News Headlines Sept 17, 2021. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers
Compiled by Demola Adefajo
The Nation
Matawalle: bandits deceived us, breached agreement
Lagos, Rivers ask court to stop VAT revenue sharing
Lagosians okay Sanwo-Olu’s actions on VAT, open grazing
‘Court cases threaten PDP convention outcome’
Fed Govt, striking doctors fail to agree on strike
Southern governors back Lagos, Rivers on VAT collection
Ric Hassani’s boy band set to release debut EP
Beautiful girls suffer from wrong assumptions, says Toke Makinwa
RCA Records signs wave-making Tems
Obi Onitsha, Anyaoku, elders to governors: end sit-at-home
Nigeria High Commission hosts 2020/2021 Chevening scholars
Prof Olatunji-Bello is new LASU VC
Students jittery over impending ASUU strike
BBNaija Shine Ya Eye: I’ve not had sex with Cross, says Angel
BBNaija Shine Ya Eye: I should have done better with Cross- Nini
BBNaija Shine Ya Eye: Women after Emmanuel, Whitemoney warns Liquorose
Adamawa shifts council poll to Dec 4
‘Abia has been drifting aimlessly since its creation’
Akintoye: terror attacks should end
Fed Govt to hold National Youth Conference
Rivers prophetess, woman sentenced to life imprisonment
Naira sustains fall at parallel market
September 16, 2021
‘Diction coaches must raise standards’
Commission begins construction of 500 houses in Bauchi
Two die in Gombe car crash
NGO steps up gender sensitive advocacy in Kebbi
ThisDay
Debt Accumulation: PDP Backs Salami, Alleges APC, Buhari Wrecking Nigeria
*Says borrowed funds being looted by ruling party *Ndume: Nigeria’s external borrowing worrisome, declares Senate becoming rubber stamp
Nigeria Returns to Int’l Capital Market for $6.2bn Eurobonds
*Holds virtual meetings to woo investors *To avail domestic investors opportunity to participate
Buhari Orders Biometric Collating Agencies to Harmonise Citizens’ Data before 2023
Textile Industry: Sector of historical economic values which government must strengthen…
Global Citizen Live Demands $100bn to Address Climate Challenges
Lagos Freeze Zone Company Raises N10.5bn 20-yr Infrastructure Bond
Purple Concludes N5bn Sukuk Bonds Issue, Achieves 100% Subscription
CAC to Curb Corruption with BOD Implementation
The Agriculture Legacy of Udom Emmanuel
That Timely Engagement by South-east National Assembly Caucus
PMB’s Visit to Imo and the Opportunity for Peace
Yetunde Ajibade: Fighting Hunger in Nigeria
Fans Agog as Naija Game of Thrones, Naija X-Factor Enter Crucial Stages
Encomiums as Dignitaries Bid Ogun Governor’s Father Farewell
Ikoyi Lions Club Enlightens Youth on Potentials in Waste Recycling
Turu Ugo Lota: Life Continental Beer’s Visual Masterpiece Celebrates Igbo Culture
Morocco Upset Cameroon in the Battle of Lionesses in Lagos
Osimhen’s Brace Rescue Point for Napoli at Leicester, Ndidi Sees Red
A’Ibom Billionaire Promises Akwa Utd $20,000 to Beat Algerian Club
Nigeria Golf NetworkDebuts
Banyana Banyana Coach Thumbs up Onikan Stadium Turf
Idris Olorunnimbe Appointed Project Lead for NUGA 2022
Yoruba Don’t Like One Another
The Punch
Prince Philip’s will to remain secret for 90 years to protect Queen’s ‘dignity’
30 years after, family remembers lawyer Morohundiya
N-Power: Kogi NSIP officials accused of extorting N1, 000 from applicants
BBNaija S6: Highlights of Emmanuel, Liquorose dinner date
Nigerians have shown faith in democracy, says CDD
FG to spend $4.9bn fresh loans on Kano-Niger Republic rail line, others
