News Headlines Aug 25, 2021. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

The Nation

Can PDP bounce back?
Secondus’ suspension throws PDP deeper into confusion
Insurgency: 10% of Borno residents missing, says Zulum
Glo TV takes off
Durojaiye a partner on progressive front gone, says Tinubu
Flash floods coming in Lagos, Ogun Oyo, 31 other states, NiMet warns
Nigeria fared better under PDP, says Atiku
The good, the bad and the ugly sides of PDP era
PIA one year take off plan ‘strange to law’, says Kyari
Military launches manhunt for officer’s abductors at NDA
What to expect from Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
Court strikes out DSS’ motion seeking reversal of bail to Igboho’s associates
Court strikes out DSS’ motion seeking reversal of bail to Igboho’s associates
UPDATED: Confusion in PDP as two factions lay claim to Secondus’ seat
Suspected gunmen abduct female KWASU student
Former Ondo Military Gov Olukoya dies
Lagos community raises the alarm over ‘robbery attacks’
FG to spend N13. 98 trn on 2022 budget
RMAFC presents new revenue formula December
Many assaulted, passengers stranded as Lagos bus drivers protest ‘extortion’
Bobrisky claims upcoming birthday gulps over N500m
300 members languishing in jail, IPOB alleges
NiMet predicts flash flood in 34 states
Alleged $7.06m, £1m fraud: I need my Lebanese psychiatrist, Mompha’s associate tells court
Jim Iyke gets physical with Uche Maduagwu in viral video
Fine boy came to see me on set, Mercy Johnson drools over husband
Why eight States are yet to get vaccines – by FG
PDP crisis: Agbero-styled removal of Secondus will fail, says Olafeso
Cleric to critics: stop casting aspersions on TB Joshua
Iyabo Ojo bags first comic act award
FG releases N292.6bn for varsities, polytechnics, CoEs
PDP congratulates new Olu of Warri
Tacha, Erica took after me, says Cee-C
JUST IN: Confusion in PDP as two factions lay claim to Secondus’ seat
BREAKING: Oyetola orders APC to discontinue suit against Aregbesola’s loyalists
Davido forgives aide Israel DMW
Five things we know so far about NDA attack
NDLEA arrests 96-year-old ex-soldier for alleged drug trafficking
BBNaija Shine Ya Eye: Why I swapped Cross with Peace, by Liquorose
UN reports ‘grave’ human rights violation by Taliban
My writing task on governance
BBNaija Shine Ya Eye: I saw my nomination coming- JMK
North West, Niger Delta Govs endorse deployment of vigilantes over banditry
BBNaija Shine Ya Eye: Maria turns down movie date with Liquorose, others
NDA confirms bandits killed two officers, abducted one
NDA: DHQ launches rescue operation for abducted Major
Burna Boy gets nominee medallion, certificate from Recording Academy
JUST IN: Kebbi Assembly impeaches Speaker, Deputy
Obi Cubana gifts wife new 2021 Benz
Court order ex-Air Chief, Ebong to prove claim of N731m contract without documentation
Wizkid reveals MIL Deluxe edition tracklist
BREAKING: Whereabouts of 10 percent of Borno population unknown – Zulum
MultiChoice Nigeria loses top staff Martin Mabutho
FG kick-starts N-Power Batch C1
11 things to know about late Senator Biyi Durojaiye
Nine feared dead in attacks on Rivers communities
BREAKING: Passengers stranded as hoodlums block Lagos highway
BREAKING: Bandits invade NDA, kill two officers, abduct one
Judge orders man to hug wife in court
JUST IN: Zamfara gets new Head of Service
We now pick grains from the market to eat, say Niger IDPs
Ex-NADECO chief Senator Biyi Durojaiye dies at 88
Kano Govt, France partner to boost agriculture
APC, PDP clash over 2023
I’m not afraid of court case, says Secondus
Reps reject Customs’ N1.3tr revenue projection for 2022
Oil jumps 5% on weaker dollar
Sugar council, EFCC to tackle economic sabotage
Foreign varsity honours Saki monarch, others at convocation ceremony
Expo 2020 survey: Nigerians believe global collaboration, technology crucial to confronting pressing challenges
Fed Govt, Zamfara collaborate on IDPs resettlement
Group sues Fed Govt over failure to prosecute 11 journalists’ killers
NAFDAC seals 38 sachets water production outlets in Sokoto
Human trafficking : females constitute 95 per cent of most vulnerable
Five feared killed as land grabbers invade Lagos, Ogun communities
NGO seeks reproductive services for women, girls with disability
Kaduna stakeholders move to strengthen early child development
Police arrest three suspects in Delta
Group backs Bello’s presidential ambition
Traders count losses from Rivers shops fire
EFCC nab 37 suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan
Five consequences of eating late meals
Defence Academy, Maritime varsity join forces against piracy
Flood kills three, destroys 2,062 houses, 6,000 farmlands in Bauchi

