News Headlines Sep 1, 2021. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers
Compiled by Demola Adefajo
The Nation
Atiku, governors for project inauguration
Fed Govt to begin rehabilitation of Sango-Otta roads
Enugu parleys with visually impaired Commonwealth Gold Medallist
Commodore Olawunmi honours DIA invitation
Stakeholders predict end to hostilities in Niger Delta with PIA
Ronaldo eyes more Man Utd history glory
Igali sets Olympic Gold Medal target for Team Nigeria
Kienka faces Emerhem at Zenith Bank Tennis
2023 FIBA WC: Nigeria draw Uganda, Mali and Cape Verde
Air Peace to fly Eagles to Cape Verde
Rohr eyes winning start against Liberia
2021 ITTF African C’ships: Nigeria to face Tunisia, Algeria
2021 ITTF African C’ships: Nigeria to face Tunisia, Algeria
Olu of Warri dissolves traditional council, committees
Minister lends support to Aisha Buhari Cup
Why NYSC is vital to Nigeria’s peace, growth
Jos, Plateau and a Catch-22 situation
Oil palm production: NIFOR needs strategic mandate
Miyetti Allah demands alternatives, deadline extension
V. Agha, V. Uwaifo, RIPP; Reporters- Don’t empower terrorists
Governorship poll: Anambra shouldn’t be up for sale
Enugu, Edo, Anambra yet to get anti-open grazing law
Nigeria’s prodigal sons
Hold govt responsible for our next action, says ASUU
NDA attack: We need to change strategy
Clampdown
Citizens and crumbs
Super Tucano jets deployed to battle bandits, insurgents
PDP elders in talks with Wike on party crisis
Buhari: policy consistency puts economy on rebound
JAMB scraps uniform cut-off marks
Explore business side of your job, Dangote, Basiru, others tell journalists
Court freezes Kogi account over N20b loan
‘All agencies, institutions to be on IPPIS’
No Nigerian child will be denied basic education, says Osinbajo
‘PDP hasn’t zoned presidency to North’
Court declines Maina’s fresh bail application
Cholera: Borno confirms 43 deaths, 559 suspected cases
Katsina, Kaduna, Niger take measures to curb insecurity
Police deploy 11,000 for Kaduna council poll
Nasarawa pensioners hail governor
Ganduje supports NAPTIP to end human trafficking
Obaseki, Makinde, Ikpeazu flag off PDP e-registration in Anambra
Anambra poll: Youths protest rigging, political thuggery
France, Cross River collaborate on waste to electricity project
NNPC/Chevron delivers health care
Bayelsa pupils lament sitting on floor
Anambra joins oil producing states
Unlawful arrest: Are law enforcement agents beyond redemption?
Plateau Killings: Buhari vows to crush perpetrators
Residents shut BEDC office in Akure over crazy bills
Waiting for repentant bandits
Olu of Warri dissolves traditional council, committees
Government must get tougher with COVID-19 protocols
NITDA, stakeholders bicker over ‘secret’ repeal of 2007 Act
Can APC chairmanship aspirants weather the storm?
I risked my life to deliver N2.5m ransom to my in-law’s abductors – RCCG worshipper
Osun APC adopts consensus arrangement
DSS denies manhandling, harassing Kanu’s lawyers
CBN orders banks to publish names, BVN of Forex defaulters
Leveraging ICT in post-COVID era
Activists give Fed Govt 14 days to publish NDDC forensic audit report
Toyin Lawani shares post-partum body five days after delivery
Koffi, Mwasuka, Njama: What three content creators say about Ogelle
PHOTOS: Buhari presents APC flag to Andy Uba
Major shakeup as FCT Commissioner of Police appoints new PRO
Chelsea agree loan deal for Atletico Madrid’s Saul
Uche Maduagwu to Jim Iyke: how did you get N100million for your movie?
