*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 1ST OCTOBER 2021*



*PUNCH*

Femi Adesinas impersonator jailed 28 years, loses house, others

Foreign trips: NNPP petitions Assembly, demands Abiodun, deputys impeachment, gov returns

Mentally-ill father strangles daughter in Lagos

Stock market hits seven-month high, investors gain N328bn

FCMB to boost customer service

Improved forex supply important for naira stability Comercio report

ICAN rebrands, expresses commitment to nation-building

IFCA, CIN to boost regulatory compliance

61 years on: Nigeria is broken, needs urgent rescue

INEC demands 24,000 security personnel for Anambra polls

Nigeria @61: APC, PDP bicker over celebration, sue for peace, unity

2023 gov: Ortoms chief of staff, four commissioners resign

ActionAid demands 35% slots for women, reduction in forms fee

Anambra Assembly holds public hearing on open grazing bill

Rivers APC ex-spokesman, former Reps defect to PDP

Were working on diaspora voting, says Gbajabiamila

Agricultural outputs rise by N700bn amid worsening insecurity

Investors can make $1bn from palm oil, says Adebayo

COVID-19 has pushed 100 million people into extreme poverty World Bank

NNPC begins construction of 50MW gas plant in Borno

EU, GIZ provide 15m, promise 130,000 Nigerians electricity

External reserves gained $2.4bn in Sept CBN

COVID-19 crashed airports revenue to three per cent FAAN

FG seeks cheaper Internet services

CBN shifts eNaira launch, says no cause for alarm

Lagos plans underground electricity, communications cables

CBN postpones eNaira launch to mark Independence Anniversary

Osimhen scores again, beats Cavani, Mertens goal record

Joshua confident he's leant lesson after Usyk defeat

94 Eagles hail Buhari after house gifts

Finidi, football icon, says Abia governor

Injury rules Etebo out of AFCON

Sunshine Stars sack officials

Nantes Player of the Month: Simon wins award again

World Cup qualifiers: Rohr hands first Eagles call-up to Bassey

Federation elections: Are, Minimah, others elected president

Super-sub Kane bags hat-trick for Spurs in Conference League win

Leicester, Napoli sink to Europa League defeat, Kamara booed in Rangers loss

Two killed as police, kidnappers clash in Lagos forest

Retired naval officer jailed 13 years for N45m fraud

Man smashes grinding stone on peacemakers leg for meddling in fight

Ogun cops shoot tear gas, bullets, disperse protesting Bedmate workers

Stray bullet kills lawyer as Imo task force, NURTW clash

Tears as UNIUYO student allegedly tortured to death by police buried

Kogi NDLEA seizes 56,223kg hemp, decorates 18 officers

Policemen save suspected Rivers homosexuals caught in public toilet

Huge relief as FG repairs failed portion of Onitsha-Owerri road

Assault: Oyo radio station manager, DPO resolve dispute

Nigeria at 61: Beating a path away from the brink

The mistake of 1966, not 1914

Nigeria @ 61: The giant hope

Make policies thatll solve problems, ANCOPSS, NAPPS tell government

Explore study opportunities in US, Consulate urges students

Students not interested in academics, says group

FG should protect schools, children NGO

Youths are important to Nigerias development

Ecol 88 old boys to visit motherless babies homes

Teachers to enjoy new salary structure from January 2022 FG

Anambra killings continue, six cops, driver killed, police station burnt




*VANGUARD*

Celebrating our heroes by standing proud and choosing right' ' Independence Day message by Rahman Owokoniran, PDP S'West Secretary

Ayade, Aregbesola commission ultramodern fire fighting truck in Calabar

Chemical, non-metallic producers lament depreciation of Naira

IMO audit: NIMASA, NiMet close ranks to fill gaps

Insecurity: Stop the killings, Pope Francis tells Buhari

Family of Nigerian lady allegedly killed by Italian husband seeks justice

FG to boost airports facilities for safety, efficiency'FAAN DG

WORLD MARITIME DAY: Amaechi lists challenges, points way forward

Enugu Assembly accuses ministry, agency of scaring investors

Okitipupa Oil Palm to raise share capital to N1bn

AfCFTA: LCCI wants stakeholders to finalize key areas

FG schemes: Ashafa visits Owerri, promises to fix dilapidated road, housing infrastructure

