News Headlines Sept 2, 2022. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

News Headlines Sept 2, 2022. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

ThisDay

Osinbajo Meets W’Bank President in Washington, Seeks Support to End Petrol Subsidy, Others
Nigeria’s Total Debt Profile Now N41.60trn, Says DMO
NNPCL’s Total Outstanding Petrol Subsidy Debt Hits N1.04trn, N448.7bn Deducted in July
N11.9bn Stolen from Kwara Between 2011 and 2019, Forensic Audit Reveals
NAICOM Clarifies N4bn Office Acquisition Bid, Says Move Followed Due Process
Knocks for Okowa over Negative Remarks on Obi
UNESCO: Estimated Number of Out-of-School Children in Nigeria Now 20m
FG Urged to Establish Tobacco Control Fund
World Bank, Katsina to Construct 800kms of Rural Roads
2023: Declare Your Assets, CSOs Tell Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, Others
Lufthansa Pilots Begin Strike Today, May Cancel 800 Flights
NSITF: We’re Assisting Senate Probe on N17.15bn Misappropriated Fund
US Launches $48.8m Investment in Education
Visa Appoints Uaboi as New Head for West Africa
NCAA Insists on Safety, Moves to Stabilise Airline Operations Amid Mounting Challenges
Leveraging Government, Private Sector Collaboration to Resuscitate Aviation Sector
‘NGX Commited to Positioning Nigerian Capital Market for Global Investment’
How Extortion Compromises Security at Nation’s Airport
As Odebiyi Tackles Unemployment in Ogun West…
Ekweremadu: In Support of Ohanaeze Ndigbo
FOR A UNITED, WORKING NIGERIA
Ayo Charity Foundation Concludes 2nd Edition of Elite 30 Camp
BBNaija S7: Amaka’s Surprise Eviction and Other Twists So Far
5 Things We Learnt from the Second Episode of HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon’
Emeka Mba, Aro Leonard, Others Unveiled as Judges for Inaugural TNBA
Entertainment Meets Basketball in New Reality Show
Gladys Adurojaiye Share Secrets On Building a Skin Beauty Brand
‘Passport’ Receives a Street Styled Premiere
AKISAN Honours Aity Dennis
ASUS Launches Innovative 2-In-1 Foldable OLED Laptop
Nigeria v Ghana: Will Lightning Strike Twice in Abuja?
Anyanwu Joins Race for NFF Presidency
Dare Approves Funding for NGF, 10 Clubs Listed on WHS
Antony, Akanji, Arthur, Others Move in Summer Window
Serena Delays Exit, to Play Australia’s Ajala Tomljanovic Today
Sancho Seals Third Successive Victory for Man Utd at Leicester
Two of A Kind
Between Tinubu And Afenifere
The Abuja Rail Surveillance Contract and Matters Arising
STILL ON THE MATTER OF WIKE
EDITORIAL: WHERE ARE THE MISSING NIGERIANS?
World Bank, Katsina to Construct 800kms of Rural Roads
US Launches $48.8m Investment in Education
Visa Appoints Uaboi as New Head for West Africa
Leveraging Government, Private Sector Collaboration to Resuscitate Aviation Sector
NCAA Insists on Safety, Moves to Stabilise Airline Operations Amid Mounting Challenges
‘NGX Commited to Positioning Nigerian Capital Market for Global Investment’
How Extortion Compromises Security at Nation’s Airport
VBANK Partners AUTOCHEK to Guarantee 48hour Underwriting Process
SMEDAN Grants License to 150 Business Development Service Providers
Coscharis Boss to Speak at BNI Platinum First Anniversary
APM Terminals: Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge Instrumental to Our Green Agenda
AON Refutes Allegation of Defrauding Aviation Agencies
Ethiopian Airlines Advances Customer Functionalities
PMAN Introduces Biometric Card for Members
HP Unveils New Low-cost Laser Tank Printer for Nigerian SMBs
DMSI Partners Texila International e-Conference for 5th Global Digital Marketing Summit
BOOSTING NIGERIA’S DIGITAL ECONOMY
‘New Civil Aviation Act to Develop Sector, Strengthen NCAA’

