News Headlines Sept 7, 2021. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

ThisDay

Buhari Names Osinbajo Health Sector Reform Committee Chair
Guinean Coupists to Form Govt of National Unity, Residents Celebrate Conde’s Sack
VAT: Wike Warns FIRS against Sabotaging Rivers in Administering Tax Laws
Kyari: NNPC Will Not be Ready for IPO till 2024
Why PDP May Lose All Southern States if It Zones Presidency to North
Buhari Urges Insurance Sector to Key into FG’s Economic Diversification Drive
Umahi Wants Another Buhari-like President for Nigeria in 2023
Opening Grazing Bill: Lagos Proposes 21 Years Jail Term for Firearm…
South-east Presidency will Bring Unity to Nigeria, Says Nwodo
Gunmen Abduct Former Akwa Ibom Senator, Efiong
Lagos Announces School Resumption Schedule for 2021/2022
Sowore: Widow Narrates How She Escaped from Kidnappers
COVID-19: NSSF, Others Partner to Mitigate Adverse Economic Effects on Nigerians
Buhari Urges Insurance Sector to Key into FG’s Economic Diversification Drive
Borno to Export Wheat, Gum Arabic to Sudan
INEC: We’re at Crossroads over e-Transmission of Results
COVID-19: NSSF, Others Partner to Mitigate Adverse Economic Effects on Nigerians
Ataga’s Murder: Court Recommends Chidinma, Two Others for Trial
Kogi Registers Commercial Vehicles, Motorcycles, Tricycles Operators to Check Crimes
PDP Chieftain Raises the Alarm over EFCC’s Intimidation
FG Flags Off Environment Response to Cholera Outbreak
Political, Economic Instability Responsible for Insecurity in Nigeria, Says Moghalu
Heirs Holdings Appoints Alli Non-Executive Director
Over 15m Children are Out of School, Says Cleric
Obaseki to Grace Opening of New JARA Stores in Ugbowo
At Cambridge, Bawa Advocates Global Action against Financial Crimes
ChaviD Properties Targets Building 80,000 Housing Units by 2040
ARCON Seeks Science, Technology Ministry’s Partnership to Boost Architecture
NBA-SPIDEL Set to Hold Webinar on Contradictory Ex-Parte Orders
Rash of Conflicting Court Orders
Marital Rape: An Examination of the Current Position of Law in…
Jaiz Bank Gets $25m Shariah-compliant Line of Financing for SMEs
Lawyers Task Police on Human Rights Protection
Ortom Slams N60 billion Lawsuit Against Akume for Defamation
Effect of Failure to Prove an Essential Ingredient of an Offence
The Judiciary and Abuse of Court Process
SHOULD BUHARI SACK MORE MINISTERS?
Forced Marriage in Nigeria
The Existence of Grazing Routes in Nigeria: Fact or Fiction (Part…
THE CALCULATOR IN JIGAWA GOVT HOUSE
CONCESSION OF THE AIRPORTS
Nigerian Commodity Market to Generate 40m Jobs
UNDERSTANDING THE PURPOSE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ESCROW ACCOUNT
Nigeria’s Elephants and the Dwindling Populations: Any Hope for Recovery?
Tell Lagos’ Infrastructural Transformation Stories, Sanwo-Olu Urges Brand Managers
EDIFICIO Introduces Construction Solutions through Innovation
NIESV’s Group Educates Members on Intellectual Property
Dubai Expo: Monument Group to Participate in Nigerian Trade Forum
Agric Stakeholders Harp on Participatory Surveillance to Combat Cassava Viral Diseases
Expert Seeks Increased Investment in Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector
*New Power Minister Assumes Duty, Calls for Synergy
Routine Immunization has Increased to 71%, Says FG
Open-grazing, VAT Bills Pass Second Reading in Lagos Assembly
Barkindo: Why Oil, Renewable Energy Sources Must Coexist
Umahi Prays Nigeria Gets Kindhearted President Like Buhari in 2023
Guinean Coupists to Form Govt of National Unity, Residents Celebrate Conde’s…
Sylva Advocates Floating of African Energy Bank to Boost Oil, Gas…
Covid-19: Rivers may Reimpose Lockdown, Says Wike
Buhari Wants Insurance Firms to Key into FG’s Move to Grow…
FG Reiterates Commitment to Sustainable Transport Infrastructure to Boost Economy
VAT: Wike Warns FIRS against Sabotaging Rivers in Administering Tax Laws
Those Behind Nigeria’s Woes Will Incur God’s Anger, PFN President Warns
Kyari: NNPC Will Not be Ready for IPO till 2024
Minister Inaugurates Technical Committee on PIA Review
Community Accuses Fayemi of Nepotism in Choice of LCDA Headquarters
Provide NiMet Weather Alerts to Disaster-induced Rural Farmers, Group Says
Stanbic IBTC Holdings Announces 50.1% Drop in Profit, Declares N1.00 Interim…
Profit-taking Persist as Stock Market Commences Week on Negative Note
‘Decline in Piracy Will End War Risk Insurance Premium on Nigeria-bound…
Nigeria Gas Pledges Support for Host Communities, Empowers 40 Women
Ige: FG Must Address Distortions in Gas Market
Hits and Misses of Nanono
Morning After LG Congresses, APC Sinks Deeper in Crises
Between Bello and Bawa: Who Blinks First?
Senator Odebiyi’s Legislative Interventions In the Ninth N’Assembly
Curating Africa’s Rich Cultural Heritage at CBAAC’s Hall of Fame
Fast-rising Gospel Reggae Artist, Dr Jerry, Set to Drop New Album
NNL Super 8: Bendel Insurance, Shooting Stars Rekindle Rivalry in Enugu
Kalu, Ebuehi Excluded from Clash in Cape Verde
Aisha Buhari Cup Gets New Kickoff Date
CR7 New Man Utd Shirt Smashes Sales Record
WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS Super Eagles Face Tough Test against Cape Verde’s Blue Sharks
Egypt Sack Coach El Badry after Draw in Gabon
Kaduna And Electronic Voting: Lessons for Nigeria
Editorial
NEED FOR JUDICIAL HOUSECLEANING

