News Headlines Oct 1, 2021. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

News Headlines Oct 1, 2021. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

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Afe Babalola: Ekiti, an Ailing State of a Dying Mother Nation
Musa, Ekong, Iheanacho, 20 Others for Double CAR Games
#EndSARS Protest: Edo Judicial Panel Decries Non-implementation of Report
Plateau Commences Major Revenue Drive to Boost IGR
House Backs Senate’s Call to Declare Bandits Terrorists
Nigeria @ 61: Globacom Salutes Resilience of Nigerians
Foreign Investors’ Exit, Higher Money Market Instrument Yield Depress Stock Market…
House Probes Alleged Police Brutality in Delta
Plateau Commences Major Revenue Drive to Boost IGR
House Backs Senate’s Call to Declare Bandits Terrorists
Nigeria @ 61: Globacom Salutes Resilience of Nigerians
Foreign Investors’ Exit, Higher Money Market Instrument Yield Depress Stock Market…
House Probes Alleged Police Brutality in Delta
…Injury Knocks out Etebo from AFCON 2022
Navy Infuses Technology into Music Department
Matilda Omisore Passes On
Buhari Lauds Germany, Others for Assisting Nigeria to Tackle Security Challenges
Nigeria at 61: Mark, Omo-Agege, Nnamani Preach Peace, Unity Among Citizens
Gunmen Attack Vehicle of Former PDP Governorship Aspirant, Azubogu, Kill Driver
Forensic Auditors Pledge Support to Recover FG’s Unremitted N2.7tn Funds
Buhari to Broadcast to the Nation Friday
Military Airstrike Didn’t Kill Fishermen in Lake Chad, Says DHQ
Ondo Public Schools Resume for 2021/2022 Session Oct 4, Says Commissioner
Commissioner: Military Operation in Zamfara Successful as Fleeing Bandits Resort to…
Ogun Begins Palliative Work on Sango-Ijoko-Alagbole Akute Road
Crisis Looms in Katsina APC as Aspirants Battle for Supremacy
FG Declares Friday Public Holiday to Celebrate Independence Day
(Updated) Appeal Court Joins Lagos in VAT Collection Tussle
N1.5b Counterpart Funding Per State is Grossly Inadequate, UBEC Boss Laments
House Backs Senate’s Call to Declare Bandits as Terrorists
Flooding: 6,573 Farmers Receive Agricultural Intervention from NEMA
Again, Bandits Attack Sokoto Community, Abduct 27 People
NCC Sensitises Telecom Consumers to October 31 Deadline for NIN-SIM Integration
House to Probe MDAs over Non-implementation of 2021 Budget
Lawmakers Probe Alleged Extortion on Air Cargo Freighting, Agro-Export Businesses
China at 72: Buhari Rejoices with Jinping
Bill to Stop Re-use of Unsterilised Medical Instruments Passes Second Reading
Nigerian Ambassador to Poland Presents Letter of Credence
Nigeria at 61: We are Challenged but Not Stagnant, Says Osun…
Nigeria at 61: Indian President Greets Buhari, Wishes Nation Continued Prosperity
Bill to Penalize Fake Notary Officers Passes Second Reading
Kano Set to Establish Anti-street Begging Agency
Ondo Industrialist Seeks Patronage of Locally-Made Products
Again, APC Exempts Zamfara, Anambra State Congresses
LAUTECH Doctors, Others Withdraw Services
CJN to Declare Open Judges’ Workshop on BOFIA 2020
Group Visits Ondo Health Ministry on Youth Access to Information
Oyo Assembly Approves 10 Commissioner Designates
Flood: NEMA Distributes Relief Farm Materials to 1,331 Farmers in Ondo
Zulum: Poor Implementation of Security Strategy Responsible for Insurgents Occupation of…
Okunbo Family Lauds Late Captain Hosa’s Legacy, Contributions to Nation-building
Sheriff’s Comment About APC Ruling for 40years Not Progressive – PGF…
AfreximBank Expresses Readiness to Partner Ogun in Critical Areas
Kwara PDP Youth Group Vows to Work with Stakeholders to Reclaim…
‘Death is Painful But Brutal Murder Breaks Our Hearts Twice’, Akunyili’s…
Lawmakers Urge DSS to Employ Artificial Intelligence to Combat Insecurity
Reject Jobless Politicians to Reduce Corruption, Nigerians Told
How Security Operatives Use Threats, Delays to Extort Money from Passengers…
IGR: Nami Tasks FG, States to Provide Value for Taxpayers
NIMASA Reaffirms Commitment to Seafarers’ Development, Welfare
Investors Stake N598.12bn on Dangote Cement in 9 Months, Stock Hits…
Bola Atta Emerges Outstanding Corporate Communications ‘Personality of the Decade’
Panel Orders INTELS to Pay Entitlements of 624 Sacked Dockworkers
A Dashed Dream at 61
Why the Choice of Yari is Compelling
Nigeria at 61, Greatness Still Within Reach
Unpaid N186m Winnings: Lawyer Demands Lottery Commission’s Report
Sign Anti-open Grazing Bill into Law Now, IWA Urges Govs
Rufus Oba: Celebrating Extraordinary Nigerian Women
NIGERIA: 61 YEARS OF PATCHY NATIONHOOD
Author Shares Optimism for Nigeria at 61 in New Book
1994 Eagles Pay ‘Thank You’ Visits to Fashola, Dare over House Rewards
Osimhen’s Late Strike Not Enough to Earn Napoli Point
Okowa, Sponsor Promise Continuity of Zenith/Delta Headmasters’ Cup
Gov Ikpeazu Welcomes New Enyimba Head Coach Finidi George to Aba
Runsewe Elected Golf President, Akpata Heads New Cricket Board
Southgate Recalls Tomori for World Cup Qualifier
Editorial
NIGERIA: 61 YEARS OF NATIONHOOD
Zoning: The North as Feudal Lords?

