*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SUNDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER 2021*



*PUNCH*

BBNaija Shine Ya Eye week six highlights

Doing good makes me happy Esther Ajayi

Lagos, Rivers begin VAT collection, FG, North disagree

Osinbajo meets doctors via Zoom to end strike, NMA adamant

Kano naval base project wasteful, counter-productive Experts

Police hunt for Sowore brothers killers, Obaseki pledges support

Anambra gov poll: APC candidate, Andy Uba, escapes death from police accidental discharge

How internet photo landed me in police detention for three years Rivers entertainer

Roommate held over disappearance of Lagos builder from apartment overnight

CAN protests bandits release of kidnapped Baptist pupils in batches

Banditry: GSM operators obey FGs order, shut over 240 Zamfara base stations

National Assembly considers special courts to auction abandoned port containers

N52bn border security project in a coma two years after contract award

75km of Ibadan Circular Road ready 2023 Makinde

FG recorded N1.87tn trade deficit in Q2 NBS

Life is good when one has good wife Ademuyiwa Ajayi

No true growth happens without pain Rotimi Bankole

FG should look inward, Senate wont encourage more borrowing Fadahunsi

NYSC asks Plateau corpers to print new call-up letters

Gunmen kill Bauchi poly senior staff, one other

Niger Delta leaders, youths accuse FG of persecuting Jonathans ex-aide

Nothern governors wives lament abductions, back school closure

Alumnus donates N20m books to UI

APC congress: Lagos, Osun, Ogun get parallel excos, Sokoto, Yobe, others back consensus candidates

MDAs should account for public revenues

APC is Nigerias biggest mistake Atiku

Inequality and unending calls for state creation

LG polls: Hoodlums snatch 41 voting machines in Kaduna

No commensurate response to flood warnings by states NIHSA boss, Nze

Nigeria attracted $3.9bn telecoms investments in five years Report

CAC partners CCB on probe of fraudulent companies

Fuel protests in Nigeria hardly yield structural changes

Football: European 2022 World Cup qualifying results

Police report: Families of gunshot, accident victims in tears amid rising cases of needless deaths

Academics hail Nigerian students feats overseas, urge govt to revamp education

Stop borrowing dollars, borrow sense

Reflections on death and genius

Five-year-old boy drowns in Kano well

Foods, herbs to manage menopausal problems

To save Nigeria, now

Ortom, Lai and parable of the drunken man

How to avoid common engine problems

White tongue in babies

Persons convulsing, losing consciousness could have malaria in the brain Expert

Parents of children with holes in the heart call for governments support, as cases rise

Surgical removal crucial to preventing prostate cancer complications, death Expert

Why women with polycystic ovarian syndrome suffer psychological trauma Gynaecologists

Babies sleeping on stomach more prone to suffocation, sudden death, physicians warn mothers

What made me change from Tinubus bitter critic to campaigner Ogunlewe

My husband defecates, urinates on his body after brain surgery Wife of newlywed tortured by policemen

Machine theft, low turnout mar Kaduna LG poll, El-Rufai loses unit

Why I hawk after serving Borno for 35 years 80-year-old retired English teacher

FG suffers N1.76tn revenue shortfall in six months

US First Lady Jill Biden, Oprah, others fte Beyonc at 40



*VANGUARD*

FG to improve transportation modes to enhance ease of doing business

Flood: Kwara Govt evacuates debris on Asa River

Consensus in APC LG Congress constitutional ' Committee

LG Congress: Committee chair urges unity as Oyo APC holds stakeholders parley

APC LG Congress: Party supporters snubs consensus; holds congress in some Kano LGAs

FRSC issues traffic alert to southwest travelers

Ganduje to engage expatriates to manage Kano skill acquisition centre

GText academy kicks off new session, targets employability, job creation

Okowa mourns DESOPADEC commissioner, Akozor

Removal of wrecks from our waterways

Return of highway toll plazas

VAT and fiscal federalism

Ex-governors 'pensions' must go

INEC as the chief driver of electoral reforms

Abia APC holds parallel local government congresses

APC will govern Oyo come 2023 ' Spokesperson

2023: Process of dethroning PDP in Abia has started ' Rep

APC LG congress: Aspirants allege misconduct in Lagos

e-voting machine failure mar LG elections in Kaduna North

PDP wins at El-Rufai 's Polling Unit

Edo APC belongs to no individual ' Caretaker Committee Chairman

BREAKING: PDP wins at El-Rufai's Polling Unit

JUST IN: Again, Lagos APC holds parallel LG congress

Bayelsa APC holds peaceful LG Congress

Joy Emodi: APC's big gain, PDP's big loss

FG shuts down telecom activities in Zamfara over insurgency

Military nabs 2 suspected drug dealers in Plateau with hemp worth N9.5m 'spokesman