The Nation

Emirates restores flights to Lagos
UPDATED: Wike, Bode George lambast PDP chair, Ayu
BREAKING: Ayu ungrateful, arrogant, Wike hits back
Ogun Assembly Speaker fails to avert EFCC arrest
Next NFF President must be committed to Nigerian football master plan, says Idowu Emeruwa’s diligence ‘ll boost NFF ,says Ojo-Oba
Anthony Joshua ‘ran out of gas’ against Usyk , says Wilder
Liverpool sign Juventus Arthur Melo on loan
Nigeria may miss ITTF Africa Senior Championships
Ndidi recounts injury ordeal
Real Sociedad complete Sadiq Umar signing
Algeria 2023: Saturday’s game is a new encounter, says Salisu
War against ASUU
US arrogance toward Africa
Assistant gods in our midst
Man United’s Sancho sinks Ndidi’s Leicester City
Barcelona terminate Braithwaite’s contract
Man City sign Swiss-Nigerian Akanji
Simy’ Nwankwo joins Benevento on loan
Algeria 2023: Fans to pay N1,000, N5,000 to watch Super Eagles B
US arrogance toward Africa
I was not aware I would play fake housemate – Modella
Lagos okada ban: Phase 2 enforcement kicks off
Three arraigned for chanting war songs in Osun palace
Tacha laments poor treatment of Nigerians in Dubai
BBS7: The man I liked was snatched – Amaka
Fourth NTIS summit holds October in London
OPEC daily basket price now $101.04 per barrel
Why we can halt trading at Exchange, by NGX
Ogun PDP Deputy chairman resigns, may join APC
Tinubu support group picks medical bills of 40…
APC leader pledges support for party’s candidates

The Punch

Ember months: FRSC warns against night travels, speeding
ASUU strike hits 200th-day, students decry failed negotiations
NNPC can’t justify N6.34tn petrol subsidy – Customs
Shekarau accuses Kwankwaso of betrayal, manipulation
Politics
EFCC holds Ogun Speaker, arrest stalls assembly sitting
Anambra man shoots brother dead over electricity bill
Troops kill two bandits in Kaduna community
Accident claims seven lives in Ekiti
Fake Ogun PCRC man defrauds woman of N1.4m
Lagos lawyer petitions Army chief over inspector’s murder
Nigeria imports 155bn salt, local industries wobble
Banks lend N3.38tn to firms at single-digit rate
Shekarau accuses Kwankwaso of betrayal, manipulation
Ebonyi prioritises wrong programmes, needs rescue – APGA candidate
Another Amosun’s ally dumps Ogun APC for PDP
PDP ‘children’ will teach Ayu lesson – Wike
Presidency knocks Ortom over security comment
Galaxies cancel friendly to focus on Eagles clash
Serena, Venus Williams out of US Open doubles
US Open: Serena, Venus face Czech’s Hradecka, Noskova
Editorial: Buhari, resolve impasse over police recruitment
Abacha loot: Have we learnt the lessons?
Why Wike may not back down?
Yoruba and the curse of enslaved Africans
ASUU strike: Time for ceasefire
Solving ASUU strike issue permanently
ASUU vs FG: Long walk begins
Educators give useful tips as new session begins
Investment in education can end poverty – Sanwo-Olu
Old students award scholarships in Lagos
End reading disparity, blind association tells Buhari

Leadership

2023: North Won’t Vote Based On Sentiments – Northern Elders
NEDC Validates 10-year North East Master Plan To Facilitate Growth, Lift Region Out Of Poverty
We’ll Help PDP To Lose In 2023 If Ayu Does Not Quit – Wike
Kukah’s Stories And Broken Truths
SGF Laments Unauthorised Access To Data By Scammers
PDP Crisis: Ayu, Not Wike, Is Immature – Bode George
China Locks Down 21 Million People in Chengdu After Outbreak
N6trn Subsidy Claim A Fraud, Says Customs Boss
INEC Displays Final Candidates’ Lists September 20, October 4
[EDITORIAL] Task Before Malaria Council
NMA Laments Poor Salaries Of Health Workers, Funding
National Masterplan On Infrastructure Targets $2.3trn Development – ICRC
We’ll Help PDP To Lose In 2023 If Ayu Does Not Quit – Wike
2023: North Won’t Vote Based On Sentiments – Northern Elders
Secured Records Opens 2nd Archiving Warehouse In Nigeria
Man Arrested For Killing His Father, Mother In Jigawa
Ex-envoy Blames Federal Govt For Prolonged ASUU Strike
N11.9bn Stolen From Kwara Treasury Between 2011-2019 – Audit Report
Ogun Assembly Suspends Sitting Over Speaker’s Arrest By EFCC
You Are Ungrateful, Wike Tells PDP National Chairman Ayu
Terrorists Ambush Troops, Kill 2 Soldiers In Katsina
AHF Tasks World Leaders On Increased Funding For Malaria, AIDS, TB
Ogun Assembly Suspends Sitting Over Speaker’s Arrest By EFCC
You Are Ungrateful, Wike Tells PDP National Chairman Ayu
Buhari Owes Nigeria Credible 2023 Election – ZLP Candidate
PDP Says APC Can’t Get 25% Of Votes In Most States
Ogun Assembly Speaker, Oluomo, Arrested At Lagos Airport
EPL: Chelsea Reach Agreement For Aubameyang
Secured Records Opens 2nd Archiving Warehouse In Nigeria

