*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SATURDAY 9TH OCTOBER 2021*


*PUNCH*

Support, knocks for Tiwa Savage over intimacy video, fans condemn blackmailer

After paying N3.1m ransom to kidnappers, our wedding will now be low-key About-to-wed Ekiti couple

N5.2b fraud: Court fines ex-JAMB Registrar N100,000 for stalling trial

Im optimistic about Nigerias future Obasanjo

Zamfara emir dethroned for allegedly aiding bandits loses court case

Legalising cannabis will turn Nigeria to drug Armageddon Marwa

Bandits free five more Bethel Baptist school students, hold four

Northern group attacks Clark for opposing proposed Kano naval base

2022 budget: FG ignores Rivers, Lagos VAT row, targets N316bn

Fintiri to head screening committee for northern PDP chair aspirants

Anambra poll: INEC seeks schools closure, to deploy 26,000 ad hoc staff

2023: Race for Buharis successor triggers debate on national unity

2023: Ethno-religious politics will take us nowhere, says Olawepo-Hashim

Tinubu returns to Nigeria from London after three-month medical trip

2023 presidency: Tinubu already has 12m votes in the bag, says SWAGA

Deficit: Explore concessions, PPP, NACCIMA tell FG

Winners emerge in UBA savings promo

FG to sanction MDAs that fail revenue targets

MTN gets SECs nod for N89.99bn series II bond

Sack Rohr now, fans Ex-Eagles, tell NFF

United will benefit from Ronaldo's leadership qualities ' BBN housemate Kemen

Ajagba aims for 16th career win against Sanchez

NFF takes blames for Eagles defeat

I'll celebrate Eagles win with my wife ' Savoy

CAR defeat: Eagles vow to make amends in Douala

Mahrez double as Algeria crush Niger, extend unbeaten run to 30 games

Czech Republic vs Wales: Ramsey, James inspire 2-2 draw despite own-goal farce

Germany vs Romania: Mueller grabs late winner in Neuer's absence

We ate tasteless meals, drank from dirty streams in kidnappers dens but still eager to return to school Freed Niger, Kaduna pupils

Nigerian rice farmers struggle to increase supply capacity amid bloody customs-smuggler clashes

Eavesdropper: Kidnappings must be curbed

10 ways to prevent sudden infant death

Man uses boy as collateral to steal two bags of rice from Lagos shop

I slept fitfully night I witnessed robbery on Eko Bridge Bank worker

Proscribed vigilance group kills 11 in Sokoto market

Man shot as customs officials storm Katsina community

Jubilation as Fayemi presents staff of office to Olukere

Electrocution: Youths ask Lagos pastor to turn himself in to police

Residents, motorists beg for repairs as Ondo inner, federal roads worsen

Sickle cell and nutrition (II)

What to know about laparoscopy, hysteroscopy in managing infertility

Girls, dont let any guy destroy your spiritual beauty

Playful moments are simple acts of caring in marriage

A happy son is a happier husband

I set my mind on first class from day one, worked hard, achieved it Ogundare, CU architecture graduate

Huawei holds job fair for UI students

Tinubu returns to Nigeria after three-month UK medical trip

Zoning has come to stay, say southern APC chieftains

Calibre of politicians seeking 2023 presidency cant save Nigeria PANDEF

FG allocates N5.9tn to education, health, defence, infrastructure

South-South wants oil derivation share increased to 50%

IPOB: Army handed over Chiwetalu Agu to us DSS

Support, knocks for Tiwa Savage over sex video, fans condemn blackmailer

2Babas lawsuit: No more comments, says Brymo

I want to reopen my salon, write books Liquorose

Nollywood stars berate Chiwetalu Agus arrest

BBNaija: I want the world to hear my story, says Cross

Art fair to hold in November

Visual artist, Obi, wins N1.8m art prize



*VANGUARD*

APC National Chairmanship, not a do or die affair ' Akume

Reps, stakeholders approve Degree Programmes for NIA

FG begins distribution of inputs to farmers in Delta

NIPOST increases domestic postage rate by 400%

Tackling insecurity: Ebonyi Govt announces N2m reward for anyone with useful information

