News Headlines Oct 8, 2021. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers
Compiled by Demola Adefajo
ThisDay
News in Photographs: Buhari Presents 2022 Budget Proposal, Seeks Speedy Passage by N’Assembly
Obiano Reports Malami to Buhari, Says President Not for Emergency Rule in Anambra
Maina’s Son, Faisal, Bags 14 Years Jail Term for Money Laundering
Pandora Papers: I Broke No Law, Says Peter Obi
For the Record: Buhari’s 2022 Budget Speech
Gombe Approves N715m For 2021 UBEC Counterpart Funding
HOSCON Clergy Calls for Prudent Management of PIA Fund
Niger To Rehabilitate 72-Year- Old Missionary Hospital, Other with N2.3 billion
Dunamis Church Debunks Armed Men Attack on Worshippers
Nigerian Journalists Urged to Drive National Renewa
CISLAC Advocates an End to Money Politics, Vote Buying
Pandora Paper’s Leak: ActionAid Calls on FG to Prevent Money Laundry
NIMASA Distributes Relief Materials to IDPs in Ekiti
Court Remands Two in Ekiti for Raping Teenager, Food Vendor
Edo PDP Suspends Zonal V’ Chair, State Secretary
Gombe Approves N715m For 2021 UBEC Counterpart Funding
HOSCON Clergy Calls for Prudent Management of PIA Fund
Niger To Rehabilitate 72-Year- Old Missionary Hospital, Other with N2.3 billion
Nigerian Journalists Urged to Drive National Renewal
CISLAC Advocates an End to Money Politics, Vote Buying
Three Federal Poly, Ilaro Students Bag Psychometrics Scholarship Award
UNICEF Trains Katsina Schoolgirls in Digital Skills
NCAT Commends El-Rufai for Reclaimed Land
FG Appoints 7-Man Panel to Resolve Dispute over CONHESS Salary Structure
Obi Donates Computers, Printers, Generator Set to School
Osinbajo to Commission Dangote Ultra-Modern Skills Acquisition Centre in Kano
Kano Dairy, Outspan, Inseminate 100 cows
FG Hands over 6,000 Bags of Grains to 15,450 Victims of…
Jonathan, Buhari Hold Closed-Door Meeting
NIMASA Distributes Relief Materials to IDPs in Ekiti
Amotekun Arrests Kidnapper of 4-yr-old Boy, 17 Others in Ondo
Wike Urges RMAFC to Increase Revenue Allocation to States, LGs
UNICEF, Bauchi, Fahimta Train 60 Community Youth Volunteers on Child-friendly Initiatives
Resident Doctors Resume Work Nationwide
World Teachers’ Day: My Govt Will Continue to Prioritise Teachers’ Welfare,…
Desertification: Oxfarm Line Project Flags off Tree Planting Campaign to Fight…
For the Record: Buhari’s 2022 Budget Speech
House Seeks Establishment of Fire Fighting Quick Response Stations on …
Buhari: Nigeria’s Debt Still at Sustainable Level
2022 Budget: FG Pegs Crude Oil Benchmark at $57
40 Inmates of Ondo Custodial Centre Graduate with Certificates in Vocational…
2022 Budget Presentation: Lawan Reads Welcome Address
Niger Delta Businessman Urges FG to Halt Indiscriminate Wood Logging in…
Amid Princes’ Protests, Niger Names Barau as 7th Emir of Kontagora
Senate Okays Four-man Board for NMDPRA
Diri Seeks Investors for OPL 240
LG Poll: Gov Sule Apologises for Delay in Commencement of Elections
Ember Months: FRSC Cautions Ondo Motorists against Night Traveling
Building Collapse: Lagos to Restore State Masterplan, Says Sanwo-Olu
Cultists Kill 4 Close to FCT Minister’s Residence
AfCFTA: Central Bank Assures e-Naira Would Increase Cross-border Trade, Tax Efficiency
NGX Group to list 1.96bn shares by introduction on Exchange
Abubakar: Sustainable Energy Vital to Energy Needs of Big Corporates
Citi Launches New Report on Holistic Digital Policy
Access Bank Promotes Saving Culture with Promo
Idoru: Collateral Biggest Challenge Facing SMEs in Nigeria
Okunbo: The Hand That Fed Many
In Memory of Keniebi Okoko Who Sought to Change Bayelsa
How Afe Babalola, Kayode Adaramodu See Ekiti State
Segun Runsewe: Globally Showcasing Nigerian Arts, Culture and Tourism
