News Headlines Sept 27, 2022. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers
Compiled by Demola Adefajo
ThisDay
Presidency Denies Calling for Keyamo’s Removal as APC Campaign Spokesman
Akeredolu: Amotekun Must Be Given Arms to Carry Out Its Duties
Adebanjo: Why Afenifere is Supporting Peter Obi’s Presidential Bid
EIU: Inflation, Fiscal Pressures May Cause Serious Political Challenges for Nigeria
Adeyemi Appointed KPMG Regional Senior Partner as Elebute Retires
Bad Leadership, Bane of Nigeria’s Challenges, Says Obasanjo
N’Assembly Promises to Fast-track Passage of Data Protection Bill
APC Adjusts Time-table over Expansion of Campaign List
ASUU Strike: FG Backpedals, Withdraws Order to Reopen Varsities
Nigeria Tagged ‘Hunger Hotspots’ as Governments Rally to End Food Insecurity, Nutrition Crisis
NPA Assures Terminal Operators of Speedy Conclusion of Renewed Concession Agreements
Shell’s Nigerian Operations May Decline as Incoming CEO Set to Rev Up Renewables Drive
Nasarawa Electricity Consumers Kick Against Alleged 400% Rise in Tariff
OSGoF to Provide Mapping Services for Successful War Against Banditry, Terrorism
Catalysing Economies: Can African Sovereign Wealth Funds Do More?
NBA President Extols Virtues of Justice Taiwo Taiwo
Lagos Assembly Passes Victim, Witnesses Protection Bill
Prioritising Agri-Tech to Attain Self-Sufficiency in Food Production
APC PCC: We Didn’t Jettison Names Submitted by Governors
PDP Still Swimming in Murky Waters
Presidential Campaign: Atiku Appoints Saraki, Anyim, Secondus, Shekarau as Advisers
Tinubu-Shetima Supporters Hold One Million Man Solidarity Walk in Lagos
4,000 APC Members Join PDP in Kwara
German FA Promises Players $390,000 Each if they Win Qatar 2022
New Coach for Ekong, Kalu, Okoye at Watford
Gypsy King Calls off Planned Fight with AJ
Bayelsa’s Alex Teams up with Kingsgrant
England Denied Dramatic Win in Six-goal Thriller with Germany
Uzoho the Rejected Stone Returns as First Choice Goalkeeper for Eagles
FCT Karate Association, Read and Reap Honour Ikechukwu @ 60
Independence Day and Ponmo Controversy
Wike: The Big Picture is More Important
When Impunity Becomes National Culture
Editorial: MDAS AND PADDED BUDGETS
Microsoft Strengthens Partnership with AfDB to Fast-track Africa Youth entrepreneurship
PINCOOP Introduces Opportunity for Real Estate Ownership in Nigeria
Julius Berger Begins Rehabilitation of Km 75 Abuja– Kaduna Expressway
Drought, Land degradation Eroding Africa’s Economy, Says UNCCD
Riel Homes Gets Brand Ambassadors
UNILAG, ABD Foundation Sign MoU on Glass Innovation, Research
Nigeria Tagged ‘Hunger Hotspots’ as Governments Rally to End Food Insecurity, Nutrition Crisis
Lagos Assembly Passes Victim, Witnesses Protection Bill
Prioritising Agri-Tech to Attain Self-Sufficiency in Food Production
Stock Market Appreciates by N87bn as New Week Begins Positive
As First Phase Mass Deployment Winds Down, Nigeria’s Metering Rate Declines to 71% in Q4
Technology Experts Advise Techpreneurs to Create Products with Customers in Mind
MOJEC Leads Sustainability Drive in Nigeria’s Energy Sector
The Nation
Ekiti cargo airport nears completion
RMAFC: 2,119 miners owe Fed Govt N2.76b
Why Nigeria must build on MSME momentum, by Osinbajo
National grid collapses for the eighth time
Faleke, Onanuga: APC Campaign Council will take care of governors’, others’ interests
Akeredolu: no going back on plan to arm Amotekun corps
Weapons procurement will be backed by law Outfit needs tools to carry out its duties
Fed Govt reverses order urging VCs to reopen varsities
NBC urges broadcasters to uphold ethics
NASENI unfolds govt’s plans to reverse reliance on foreign artisans
VAIDS: Fed Govt goes after tax defaulters
I rebuke imposter syndrome, says Ayra Starr
TCN restores national grid after collapse
Knocks, Kudos as Peter Obi promises 100m poor Nigerians ‘access
Atiku bypasses Wike, allies, names Saraki, Oyinlola, Ayim advisers
2023: Group stages 1m persons’ walk for Tinubu/Shettima in Lagos
Investors scurry for banking stocks as global selloffs worsen
New capital market law will enhance global competitiveness,…
Don’t plunge Nigeria into crisis, CAN, Sultan warn religious leaders
Fed Govt reverses order urging VCs to reopen varsities
Ondo council bans okada
Seven trafficked persons rescued in Imo
One killed, monarch abducted in Plateau
Bayelsa police parade suspected kidnap kingpin, others
LAWMA commends Ladipo market for sanitation
Bandits kill three, abduct 22 in Kaduna
Pharmacists Council destroys N100m expired drugs in Adamawa
Suspected killer of two brothers remanded in Kogi
Nigeria’s fresh produce, vegetables exports declininig
LESG to leverage private sector investment
Fidelity, SMEDAN partner on SMEs empowerment
Editorial: Big bust
Waivers largesse?
