*NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER 2022* *PUNCH* hasise religion in campaigns Ondo APC chair PDP not fair to Wike, Ortom insists Were dying daily, protesting pensioners tell Ogun gov Court nullifies Ogun PDP primaries, factional candidates divided Immigration urges applicants to claim 29,095 uncollected passports APC, PDP exceeded campaign spending limit INEC Food crisis in North-West alarming NGO Govt begs as ex-players disrupt Kwara team training Senate inaugurates panel to probe PIA, OML non-compliance Recovering aircraft abandoned in Germany vindicates Rivers Wike Muslim-Muslim ticket: Were talking with PDP, says Lawal Senate throws out power rotation bill Finding solutions to violent boundary disputes We will ride on APCs failure to capture Ogun NNPP chairman Muslim-Muslim ticket: Caution Babachir Lawal, group tells FG Obi part of old politicians, offers nothing Kachikwu We must replan inland waterways Lagos Manager, NIWA Concerns over online ticketing on Lagos-Ibadan train service Reps move against non-payment of salaries, pensions Gridlock major challenge facing Lagos, says cleric Experts advise marketers on new development Lekki Free Trade Zone appoints deputy MD Management institute seeks national devt Promoters insist Joshua, Fury fight will happen Rangers missing Aribo's creativity Algeria 2 Nigeria 1: Faltering Eagles Osimhen resumes training 20 days after muscle injury Dennis doubtful for Leicester clash Plaudits as Mikel quits football after 20 years Mikel opens new chapter as glittering 20-year career ends Spain beat Portugal to reach Nations League semi-finals Algeria beat Super Eagles 2-1 in friendly Drugs, money and underlying appendixes on the street Interrogating Buharis term limits, credible elections rhetoric ASUU vs FG: The clash of titans Lagos policeman enforcing Okada ban shoots guard $350k fraud: America jails Abioduns ex-aide for stealing 20,000 identities, Ogun reacts Lagos monarch who faked kidnap jailed 15 years 66 Oyo Internet fraudsters sentenced, forfeit loot Okada rider crushed, FRSC hunts killer driver Gunmen kill soldiers, policemen, army raids Enugu community Lagos residents arraigned for beating electricity worker Kwara civil servant defrauds 23 unemployed church members Court jails three men for robbery in Lagos Sound of the silence Tackling dirty money in Nigerias politics Diaspora Ijaw group partners Bayelsa on school projects Chancellor canvasses modern teaching methods PSN to clamp down on Rivers illegal stores Medicine dealers seek partnership with regulatory agencies Kano clinic gets ISO certification UNIMED advises health practitioners on drug production Power generation slumps to 38MW One way: Lagos communities where policemen, govt workers remove road signs, extort motorists (1) Businesses face crunch, CBN raises rate to 15.5% *VANGUARD* CIS, ASHON, seek FG'sapproval for CISI Bill Tension in Enugu as gunmen attack army checkpoint, kill 2 officers 4 children die in Port Harcourt fire incident I'll be a stepping stone for Igbo presidency, says Atiku Uzodimma's dredging of Orashi River to Atlantic ocean generates reactions in Imo BASA doesn't obligate CBN to provide Forex for repatriation ' Emiefele 2023: PDP mobilising against rigging in Imo ' State Chairman Int'l Friendly: Super Eagles bow 2-1 to Algeria Presidency to Akeredolu: No state has approval for automatic weapon New York: Zulum addresses multinational groups on girls' education Budgetary provision: CROSIEC postpones LG polls in C'River Senate inaugurates probe panel on non-compliance with Petroleum Act, Oil Mining Lease NCC issues countermeasures against website scams on Microsoft Edge Browser Pro-Tinubu groups storm Abuja for 'Unity Rally Obi not different from Tinubu, Atiku ' Kachikwu, ADC Presidential candidate Why we're decimating terrorists, bandits ' FG Obasanjo describes Governor Emmanuel as man of character Let's have violence-free