Constitutional roles for royal fathers is must to remain one ' Ooni Of Ife

Artisans count losses as FG demolishes structures along Mile 12/Ikorodu Road

Controversy trails death of 55 yrs old woman in Lagos apartment

Christians Are Called To Judge (2)

I love Nigeria

Newly recruited footballer dies few hrs before he was to leave Nigeria for Europe

Our Lordships and their rotten bazaars

Delta at 30: Ibori's footprints

Tribute to Mama Powder @ 88



*THISDAY*

Judgment on VAT as Triggers for Agitation for Restructuring

Atuche: Stripped of Spoils of Office

Zenith Banks 2021 H1 Result Excites Shareholders

FLORA IYABO KATTO: I Started Food Business as Side Hustle

Timipre Sylva: Sylva: I Dont Foresee Unrest in NDelta over PIA

Flour Mills of Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Women Empowerment

Will Oduahs Alleged Sins Be Forgiven

Who is Afraid of Soludo

Did Delta Court Order Actually Restrain Buni

Ending the Menace of Conflicting Court Judgments

Former Governors as Legislators: A Report Card

Ayade Takes on Imoke, Duke in a Supremacy Battle

Madumere: I was Lucky I Survived Impeachment Onslaught

The Fallacy of Ethnic Homogeneity

Democracy and the Tyranny of Judges

Ugwunwa Rakes in Last Day Gold Medal for Team Nigeria

Iheanacho Leads UK-based Players out of Eagles Camp

Nigeria Beats Liberia 2-0 to Go Top of Group C

Almeria Reject Getafes Last Minute Bid for Sadiq

Finidi George: A Big Step Towards Eagles Job



*DAILY SUN*
 
2023: We need credible candidates in Kebbi, not power rotation, says ex-HoS

Kaduna LG polls: El-Rufai loses polling unit

Obi to political leaders: Focus on saving Nigeria, not 2023 election

Why insecurity is not abetting in Nigeria General Ishola Williams (rtd)

Attack on NDA complete humiliation Elder Eleazu

What National Assembly missed on electronic transfer of results Mike Igini

Anambra guber: APGAll roundly defeat PDP, APC, others Chief Okoli

Itll be unfair, unjust for power to remain in North beyond 2023 Senator Abba Moro

Enugu guber: Methodist Prelate urges Ugwuanyi to maintain power rotation among 3 senatorial districts

APC LG Congress: Delegates adopt consensus candidates

Afrobasket 2021: Tunisia to defend title against Cote dIvoire

Female Contestants Dominate Semi-Final at SGEL Chinese Wushu Performance

NEXIM extends credit facility to Abia for Enyimba Economic City

Lawan, Kalu laud Boss Mustapha as SGF clocks 65

Senate Chief Whip salutes Iwuanyanwu at 79

Terrorism: FG begins food distribution in Borno

Kidnappers kill Olajide, Omoyole Sowores, younger brother in Edo

We'll transform Ibadan to city of 21st Century Makinde

Only commitment can sustain unity, Fayemi, Afe Babalola tell Nigerians

My mother died at 99 Okparas son

Group charges FG on youth empowerment

Estimated billing: Ibadan communities launch no meter, no payment campaign

Insecurity: Call for removal of GOC 3 Division needless-Army

Harnessing the power of united prayers

Between soul winning and answered prayers

Walking in freedom (9)

State of the nation

Eagles cant be super under Rohr

Errors, correction and love

Igbo presidency: Panacea to ethnic agitations and Nigerias imminent flop

Justice Ibrahim Muhammad: Rising to save the judiciary from meddlesomeness in politics

Guber poll: Zoning tears Southeast apart

Anambra teaching hospital in ruins

When genuine sacrifices bring rewards

Woman from hell: Douses 10-year-old maid in hot water mixed with pepper

Why I didnt open a university Bishop Okonkwo

Summer holiday coaching: Danger of indulging students in over-schooling

EndSARS inspired me to sing Papa Grace Amah, gospel singer

Mattmaxs wife, Deola Aina, relaunches Giovanna magazine

HAPAwards ll boost Nollywood profile abroad -Omorodion-Swaida



*DAILY TIMES*

Just In: Sir Andy Uba, attends the Anglican Communion Knights Investiture at the Cathedral of Saint John, Diocese of Ekwulobia

