News Headlines Oct 31, 2021. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

ThisDay

New PDP National Chair, Iyorchia Ayu, Gives Quit Notice to APC
*Oyinlola loses deputy national chair (south) contest to Arapaja
PDP Convention in Photographs
UDEME UFOT RALLIES THE TROOPS
AKINTOYE AKINDELE SPEAKS ON DIASPORA REMITTANCES
SAM IWUAJOKU: THE MILLION-DOLLAR MAN
ROBERT OPARA: HEAVY THINGS ON HIS MIND
ANIEKAN UKPANAH – DUKE, YOU WILL GET YOUR AFANG
VALENTINE OZIGBO: MY CANDIDATE
Olori Olusola Adedoyin-Alao’s Passion for Humanity
Legacy Road Projects: As Seyi Makinde Assures Indigenes of Fresh Vistas for Oyo State
On the Road to Anambra Govt House
CJN’s Relentless War against Reckless Exparte Orders
Endless Harassment and Extortion by Policemen
Senate’s Misplacement of Priority on Primaries for Political Parties
CBN’S ENAIRA AND THE COMMON MAN
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU: THE GREAT MODERNISER OF INDIA
CENTRAL HOSPITAL NOT ICONIC INSTITUTION
NIGERIA AND THE CIVIL SERVICE CULTURE
RELIGION, POLITICS AND THE NIGERIAN STATE
Experts Urge AfCFTA to Prepare for Data Security
We Rejected FG’s Plan for N1m Undergraduate Tuition, ASUU Reveals
Obiano Unveils Anambra Airport as NCAA Declines Flight Approval
Rite Foods Asks Court to Convict NBC MD for Flouting Injunction
Greater Lagos Fiesta Commences December 1 Despite COVID-19 Regulations
Court Detains Ship, 29 Suspects for Importing Cocaine
Four Students of Kaduna Baptist Students Still in Captivity, CAN Laments
NCC Charges UNIBEN Students on Consumers Rights
Solskjaer Survives Man Utd’s First of Three-game Hurdles
Businesswoman Folasade Omotade-Odumosu Remembers Late Husband
KAYODE OLUWU JNR: WHO DID YOU OFFEND?
PDP Convention in Photographs
Convention: PDP Solicits Nigerians’ Help to Regain Power
Anambra Police Arrest Top IPOB Commander, Recover Six Rifles
32.9kg Cocaine Seizure: Court Grants NDLEA’s Request to Attach Ship, Detain…
PANDEF Flays Raid on Justice Odili’s Residence
Tambuwal Hopeful PDP Will Regain Power in 2023
Osinbajo Urges Developed Countries to Favour Africa in Energy Transition
Malami Denies Involvement in Raid on Justice Odili’s House
COVID-19: SSASCGOC Warns FG against Mandatory Vaccination
FBN Holdings to Submit Audited Q3 2021 by November
Italian Varsity Confers Honorary Degree on Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
N621bn Road Intervention: NNPC Seeks to Douse Tension, Gives Breakdown
PDP Convention Unites Stakeholders as Party Chieftains Converge on Abuja
Tosin Akintokun: If You’re Passionate about Your Course, You…
AISOP: Will Media, Local
Analysts Weigh Pros, Cons of Jostling for FBNH’s Controlling Shares
FIRS-Multichoice: The Twist
Will Atiku Swim against the Tide in 2023?
Secondus’ Scar of Indiscretion
Anambra Guber Poll: How Prepared are Security Agencies?
Oando Boss, Jubril Adewale Tinubu’s Glad Tidings
Diezani Alison Madueke’s ‘Bra’ as Reparation
Siju Iluyomade’s Charitable Heart
Ex-Beauty Queen, Chinenye Ochuba’s Hubby, Akinlade in the News
Princess Oladunni Odu: Top Ondo Female Politician Bounces Back
World Championship Experience Will Help Nigeria Qualify for 2024 Olympics, Says Massari
Osimhen Injured, Ruled out of Action for a Fortnight
Match Fixing: Siasia Fails in Fresh Bid to Quash FIFA Ban in USA
The Naira and Its Many Enemies
Editorial
SUDAN AND THE HARVEST OF MILITARY COUPS
Standing with Anambra

