News Headlines Sep 4, 2021. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers
Compiled by Demola Adefajo
The Nation
When Mumini Alao’s son Mustapha wedded Khadijah Mustapha
I’m no longer known just as Pete Edochie’s son – Yul
Princess Folashade Adeyemi’s new initiative
Folarin-Coker steps into father’s shoes
Obasanjo parties with Oba Bakre
K1’s performance at Bobrisky’s birthday bash sparks outrage
Shina Peller’s special message to Alaafin
AFRICAN CHINA: Lessons I learnt from London ‘rape scandal’
Ondo Senator denies hypnotising constituents with juju
Residents cry out over robbery raids
Oyetola’s wife laments surge in street hawking, abortion by teenagers
Ogun Customs intercepts 72.5m contraband
Ekiti 2022: PDP begins sale of gov election forms Sept 13
Lagos COVID-19 cases surpass 73, 000
Drugs linked to terrorists hidden in machines, cylinders uncovered in Lagos Port
Mexican boxer, 18, dies after knockout
Messi struggles as Argentina cruise to win over Venezuela
Iheanacho, Iwobi win Man of the Match, MVP award
Kienka set to defend title as Zenith Bank Tennis ends today
Falcon takes Golf Development initiative to Lagos, Ogun
World Cup qualifier: Nigeria beats Liberia with Iheanacho double
What a window!
IBB’s presumed exceptionalism
Buhari warned ex-Power Minister Mamman of imminent sack
Disquiet in South-South over NDDC audit report
EFCC arrests 402 Lekki cybercrime suspects in three months
Ortom sues Akume for N60b over alleged libel
Mining: Senate panel summons Minister over alleged revenue loss
AU member-states need sensitisation on African Human Rights Court – Osinbajo
Demolished Rivers popular market haven for kidnappers, others – Wike
Lawyer threatens legal action as DSS releases two Igboho’s aides
COVID-19 third wave: 320 deaths in August alone – NCDC Report
SUBEB Projects: Nasarawa Assembly summons Access Bank’s MD over delayed contract payments
Farmers-Herders Crisis: Buhari has not provided adequate leadership, says Delta govt
COVID-19 aggravates menace of substandard PPEs – NAFDAC DG
JAAC is conduit for stealing LG funds – NULGE
Durojaiye: Exit of Yoruba political star
Responsibility, defiance and politics
How DSS blocked American lawyer from seeing Nnamdi Kanu — Counsel
Trader docked for allegedly biting off woman’s nipple
Ex-council chief seeks inclusion of cat fish farming in school curriculum
Police probe 19-year-old who threatened JAMB with N1b suit
Drug war: I get death threats daily — Marwa
Anxiety in states as APC holds LG congresses
Tuface’s wife, family fight dirty over infidelity claims
Secondus ‘didn’t pay party dues for four years’
BBNaija Shine Ya Eye: Tongue-tied Tega breaks down
BBNaija Shine Ya Eye: Why I’m friendly with Queen lately, by Angel
DSS releases two more Igboho’s aides as lawyer threatens legal action
Stockbrokers honour donors
Cracks in 2Baba’s marriage to Annie over babymama, Pero
NGX mulls structural changes to deepen participation
Oando’s shareholders eye dividends after long-awaited meeting
BBNaija: Kemi Adetiba hints on featuring WhiteMoney in ‘King of Boys’ season 2
Drama as boy who sued JAMB for N1bn is handed over to Police
Appeal Court declares Valentine Ozigbo as PDP candidate for Anambra governorship election
We did everything possible to stop doctors’ strike – FG
Super Eagles beat Liberia’s Lone Star in W/Cup qualifier
Ekiti 2022: PDP commences sale of forms Sept. 13
Will Tuface, Annie Idibia’s 8-year-old marriage survive the storm?