Ekiti Assembly amends state Electoral Law
Real Madrid sign Eduardo Camavinga for €30m from Rennes
Barcelona’s Moriba joins RB Leipzig for €16m
Shelter an essential need, says Iloduba Joemartins
Nigeria paid $500m for new Tucano jets – US
Arsenal agree £19.8m deal for Tomiyasu with Bellerin close to Real Betis move
Leeds United sign Man Utd’s Daniel James for £25m
Why I squashed beef with M.I – Vector
Why I squashed beef with M.I – Vector
N20b salary loan: Court freezes Kogi’s bank account
BBNaija Shine Ya Eye: Kayvee bounces back after withdrawal
JUST IN: Vaccination mandatory for pilgrims henceforth, says FG
D’Tigers crash out of AfroBasket after losing to Uganda
Bandits might not be Nigerians, cleric observes
We’ve security measures for protecting customers against fraud – Access Bank
Army retakes Rann from ISWAP eight hours after attack
JUST IN: Court refuses to hear Maina’s fresh motion for bail
Eight simple ways to make legit money online
How to get IKEDC prepaid meter in Lagos
Bobrisky flaunts wads of cash gift from admirers ahead of birthday
Akeredolu signs anti-open grazing bill into law
This startup is making it possible for you to spend your digital assets just about anywhere.
BREAKING: Court freezes suspended Abiodun’s aide’s bank accounts, seizes Lekki home
Court remands man for allegedly defiling minor
Institutions get nod to determine cut-off points for admissions
Hazard ruled out of Belgium’s World Cup qualifiers
FG’s conditional Cash-transfer: Ekiti beneficiaries commend President Buhari
‘Why PDP can’t bounce back’
#ACAFESTGH2021: Comedian Waris is comedian of the year
‘It didn’t happen for me’ – Willian apologises to fans after Arsenal exit
Real Madrid hopeful of Mbappe’s transfer on deadline day
Two hospitals rejected me, Basketmouth’s wife recounts childbirth ordeal
ThisDay
How Bitt Emerged CBN’s Technical Partner on Digital Currency
Buhari Unveils Job Creation Initiative, to Employ 20,000 Graduates Annually
Dangote: Only A Third of NNPC’s Investment in Refinery Will Be Paid in Cash
Akeredolu Signs Anti-open Grazing Law
FG Creates Post-NYSC Job Scheme to Employ 20,000 Graduates Yearly
CBN Moves against Violators of New FX Policy
Abia’s $56m W’Bank Loan Not Misappropriated, Projects Ongoing, Says Government
FCT, Ogun, Imo, Others Secure $520m SAPZ Grant
Nigeria is Not Only Country with Human Rights Challenges, Says UN
PIA: NNPC Will No Longer Render Free Service to Government, Says…
Sanwo-Olu, US Consular-General to Speak at USGEAA 4th Anniversary Webinar
Gunmen Raid Hospital in Bayelsa, Cart Away Cash, Valuables
Kale: How We Transformed NBS in 10 Years
Obaseki, Makinde, Ikpeazu Flag off PDP e-registration Exercise in Anambra
Port Congestion: Lawmakers Say NPA, Customs, Others Frustrating Ease of Doing…
Wike: Our Cancer Center Will Reduce Death Rate in Nigeria
Benue Killings: Investigate Akume, PDP Tells DSS
FG Disburses N56.84bn to MSMEs Under Survival Fund Scheme
Passenger Traffic Remains at 40% One Year after Nigeria Reopened Airspace
Fayemi Restores Suspended Workers’ Consequential Adjustment
Seven Southern States Fail to Meet Sept. 1 Deadline to Outlaw…
N20bn Bailout: Court Freezes Kogi’s Account
ActionAid Condemns Planned Increase of Electricity Tariff
Insecurity: US in Talks with Nigeria to Contain Terror…
Alleged Fraud: Court Freezes Ganiyu Rufai’s Accounts, Seizes Lekki Home
Dogara: Any System that Exploits the Poor, a Recipe for Disaster
24 Persons Arrested in Lagos for Reclaiming Wetland
Borno Confirms 43 Killed by Suspected Cholera Outbreak
PDP Has Not Zoned Presidency to North, Says former National Legal…
Olu of Warri Dissolves Traditional Council, Others
FG Reviewing Revenue Allocation Formula to Correct Imbalances, Says RMAFC
Imo Residents Task Governor on Waste Mgt, Security
Fayemi to Speak at OAU Discourse
NACCIMA Seeks Improved Partnership with Diplomatic Community
Dr. Nadine Siegert: Uncovering a New Dawn for Nigerian Art Scene
A COUNTRY AT A CROSSROADS
MENACE OF LAGOS MISCREANTS AND OPEN DEFECATION
OPEC+ Sees Tighter Oil Market Until May 2022
Provost Advocates Degree-awarding Status for Colleges of Education