AMAA’s New Initiative to Empower Young Creatives
Contestants Flood Audition Venue for Mr & Miss Pageant
Freedom, Fun,# Whiskey: Scenes from Jameson Connects 2021
Western Naval Command Renovates Lagos Model School in Lagos
CAR’s Wild Beasts Shock Eagles in Lagos, Throw Group Open
Sanwo-Olu, Dare Sign on for Ajunwa’s Golden Anniversary
327 Athletes from 14 Countries to Attend Chief of Defence Staff, OSMA Sports Tournament
AIU Files Three Fresh Dope Charges against Okagbare
Arotile Immortalised with Flying Officer’s Cup
Saudi Arabian-backed Consortium Completes Newcastle Takeover
Not All Superheroes Wear Capes
Editorial
MALNUTRITION AND NIGERIAN CHILDREN
Anambra: As Election Ground Becomes a Killing Field
The Punch
Osun Amotekun arrests suspected interstate kidnapper
Chinese expatriates, soldiers brutalise Ogun mechanic over missing car part
Bandit killed, three arrested, six victims rescued in Kaduna
Female UNIZIK undergraduate burnt in Anambra gas explosion
No ransom for perm sec, we’re battling bandits – Niger
Sell refineries, moribund assets, reduce deficit, economists, NASS tell Buhari
Experts celebrate malaria vaccine breakthrough, FG plans procurement
Chairmanship: PDP govs insist on North, NEC adopts zoning report
Bandit killed, three arrested, six victims rescued in Kaduna
FG to unveil 2022 budget details today
Reps propose compensation for airport neighbours over noise, emission
Edo PDP divided over Rep, Orbih, others’ suspension for anti-party activities
Money politics taints electoral processes in Nigeria – CISCLAC
Enugu Assembly lambasts commissioner, agency boss, summons 16 MDA heads
Plateau residents accuse Gbajabiamila of discrimination
Nations League: Benzema inspires comeback as France defeat Belgium for final spot
New Newcastle owners target Premier League title within 10 years
W’Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles fans call for Rohr’s sack after loss to CAR
Premier League approves Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle
There is nothing like a ‘northern’ or ‘southern’ president
Chiwetalu Agu was arrested for supporting IPOB- Army
Nigerians don’t deserve help, says actress Ruth Kadiri
Video: Nigerian leaders scared of youths — DJ Switch
Davido, D’banj, others to perform at Lagos Independence ‘Eko on Show’ festival
Leadership
2022 Budget Filled With Ambiguous Projects – CUPP
Why We Appointed Barau Kontagora Emir – Niger Govt
Army Denies Demanding N6,000 From Troops For Trips
Media Practitioners Charged On Developmental Journalism
What Mark Zuckerberg’s Trial Says About Us
Pfizer Seeks US Vaccine Approval For Children Aged 5 To 11
WHO To Ship Medical Supplies To North Korea
Presidency Not Planning Emergency Rule In Anambra – Obiano
APC Sweeps Nasarawa LGs’ Polls
Zoning: PDP Ratifies Ugwuanyi’s Report, Atiku Reacts
Federal Govt Secretly Raises Electricity Tariff
APC Sweeps Nasarawa LGs’ Polls
Zoning: PDP Ratifies Ugwuanyi’s Report, Atiku Reacts
Late Arrival Of Materials, Low Turnout Trail Nasarawa LG Elections
Making A Fortune In Commodities Market
Pfizer Seeks US Vaccine Approval For Children Aged 5 To 11
WHO To Ship Medical Supplies To North Korea
BREAKING: Super Eagles Stunned By Central African Republic In Lagos
[EDITORIAL] Lagos’ New Criminal Justice Law
The Sun
FG’s 774,000 jobs for LGAs a scam – TUC
Money laundering: Maina’s son, Faisal, bags 14 years jail term
IPOB dares S’East govs on counter group’s dream
UK changes travel rules for fully vaccinated travellers from Nigeria
PDP NEC okays zoning of party chair to North
Buhari considers fresh tax laws, presents N16.39trn 2022 budget
Wike calls for increased revenue allocation to states
Gunmen paint Ebonyi with blood
Alleged rape: UNIBEN queries, interdicts senior lecturer
