*NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER 2022* *PUNCH* APC presidential aspirants shun Abuja meeting Oyo invested N156bn in infrastructure, says acting gov Name terrorism sponsors, oil thieves, Obi tells FG ASUU welcomes govs intervention, wants sincerity BHaram planning operation cells in Adamawa, Fintiri laments Nigeria derailing, needs right leaders, says Jonathan Churches must not turn campaign grounds, says cleric NJC vs Olotu: SCourt yet to fix date FG should account for Abacha loot Security agents, NANS protesters clash at APC secretariat HR firm launches verification service Firm supports inmates with educational grants Ogun charges companies on local raw materials PoS transactions jump to N8tn NIBSS report 32 states fail to attract investment in Q2 Inflation pushing truckers out of business Group Osinbajo to meet Harris for Nigerias energy plan Gas price rises 122%, household incomes shrink Banks assets rise 22% to N65tn $265m: Emirates makes U-turn, to resume flights FG launches presidential delivery tracker, website Belfrites expands food factory to boost economy 10 states to produce 1,000MW solar power FG Sterling Bank introduces virtual cards Ogun Assembly summons three ex-DGs over alleged infractions Most airplanes in Nigeria grounded, says NCAA P&G, BOI train entrepreneurs Sky Capital appoints MD, others Mikano Motors creates awareness on safety NICA appoints new governing council member Real estate firm launches commercial property Rail cargo more environmental friendly, says APMT Salisu, Ghana coach talk tough ahead crucial qualifier How I escaped being jailed over alleged fraud ' Ojo-Oba D'Tigers must win remaining games ' Gbinije Nigerian football system needs change ' Emeruwa Makhachev tips Usman to beat Edwards in rematch Chukwueze close to Everton move Sadiq set for medical after Sociedad deal Joshua didn't want to fight me ' Wilder Ndidi set for 170th EPL game against United Injured Ajayi faces lengthy spell out Maja close to Birmingham transfer Osimhen will stay at Napoli ' Romano City's Edozie completes Saints switch Haaland scores perfect hat-trick as City thrash Forest Napoli draw Lecce, leave Roma atop Serie A Mane scores again as Bayern dispatch third-tier opponents Neymar, Mbappe score as PSG see off Toulouse Martinelli's winner helps Arsenal maintain winning start Ex-NFF VP declares intention to succeed Pinnick ASUU strike: Time for ceasefire Solving ASUU strike issue permanently ASUU vs FG: Long walk begins 15 persons drown in Borno river, corpses recovered Four nabbed for stealing car in Lagos Building collapse: Hospitalised victim, KEDCO worker die EFCC arrests 13 illegal miners, impounds five trucks Sokoto mothers, five children die of suspected poisoning *VANGUARD* Access Bank leading sustainable operations ' DMD Maritime bank takes off in 90 days- Minister Troops neutralise militants in Imo, recover rocket launchers Access Bank leading sustainable banking in Nigeria ' DMD 60,000 migrants work in Nigeria ' Report 2023: Restoration of my mandate, APC's nightmare ' Oborevwori Corruption, poor infrastructure remain Nigeria's greatest devt challenge ' LCCI I'm a product of justice ' Enugu PDP guber candidate Wike can't force my resignation, he was a child when we formed PDP -Ayu We don't abduct, terrorise citizens, DSS refutes AI report Ortom's lies insult nation's security system, Presidency hits Benue Gov Rumpus over pipeline protection APC presidential aspirants meeting cancelled over lack of interest PDP: Ayu blows hot, says calls on him to quit childish 2023: Keyamo lampoons Okowa over Shettima's stance on insecurity BMO to Atiku, Obi: Eschew politics of lies, deceit Former APC presidential aspirants shun campaign meeting; postponed Mass exodus from APC evidence of imminent collapse ' PDP Nigerian filmmakerurges FG to create film commission to boost sector's GDP, eyes new Africa narrative BBNaija: Diana laments behaviour of 'kindergarten-like' housemates NCC raises termination rate for international calls by 55% 5G related jobs increased by 65% in six months 'Report Nigeria to redress poor investment in e-commerce to meet $75bn revenue target Q2 2022 GDP: Why FG should focus more on ICT Why indigenous technology solutions need huge exposure, Umeh, Pantami Eyowo launches Digital First Mastercard amid growing