Daily Trust

‘This Nonsense Must End’, CJN Queries Judges Over Conflicting Orders
Lockdown: Heavy Clampdown On Bandits In Zamfara
Questions Over Israel-Trained Plateau’s ‘Intelligence Squad’
FG, Lagos And The VAT Judgment
Nigeria Needs Less Nationalism And More Patriotism!
Abuja’s Ongoing Demolition Of Illegal Structures
‘I Lied That I’m Married’, Nun Abducted By Gang Who Killed Sowore’s Brother Narrates Escape
Umahi: God Will Give Us A President Like Buhari In 2023
Conflicting Court Rulings Hampering Our Job – INEC
A Peep Into Abuja’s Many Abandoned Private Properties
Flight Disruption Imminent Over 3-Day Heavy Rainfall
8 Things To Know About Ifedayo Adetifa, New NCDC Boss
Lawan: Nigeria’s Weak Education Worsening Insecurity
Buhari Sets Up Health Sector Reform Committee, Names Osinbajo Chairman
VAT: Wike Directs Revenue Agency To Enforce Law As Court Rejects FIRS Injunction
Buhari Sent Me For A Purpose, Says New Power Minister, Aliyu
Paris Club Refund: Govs Ask Banks To Stop $418m Consultants Pay
Buhari Urges Insurance Firms To Expand Services
Niger Revenue Board Seals 8 Banks, AEDC Office
Why We Didn’t Recognize Aregbesola’s Camp – APC Congress C’ttee
PDP Congresses: Makinde Buys All Nomination Forms For Oyo
Pending Cases: APC NEC To Determine Sanctions For Erring Members
Onyema Motivates Super Eagles With N20m Pledge To Beat Cape Verde
Tornadoes Coach, Bala Optimistic As NNL Super 8 Begins Today In Enugu
Aisha Buhari Cup Will Further Improve Nigeria Women’s Leagues — Amene
Bencic Survives Swiatek Test To Reach Quarterfinals
2021 Men’s Premier Basketball League Dunks-Off In Akure, Abuja
My Wife Broke My Heart, Says Husband Of BBNaija’s Tega
BBNaija: Emmanuel Is HoH, 7 Housemates Up For Eviction
Cardi B Welcomes Son With Husband
Wizkid Performs ‘Essence’ With Justin Bieber At Jay Z’s Concert
Annie Idibia’s Brother Reveals How Tuface’s Mother Blocked Him On WhatsApp
Coup Leaders In Guinea Summon Ministers After Conde’s Ouster
UN Condemns Guinea Coup D’état
FG Condemns Guinea Coup, Demands Return To Constitutional Order
How Trip Of UK-Based Nigerians Was Aborted Over Brexit
What To Know About Pneumonia In Children
Scientists Develop T-Shirt That Monitors Heart Better Than Chest Strap
Health Implications Of Fixing Nails
What Nigeria, Africa Can Learn From China’s Eradication Of Malaria
Buhari Appoints New NCDC DG
Fayemi Under Fire For Siting LCDA Headquarters In His Village
Bayelsa Council Chair’s Father Abducted
Kidnappers Of Abuja Pastor’s Wife Reduce Ransom To N50m
FCTA Confirms 77 Deaths As War Against Cholera Begins In Abuja
We’re Hungry, Riders Beg Plateau Govt To Lift Ban On Tricycles
Kidnappers Abduct Former Akwa Ibom Senator
Usifo Ataga: Chidinma To Face Murder Trial
Driver Docked For ‘Causing’ Death Of 2 Passengers
Gunmen Kill 2 Police Officers In Bayelsa
2 Docked For Theft Of IPhone
Editorial
Sacking Two Ministers Not Enough
FG, Lagos And The VAT Judgment
Nigeria Needs Less Nationalism And More Patriotism!
Gov. Buni And The Future Of APC
On Nigerian Doctors Andrewing To Saudi Arabia

