*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SATURDAY 16TH OCTOBER 2021*



*PUNCH*

Forget strike, NYSC warns corps members

One month after Aboki FX shutdown, naira fails to rise

#EndSARS: Policemen indicted by judicial panels to face sanction, says NEC

FG issues new protocol for vaccinated passengers

South-West opposes consensus as Oyinlola, Oladipo battle for deputy chairs seat

APC may hold parallel congresses in Ogun, Enugu, Ebonyi today

Ive delivered 1,000 projects, wont leave any uncompleted Fayemi

We look to you for fair reporting, Buhari tells NUJ

Leicester will bounce back against United Lookman

COVID-19 crisis worsening hunger, gender-based violence UN

Dickson hails Dikios reappointment as amnesty boss

UK foresees protests in Lagos, Abuja, SEast as first #EndSARS anniversary holds

British lawmaker, Amess, stabbed to death

Plateau tertiary workers protest, say Lalong toying with education

Expose illegal tree fellers, Ogun tells timber contractors

Overworked judges cant dispense justice speedily El-Rufai

Varsities to get N30bn revitilisation funds soon FG

Afenifere, Ohanaeze slam Adesina, say comparing Buhari to Awolowo, Azikiwe mischievous

Anambra poll: Igbo in diaspora, PANDEF vow to resist rigging

Court clears ex-Taraba acting gov Sani to contest elections

FGll pay foreign debts before other obligations Emefiele

Nigerias inflation falls to 16.63%, lowest in eight months

Nigerias debt-to-GDP ratio to hit 42% by 2026 IMF

Agriculture lifted 4.21 million Nigerians out of poverty FG

I used to be a sprinter, these days I sprint to beer parlours ' Senator

I grew up cleaning gutters, fetching water for a living ' Osimhen

Iheanacho guns for 35th EPL goal

We'll deal with Eagles, vows Cape Verde star

Milan director compares Osimhen to African legend Weah

I remain one of Africa's best strikers 'Yakubu

West Brom top Championship after derby win

PSG vs Angers: Mbappe scores winner in Messi, Neymar's absence

Two Tottenham players test positive for COVID-19

Mo Salah named PFA Fans' Player of the Month for September

Crystal Palace set sights on Nigerian midfielder Joe Aribo

Victims narrate ceaseless police brutality, extortion, highhandedness -one year after #EndSARS protests

Nigerians without mobile phones 20 years after GSM revolution blame poverty, others

10 vital rainy-day items for children, adults

Gunmen abduct five members of royal family in Kwara

NDLEA to appeal ruling imposing N700,000 fine against drug convicts

Police arrest two Cameroonians, Nigerian with explosives in Akwa Ibom

101 died, 625 injured in eight months in Lagos road crashes FRSC

Fear grips Benue communities over missing of nine villagers

Sexual purity can make a way for you where theres no way

Sickle cell and various medications (I)

Power of collective hands is vital in your marriage

Tracking your fertility when youre trying to conceive

This is the idea

To bag distinction in medical school, I read six hours every night, over 16 hours at weekends IMSU graduate, Ndukwe

Ogun pupil slumps, dies after tussle with classmate over school bag

Army detained me in a dirty room with torn mattress, no bedsheet 65-year-old Chiwetalu Agu

Osinbajo-for-president campaign posters flood Ibadan

Security operatives must undergo psychiatric, drug tests, says NEC

Competence, not zone, should determine next presidents choice Bakare

Im happy, fulfilled giving to others Olakunle Churchill

I get cold feet about marriage sometimes Lilian Afegbai

Lions Den debuts in Nigeria, offers millions to entrepreneurs

Davido, Martell collaborate

Its disappointing society wants only negative news about celebrity marriages Foluke Daramola



*VANGUARD*

PDP Convention: S'West crisis deepens as Oyinlola, Oladipo, Arapaja set to clash over Deputy National Chairman

Makama, ex-NPC boss loses father

U.S. Consulate launches workshop to equip 300 teachers with 21st century teaching skills

Okonjo-Iweala, Peterside, Awosika, Adeola others for WIMBIZ's 20th anniversary

BBNaija S6 fallout: Saga never asked me out, says Nini

FG declares Tuesday public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlud

