*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SATURDAY 28TH AUGUST 2021*



*PUNCH*

Nigeria may become insolvent soon Atiku

NAF chopper opened fire on us, gunshot victims hospitalised, Rivers boat operators allege

2023: Group meets Masari, canvasses support for Osinbajo presidency

Taliban takeover: No Nigerian in Afghanistan, FG declares

Kaduna abduction: Bandits release another 32 Baptist students, hold 31

Bayelsa seeks implementation of Supreme Court order on boundary dispute with Rivers

We can now monitor all movements in real-time at Ilella Border NIS boss

Edo, Taraba celebrate 30 years after creation

322,000 Nigerian refugees in Niger, Cameroon, Chad FG

COVID-19: Ekiti begins second phase of vaccination, cautions residents

Gani Fawehinmis son buried beside father, amid tears

Lawyer warns of revolution over continued detention of Igbohos aides by DSS

Stop jailing petty offenders, says NHRC

Rivers fire incident: We are now homeless, need help, say victims

Rotary Club donates learning equipment to school for visually-impaired

Increase revenue base to address increasing public debts, CIBN urges FG

Floods displaced over 25,000 people, destroyed N1.5bn properties in Bauchi SEMA

Mohammed Fawehinmi endured pain for 19 years in wheelchair without showing it Saheed, brother

Reps minority caucus tackles NBC over harassment of Channels TV, presenters

Osun APC quakes as Aregbesolas loyalists, Oyetola square up

PDP Govs deny demanding Secondus resignation

FG yet to recover N5.15tn debt, says minister

Zenith Banks half-year profit rises to N117bn

700-hectare farm estatell curb herders/farmers clashes FG

Remit workers pension contributions, others, unions tell FAAN

Shareholders approve name change for Total Nigeria

D'Tigers beat Kenya 71-55 in second Afrobasket match

Paralympics: Nigeria's Kingsley advances, table tennis athletes crash

CAF approves 5,000 fans for Eagles, Liberia clash

Europa: Osimhen battles Ndidi, Iheanacho, Moses

My Arsenal wife was envious when I celebrated Chelsea UCL win ' Basorge

Okocha wonder goal comparison delights German Holtmann

Inter debutant Correa scores twice in comeback win over Verona

Bundesliga: Dortmund snatch damatic 3-2 win at Hoffenheim

W'Cup qualifiers: Brazil invite nine new players as clubs' boycott looms

Serie A: Udinese continue good start with win over Venezia

Our survival miraculous, people should take personal hygiene seriously Nasarawa cholera survivors

Auto crash: Inconsolable families, mourners decry bad roads at burial of seven Delta wedding guests

Food poisoning: How bacterial, chemical contamination, unsafe food handling cause children, adults death

Eavesdropper: Stop mindless killings

10 ways to protect children from cyberbullying

Pipeline vandalism: Fuel litters Lagos community, sacks residents, cripples trading

Police arrest two, rescue 10 Nigerian girls in Benin Republic being trafficked to Dubai

Family seeks help to treat six-year-olds deformed face

Man arraigned for alleged stealing of N1.5m telecoms parts

It is not foolishness

Even as Christian, I refused to finance CAN building with govt fund Obasanjo

PDP crisis: Secondus presides over NEC today, convention tops agenda

Bandits subjected us to 88 days of torture, threatened to kill us Freed Niger pupils

Southern govs should reject PIA, grazing routes, Akintoye, others say

Igboho committed no crime against Nigeria, release him, Soyinka tells Benin Republic

Celebs who have taken social media fights offline

Why we settled rift with MultiChoice MCSN boss, Moyo Ayilaran

Family, colleagues, fans pay tributes to Rachel Oniga at burial

Business more lucrative than acting Halima Abubakar

Minister, others mourn Victor Olaotan, Ifeanyi Dike



*VANGUARD*

Rafsanjani takes over from Akiyode-Afolabi as TMG board chair

Bandits kidnap 4 in 2 Kaduna communities

M-Belt Forum condemns killings of 48 persons in Plateau, Benue

Breaking: Bandits free 32 more Bethel Baptist students

Nigeria won't disintegrate despite challenges ' Obasanjo

Armed forces reviewing operational engagements in troubled areas ' Irabor

Stand up, defend yourselves, lawmakers tell Plateau people

Alleged anti-Buhari interview: Stop harassing Nigerian Press, PDP Reps caucus tells President NBC

