*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 22ND OCTOBER 2021* *PUNCH* Drug offendersll no longer pay fines, risk life jail Nnamdi Kanus trial: NBA, Ohanaeze, others attack FG as DSS bars lawyers, journalists Bayelsas debt hits N169bn as Diri gets nod for fresh N18.7bnloan Media awards: Your security is guaranteed, Kogi tells delegates Zulum empowers 6,000 Borno trainees, allocates 650 houses Reckless and unthinkable aid to Guinea-Bissau Senate faults FG rising recurrent votes, overhead amidst job embargo Commuters stranded as Zamfara women block road, protest bandits attacks Plateau to borrow N20bn to fund N106bn 2022 budget Produce operatives that killed #EndSARS protesters NANS tells Army, police Hoodlums burn Enugu shop, truck, Ebonyi, Imo, Abia roads deserted 29,917 to get FGs N30,000 cash transfer in Akwa Ibom Tinubus presidential campaigners inaugurate Ekiti APC parallel exco Convention: PDP disqualifies Oladipo, two other aspirants, clears 27 Okowa presents N469.5bn budget, debunks APC fraud allegation President from North-East will end insurgency, says Fintiri Why I am best candidate to govern Anambra Andy Uba 77 million Nigerians lack access to power, says NNPC Poor vaccination, policyll slow economic recovery in Nigeria, others IMF Bank customers, PoS operators groan as telcos block 47 LGAs Nigerians made 34 million emergency calls in eight months NCC FG constructing 11,000 houses nationwide, says Fashola Local professionals vital to project execution Senate NESG, firm partner on agric training Waldrum attributes Falcons win to presence of top players Black Queens more intelligent than Falcons ' Ghana coach Naira exchange rate affecting Lagos stadium renovation ' Ministry Awoniyi scores 10th goal of the season Expect more from me, says Falcons heroine Kanu Gara-Gombe slams NFF for reinstating coach indicted for bribery Vitesse vs Tottenham: Spurs lose 1-0 in Europa Conference League Napoli vs Legia Warsaw: Osimhen helps Italians secure first Europa win of season Rangers vs Brondby: Leon Balogun, Roofe on target at Ibrox Europa: West Ham beat Onuachu's Genk to stay top Schwartzman beats Murray in Antwerp Mourinho in six-goal humiliation at Norway's toothbrush club Double jeopardy: How FCDA officials, community leaders embezzle compensation of property owners as buildings await demolition squad Plea bargain injustice: Controversial judgment deepens agony of family of murdered female lawyer as court sentences killer to 28 years (1) Nigeria cant produce COVID-19 vaccine now Pfizer boss Is National Water Resources Bill 2020 legally practicable Three friends torture man to death, allege iPhone theft in Ogun Miyetti Allah disowns herdsmen over killing of female farmer in Enugu Edo police arrest two cement firm workers over leaked plot to kidnap bosses Gunmen intercept Benue passenger bus, kidnap two corpers, others 24-year-old intending corps member killed by rapists in Benue Ogun traders protest, as over 3,000 people scramble for 188 shops Hoodlums raze Imo police station amidst downpour, free suspects School shut, principal hospitalised, property vandalised as Delta cultists kill student Gunmen set Imo police station ablaze, free suspects Tinubu and Osinbajo: The heat is on Thank you CAN, now lets shock the Imam Exertions of our heroes present: Oladipupo Mabogunje at 90 Up-to-date science lab will improve education standard Commissioner Greater Tomorrow named best private school Tenacity is needed to maintain success, says SEF Ondo plans skill acquisition camp for school children Expert laments declining education budget ICOBA re-elects president OEQA celebrates 15 Lagos schools over COVID-19 plans *VANGUARD* Sterling Bank powers corporate HQ with specialized solar energy Ngige faults exclusion of labour ministry in draft social protection policy Inflation set for further moderation in Oct ' Analysts #EndSARS Anniversary: 34 suspects arrested, arraigned by police in Lagos CBN rolls out undergraduate, graduate entrepreneurship scheme #EndSARS: Lagos judicial panel's report will be made public, Sanwo-Olu assures Rail movement of cargo from Lagos to