DSS denied us access to Kanu, Lawyer alleges
I didn’t pass vote of no confidence on IGP – Masari
Rude Boy visits family in US amid divorce saga
Attempt to legalise marijuana will fail – Marwa
13 jostle for APC chair in Ibadan council
Zubby Michael, Jnr Pope hit Annie Idibia for calling out 2Baba on social media
Tiwa Savage buries dad
Gunmen invade Abuja community, kidnap father, son
I want to leave legacy of professionalised Police – IGP
Lil Nas X announces debut album with photos of baby bump
LASUTH doctors warn of prolonged strike
2Baba’s wife, brother fight dirty on social media
Ini Dima-Okojie, Nancy Isime wrap up work on Netflix’s original ‘Blood Sisters’
Anambra honours SeaHorse boss, Onunkwo
Phyno’s protege Cheque features Olamide in new single ‘LOML’
Nigeria better than US, says Korra Obidi
Second phase of Conditional Cash Transfer starts in Niger
2023: PDP chieftain tasks party on presidential pick
BBNaija Shine Ya Eye: I am reason Angel is still in the House – Boma
Don’t marry women heavy on social media – Harrysong
How Buhari broke the jinx at NNPC, by Femi Adesina
Any State Caretaker Committee that swears in any person not elected is null, void, says APC
BBNaija Shine Ya Eye: Liquorose backs Boma against Angel
BBNaija Shine Ya Eye: Angel, Boma in war of words after fling
BBNaija Shine Ya Eye: Evicted housemates JMK, Beatrice back Angel against Boma
BBNaija Shine Ya Eye: Cross backs Angel against Boma
‘Pushing back poverty is my passion’
‘We deliver top-notch social media campaigns’
Ebonyi votes N100m counterpart fund for workers’ scheme
Path to economic recovery, by stakeholders
NITAD holds conference Sept 7
NGC empowers 40 Edo, Kogi women
Brent crude crosses $73 per barrel
Naira crashes to N530/$ at parallel market
Osinbajo: Africa’s cross-border trade worth $93b
The Nation supports financial literacy training for reporters
Total Nigeria’s new helmsman resumes
NEMSA to revive legacy assets
Court freezes Atuche’s N19.1b in banks
The Punch
US-based Nigerian jailed for cyber fraud, loses $561,125
NNPC earned N4.61tn, spent N4.52tn in 2020 — BudgIT
Social media rescues siblings who lost legs same day to motorcycle accident
Why I wanted to drop my father’s name — Yul Edochie
Ortom sues Akume for libel, demands N60bn
States consider no-work-no-pay, may stop doctors’ salaries
Yoruba Nation agitators want fairness, concerned about insecurity – Ooni of Ife
Newlywed undergoes brain surgery after police torture, remains unstable
Hoodlums eject Lagos tenants over alleged land charges
Amotekun arrests herdsmen, seizes 40 cows over farm destruction in Ondo
Kidnappers abduct businessman, kill two vigilantes in Plateau
How ‘one chance’ bus landed me in kidnappers’ den for two days –ICT expert
NNPC earned N4.61tn, spent N4.52tn in
Include revenue sources in budget proposals, FG tells MDAs
DPR seals 59 illegal gas plants in Lagos
Govt plans to cut gas price for power producers
Anambra: PDP jubilates, as court affirms Ozigbo’s candidacy, slams N10m fine against Uba
Ekiti 2022: PDP releases timetable, begins sale of forms Monday
2023: APC has run out of ideas, says pro-Atiku group
Date of Kaduna council polls deferred in four LGAs
Iheanacho, Iwobi win awards as Eagles beat Liberia
England-based players depart camp as Eagles prepare for Cape Verde
Agbo joins Slovan Bratislava
NFF begs EPL to allow England-based players for Cape Verde clash
May God comfort, glorify all precious virgins out there
Cabinet: Cosmetic change or governance reset?
I thought there’s something to Obafemi Hamzat
Why I wanted to drop my father’s name — Yul Edochie
2Baba’s baby mama shuns Annie’s infidelity claims
BBN housemates don’t have to act immorally to succeed –Maryam Charles
My greatest asset brain, not body — Didi Ekanem
Leadership
Lafarge Achieves 3000 Jobs Through Recycling
Shareholders Applaud Oando For Resolving Dispute With Regulator
NPA Collaborates With UK Border Force To End Illicit Trade
Access Gets International Banker’s Best Commercial Bank In Nigeria Award
How Character Commission Bill Stirs Hornet Nest In Niger Assembly
LG Polls: As Kaduna Blazes The Trail With Electronic Voting
Reviving The Hope Of Nigerian Women To Lead Healthy Lives Amid COVID-19
AISHA’s ANGLE: The Hair On My Head
How To Guard Against Flat Tyre (2)
FLASHPOINT: FRSC: Revenue Generating Or Traffic Management Agency?
