News Headlines Sept 6, 2022. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

ThisDay

Navy: Renewed Fight against Crude Oil Theft Has Denied Criminals N30bn Stolen Products
CAN: Tinubu’s Presence at Kukah’s Birthday Won’t Change Opposition to Same Faith Ticket
You Have Till Dec. to Crush All Terrorists, Bandits, Buhari Orders Armed Forces
Liz Truss Emerges Third Female British Prime Minister, Promises Bold Reforms
FG Generated N600.15bn from VAT in Q2
Fuel Subsidy: HURIWA Accuses NNPC of Shortchanging Nigerians
Buhari: Unburdening Nigeria from Wrongful Contractual Agreements
FG Ties Nigeria’s Developmental Challenges to Weak Public Service
16% of Privatised Enterprises Are Non-performing, Says BPE
Jonathan Congratulates Ruto as Supreme Court Confirms Him Kenya’s President-elect
CBN: Banks’ Total Asset Grew by 22.07% to N65trn in June
FG Bows to Pressure, Suspends 5% Excise Duty on Telecom Services
Buhari Backs Aspiration of Kebbi Gov’s Wife for UICC Presidency
Fashola Inaugurates Governing Council of Federal School of Surveying
McKinsey: Nigeria, Ghana, Others Fintech Sales to Surge to $30.3bn by 2025
Again, Nigeria Loses 7.56m Barrels of Crude Oil to Shut-ins, Facilities’ Failures, Others
Elon Musk Backs Calls for Extraction of More Hydrocarbons
Report: Manufacturing Declines as Economy Witnessed Highest Inflationary Pressure in August
Esso Properties Joins REDAN
NFIU, ESVARBON to Collaborate Against Money Laundry, Crooked Real Estate Practice
Participants at Africa Climate Week Call for Creativity, Stronger Financial Commitments
FMDQ Exchange Admits N2.28bn Accelerex SPV Bond
Kenya: William Ruto’s Triumph
Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Lessons From The Islamisation of Constantinople
Path to a New Nigeria
EDITORIAL
ENTER PRIME MINISTER LIZ TRUSS
Report: Manufacturing Declines as Economy Witnessed Highest Inflationary Pressure in August
Esso Properties Joins REDAN
NFIU, ESVARBON to Collaborate Against Money Laundry, Crooked Real Estate Practice
Participants at Africa Climate Week Call for Creativity, Stronger Financial Commitments
FMDQ Exchange Admits N2.28bn Accelerex SPV Bond
APM Terminals Apapa Sets New Safety Record, Logs 400 Days No Lost Time Injury
Ace Real Estate Introduces Free Academy to Empower Nigerian Youths
GTCO Announces 11% Increase in PBT, Declares N0.30 Interim Dividend
SMEDAN, iTEKKU Sign MoU to Upscale MSMEs Growth
First Bank Hosts FMDA Quarterly Metting
Ace Real Estate Introduces Free Academy to Empower Nigerian Youths
NMDPRA: Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme to Unlock 2,000MW of Electricity Annually
FG, AfDB Moves to Revolutionise Nigeria’s Wheat Value Chain
U.S Re-certifies Nigeria’s Turtle Excluder Devices, Export Rights of Shrimps
AFAN: Poultry Business at Lowest Ebb, Over 60% Poultry Farms Out of Business
FG Urged to Prepare Nigerians for Post-subsidy Fuel Prices
Poor Infrastructure is Nigeria’s Greatest Development Challenge after Corruption
As NNPCL Defends Nigeria’s Petrol Consumption Data
UNIDO Case for Energy Efficiency, Cleaner Production
NERC Backs New BEDC Board, Disowns Disco’s Erstwhile Management
Korea Pledges to Help Nigeria Tackle its Power Supply Challenges
Enabling Global Demand for African Food Enhancers – Kojo Brifo
Obaseki: Parents, Guardians of Out-of-School Children to Be Arrested, Prosecuted from Sept 12
Buhari Backs Aspiration of Kebbi Gov’s Wife for UICC Presidency
Contrary to NNPCL’s Claim, NMDPRA Puts Daily Petrol Truckout in 2022 at 62.95m Litres
Again, CSOs Urge Senate to Reject Nomination of Partisan, Unqualified Persons as RECs
Group Decries Akeredolu’s Outburst Over Surveillance Contract Awarded to Tompolo
Lagos Physical Planning Commissioner Resigns after Another Building Collapse
Buhari: Unburdening Nigeria from Wrongful Contractual Agreements
Lecturers Using Their Blood to Run Public Varsities, Says ASUU Leader
Niger Delta: Social Influencer Demands Justice for Environmental Crisis, Holds Shell Accountable
No Food for the Lazy in PDP, Melaye Mocks Fani-Kayode

