*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 1ST NOVEMBER 2021*



*PUNCH*

$11m fraud: Court orders interim forfeiture of Invictus Obis houses, cars

PUNCH wins Newspaper of the Year, 10 other awards at NMMA

Banks begin deduction of loans from chronic debtors accounts

Nigeria lost N898.93bn to pipeline vandalism, theft in nine months

Lai Mohammed on target over dubious media awards

SEC vows to sanction erring capital market operators

CBN unveils framework to empower 100 companies

White House press secretary Psaki tests positive for COVID-19

People will move en mass to PDP soon Ayu

PDP, APC fight over ex-ministers defection in Kwara

76,104 voters in five Anambra LGs may not vote, says YIAGA

Use Anambra, Ekiti polls to boost your image, Bishop tells INEC

4,000 PDP, APGA members defect to APC in Abuja

(BREAKING) Ortom visits Orji Kalu in Abuja, details unknown

Fidelity Bank restates commitment to growth

Seplat Energys operating profit rises to N62.6bn

$10bn gas project: Senate probes Italian firm over local content law

Investors gain N144.04bn as stock market rises

MFS Africa acquires Nigerian agent network

Adepoju, Shorunmu differ on Ighalo's return to Eagles

Enyimba, Rivers hope to end North African jinx

West African table tennis tourney serves off in Lagos

Queens beat Grasshoppers in handball league

UFC: Teixeira makes history as oldest first-time champion

Ibrahimovic scores 150th Serie A goal as AC Milan defeat Roma

Real Sociedad draw Athletic Bilbao, top La Liga table

Aston Villa vs West Ham: Hammers crush 10-man Villa to strengthen top-four position

Making infrastructure acquisition work more for Nigeria (Part 1)

Lagos resident jailed 18 years for stabbing man, counsel blames youthfulness

Two robbers steal industrial batteries, hold guards hostage

Two Ekiti men bag 48 years for snatching bag, phone from traveller

Man arrested for defiling 10-year-old left behind by mother in Ondo

Suspected herdsmen kidnap Delta travellers, police deny incident

Amotekun arrests teenager with 50kg sack of Indian hemp in Osun

Edo arrests illegal revenue collector, govt warns street traders

Bandits kill two, abduct many in Kaduna church CAN

Generator repairer faces N2.7m fraud charge

Six Chevron rural development foundation members suspended

Two die in Anambra crash

Two Ekiti men bag 42 years imprisonment for phone theft

Spectrum management, key to ICT development Experts

Telecom firms lost 14.3 million subscribers in one year Report

NCC defends restriction of access to content

Telecommunication sector vital to financial inclusion, says Zenith Bank MDPRODUCTIONS

Agric-tech firm partners IITA on oil palm production

How DNA testing may wrongly nail your wife (Part 2)

Reviewing process and purpose of public debts

Odua Group as framework for regional development

Toilet infection is not from dirty toilets

Unvaccinated civil servants pose risk to colleagues NPHCDA

COVID-19 has increased poverty, mental illness among Nigerians Experts

PDP govs move against Mark, Oyinlola to reduce military influence

Nursing mother on bail for attempted drug smuggling, rearrested for trafficking skunks

Bandits attack Baptist Church in Kaduna, kill two, scores abducted CAN

Vendors fail to embrace eNaira as downloads stall at 220,000

Monarchs, clerics ask FG to de-proscribe IPOB, release Kanu



*VANGUARD*

Anambra election: Give peace a chance

Wike, Rivers leaders give FG 48-hour to probe raid on Odili's residence

Reps call for probe of raid on Justice Mary Odili's residence

PDP in good hands': Oyinlola speaks after losing election

PDP: Politicking is over, it's time to rescue Nigeria ' Arapaja

Buhari jets out to Scotland for climate change conference

Convention: How PDP governors floored Atiku, Saraki, Lamido

TCN: Facility repairs leave consumers without power in Lagos, Abuja

Reconstructing 21 federal roads is good, but

Inconvenient truths about Nigeria (3)

Struggle for soul of Anambra on November 6

Lagos NSCDC arrests 2 suspected human traffickers, rescues victims

Scores burnt to ashes, many shops razed as two tankers collide in Niger

Security operatives attack passenger boat, kill businessman in Bayelsa community





*THISDAY*

eNaira and Future of Money

AIRSMAT: Eliminating Guesswork in Agriculture Decision-making

Improving Tax Collection

Entrepreneurship, Catalyst for Industrialisation

Standard Bank Partners Flutterwave to Drive Digital Transformation Efforts Across Africa

