News Headlines Sept 10, 2021. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

ThisDay

Buhari: I Want to Be Remembered as President that Stabilized Nigeria’s Security, Economy
FCT, Six States Parley over Banditry, Kidnapping
Buhari in Imo, Inaugurates Projects, Assures Residents of More FG’s Presence
Weekly COVID-19 Cases in Africa Drops by More than 20%, Says WHO
Breaking: PDP Names Adamawa Gov Convention Committee Chair
Police: We will Rescue Abducted Obasanjo’s Workers
NUJ Condemns Killing of NTA Staff by Unknown Assailants in Kogi
Oyetola Committed to Peaceful, Indivisible Nigeria, Says Sultan
Police Nab Four Kidnappers, Armed Robbers
UNDP, FG Name Enugu SDGs Innovation Hub for South-east
Flutterwave, MTN Partner on Mobile Money
2023 Polls: FG Pledges Full Protection for INEC, Citizens
Ikpeazu: Nigeria Can’t Continue to Shy away from Fiscal Federalism
Adamawa Engages Vigilantes to Protect Schools against Abduction
Edo COVID-19 Third Wave Deaths Rise to 33
Kaduna Directs Schools to Open September 12
UK, US-sponsored Education Programme in North-east Ends
Action Alliance Protests, Accuses INEC Officials of Disobeying Court Orders
‘Nigerian Justice System Should be Insulated from Partisan Meddling’
2023: Masari Predicts Victory for APC
Buhari: I Want to Be Remembered as President that Stabilized Nigeria’s…
FCT, Six States Parley over Banditry, Kidnapping
Cleric Cautions Leaders against Accumulation of Wealth at Masses’ Expense
ASUU Accuses FG of Reneging on 2020 MoA
Buhari in Imo, Inaugurates Projects, Assures Residents of More FG’s Presence
Afenifere Calls on FG to Stop Actions Impeding True Federalism in…
Weekly COVID-19 Cases in Africa Drops by More than 20%,…
Despite Banditry, Katsina Generates N393m in Agricultural Sector
Breaking: PDP Names Adamawa Gov Convention Committee Chair
Ikpeazu: Nigeria can’t Continue to Ignore Call for Fiscal Federalism
AA Protests at INEC, Accuses Officials of Disregard to Court Orders
Breaking: Lagos Assembly Passes VAT, Anti-open Grazing Bills
Emir of Kontagora, Saidu Namaska, Dies at 84
DSS Files Terrorism Charges against Two Igboho Associates
FCMB Boss Charges SMEs to Adopt Corporate Governance Practices
Container Lines Records Staggering $28.6bn in profits in Q2
Customs Agents: N3.1bn NCS E-customs Project is Avoidable Duplication
NACCIMA Commends FG’s Approval of 5G
Experts: Improved Infrastructure Will Boost Aviation Sector, Increase Transport Industry Contribution…
Zenith Bank Pledges National Pride, Unity
The Union is Dead, Long Live the Establishment
Tribute to Chief Ekere
20 Years Since September 11 Terror: Lessons for US and Africa
Peace Oyanbo Owei: Achieving Audacious Empowerment for the Girl-child
Shortlethomes Redefines Short-let Rentals with Launch of 1677 Mayfair Apartments
Toyin Adeniji: How the Informal Sector Can Access Government, Private Sector Interventions
FG, LAGOS AND THE VAT DEBATE
Okocha, Fehinty Named Kwik Brand Ambassadors Amid Green Carpet Frenzy
Amusan Sets New African Record, Makes Diamond League History
FIFA Gives Go-ahead for Aisha Buhari Cup
NNL Dismisses Match-fixing Allegations in Enugu Playoffs
Usain Bolt: Too Late to Make a Comeback
Awaziem Excited by Loan Switch to Turkish Alanyaspor
Griezmann Set for Second Debut for Atletico
Why Zulum Needs Help and Support
Editorial
YET ANOTHER CHOLERA EPIDEMIC
When Will Nigeria’s Electricity Supply Be Stable?

