*NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR SATURDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER 2022* *PUNCH* FG rewarding crimes by awarding Tompolo N48bn contract CNG spokesman Strike: Expert advocates tuition fees in federal universities Terrorism: Over 615 schools shut in Kaduna, Zamfara, others Alaafin stool: Its Agunloyes turn, OAU lecturer insists Why were interested in Nigerias anti-corruption fight US I lost wife, N900,000 pension, others to gas explosion Septuagenarian Ondo teachers agreed to withdraw children from private schools SUBEB I thought end had come during failed kidnap Osun lady Akeredolu cant compel teachers children to attend public schools NUT PDP NWC meets Thursday on Atiku, Wike, campaign Lagos LP crisis may nullify Obis candidacy PDP expels Adelekes opponent, Babayemi, cites absenteeism, litigations Obi wont step down for Atiku Campaign teams Ogun PRP candidate dies six days after declaration Monarch criticises SDP candidates for allegedly dishonouring palace APGA will win Rivers gov poll, says candidate SDP disagrees with Fayemi over administrations achievements Poverty responsible for vote-buying, says INEC Peter Obi not change Nigerians need Sowore Dispute: BEDC throws Ondo, Edo, others in darkness FG threatens terminals failing to collect operating fees Experts canvass urgent PIA implementation to drive investments Nigeria imports N155bn salt, local industries wobble Nigeria may be stripped of CWG gold I couldn't bear it day Brentford humbled Man United 4-0 ' Seyi Awolowo Musa dumps Karagumruk for Sivasspor Sociedad move, step forward ' Sadiq CHAN: Eagles B team walk tight rope Falcons seek first win over US in Kansas Professor Akinlawon Mabogunje (NNOM), in memoriam Sex starvation made me plan husbands abduction Wife Six killed in herders attack on Benue community Police arraign Ice Prince for abducting cop Motorists avoiding Lagos-Ibadan expressway trapped in swampy bypass Cleric nabbed over alleged defilement of 12-year-old worshipper Customs intercept 389 cannabis, others worth N61m Ogun seals two firms for building on canal Kano fire service saved 91 lives in August Spokesperson Dont let endometriosis stop your parenting plan Life disappoints them High-water content fruits, vegetables good for scell patients How I graduated with first class at 18 Babcock alumnus Nigeria records 1,179 yellow fever cases, 14 deaths FG raises ministers, perm secs, others tour allowances Otto Ilogbo: Lagos slum where parents lament childrens mysterious disappearances Miyetti Allah plans congress on Atiku, Tinubu, Obi Wike, Ortom, Ikpeazu fly out to UK again Ogun PRP gov candidate dies days after declaration Im still standing unlike other 2019 candidates Sowore Tinubus govt will favour Christians with appointments Group Why I keep my relationship private Angela Okorie BBNaija housemates whose evictions shocked fans Singers whove composed hit songs for other artistes Ebenezer Obey starts prayers for alcoholics, drug addicts My marriagewith Jimmy D Psalmist N10m for grabs as Naija Star Search premieres Before stardom with Tosin Martins Sabinus, Pretty Mike, others crowned content kings Afrobeats DJ competition kicks off *VANGUARD* Alleged N6.3bn fraud: Reactions as court discharges, acquits Jang, Pam UK govt expresses concerns over 2023 elections Why I ordered arrest of self acclaimed monarch ' Akeredolu PDP crisis: APC sponsoring mischievous social media posts against me ' Ayu Lagos exits 5th COVID-19 wave ' Commissioner How adoption of Presidential system of democracy derailed Nigeria ' Edebiri Ex N'Delta agitator, Adu condemns attacks on Tompolo over surveillance contract Outrage greets ranking of Nigeria as2nd most terrorized country BYF queries FG's failure to arrest those responsible for Benue killings Play your roles as conscience of the nation, Abiodun charges clerics Gorbachev: Exit of a world changer PDP peace talks collapse, Wike, Makinde, Ortom meet again in London Christians'll get key appointments in Tinubu's cabinet What happened to me at APC presidential primary is God's will ' Umahi 2023: Afenifere divided over Tinubu /Obi Flood claims eight lives in Niger State, washes away houses, farmlands, roads Ondo court remands Okada rider for raping mentally ill married woman I was lured with N80,000 from proceed of our first operation, suspected kidnapper confesses