OXFAM Approves Siting of Bits Academy in Nasarawa

Abuja-Kadina Rail: FG Mulls Installation of Digital Security Network

LASG Award Damilare Baker Projects, Julius Berger Certificate of Completion, Fitness for Habitation

Unity Bank Posts N36.18bn Gross Earnings in 9 Months

FG Reiterates Commitment to Strategic Maritime Capacity Development Programme

Kwara Embarks on Construction of 40 Digital Literacy Centres

Wema Bank: Impressive Performance Rekindles Robust Dividend to Shareholders

AfDB President Wants Nigeria to Address Energy Deficiency to Boost Industrial Output

Host Communities Outline Conditions for Resumption of Oil Exploration in Ogoniland

Finchglow Group, Virgin Atlantic Raise awareness on Breast Cancer

Stakeholders Endorse Artificial Intelligence as Tool for Port Efficiency in Nigeria

Heirs Insurance Expresses Commitment to Transforming Insurance Business in Nigeria

Okonjo-Iweala: Nigerians Banking Sector Has Contributed Immensely to the Development of the Country

Expert Urges Federal Government to Embrace Integrated Tax Management to Reduce Rising Debt Profile

Despite Economy Challenges, Dangote Cement, MTN, 7 Others Record N1.29trn Profit in 9 Months

SON Unveils Standards to Checkmate Rejection of Nigerias Agro Commodities

FinTech Firm Tasks FG on Increased Collaboration

NCC Rejigs Regulatory Instruments, Management Tools to Enhance Operations

Remita Partners MTNs to Deepen Financial Inclusion

Investment in African Data Centres Will Boost Nigerias Digital Economy

Group Seeks Renewed Commitment to Tackle Climate Change

APM Terminals Apapa Participates in UK Trade Expo on HMS Trent

Mastercard FoundationReaffirms Commitment to Addressing Unemployment in Nigeria

Succour as Maritime Bank is Underway

Catalytic Africa Goes Live at AfriLabs Annual Gathering

Heifer Invests $1.5m on Tractors to Boost Smallholder Farmers

NIDF Supports Development of Critical Social Infrastructure in Nigeria

Senator Marafa and the Hope for Better Zamfara

Dissecting the Anambra Governorship Candidates

Concerning the South-east Today

Standing with Anambra

GOTV BOXING NIGHT Organisers Announce New Format for Choosing Best...

Rubicon Rules FirstBank Sponsored Georgian Cup in Kaduna

Dessers Wins Derby of Super Eagles in Holland

CAF Celebrates Ighalos AFCON 2019 Feat Again

Match Fixing: Siasia Fails in Fresh Bid to Quash FIFA Ban in USA

Contradictions over Unvaccinated Players for Australian Open



*THE SUN*

2023: Benues challenges surmountable Hembe

INEC on threshold of history again

Defection: Umahi, deputy tackle PDP in court

Convention: How PDP govs shared NWC seats

Use Anambra, Ekiti polls to boost your image, Catholic bishop tells INEC

Osimhen returns from injury next week

USA court throws out Siasias suit against FIFA

Zenith Bank/Delta Principals Cup: 25 schools through to zonal stage

GOtv Boxing Night: Organisers announce new format for choosing best boxer

Zenith Banks profit before tax hits N180bn in Q3 2021

Obaseki, Babaginda harp on strong collaborations to revamp Nigerias economy

Autochek secures $13.1m seed fund, targets improved financing penetration

AfCFTA, key to supporting SDGs

GTCO reports N152bn profit in 9 months

PIA: Experts differ on scrapping of DPR, PEF, others

Barkindo, Kyari, others to speak at Energy Correspondents conference tomorrow

Seplat Energy records N62.6bn operating profit

APM Terminals Apapa participates in UK trade expo on HMS Trent

NIDF funds devt of students accommodation at LASU

Heavy military patrols on Kaduna/Abuja highway after bandits attack on rail track

TETFund targets N10bn for 2022 research grants
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SERAP sues Buhari over missing N881bn in 367 MDAs

Dikio unveils action plans for ex-agitators

Plateau: Why Abok lost speakership -Majority leader

Lagos lawmaker offers free health insurance

Group to FG: Ignore ploy to use judiciary to delay NDDC board inauguration

Federal roads: FG owning Ogun over N300bn, says Abiodun

Bad roads displace Sango Ota Cleric

Igbo community leaders flay Malami over allegation that IPOB killed Akunyili, 175 security agents