Oyo, Bauchi, Enugu govs’ defection underway, says Fani-Kayode on joining APC
Police arrest Greenfield University, Bethel Baptist students’ abductors
Rivers prophetess, woman sentenced to life imprisonment for killing lover with poison
Delta suspected Yahoo boy arrested over alleged plot to use mother for ritual
Ekiti man jailed 10 years for stealing N3m, gets N110,000 fine
Kogi hunters join police to rescue pastor, two other kidnapped persons
Firms imported 47,224.346MT of gas from US, Algeria in August – PPPRA
IMF chief denies altering World Bank report to appease China
Lagos preparing for VAT collection, says LIRS
FG woos local investors, opens $3bn Eurobond borrowing plan
Oyo, Bauchi, Enugu govs’ defection underway, says Fani-Kayode on joining APC
Rivers PDP Rep joins APC, says I’m finally home
IPOB sit-at-home disrupting Anambra poll preparations – REC
Reconciliation a ruse, plot to crush us, alleges Aregbesola’s group
EPL: Ronaldo’s Man United seek response, Lukaku’s Chelsea vs Tottenham
Aribo, Balogun suffer Europa defeat
Eagles retain 34th position in latest FIFA ranking
I was dazed day I scored wonder goal for Eagles – Okosieme
Can there be military coup in Nigeria again?
As JAMB drops its cut-off point
Leadership
NEDC Donates Rice, Cooking Oil To Less-privileged In Bauchi
Consolidation, Workers’ Welfare Top New NTI DG’s Agenda
Akume Seeks Promotion Of Diversity For Economic Growth
Northern Groups Back Emefiele On Economic Reforms
Yobe Govt, NAF To Probe Air Strike In Yunusari
Insecurity: Reps Want Telecom Services Shutdown In Sokoto
Federal Govt Blames Media For Nigeria’s Bad Image
IPCR Calls For Non-violent Approach To Conflict Resolution
Gombe Governor To Help Youths Harness Potentials
Dispute Over Police Recruitment Resolved – IGP
Southern Governors Move To Entrench Fiscal Federalism
2022 Budget: Reps Oppose NNPC, Mull Fuel Subsidy Removal
Manufacturers Under Pressure As Naira Falls To N570/$
Lagosians Back Sanwo-Olu On VAT, Open Grazing Ban
Kaduna Police Parade Suspected Killers Of Senator Na’Allah’s Son
Federal Govt Blames Media For Nigeria’s Bad Image
JUST-IN: Senator Shehu Sani Defects To PDP
Nigeria’s Inflation Falls To 17.01%
WAICA Re Combats Climate Change In Africa With $100,000 Funding
No Evidence Vaccine Causes Impotence, Fauci Replies Nicki Minaj
US Census Data Shows pandemic Unwound Progress On Poverty
President Buhari Pledges To Use Soccer For National Devt, Unity
PHOTO NEWS:: President Buhari Receives Jersey No 10 From FIFA President, Infantino
Sports Federation Elections: Major Basketball Stakeholders Reject NBBF Constitution
[EDITORIAL] Poor Salaries Of Judicial Officers
VAT: Wike, FG And Authority Stealing
The Sun
PDP mocks Presidency over economic council chair’s comments on debts
UN march has nothing to do with IPOB, self-determination group replies presidency
The Sun Awards 2020 winners: Why they emerged
Southern govs insist on states’ collection of VAT
Southern govs unite on VAT
Gumi promoting banditry in the North, CAN alleges
Don’t demonstrate, attack public place, security personnel using my name –Igboho
IPOB suspends sit-at-home indefinitely
Igboho vs FG, DSS: Court delivers ruling, judgment today in Ibadan
Ndume raises the alarm over NASS’ speedy loans approval to FG
VAT war: Appeal Court reserves ruling on Lagos joinder application
Police to recruit 20,000 personnel by 2022 –IG
Fani-Kayode joins APC, says spirit of God led his step
Anambra ‘ll vote for Soludo –Victor Oye