Kano, Kaduna Dry Port resumes First Rhema solution set to empower Oshimili-Aniocha youths on ICT EndSARS: Lagos judicial panel report 'll be made public, fully implemented-Sanwo-Olu assures Killing over leadership feud: FCT Police restores normalcy to Mpape Community in Abuja FIRS collects N4.2trn in 9 months 3 arrested for beating man to death over alleged theft in Ogun Removing 13% derivation 'll trigger crisis, Ijaw warns 59 northern lawmakers PDP CONVENTION: Ondo party leaders kick against alleged 'imposition' of National Publicity Secretary North central zone stakeholders propose 35% revenue allocation to states 2023: Nigeria needs unifying leadership ' Atiku Buhari to security chiefs: Nothing must stop Anambra election Nnamani saved Nigeria's democracy ' Buhari Sokoto Assembly passes N2.5bn supplementary budget Buhari presides over security meeting in Aso Rock Take advantage of AfCFTA to access foreign markets, boost your businesses ' NEPC tells SMEs Nigeria can't compete globally without technological advancement ' Dokpesi, Atiku, Utomi, others Olusegun Obasanjo foundation to screen 10 million Nigerians for diabetes 9mobile marks world mental health day with health talk on stress management NAFDAC seals off pharmaceutical store Police recover body of 24-year-old graduate in Benue, begin investigation Eko Bridge rehab: Lagos releases travel advisory as FG commences phase 2 work Soldiers kill three suspected IPOB members in Abia *THISDAY* Investors Interests in BUA Cement, MTN Nigeria, Airtel Africa Drive Stock Market by N237bn To Save Airlines Huge Expenses on ForeignTrips,FG Stops NCAA from Overseas Inspection of Aircraft Nigeria Records Lowest Level of Piracy Since 1994 as NIMASA Rallies Support for Nigerias IMO Category C Reinstatement TAT: PwC Says 50% Deposit Rule Will Hinder Justice in Tax Administration Shipowners Groan Over Governments Abandonment, Says Approval for N139bn CVFF Disbursement not Withdrawn Nigerian Airlines Build Capacity With Aircraft Leasing Of NRC Revenue Generation and Chinese Loans Emerging Africa Graduates Executive Mentees Tunisian-based Start-up Wins ATU ICT Competition Hike in Cost of Sales Plunges UPDC Loss to N1.04bn As Controversies Rock FGs Concession Plan Senators Disagree With BoI over Loans Beneficiaries, DecryMeagre Allocation to SMEs Olawepo-Hashim Cautions Against Further Devaluation of the Naira Comeuppance for Amosun and Friends APC Congress: Why Matawalle Must Cooperate With Yari, Marafa EXTORTION AT IYEKOGBA POLICE STATION Colin Powells Death, Statesmen and Petty Trump THE ILLUSIVE OPEN PRESIDENCY AGITATION IN PDP A Citizens Guide On How to Become President of Nigeria Osimhen Dreams Playing for a Big Premier League Club FIFA Ranking: SEagles Survive, in Africas Top Five NFF Re-instates Salisu Yusuf as SEagles Assistant Coach Juventus Face Stern Test of Revival at Inter Milan HiFL Unveils 2021 Elite 11 Players Former SEagles Media Officer, Alaiya, Begins Final Home Journey Thierry Henry Rates Taribo Toughest Opponent of His Career CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Pique Returns Barcelona to Winning Ways Super Falcons Edge Ghanas Black Queens 2-0 *THE SUN* Supreme Court declares Ozigbo PDP candidate Andy Uba promises all-inclusive govt if elected Dont sell out Anambra West Group warns betrayers Why I want to be governor BOOT Party candidate Anambra Diaspora hails Soludos manifesto Convention: PDP disqualifies Oladipo, 2 others Anambra: Archbishop Okeke rallies candidates, seeks family spirit INEC hails NASS over election technology Nnamanis book launch: Ex-senate President recalls how he aborted Obasanjos third term agenda APC yet to recignise anyone as Kano APC Chairman Buhari to flag off 3rd Nat anti-corruption marathon December 9 Keffi Polo Ranch dedicates trophy to honour late Capt Okunbo Resolving the Naira exchange conundrum How domestic airlines support Nigerian brand AOC: Aviation committee misinformed on NG Eagle NaAllah NAMA to enhance aeronautical allowances of staff Insurers pay N9bn claims on #EndSARS 9M 2021: United Capital records 72% profit, promises better return FIRS proposes road