*NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER 2022* *PUNCH* Nigeria needs help to tackle debt burden AfDB 245 killed in Kaduna community attacks, says monarch Atiku, PDP dare Wike, Makinde, begin campaigns Wednesday Electricity consumers pay N210bn in three months Military to bombard bandits, asks residents to relocate ICPC fingers MDAs in public funds diversion Bill on establishment of more varsities divides Reps CSOs knock govs over Paris Club refund Ogboinbiri gas pipeline in Bayelsa vandalised Eni How corruption is fuelling insecurity Reactions trail Tinubus meeting with Northern Pentecostal bishops APC, PDP in crises, cant fix Nigeria Edo LP chair Atiku, Tinubu, Obi to sign peace pact Thursday South-West APC hails Akeredolu, warns against hate speech Commission threatens to drag electoral offenders before ICC Call for Ayus removal ill-timed PDP chieftain APC, PDP structures for vote mobilisation, rigging Utomi How Nigerians earn forex from remote work opportunities Cybercrime, bane of banking industry expert FirstBank, Verve encourage e-payment Nigerian farmers planting insect-resistant GM beans Foundation Lottery commission pledges to boost FG's revenue drive We want to win 2023 AFCON 'Peseiro Iwobi shortlisted for POTM award Diri hails Igali after world wrestling body election Why I dumped Nigeria for Germany 'Jenz Joshua hasn't signed contract for Fury fight ' Warren Eagles won't miss Ndidi 'Ex stars I gave thumbs up to racist fans who abused me 'Aiyenugba Adepoju, Mbachu kick against football racism Handball league to hold in Benin Oct Rivers United's Eguma happy with underdogs tag Petralon boss hands scholarships to ISFA academy players Basketball tourney: Nigeria keen to bounce back in Serbia Udoka facing disciplinary action Maroka boss confirms interest in Akpeyi Messy controversy trails Ogoni cleanup, snail pace shames funding Why FG must javalise Nigeria Hoodlums ransack, loot Ogun school, pupils sent home Police orderly beaten for shunning errands, boss detained Ex-policeman bags life jail for killing football fan CCTV captures Lagos physically-challenged man stealing actress phone Truck crushes woman to death, residents blame louts Arson, abductions engulf Benue communities in land dispute Six die, eight missing in Benue boat accident Police confirm attack on Abia cops, rifles stolen Lagos community laments increasing robberies Gunmen raid Benue communities, kill 15, evade arrest Consider Nigerians voting with their feet Group re-enrols 98,000 out-of-school children Association seeks solutions to national challenges Lagos govt, UNICEF upgrade education using tech Lagos school introduces value-based education to curriculum ASUU appeals ruling, says FG has declared war Akeredolu fumes as FG denies Amotekun firearms licence Three ex-IGPs jostle to become PSC chairman Rate hikes may trigger recession, WBank warns FG Dogara, Lawal cant intimidate Tinubu on Muslim-Muslim ticket Im pained by current happenings in Osun Aregbesola *VANGUARD* Burning of markets: IPoB berates Army, faults Uzodimma's explanation PAP: Ex-N'Delta militants back Buhari on Ndiomu's appointment 2023 Presidency: Group drums support for Tinubu/Shetima's ticket 2023: Northern Christians denounce Madhi over alleged inciting video against Peter Obi 2023: Ekiti PDP assembly candidates call for unity among party leaders 2023: The biggest gift I need from Ndi Enugu is peace, says Ugwuanyi Atiku under pressure to move against Wike, loyalists' candidates ' Metuh Nigeria needs to change perception of home-madeproducts ' Ayobami PDP, Ayade trade words over projects, industries in C'River No access to Apapa as trucks take over roads 3 abducted, houses razed over indigenes, settlers dispute in Benue Gombe declares cholera outbreak, records 10 deaths Ukeje given 48hrs to retract alleged anti-PDP comments Customs seizes 75,000 litres of petrol in Seme, Badagry Energy transition: FG, Gombe, NCDBM, APWEN, others urge women to take advantage Lekki-Epe road rehabilitation Phase 1 95% completed ' LASG Osinbajo, Adamu, others, pay condolences to Aliyu over mother's death DSS rescues 27 human trafficking victims in Kano 2023: Court strikes out Kwara APC's suit against NNPP Africa emits less than 1% of global carbon ' Osinbajo 2023: I've better qualifications, track record, exposure than my rivals, says Tinubu 2023: We 'll not leave PDP, we 'll fight in the party ' Wike Lai Mohammed slams Atiku for copying Buhari's blueprint 2023 elections: Don't sell your vote, Gen Abdulsalami urges Wike: Atiku still open to dialogue ' Spokesman Stock market drops by N124bn as sell pressure persists My aim is to play till I'm 40, says Thiago Silva on his 38th birthday Insecurity: How I escaped being killed by Taraba bomb blast ' Pepper-soup dealer Police arrest lawyer for beating orderly who refused to do house chores Troops foil attempt to smuggle N537.09m worth of crude oil, diesel Attack on Orsu: Villagers recount ordeals If Katsina security has