Adamawa State set for first female governor
Wike and the fly on PDP‘s scrotum
ASUU: Time to break the ice
On growing cases of child defilement
The Punch
FG reverses varsities’ reopening order, ASUU adamant
Afenifere justifies Obi’s endorsement, Tinubu’s team fumes
INEC, CAN, Sultan warn against violent campaigns
Sick sexagenarian disowns family, dies in Lagos apartment
35-year-old importer in court over $11,000 fraud
I don’t know my gang kidnap people – Kingpin
Kaduna, Plateau terrorists kill farmers, other, abduct 22
OPC arrests two for stealing machine in Lagos
Commuters decry Taraba bridge collapse, FERMA begins palliatives
Nigeria committed to achieving greener shipping – FG
Ogun partners World Bank on access to agricultural land
Mortgage bankers association seeks guaranty company
INEC rolls out guidelines for campaigns in Kwara
Campaign: Atiku appoints Saraki, others as special advisers
Tinubu’s ’Emilokan’ ambition not good for democracy – Utomi
Social media may worsen insecurity – NASS clerk
Enugu LP meeting attack sends wrong signal – Ohanaeze
Cyclists urge govt to implement non-motorised policy
Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua fight is off
Editorial: State police: further delay is dangerous, inexcusable
Using commas with ‘however’
United Nations of talkers
Should there be gender equality or gender equity?
PTI @ 50: Celebrating the present, redefining the future
2023 elections: The opaque impact of the peace pact
2023: What to know before voting
CBN, stakeholders partner to boost payment system
CWG advises govt on tax policies
Mobile transactions hit N11.10tn in eight months –Report
Startup raises $4.4m seed funding for pharmacies
Slapping children wrong, may lead to deafness – Paediatricians
Daily Trust
Bandits Threaten To Kill Baby, Give Family 48hrs To Pay N50m Ransom
Respite For Bayelsa Residents As Police Arrest Notorious Kidnap Kingpin John Lyon
My Husband And Shettima Best Bet For Nigerian Women — Oluremi Tinubu
2023: Again, Peter Obi, Obasanjo Meet In Ogun
I’ve No Rift With My Deputy, Dickson — Diri
Jigawa Gov’ship: PDP Inaugurates 27-Man Campaign C’ttee
Only Igbo Presidency Will Unite Nigeria, End Insecurity — Ohanaeze Ndigbo
Atiku Fortifies Campaign Structure With Saraki, Anyim, Shekarau, Others
Why Sokoto LGAs Not Performing Optimally — ALGON Chair
Elect Politicians Of Good Character, Kano PRP Chair Urges Youth
Unveiling The Political Spoilsports – Wike, Dogara And Lawal
NFF Elections In Doubt As Minister Meets Presidential Aspirants Today
Football Legend, Figo, Others Set World Record
Abuja Ready To Host ICC U19 World Cup Qualifier – NCF
Super Eagles Set For Algeria’s Desert Foxes Test
Slaven Bilic Appointed Watford Boss
Kosgei Withdraws From London Marathon With Injury
Why You Could Have High Blood Pressure And Not Even Know It — Study
‘Stress, Blood Deficiency National Health Concerns’
Tackling Rate Of Child Labour
NPA To Hasten Renewal Of 5 Seaport Concession Pacts
Fidelity Partners SMEDAN To Empower SMEs
Firm Signs Over 3000 MSMEs, Trains 300 Delivery Riders
NCAA Certifies Aviation Training Institute
Jaiz Halal Recertifies Malta Guinness
‘Healthy Lifestyle: Why You Should Avoid Consumption Of Trans Fats, Others’
Why Sugar Is More Harmful Than Salt To Our Body
Conoil To Pay Shareholders 250k/Share Dividend
Sterling Bank To Change Name, Strengthen Islamic Banking
IMF, First Bank Seek Unified Exchange Rate For Nigeria
Power Grid Collapses To Zero, Restored After Hours
