News Headlines Sept 23, 2022. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

ThisDay

Security Forces Launch Manhunt for Terror Financier, Alhaji Abubakar
2023: Tinubu Has Proven Track Records of Progressive Governance, Says APC Group
Agusto & Co: Renewable Energy Will Attract $472bn Investment in 2022
2023 Polls Vital for Nigeria’s Survival, Nasarawa PDP Leaders, Elders Declare
2023: Oyo Youth Group Backs Re-election of Makinde
Pro-Edevbie Group Gears Up for Guber Campaign in Delta
Ndidi Injured, Dumps Algeria Friendly
Wike: I Will Stay in PDP to Fight for Equity, Unity, Peace
Lawmakers Reject Plea to Suspend Bill Establishing Transportation University in Katsina, Others
Ugwuanyi Preaches Peace for Devt of Enugu
Flood: HYPPADEC to Construct Houses in Catchment Areas
Obaseki Meets Turkish Ambassador, Seeks Investment in Health, Agric, Others
NEXIM: ECOWAS Regional Shipping Line to Commence Operation Q1 2023
Mixed Reaction Trail FG’s Choice of Ethiopian Airlines
In Dire Need of Funds to Import Equipment, Offer Services Aviation Agencies Move to Stop 25% Annual Remittances to FG
Expert Harps on Rights-based Approach for Trade, Investments in Africa
CIS, ASHON, Seek FG’s Approval of CISI Bill
Afriland Properties Shareholders Endorse N0.10 Dividend Payout
Capital Group Redeems N3.52bn Commercial Paper Issues
FirstBank Partners Verve International, Makes Customers Millionaires
New York Drops Bombs on the Trumps
‘Ilaje Communities are in Ondo, not Ogun’
Bukola Lukan: Winning through Affirmations
BLK HUT Media Partners with Zuri Health to Promote Healthcare Services on WWTBAM Show
Peruzzi, DJ Xclusive, Yinka Davies, Others to Perform at Fish Farm Third Anniversary
‘Ticket to Life’ Shines Light on Surrogacy
PMB’S ADVOCACY FOR DEBT CANCELLATION
ABACHA LOOT: WHAT MANNER OF COMPULSORY SAVINGS?
With ‘No Film’ Consensus, Nigeria Misses Out on Oscars Again
The Goalkeepers’ Push to Accelerate the SDGs
Amusan: Ratification of My World Record Proof I am Dope Free
Emeruwa, Mouktar Say Football Must be Run as Big Business
Igali’s Election Into World Wrestling Body Excites Diri
Kigigha Leads the Pack at Gulder/Maltina African Individual Chess Tourney
2022 World School Basketball Championships: Nigeria Vow to Bounce Back against Turkey, Chile
Nigeria’s Star Eagles Triumph over Côte d’Ivoire
Banks and the Evolving Digital Payments Landscape
Let’s Return Nigerian Students’ Loans Board
PLAYING THE OSTRICH WITH ASUU
The Murderous Chinese and His Lover Girl
Editorial
THE LAGOS DRUG BUST

The Nation

36 terrorists killed in air raids
Three police officials wounded in Abia attack
Southwest APC spokespersons hail Akeredolu
UNILORIN loses council chair
Police arrest professor over assault on female orderly
Atiku’s economic blueprint won’t fly, says minister…
Audit: Federal Govt takes step to deregister ASUU
Wike to expose characters in PDP disguising as leaders
New York, New York
Nigeria’s nonstop high margin for error
Diaspora, foreign policy and development agenda
Why Ondo, Ogun are at loggerheads over riverine communities
How police trailed hackers involved in N500m bank fraud
What Lagos must do to attain good governance, by stakeholders
10 die in Gombe cholera outbreak
Singer MI weds Eniola Mafe
MultiChoice, Startimes, others reject Senate’s…
NCC warns Zoom users against vulnerability
Electricity workers threaten to shut national grid
EDITORIAL:Rape epidemic
My husband has never cheated on me – Lizzy Anjorin
Amusan’s Oregon feat listed in athletics best moments
Peseiro fancies Eagles against Algeria