The Nation

Will eNaira bode well for economy?
Our battles with drug addiction, by survivors
Anambra 2021: Who succeeds Obiano as governor?
Lilian Thuram: ‘Racism has always been a scam, political…
I use scrubs twice a week
Tears, sorrow as hoodlums invade Ogun community
Democracy: Dictates, dreams, despairs and dangers
Enugu State and political entryism
Religion, politics and the Nigerian state
Will eNaira bode well for economy?
‘In the society that we live in today, women have to strive…
KELECHI IHEANACHO : Leicester is like family house; we play…
Lilian Thuram: ‘Racism has always been a scam, political…
MOSES SIMON: MY GOAL IS TO IMPROVE EVERY YEAR
Democracy: Dictates, dreams, despairs and dangers
Enugu State and political entryism
Nollywood produced 375 movies in Q3 of 2021 –NFVCB
Timi Dakolo, Acho join 22 music stars to ‘Sing for…
How my mum inspired my skits, by Porkupyne
Man Utd hit Tottenham with three goals
EPL: Crystal Palace stun Manchester City 2-0
EPL: Liverpool held 2-2 at home
Anambra election: that fear of IPOB may not bring unintended consequences
Osun PDP crisis is family affair – Adewopo
Delta 2023: Okowa, Ibori face-off looms
Abuja, the federal capital, is not a part of the North-Central. President

The Punch

Dad was a cop, I’ve no option but to support police – MFM GO, Olukoya
Mixed metaphors: The minister wore no panties
101 robbery convicts, suspects, 23 rapists among Oyo fleeing inmates
NBA, PANDEF, others condemn Justice Odili’s house invasion, AGF orders probe
Court orders 29 suspects, ship’s detention over cocaine importation
PDP convention: EX-SGF eyes presidency, govs dump Oyinlola as PDP deputy chair
Buhari setting agenda for Nigeria’s division – Osuntokun
Presidency, MDAs to spend N13.2bn on food, sitting allowance, others in 2022
Delta Poly student stabs boyfriend over WhatsApp chats
Tanker kills two on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Security agents rescue expatriate in Bayelsa, one kidnapper killed
‘Bandits killed three Zamfara security operatives’
NEPC empowers 60 Osun SMEs for export business
LCCI push for growth in intra-African trade
Cement sales rise by N330bn on govt expenditure, private sector demand
Unmetered power users rise by two million on population growth, others
Anambra: Umeoji joins APC, says APGA now minority party
Anambra 2021: Contenders’ promises, intrigues and people’s expectations
Ekiti 2022: Monarchs root for sustenance of Fayemi’s legacies
124 years after mass looting, Benin Kingdom recovers two ancient artefacts, Obaseki, Oba Ewuare II, others excited
Ogunbote not getting carried away despite victory
Being compared with Lukaku flatters me –Moffi
Rohr sweats over Osimhen fitness ahead Liberia, Cape Verde clashes
Afeez eyes Bundesliga promotion with St. Pauli
Posting my nude worse day of my life, I apologise –Cross
My head still loaded with many stories – Zeb Ejiro
I think I’ve touched lives – Teco Benson
When I retire from film-making, I’ll be a preacher – Lancelot Imasuen

Leadership

Atiku, Kwankwaso, Saraki, Others Test Popularity Ahead Of 2023
‘Absentee’ Ministers In Buhari’s Cabinet
Saro Wiwa: Injustice Remains Sore Point In Ogoniland 26 Years After
NBA Condemns Raid On Justice Odili’s Residence As AGF Distances Self
FG Extends NIN-SIM Linkage To December 31 As 66m Subscribers Enroll
Troops Repel Bandits, Kill 20 In Niger
Court Grants NDLEA Permission To Detain Vessel, 28 Crew Members
IPOB Allegations Of Army Sponsoring BNG, Gunmen Baseless – Spokesman
Anambra Guber: Umeoji, 2 State Assembly Members, Others Defect To APC
Plateau Assembly Crisis: Invite IGP, DG DSS Now, CSOs Tell Senate
United Thrash Tottenham To Ease Pressure On Solskjaer, City Fall To Palace, As Arsenal, Chelsea Win Big
EDITORIAL
The World Takes On Climate Change In Scotland
The God-trepreneurs