The Punch

Two killed as police, kidnappers clash in Lagos forest
Retired naval officer jailed 13 years for N45m fraud
Osimhen scores again, beats Cavani, Mertens goal record
61 years on: Nigeria is broken, needs urgent rescue
Mentally-ill father strangles daughter in Lagos
IGP returns policemen withdrawn by predecessor to politicians, others
Anambra killings continue, six cops, driver killed, police station burnt
Defend your land, bishop tells Southern Kaduna, 38 victims buried
Two killed as police, kidnappers clash in Lagos forest
Man smashes grinding stone on peacemaker’s leg for meddling in fight
Ogun cops shoot tear gas, bullets, disperse protesting Bedmate workers
Stray bullet kills lawyer as Imo task force, NURTW clash
Nigeria spent N445bn on debt servicing in Q2, debts hit N35tn – DMO
Stock market hits seven-month high, investors gain N328bn
FCMB to boost customer service
Improved forex supply important for naira stability – Comercio report
PDP opts for northern chairman, may throw open presidential ticket
Nigeria @61: APC, PDP bicker over celebration, sue for peace, unity
2023 gov: Ortom’s chief of staff, four commissioners resign
ActionAid demands 35% slots for women, reduction in forms’ fee
Osimhen scores again, beats Cavani, Mertens goal record
Joshua confident he’s learnt lesson after Usyk defeat
’94 Eagles hail Buhari after house gifts
Finidi, football icon, says Abia governor
How Davido helped me at the ‘grassroots’ – Actress Toyin Abraham
BBNaija S6: Emmanuel wins N1m in WAW task
Davido set to perform at O2 Arena next year

Leadership

President Buhari Sets Yearly Recruitment Targets For Police
Zulum Flags Off NNPC Power Plant For Borno
I’ve Been In Banditry For Over 15years, Bandit Confesses
We’ve Arrested Over 2,000 Bandits’ Informants, Others In Zamfara – Commissioner
MDAs Diverting Public Funds, Sabotaging Budget Implementation, Reps Allege
Killer Herdsmen Were Hijacked Into Banditry By Gunrunners, Drug Dealers – Gumi
Project Management Institute Inducts 74 New Members, To Eliminate Quacks
FG’s Safe School Programme Designed To Fail – Lawan
Nigeria: What They Said About Another 60 Years
Nigeria At 61
NIGERIA @ 61: Past 18 Months Most Difficult In Nigeria’s History – PMB
PDP Zones North Out Of 2023 Race
CSOs Raise Alarm Over Alleged Plan To Dump Electoral Bill
2023: Gov Ortom’s Aides Resign
Nigeria At 61: Lawan Urges Unity, Faith In Nigeria
Appeal Court Joins Lagos In VAT Collection Battle
CBN Defers eNaira Launch To Mark Independence Anniversary
Federation Election: Rescue Nigeria Boxing Now, Olalehin Urges Sports Minister
La Liga Cuts €300M From Barca Spending
I Want To Add Goals, Assists To My Game, Aribo Says
Nigeria Delivers Sports Development Plan, Abuja Initiative, For Africa
EDITORIAL
Nigeria At 61
Nigeria: What They Said About Another 60 Years

