News Headlines Sep 5, 2021. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers
Compiled by Demola Adefajo
The Nation
How Onobrakpeya grows local artists in Delta
GAC celebrates founder, Sadela
BSN holds Marathon Bible reading
End this month to go higher
Oogbodo releases Jesu O Se’ka, preaches against drug abuse
Aniagwu marks 50 years of priesthood with book presentation
100,000 attend New Seraph’s Divine Experience
Church celebrates 12 years of offering free medicare
Lai Mohammed’s blind defence
Cristiano Ronaldo slammed for “disrespecting” Juventus to join Man Utd
Dettol backs Super Eagles Against Liberia
Napoli eye hotshot ‘Simy’ Nwankwo
Rohr warns: Cape Verde will be tougher for Super Eagles
Egypt dominates Nigeria, claims team titles
Anthony Lions Club trains 50 pupils in use of computer
Redwood Consulting appoints Jerry Sawyerr General Manager
Kwara police to partner engineers in fight against building collapse
Poolee unveils tech products across retail stores
Fayemi, Babalola make case for united Nigeria
Community leaders commend police on crime prevention
Sanwo-olu, Tinubu, Monguno, others for youth development award
We’ll transform Ibadan into 21st century city —Makinde
NAPTIP, NACCIMMA, NOA, others proffer solutions to irregular migration
Youth group eulogises new Olu of Warri
Buhari visits Imo Thursday – Uzodimma
Northern governors, Gbajabiamila, celebrate SGF Mustapha at 65
150 cholera victims confirmed dead in Katsina
$1 billion available for states to boost healthcare – World Bank
El-Rufai loses unit as Kaduna awaits outcome of LG polls
‘I lost N520m in Anambra fire but not my life’
Gunmen kill Fed Poly Bauchi’s senior staff
Health sector shutdown looms as JOHESU gives FG 15-day ultimatum
A model musician and master sculptor
Okon deregulates breakfast
Churchillian churlishness
And stop press leads to stop ironing
Consensus reigns in APC’s LG congresses nationwide
FG records N1.87tr trade deficit in Q2 2021
#EndSARS protesters’ ‘star’ witness shuns Lagos panel again
Edo, Ondo, Fed Govt irresponsible on Covid jabs
Condemnation trails killing of Sowore’s brother in Edo
Confusion over NCC order shutting telecoms services in Zamfara
PDP crisis deepens as Secondus, Wike differ on peace terms
Primate Olorunwo dies at 85
Lagos’ dens of robbers
Intriguing tales as Ondo community marks end to killing of twins
Buhari to visit Imo on Thursday — Uzodinma
Makinde vows to deliver 75km of 110km Circular road in 2023
FG deploys two aircraft for geophysical survey
A’Ibom CP orders arrest of ASP over death of suspect
Kaduna LG poll: El-Rufai loses polling unit to PDP
Drug war: I get death threats daily — Marwa
IBB’s presumed exceptionalism
Things you don’t know about sex
BBNaija Shine Ya Eye: Recap of week six
Atiku, Fintiri receive thousands of defectors into PDP
WANLE AKINBOBOYE: Why I chose to live in jungle when I returned from America
Ondo APC holds peaceful council Congress
Obasanjo parties with Oba Bakre
What you probably didn’t know about slain Sowore’s younger brother, Olajide
Disquiet in South-South over NDDC audit report
Olawepo-Hashim,others emerge APC national delegates
I almost aborted Brodashaggi’s pregnancy, says mum
I’m no longer known just as Pete Edochie’s son – Yul
Police confirm killing of Sowore’s brother
EFCC arrests 402 Lekki cybercrime suspects in three months
Sokoto APC adopts consensus for congresses
PHOTOS: Gov El Rufai, Speaker cast votes in Kaduna council poll
How DSS blocked American lawyer from seeing Nnamdi Kanu — Counsel
Kaduna LG poll: El Rufai expresses concerns over low voter turnout
Anxiety, confusion over NCC’s shut down letter
