace as 19 aggrieved aspirants back candidate
Indian Prime Minister visits Nigeria Saturday
I can influence who becomes president – Bakare
More customers threaten to leave as Multichoice loses 243k subscribers
Lassa fever, meningitis kill 762 persons in 1 year
Navy takes delivery of 3 Augusta helicopters
■ Vanguard
Gunmen kill two soldiers in Abia
EFCC nabs ex-NCDMB boss Wabote over $35m Brass project fraud scandal
Obaseki embarks on post-tenure medical vacation
EFCC’s invitation: Petitioners driven by political consideration – Okowa
Alleged N4bn Fraud: Court admits more evidence against ex-Gov Obiano
2027: Atiku has no chance in PDP, Wike declares
With 1999 Constitution, Angel Gabriel won’t save Nigeria from miseries – Anyaoku
Shakeup: NNPC names Segun CFO, Ntia as EVP Upstream
Bullying: FG suspends 13 students of FGC Enugu
2023 Polls: PDP generated N11.5bn, spent N7.93bn on conventions, campaigns
N70,000 minimum wage: Zamfara uncovers 20 ghost medical doctors
Simbi Wabote debunks EFCC arrest, clarifies investigations
Building judges quarters not intended to influence judiciary – Wike
Gov Bago urges revocation of Minna-Suleja road contract
Edo: Okpebholo suspends revenue collections, orders arrest of defaulters
Oshiomhole’s son, eight other children of Nigerian politicians embarking on public service
NNPC signs 10-year deal to supply 100mmscf/d gas to Dangote Refinery
Ondo Election: Oppositions are ‘reactionary politicians’ – Tinubu
Okowa not invited by EFCC over derivation fund —Aide
Immigration raises alarm over increasing irregular migrants entering Nigeria
SSCE: Examiners allege delay in payment; we don’t owe anybody – NECO
Plateau mine collapse: Illegal mining now national tragedy – RDI
MDCAN to begin 7-day warning strike on Monday, demands removal of UNIZIK Pro-Chancellor
IPMAN decries harassment by ‘illegal task force’ in Ogun, threatens fuel supply halt
America, Nigeria and the politics of deception, by Rotimi Fasan
Singer Destiny Boy welcomes first child with partner
I was raped by my nanny while growing up – Charly Boy
My family frustrated my late wife despite all she did for me – Dare Melody
British Vogue editor concerned about return of skinny models
Eniola Shokunbi: 12-yr-old Nigerian girl invents air filter, gets $11.5m funding
Bobrisky: Institutional issues will be addressed, no one will be shielded – Tunji-Ojo vows
5 countries where government pays you money after giving birth
5 health signs related to stress and how to fix them
5 oldest religions in the world
Alcaraz beats Rublev to open ATP Finals account
Morocco 2025: Super Eagles face Benin Republic for AFCON ticket
South Africa FA president Danny Jordaan arrested over alleged corruption
Outrage in Argentina as influencer lines up for first division match
France, Italy and Portugal target Nations League quarters
■ Linda Ikeji
Forget next of kin, I will rock myself and take care of myself – Dino Melaye speaks on how he intends to spend his wealth
Kizz Daniel responds after being accused of wanting to “sl££p” with Phyno when he expressed his love for him
20-year-old singer Destiny Boy welcomes first child with partner (photos)
Actress Wofai Fada expecting first child with husband (photos)
”In my next world, I pray I have a womb to have kids for you” – Bobrisky thanks his ‘humble billionaire’ man friend for standing by him
Oil cabals don’t want Dangote refinery to work – Adeboye
Charly Boy recounts how he was mol3sted by his nanny and also got infected with gonorrhoea at the age of 12
Nurses at UCH Ibadan use phone as source of light as hospital continues to battle power cut
Female native doctor arrested for forcing herself on underage boy with mental illness
World’s most expensive green stone sells for whopping $9 million (Photos)
Kidnappers k!ll pastor in Kaduna
Presidential aide Dada Olusegun reacts following claim Tinubu is a CIA asset