The Nation

Sanwo-Olu urges Nigerians to be courageous, resilient
Nigeria needs new constitution before 2023, says NADECO
Southeast governors, Igbo leaders bemoan Akunyili’s killing
Nigeria at 61: Lawan urges unity, faith
High-profile persons behind Igboho, Kanu, says Buhari
Two new contestants join Gulder Ultimate Search 12 as show premieres October 16
BBNaija: Social media reacts as Neo praises self
Mercy Eke responds to request for her investigation
Emulate Nigeria’s founding fathers, Olawepo-Hashim urges leaders
Kano hosts Northwest STEM centre
Firm to support youth empowerment
UNILORIN summons 14 workers for certificate forgery
Obanikoro: we must work together
Yoruba Forum urges agitators, youths to embrace peace
Ex-ALGON chair slams governor over Supreme Court judgment
Unity, security, peaceful co-existence top Nigerians’ wishes
World Bank asks Nigeria to cut wasteful spending
Sanwo-Olu urges Nigerians to be courageous, resilient
Nigeria at 61: Lawan urges unity, faith
World leaders wish Nigeria well at 61
Celebrating Nigeria at 61
Gunmen kill 30 in Niger
Family: Akunyili lived with civil war bullet in his skull till he was killed
PDP panel zones national chairman to North
Buhari to address Nigerians on Independence Day
Ebonyi people will not obey IPOB’s `sit-at-home’ order on Oct. 1 – Umahi
Tension in Southeast over IPOB’s Oct 1 sit-at-home order
Banditry: Another 2,743 terrorists surrender as troops sustain offensive
Umahi counters IPOB, says no sit-at-home on October 1 in Ebonyi
BREAKING: APC receives 11 Anambra lawmakers from PDP, APGA
UPDATED: VAT dispute: Appeal Court grants Lagos’ request to join case
Troops eliminate 391 bandits, arrest scores in N/W, NC
‘Pineapple can bring a turn around’
Gunmen kill 30 in Niger
My last moments with Dr Akunyili, by daughter