The Sun

N11.9bn stolen from Kwara treasury between 2011-2019 –Report
PDP crisis worsens as Wike fires back at Ayu
Ortom replies Buhari, asks president to fix security challenge
Ogun Assembly cancels plenary over Speaker’s arrest
INEC to publish final list of presidential, NASS candidates Sept. 20
2023: Muslim-Muslim ticket, crudest, most unproductive, says Ango Abdullahi
Nigerians’ll no longer vote for APC, PDP –Kwankwaso
Kano, Dangote sign MoU on malnutrition among children
Enugu medical students laud Ugwuanyi on establishment of SUMAS
Ogun Assembly cancels plenary over Speaker’s arrest
Troops kill 16 terrorists, injure scores in Kaduna
Firm awards scholarship to Nigerian Mathematics genius
Our leaders united to rescue Nigeria –PDP
Regional maritime bank to take off in 90 days –Sambo
Yemi-Esan underscores need for PPP for bankable projects
Underwriter emerges Most Innovative Insurer of the Year
NGX records first gain of September as index rises 0.11%
Capital inflow into Nigeria rose to $1.5bn in Q2 –NBS
NAFA calls 80 players for U-18 tourney
Serena beats No. 2 seed Kontaveit at US Open to reach 3rd Rd
Trado Sports: Bayelsa records second gold medal
NFF elections: Emeruwa outlines ambitious plans for Nigerian football
David Doherty raises alarm over plot to stop him
NFF Election: Danladi Bako denounces northern agenda, roots for Akinwunmi
Promoter reveals Joshua wants Whyte rematch
N8.5bn Sadiq Umar to make debut against Man Utd
All leagues to have committees – Kida
FIFA bans Zimbabwe soccer official for sexually harassing female refs
Serena beats No. 2 seed Kontaveit at US Open to reach 3rd Rd
Trado Sports: Bayelsa records second gold medal
2023 and voting in anger quagmire
Buratai’s World Institute for Peace award: a critical appraisal
2023: Desperate antics of the old brigades
The hot race to Aso Rock Villa
I stand with ASUU (1)
Strike: Emulate Jonathan, have direct interface with ASUU, Chukwuma urges Buhari
Sanwo-Olu floats autonomous financing channel for tertiary schools
Man kills 11-year-old boy while testing gun in Delta
EFCC arrests 41 suspected internet fraudsters in Anambra
Kano sets up panel to investigate collapsed building
Promoter reveals Joshua wants Whyte rematch
When angry flood visited Kano
Criminals jittery as new CP takes over in Kano
Benue police nab 40 for kidnapping, robbery, others
Udofia unveiled as US ambassador for Nigeria Reggae Festival
PMAN partners Zenith Bank, unveils Biometric ID card
N10m up for grabs as Naija Star Search begins Sept. 4
Blown: The Journey: Kormbat combating pains with spoken words
2023 and voting in anger quagmire
David Doherty raises alarm over plot to stop him
‘Obidients’ blast Okowa over ‘attack’ on Peter Obi
NEC meets next week
2023: APC desperate to whitewash image –PDP
INEC to publish final list of presidential, NASS candidates Sept. 20
NFF Presidency: Peterside Idah rolls out 8-point agenda
Our leaders united to rescue Nigeria –PDP
Enugu medical students laud Ugwuanyi on establishment of SUMAS
Ogun Assembly cancels plenary over Speaker’s arrest
Serena Williams stuns with upset win at U.S. Open
APGA crisis: Supreme Court makes clarification on judgment
NFF Election: Danladi Bako denounces northern agenda, roots for Akinwunmi
Buratai’s World Institute for Peace award: a critical appraisal
Troops kill 16 terrorists, injure scores in Kaduna
Firm awards scholarship to Nigerian Mathematics genius
Illegal demolition: Court remands Secretary of Benin Traditional Council, 6 others in prison
Imo police nab kidnap
2023: Desperate antics of the old brigades