Edo@30: Imasuangbon preaches cooperation for development

Breaking: Petroleum Marketers call off strike in Imo

Edo @ 30: Obaseki consolidating on gains of predecessors'PDP

Osinbajo recalls how Gov Abiodun's dad lived fulfilled life of impact

COVID-19: Lagos begins Moderna vaccination Saturday

Prevent looming strike, address lingering demands of health workers now ' NUAP tells FG, states

Presidency's media attack on Gov Ortom counterproductive, demeans FG before Nigerians ' Middle Belt group

We're working round the clock to resolve all legal disputes in PDP ' Ortom

At 30, Taraba is major producer of rice in Nigeria ' Gov Ishaku

2023: We'll work against you if' ' Group warns PDP

PGF DG gives conditions for state police in Nigeria

FG's grazing sites have no place in the constitution ' Lawyers

NAHCON Chairman constitutes Umrah standing committee

Hajj 2022: Lagos may not sell intention forms

Sports: When will Nigeria get it right

We are all dealing with issues

Stolen crown, failed coronation and the other Sultan

The hard job of living in Nigeria

Cross River: There was no robbery incident at Transcorp Hotel ' Police

We make brisk business operating late night ' Kaduna motorcyclists

BREAKING: LASEMA issues important statement as NNPC pipeline leaks in Ikotun



*THISDAY*

Globacom and theTelecom Sector: 18 Years of Bold Moves

FoodCo Restates Commitment to Retail Growth

Dotts Media House Executes 3D Zebra Crossing in Lagos

Indomie Announces Winners of Eat and Win Promo

SystemSpecs Urges Partnership to Grow ICT Sector

Hollandia Evap Milk Partners Mercy Johnson-Okojie

TNL Launches new Starlet Mini Sub-compact SUV

Hyundai Motor Wins 16 Red Dot 2021 Awards

ALBON Elects Ubajaka President, Promises to Work with Govt

K8 Design Fuses Innovation, Elegance, Creates Futuristic Sports Sedan

NaAllah Unveils Three Books

Enugu State @ 30: 2023 and Ugwuanyis Quest for Equity

Gov Fintiri and Burden of Debt

Will President Buhari Ever Conquer the Terrorists

Peter Olayinka: Will He Jettison Cult Heros Status for...

Liverpool, Chelsea Clash in Early Title Race Arsenal take redemption...

Cameroon Coach Sets Target at Aisha Buhari Cup

Osimhen Battles Ndidi, Iheanacho, Moses in Europa League

Local Government Chairmen Commend Sanwo-Olu on Sports Summer Camp

Exciting Games from La Liga, Serie A Seasons on DStv, GOtv

28 Years after Spectacular Goal against Khan, Okocha Still Enjoys Rave Moment in Germany

FIFA Appoints Togolese Officials for Super Eagles, Liberia Clash

Premier League Managers Back Non Release of Players in Red-list Countries

2021 Afrobasket: DTigers Record Second Win, Outdunk Kenya

Lokomotiv Moscow Offer Anjorin 5-year Deal

Man Utd Re-sign Ronaldo on a Two-year Deal

Aisha Buhari Cup Ill Assure Nigerian Girl-child, Says Eucharia

Ogunade, Adoki Extol Baloguns Book on Bball Growth in Nigeria



*DAILY TIMES*
 
NDA: Nigerians are ungrateful, launching attack to make Buhari look bad Femi Adesina

DSS ignores release warrant on Sunday Igbohos aides, holds on to detainees

WARIF COVID-19 response raises awareness to sexual violence in rural communities with Cuppy Foundation

Im keen on Nation Building and raising a generation for Christ Pastor Daniel Olawande

Many feared dead, injured as unidentified Helicopter shoots passenger boat in Rivers