Tribune

Reps grill MDAs over $4,055bn, €710m, $125m grants
Teachers to enjoy enhanced salary structure from January 2022, says minister
UPDATE: Abiodun signs anti-open grazing bill into law
Nigeria At 61: We stand behind President Buhari, state governors ― ACF
Guinness Book of Records lists Omoboriowo’s photo book as world’s largest
Kwara, Kogi manufacturers hail withdrawal of forex from BDC operators
Good governance: Dogara emphasizes adherence to rule of law
Nigeria At 61: Let us avoid tendencies that divide us, Buni appeals to Nigerians
House of Reps member kidnapped, driver killed as gunmen raze Anambra police station
Oyo/Osun Customs intercepts 10,000 litres of PMS concealed in 100 nylon sacks
Oyo police assure of maximum security during October 1 celebration
We’ve addressed multiple taxations in Ogun ― Commissioner
Aircraft handling charges: Lawmakers put new rates on hold
NGX ASI crosses 40,000 points as bulls persists
Gunmen abduct NASS member, Azubugo, kill driver, set police station ablaze
Reps grill MDAs over $4,055bn, €710m, $125m grants
UPDATE: Abiodun signs anti-open grazing bill into law
Nigeria At 61: We’ve what it takes to overcome today’s threats, trials…
2023: Four commissioners, Ortom’s chief of staff…
Military arrests 2,000 bandits’ informants in Zamfara…
Nigeria At 61: We stand behind President Buhari, state…
Nigeria @ 61: Summon courage, political will to face our…
Guinness Book of Records lists Omoboriowo’s photo book as…
General Abdulsalami visits Ukpo’s family, as Ayade…
Kwara, Kogi manufacturers hail withdrawal of forex from BDC…
Troops killed 330 bandits in North-West, North East in…
Gbajabiamila assures on diaspora voting, pledges support for…
Good governance: Dogara emphasizes adherence to rule of law
Oyo/Osun Customs intercepts 10,000 litres of PMS concealed…
Nigeria At 61: Forget tribal sentiment, unite Nigerians,…
Nigeria At 61: Let us avoid tendencies that divide us, Buni…
Osun govt visits homes of officers slain during Iragbiji…
Independence anniversary: Buhari to make national broadcast
Drug barons, gun runners have turned herders into bandits ―…
Insecurity stalls $150m AfDB water supply, sanitation…
Ogun begins palliative work on Sango-Ijoko-Alagbole Akute…
Ekiti govt announces increase in public schools enrolment
Aircraft handling charges: Lawmakers put new rates on hold
NGX ASI crosses 40,000 points as bulls persists
Kano CAN demands justice over killing of Pastor Yohanna
Reps grill MDAs over $4,055bn, €710m, $125m grants
Nigeria @ 61: Summon courage, political will to face our…
Nigeria At 61: Fintiri pardons 15 prisoners in Adamawa
Pimero debunks having issues with suppliers, sets record…
Troops killed 330 bandits in North-West, North East in…
BREAKING: Okonjo-Iweala considers resigning from WTO, denies…
Gbajabiamila assures on diaspora voting, pledges support for…
Kwara, Kogi manufacturers hail withdrawal of forex from BDC…
Good governance: Dogara emphasizes adherence to rule of law
Independence anniversary: Buhari to make national broadcast
Ekiti govt announces increase in public schools enrolment
Insecurity stalls $150m AfDB water supply, sanitation…
Aircraft handling charges: Lawmakers put new rates on hold
EDITORIAL
Battling hard drugs
On Nigerian soldiers and the khakistocracy of violence
Reflections on 61 years of US-Nigeria engagement
X3M Ideas revamps Lagos public schools’ laboratory
There are no bad students in Federal Poly Offa ― Alumni Association
Be enterprising, Mubi Poly charges matriculants
StarTimes unveils top Nollywood lineup tomorrow