Oil Price Dips To $85 Per Barrel
Kiriji War: Yoruba Commemorate 136 Years’ Peace Treaty
Court Remands Apprentice Over Defilement, Murder Of Minor
Again, Bandits Abduct 3 Fulani Women At Abuja Community
Gunmen Abduct Plateau Traditional Ruler
Imo Hoteliers Shelve Strike Plans
Kano Gov’t Honours Best Street Sweepers
Soldier Dealing In Guns With Kidnappers Arrested In Abuja Suburb
Flood Kills 7, Displaces 2,800 In Kwara
FCTA Demolishes Worship Centres, Warehouses, Says No Compensation For Owners
50 Borno Women Get Renewable Energy Stoves
CSO Who Served Emir Of Ilorin For 26 Years Dies
FCTA Endorses New NYCN Executives
Court Remands Man For Killing Ex-Naval Officer, Traditional Ruler
Man Visits Lagos Police Station To Bail Friend, Steals Policeman’s Phone
Child Defilement: The Need For Effective Sanctions
Why EFCC Should Lead The War Against Examination Malpractice
Retired Military Officers Block Defence Headquarters Over Unpaid Allowances
Army Produces Pamphlets To Guide Officers On Elections
Kidnappers Abduct 3 In Suleja As Female Pastor Others Regain Freedom
August Revenue Drops By N280bn As FG, States, LGAs Share N673.137bn
NNPC Debunks Claims Of Operating Secret Account
2023: Voters Believe In Atiku’s Pan Nigeria Stand To Salvage The Country – Ologbondiyan
National Grid Restored After Partial Collapse – TCN
Ondo: Okitipupa LGA Bans Motorcycle Operation
How My Gang Got N140m Ransom In Two Kidnappings – Bayelsa Ex-Banker
Ex-NIMASA Director Of Operations Dies In London
NPA To Hasten Renewal Of 5 Seaport Concession Pacts
Fidelity Partners SMEDAN To Empower SMEs
Firm Signs Over 3000 MSMEs, Trains 300 Delivery Riders
NCAA Certifies Aviation Training Institute
Abuja Ready To Host ICC U19 World Cup Qualifier – NCF
Slaven Bilic Appointed Watford Boss
ASUU Strike: Diverting Attention From Larger Problem
Editorial: New CJN Must Sanitise Judiciary
The Sun
Crisis, fresh controversies stall inauguration of APC PCC members
FG makes U-turn, withdraws order to reopen varsities
National grid collapses, 7th time in 1 year
Bandits threaten to kill newborn, mother, sisters if N50m ransom not paid in 48hrs
2023: Afenifere reiterates support for Obi
INEC to deploy cumbersome measures to determine winners
Atiku appoints Saraki, Anyim, Shekarau, Secondus, others as advisers
How we collected N160m ransom from 2 bankers –Bayelsa kidnap kingpins
Nnamdi Kanu’s release crucial to peace in South East –APC chief
Teachers already enjoying improved salary package –FG
Disband Ebubeagu security outfit, Igbo group tells S’East govs
Stop using religion to widen Nigeria’s diversity, Ganduje tasks politicians
2023: Afenifere reiterates support for Obi
Right leadership’ll drive Nigeria out of current ordeals, says Mbah, Enugu PDP guber candidate
Atiku storms Enugu as South East PDP receives Okowa as Igbo son today
… I’ll rehabilitate delinquent children, Abia APC candidate
Navigating Nigeria’s rough route round crude oil sales
Nigeria must own vessels to provide maritime services –Iheanacho
HEART: Sterling Bank reiterates commitment to arts development
Government officials, industry experts to converge for CSCS’ annual cybersecurity confab
FIBA World Ranking: Nigeria moves two steps up, retains top spot in Africa
2022 South-South Kickboxing Championship holds today
All set for ‘Odegbami day’ at Ikoyi Club
Iwobi set for 60th Super Eagles cap vs Algeria
MC Casino thrills, electrifies Nigerians in Europe
Who needs political campaign?