infrastructure funding scheme World Bank approves $100m for poor, vulnerable in North East FG, OPS, others bid Olawale, NECA DG, farewell FIRS proposes infrastructure tax in Nigeria SSASCFA condemns invasion of 5 shipping companies #EndSARS: NAS demands implementation of panels reports Sit-at-home: Trailer, shop set ablaze in Aba, Enugu 5 feared dead as soldiers, IPOB members clash in Abia Alleged forgery: IGP writes UK groups, accuses Suraju of jumping bail Bandits release 30 abductees of FGC, Kebbi Nnamdi Kanu pleads not guilty, says Nigerian court cant try him Chapel urges UNIBEN VC to trust in God Open grazing ban: Fulani leaders to meet Ugwuanyi NDLEA kicks against fines, seeks 25 years, life jail for offenders Chiwetalu Agu, Izombe mayhem and militarisation of the South East Can zoning arrangement produce an effective leader Sad tales from Goronyo EndSARS as dark notes on our history The first malaria vaccine *GUARDIAN* Bitcoin and Crypto's effect on investment in Africa vs Europe 7 Tips That Will Help You Get To Work On Time Every Day Southeast on lockdown, jubilant mood as Kanu pleads not guilty What are the advantages of socialising in a workplace Transparency issues trail FG's N1tr COVID-19 palliative to private sector Three years after ban for alleged corruption, Yusuf returns as Super Eagles' assistant coach PDP disqualifies Olafeso, two others, clears 27 ahead of convention New Africa-France Summit charts path for fresh bilateral relations Senate flays FG over embargo on employment, amid soaring wage bill Kontagora assumes emir's throne *LEADERSHIP* Alleged Forgery: Police Write Italian Groups On Lanre Suraju Why Nigerians In Diaspora Don't Invest In Health Sector ' Dikko Mailafia For Burial November 5 PDP Convention: Panel Disqualifies Olafeso, Oladipo, Muo-Aroh Only Restructuring Will Save Nigeria ' Nwodo Ensure Anambra Election Holds, Buhari Orders Security Chiefs 72 Lawyers Elevated To Rank Of Senior Advocate Of Nigeria NDLEA Seeks Life Imprisonment For Drug Pushers India Achieves Major Milestone Of One Billion Vaccinations Women Benefited More From Federal Govt's N38bn Loan ' Osinbajo NTI Outstanding In Producing Quality Teachers ' Director #EndSARS Victims Drag Federal Govt To ECOWAS Court Attacks On Train, Tracks Ground Abuja-Kaduna Rail Operations I Won't Rest Until Nigeria Becomes Better ' Dokpesi At Editors' Conference, Kyari Blames Elite For Crude Oil Theft HOW TO BET ON THE GO IF YOU USE AN ANDROID DEVICE IN NIGERIA HOW TO REGISTER AT A BETTING PLATFORM THAT IS AVAILABLE IN NIGERIA 72 Lawyers Elevated To Rank Of SAN #EndSARS Memorial: Frank Calls For Lagos CP's Sack Over Arrest Of Protesters Group To Partner Anti-graft Agencies Against Corruption 2 Months After Killing ISWAP Leader, Al-Barnawi, Military Kills Successor The Editor in A Time of Crisis *NEW TELEGRAPH* Eagles: Deficient Rohr not bigger than Nigeria FIRS proposes road Infrastructure Funding Scheme for Nigeria Ensure free, fair guber polls by all means in Anambra, Buhari charges Service Chiefs NRC suspends Abuja-Kaduna service, as explosive rocks rail track PDP NATIONAL CONVENTION: PDP disqualifies Olafeso, Oladipo, Muo-Aroh Anambra guber: Help police, INEC to conduct credible election, Mba tells editors FG: Phase two Eko Bridge emergency repairs begin Oct. 23 AMENDED TERRORISM CHARGE: Journalists barred as Kanu pleads not guilty 2022: IMF maintains 2.7% growth for Nigeria Nigeria leads in cryptocurrency adoption 'Report Anambra guber: INEC publishes notice of election NGX posts N6.58bn gains two days after listing OPS: Inflation remains key concern for economy ILO restates concern over FG's failure to sign conventions Court cautions NLC members over leadership crisis Olam subsidiary to inseminate 100 cattle for milk production Food security: Expert calls for improved value-chain NCX seeks alliance to tackle rising food prices Firm to showcase Nigeria's agrofood exhibition E-commerce: Nigerian startup raises $1.8m to SMEs digital deliveries Ecobank employees to raise mental health awareness Anambra guber: Will APGA maintain winning streak We've strengthened our institutions to