‘Remove Magashi now, probe sacked Agric Minister Nanono’
Lawyer threatens legal action as DSS releases two Igboho’s aides
Ondo Senator denies hypnotising constituents with juju
Anambra poll: Appeal Court declares Ozigbo PDP candidate
Communities urged to seek peaceful resolution to farmers, herders clashes
ThisDay
Govs Caution FG over Payment of $418m Paris Club Refund to Consultants
•Ask banks not to implement payment directives
Kaduna LG Polls: El-Rufai Loses Polling Unit to PDP
NCC Directs Telcos to Shut down Operations in Zamfara
Breaking: Foreign Trade Rises to N12.03trn in Q2
Kwankwaso: Unending Crisis Has Weakened PDP, May Tear it Apart
Bandits Kill 15 People in Niger Community, Destroy Several Houses
Nigeria Struggles to Meet OPEC’s Crude Oil Quota
Ndume Insists on Prosecution of Repentant Insurgents
FG Directs Telcos to Shut down Operations in Zamfara over Insecurity
Mustapha Reflects on New Age, Says Attaining 65 Years a Bonus
Shutdown of Health Sector Looms as JOHESU Issues Strike Notice
Nigeria Can’t Afford One Doctor to 600 Patients Ratio, FG Tells…
Agbaje Emerges Ogun Afenifere Chairman
A’Ibom Police Arrest ASP for Killing Suspected Cultist in Custody
Gunmen Kill Bauchi Federal Poly’s Chief Engineer, Injured Resident
FG, Seedbuilders Agree to Build Capacity of Tech Innovators
FG Pledges to Sustain Fleet Recapitalisation for Navy
APC’ll Win Anambra without Rigging, Uba Tells Supporters
Nigeria Can’t Rely on Oil Again, Minister Warns
Bandits Must be Defeated for Proper School Continuity, Says Northern Governors’…
Obaseki, Keyamo, Elumelu Kick as Gunmen Kill Sowore’s Younger Brother…
You Have Re-invented Nigeria Before the World, Fayemi Tells Olu of…
ISIS-K Terror, Creative Diplomacy, and UNSC Resolution: Lessons for Nigeria’s Boko…
Sokoto APC Adopts Consensus LG Congress
Kaduna LG Polls: El-Rufai Loses Polling Unit to PDP
APC LG Congress: Onyeama Describes Exercise as Democracy in Action
House Minority Caucus Condemns Killing of Sowore’s Brother replay this
APC LG Congress: Onyeama Describes Exercise as Democracy in Action
Edo Police Confirm Killing of Sowore’s Younger Brother by Gunmen
Marwa Backs Pre-marital Drug Test
JAMB Hands over Candidate to Police over ‘Result Tampering’
I’m not Abuja-based Politician, Says Sirika
NCC Directs Telcos to Shut down Operations in Zamfara
Judgment on VAT as Triggers for Agitation for Restructuring
Atuche: Stripped of Spoils of Office
Zenith Bank’s 2021 H1 Result Excites Shareholders
FLORA IYABO KATTO: I Started Food Business as Side…
Timipre Sylva: Sylva: I Don’t Foresee Unrest in N’Delta over…
CITN Charges Govt on Accountability, Transparency
Will Oduah’s Alleged Sins Be Forgiven?
Who is Afraid of Soludo?
Did Delta Court Order Actually Restrain Buni?
SAGE HASSON: USING THE POWER OF WORDS
In Vantage Point, Two Photographers Blend Perspectives
FOR A HARMONISED WAY FORWARD
VICTOR UWAIFO WAS NOT JUST ABOUT MUSIC…
Lani Aisida: As “Rumour Has It” Ends, the King of Web Series Speaks
Ugwunwa Rakes in Last Day Gold Medal for Team Nigeria
Iheanacho Leads UK-based Players out of Eagles’ Camp
Dare Celebrates Super Eagles’ Victory over Liberia
Waldrum Lists Nigeria’ 23-woman Squad for Aisha Buhari Cup
The Fallacy of Ethnic Homogeneity
Democracy and the Tyranny of Judges
Editorial
THE KING OF ARCHIVES
The Punch
Kaduna LG polls: PDP wins Kaura chairmanship seat
Find killers of Sowore’s brother, MURIC tells police
Sanwo-Olu reveals plan to cover Lagos stadiums
Kano naval base project wasteful, counter-productive – Experts
Oyetola, committee members express satisfaction over Osun APC LG congress