Winners Emerge at Premier International Art Competition
Scholars, Diplomats Unite for Prof Gambari’s Legacies Project
‘PIA, Water Bill Tantamount to Internal Colonisation of N’Delta’
Nigerian Army University Matriculates 450 Students
Ladela School Condemns Corporal Punishment
WHY THERE SHOULD BE NO PARTY ELECTIONS
Firms Partner to Raise Africa’s Stake in $79.12bn Global Photography…
Commodore Olawunmi: Putting FG on the Spot
Total Nigeria Plc Appoints Sambo Seye as Managing Director
Osinbajo: FG Will Ensure No Nigerian Child is Denied Basic Education
Buhari Commiserates With Shehu of Borno over Brother’s Death
DBN Disburses N400bn to SMEs in Four Years
World Bank $56m Intervention Project in Abia not Abandoned, Says Commissioner
JAMB: Institutions Free to Set Minimum Benchmark for Admission
Court Restrains Edo Gov from Enforcing Compulsory Covid-19 Vaccination
Akeredolu Signs Anti-open Grazing Law
Banditry: Masari Enforces Fresh Security Measures
Chidoka: Policy Consistency Important Key to Attracting FDI
MTN Lauded for Deployment of Synthesizer at Research Institute
HoS Lauds 50 Civil Servants on Oxford Leadership Programme Shortlist
Dangote Charges Journalists on Professionalism, Ethical Standard
Zee OIL Gets DPR’s Permits to Deepen Oil, Gas Services
The Economics of Digital Currency
Tayo Ayinde: Bulwark of the Lagos Government
Lagos Police Charge Citizens on Security
Fresh Approach to Tackling Poverty
30 Years After, Akwa Palm Set to Become Multibillion-dollar Plantation
Building Industry Can Turn Around Nigeria’s Economy, Says Daniel
How Nigeria Continues to Lose Multimillion-naira to Lagos, Other States’ Pipeline Vandals
2022 WORLD CUP Salah Among Absentees as African Qualifying Resumes
Cavani Concedes United’s No.7 Jersey to Ronaldo
Kienka Faces Emerhem at Zenith Bank Tennis Tourney
Enugu Govt Delegation Meets with Visually Impaired Former Amateur Boxer
Aisha Buhari Cup Gets N50m Support from Sports Ministry
Lookman Join Leicester on Loan
FCT UBEB, Lagos SUBEB meet to Boost Education
FCET Umunze Makes ICT Skills Compulsory for Students
Provost Advocates Degree-awarding Status for Colleges of Education
Revisiting Kundiri Legacies, Succour to Wukari Community
Webometric Ranking: Stakeholders Commend Sanwo-Olu as LASPOTECH Emerges Third Best Poly
The Sultan Example
Editorial
CONCESSION OF THE ‘JUICY’ AIRPORTS
The Punch
EFCC’s Gestapo raids on hotels, residences
Out-of-school children: FG not responsible says Osinbajo
Court orders interim forfeiture of Abiodun aide’s bank accounts, house
Housewife remanded for forcing maid to drink peppered hot water
Students sit exams on bare floor in Amaechi’s alma mater
Compulsory vaccination: NMA, JOHESU kick as FG threatens sanction
PDP leaders visit Jonathan, beg ex-president to stay
I discussed insecurity with my son eight hours before his murder – Na’Allah
Two poly students, varsity worker kidnapped in Kogi church
Gunmen attack Bayelsa hospital, rob doctor, patients
PENGASSAN blames rising cooking gas price on forex
Domestic cargo movement drops by 15%
Six million electricity customers still unmetered amid FG’s schemes
Nigeria’s economy recovering stronger, says Adebayo
Akwa Ibom APC to sanction inauguration of ward executives
FIFA ranks €81m Osimhen world’s 18th most expensive player
Odey joins Randers on season-long loan
Makinde to unveil new-look Lekan Salami Stadium today
World Athletics confirms PUNCH report
Leadership
Court Orders Initial Forfeiture Of Suspended Abiodun’s Aide’s Bank Accounts, Properties
LG Congress: Ondo APC Opts For Consensus
‘Federal Govt To Announce Herbal COVID-19 Cure Soon’
Oyo Warns VIOs Against Extortion, Bribery
Ooni Hails PMB For Granting Approval Of Alternative Medicine Bill
Nigeria Targets $150bn From Global Halal Trade
Local Content Suffers As NCDMD’s $50m Research Fund Lies Fallow
Electricity Tariff: ActionAid Urges NERC To Stop Planned Increase
Investors Lose N56bn As Equities Market Sustains Bearish Performance
Oil Prices Crumble Over Hurricane Ida Concerns
No Going Back On Open Grazing Ban, Southern Governors Declare
Keeping Youths Engaged Through Digitalisation
Ukraine And The USA Are Friends?
