*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 21ST OCTOBER 2021* *PUNCH* FG confused over Kanu, self-determination agitation, says Afenifere Lawyers demand Kanus presence as trial resumes today #EndSARS panel compensation: Lagos pays N420m, NBA faults Akwa Ibom, Ogun, Oyo, Benue for shunning payments NCoS to re-arrest 3,000 escaped inmates with NIN Congress: Ganduje claims victory, Shekarau alleges exclusion Lassa Fever: FG begins contact tracing for 105 suspected cases COVID-19: Ondo makes vaccination compulsory for civil servants from Nov 1 Domestic poultry industry is collapsing Battle at Synagogue: TB Joshuas family, disciples crisis worsens, trustee alleges threat to life Lawan begs FCDA to rehabilitate dilapidating National Assembly complex Osinbajo urges youths to join politics to make a difference CBN introduces N500m grant for undergraduates, graduates Insurance firms put #EndSARS claims at N20bn, probe delays payment Aviation sectors contribution to GDP crashes by 50%, experts advise FG Display professionalism in ports control, Amaechi tells officers NDIC plans technical, financial support for banks NPA rehabilitates Apapa port complex control tower Piracy on Nigerian waters falls by 77%, says NIMASA Senators, BoI differ over loans beneficiaries, SMEs allocations Controllers shortage hits NAMA, agency engages non-technical staff, retirees FGll retain 1,500 staff of defunct PPPRA, DPR, PEF Sylva Experts doubt FGs proposed 70% herd immunity target Senators berate NBBRI for N18m revenue generation NCRIB appoints Edu as new president How I caged Thierry Henry 'Taribo West Ham never wanted Onuachu ' Moyes 2022 AWCON qualifiers: Falcons beat Ghana 2-0 in Lagos Iheanacho partnership thrills Daka NAPHARM set for investiture Sanwo-Olu plans 10 stadiums in Lagos Zenit vs Juventus: Kulusevski scores winner as Juve top Group H Benfica vs Bayern: German giants maintain perfect group record, win 4-0 Villarreal beat Young Boys to end long Champions League drought Chelsea vs Malmo: Lukaku injury mars Chelsea's 4-0 victory Man United vs Atalanta: Ronaldo's header completes United dramatic comeback Fati agrees six-year Barcelona contract Tackling investment fraud in Nigeria #EndSARSMemorial: Seems like yesterday Re 2023 Presidency: Between quota system and zoning Four Kwara poly students expelled, six rusticated for exam fraud, impersonation Victims families demand N4.5bn as Customs deny Oyo killings Security firm boss charged with N35m investment fraud Bandits allegedly kidnap over 30 travellers, steal cows in Niger Ogun students threaten showdown over ex-chairmans arrest, police dare group Phone light caused explosion that killed two people Akwa Ibom fire service Mentally-challenged man electrocuted connecting power cable in Ondo Works top as Diri presents N310.7bn Bayelsa 2022 budget Soldier killed, houses burnt as troops, Imo youths clash #EndSARS, and a governments perennial failure Buhari: President or APC stalwart No to monitoring of Nigerians communications ND Western donates electronic library to UI Firm tells pupils to focus on education Stop hurrying children through school, group advises parents Terrorists who tried to overthrow me are in Nigeria Turkey President How Baba Ijesha defiled me with key, labelled himself boyfriend Minor Police disrupt rallies, disperse #EndSARS protesters, journalists arrested, charged NSIWC declines PUNCHs FoI request on military, police salaries, pensions Gencos lose N1.66tn over non-payment for unused power *VANGUARD* Beauty of Africa International pageant begins registration for 15th edition We have zero tolerance for impersonation, malpractice -JAMB Registrar NGX: Capitalisation gains N55bn after holiday We have zero tolerance for impersonation, malpractice says JAMB Registrar Redeployment: NYSC urges corps members to report corrupt staff National Youth Games: Okowa felicitates with Team Delta on