The Punch

What to look out for when choosing school – Educators
Oyo group warns traditional rulers, wants Gumi’s visit probed
Elites promoting ethnic, religious divisions – Osinbajo
Enugu man allegedly kills pregnant wife over food
States generate N5.30tn, get N10.19tn, borrow N1.84tn in five years
VAT amendments: NBA, SANs caution National Assembly, fault FIRS planned revenue court
Ohanaeze laments marginalisation, Buhari says Igbo control economy
Lagos DPO loses gun after alleged office sex, detains lover
Enugu man allegedly kills pregnant wife over food
Lagos DPO loses gun after alleged office sex, detains lover
Suspected drug addict beats father to death in Kogi
Police shoot fruit seller dead in Ebonyi
States generate N5.30tn, get N10.19tn, borrow N1.84tn in five years
Ohanaeze laments marginalisation, Buhari says Igbo control economy
Union Bank pledges more support for SMEs, others
Stamp duties: Experts back govs as states drag FG to Supreme Court
Nigerians must vote for president who truly cares – Ighodalo
At last, INEC names Ozigbo PDP candidate
APGA: Appeal Court dismisses suit challenging Oye’s chairmanship
Mark may emerge PDP BoT chair, search for national chairman begins
Full list: Tobi Amusan, 31 other Diamond League winners after Zurich finals
US Open: Djokovic faces Zverev in semi-final
Cricket: Nigeria defeat Sierra Leone by five wickets in opener
12 Nigerian volleyballers depart for African championships in Rwanda
How God told me to free Nigerians from poverty – Actor Williams Uchemba
Why I don’t have a strategy for BBNaija – Queen
BBNaija: What happened under the duvet with Boma -Tega

Leadership

Fintiri, Ugwuanyi To Decide PDP Convention, Zoning
LEADERSHIP Fashion Magazine, LeVogue, Rebounds
Lagos Assembly Passes Anti-open Grazing, VAT Bills
President Buhari Promises Imo More Federal Projects
States Sue FG Over Non-remittance Of N176bn Stamp Duty Funds
UBA Records N76.2bn Profit, Declares 20k/Share Interim Dividend
Court Okays T.B. Joshua’s Wife As Trustee Of SCOAN
5stars Premier Unveils Merrybet Headline Sponsor As 2021 Season Kicks-off
BREAKING: Amotekun Corps Rescues 9 Travellers Abducted In Ondo
Northern States To Boycott DSTV Over Non-enlistment Of Stations – Group
States Sue FG Over Non-remittance Of N176bn Stamp Duty Funds
Fintiri, Ugwuanyi To Decide PDP Convention, Zoning
LEADERSHIP Fashion Magazine, LeVogue, Rebounds
Lagos Assembly Passes Anti-open Grazing, VAT Bills
President Buhari Promises Imo More Federal Projects
Anambra Guber: INEC Recognises Ozigbo As PDP Candidate
Buhari, South-East Leaders Meet In Imo
UBA Records N76.2bn Profit, Declares 20k/Share Interim Dividend
NGO Offers Medical Assistance To Abuja Communities
5stars Premier Unveils Merrybet Headline Sponsor As 2021 Season Kicks-off
N5m For Grabs As NFF, CBN All Financial Institutions Competition Kicks Off