AK-47, Amotekun must also be armed ' ONDO Gov, Akeredolu declares Three abducted, houses razes over indigenes, settlers dispute 14 feared dead in Benue boat mishap 14 killed, over 30 injured in fresh herders attack on Benue communities Fake policeman nabbed in Lagos 2023 elections and the fake registrants in Imo Global Fund raises $14.25 billion to end HIV, TB and malaria *THISDAY* 2023: Tinubu Has Proven Track Records of Progressive Governance, Says APC Group Agusto & Co: Renewable Energy Will Attract $472bn Investment in 2022 2023 Polls Vital for Nigeria's Survival, Nasarawa PDP Leaders, Elders Declare Security Forces Launch Manhunt for Terror Financier, Alhaji Abubakar 2023: Oyo Youth Group Backs Re-election of Makinde Pro-Edevbie Group Gears Up for Guber Campaign in Delta Lawmakers Reject Plea to Suspend Bill Establishing Transportation University in Katsina, Others Ugwuanyi Preaches Peace for Devt of Enugu Bukola Lukan: Winning through Affirmations Flood: HYPPADEC to Construct Houses in Catchment Areas Obaseki Meets Turkish Ambassador, Seeks Investment in Health, Agric, Others Bandits Kill 12 in Benue Communities NEXIM: ECOWAS Regional Shipping Line to Commence Operation Q1 2023 Lagos Assures Residents of Timely Completion of Lekki-Epe Expressway Buhari Commended for Appointing Ndiomu as Amnesty Programme Administrator Banks and the Evolving Digital Payments Landscape In Dire Need of Funds to Import Equipment, Offer Services Aviation Agencies Move to Stop 25% Annual Remittances to FG Mixed Reaction Trail FG's Choice of Ethiopian Airlines CIS, ASHON, Seek FG's Approval of CISI Bill AfrilandPropertiesShareholders EndorseN0.10 Dividend Payout Expert Harps on Rights-based Approach for Trade, Investments in Africa Capital Group Redeems N3.52bn Commercial Paper Issues FirstBank Partners Verve International, Makes Customers Millionaires Ethiopian, Geven-SkyTecno Partner for Insulation Blankets Manufacturing Women in Aviation Canvass for Young Girls to Join Sector *THE SUN* PDP crisis: Wike meets Rivers stakeholders Road to 2023: Ripples over Labour Partys planned Lagos rally FG faults Atiku on economic blueprint 2023: Biggest gift I need is peace Ugwuanyi Road to 2023: Type of candidate Nigerians should support in 2023 Ajulo, former scribe, Labour Party You lied, PDP replies INEC urges compliance with extant laws during campaigns 2023 polls: IGP charges officers to be neutral, professional PDP crisis: Wike meets Rivers stakeholders Indian High Commissioner hosts Flamingos Crme de la Crme graces Amusans homecoming dinner In Lagos Federer team up with Nadal for final match NBBF to name committees for leagues Ndidi injured again, out of Nigeria, Algeria clash Amusans WR makes 22 memorable moments for year 2022 TGI Distri gives to charity on 5th year anniversary NNPC, US Corporation, Exim Bank seal deal on gas project UNGA 77: TEF signs African Youth Entrepreneurship agreement with UNCDF NDP: Nigeria plans N49.7trn capital expenditure in 4 years Stockbrokers, ASHON seek FGs approval of CISI Bill Metered electricity customers rise to 4.96m in Q2 2022, says NBS SemeCustoms intercepts 75,000 litersof petrol products Needs assessmentll determine content of Anambras 2023 budget Soludo UNGA 77: Buhari assures on rapid clean energy transition China not taking over Nigerias critical assets as debt repayment Envoy Tambuwal now interim NGF chairman Court order: FG has declared war on us ASUU FG to confer national honours on Nigerians Oct 1 Abiolas wife, others to face prosecution over assault on police orderly Ortom assents to Benue peace building, reconciliation commission bill Peace Committee gives reason for vote buying, admits Otedola, Ahmed, others Soldiers kill 56 bandits, rescue 130 abductees, 368 terrorists, family surrender DHQ Insecurity: Akeredolu blasts FG, says Ondoll procure arms for Amotekun Lawyer slams colleague over attack on Abia judge NAFDAC raises alarm over banned tomato pastes Peace Committee, 2023 elections and beyond Expressions to use while speaking over the phone (or in everyday situations) Should Nigerians blame Queen Elizabeth II for our problems 2023: Nigerias date with destiny CBNs development finance interventions and monetary policy Federer, Serena and lessons for Nigerians Tragic love Toast to three amazons Kaduna police arrest 65 suspected kidnappers, robbers *GUARDIAN* Tinubu-Shettima presidency will unify Nigeria Things that will not improve as long as 1999 Constitution stands, by NINAS 2023: SouthWest APC spokespersons congratulate Akeredolu, call for issue-based campaigns Jandor/Funke campaign DG charges women, youths on participatory politics LAWMA refrains from shutting down Ladipo market, vows to monitor waste disposal Police to prosecute arrested rights activist, Abiola, maid for brutalising orderly Obaseki intensifies campaign against drug abuse, partners NDLEA, others Lagos court sentences 'Prophet' to seven years imprisonment for N59.7m fraud Lekki-Epe Expressway gridlock: Lagos