News Headlines Sept 21, 2022. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers
Compiled by Demola Adefajo
ThisDay
Stakeholders Back Bills to Enhance Capital Markets, Investor Protection, Others
Lawmakers Lament as Nigeria’s Debt Reaches an All-time High of N42.84trn
Jonathan: My 2015 Concession Call Collective Decision to Save Nigeria
At UNGA, Sanwo-Olu Woos Foreign Investors to Lagos, Says State Safest in Nigeria
Nigeria Witnessing Rising Cases of Child Labour, Say Aisha Buhari, Ngige
WHO Commences Investigation into Ebola Outbreak in Uganda
At LCCI Forum, Obi Pledges to Ensure Total Privatisation of Power Transmission
LASU Awards Scholarship to 556 First Class Students
Substandard Facilities: Safety Regulatory Agency Begins Nationwide Audit of Discos’ Installations
Buhari Rejoices with Sunny Ade at 76
Tombomieye: Why Nigeria Must Focus on In-country Utilisation of Crude Before Fossil Fuels’ Extinction
Audit Report: House Summons Accountant General over MDAs’ 2020 Financial Accounts
Lawan Out, Akpabio, Umahi in, as INEC Releases Final List for National Elections
Access Bank’s ‘W’ Initiative Set to Impact 5,000 Women
Morning Fresh Celebrates 30 Years in Nigeria with N30m Promo
Shareholders Approve Holding Company Structure for Sterling Bank
Dangote, MTN, Globacom Lead at 2022 ‘Top 50 Brands Nigeria’
Jalo-Waziri: CSCS ISO Certification, Reflection of Our Commitment to Global Best Practice in Data Security
Ayodele Subair: Whistleblowers are Heroes, their Protection a Priority
Fortifying Payment Architecture Against Fraudsters
Cooking Gas Price Soars by 119.26%, Higher in Ebonyi, C’River, Delta
Nigeria’s Domestic Debt Service Raises to N5.24trn in 30 Months
THE PDP MAN OF PEACE
Tobi Amusan’s 12.12secs World Record Now Official
Osimhen ‘Programmed’ to Return against Dessers’ Cremonese
FRIENDLY WITH ALGERIA Lookman Arrives Camp, Iheanacho, Uzoho Expected Today
Dominant Abuja Boys Coming for Lagos Tennis Cup
Russia Banned from Euro 2024 Qualifying Draw
Ronaldo Named Most Powerful Player on Instagram
Chess: Gulder, Maltina Lift Africa Individual Chess Championships
Monarch Unveils New Logo for Jan 5 Opobo Marathon
BIC Partners Yemi Alade to Drive Learning
Anambra Abolishes Wearing of Short Skirts By Schoolgirls
Students Urge Sokoto Varsity to Call off Solidarity Strike
Greensprings Announces Theme for 2022/2023 school year, Introduces Value Based Education
LASU: LCCI Asks Students to Take Entrepreneurial Risks
BSU VC: FG’s No Work No Pay Policy Against ASUU Justified
Babcock VC Slams ASUU’s President over Quack Comments
Nkrumah in the News Again
Editorial: FOR ENDURING PEACE IN NIGERIA
The Nation
INEC clears Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, 15 others for 2023 poll
• Lawan’s name missing on list •Gbajabiamila raises hope on end to Fed Govt/ASUU face-off
PDP crisis: Wike, allies meet to decide next step
U.S: why private sector must support democracy
Makinde presents vehicles to Oyo police
Ohanaeze raises alarm over Kanu’s ‘deteriorating health’
Third Republic was designed to fail, says Tinubu
Editorial: State police
A wasteful country
Why I don’t release singles often, by Chike
Lagos empowers wives of police, army officers with vocational…
Wadude releases new single
Man who defiled 12-year-old jailed 15 years
How I raped, killed teenager in Ibadan church, by suspect
Quack surgeons arrested, 13 facilities shut in Cross River
Month-old baby abandoned on bus
2,000 shanties demolished in Abuja
Seven arrested over killing of guards in Jos
The Punch
Edwards deserved win against me – Usman
Osimhen to return against Ajax Oct 4
Tiamiyu: African volleyball champion with big dreams
Students to block Abuja airport, Kaduna road today