The Sun

Afenifere to FG: Your plan to establish 109 farm estates is ploy to impose cattle colony, RUGA on Nigerians
Gumi relocating fleeing northern terrorists to Oyo State, Group alleges
Court okays T B Joshua’s wife as SCOAN trustee
Nobody can push Igbo out of Nigeria –Ohanaeze
States sue FG over sharing of stamp duty revenue
Banditry: Nigeria’s future under threat, UN warns
Lagos Assembly passes VAT, Anti-Open Grazing bills
Buhari, Kalu extol virtues of Emir of Kontagora, Namaska
Emmanuel to honour Okim who broke 36-year UNIUYO first class jinx
Change economic management model, Ighodalo tells Buhari
FG not sincere in tackling insecurity –Prof Odinkalu, Ex NHRC chair
Soludo’s co-contestants’ greatest headache –APGA
Why I dumped APGA for APC –Guber aspirant, Okafor
APGA performed poorly under Obiano –APC chieftain
Only Soludo can guarantee greater, prosperous Anambra –Group
How import duty, space constraint affect air cargo business –Fagbemi, NAHCO GMD
E-naira: CBN Dep. Gov. urges banks to strengthen operational capacity
H1’21: UBA declares 20k per share interim dividend
MTN Group partners Flutterwave in new mobile money pay
Apapa Customs command generates N87.8bn in August
Onyema’s unity speech spurred us to victory -Musa
NFF, CBN Cup tourney: 24 teams jostle for N5m prize money
Haaland: Don’t score enough goals
Koeman: I approved Griezmann exit
GOtv Boxing Night 23: ‘I can’t wait to floor Olowu’, says I-Star
Sports Ministry orders election into federations
Kida indicates interest to re-contest NBBF presidency
Genk offers Onuachu to Liverpool
Osimhen pays N7.3m for red card
FIFA gives go-ahead for Aisha Buhari Cup
NNL dispels rumour of match-fixing
Men’s Premier League: Hoopers, Police Baton, Pillars record big wins
Badamasi Burji: Unending craving for service to humanity
Guinea’s coup and mockery of democracy in Africa
Buhari’s visit and the wrong perception of South East
Beware of fake recruitment, Army warns Nigerians
VAT and the rule of law
What comes first, building a nation or individuals? (1)
Human trafficking: Poor economy fueling exodus of Nigerians
FG’s job fellowship for 20,000 graduates
Securing our future through proper parenting
NNPC: Sleeping giant rises after 44 years
Human trafficking: Poor economy fueling exodus of Nigerians
Blood on the Plateau
I’ll continue to make music as long as I live –Olakitan Ricketts
‘Sound Gang’s Solid 4 Life will impact Nigerian music positively’
WAP, KIN tackle gender-based violence with Papa Ajasco & Company Reloaded
TDB makes Big Wave today