Ndubuisi Kanu's Fight against Marginalisation, Injustice must be Sustained ' Ikpeazu

FG tasks affluence women on plight of less privileged rural women

Army chief of standards advocates re-naming humanitarian affairs ministry

COVID-19: PSC issues revised international travel protocol into Nigeria

Gov Buni reshuffles cabinet, creates new ministry

Tension in Ilorin as APC plots parallel state congresses and PDP holds State Congress Saturday

Ebonyi Congress: Why we decided to use private, not Govt facilities 'PDP

Name the 'separatist sponsors' now

Declare state of emergency our roads 'Senate to FG

Buni reshuffles cabinet, creates new ministry

2023: Bakare holds closed-door meeting with Buhari, reveals condition to contest

Let's unite to dislodge, send away ill-fated APC- PDP National Vice Chairman, Arapaja

Defection: PDP wants court to sack 3 senators, Gov Matawalle, others

Court discontinues EFCC's N20bn suit against Kogi govt

State Congress won't hold in Abia, APC elders declare

Nigeria'll loose N38trn to climate change by 2050 if'' ActionAid

Explosions rock Nigeria Army barracks in Calabar

Man docked for sexually assaulting 10-year-old neighbour's daughter

Man jailed 6 months for stealing in church

3 men docked for allegedly stealing 18 motorcycles

Prof Adebowale: 10 facts to know about newly appointed UI VC

How I remember #ENDSARS one year after

Electoral Act: The Senate's take one, buy one game

Africans in conversation with their Cuban brothers and sisters

Health ministry establishing oxygen plants in 36 states ' NEC



*THISDAY*

UK, Nigeria Reiterate Commitment to Partner on Mutual Economic Benefits

Coderina, FG Empower Youths with Digital Skills

Brands Pledge to Support Youth Engagement, Growth

FoodCo Expands, Opens New Store in Abeokuta

Customer Service Week: Remita Fetes, Rewards Support Team

Indomie Rewards Creativity in Nigerian Children

JLR to Provide Fleet of All-Electric Vehicles for World Leaders at COP26

All-new Hyundai CRETA out with Enticing Driving Experience

Policy Makers, OEM Reps to Visit 21st Abuja International Motor Fair in November

Gas-Powered Eco Bus Maker Assures of CNG Stations for End-Users

Laycon Headlines Tigernut and Ginger Origin Launch Party

Sigma Pensions Emerges One of the Highest PFAs in Q3

A YEN FOR CERTAINTY

New Tax Tribunal Rules: Own Goal by Finance Minister

Abiodun: Meeting Housing Needs of Ogun Residents

Is Secession Really the Solution

THE ATIKU CHALLENGE WE MUST ACCEPT

Chidera Ejuke: Super Eagles Rising Star

Leicester Hope to Revive Ambition with Man Utd Visit

Crystal Palace Linked with Aribos Move

Lookman Warns Leicester Teammates of Tough Man Utd Test

Salah Sets to Erase Drogbas Record as African Leading Premier League Top Scorer

6th NYG: Team Lagos Athletes Confidence of Winning

Maja Ruled Out of Bordeauxs Clash against Awaziem, Simon

Odegbami, Owolabi, Rufai for ODEP Inter LG Tourney Final

Barcelona vs Valencia, Juventus vs Roma, Live on DStv, GOtv

Police Arrest Husband of Murdered Kenyan Athlete

Tributes Pour in Torrents for Murdered Kenyan Athlete

Polo: Kaduna Profile Make History Winning Rubicon Tourney

Pedri Agrees New Barca Deal With 1bn Euros Release Clause

Buhari Calls on Media for Responsible Reporting

Bakare: Debate on Power Rotation Fuelled by Political Immaturity

Oyo Set to Revoke Contracts of 22 Firms

FG Inaugurates Committee to Harmonise Work Plans in N'Delta