The Nation

Fed Govt suspends five per cent tax on telecoms services
Worst of insecurity is over, Fed Govt tells Nigerians
3,407 insurgents surrendered, 96 arrested by troops Abuja-Kaduna Highway now safe 66 terrorists killed…
PDP crisis: I will crush my detractors, says Wike
Performance, not promises will determine 2023 polls, says Ikpeazu
Aregbesola: 64 terror suspects, 17 in life jail escaped from Kuje Prison attack
How Tinubu transformed Lagos
Borno petroleum products marketers begin warning strike
Bagudu restates commitment to rural transformation
Group trains Nasarawa monarchs in conflict management
Pensioners occupy Niger Government House over unpaid pensions
Stop fanning ember of hate, disunity, APC tells PDP
Igbinedion seeks completion of Benin-Auchi-Abuja road repair
Hermes wins BBNaija HoH title for week 7
I’ve become more popular than Headies – Portable
Toyin Abraham announces two projects on 40th birthday
Stop advising me, Portable warns critics
Sep 5, 2022
Husband celebrates Mercy Chinwo on 31st birthday
OPEC approves 1.826mb/d output for Nigeria
Yahaya mandates committee to organise successful Goinvest22…
GM’s Cruise recalls 80 Autonomous Robotaxis crash
Nissan still analysing law on EV credits
Tinubu fit to rule, has no drug charges, says Onoh
Adamawa APC sacks chairman

The Punch

11 state varsities shun ASUU, FG threatens unions
Shall we blame governors if this democracy fails?
Mergers, acquisitions won’t go away from banking sector – Lemo
Discos fail to utilise 1,936MW despite blackouts – FG
Abba Kyari releases account, assets details
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Tinubu: Social media doesn’t dictate ordination, says RCCG
News
Kuje attack: We tried but failed, says Aregbesola
Five die in Jigawa boat accident
Internet fraud: EFCC arrests Ibadan club owner, others
N183m theft: EFCC declares Imo pastor wanted
Abductors demand N90m ransom for Ondo travellers
Terrorists block Kaduna road, kill two, kidnap others
Mergers, acquisitions won’t go away from banking sector – Lemo
Stock investors lose N30bn in one day
IPMAN begins strike, fuel scarcity imminent in North
Our party will focus on issues, APC tells PDP
Reps seat: Court nullifies substitution of PDP candidate
PDP panicking over Tinubu’s visit to Jonathan – APC
Wike vows to flog, crush PDP ‘small boys’
NRM suspends former presidential candidate, 14 others
Rafael Nadal crashes out of US Open
Pogba to undergo knee surgery, may miss W’Cup
I will play free of charge for Akwa – Enyeama
I thought I’d die very young –Femi Kuti
BBNaija: Hermes wins HOH, picks Allysyn as roommate
Davido congratulates Kenya’s Ruto as court upholds election
Mercy Chinwo’s husband praises singer on 31st birthday
Full list: Wizkid, others win at Headies 2022
Editorial: Latest power privatisation must avoid 2013 farce
Atiku, not Ayu, breached PDP policy on power rotation
Investments imperative in a struggling economy
The challenge of foreign money for national elections
Shall we blame governors if this democracy fails?
Revisiting Structural Adjustment Programme of 1986
Hasta la vista, Boris Johnson
Incessant ASUU strikes force frustrated Nigerian students overseas
How Abuja collapsed building killed our loved ones –Survivors
Nigerians disregard flood alerts, risk their lives — Lagos coordinator, NEMA
Strikes affecting fellowship enrolment, specialists – Postgraduate medical college president
10,000 telecom infrastructure destroyed yearly –NCC report
‘17 ATMs, others serve every 100,000 Nigerians’
Tech firm trains developers
Note: You can use ‘between’ with more than two objects!
Pioritise research, MTU, NISEB tell government

