*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 25TH OCTOBER 2021*



*PUNCH*

EFCC detains Anyim over N780m aviation ministry fund

Otedola: Shareholders, analysts foresee spike in FBNH share price

Sit-at-home will cause emergency rule declaration in Anambra, CSOs tell IPOB

IPMAN raises the alarm over members fund trapped in DPR, others

NIMASA boss wants Nigeria on IMO council

Digitise planning permit process, expert urges FG

NIOB urges states to intensify action against building collapse

Firm seeks stakeholders support for Kosofe Model City

Lekki Deep Sea Port 66% ready MD

Unsustainable spike in FG personnel cost

Institute backs higher budget allocation for housing maintenance

INEC needs 17,618 workers to conduct APC, PDP primaries

Our govtll tackle potholes, erosion, build quality roads Uba

Desperate politics not Osinbajos style, says support group

PDP insists on October 30 convention date

PDP wins Southern Kaduna local govt chairmanship rerun

NIN-SIM linkage: Subscribers want two-month extension as deadline nears

Resolve $400m project dispute in one month, Senate tells Shell, firm

Unemployment, a time bomb, behind insecurity, says NLC

NIGERIAN PLAYERS ABROAD: AWONIYI GRABS 11TH GOAL OF THE SEASON, DENNIS, OKEREKE SCORE

CAF: Enyimba advance, Rivers United out

AWCON qualifier: Falcons lose 1-0 to Ghana, advance 2-1 on aggregate

Handball league: Babatunde inspires Seasider to famous win

Yahaya increases Gombe United subvention to N20m

All-Star FC hold Asaba Rotary Club in Polio Day match

Formula One: Verstappen wins US Grand Prix, Hamilton second

Serie A: Dybala rescues Juventus at Inter

Ligue 1: Messi muted as 10-man PSG draw with Marseille

Seven worst Premier League defeats in Man United's history

Lagos police probe alleged N30,000 extortion, comedian tackles cops

Policeman, hoodlum killed in foiled Ebonyi police station attack

NDLEA seizes UK, Malaysia-bound drugs, owners arrested in Lagos, Kano, others

Amotekun deploys personnel in boundary communities, 13 fleeing Oyo inmates arrested

Bauchi poly fires two lecturers for raping students, expels 30 students

Gunmen demand N6m for three kidnapped Ogun worshipers

Four men remanded for counterfeiting electrical cables in Lagos

Landwey unveils new project at Eko Atlantic

FG to spend N7.53bn on digitisation projects in 2022

Bitcoin trades above $60,000 as Chinas influence wanes

Glo repackages tariff plan

Tech firm launches blockchain payment platform

Nigeria multinationals: Bring home the profits

How DNA testing may wrongly nail your wife (Part 1)

2022 federal estimates for works and housing

Who will tell Buhari that Nigeria is at war

Uber driver did not report assault, says Lagos CP

World Bank blacklists 18 Nigerian firms, individuals for corruption Report

Rivers not fighting FG on VAT Wike

ASUU cautions FG on N30bn revitalisation fund, October 31 deadline nears

ICC will probe 2,000 students kidnapped under Buhari SERAP



*VANGUARD*

Past leaders lacked courage to tackle existential threats, Presidency replies The Economist

60th birthday celebration: Adefaye, a man of honour, integrity ' Fayemi, Ooni of Ife, Bankole, Ekpu, others

LAWMA vows to get rid of over 42 illegal dumpsites in Amuwo-Odofin LGA

Presidency replies Economist on threats to Nigeria's stability

EFCC grills Anyim over alleged corruption, diversion of public funds

Banditry: Nigeria sliding into anarchy ' CAN youth wing

Governor Makinde flags off the 3-Day Oyo Agribusiness Summit 2021

State of the Nation: Clergy berates FG for hoarding truth from Nigerians

Lagos APC State Congress Appeal C'ttee holds Special Stakeholders' Meeting Monday

2023: Osinbajo has not renounced or accepted presidential bid ' Group

Trial of Nnamdi Kanu 'll lead to end of IPOB ' Garba Shehu

Cross River: State treasury was opened against me ' Jarigbe

Taraba APC conducts rescheduled state congress despite court order

Anambra Gov Election: Yiaga Africa expresses worry over violence, voter apathy

2023: How PDP will reclaim power, ex-lawmaker

We do not impose multiple taxes, levies on private schools ' Enugu Govt

PDP wins rescheduled Zango Kataf LG poll in Kaduna

AWCON 2022 Qualifiers: Super Falcons qualify for final round despite loss to Ghana

