*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER 2021*



*PUNCH*

We sealed banks for observing IPOBs sit-at-home Imo

Igboho wont change Benin-based lawyers Counsel

JAMB replies El-Rufai, says institutions determine cut-off marks

PFN organises special prayer over kidnapping, killings

Fear grips Ogun community as 25 die of cholera

Child Rights Act not domesticated in 10 northern states

Keep South-West safe, Oyetola tells Amotekun corps

Court grants ex-Miss Nigeria 50% of late husbands assets

South-South youths block NDDC office, administrator ignores protest

VAT collection row: No going back on bill, Lagos insists, Adamawa backs Wike

States to submit PIA proposed amendments at next FAAC meeting

Nnamdi Kanu sues FG, asks court to declare arrest illegal

Assembly summons commissioner, board over high WAEC, NECO fees

Peterside mourns ex-Rivers military gov, Ukpo

Agreement with Lagos not to end strike Resident doctors

Achieving sustainable economic growth

Ekiti PDP, APC differ over Fayemis performance

Election expenses: INEC, CISLAC seek stiffer sanctions against violators

Kyari attributes rising cooking gas price to undersupply

Citizens, foreigners scared of investing in Nigeria, says NESG

Nigerias bilateral loans rise by 145% in five years

Banks set to implement CBN directive on forex defaulters

Poor investments, others hamper Nigerias transport system Experts

FG moves to boost trade relations with Gulf countries

Oil, gas GDP contribution drops by N3.25tn in two years

Commuters stranded as fuel queues resurface in Enugu

FG plans four million jobs for youths, women

African World Cup qualifying tables after Tuesday's matches

France vs Finland: Griezmann stars as World Cup holders win 2-0

Azerbaijan vs Portugal: Despite Ronaldo's absence, Portuguese win 3-0

Congo vs Senegal: Mane scores as African giants make mark in World Cup qualifier

Scotland beat Austria to revive World Cup dream

Arsenal reject Galatasaray bid for Elneny

I will destroy you', Tyson Fury replies Anthony Joshua

250 players battle for N6.5m at National Tennis Championship

Nigeria's Aiyelabegan for World Table Tennis Federation camp

Despite #EndSARS, unrepentant policemen continue life of extortion, harassment, intimidation

Steps to business sustenance through COVID-19 disruption

Our doctors have gone wild again!

Guinea: Buhari should arrest Malady Doumbouya

Awaiting sweeping momentum of Super Tucano jets

Lagos Uber driver dies while conveying reverend sister

64-year-old Ogun estate agent allegedly defiles two-year-old

Bureau De Change operator in court over N43m fraud

Group suspects foul play in Osun murder suspects killing

OAU dismisses lecturer over sexual harassment of student

Customs officers shoot Katsina commissioners convoy, police probe attack

Katsina varsity battles reptiles, workers catch python

Police parade 35 for alleged robbery, abduction in Ebonyi

Nonagenarian, others arraigned over murder threats, forgery

Adamawa police arrest fake corps member

Escapee robbery suspect nabbed in Abuja, arraigned in Ekiti

Police arrest 19 suspects for alleged abduction in Jigawa

America cant abandon Afghanistan

Need for faithful implementation of NDDC audit report

Gifted Nigerians should have access to worldclass education

Gastro-enteritis kills six Sokoto indigenes in Lagos Official

Buhari warns service chiefs as Katsina, Kaduna bandits abduct 26

National Assembly berates INEC as commission insists on electronic results



*VANGUARD*

EU Commission seeks fines on Poland in judicial independence row

FRSC cautions transporters against loading on Niger Bridge

Imo set to receive President Buhari ' Commissioner

Police arrest 64-year-old man for allegedly defiling a 2-year-old girl

IVED will eliminate PVCs theft for voting ' INEC

PDP governors meet on Wednesday

DESOPADEC: Group flays poorly executed Emevor by-pass road

We prioritise security over economic benefits ' Pantami

We prioritise security over economic benefits ' Communications Minister

OAU dismisses another lecturer for sexual harassment

Shared 'grief and anxiety', powerful unifying factor in COVID fight ' UN

Strike: FG, health workers reach truce

Ex-NBC Director, Deputy Provost's children, 2 others abducted in Katsina

No doctor is owed monthly salary ' FG

Strike: We're not owing any health worker monthly salary ' FG

Anti-corruption: CISLAC launches SANCUS to fight 'dirty money' in Nigerian politics

