*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 4TH OCTOBER 2021*



*PUNCH*

IPOB woos Yoruba Nation agitators, others on one month sit-at-home

Quarter 2 manufactured imports exceeded exports by N4.3tn NBS

September wrap: Stock market gains N521bn, 85 firms miss out

Access Banks $500m Eurobond oversubscribed by 200%

Anti-open grazing law: FG backs herders planned suit against South govs, police differ on enforcement

French Catholic Church has about 3,000 paedophiles since 1950s Commission head

Whitemoney wins BBNaija Season 6, carts home N90m prize

Pro-Atiku group rejects PDP zoning committees recommendation

FGs failure to protect farmers causes food scarcity INC

Jaiz Bank forecasts N4.68bn net operating income in Q4

Man carrying gun in viral video Army Rector, not defence minister Aide

Students death: Abiodun orders demolition of distressed school building

Osun couples death causes panic, police suspect generator fumes

Buhari lands in Addis Ababa for Ethiopia PM inauguration

NDLEA calls on Gombe drug addicts to surrender for rehabilitation

Buhari should stop attacks on Shiites

Fresh crisis over PDP chairmanship zoning, members demand open contest

Kogi alleges planned smear campaign against Bello, fingers bloggers

Soludos manifesto: Dont be deceived by big words, Ubah tells voters

Govt House meeting: Edo PDP secretary faults delegates list

Obiano not planning to give herdsmen Anambra land, says APGA

PDP chairmanship: North-Central youths support Melaye

Why we signed minimum wage agreement with Kwara NLC

Bank director seeks PPP for advertising sector financing

Guinea Insurance records N1.08bn gross premium written

Trustbanc closes N4.2bn commercial paper issue on FMDQ

Nigeria @61: Imperative of a new economic path

If Nigeria were a democracy

Reflections on 61 years of US Nigerian engagement

Before parking that car

Four Lagos church worshippers killed mounting flag as electric cable snaps

Anambra killings: Two gunned down, DSS office burnt, teaching hospital invaded

Ogun police arrest suspected robber during operation

NDLEA intercepts fake soldier with drugs, ATM, SIM cards for bandits

Woman lynched after killing two neighbours in Osun

Undergraduate, caterer drown as boat capsizes in Delta

Kwara woman found dead in well suffering from depression Neighbour

Rivers court jails five oil thieves, gives fine options

Ondo lecturer kidnapped on deplorable Akure-Ado highway, abductors demand N10m

450 million people lack access to mobile broadband Report

Bitcoin sheds 10.22% value, Nigerian trade drops to $32.16m

Tech firm inaugurates remote working products

Firm partners Huawei, launches data centre

General Buharis unpresidential speech

The question at independence

PDP zoning: How Makinde, other govs ceded chairmanship seat to North

Senate, SANs disagree over INECs power on e-transmission of results

AGF, Kaduna, others may face Lagos, Rivers on VAT appeal

Fully vaccinated 74-year-old SAN, Williams, dies of COVID-19

COVID-19: World Bank approves $11.5bn for Nigeria, others

Pandora Papers: Secret tax havens of world leaders, celebrities

Liquorose emerges first runner up in BBNaija S6

Whitemoney wins BBNaija S6, grabs N90m prize



*VANGUARD*

El-Rufai appoints visitation panel for KASU 'spokesman

Nigeria @ 61: Low productivity cause of insecurity, unemployment in Nigeria ' CeProd

Nigerian youth activist to speak at John Hopkins' Varsity conference

Nigeria's increasing unemployment worries Oyo lawmaker

Nigerians in South Africa urge compatriots to defend democracy

Kogi govt kicks against smear campaign against Gov Bello

UNN appoints Gov Emmanuel Guest Speaker for 61st Founders Day

Defence ministry says video on its minister with AK-47 fake, mischievous

Zamfara police command arrests 69 bandits, collaborators in Sept, says PPRO

Couple found dead after dinner in Osun

NNPC denies conducting recruitment exercise

I didn't say anything about IPOB on Imo, Anambra killings ' Nnia Nwodo

Apprehending Dr Chike Akunyili's murderers

PDP youths urge leaders, stakeholders to throw presidential tickets open

PDP youths urge leaders, stakeholders to throw Presidential ticket open

Stakeholders move against PDP governors over zoning

2023: Some APC Chieftains working with PDP to ensure power shift to South ' PGF DG alleges

Opposition unfairly portraying APC, Buhari in bad light ' Progressive Governors Forum