State Congress: Kwara APC May Produce Two Chairmen on Saturday

Mku-Atu Bags Honorary Award

Ogun: Abiodun Restates Commitment to Welfare of Judges

Private Sector Crucial in Actualising SDGs in 2030, Says Don

Invest in Areas of Economic Strength, Osinbajo Advises Govs

Obiano Presents N141.9bn Appropriation Bill for 2022



*THE SUN*

Gorgeous trending gele styles

Buni charges APC members on peaceful conduct of state congress

Ogun APC Congress: Only election held at MKO Abiola Stadium valid CECPC

Sam Anyanwu emerges South-East consensus candidate for PDP National Secretary

Ganduje slams ex-gov Shekarau, as Kano APC crisis deepens

2023: Where president comes from doesnt matter, says Bakare

PDP group knocks Ayade over continued absence at southern governors forum meeting, tacit support for open grazing

Political campaigns up in Borno ahead APC state congress

FG reiterates commitment to working with Enterprise NGR

Weve completed over 1, 000 projects in three years Fayemi

Restive youths take over Minna

Lagos fights cyber crime with youth empowerment

Edo women leaders laud Obasekis commissioner appointments

ENDSARS anniversary: NEC urges protesters to seek alternative means of engagement

AAAN, MIPAN, OAAN, others okay new industry practice guidelines

Drug dealer, manager, 3 workers bag 75 years imprisonment

Banditry not religious, tribal problem Bagudu

Herdsmen kill 3 as Plateau community marks killing of 29 persons

Court returns property to Prince Arthur Eze

So long my Big sister, so long!

How to be a supportive partner

Lucky escape

How long should sex last' For men, its different strokes

Bishop Mike Okonkwo: Nigeria needs a ruthless leader with a human face

Gurnah, the 2021 Nobel Prize winner for Literature

The Sun Awards: Wike, Mele Kyari, Ganduje, Bello, Buni, Onyema, Adeleke, Kingibe For Honour Today

Im open to relationship BBNaijas 1st runner-up Liquorose



*GUARDIAN*

Anambra Guber: Parties fight dirty amid 'no election' panic

Comparing Buhari with Awolowo, Azikiwe mischievous 'Afenifere

We need more deliberate networks that wholeheartedly support women

Who is in charge of Nigeria's national sports teams

Band Hitz' Joy Of Lifting The Trophy

ASUU, FG parley to ward off looming strike

Banditry not religious, tribal problem, says Bagudu

Police parade blind woman with fresh human skull in Akwa Ibom

EFCC withdraws case against Kogi over N20b loan

Amid borrowings, MDAs keep N1.5tr operating surpluses, FRC reveals



*LEADERSHIP*

Jesus College To Return Looted Benin Bronze Cockerel To Nigeria

2021 Felabration Begins With Special Symposium

Amid Rising Food Prices: How Nigerians Living Below $2 Poverty Line Are Surviving

Appraising Presidency's Midterm Ministerial Retreat

APC Parallel Congresses Loom In Osun, Bayelsa Others

UniCal To Upgrade Medical Centre ' VC

Nigerian Army Donates Educational Materials To Pupils

Niger Delta Stakeholders Fault Perjury Allegation Against Sylva, Wabote

Use Anambra Poll To Test Electronic Transmission Of Results ' ADP

Diaspora Igbo, PANDEF Leaders Demand Free, Fair Guber Poll In Anambra

Police Rescue 2 Stolen Babies In Akwa Ibom

Breast Cancer: Early Detection Can Save Over 2.4m Lives Globally ' Oncologist

Ekiti 2022: Fayemi Tasks Aspirants On Peaceful Conduct

Court Orders Initial Forfeiture Of Mompha's Designer Glasses, Wristwatches, iPhone