record-breaking 6-time win #EndSARS: Foundation laments failure of govt to address demands Ansu Fati signs 6-year Barca deal with '1bn buyout clause Chelsea whip Malmo for 4, but pay with Lukaku, Werner injuries Ronaldo scores winner, as Man Utd fight back against Atalanta 830 kidnapped, 343 killed, 210 injured in 3 months in Kaduna Ekiti begins planting of 5m trees to checkmate erosion Sanwo-Olu didnt stop #EndSARS 1st memorial event- Commissioner ENDSARS Anniversary: Lekki incident a dark spot for Nigeria -Afenifere Streamlining the regional development commissions 2023: Arewa Youth Alliance urges all parties to adopt Tinubu as sole candidate Mode of primaries should be optional by political parties El-Rufai to FG: Declare bandits as terrorists to allow military kill them within international law Anambra 2021: My administration will not discriminate against non indigenes ' Ozigbo DEVELOPING: Wike, Emmanuel, Obaseki, others in crucial meeting Trial: Expect legal fireworks, Kanu's lawyer tells FG Network Outage: MTN puts up measure to prevent further disruptions Nigeria gets first local blockchain infrastructure Digital delivery: Sendbox raises $1.8m to boost efficiency of African SMEs NITDA, Zinox, others pool resources to train ICT journalists Peter Obi should come out Alex Ekwueme Teaching Hospital raises alarm over fraudulent job offers PSN laments 5% budgetary allocation to health Mixed reactions trail FG's mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for civil servants Cholera: Adamawa records 23 deaths, 500 cases *THISDAY* Ogun State Insists on Online Payment for Land Use Charge Interswitch Pioneers Innovation, Unveils Whitepaper on Blockchain Technology Windows 11 Available for Free Upgrade on Window 10 PCs, Others Ukay: Nigeria Must Build Competitive Technology Hub Centres Nigeria is Our Biggest Market in Digital Content Broadcasting Addressing the Needs of Neuropsychiatric Patients How Nigeria-based e-Commerce Platform $1.8m Fundraise Will Open New Online Markets for African SMEs, Merchants Price Appreciation in MTN Nigeria, FBN Holdings Drive Stock Market By N54bn Sophos Report Reveals $1.4m Crytocurrency Trading Scam Targeting iPhone Users Emma Okonji Heifer, NESG to Aid Agri-transformation by Empowering Nigerian Youth Assessing IBOM ICON Hotel Under New Managers NGO Appoints New Country Director HP Launches Mentor-a-Teacher Program in Nigeria Obasanjo, Joda, Ndukwe, Pantami, Others Bag Telecoms Awards NITDA Set to Train 10,000 Internally Displaced Persons on Digital Literacy Of Nigerias Future And Digital Literacy Yield Africa Foundation Trains 650 Youth, Women on Soft Skills Report Highlights Importance of ICT Ecosystem for Economic Transformation FG Urged to Provide Digital Infrastructure Across 774 LGAs Okonkwo: I Will Spring a Surprise in Anambra Guber Election Sheriff: Survival of APC After Buhari is Paramount Security and the Southeast The YarAdua Study on Subsidies (II) Usyk Thinks Titles Unification Clash with Fury, Not AJ Pele Says Hes Getting Closer to the Goal EUROPA LEAGUE Iheanacho Inspires Leicester from Two Goals Down to Victory in Moscow Chukwueze on Target as Villarreal Hammer Young Boys 4-1 Tunisian-based Start-up Wins ATU ICT Competition Anthony Joshua Lands in the US, May Sack Coach 100 Bball Courts: Masai Ujiri Asks African Youths to Dream Big Sanusi in Action as Porto Edge AC Milan UHC: Need to Finance Primary Health Centres MISSING INTRAUTERINE DEVICES (IUDs) Part 2 Population Immunity behind Nigerian Vaccine Mandate for Civil Servants Primary Health Care is Theme of Academy of Pharmacy Investiture Nizamiye Hospital Inaugurates Advanced MRI Scanner Dettol, FG Reiterate Importance of Hygiene at 2021 Global Handwashing Day Pfizer Raises Awareness in Nigeria, Ghana to Empower Patients in Fight against Breast Cancer Stories by Precious Ugwuzor *THE SUN* New private hospital, Kay Medicare, opens in Abuja