Withdraw 'impermissible conditions on Twitter', SERAP tells Buhari

Manchester City fight back twice in thrilling 2-2 draw at Liverpool

ICYMI: The numbers as Whitemoney emerges BBNaija Shine Ya Eye winner

POWER SHIFT DEADLOCK: Southern govs' position is odd, won't work ' Labdo, Fulani group leader

Kaduna attack: Troops discover 2 more dead bodies

How Zamfara police command arrested 69 bandits, collaborators in Sept

Nigeria at 61: Time for introspection

Buhari govt is rated 18, parental guidance advised

Nigeria dances on the world stage to a musical cacophony

Pig farmers also want grazing routes created

Whither Nigeria: Power shift or goal-post shift

Fulani caliphate colonialists and the rest of us (2)

COVID-19: Zero death as NCDC registers 138 new infections

Two dead as unidentified persons attack Kaduna village

Zamfara police command arrests 69 bandits, collaborators

Ember months: Motorists to undergo vision test ' FRSC



*THISDAY*

Value of Highly Capitalised Stocks on NGX Down N475bn on Double-digit Inflation, Others

Nigeria at 61: OPS Hails Telecom Reform as Most Successful, Says Manufacturing Still Nightmarish

BOIs Disbursement to SMEs, Large Enterprises Hits Over N1trn in 6 Years

FAO: COVID-19 Pandemic Sets Back Efforts to Achieve Agenda 2030

Climatic Change Risks Poses Global Challenge as Nigerian Insurers Prepares for Climate Induced Damages

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

FCMB Celebrates Customer Service Week, Says Customer Focus its Core Value

Ari: At 50, ITF Has More to Offer Nigeria

Forex: MAN Lauds FG over Rebounding of Production of Goods, Services

NCC Sensitises Telecoms Consumers over October 31 Deadline for NIN-SIM Integration

NIS, Huawei Technologies Strengthen Ties for Digital Migration management

Andela Completes $200m Investment Financing Deal Led by SoftBank

ATCON, ALTON Partner DigiVation Network to Celebrate Telecoms Revolution

ICAN Rebrands, Unveils New Corporate Logo

Mining: FG, Russia Deepen Bilateral Relations to Develop Sector

Kaduna, Ekiti, Kwara Lead in Transparency, Integrity Index

Access Bank: Strengthening for the Future

NNPC Begins Construction of 50MW Power Plant in Borno

Khemka: Lagos Free Zone Will Significantly Boost Nigerias Economy

Durosinmi-Etti: AGS Tribes Partnership with Amazon Will Boost Womens Financial Independence

DANGOTE, PIA, NNPC AND OTHER MARKETERS

Stakeholders Urges Technology Industry Players to Leverage on Capital Market for Cheap Funds

Master Card Foundation, Sterling Bank Seeks Increased Youth Involvement in Agriculture

RMRDC Reaffirms Commitment to Value Addition for Raw Materials Devt

Understanding FX, External Reserves and Naira Exchange Rate

FG Sets Up Panel on Meter Installation to Curb Mishaps

Will Buhari Name, Shame Terrorism Sponsors

Road to Political Reforms Still Thorny

Jitters Over Yari-Tinubu Ties

Wike and the VAT Controversy

Iheanacho Celebrates 25th Birthday with Goal at Crystal Palace

Man City Complain to Liverpool about Spitting at Anfield

Japan to Donate Judo Equipment to Lagos

Yaya Toure Offers to Bail out Embattled Barca

Red Hot Awoniyi Scores Brace, Gets Eagles Call up

Ekong, Etebos Manager at Watford Fired!

Suarez on Target as Atletico Heighten Barcelonas Woes

Juventus Win Turin Derby at Torino



*DAILY SUN*
 
Im advocate of LG autonomy Andy Uba

Anambras current condition pains me Ozigbo

Guber candidates condemn killings violence; Ozigbo, Uba, Soludo seek peaceful poll

Church seeks peace, stability ahead of guber poll

Intersociety alleges plans to rig Nov 6 poll

Convention: Showdown looms in PDP over zoning

PDP, opposition using insecurity to mobilise Nigerians against Buhari, APC Govs DG

Fresh crisis looms in FCT Igbo traditional rulers council

Nigeria@61: Resilience, low contribution to GDP, others characterise NCMs performance

Bearish sentiment to dominate stock trading this week Analysts

SEC, NGX to democratise finance in Nigeria via technology

NECA clears air on death of DG, Olawale

COVID-19: CBN, DBN expend over N5.4trn in one year

N170bn unclaimed dividend set investors on edge

AfCFTA: Rising shipping cost threatens Nigerias stake in $3.4trn continental market