Bayero Commends FG, Kano Govt For Procuring COVID-19 Vaccines

Governor Buni Reshuffles Cabinet, Creates New Ministry

I Must Deliver On My Mandate Despite Threats ' Ganduje

Bauchi Leads In WASH Implementation ' UNICEF

Katsina To Engage 100 Teachers, Health Workers In Back-to-school Campaign

FCT Water Board Assures Residents Of Adequate Water Supply In Abuja

Niger Gov Engages More Foreign Investors To Boost Development In State

Journalists Applaud Kwara Govt On Health Insurance Scheme

NDLEA To Appeal Against Fine Option For Drug Dealers

Press Freedom Should Be Used Responsibly ' Buhari

2023: New Twists In Kwankwaso's Plan To Join APC

Fire Engulfs PREMIUM TIMES Head Office

Our Metropolitan Administrators Are Same As FCT Minister ' el-Rufai

Bailout Loan: EFCC Withdraws Case Against Kogi, Bank To Return N19.3bn To CBN

Senate Probes Alleged N151.3bn Secret Withdrawal By Budget Office

[EDITORIAL] Nigerian Pharmacists And COVID-19 Vaccine

Nigeria's Poorest Spend N120bn Treating Malaria Annually

Insecurity: Airlines Jack Up Fares Ahead Of Yuletide

Music Promoter, Ola Ibironke, Buried Amidst Tears

Transportation Council Okays 30km/h Speed In Urban Areas

Police Brutality: Federal Govt, States To Prosecute Indicted Officers

Meet Young Music Star, Founder Of Africa Boyz Records, Icepondis

British MP, David Amess, Dies After Stabbing

Agric Sector To Contribute 50% of GDP By 2031' Minister

NCDMB, Partners To Complete 4 Key Gas Projects In Q4

Experts Urge Insurers, PFAs To Leverage Opportunities For Sectoral Growth

Honeywell Flour Shareholders Approve N555.11m Dividend Payment

Investor's Guide: 10 Best Sites To Invest Like A Pro

MONEY MATTERS: Economy And Investment

Trustfund Pensions Engages Employers On Compliance With CPS

Making A Fortune From Car Sales

North V South Myths That Wont Go Away



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

COVID-19: Rapid mutation leads to vaccination failure 'Experts

Inflation sustains declining trend, records 16.63% in September

Varsities to get N30bn revitalisation funds soon ' FG

N20bn loan: EFCC withdraws forfeiture suit against Kogi govt

Oil price hits $85.7, signaling hope for Nigeria

Bakare meets Buhari, calls for unity based on equity, justice

Parallel APC congresses threaten exercise across states

$4m BRIBERY SCANDAL ROCKS ANAMBRA GUBER POLL ' CHECKS

NGX Group lists 1.96bn shares, adds N34.8bn to market capitalisation

Late Sir Victor Uwaifo laid to rest, as Obaseki names Edo Creative Hub after him

Use press freedom responsibly, Buhari advices journalists

eNaira: Stakeholders query monopoly of Bitt Inc.

NGX to boost market liquidity with market makers

Stakeholders set to unveil gas as fuel of choice at world energy conference

FG needs political will to remove fuel subsidy, stop borrowing 'Dr. Chizea

Oil price hits $85 a barrel ' first time in three years

French Finance Minister: Brexit made UK supply chain crisis worse

E-transmission of election results won't solve Nigeria's electoral problems, says Ubani

Untold story of defection of Anambra Dep. Gov

ZLP is party to beat in Anambra governorship election ' Senator Balonwu

Presidency will shift to South in 2023 through SWAGA 'Olulade

Abia APC crisis: Stakeholders distance themselves from state congress

Electoral Act: ADC, ZLP disagree over direct primaries

I'D HAVE BEEN A POLICE OFFICER IF NOT FOR FOOTBALL ' MERCY AKIDE-UDOH

5 Best African stars in NBA history

CAF competitions: Enyimba, Rivers, Bayelsa United target wins

My determination to be like Drogba, Mikel propelled me to success ' Osimhen

Report: Ndidi best destroyer for Manchester United

Big guns in La Liga, Serie A clash on DStv, GOtv weekend

Hot and cold Eagles!

