News Headlines Oct 23, 2021. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers
Compiled by Demola Adefajo
ThisDay
For the Record: Full Text of AGF’s Statement on Outcome of Kanu, Igboho Investigation
FG’s Report Unmasks Igboho’s Sponsors, Accuses Kanu of Instigating Killings
Halt Planned Convention Pending A’Court’s Judgment, Secondus’ Lawyer Writes PDP
Buhari: Under No Circumstances Will Anambra Election Be Disrupted
Yakubu Nudges Lawmakers to Speedily Amend Electoral Act, Warns Time Critical
CBN Increases Intervention to Healthcare Sector to N200bn
Tukur: I Didn’t Have Disagreement with Atitku Prior to New PDP
Ortom Moves to Check Paddling of Teachers’ Salary
Igboho Not a Terrorist, Counsel Replies AGF
PIA: IPMAN President Allays Marketers’ Fears
Soldiers, Bandits in Gun Duel as Kidnappers Abduct 3, Shoot 2…
Osinbajo, Sanwo-Olu, OPSN, Others Mourn NECA’S Director General
Help Secure Abducted Travellers, Niger Senator Charges Security Agencies
Chinese President Writes Buhari, Seeks More Collaboration with Nigeria
Amaechi Calls for Professionalism in Foreign Ships Inspection at National Ports
Obiano Signs Anambra Anti-Grazing Bill into Law
Ohuabunwa: NNG to Seek Presidency on PDP Platform
Buhari’s Major Concern is Ensuring Peace, Unity of Nigeria, Says Adesina
For the Record: Full Text of AGF’s Statement on Outcome of…
FG’s Report Unmasks Igboho’s Sponsors, Accuses Kanu of Instigating Killings
Chinese President Writes Buhari, Seeks More Nigeria-China Collaboration
Buhari, Zulum Agree on Repatriation of Displaced Borno Indigenes in Niger Republic
BPE Repositions, Promises to Sustain Core Values
Halt Planned Convention Pending A’Court’s Judgment, Secondus’ Lawyer Writes PDP
PDP Disqualifies Three Aspirants for National Convention
Let Afghanistan Bomb Blast Be Final End to All Wars
FG, Gombe Prepare Agro-commodity Traders for Export Business
Alleged Cyber Stalking: Court Admits 19-year-old Suspect to N5m Bail
Buhari Tasks Ogoni Leaders on Protection of National Assets
Chadian Air Chief Idriss Pledges Continuous Support for MNJTF
Kanu: Banks, Markets, Schools, Others Observe Sit-at-home in Anambra
North Central Zone Govs Task FG on Upward Review of Revenue…
EndSARS Memorial: Prosecute Lagos CP over Arrest, Teargas of Protesters, Frank…
AFCFTA Secretary General, Others for EY Tax Summit
CITN Steps-up Sensitisation Campaign for Tax Payers
NGEP Engages Stakeholders on Roll Out of Micro Distribution Centres in…
Sundry Foods: We’re Contributing to Nigeria’s Economy
Dufil Lavishes Scholarship on Children
Firm Unveils Housing Innovation to Reduce Gap
Budweiser Gives Back to Consumers in ‘Game of Kings’ Campaign
Gordon Brown, Chinelo Anohu, Others: Vaccine Hoarding Hurting Africa
Ambassador Ranga: Western Countries Must End Sanctions against Zimbabwe
Ray Emodi : I Don’t Go Around Saying My Mum Used to Be a Senator
Sundry Foods: We’re Contributing to Nigeria’s Economy
Expert Tells Govt to Partner Estate Developers on Housing Deficit
Historic ‘Amina’ Premieres on Netflix
Ted AbuduVentures into Web Series with MMM
Paul Onuachu: Last Train Out of Genk?
England Return on the Horizon
Mrs Sanwo-Olu Charges Super Falcons ahead of Accra Cracker
Can Man Utd Bounce Back with Liverpool Visit?