Flood sacks Akwa Ibom monarch, villagers QRC alumnae offer scholarships to students Be solution providers, not complainers, Jextoban graduates tasked Onitsha stands still for Andy Uba as he flags off campaign Soludo remains solution for better Anambra Ochije GPSDC tackles violence against women with 105 local mobilisers Nigeria has been moving backwards since 1960 Angya, ex-DG,SON Convention: PDP screens Ayu, Oyinlola, 29 others for NWC seats, deputy national officers Partyll reclaim lost grounds Nnamani Ill conduct LG polls in 6 months, revamp Anambra economy Okonkwo AWCON 2022: Kanus brace sinks Black Queens 4 Inch Heel Race competition: Eedris Abdulkareem to perform at 3rd edition 2021 National Youth Games: Kida rewards Rivers, Bayelsa basketball teams 3SC, Tornadoes, MFM, others for Ogunjobi Gold Cup Zenith Bank/Delta Principals Cup: 50 teams battle for zonal slots in 25 LGs Your jobs intact, Sylva assures staff of scrapped agencies Senators grill BoI boss for poor knowledge of loan beneficiaries CBN releases guidelines on TIES implementation Govt should address taxation, infrastructure to boost startups growth Akomolafe Tax evasion: Tribunal okays Multichoices N8bn deposit, fixes Nov 17 for hearing of appeal FG committed to improving access to financefor MSMEs Katagum No reprieve for Naira yet as rate hovers around N570/$1 Maritime security: Piracy declines by 77%, says NIMASA NASSI trade fair begins October 25 FoodCo expands with Abeokuta store launch 2023: Group knocks Dokpesi over comment on Igbo presidency Obiano, Bello, others for Anambra cultural day Kanus absence in courtll escalate protest, tension, lawyer warns FG Youve date with history, Ohanaeze tells Buhari Dialogue with agitators, CNPP urges FG, South East govs Cambridge varsity to return stolen Benin artefacts Oba Ewuare II UK agency mobilises media for girl-child education #EndSARS protesters defy police order Gombe gov plans to harness non-oil sector for IGR improvement Insecurity: Nigeria needs improved education to counter radicalization Sultan Electronic transmission of results and power of the people The leader Nigerians want in 2023 Nigeria: The earlier we negotiate, the better Concrete may grow but allow trees, shrubs, grasses to grow along Victory in ember months Helpful botanicals for indigestion Church and leadership recruitment process INAC expo and lessons not learnt APC 2023: As the Pendulum swings towards Sylva Why Nigeria should radically invest in TVET APC chairmanship: Time to reward Al-Makuras loyalty Insights on economy, foreign exchange dynamics APC congress: Why Matawalle must cooperate with Yari, Marafa Abuse of the girl child *GUARDIAN* Anxiety in defunct oil agencies as new heads take charge It's dangerous leaving Anambra in hands of one without income apart from state resource Survivor in video interview tells how Baba Ijesha sexually abused her EFCC should probe earnings and spendings in the nation's varsities, says Prof Popoola CITN hinges poor tax compliance on obsolete legislation, poor database Ronaldo salvage job masks Man Utd's failings Imo APC flays Okorocha over comments on party's congress PDP governors meet to resolve threats to convention, consensus arrangement EFCC arraigns Olejeme for alleged N69b fraud Kanu's lawyer makes demands as IPOB leader appears in court today *LEADERSHIP* NDIC Begins Review Of Deposit Premium Payment For Banks End In Sight For Nigeria's Challenges, Says Obasanjo War On Piracy: NIMASA To Sustain Momentum In Gulf Of Guinea ' Jamoh Ship Inspection: Amaechi Warns Against Unprofessional Conducts Senate Was Misled About NG Eagles' Operations Certificate ' C'ttee Chairman CBN Releases Guidelines For Implementation Of Tertiary Institutions' Entrepreneurship Scheme Tax Dispute: Tribunal Dismisses FIRS Opposition To MultiChoice Appeal Court Vacates Order On New Emir Of Kontagora Moghalu Vows To Pursue Police Reforms