Reps begin investigation into NNPC’s 32-year joint ventures
NANS draws protest timetable, plans to ground Abuja
Reps working to end ASUU strike – Gbajabiamila
Lagos takes clean air initiative to Ibeshe Island
Group seeks to tackle malnutrition by providing free meals for children
Three Nasarawa herdsmen gang-rape 14-year-old girl to coma
Flood kills 24, displaces 130,200 in Adamawa, Plateau
Five arraigned over N40.6m fraud in Lagos
Men in court over N100m procurement fraud
Lagos factory worker kills friend over N300, flees
Aviation firm acquires N500m handling equipment
FG commences processes for Baro port concession
Firm expands oil palm investment in Delta
I’m not working for Tinubu – Lagos LP chair
2023: Jonathan campaigns against violence
Kwankwaso’s rivals have questionable credentials – NNPP senatorial candidate
Dogara hits APC, says Muslim-Muslim ticket will fail
Same-faith ticket bill not meant to support APC – Adeyemi
Elton John to perform at White House
Knocks, praises as Waje seeks collaboration with Tems
Editorial: INEC: REC appointments must be above board
Terrorism: Realising Buhari’s December deadline
‘Japa’ and one life to live
Queen Elizabeth’s controversial legacy
Voter’s card, not a meal ticket
2023 elections: What we must get right
A case for women’s participation in governance, decision-making
Foreign affairs ministry stifling Nigerian embassies — Ex-envoy
Investing in platforms that focus on Africa important – Binitie
Public acceptance necessary to grow eNaira, say experts
Daily Trust
Lawan Missing As Akpabio Makes INEC Senatorial List
Citizens Participation In Budget Process In Katsina State
State Police: The Crux Of The Matter
The Man Who Returned His Certificate
EDITORIAL
That National Committee On Torture
Mohammed Idris Malagi: The Face Of Decent, Issue-Based Politics
Alonso To Challenge For Aston Martin
Saudi Arabia Offers €138m To Host Supercoppa Italiana
World Athletics Ratifies Tobi Amusan’s Hurdles World Record
History-Making Nwaneri Wanted By Premier League Giants
CAFCL: Rivers Utd Admits Tough Task Ahead Of Wydad Clash
Super Eagles Hold First Training Session Ahead Of Algeria Game
Barcelona Post £86m Profit For Last Financial Year
Pollution: Lagos Loses 2.1% GDP As Residents Contend With Waste
Lawan Rejigs Senate Standing Committees
Journalists Barred As Senate Holds Plenary In Makeshift Chamber
Court Orders Fresh APC Gov’ship Primary In Taraba
Ekiti PDP Carpets Fayemi For Hosting State Event In Lagos
NDLEA Arrests 56 Suspects In Kogi
Ohanaeze Youths Back INEC On Cleaning Voter Registers, Want Culprits Prosecuted
Impeachment Threat: We Have The Numbers To Defend Buhari — Orji Kalu
James Ibori Will Not Work Against PDP — Okowa
Dogara To Christians: Don’t Waste Your Votes In 2023
3 Tenants Arraigned For Fighting In Public
Tinubu Will Be A Sleeping President —NNPP Nat Chair
CPC Confiscates Dead Animals At Kano Abattoir
Woman Missing After Lover’s Visit
Police Nab Kidnapper, Rescue 12 Victims In FCT Community
2023: Lawan’s Fate Hangs As Akpabio, Umahi, Others Make INEC Final List
Kidnappers Of Kano APC Senatorial Candidate’s Mum Arrested
Hadiza Gabon: I Saw When Her ‘Lover’ Called Her On Video, Witness Tells Court
Guard Arrested For Beating Labourer To Death In Abuja
Ekiti Man Steals N620,000 Church Offering
Crude Oil Theft May Crash Economy, Lawan Warns
Reps Probe 32-Year-Old NNPC Joint Venture Contracts
‘Entrepreneurship Can Tackle Inflation, Unemployment’
NEMSA Inspects Electricity Networks Nationwide
FCTA Distributes 360 Ton Of Assorted Food Items To Vulnerable
Dismissed Soldier Arrested For Operating Okada In Army Uniform
Man Nabbed For Redistributing Broadcast Signals To Over 3,000 Houses