AFA Sports Expands into Fragrance Production
El Clasico Live on DStv, GOtv
44 Years On, Chrisland Schools Touching Lives Through CSR
Atiku: The Flaws In Dele Momodu’s Arguments
Re: Edo State Health Insurance Scheme
Introduction: Coming of Age
The Nation
Govt links Igboho to Boko Haram sponsor; Kanu to #EndSARS protests
Alleges N273m passed through Igboho’s account in eight years Blames IPOB for…
DSS releases two Igboho aides after 114 days in custody
‘Kyari has repositioned NNPC’
Popular Farmers inaugurate rice collection centre in Kano
Lalong presents N106.8b budget for
CAN condemns Goronyo market attack
Fernandes a doubt for Liverpool clash
Bayern Munich face fearless Hoffenheim
Borno to close IDP camps December 31 – Zulum
Klopp fears ‘incredible’ Man United
Mo Salah wants Liverpool stay at Anfield for life
Benzema’s lawyers criticise ‘sex tape’ trial
EL CLASICO: Make or break for under-pressure Ronald Koeman
AFRIMA: PwC collaborates with organisers for 7th edition
Ernest Obi directs Nani Boi’s new film ‘Dear…
‘Delivery Boy’ director, Nodash reacts to FESPACO…
Gulder Ultimate Search 12: Contendants search for Akolo’s…
FG mulls bill on digital economy
Employment opportunities for FCMB Flexxtern winners
NAMA to enhance aeronautical workers’ allowances…
NES: Heifer Nigeria to empower youths
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Baba Ijesha: ‘Teen has laceration in private part’
Apapa/Mile 2 violence: Transport unions risk suspension
The Punch
Despite telecom shutdown, Zamfara bandits contact kidnapped corpers’ families for N4m ransom
My father was jailed for not sending me to school – Atiku
I’ve never thought of reducing my boobs –Ruth Eze
We’re unaware of Otedola’s share acquisitions – FBN Holdings
Ijaw congress knocks northern legislators for proposing derivation
Nnamdi Kanu, Igboho’s supporters, lawyers tackle Malami over terrorism accusation
US asks Nigeria to restrict Super Tucano to North
Secondus moves to stop PDP convention, writes party leaders
19 nabbed for murder, kidnapping, others in Bauchi
Ogun police arrest three suspected ritualists for exhuming corpse
Man, 61, remanded for allegedly defiling minor
Beware of new virus targeting bank details, NCC warns
Salpha Energy, others sign agreement on power access
FG completes repairs of bombed Abuja-Kaduna rail track, reopens today
IMF blames fall in Nigeria’s remittance flows on forex crisis
Congresses: Concerned APC stakeholders warn of dangers ahead
Spalleti, Mertens praise Osimhen
Ndidi to return after international break –Rodgers
I once played mercenary football – Agbo
Gerard won’t rule Balogun out of St Mirren clash
Why donor egg may be an acceptable option for you
#EndSARS: Why youths take BBNaija serious than government –Ruggedman
“Entertainment a powerful tool to shape minds”
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti named ‘Fearless Man’
Leadership
Misuse Of Oral Contraceptive Pills And Its Untold Dangers
The Patient Dog
Flashpoint: Who’s Afraid Of Direct Primaries?
Fare Thee Well, Alex
PMB Passionate About Peace, Nigeria’s Unity—Presidency
PDP Convention Under Threat As Secondus Seeks Court Injunction
What Is The Cost Of Life In Kaduna?