The Punch

Reactions trail Tinubu’s meeting with Northern Pentecostal bishops
Hoodlums ransack, loot Ogun school, pupils sent home
Police orderly beaten for shunning errands, boss detained
Atiku, PDP dare Wike, Makinde, begin campaigns Wednesday
ASUU appeals ruling, says FG has declared war
Akeredolu fumes as FG denies Amotekun firearms licence
‘Dogara, Lawal can’t intimidate Tinubu on Muslim-Muslim ticket’
Police orderly beaten for shunning errands, boss detained
Ex-policeman bags life jail for killing football fan
CCTV captures Lagos physically-challenged man stealing actress phone
Truck crushes woman to death, residents blame louts
How Nigerians earn forex from remote work opportunities
Rate hikes may trigger recession, W’Bank warns FG
Electricity consumers pay N210bn in three months
APC, PDP in crises, can’t fix Nigeria – Edo LP chair
Atiku, Tinubu, Obi to sign peace pact Thursday
South-West APC hails Akeredolu, warns against hate speech
Lottery commission pledges to boost FG’s revenue drive
We want to win 2023 AFCON –Peseiro
Iwobi shortlisted for POTM award
Editorial: How corruption is fuelling insecurity
Consider Nigerians voting with their feet
Why FG must ‘javalise’ Nigeria
The dirty politics of Mararaba-Dumne Road
Messy controversy trails Ogoni cleanup, snail pace shames funding
More woes for illegal buildings’ owners as FCTA intensifies demolition
Investing in platforms that focus on Africa important – Binitie
Group re-enrols 98,000 out-of-school children
Association seeks solutions to national challenges
Lagos govt, UNICEF upgrade education using tech
Lagos school introduces value-based education to curriculum

Leadership

In New York, Buhari Woos Investors
5 Days To Campaign, Federal Govt, Atiku Set Tone For Political Fireworks
Again, Electricity Workers Threaten To Shut Down National Grid
COVID-19: India Logs 5,443 New Cases, Active Tally At 46,342
NEC Moves To Mitigate Flooding, COVID-19 Cases Rise By 3%
28 Die In Herdsmen Attacks, Boat Mishap In Benue
Otedola, Yayale Ahmed, Agwai, Momoh, Hassan Join National Peace Committee
Abiola’s Widow Arrested Over Assault On Female Police Orderly
[EDITORIAL] Reforming The Civil Service
Making Profit From Selling Car Spare Parts
Federal Govt Unveils Activities For 62nd Independent Anniversary
Again, Electricity Workers Threaten To Shut Down National Grid
Zoom Users Advised To Update Software After Vulnerabilities Found
FEYReP At 7: Akwa Ibom Gov’s Wife Counts Blessings, Empowers Youths
Nigerian Lawmakers, Canadian Counterpart Mull Ties On Trade, Insecurity, Others
Tambuwal Takes Over As Interim Chairman Of Govs Forum
We’ll Remain In PDP To Fight For Inclusivity, Says Wike
2023: Gov Bello Will Protect Our Interest In Tinubu Govt – APC Youths
Buhari To Confer CFR National Honour On Olu Of Warri
DSTV: Multichoice, Others Reject Senate’s Pay-per-view Model
6 Die, 8 Missing In Benue Boat Mishap
Economic Agenda: Federal Govt Accuses Atiku Of Copying Buhari’s Scorecards
AS Roma Academy To Launch Boarding Facilities Oct. 4
Online Beverages Store Set To Open Centre In Lagos
Welfare Of Athletes Remain My Priority, Says NWF President
StarBet Gets Regulator’s Confidence Vote, Unveils Brand
Friendly: Super Eagles Camp Bubble As All Invited Players Arrive
NFF Presidency: Shun Sentiment, Vote Competent Candidate, Lulu Urges Delegates
Shema At 65: Standing Tall As A First-Rate Administrator And Erudite Leader
Medication Errors: Ensuring Patient’s Safety A Collective Responsibility – Federal Govt
Low Blood Count Can Lead To Cardiac Arrest, Says Pharma Firm
MARITIME: Customs’ Manual Examination Of Cargoes Frustrates Trade Facilitation, Ease Of Doing Business
Assault: Police Arrest Late MKO Abiola’s Ex-Wife, Maid
Obi Rejects Move By Aide To Publish His Degree Certificate
Probe Orsu Attack, Imo PDP Urges Federal Govy
FBNInsurance Rebrands To Sanlam Life Insurance
MTN’s Goal To Be Africa’s API Gateway With 300m Mobile Subscribers
‘Nigeria Needs Robust Security Infrastructure To Tackle Oil Theft’