44yrs after establishment, Buhari announces N287bn as NNPC net profit

Niger: Three months after, kidnapped Islamiyya school pupils regain freedom

Anambra: INEC approves devolution of voters registration in 326 wards

PDP: Atiku lauds BoT for providing good leadership

GOV ORTOM TO PRESIDENCY: Focus on ending insecurity, fix economy instead of attacking me

2023: PDP Group asks Atiku to drop presidential ambition

Jos Massacre: Plateau Assembly may impeach Gov. Lalong in two weeks

Oduahs defection: Anambra guber poll, APCs chances will be enhanced- Chieftain

PDP Governors Forum celebrates Abia, Adamawa, Delta, Edo, Enugu and Taraba states at 30

PDP crisis: Secondus breaks silence on reinstatement as National Chairman

Gunmen killed in Rivers, others arrested as police ban escort duty

Tears As Rachel Oniga Is Buried

Exam Malpractice: WAEC begins clamp down on Miracle Centres

PDP crisis: Secondus must go Tambuwal

Nigerias GDP grows by 5.01% in Q2 2021 NBS

Comedian AY bags honorary doctorate degree from UK varsity

Charity gives me a sense of satisfaction Celebrity bitcoin entrepreneur, BLord

How I run my music label, Kings and Queens furniture business in the US- King Tea



*LEADERSHIP*

I Am Passionate About Empowering The Girl Child ' Faith Ajayi

How 'Essence' Solidified Wizkid's Status On The Global Stage

I Put My Best In My Business ' Mngohol

Inside UNTH Medical Hostel Of Dirt And Stench

Matawalle, Deputy Should Emulate Wamakko And I ' Shagari

Corruption Is Global, Not Limited To Nigeria ' Senator Musa

African Travel Commission Revives, Repositions To Sell Africa

Nollywood Veteran Actor, Prince Ifeanyi Dike, Is Dead

Veteran Actor, Victor Olaotan, Is Dead

Stakeholders Seek Economic Diversification Agenda Through Tourism, Culture

We're Still Traumatized By Jos Killings, Say Evacuated Lagos Unijos Students

Olubadan Reign Has Ushered In Peace, Massive Development ' Makinde

Buhari Commiserates With Abiodun Over Father's Death

N30m Defamation Suit: Actress, Lizzy Anjorin, Evading Service, Sheriff Tells Court

FG Begins Conditional Cash Transfer To Beneficiaries In Lagos

Customs Debunks Allegation Of Arms Smuggling Through Ogun Border

Makinde Has Zero Tolerance For Corruption ' OYACA

Church Cleans Up Abia Cities, Plants 40 Trees In Umuahia

Akwa Ibom Introduces Incentives For Teachers In Rural Areas

Tourism Sector Contributed N7bn To Nigeria' s GDP in 2 Years ' NTDC DG

Three Injured As Chopper Opens Fire On Cargo Boat

Enugu Assembly Promises To Actualise Dreams Of Forefathers

Obaseki To Establish Forestry Protection Force To Combat Banditry

Imo Govt Urges Oil Marketers To End Strike

Delta @ 30: Okowa Urges Nigerians To Look For Leaders With Nation's Interest

Ganduje Approves Establishment Of Education Directorate Office

Traders To Train 100 Widows Of Slain Police Personnel

Sanusi Supervises Release Of 18 Inmates

Plateau Assembly Gives Lalong 2 Weeks To Take Action On Security Resolutions

Rafsanjani Emerges TMG Chairman

Kogi Purchases Nigeria's 1st Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber

Philanthropist Distributes Artificial Limbs To Amputees

Kwara Benefits From UBEC Smart School Project

Retirees, Widows Protest Sale Of Lands

Gov Sani Bello Receives Freed Islamiyya School Pupils

BPE Receives Report On Resuscitation Of Non-performing Privatised Enterprises

Disaster Averted In Lagos As Pipeline Leaks Petroleum Products

500,000 Farmers To Access Financial Support From FCMB

287bn Profit: NNPC Saved 30% Through Contract Renegotiation ' Kyari

Degradation: Nigeria, Others Lose $3.8bn To Erosion, 1m Plants, Animal Species Risk Extinction