BBNaija's Tega challenges Maria, Liquorose others to 'Bare Your Beauty

More than ever we need a third party

Inconvenient truths about Nigeria (2)

Who scuttled Obasanjo's alleged 3rd Term ambition

The calling of a Christian (2)

COVID-19: Pfizer vaccine benefits outweigh risks in children age 5-11, says USFDA

How we use body cells to fight diabetes, stroke, body pains, chronic ailments ' Ikudayisi

Ortom to assent amended law allowing Community Volunteer Guards carry legal weapons

Gunmen attack Church, abducts three worshippers in Ogun

ICC prosecutor seeks investigation into abduction of Nigerian schoolchildren



*THISDAY*

NADDC Boss: Nigeria Earning FX from Indigenous Car Exports

Fairmoney Receives Investment Grade Rating from GCR

Onukwe Succeeds Ezeagu as ASHONs Chairman

Ohuabunwa: Nigeria Has Opportunity to Play Major Role in AfCFTA

MTN to Invest N89.999bn Series II Bond Proceeds in Network Expansion, Paid N93.66bn Tax in 2020

CBNs Centres of Excellence Initiative in Nigerian Universities

Finance Minister Urges Insurance Sector Operators to Leverage on FG Support to Boost Sector Image

NGX Insurance Index Records -9.82% YTD Performance on NAICOM Recapitalisation Policy, Poor Earnings

FG Decries Low Investments in Renewable Energy, Says Gas Transition May Require Costly Policy Decisions

Ecobank Reiterates Commitment Towards Promoting Mental Health Awareness Nume Ekeghe and Oluchi Chibuzor

Unilever Nigeria: On the Road to Profitability

NCS, FOU Seizes Contraband Worth N723.28m

Philip Morris Advocates for Alternative Product to End Combustible Smoking

Weak Earnings Down Stanbic IBTC Holdings Profit by 40% in 9 Months

Nigeria Has no Business Importing Refined Petroleum Products

SON Reaffirms Commitment to MSME Development

IoT Africa Launches Sigfox in Nigeria to Enhance Network Connectivity

Purple Partners Ascott to Introduce Citadines to Nigeria

AfriLabs Promises More Innovation, Empowerment for African Economy

Power Stakeholders Seek Increased Funding for Renewable Energy Devt

Focus on Protecting Investors Interests, SEC DG Charges CRAs

Technology Will be Vital to Increase Remittance Inflow

Nigerian Breweries Gives Reasons for Pitching Tent with Teachers

Nigerians Fly African Flag at Global Mental Health Event

Leadway Pensure Wins Best-in-Class PFA of the Decade Award

Heirs Insurance, Life Reaffirm Commitment to Service Excellence

TGI Supports 49th MAN AGM, 50th Anniversary

Cloud of Uncertainty Hovers Over Anambra Governorship Election

Gathering Storm Over Delay in NDDC Board Inauguration

Nigerias Budget 2022: Nice Try, But .

Super Falcons Qualify to Play Cte dIvoire in Final Round

David Alaba Scores First La Liga Goal as Real Madrid Win...

Salah Fires Hat-trick as Liverpool Humiliate Man Utd 5-0

Sanwo-Olus Aides Organise Youth Cup to Curb Restiveness in the State

Koeman Under Intense Pressure Ahead Todays El Clasico

Bayelsa Utd Crash out of CAF Confederation Cup



*THE SUN*

Ndigbo in Lagos celebrate new yam festival in style

Convention: Fresh crisis hits Anambra PDP over national auditor position

APC: Appeal committee affirms Osun congress

VAT: Rivers not fighting FG, wants constituion respected Wike

Again, gunmen attack Ebonyi police station, kill 3

Bandits commander repents, surrenders weapons in Niger

Jailbreak: How Osinbajos initiatives saved Lagos inmates Giwa-Amu

Police step up manhunt for killer of retired officer

Insecurity: Danger looms over closure of schools in north Atiku

Scores of insurgents killed, 3 soldiers injured as Boko Haram attacks Yobe military base