Matching appropriate leadership with our potentials

Social media created ideal circumstances to spread misinformation ' Gbajabiamila

Oyo PDP Caucus Meeting: Makinde not interested in genuine reconciliation ' Olopoeyan

Breaking: Nnamdi Kanu files N5bn lawsuit against FG, demands return to Britain

Oyo APC committee chair says congress results intact

Domestic violence ended our marriage not DNA ' OAP Nedu's ex-wife

Anti-Banditry/Counter-Insurgency: NAF tests run Super Tucano jets

IPOB members arrested for allegedly killing Ebonyi indigenes ' Police

Borno JSC sacks 2 Sharia Court Judges, demotes 2

Again, court extends order against Sunday Igboho's arrest

Deji of Akure can't impose leader on us ' Ndigbo; no going back, monarch responds

NMA raises alarm over 5-month doctors' salaries arrears in Abia, Imo, Ekiti, Ondo, Anambra

I'm no electrical engineer, but I'll fix Nigeria's power sector ' Minister

Criminals have turned my community to militant camp, Edo traditional ruler cries out

Lagos partners 1,000 celebrities on war against drug abuse

Father, stepmother kill 10-year-old son over witchcraft in Akwa Ibom

Asiodu, the last titan after Ahmed Joda

Cholera: Anxiety mounts in Ogun community as 10 feared dead

Nigeria dangerously skewed in favour of North ' Kanu, ex-Ambassador



*THISDAY*

Coronation Insurance Announces N16.19bn Premium

Safety: APM Terminals Apapa Gifts Truckers Over 1000 PPE

CBN, SEC Fines Access Bank, Stanbic IBTC Holdings N423.15m In H1

Tope Smart: Ceding Businesses to Reinsurance Companies Abroad Hinders African Reinsurance Companies Growth

Casmir: Insurance Industry has Been Making Provisions for Catastrophic Losses like #EndSARS

NGO Sensitises Schools on Funding Quality Education Delivery

PIA: The Future of PEF(M)B, DPR and PPPRA

Unitrust Insurance Management Attributes Success to Strategic Focus on Sustainable Growth

Travails of Climate Change

Lagos State Government Partners Insurance Operators to Provide Risk Management Services to its Workers

Mahmud: Central Bank Mainly Concern about Foreign Exchange Supply not Naira Valuation

Shareholders Demand Reduction in CRR as 10 Banks Restricted Deposit with CBN Hits N12.73trn in Two Years,

Experts Call for New Collaboration for Transferring Competency from Private to Public Sector

ASHON Expresses Confidence as NGX Holds Post-demutualisation AGM

Crown Interactive Offers Grant to Manufacturers, Suppliers

Expert Seeks Increased Investment in Nigerias Agricultural Sector

FG Seeks Strategic Investment in Strategic Economic Sectors to Aid Recovery

Iyayi Writes Book on ABC of How to Industrialise Nigeria

Why Ambode May Return to His Unfinished Business in 2023

Consensus on Development

The Threat against Broadcast Media in Nigeria

NTA Excited to be Part of Aisha Buhari Cup, Says Mohammed

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE CAF Approves 10,000 Fans for Akwa Utd/CR...

ITTF Clears Oshodi, Others as Candidates for VP Posts

UEFA Lifts Ban on Away Fans in Champions League, Europa

Enlists Europes Big Clubs to Oppose Biennial World Cup

Chioba, Mamudu Win International Pairs Trip to Portugal

Aisha Buhari Cup Gets New Kickoff Date

CR7 New Man Utd Shirt Smashes Sales Record

WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS Super Eagles Face Tough Test against Cape Verdes Blue Sharks