Another tragedy hits Kenya Athletics; after Tirop another athlete killed by boyfriend

Qatar 2022: Raphinha stars as Brazil cruise past Uruguay 4-1

Benzema keen to play with Mbappe at Real Madrid



*BLUE PRINT*

ARC-P's promise for Nigerian Clchildren

Don condemns call for return to regional government

You are looking for ways to seal Ogba's hotel, PDP tells Umahi

Uneasy calm as gunmen kidnap monarch's twin children, maid, driver, guard

Over N1.5trnn unremitted operating surplus in various MDAs- FRC

Assist security agents with credible information, NBA vice chair urges

NPA to support African ports digital revolution

Police hunt kidnappers of Kwara monarch's twins, 6, others

Ogun SWAN hosts Security Cup football tourney

Budget Office secretly withdrew N151.3bn from federation account, report alleges

APC Congress: Famodun, others may return in Osun

Anambra 2021: Igbo in Diaspora move against violence, poll manipulations

9 out of 10 schools in Nigeria've no children's hand-washing facility ' UNICEF

ADP to INEC: Use Anambra poll to test-run e-transmission of results

Ahead of APC national convention

Group confers award on NYSC boss, others

Cross River govt insists on privatisation of Obudu Ranch, Tinapa, others

FG declares Tuesday public holiday for Eid ul-Mawlid

Zazzau Emir turbans Khadi Aminu new wazirin

Ekiti 2022: Fayemi urges politicians to eschew violence

Why I curated HIBAF ' Malumfashi

State congress: Bauchi APC stakeholders reject consensus candidate

WFD: GAIN seeks more joint actions to improve Nigeria's food systems

FG declares Tuesday public holiday to mark Eidul-Mawlid

Breaking: APC state congress won't hold in Abia, elders declare

[PICTURES] Nigerian Taekwondo: I 'll be President for all ' Saidu

APC congress: Group calls for level playing ground in Ebonyi

FG to collaborate with professionals on capacity development ' Presidency

COVID-19 vaccination not compulsory for all civil servants ' FG

Assist security agents with credible information ' Minister

FG inaugurates science, technology and innovation boards

Syria committed to better cultural, tourism relations with Nigeria ' Envoy

2022 Budget will be ready before Dec 16 ' NASS

PDP convention: Group rejects Ayu, insists on North-central for president

Zamfara PDP accuses govt of denying party right to secretariat

3 kidnapped Catholic seminarians regain freedom

Proedge, FRSC sensitise tanker, truck drivers on safety

Congestion: NSUDB begins operation street clearing in Karu

Buhari to MDAs: Use local professionals to plan, execute projects

AfDB reaffirms commitment to develop SAPZ in FCT



*TRIBUNE*

Varsities to get N30bn revitalisation funds as IPPIS develops suitable template ' Labour Minister

Losing weight after pregnancy

Covid infection and pregnancy

Are electronic cigarettes safe

Wizkid's Essence makes history, becomes first African song to reach Top 10 on Billboard Hot 100 Chart

Say no to body shaming

My illiterate father ignited my reading culture 'Mrs Bukola Ladoja

Complement your beauty with anklets

What winning car, N.5m cash means to me as an undergraduate 'Adeyemo, winner of Osun State's essay competition

My husband smokes Indian hemp, beats me after I feed him, pay the rent

Compel my husband to care for my feeding, clothing and rent, woman prays court



*SPORTS*

2021 NBA Odds: Over/Under Win Totals for Every Team Revealed - Bleacher Report

4-Star PF Prospect AJ Casey Commits to Miami over Memphis, Michigan - Bleacher Report

5 Best African stars in NBA history - New Telegraph

5-Star Guard Prospect Simeon Wilcher Commits to North Carolina - Bleacher Report

6th NYG: Team Lagos Athletes Confidence of Winning - Thisday

AEW Rampage Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from October 15 - Bleacher Report

AFF Suzuki Cup: Singapore squad, fixtures, results, table, TV schedule and online streams - Goal

Another tragedy hits Kenya Athletics; after Tirop another athlete killed by boyfriend - New Telegraph

Armando Bacot, Caleb Love Shine as Blue Beats White in 2021 UNC Midnight Madness - Bleacher Report

Arsenal defender White admits he doesn't like watching football - Goal

Asante Kotoko ace Gama makes bold claim in Ghana Premier League - Goal

Balloon World Cup: Watch Francesco de la Cruz win first staging of competition - BBC

Barcelona vs Valencia, Juventus vs Roma, Live on DStv, GOtv - Thisday

Ben Simmons Rumors: Star Doesn't Intend to Play with 76ers Despite Joining Team - Bleacher Report