Agbasimalo: I’ll include one-third of Anambra Women in my cabinet
Accord party deputy governorship candidate empowers women, youths
Merits in power shift to southern Nigeria in 2023
We need FG’s intervention to stem high custom duties –Agboarumi, Sahco CEO
Nigeria hits ICM with $6.2bn Eurobond offer
DPR raises revenue target to N5trn
Local manufacturing key to growth of consumer goods sector –FoodCo CEO
Access Bank partners SME.ng to boost digitisation of women-owned businesses
Ocheho quits HFN caretaker committee
Nigeria Golf network debuts
NFF celebrates partnership with “33” Export Lager Beer, Amstel Malta Ultra
Buhari pledges commitment to use football for girl-child development
World Winners’ Cup: WACOT Rice bankrolls Kebbi Beach team
Aisha Buhari Cup: Monday Gift brace fires Nigeria past Mali
Egbe congratulates Remo Stars on promotion to NPFL
LMC announces Bet9ja NPFL sponsor /partner
Super Eagles now worth N109bn
… Remains static in FIFA ranking
Aisha Buhari Cup: Banyana Banyana coach thumbs up Onikan Stadium turf
Football master plan: Ministry appoints Amiesimaka, Odegbami, others into committee
Ocheho quits HFN caretaker committee
Nigeria Golf network debuts
Insecurity: Army begins special operations in N’West, N’Central
Sit-at-home not in South East’s interest
Between the South East and Somalia
Implications of running down our security, intelligence institutions
Hard road to restructuring
Baseless attack on CBN Governor Emefiele
Idowest becomes Bishop ND Riel Estate Ambassador
Edmark City unveils Nigeria’s first blockchain-fuelled smart city
Rotrn. Innocent Abu emerges 26th Rotary president as installation plans underway
Iyabo Ojo joins okirika business, auditions talents
Guinness launches a drinks delivery service
NGO, LASG, others train women on climate change
The Sun Award winners 2020: Chris Igwe: Calculated and Strategic Investor
The Sun Award winners 2020: Buba Marwa: Polish Public Servant
The Sun Award winners 2020: Shuaibu Ibrahim: An officer and gentleman
The Sun Award winners 2020: Kanayo O. Kanayo: Thespian of outstanding ability
The Guardian
Buhari has changed, APC not same party I criticised, says Fani-Kayode
Confusion in air travel over varying COVID-19 protocols
Southern governors insist on VAT collection, 2023 presidency
Stop using chemical containers to store food, NAFDAC warns
Court jails two oil thieves in Port Harcourt
World Bank, IMF, others parley over increased vaccine for Africa
Kaduna Police parade Na’Allah’s killers, foil abduction of travellers
Groups flay Gbajabiamila over comment on southern agitators
Osinbajo in Accra for resolution on Guinea
Tears as suspected gunmen kill lawyer in Imo
Army probes sergeant for alleged murder of inspector
Lagos police arrest robbery suspects, reject N500, 000 bribe
Prophetess, woman bag life imprisonment in Rivers
We’ll use football for girl-child development, says Buhari
New book Nigeria Golf Network hits newsstands Tuesday
Enugu Golf Club honours AOC Opara, unveils hole 11
Rivers United eager to beat Young Africans again, says Eguma
Heartland name Abdallah as new coach, Rangers stick to Yusuf
Nigerian Bobsled team set to entertain fans, holds trial at National Stadium, Lagos
PDP, Ndume kick over Buhari’s fresh loan request
Southwest leaders strategising for PDP national chairmanship
Bayelsa government, APC disagree on rising insecurity
APC congresses: Winners hail exercise, losers wail in South-South
3 Editorial
Dangers of youth unemployment