Tortured Ondo kidnapp victim dies two weeks after release Seven years after death, woman yet to be buried Pipeline Surveillance Contract: Tompolo explodes, opens up on crude oil cartel Man kills sibling over N1,500 electricity bill Oyo Govt vows to prosecute land grabbers How senior allegedly forced JSS1 student to drink poison in Ebonyi Narrow escape for Taraba residents as heavy flood sweeps through community Termites at NSITF: Ex-MDs should explain whereabouts of 'missing' vouchers ' MGT Resumption of train service excites Bauchi residents Kingship tussle tears Nnamdi Kanu's community apart as 3 fight over stool Mishaps: LASG deploys improved safety mechanisms on waterways Kukah's stories and broken truths ASUU must not allow insanity drive its strikes Gorbachev as an agent provocateur, fifth columnist or undertaker *THISDAY* Bodo Community Laments 4 Oil Spills in one Month from Faulty Shell Facilities Emir Bayero's Daughter Marries Emir of Kibiya's Son Flood Claims 7 Lives, Destroys Several Property in Niger State Communities Airtel Reaffirms Commitment to Creative Industry, Sponsors Headies Awards Appeal Court Affirms Emenike as APC Guber Candidate for Abia, Dismisses Suit by Ogah's Camp PDP Crisis: Court Asked to Sack Ayu-led NWC over Alleged Unlawful Convention Support for Ugwuanyi, Mbah, Other PDP Candidates Swell Preach Peace Towards 2023 Elections, Abiodun Charges Clerics 81 Division Troops Intercept 792 Parcels of Indian Hemp FG Inaugurates 15-man C'tee on 2022 Independence Day Anniversary 2023: ICPC Warns Politicians against Frivolous Petitions against Opponents Samuel Chukwueze:Will He Join Super Eagles' Struggling Contingent Pharmacists Appeal to President Buhari to Assent PCN Bill Obaseki: Edo Investing Hugely in Creative Industry to Become Africa's Culture, Tourism Hub Navy Hands over 13 Crew Members, Seized Trawler to Fishery Agency in Bayelsa Buhari Approves Upward Review of Duty Tour Allowances for Ministers, Perm Secs, Others Obi Edozien Rues Low Naira Value, Relegation of Royal Fathers FG Inaugurates 15-man C'tee on 2022 Independence Day Anniversary NACCIMA AppointsNew Director General Nigeria Drifted Politically When it Adopted Presidential System over Parliamentary Government, Says Edebri Police Parade Housewife Who Arrange Kidnap of Husband in A'Ibom Kunle Awosika Appointed to Lead Microsoft's Africa Transformation Office Buhari, APC Celebrate Kashim Shettima At 56 Kevin Mark :The World's Coolest Billionaires and Their Schtick ASUU President Misleading Public University Teachers *THE SUN* PDP, APC crises shift to NEC 2023: Enugu traders, keke, okada riders, back Ugwuanyi, Mbah, PDP Atiku, Wike feud: No individual greater than party Senator Essien, PDP BOT member Ernest Elochukwu, politician and businessman: Why insecurity persists in Nigeria Prof Risqua Araba Shehu, immediate past Kano REC: How 2019 kano guber poll was won and lost Umahi: Ill host Peter Obi in Ebonyi soon APC in fresh moves to reconcile aggrieved presidential aspirants 2023: APC National Chairman seeks traditional rulers support Usyk admits trilogy clash with Joshua Transfer deadline day: PL spending reaches record 1.9bn Senegal, Angola seek FIBA approval for February Window Premier League, Italian Seria A, others live on DStv, GOtv 2023 CHAN Qualifiers: Eagles B team ready to beat Ghana Salisu Why Osimhen, Ronaldo swap failed Babatunde Ogunade: Why people think I am brash FCT SWAN demands public apology, compensation from FG for DTigress Williams sisters beaten in first doubles round at US Open Sports: NGF President promises to rejuvenate golf in Nigeria FG to reconstruct Onne Port access road with Sukuk IV Sambo Osinbajo in US advocates debt for climate swap deal UN order: FGs silence on Kanu worries IPOB, lawyers LP accuses Abia govt of attacking its members FG launches action plan to abolish statelessness Ogun arrest pastor for impregnating 12-year-old girl APC deputy spokesperson showers encomiums on Shettima at 56 Tinubu writes Ganduje, sympathises on lives lost in Kano building collapse Wife kidnaps husband for starving her of sex, money Rivers community, Ogoni group lament fresh oil spill Ill join Yoruba Nation agitators if presidency eludes South Osun monarch For the family of Pastor Danjuma, one year after: Awesome prayer How CBN intervened to salvage the aviation sector When parents tell lies How Dapo Abiodun