Mahdi: Warped mind of a con artist
Padded rice pyramids: For your eyes only
As the gong sounds
Ayu’s poor integrity plus for APC – Nkire
NASENI kicks off self-employment, job creation programme for youths
Women shouldn’t compromise on citizenship rights, privileges –Baiyewu, rights advocate
INEC to deploy cumbersome measures to determine winners
Ohanaeze condemns attack on Labour Party members in Enugu
Women shouldn’t compromise on citizenship rights, privileges –Baiyewu, rights advocate
Oil theft: Can Tompolo lead the battle
Owo attack: Ebonyi community devastated, mourning
‘Strike not best strategy’
Omolewa acknowledges Babcock varsity’s contributions to tertiary education
AUL to run postgraduate programmes
LASU VC unfolds one-year achievements
ASUU and the court order
Atiku storms Enugu as South East PDP receives Okowa as Igbo son today
Osun: Tribunal grants INEC, Adeleke, PDP 7 days to file response
HEART: Sterling Bank reiterates commitment to arts development
Disband Ebubeagu security outfit, Igbo group tells S’East govs
Stakeholders hail Ugwuanyi for making Enugu reference point in public service reforms
Vanguard
2023 presidency: Yoruba elders split over Peter Obi, Tinubu
INEC rolls out guidelines for campaigns
The Kanuris fly their flag again (2)
Why Afenifere supports S-East presidential candidate for 2023
The burgeoning kidnapping industry
Danger in democracy
PCN destroys N100m drugs in Yola
2023: Tinubu begins campaigns with prayers, peace walk in Abuja
Kidnap kingpin, John Ewa, gang members paraded in Yenagoa
Floods render thousands homeless in Yobe communities
17-yr-old breadwinner shuns marriage, to attend school in Bauchi
One killed in Sunday ambush in Plateau community
Kaduna bandits threaten to kill newborn baby, mother, 2 sisters if N50m is not paid in 48hrs
2023: INC list conditions to support Presidential candidates
Shoe shiner, 43 others paraded for armed robbery, kidnapping, housebreaking, rape
Understanding Lagos parking levy
How we’re driving transparency, boosting FG revenue — NEITI Executive Secretary, Dr Orji
Obi/Datti group to hold 4million-man march in Lagos on Oct 1
Peter Obi: Igbo should be president — Falae
No tribe in Nigeria can survive alone – Lai Mohammed
Fund constraints delaying Igbosere court rebuilding – LASG
Ebubeagu now killer squad, disband it, Igbo group tells Uzodimma, Umahi
Electricity: National grid begins slow recovery after 7th collapse in 2022
Alleged murder: Cleric, two policemen exonerated
Obasanjo tells Udom: You‘re a man of good character
2023: Atiku has highest followership across Nigeria – Ologbondiyan
FG implementing 65 yrs retirement age for teachers, 40 yrs pensionable service — Adamu
FCT approves establishment of six Regional Development offices
We want to make house ownership attainable for women — Junadia Danso-Edim, CEO, Arkbridge Integrated Ltd
Harvests from Nigeria’s Global Economic Summit in New York
Atiku to meet S/East PDP zonal stakeholders in Enugu Tuesday
PVCs found in inappropriate locations: We‘ll reveal our findings – INEC
‘House of the Dragon’ epi 6: Death of Laena Velayron, daughter of Rhaenyra Targaryen
TCN blames ‘sudden drop in system frequency’ for latest grid collapse
Buhari mourns ex-spokesman of CPC, Rotimi Fashakin
Buhari didn’t call for removal of Keyamo as APC campaign spokesperson – Presidency
Peter Obi: Igbo should be president — Falae
Obi/Datti movement: Tinubu is ailing, Osinbanjo should have been better for APC – Pat Utomi
‘Obidients’ is all about hype movement, impression agenda-setting, says Dino Melaye
Japa: Top 5 destinations for Nigerians
Jigawa lost 12 to drowning in September — NSCDC
My job was to lead gang members to victims’ houses; I got N1.5m, $10,000 – Ikechukwu Ewa
Scores of ex-soldiers converge at Ministry of Defence, protest non-payment of allowance
Araujo to undergo surgery on Wednesday
Manchester United preparing move for Napoli defender Kim-Min-Jae
Kaka names player deserving of Ballon’D Or this year
England boss Southgate speaks on future after Nations League relegation
Super Eagles are no small team, Algeria coach speaks ahead of clash
We want to make house ownership attainable for women — Junadia Danso-Edim, CEO, Arkbridge Integrated Ltd
Editorial: Tasks before CJN Ariwoola