demand for digitally driven money management solutions Why I joined Labour Party ' Chidi Obetta As Obi's candidacy redefines Nigeria's presidential democracy Muslim-Muslim ticket: Christianity would suffer at Nigeria's seat of sovereignty Traditional medicine key to easing Africa's disease burden ' WHO PTSD: DEPOWA opts to assist troops with mental problems 2 nabbed for alleged gang-rapping 18-yr-old girl in Ogun Adamawa cholera outbreak kills 2, others in critical condition 2 teens die in Jigawa canoe mishap I wanted to sell my boss' car to relocate abroad ' Suspect Ondo court remands 23-yr-old man for killing grandmother over food We don't abduct, terrorise citizens ' DSS refutes AI report Commuters stranded as angry Benue youths protest state of Makurdi-Aliade Federal Highway, barricade road Police arrest man for allegedly stealing boss' car to fund relocation abroad Police arraign 3 for invading palace with charms to dethrone monarch in Osun Edo Community, victims decry demolition of 80 properties Abducted Borno imam, IRC staff regain freedom Rape, gender-based violence high in Ebonyi, says Rights group Flood razes 1000 houses, Kills two in Kebbi *THISDAY* With 177 Days to Presidential Poll, Race Still Too Close to Call Ayu: Those Calling for My Sacking Are Children At Kukah's Birthday Celebration, Jonathan Urges Nigerians to Be Vigilant to Save Democracy FG Woos CSOs in Bid to Sustain States' Fiscal Reforms MTEF: Absence of Key MDAs at House Committee Presentation May Stall 2023 Budget Preparation Committee Urges Courts to Prioritise SGBV Cases Jonathan Narrates How He Spent Whole Night to Resolve ASUU Strike Emirates Airlines Restores Lagos Flight Operations NCC Crashes International Termination Rate for Telecom Sector CSO Group Urges Lawmakers to Reject Three REC Nominees over Alleged Partisanship Geometric Power Says, It Suffers N100m Monthly Energy Theft Group: Africa Losing $88.6bn to Illicit Financial Flow Annually Atiku's Team Rubbishes Claims Tinubu Singlehandedly 'Built' Lagos Okada Ban: Defaulting Riders, Passengers Risk Three Years Imprisonment, Lagos Warns Buhari Mourns Gorbachev, Says He Was a Courageous Reformer Rehabilitation Work on Tollgate Section of Lagos-Abeokuta to Be Completed in Three Weeks, Abiodun Assures 2023: Court Asked to Restrain NNPP, Kwankwaso, VP from Participating in Presidential Poll Court to Hear Wike's Suit against Atiku September 14 Alleged Plan to Privatise Health Institutions Suicidal, NLC Tells FG Routine Immunisation: Dangote Foundation, Kano, UNICEF, Billgate Renew MoU INEC Expresses Reservation over Observers' Late Submission of Election Reports Wike: Why Buhari Must Not Interfere in 2023 Elections Presidency: Ortom Should Name Who Claimed Buhari Ordered Security Not to Contain Criminal Herdsmen NSCDC Issues Operating Licences to 20 Private Guard Companies Irele Royal Tussle: Akeredolu Calls for Arrest of Ademola Idowu *THE SUN* Abia APPs guber candidate, Mascot Kalu, kick-starts LG verification tour Obi to FG: Disclose identity of those aiding, abetting oil theft Shekaraus supporters declare support for NNPP, refuse to defect Why we continue to pay idle refineries workers Kyari Road to 2023: Why insecurity persists in South East Nwafor Group strategises to raise 1m votes for Atiku in Abia Road to 2023: People using Muslim/Muslim ticket to play politics Lasisi Jimoh 2023: APC cant get 25% in most states PDP Ex-Rep member, women canvass support for Tinubu at Summit in Edo Edoga our guber candidate, Enugu LP chairman insists NFF elections: Emeruwa outlines ambitious plans for Nigerian football Uchegbulem declares interest for Abuja glass house Bayelsa proposes new stadium Ex-Olympian, Oshomah launches N50m weightlifting academy Chukwueze to join Everton on loan First National Summit on Golf Begins in Abuja NBBF rolls out dates for tourneys Brume strikes bronze at 2022 Palio Citta Cremonese battles Bologna for Ekong transfer Cameroon, Egypt storm Abuja for African Volleyball Championship Policy inconsistency grounds businesses RMRDC, Unilag partner to drive manufacturing Renewable energy: CPPE calls for fiscal incentives to boost investment Rite Foods wins ECOWAS Sausage Roll Snack Manufacturing Company of the Year award Centre unveils Bank of Expertise, Intellectual Capital Right digital infrastructurell expand govts