Leadership

Customs e-Valuation Policy Fuelling Smuggling, Motor Dealers Cry Out
IFC Supports Sustainable Nigeria’s Livestock Production With $4.5m Financing
Manufacturers Pay N118bn VAT In 3 Months
‘Nigeria Needs Smart Cities As Urban Population Pushes To 275m By 2050’
LEAP Africa Celebrates Decade Of Supporting Entrepreneurs
Ibom Icon Hotels Undergoes Facility Upgrade
NITDA To Prioritise Stakeholders’ Needs In Programmes, Project Implementation
Parents, Guardians Grapple With High Cost Of Items As Schools Resume
How Infrastructure Destruction Affects Gains Of Telecom Liberalisation – NCC, Telcos
NCC Issues New International Termination Rate (ITR)
Driver Killed, 8 Passengers Abducted, 15 Children Rescued In Rivers
Driver Killed, 8 Passengers Abducted, 15 Children Rescued In Rivers
Buhari Helpless In Combating Insecurity – Catholic Bishop
Uzodimma Winning Fight Against Insecurity, Says Aide
Allow Movement Of Cattle In Anambra, Miyetti Allah Begs Soludo
Nursing Mother, Baby, 3 Others Die In Anambra Road Crash
Umahi Approves Severance Allowance For LG Chairmen, Councillors
Buhari Charged To End ASUU Strike
TESCOM Director’s Killing: Bereaved Family Demands Justice
We’ll Resist Federal Govt’s Move To Turn Intellectuals To Slaves – ASUU
Lagos Commissioner Quits As Death Toll In Building Collapse Hits 6
Cancer Scourge Can Be Tackled In Nigeria With Better Equipment
Osun PDP Faction Nullifies Governorship Aspirant’s Expulsion
Alleged N87.5m Fraud: Court Grants Oil Marketer N50m Bail
Lagos Assembly Passes Bill On DNA, Forensic Centre
Bandits Escaping Through Birnin-Gwari, BEPU Alleges
Miyetti Allah Backs Introduction Of Cattle Tracking Chip
North East, North Central Coalition Insists APC Same Faith Ticket Insensitive
Police Kill 2 Bandits, Rescue Kidnap Victims In Katsina
NSCDC Parades Suspected Bandits In Sokoto
2023: Our Opposition To Same Faith Ticket Has Not Changed – CAN
Abba Kyari Disowns Uncovered 14 Properties
I Will Restore Aba’s Commercial, Industrial Status, Says Emenike
DSS Seeks Inter-agency Collaboration To Tackle Terrorists Financing
Flood: NSCDC Places Kaduna Residents On Red Alert
Audi Begins Forensic Investigation Of NSCDC Extortion Video
5 Dead, 4 Rescued In Jigawa Canoe Mishap
Gov Yahaya Bello Pledges To Invest More In Education
Alleged N11.9bn Loot: Group Seeks Anti-corruption Agency In Kwara
13 Professors Jostle For UNILORIN Vice Chancellor’s Seat
FCT Minister Woos Canadian Businesses At Investment Expo
APC Supporters Donate Food Items To Vulnerable People In Niger
HYPPADEC Lifts Kwara Vigilante Groups With 2,500 Motorcycles
Kogi LG APC Strategises To Win National, State Seats In 2023
Women Group Disburses N1bn Grant To Ogun Beneficiaries
Buhari Backs Kebbi Gov’s Wife For International Centre Control Presidency
Experts Harp On Leveraging Technology In Tertiary Institutions
Strike: NANS Seeks Buhari’s Intervention
Abia 2023 Election Will Be ‘Operation Show Your Work’ – Ikpeazu
Igbinedion Begs FG To Fix Auchi-Abuja Expressway
It’s A Complex Matter: Dilemma Of The Volunteers
Here are some ways to improve social interaction.
Business Owners Groan Over Taxation In Imo State
Ayu: How Not To Run A Political Party!
That Pipeline Surveillance Contract
NDDC: There Is No Impediment To Inauguration Of Board Confirmed By Senate – Group
BBNaija 7: 6 Housemates Up For Possible Eviction On Sunday
BBNaija 7: Hermes Wins Head Of House Challenge
Abductors Of Ondo Funeral Guests Demand N90m Ransom
Atiku Congratulates New PM Truss, Seeks Improved Nigeria, UK Partnership On Election, Others
6th Real Estate Excellence Awards Hold In Lagos
BREAKING: Federal Govt Suspends Excise Duty On Telecom Services
Park Policy Violation: FCTA Demolishes Abuja Garden, To Prosecute Operator
Schneider Electric Engages Partners In Alaba International Market
K.O Skhanda Republic 3 Album Fest To Headline At Zone 6 Venue Sept 24
Federal Govt Uncovers More Abba Kyari’s Properties, Files More Charges
Manufacturers Pay N118bn VAT In 3 Months
‘Nigeria Needs Smart Cities As Urban Population Pushes To 275m By 2050’
LEAP Africa Celebrates Decade Of Supporting Entrepreneurs
Ibom Icon Hotels Undergoes Facility Upgrade
NITDA To Prioritise Stakeholders’ Needs In Programmes, Project Implementation
BBNaija 7: 6 Housemates Up For Possible Eviction On Sunday