Workers seek sack of Sheratons expatriate GM over assault ofNigerian staff

How financial derivativesll deepen trading on stock market

Jail attacks: FG talks tough, says enough is enough

Leadway Pensure wins Best-in-Class PFA of the decade award

Nnamdi Kanu: Were taking steps to secure consular access UK

Otedola, Odukale clash over control of FBN shares

2022: Ebira community makes case for Ekiti South

Freight forwarders to shut down port operations over extortion

Customers relish 700% bonus, benefits on Glos Berekete Plus Plus

Organised labour demands proactive approach to reduce high unemployment, insecurity

NAN workers lament poor wages, infrastructure

Onukwue succeeds Ezeagu as ASHON Chairman

Create more empowerment, entrepreneurial programmes, DMS urge FG

The remarks I could not make

Before EFCC interrogates Peter Obi

Rescuing Nigeria from abandoned road projects

Enhancing healthcare manpower through scholarship scheme

How private firm resolves Nigerias passport crisis



*GUARDIAN*

Banks in defining moment as eNaira kicks off today

Declare bandits terrorists, 36 speakers tell Buhari

Rivers not at war with FG over VAT, Wike clarifies

Minister sues former world boxing champion, Bash Ali, over alleged defamatory video, disruptive comments

Osinbajo still in race for 2023 presidency, group insists

EFCC quizzes former Senate President Anyim over alleged diversion of funds

Nigeria's polio-free status intact, FG affirms

Ogun begins palliative works on Sango Ota-Joju Road

Ole on the brink as Liverpool hammers Man United at Old Trafford

Warri, Kaduna refineries for rehabilitation soon, says Sylva



*LEADERSHIP*

Explosion: Rivers LG Boss Dissolves Anti-bunkering Taskforce

What Women Want Campaign Launched In Kaduna

Tertiary Institutions Employment Scheme

73% Debt Servicing Puts Nigeria's Economy On Edge

How We Are Closing Electricity Metering Gap ' Federal Govt

Insecurity Posing Negative Development Indices, Editors Warn

President Buhari Leaves For Saudi Arabia Investment Summit Today

Ganduje Offers Blind Teacher Automatic Job

Rivers Not Fighting FG Over VAT Collection ' Wike

New Benue APC Chairman Urges Calm Amid Protest From Rival

FCTA Warns Against Buying Land From Native Chiefs

EFCC Grills Ex-Senate President Anyim

Coca-Cola Nigeria MD, Olajide, To Speak At 27th Nigerian Economic Summit

Security Operatives Rearrest 446 Oyo Prison Inmates

JUST-IN: PDP Raises Alarm Over Fresh Legal Moves To Stop Convention

Jega, The Electoral Act And 2023



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Moyo Lawal: I'm scared of raising kids

See dashing Nigerian filmmaker selected as FESPACO jury member

JUST IN: 3 police officers shot dead in Ebonyi

Alleged graft: EFCC grills Anyim

Federal poly Bauchi sacks two lecturers over 'sexual assault

Kanu: Ohanaeze slams Malami, says he has crossed 'red line

Reps move to save airport host communities from noise pollution

Deadly explosion at Uganda bar after terror warnings

Insecurity: ICC to investigate abduction of Nigerian schoolchildren

Colombia's most wanted drug lord captured

Goronyo attack: Zulum, Yahaya visit Sokoto as NEGF's reps; donate N20m

Online punters urge govt to encourage online trading

Congresses tear parties apart

Anambra 2021: Andy Uba's fate on cliffhanger over Moghalu's suit

New dawn in Enugu APC as Agballah takes charge

Congresses tear parties apart

I remain APC's Acting National Chairman 'Hilliard Etta

Real challenges ahead of Anambra 2021

Nigeria's bio-diversity, a potential goldmine, by Robert

Morocco 2022: Super Falcons reach final round, to play Lady Elephants

EPL: Man Utd thrashed at home by Liverpool

EPL: Antonio sinks Spurs, Leicester edge Brentford

Mourners pay respects to Kenyan athlete, Tirop

Serie A: Ibrahimovic scores at both ends as Milan beat nine-man Bologna to go top

10 lessons I learnt in 10 years as lingerie entrepreneur, by Brief Essentials CEO

Egypt: Turning a corner with nearly 100 women judges



*BLUE PRINT*

INVESTIGATION: PoS transactions from 307,000 machines hit 15.67trn in 4 years in Nigeria