Without a silver spoon

The dangers of geneticproducts

Remembering Thomas Sankara

2023 and the imperative of zoning



*GUARDIAN*

UBTH moves against blood clot-related deaths

Motorists groan as FG fails October deadline to reopen burnt Lagos Airport link bridge

Nursing mother nabbed shortly after being freed for drug smuggling in Benin City

FG owes Ogun N300b for repair of federal roads, says Abiodun

Ogoni leaders give conditions for resumption of oil activities

Maiden national youth confab begins in Abuja

Prioritise unity, fairness in appointments, Northern Christian elders tell Buhari

Fayemi confers 'Oni Uyi' honours on Babalola, ex-governors, others

Gen Z activists fuel Climate Express to Glasgow

Safety Babes, Kano Pillars consolidate on title chase

ITTF Africa Western Region Championship commences in Lagos

Rubicon rules, as Georgian Cup ends in Kaduna

Organisers announce new format for choosing best boxer

Public debt expansion rate outweighing revenue mobilisation capacity

FG hinges Nigeria's bond performance on scheduled repayment of loans

Bola Tinubu and the ides of 2023

Those life-taking preservatives

Anambra election and IPOB's lockdown threat

Nigeria, peace, progress and pursuit of the common good

The imperative of more Law School campuses

Credit sales under diminishing market situations

Playing safe

Our collapsing cultural monuments in Benin City

Emir of Bauchi: A leader worthy of emulation

150 days after ban, Nigerians await truce between FG, Twitter

Intrigues as PDP governors take firm charge of party

Ibrahimovic tells Mbappe to 'taste blood, walk on fire

Barcelona in limbo for pivotal game against Dynamo Kiev

Ronaldo: Help or hindrance for Man United

Wike gives FG 48 hours to expose invaders of Justice Odili's house

We'll host best ever National Sports Festival in 2022, says Okowa

The Guardian's Adepetun, Salau, Jeremiah shine at 29th NMMA

Only five African nations might achieve COVID-19 year-end vaccination target, WHO warns

How to tackle biosecurity threats, emerging infectious diseases in Africa, by experts



*LEADERSHIP*

TETFund Targets N10bn For 2022 Research Grants

Federal Govt Promises 5% Jobs For Persons With Disabilities

Africa Magic Premieres 2 Movie Series To Boost Northern Content

Putin Lashes Out At G20 Over Vaccines

How Foodstuff Suppliers Are Making It Big Time

Federal Roads: Federal Govt Owing Ogun N300bn, Says Abiodun

Tanker Explosion Kills 3 In Niger

Proscribe Amotekun, Northern Youths Tell Federal Govt

Ayu's Emergence As PDP Chair, Big Challenge ' Benue APC Chieftain

[EDITORIAL] Bandits Are Terrorists

Experts, Victims Blame Drug Abuse For Spate Of Kidnappings In Nigeria

37 ISWAP Terrorists Killed In Airstrikes

Wike Condemns Invasion Of Mary Odili's House

6 Days To Anambra Poll, Residents Flee Over Rising Insecurity

Irabor Wants Voluntary Retirement For 19 'Victimised' Generals

Lift Embargo On Fossil Fuel Investment, Buhari Tells Europe, America

Anambra Gov'ship Poll: Police Assure Of Safety

Why I Visited Buhari ' Tinubu

CBN Releases Criteria For Companies' Participation In 100 For 100 PPP



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Kingibe, Makinde as truth-tellers to power, thugs

Man defiles 10-year old girl in mother's room

Invictus Obi loses property, cars to FG

Housing: Ashafa remains FHA MD as FG moves on maintenance Federal Estates nationwide

Reps condemn siege on Justice Mary Odili's residence, say its assault on judiciary