Lekki Now Hotbed Of Cyber Crime – EFCC
SANs Fault FG On Compulsory Vaccination For Nigerians
Anxiety, Suspense As APC Holds LG Congresses Today
Over 85% Of Nigerian Schools Unsafe, Prone To Attack, NSCDC Warns
Anambra Guber: Appeal Court Affirms Ozigbo As PDP Candidate, Orders INEC To List Him
How Character Commission Bill Stirs Hornet Nest In Niger Assembly
LG Polls: As Kaduna Blazes The Trail With Electronic Voting
Those Seeking My Removal Are Frustrated—Secondus
…PDP Hails Judgment, Urges Members To Unite
Why We Lost Some Lawmakers To APC – APGA
2023: Benue Will Be My Priority – Igbawua
Anambra: PDP Hails A’Court Judgment On Ozigbo, Urge Members To Unite
2023: Atiku Most Prepared, Experienced To Rescue Nigeria – Group
PDP Loses 3 Ex-Party Chairmen To APC In Cross River
APC Group Commends Buhari Over Recovered N1trn Stolen Funds
Lafarge Achieves 3000 Jobs Through Recycling
NPA Collaborates With UK Border Force To End Illicit Trade
Access Gets International Banker’s Best Commercial Bank In Nigeria Award
Eagles Begin Qatar 2022 World Cup Qualifiers With Victory
EDITORIAL
Another Electricity Tariff Hike?
Reviving The Hope Of Nigerian Women To Lead Healthy Lives Amid COVID-19
The Sun
Buba Galadima: North safer under Jonathan
2023: Why South-East should produce president –Osita Okechukwu, DG, VON
IG commends Katsina Police Command on crime-fighting
Alleged infidelity triggers war in Tuface’s home
Anti-open grazing law: Miyetti Allah mocks southern govs
Sexual harassment has drastically reduced in Nollywood –Ruth Kadiri
‘Why I became a kidnapper after studying law’
Ugwuanyi’s benevolence, love for God, outstanding, says Methodist Prelate
COVID-19: Prove your worth, Sanwo-Olu tasks trado-medicine practitioners
Flooding: NIHSA, NEMA strategise against disasters
No more govt appointment for Ebonyi warring community –Umahi
Nigeria, Brazil navies promise to end piracy in Gulf of Guinea
Anambra Guber: Appeal Court declares Ozigbo PDP’s candidate
Why APC crisis persists, by caretaker committee
Labour Party scribe, family escape death, as two storey building collapses
PDP crisis: National interest must come first –Oyovbaire admonishes members
Insecurity: KADSIECOM suspends election in 4 LGAs
NIPC publishes 2020 audited accounts, report of remittances to CRF
How funding challenges, low rates cripple ground handlers, safety
Emirates to receive last A380 in November
LAAC clinches Rotary Club professionalism award in aviation reportage
July passenger traffic below pre-COVID-19 levels –IATA
GOtv Boxing Night 23:‘Baby Face will lose again’, boasts Samson
Zenith Bank Tennis hits final stages
Okala, Izamoje for Anambra football supporters club, fans hangout
Business mogul, Dr Iyke Kanu earns nurses’ recognition
I acted over 150 movies with nothing to show –Crakydon
‘My plans to emerge Mrs World’
Nollywood’s film village long overdue –Osy Livingstone
‘Why we brought back Gulder Ultimate Search’
Why single ladies are scared of marriage –Nike Erinle
Timzy out with “That Thing“
Are Aisha and Mohammed Babangida in a cold war?
Ken Calebs-Olumese bids bye to iconic Niteshift Coliseum
Will tech mogul, Leo Stan Ekeh, budge at all?
Kogi SSG, Dr. Folashade Ayoade shut down Redemption Camp for daughter
Ronaldo
Godly living in the home
Are you and your spouse growing apart?
H.E. Bala Mohammed in the eyes of the people
Public Institutions and Paradox of Governance
Nigeria, Turkey partner to fight terrorists
Prolonged ASUP strike sparks tension at OKOPOLY
Ohakim’s case against Chinyere Amuchinwa, by aide
Dadioweis’ Timeless Advice: Never rush into marriage because of look or riches
Godly living in the home
Are you and your spouse growing apart?
