*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SUNDAY 22ND AUGUST 2021*



*PUNCH*

Nigeria needs to stop importing dirty fuels

Voter apathy to LGA polls heightens councils struggle for survival

World Athletics U-20 Championships: I knew my son will win gold 'Onwuzurike's dad

Osun bank robberies: Victims relatives in agony, police allege indigenes connivance

Building capacity in real estate requires foreign partnerships Onwumere

Delayed ransom: Baptist pupils abductors threatens to start charging interest, says source

Dare rewards Kenya 2021 gold medallist's with $5,000

Activists worry, urge hesitant states to domesticate law against gender-based violence

Tolling: FG plans concession for more federal roads

I cant be caught wearing a suit Segun Runsewe

Volleyball: 38 players in camp for Kigali tourney

Lawyers decry nonstop mutilation, hawking of naira despite CBN Act against abuse

Huawei climbs to 44 on Fortune Global 500 list

We lost seven indigenes, recovered five corpses, says Modakeke group

La Liga: Depay rescues draw for Barcelona in Bilbao

Rising food prices, poor sales threaten our livelihoods, feeding now hard Traders, families

How Nigeriall benefit from African air transport market FG

The devil and our rulers

Global fintech investment hit $98bn in H1 2021 KPMG

Foods, herbs to manage prostate enlargement

PIA expands fuel imports beyond Dangote, other refiners

Afghanistan, Biden and lifes cruel options

Open defecation: Public health crisis looms in Lagos, Ogun communities

Why PDP hasnt won Lagos governorship election since 1999 Bode George

Eight banks lose N1.9bn to fraud in one year

Construction, working of pneumatic (air) tractors brake system (II)

Promoters once rejected me, saying my dad died with Apala music Musiliu Haruna Ishola

COVID-19 mutation, poor adherence to safety measures fuelling breakthrough infections, experts warn

Man kidnaps neighbours son in Lagos, demands N2.5m ransom

Firm invests $5m to expand Internet access

How some women mistake bleeding in early pregnancy for menses Gynaecologists

Obasanjo decries Nigerias rising debts, low FDI

Nigerian e-commerce firm raises $10.5m funding

CBN N756.5bn farmers loan programme suffers repayment delay

How aspirin remains useful

We wont sign agreement, end strike until demands are met Resident doctors

Commuters spend night in traffic as floods submerge vehicles in Ondo

Male patients with chronic liver disease, others may be infertile Expert

How gunmen killed Zamfara councillor while praying Uncle

Petroleum Industry Act: Military threatens tough actions as Niger Delta youths plan fresh hostilities

Knocks as Buharis aide mocks Igbohos continued detention in Cotonou

Kwara increases ministries from 16 to 20

Wanted kidnapper arrested with 53 AK-47 magazines in Nasarawa Police

2023: Northern youths lament Buharis leadership, seek support for Tambuwal

Winning song challenge, boost to my career Marky Moore

Claim Oyetola plans to demolish Aregbesolas secretariat malicious Commissioner

UNIZIK student commits suicide over alleged hike in school fees

57-year-old chieftaincy crisis worsens Etan development, community leader laments

Why I infuse UK sound in afrobeats Equation Billionz

Work earnestly for peace, unity, Buhari tells new Bichi emir

Plateau unrest: Gombe, Kogi evacuate indigenes from UNIJOS

Why medicated, antiseptic, liquid soaps are bad for skin Dermatologist

SANs warn FG over planned amnesty for repentant Boko Haram militants

Osinbajo, Obaseki, others honour Okowa at dads burial

Two killed in Ogun police, kidnappers gun duel

Day female fan called me stupid Tomiwa Tegbe



*VANGUARD*

Ex-British boxing champion, Apostle Oboh, calls for caution over sexual allegations against cleric

OLU OF WARRI: Atuwatse III will bring peace, development 'Adjogbe

Minority Reps pledge tougher oversight in energy sector

State of the nation: Nigeria fast descending into tyranny, dictatorship ' Afenifere

2023: Youths drums support for Gbagi

Nigeria's Misery Index, worst in Africa ' Gana

OTC 2021: Minority Reps vow to intensify oversight function in oil, gas sector over PIA, says Elumelu

2023: Abia North wants Ikpeazu to uphold rotation of gov seat on senatorial zones