Tribune

36 Attorneys-General sue Malami over FG’s alleged failure to remit stamp duties to states
Students abductions: Nigeria’s future under threat ― UN
Iperu-Remo stands still as Governor Abiodun buries father in grandstyle
Okorocha offers NUJ 59 scholarship awards for indigent Nigerians
Plateau government to inaugurate anti-land grabbing task force
Onyema’s unity speech inspired us to victory ―Ahmed Musa
Firm advocates for digital financial inclusion for smallholder farmers
New operational structure of LCDAs in Oyo revealed
Anambra 2021: APGA threatens mass protest over INEC plans to distribute materials from Imo
Court remands 35-year old suspected kidnappers’ informant in Yola Correctional Service
Amotekun rescues nine of 12 travellers kidnapped by bandits in Ondo
Guard against forex malpractices, EFCC cautions banks
NAFDAC sensitises on dangers of fake products
EpiAFRIC hosts 6th Health-meets-Tech Hackathon
‘In Osun, artisans, workers in chemical industries risk infertility’
Transcorp set for improved power generation, economic transformation ― CEO
Sell-offs of banking stocks dip market marginally
Naira now N535/$ despite increased dollar supply
Students abductions: Nigeria’s future under threat ― UN
Iperu-Remo stands still as Governor Abiodun buries father in…
Anambra guber: Appeal Court affirms Prof Soludo’s candidacy as…
BREAKING: Lagos Assembly passes VAT, anti-open grazing bills
FG trains 6,624 Nigerians on digital skills in 11 states
Edo gets tough on vaccine-hesitant teachers, health workers
Okorocha offers NUJ 59 scholarship awards for indigent…
Plateau government to inaugurate anti-land grabbing task…
Anambra governorship poll can’t be rigged ― Okowa
PDP NEC defers decision on zoning
PDP: Reps Minority Leader applauds resolution on leadership…
New operational structure of LCDAs in Oyo revealed
PDP congress: Six jostle for chairmanship seat in Lagos
INEC recognises Ozigbo as PDP candidate
Anambra 2021: APGA threatens mass protest over INEC plans to…
2022 budget: Bauchi conducts public hearing for inputs
Anambra guber: Appeal Court affirms Prof Soludo’s…
Buhari mourns Emir of Kontagora
FG trains 6,624 Nigerians on digital skills in 11 states
State VAT laws: Adegboruwa commends Wike, Sanwo-Olu
Appeal Court slaps N10m fines on APGA Chieftains, Njoku,…
Release Igbo youths detained by security agencies, Ohanaeze…
Healthcare remained a fundamental human right and essential…
Bauchi to improve IGR to complement federal allocation
Google reveals top beauty-related searches by Nigerians
Edo gets tough on vaccine-hesitant teachers, health workers
Anambra governorship poll can’t be rigged ― Okowa
Reps set to receive 2022 budget proposal on resumption,…
Why market has not reacted to Q2 2021 GDP growth ―…
Bandits do not deserve to live ― AIG
Okorocha offers NUJ 59 scholarship awards for indigent…
PDP NEC defers decision on zoning
Iperu-Remo stands still as Governor Abiodun buries father in…
Troops arrest ‘high profile Boko Haram member’, recover 281…
Anambra 2021: NSA assures of adequate security
Plateau government to inaugurate anti-land grabbing task…
Onyema’s unity speech inspired us to victory ―Ahmed Musa
PDP: Reps Minority Leader applauds resolution on leadership…
2022 budget: Bauchi conducts public hearing for inputs
‘I have retired to my farm,’ Nanono says, hands…
New operational structure of LCDAs in Oyo revealed
Release Igbo youths detained by security agencies, Ohanaeze…
Anambra 2021: APGA threatens mass protest over INEC plans to…
Healthcare remained a fundamental human right and essential…
Buhari mourns Emir of Kontagora
Bauchi to improve IGR to complement federal allocation
Google reveals top beauty-related searches by Nigerians
Why market has not reacted to Q2 2021 GDP growth ―…
Editorial
Where is Igboho associates’ case file?
Sunset at noon: Professor Olufemi David Olaleye
Guinea: Buhari should arrest Malady Doumbouya
S.T. Ola Akande: Just like yesterday
2023: PDP governors vow to unite to oust APC
Before Odo Oba gets cut off
How poor state of primary health centres affect epidemic preparedness, vaccination…
Gulder Ultimate Search registration witnesses high engagement, ends in two days
Mr Dowell’s treats world friendship day winners to weekend getaway
FCTA trains hajj officials on international health regulations
Ahmadiyya rewards winners of quiz competition in Oyo
Beyond Hijrah of Prophet Muhammad (II)
Mutiny: MURIC seeks presidential pardon for 54 soldiers
Ondo Muslims demand Islamic New Year holiday
Pantami to chair Islamic newspaper’s anniversary lecture, awards
Follow in Prophet Muhammad’s footsteps, NACOMYO urges youths