Daily Trust

Nigeria at 58: What Politicians say
PODCAST: Nigeria At Sixty-One: The Journey So Far
I Use My Salary To Provide Better Life For Others
Education Vulnerable To Cyber-Attacks-NSA, JAMB
61 Years After, Nigeria Still In Search Of Potable Water
ISWAP Fighters Killed In L/Chad Bombing, Not Fishermen – DHQ
Safe School Initiative Designed To Fail – Senate President
Gumi: Too Much Blood Flowing In Nigeria
We Only Killed Terrorists Who Disguised As Fishermen – DHQ
Driver Killed As Gunmen Attack Convoy Of Rep Who Dumped PDP
Anambra Police Station On Fire, Officer Killed
PDP Zones Chairmanship To North
Telecom Shutdown: 2000 ‘Informants’ Arrested In Zamfara – Commissioner
News
Education Vulnerable To Cyber-Attacks-NSA, JAMB
61 Years After, Nigeria Still In Search Of Potable Water
ISWAP Fighters Killed In L/Chad Bombing, Not Fishermen – DHQ
Safe School Initiative Designed To Fail – Senate President
Nigeria Gets N7bn EU Grant To Boost Renewable Energy
National Assembly Investigates Extortion On Cargo Export
Buhari Replaces Nominee For Downstream Company One Week After Nomination
FG Deepens Resolve To Tackle Illicit Financing
CAC Incorporates New NNPC Limited
More Business
Ortom’s Chief Of Staff, 4 Commissioners Resign
11 Anambra PDP, APGA Lawmakers Defect To APC
3 Former Reps, Others Join PDP In Rivers
Refund N4.5m Nomination Fee To Aspirant, Appeal Court Orders PDP
Diaspora Voting Requires Tough Legislative Process — Gbajabiamila
Nimrod, Agara, Igali, Others Re-Elected As Sports Federation Presidents
NBBF Crisis: Kida, Umar Camps Given 21 Days To Settle Differences
Rohr Lists Musa, Ekong, Iheanacho, 20 Others For CAR Double Header
Legia Sink Leicester, Spartak Upset Napoli In Thriller
Watford Midfielder Etebo Out For Up To Five Months
I’ve Learnt My Lesson, Anthony Joshua Speaks On Loss
Divorcing Ooni Of Ife Was Not Easy – Ex-Queen
Omoni Oboli: Why I Hustle Like I’m Still Broke
Sarkozy, Ex-French President, Jailed For Violating Electoral Law
Man U Star, Scholes, Spotted With Jerry Can As UK Fuel Crisis Worsens
French President Attacked Publicly For The Second Time In 3 Months
Taliban Ban Barbers From Shaving Beards, Playing Music
Belgium, Nigeria, France Can Ensure Peace In Sahel Region – Ambassador
Rice Revolution: Kano On Verge Of Breakthrough
Over 200 Animal Health Workers To Get Free Kits In Kano
Senate President, Others Commission Poultry Hatchery In Yobe
Ghana Defrauding Nigerians With Fake COVID-19 Test – Lawmakers
Why Nigeria Must Abolish Examinations In Its Education Systems – Emeritus Prof Jegede
Coalition Wants FG To Tackle Illegal Levies At Basic Education Level
Adamawa Stakeholders Train In Gender-Responsive Budgeting
COVID-19: Imo University Cancels Academic Session
Long Way To Reviving Education In Yobe
9 LGAs Declared Open Defecation-Free In Katsina, Jigawa
FCT Minister Commissions NBC’s 5th Production Line
Kidnappers Of 5 Abuja Residents Demand N100m
Traders Lament Unijos Closure
Why Abuja Light Rail Operations Were Suspended – Minister
Yobe Businessman Sues Lawyer Over N110m Land Deal
Defilement: Witness Testifies Against Baba Ijesha
Police Parade 14 Suspects In Ekiti
2 US Military Impostors, 1 Other Jailed Over Love Scam In Ilorin
Man Remanded For Defiling 3 Daughters Of His Neighbour
Editorial
Nigeria At 61
The Imperative Of New Revenue Allocation Formula
Reflections On 61 Years Of US –

The Sun

Akunyili’s murder, act of wickedness, says Uzodimma
Appeal Court joins Lagos State in VAT legal battle
Gunmen kill policeman, Reps member’s driver, 3 others in Anambra
NASS member, others financing Kanu, Igboho –Buhari
NIGERIA @ 61: PDP, CAN, govs, Lawan, Kalu, Tinubu, others set agenda for FG
Insecurity: Stop these senseless killings, Pope Francis tells Buhari
CIPMN confers award on Sen. Kalu
Reps halt 150% hike of ground charges for airlines
Buhari’s photographer now Guinness world record title holder for largest photobook
NASS member, others financing Kanu, Igboho –Buhari
NIGERIA @ 61: PDP, CAN, govs, Lawan, Kalu, Tinubu, others set agenda for FG
Ugwuanyi directs fire safety training for neighbourhood watch, forest guards, others in rural areas
Knocks, anger, frustration trail independence celebration
Greed, intolerance cause of Nigeria’s pitiable situation –Kwande
2023: PDP zones chairmanship to North
Buni receives 11 Anambra lawmakers into APC
A’Ibom H/Assembly enacts law against stigmatization of PLWA
E-Naira: What bank customers plan to do with digital currency
Adapalm begins full production
CBN postpones eNaira launch
Nigeria to serve at OGP for 3 years
BREAKING: CBN postpones eNaira launch
1994 Super Eagles pay ‘thank you’ visits to Fashola, Dare over house rewards
Ogunjobi Gold Cup lands sponsorship deal with Optima Energy
Reflections on 61 years of US–Nigerian Engagement
Nigeria at 61 and unsettled matters
On need for lawyers to leverage artificial intelligence
A nation and its story at 61
Army’ll develop new tactics to defeat terrorists –COAS
Nigeria at 61: Stories for The Gods
CBN postpones eNaira launch
On need for lawyers to leverage artificial intelligence
A nation and its story at 61
Nigeria at 61: The vision undefeated
Of Sanwo-Olu’s ‘Greater Lagos’ vision
Macron writes Buhari, expresses hope of increased bilateral ties

