*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 11TH AUGUST 2021* *PUNCH* 3rd wave: Boosting COVID-19 vaccination efforts Ex-perm sec, 86, writes Buhari, ex-presidents, National Assembly, demands restructuring before 2023 24 killed in Sokoto as household seasons food with fertilizer Dangote Cement lists N150bn bonds on NGX Pastor owing hotel N.5m during Atikus electioneering remanded Xis insecurities: Implications for India Nigeria can earn $20bn annually from oil palm production Obaseki WAEC makes NIN compulsory for WASSCE candidates from 2022 Global financing campaign and Nigerian education policy We arrested ESN chief priest with gun, IED, spiritual items Police Man, 28, arrested for kidnapping, raping 15-year-old girl, collecting ransom Nigerias VAT hits N1tn in six months, says NBS Man tackles Rivers pastor for allegedly snatching wife Wonderkid who models style after Messi Investors proposing $500m for gas pipelines, others DPR Nigeria and the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Brentford hand Onyeka jersey No.15 South, Middle Belt forums plan protest over self-determination at UN Assembly Nigerias major airports not designed for international operations FG Education exalteth a nation Okereke drops Club Brugges exit hint Nigeria accounts for 11% unregistered children in West Africa UNICEF Court remands Osun herbalist, Ogboni chief, others over killing of ritual money seeker Redeployments, sacking prepare us for unbundling, says NNPC Emery rules Chukwueze out of Super Cup States, LGs not supporting FG on health sector How Nigeria, Europe can partner to curb brain drain, address skill gaps Report World Bank lists Nigeria, nine others high-debt risk nations UCL qualifiers: Onuachu, Onyekuru, Balogun crash out At 10, I had recorded at least 50 songs Beyonc Pharmacists advocate regulation of online pharmacies Telcos lead gains as stock investors reap N317bn PDP leaders save Secondus, raise zoning panel, convention holds Oct Anayo's N200m Esperance move thrills NPFL stars Expert seeks digitalisation of health records Rice imports depleting Nigeria, others foreign reserves, says ECOWAS Businessman lands in prison for allegedly insulting Fintiri on social media Sokari to join Lokosa at Egyptian side Pharco Stealth infection and adrenal fatigue syndrome Airlines groan as aviation fuel price hits N315/litre States warn against violation as 30-day cases hit 10,066, 70 deaths Aviation firms petition ongoing SFU Injured Nadal withdraws from ATP Toronto Masters Air Peace extends routes to Douala, Ibadan Reps two-day talks fail, resident doctors knock FG on agreements Dangote, only Nigerian on 500 billionaires list, with $17.8bn Akwa Ibom youths keep vigil over gully, govt urges patience Boxing: Spence out of Pacquiao fight with eye injury AAAN releases masterclass schedule FG recalls envoy as Indonesian officials assault Nigerian diplomat Why I joined PSG after Barcelona exit -Lionel Messi Sailor missing, 12 rescued as vessel capsizes near Lagos Togolese torture: PUNCH obtains missing legal advice, DPP orders trial Fintech firm wins two awards PSG unveil Lionel Messi's new jersey number 207 arrested over corruption charges in Saudi Arabia Enugu family in disarray as aunt sells baby to boyfriend Ellah Lakes appoints new chief finance officer UEFA Champions League qualifying results for Tuesday's matches *VANGUARD* Secondus, square peg in round hole ' Owokoniran, South-West PDP scribe Court jails man 2 years for stealing rental chairs INEC fixes Isoko South Assembly by-election for Sept 11 Secondus survives, as PDP fixes convention for October PSG unveil Lionel Messi as he opts for jersey number 30 Three children, mother