*DAILY SUN*
 
PDP considers Okowa, Ortom, Fintiri as convention chair

APC chairmanship: Akume opens campaign office

Some people feeding fat on insecurity -Ambassador Jik

Why APCll still win in 2023 Akpanudoedehe

Im out to consolidate on Obianos achievements Soludo

My vision appeals to people Agbasimalo

Accord Party candidate, Maduka, promises to end medical tourism

Its our turn to govern, traditionalists tell Christians

PRPll usher in new dawn, says ex-guber candidate

Anambra: INEC to display register of new voters tomorrow

Nigeria to begin exportation of vehicle parts, heavy duty metals

CSR: Stakeholders laud Polaris Bank feminine hygiene initiative

NGX post-demutualisation AGM ll boost investor confidence ASHON

Over 4bn people lack social protection ILO

Were worried about FX supply, not Naira valuation CBN

Inclusive, sustained transformation imperative for economic growth

Proposed economic summit ll create 4m jobs Akume

African Risk Capacity, GCA partner to promote climate resilience, disaster finance

Nigeria leads Africa in bitcoin adoption Youssef, Paxful CEO

Absence of scanners frustrates cargo clearance, trade facilitation

Kebbi moves to align family planning, cervical cancer elimination targets

Pastor Kumuyi: Deeper Life Bible church presents biography

NLC begins review of labour laws in Nigeria

2023: SEast, North Central marginalised since 1999 Northern leaders

Obi donates N100m to Nsukka Catholic hospital

LASU VC race: Ive no anointed candidate, says Sanwo-Olu

Nigeria, Saudi Arabia parley over trade, insurgency

Dont be deceived, these killers are not bandits, they are terrorists, says Akeredolu

How to end Plateau killings Gbong Gwom

Youre lucky to serve under Ugwuanyis govt, SCourt Justice tells retiring CJ

Are surrendering Boko Haram insurgents prisoners of war entitled to rehabilitation' (1)

Complete/total blackout wrong

Witchcraft: A spiritual weapon (2)

Last of Bible issues: Why Christianity & Islam came

NSSF moves to vaccinate vulnerable Nigerians

Wike: Setting agenda for true federalism

Struggle for the soul of Anambra State

We need to educate Nigerians on how to live with post-COVID-19 challenges Nnenna Chigbo



*DAILY TIMES*

NYSC DG Tasks Corps Members On Patriotism

Unknown Assailant attack Abia State University Female Hostel

IPOB dares Buhari, declares sit-at-home during President visit to Imo

Biafra: Release, pay me N5bn damages Nnamdi Kanu tells Buhari govt

Gaddafis son freed after 7-plus years in Libyan prison

Why we stoned Senator Akumes motorcade in Makurdi Benue IDPs

Hushpuppi: Tell Nigerians outcome of Abba Kyaris probe HURIWA charges IGP, PSC

Tinubu, protector of Igbos, needed to guide Nigerians Ohanaeze claims

Be guided by the spirit and letters of the NYSC oath of allegiance- NYSC DG enjoins corps members

PDP shifts inauguration of Anambra governorship campaign council

BREAKING: Bandits kidnap retired NBC director, daughter in Katsina

80-year-old Brazilian football legend Pele hospitalised in Sao Paulo for 6 days

Equities market commences weekly trading with decline of 0.02%



*GUARDIAN*

OAU lecturer dismissed for sexually harassingfemalestudent

IPO testifies against bank employees on alleged felony, unlawful detention trial

Motorists blame Fashola, Bello for Gwarimpa link road nightmare

Duchess of Cornwall emerges Mirabel Centre's first patron

1409 students abducted in 19 Months

Niger teacher, Galadima, faces panel for sexually assaulting 14 pupils

Imo police kill notorious hoodlums

HURIWA urges Edo police to stop speaking for kidnappers

Bed occupancy in Lagos COVID-19 care centres hits 53%

Biden to address US on fight against Delta variant: White House

Navalny lawyer says he has fled Russia amid crackdown

Philippines reimposes virus lockdown in capital

Guinea putschists promise to free 'political detainees

South Africa's Zuma graft trial to be delayed again: prosecutors

Protester throws stones at Canada's Trudeau at campaign stop

In world first, bitcoin becomes legal tender in El Salvador

Nigeria maintain lead in Group C, beat Cape Verde 2-1

Nigeria, South Africa reach youth, sports development agreement

Go for glory, Makinde charges 3SC after win over Bendel Insurance

Oshodi, others cleared to contest for ITTF VP positions

Anambra, Ebonyi dominate National Youth games South East zonal qualifiers

Griezmann double puts France back on winning track

Chude and Ego Foundation announce scholarship for Uga Professors' Vacation 2021 beneficiaries