JIM OVIA: Banker Extraordinaire

The Best Guide To Managing Your Money

MONEY MATTERS: Ways To Make More Money

Ortom And Refusal To Be Silent

Stolen Crown, Failed Coronation And The Sultan

Family Being: Making Family Planning Safer For Breastfeeding Mothers

How Couples Drift

Aisha's Angle: The Paralympics Deserve Recognition Too

The Daring Terrorists Attack On NDA

How To Guard Against Flat Tyre (4)

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



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

PRESIDENTIAL AMBITION: Osinbajo living in denial for now 'Buba Galadima

Why 4G penetration is still low in Nigeria

PDP fixes national convention for Oct. 30

Nigeria has lost over N5trn to import waivers 'Minister

Obasanjo: Enemies of Nigeria will fail

Gov Bello: We'll hunt down kidnappers of Islamiyya pupils

Soyinka: un should intervene

17 students, 1 lecturer of College of Agriculture and Animal Science, Zamfara

APC, PDP terminally ill, will become irrelevant in 2023

Buhari tasks Immigration on borders security

We can't stop anyone from leaving Nigeria 'NARD

Operator plans to improve operation, increase yard capacity at Onne Port

Experts fret over Nigeria's Q2 GDP growth, say not yet time to celebrate

Turnover in FMDQ Exchange drops 56% YoY as investors pull N29trn in T-Bills

Paralex Logistics introduces tech-driven legal support services

2023: Nigerians want change due to poor performance of APC 'Ebenezer Babatope

My suspension, a ruse 'APC chieftain, Olorunrinu

Tinubu fits Babangida's choice of president in 2023 'SWAGA

Reduction in ex-governors,' deputies' pension in Lagos in public interest 'Hon. Olowo

NIGERIA can't win World Cup without proper planning, investment ' Amuneke

Mba blasts Rohr for underrating home-basedstars

Summer Camp: Sanwoolu loves Lagos children, say LG bosses

Lanreleke Sports Academy picks five players on three years scholarship

Award: Sports minister wins New Telegraph's Most Innovative Personality of the Year

Europa Cup draw: Nigerian stars cross swords

How Ronaldo abandoned Man City deal to sign for Man United

Coach Zabo sets Cameroon target at Aisha Buhari Cup

Serie A: 'Life goes on' for Juve despite losing Ronaldo

Qatar 2022: Togolese officials to take charge of Nigeria, Liberia clash



*BLUE PRINT*

No N41bn for basic education in Anambra ' Official

Europa League: Leicester's Kelechi Iheanacho, Wilfred Ndidi battle Napoli's Victor Osimhen * See full draw

Cholera: Fear, anxiety mount over rising deaths

A dissection of Gbagyi's ethnic nation

Pictures: Veteran actress, Rachel Oniga, laid to rest amidst tears

PDP chairmanship tussle and future of opposition

Breaking: 2 veteran actors dead in less than 24 hours

Breaking: Ronaldo set for Manchester United medical, return

Okowa charges Buhari to convoke national dialogue

We didn't disrupt doctor's attending interview in Abuja ' DSS

At 30, Kogi pacesetter for good governance, security ' Bello

PDP Govs Forum celebrates Abia, Adamawa, Delta, Edo, Enugu and Taraba states at 30

Miscreants loot, burn 14 shops, demolish 2 Mosques in Jos South LGA

Kidnapping: Edo to deploy forest guards

I'll hunt abductors of Tegina Islamiyya kids ' Bello vows

Anambra 2021: Shun fake news, Senator Uba tells media practitioners, voters

3 Americans arrested for 'smuggling weapons' into Nigeria

We're reviewing our operations to bring peace in troubled areas ' CDS

Atiku commends PDP's BoT for good leadership

PDP caucus schedule convention for October 30, 31

Insecurity: PGF boss calls for radical reforms of security structure

NDA Attack: Expose activities of moles among you ' Ndume tells military

Jos/ Benue killings: Middle Belt ethnic nationalities marked for extermination ' MBF

Afikpo New Yam Festival: Ebonyi commissioner distributes cash, wrappers, others to constituents