The triumphant entry of senator Emmanuel Andy Uba back to Anambra

Atiku reacts to killing of Jide Sowore by Killer Herdsmen

Xolane Ndhlovus Dafribank kicks off Initiative to support school children

NDDC Forensic Audit: Group exposes gang- up, sponsored lies against Akpabio

Pastor Adeboye reportedly sells off helicopter over high cost of maintenance

BREAKING: Sowores younger brother shot dead

TMY Media is one of the big promoters of music in Nigeria, says CEO



*GUARDIAN*

Eagles have no excuse against blue sharks of Cape Verde, says Elaho

France need rare Martial goal to draw in Ukraine

England's Sancho ruled out of World Cup qualifiers

Croatian World Cup hero Mandzukic retires from football

Southgate hails 'mature' England duo over racism reaction

Bale would back Wales walk-off over racist abuse

Wenger calls for World Cup every two years

Dumpsites as fruits, vegetable markets

Anti-robbery team's building gets facelift

Customers seek Sanwo-Olu's intervention over new BRT fare hike

Group supports children of widows with educational materials

Court dissolves 20-year-old marriage over threat to life

Car dealer's marriage revoked

Once home to the middle class, Lekki is now hub of cyber crime

Telecoms services shut down for two weeks in Zamfara, neigbouring cities cage banditry

Boosting gas utilisation, cutting price

Same of the same

Abandoning citizens in their country

If Nigeria must develop

Of NDA and NMA: The bottom-line



*LEADERSHIP*

Kogi Varsity Scores 100% Accreditation As NUC Approves 24 More Programmes

Northern Governors Celebrate Boss Mustapha At 65

Federal Govt Resumes Stipend Payment In Nasarawa

Bandits Must Be Defeated ' Northern Govs' Wives

Nigeria Can't Afford 1 Doctor To 600 Patients Ratio ' Ngige

Federal Govt Flays Use Of 'Deep' Fake News To Attack Officials

Surrendered Terrorists With Blood On Their Hands Must Be Prosecuted ' Ndume

Insecurity: Plateau APC Stakeholders' Demand Raises Fresh Concerns

[EDITORIAL] The Challenges Of Mental Health

Voter Apathy, Failure Of E-Voting Machines Mar Kaduna LG Polls

Strike: JOHESU Gives FG 15-day Ultimatum To Address Welfare Issues

APC LG Congresses Widen Cracks In States

VAT, Forex Trigger Gas Scarcity, Hike As 1kg Sells At N600

Insecurity: Residents Groan As Federal Govt Shuts Down Telecom Services For 2 Weeks In Zamfara