Ekweremadu dismisses alleged EFCC arrest
Kidnapping: Zamfara secures release of 200 additional victims
Mishaps: FG acquires 20 patrol boats
Anambra guber: Pendulum dangles between real contenders and pretenders
Obiano blasts Malami, exonerates Buhari on emergency rule on Anambra
… Stop politicking, tackle state’s security challenges, Uba tackles gov
2023:Why Tinubu deserves to be president -Sanwo-Olu, Adeyeye, others
Anambra guber: INEC out with final list
Business
NGX Group confirms intention to list on NGX
FG’s debt servicing gulps $1.3bn in 6 months
CHI Limited to celebrate third annual Chivita World Juice Day
FG to electrify 5m homes, create 250,000 jobs with renewable energy
Economic output, performance still tottering –LCCI
Zenith/Delta Headmasters’ Cup: Sponsors, organisers advocate fair play as prelims get underway
HiFL 2021: Coaches talk tough ahead of finals
CAF approves Samson Siasia Stadium for Bayelsa Utd, CS Sfaxien
NFF mourns Oyarekhua, Alaiya
Anambra’s Continued Educational Excellence
DHQ holds Independence dinner for fallen heroes, gallant troops
Pandora leaks, Obi and mischief makers
Otite Awka 2021
PMB’s Nigeria: Fighting for survival at 61
Pandora Papers, Peter Obi and matters arising
Nigeria needs political parties
Abuse of NYSC member by a soldier
How Nigeria-Russia relations will benefit Southeast
Old students celebrate FGSC at 40
Sad echoes from Kaduna IDP camp
We’ll bring back Niger’s glorious days, vows CP
Ndubuisi Kanu: Death and power of courage
Nigeria at 61: K1, Davido, Tiwa Savage, Teni to headline Eko On Show Festival
Peace Anyiam-Osigwe unveils plans for AMAA 2021
New Season of Superstory explores Dangerous Love
Oboh mourns Capt. Idahosa Okunbo, condoles family
Daily Trust
‘He’s An IPOB Supporter’, Army Defends Arrest Of Nollywood Actor
Osinbajo Off To UK For UN Meetings On Energy Transition
Nigerian, Nigerien Governors To Meet Over Insecurity
Meet Khadijah Who Started Fashion Brand After Disappointments From Tailors
Imo, Group To Train 500 Youths On Agribiz
Librarians Seek More Funding For Libraries
UK Waves Pre-Departure Tests For Fully Vaccinated Nigerian Travellers
PDP NEC Approves Zoning Of Chairmanship To North
Atiku: PDP’s Decision On Zoning, Others Will Determine Its Chances In 2023
Buhari Not In Support Of Emergency In Anambra – Obiano Claims
Nigeria’s Debts, Borrowings Still Sustainable – Buhari
Tight Security At NASS As Buhari Presents 2022 Budget
Anambra: FG Backs Malami On Possible State Of Emergency
Osinbajo Off To UK For UN Meetings On Energy Transition
Libya Returnee Recounts Woes
Police Rescue 47 From Illegal Rehab Center In Kano
Mixed Reactions As NCC Sets 18yr Age Limit For SIM Ownership, Others In Draft Regulation
FEC, N/Assembly Okays N16.39tr Proposed 2022 Budget
‘Nigeria Imports 70% Annual Dairy Requirement’
PDP NEC Adopts Zoning Of Chairmanship To North
2023: Lagos Gov Unveils Pro-Tinubu Group
Fears As Plateau Holds LG Polls Tomorrow
Congresses: APC Risks Collapse, Members Write Buhari
North-South Alliance Harps On Competence, Integrity In 2023
Shifting NFF Election To 2023 Will Be For Selfish Reasons – Galadima
FCT Target Gold Medals At 6th National Youth Games
Shocker As Less Fancied Les Fauves Tame Super Eagles In Qatar 2022 Qualifier
Westend Whips Niger Sch 5-1 In Zenith Bank/Delta Principals’ Cup Opener
France Beat Belgium To Reach Nations League Final
Go To Court, Brymo Dares Tuface
Tuface Threatens To File N1bn Suit Against Brymo
I Thought I Would Spend Only One Month In Big Brother House – White Money
‘Online Bullies’ Force BBNaija’s Tega To Deactivate Instagram Account
I Was Happier When I Was Poor – Akon
US Approves $319m For Construction Of New Consulate In Lagos