Banditry: GSM operators obey FG’s order, shut over 240 Zamfara base stations
Lagos, Rivers begin VAT collection, FG, North disagree
What made me change from Tinubu’s bitter critic to campaigner – Ogunlewe
CP orders ASP arrest as prospective youth corper dies in Akwa Ibom Police cell
Kidnappers shot dead my brother in Edo, Sowore mourns
Five-year-old boy drowns in Kano well
How ‘one chance’ bus landed me in kidnappers’ den for two days –ICT expert
FG suffers N1.76tn revenue shortfall in six months
No commensurate response to flood warnings by states – NIHSA boss, Nze
How to avoid common engine problems
Regulatory policies and future of Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem
Kaduna LG polls: PDP wins Kaura chairmanship seat
Inequality and unending calls for state creation
APC: Lagos4Lagos Movement holds parallel LG congress
LG congresses: Again, Katsina APC elects 918 officials by consensus
Sanwo-Olu reveals plan to cover Lagos stadiums
US Open: Djokovic advances as top-ranked Barty ousted
Nigeria third best African team as Paralympics end
Handball: Africa women tourney suffers indefinite postponement
Surrogacy: An often overlooked fertility treatment option
Sickle cell, your kidneys and hydration
Constant infidelity made me conduct paternity tests on kids –Nedu
Even at 60, I’d still dance – Kaffy
Pere not genuine, I’d have nothing to do with him outside BBN —Maria
Leadership
Int’l Charity Day: Longrich Visits NAPTIP, Orphanage Homes in Abuja
Kwankwaso Faults Ganduje On Payment of Pension
Cholera Death Toll Rises To 150 In Katsina
Boy, 5, Drowns In Kano Well
Over 50,000 APC Members Join PDP In Adamawa
Now that CBN is Set to Launch eNaira
Kogi Varsity Scores 100% Accreditation As NUC Approves 24 More Programmes
Northern Governors Celebrate Boss Mustapha At 65
Federal Govt Resumes Stipend Payment In Nasarawa
Bandits Must Be Defeated – Northern Govs’ Wives
APC LG Congresses Widen Cracks In States
VAT, Forex Trigger Gas Scarcity, Hike As 1kg Sells At N600
Insecurity: Residents Groan As Federal Govt Shuts Down Telecom Services For 2 Weeks In Zamfara
Now that CBN is Set to Launch eNaira
Over 50,000 APC Members Join PDP In Adamawa
Insecurity: Plateau APC Stakeholders’ Demand Raises Fresh Concerns
Voter Apathy, Failure Of E-Voting Machines Mar Kaduna LG Polls
Five Smart Ways To Avoid Taking A Loan
Federal Govt Outlines Firms For Sale, Concession
Nigeria Records N1.87trn Trade Deficit In Q2
Female Contestants Dominate Semi-Final At SGEL Chinese Wushu
Paralympics: Team Nigeria Finishes On High Note, Clinches Javelin Gold
The Sun
EndSARS inspired me to sing Papa – Grace Amah, gospel singer
It’ll be unfair, unjust for power to remain in North beyond 2023 – Senator Abba Moro
JOHESU plans indefinite strike
APC LG Congress: Delegates adopt consensus candidates
Terrorism: Deal with bandits now, Northern govs’ wives tell husbands
NCC shuts down telecoms service in Zamfara
Guber poll: Zoning tears Southeast apart
Lawan, Kalu laud Boss Mustapha as SGF clocks 65
…Senate Chief Whip salutes Iwuanyanwu at 79
Terrorism: FG begins food distribution in Borno
Kidnappers kill Olajide, Omoyole Sowore’s, younger brother in Edo
We’ll transform Ibadan to city of 21st Century – Makinde
2023: We need credible candidates in Kebbi, not power rotation, says ex-HoS
Kaduna LG polls: El-Rufai loses polling unit
Obi to political leaders: Focus on saving Nigeria, not 2023 election
Why insecurity is not abetting in Nigeria – General Ishola Williams (rtd)
Attack on NDA complete humiliation – Elder Eleazu
Estimated billing: Ibadan communities launch ‘no meter, no payment’ campaign