Daily Trust

PDP Crisis Worsens As Wike Insists On Ayu’s Resignation
The crisis rocking the Peoples
Police Kill 2 Kidnappers, Rescue 3 Victims In Bauchi
Kwara Gov, Predecessor Trade Words Over N11.9bn Loot
Court Stops Lagos From Taking Over 2 Ikoyi Towers
Apply Psychology To Tackle Insecurity, Experts Tell FG
Zulum To NEDC: Let’s Move From Short-Term Interventions To Long-Term Projects
Son Kills Parents In Jigawa
NIGERIA DAILY: Why Cutting The Cost Of Governance Might Remain A Mirage In Nigeria
It’s Time We All Come Together To Address The Global Food Crisis
Policymaking And Nigeria’s Debt Problems
Petrol Smuggling: Customs Doubts NNPC’s 98m Litres Daily Supply Claim
Red Bull Could Dominate Like Mercedes – Hamilton
Swiatek Cruises Into US Open Third Round
Access Bank Tasks FG On Incentives For Sustainable Banking
Flood Destroys Houses In Jos Community
UATH Organises Scientific Conference For Consultants
The Shop-Owner And The Man Who Stole Out Of Poverty (I)
How Muslims Should Relate With People Of Other Faiths — Cleric
Emirates Returns To Nigeria With Reduced Flights
FCTA Disburses N2.8bn To Area Councils
Bwari: Tribunal’s Judgement A Ploy To Shortchange Electorate – PDP Chair
UN Report Lists Torture, Abuse Of Muslim Minorities In China’s Xinjiang
Foundation Disburses N12m Zakat In Oyo
NSITF Mgt Dismisses Claims N17bn Infractions
Submit Yourself To Party Supremacy, Wike Urged
FCTA Urges Town Planners To End Abuse On Abuja Master Plan
2023: Jonathan Can’t Save You, PDP Mocks Tinubu
2023: Nigeria Has Entered A Critical Stage – INEC
49 Killed As Super Tucano Bombs Boko Haram Terrorists In Sambisa
Nigeria Slowly Moving Towards Dictatorship, Says Jonathan
Police Kill 2 Kidnappers, Rescue 3 Victims In Bauchi
Kwara Gov, Predecessor Trade Words Over N11.9bn Loot
Court Stops Lagos From Taking Over 2 Ikoyi Towers
Apply Psychology To Tackle Insecurity, Experts Tell FG
Access Bank Tasks FG On Incentives For Sustainable Banking
Emirates Returns To Nigeria With Reduced Flights
Debt Burden Genuine Concern, Affecting Nigeria’s Dev’t – DMO
Plateau Pensioners Decry Non-Review Of Monthly Allowance For 20 Years
IPAC Wades In As Crisis Over Kano ADP Gov’shp Ticket Widens
2023 Election Will Be Toughest In Nigeria’s History – APC
North Now Wiser, No Preferred Candidate Yet – Elders
2023: Nigeria Enters Critical Stages This Month — INEC
Red Bull Could Dominate Like Mercedes – Hamilton
Swiatek Cruises Into US Open Third Round
Algeria 2023: Salisu Seeks More Time To Properly Prepare Eagles B
CAF Revokes Guinea’s 2025 Africa Cup Of Nations Hosting Rights
OSMA President, Maikano In Congo To Assess African Military Games Preparedness
Twitter Begins Edit Button Feature Testing
It’s Time We All Come Together To Address The Global Food Crisis
Policymaking And Nigeria’s Debt Problems
Doing The Right Thing: Atiba LGA And The Burden Of Correcting History
Clash Of The Governors
Editorial: As The World Marked Humanitarian Day
Gombe Gov’t To Boost Public Schools With 1000 New Teachers
Students’ Access To Archives, Records Will Encourage Learning — FG