NNPC share capital of N200bn highest in Nigeria ' CAC

London trip: Tinubu back in Lagos, thanks all for prayers

Benue schools of nursing, midwifery students protest non-payment of allowances

Drug Abuse: Lagos Assembly assures NDLEA of support

Promotion; Opaluwa, Nnadi, Nwala, others get decorated with new ranks

NEMA distributes food items to 3,978 IDPs in Adamawa

SEC approves MTN Nigeria's N89.99bn series II bond

NIPOST increases domestic postage rate by 400%

Paxful partners Built With Bitcoin Foundation to fund Qala Fellowship

Gov Bello presents appointment letter to new Emir of Kontagora

NIS introduces visa on arrival to boost foreign investments 'Controller

2022 Budget: NACCIMA decries new borrowings; welcomes timely presentation

Beyond Lagos 'special' status call

LG Elections: Tribunal will serve justice ' Lagos CJ

How Buhari has led Nigeria in right direction ' Lai Mohammed

Congresses: APC risks collapse, 'concerned members' write Buhari

Moghalu joins African Democratic Congress, ADC, calls for 'Third Way' politics

State of Emergency threat: Perish this idea, Anambra Monarchs to AGF

Fresh tension grips North over PDP chairmanship seat

Trouble as PDP staff members accuse NWC of appropriating staff emoluments, housing allowances

MALAMI'S COMMENTS ON ANAMBRA: Conditions for declaration of state of emergency

SEC approves MTN Nigeria's N89.99bn series II bond

Weighty matters about our country by Femi Adesina

Ndigbo on the verge of self-inflicted destructions

2023: Challenge before youths, women and the elite [OPINION]

After Northern & Southern Governors butting of heads: What next

Boss Radio 98.9fm Goes 'Full Blown', launches App, other features

Oil bunkering: 3 feared dead, houses burnt as soldiers raid Imo community

Benue records 181 road crashes in 9 months ' FRSC

Bandits release 5 more Bethel students, matron

Police arrest 2 torture home operators, rescue 47 inmates in Kano

What Mark Zuckerberg's trial says about us

The Canary Islands are African, but owned by Spain

Breaking the vice-grip of insecurity

COVID-19: Kwara Govt warns health officials against issuing cards to unvaccinated people

Assault on LASTMA personnel will no longer be tolerated ' GM

Motorists, communities flee as gunmen take over Benue road



*THISDAY*

Suave Empire Unveils Plans for NYFEW

Investors Re-strategises on Tourism Opportunities in Epe

Knowledge Hub Begins Operations in Nigeria

Land Rover Design Studio Releases Only 5,000 Defender Worldwide

Hero Launches Empowerment Scheme for Apprentice

Presidency to Air Documentary on Buhari Administrations Achievements Saturday

Chikki Foods Industries To Set Up Helpline for World Mental Health Day

PDP And Oredo Suspensions

2023 and Nigerian Youths

WHY I CELEBRATE THE YORUBA

Anambra Violence and The Case for Electronic Electoral System

As Benin Stands Still for Captain Hosa Okunbo

Taiwo Awoniyi; Finds Home at Union Berlin

Can Super Eagles Redeem Self against CAR after First Leg...

Oboro Emerges Winner of 24th Nigeria Cup

Nationwide League One Picks TAG Football Academy as Strategic Partner

327 Athletes from 14 Countries to Attend Chief of Defence Staff, OSMA Sports Tournament

AIU Files Three Fresh Dope Charges against Okagbare

Arotile Immortalised with Flying Officers Cup

Lohith Reddy: How to Tame Cancerous Cells



*THE SUN*

IPOB: Politicians fuelling crises in South East

Ejimakor, IPOBs Lawyer: Kanu ready for negotiations

APC welcomes ex-presidential candidate, Olawepo-Hashim

PDP chair: Fintiri heads panel to screen northern aspirants

Anambra guber: INEC may prosecute 62,698 voters over double registration

2023: Storm in North over PDP zoning

Ekiti govt recognises Olukere as Oba

Presidency to spend N24.5bn on office building, travels, foods in 2022

Imo police storm IPOB hideout, kill one, arrest one

Alleged N5.2b fraud: Ex-JAMB registrar gets N100, 000 fine for stalling trial

Abia Govt, firm host Aba Fashion show

Kalu commends journalists as NUJ re-elects Isiguzo

Abia gov congratulates NIJ president on re-election

Buhari charges NNPC to be global oil company, receives certificate of incorporation

Banditry: Amotekun embarks on border patrol in Oyo

NCPC boss canvasses peaceful council election in Plateau

Crisis hits Delta civil service union over election

How we raised Godly children!