killed in Benue community by suspected Ebonyi militia Army not responsible for rehabilitation of ex-Boko Haram terrorists ' Nwachukwu Sixteen-year-old girl remanded in Kwara for allegedly setting colleague ablaze Plateau Crises: STF arrests 8 suspects in connection with shooting incident at Rafin Bauna in Bassa LGA Gombe records 44 cholera cases with 4 deaths ' Commissioner Food poison kills 24 family members in Sokoto CBN releases guidelines for regulation, supervision of CGCs NDOKWA EAST HORROR: Residents go to farm, market, return to meet home swept by flood, gully erosion Resident Doctors may call off strike before weekend NDOKWA EAST HORROR: Residents go to farm, market, return to meet home swept by flood, gully erosion Cholera wreaks havoc in Katsina, kills 75 Abuse of Chemicals, Drugs, Pesticide: NAFDAC commences sensitization Private hospitals admitting COVID-19 patients will be shut, Osun State Govt warns NTDs: Ignorance, stigma, discrimination deny victims of treatment, livelihood Plateau Crises: STF arrests 8 suspects in connection with shooting incident at Rafin Bauna in Bassa LGA Striking doctors call for sack of Ngige, Ehanire Katsina Assembly to FG, Customs: Withdraw border drill from Katsina Doctors' strike: You are suffering from crass ignorance, Ngige tells PGF DG FG to advance research in weather system *THISDAY* Understanding Air Travellers Rights, Claims Limit Nnoka: Stronger Policies Necessary to Reverse Current Economic Trends Ogunbiyi: Nigeria Over-leveraged, FG Must Borrow for Specific Projects Gains in Airtel, MTN Nigeria, Others Drive Stock Market by N317.5bn Property Devt and Purple-Sukuk, A Match Made in Heaven Analysts: Lagos Major Beneficiary of Rivers Court Ruling on VAT, Responsible for 70% of Collection Across Nigeria Total Nigeria, Seplat Petroleum, Others Revenue Hits N500.93bn in H1 2021 Amidst Higher Margin in Products Sales Fixed Income, FX Markets Sustains Momentum Recording N15.31trn, $10.12bn Turnover in One Month Over 52 Senior NNPC Staff Affected in Fresh Redeployment FG Initiates National Multidimensional Poverty Index Survey At Last Green Africa Receives Operating License Leadway Assurance Unveils Fast Claims Paying Motor Insurance Policy Court Clears Erstwhile Staco Assurance Boss nyang-eyen:Gov Emmanuel Industrial Programmes Foundation for Viable State For a Responsible State Mutual Benefits Strengthens Retail Insurance Base Through Strategic Alliances Heros Welcome for King Messi in Paris Nigeria Not Ready For A Post Petroleum Economy, ERA/FoEN Laments Finally, NDDC Forensic Auditors Present Report Tokyo Olympics: NFF Congratulates Dare, Sports Ministry Osinbajo Canvasses Agric-tech Collaboration between Nigeria, Vietnam Chukwueze Out as Villarreal, Chelsea Clash in Super Cup Gloomme App Launches in Nigeria HiFL 2021: UAM Tillers Hold Advantage over ABU Nobles for Qfinal Messi Agrees to Join PSG on Two-year Contract Keystone Bank empowers over 100 female entrepreneurs across Nigeria Hundreds of PSG Fans Wait in Vain for Messis Arrival in Paris Lukaku Completes Part of Chelsea Medical in Milan Gerrard Banks on Balogun, Aribo against Malmo Tonight *DAILY INDEPENDENT* We Want To Put An End To Imposition In Lagos APC 'Adediran Secondus Has Demonstrated Gross Incapacity To Lead PDP 'Adewumi Entrenching The Culture Of Internal Democracy In Party Politics Electricity Subsidy Withdrawal: Good Gesture, Wrong Nigerians Won't Be Forced To Use 5G Technology ' NCC Planning Information In Lagos Remains Free ' LASG FG Charges NFF On S'Eagles W'Cup Qualifiers Enekwechi Threatens To Sue Adeleye Over Video Comments Redefining LASRERA's Law To Guarantee Investors' Confidence Residents Cry To A'Ibom Govt As