Etebo, Ekong stumble as Brighton beat Watford 2-0

5-yr old Oyo-born kid bags chieftaincy title in Lagos

JUST IN: PDP stakeholders strategise to take over Kogi

World Athletics U20: Sports Minister announces cash awards for medalists

Police arrest suspect with ammunition, magazines in Nasarawa

Doctors Strike: FG commences implementation of MOU with NMA on Monday

God Is Not Good All The Time (3)

Ayade's failed grammar against PIB

IGALI: Frustrated at UNIJOS

LaFiya launches electronic healthcare kits for Nigerians

Babangida Years; despotic or genial style

Gun battle: Imo Police kill 'Bugatti', recover pistol allegedly stolen during #EndSARS protests

Bokoharamism is rudimentary Talibanism

Use cultural events to market Yoruba tradition, culture ' Gani Adams

Keeping Afghanistan at bay



*THISDAY*

PIA: A Revolutionary Law and its Many Controversies

Resolving Nigerias Housing Deficit

Examining CBNs Power Sector Interventions

Mariah Olasehinde: Entrepreneurship is a World Full of Unknowns

FCTA Showers 37 Edo 2020 Medalists with Cash

A Message from Kabul

Onwuzurike, Uko Dig Gold, Ofili Settles for Bronze in Kenya

Can Masaris Call for Self-help Curb Banditry in Katsina

LOC Inspects Mobolaji Johnson Arena Ahead of Aisha Buhari Cup

Will Dickson Succumb Like Akpabio

LaFiya Unveils Electronic Healthcare Kits for Nigerians

Nnamdi Wins Nigerias First Field Event Medal in 19 Years

Lalong: How Not to Play Politics with Insecurity

Onwuzurike Sets New Record in Mens 200m

Will the Peoples Constitution Save Nigeria from Disintegration

Glo Sponsors EPL Game

Okorocha Hunted By His Past Indulgence

Akeredolus Overtures and Future of Ondo PDP

APC, PDP, AND PLAN FOR ONE-PARTY STATE

Lagos Sports Summer Camp Kicks off in Badagry

Wases Controversial Plenary Sessions

Onazi Returns to Denizlispor on a One-year Deal

Atletico, Atalanta Monitor Super Eagles Forward, Moffi



*DAILY INDEPENDENT*
 
Inegbeniki Urges, Buhari, NASS Not To Allow Akpabio Manage PIA Funds

EFCC Nabs Two Suspected Fraudsters In Ondo

We're Making Bayelsa Investment Friendly ' Duba

I Have No Tears For Abba Kyari ' Elebute

Time To Reform The Political Party System

Conflicting Policies, Funding, FX Undermining Growth Of Nigeria's Domestic Gas Market ' Nuhu Yakubu, NLGPA President

There's Been Heavy Volume In Fidelity Bank For A While Now, What Is Happening

Barcelona Place '20 Million Price Tag On Young Midfielder

Art For Art's Sake Is Now A Luxury ' Kunle Adebajo

Breaking: Eight Feared Dead In Ekiti Road Crash

Thousands Rally In Central London Decrying Taliban Takeover Of Afghanistan

Lebanon Leaders Reach Short-Term Compromise On Fuel



*LEADERSHIP*

New USAID Activity To Benefit 15,000 Conflict-affected Farmers in Adamawa

Chad Withdraws Troops From G5 Sahel Force

We Have Not Made Definite Pronouncement On Surrendered Boko Haram Fighters ' FG

Afghanistan: Nigeria Must Wake Up To Dangers Of Taliban ' Don

Repentant Bandits And Matters Arising

Jennifer Ephraim Set To Launch New Book, Unveil Foundation

All Is Set For 4th Edition Of Kaduna Film Festival

NFC Plans IBB @80 Documentary

2021/2022 Football Season: Fans' Expectations And World Leaders Who Support Football Clubs