Minister, NACCIMA Urge Turkish Nationals To Invest In Nigeria NASS Leadership Committed To Efficient Legislature ' Lawan Rail Track Vandalism Sanwo-Olu Meets Comic Youth Artist Behind His Funny Portrait Federal Govt Budgets N2,178 For Each Citizen's Healthcare In 1 Year Despite Consensus Hitches, PDP Govs Affirm Faith In Party Protesters Defy Police, Mark #EndSARS Anniversary Kinetic Approach Not Enough To Address Security Threats ' NSA Queen Elizabeth Cancels Trip On Doctors' Advice Bandits Kidnap 30 Passengers In Niger Barca Halt Worst-ever Champions League Start With Dynamo Win AWCON Qualifier: Super Falcons Pip Ghana 2-0 In Lagos Federal Govt, NESG Set To Hold 27th Nigerian Economic Summit AfDB, MTN Sign $500,000 Grant To Ease Women's Access To Finance FBN Insurance Pays Policyholders N11.4b Claims NNPC Disclaims Fake 50th Anniversary Quiz Contest Insurance Claims On #EndSARS Protest Destruction Hit N9bn DPR, PPPRA, PEF: FG Douses Workers' Fear Of Job Losses Big Matter Of Small Arms *NEW TELEGRAPH* On malfunctioning refineries and Ajaokuta Steel Company INSECURITY: 343 killed, 830 kidnapped in Kaduna in three months PIA: They'll be no job losses Sylva tells DPR, PPPRA, PEF workers Massacre at Lekki Tollgate never happened, FG insists #ENDSARS ANNIVERSARY: Battering, arrests of protesters, journalists trail event Tax: Elite conspiracy grounds FG's VAIDS initiative Tax dispute: Tribunal rules in favour of MultiChoice PDP demands arrest, trial of perpetrators Insecurity: El-Rufai demands recruitment of 774,000 security officials DHQ: No right-thinking Nigerian will join #EndSARS protest Afenifere challenges FG to fulfill promises Entrepreneurship: CBN unveils guidelines for tertiary institutions CBN: Deepening NFIS via e-channel transactions Embracing Nigeria's domain name for growth MAN: Keeping fate with CBN's decision on BDCs MANEG: COVID-19, others hindering Nigeria's export sector NB to partner Lagos on greenery project Nigeria, others to earn $3bn from data centres Firms back NITDA's training for ICT journalists Last mile transportation, key to Nigeria's growth 'Stallion boss MDXI Data Centre expands Lekki facility Era of godfatherism over in Anambra 'Okonkwo APC, PDP undermining Nigeria's democracy 'Ezugwu I want to see A'Ibom open up to unimaginable opportunities Opposition instigating violence in Anambra to rig guber poll 'Obidigwe 2022 budget: How NASS members reacted to estimates Defections: APC makes inroads into South-East Kwara Utd dedicates Dapo Abiodun Cup victory to Gov AbdulRazaq Iheanacho shines in Leicester victory in Europa Ordega shines as Kanu's brace gifts Falcons victory over Ghana Mailantarki win Gombe scouting tourney 6th Lagos Women Run'll be better ' Popoola WA, AIMS, runners enthusiastic as full race returns Morocco 2022 Race: Kanu's brace steers Super Falcons to two-goal lead over Black Queens Kwara to hold next Sports Festival JUST IN: Bruce leaves role as Newcastle manager Europa strugglers Leicester, Roma 'can't wait any more *BLUE PRINT* Kaduna insecurity: How 888 were killed, 2,553 kidnapped in 6 months ' Report One year after #EndSARS 'phantom massacre': You should be thoroughly ashamed of yourself, FG tells CNN Kanu's legal team blasts FG, demands IPOB leader 's presence in court Missing Vanguard Correspondent must not die, FPS warns FG FIRS' budget: Sifting the grain from the chaff NLO Super 8: Destiny Boys trade tackles with Campos in final Handball: Safety Shooters begins title defence in Abuja Pinnick defends under fire Rohr again NYG: Kida rewards Rivers, Bayelsa basketball teams Morocco 2022: Kanu inspires Super Falcons victory over Ghana CBN releases guidelines for the implementation of Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Scheme Ondo to civil servants: No Covid-19 vaccination, no work Kaduna: I'm committed to effective representation ' Monrovia Ogun assembly assures group on bill to