Libya deports seven Nigerians and others for alleged law violations
Man stabs his neighbour over witchcraft allegations in Rivers
Infidelity: Out of 10 married women in Delta, you might get 9 cheats – Nigerian man claims
Brows raised as Zimbabwe’s female football team is revealed (photos)
Singer Ray J says celebrities have told him they’re paying off Diddy’s alleged victims
Woman, 22, d!es on operating table while undergoing nose job procedure by doctor found on TikTok
X is a toxic media platform – Guardian paper announces it will no longer post on Elon Musk’s X
Dame Dash praises Donald Trump for using Diddy scandal to defeat Kamala Harris
Actor John Krasinski named People magazine’s 2024 Sexiest Man Alive
“Do you know what it feels like to be an unfulfilled promise?” Iconic football star breaks silence after he was seen looking unrecognisable while swigging beer barefoot in streets (video)
Tottenham star, Rodrigo Bentancur set to be hit with huge ban for ‘racial slur’ against his team-mate Son Heung-min
■ Entertainment
30BG SC: Davido buys new sport club, joins Lagos Liga in style – Gistlover
Bobrisky Hints At Never Coming Back To Nigeria – Tori
2baba Sweetly Celebrates His Lovely Wife Annie Idibia On Her 40th Birthday – Gistlover
Annie Idibia marks 40th birthday in Dubai with goofy video amid concerns for her mental health – Kemi Filani
Actress Etinosa Flaunts Potbelly, Mocks Ladies With Flat Tummy – Gistlover
BBNaija’s Handi And Wanni Overjoyed As They Meet Davido (Video) – Tori
Actress Ruth Eze speaks on the level of fakeness and fake love in Nollywood – Gistlover
Burna Boy Hits 1 billion Streams With Two Albums On Spotify – Tori
He cant take me to court because the truth will be known – Dammy Krane continues to call out Davido over the death of Tagbo (Video) – Kemi Filani
Everyone is fighting for their lives and ways to survive – Iyabo Ojo stirs mix reactions as she congratulates MC Oluomo on his new appointment as NURTW president, he reacts – Kemi Filani
Congratulatory messages pour in as comedian Wofai Fada and husband are expecting their first child, flaunts baby bump (Photos) – Kemi Filani
Goya Menor Surprises Sister With Mercedes-Benz As a Birthday Gift (Video) – Tori
Bobrisky Reacts as Fans Asked Him To Return To Nigeria – Gistlover
Davido Reveals Change In His Lifestyle That Made Him Know Hes Aging – Gistlover
Fuji Singer, Destiny Boy Becomes A Father At 20 – Tori
I’m Not Friends With Iyabo Ojo, Laide, Or Omoborty – Kemi Afolabi – Gistlover
Solomon Buchi Lambasts Daddy Freeze After Being Called A Male Housewife – Gistlover
Why it would be unwise for me to diss Wizkid – Kizz Daniel reveals as he addresses Davido’s fans – Kemi Filani
Content creators more supportive than musicians – Skit maker Gilmore – Gistlover
I was raped by my nanny, I enjoyed it – Charly Boy – The Sun
I Wont Get Married, I Cannot Commit My Whole Body To Only One Man – Comedian Phoebe Spills – Gistlover
Unbothered Veekee James shares loved-up photos with husband amid marriage backlash – Gistlover
Alex Unusual calls out FGC Enugu over viral video of a student getting beaten – Gistlover
Is It Everyone That Wants to Marry’ Nkechi Blessing Slams Who Prayed For Her To Be Married – Tori
VeryDarkman React As Iyabo Ojo Praises MC Oluomo Over NURTW Appointment – Gistlover
Actor John Krasinski revealed as Peoples Sexiest Man Alive for 2024 – The Sun
■ Goal
Suspended ref Coote allegedly caught on camera snorting ‘cocaine’
Mbappe risks angering Real as shisha pipe spotted in photo
Five goals in five years: Vini’s Brazil record is embarrassing
‘Clear error’ – Webb reveals stance on Saliba red vs Bournemouth
Four PL rivals will demand compensation over Man City’s FFP breach
‘Mourinho evil on the outside, pleasant on the inside’ – Milito
Fernandes pinpoints Amorim’s ‘standout’ qualities as a manager
‘Arteta grabbed me and shouted that I betrayed him’ – Aubameyang