NEXIM extends credit facility to Abia for Enyimba Economic City
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
Abdullahi sparks ‘price war’ among Euro giants
Finidi, Enyimba at war over choice of assistant coaches
Osaka to take break after failed title defence
Afrobasket 2021: Tunisia to defend title against Cote d’Ivoire
200 golfers storm Nasarawa for 1st Ladies Open
Qatar 2022 qualifiers: Iheanacho’s double sinks Liberia
Those who want Kida out of NBBF are selfish, wicked – Nwabueze
GOtv Boxing Night 23: ‘Baby Face will lose again’, boasts Samson
Qatar 2022 Qualifiers: Rohr expresses concern ahead of Cape Verde clash
Minister tasks Super Eagles to keep up momentum
NFF partners, “33”, GAC Motor shower Naira on Super Eagles
Dettol ensures germ free Super Eagles
Abdullahi sparks ‘price war’ among Euro giants
Lessons from Afghanistan
Harnessing the power of united prayers
Between soul winning and answered prayers
Walking in freedom (9)
State of the nation
Eagles can’t be super under Rohr
Afrobasket 2021: Tunisia to defend title against Cote d’Ivoire
Justice Ibrahim Muhammad: Rising to save the judiciary from meddlesomeness in politics
Igbo presidency: Panacea to ethnic agitations and Nigeria’s imminent flop
Between soul winning and answered prayers
Walking in freedom (9)
God used angel investor to save my practice –Dr. Adeyanju, dentist
Justice Ibrahim Muhammad: Rising to save the judiciary from meddlesomeness in politics
Guber poll: Zoning tears Southeast apart
Anambra teaching hospital in ruins
Daily Trust
Kaduna LG Polls: Stray Bullet Kills 9-Year-Old, As Apathy Mars Council Polls
Politicians Dividing Nigerians For Selfish Gains – Falana
Shun Violence, FCT Minister Of State Urges Nigerians
Buhari Made Me Minister Within 2 Hours – Sale Mamman
Anambra Guber: APC Candidate Escapes Gunshot
Shell: Our Youths Shot By Army, NSCDC Still Missing – Bayelsa Community
Intrigues As PDP Bigwigs Battle For 2023 Presidential Ticket
Division Deepens In APC As Factions Hold Parallel LG Congresses
LG Poll: El-Rufai Loses Polling Unit To PDP
Kwankwaso: For 6 Years, Ganduje Denied Me My Retirement Benefits
‘Three Shot’ As Youths Clash With Security Personnel In Bayelsa
Killers Of Sowore’s Brother Abducted 5 Persons – Police
Shun Violence, FCT Minister Of State Urges Nigerians
Anambra Guber: APC Candidate Escapes Gunshot
Shell: Our Youths Shot By Army, NSCDC Still Missing – Bayelsa Community
Ex-Lawmaker Advises Judiciary To Be Wary Of Politicians
Like GSM Booths, POS Shops Create Jobs, Raise Financial Inclusion
Inside World Of Nigeria’s Florist Entrepreneurs
Intrigues As PDP Bigwigs Battle For 2023 Presidential Ticket
Division Deepens In APC As Factions Hold Parallel LG Congresses
Lagos APC Factions Hold Parallel LG Congresses
Team Nigeria Finishes Tokyo Paralympics On High
2021 Kano Polo Tourney To Gallop-Off Sept 11
Fayemi Rewards Outstanding Sportsmen And Women In Ekiti
Adepoju Charges Super Eagles To Score More Goals
Tearful Osaka To Take Break From Tennis After Shock Loss
Thank God I Didn’t Abort You, Mother Tells Brodashaggi
Nigerian Female Artiste TEMS To Feature On Drake’s CLB
Why Prices Of Foodstuff May Remain High, Even With New Harvest
‘Reasons Orange Farming Is Not Progressing’
How To Improve The Livestock Subsector
Coffee
How Non-Repayment Threatens Agric Loans
Vaccine Hesitancy Mars Drive To Vaccinate 1 Million Nigerians
Stretch Marks? Try Oils Mix
WHO Releases Compendium Of Techs To Save Lives
Police Superintendent Arrested Over Death Of UniUyo Student In Custody
Chief Engineer Of Bauchi Polytechnic Murdered
Editorial
Timely Efforts To End Banditry
What Next After These Shutdowns?