It is important to have wisdom in life

Wise words from the Onekutus: Let God be at the centre of your relationship

Rev. Mother Adejobi, wife of late Primate, Church of the Lord (Aladura): What God told my husband as solution to Nigerias challenges

Debt relief for Nigeria, others

Im naturally not romantic Angel Samuda

Why were hosting Lagos Independence Festival of Excellence next year



*GUARDIAN*

Despite uncertainty, Anambra voters seek aboriginal candidate

Low literacy, early marriage impede rights, girls' voices

One or two quick lessons from the growing world of Sam Adeyemi

Fury Vs Wilder: Who wins trilogy bout in Las Vegas

Dare kicks against Akala's zoning committee

Stop toying with Nigerians' emotions, sports editors tell Eagles

Lagos Independence Festival of Excellenceberths

2.5m voters to elect new Anambra gov, says INEC

Colorado, Tramadol now sold in the guise of Paracetamol, painkillers

Seeing my name on Milan Fashion Week calendar made me emotional



*LEADERSHIP*

A Shared Journey With Governor Inuwa Yahaya @ 60

Only Genuine And Effevtive Synergy Among Relevant Stakeholders Can End Insecurity In Nigeria ' Bishop Idowu-Fearon

Ban On Okada, Mobile Networks: Commuters Groan In Kaduna, Fares Skyrocket

69% Of Nigeria's Urban Population Lives In Slums ' NESG

Ex-Pension Director, Maina, To Know Fate In Alleged N2bn Fraud Nov 8

Accept PDP Governors, NEC Decision On Zoning, UBNi Tells Atiku, Others

Buhari Signs Agricultural Research Council Of Nigeria Amendment Bill

FIRS Threatens Penalty For Late Filing Of Tax Returns

Ensure Peaceful Election In Anambra

Teaching Hospitals Grapple With Battered Image After NARD Strike

Northern PDP Stalwarts At Loggerheads Over Micro-zoning

Defence Gets Lion Share Of 2022 Budget As Drop In Revenue Triggers Changes In MTEF

Russian, Filipino Journalists Share Nobel Peace Prize

12 And 14-year-olds Abduct Toddler, Pregnant Woman Fakes Own Kidnap

My Secret Life: Success Comes Only From Hard Work ' Bintu

Boss Radio Goes Full Blown In Imo, Launches App, Others

Low Mechanisation, Weak Currency Trigger Beans Price Hike

Shagaya: When Devotion Is Enough

Of BudgiT Rating, Good Governance And Service Delivery In Yobe



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

DEFORMITIES: Facial clefts can be repaired, managed, by medics

Insecurity: Defence gets N2.41trn, highest allocation in 2022 appropriation

Only 41 million Nigerians pay taxes out of 200 million ' Nami

PDP chair: NEC insists on Mark, as Fintiri'S c'ttee screens northern aspirants

Anambra poll: Over 2.5m voters to elect next gov 'INEC

Ezeife, Adegoke, Ubani, others to FG: Declare state of emergency in Northern states before threatening Anambra

AMAECHI, ADEBANJO, POGU, OTHERS: THE PRESIDENT NIGERIA NEEDS IN 2023

Expiration of waiver: FIRS warns firms against late filing of returns on CITA

COVID-19: NPHCDA receives 501,600 AstraZeneca vaccines

Bethel: Bandits release another batch of 5 students, matron

NPA appoints 3 port managers, redeploys others

2022 budget: Capital expenditure suffers setback as recurrent gulps 57% revenue

Cybercrime in Nigeria'll rise as Nigeria's Fintech space expands 'Experts

Miners commend FG over licensing reforms

Rivers, Ebonyi, 3 other states top 2021 fiscal performance ranking 'Report

Northern governors' position on power shift can cause anarchy ' Vatsa

Only electronic transmission of results can threaten APC's victory in 2023 ' Ogunlewe

FANNY AMUN: NIGERIA MUST EMBRACE SPORTS SCIENCE NOW, IT'S LONG OVERDUE

Lagos plans to engage 56,000 youths daily in sports ' LSSC DG

Stop toying with Nigerians' emotions, Sports Editors tell Eagles

World Cup qualifier: Eagles felt they'd won tie before kickoff 'CAR coach

HIFL Finals: SPONSORS clamour for more youth development initiatives

33' Export Lager, fans back Eagles to win in Douala

Sports Federation presidents and misplaced priorities

We're still among best nations ' Deschamps

Australia set World Cup record, Wu rescues China as Japan lose

Shock Nigeria loss headlines Africa's WCQ

California gets law prohibiting secretly removing condom during sex



*BLUE PRINT*

Anambra 2021: Over 5000 ADP, APM, YPP excos, members dump parties candidates' to APC