Organic experts task Nigerians on eating healthy

Polaris Bank launches Feminine Hygiene initiative, empowers schools

FBN Holdings confirms Otedola's equity stake as share price surges

FMDQ becomes member of Global Association of CCP

TIES' implementation'll boost contribution of non-oil sector to GDP-CBN

Total equity transactions rises by 32.13% in September ' NGX

Lobi Stars organises training for coaches

Confed Cup: Enyimba advance to play-offs

World Cup qualifier: Liberia to host Super Eagles in Morocco

Ex- Ghana President, Mahama, Emefiele, Hope Uzodinma others grace AEC summit

Inadequate funding, unionism grossly affecting varsities' running ' Ali

Niger bandit commander loses sons, surrenders 3 AK-47

Intersociety, CLO urges FG to release Kanu, end crackdown

New Turakin Ilorin: Markets, shops shut as Sulu-Gambari turbans Mustapha

2023: Igbo preaident will unite Nigeria ' Yoruba group

Expose people behind banditry in Nigeria, council tells FG

Don't pay for electricity transformers, Omo ' Agege tells constituents

Sultan honours Keke Napep rider with N500,000 in Jos

Abolongo prisonbreak: 446 of 907 escapees recaptured ' FG

Buhari, El-Zakzaky, Dangote on list of world's influential Muslims

Ondo launches feedback mechanism in governance

FG interested in quelling agitations more than confronting insecurity ' Afenifere

10,000 vulnerable Kogi citizens to access free quality healthcare

Cross River north has been liberated ' Imoke

Benue: NAPAAS distributes 335 motorcycles, tricycles to ex-service men

Emir of Wase inaugurates new Plateau JNI executive

How politicians wasted N6.5trn in Anambra within 22 years ' ADC candidate

Osinbajo not desperate, didn't renounce 2023 presidential ambition ' Group

APC presidential aspirant Ayom lauds Buhari, Xi Jinping bilateral cooperation

FG set to partner ABU on economic diversification through agriculture

NAF airstrikes kill scores of terrorists in Lake Chad



*TRIBUNE*

NGO unveils scheme to empower, rehabilitate gender-based violence survivors

Presidency blames current insecurity on past administrations

PDP: Makinde raises alarm over attempt to scuttle convention

Disregard petition against me, Ebonyi PDP chairman tells appeal committee

Odeyale residents draw Makinde's attention to bad state of road under construction

Osun police re-arrest 13 fleeing inmates from Abolongo prison in Oyo

Gov Inuwa Yahaya gifts Gombe United FC new bus

CBN spent N107.7 bn supporting 114 healthcare projects 'Emefiele

World Juice Day: Chivita sensitises consumers on wellness

MTN repositions to accelerate long-term growth

CSR: Access Bank gives free cancer screening, treatment

Many businesses in Nigeria, Africa never outlive the founder

The challenge of impossible trinity in today's central banking

Gunmen at Oyo prison

#ENDSARS: One year after

Governor Makinde flags off the 3-day Oyo Agribusiness Summit

Ex-Ijaw militant who allegedly killed himself buried amid tears

Investors gain N169.7bn WoW as positive sentiments persist at NGX



*SPORTS*

49ers' Kyle Shanahan on If Jimmy Garoppolo Will Start vs. Bears: 'I Would Guess So - Bleacher Report

All-Star FC hold Asaba Rotary Club in Polio Day match - Punch

AWCON 2022 Qualifiers: Super Falcons qualify for final round despite loss to Ghana - Vanguard

AWCON qualifier: Falcons lose 1-0 to Ghana, advance 2-1 on aggregate - Punch

AWCON qualifiers: Falcons progress to final round despite defeat in Ghana - The Cable

Awoniyi Scores Again In Union Berlin, Stuttgart Draw - Complete Sports

Awoniyi scores seventh Bundesliga goal as Union Berlin draw Stuttgart - Goal

Barcelona condemn 'violent' Koeman attack after Clasico defeat to Real Madrid - Goal

Baxter explains what Kaizer Chiefs need to 'rid' from their game - Goal

Bayelsa Utd Crash out of CAF Confederation Cup - Thisday

Boston Scott, Kenny Gainwell's Eagles Fantasy Outlook After Miles Sanders Injury - Bleacher Report

Buccaneers' Jason Pierre-Paul Reveals He's Playing with Torn Rotator Cuff Injury - Bleacher Report

Caf Champions League: Al Hilal 1-0 Rivers United (2-1 agg): Pride of Rivers fail to advance - Goal