The Sun

Kuje attack: 888 inmates escaped from facility -Reps
FG vows to flush out terrorists, bandits December
Tinubu, Shettima won’t disown Buhari’s administration, APC replies PDP
Strike: TUC urges FG to borrow to end crisis, fund education
I’ve all it takes to crush my enemies –Wike
Lagos collapsed building: Commissioner resigns as death toll hits 6
FG suspends 5% duty on telecom services
Kanu’ detention: Buhari enjoying insecurity in S’East, say Igbo youths
FG vows to flush out terrorists, bandits December
…We’ve lost confidence -Catholic bishop
Strike: TUC urges FG to borrow to end crisis, fund education
CAN maintains position on same-faith ticket
2023: Obi only candidate enjoying genuine goodwill –PDP chieftain
Road to 2023: Peter Obi can’t be disqualified over crowd-funding –Paul Ananaba, ex-chairman, NBA-SPIDEL
Road to 2023: PDP walking familiar path of crises
38,000 doctors, medics to generate 25m votes for Obi
FG to launch Tier IV data centre
Agropreneurs need science to boost profitability –Oduyemi, Helogenous Agro Products boss
FG inaugurates technical groups to revive ailing companies
Onalo hails Buhari over new National Credit Institute law
FG suspends 5% duty on telecom services
Betsy Obaseki football tournament: Alternative to earn dollars at home, curb trafficking – Edo First Lady
Mailantarki hailed for powering club to win Euro tourney
Lagos 2022 World Fencing Tournament: Angola, Ghana, Togo confirm participation
Amusan shifts focus to Zurich
Ahead of Liverpool clash: Napoli sweats over Osimhen’s fitness
Super Falcons confront USA again
Navy deploys 1,800 athletes, officials for 2022 Navy Games
Gusau targets grassroots to improve Nigeria football
NFF Election: My ambition not a ` Do or Die’ affair — 1st VP
UEFA president reiterates anti-Super League stance
I don’t think Serena has ever admired me, record-holder says
2023: Telling the truth or selling propaganda
Kukah: Feisty liberation theologian
2023: What campaign strategy will Tinubu run on?
Jonathan laughs last
The plot to capture INEC
The scramble for Wike
Ogun: Amosun’s demolition, Abiodun’s compensation
Five years after, court quashes interdiction, removal of LASUCOM provost
COAS impressed with Ugwuanyi’s cooperation with Army –GOC
How we make RUGIPO work –Aroloye
Leveraging technology’ll deepen access to quality tertiary education –Experts
School resumption blues
Strike: ERC faults FG’s non-implementation of ASUU’s demands
Stakeholders seek govt, private schools’ partnership on quality, access to education
Five years after, court quashes interdiction, removal of LASUCOM provost
Strike: TUC urges FG to borrow to end crisis, fund education
Abia paramount ruler promises to place his community on map through industrialisation
Road to 2023: Peter Obi can’t be disqualified over crowd-funding –Paul Ananaba, ex-chairman, NBA-SPIDEL
Road to 2023: PDP walking familiar path of crises
Pathetic world of babies with cleft
Kukah: Feisty liberation theologian
Osinbajo’s novel ideas on climate change
Mbaeli emerges president of Rotary Club Onitsha Royal