campaigns Mixed outlook for parties as campaigns begin today Nigeria should adopt fiscal, other reforms to reduce food inflation ' IMF $350k fraud: US court sentences suspended aide of Ogun gov to 5 years in prison 32,617 lives lost to road accidents in 6 years ' FRSC Benue flood kills 23, sack 104 communities, displace 116,084 Avoiding Igbo-Yoruba crisis (2) Recommended: Sleepless months ahead for the NBC EndSARS: Abuja panel okays 28 police officers for trial Release Nnamdi Kanu, DSS can't manage his health ' IPOB leader's lawyer insists *THISDAY* In Aggressive Bid to Tame Inflation, CBN Raises MPR to 15.5% Presidency to States: You Can't Procure Weapons for Your Security Outfits Lagos Takes Delivery of Trains for Red Line Rail System PDP Crisis: Ortom in Double-speak, Says He Won't Abandon Wike House Demands 32-year Tax Records on NNPC's Joint Venture Account DMO: 2022 Borrowing Plan Increased by N1trn to Meet Fuel Subsidy Cost APC Trying to Cause Division among Christians, Northern Elders' Group Alleges IMF Prescribes Fiscal, Monetary, Structural Reforms to Tame Food Inflation in Nigeria, Others NUPRC Begins Probe into Nigeria's Oil Production Underperformance, Says Issues Deeper than Oil Theft New Senate Bill Seeks CBN Gov's Removal as Board Chairman 70% of North-West Population Live Below Poverty Line, Says UN Senators Reject Bill Seeking Power Rotation in Nigeria Buhari: I'm Optimistic Nigeria's Transition Process Will Produce New Crop of Political Leaders in 2023 Nigeria Loses $800m Worth of Oil to Shut-ins, Facilities' Failures, Others Osinbajo: Nigeria's Blessed with Abundant Skills, Urges Citizens to Always Speak Well of Country Atiku: My Govt Will Restructure Nigeria, Quell Separatists' Agitations Senate: Electoral Offences Bill Ready for 2023 General Election Wike Finally Recovers Legacy Aircraft to Rivers INEC: Starting with 2023, We'll Leave Legacy of Transparent Electoral Process Court Nullifies Ogun PDP Governorship Primary Election How Tinubu Threw APC Presidential Campaign Council Into Crisis Amao: Air Power Deployment Responsible for Success in Fight against Insurgency, Banditry Edo: Obaseki Wins as Court Orders INEC to Publish Names of Candidates in Gov's Faction Afenifere Chieftain, Falae, Distances Self from Obi's Endorsement Manifestoes for Development *THE SUN* 2023: Buhari optimistic Nigerias transition processll produce new crop of political leaders Recovery of our Legacy aircraft mere politics Wike Pyrates urge Buhari, INEC to learn from Kenya PDP responsible for attacks on our members, LP alleges Why Nigeria is on the brink -Obi Road to 2023: PDPs discordant tunes remain as campaign kicks off Road to 2023: Why Peter Mbahll emerge Enugu gov Okechukwu, PDP leader 2023: Court nullifies PDP primary election in Ogun, orders fresh exercise within 14 days INEC decries refusal of APC, PDP, others to submit audited report Court nullifies Alieros senatorial ticket Asaba 2022 NSF: AFN, Coaches kick against restrictions on hurdles, long jump NFF elections: PFAN tasks force initiates contempt proceedings NBA launches App for fans Super Eagles stars, Terry salute Mikel Obi Outgoing NFF board destroyed Nigeria football Ladipo Optima Energy Gold Cup: Remo Stars host Sporting Lagos, as 3SC fight Sunshine in battle of Stars N60m up for grabs at Fitlife half marathon, as organizers unveil logo I am satisfied says Mikel Obi as he retires CBN: eNaira app downloads nears 1m with 282,600 currently active LCCI, MAN worry as CBN raises lending rate to 15.5% MOWCA scribe enlists Equatorial Guinea support for regional cabotage, bank H1 2022: Sovereign Trust Insurance settles N1.5bn claims Extortion, foreign dominance forcing local truckers out of business COMTUA BOANll develop automated app to enhance barge operation Okechukwu WISTA seeks more womens participation in shipping Russian-Ukraine war: Implications for insurance industry survival RIMSON tasks risk management