Buhari’s Cabinet Reshuffle: Matter Of Impact
Jigawa @30 And The Way Forward
My Tears For Nigerian Paralympians
To Save Nigeria, NOW
The Guardian
Pitfalls new agric, power ministers should avoid
Concerns as abandoned containers litter Nigerian ports
Repentant terrorists with bloody hands must face consequences, says Ndume
Fayemi, Afe Babalola make case for united Nigeria
Pastoralism: ECOWAS, others fine-tune strategies for regional observatory
Biden to visit three sites of 9/11 attack on 20th anniversary
Malami flags off distribution of N3.2b credit facility in Kebbi
Oyo residents launch ‘No Metre No Payment’ campaign
Dumpsites as fruits, vegetable markets
Anti-robbery team’s building gets facelift
Customers seek Sanwo-Olu’s intervention over new BRT fare hike
Group supports children of widows with educational materials
Court dissolves 20-year-old marriage over threat to life
Sir Victor Uwaifo: The life and times of the legendary ‘Guitar Boy’
Benin’s rare swamp forest ‘at risk of disappearing’
Eagles have no excuse against blue sharks of Cape Verde, says Elaho
CAHB suspends Africa women junior handball championship in Conakry
Olatunji, others get NSF coaching certificates
Team Lagos shines at National Youth Games zonal elimination
France need rare Martial goal to draw in Ukraine
England’s Sancho ruled out of World Cup qualifiers
Funke Abimbola: The Diversity And Inclusion Queen
Catch Up On Events That Happened Last Week
OAP Nedu Denies Ex-Wife’s Allegations With Shocking Evidences
Twists, turns as PDP’s feuding camps plot survival strategies ahead convention
APC: States conduct parallel council congresses
Government’s road infrastructure programme and national debt burden
PDP ponders options for presidential flagbearer
Editorial
Boosting gas utilisation, cutting price
Airport link bridge: Where Fashola, Sanwo-Olu failed Lagos
Abandoning citizens in their country
If Nigeria must develop
Review of NGA act underway as Harmonisation panel emerges
Making soul winning number one priority
Born again – Part 26
The marriage institution – Part 13
Stay within Anglican Heritage, Ndukuba tells clergy
Tribune
Why intending couples need drug test —Marwa
Outrage over murder of Sowore’s brother
Current ruling class can’t rescue Nigeria from doom, Ezekwesili, Owasanoye declare
Kaduna LG election: Stray bullet kills 9-year-old girl
Olu of Warri revalidates 7 more traditional chiefs
Surrendered insurgents with blood in their hands must be prosecuted — Ali Ndume
I’m ready to return my husband’s N20,000 dowry, separate us —Wife
My fiancé mocks me ‘cos I’m HIV positive —Woman
He accused me of dating his friend, beat, stripped me naked in public —Wife
[FULL REPORT] APC LG Congress: Election committee chair, others escape death in Adamawa
Kaduna LG election: Stray bullet kills 9-year-old girl
Olu of Warri revalidates 7 more traditional chiefs
APC elects LG executives, says it is positioned to take over…
Gombe APC elects local government executives in peaceful…
APC LG congress peaceful, records good turnout in Delta
President Buhari to visit Imo to commission projects ―…
Kidnappers kill two vigilantes in Plateau
APC congress: Deadlock at Lagelu LG as party members clash…
Crisis rocks APC congress in Adamawa, committee chairman,…
Fayemi visits Olu of Warri, says ‘you’ve…
Reps minority caucus condemns killing of Sowore’s brother,…
Olajide Sowore: One murder too many — Okei-Odumakin
Former Edo APC governorship candidate emerges Oredo chairman
Edo APC structure belongs to no individual, says chairman
Gunmen attack: Police confirm death, abduction of two other…
Olawepo-Hashim, three others emerge as APC national…
Lagos APC factions hold parallel congresses
FRSC issues advisory on failed Kabba-Omuo Ekiti federal…
Insecurity: IGP commends Katsina police over arrest of 1,503…
Ondo APC holds congress under consensus arrangement
Imo APC chairman restates his determination to build strong…
APC LG congress: Kebbi elects consensus officers
Obaseki vows to bring to book killers of Sowore’s…
APC LG congress hitch-free in Akwa Ibom, says chairman
APC LG congress: Sokoto agrees on consensus process
Boss at all seasons: celebrating Mustapha is 65
Securing our future through proper parenting
Osun@30: Oladosu Oladipo as catalyst of state creation
Cardinal Odunmbaku: A life of service
My ambition is to surpass Alele-Williams’ achievements —UNIBEN VC
Buhari must show fairness to restore peace to Nigeria —Bewaji,…
Why Buhari should recall retired military personnel to curb rising…
Nigerians should have been advised it’ll take a while to see benefit…
Femi Solar unveils Fs7 music office, Rehotech studios in Ibadan
Pappy Thrill says new music will arrive soon
Beggars, street traders threaten protest over Lagos govt ban