Vanguard

Mother, son bag four years jail term for stealing cigarettes, groceries
Bullet points: The resolution of PDP Zoning Committee
CBN defers eNaira October 1 launch, gives reason
Gunmen set police station ablaze, kill 5 officers in Anambra
Teachers laud Buhari’s interventions, programmes
NASS pledges to back NRC to achieve seamless operations
‘Celebrating our heroes by standing proud and choosing right’ — Independence Day message by Rahman Owokoniran, PDP S’West Secretary
The real rejig our security needs
Ayade, Aregbesola commission ultramodern fire fighting truck in Calabar
Chemical, non-metallic producers lament depreciation of Naira
IMO audit: NIMASA, NiMet close ranks to fill gaps
Insecurity: Stop the killings, Pope Francis tells Buhari
Family of Nigerian lady allegedly killed by Italian husband seeks justice
FG to boost airports facilities for safety, efficiency—FAAN DG
A breath of fresh air
VIDEO: Tega’s husband spotted with Boma, Ubifranklin, Jaypaul
WORLD MARITIME DAY: Amaechi lists challenges, points way forward
FG’s refusal to publish terrorism sponsors
Enugu Assembly accuses ministry, agency of scaring investors
Okitipupa Oil Palm to raise share capital to N1bn
Nigeria @ 61: Nothing to celebrate
Between IPOB and the Igbo nation
AfCFTA: LCCI wants stakeholders to finalize key areas
FG schemes: Ashafa visits Owerri, promises to fix dilapidated road, housing infrastructure
Media Empowerment: NGE charges govs to emulate Yahaya Bello
Peace & Security: Gov Uzodimma inaugurates 6-man Judicial Committee
Understanding how technology saved America
Nigeria @ 61: We’re making progress, not stagnant — Gov Oyetola
Nigeria’s oil reserve dropped by 1.4% to 36,910 million barrels in five years – OPEC
Ikpeazu receives new Enyimba boss Finidi George
Gambo explains reason for Naval base in Kano
Rivers APC describes PDP welcome rally for defectors as ‘ponzi scheme’
Salary increment: Teachers laud Buhari’s intervention
Russia tightens COVID-19 controls amid rising death rate
Insecurity: Air-power alone cannot win this war – Air Mashall Isiaka Amao
NGX closes trading for independence celebration with N328bn growth
Ogun FRSC records 267 death in 814 road crashes in 8 months
Okorocha has attained significance — Osinbajo
Military airstrike did not kill fishermen in Lake Chad – DHQ
Sit-at-home has turned Ebonyi people into houseboys, housegirls ― Umahi
Politicians wanted me to remain in office ― General Abubakar
Nigeria At 61: Buhari-led govt worst in nation’s history ― PDP
Family of Nigerian lady allegedly killed by Italian husband seeks justice
Gunmen attack Reps member, Azubogu’s convoy; driver shot dead
Court sentences man to death by hanging for killing 2 women in Kogi
Military airstrike did not kill fishermen in Lake Chad – DHQ
Court remands man for allegedly defiling neighbour’s 3 daughters
AFCON 2021: Eagles strikers’ form excites Rohr
Sports fashion show debuts in Nigeria
New Sheriff in town: Who are Sheriff Tiraspol?
Qatar 2022: Musa, Ekong, Iheanacho, 20 others for double CAR games
Experts back CBN on N15trn infrastructure fund, seek PPP model
Breaking: Okonjo-Iweala considers quitting WTO job – Officials
NMA condemns murder of Akunyili, demands justice
NCC launches telecom campus conversation forum in UniAbuja
Nigeria’s e-security ranks top 50 globally, best in Africa ― Report
9mobile’s capacity building training arms journalists with AI media experience
InstinctWave bags ISO 9001:2015 Certification
Terragon targets market expansion with new appointments
NUT laments how 1970 exams malpractices climax to sex for marks

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