Eleven ways to earn money legitimately while in school
Prolonged ASUP strike sparks tension at OKOPOLY
Ohakim’s case against Chinyere Amuchinwa, by aide
Dadioweis’ Timeless Advice: Never rush into marriage because of look or riches
Daily Trust
Fearless Afghan Women March Against Taliban
The Way Forward For NPA
Nollywood Is A Goldmine, But People Dont Know – Charles Inojie
Nigerian Female Artist TEMS To Feature On Drake’s CLB
Nigerians React To American Artist Dababy’s Essence Remix
Kannywood Differs On Sadiya Haruna’s Conviction
Ndume: Insurgents Who Surrendered Will Be Useful To Security Agencies
Marwa: N/Assembly Members Know They Can’t Return Home If They Legalise Cannabis
BUK Releases Cut-Off Marks For 2021/2022 Session, Scraps Aptitude Test
Gunmen Break Into Abuja Home, Abduct Father And Son
‘God Brought Us Together’, Kwankwaso Speaks On Recent Encounter With Ganduje
Bagudu: Some Countries Have Ranches Bigger Than States In Nigeria
Militants Fight Back As Taliban Moves To Capture Afghanistan’s Last Territory
Ndume: Insurgents Who Surrendered Will Be Useful To Security Agencies
Pregnant Woman, 4 Others Die In Enugu Road Crash
Alleged Assault: ASUU Threatens Legal Action Against DSS
Marwa: 1,630 Jailed For Drug Crimes In 8 Months
SEC Records N9bn Deficits In 3 Years, Blames Meltdown
Top Stockbrokers Trade Over N50bn In August
AfDB, Others To Raise $520m For Nigeria’s Agro Zones
African Informal Trade Worth $93bn Annually — Osinbajo
Medview May Resume Operations After 2 Years In Limbo
YPP Registers 400,000 Members In Anambra
How APC Can Win Governorship Election In Taraba – Chieftain
Kaduna Suspends LG Election In 4 LGAs
Ogun APC Crisis Worsens As Abiodun, Amosun Inaugurate Parallel Ward Excos
Internal Wrangling May Tear Us Apart, Kwankwaso Warns PDP Leaders
Nigerian Paralympians’ Dominance Of Olympics Compatriots Continue At Tokyo 2020
Super Eagles Begin 2022 World Cup Qualifiers With 2-0 Win Over Liberia
Djokovic Has Nishikori’s Number But Isn’t Overconfident
Oladeinde Shoremi: Why Obasanjo And I Are Unbeatable In Game Of Squash
Things Go From Bad To Worse For Arteta
Tiwa Savage Buries Father
He Has 7 Kids Yet You Still Depend On Him, Annie Idibia Mocks Tuface’s Brother
Wizkid Sells Out O2 Arena Tickets In 2 Minutes
Annie Drops Idibia From Instagram Bio, Gains 1m New Followers
Adekunle Gold Features Davido In New Single, High
FCT Schools Resume Sept 19
Teenager Who Filed N1bn Suit Against JAMB Handed Over To Police
BUK Releases Cut-Off Marks For 2021/2022 Session, Scraps Aptitude Test
FCTA Arrests 49 People During Demolition At Gwarinpa
Nigerian Shortlisted For 2023 Spaceflight
Tribune
5,890 terrorists surrendered to troops in three weeks ― DHQ
FTAN president inaugurates South West executives to boost tourism activities
Gunmen strike in Abuja, abduct father, son
APC LG congress: Osun agrees on consensus exercise
APC LG congress: Gov Buni tasks members on peaceful conduct
Ekiti 2022: PDP begins sale of forms September 13
Plateau APC set for LG congresses as gov calls for peaceful conduct
FedPoly student bags one-year jail term over cybercrime in Kwara
Smuggling: Customs impound 592 kegs of petrol in Ogun border
FG to make COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for civil servants
5,890 terrorists surrendered to troops in three weeks ― DHQ
2023: Atiku wades into Makinde, Oyo PDP chieftains’ feud
Over 13,777 NDDC projects were compromised —Report
FTAN president inaugurates South West executives to boost…
Gunmen strike in Abuja, abduct father, son
APC LG congress: Osun agrees on consensus exercise
APC LG congress: Gov Buni tasks members on peaceful conduct
Ekiti 2022: PDP begins sale of forms September 13
Plateau APC set for LG congresses as gov calls for peaceful…
Former minister of health, Adewole, others urge funding,…
Ortom institutes N60bn suit against Akume
Upsurge in FGM in children below 1 year in Oyo worries…
Revenue target: Senate threatens MDAs with zero allocation
Police arrest 2 NDLEA officers over alleged killing of drug…
Insecurity: Kaduna suspends LG polls in four LGAs
How EFCC arrested 402 internet fraudsters in 3 months in…
Obasa condoles CP Odumosu over mother’s death
Anambra: PDP hails Appeal Court judgment restoring Ozigbo…
Kano govt approves promotion of 102 workers, 2 disciplinary…
2021 UTME: 19-year-old candidate in police net over alleged…
Three kidnapped victims regain freedom after alleged payment…