professionals on disruptive events Brain drain, cost of production, debt undermining our capacity, PMGMAN cries out Senate frustrates law on power rotation Moves against CBN gov, seeks removal as board chair How we`ll minimise census errorsNPC Troops rescue 7 kidnap victims in Kaduna Nigeria may cease to exist without inclusiveness of South East Afenifere Cleric urges women to be home builders Amotekun: No state has authority to procure automatic weapons for security outfits Presidency 4 children die in Rivers fire incident Onitsha medicine dealers partner NAFDAC, NDLEA against illicit drugs Nigeria, Niger Republic parley on terrorism, border security A country undermines the judiciary at its peril (1) As I said, not like I said Hidden secrets behind near-success syndroume (6) Child marriage: A cause for concern Buharis term limits and credible elections rhetoric The child labour menace *GUARDIAN* Igbo in Kaduna vow to mobilise support for Uba Sani's guber ambition Poll x-rays critical issues, returns Obi as preferred presidential candidate Fayemi urges Ekiti State governor-elect to be strategic to make impact Rivers: Pregnant woman alleges assault by DPO Lagos task force vows to evict, arrest illegal occupiers of government facilities 66 Internet scammers bag jail terms in Ibadan Osun suspends teacher for allegedly defrauding colleagues Osinbajo fetes gymnasts, urges citizens to be nation's good ambassadors PFAN initiates contempt of court charge against Pinnick, 13 others Super Eagles lose 1-2 to Algeria's Desert Foxes Team Nigeria ranked sixth, ninth at World School Basketball Championship Spain snare Nations League semis spot from Portugal Banana thrown at Richarlison as Brazil thrash Tunisia OECD warns of pervasive global economic slowdown, spiking inflation Obaseki, BoI extend credit lines to local manufacturers LCCI hopeful of increased foreign participation at Lagos international trade fair Expert seeks harmonised identity data Sanwo-Olu calls for prioritisation of technological advancement Business group to hold international trade expo Fraudsters capitalise on security lapses to steal, says PINCOOP boss Terawork links healthy works, lifestyle to effective performance PPC bags Alcatel-Lucent's sales award NECA's Michael Omolayole lectureholds Nigeria's Journey into beneficial ownership disclosures - Part 2 Lateef Adegbite and the King's College connection The danger in Nigeria's democracy - Part 2 Retail operators charged to embrace post-COVID-19 changes Igbogbo monarch lauds NDLEA for busting Int'l drug syndicate Budget 2023: The planned borrowing of N11 trillion Former minister tasks Nigerians on waste to wealth initiative The united fight against China wildfire Contest to win $100,000 startup fund begins Oct 18 in U.S. Youthslaud minister, HYPREP for linking Ogoniland to national grid NCC proffers countermeasures against website scams on Microsoft Edge Browser The way we are Community pharmacy goes online to ensure safe medicine *LEADERSHIP* Ganduje Backs Abba Yola For NFF Presidency NFF Elections: You Risk Jail Term For Contempt, Court Warns Pinnick, Others N60m Up For Grabs At Fitlife Event, Organisers Unveil Half Marathon Logo Quality Education As A Critical Tool For National Development Return Of SON To Seaports Unsettles Maritime Stakeholders Fuel Subsidy Raised 2022 Borrowing By N1trn'DMO PDP Crisis Will Be Resolved Before Election ' Atiku Campaign Organisation 2023: Falae Denies Endorsing Peter Obi For President Imo And High Turnover Of Speakers Private Sector, Others Support Yabatech N50b Endowment Fund *NEW TELEGRAPH* Rising Inflation: Matters arising Our new-found lust for wealth $.5m US Pandemic Fraud: Judge jails ex-Ogun official, Rufai, to 5 years Campaigns: LP calls for demilitarisation of political space 2023: Parties replaced 1, 435 nominated candidates 'INEC Senate seeks to remove CBN gov as Board Chairman I remain shortcut to Igbo presidency, Atiku