Media Empowerment: NGE charges govs to emulate Yahaya Bello

Peace & Security: Gov Uzodimma inaugurates 6-man Judicial Committee

Nigeria @ 61: We're making progress, not stagnant ' Gov Oyetola

Nigeria's oil reserve dropped by 1.4% to 36,910 million barrels in five years ' OPEC

Gambo explains reason for Naval base in Kano

Salary increment: Teachers laud Buhari's intervention

Insecurity: Air-power alone cannot win this war ' Air Mashall Isiaka Amao

Ogun FRSC records 267 death in 814 road crashes in 8 months

Rivers APC describes PDP welcome rally for defectors as 'ponzi scheme

Sit-at-home has turned Ebonyi people into houseboys, housegirls ' Umahi

Politicians wanted me to remain in office ' General Abubakar

Nigeria At 61: Buhari-led govt worst in nation's history ' PDP

Breaking: PDP zones Chairmanship position to North

APC Releases Revised Timetable for Oct 16 State Congresses

Lagos LG election: Youth Party disappointed in tribunal ruling

NGX closes trading for independence celebration with N328bn growth

NCC launches telecom campus conversation forum in UniAbuja

Nigeria's e-security ranks top 50 globally, best in Africa ' Report

Ikpeazu receives new Enyimba boss Finidi George

VIDEO: Tega's husband spotted with Boma, Ubifranklin, Jaypaul

Nigeria @ 61: Nothing to celebrate

NMA condemns murder of Akunyili, demands justice

NMA condemns murder of Akunyili, demands justice

FG recommits to support local production of essential medicines

Court grants man divorce after wife got pregnant for another man



*THISDAY*

How Security Operatives Use Threats, Delays to Extort Money from Passengers at Lagos Airport

IGR: Nami Tasks FG, States to Provide Value for Taxpayers

NIMASA Reaffirms Commitment to Seafarers Development, Welfare

Investors Stake N598.12bn on Dangote Cement in 9 Months, Stock Hits 52-week High

Bola Atta Emerges Outstanding Corporate Communications Personality of the Decade

Panel Orders INTELS to Pay Entitlements of 624 Sacked Dockworkers

Why NG Eagle is Yet to Commence Operations

CFM Empowers Nigerian Female Entrepreneurs to Participate in Global $42.94b Cake Business

Emirates SkyCargo Moves 400m Pharma Kilos in Global Milestone

Akinkuotu: NAMA Lost 90% Income Due to COVID-19 Lockdown

Maximising Profitability with Modern Aircraft

Severance Benefits: Unions Warns against Meddlesomeness on Arik Personnel

Ethiopian Airlines Retains Position as Best Aircraft Maintenance Facility in Africa

Port Ondo Panacea to Apapa Gridlock, Says Akeredolu

Nigeria Operates Port System That Negates Growth

High Interest Rates Bane of Rapid Growth in Aviation Sector

Stakeholders Urge FG to Engage Technology Service Providers to Boost e-Governance

Nwadiri Makes Case for Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria

Schneider Electric Announces Release of 3-Phase UPS

A Dashed Dream at 61

Why the Choice of Yari is Compelling

Nigeria at 61, Greatness Still Within Reach

Bidens Legacy and Deportation of Haitians

NORTHERN GOVERNORS AND THE QUEST FOR POWER ROTATION

Osimhens Late Strike Not Enough to Earn Napoli Point

Okowa, Sponsor Promise Continuity of Zenith/Delta Headmasters Cup

Ive Learnt My Lesson from Defeat, Says Joshua

Obasanjo, IyaAdura, Nwoko to Launch Chioma Ajunwa Sports Centre

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Ronaldo Grabs Injury-time Winner for Man Utd against Villarreal