seeks support, understanding of residents Safe schools: Security agents mount surveillance around FCT as pupils/students resume Oyo: Police arrest student, 'yahoo boy' for sexual assault Farounbi, others advocate homes, care for old people Court remands businessman over alleged land grabbing Nnaji, NBA-Africa partner to build facilities nationwide Prominent stakeholders want me to reposition Nigeria's football, says Yola Ikhureigbe wins maiden Obama Kitty Group Challenge Bells, Team CUALA excel at Covenant University @ 20 alumni novelty game IkoyiClub Badminton Section donates equipment to Uyo club IGC's Akande intensifies training for Awa Ibraheem Junior Championship Nigeria looking to bounce back today against Turkey, Chile Port Harcourt agog for South-South kickboxing championship FAAN bemoans influx of invaders into Lagos airport United, Emirates sign codeshare pact to deepen penetration How Nigeria can decentralise electricity access Economist tasks CEOs on resilience amid rising challenges NABG moves to curtail rejection of agro commodities Trade, investment, others should be rights-based across Africa Global franchise deepens footprint in Nigeria with new outlet Audiomack's recent 'Premiere Access' feature enables artists reward supporters with early listening Lynching in the name of witchcraft No work, no pay': Oppressors' law Splitting headache Bring back public execution by firing squads Just how cheap is the Nigerian life 2023: Time to avoid political desperados A stroll down my memory lane Christian funeral and ministry to the grieving How ADC lost its groove, relapsed into crisis National Council for Sports to meet over Asaba 2022 Sports Festival Scientists engineer mosquitoes that can't spread disease Burna Boy makes history as UK's Afrobeats chart show marks one year FIRS cautions MDAs on outsourcing tax responsibilities to consultants ZSF urges government to embrace Zakat to fight crime, terrorism NIWA charges water transporters on technology adoption Troops kill 38 ISWAP, seven Boko Haram terrorists in Sambisa Forest, says DHQ Over 400 players begin chase for glory at Nigeria Cup Nigeria, Africa lag behind as more airlines embrace greener fuels, tech *LEADERSHIP* COVID-19: India Logs 5,443 New Cases, Active Tally At 46,342 NEC Moves To Mitigate Flooding, COVID-19 Cases Rise By 3% 28 Die In Herdsmen Attacks, Boat Mishap In Benue Otedola, Yayale Ahmed, Agwai, Momoh, Hassan Join National Peace Committee Abiola's Widow Arrested Over Assault On Female Police Orderly Making Profit From Selling Car Spare Parts Federal Govt Unveils Activities For 62nd Independent Anniversary 5 Days To Campaign, Federal Govt, Atiku Set Tone For Political Fireworks Do Campaigns Have To Be Bloody To Win [EDITORIAL] Reforming The Civil Service *NEW TELEGRAPH* Football: Domestic league deserves much better 2023: Nigerians urged to contribute to nation-building ASUU Strike: IPPIS, UTAS, U3PS fail integrity test ' NITDA Terrorists' chief executioner, others'll face trial 'DHQ ICPC raises alarm over diversion of public funds Otedola, Yahale Ahmed, Agwai, Momoh, Hassan join National Peace C'ttee Abia North: No regrets over choice of Kalu as senator 'Community Akeredolu dares FG, vows to acquire sophisticated weapons for Amotekun 2023: NPC gives candidates Sept 29 deadline to sign peace accords CBN: Credit to private sector rises 20.19% to N40.19trn NNPCL, US Corporation, Exim Bank seal deal on gas projects Iwelumo: Lagos has interest of private sector operators at heart Nigeria exports N100.7bn fertilizer to Brazil, others LCCI laments risks to Nigeria's economic position in Africa Headwinds: World Bank raises the alarm over global recession Revamping Nigeria's seed system for food security IMT 2022: Nigeria's first conference to stream on 5G Nestl's GoldenMorn sustains investment in next generation of farmers Expert: Agric bigger than oil, worth $8trn globally NGX promises efficient market for securities lending IMF: Inflationinduced rate hikes threaten growth Ayo-Vaughan: Govt support has helped Navy to ensure maritime security Why I want to represent Anambra Central, by Umeadi Iwobi nominated for EPL player of the month award Peseiro, Ndidi reportedly clash in Eagles training Kigigha leads as Gulder/Maltina African individual chess tourney hits half-way Dignitaries welcome Tobi Amusan at Plug's Homecoming Dinner in Lagos Nigerian-born NBA coach Ime Udoka faces suspension *BLUE PRINT* UEFA to replace Super Cup with 4-team tournament NSF invites 28 players to camp for African championship qualifier NLO Super 8 gets October 3kickoff date NFF election: Group blows hot, declares no election in Benin, except Awka Angels visits Anambra FA chairman Ndidi out of Algeria tie, returns to England ASUU strike: Meeting with Gbajabiamila deadlocked I wrote 'The Audacity of an African Girl' to inspire young generation ' Khuraira Musa Gbajabiamila, Rep members meet HoS over ASUU strike A 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