Nigeria's future bleak without restructuring- Meraiyebu

JUST IN: Two trains collide in UK

Buhari jets out to Scotland for Climate Change Conference

Invictus Obi loses property, cars to FG

Japan votes in test for new PM Kishida, political stability

Biden to warn Turkey's Erdogan against 'precipitous' actions

Two top Ondo civil servants nabbed for selling baby

Anambra Cargo Airport inaugurated, set for commercial operation

China releases gasoline, diesel reserves to bolster domestic supply

Why 2022 budget won't improve economy 'Utomi, Aseda, others

G20: World leaders approve historic corporate tax deal

Teriba faults World Bank, IMF on sustainability Nigeria's debt

2023: Again the leadership question

Change is on the way in Anambra ' Maduka

Barca held in first game since Koeman sacking

EPL: Reece James shoots like a horse ' Tuchel

EPL: Utd bounce back; Chelsea extend lead, Reds, City slip

Iheanacho, Lookman fail to save Leicester in 2-0 defeat against Arsenal

Huge boost for Rohr as Ndidi returns to Leicester squad

Crystal Palace spoil Guardiola's 200th as Laporte sees red

Osimhen out for Napoli, may miss Eagles World Cup qualifiers

Chelsea extend Premier League lead with 3-0 defeat of Newcastle

EPL: Man Utd score three at lacklustre Tottenham

Crystal Palace goalkeeper seeks Eagles' call up



*BLUE PRINT*

PDP National Chairman-elect Ayu: Our party's successful convention, quit notice to APC

Troops foil 100-man bandit attack on Niger community

LG offers auto cleaning, antibacterial line of air conditioners

Fraud alert: N80,000 stipends under the payroll support scheme not true -FG

STI policy to strengthen Nigeria' economy ' Onu

Private firms earmark N500bn for assembly plants, others -NADDC boss

Guinness Nigeria PLC reports 58% revenue increase for September

Nigeria's per capital income stagnant for 40 years on stunted GDP growth

The 5% jobs for PLWDs

Seplat leverages rebound in oil prices, post strong sales figures

FG to stop importation of barite

SEC to intensify monitoring and surveillance of CMOs

Unity Bank posts N36.18bn earnings in 9 months, profit up by 23%


200 cadets set sail as Amaechi flags off NIMASA's NSDP-3

Let's take Oyo back from PDP's misrule ' New APC chair

It's time to rescue Nigeria ' Atiku, Tambwal, Abaribe

Rubicon defeat El-Amin, win 2021 Georgian Cup

New York court dismisses Siasia's suit against FIFA

Osimhen undergoes scan

NPFL: LMC bungles Bet9ja sponsorship deal

FG should involve clerics in governance to curb insecurity- Prophet

Zamfara lawmaker empowers over 300 constituents with cash

Breaking: Many burnt beyond recognition as fuel tankers collide, explode in Niger

Unizik to host 23rd ACCE conference

Enugu APC chairman mocks PDP over pledge to rescue Nigeria

Release tourist site to me for good management, monarch tells Oyetola

Pictures: Excitement as delegates from 34 states storm Abuja ahead National Youth Conference

ICT, entrepreneurship key to addressing unemployment ' Oseni

CUPP condemns invasion of Justice Odili's Abuja residence

Group alleges plot to launch media attacks on Andy Uba

Rotary Club President to focus on peace, education, health

Northern Christian Elders slam Buhari over 'lopsided appointments', preach unity

IPAC commends Yobe govt for adherence to electoral Act, rule of law

UN trains women on gender equality bill

Dismissal of Secondus' case rebirth of PDP ' Anyim

FG extends NIN-SIM verification exercise to December 2021

Justice Odili: Southern group cautions security agencies against further harrasment



*TRIBUNE*

2021 Greater Lagos Fiesta will be recovery from devastation of COVID-19 pandemic ' Sanwo-Olu

Class of 87 donates items to Ibadan poly mass communication department

NPDC/Seplat pearls quiz competition: Peniel Academy carts away N7m

Ekiti empowers 170 persons who renounced female genital mutilation with N42.5m

Stanbic IBTC pension managers set to demystify myths about pensions



*SPORTS*

Adepoju, Shorunmu differ on Ighalo's return to Eagles - Punch

Amari Cooper's Last-Minute TD Lifts Cowboys Past Vikings as Prescott Sits With Injury - Bleacher Report

Aston Villa 1-4 West Ham United David Moyes says he is 'thrilled' with West Ham's 4-1 win over Aston Villa - BBC

Aston Villa 1-4 West Ham United: Dean Smith criticises Ezri Konsa red card and Aston Villa's 'poor start - BBC

Aston Villa vs West Ham: Hammers crush 10-man Villa to strengthen top-four position - Punch

Atlanta Braves just one win away from World Series victory - CNN

Baker Mayfield, Browns Can't Be Their Best Without Changes to Flawed Offense - Bleacher Report

Barca held in first game since Koeman sacking - New Telegraph

Barcelona star admitted to hospital after chest pain during match - CNN

Ben Stokes return for Ashes excites England captain Joe Root - Yahoo

Bills' Cole Beasley on Deactivating Twitter Account: 'Definitely a Weight Lifted - Bleacher Report