Nigeria @ 61: NLC, TUC blame politicians for nations woes

DBI partners NLC to train labour leaders in digital skills, ICT

Energy sector: Not yet on thresholds of global competitiveness 61 years after

NDLEA arrests fake soldier with drugs, 16 walkie-talkie sets, ammunition, ATM, SIM cards meant for bandits

Diri proposes short, long term development plan for Bayelsa

Ogun pulls down distressed school building

Obi of Onitsha begins seclusion in preparation for Ofala festival

FCCPC warns oil marketers over anti-competitive conducts

Opposition unfairly portraying APC, Buhari in bad light PGF

Death toll rises to 52 in Zangon Kataf, Kaura LGAs

Gunmen kill businessman, burn secretariat in Nsukka

Army chief flags off security operations to checkmate kidnappings, others

Police arrest 3 kidnap suspects in Niger

Banditry is also politics

Goodnight, Bro. Yohanna

50 golden lessons of life (8)

Lagos, junction improvement and traffic management

Nigeria @ 61: Still a long way to greatness

INEC and e-transmission of election results

White Money wins BBNaijas N90m grand prize

BREAKING: White Money wins BBNAIJA Season 6, Shine Ya Eye Edition



*GUARDIAN*

On poor investigation, shoddy prosecution

Awoniyi strikes twice as Union beat Mainz

Spurs sink Villa to ease pressure on Nuno

Nigeria at 61: Where do we go from here

Democracy in peril

Nigeria at 61: Betrayal of the founding fathers

Elements of Nigeria's borrowing decision

Impact of COVID-19 on Nigeria's property market

Clinical Salah shows Man City what they are missing

All set for CAR matches as Eagles open camp today

Salah is the best player in the world right now

Fury to miss $100m payday if he loses to Wilder

FIFA welcomes quarantine exemption for UK-based internationals

Nnaji, Gumut win as new NBBF leadership emerges this week

Man City hold Liverpool as Tottenham, Brenford win

Three talking points from the Premier League

Man City hit back to deny Salah-inspired Liverpool

Solskjaer defends decision to rest Ronaldo after Everton slip

Why backlit keyboards are important for Chromebooks



*LEADERSHIP*

Youth Group Calls For Unity, Peace In Nigeria

Unremitted N1.5bn: Senate Threatens Arrest Of FAAN MD

Expert Advocates Use Of Art For Peace Building, Devt

NDLEA Arrests Fake Soldier With Drugs, Walkie-talkie, Ammunition For Bandits

Only Socialist Transformation Can Bring Desired Change

Still On The Endless Plateau Crisis

Tension In South East As Gunmen Set DSS, FRSC Offices, Vehicles Ablaze

Opposition Unfair To APC, President Buhari, Says PGF

2023, VAT Top Agenda Of S'South Governors' Meeting

Ladi Williams Dies Of COVID-19 At 74

2023: Kogi Govt Raises Alarm Over Plot To Smear Gov Bello's Image

Man Carrying AK-47 Not Nigerian Defence Minister ' Ministry

Project Zero Hunger Morale Booster To Military, IDPs ' Unity Group

BREAKING: Whitemoney Emerges BBNaija 6 Winner

Analysts Highlight Benefits of E-Naira

Equities Investors Reap N1.196trn Gains In Q3

NiMET Begins N2bn Investment In Marine Meteorological Equipment

Vandalism Threatens Vessels Safety On Nigerian Waters

CBN To Boost Wheat Production

Nigeria @ 61: Realities, Aspirations And Way Forward



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

IPOB's antics in the South East

One-way driving: Court dismisses AG's charge against motorist

H1'21: Nigeria spends N532.8bn on external debt servicing

Concerns as $15bn Petro Union judgement hangs over Nigeria amidst rising debts

Zamfara: Bandits raiding shops for foodstuffs

Alleged defamation: Ortom, ex-Benue Speaker may return to court again

Zamfara Police arrest bandits' food, fuel,

Igbo National Council demands redeployment of S'East security heads

2023: Ohanaeze woos ex-Kano Emir, Sanusi, to join campaign

2023: Southern govs' alliance on zoning, deceitful, says Farouk

CBN reiterates commitment to boost wheat value chain

IPOB invades, razes Igbokwe's Anambra home

Investors flout FG's directive, import N592bn palm oil

Ani: Prompt claims payment has improved insurance sector

Global rate hikes'll increase Nigeria's debt service burden

Linkage Assurance pays N2.450bn claims

Infraction: NGX suspends trading in Chellarams shares

Share reconstruction: NGX lifts suspension on AXA Mansard shares

IMF: Cryptocurrencies threaten emerging markets' financial stability