ThisDay

Borno Gov: Over 100,000 Lives Lost to N’east Insurgency
NDA Confirms Attack by Bandits
Breaking: Bandits Attack NDA, Kill 2 Officers, Abduct 1
Ex-NADECO Chieftain, Olabiyi Durojaiye, is Dead
Five of 136 Abducted Tegina School Children Dead, Says Head Teacher
Oyetola Urges APC Chairman to Discontinue Court Case
Kidnappers Abduct 300-level Student in Kwara, Demand N50m Ransom
NHRC Condemns Unlawful Detention of Citizen by Police
Nonagenarian Arrested for Drug Trafficking
Police Confirm Killing of Two Officers in Kogi
Nigeria, Cameroon Secessionist Groups Forming Alliance, Says Monguno
Obaseki Eulogises Late Okunbo
Nigeria, Cameroon Secessionist Groups Forming Alliance, Says Monguno
LG Chairman Appoints 96 New Aides in Kano
Glo Launches Mobile TV with Premium Content
Prepare for Three Days of Flash Flood, NiMet…
AdCademy: Masterclass to Cover All Marketing Areas- Director
NDPHC Signs Deal to Supply 20MW Electricity to Kano
FG Restates Commitment to Students’ Safety, Lauds QC’s Development Strides
BUHARI’S PLACE IN HISTORY
LAGOS POLL AND CHALLENGE OF VOTER APATHY
HALTING ETHNIC AND RELIGIOUS ATTACKS IN THE NORTH
OPay Addresses Complaints About Unauthorised Debits
U.S.-supported Project Trains Oyo Teachers
Ex-VC Advocates Pedagogic Approach to Learning in Higher Institutions
Robertson Seals New Liverpool Deal
Ischolar Seeks Sponsorship for Foreign Graduate School Programme
MultiChoice Nigeria’s Chief Customer Officer, Martin Mabutho, Dies at 47
House Threatens to Withhold CAC’s 2022 Budget over Non-rendition of Financial…
Osinbajo: FG’ll Complete All Ongoing Projects in S’East
El-Rufai Sad over NDA Attack, Commiserates with Families of Victims
ACF: Attack on NDA, a Desecration of Military Institution of High…
Buhari Mourns Senator Durojaiye
New Revenue Sharing Formula to be Ready Before End of 2021,…
TETFund to Disburse N292bn Research Grant to Select Public Tertiary Institutions
PDP Crisis: Secondus Hands over to Deputy, Akinwonmi
Katsina Spends N300m on Training of 3,495 Workers
DSS Appeals Bail Granted Four Igboho Aides
NALDA’s Bird Farm to Create Employment for 150 Youths in Yobe
Minister Laments Weak Food System as Stakeholders Explore Measures to Reposition…
CJN Urges Judicial Officers to Keep to the Law
AIG Confirms Death of Two Police Officers Shot by Armed…
NDA Confirms Attack by Bandits
Fire Razes Shops, Destroys Goods in Rivers
Curbing Fake Third Party Insurance in Nigeria
Stock Market Reverses Weak Investors’ Sentiment, Appreciates by N14bn
Buhari, Kagame, Emefiele, Others for CIBN Conference
New Petroleum Law Will Cut Wastages in Oil Sector, Says Ex-FG’s…
FBN Insurance Brokers Develops Digital Solutions
NDPHC Signs Deal to Supply 20MW Electricity to Kano
Insecurity: It Can’t Get Any Closer
THISDAY 2023 Shortlist and the Unwarranted Attack from PYO Supporters
Copyright Dispute: Finally, MCSN, Multi-Choice Nigeria Reach Agreement
OPay Addresses Complaints About Unauthorised Debits
Funeral Rites for Late Pa Abiodun to Hold Sept 6
SuperSport Unveils Exciting Paralympics Broadcast Plans
2021 Afrobasket: D’Tigers to Open Campaign against Mali Today
Premier League Decision Threatens Africa’s Qatar 2022 Qualifiers
At last, Real Madrid Table €160m Bid for Mbappe
Dare, Three Other Ministers Host Nigeria’s Triumphant U-20 Contingent
2020 PARALYMPIC GAMES Team Nigeria File out in Style at Opening Ceremony
Group: Ambrose Alli University doesn’t Promote Edo Languages
Igbobi College Unveils Plans for 90th Founders’ Day
Babcock Varsity Matriculates 3,411 Students
Okebukola Applauds Buhari for Reappointing Oloyede as JAMB Registrar
Youths Education Key to National Security: Chief of Naval Staff
Masari’s Call to Arms
Editorial
DIPLOMATIC ‘SACRILEGE’ IN INDONESIA