Pacquiao Says Goodbye to Boxing

Iheanacho Bounced, Ndidi Suspended from Legia Warsaw Clash



*DAILY SUN*
 
Knocks, anger, frustration trail independence celebration

Greed, intolerance cause of Nigerias pitiable situation Kwande

2023: PDP zones chairmanship to North

Buni receives 11 Anambra lawmakers into APC

AIbom H/Assembly enacts law against stigmatization of PLWA

Buni receives 11 Anambra lawmakers from PDP, APG

E-Naira: What bank customers plan to do with digital currency

Adapalm begins full production

CBN postpones eNaira launch

Nigeria to serve at OGP for 3 years

Reps halt 150% hike of ground charges for airlines

Buharis photographer now Guinness world record title holder for largest photobook

NASS member, others financing Kanu, Igboho Buhari

NIGERIA @ 61: PDP, CAN, govs, Lawan, Kalu, Tinubu, others set agenda for FG

Ugwuanyi directs fire safety training for neighbourhood watch, forest guards, others in rural areas

Macron writes Buhari, expresses hope of increased bilateral ties

Ogun gov signs anti-open grazing bill into law

Family hails Capt Hosa for contribution to national devt

Bandits abduct 27, attack Sokoto security formation

Troops kill 85 terrorists as 2,783 surrender in one month DHQ

Reflections on 61 years of USNigerian Engagement

On need for lawyers to leverage artificial intelligence

A nation and its story at 61

Armyll develop new tactics to defeat terrorists COAS

Nigeria at 61 and unsettled matters

Of Sanwo-Olus Greater Lagos vision

Nigeria at 61: The vision undefeated

Celebrating Nigeria at 61

StarTimes lines-up top Nollywood movies for October 1

    

*DAILY TIMES*

Nigeria will overcome its security, economic challenges Osinbajo, Adeboye, SGF

Why PDP National Zoning cttee meeting ended in deadlock

UNGA 76: Minority Reps caucus flays claims in Buharis speech

Gov. Bello Makes History as Radio Kogi Joins Elite Online Radio

Nigeria capable of producing many likes of Anthony Joshua, Dr Ogbu

COVID-19: How rich countries prevent poor ones from accessing vaccine Lai Mohammed

2023: Akpabio Speaks On Joining Presidential Race

Pastor Jesse Duplantis: Jesus is yet to return because people Have not donated enough

Security Beefed Up At National Assembly As Legislative Aides Protest

Govs, Ohanaeze must curb IPOBs excesses Joe Igbokwe on flag threat, Oct 1 sit-at-home

Buhari not against Ndigbo, will release Kanu Onyema [VIDEO]

Malami Nigerias worst Attorney-General so far Sowore

Ikoyi Passport Office now works 7 days weekly, says Control Officer

EPL: Oliseh reveals why Arsenal defeated Tottenham 3-1

CBN supports power, gas infrastructure with N424.14bn

FIRS has statutory powers to collect VAT Maduabuchi

Seyi Shay, Tiwa Savage reconcile



*GUARDIAN*

Etebo out of Cameroon 2022 Nations Cup as Rohr names 22 for CAR doubleheader

Obasanjo leads top dignitaries to Ajunwa's N6b sports development launch

CBN affirms commitment to sports development as SEC wins AFIFC

Fans clamour for Emmanuel Dennis' inclusion after Watford star's Super Eagles snub

