*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SUNDAY 17TH OCTOBER 2021*



*PUNCH*

I wish to live up to 120 years, says Mama Rainbow @ 79

Nigeria should restructure for states to control their resources Adeyemi

Kwara govt awaits panel report amid stakeholders disapproval of pupils brutal flogging

I once dropped out of school due to financial difficulties Miss Ireland, Pamela Uba

Examining interplay between technology and electoral processes

Three die in lone road crash on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, says FRSC

Cultists kill 10-year-old girl at Kwara market during fresh supremacy battle

Arapagi: Lagos community where women daily battle against stillbirths, miscarriages

Experts warn against mandatory drug test for would-be couples, say measure unscientific

Lagos communities decry lack of access to COVID-19 vaccines

My fiance cancelled our wedding introduction after I was diagnosed with breast cancer Survivor

Sound Sultan defended me in times of trouble Seyi Shay

Why I dont show off my family on social media Gbenga Adeyinka

DLA to honour African digital arts innovators

Alabede depicts Yoruba history and culture

Vital things about diesel oxidation catalyst on engine

Data firm set to expand centre in Lagos

Despite knowing I was impotent my wife accepted my proposal, God later healed me MFM Pastor Olumide Oni

Nigerians need escape route from poverty

Its annoying Gumi comparing Niger Delta militants with bandits Asari Dokubo

Direct Primary: Senate not fighting governors, says spokesperson

Unremitted funds: How Buharis appointees sabotage economy, worsen borrowings

Nigerians are tired of APC, waiting for PDP Diri

Omo-Ageges aide elected APC chairman in Delta, Keyamo, others absent

Presidency: Nigerians will give PDP victory in 2023, says Atiku

Saraki charges PDP to retake power in Kwara

NGX Group lists 1.96 billion shares on exchange

Sahara Group plans $1bn LPG investment in Nigeria, others

FG wants UK to address challenges facing Nigerian businesses

Diversify export revenues away from oil, PwC advises FG

Ogun to empower youths for economic growth

Gas leak: Pipeline repair complete, says Agip

Rivers, Bayelsa eye CAF Cup first round wins

NYG: Team Lagos targets more medals after first gold

Late Lobete goal sends 10-man Real Sociedad top of La Liga

Bournemouth top Championship after emotional win

Lazio vs Inter Milan: Felipe sent off as Inter suffer first Serie A defeat

Bundesliga: Taiwo Awoniyi scores as Union Berlin beat Wolfsburg 2-0

Olukeres people savour recognition after long-drawn struggle

Bandits terrorising us on deplorable Lafia-Shendam road, say Nasarawa motorists, residents

First anniversary of #EndSARS protests

#EndSARS: Why vigilance is vital

Scholars in government and policy professionalism in Nigeria

Rivers govt arrests two over pornographic display on electronic billboard

Travellers stranded for hours as customs, smugglers clash in Ogun

Edo lady with mouth tumour seeks help for surgery

DLA to honour African digital arts innovators

Data firm set to expand centre in Lagos

Chinese tech firm launches new operating system

Nuhu Ribadu and the fake news question

Behold a fawning world

Foods, herbs to manage female infertility

Bladder infection

Pregnant women with untreated gonorrhoea risk having blind babies Gynaecologist

Hoodlums attack Oyo PDP leaders, cars vandalised, two chairmen emerge

Fast ahead of my arraignment, Nnamdi Kanu tells supporters

FIRS to spend N2.8bn on uniforms, N550m on meals

Tax reliefs deprive FG of N5.16tn in 12 months

Implementing PIA will cause crisis in Niger Delta host communities INC President, Prof Okaba



*VANGUARD*

Lagos PDP accuses APC of disrupting its congress

ECOWAS Parliament recommends adoption of regional instrument to prohibit tenure elongation

Group condemns killing of soldiers, civilian, destruction of houses, vehicles in Imo community