The Sun

China not taking over Nigeria’s critical assets as debt repayment –Envoy
PDP crisis: Wike meets Rivers’ stakeholders
Insecurity: Akeredolu blasts FG, says Ondo’ll procure arms for Amotekun
CAN inaugurates political strategy committee
FG faults Atiku on economic blueprint
Why Nigeria’s facing FX crises –CBN
Court order: FG has declared war on us –ASUU
Tambuwal now interim NGF chairman
FG to confer national honours on Nigerians Oct 1
Abiola’s wife, others to face prosecution over assault on police orderly
Ortom assents to Benue peace building, reconciliation commission bill
Road to 2023: Ripples over Labour Party’s planned Lagos rally
2023: Biggest gift I need is peace – Ugwuanyi
FG faults Atiku on economic blueprint
Road to 2023: Type of candidate Nigerians should support in 2023 –Ajulo, former scribe, Labour Party
TGI Distri gives to charity on 5th year anniversary
NNPC, US Corporation, Exim Bank seal deal on gas project
UNGA 77: TEF signs African Youth Entrepreneurship agreement with UNCDF
NDP: Nigeria plans N49.7trn capital expenditure in 4 years
Stockbrokers, ASHON seek FG’s approval of CISI Bill
As Roma Academy Abuja to launch boarding facilities Oct. 4
Friends plan birthday event for Odegbami at Ikoyi Club
Ese Brume: MON award mark of my achievement
Indian High Commissioner hosts Flamingos
Crème de la Crème graces Amusan’s homecoming dinner In Lagos
Federer team up with Nadal for final match
NBBF to name committees for leagues
Ndidi injured again, out of Nigeria, Algeria clash
Amusan’s WR makes 22 memorable moments for year 2022
It’s worrisome that Nigerian football league not attractive for TV coverage — Emeruwa
Peace Committee, 2023 elections and beyond
Expressions to use while speaking over the phone (or in everyday situations)
2023: Nigeria’s date with destiny
Should Nigerians blame Queen Elizabeth II for our problems?
Keeping an eye on that child
Retooling ‘the treasury’ for effective service delivery
Lawyer slams colleague over attack on Abia judge
NAFDAC raises alarm over banned tomato pastes
CAN inaugurates political strategy committee
INEC urges compliance with extant laws during campaigns
NDP: Nigeria plans N49.7trn capital expenditure in 4 years
Tragic love
Toast to three amazons
Kaduna police arrest 65 suspected kidnappers, robbers
UNICEF closes its girls’ education project in Katsina, lists benefits
I’m excited about MAC making me Africa’s first MAC maker –Tiwa Savage
Golden Globes joins Nollywood in Hollywood showcase
Under the Moonlight connects past, future through moral tales
Just Us Girls conference inspires, gives hope to women –Mildred Okonkwo
2023: Biggest gift I need is peace – Ugwuanyi
FG faults Atiku on economic blueprint
TGI Distri gives to charity on 5th year anniversary
Ortom assents to Benue peace building, reconciliation commission bill
Peace Committee gives reason for vote buying, admits Otedola, Ahmed, others
UNGA 77: TEF signs African Youth Entrepreneurship agreement with UNCDF
…You lied, PDP replies
Soldiers kill 56 bandits, rescue 130 abductees, 368 terrorists, family surrender –DHQ