Firm restates commitment to train youths on best practices

The CJN warning on conflicting court orders

Sad, sad times

How Italian police arrested my husband on false charges

From wasted, to ex-convict generations

Unending bloodbaths: Benue, Plateau peoples' lives matter

Attracting and managing retail investors



*LEADERSHIP*

3.6m Nigerians Have Received 1st Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine ' NPHCDA

Students Return To Edo School After 5 Years

PDP Govs Meet On National Convention, Others Today

Police Parade IPOB/ESN Members Over Murder Of 7 Persons

Vietnamese Man Jailed 5 Years For Breaching COVID-19 Rules

NASS Can't Legislate On Grazing ' SANs

APC Women Launches Progressive Women Academy

India 'Prepares For Worst' Ahead Of Possible Third Wave

Nnamdi Kanu Sues Malami, DSS, Demands N5bn Damages

Niger Assembly Condemns N300,000 WAEC, NECO Fees

Ned Nwoko Tackles Governors Over $418m Paris Club Refund

Taliban Announces New Government In Afghanistan

[EDITORIAL] Saving Nigeria From The Scourge Of Drugs

Insurgency: Mixed Feelings Trail Repentant Terrorists

Guinea Coupists Name Army Governors, Promise 'Unity' Govt

2023 Permutation Changes As North Central Lobbies APC, PDP For Tickets

Domesticate Child Rights Act Now, Sultan Tells Northern Governor

Again, Buhari Orders Security Chiefs To End Abductions, Killings

Alleged Freezing Of Kogi Account, A Joke Taken Too Far ' Gov Bello

We Must Strike A Balance In Tackling Hate Speech, Fake News ' Gbajabiamila

Super Eagles Keep 2022 World Cup Dreams Alive, Beat Cape Verde In Mindelo

Saudi Arabia Cuts Oil Production To Help Nigeria ' Buhari

[COLUMN] Enough Of The Bloodletting



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

COVID-19: Delta variant twice deadly than previous variant -NPHCDA warns

Sexual harassment:OAU sacks another lecturer

Akeredolu: Nigerians now living in fear, insecurity situation needs urgent attention

Sultan challenges Northern govs to end gender based violence

We must strive for balance in tackling hate speech, misinformation ' Gbajabiamila

Rid N'west, N'central of bandits, Buhari orders Service Chiefs

Insecurity: Sheikh Gumi blames FG for upsurge in kidnapping, banditry, armed robbery