Buhari signs agric research council bill, 2 others into laws

Court sacks all 16 Kwara LG TIC chairmen

Zamfara court dismisses ex-emir's case against IGP, 5 others

ERA/FoEN raises alarm over toxic waste dump in Rivers

Defection: PDP drags Gov Ayade, deputy to court

Police rescue 187 kidnapped victims in Zamfara

Invest in tourism to generate revenue, Bello charge investors

Banditry: FG donates relief items to victims in Zamfara

Lobbying shouldn't stop Buhari from sacking unproductive ministers ' APC chieftain

ITF @ 50: Fund has made remarkable feats ' Ari

Breaking: 2019 Presidential candidate, Kingsley Moghalu, dumps YPP, joins another party

Breaking: After spending months abroad for medical treatment, Tinubu returns to Nigeria

Breaking: N'Golo Kante, Mohamed Salah, 28 others battle for 2021 Ballon d'Or

Picture: Ex-deputy Senate President, Ekweremadu, bags most valuable customer award

2023: UBNi tasks PDP on NEC's zoning of national chair, presidency

Access Bank remains committed to creating unrivalled banking service

NUJ FCT congratulates Isiguzo on relection, urges constitution review

Problem hindering Ajaokuta Steel takeoff'll soon be over, minister assures

Blessing Jibuike: Bringing succour to the needy

Petro Union: Supreme Court reserves ruling in 2.556bn judgement sum

Osinbajo off to UK for UN climate change conference

ISWAP kills 87 B/Haram members in Borno reprisal

Buhari not in support of state of emergency in Anambra ' Obiano

We'll work exhaustively on 2022 budget estimates, Gbajabiamila assures

Nigeria, a nation caged with untapped potentials ' Bishop Bassey

Anambra female herbal practioner celebrates 75th birthday, offers free medicare to 875 patients

In Edo, PDP suspends Obaseki's ward chairman

We pioneered digital banking system in Nigeria ' Wema bank MD

SGoF inaugurates anti-corruption unit



*TRIBUNE*

SFH partners NOVARTIS to deliver health to children in two states

BREAKING: Four remaining as abductors release five Bethel Baptist school students, matron

I thought it was a prank 'Abdulrazak Gurnah, winner of 2021 Nobel prize in literature

Anambra 2021: APGA, PDP, APC in panic mode

Self-injected contraceptives: Family planning made easy

My wife brought her mother to stay with us without my consent 'Husband

My height was a major challenge to my acting career 'Mr Portable

Court orders man to pay wife N10,000 compensation

Why I am investing in young talents 'Obodoagwu, CEO, AkwaAmaka Production

I started sleeping with our maid 'cos my wife denied me sex

International Day of the Girl 2021: Nigerian women advocate digital literacy

26 Lagosians died from security breaches in September 'Security firm Landlords will be compelled to give information about their tenants 'Agency

BBNaija's Angel excites fans with stunning shots

Boko Haram conquests show that push for self-determination is worse in the North 'Hon. Enwenerem

Only scale up SMEs can create mass jobs for Nigerians ' LAPO Microfinance Bank Chairman, Ehigiamusoe



*SPORTS*

2022 World Cup qualifiers: Choupo-Moting double powers Cameroon to victory as Ivory Coast thrash Malawi - Goal

2022 World Cup qualifiers: Ghana boss Rajevac charges Jordan Ayew to end goal drought against Zimbabwe - Goal

2022 World Cup qualifiers: Ghana captain Andre Ayew talks up Partey and Kudus return for Zimbabwe clash - Goal

2022 World Cup qualifiers: Slimani becomes Algeria's all-time top scorer as Mahrez scores brace in Niger thrashing - Goal

327 Athletes from 14 Countries to Attend Chief of Defence Staff, OSMA Sports Tournament - Thisday

33' Export Lager, fans back Eagles to win in Douala - New Telegraph

33+5: How the 12 K League are headed for the season finale - Goal

Aaron Ramsey refuses to blame Danny Ward after his howler costs Wales in Prague - Yahoo

AEW Rampage Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from October 8 - Bleacher Report

Agent Threatens To Take Istanbulspor, Inainfe, Father To FIFA Court - Complete Sports