Female Contestants Dominate Semi-Final At SGEL Chinese Wushu

Lawan Congratutates SGF Boss Mustapha At 65

Gov Abiodun, Amosun Loyalists Hold Parallel APC LG Congresses In Ogu

Five Smart Ways To Avoid Taking A Loan

Federal Govt Outlines Firms For Sale, Concession

Nigeria Records N1.87trn Trade Deficit In Q2

Now that CBN is Set to Launch eNaira



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

This APC govt is total disaster, says Ag. PDP chair, Akinwonmi

NSE: Investors gain N674bn in 2 months

FG: Our officials being attacked with 'deep' fake news

Atiku: APC is Nigeria's biggest mistake

PIA: N'Delta leaders take swipe at Buhari

Uncertainty over PDP's convention

Strike: JOHESU, AHPA issue 15-day ultimatum to FG

Why Nigeria'll lack doctors, nurses soon 'Consultants

Abiodun, Amosun loyalists hold parallel congress

Anambra 2021: Impeachment looms as APC woos 12 more lawmakers

We must keep fighting against racism, says Southgate

NPA moves to digitalise operation

All new KIA K8 hits roads in Middle East

Hyundai Nigeria tasks FG to subsidise on Electric Vehicles

Construction of 500, 000 TEUs Bonny Port to commence soon

DBP: We aim to end war risk insurance, reduce shipping cost 'Jamoh

Foundation empowers 100 women with N2m grant in Ogun

Brand restates commitment to empowerment at August Women Meeting

I am glad hard work invested in TMY Media's paying off ' Ajayi Solomon

Sonaira Business boss gears up to care for 500 widows

Secession will compound Nigeria's problems, says Tanko Yakasai

Nkangudeh: Micro-zoning will reduce tension in A'Ibom guber poll

Denting judicial integrity with conflicting court judgements

N'Delta deserves better treatment, says Patrick

Ikpeazu tackling Ndiegoro flood disaster, fixing Aba 'Okiyi-Kalu

APC LG Congress: Dare advocates inclusiveness, unity

Troost-Ekong reaches milestone in Nigeria win over Liberia

Aisha Buhari Cup will prove that every girl-child's dream is attainable 'Oshoala

We must keep fighting against racism, says Southgate

Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Ugwunwa's Gold, Onyinye's Bronze Highlight Team Nigeria's Final Day Of Competition

Heavyweights battle for dominance in Africa's WCQ tournament

Wenger mulls possible Arsenal return

Namibia's Mboma upsets Asher-Smith in Diamond League debut

Qatar 2022: Iheanacho nets brace for Nigeria, Ghana sink Ethiopia

US Open: Canadian teenager, Fernandez, shocks defending champion Osaka

Annie and 2face: Another celebrity marriage break-up looms

Study: Low-dose daily aspirin accelerate cancer in older adults

World's 'ugliest man' takes third wife

Celebrities whose social media pages are fashion catalogues

Woman in the News:' Sola Sobowale: Taking acting to new heights

High bank charges on loans discourage women in business 'Shyllon



*BLUE PRINT*

Breaking: Operation Safe Haven troops burst drug syndicates, recover N9.5m worth of Indian hemp (PICTURES)

Breaking ' Kaduna LG polls: El-Rufai loses chairman, councillor elections in polling unit

Kaduna LG Polls: It's nearly impossible to rig EVM poll ' El-Rufai, Speaker

BBNaija season 6: Uncertainty as organisers announce 'Kingsize eviction' coming

Sen. Goje distributes fertiliser for free in Gombe

PDP rejects Kaduna LG polls, alleges results manipulation

Why Nigera can't track terrorists, bandits

VIDEO: How Kelechi Iheanacho, other Super Eagles celebrated after defeating Liberia's lone star in 2022 World Cup qualifying opener

Breaking: Police reveals cause of Sowore brother's death

Breaking: Manchester United new signing ruled out of 2022 World Cup qualifiers

Breaking: Osaka 'quits' Tennis after succumbing to Teenager's defeat in US Open

How teenage boxer died days after knockout

In Kano, five-year-old boy drowns inside well

Plateau: Coalition condemns call for removal of GOC 3 Division

ASUU condemns attack on members by DSS operatives

NPower batch C employment: Here are all physical verification documents, requirements

NPower batch C employment: Beneficiaries physical verification date announced



*TRIBUNE*

APC elects LG executives, says it is positioned to take over state

Gombe APC elects local government executives in peaceful congress

APC LG congress peaceful, records good turnout in Delta

President Buhari to visit Imo to commission projects ' Uzodimma

Sickle cell is not child's play 'TV host, Semirah Balogun

CAC children showcase talents at Golden Jubilee

Church of Latter Day Saints renovates Apata General Hospital

Christians must be conscious of eternity 'Yomi-Sholoye

Prophets should always be in a concealed place 'Adams

Why those in power are turning deaf ears to the Church 'Oyekanmi

Mental Magnitude

What people don't know about Governor Dapo Abiodun 'Dave Salako

Adversity (III)

Struck, Rented, Slain



*SPORTS*

2022 World Cup Qualifiers: Liberia showed Nigeria too much respect ' Garkpah - Goal

2022 World Cup Qualifiers: Liverpool's Salah joins Egypt for Gabon clash but Elneny ruled out - Goal

Afrobasket 2021: Tunisia to defend title against Cote dIvoire - The Sun

Aisha Buhari Cup will prove that every girl-child's dream is attainable 'Oshoala - New Telegraph

Aisha Buhari Cup: Atletico Madrid's Kgatlana, AC Milan's Jane top South Africa squad - Goal

All you need to know about the domestic league structure of India's SAFF rivals - Goal

Almeria Reject Getafes Last Minute Bid for Sadiq - Thisday

Ash Barty out of US Open after shock loss to Shelby Rogers - Yahoo

Ash Barty reflects on 'roller coaster' six months after shock US Open exit - Yahoo

Ashleigh Barty knocked out of US Open as Shelby Rogers stirs up raucous home crowd - Yahoo