Bentez vows to stay at Everton amid Newcastle speculation - Yahoo

Benzema keen to play with Mbappe at Real Madrid - New Telegraph

Big guns in La Liga, Serie A clash on DStv, GOtv weekend - New Telegraph

Bradley Beal Won't Return to Wizards vs. Knicks After Suffering Knee Injury - Bleacher Report

BUNDESLIGA 2: Collins' Paderborn Drop Points At Home Again, Miss Chance To Go Top - Complete Sports

Caf Champions League: Hearts of Oak midfielder Nettey opens up on ambitions for WAC showdown - Goal

CAF competitions: Enyimba, Rivers, Bayelsa United target wins - New Telegraph

Caf Confederation Cup: Gor Mahia come from behind to snatch 3-1 over Al-Ahly Merowe - Goal

Caf Confederation Cup: Orlando Pirates have capacity to beat Diables Noirs despite Congo treatment - Ncikazi - Goal

Chidera Ejuke: Super Eagles Rising Star - Thisday

Colin Kaepernick details intensive training regime in rare interview as he refuses to give up on NFL return - CNN

Cricket: Nigeria to play Sierra Leone ahead of World Cup qualifiers - The Cable

Crystal Palace Linked with Aribos Move - Thisday

Crystal Palace set sights on Nigerian midfielder Joe Aribo - Punch

Deshaun Watson Trade Rumors: Dolphins, Texans QB Have Mutual Interest in Move - Bleacher Report

Dont pass blame to me Dalung hits Dare over DTigress unpaid allowances - The Cable

Emma Hayes advocates for more equality in football - CNN

Fantasy Football Week 6: Waiver-Wire RBs to Consider After Chris Carson's Injury - Bleacher Report

Guardiola leaves door open for Sterling and urges players to take their chance - Yahoo

He can endure anything': Super-human Cameron Norrie's heart rate would kill most mortals - Yahoo

Home favourite Allen hits back to end Trump's winning Northern Ireland Open run - Yahoo

Hot and cold Eagles! - New Telegraph

I grew up cleaning gutters, fetching water for a living ' Osimhen - Punch

I remain one of Africa's best strikers 'Yakubu - Punch

I used to be a sprinter, these days I sprint to beer parlours ' Senator - Punch

I'D HAVE BEEN A POLICE OFFICER IF NOT FOR FOOTBALL ' MERCY AKIDE-UDOH - New Telegraph

I've changed': Watford boss Claudio Ranieri says he has evolved with experience - Yahoo

Iheanacho guns for 35th EPL goal - Punch

Indian Wells: Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev suffer shock quarter-final defeats - BBC

Is Mo Salah the most underrated footballer in Premier League history - CNN

Jess Carter and Magdalena Eriksson: Chelsea stars discuss taking the knee - CNN

Kahleah Copper Drops 22 as Sky Beat Mercury in Game 3 to Take 2-1 WNBA Finals Lead - Bleacher Report

Kenyan police arrest Agnes Tirop's husband in connection with stabbing death - CNN

Kliff Kingsbury Won't Coach Cardinals vs. Browns After Testing Positive for COVID-19 - Bleacher Report

Leicester City's Iheanacho available for Manchester United clash as Rodgers predict Ndidi's return date - Goal

Leicester Hope to Revive Ambition with Man Utd Visit - Thisday

Living room acrobatics earn Peruvian inaugural Balloon World Cup - CNN

Lookman Warns Leicester Teammates of Tough Man Utd Test - Thisday

Maja Ruled Out of Bordeauxs Clash against Awaziem, Simon - Thisday

Marcus Rashford told to 'prioritise football' instead of off-field efforts by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - Yahoo

Marcus Rashford: Manchester United forward 'needs to prioritise football' says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - BBC

Mike Brown: 'I will not be wearing tights and I cannot imagine many northerners doing that either - Yahoo

Milan director compares Osimhen to African legend Weah - Punch

Mo Salah might be the best Premier League player ever but is the 'unprecedented' Liverpool forward still underrated - CNN

Mo Salah named PFA Fans' Player of the Month for September - Punch