The Punch

Ex-rep, others dump PDP for APC in Gombe
Attack on NDA, further proof of Buhari’s failure -PDP*
Hoodlums kidnap Kwara varsity female student, demand N50m ransom
Consultants, other senior doctors storm Saudi Arabia recruitment centre, another holds Thursday
Outrage as uniform-wearing gunmen invade NDA, errant officers to face trial
PDP splits as two chairmen emerge, Wike, Secondus divide NWC
Soldier dies in army detention centre, widow demands probe
Truck kills Abia final-year student on motorcycle, rider unhurt
Soldier dies in army detention centre, widow demands probe
Gunmen invade Rivers community, kill Okada rider, five others
Nigeria leads sub-Saharan Africa’s P2P bitcoin trade
PIA: Govt can sell NNPC shares to individuals, says Kyari
Concession to leave $1bn loan for FAAN – Aviation workers
Amaechi asks stakeholders to reduce ports congestion
Zulum defends Boko Haram members’ reintegration
Rivers LG chairmen protest over CVR
PIA: Okowa rejects three per cent allocation to host communities
World Cup: Pinnick sweats over release of Eagles stars
Injured Chicharito out, Pinnick guest at MLS All-Star game
Sanusi set for Porto exit
Afrobasket: D’Tigers eye Mali win after Tokyo winless run
Wizkid’s ‘Made in Lagos’ hits No. 1 on Billboard world album chart
BBNaija S6: Peace confronts Sammie for ‘disrespecting’ her
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at 80

Leadership

Zepz Raises $292m New Financing, Hits $5bn Valuation
New Revenue Sharing Formula Ready By December – RMAFC
OML 11: NPDC, Ogoni People Pledge Cooperation On Oil Production
APM Terminal Cuts Vessels Wait Time With Berthing Window
Propak West Africa Exhibition To Attract 80 Businesses
FG Moves For Methanol Fuel-Driven Economy To Boost Job Creation
Re-Talibanisation Of Afghanistan
Lagos Task Force Nabs 16 Miscreants
Makinde Pledges More Support For Security Agencies
Ogun, MAN Hail NBC Over Waste, Plastic Management
NARD Meets Today To Review Strike
BREAKING: Bandits Attack NDA, Kill 2, Abduct 4 Officers
New Revenue Sharing Formula Ready By December – RMAFC
OML 11: NPDC, Ogoni People Pledge Cooperation On Oil Production
APM Terminal Cuts Vessels Wait Time With Berthing Window
Propak West Africa Exhibition To Attract 80 Businesses
FG Moves For Methanol Fuel-Driven Economy To Boost Job Creation
Ogun, MAN Hail NBC Over Waste, Plastic Management
Access Bank Unveils Campaign To Combat E-banking Fraud
2020 Paralympic Games: Team Nigeria File Out In Style At Opening Ceremony
EDITORIAL
End Modern Day Slavery
Re-Talibanisation Of Afghanistan

The Guardian

On gas flaring, oil spills and climate change
YCE cautions Sanwo-Olu against recognising Seriki Fulani of Lagos
Court strikes out DSS suit seeking further detention of four Sunday Igboho’s aides
Ogun seeks collaboration with NITP over urban development
EFCC orders banks to probe income sources of customers
#EndSARS victims, solicitors petition Ishaku, FG over delayed damages
Six Tegina pupils die in captivity
Gun duel claims six bandits, two police officers in Plateau
Pandemonium as gunmen kill six in Rivers
Police get 14 days to release or charge ‘militants’ spy girl’
Motorists protest enforcement of temporary one-way rule along Apapa-Oshodi Expressway
Man paraded for planning stepfather’s abduction
96-year-old ex-soldier, others nabbed over illicit drugs
Chad’s ex-president Hissene Habre dies in Senegal jail
Omagbemi hails Aisha Buhari Cup tourney as Cameroun unveil squad
Rivers United begin West African Challenge Cup today
We are rebuilding new generation of athletes, says minister
Buhari salutes Team Nigeria for feat at U20 World Athletics Championships
Benfica hold on with 10 men at PSV to reach Champions League
Chelsea’s Zappacosta returns to Atalanta
PDP, APC urged to pick Southern presidential candidates
Kebbi Assembly Speaker, deputy impeached
Oyetola orders APC chair to withdraw suit against Aregbesola’s loyalists
FG to partner Hungarian firm on local production of light aircraft
Firm empowers manufacturers, others with N400 million grants
Stakeholders move to stop transit cargo losses to neighbouring ports
NPA vows to dismantle multiple checkpoints as extortions continue
A visit to Awka – Part 2
The life and times of Mohammed Fawehinmi – Part 2
Inoyo’s life-time gift to journalism
Culture and development