Daily Trust

We’re Not Committed To Endorsing Tinubu – Bishops
Explainer: How Digital Literacy Can Aid Small Businesses
CBN Did Not Introduce USSD Code To Block Compromised Bank Accounts
Ummul Kulthum’s Murder And Remedy For Breaching Promised To Marry
2023 Elections: Trust And Data Accuracy Come Under Scrutiny
President Buhari, Gov Badaru Jigawa People Need Your Urgent Attention
Ensuring Good Police-Civilian Relationship
Issue-Based Politics And The 2023 Election
Starlight Ace Verde Set To Change Face Of Nigeria’s Sports Gaming
Emeruwa Bemoans Lack Of TV Coverage For Nigerian Football League
NFF Elections: Lulu Endorses Uchegbulam For President
Flamingos Ready For India 2022, Says NFF
Man Utd Announce Net Loss Of £115.5m For 2021-22
Federer Team Up With Nadal For Final Match
2023 Campaigns: APC Groups Differ On Bello’s Appointment
I Will Be Governor For All If Elected – Sen Uba Sani Tells Christians
Group Promise To Deliver 2million Votes For Atiku
Ex-Borno Gov, Sheriff In Ogun, Says Obasanjo Is Chief Executive Of Nigeria
Kaduna Speaker Takes Charge As El-Rufai, Hadiza Jet Out
Zamfara PDP Gov’ship Primary Holds Today
Govs, BoT In Fresh Move To Resolve PDP Crisis
U.S. Announces Over $170m In Humanitarian Aid For Rohingya Muslims
Remembering Prisoner 2019, Umar Al-Bashir Of Sudan
Egypt’s Al-Azhar Appoints First Female Adviser To Grand Imam
Mosque In Northern Japan A Lifeline For Muslim Interns
NDE Trains 50 Borno Youths In Agric Enterprises
Multichoice Reshapes 300 Young Talents In 5 Years
Bayelsa Empowers 1,050 Business Owners
‘MTN Foundation Boosts Youth Dev’t With 12,000 Scholarships’
Peaceful Voting: Youths Support Electoral Offences Bill
Nigerian Airports Processed 15.8m Passengers In 1 Year
Buhari Yet To Name New Auditor General 16 Days After Aghughu Retired
Expert Seeks More Dairy Product Consumption
Toyota Strengthens Style, Technology In 2023 Corolla
States Can Get More Revenue With Tax Automation – Interswitch
‘Trade, Investment Should Be Rights-Based In Nigeria, Others’
Cybercrime: No Business Is Too Small To Be Attacked – CSCS
NIMC Charges Staff On Service Delivery
NESG Urges FG To Begin Removal Of Petrol Subsidy
Don’t Use Consultants To Collect Revenue, MDAs Told
Oil Firms Owe Govt N1.07trn Tax Revenue, Others
Multichoice, Others Resist Pay-Per-View Tv Billing
Prophet Bags 7 Years Jail For Defrauding Church Member Of N59.7m
Boy, Girl Caught ‘Attempting To Steal 2-Year-Old Baby In Kwara
Police Arrest 5 Suspects For Robbery At Ogun Company
3 Nabbed For Stealing Wedding Rings, Others In Ogun
Customs Comb Badagry Creeks, Intercepts N18.8m Petrol
Abuja Boat Mishap: Fishermen Recover 3 Corpses, 4 Hospitalised
Police, Okada Riders Clash Over Illegal Duty In Kwara
Surety Remanded As Accused Jumps Bail
N29bn Ground Rent Debt: FCTA To Place Caveat On Defaulters’ Property
FCTA Threatens To Shut Down Private Schools Dodging Recapturing Exercise
IGP Orders Arrest Of Prof For Beating Policewoman Over House Chores In Abuja
Why Britain Is Investing Resources To Educate Nigerians
Tinubu Meets Bishops In Abuja, Defends Muslim-Muslim Ticket
How ‘Terrorists Financiers’ Were Nabbed Inside Zaria Bank
Forex Scarcity: Banks Suspend International Transactions On Naira Debit Cards
Atiku Inaugurates 10-Lane Road In Akwa Ibom
Baptizing Churchgoers Not Enough To Make Them Christians – Onaiyekan
Anambra: Judge’s Absence Stalls Trial Of Attorney-General, Others Over Alleged Contempt Of Court
Yakubu Appointed New Acting Postmaster General Of NIPOST
Flamingos Ready For India 2022, Says NFF
Man Utd Announce Net Loss Of £115.5m For 2021-22
Spain To Tax Rich Citizens To Offset Inflation Relief Measures
Ummul Kulthum’s Murder And Remedy For Breaching Promised To Marry
2023 Elections: Trust And Data Accuracy Come Under Scrutiny
Editorial: 2023: Release Funds For Court Of Appeal
Gates Foundation Announces $1.27bn To Fight HIV, TB, Malaria, Others
Chinese Scientists Design Face Mask That Detects Viruses
Prophet Bags 7 Years Jail For Defrauding Church Member Of N59.7m
Boy, Girl Caught ‘Attempting To Steal 2-Year-Old Baby In Kwara