Nigeria Consumers Have Been Getting It Rough ' Saratu

Issues As Over 3,000 Boko Haram Terrorists Surrender To Govt Forces

Russia's Lukoil Plans Fresh Investment In Nigeria

Equities Market To Trade Positive

Kogi Govt Evacuates Students From UNIJOS

Niger Governor Warns Against Blockage Of Drainages

Maryam Lemu Marriage Academy Launched In Abuja

FG To Compensate Communities As Work Resumes On Makurdi-Keffi Expressway

Police Arrest 11 Suspected Kidnappers, Cultists

Alaaya Emerges Kwara ACF Chairman

Plateau Killings: Victims Must Get Justice ' NAS

Anambra Youths Seek Partnership With LEADERSHIP On Summit

Traditional Rulers Laud Role Of Media In Polio Campaign

Ex-military Governor, ECOMOG Commander, Gen Olurin, Dies At 78

Osinbajo, Ganduje Best Candidates To Heal Nigeria ' Group

Sowing The Wind, Reaping The Whirlwind

Resident doctors refuse to sign new deal with FG

Plateau Killings: Lalong begs Ondo people, govt for forgiveness

Corruption In APC Govt Makes PDP Look Like Angels ' Gana

FG Taking Measures To Address Security Challenges ' Defence Minister

Self-defence: Now That Masari Has Spoken

Insecurity: NIS Urges Traditional Rulers To Monitor Unregistered Migrants

Importance Of A Solid Legal Framework

Jubilation As Emiko Is Crowned 21st Olu Of Warri

Behold! Bauchi As An Oil Producing State

Afghanistan's Fall: Lessons For Nigeria

Growing Nigeria's Economy Through MSME Financing

MAKING IT, SPENDING IT: MAKE OR MAR MONEY CHOICES

As President Buhari Breaks PIB Jinx

Again, Bandits Abduct Scores In Zamfara

General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida GCFR: Saluting An Iconic Leader At 80

President Buhari Urges Leaders To Rid Nigeria Of Divisive Tendencies

China's Belt And Road Initiative Trade With Nigeria, Others Hits $1.35trn

Kebbi Fabricates Armoured Personnel Carriers To Strengthen Fight Against Banditry

Stakeholders Suggest Ways Of Curbing ASUU Strike

Plateau Killings: Victims Must Get Justice, Says NAS



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Return of Taliban'll worsen global security 'Prof Ojo

Anambra 2023: Plot against Andy Uba thickens

Islamiya 136: Angry parents accuse govt of insensitivity

Nigeria fast descending into tyranny, dictatorship, says Afenifere

AfCFTA: Africa's GDP to hit $3.4 trillion 'ECA

Ikpeazu: Infrastructural development must have socio-economic relevance

PIA: NNPC commercialisation divides lawyers

Oil caps week with longest losing streak since 2019

Kidnappers, bandits rake in N20bn in 500 attacks 'investigation

Ohanaeze to FG: Count Ndigbo out of 368 grazing reserves

NARD, FG draft new agreements

Korea seeks expansion of $500m trade volume to Nigeria

Delta 2023: The big-fight between Urhobo, Ijaw

Insecurity: Nigerians're now undertakers, burying loved ones daily 'Rep's Dep. Minority Leader, Okechukwu

Insistence on open grazing retrogressive, historically incorrect 'Prof. Adejo

2023: Equity, justice to sustain APC presidency 'Nwosu

Prof Ojo: Talibans' return will embolden terror groups

Nairobi 2021: Gold rush for Team Nigeria as Nse-Uko, Onwuzurike win 400m, 200m

I want to be one of Nigeria's finest strikers, says Mbata

Budding talents emerge at Phase 1 of Lagos Sports Summer Camp

Without Messi, Ronaldo, EPL trio on the cards for Europe's top award

Lukaku effect ignites London derby

Inter Milan open Serie A title defence with thumping of Genoa

EPL: Grealish scores as Man City run riot, Villa sink Newcastle

Nse Uko wins World Athletics U20 Championship 400m gold

Ligue 1: Mbappe strikes as PSG beat Brest to go top

Adenle-Oluwole: I would've been super rich if not for Sickle Cell Disease

Woman in the News: Oniga, screen goddess, goes home this week

Making a kill with Cross dressing comedy

I'm not scared of competition, says singer Nazarene

Tope Oshin returns with a new movie, 'Here Love Lies

Femi Jacobs warns against instant miracle

How other artistes help Wizkid, Burna Boy win Grammy awards 'NTDC boss

Top trendy casual blouses



*BLUE PRINT*

In Anambra, Police launch investigation as UNIZIK student commits suicide

Afro-Prime Star, 11 Sign releases new single

The Garbage School set to hit cinema

Breaking: Kano governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, presents staff of office to Buhari's inlaw as new Emir of Bichi (PICTURES)

VIDEO: Nigeria's Chudi Onwuzurike opens up after winning 200m gold at World U-20 Athletics Championship

Breaking ' World U-20 Athletics Championship: Third gold, 5th medal for Nigeria as Onwuzurike wins 200m, Ofili grabs bronze in women final (VIDEO)

World U-20 Athletics Championship: This is just the beginning, Nigeria's gold medallist, Imaobong Nse Uko, roars

Breaking: Nigeria wins another gold at World U-20 Athletics Championship in Kenya (VIDEO)