2,500 youths trained in Under 45 CEO's Business Summit in Onitsha

Dozens of poorly executed constituency projects scattered across Kano, Human Rights Group alleges

Ebonyi Congresses: Okoro-Emegha emerges as APC Party Chair; PDP elects Toochukwu Okorie

APC congresses: Seamless exercise in Lagos as Ojelabi emerges chairman

Hoodlums disrupt PDP factional congress in Ibadan

Gov El-Rufa'i tasks APC officials on excellent leadership in Kaduna State

APC Congress: Two factional chairmen emerge in Bauchi amidst allegations of malpractice

Lagos APC: Any other congress, tea party ' Sanwo-Olu

APC postpones state congress in Oyo

Alphonsus Eba emerge APC Chairman in Cross River

APC holds two congresses in Abia

APC holds parallel Congress in Abia

APC State Congress peaceful in Delta

APC congress peaceful in Delta, as Sobotie emerges Chairman

State Congress: Ogun APC holds parallel Congress

Kaduna APC adopts consensus, Jekada returns as Chairman

Cross River will join forces with other progressives to ensure Nigeria remains APC ' Ayade

No one has monopoly of leading Nigeria ' Gov Tambuwal

PDP will take over power from APC in 2023 ' Atiku

Electoral Reforms, PIA: Reps taking bolder steps ahead of Senate

No court order stopping Adamawa APC Congress ' Committee

APC State Congress: Accreditation begins in Delta

AbdulRazaq: Excellent governance but . . .

It is time every African has access to the tools necessary to thrive ' George Ayinde

Breaking: Explosions, heavy gun shooting rock Maiduguri outskirts

What every Nigerian should know about COVID-19 vaccination

NCDC confirms 3,208 deaths from cholera in 31 states, FCT

NCDC confirms 3,208 deaths from cholera in 31 states, FCT ' NCDC

FRSC vows to impound vehicles without number plates



*THISDAY*

In Nigerias Pharmaceutical Sector, Capacity Utilisations Still a Big Issue

As Currency Pressure Takes Toll on Commodity Prices

DORA MOORE-OJI: Its Important to Reinvest Profits into Business

AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq: How Lai Mohammed Dehumanised Me

When Ekiti Woos Investors, Development Partners

NACCIMA Welcomes Turkish President Ahead Diplomatic Tour

As Senate Beats Retreat on Electronic Transmission of Results

Notes for File

The Indomitable Tinubu Factor

One Year After #EndSARS Protest, Nothing Has Changed

Can Ayu Navigate PDP Through the Raging Storms

Senates Volte-face on e-Transmission of Election Results

2023: Whats Osinbajo Afraid of

Okoye: Postponement of Anambra Election Not an Option

Osinbajo in Between

Salah is Best Player in the World, Says Klopp

Iheanacho Records Second Assist as Leicester Defeat Man Utd

Gerrard Charges Bassey on How to Become Super Eagles Star

Battle to Ward off Predators



*THE SUN*

APC holds peaceful state congresses

PDP governors best performing in Nigeria Diri

Anambra poll: 5,000 of our members didnt defect to APC -ADP

PDP will unite Nigeria, Makinde declares

Anambra 2021: Deliver your polling booths, Ozigbo tells supporters

PDP presidential ticket: Governors, Atiku, others in final battle

Ive no regrets on how my tenure ended as Rivers governor Celestine Omehia

Enugu APC holds parallel congress

Nigerians now have hope, Ortom reacts to Ayu as PDP national chairman

Oyo: 2 chairmen emerge in state PDP congress

Women group celebrates 20th anniversary

FG to train 10,000 IDPs in digital literacy skills

World Food Day: Firm feeds Makurdi residents

Nigeria Startup Bill sent to AGF Pantami

MultiChoice Nigeria shines at MIPAD Top Global 100 Under-40 List

Plateau contributory healthcare services available to tertiary institutions-DG PLASCHEMA