Vanguard

2023: We ‘ll not leave PDP, we ‘ll fight in the party – Wike
FG may withdraw ASUU’s registration over failure to submit audited account
No access to Apapa as trucks take over roads
Police arrest lawyer for beating orderly who refused to do house chores
3 abducted, houses razed over indigenes, settlers dispute in Benue
Troops foil attempt to smuggle N537.09m worth of crude oil, diesel
Attack on Orsu: Villagers recount ordeals
If Katsina security has AK-47, Amotekun must also be armed — ONDO Gov, Akeredolu declares
Gombe declares cholera outbreak, records 10 deaths
Customs seizes 75,000 litres of petrol in Seme, Badagry
Energy transition: FG, Gombe, NCDBM, APWEN, others urge women to take advantage
Homeless man throws faeces at business owner in US
37-year age difference American couple seeks surrogate
Police launch manhunt on 17-year-old suspect for murder of teenagers in US
Lekki-Epe road rehabilitation Phase 1 95% completed — LASG
Osinbajo, Adamu, others, pay condolences to Aliyu over mother’s death
DSS rescues 27 human trafficking victims in Kano
2023: Court strikes out Kwara APC’s suit against NNPP
Africa emits less than 1% of global carbon — Osinbajo
Flood sacks 361, 000 persons in two LGAs – NASEMA
Yobe LGA Auditor General forfeits properties to Govt
Jonathan offered free tutorial on handling ASUU Strike, Shaibu tells FG
Money to fix Nigeria stolen on daily basis – ICPC
Stop contracting tax collection to consultants, FIRS to MDAs
Pantami sacks Adewusi, appoints Bulus as NIPOST PMG
Buhari seeks increase in volume of trade
Consumers paid N210.17bn for electricity in Q4 2021 – NERC
Biggest gift I need from Enugu is peace – Ugwuanyi
My aim is to play till I’m 40, says Thiago Silva on his 38th birthday
265 illegal refineries in SPDC corridor – Sylva
Gbajabiamila wants stringent conditions for new universities
Delta 2023: Oborevwori more grounded than other candidates – Odogbor
Naira remains constant, exchanges N436.50 to dollar
Stock market drops by N124bn as sell pressure persists
ASUU strike: Student prays court to suspend RMAFC, FAAC’s operations
Katsina rated highest in increased literacy as GEP3 closes
Full statement: What Akeredolu said about FG, Amotekun, Katsina security network
National Peace Committee draws agenda for successful 2023 elections
Lai Mohammed slams Atiku for copying Buhari’s blueprint
2023 elections: Don’t sell your vote, Gen Abdulsalami urges
Wike: Atiku still open to dialogue – Spokesman
Lai Mohammed lied on economy, he should apologize to Nigerians – Atiku
‘I’m now a born again Christian,’ Ruger confesses after deliverance service
‘It’s been tough’, Shakira laments divorce with Pique
BBNaija: I’m not traumatized – Beauty
DSS raises security concerns, urges ASUU to call off strike
‘I owe zero to them’, Shakira denies tax fraud accusation
FG loses N31trn to illegal tax collectors – MATAN
Banks’ income tax rise 35% to N75bn in H1’22
Govt, businesses lose N10.5trn to corruption, inefficiency in ports
Access Bank’s AccessMore rewards customers with cash, other prizes
I was tricked by Conte into joining Chelsea – Batshuayi
I hope Aubameyang fails at Chelsea, Arsenal legend says
La Liga: Barca to terminate Pique’s contract
Ndidi doubtful ahead of Algeria friendly