economic agenda N19bn, $7.6m debt: Nigerian airlines deny allegations of fraud against NCAA, FAAN FG seeks CSOs support to sustain $1.5bn WBank reforms Nigerias oil revenue down 28% to N799bn in Q1 2022 CBN Elumelu raises concern over rising poverty Sports business mogul, Noel Okorougo goes home this weekend Your strike plot to destroy public varsities, NANS tells ASUU No going back on Okada ban, Lagos insists How I resolved four months strike during my tenure Jonathan Alleged order by Buhari to security agents not to touch Fulani killer herdsmen: Ortom lied Presidency Police beef up security as fracas over NANS election rocks APC hqtrs Why FG should protect Nigerians in Diaspora -Alonge Lagos records 4,860 cases of rape, domestic violence, others in 10 months Edo to conduct mass burial for bodies at illegal mortuary, others Apostle Achudume: How to win war against insecurity I stand with ASUU (1) Kukah: I love a good fight Let emi lo kan rule in this election Food before we die Orosanye report: Four years ago and today How plot for Muslim-Muslim ticket started in 2005 Nigeria Customs: Good example of Inter-agency collaboration (2) Galaxy backbones tier IV and national development Beyond the dismissal of corrupt policemen Brazil Independence: Lights out for Emperor Dom Pedro I (1798 1834) Stringent punishment for electoral offenders *GUARDIAN* Wike accuses Buhari, Amaechi of interfering in 2019 Rivers election Labour Party warns Lagos guber place-holder to desist from parading self as candidate Oni files contempt suit against Ekiti REC, petitions INEC boss Lulu-Briggs decries PDP's meddling in other parties' affairs in Rivers Stiff regulation reason for Nigeria's dysfunctional power sector, says Accord's Imumolen Osun police arraign three for invading palace with machetes, charms Okada ban violation: Rider, passengers risk three-year jail term HURIWA tasks police on arrest, prosecution of Cross River youths for lynching Catholic sisters Oyo Amotekun nabs two robbery suspects in Ibadan Abiodun assures completion of work on toll-gate section of Lagos-Abeokuta in three weeks Ogun police arrest two men for sexually assaulting 18- year- old girl Lagos: 21-year-old man nabbed for stealing boss' car to fund relocation abroad Okada ban violation: Rider, passengers risk 3 years jail-term Iran jails 21 over deadly building collapse Hungary says Russia to deliver more extra gas Ex-Olympian, Oshomah launches N50m weightlifting academy in Auchi today Jighere wins maiden Scrabble In the Jungle Championship Nigeria's paravolley athletes have potential to rule Africa, says international instructor We plan to revolutionise Nigerian football, says Emeruwa Neymar, Mbappe score as PSG see off Toulouse Record-breaking Haaland hits City treble, Arsenal stay perfect Firm secures $4.3m seed funding to boost B2B payments system in Nigeria Of TETFund's tripartite partnership with Brazil, FARA and Ochono's research award Local airlines refute ploy to 'defraud' sector of N45.29 billion Nigeria displaces South Africa as Korea's biggest African trade partner Equities rebound as gains in Guinness, 19 stocks lift indices by N104b CEOs task FG on oil theft, subsidy to prevent economic collapse Turnaround maintenance of plants boosts Notore's revenue, profit SMEs in Africa: Here today, gone tomorrow NBA and its inequalities How ACT Foundation tackles Africa's challenges Nigeria's dysfunctional banks Troubled parties: APC, PDP, others submerged in internal crises Malami, Paris Club refund and rule of law Imo govt thriving on accountability, Uzodimma tells accountants Obaseki meets private school owners, seeks support to sustain education sector reform Tinubu supporters lecture Obi, Atiku, Kwankwaso in 'Politics 2023 AIDS foundation, CSOs task leaders, govts on $18 billion Global Fund Home truth Ogun government lauds FG's skills acquisition training programmes Obasanjo, Ooni, Akande, others to attend 15th LOC anniversary Troops neutralise suspected IPOB members in Imo *LEADERSHIP* Insecurity: Federal Govt To Build 2.5mw Solar Power Plant In NDA Minister Seeks Media Support For Transportation Policies AI Report: DSS Denies Abducting Citizens Presidency Knocks Ortom, Says Claims Against Security Forces Untrue Kano Signs Pact With China's Fujian 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