Anambra 2021: Don't use N60bn public fund to bankroll Soludo's campaign, ZLP tells Obiano

Estimated billings: FG moves to roll out 4m additional meters

Jos killings: Plateau govt hands over 49 survivors, preaches forgiveness

Premier League: Chelsea's Pulisic out of Arsenal clash, Kante, Ziyech

Army reiterates commitment to fight insecurity, inaugurates 5,001 recruits for training

In Zamfara, bandits abduct 66, Police confirm

2023: PDP accuses APC of using EFCC to hound opposition

Club sacks footballer, warns 10 others over night sex party

Breaking: New Olu of Warri, Omoba Tsola Emiko, crowned (PICTURES)

Breaking: Another ex-Military governor is dead



*BUSINESS DAY*

Insecurity: Nigeria's gambit with 'repentant' Boko Haram

How Purple is leveraging Sukuk Bond to redefine property devt dynamics

Nigeria's 2023 elections and the Zambian challenge

FNS2021: Stakeholders seek to repair Nigeria's weak food system

African music industry getting global recognition ' Samprincepowers

Stop borrowing dollars, borrow sense

Naira ends the week with 0.97% loss against dollar

We have numerical strength to own APC in Lagos- Lagos4Lagos

COVID-19: Stakeholders call for investment in Nigeria's health sector

Is Wike leading one-man revolution to true federalism



*GUARDIAN*

Depay rescues draw for Barcelona in Bilbao

Ex-FIFA boss Blatter says 'not afraid' of going to trial

Anambra has potential to be best-run state

Inter Milan open title defence with Genoa thumping

Residents agonise as crater-like potholes adorn Old Ojo Road

Ex-UK leader Blair blasts Western 'abandonment' of Afghanistan

Stronger families key to achieving stability, sustainable growth, says Sanwo-Olu

Dredging Otto Creek will boost our standard of living

Liverpool banish Burnley ghosts at Anfield

Facelift for Obalende underway

Celtic sign Croatia defender Juranovic

Ronaldo is staying at Juve says Allegri

The warning on a sinking Lagos

NCAA, operator in brawl over botched AOC renewal

Villagers killed in western Niger attack

Italy's Florenzi moves to Milan on loan from Roma

The new PIB act: Robbing Peter to pay Paul

Hundreds arrested in Australia protests as country posts worst Covid rise

Arsenal's spending ups pressure on Arteta to deliver

Abba Kyari and festival of a thousand knives

Malaysian PM sworn in as scandal-hit party reclaims leadership

How Peter Hain successfully made good trouble

Taliban co-founder Baradar in Kabul for talks to set up government

Katsina State governor justifies Igboho Oos'a

As conservatives' fortunes plunge, Merkel hopes to ride to rescue

Playing games

Powerful storm threatens US east coast



*TRIBUNE*

Politicians who attended Buhari's son's wedding with hired jets are not different from bandits ' Gumi

Gunmen kidnap two Abia State University professors, others

How to Watch Pacquiao vs Ugas Live Stream online, Start Time, PPV Paid or Free

Missing in transit

INEC not aware NASS rejected electronic transmission of results 'Okoye

Temilolu Fosudo wins 4th Beeta playwriting competition

I married two wives to have free access to my conjugal rights 'Isoko farmer

Soothsayers said I won't live to be 40, but here I am at 80 'Olubukanla Okusanya

Mental Magnitude

Who is afraid of 86-year-old Akintoye' ' (2)

Media, government, terrorists and the truth

Judges have a decision to make'and it's now (2)

Nnamani goes to school

Appreciating Delta State's unique stride

Developing grassroots via home-grown democracy



*SPORTS*

46-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Mets' Citi Field After Falling from Staircase - Bleacher Report

5-Star DT Prospect Travis Shaw Commits to UNC over Georgia, Clemson - Bleacher Report

Aaron Rodgers Says Jets' Zach Wilson Can 'Throw the Heck' out of the Ball - Bleacher Report

Andy Dalton Named Bears' Week 1 Starter over Justin Fields, Matt Nagy Says - Bleacher Report

Arsenal's spending ups pressure on Arteta to deliver - Guardian

Athletic Bilbao 1-1 Barcelona: Depay rescues point for Barca - BBC

Atletico, Atalanta Monitor Super Eagles Forward, Moffi - Thisday

Barcelona Place '20 Million Price Tag On Young Midfielder - Daily Independent

Barcelona wonderkid Yusuf Demir becomes youngest foreign debutant since Messi - Goal