Bale would back Wales walk-off over racist abuse - Guardian

Boccia champion David Smith named flagbearer for closing ceremony - Yahoo

Boss Stephen Kenny defends record as Republic of Ireland draw with Azerbaijan - Yahoo

Bryce Young Keeps the Alabama Superstar QB Train Rolling with Win vs. Miami - Bleacher Report

Bryce Young Played Like a Veteran in Alabama Debut vs. Miami, Nick Saban Says - Bleacher Report

Bryce Young Throws 4 TDs as No. 1 Alabama Dominates D'Eriq King, No. 14 Miami 44-13 - Bleacher Report

Catalans Dragons clinch Super League Leaders' Shield with dramatic victory - Yahoo

Controversy benefits Nelly Korda as Europe dominate on day one of Solheim Cup - Yahoo

Croatian World Cup hero Mandzukic retires from football - Guardian

Derek Brunson Wants UFC Middleweight Title Shot After Beating Darren Till - Bleacher Report

Eagles have no excuse against blue sharks of Cape Verde, says Elaho - Guardian

Egypt beat Nigeria to win gold at 2021 ITTF African championship - The Cable

Emma Raducanu continues teenage rampage at the US Open with emphatic win - Yahoo

Emma Raducanu hits new heights with a crushing victory over Sara Sorribes Tormo - Yahoo

England's Sancho ruled out of World Cup qualifiers - Guardian

Female Contestants Dominate Semi-Final At SGEL Chinese Wushu - Leadership

Female Contestants Dominate Semi-Final at SGEL Chinese Wushu Performance - The Sun

Finidi George: A Big Step Towards Eagles Job - Thisday

Football: European 2022 World Cup qualifying results - Punch

France need rare Martial goal to draw in Ukraine - Guardian

From hospital bed to Paralympic champion in two-and-a-half months - CNN

Gareth Southgate asks England players to show 'humility' and be wary of provocative celebrations - Yahoo

Gareth Southgate urges England to seize every 'opportunity to improve - Yahoo

Heavyweights battle for dominance in Africa's WCQ tournament - New Telegraph

How to watch Brazil vs Argentina in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers from India - Goal

Iheanacho Leads UK-based Players out of Eagles Camp - Thisday

It's useless' - Lukaku insists he does not deserve Ronaldo comparisons - Goal

John Cena Thinks Conor Mcgregor Would Be 'Fantastic' in WWE - Bleacher Report

Josh Warrington v Mauricio Lara: Fight ends in technical draw after clash of heads - BBC

Josh Warrington's rematch with Mauricio Lara ends in a draw after eye injury - Yahoo

Katie Taylor defends title with shut-out points win over Jennifer Han - Yahoo

Katie Taylor: Irishwoman beats Jennifer Han to remain undisputed lightweight champion - BBC

Kirby Smart Says 'You're Either Elite or You're Not' After Georgia Upsets Clemson - Bleacher Report

Lyndon Dykes taps in to give Scotland narrow win over Moldova - Yahoo

Madelene Sagstrom reduced to tears as Europe dominate day one of Solheim Cup - Yahoo

Marlie Packer power makes difference as Saracens swoop late to foil Wasps - Yahoo

Mohamed Salah Wants 500,000-A-Week To Sign New Liverpool Deal - Daily Independent

Morsy: Ex-Middlesbrough star reveals Ipswich Town ambitions - Goal

Namibia's Mboma upsets Asher-Smith in Diamond League debut - New Telegraph

Naomi Osaka considering taking another break from tennis after US Open loss - CNN

Nat Sciver admits England missed experienced players after defeat to New Zealand - Yahoo

Netherlands 4-0 Montenegro: Memphis Depay stars in important World Cup qualifying win - BBC

New Zealand level T20 series with four-wicket win over England - Yahoo

Nigeria 2-0 Liberia: What did we learn - Goal

Nigeria Beats Liberia 2-0 to Go Top of Group C - Thisday

No. 19 Penn State Upsets No. 12 Wisconsin Behind Late Red-Zone Interceptions - Bleacher Report

No. 5 Georgia Upsets D.J. Uiagalelei, No. 3 Clemson 10-3 behind 7 Sacks on Defense - Bleacher Report

Novak Djokovic keeps calendar Grand Slam bid alive with win over Kei Nishikori - Yahoo

Onana: Ajax ready to allow Inter Milan target to leave for free next summer - Goal



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