tells S'East PDP leaders Bill seeking power rotation suffers setback in Senate DMO: FG borrowed N1trn to fund petrol subsidy CBN releases N9trn to sustain economy Protect your people by arming Amotekun'Obi tells Akeredolu Reps ask Julius Berger to resume work on Kaduna road CBN: Pushing credit growth to boost economic recovery CBN's development finance interventions and monetary policy Nigeria's quest for economic growth via shipping Demand for container ships to hit 10% in 2023 Terminal operators fret over delay in concession pact renewal NACCIMA laments Nigeria's descent to stagflation Grant: FG, EU, AFD tackled over N103.76bn electrification project Apple makes iPhone 14 in India in shift from China Nigeria Air: Taking shape after an endless wait Asky Airlines seeks solutions to Africa's inter-connectivity crisis 2023 Elections: Fireworks as campaigns begin Kano Killing: When Reps moved against domestic violence Crisis in Ekiti PDP'll soon be over 'Adeyanju Calls for Ayu's removal ill-timed 'Sani Umenzekwe: APC's performance'll earn it South East votes in 2023 Kaduna 2023: Igbo endorsement excites Uba Sani Algeria's Fennecs edge Super Eagles 2-1 in Oran Former Super Eagles Skipper, Mikel Obi, hangs his boots at 35 England held in six-goal thriller by Germany Port Harcourt ready for SouthSouth kickboxing tourney NFF election: Amadu, Emeruwa lament litigation setback in football NFF Election: Omoruyi calls for transparent process My fight against Joshua is off, says Fury All set for 'Odegbami Day' at Ikoyi Club Kipchoge underlines legendary status after world record *BLUE PRINT* Presidency to Akeredolu: No state has approval for automatic weapons FG to deploy PPP to boost revenue, receives OBC from ICRC Kebbi: Union Bank, WACOT begin financial inclusion drive for smallholder farmers Bears return as equity market sheds N15bn Gender-based violence and wellbeing of women, girls When Lulu Briggs Foundation fete 144 Law students of Rivers origin Like Nigeria, South Africa wallow in nationwide electricity blackout Stakeholders call for safer transport system Senate passes bill to increase number of Justices of Court Appeal FG hopes a Deep-Sea Port will ease cargo congestion Yobe upgrades 8 PHCs to General Hospitals Workers applaud NASS on move to end dichotomy in health sector Ortom makes U-turn, says I'm not in support of Ayu's removal Benue: How 23 perished in flood ' SEMA TETFund harps on ways to fight corruption in the academia FCTA congratulates new NYCN leaders FCTA resumes clamp down on motorcycle operators, impounds 75 okada Lagos monarch gets 15-year imprisonment for faking own kidnap Court quashes allegations of breach of assets declaration form against INEC chairman Access, Zenith, others grow loan books, reap billions from foreign operations Though retired, I should serve out my tenure as ASCSN president ' Okon Suspended Ogun lawmaker surrenders, begs for readmission Don faults establishment of transport varsity in Daura Case against Metuh still in court ' EFCC Inclusion of women in parleys panacea for peace, security ' Monarch Akeredolu represents what Nigerians desire ' Peter Obi Troops rescue 7 citizens in Kaduna communities ASUU strike: Court strikes out NANS suit Women group calls for synergy among agencies to end GBV Owo church attack: Group condemnskilling, wants perpetrators prosecuted *THE EDITORIAL* A confusing political campaign poster has been spotted in Enugu. This comes after the All Progressives Congress, APC, included ... Davido and Chioma gush over each other on social media Court throws out NANS case against FG, ASUU over unending strike Lai Mohammed replies those demanding Nigeria’s breakup PDP has not been fair to Wike – Ortom denies abandoning Rivers Governor Olumide Bill to criminalize delay in salary payment passes second reading Finally! Lagos State Railway Red Line coaches arrive from United States (PHOTOS) End of an era: Why I am