The Guardian

Amid VAT uproar, states sue FG over sharing of stamp duties
FX market faces fresh test as naira hits all-time high at N543/$
INEC recognises Ozigbo as PDP candidate for Anambra guber poll
Businesses, residents shun Uzodimma, ground Imo as Buhari visits
Oyo government set to clamp down on illegal miners, revenue defaulters
Lagos assures residents of motorable road network, takes stock of work done
ASUU faults Ngige on alleged denial of agreement
Three more unvaccinated persons die from COVID-19 in Edo
Buhari meets South East leaders, says unthinkable for Igbo to secede
Bandits abduct brothers in Kaduna, release Katsina clan head
Kaduna schools to resume under new calendar
FG cautions IPOB against disruption of Anambra guber poll
Osinbajo, Adeboye, Obasanjo, Osoba, governors, others bid Pa Abiodun farewell
FIFA’s proposed Biannual World Cup baseless, says ex-Green Eagles star, Adelabu
Justin Rose boosts Ryder Cup hopes with opening 67 at PGA Championship
Ignore rumour of match-fixing, NNL tells clubs
PGF DG applauds Allen Onyema’s role in Super Eagles’ victory in Cape Verde
IGC to honour Nigeria’s golf captains at historic tourney
Ghana names 23 players as FIFA approves Aisha Buhari Cup
Wike: Testing the waters for true federalism
Zoning dilemma for APC, PDP as north-central, south-east demand equity
‘No electronic authentication, no voting’
1 Editorial
Sir Victor Efosa Uwaifo (1941-2021)
Investors lose N27bn in four days as analysts predict gloomy outlook
20 years after, airlines count cost, effects of 9/11 terror attack
NEPC harps on effective logistics to boost non-oil export
‘Why Nigeria, others should focus on innovation to boost crop yield’
Need for a re-invigorated NDDC board – Part 2
Where is Akinwunmi Ambode?
Youths hold key to better world future
Okpe people are Okpe people, Professor Natufe insists

Daily Trust

Phone Network Shut Down In 13 Katsina LGAs
Cancer Patient Gets Medical Sponsorship In Kano
Jos Crisis: Victims Receive Relief Material
Frustration, Agony In Ilorin As Heavy Duty Vehicles Cause Gridlock
How Livestock Market Ban Increases Supply Costs – Butchers
Honestly And Empirically, Nigeria Has The World’s Worst Security Crisis – But It Is Artificial
Four Coups Within Few Months Is Dangerous – Buhari
Fleeing Bandits Kill 6, Abduct Many In Sokoto
Nanono: It Wasn’t Easy Heading Agric Ministry
Edo Moves To Stop Unvaccinated Doctors From Treating Patients
PDP Picks Ugwuanyi, Fintiri As Heads Of Convention, Zoning Committees
Lagos Assembly Passes VAT, Grazing Ban Bills
Suicide On The Rise As Nigeria Records 51 Cases In 12 Months
Mystery Surrounds NABDA Director’s ‘Suicide’
Osun Commences Polio Vaccination
JUST IN: Katsina DPO Dies In Auto Crash
Journalist’s Sibling Shot Dead In Ebonyi
Naira Hits 550 To A Dollar As EFCC Warns Banks Against Forex Fraud
NGX Group Grosses N6bn In 2020 Result
Smuggling Activities Drop In Katsina — Official
Doubt Over NNPC’s Viability As Liabilities Exceed Assets By N4.6tr
UBA Posts N76.2bn Half Year Profit
Intrigues As Adamawa, Enugu Govs Head PDP Convention, Zoning C’ttees
Umahi Has No Regret Praying For Another Buhari In 2023 — Ebonyi Govt
No Need For Zoning In 2023 — Sheriff
We’ll Not Allow IPOB Disrupt Anambra Gov’ship — NSA
We Won’t Let You Disrupt Anambra Guber Poll, FG Warns IPOB, Others
Food Prices: Ondo Bans Market Unions
2021 Premier League: Hoopers, Police Baton Record Big Wins
Yes Foundation Win U-13 Football Tournament In Kwali
2021 CAVB: Abdullah Hail Team As Nigeria Beat South Sudan
Elections Into 6 Sports Federations Hold Sept 30
Count Me Out Of Sex For Roles, Nollywood Actor, Odunlade Adekola
‘Stop The Madness’, Tuface Breaks Silence On Marital Crisis
‘11% Of Maternal Deaths In Nigeria Due To Unsafe Abortions’
Anxiety As Cholera ‘Kills 25’ In Ogun
COVID-19: Fund To Vaccinate 1m Nigeria Launches Appeal For $50m
Son Beats Dad To Death In Lokoja
Kano Agency Intercepts Vehicle With Indian Hemp
Book Fair: FCTA Warns School Heads Against Piracy
Bandits Abduct 2 Teenage Brothers In Kaduna
Kaduna To Reopen Schools September 12
Police Arrest 55-Year-Old Woman For Trafficking
6 Men, Teenager On Remand Over Cultism, Murder
Kano Hisbah Confiscates 5,760 Cartons Of Beer, Arrests Drug Users
Police On Trail Of Obasanjo Farm Workers’ Kidnappers
Court Remands Trader For Abducting, Defiling Girl
Editorial
Educate Nigerians On E-Naira
Misapprehension Of Fulani Leadership In Northern Nigeria
Still On Resident Doctors Strike
Coups And The Spectre Of Military Rule In West Africa
That Is Someone’s Child