Amotekun arrests three herdsmen, seizes 40 cows in Ondo
Any NASS member who votes to legalize cannabis can’t return…
Lagos Taskforce educates commercial bus drivers on traffic…
Anambra 2021: 30 Professional bodies plan debate for Soludo,…
NBC tasks journalists on professionalism, adherence to codes
Kwara APC inaugurates 193 ward chairmen
COVID-19 vaccination: 18 University teachers volunteer to…
Insecurity: Plateau APC elder council tasks Gov Lalong to…
Anambra 2021: YPP has 400, 000 registered members ― Senator…
Only restructuring can move Nigeria forward, not…
ICPC investigates alleged diversion of projects in…
CAC grants CCB access to database for speedy investigation…
JUST IN: Appeal Court declares Valentine Ozigbo PDP candidate for Anambra guber…
Doug The Plug is set to make his return this fall
ThisDay
Buhari Extols SGF Boss Mustapha at 65
Lekki Now Hotbed of Cyber Crime, Says EFCC
Anambra Guber: Appeal Court Declares Ozigbo PDP’s Candidate
Forensic Audit Uncovers Colossal Mismanagement of N6trn NDDC Funds
Osinbajo: African Cross-border Trade Worth $93bn
Amaechi Inspects Proposed Site for Bonny Deep Seaport
Akeredolu Gives Workers Two-week Ultimatum to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
Secondus: I’m Not against Southern Presidency
Senate Summons Minister Over Alleged Loss of Mining Revenue
Ayade Assents to Legislative, Judiciary Autonomy Bills
EFCC: Lekki is Epicentre of Cyber Crime, 402 Suspects Arrested
Ekiti 2022: PDP Releases Timetable, Commences Sale of Forms September 13
PDP Lawmakers: We Didn’t Pass Vote of Confidence on…
Senate Summons Minister Over Alleged Loss of Mining Revenue
Ayade Assents to Legislative, Judiciary Autonomy Bills
EFCC: Lekki is Epicentre of Cyber Crime, 402 Suspects Arrested
Ekiti 2022: PDP Releases Timetable, Commences Sale of Forms September 13
PDP Lawmakers: We Didn’t Pass Vote of Confidence on…
Obiano Receives Anambra Indigenes Evacuated from Jos
Buhari Extols SGF Boss Mustapha at 65
IG: How Police Destroyed Weapons Supply Chain to Bandits in Katsina
AAAN Announce AdCademy Masterclass Winners
HEALES Holds Conference on Big Data, AI
BAP’s ‘Fela and the Kalakuta Queens’ For S’African Cinemas
Rivers: EFCC Arrest Suppliers of Adulterated Oil
Super Eagles Beat Lone Star 2-0
Constitution Review: Tackling Sexual Abuse Through Gender Equality
Katsina Debunks Masari’s Vote-of-no-confidence Report on IG
NALDA’s Farm Estate to Engage 4,000 Farmers in Borno
Anambra Guber: Okeke’s APGA Faction Laments Mass Defection, Blames Soludo’s Emergence
JAMB Hands over 19-year-old to Police over Alleged Forged Result
Osinbajo: AU Member-States Need Sensitization on African Court on Human and…
Lekki Now Hotbed of Cyber Crime, Says EFCC
2023: Atiku most Adequately Prepared to Wrest Power from APC
Jigawa pays N1.2bn to 725 retirees
Alleged blasphemy: Court orders mental evaluation of controversial Kano Scholar
Nasarawa Can’t Fold Its Arms When Plateau Is in Crisis, Sule…
Amaechi Inspects Proposed Site for Bonny Deep Seaport
Akeredolu Gives Workers Two-week Ultimatum to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
Secondus: I’m Not against Southern Presidency
Senate Summons Minister Over Alleged Loss of Mining Revenue
Ayade Assents to Legislative, Judiciary Autonomy Bills
EFCC: Lekki is Epicentre of Cyber Crime, 402 Suspects Arrested
Ekiti 2022: PDP Releases Timetable, Commences Sale of Forms September 13
PDP Lawmakers: We Didn’t Pass Vote of Confidence on…
CITN Charges Govt on Accountability, Transparency
Fintech Firm Urges CBN to Strengthen Enforcement of Open Banking
Motomedia Makes History, Launches First Interactive LED Billboard in West Africa
Onga Crowns Nigeria’s Next Top Chef
Drive The Rolls-Royce Cullinan and Experience its Magic
World Remit Releases New Report on ‘Cost of Education’
Oyedepo: Condition of Kwara State Appalling
Pa Abiodun: Celebrating the Teacher of Generational Leaders
What’s Ikpeazu Doing With 1000 Bibles?
We Have No Plan to Increase Tuition Fees At FUL, Says Vice Chancellor
Adamu: I’ll Push Until the Water Bill is Passed
Football Wins As Mustapha Weds Khadijah
Things Fall Apart for 2Face, Annie Idibia
Monica Swaida: My American Oyinbo Husband Loves Amala with Egusi Soup
Coverage Under NHIS: Imperatives of Healthcare Trust
Super Eagles Beat Lone Star 2-0
Editorial
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