Nigeria to acquire new satellites, saves N8 billion through tech platform
FG links vehicle affordability to local production
Delta to partner MAN on entrepreneurship development
‘Nigeria dependent on cooking gas imports from U.S, Algeria, Equatorial Guinea’
That JAMB’s UTME may be more credible
2023: The north must let go
How not to reform courier and postal services
Emma Okocha, David Ker and Sam Ukala
Daily Trust
PODCAST: Telecom Ban: How People Are Trooping Out Of Zamfara, Katsina
… As Abia Assembly Orders Oil Marketers To Revert To Old Price
Abia First Female Chartered Accountant, Catherine Nnaji, Leads Professional Body
HOSTCOM Chairman Assures Communities On Fairness
Why Flooding Will Continue In Abuja Estates – NEMA
Widows Who Sweep C/River Streets Owed 15 Months’ Salary
Bawa: What Happened After I Was Rushed Out Of Aso Rock
NAN Headquarters Named After Malam Waida
2023 Presidency: Southern Governors Want Slot, Insist States Must Collect VAT
FLASHBACK: In 2019, FFK Said He Would Rather Die Than Join APC
Fani-Kayode In Aso Rock As Buhari Welcomes Him To APC
Suspects: Why We Killed Senator Na’Allah’s Son
Why Flooding Will Continue In Abuja Estates – NEMA
Ogun Seeks N83.5bn Loan To Boost Solid Minerals, Tourism
Despite Court Ruling: Southern Governors Insist On VAT Collection
NSPRI Flags Off Distribution Of Storage Equipment To Eradicate Post Harvest Wastages
I’ll Hold You Responsible For Attacks On Your Barracks, Army Chief Tells Commanders
Lagos Free Zone Emerges First, Issues N10bn Non-FGN Bond
…As Access Bank’s $500m Eurobond Oversubscribed
Telcos May Lose N6.3bn To Service Shutdown In Zamfara
Customs Clears 635,149MT Export In 8 Months At Seme Border
NiMet To Site Meteorology School In Katsina
Jonathan Yet To Join Us – APC
APC State Congresses: Anxiety As Govs, Others Move To Install Cronies
Fani-Kayode Breaks Vow, Returns To APC
Compendium On Buhari’s 5-Year Achievements For Launch
Nasarawa LG Poll: Police Assure Voters Of Security
Buhari Receives Infantino, Promises To Use Football For National Unity
Ake’s Father Dies Just Minutes After UCL Goal
Aisha Buhari Charges Girl-Child To Embrace Football
Hassan Abdallah Appointed Heartland FC Coach
Morocco Stuns Cameroon In Aisha Buhari Cup
Why I Took A Break From Nollywood – Tinsel’s Damilola Adegbite
Tonto Dikeh’s Ex-Lover Debunks News Of His Arrest
My Ex-Lover Threatening To Expose My Nudes – Tonto Dikeh
Jim Iyke’s Movie, Bad Comments, Premieres In Abuja
Singer, Terry Apala, Robbed On Third Mainland Bridge In Lagos
Resumption: One Million Nigerian Students Left Out Of School – UNICEF
JUST IN: After Protracted Crisis, Ibiyemi Bello Emerges LASU VC
Parents Cry Out As Attacks On Schools Threaten Children’s Education
CBN Donates 260-Capacity Hostel To Federal Poly Bali
Prof Anunobi Assumes Duty As CEO Of National Library
I Have Psychological Problem, Woman Who Bore 3 Children For Her Son Cries Out
Kogi Vigilantes Avenge Leader’s Death, Kill 11 Bandits
FCT Polls: Court Adjourns Forgery Case Against Bwari Council Chair
Man Arrested With Pistol In Abuja
Police Parade Killers Of Senator’s Son, Others
24-Year-Old In Police Net For Cutting Off His Friend’s Hand
Court Remands 4 Cultists In Ekiti
4 Robbers, Cultists Nabbed In Lagos
2 Remanded In Benue Over Terrorism
Editorial
CBN, Save The Naira Now
NNPC’s Intriguing Profitability
Before Making COVID-19 Vaccine Compulsory
Guinea Must Return To Democratic Rule
EDITORIAL: 5G Will Drive 21st Century Nigeria
Independent