finally retiring from football – Mikel Obi 2023: Confusion as PDP Senator campaigns with Tinubu’s picture in Enugu *TRIBUNE* El-Rufai's wife presents cash to survivors of GBV Girls education project has achieved its objectives, records increase in girls' enrollment in schools, says UNICEF Reps propose punitive measures for late payment of wages, pension, emoluments Kogi 2024: Group drums support for power retention in Central Nigerian Economic Summit to rally stakeholders to discuss political leadership I love you with passion, Bishop Oyedepo's wife says as he celebrates 68th birthday UNICAL trains 100 technologists on equipment maintenance The northern governors and traditional rulers' call for state police NITDA, Glo, Access Bank others to light up NITRA ICT Conference Why women are more likely to experience burnout Medallion Data Centre appoints Oluseyi Olanrewaju as CFO The fats and oils regulation simplified International Safe Abortion Day: Global fund for women calls for better funding for abortion rights Re-engineering the Nigerian system for sustainable devt Remaining fashionable on a budget The crime of passion in Kano My husband has Ph.D in staging coups, so nobody can overthrow him, says Sierra Leone president's wife Ardova Group declares 10.71% revenue growth for year 2021 at AGM CBN raises benchmark interest rate to 15.5% at September MPC meeting *SPORTS* Algeria 2 Nigeria 1: Faltering Eagles - 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BBC I am satisfied says Mikel Obi as he retires - The Sun Ian Baraclough optimistic despite frustrating defeat to Greece - Yahoo Ian Baraclough: Northern Ireland boss says 'We'll lick our wounds and go again - BBC India-Pakistan Tests in England 'would be awesome', says Moeen - Yahoo Iran players cover badges to protest against repression of women - Yahoo Josh Allen: Bills 'Freaking Loved' OC Ken Dorsey's Meltdown in Loss vs. Dolphins - Bleacher Report Joshuas team kicks as Fury calls off planned heavyweight fight - The Cable Kipchoge underlines legendary status after world record - New Telegraph Kontaveit comes through stern Wang test in Tallinn - Yahoo Lakers' Darvin Ham 'Absolutely' Thinks of Russell Westbrook as Starter - Bleacher Report Lakers' Russell Westbrook Says He Never Held a Grudge Against Patrick Beverley - Bleacher Report Lamar Jackson, Ravens Open as 3.5-Point Home Underdogs vs. Josh Allen, Bills - Bleacher Report Live: Portugal 0, Spain 1 - Daily Independent Lonzo Ball to undergo second knee surgery this year - Yahoo Luis Enrique 'had the feeling' Spain were going to score in vital win over Portugal - Yahoo Marlins Issue Call For Mets Fans to Buy Tickets for Braves Series amid NL East Race - Bleacher Report Mikel Obi retires from football at 35 - The Cable Mikel opens new chapter as glittering 20-year career ends - Punch My fight against Joshua is off, says Fury - New Telegraph N60m Up For Grabs At Fitlife Event, Organisers Unveil Half Marathon Logo - Leadership N60m up for grabs at Fitlife half marathon, as organizers unveil logo - The Sun Nations League: Spain snatch finals spot from Portugal, Ireland avert humiliation - Yahoo NBA launches App for fans - The Sun NBA Rumors: Bucks Had Jerami Grant Trade Interest, Could Be Jae Crowder Landing Spot - Bleacher Report Nets' Steve Nash Didn't Think Reports of Kevin Durant Ultimatum Were '100% Accurate - Bleacher Report NFF election: Amadu, Emeruwa lament litigation setback in football - New Telegraph NFF Election: Omoruyi calls for transparent process - New Telegraph NFF elections: PFAN tasks force initiates contempt proceedings - The Sun NFF Elections: You Risk Jail Term For Contempt, Court Warns Pinnick, Others - Leadership Nigeria records third defeat under Peseiro in Algeria - The Cable Northern Ireland slump to third defeat of Nations League campaign in Greece - Yahoo Novak Djokovic outlines his ambitions as he prepares for ATP Tour return - Yahoo .