Gidado clears misgivings about GMOs as Blueprint partners OFAB

Figures of Yelwa Zangam killings frightening ' JNI

Banditry: Niger gov Sani-Bello advocates states' joint operations

Gov Diri dedicates COVID-19 response award to c'ttee



*BUSINESS DAY*

News Roundup: Nigeria's GDP grew 5%, Shell loses Oil License, Kenya overtakes

Movies for the weekend

Martha Stewart's Easy Basic Pancakes

Slow Down (and live in the moment) ' A Review of Deji Ajibade's Living by the Script

NDA attack ' A minute's silence for Nigeria

Work, play, stay: A look at DStv Nigeria's revamped business packages

Come and trade with farmers at good prices & enjoy live music/ local food vendors in Abuja

The Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art is pleased to announce

Fashola, Amaechi, Saraki, others seek better funding of transportation infrastructure

Plateau crisis: Sanwo-Olu evacuates 3-week old baby, Lagos students from Jos

Nigerian states in more trouble as NNPC deducts N215bn from September FAAC remittance

Nigeria's equities market gains only N1bn in one week

H1'21: Zenith Bank to pay out N9.4bn as interim dividend



*GUARDIAN*

John Fashanu, Otto Gloria and burden of evidence

Only 5,000 fans to watch Nigeria, Liberia World Cup clash

UNN Lions beat Uniben Royals as HiFL quarterfinals begin

Arsenal face uphill task against Man City today

Arteta digs his heels in over direction he is taking Arsenal

Guardiola dismisses talk of 2023 departure from Man City

Tuchel eyes more signings as Zouma poised to join West Ham

Man Utd lead race for 'legend' Ronaldo as Man City interest cools

Ronaldo wants to leave Juventus, says Allegri

Casemiro extends Real Madrid contract until 2025

Senator Musa joins race for APC national chairmanship

In new twist, court restores Secondus as PDP chairman

Ize-Iyamu, APC chief disagree on N200m election fund claims

APC woos APGA to clinch Anambra State

Ortom adamant, demands apology from Presidency

PDP unveils national campaign council for Anambra guber poll

Kogi West demands governorship in 2023

Abiodun appoints six new perm secs, redeploys two

South-West group urges Sani Musa to vie for APC chairmanship position

Stella Oduah dumps PDP, joins APC

Apple's Tim Cook gets $750mn bonus payout

Denmark to lift all Covid restrictions by Sept 10

Anger after UK embassy 'left Afghan staff details' in Kabul

Russian journalists demand end to crackdown on media

Time's Up leader quits in Cuomo sex harassment fallout

Islamic State suicide bombers kill dozens at Kabul airport

UN chief calls Afghanistan meet for Security Council permanent five

Berlusconi back in hospital for tests

DisCos deny lobbying NERC on eligible customer policy suspension

CIBN canvasses tax expansion to improve revenue

Nigerian fintech facilitates N300m funds to MSMEs in July



*SPORTS*

2021 Afrobasket: DTigers Record Second Win, Outdunk Kenya - Thisday

2021/22 UCL: Who Is Who, As Rat Race Begins September 14 - Daily Independent

2022 World Cup qualifiers: Slavia Prague's Dorley leads Liberia squad for Nigeria trip - Goal

28 Years after Spectacular Goal against Khan, Okocha Still Enjoys Rave Moment in Germany - Thisday

Abbas Karimi fled Afghanistan at age 16, now he's representing the Refugee Paralympic Team at Tokyo 2020 - CNN

Adam 'Pacman' Jones Loses to Bobby Laing in Rough N' Rowdy Fight - Bleacher Report

AEW Rampage Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from August 27 - Bleacher Report

After 'scariest moment of career,' 17-time Paralympic medalist Tatyana McFadden happy to be back - CNN

Aisha Buhari Cup Ill Assure Nigerian Girl-child, Says Eucharia - Thisday

Arsenal face uphill task against Man City today - Guardian

Arteta digs his heels in over direction he is taking Arsenal - Guardian

Asiya Mohammed overcomes tragedy to become Kenya's first female rower at the Tokyo Paralympics - CNN