fight corruption 'Ofoke Lagos APC: Seamless congress ushers in Ojelabi as chairman Why NFF reinstated Salisu as Rohr's assistant after corruption ban Oshoala pledges better Falcons' outing in Accra HiFL unveils 2021 Elite Eleven National Youth Games: LSSC chief commends Team Lagos NFF reinstates Salisu Yusuf as Eagles assistant coach UEFA League: Ronaldo saves Man Utd again as Chelsea, Bayern cruise *BLUE PRINT* Do not restrict INEC on technology, Yakubu tells NASS SANship: Supreme Court releases 72 names as Ekiti AG, NHRC boss make list 3 arrested in Ogun for beating man to death over iPhone 6 Breaking: 30 abducted students from Kebbi school regain freedom Pictures: Aftermath of how suspected bandits attacked moving train with passengers along Abuja-Kaduna route Borno APC youth urge Zulum to withdraw statement 2023: SWAGA inaugurates factional APC exco How a private firm resolves Nigeria's passport crisis Oyo promotes over 16,500 primary school teachers Ex-PFN president Omobude tasks Nigerians on unity 1,850 Nigerians benefit from FG's mobile money agents trainings Presidential c'ttee visits Ilorin prison, frees 5 inmates Anambra guber: INEC publishes notice of polls Media: We 're ready to host NMMA Nigeria in Lokoja ' Kogi govt FG commissions Jiwa-Gwagwa erosion channelisation works Kenyans, Ethiopians, others expected in 2022 National anti-corruption marathon race After ban, Salisu Yusuf return as S/Eagles' assistant coach Ranking: Why Super Eagles dropped 2 places ' FIFA Oyo PDP: One party, two chairmen, exco How I stood strong, killed Obasanjo's third term agenda ' Ken Nnamani 2023: Cleric charges CAN, PFN to mobilise Christians for partisan politics Breaking: Ex-Anambra governor, Chukwuemeka Ezeife, protests as security operatives bar entourage from Court, thugs descend on Sowore Erelu Bisi Fayemi: The First Lady we know Breaking: Journalists, Lawyer barred as Nnamdi Kanu breezes into court Diri presents N310.7bn 2022 budget to Bayelsa Assembly #ENDSARS: Youth ignore police warning, stage protests Ortom urges Fulani leaders to speak against foreign invaders No plan to impeach Oyo dep gov ' Assembly FG, World Bank to raise $30m for COVID-19 vaccine plant FCT: Youth involvement in Agric'll guarantee food security ' Official PDP convention: Aspirants in last minutes rush to submit forms Pitch competition: Over 100 participants jostle for kwsrs three slots to South Africa NYC fellcitates with Buhari's aide over honorary Doctorate degree Kwara promotion exam: No make-up for any civil servants, commission boss warns *TRIBUNE* We saw the bandits looking at our train after the explosion, says Shehu Sani FG resuscitates NSSEC to improve secondary school education Unidentified persons detonate explosives on Abuja-Kaduna rail track, disrupt services ' NRC Nnamdi Kanu pleads not guilty to FG's seven-count amended terrorism charge Avoid do-or-die politics ' MURIC Ministers, deputy governor, others for UNILAG Muslim Alumni's AGM on Sunday MMPN preaches peaceful coexistence Muslim Association of Nigeria distributes N2m zakat in Ibadan Ex-council chief completes late wife's mosque project MMWG counsels Nigerian leaders, citizens Let's copy Prophet Muhammad's example ' Awujale Maolud Nabiyyi (II) Why I turn down kissing roles in movies ' Toro Aramide How Multichoice Nigeria earned its king of entertainment and content moniker Trump returns to social media, launches 'Truth Social ECOWAS Bank appoints Ashimolowo as vice-president Operations Investors' interest in high cap stocks lifts ASI by 1.1 per cent *SPORTS* 5-Star OT Zach Rice Commits to UNC over Alabama, Ohio State, Notre Dame, More - Bleacher Report Abuse has managers questioning their future ' Mikel Arteta - Yahoo Abuse putting managers off, says Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta - BBC AFC U23 Asian Cup: List of winners (2013-2020) - Goal After ban, Salisu Yusuf return as S/Eagles' assistant coach - Blueprint Agreement reached to scrap race as a factor in NFL concussion settlements - CNN Alex Morgan, USWNT Play South Korea to Scoreless Draw in 2021 Friendly - Bleacher Report Andy Murray beaten by