Vanguard

Apapa Gridlock: Sanwo-Olu, Toyin Fayinka abandon road
Court dismisses suit seeking to reinstate Secondus
Call for secession, fastest way to extinction ― Osinbajo
A Rev Sister and Onitsha commercial sex workers’ journey to redemption
Police charge citizens on security as RCCG LP 44 donates equipment
NPA expects 18 ships with petroleum products, others at Lagos ports
Afghanistanism and Talibanisation of Nigeria
Ngige assures of improved revenue, staff welfare
Quest for federalism and its many ironies
Pandemic shows non-infectious diseases must be taken more seriously
PIA: Oil marketers push for subsidy removal within 6 months
Abiodun buries father amidst emotional tribute
How Boko Haram Nigerian terrorism is financed
Kano Agency intercepts vehicle with Indian hemp
Sketching Nigeria’s tomorrow with JAMB
Bishop Nwachukwu leads others to take gospel to hinterlands
Plateau of crises and death
UBA records 33% profit growth,declares interim dividend
Rep member rebuilds 72-yr-old school after embarrassment by rain during a campaign
What next after NDDC audit?
2:44 amCrisis brews in Ondo over Ohanaeze chieftaincy title
Plateau Govt sets up special task force against land grabbing
Lessons from Tokyo Olympics
How 300L student of KWASU, Ibraheem Abdullateef is touching lives, raising future leaders
NYSC threatens to sanction recalcitrant Corps members as 934 get inducted in Ebonyi
Fintiri Chairs PDP National Convention Organising Committee, Ugwuanyi, Zoning Committee
Buni assures police of support, as IGP visits Yobe
NGX shareholders endorse equity-based incentives to employees’ remuneration
Constituency Project: Two projects allegedly abandoned by contractors in Imo
Asiodu, the last titan after Ahmed Joda
Female fire boss assures Lagosians of improved service delivery
Scanners for 3 ports to arrive this month ― Official
DIAMOND LEAGUE: Amusan reacts to historic victory, setting African record
UN condemns schools’ attacks, wants adequate protection for Nigerian children
COVID-19 variants prolong Africa’s pandemic wave
Court dismisses suit seeking to reinstate Secondus
Bandits attack Kaduna community, abduct 2 brothers
Police arrest 10 suspected criminals in Lagos
PDP governors take over party as Fintiri chairs convention planning committee
2023: Nigeria’s President can come from any zone — Sheriff
How PDP can regain power in 2023 – Elumelu
Electronic voting possible in Nigeria, says El-Rufai
FIFA gives go-ahead for Aisha Buhari Cup
NFF boss, Pinnick praises Super Eagles
CBN directs banks, PSPs to process bulk payments on platforms
FSDH Merchant Bank holds inaugural distributors’ forum
Manufacturing bounces back to pre-COVID-19 level in Q2’21 — MAN
FG addressed only 2 of 8 ASUU’s demands