Young Wheat Farmers Explain Dilemma As Production Declines
I Sacrifice My Time, Finances For My Students – 2021 Best Teacher
NSSEC To Sanction Private Schools Operating Below Standard
TETFund To Support Four Agencies For Drug Production
Togolese Varsity Honours ABU Ex-Scribe, Misau, With Doctorate
Police Arrest Man, 70, 2 Others For Bearing Firearms
Train Set On Fire In Kwara
More Protests As NLC Gives FG, Ogun 21 Days To Fix Lagos-Abeokuta Highway
NEMA Identifies 12 Kogi LGs As Flood Disaster Hotspots
Teachers Urged To Get Updated Regularly
Teacher Threatens Minor With Sex Tape To Defile Her – Witness Testifies
Court Remands Defendants For Attempting To Sneak Out Of Country
Nobody Was Killed By Cultists In Abuja Community – Police
I’ll Make Ogun Safest State, Says New CP
Hoodlums Attack, Injure Abuja Biz Man In Lugbe
Editorial
As Resident Doctors Suspend Strike
And He Became A ‘Yahoo-Yahoo’ Boy (II)
A. D. Yahaya: Advocate For The Talakawa Is Gone
Living In Dystopia
Enacting A Disability Law In Nigeria: A Call To Action
2023: The North On A Pedestal (I)
The Guardian
England announces new ‘life-saving’ drug for sickle cell patients
NCC says no plan to disqualify Nigerians under 18 years from getting SIM cards
‘80% of EFCC’s 978 convictions cybercrime related’
PIA may reduce petroleum input to budget funding, say experts
Mixed reactions trail NCC’s plan to restrict ownership of mobile lines
Bandits kill 16 persons, loot, raze houses in Katsina
Budget of ‘growth’ raises doubt amid high debts, low incomes
PDP defers decision on presidency, zones chairmanship seat to North
Outrage as Central African Republic stun Eagles in Lagos
‘Why UK imposed travel restrictions on vaccinated Nigerians’
Count PDP out of Imo security situation, says spokesman
Osinbajo leaves for UN energy meeting in London
Ohanaeze, PANDEF, Obiano, others fault FG over threat of emergency rule in Anambra
Police kill bandit, rescue six kidnap victims in Kaduna
Minister seeks collaboration for healthcare development
Ogun governor, Abiodun, denies tampering with local council funds
Again, Isiguzo emerges NUJ president as veterans task journalists on better Nigeria
Danger as Lagos residents shun pedestrian bridges
Cross River clarifies absence from South South governors meeting in Rivers
Wilder’s legacy is on the line against Fury
Eguma blames poor local leagues for Rohr’s apathy towards home-based players
Westend whips Niger School 5-1 in Zenith/Delta Principals Cup opener
COVID-19 forces off LPGA Tour’s Toto Japan Classic
New NGF president, Runsewe promises new era for golf in Nigeria
Burns pulls away at Sanderson Farms Championship
Editorial: Persistent traffic gridlock around Apapa ports
FRSC reads riot act on tokunbo tyres, others
NGX extends gains as capitalisation rises further by N25 billion
EFCC, PenCom to tackle pension fraud as fund hits N13 trillion
Senate confirms board members of upstream regulatory commission
Mixed reactions trail NCC’s plan to restrict ownership of mobile lines
Abdulrasheed Maina’s son, Faisal, sentenced to 24 years in prison
The undeserving NIMC Staff 200% pay rise
The debt debacle in Osun State – Part 2
#EndSARS protests: What is next? – Part 3
NIMASA appoints three new directors, approves promotion of 295 others
Globacom, Eutelsat to connect Nigerian underserved regions via satellite
NGX Group unveils plans to list shares by way of introduction
NABSolute Media Launches SpinHeard To Help Artists With Music Marketing On A Lean Budget
Ex- Adult Film Star Katalin Erzsebet Bradacs Charged With Murder
2Face Idiba Threatens Brymo With N1 Billion Defamation Suit
Ray J Files For Divorce From Princess Love For The Third Time
Soldiers manhandle actor Chiwetalu Agu for wearing Biafra outfit