Nigeria In Need Of Accurate Statistics
Bandits Still In Our Midst, Zamfara Residents Cry Out
Cargo Diversion To Togo, Benin, Others Cost Nigeria N650bn
Bandits Still In Our Midst, Zamfara Residents Cry Out
2023: Osinbajo Can’t Abandon Ambition Not Yet Declared, Says Pro-VP Group
Again, APC Postpones Oyo Congress Over Irregularities
Cargo Diversion To Togo, Benin, Others Cost Nigeria N650bn
We’re Yet To Receive Notice Of Otedola’s Majority Shares – FBNH
Femi Otedola Acquires Majority Shares Of First Bank Holdings
Sports Ministry: National Sports Festival, Para-sports Get New Department
#D’Tigressgate: Reps Summon Kida, Okay Minister’s Submissions
EDITORIAL
Nigeria In Need Of Accurate Statistics
The Sun
Ekiti : Gunmen abduct 3, shoot 2
Igbo leaders in fresh moves to free Kanu
ASPMDA crisis: Sanwo-Olu reconstitutes interim committee
Buhari mulling state pardon for Ken Saro Wiwa, others
Igboho working with Boko Haram sponsors -FG
Night of glitz and glamour as The Sun celebrates distinguished Nigerians
EndSARS: One year after fire and fury: What we lost and continue to lose – Victims
Nnamdi Kanu: Family accuses FG of secret trial
Igboho working with Boko Haram sponsors -FG
Buhari wants nothing but peace in Nigeria –Adesina
Attacks on Abuja-bound train: Decentralise security architecture, Gani Adams, Ohanaeze, MBF, PANDEF tell FG
Insecurity: Go beyond military intervention, US Consulate, others task FG
Muo-Aroh, PDP NEC member: North, other zones will support South East in 2023
Hon Ade Adeogun, Vice Chair, House of Representatives Committee on National Security: 2023: Where president comes from doesn’t matter
Secondus asks PDP to halt national convention
APC State Congress: Lokpobiri faction kicks as Sylva accepts outcome
N4m alleged bribe: Opposition parties defend INEC
PIA: IPMAN President allays marketers fears over N42bn PEF claims
Glo-sponsored African Voices brings African Creativity in focus
Resolving the Naira exchange conundrum
How domestic airlines support Nigerian brand
AOC: Aviation committee misinformed on NG Eagle –Na’Allah
12th Women AFCON qualifiers: Oshoala pledges better Super Falcons’ outing in Accra
The Charles Chukwuma Soludo that I know
Dear Mike, take heart
Reps want speedy take-off of Army Aviation wing
Yes, President Buhari should ignore his Turkish counterpart
Sanwo-Olu, Akran, Gani Adams, 50 monarchs for 2021 Olokun Festival
Obiano signs anti-open grazing bill into law
Why we shut down Synagogue -Evelyn, TB Joshua’s widow
PCN seals 650 medicine stores in Kaduna
What powers does your next of kin have? This is what you need to know
Tribune
Afenifere replies Malami over claims on Igboho’s ties to terrorism
NRC to resume train service on Abuja-Kaduna route on Saturday, says Amaechi
JUST IN: Uche Secondus moves to stop PDP convention
Aggrieved aspirant vows to reclaim Benue APC chairmanship seat
NGO distributes food, clothing materials to 5,000 widows in Ondo
NGO celebrates 20th anniversary, mentors 2,000 girls
Edo court restrains Orbih, Otsu, Ogbeide-Ihama, eight others from participating in PDP convention
N4.8bn is spent annually to evacuate wastes in Abuja municipality ― Bello
JUST IN: Sunday Igboho’s aides released from DSS detention
Supreme Court uncovers mix-up in new Senior Advocate of Nigeria-designates list
Police parade 30 suspects arrested for various offences in Calabar
Suspected paedophile arraigned for allegedly defiling minor
20 feared dead in fire outbreak at illegal oil refinery site in Rivers
Jigawa, agency recruits 600 privately-owned vehicles to transport pregnant women, children to hospitals
World Sight Day: 700 benefit from free eye care
UPDATE: FG identifies federal lawmaker as Sunday Igboho’s major…
NCC alerts Android phone users to new virus that steals banking…
Why separatists should not be trusted with power
Aggrieved aspirant vows to reclaim Benue APC chairmanship…
NGO distributes food, clothing materials to 5,000 widows in…
NGO celebrates 20th anniversary, mentors 2,000 girls
UPDATE: FG identifies federal lawmaker as Sunday Igboho’s…
Sanwo-Olu, Fashola canvass transition to monthly house rent…
FG wants Zungeru power project completed by December
Kano govt seals four Chinese waste collection centres
Plateau APC says parallel executive does not exist,…
Nigeria to showcase achievements, mobilise finances at COP…
Borno sets date to close all IDP camps in Maiduguri
Sanwo-Olu, Akran, Gani Adams, 50 traditional rulers, others…