turned Ogun to construction site Yoruba self-determination struggle suffers setback Unhygienic state of abattoirs triggers fear of epidemic in FCT Despatched to hell Ambulance woman I speak with stubborn dead bodies and they obey me! Big trouble for kidnappers, robbers operating along Ibadan-Lagos Expressway Low blood pressure patients: our struggles, pain Emeka Iloghalu, MD/CEO, FABDA: In agriculture, were sitting on goldmine The Ndolos, after 40 years together, declare: Marriage would be boring without misunderstandings Yoruba self-determination struggle suffers setback Terrorism and safe school initiative Kebbi First Lady, Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu bags another recognition Billionaire heir, Isyaku Naziru Rabius huge sacrifice At Steve Babaekos X3M Ideas 10th anniversary party Real Estate guru, Stephen Akintayo, honoured Financial czar, Aigbovbioise Aig-Imoukhuedes new task Why I married one of my fans Christabel Egbenya How Isa Deborah emerged Most Beautiful Face in Nigeria queen My mission to promote Nigerian artistes in Japan -Fintan Ohun Ti Mofe showcases love, family bond -OT Odimayo Court remands Ice Prince in Ikoyi prison for abducting, assaulting and threatening police officer *GUARDIAN* Big fish, small pond: How Moghalu, ADC lost third force Tricky situation for Atiku, Tinubu, Obi, others, as Abdulsalami backs young Imumolen Customs intercepts 389 wraps of cannabis sativa in Kebbi Ohanaeze cautions South East politicians against malicious campaigns Law spoke, Justice Sang, Ozekhome says as court discharges, acquits Jang Respect rights of girl child, Commissioner charges mothers Be conscious of security threats, Sanwo-Olu implores market leaders Bayelsa: Navy hands over 13 crew members, seized trawler to fishery agency Building collapse: Tinubu sympathises with Kano residents Nigeria fights for survival as Ghana dreams of another victory in Abuja No longer afraid to be 70' I thank you all Multichoice announces open sporting weekend on Dstv, Gotv Idowu: New 10-year Dev masterplan will catalyse sports growth pattern Ayade has lost the moral authority to name successor, Ofem declares Osun PDP expels guber aspirant for challenging Adeleke's victory Shettima will boost Tinubu's chances, APC insists Probe N192.96b largesse to pregnant women in Jigawa, HURIWA tells EFCC Kudos, doubts over military onslaught on terrorists Groupplans national seven-a-side football tourney Group tackles South East Governors over Ekweremadu's ordeal Peterside to establish world-class football centre if elected NFF president Osinbajo seeks climate swap deal for debtor African countries Another Jollof war rages in Abidjan as Bayelsa Queens tackle Darkoa Ladies In WAFU B final *LEADERSHIP* Kukah @70: Striving For Truth Despite Odds BREAKING: Ogun PRP Guber Candidate, Bamgbose, Dies At 54 2023 Polls: Stop Sending Us Frivolous Petitions, ICPC Tells Politicians NSC Mobilises Stakeholders For Early Take-off Of Lokoja Dry Port NFWP Empowered Women, Curbed Domestic Violence ' Coordinator Electorate And Money Politics Musing On The Protracted ASUU Strike: Echoes Of The Past In The Present Al-'Ula And Mada'in Saleh (2) How ASUU Is Holding The Knife For Government *NEW TELEGRAPH* We'll not tolerate frivolous petitions from politicians over 2023 poll 'ICPC Jos Court acquits Jang of N6.3bn fraud 80% crude oil stolen with connivance of N'Delta govs 'Adebayo PDP crisis: Ayu disowns statement against Wike Senatorial ticket: Agom-Eze wanted N20m to withdraw from race 'Umahi Atiku to meet Wike again Wednesday PDP CRISIS: Wike playing god 'Northern leaders Oyo CP to politicians: Stop illegal gatherings, campaigns before INEC's stipulated time FG inaugurates 15-man panel for Nigeria's 62nd Independence Day celebration Bandits Invade Zamfara mosque, abduct dozens of worshippers PDP crisis: Wike's conditions for peace unacceptable 'Dokpesi Buhari finding it difficult fighting insurgency because his Fulani people are involved 'Ogunlewe 2023: No credible election'll take place given prevailing insecurity 'Arogbofa NFF ELECTION: Ambitions tear Northern bloc apart NFF: Akinwunmi on mission to jab football out of coma Musa terminates contract with Turkish club, gets new deal CHAN 2023: NFF throws gate open for Nigeria, Ghana match Man United, Arsenal, Milan, Inter, others live on DStv, GOtv Eagles too docile in transfer