APC Will Sweep Kaduna LG Polls, Says Senator Uba Sani
Buhari To Uba: Go And Win Anambra Poll For APC
Electricity Tariff: ActionAid Urges NERC To Stop Planned Increase
CBN Directs Banks To Publish Names Of Forex Defaulters
Lasaco Assurance Records Gross Premium Written Of N10.94bn In 2020
WIMBIZ Calls For Increased Women Participation In Public Sector
CSCS Advocates Collective Responsibility Towards Cyber-security
Stanbic IBTC Deepens Investors’ Participation In Stock Market
Paralympics: Nigeria’s Ambassador To Japan Hails Team Nigeria, Promises Victory Party
Alleged Sale Of Players: Bayelsa Queens Chairman Denies Wrongdoing
World Cup Qualifiers: Eagles’ Camp Bubbles As Musa, Kalu, 12 Others Arrived
10 Most Streamed Nigerian Albums Of 2020 On Spotify
EDITORIAL
No To Conflicting Court Judgements
“88” In Chinese Culture Symbolise Fortune And Good Luck…
The Sun
CBN goes after bank customers using fake visas to obtain forex
2021 admissions: Varsities, others at liberty to decide cut-off mark, says JAMB
Rivers State VAT judgment can’t stand –Masari
2023 Presidency: APC group seeks Buhari’s support for S’East
Open grazing ban: 11 southern states fail to meet deadline, 6 comply
PDP begins fence mending ahead convention
Buhari endorses Andy Uba
Group extols Ugwuanyi on job creation
Cholera outbreak: Borno confirms 43 deaths, 559 suspected cases
France, Cross River partner on waste to electricity project
NACCIMA seeks improved partnership with diplomatic community
COVID-19: Court orders Obaseki from enforcing compulsory vaccination
How I’m coping with Osun debt profile –Oyetola
Insecurity: Nigeria on life support –Leva, CAN chairman
APGA not in merger arrangement with APC says Obigwe
PDP berates Lalong over killings in Plateau
ZLP unveils Okonkwo, Balonwu today
Nigeria loses N38.4trn to lack of 24-hour port operation
NPA unveils ultra-modern records centre to sustain operational efficiency
ANCLA accepts apology letter from suspended member
WACT Onne boosts operations with 6 new RTG cranes
Tips to create engaging YouTube Shorts videos
Nigeria, a country without citizens
Petroleum Industry Act: Robbing Peter to pay Paul
Witchcraft: A spiritual weapon (1)
Governor Masari’s funny idea on tackling insecurity
Seize or take opportunity?
Sad attack on NDA and 2023
Enugu govt delegation meets with visually impaired Commonwealth boxing gold medalist
Transfer Deadline Day: West Ham offers €17m for Zaidu
‘How we’re promoting peace among Igbo traders in Lagos’
Why we’re working to boost maritime operations –Elochukwu
Politics, economics of energy market in Africa, by Maduekwe, founder, PUTTRU
Kaduna: Military in the face of banditry
Kwara Poly student, one other imprisoned over cybercrime
Bayelsa secondary school students write exams on bare floor