N'Delta: Ex-militants issue one-week ultimatum for unpaid stipends

No doctor owed salaries ' FG

S'Arabia cut production to accommodate Nigeria's crude oil ' Buhari

Buhari meets security chiefs, others

Sterling Bank partners Leadway, others to host ASA 2021

Buhari appoints Osinbajo as health sector reform chair

VAT: Maintain status quo till final court determination ' FIRS

Naira extends decline at parallel market

Coronation Insurance posts N16.19bn gross premium

Stanbic IBTC reports N22bn profit in HY'21

NGX opens week negative, loses N4bn

African skies empty amid SAATM rhetoric

DisCo partners Foundation to support less privileged

Climate change: Barkindo expresses concern, hosts confab

Osun targets crude oil status from gold mining

PIA, NNPC's profit signalling better days ahead

Lagos PDP: I'll not seek re-election as Chairman ' Doherty

ADF hails new APC Chapter Chairmen

PDP'll rescue Nigeria in 2023 'Peretei

With Soludo, victory sure for APGA in Anambra 'Okoli

Qatar 2022: Super Eagles edge Blue Sharks, stay firm on top of Group C

Injury scare for Spurs as Son picks up knock

Qatar 2022: Eagles fired up for Cape Verde

Ronaldo's second Man Utd debut may be delayed

Guinea: Paul Pogba's brother, others trapped after coup

Djokovic tested, wins at US Open to advance Slam quest

QATAR 2022: FIFA drafts Amuneke for Technical Advisory Panel

Qatar 2022 Race: Eagles land in Mindelo, tackle Cape Verde today

FIFA regrets chaos at abandoned Brazil, Argentina match

Pele hospitalised in the past six days



*BLUE PRINT*

Secure Nigeria now, Buhari orders service chiefs

Basic Education in Nigeria: North, profusely hemorrhagic

Cross River moves to generate electricity from waste

Forum tasks new minister on sector's repositioning

Ogoni Community leaders pledge to support NPDC Oil exploration activities

FG moves to safeguard 'oil dollars' as countries move away from fossil energy

PIA: We've arrived at watershed moment ' Sylva

Celebrating 2021 World Literacy Day

As non governmental organisation embarks on aforestation in Adamawa

N-Power batch C employment: Here are things to know on physical verification, PPA enrollment

Group facilitates release of 21 prisoners in Kuje, Suleja

Gombe: Yahaya urges stakeholders to support fight on corruption

Insecurity: KGIRS begins registration of 10, 000 transporters

Ondo: 25-year-old man goes to jail for selling adulterated palm oil

NDE gets new coordinator in Enugu

Edo SEMA maps out plans to mitigate flooding

ITUC-Africa lampoons UAE for brutalising, deporting migrant workers

FG to extend special public works targeting 774.000 jobs

Job creation: NDE engages 2,572 unemployed graduates under GAP scheme

LG autonomy will end kidnapping, banditry others ' NULGE

NYG: Ministry warns against age cheats, false claims of disability

ACF mourns as admin head slumps, dies in office

Employment: Over 5,000 applicants jostle for 100 slots in Nasarawa poly

KOICA sends expert to Kogi for technical support in skilful jobs

Imo govt seal commercial banks for obeying IPOB sit-at-home order

PIA: Frontier basins fund not restricted to North- Senator Urhoghide

2022: Prepare your handover note, PDP tells Oyetola

OAU dismisses another lecturer for sexual harassment



*TRIBUNE*

Ganduje promises support for promotion of onion value chain

NITDA harps on adopting market-creating innovations

Expert seeks measures against involving children in armed conflicts

857 NYSC members sworn in for orientation in Gombe

How poor state of primary health centres affect epidemic preparedness, vaccination campaigns

Corruption will persist unless' 'Ex lawmaker

Cooking gas: Punishing Nigerians

Managing depression

Why we donated hospital equipment to Ijaw, Itsekiri Cottage Hospitals 'NNPC/CNL JV

Urhoghide solicits N'Deltans' support for Petroleum Industry Act

Okowa's wife gives solace to Illah community on int'l day of charity

Students of Ekosodin in Edo return to school after five years

ERA-led coalition warns local investors against inheriting Shell liability

EFCC freezing of Kogi account a joke too far ' Yahaya Bello

FG, NAGCC strengthen collaboration to boost business opportunities for SMEs in Dubai Expo

Local stock market goes flat despite robust activities



*SPORTS*

19-Year-Old Leylah Fernandez Upsets No. 5 Elina Svitolina, Advances to US Open Semis - Bleacher Report

2011-2020: How many matches have the Indian men's football team played in the last 10 years - Goal

2022 World Cup Qualifiers: Mane's Senegal and Mahrez's Algeria extend unbeaten run - Goal

250 players battle for N6.5m at National Tennis Championship - Punch

5-Star SG Shaedon Sharpe Commits to Kentucky over Kansas, G League, More - Bleacher Report

80-year-old Brazilian football legend Pele hospitalised in Sao Paulo for 6 days - Daily Times

African World Cup qualifying tables after Tuesday's matches - Punch

Aisha Buhari Cup gets new kick-off date NigPilot - Nigerian Pilot

Aisha Buhari Cup Gets New Kickoff Date - Thisday

Anambra, Ebonyi dominate National Youth games South East zonal qualifiers - Guardian