window LaLiga: Madrid tackle in-form Betis ahead of Champions League opener EPL: Liverpool eye derby delight, Arsenal aim to extend perfect start Man Utd's Antony swoop leads deadline day spending Koopmeiners takes Atalanta top in Serie A *BLUE PRINT* Terrorism: Nigeria ranked 2nd most terrorised country globally after Iraq Breaking: Popular Nollywood actress commits suicide Danladi Bako, Fabian Osuji: Where are they now Shettima @ 56: Gone through all the rudiments and has all the condiments Fury resumes training ahead Usyk heavyweight clash Revealed! How Premier League clubs smashed record during 2022 summer transfer NFF elections: SWAN disowns impostors, alerts electoral committee, aspirants Women should support women in 2023 polls ' Mulikat Akande Exposed! How wife plotted husband's abduction Girl sacked for attending Peter Obi's rally resumes work elsewhere Kaduna 2023: Hunkuyi picks Mazawaje as running mate Anambra launches telemedicine to boost health care delivery N6.3bn 'fraud': EFCC to appeal Jang, Pam's acquittal Kano's twin market disasters worrisome ' Peter Obi 2023: Wait until INEC's designated, approved period for rallies ' Oyo police tell politicians Jigawa flood death toll hits 60 N40trn debt: Useni urges electorate to vote candidates that'll rescue Nigeria In Kano, Ganduje swears in 11 new commissioners Edo developer loses N38m property to demolition Osun monarch demands power shift to South, threatens protest NCPC'll begin pilgrimage to Rome October ' Rev. Pam Bassa/Jos North: Tribunal sacks PDP's Musa Agah FCTA gives 2-week ultimatum to Pantaker traders to vacate premises Shettima at 56: He's a highly respected politician, patriot, leader ' Omo-Agege Report unusual activities, Kogi security fund tasks residents NCPC'll partner school owners on summer pilgrimage package ' Pam Anguish as 7 perish, 18 LGAs ravaged in Niger floods Police Chiefs summit: IGP harps on sustainable peace, devt MATCLICSL holds 1st AGM in Kaduna *TRIBUNE* Despite signing of Disability Act, women with physical disabilities still need help accessing public buildings amid discrimination GOC 3 Division warns troops against participation in criminal activities Ulegun Community Demolition: Developer cries out for justice Group strategises to deliver one million votes for Atiku in Abia ANAN appoints Akpan as new NCA DG Check out the 792 parcels of Indian hemp coming from Ghana intercepted by Army Biden says Trump ideology threatens US democracy Gun fails during attempt to kill Vice-President Nigeria's debt hits N41.6trn, says DMO *SPORTS* 2023 CHAN Qualifiers: Eagles B team ready to beat Ghana Salisu - The Sun AEW Rampage Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from September 2 - Bleacher Report Babatunde Ogunade: Why people think I am brash - The Sun Bellerin Sets Trophies Target On Barcelona Return - Daily Independent Bulls Rumors: Lonzo Ball Doubtful for Start of Season with Lingering Knee Injury - Bleacher Report CHAN 2023: NFF throws gate open for Nigeria, Ghana match - New Telegraph CHAN: Eagles B team walk tight rope - Punch Dawn Staley Cancels South Carolinas Games vs. BYU After Incident at Volleyball Game - Bleacher Report Deion Sanders: Jackson, Mississippi's Water Crisis 'Way Bigger Than Football - Bleacher Report Diamond League: Ciara Mageean sets Irish record to beat Laura Muir in 1500m - BBC Diamond League: Jake Wightman wins 800m as Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce suffers shock 100m defeat - BBC Diamond League: Jake Wightman wins 800m at Diamond League in Brussels - BBC Donovan Mitchell Thanks Jazz for 'Incredible Times' in Farewell Post After Cavs Trade - Bleacher Report Eagles too docile in transfer window - New Telegraph EPL: Liverpool eye derby delight, Arsenal aim to extend perfect start - New Telegraph Falcons seek first win over US in Kansas - Punch FCT SWAN demands public apology, compensation from FG for DTigress - The Sun FG inaugurates national anti-doping board - The Cable FINA Approves Inclusive Soul Cap Designed for Natural Black Hair - Bleacher Report Guardians' Zach Plesac Placed on 15-Day IL with Hand Injury After Punching Mound - Bleacher Report I couldn't bear it day Brentford humbled Man United 4-0 ' Seyi Awolowo - Punch Idowu: New 10-year Dev masterplan will catalyse sports growth pattern - Guardian J.T. 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