AIU Files Three Fresh Dope Charges against Okagbare - Thisday

Ajagba aims for 16th career win against Sanchez - Punch

Amanda Staveley: 'Newcastle is a fantastic gem that needs buffing up - Yahoo

Arotile Immortalised with Flying Officers Cup - Thisday

Astros Use 5-Run 7th Inning to Power Past White Sox, Take 2-0 ALDS Lead - Bleacher Report

Australia set World Cup record, Wu rescues China as Japan lose - New Telegraph

Belgium goalkeeper Courtois slams 'pointless' Nations League third-place game vs Italy - Goal

Can Super Eagles Redeem Self against CAR after First Leg... - Thisday

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Exits Preseason Game vs. Flyers with Lower-Body Injury - Bleacher Report

CAR defeat: Eagles vow to make amends in Douala - Punch

Corbin Burnes, Rowdy Tellez Lead Brewers to Game 1 NLDS Win over Braves - Bleacher Report

Czech Republic vs Wales: Ramsey, James inspire 2-2 draw despite own-goal farce - Punch

David Andrews Only Patriots Starting OL Not Ruled Out for Week 5 vs. Texans - Bleacher Report

Day one of Newcastle's Saudi revolution: Premier League backlash and Steve Bruce's 8m pay off - Yahoo

Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers' Fantasy Outlook in Trey Lance's 1st Start - Bleacher Report

DeMaurice Smith Elected to Serve New Term as NFLPA Executive Director - Bleacher Report

Desperate for Danny: Ward joins the international goalkeepers who have blundered - Yahoo

Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw Talks Forearm Injury Treatment, Recovery Timeline - Bleacher Report

Dodgers' Trevor Bauer to Seek Attorneys' Fees from Sexual Assault Accuser - Bleacher Report

Egypt made to sweat for Libya win - African Football

Emma Raducanu urged not to 'overthink' Indian Wells defeat - Yahoo

FANNY AMUN: NIGERIA MUST EMBRACE SPORTS SCIENCE NOW, IT'S LONG OVERDUE - New Telegraph

FULL LIST: Salah, Mbappe, Haaland make list of 30 nominees for 2021 Ballon dOr - The Cable

Gareth Southgate: Players can be influenced by vaccine 'conspiracy theories - Yahoo

Gareth Southgate: some unvaccinated players swayed by 'conspiracy theories - Yahoo

Germany vs Romania: Mueller grabs late winner in Neuer's absence - Punch

Gerwyn Price sets up all-Welsh final with Jonny Clayton at World Grand Prix - Yahoo

HIFL Finals: SPONSORS clamour for more youth development initiatives - New Telegraph

I'll celebrate Eagles win with my wife ' Savoy - Punch

It is never easy' - Xulu warns Bafana Bafana teammates ahead of Ethiopia clash - Goal

James spares Ward's blushes and earns Wales point in Czech Republic - Yahoo

Jaylen Brown Tests Positive for COVID-19; Celtics Say He's Asymptomatic - Bleacher Report

Jim Kaat Apologizes for Slavery Remark About Yoan Moncada During White Sox ALDS Game - Bleacher Report

Jimmy Garoppolo out for 49ers vs. Cardinals with Calf Injury; Trey Lance Will Start - Bleacher Report

John Egan predicts a big future for Republic defender Andrew Omobamidele - Yahoo

Kyrie Irving Cleared to Practice with Nets; NYC Deems Team Facility Private Office - Bleacher Report

La'el Collins Bribery Allegations Detailed in NFL Court Documents Against Cowboys OL - Bleacher Report

Lagos plans to engage 56,000 youths daily in sports ' LSSC DG - New Telegraph

Mahrez double as Algeria crush Niger, extend unbeaten run to 30 games - Punch

Marcus Smith stars for Harlequins in stunning second-half comeback against Bristol - Yahoo

Marshall RB Knowledge McDaniel Arrested, Facing Felony Drug Charge After Raid - Bleacher Report

Messi has no regrets over Paris Saint-Germain move despite low-wattage start - Goal

Metcalf, Lockett, Seahawks' Fantasy Outlook with Geno Smith Replacing Russell Wilson - Bleacher Report

Mourinho Planning Daniel Levy Revenge As Roma Eye Free Swoop For Tottenham Wonderkid - Daily Independent

Mud, mayhem, mountain racing and a girl named Mia - CNN

Nationwide League One Picks TAG Football Academy as Strategic Partner - Thisday

Nets' Kevin Durant on Kyrie Irving: 'We Want Him Here for the Whole Thing - Bleacher Report

NFF takes blames for Eagles defeat - Punch

Oboro Emerges Winner of 24th Nigeria Cup - Thisday