Man Rapes, Strangles Girl Inside Church – Police
Safety, Others Cause Of Nigeria’s Export Reject – Report
FG Approved N3.8trn Projects With Private Partners In 11 Years – ICRC
SEC Backs Bill Seeking 10yrs Jail For Ponzi Schemers
Nigeria’s Debt Profile Rises To N42.84trn – DMO
Islamic Finance Sector To Grow In Crypto, Others – Report
Police Arrest Suspects Terrorising Ogun Community
TAJ Bank Commences N10bn Sukuk Issuance
UPDATED: Tinubu Bsc, Atiku Msc, Obi Bsc, Qualifications Of 2023 Presidential Candidates
Obaseki: Nigerians Are Angry, Many Parties Will Be Shocked In 2023
2023: Obaseki Loses As INEC Recognises Candidates From Orbih’s Camp
2023 Presidency: Wait For Another Time, Orji Kalu Tells Igbo
Flooding Destroys Rice Farms In Taraba, Farmers Cry For Help
2023 Campaigns: Lawan, Gbaja, Jega, Kukah Caution Against Hate Speech
Stakeholders Decry Low Status Of Women Representation In Nigeria
Strike: You Must Shift Grounds, Gbajabiamila Tells FG, ASUU
Ponzi, Pyramid Scheme Promoters Risk 10 Years’ Jail Term
Strike: We Don’t Know What FG, ASUU Are Discussing – NANS President
Crude Oil Theft May Crash Economy, Lawan Warns
Reps Probe 32-Year-Old NNPC Joint Venture Contracts
‘Entrepreneurship Can Tackle Inflation, Unemployment’
NEMSA Inspects Electricity Networks Nationwide
Safety, Others Cause Of Nigeria’s Export Reject – Report
Egoism In Nigerian Political Leadership
Farmers In Pain As Flood Ravages Farms Worth Millions Of Naira
The Sun
INEC clears Atiku, Tinubu, Obi, 15 others for presidential poll
PDP moves to sideline Wike
Dogara restates opposition to APC Muslim-Muslim ticket
Tinubu’s presidency’ll benefit Igbo -Kalu
Obaseki warns political class, parties about looming shocking election outcome
Buhari seeks fresh N402bn loan via promissory notes
Oil theft pushing Nigeria’s economy into coma –Lawan
IPOB: Kanu must not die in prison, Ohanaeze warns
Gbajabiamila assures on resolution of FG, ASUU dispute
Kumuyi visits IBB, Gov Bello
Acting CJN faces Senate screening today
Gbajabiamila expresses concern over long term impact of govt borrowing
Road to 2023: INEC and security challenges ahead of 2023 polls
2023: Police warn Kaduna politicians against violating Electoral Act
Enugu workers back Ugwuanyi on choice of Mbah, Ossai
Nigerian professionals endorse Obi, float body to help his campaign
Cargo clearance cost to rise as SON returns to port
Lagos ready for business –Sanwo-Olu tells investors
Exchange rate killing Nigerian economy –Expert
Oil theft pushing Nigeria’s economy into coma –Lawan
PZ’s Morning Fresh rewards customers with N30m Gang Promo
Barca posts £86m profit for last financial year
Ahead Algeria friendly: Iwobi, Awoniyi, Ndidi,15 others swell Eagles camp
Gulder, Maltina lift Africa Individual Chess Championships
Nigeria campus queen for Paraguay beauty pageant
Politics as fourth factor of production
Recurrence, not ‘re-occurrence’
Election funding: Diasporans ready to support Obi with $150 million
Hidden secrets behind near-success syndrome (5
Drama in court as lawyer dumps client over huge allegations
Uncertain thrones
Election funding: Diasporans ready to support Obi with $150 million
Uncertain thrones
Back-to-school
FCT police nab 48 suspected kidnappers, robbers
Eziowelle boils over land dispute
Gbajabiamila assures on resolution of FG, ASUU dispute
Why govt is doing very little to end ASUU strike
Recurrence, not ‘re-occurrence’
Lady Chinwe Mbanugo: Exemplary life of purpose
Nigeria a failed state, Yoruba, Igbo, Middle Belt groups tell world leaders
Imeko as metaphor for Abiodun’s strategy
Vanguard Crime Editor, Nnadozie, escapes mob by Okada riders
Panic as Agip gas pipeline leaks in Bayelsa
Vanguard
Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, 15 others make INEC presidential list
Prolonged ASUU strike worrisome —Methodist Prelate, Sanusi
No agenda to Islamise Nigeria, says Islamic Devt Bank
No country can develop beyond capacity of its educational system — Buhari
Prolonged ASUU strike worrisome —Methodist Prelate, Sanusi
2023: Same-faith ticket guaranteed to end in spectacular failure, Dogara hits APC
‘Gave me 02 concert before hit ‘— Oxlade hails Wizkid, DJ Tunez for impact on his career
He gave me my first $1,000″ – Oxlade hails Davido for his generosity
Osun Election Tribunal: Stop misleading public — Group warns APC, PDP
ICPC urges traditional rulers, religious leaders to tackle corruption
47 public school teachers suffering from mental health issues — Osun commissioner
Anxiety grips Lekki residents as port project nears completion
Queen Elizabeth: Lagos Assembly advocates improved welfare for first-class monarchs
70 per cent female students in Nigeria experience sexual harassment — WHO
APWEN leads discussion on energy transition, says time is now
How Bola Tinubu’s achievement as Lagos Governor may take him to Aso Rock in 2023
Why WHO, Ministry of Health hailed me for COVID-19 management — Quincy Ayodele
How medical doctor, others were arrested over fake surgery in C’River
NAPTIP rescues 19 survivors of human trafficking in Kano
Police parade 15 suspected kidnappers, rescue victims in Oyo
Man arrested over alleged rape, murder of I7-yr-old girl in Ibadan church
How Vanguard’s Crime Editor escaped Okada mob action
Cholera outbreak kills scores in Yobe communities
Water scarcity: FUNAAB constructs 7billion litre capacity dam
PDP Ticket: Atiku/Okowa betrayed South — Mayor of Urhoboland
2023: Give Buratai head of security role in campaign council, TAP begs APC
2023: Christian group lauds Gov Bello’s appointment as youth coordinator of APC campaign council
INSECURITY: Ideke, LP Senate candidate, seeks state of emergency on Ugwuogo -Opi-Nsukka road
Soludo seeks TETFund’s strategic intervention in states’ higher education institutions
Buhari hails King Sunny Ade at 76
FG wants partnerships to tackle 15m in child labour
2023: Mixed reactions in Edo as INEC releases candidates lists
Police arrest 2 for allegedly operating illegal college in Niger
2023: Nigerians may shock political class, parties, Obaseki warns
Strike: If courts force lecturers back to work, what kind of teaching will students get, ASUU asks
INSECURITY: UNGA must take Nigeria’s woes seriously — Southern, M-Belt groups
National unity, Nigeria’s biggest challenge – Osinbajo
State police is inevitable, says Senate spokesperson
2023: Lawan out, Shekarau, Akpabio in as INEC publishes final list of NASS candidates
Orji Kalu to Ndigbo: Don’t make presidency regional issue, you ‘ll benefit more if Tinubu wins
Man arrested over alleged rape, murder of I7-yr-old girl in Ibadan church
SEC, UBA, Fidelity, others harp on value-added export driven economy
PZL Insurance grows PAT by 75%
Unease in insurance sector over appointment of NAICOM chairman
Russia banned from Euro 2024 qualifiers
CAFCC: We’ll qualify for group stage – Kwara Utd Chairman
NPFL: Enyimba unveil new assistant coach
World Athletics officially ratifies Tobi Amusan’s hurdles record
Apprehension as S’Court sets to review powers of NJC to discipline judges
Court of Appeal @ 45: A spotlight towards an enhanced judicial prowess
Uganda declares Ebola virus disease outbreak
Experts harp on political will for effective disaster management
MTN begins actual 5G commercial services in Lagos
Why kidnappers still demand ransom via phone calls despite NIN, sim card link — Pantami
We’re committed to bridging digital gender divide — NCC