UNN research centre trains journalists on environmental matters

African insurers to boost market with robust IT application

Climate change: Group donates 250 economic trees to Ribah Girls college

The Sun Awards 2020

At The Sun Awards: Nigerias unity negotiable Kingibe

Sun Awards: Were building for present, future generations Wike, Man of the year



*GUARDIAN*

When the one you love breaks your heart

EU to FG: Disability law a waste without implementation

Surprise Dr Gurnah, pleasant surprise

Deplorable state of federal roads

Non-availability of road signs worries motorists

With Jagabanism, Ola Awakan extols Tinubu's virtues

At book launch, Omoh preaches resilience, hardwork

How 'Holy Water' Ruins 10-year-old Marriage

World Food Day: Industrialist tasks FG on resilient, robust food safety systems

Mines minister seeks funding to drive exploration



*LEADERSHIP*

Divided Nigeria Will Not Survive ' Federal Govt

British Lawmaker Dies After Stabbing

National Council On Transportation Approves 30km/h As Default Speed In Urban Areas

Defence Minister Seeks Credible Information To End Insurgency

Malaria Vaccine: A Welcome Development

Cracks In APC Widen As States Hold Parallel Congresses

NSCDC Dismisses 87 Officers Over Vandalism, Forgery, Others

New National Devt Plan Targets 21m Jobs, 5% GDP Growth

We're On Mission To Rebuild Nigeria ' Ayu

Poor Sanitation: 3.5m Nigerian Children Suffer From Diarrhoea Annually ' Minister

Why NASS Keeps Approving Buhari's Loan Requests ' Sen Adamu

EFCC Questions Kwankwaso Over Alleged Fraud

Our Own Pandora



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

35 years after Dele Giwa: 277 journalists killed in 4 years

Succession in churches: A battle between business, spirituality

Nigeria's modest military industrial complex

Anti-Open Grazing Bill: Edo's unique approach

Inconsistent govt policies behind Nigeria's economic woes 'Olaleye

Convention: Crises trail PDP's consensus arrangments

Atiku: PDP will take over presidency in 2023

Anambra 2021: 10m man protest planned against election fraud

Impeachment fever grips Anambra Assembly

Comparing Buhari to Zik, Awo, tantamount to comparing Idi Amin to Winston Churchill ' Ohanaeze

Police resume recruitment of 10,000 officers

Killing of MP Sir David Amess was terrorism, say police

COVID-19: Nigeria records two deaths, 167 fresh cases Friday

AfCFTA: Nigeria losing out as Morocco becomes Africa's automaking hub

Experts: Devaluation of naira'll weaken economy, increase inflation, poverty

Volvo recalls .26m cars over risk of air bag explosion

I'm excited about DafriGroup taking bold steps into European market ' Xolane

Buhari should consider Gumi's option to end banditry, says Erekosuma

Electoral Act: Long walk to e-transmission of results

Ayade, others wasted N500m on foreign trip 'Comrade Asu

Anambra shouldn't be railroaded into APC, says Ikefuna

Owokoniran calls for peaceful, virile PDP Congress

EPL: Chilwell winner at Brentford puts Chelsea back on top

EPL: Leicester beat Man Utd in thriller; Man City, Saints win

EPL: Firmino scores hat-trick as Liverpool hammer Watford 5-0

Ref beaten to coma, as FA Chairman's Cup turns bloody

Newcastle begin bold bid for 'superpower' status

Harry Potter magic needed to get China to World Cup

When nature offers double portion to a woman

Our graduates lack skills, difficult to train 'Jennifer Jones

Smart casual: Nigeria's style to the world

At 64, Erumena finally finds her man, brings joy to Amata clan

Scientists: Eating seeds, nuts, plant oil may cut risk of early death



*BLUE PRINT*

At last, Police break silence on 2020 recruitment exercise

It's a new era for Quarters Ward ' Bello

Flying Officers Cup 2021: Confluence, Edo, Sunshine Queens, Nasarawa Amazons complete pack as quarterfinal kicks off October 18