Carsley responds to Kane comments on England dropouts
Arsenal plotting Zubimendi swoop
Everton, beware! Friedkin-owned Roma are in ruins
Why Real Madrid have ramped up Wirtz transfer pursuit
Arsenal’s Edu replacement? Gunners line up move for Monaco chief
Amorim must pick electric Amad & Garnacho over Rashford
‘He wants to make history at Barca’ – Deco confident Pedri will sign a new deal
Barca join Bayern and Liverpool in race to sign Frankfurt sensation
‘Everybody will leave one day’ – Salah reflects amid Liverpool contract uncertainty
Salah warned over Saudi Arabia move by ex-Liverpool star
Mendes responds to Ronaldo criticism of Portugal players
USMNT’s match vs. Jamaica could have lasting implications
Should Wrexham be worried? Barnett’s stance revealed
Chelsea target Araujo as they hunt new centre-back
Top 25 England moments of the 21st century – ranked
‘Full-circle moment’ – Busio bounces back for Venezia, U.S.
‘Will be remembered for what he wins’ – Ibrahimovic challenges Reijnders to lead Milan to trophies
Caicedo sends message that girls ‘do belong on the pitch’
Champions League masterclass! Arsenal run riot against Juventus
Wasteful Chelsea survive early scare in narrow Celtic UWCL win
■ BBC
‘Welcome back’ – Watch moment Biden congratulates Trump
Matt Gaetz quits House after he is picked by Trump for attorney general role
Trump has full control of government – but he won’t always get his way
One dead following blasts at Brazil Supreme Co
France mounts security operation for Israel match after Amsterdam violence
What Trump could do on day one in the White House
Prosecutor seeks jail and election ban for Le Pen
Why is Elon Musk becoming Donald Trump’s efficiency tsar?
US official charged over leak of Israel plan to attack Iran
Russia sends military instructors to Equatorial Guinea – reports
‘Nowhere is safe’: Concerns grow as Israel strikes new areas of Lebanon
Snap Sri Lankan election poses test for new leader
Activist takes own life in protest at Iranian regime
What a Republican trifecta means for Trump’s second term
Trump’s choice to lead justice department stuns – but also sends strong message
Unconventional Trump brings openings and perils for Africa
World’s largest coral found in the Pacific
Menopause, the other menstrual taboo for Indian women
Inside the secret summit that tried to stop deadly rap wars
■ CNN
‘Ridiculous’: Senior commanders react to Trump’s cabinet picks
Top military personnel say they are concerned Trump is building a team to shake up and make lasting changes to US foreign policy
Republicans win full control of Congress
Trump’s pick for UN ambassador declines to stand by previous support for Ukraine joining NATO
Trump picks Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general
Italian president tells Musk to quit meddling in Italy’s politics
Tapper asks Scaramucci if he’s worried Trump will go after him
Biden to meet for a final time with Xi this week as a new Trump era of China relations begins
FBI arrests alleged leaker of US intelligence documents related to Israel’s attack plans against Iran
Melania Trump unlikely to move to the White House full time as first lady: ‘This time is different’
The secret birthday parties of Kabul’s teenage girls
Two immigrant families have opposing views on Trump. Here’s how they would respond if deported
World leaders heading to major summits are wary of Trump. China’s Xi sees an opportunity
Explosives and timer found on body of man who killed himself outside Brazil’s top court
Israel says it has expanded its military ground operation in Lebanon
Mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor tells Dublin court sexual assault allegation is ‘lies’
Why Africa’s biggest music stars don’t want to be called ‘Afrobeats’
Rembrandt’s ‘The Night Watch’ is being restored, and the public is invited to watch
Manchester United captain aids unwell passenger during flight