Caf Confederation Cup: Enyimba defeat Diambars to progress - Goal

CAF Confederation Cup: Enyimba qualify for play-offs as Bayelsa United crash out - The Cable

CAF: Enyimba advance, Rivers United out - Punch

Carson Wentz Totals 3 TDs as Colts Defeat Jimmy Garoppolo, 49ers in Rainy SNF Clash - Bleacher Report

David Alaba Scores First La Liga Goal as Real Madrid Win... - Thisday

Emma Raducanu learning to 'coach myself' as search for longer-term appointment continues - Yahoo

Emma Raducanu: US Open champion relaxed about coaching situation - BBC

EPL: Antonio sinks Spurs, Leicester edge Brentford - New Telegraph

EPL: Man Utd thrashed at home by Liverpool - New Telegraph

Formula One: Verstappen wins US Grand Prix, Hamilton second - Punch

Gary Neville tips United to stand by their man despite 'monstrous day - Yahoo

Gov Inuwa Yahaya gifts Gombe United FC new bus - Tribune

Handball league: Babatunde inspires Seasider to famous win - Punch

How the Chicago Bears Can Save the Justin Fields Era - Bleacher Report

Inept, weak, no plan: humiliation for Manchester United and Solskjr - Yahoo

It's going to be tough ' Lewis Hamilton bracing for battle with Max Verstappen - Yahoo

It's mine going forward ' Solskjaer shoulders responsibility for United drubbing - Yahoo

Ja'Marr Chase's Potentially Historic Rookie Year Has Bengals Ahead of Schedule - Bleacher Report

James Harden Has 'Unfairly' Become 'Poster Boy' for New Foul Rules, Says Nets' Nash - Bleacher Report

Jele refuses to take credit after firing Orlando Pirates into Caf Confederation Cup play-off round - Goal

Joel Embiid Was 'Tom Brady-ish' Against Thunder, 76ers' Doc Rivers Says - Bleacher Report

Josh Jacobs out for Raiders vs. Eagles After Suffering Chest Injury - Bleacher Report

Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes taken off with head injury in loss to Tennessee - Yahoo

Kebano opens season account as Fulham smash Nottingham Forest - Goal

Kenyan Drake's Raiders Fantasy Outlook After Josh Jacobs Injury vs. Eagles - Bleacher Report

Kevin Durant on Nets' 1-2 Start Without Kyrie Irving: 'We've Got to Figure It Out - Bleacher Report

Koeman Under Intense Pressure Ahead Todays El Clasico - Thisday

Kyle Schwarber: 'It'd Be Pretty Stupid' to Not Consider Signing New Red Sox Contract - Bleacher Report

Kyrie Irving Shown Support by Vaccine Mandate Protesters Outside Barclays Center - Bleacher Report

Lakers' Carmelo Anthony Passes Moses Malone For 9th on NBA's All-Time Scoring List - Bleacher Report

Late Dybala Penalty Earns Juventus A Draw - Daily Independent

Lewis Hamilton suffers title blow as Max Verstappen holds on for US victory - Yahoo

Ligue 1: Messi muted as 10-man PSG draw with Marseille - Punch

Manchester United 0-5 Liverpool: player ratings from Old Trafford - Yahoo

Manchester United 0-5 Liverpool: Result is 'special' and unexpected, says Jurgen Klopp - BBC

Manchester United's Ole Gunnar Solskjr calls 5-0 thrashing 'darkest day - Yahoo

Matthew Stafford, Rams Defeat Jared Goff, Lions in 1st Matchup Since Offseason Trade - Bleacher Report

Max Verstappen holds on for United States GP win from charging Lewis Hamilton - BBC

Miles Sanders Ruled out of Eagles vs. Raiders with Ankle Injury - Bleacher Report

Morocco 2022: Super Falcons reach final round, to play Lady Elephants - New Telegraph

Mourners pay respects to Kenyan athlete, Tirop - New Telegraph

NASCAR at Kansas 2021 Results: Kyle Larson Picks Up 9th Win of Season - Bleacher Report

NIGERIAN PLAYERS ABROAD: AWONIYI GRABS 11TH GOAL OF THE SEASON, DENNIS, OKEREKE SCORE - Punch

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer steadfast over Man Utd future despite hitting 'rock bottom - Yahoo

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Can Manchester United boss survive Liverpool capitulation - BBC

Oliver Marmol Reportedly to Be Hired as Cardinals Manager After Mike Shildt's Exit - Bleacher Report