Becky Lynch Beats Bianca Belair for Women's Title in WWE Return at SummerSlam - Bleacher Report

Bobby Lashley Beats Goldberg, Retains WWE Title at SummerSlam 2021 - Bleacher Report

Bray Wyatt Reportedly Expected to Sign AEW Contract After WWE Release - Bleacher Report

Brendan Rodgers would '150 per cent' drop players again for Covid breaches - Yahoo

Budding talents emerge at Phase 1 of Lagos Sports Summer Camp - New Telegraph

Celtic sign Croatia defender Juranovic - Guardian

Charlotte Beats Nikki A.S.H., Ripley; Wins Women's Title at WWE SummerSlam - Bleacher Report

Damian Priest Beats Sheamus, Wins United States Title at WWE SummerSlam 2021 - Bleacher Report

Daniil Medvedev collides with TV camera during semi-final defeat - Yahoo

Dare rewards Kenya 2021 gold medallist's with $5,000 - Punch

Depay rescues draw for Barcelona in Bilbao - Guardian

DR Congo star N'Sakala stable after collapse on pitch during Besiktas vs Gaziantep FK - Goal

Drew McIntyre Beats Jinder Mahal at WWE SummerSlam 2021 - Bleacher Report

Dying for peace:' Afghanistan's first female Olympian says women will not give up their liberties easily - CNN

Edge Beats Seth Rollins at WWE SummerSlam 2021 - Bleacher Report

Elaine Thompson-Herah narrowly misses out on breaking 33-year-old 100m record - Yahoo

Elaine Thompson-Herah runs second fastest time in women's 100m history - BBC

EPL: Grealish scores as Man City run riot, Villa sink Newcastle - New Telegraph

Etebo, Ekong stumble as Brighton beat Watford 2-0 - Vanguard

Euro 2020 final was a 'superspreader' event - CNN

Ex-FIFA boss Blatter says 'not afraid' of going to trial - Guardian

EXTRA: I saw God Taribo West speaks on how he became a pastor - The Cable

FCTA Showers 37 Edo 2020 Medalists with Cash - Thisday

Former Liverpool midfielder Terry McDermott diagnosed with dementia - Yahoo

Glo Sponsors EPL Game - Thisday

Harvey Elliott: 'Everybody wants to talk' about the 18-year-old, says Klopp - CNN

He's been fantastic ' Graham Potter 'really happy' for rejuvenated Shane Duffy - Yahoo

Hideki Matsuyama: Ball hit by 2021 Masters champion lands in spectator's shirt - CNN

How to Watch Pacquiao vs Ugas Live Stream online, Start Time, PPV Paid or Free - Tribune

I want to be one of Nigeria's finest strikers, says Mbata - New Telegraph

Inter Milan open Serie A title defence with thumping of Genoa - New Telegraph

Inter Milan open title defence with Genoa thumping - Guardian

It's a disgrace' - Pellegrini rips into La Liga for having the 'most dives' and being the slowest league in Europe - Goal

It's Not Too Late: Mitchell Trubisky Can Rewrite Career After Busting in Chicago - Bleacher Report

Italy's Florenzi moves to Milan on loan from Roma - Guardian

Jackson State's Deion Sanders Urges People in Mississippi to Get COVID-19 Vaccine - Bleacher Report

Japhet Tanganga interview: Spurs' homegrown star on his 'aggressive' approach and staying at the top - Yahoo

Jorginho's golden touch makes him invaluable presence in Chelsea revival - Yahoo

La Liga: Depay rescues draw for Barcelona in Bilbao - Punch

Lagos Sports Summer Camp Kicks off in Badagry - Thisday

Leeds 2-2 Everton: Emotional day at Elland Road as capacity crowd roar once more - BBC

Ligue 1: Mbappe strikes as PSG beat Brest to go top - New Telegraph

Little League World Series 2021: Saturday Scores, Bracket Results and Highlights - Bleacher Report

LIVE: Athletic Club vs Barcelona - Goal

Liverpool banish Burnley ghosts at Anfield - Guardian

Liverpool great Terry McDermott diagnosed with dementia - Yahoo

LOC Inspects Mobolaji Johnson Arena Ahead of Aisha Buhari Cup - Thisday

Lukaku effect ignites London derby - New Telegraph

Madueke scores as PSV Eindhoven stroll past Bangura's SC Cambuur - Goal

Mark Noble may be eyeing sporting director role at West Ham once he retires - Yahoo



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