Blake Griffin-for-LaMarcus Aldridge Lineup Change Not Being Considered by Nets' Nash - Bleacher Report

Buffalo Bills defeat Miami Dolphins to retain control of AFC East division - Yahoo


CAF Celebrates Ighalos AFCON 2019 Feat Again - Thisday

Carson Wentz on Colts' OT Loss to Titans: 'I Beat Us Today at the End of the Game - Bleacher Report

Chelsea extend Premier League lead with 3-0 defeat of Newcastle - New Telegraph

Contradictions over Unvaccinated Players for Australian Open - Thisday

Crystal Palace goalkeeper seeks Eagles' call up - New Telegraph

Crystal Palace spoil Guardiola's 200th as Laporte sees red - New Telegraph

David Moyes delighted with West Ham's form but warns against complacency - Yahoo

Dessers Wins Derby of Super Eagles in Holland - Thisday

Dolphins' Brian Flores: I'm Worried About Players, Not Job Security Amid 1-7 Start - Bleacher Report

Eagles' Lane Johnson Discusses Anxiety After Recently Missing 3 Games - Bleacher Report

Eddie Jones defends coaching style and England staff turnover after criticism - Yahoo

Enyimba, Rivers hope to end North African jinx - Punch

EPL: Man Utd score three at lacklustre Tottenham - New Telegraph

EPL: Reece James shoots like a horse ' Tuchel - New Telegraph

EPL: Utd bounce back; Chelsea extend lead, Reds, City slip - New Telegraph

Flexible Adil Rashid justifies Eoin Morgan gamble as England spinner shows his class - Yahoo

Garth Crooks' team of the week: Ramsdale, Varane, Rice, Cavani, Ronaldo - BBC

GOTV BOXING NIGHT Organisers Announce New Format for Choosing Best... - Thisday

GOtv Boxing Night: Organisers announce new format for choosing best boxer - The Sun

He is trusting the way we play' ' Rangers' Gerrard gushes over hat-trick hero Sakala - Goal

Huge boost for Rohr as Ndidi returns to Leicester squad - New Telegraph

I would love to help the club' - Messi reveals hopes for post-retirement Barcelona return - Goal

Ibrahimovic scores 150th Serie A goal as AC Milan defeat Roma - Punch

Iheanacho, Lookman fail to save Leicester in 2-0 defeat against Arsenal - New Telegraph

India cricket captain Virat Kohli slams 'spineless' trolls after social media abuse targeting team's bowler - CNN

Irresistible Oshoala at the double as Barcelona hit eight past Real Sociedad - Goal

ITTF Africa Western Region Championship commences in Lagos - Guardian

James Robinson Suffered Heel Injury vs. Seahawks, Jaguars' Urban Meyer Says - Bleacher Report

Jets Trade Rumors: Jamison Crowder, Denzel Mims Emerge as 'Hot Names' on Market - Bleacher Report

Jonathan Davies says Wales will be ready for South Africa - Yahoo

Kansas Forward Jalen Wilson Arrested on Suspicion of DUI - Bleacher Report

Klopp Calls Out Body Language Of Liverpool Players After Brighton Slip-Up - Daily Independent

Koulibaly sent off as Napoli extend unbeaten Serie A run against Salernitana - Goal

Match Fixing: Siasia Fails in Fresh Bid to Quash FIFA Ban in USA - Thisday

Mourinho storms away from media duties following first home Serie A defeat - Goal

Napoli Provide Injury Update On Osimhen - Complete Sports

NASCAR at Martinsville 2021 Results: Alex Bowman Wins; Championship 4 Set - Bleacher Report

NASCAR's Kyle Busch Apologizes After Using R-Word During Post-Race Interview - Bleacher Report

Nets' Kevin Durant Ejected After Flagrant-2 Foul on Pistons' Kelly Olynyk - Bleacher Report

New York court dismisses Siasia's suit against FIFA - Blueprint

NFL Scores Week 8: Results, Standings and Top Fantasy Stars from AFC, NFC Games - Bleacher Report

Norwich City: What next for Premier League's bottom club as dreadful start worsens - BBC

Organisers announce new format for choosing best boxer - Guardian

Osimhen out for Napoli, may miss Eagles World Cup qualifiers - New Telegraph

Osimhen returns from injury next week - The Sun

Osimhen undergoes scan - Blueprint