Many injured, several vehicles damaged, as Ogun APC factional congress turns bloody

Flying Officers Cup 2021: Osun Babes coach in cloud 9 as team hit quarterfinal

Breaking: Iheanacho torments Maguire as Leicester City outclass Manchester United, Man City labour to victory

[Breaking] Premier League: Salah scores wonder goal as Liverpool rule Watford, go top

Excitement as Nigeria receives Queen's baton relay ahead 2022 Commonwealth games

6th National Youth Games declared open in Unilorin

Another BBNaija season 6 housemate is hospitalised

VIDEO: Watch as Nigeria's representatives, Enyimba, secure vital away CAF Confederation Cup victory vs Senegal's Diambers

U.S. Embassy presents prizes to #USNGandMe winners

Again, Ogun APC conducts parallel state congresses.

You are flouting court order, ALGON tells Alabi-led faction

Breaking: APC suspends State Congress in Oyo over irregularities

VIDEO: Watch how 6th National Youth Games kicked off in Unilorin



*TRIBUNE*

Congress: There is no division in Ebonyi APC ' Umahi

Lagos PDP affirms Saturday's congress aborted by shooters

Why I slept with my daughter 'Suspect

#EndSARS gives hope to the traumatised Nigerian youth seeking justice 'Rinu Oduala

One year after: Will justice ever be served

About 50 vehicles vandalised as thugs storm Oyo PDP factional congress venue

Ogungbenro emerges Oyo PDP state Chairman

My backbone is gone! Bimbo Oshin weeps as husband, Dudu Heritage is buried

Artist marks World Mental Health Day, launches fellowship

Ofime breaks new ground with Conversations in Transit

With new Empire deal, Basketmouth finally switches to music

Nigeria too toxic for growth to happen now'Charly Boy

JUST IN: Emir of Bungudu regains freedom after 32 days with bandits

Blessing Okagbare: Abandoned on the cross

Our politicians must be cured of spoilt child syndrome ' Saliu, Nigeria's political scientists' president

How we will tackle vote-buying in Anambra election 'INEC

Anti-Open Grazing Bill: Edo's unique approach

NACCIMA welcomes Turkish President ahead diplomatic tour



*SPORTS*

AEW Dynamite Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from October 16 - Bleacher Report

African fans proudly hail Liverpool's Mohamed Salah as the best player in the world - Goal

Allen Iverson Tells Ben Simmons to Follow Gods Plan amid 76ers Trade Rumors - Bleacher Report

Austin Riley Walk-Off Single Gives Braves NLCS Game 1 over Mookie Betts, Dodgers - Bleacher Report

Ballon d'Or backing for Edouard Mendy after his heroics send Chelsea top - Yahoo

Battle to Ward off Predators - Thisday

Blazers Rumors: Anfernee Simons Not Expected to Agree to New Contract Before Deadline - Bleacher Report

Bournemouth top Championship after emotional win - Punch

Bundesliga: Taiwo Awoniyi scores as Union Berlin beat Wolfsburg 2-0 - Punch

CAF Confederation Cup: Enyimba grab late win in Senegal - The Cable

Caf Confederation Cup: Finidi makes winning start as Enyimba defeat Diambars FC - Goal

CAFCC: Enyimba Outclass Senegal's Dimbars Away - Complete Sports

Cameron Norrie brushes aside Grigor Dimitrov to reach Indian Wells final - Yahoo

Cameron Norrie reaches Indian Wells final after straight-sets win over Grigor Dimitrov - Yahoo

Cameron Norrie reaches Indian Wells final by beating Grigor Dimitrov - BBC

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Passes Mark Messier for 5th on NHL's All-Time Goals List - Bleacher Report

Chelsea's Rudiger questions Mendy's omission from Ballon d'Or shortlist - Goal

David Moyes: Money is no Concorde that will fly Newcastle United to rapid success - Yahoo

Eagles Round-Up: Kayode Scores In Sivasspor's Home Draw; Akpeyi Helps Kaizer Chiefs End Winless Run - Complete Sports