The Sun

I need a crazy lover –Moyo Lawal, actress
Nnamdi Kanu’s brother opens up: IPOB now in charge of Southeast
Ogoni: No back-door oil production resumption, MOSOP vows
Why Justice Odili’s home was raided
PDP convention: Atiku, Tambuwal, Bala Mohammed, Kwankwaso supporters showcase their presidential ambition
Many feared dead as military, bandits exchange gunfire in Niger
Many feared dead as military, bandits exchange gunfire in Niger
IPOB disowns Biafra National Guard
#EndSars: Police dragged to ECOWAS court over alleged assault on activist
Seized 32.9kg cocaine: Court grants NDLEA’s request to attach ship, detain 29 suspects
Soldiers foil IPOB/ESN attack on security operatives in Anambra
PDP convention: Atiku tackles APC
National convention: Intrigues as PDP elects new officers
I will run for presidency in 2023 – Anyim
APC national chair: Veteran Journalists Forum backs Senator Sani Musa
Onitsha Chamber Secretariat, melting pot for ideas to impact business- Ukachukwu
Multiple, illegal taxes reasons experts say 1980s, 90s, 2020s, lost decades of nation’s economy — Varsity Don
SON arraigns man for producing fake engine oil, others
Nigeria lacks policy to make aviation, tourism sector profitable –Uko
Gov Sanwo-Olu rewards HoS Games winners
We’re going ahead with NBBF Election- Electoral committee
Sports managers harp on ‘business of sports’
Colin Powell lifetime and lessons for Nigerians
Research-based: Truths about love
“Do you miss me already Kitten, we can continue where we left off?”
eNaira as Emefiele’s bell ringer
Can INEC be trusted in Anambra?
The Christ life
2023: Agitators of power shift to South not asking for too much – Senator Arise, APC chieftain
Elevate your swag with pure cotton
Beauty in dreadlocks
Nov 6: Andy Uba holds key for Anambra prosperity, security, says Ikedife
Mele Kyari: When an oil man is beckoned to repair roads
Bad roads: You’ve abandoned us, Ado Odo-Ota residents tell Gov Abiodun
68th birthday: Archbishop Okeke appeals for family spirit in Anambra politics
Why blood is central to disease diagnosis

Tribune

IPOB Threat Will Not Stop Us From Exercising Our Right —Anambra Voters
At Convention, PDP Leaders Issue Red Card To APC
Two Social Workers In Court Over Baby Swap In Ondo
Invasion: Nigerians Rally Behind Justice Odili
Crisis In Oyo APC As Omodewu Emerges Chairman
Awosika charges Kings University to embark on economic…
Northern states owe NECO N2.8bn in unpaid examination fees,…
Look inward for solutions to Africa’s problem, Sultan…
Nigeria needs better hand to pull out of APC mess ―…
Kwara committed to conducive environment for agri-food…
Court grants NDLEA’s request to confiscate vessel used…
Bayelsa police seek medical workers, native doctors support…
We have no link with BNG group ― IPOB
Why court revoked search warrant on Justice Odili’s…
Banditry: Taskforce arrests over 1000 suspects with 200 kegs…
At convention, PDP leaders issue red card to APC
(BREAKING): 17 passengers escape death as boat capsizes
Atiku condemns invasion of Justice Odili’s residence
Raid on Justice Odili’s residence: PANDEF asks FG to…
Kalu condemns invasion of Justice Odili’s residence
NIN-SIM linkage: FG extends deadline
Group suggests solutions to Nigeria’s borrowing spree
Ekiti govt institutes N200m suit against BEDC
Buhari felicitates Afe Babalola at 92
I’ll contest presidency in 2023 – Anyim
PDP set to win in 2023, despite distractions, says Tambuwal
Content Creator, Fari Elysian, Wins #QuickQart Competition
Criminals now use facemasks to commit crime, Yahaya Bello…
Rumbling In Divided Plateau House
Anambra 2021: the contenders, the pretenders
GOLDEN GIFTS: How St Teresa’s College Old Students Gave Back To Their School
No or new jobs
I Do What Works For Me Not What Others Do —Olamide
Gravediggers Wife, Ayinla, Omo Ghetto: The Saga receives multiple…
Lekan Olatunji emerges Ogun Best Movie Actor of the Year at OAA 2021
Bigi celebrates fashion designers at ‘Progressive Tailors Club’ movie…
Christians Admonished To Imbibe Spirit Of Giving
Orientation of Nigerian leaders contributing to Nigeria’s problem…
Anglican Communion raises the alarm over drug addiction among…
God is man’s greatest security —Olukoya