Customer Service Week: FCMB celebrates customers' core value

Broadband: Nigeria back on track as penetration rises by 2.3m

Florida names Nigerian surgeon-general

Cost of governance has made it impossible for Nigeria to develop ' Yakassai

2023: Governors widen North/South divide

PGF DG condemns APC Govs for joining opposition on VAT, zoning against FG

Nigeria's marine environment untapped for growth 'Ex-NIMASA Director, Mogo

Mowe-Ifafo axis deserves govt attention

EPL: Man City fight back twice to draw thriller at Liverpool

Klopp compares vaccine refusal to drink-driving

La Liga: Suarez deepens Barca crisis, Koeman insists he will continue

Serie A: Locatelli strike gives Juventus derby victory as Inter fight back

EPL: Tuchel hails Chelsea's fresh faces after win over Southampton

Napoli's trust helps me to flourish in Naples 'Osimhen

NBBF postpones Extra- Ordinary Congress

Klopp sends warning to Man City ahead of Premier League fixture

Ronaldo-style celebration, a mark of respect to an idol 'Townsend

Chelsea beat 10-man Southampton to go top

GUS may struggle for audience as it returns after four years



*BLUE PRINT*

Buhari's conditions to twitter 'll impede course of justice ' SERAP

Nigeria needs urgent restructuring ' Akeredolu

Horror in Anambra as gunmen kill two, burn DSS, FRSC offices, Igbokwe's house

First Bank Fintech 5.0: Unveiling benefits, challenges and prospects of Open Banking

Breaking: Whitemoney beats Liquorose, others, wins BBNaija season 6 show, pockets N90m prize

Kwara firemen recover woman's dead body from Ilorin well

Minimum wage: Kwara gov, organised labour strike new deal

What you won't hear in Nigeria

AbdulRazaq's stewardship: Ibagun community counts blessings

Gunmen kill 2 as security operatives discover corpses in Kaduna community

55-yr-old man, wife found dead in Osun

Breaking: Suspected IPOB members set popular APC Chieftain's country home on fire (VIDEO)

El-Rufai appoints visitation panel for KASU as Kaduna peace commission gets new chief executive

Breaking: Liverpool, Manchester City share spoils in Premier League thriller

Police nab 'armed robber' terrorising Ogun community

Bye-election: Bassa/Jos North Fed constituency aspirants on parade

Ogun demolishes distressed school building after student's death

2023: Group mulls new party

61st anniversary: Nigeria in need of redemption ' SDP

Vote buying, major threat to Nigeria's democracy ' Hon Akinlabi

Epidemic looms over defecation in waterways, Cross River Basin warns

Only restructuring can restore Nigeria's lost glory ' Makinde

Akeredolu calls for urgent restructuring of Nigeria

Insecurity: PDP presenting false narrative against Buhari, APC ' PGF boss

World's first virus attenuation device launched in Nigeria

Over-speeding responsible for 50 percent road crashes in Zamfara ' FRSC boss

61st Anniversary: FCT minister flags-off 4,104 housing units

Nigeria@61: Dunamis donates food, gift items to less privilege, hospitals, others




*TRIBUNE*

Plateau LG election: Blame yourself for exclusion, APC guber aspirant tells PDP

Two persons shot dead, Unizik Teaching Hospital attacked in Nnewi

UNICEF trains Adamawa schoolgirls in digital skills

UPDATE: Whitemoney wins BBNaija Season 6, goes home with N90m grand prize

Two drown in Warri river

Osinbajo to chair launch of book on how youths can dominate in governance

Couple found dead inside apartment in Osun

BREAKING: Whitemoney wins BBNaija Season 6, goes home with N90m grand prize

Ayade mourns ex-military administrator Kefas



*SPORTS*

2022 World Cup qualifiers: Union Berlin star Awoniyi replaces Lorient's Moffi in Nigeria squad - Goal

Aaron Rodgers, Randall Cobb Power Packers Past Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers - Bleacher Report

Adam Hastings shows he has what it takes to move Gloucester to the next level - Yahoo

AL Wild Card 2021: Yankees vs. Red Sox Odds, Schedule and Prediction - Bleacher Report

All set for CAR matches as Eagles open camp today - Guardian

Andy Reid makes history as Kansas City Chiefs beat Philadelphia Eagles - Yahoo

Awoniyi strikes twice as Union beat Mainz - Guardian

Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Paris St-Germain, Barcelona and Ajax all lose on weekend of upsets - BBC