Eastern Washington QB Eric Barriere Throws for 600 Yards, 7 TDs vs. Idaho - Bleacher Report

EPL round-up: Man United outclassed by Leicester as five-star Liverpool romp to easy victory - The Cable

EPL: Chilwell winner at Brentford puts Chelsea back on top - New Telegraph

EPL: Firmino scores hat-trick as Liverpool hammer Watford 5-0 - New Telegraph

EPL: Leicester beat Man Utd in thriller; Man City, Saints win - New Telegraph

Fantasy Alert: Mike Williams Expected to Play in Chargers vs. Ravens Despite Injury - Bleacher Report

Fantasy Football Week 6 Rankings: Latest Position-by-Position Rundown - Bleacher Report

Former PGA Tour Golfer Casey Martin Has Leg Amputated Due to Circulatory Disorder - Bleacher Report

Gerrard Charges Bassey on How to Become Super Eagles Star - Thisday

Haller: Cote d'Ivoire forward scores as Kudus returns to Ajax line-up - Goal

Harry Potter magic needed to get China to World Cup - New Telegraph

Iheanacho Records Second Assist as Leicester Defeat Man Utd - Thisday

India peaked at the right time' - Henry Menezes elated with Blue Tigers' SAFF Championship triumph - Goal

Indian Wells Tennis 2021: Men's Final Schedule and Predictions After Semifinals - Bleacher Report

IOC adds to fierce criticism of Fifa over impact of biennial World Cup plan - Yahoo

Iowa's Loss Opens the Door for Romping Cincinnati into the CFB Playoff - Bleacher Report

Kessie scores as AC Milan secure comeback victory over Tameze's Verona - Goal

Late Lobete goal sends 10-man Real Sociedad top of La Liga - Punch

Lazio vs Inter Milan: Felipe sent off as Inter suffer first Serie A defeat - Punch

Loftus-Cheek offers hint Tuchel Reboot can unlock his 'special' talent - Yahoo

Los Angeles County Trying to Make Kobe Bryant's Widow Vanessa Take Psychiatric Exam - Bleacher Report

Manchester United forward told to 'prioritize' football by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - CNN

Mendy is up there with Salah' says Morris, while Drogba and Lineker gush over Chelsea goalkeeper - Goal

Mikel Arteta: Arsene Wenger 'started the fire' in his players to become coaches - Yahoo

Mohamed Salah scores second wonder goal in as many Premier League games to spoil Claudio Ranieri return - CNN

Newcastle begin bold bid for 'superpower' status - New Telegraph

No. 1 Georgia Cruises Past No. 11 Kentucky to Maintain Undefeated Season - Bleacher Report

No. 25 Texas Blows 2nd Straight 4th Quarter Lead, Loses to No. 12 Oklahoma State - Bleacher Report

NYG: Team Lagos targets more medals after first gold - Punch

Oman ready to savor 'one in a million' opportunity as host of cricket's T20 World Cup - CNN

On-field team-mate attack in Northern Ireland sees Glentoran goalkeeper red-carded - Goal

Patrick Vieira credits Manchester City not Arsne Wenger for coaching career - Yahoo

Paul Pogba: Man Utd need to 'change something' after loss to Leicester - BBC

Pep Guardiola Confirms Availability Of Ederson, Gabriel Jesus Ahead Of UCL Clash - Daily Independent

Pressure mounts on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Manchester United unbeaten away run ended by Leicester City - CNN

Red Sox Beat Astros in ALCS Game 2 Behind J.D. Martinez, Rafael Devers Grand Slams - Bleacher Report

Ref beaten to coma, as FA Chairman's Cup turns bloody - New Telegraph

Renedy Singh: SAFF Championship win shows that India are still the dominant force in the region - Goal

Rivers, Bayelsa eye CAF Cup first round wins - Punch

Salah is Best Player in the World, Says Klopp - Thisday