Ravine Splits UNIUYO, Uyo City Poly, Gulps Buildings Self-Care Learning, Path To Improving Wellness ' Healthcare Advocates South African Court Postpones Zuma's Graft Trial *LEADERSHIP* NDLEA Arrests 43 Drug Dealers In 3 States FG, NASS Working On Constitutional Recognition For Women ' Keyamo Ebonyi Communal Crisis: Monarchs, Others Take Ceasefire Oath Health Insurance Coverage For All Nigerians In Deadly Onslaught, Military Takes Fight To Bandits' Den PDP Crisis: Governors, BoT Give Secondus Soft Landing Award: We Cherish LEADERSHIP Recognition ' TAJ Bank Reps, Resident Doctors' Talk Deadlocked Akpabio 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month AI: Over 112 killed in Kaduna, Plateau in one month Asset declaration: EFCC grills ex-Bayelsa Gov., Dickson Asset declaration: EFCC grills ex-Bayelsa Gov., Dickson FG to Nigerians: Don't mix COVID-19 vaccine brands FG to Nigerians: Don't mix COVID-19 vaccine brands Buhari urges compassion, peace on Islamic New Year APC, INEC, others, dragged to court over ward congress E-registration: We've registered 10,000 members in 24hrs ' PDP Yoruba forum to Obasanjo: Clear air on support for Igboho Analysts to FG: Hold off on $3.4bn SDR from IMF Bandits demand N.5bn as ransom for abducted Niger Commissioner Ecobank Nigeria, IFC, NGX partner on gender equality Crypto exchange Poloniex to pay $10.4m for charges We want Lagosians to choose their leaders 'Adediran Sterling Bank reports N5.7bn HY'21 profit S'Court verdict: How Osinbajo came to APC's rescue Jaiz Bank grows half year profit by 70% Farmers, herders' clashes: How Bello stemmed menace in Kogi Bayelsa govt appreciates Bayelsa United/Queens for FA cup triumph Tokyo 2020: Short putter, Enekwechi, threatens to sue Adeleye over video comments JUST IN: Messi agrees to join PSG Barca's Aguero out for 10 weeks with calf injury Coaching Ban: US Court gives FIFA 21 days to respond to Siasia's suit Team Nigeria made the nation proud 'Dare Sambawa thumbs up Nigeria's performance in Tokyo Cricket: NTF invites 20 girls for T20 World Cup qualifiers Confed Cup: CAF's Article 6.2. to the rescue for Bayelsa United *BLUE PRINT* NSE urges FG to focus on youth employment, education PDP govs, BoT, NWC, others give Secondus soft landing Ogun: College staff nabbed for raping student Maiden sports ministry Northwest zone/wadson Int'l 5-aside Kaduna Soccer begins FCTA begins demolishing homes, worship centres, others in Iddo Sabo Breaking: Amidst Liverpool interest, PSG confirm Messi's capture FCTA to partner construction federation on skills acquisition Tokyo Olympics: NFF congratulates Dare, Sports Ministry, slams Dalung RMRDC boss bags leadership excellence award Banditry: Corps members not deployed to 11 Niger LGAs Hijrah 1443: NASFAT chief missioner charges Muslims on trust in God Bauchi: Ex-supporters urge APC to expel Sanin Malam over anti-party activities Kogi establishes 2 disease centres, assures doctors on support FG enrolls 600,000 Jigawa pupils on school feeding programme Seplat calls for energy security Kaduna Electric launches customer App REA signs 13 coys for solar mini-grids deployment in 86 communities NERC suspends eligible power evacuation policy Nizamiye hospital begins COVID-19 antibody testing Benue, Ebonyi communities' land dispute claims mother, 3 kids Address reforms on Nigeria's structural defects now, Ojo tells FG Why electricity problem in Nigeria persists ' Ex-NEPA engineer Edo: Truck tumbles, crushes 2 policemen to death PDP crisis: Again, protesters call for Secondus removal *BUSINESS DAY* Expert list focus areas as Nigerian insurers transits to RBS Herbert Wigwe's relentless 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