Daily Trust

Pantami: How I Made Buhari Suspend Tax On Calls, Data
Political Office Holders Nigerians Would Want In 2023
Social Media And The 2023 General Elections
Contentious Opaque Cash Transfer Programmes
EDITORIAL: Sheikh Goni’s Murder: Justice Must Be Seen To Be Done
Pensioners Deserve Better
Police Arrest 4 Tanker Hijackers, Recover 20 Tons Of Petrol
Detainee Jailed For Stealing Pistol, Tear Gas Canister From Police Station
Downpour: Kaduna Umbrella Vendors Celebrate, Farmers Lament
Man Goes Missing After Man U, Arsenal Clash
Bandits Free Abuja Family Members After Collecting N4m, Wine
How 14-Year-Old Breached Lagos Airport Security To Enter Aircraft
FCTA Demolishes Garden For Violating 7pm Order
Syndicate Kills Woman, Sells Off Kids
‘We Have Been Standing For FCT Natives’ Rights’
Buhari Suspends New Excise Duty, Telecoms Tariff Hike
Petrol Scarcity Looms In Abuja, Others As Marketers Begin Strike Over N50bn Debt
More Nigerians Poor As W/Bank Raises Poverty Line To $2.15
Oronsaye’s Report Causes Fresh Panic In Aviation
Customs E-Valuation Policy Killing Economy, Fuelling Smuggling – Adedoyin
GTCO Reports Half Year Profit Of N75.3bn
Power Sector Needs More Manpower To Enforce Standards – NEMSA
Debate Over Number Of Years’ Pupillage For Young Lawyers Resurfaces
NEPHWAN Wants Increased CD4 Testing For People Living With HIV/AIDS
Why Initial, Exclusive Breastfeeding Is Important
Amusan Returns To Winning Ways, Strikes Gold In Berlin
Yobe North: APC, Lawan Ask Court To Dismiss Machina’s Suit
What To Know About Psychosis Illness
Obi Marketing Nigeria Abroad, Not Begging For Funds — LP
PDP Mocks Abiodun, Says Last Minute Appointments Won’t Save You
Super Falcons Confront World Champions USA Again
Fury Offers Joshua Chance To Fight This Year
Enyeama Eyes NPFL Return
Norrie’s Run At US Open Ends In Last 16
Counting The Costs Of Running Nigeria
It’s Shameful Nigeria Still Imports Fuel, Says Obaseki
13 Injured As Luxury Bus Plunges Into Drainage
Lagos Assembly Passes Bill To Establish DNA, Forensic Centre
Fintiri Swears In First Female Acting Chief Judge In Adamawa
Gombe Inaugurates Committee For 1st Investment Summit
FG Approves Power Project, Specialist Hospital For Ogoni Communities
NSCDC Arrests 5 Over Banditry In Sokoto
Crisis Rocks Adamawa APC, Chairman Sacked Over Anti-Party, Others
The Dangerous Bacteria Lurking In Hand Dryers — Experiment
NWFL Chair, Falode Eyes NFF Exco Position
Why Doctors Should Allay Fears Of Mothers On Adverse Immunisation Reactions – PAN Survey
Deploy Technology To Tackle Crude Oil Theft – Falana
2023: I Doubt If INEC Can Guarantee Credible Elections – Prof Chidi Odinkalu
Cattle Ban Will Affect Us, Miyetti Allah Tells Soludo
Igbinedion Charges FG On Benin-Auchi Road Reconstruction
Nigerian Researchers Urged To Harness Available Opportunities, Grants
I’m Bigger Than Organizers Of The Headies Award — Singer, Portable
Man Demands N1.6m From Wife In Exchange For Divorce
Osun Lawmaker: Adeboye Tried To Reconcile Oyetola, Aregbesola
2023: Wike’s Camp Will Be Carried Along In Campaign Council – PDP
ASUU Strike: Gombe Varsity Asks Lecturers On Study Leave To Resume
FCTA Demolishes Garden Over Violation Of Closing Time
Abale, Ala, Kannywood Artists Contesting Under Sha’aban’s ADP
VIDEO: WBC Heavyweight Champion, Tyson Fury, Publicly Challenges Anthony Joshua
Is It Right For State Universities To Pull Out From ASUU Strike?
Bovi Tackles Critics For Saying Daughter Is ‘Being Rude’
Nigeria Facing Greatest Security Threat Since Civil War – FG
2023: Anxiety Trails APC’s Delay In Unveiling Campaign Council Members