The Guardian

Why ASUU cannot be banned
Eyes on Akpabio, Lawan as INEC publishes list of candidates Sept. 20
I won’t step down, Ayu speaks as PDP crisis gets messier
Two years on, Nigeria still preparing for AfCFTA
Government, ASUU should seek alternatives to strike, say concerned Nigerians
Troubled parties: APC, PDP, others submerged in internal crises
Stop borrowing, experts warn FG as debt profile hits N41.6tr
We’ll help PDP lose in 2023, Wike replies Ayu
NAF jets kill 49 Boko Haram fighters in Borno, Kaduna
HURIWA asks Buhari to revoke Mint MD’s appointment over alleged constitutional breach
Nigeria now has 20 million out-of-school children, says UNESCO
Jigawa government seeks aids for flood victims
2023 elections: Lawan, Umahi, Akpabio to know fate September 20, says INEC
Stop Fulani from forming parallel security outfit, SOKAPU urges FG
Tinubu, Atiku, others must publicly declare assets ahead of campaign, CSOs demand
Nigeria, Ghana trade words as Peseiro joins Eagles B in training
At reception for newly promoted Bayelsa United, Diri proposes new stadium
Yola presents two-year programme to revive Nigerian football
Ex-Olympian, Oshomah launches N50m weightlifting academy in Auchi today
Jighere wins maiden Scrabble In the Jungle Championship
Nigeria’s paravolley athletes have potential to rule Africa, says international instructor
Stop borrowing, experts warn FG as debt profile hits N41.6tr
Nigerian economy gasps for breath as bandits, thieves, saboteurs lay siege
We’ll help PDP lose in 2023, Wike replies Ayu
Investors lose N283b in August amid uncertainty, low purchasing power
Editorial: As terrorists consolidate grip on Kaduna
Nigerian economy gasps for breath as bandits, thieves, saboteurs lay siege
Investors lose N283b in August amid uncertainty, low purchasing power
FG blames high fertiliser cost on Russia-Ukraine war
‘Govt lacks political will to achieve digital infrastructure target’
IBK on ASUU betrayer Adamu Adamu
Is Tinubu/ Shettima ticket a threat to Christians? – Part 2
The stormy priest: Birthday tribute to Kukah
Lion mauls man to death in Ghana zoo

Vanguard

Ayu must go before campaigns start – Bode George
40% of Americans believe civil war likely to happen – Poll
Japan awards 39 Nigerians full scholarship
98m children still out of school in Sub-Sahara Africa — UNESCO
‘Economic hardship affects mental health’
Borno govt organises training for Permanent Secretaries
We are working towards sustainable industrialization of Nigeria – NCDMB
Umahi swears in new Council bosses despite Court ruling
NEDC earmarks N31.01 trillion to stabilise, develop North East
FCT: N/assembly must rise above sentiment to address natives’ plights— Diji
Sancho seals third win for Man United
2023: SERAP, 6 other CSOs ask political aspirants to publicly declare assets
TETFund: Senate cm’tte seeks increase in tertiary institutions’ tax remittance
Seven killed in road crash in Ekiti
Police arrest 37-yr-old man for alleged murder of parent in Jigawa
Dear Bunmi, my friend’s hubby is hot!
Naira loses to dollar by 0.13%
Police neutralise 2 suspected kidnappers, rescue 3 victims in Bauchi
Liverpool sign Arthur from Juventus on loan
Police arrest 28-yr-old alleged kidnapper, rescue victims from Imo forest
Man kills 11-yr-old boy while testing locally made gun in Delta
2023: North’ll not support candidate exploiting religion, ethnicity —Northern Elders
Two escape death as bridge collapses in Osun
We don’t have discriminatory passport charges — NIS
Commuter coughs to death in Akure while waiting for taxi
Okada ban: Mixed feelings as enforcement commences
BBNaija S7: I promised my fans good vibes, I delivered — Modella
Peter Obi: Labour Party inaugurates 11-man Diaspora committee to raise funds
BBNaijaS7: I’ve learnt to be more focused – Evicted housemate
Stock market gains N29bn, indices up 0.11%
African Traditional Medicine: Lagos to sanction unlicensed practitioners
‘My decision is divine’ — Ogun PDP Deputy Chairman quits party
2 die in Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident
40% of Americans believe civil war likely to happen – Poll
Outdoor air-conditioning unit electrocutes middle-aged man in Calabar
Shettima, extraordinary leader forged in theatre of challenges, says Tinubu
Police confirm kidnap of 24-yr-old law student in Calabar
‘My decision is divine’ — Ogun PDP Deputy Chairman quits party
Ayu’s arrogance, ingratitude will cost PDP presidential election – Wike
I’m 70, few months older than Kukah, says Tinubu [Video]
‘Don’t be unruly’ — LP chairman cautions Peter Obi’s supporters against violence
Police arrest 37-yr-old man for alleged murder of parent in Jigawa
Police neutralise 2 suspected kidnappers, rescue 3 victims in Bauchi
Police arrest 28-yr-old alleged kidnapper, rescue victims from Imo forest
BBNaija S7: I promised my fans good vibes, I delivered — Modella
Naira loses to dollar by 0.13%
Stock market gains N29bn, indices up 0.11%
Sancho seals third win for Man United
Liverpool sign Arthur from Juventus on loan
Umar Sadiq joins Real Sociedad for €20m