The Guardian

Rescue mission for Nigeria begins – PDP
Unpleasant tales from Lagos-Ibadan train service
New York Court dismisses Siasia’s suit against FIFA
Rumble in Ondo PDP over Mimiko’s ‘homecoming’
Groups kick against moves to resume oil exploration in Ogoniland
Anger over raid on Justice Odili’s residence
Baptist Academy marks 166th founder’s day with ‘In the service of BAOSA’, a journey of stewardship’
FG extends NIN-SIM registration till December
Move to declare “Biafra sovereignty” by BNG in Southeast fails
MLSCN seals medical laboratories, prosecutes 2 over quackery
Nigeria set to join global group against terrorism financing
African leaders need fresh ideas to overcome challenges, says Sultan
Rotting property, refuse heaps deface High Court
Solskjaer’s tactical tweaks pay off as Man Utd return to winning ways
Sergio Aguero taken to hospital after breathing problems
Arteta advises Ramsdale to stay focus amid England’s best talk
Rima Strikers, Defenders Babes boost chances
LSNS, POS win football event at Lagos Head of Service Cup
First CBN champion Ajayi passes on
Cosmetic Surgery: The Idea Of Perfection?
Editorial
Lessons from social media outage
Bridging the gap between universities of now, future
Before ‘The Wretched Of The Earth’ revolt soon – Part 2
The commencement of the dream travels of trouble
APC and Anambra governorship election
Govt building future where oil won’t be economic mainstay – Trade & Investment Minister
Nigeria needs $3 billion investment in refinery
Mastercard Foundation to create 10 million job opportunities for youths

Vanguard

Internal democracy will stop defections — Iyorchia Ayu, new PDP Chair
Bandits abduct 9 Kaduna villagers, demand N50m
66m NIN issued, as FG extends SIM linkage deadline
Breaking: Arapaja beats Oyinlola to emerge PDP Dep National Chair, South
IPOB/ESN sponsors using propaganda to galvanise support – Army
Breaking: Arapaja beats Oyinlola to emerge PDP Dep National Chair, South
Biafra, or an oasis of prosperity
Internal democracy will stop defections — Iyorchia Ayu, new PDP Chair
Kingibe’s wise thoughts on Nigeria’s unity
Insecurity crumbling Nigeria’s economy — CDHR President, Taiga
Quality education requires collective effort, says Osun Gov
Muslim clerics throng Iwo for new Grand Mufti
Challenges to true democracy – money bags and god-fatherism (1)
Malami: How not to be an Attorney-General
Jesus, The Heavenly Commando
How IoT connectivity ‘ll improve Nigerian economy
My relationship with Larry Gaga made working on Egedege video fun – KenEpisode1
Seek innovative solutions to Nigeria’s challenges, Unilag Muslim Alumni tells govt
Nigeria must get 2023 Presidential election right or…
Oyo APC crisis deepens as Ex-commissioner, Omodewu emerges party Chairman
FCTA pledges continuous support for orphans, vulnerable
17 rescued as boat capsizes in Lagos
APC not against commissioning of Anambra airport — Uba
Alleged land grabbing: Enugu community exonerates former governor
66m NIN issued, as FG extends SIM linkage deadline
Nigeria has never been this bad, Atiku blasts Buhari at PDP convention
It’s not easy keeping PDP united – Tambuwal
From unity list to consensus list, PDP belongs to its governors
PDP Convention: Meet the consensus candidates
Obiano inaugurates Anambra Cargo/Passenger Airport
Bandits abduct 9 Kaduna villagers, demand N50 million
From unity list to consensus list, PDP belongs to its governors
Two drown in Kano
Bandits abduct 9 Kaduna villagers, demand N50m
Govt should partner private sector to solve housing deficit – Alabi
2 drown in Kano
Three persons die in Kwara auto crash
Partnership That Works: The good example of Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation
Bandits abduct 9 Kaduna villagers, demand N50 million
Two drown in Kano
Police arrest 59 suspected armed robbers, drug dealers in Kano — PPRO
Siasia spurs on Bayelsa Queens at handball premier league
Xavi’s focus on Al Sadd says mgt, admits talks with Barcelona
Di Maria scores 2 minutes from time, as PSG beat Lille
FBH Holdings & Otedola: New Strategic Direction Beckons
Kaduna moves to reduce anaemia in children, others ― Perm Sec
MIT researchers develop new cancer treatment to reawaken immune system
Lancet report harps on technology, data driven health care service delivery system