FG Bars Courts From Interfering In Federations’ Elections
Infantino, Motsepe’s Visit A Boost For Girl-Child Advocacy – NFF
Rangers Clears Air On Coach Salisu Yusuf
South West Athletics Association Set To Unveil Programmes
We’ve No Hand In Killing Of Anglican Priest, Says IPOB
Gunmen Kill Lawyer In Imo
Southern Governors Back States’ Collection Of VAT
Appeal Court Refuses To Stop FIRS From VAT Collection
EFCC Chairman Hale, Hearty After Feeling Unwell At Presidential Villa
NIN Registration Hits 63m — NIMC
PDP Wishes Fani-Kayode Well As He Defects To APC
Nnamdi Kanu Drags Kenya To Court Over Forced Rendition
Solving Maths Saved Me From Insanity During 27 Months In…
Release Kanu To Britain, Bishop Udeh Tells FG
Tackle Insecurity, leave Yoruba Nation Agitators Alone,…
We Stand With Ortom – Akume’s Kinsmen
Defections: APC Intimidates People Into Joining Its Fold –…
Solskjaer Eyes Big Role For Jesse Lingard Despite Mistake In Switzerland
Ansu Fati ‘Closing In On New Barcelona Contract’…
Spurs Fans Send Ndombele Message To Nuno Ahead Of Chelsea
Leonardo Admits Lionel Messi Wanted Barcelona Stay
Rashford Issues Fitness Update As He Returns To Full Man Utd…
NHIS Organizes One Day Training On BHCPF In Yobe
We’re Committed To Nigeria’s Economic Growth – Dana Air CEO
Report Sees Hitches In Power Sector Eight Years After…
Why CBN Is Optimistic Of 3% GDP Growth In Q4: 2021
Scaling Up Agricultural Value Chain Development In Nigeria…
Young People Should Learn Skills To Be Self-Sufficient In…
Those Accusing Oyetola Of Rubbishing Aregbesola’s Legacies Are Mischievous
Ekweremadu Hosts NPA, NCC, Pledges Unflinching Support Towards Curbing Piracy
Fani-Kayode Is Fake, Judas Of Oduduwa, A Traitor – Gumi Attacks Ex-Aviation…
Fani-Kayode Reveals Why He Joins APC, Says Three PDP Governors May Be Next
Galadima, Odegbami, Amiesimaka, Oliseh, Others To Produce 10-Year Football Devt.…
FIFA Salutes FG’s Commitment To Football
New Telegraph
NAF buckles, confirms bombing of civilian settlements in Yobe
How solving maths saved me from insanity during my incarceration –Soyinka
Reps give condition to approve Buhari’s $4bn loan request
Almajiri system fuelling banditry, kidnapping in Northern Nigeria –CAN
Recruitment: We’ve resolved dispute with PSC –IGP
Labour vows to resist FG’s concession of four airports
2023 presidency: S’West youths root for Bello
Umahi has made Ebonyi a reference point in governance –Orji
Ume-Ezeoke: Anambra people’ll resist rigging of guber poll
Edo: Furore over delayed cabinet composition
Why Ayade appointed over 6,000 aides –Ita
Buhari to FIFA, CAF: Consider Nigeria top for support, investments
Pinnick: Visit of Infantino, Motsepe, boost to girl-child advocacy
Ministry sets up committee for Football Master Plan
NFF celebrates partnership with“33” Export Lager Beer, Amstel Malta Ultra
Gunmen hijack Enugu bound corpse, kidnap deceased younger brother in Edo
JUST IN: Niger Commissioner for Information released
Police rescue abducted banker, palm wine tapper
APC remains the best option for Nigeria – Makinde Araoye
Benue receives 19 repatriated victims of child trafficking
Ex-lovers and their deluge of affection, cravings
Drumming makes me light, opens up my heart, my mind – Benjamin
Eviction fever, clashes: Who will leave BBNaija ‘Shine Ya Eye’ next?
I once attempted suicide, drank a bottle of sniper, says Tonto Dikeh
Qatar 2022: Despite wins, Rohr’s Eagles yet to inspire
Taps run dry after N300m spent in Enugu communities