Anything is possible' for Man United as Ronaldo papers over the cracks

No Giroud, Kante in France squad for Nations League finals

Nigeria at 61: Time for reflection

Reflections on 61 years of U.S. ' Nigerian engagement

How to stop COVID-19 in schools

Achieving a responsibility-centred democracy

What would Tafawa Balewa say

Corruption cures

Dreaded killers in Nigeria





*LEADERSHIP*

President Buhari Sets Yearly Recruitment Targets For Police

Zulum Flags Off NNPC Power Plant For Borno

I've Been In Banditry For Over 15years, Bandit Confesses

We've Arrested Over 2,000 Bandits' Informants, Others In Zamfara ' Commissioner

MDAs Diverting Public Funds, Sabotaging Budget Implementation, Reps Allege

Killer Herdsmen Were Hijacked Into Banditry By Gunrunners, Drug Dealers ' Gumi

Project Management Institute Inducts 74 New Members, To Eliminate Quacks

FG's Safe School Programme Designed To Fail ' Lawan

Nigeria At 61

NIGERIA @ 61: Past 18 Months Most Difficult In Nigeria's History ' PMB

PDP Zones North Out Of 2023 Race

Court Okays CBN Launch Of eNaira

Reps Back Senate, Asks President To Declare Bandits As Terrorists

Military Airstrike Killed ISWAP Terrorists, Not Fishermen ' DHQ

Counter-insurgency: Navy Deploys 570 Officers, Defends New Base In Kano

Killings: Total War Has Been Declared Against Our People ' South East Governors

JUST-IN: Court Suspends NUJ Delegates Conference

October 1: President Buhari To Broadcast To The Nation Friday

Buhari's Photographer, Omoboriowo, Now World Record Title Holder For Largest Photobook

CSOs Raise Alarm Over Alleged Plan To Dump Electoral Bill

2023: Gov Ortom's Aides Resign

RunToWin To Train Young Nigerians Aspiring For Elective Offices

Naval Base In Kano For Administrative, Operational Purposes, Says CNS

Appeal Court Joins Lagos In VAT Collection Battle

CBN Defers eNaira Launch To Mark Independence Anniversary

Nigeria: What They Said About Another 60 Years



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Nigeria: 61 years of unfulfilled dreams

Reps join Senate, ask Buhari to declare bandits as terrorists

Nigeria at 61: Buhari accuses unnamed lawmaker of sponsoring secessionists

FG to deal with MDAs violating IPPIS

PDP convention: Oyinlola, Orbih, others lose out as chairmanship goes to North

Life has become so cheap in Nigeria 'Catholic Bishops

Jonathan urges citizens to be optimistic of the future

Despair, hope at Nigeria's 61st Independence: I was not pressurized to hand over to a civilian govt 'Gen Abdulsalami

WTO: Okonjo-Iweala expresses frustration, mulls quitting job 'Report

VAT collection: Court of Appeal joins Lagos in suit against FIRS

At last, Abiodun signs Anti-Open Grazing Bill into law

CBN defers eNaira launch to mark Independence anniversary

Prices, interest rates could worsen poor countries' debt

FG faults labelling Nigeria's wheat as poison

Stakeholders laud CBN's N798.09bn loans to farmers

Olam subsidiary bags food fortification award

Nigeria's 40% farm produce loss impedes food security target

Oyekunle: There is need for women to have blueprint for empowerment

NGE urges govs to emulate Bello on media empowerment

Stockbrokers X-ray Nigerian capital market at 61

118 youths empowered with vocational skills

Nigeria: Still unfulfilled dreams at 61

Amaechi: This is not Nigeria of our dream

Olajide: Only true federalism'll make Nigeria work

Okei-Odumakin: Nigeria has continued on a downward spiral

Pearse: It's an anniversary of sober reflection

W/Cup qualifiers: Rohr drops Ndidi, Etebo

Zenith Bank/Delta Headmasters' Cup; Okowa, Ossai, sponsors promise continuity

Independence Day: Nigeria's sports crawling, says Felix Owolabi

Sports Federation elections: Ocheho, Agara, Akindoju, others return

Europa League: Kane comes of bench to score hat-trick for Spurs, Hammers beat Rapid

EPL: Wounded Man City look to refocus at Anfield

Qatar 2022 race: Musa, Ekong, Iheanacho, 20 others for double CAR header

UEFA League: Solskjaer hails De Gea as best in world after Villarreal win

UEFA League: Barca, Chelsea beaten as Ronaldo rescues Man Utd



*BLUE PRINT*

Generals on a diplomatic mission

Breaking: Court suspends NUJ delegates conference

IDOP: Senior citizens centre hails Buhari on inclusive digital economy

Our present challenges 'll soon be over ' Bala

Only equity, justice can silence secessionist agitators ' Gen. Abubakar

NEMA distributes Agric inputs to 4,311 South South farmers affected by 2020 flood