Daily Trust

Ciroma, Oyinlola, Elkudan Lose At PDP Convention
No Arms For Benue Guards
Man Utd Score Three At Lacklustre Tottenham
Keffi Polo Ranch Bubbles For 2021 Charity Polo Tourney
13 New Players Join Enugu Rangers Ahead Of 2021/22 NPFL Season
Secondus: The Banana Peel That May Consume PDP
Those That Dwell In Leaking Shop Should Not Sell Bra
Harnessing The Power Of The Youths For New Nigeria
The Children’s Manifesto
Stalling Nigeria’s Billions
Anambra Governorship Polls On My Mind
What’s Next For Nigeria’s International Safe Schools Agenda?
Nigerian Women And Challenge Of Maternal Care
Concerns Over Deplorable Nigerian Roads (III)
Sudan Coup: One Uprising, Too Many
Benin Bronzes: ‘My Great-Grandfather Sculpted The Looted Treasures’
Nigerian Wins UK Poetry Prize
Documentary On Displaced People In Borno Premieres In Abuja
Why Women Should Have Kids Before 40 – Experts
Sore Throat? Try Honey Mix
Strength In Diversity – Multisector Collaboration Is Best Bet For Health Systems Strengthening In Nigeria
Strange Disease Ravages Tomatoes In Plateau
Why Farmers Are Leaving Cotton Production For Other Crops
Poultry Farming, A Means To Serve Humanity – District Head
Wheat Seed Crisis: CBN Wades In
Ogoni: 15.3 Hectares Of Polluted Land Now Suitable For Farming – Minister
Why Nigeria Is Spending Over 268bn Annually On Agrochemicals – Expert
‘Ways We Stabilise Nigerian Fertiliser Market’
Why I Want To Be President – Okupe
Chronicle Of Ayade’s ‘Jaw-Breaking’ Budget Titles
Kwankwaso, Shekarau Alliance Won’t Affect APC’s Fortunes In Kano – AA Zaura
Power Privatisation @8: No Stable Electricity Yet As Firms Under-Perform
Nigeria No Longer Dumpsite For Empty Containers – NPA MD
Hope Rises For Plateau As Gbong Gwom Coronates Peace-Builders
Hope Dims For Northern Farmers As Rain Ceases Abruptly
At Convention, PDP Leaders Chide Buhari, APC
Breaking Curses From People With Relational Authority (II)
Walking Together: Religious And Community Leaders Escalating Or De-Escalating Tensions
Assembly Crisis: Lalong Denies Hands In Impeachment
Tanker Kills Two, Injures Others On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
3 Die In Road Accident
Controversy As Omodewu Emerges APC Chairman
Govt Partners UNICEF To Unveil “Back-To-School” Campaign
CSOs Demand More Allocation For Women In 2022 Budget
Kidnapped Former Senator Freed 55 Days After
Commissioner Resigns Over Alleged Land Scam
APC Very Corrupt, Lacks Leadership Capacity, Says Atiku
Nigeria’s Zannah Mustapha Is Only African Among CNN’s 2021 Heroes
FG Extends NIN-SIM Linkage Till December 31
PDP Convention: Vote According To ‘Unity List’, Power Brokers Tell Delegates
I Have No Hand In Raid Of Mary Odili’s Residence – Malami
IPOB Militants Gunned Down In Battle With Soldiers
At Convention, PDP Leaders Chide Buhari, APC
Despite Rising Insecurity, Nigerian Borders Remain Porous, Under-Policed
2022 Budget: CSOs Demand More Allocation For Women
‘Kidnapper’ Gunned Down As Abducted Expatriate Regains Freedom In Bayelsa
The Children’s Manifesto
Stalling Nigeria’s Billions
Anambra Governorship Polls On My Mind
Recalling Ighalo Is Beautiful Nonsense
Mixed Metaphors: The Minister Wore No Panties
Editorial: No Arms For Benue Guards
Erdogan’s Visit