Anambra election: Insecurity may hinder us from voting, say…
Ikeazor, FCT minister unveil environmental-friendly mini-bus…
Nigeria is winning the war against insecurity ― Senator…
Obiano signs Anambra anti-grazing bill into law
Chinese President Xi seeks improved relations with Nigeria
Buhari considers granting state pardon to Ken Saro Wiwa,…
JUST IN: Report fingers federal lawmaker as Sunday…
Four travellers abducted in Ekiti as gunmen engage soldiers…
Customs seize 751 pieces of 70mm live ammunition, others in…
Jerry Gana heads committee on Obadiah Mailafia burial
Police parade 30 suspects arrested for various offences in Calabar
20 feared dead in fire outbreak at illegal oil refinery site in Rivers
Court sentences internet fraudster who defrauded his victims by posing…
Leadway Pensure wins ‘Best-in-Class PFA of the Decade’ award
Brighthat trains over 200 students on learn, teach, earn job…
ECOWAS Bank appoints Ashimolowo as vice-president Operations
Investors’ interest in high cap stocks lifts ASI by 1.1 per cent
Congresses of gun and godfathers
World News
If presidency goes to the South, it has to be Bola Tinubu —Zaura, Kano guber…
Four reasons Oyo APC state congress was postponed
Electronic transmission: INEC commends National Assembly
PDP National Convention: Senator Nnamani commends Gov Ugwuanyi
When paracetamol, mushrooms can damage liver
Political interference bedeviling nation’s universities
Reps pass bill for establishment of federal university in Plateau…
FG prioritising early childhood education — UBEC boss
Awe High School old students donate renovated classrooms to alma mater
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Ebenezer Obey lauds Oba Tejuoso as new grand patron, African Church
Showmax’s first original comedy ‘Ghana Jollof’ to premiere today
26 Lagosians died from security breaches in September –Security firm Landlords…
Vanguard
I sold my baby for N150,000 to pay house rent ― Woman confesses
Mercy Johnson’s Daughter Bully Saga: Lady apologises, alleges death threats
EndSARS memorial: LNSA sanctions officers over assault on protesters
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Police arrest 19 suspects for various offences in Bauchi
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Nigeria’s high debt profile: Payroll not the only cause
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Ekiti begins planting of 5m trees to checkmate erosion
Bagudu lauds soldiers for sustaining peace in Kebbi
How Otedola may have acquired 10% stake in FBNH
Sylva accepts outcome of APC state congress in Bayelsa as Lokpobiri faction kicks
We supply 60m litres of water daily to Bauchi metropolis – Official
CSR: NGO advocates social inclusion, wellness of elderly
Amaechi visits bomb explosion site
2023: Osinbajo as consensus candidate will douse tension ― APC group
NGX: Indices improve further by 0.14%
EndSARS memorial: LNSA sanctions officers over assault on protesters
How bandits attacked us with petrol bombs, injured one ― Imo police
Two die in fatal motor accident in Rivers
Police burst Kidnapping/gun running Syndicate, parade child trafficker in Calabar
I sold my baby for N150,000 to pay house rent ― Woman confesses
Only reward for hard work will make doctors practice medicine in Nigeria – Osinbajo
UN-backed report reveals rising climate change risk across Africa
Kogi community begs govt to rehabilitate township roads
Quest for peace, unity of Nigeria is Buhari’s driving force – Adesina
Soldiers engage gunmen in shootout in Ekiti State, rescue 6 abductees
7Mercy Johnson’s Daughter Bully Saga: Lady apologises, alleges death threats
FG postpones Digital Nigeria 2021
Enugu govt extends verification of status of monetized quarters
Cyberattack: NCC alerts Telecom Consumers on Flubot Malware
Over 9,000 women on self-injecting family planning in Nasarawa — Coordinator
Reactions to Malami’s statement on Igboho’s multiple bank accounts
Bagudu lauds soldiers for sustaining peace in Kebbi
How bandits attacked us with petrol bombs, injured one ― Imo police
Two die in fatal motor accident in Rivers
VIDEO: Between Mercy Johnson, daughter and ‘bully-teacher’
Hunger to win soul for Christ through music my inspiration ― Oyanu Daniel
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Ogun commences distribution of employment letters to 5,000 teachers
Oyedepo plans to build ‘world-class’ university
Lagos earmarks N1bn for bursary, scholarships