School feeding: FG hands over 339,652 feeding utensils to Kebbi

PACPM moves to identify inmates deserving presidential pardon

Igbo monarchs demand end to killings in South East

Former APC chairman faults southern governors over zoning

Court orders Ugwuanyi to investigate killing of 22 unarmed youth in Emene

NDLEA seizes 56,000kg of cannabis sativa in Kogi

VAT: Status quo remains as Court of Appeal joins Lagos in suit

Expect report on Constitution review soon, Omo ' Agege tells Nigerians

Godfatherism working well in Lagos, says Obasa

Ban on charcoal export dwindling foreign exchange ' Stakeholders.

Channel agitations toward good governance, Ogun speaker tells NLC

Pictures: Nimrod reelected Nigeria Volleyball Federation President

Aero Contractors receives Two new Aircrafts

Foreign arstisans' importation into Nigeria, shameful ' COREN



*TRIBUNE*

Nigeria At 61: We stand behind President Buhari, state governors ' ACF

Guinness Book of Records lists Omoboriowo's photo book as world's largest

Kwara, Kogi manufacturers hail withdrawal of forex from BDC operators

Good governance: Dogara emphasizes adherence to rule of law

Nigeria At 61: Let us avoid tendencies that divide us, Buni appeals to Nigerians

Beyond Hijrah of Prophet Muhammad (V)

Oyo Muslim community commends Makinde on 'religious equity

Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat for TMC's 'Independence Lecture' on Sunday

Akinola mourns death of Ibarapa Muslim leader, Ojolowo

Nigeria suffering underdevelopment, poverty due to lack of value system ' Ahmadiyya

Road to finale: Who wins BBNaija on Sunday

Nkechi Blessing seals deal with 'Owambe Rockers' for party lovers

Gidi Box Office's '13 Letters' set for cinema release today

Meet the jungle combatants! Gulder Ultimate Search 2021 contestants revealed

We've addressed multiple taxations in Ogun ' Commissioner

IBEDC felicitates Nigerians on Independence Day, re-commits to excellent service

Jarmakani's death, a huge loss to Nigeria's special economic zone family, says NEPZA boss

Nigeria ranks 82nd in world digital quality of life index

AERO contractors takes delivery of two Airbus 320 aircraft in Abuja



*SPORTS*

5-Star PG Jaden Bradley Commits to Alabama over Arizona - Bleacher Report

94 Eagles hail Buhari after house gifts - Punch

Andy Murray knocked out in second round at San Diego Open by Casper Ruud - Yahoo

Anything is possible' for Man United as Ronaldo papers over the cracks - Guardian

Astros Beat Rays to Clinch 2021 American League West Title - Bleacher Report

Awoniyi ends four-game goal drought in Union Berlin's Europa Conference League win - Goal

Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs Atletico Madrid - Daily Independent

Barcelona's tragic slide continues following Benfica thrashing in Champions League - CNN

Beijing will open next year's Winter Olympics to fans -- but only if they live in China - CNN

Bengals' Joe Burrow on Jaguars Defense: I Knew They Weren't Going to Stop Us - Bleacher Report

Black History Month: The sporting heroes who changed our lives - BBC

Bradley Beal 'Not in a Rush' to Sign Wizards Contract Extension When Eligible - Bleacher Report

Braves Sweep Phillies to Clinch 4th Straight National League East Title - Bleacher Report

Brazil legend Pele leaves hospital after surgery - BBC

Brendan Rodgers dismisses suggestions Leicester could face early exit - Yahoo

Bryson DeChambeau Advances to Round of 16 at PLDA World Championship - Bleacher Report

C.J. Uzomah's Fantasy Stock After Breakout 2-TD Game in Bengals' Win over Jaguars - Bleacher Report