Arsenal reject Galatasaray bid for Elneny - Punch

Austria 0-1 Scotland: Lyndon Dykes penalty earns huge away win - BBC

Azerbaijan vs Portugal: Despite Ronaldo's absence, Portuguese win 3-0 - Punch

Beat Cape Verde and get N20m, Air Peace CEO tells Eagles - The Cable

Broncos' Bradley Chubb Detained on Failure-to-Appear Warrant over Traffic Infractions - Bleacher Report

Bruce Arians on Tom Brady's COVID-19 Diagnosis: A Ton of People Got It at the Parade - Bleacher Report

Burkina Faso fight back to deny Algeria - African Football

CAF CL: 10, 000 Fans To Watch Akwa Utd/CR Belouizdad Tie - Daily Independent

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE CAF Approves 10,000 Fans for Akwa Utd/CR... - Thisday

Chioba, Mamudu Win International Pairs Trip to Portugal - Thisday

Clippers Rumors: Harry Giles III Agrees to Non-guaranteed Contract Ahead of Camp - Bleacher Report

Cole Palmer scores debut goal as England Under-21s brush aside Kosovo - Yahoo

Congo vs Senegal: Mane scores as African giants make mark in World Cup qualifier - Punch

CR7 New Man Utd Shirt Smashes Sales Record - Thisday

Danny Amendola, Texans Agree to 1-Year, $2.5M Contract - Bleacher Report

Diamond League Final: Francine Niyonsaba says 'I'm back to make sport better - BBC

Djokovic tested, wins at US Open to advance Slam quest - New Telegraph

Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr. to Provide Commentary for Holyfield-Belfort Fight - Bleacher Report

Egypts Omar Assar beats Aruna Quadri to win ITTF African championship - The Cable

England boss Southgate: We can't believe we're better than we are - Goal

Enlists Europes Big Clubs to Oppose Biennial World Cup - Thisday

ESPN Poll: NFL Execs Predict Josh Allen as 2021 MVP, T.J. Watt as DPOY, More - Bleacher Report

Europe wins historic, drama-filled Solheim Cup against Team USA - CNN

Exclusive: 2022 WCQ: Super Eagles Fought Hard To Beat Cape Verde -Nwosu - Complete Sports

FIFA regrets chaos at abandoned Brazil, Argentina match - New Telegraph

France 2-0 Finland: Antoine Griezmann scores twice in comfortable win - BBC

France vs Finland: Griezmann stars as World Cup holders win 2-0 - Punch

Gareth Southgate's England contract talks on hold until end of the year - Yahoo

Go for glory, Makinde charges 3SC after win over Bendel Insurance - Guardian

Go For Glory, Makinde Charges 3SC Players After Win Over Bendel Insurance In Super Eight Game - Daily Independent

Gonzaga Head Coach Mark Few Facing DUI Charge After Police Citation - Bleacher Report

Griezmann double puts France back on winning track - Guardian

Griezmann feels 'great source of pride' after levelling Platini in France's all-time scoring chart - Goal

Guinea: Paul Pogba's brother, others trapped after coup - New Telegraph

HBO 'Hard Knocks' 2021: Best Cowboys Storylines, Moments, Reaction for Episode 5 - Bleacher Report

He'll be back in the team' - USMNT boss Berhalter not ruling out McKennie return after suspension - Goal

How female athletes are pushing for a level playing field - CNN

How you can get hold of tickets for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham - Yahoo

I will destroy you', Tyson Fury replies Anthony Joshua - Punch

I will face this match with a smile': Brazilian football hero Pele announces surgery to remove tumor - CNN

I'm going to have nine million death threats': Shelby Rogers braces for social media abuse after US Open loss - CNN

Injury scare for Spurs as Son picks up knock - New Telegraph

ITTF Clears Oshodi, Others as Candidates for VP Posts - Thisday

Kevin Owens' WWE Contract Reportedly Expires in January Amid AEW Rumors - Bleacher Report

Koeman wants to stay at Barcelona for 'many years - Goal

LaLiga Santander is back to take centre stage like never before - Goal

Le'Veon Bell's Updated Fantasy Outlook After Reportedly Signing Ravens Contract - Bleacher Report

Le'Veon Bell, Ravens Reportedly Agree to Contract After Dobbins, Hill Injuries - Bleacher Report

Leylah Fernandez continues stunning US Open run by beating Elina Svitolina - Yahoo



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