Vanguard

48 hrs to NEC meeting, PDP set for make-or-mar session
We’re resolute on what public universities need from FG – ASUU
5 dead, 4 rescued in canoe mishap
I’m bigger than Headies, BNXN — Portable
Fresh nationwide strike looms in power sector
NERC budgets N2bn for procurement of computer equipment in 2023
Muslim-Muslim ticket: Revisit decision, N-East, N-Central APC stakeholders task NWC
FG suspends 5% tax on telecom services
Kuje Prison attack: 65 well-armed operatives were on guard, Aregbesola tells Reps
SDP’s Adewole Adebayo: ‘Like Abacha loot, we will recover stolen crude under Buhari’
APGA guber candidate decries state of trust deficit in governance in Enugu
48 hrs to NEC meeting, PDP set for make-or-mar session
2023: Support group synergises with others for Ugwuanyi, PDP’s victories
Identity: Why Lagos residents must be registered – Kasumu
Frances Tiafoe dumps Nadal out of US Open
DSS petitioned over killing of 20 cows in Rivers
Army, police restore law, order in Igbide community
2023: We don’t ‘ve any perfect candidate before us — Odinkalu
Tinubu to focus on issue-based campaigns – Onanuga
#Wahalapromax: Dear Bunmi, after 16 years and 3 children, I discovered my husband’s secret ‘wife’
Escalator incident: FAAN absorbs blame, tenders apology to family members
‘I love this boy’: BNXN dedicates Headies Awards to his ‘rival’, Ruger
Naira loses again against dollar, exchanges at N434.75
BBNaija: Hermes’ veto nominates Bryann as Doyin, Phyna, Bella, others up for eviction
We’re resolute on what public universities need from FG – ASUU
COAS impressed with Ugwuanyi’s cooperation with Army – New GOC
5 dead, 4 rescued in canoe mishap
Kuje Prison: Aregbesola reveals how terrorists overpowered 65 military personnel
Unpaid claims: Northern Petroleum Marketers embark on three day warning strike
Why FG suspended 5% tax on telecom services – Pantami
God’s given me capacity to crush my enemies, says Wike
Fresh nationwide strike looms in power sector
NSCDC apologizes to assault victim, promises to punish personnel
Nigerian forces using Igbo spokespersons for propaganda – IPOB
Good night Noel Okorougo, Nigeria’s sports silent worker
Akwa Ibom police moves to check crimes on waterways
Champions League: Silva, Kante out, Aubameyang in as Chelsea’s 23-man squad travels to face Dinamo Zagreb
2023: We don’t ‘ve any perfect candidate before us — Odinkalu
Kuje Prison: Aregbesola reveals how terrorists overpowered 65 military personnel
Three feared dead in Gboko rival cult clash
Terrorists block Birnin Gwari – Funtua road, kidnap scores, loot shops in Kaduna
14 uncovered assets, not mine; I’ve only N2.8m in my bank account, says Abba Kyari
Death toll in Lagos building collapse hits six
Nigerians behind trafficking, assaults of their countrymen in Cyprus – Cypriot journalist
2023: Move on; Wike, not political deity — PDP told
2023: Northern senators, others upset over Wike’s opposition to Atiku — Source
Worry in APC, PDP, ADC as party chairmen battle conflicts
Forex: I&E turnover rises 47% to $25bn in 8 months
How to invest during tough economic times- Akintunde, Chief Investment Officer, Halo Investment
Premium income in insurers’ life pension segment crashes by 62%
Earnings from VAT rise 19%, hit N1.19 trn
Microsoft appoints Nigerian ICT expert Kunle Awosika as ATO director
Di Maria to miss Champions League clash with PSG
How biometric security tech is future of data security — Expert
NCC raises termination rate for international calls by 55%
5G related jobs increased by 65% in six months —Report
As Nigeria gets set for presidential campaigns
‘Killing’ the monster in football