Catalans Dragons make history after beating Hull KR to reach first Grand Final - Yahoo

CBN affirms commitment to sports development as SEC wins AFIFC - Guardian

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Ronaldo Grabs Injury-time Winner for Man Utd against Villarreal - Thisday

Covid rule change will let South Americans play in World Cup qualifiers - Yahoo

Covid surge after some Australians break lockdown to celebrate country's biggest football event of the year - CNN

Cristiano Ronaldo saves Manchester United blushes as he scores dramatic last-minute winner in Champions League - CNN

Declan Rice on target as West Ham celebrate first home victory in Europa League - Yahoo

EPL: Wounded Man City look to refocus at Anfield - New Telegraph

Etebo out of Cameroon 2022 Nations Cup as Rohr names 22 for CAR doubleheader - Guardian

Europa League: Kane comes of bench to score hat-trick for Spurs, Hammers beat Rapid - New Telegraph

Europa League: Osimhen On Target Again For Napoli; Aribo, Balogun, Bassey In Action Rangers - Complete Sports

Europa/Conference League: Awoniyi On Target As Onuachu, Anjorin Lose - Complete Sports

Fans clamour for Emmanuel Dennis' inclusion after Watford star's Super Eagles snub - Guardian

Federation elections: Are, Minimah, others elected president - Punch

Finidi, football icon, says Abia governor - Punch

Giants' Saquon Barkley: 'I Don't Want to Make Any Excuses' for Slow Start to Season - Bleacher Report

Glazer: Deshaun Watson Trade Not Being Pursued by Eagles Amid Jalen Hurts Struggles - Bleacher Report

Harry Kane hat-trick helps Tottenham thrash Mura in Europa Conference League - Yahoo

Harry Kane revels in bonus hat-trick against NS Mura - Yahoo

Harry Kane's 20-minute hat-trick sinks Mura and drags Spurs from their rut - Yahoo

He's got a great shot in him ' David Moyes hails Hammers goal hero Declan Rice - Yahoo

How 'Grandpa' led Team US' young stars to Ryder Cup history - CNN

Iheanacho Bounced, Ndidi Suspended from Legia Warsaw Clash - Thisday

Ikpeazu receives new Enyimba boss Finidi George - Vanguard

Impact Wrestling Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction, Results from September 30 - Bleacher Report

Independence Day: Nigeria's sports crawling, says Felix Owolabi - New Telegraph

Injury rules Etebo out of AFCON - Punch

Ive Learnt My Lesson from Defeat, Says Joshua - Thisday

Ivory Coast's Sangare scores and gets sent off as PSV breeze past Sturm Graz - Goal

Ja'Marr Chase Headlines Madden 22 Week 3 Player Ratings Update - Bleacher Report

Jaguars' DJ Chark Jr. Carted Off vs. Bengals with Apparent Leg Injury - Bleacher Report

James Robinson, Laviska Shenault Jr.'s Fantasy Outlooks After Jaguars vs. Bengals - Bleacher Report

Joe Burrow, Trevor Lawrence Star as Bengals Edge Past Jaguars in TNF Duel - Bleacher Report

Joshua confident he's leant lesson after Usyk defeat - Punch

Kendrick Lamar, Dre, Eminem, Snoop, Mary J. Blige to Play Super Bowl 56 Halftime Show - Bleacher Report

LeBron James Shouts Out Nunn, Bazemore, Jordan as Newcomer Standouts at Lakers Camp - Bleacher Report

Leicester, Napoli sink to Europa League defeat, Kamara booed in Rangers loss - Punch

Marseille 0-0 Galatasaray: Fan violence interrupts Europa League draw - BBC

Marseille involved in violent Galatasaray clash that briefly halts Europa League game - Goal

MLB Playoff Picture 2021: Yankees Win, Red Sox Loss Shake Up AL Wild Card Race - Bleacher Report

Nantes Player of the Month: Simon wins award again - Punch

Nets' Kevin Durant Says He's 'More at Ease' Entering 2021-22 Season - Bleacher Report



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