The Sun

Detained Igboho’s associates still in detention after bail
Gunmen kill 6 in Rivers
Secessionist groups, Cameroon align to destabilise West Africa -NSA
Govs, Lawan, Kalu greet Sultan at 65
Anger, fear as bandits invade NDA, kill 2 officers, abduct Major
Confusion in PDP as Akinwonmi, Nazif lay claim to party leadership
Insecurity: Over 100,000 killed in North East –Zulum
NGX Securities Lending market value rises to N513m
Retired senior military officers to be engaged to enhance security –CDS
Kebbi Assembly impeaches Speaker, deputy
Time to restrategise, Sanwo-Olu tells military
COVID-19: NPHCDA deploys Moderna vaccines to 29 states
Police plan onslaught against ESN, IPOB
Call INEC, presidential aides to order, group begs Buhari
Soludo should withdraw from guber contest –Agukwe
Ozigbo goes emotional, begs PDP leaders, others for full support
2023: NEG applauds APC on southern, Christian candidate
FG, states, LGAs to get new revenue formula this year –RMAFC
Globacom redefines TV Viewing with Glo TV launch
How emerging technologies will fast-track FG’s digital economy
Journalist, others win 20 brand new SUVs from MTN Nigeria
We’re repositioning NPA for efficiency, safety –Koko
Nigerian boxing referees, judges gather in Enugu for course
SWAN applauds team Nigeria’s achievements at U20 athletics championship
Tokyo 2020: Ejike, 21 others in medal chase as Paralympics games begin
We are rebuilding new generation of athletes- Minister
PFAN seeks ICPC’s intervention over maltreatment of Nigerian footballers
Osimhen slammed with N2m fine, banned
Igali speaks about succession plan for incoming wrestling federation boss
Ndidi nears Premier League milestone
The organic restructuring of Nigeria
Mohammed Fawehinmi: When the branch falls from the iroko tree
‘Unemployment problem’ wrong
Hidden knowledge on why people suffer (18)
Governor Masari’s advice on security
Despite risks, drug trafficking remains a magnet
Six days with Kumuyi
Best Psychometric student receives IPCentre Scholarship Award
NSSF partners Global Citizen to improve COVID-19 vaccine distribution
The office man in Abia Deputy Governor

Independent

Implementation Of Methanol Policy Will Create 40 Million Jobs –…
ALGON Appoints Victor Ebonka As National Legal Adviser
Bargain Hunting Drives Equities Market Up 0.1%
2023: Why Southern Politicians Will Support Tambuwal – Northern…
2023: Will Sanwo-Olu Get APC Leaders’ Nod For Second Term?
Exporters Must Be Ready To Compete Under AfCFTA To Avoid…
NDA Attack Shows All Is Wrong With Our Security — ACF
Jonathan Will Be Heavily Defeated If He Contests In 2023 – Idahosa
NDA Attack Shows All Is Wrong With Our Security — ACF
PDP Crisis Festers As Two Deputy Chairmen Fight Over Secondus’ Seat
Govt Should Stop Borrowing To Fix Economy — Sanusi Lamido
34 States Under Threat Of Flash Flooding, NiMet Warns
Panic As Gunmen Invade Rivers Communities, Kill Six Persons
TETFund Okays N292.6bn For Varsities, Polytechnics,…
Bargain Hunting Drives Equities Market Up 0.1%
FIFA Awarded $201m In Compensation For Corruption Of Former Executives
Madrid ‘Submit’ £160m Bid For Kylian Mbappe
Man City Plan Swoop Deal For Aubameyang
Report: Barcelona ‘Furious’ With Samuel Umtiti
Salah To Miss Egypt’s World Cup Qualifier
ACPN Seeks Recognition Of Pharmacists As Primary Healthcare…
FAAN Commences Installation Of Check-In, Screening Equipment
FG Trains South-South Youths In Vocational Skills
‘Work On 5G Deployment Policy Is 95 Percent Done’
Why MTN Nigeria Wants To Invest N600bn On Network…
Food Imports Gulped $1.04bn In Six Months– CBN
Biden Decides To Stick With Aug. 31 Final Pullout From Kabul
Aug 24, 2021
Buhari Committed To Prosperous Niger Delta – APC-LAC…
Terrorism: Nigerians Have Lost Hope In Buhari, APC
Rites Foods Partners Abeokuta Kings Cup Golf Tournament
Our Athletes Have Given Us Hope –Okowa
D’Tigers Will Be Ready For Afrobasket –Brown
Team Nigeria U-20 Championships Feat Is Commendable –Dare
Amnesty For Terrorists: Catch 22
Unending Insecurity: Gov Masari Is Right About Self-Defense
Lessons From Second Coming Of Toll Gates
Post-Afghanistan Implications For Nigeria