Nigerian Newspapers Headlines: Latest News Updates from Nigeria Monday, 3rd July 2023

Hello and welcome to today’s ThisNigeria roundup of the latest newspaper headlines in Nigeria. It’s Monday, the 3rd of July 2023, and we’ve compiled the top stories making the rounds across the country for your convenience.
Read Latest News Updates from Nigeria Monday, 3rd July 2023
JAMB withdraws fake UTME result of celebrated Anambra student
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has withdrawn the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination result of Ejikeme Mmesoma over alleged manipulation of her scores. Read More…
NUC approves law degree programme for McPherson University
The National Universities Commission (NUC), after a Resource Verification Exercise, has approved the establishment of the College of Law to commence an LLB law degree programme at McPherson University in Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State. Read More…
Making of a rubber stamp 10th Senate?
The 9th National Assembly was the ‘worst’ in the history of Nigeria’s democracy. It achieved nothing relative to its fundamental responsibilities. It was an appendage to the presidency, having surrendered its independence and authority. Nigeria’s socio-economic woes were compounded by the failure of the Ahmad Lawan-led 9th national assembly to checkmate the executive excesses. Read More…
Navigating start-up ecosystem in Nigeria: Strategies for growth, success
The start-up ecosystem in Nigeria has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, attracting entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators from across the globe. With a large population, increasing internet penetration, and a supportive ecosystem, Nigeria offers immense opportunities for startups to thrive. Read More…
Ogun: Gunmen kill RCCG pastor, abduct seven during vigil
Some dare devil gunmen have stormed a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) parish in Abule-Ori, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun, killing the pastor and abducting seven members of the church. Read More…
SERAP seeks spending details of N400bn fuel subsidy savings from FG
Transparency and public accountability group, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to use his good offices to urgently publish details of spending of about N400bn so far saved as a result of the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) popularly called petrol. Read More…
2023 polls: Presidency rejects EU report, says elections credible
The Presidency yesterday said it has rejected the report by the European Union Electoral Observer Mission on the 2023 general elections, describing the final report as a product of a poorly done desk job that relied heavily on few persons. Read More…
Outrage over bumper take-home packages for ex-service chiefs
Legal practitioners, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), and concerned Nigerians have continued to express angst at the splash of bumper take-home packages including six Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs), cash, domestic aides, and other benefits to the immediate retired Service Chiefs after they were replaced by new ones by President Bola Tinubu. Read More…
Anxiety over Tinubu’s ministerial nominees
As Nigerians wait, with bated breath, for the list of people who will make his cabinet list, speculations are rife on those who will eventually join the ship of governance under President Bola Tinubu. Read More…
That concludes today’s roundup of the top Nigerian newspaper headlines. For more news from Nigeria, be sure to check out ThisNigeria. We’ll be back tomorrow with more updates.