protect rights of senior citizens Lawan hails Gowon at 87 NDIC commences review of risk- based supervision to determine bank premium Amaechi urges professionalism in ports control, ship inspection FG says LPG market robust despite soaring cooking gas prices NUJ FCT, CSOs give Police, DSS 24-hours to produce missing Vanguard reporter Barkindo advocates deployment of technology to tackle carbon emissions Eid-el-Maulud: Ugwuanyi urges Nigerians to renew faith in God Kogi lawmaker trains women, youth in rice, seed production Gov. Sule felicitates with Muslim Ummah on Eid el-Maulud Eid-el-Maulud: Makinde urges Nigerians to promote peace, unity Provide solution to cholera outbreak, group tells FG 30m may suffer cancer infections by 2030 ' DHF NLC seeks better migration governance NIPOST unions task management on operational vehicles, members' welfare Trustfund pension tasks employers on pension scheme Prioritise members' welfare, minister tells NULGE Kano APC congress: Police probe officer fingered in voting spree Katsina pilgrim's board set to commence lesser hajj operation 2023: Apologists of power shift to South myopic ' PDP chieftain Liquid Intelligent Technologies completes new internet corridor between East/West Africa #ENDSARS Anniversary: Oyo Police command warns against protests Endeavor Nigeria summit'll boost socio-economic transformation in Nigeria Northern govs celebrates Gowon @ 87 2023: APC UK chieftain calls for unity in Oyo Hate diminishes, love enriches us, Uba Sani speaks on Eid-el-Maulud *TRIBUNE* Fake delegate list/congress results: Oyo APC group demands sanction on unity forum leaders Tribunal gives Multichoice approval to appeal N1.8trn FIRS levy Mixed reactions greet APC state congresses in Kano FG flags up training of 75,000 agric extension agents in Zamfara 2023: Factional Kwara APC says party may suffer defeat Avoid leadership mistakes of past generations, SAN urges Nigerian students Why many Nigerians' mental health will worsen As intrigues trail NG Eagle take off, what other option On #EndSARS riots Ending police brutality protests and our mental health: One year on Reps pass bill for establishment of federal university in Plateau State FG prioritising early childhood education ' UBEC boss Customs' move to impound private jets #ENDSARS: Let the youth place reason above emotion US to lift travel ban for fully vaccinated travellers on November 8 NGX: Investors earn N54bn as bulls dominate market What are the Differences Between Trading Shares and Derivatives Key players tasked FG on need to honour contractual agreements Bi-Courtney to manage MMA2 for 36 years ' Babalakin FG approves funds for upgrade of safe towers *SPORTS* 100 Bball Courts: Masai Ujiri Asks African Youths to Dream Big - 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CNN How I caged Thierry Henry 'Taribo - Punch Iheanacho partnership thrills Daka - Punch Iheanacho shines in Leicester victory in Europa - New Telegraph It will take a while': Chelsea face striker shortage as Lukaku and Werner limp off - Yahoo Ja Morant Says He Was 'Almost Shook' By Grizzlies Fans' 'MVP' Chants in Opener - Bleacher Report Julius Randle, Evan Fournier Lead Knicks to 2OT Opening Win vs. Jaylen Brown, Celtics - Bleacher Report JUST IN: Bruce leaves role as Newcastle manager - New Telegraph Juventus Set to Extend Paulo Dybala's contract - Daily Independent Knicks' Tom Thibodeau: Julius Randle 'Hungrier Now' Despite New Contract - Bleacher Report Kwara to hold next Sports Festival - New Telegraph Kwara Utd dedicates Dapo Abiodun Cup victory to Gov AbdulRazaq - New Telegraph LaMelo Ball Drops 31, Hits 7 3s in Hornets' Opening-Night Win over Pacers - Bleacher Report Late Cristiano Ronaldo header completes stunning Manchester United comeback - Yahoo Leroy Sane scores twice as Bayern Munich run in four goals against Benfica - 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