Diego Schwartzman in Antwerp - Yahoo Andy Murray blames poor attitude after crashing out of European Open - Yahoo Andy Murray loses to Diego Schwartzman at European Open in Antwerp - BBC Angry Ozil kicks water bottles in anger after Fenerbahce substitution in Europa League draw - Goal Awoniyi scores 10th goal of the season - Punch Beth England eyeing starting role for club and country - Yahoo Bettor Wins $1.3M on $30K Wager After Browns Cash 4-Leg Moneyline Parlay - Bleacher Report Biggest Snubs from NBA's Official 75 Greatest Players of All Time - Bleacher Report Black Queens more intelligent than Falcons ' Ghana coach - Punch Bodo/Glimt 6-1 Roma: Jose Mourinho's side suffers surprise heavy defeat - BBC Boston Celtics game broadcast pulled in China after Enes Kanter's pro-Tibet posts - CNN Broncos' Von Miller Ruled out vs. Browns with Ankle Injury - Bleacher Report Browns' Baker Mayfield Reveals Shoulder Injury Includes Fracture and Labrum Tear - Bleacher Report Buhari to flag off 3rd Nat anti-corruption marathon December 9 - The Sun Carli Lloyd Says She'll Pass No. 10 USWNT Jersey Down to Lindsey Horan After Retiring - Bleacher Report Case Keenum, D'Ernest Johnson Guide Injury-Riddled Browns Past Broncos on TNF - Bleacher Report CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Pique Returns Barcelona to Winning Ways - Thisday Chris Taylor's Heroic 3-HR Effort Helps Dodgers Force NLCS Game 6 vs. Braves - Bleacher Report Conor McGregor accused of unprovoked attack by Italian DJ - CNN Cricket: Nigeria leads Sierra Leone in bilateral series - The Cable David Moyes not getting carried away with European form after West Ham beat Genk - Yahoo Derrick Henry, Jared Goff Headline Madden 22 Week 6 Player Ratings Update - Bleacher Report Europa/Conference League: Balogun, Osimhen, Odey On Target - Complete Sports Europa: West Ham beat Onuachu's Genk to stay top - Punch European football roundup: Roma humiliated 6-1 by Bod/Glimt - Yahoo Expect more from me, says Falcons heroine Kanu - Punch FIFA President Seeks Consensus Over Possible Biennial World Cup Plans - Daily Independent FIFA Ranking: SEagles Survive, in Africas Top Five - Thisday Former SEagles Media Officer, Alaiya, Begins Final Home Journey - Thisday Former Texas LB Jake Ehlinger Died of Accidental Overdose, Family Says - Bleacher Report Gara-Gombe slams NFF for reinstating coach indicted for bribery - Punch HiFL Unveils 2021 Elite 11 Players - Thisday HiFL unveils 2021 Elite Eleven - New Telegraph House Democrats Seek Documents Regarding NFL's Investigation of WFT Workplace Culture - Bleacher Report How Long Can Daryl Morey, 76ers Actually Ride out Ben Simmons Saga - Bleacher Report It will get worse' - Arsenal boss Arteta says young managers are turning away from coaching due to abuse - Goal J.J. Watt on State of Houston Texans: 'It Hurts Me to See Where It Is Now - Bleacher Report Jarrod Bowen rounds off West Ham's comprehensive victory over Genk - Yahoo Jon Gruden Reportedly Said 'The Truth Will Come Out' After Resigning As Raiders HC - Bleacher Report Jose Mourinho's Roma humiliated by Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt - Yahoo Junior Lokosa joins Kwara United - The Cable Juventus Face Stern Test of Revival at Inter Milan - Thisday Kamaldeen: Stade Rennes boss Genesio wants Ghana sensation to find new 'weapons - Goal Keffi Polo Ranch dedicates trophy to honour late Capt Okunbo - The Sun Kelly Smith reveals she had no support during injury-ravaged spell in USA - Yahoo Knicks' Julius Randle Fined $15K for Throwing Ball into Stands After Win vs. Celtics - Bleacher Report Lakers News: Kendrick Nunn's Knee Injury to Be Reevaluated in 2-3 Weeks - Bleacher Report Lakers' Carmelo Anthony Talks Viral Free-Throw Violation: 'That Was Funny as Hell - Bleacher Report Lakers' Dwight Howard Calls NBA 75 Snub 'Disrespectful' on Instagram - Bleacher Report Leon Balogun and Kemar Roofe on target in Rangers win over Brondby - Yahoo Lewis Hamilton US Grand Prix preparation disrupted after being locked in room - Yahoo Manchester United vs Liverpool: What is Cristiano Ronaldo's record against The Reds - Goal