Attorney Says Rashaun Jones Will Plead Not Guilty to Charge of Murdering Bryan Pata - Bleacher Report

Award: Sports minister wins New Telegraph's Most Innovative Personality of the Year - New Telegraph

Becky Lynch vs. Bianca Belair SmackDown Title Rematch Set After The Man's Return - Bleacher Report

Bentez '99.99%' certain Richarlison will stay at Everton and targets Luis Daz - Yahoo

BMW Championship 2021: Bryson DeChambeau Holds Lead Before Round 2 Suspended - Bleacher Report

Bob Huggins, West Virginia Agree to 2-Year Contract Extension - Bleacher Report

Borussia Dortmund 3-2 Hoffenheim: Reyna, Bellingham and Haaland score in win - BBC

BUNDESLIGA: Akpoguma Bags Assist In Hoffenheim's Defeat At Dortmund - Complete Sports

Bundesliga: Dortmund snatch damatic 3-2 win at Hoffenheim - Punch

CAF approves 5,000 fans for Eagles, Liberia clash - Punch

Calendar Grand Slam would be biggest achievement of career ' Novak Djokovic - Yahoo

Cameroon Coach Sets Target at Aisha Buhari Cup - Thisday

Cardinals vs. Saints Preseason NFL Game Canceled Because of Hurricane Ida - Bleacher Report

Casemiro extends Real Madrid contract until 2025 - Guardian

Coach Zabo sets Cameroon target at Aisha Buhari Cup - New Telegraph

Cristiano Ronaldo: How has Manchester United returning hero's game changed in years away - BBC

D'Tigers beat Kenya 71-55 in second Afrobasket match - Punch

England's rebirth has begun ' but it is a long haul - Yahoo

Europa Cup draw: Nigerian stars cross swords - New Telegraph

Europa: Osimhen battles Ndidi, Iheanacho, Moses - Punch

Everton closing in on Luis Diaz swap deal with James Rodriguez as Rafael Benitez eyes Salomon Rondon - Yahoo

Exciting Games from La Liga, Serie A Seasons on DStv, GOtv - Thisday

F1 poised to host inaugural Grand Prix in Qatar - Yahoo

FIFA Appoints Togolese Officials for Super Eagles, Liberia Clash - Thisday

Guardiola dismisses talk of 2023 departure from Man City - Guardian

Guardiola expects no new signings at Man City as transfer deadline approaches - Goal

HiFL: UNN Lions Win, UNILAG Marines Draw First Leg - Thisday

How Ronaldo abandoned Man City deal to sign for Man United - New Telegraph

Hudson-Odoi must deal with 'consequences' of England U-21 snub, admits Tuchel - Goal

I choose history' - Tau shares cryptic message: Is Al Ahly's new signing living in the past - Goal

In pictures: Cristiano Ronaldo's career so far - Yahoo

Inter debutant Correa scores twice in comeback win over Verona - Punch

John Fashanu, Otto Gloria and burden of evidence - Guardian

Jurgen Klopp relishing Chelsea test as Liverpool look to state title credentials - Yahoo

Kings' Marvin Bagley III Drops 'Ya'll Must've Forgot II' Song Featuring Roy Jones Jr. - Bleacher Report

Klopp appreciates Chelsea's 'smart business' before Anfield appointment - Yahoo

Lanreleke Sports Academy picks five players on three years scholarship - New Telegraph

Lee Carsley calls on Harvey Elliott as he begins new England Under-21s era - Yahoo

Liverpool, Chelsea Clash in Early Title Race Arsenal take redemption... - Thisday

Local Government Chairmen Commend Sanwo-Olu on Sports Summer Camp - Thisday

Lokomotiv Moscow Offer Anjorin 5-year Deal - Thisday

Man City defender remanded in custody for two weeks - CNN

Man Utd lead race for 'legend' Ronaldo as Man City interest cools - Guardian

Man Utd Re-sign Ronaldo on a Two-year Deal - Thisday

Manchester City: Pep Guardiola 'incredibly happy' with squad - BBC

Manchester United set to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo after reaching agreement with Juventus - CNN

Mba blasts Rohr for underrating home-basedstars - New Telegraph



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