Birmingham 0-2 Manchester United: Marc Skinner's side beats former club - BBC

Broncos' Teddy Bridgewater Out vs. Ravens with Concussion; Drew Lock Replaces - Bleacher Report

Buccaneers' Tom Brady Breaks Drew Brees' NFL Record for Career Passing Yards - Bleacher Report

Cam Thomas Drops 21 as Nets Beat Lakers; LeBron James, Kevin Durant, More Stars Sit - Bleacher Report

Chelsea beat 10-man Southampton to go top - New Telegraph

Chicago Fall Classic: Garbine Muguruza beats Ons Jabeur to win title - BBC

Clinical Salah shows Man City what they are missing - Guardian

Cricket: NCF president set to recruit 250,000 youths as development officers - The Cable

Danjuma stands out with brace in Villarreal's win over Real Betis - Goal

Dodgers' Max Muncy 'Very Unlikely' to Play in NL Wild Card Game Due to Elbow Injury - Bleacher Report

Ekong, Etebos Manager at Watford Fired! - Thisday

EPL round-up: Man City snatch draw at Liverpool as Iheanacho scores for Leicester - The Cable

EPL: Man City fight back twice to draw thriller at Liverpool - New Telegraph

EPL: Tuchel hails Chelsea's fresh faces after win over Southampton - New Telegraph

FIFA welcomes quarantine exemption for UK-based internationals - Guardian

Fury to miss $100m payday if he loses to Wilder - Guardian

Gerwyn Price racks up 100 average in World Grand Prix win over Michael Smith - Yahoo

Giants Clinch NL West Title, Home-Field Advantage Throughout 2021 MLB Playoffs - Bleacher Report

Guardiola responds to reported Anfield incident with Liverpool fan - Goal

Iheanacho Celebrates 25th Birthday with Goal at Crystal Palace - Thisday

It's Trey Lance Time as 49ers Become NFC West's Biggest Wild Card - Bleacher Report

J.D. Martinez's Status TBD for Red Sox' Wild Card Game vs. Yankees After Injury - Bleacher Report

James Wade wins sudden death thriller against Damon Heta with bullseye finish - Yahoo

Japan to Donate Judo Equipment to Lagos - Thisday

Jimmy Garoppolo's Status for 49ers vs. Cardinals TBD After Calf Injury - Bleacher Report

Jurgen Klopp hails Mohamed Salah's 'exceptional' goal against Manchester City - Yahoo

Juventus Win Turin Derby at Torino - Thisday

Kenya's Joyciline Jepkosgei races to victory in women's London Marathon - CNN

Khazri's stoppage-time strike salvages point for Saint-Etienne against Lyon - Goal

Klopp compares vaccine refusal to drink-driving - New Telegraph

Klopp sends warning to Man City ahead of Premier League fixture - New Telegraph

Kyler Murray Leads Cardinals to Rout of Matthew Stafford, Rams in NFC West Showdown - Bleacher Report

La Liga: Suarez deepens Barca crisis, Koeman insists he will continue - New Telegraph

Lionel Messi suffers first defeat as a PSG player as Rennes stages surprise - CNN

Liverpool 2-2 Man City: 'It's a yellow card' - Pep Guardiola's anger at James Milner decision - BBC

Lizzie Deignan makes history by winning first women's Paris Roubaix - CNN

Mamelodi Sundowns player ratings after Swallows FC win: Maema too hot to handle - Goal

Man City Complain to Liverpool about Spitting at Anfield - Thisday

Man City hit back to deny Salah-inspired Liverpool - Guardian

Man City hold Liverpool as Tottenham, Brenford win - Guardian

Man City make complaint to Liverpool over supporter allegedly spitting at backroom staff - Yahoo

Manchester City fight back twice in thrilling 2-2 draw at Liverpool - Vanguard

Manchester City make spitting complaint after thrilling Liverpool draw - Yahoo

MLB Playoffs 2021: Full Schedule, TV Info, Dates for Entire World Series Bracket - Bleacher Report

Mohamed Salah scores stunning solo goal as Liverpool draws with Manchester City - CNN

Mohamed Salah: Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool fans will remember goal v Man City in 60 years - BBC

Napoli's trust helps me to flourish in Naples 'Osimhen - New Telegraph

NBBF postpones Extra- Ordinary Congress - New Telegraph

NL Wild Card 2021: Cardinals vs. Dodgers Odds, Schedule and Prediction - Bleacher Report

Nnaji, Gumut win as new NBBF leadership emerges this week - Guardian

Northampton Saints may have won three from three but it's less than rosy at Franklin's Gardens - Yahoo



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