The Punch

Super TV boss murder: Court orders Chidinma, accomplice trial
Onslaught against bandits can turn Nigeria into Afghanistan – Gumi
Naira weakens to 532/dollar despite rising forex reserves
Why Channels TV is in government’s crosshair
Rivers driver arrested for losing car to robbers dies in custody
APC multiple court cases: Aggrieved members dare Buni, panel compiles litigants’ list
How I escaped from gunmen who killed Sowore’s brother – Widow
CSOs knock FIRS over proposed social media tax
Abia varsity loses three lecturers same day
Protest rocks Ota over bad roads, residents block Abeokuta-Lagos highway
Naira weakens to 532/dollar despite rising forex reserves
CSOs knock FIRS over proposed social media tax
NNPC to begin sale of shares in 2024 – Kyari
Nigeria spends N1.47tn on petrol imports in six months
Akume urges Ortom to pay salaries, address other issues
Crisis hits Lagos council over APC congress
E-registration: Edo PDP targets one million members
I’ve appointed 2,000 aides since assuming office – Diri
COVID-19 forces Ebuehi, Kalu out of clash
‘Eagles can beat Blue Sharks without UK-based stars’
We have no excuse to lose to Cape Verde –Awaziem
Chukwueze set for Villarreal return after four months

The Guardian

VAT, open grazing bills scale first, second reading at Lagos Assembly
About 5,000 refinery, steel workers receive salaries despite zero production
‘How insecurity worsens health sector woes’
Don’t expect magical power supply, minister tells Nigerians
Gunmen kill police sergeant, NSCDC officer in Bayelsa
Buhari names Adetifa new NCDC DG
Restore constitutional order in Guinea, ECOWAS orders mutineers
No electronic authentication, no voting in Anambra, INEC insists
Niger seals AEDC office, eight banks, others over revenue deficits
Residents protest deplorable state of Ota roads
Malami will succeed Bagudu as Kebbi governor, says APC leader
Sanwo-Olu meets doctors, grants their requests
Lagos to try Chidinma, sister for Ataga’s murder, frees 11 others
Eagles tackle Blue Sharks without UK-based stars
Pinnick explains NFF’s excitement over deal with MTN
LOC announces new kickoff date for Aisha Buhari Cup
‘Beat Cape Verde get N20 million’
Ex-cadet champion, Boboye shines at ITTF African championships in Yaounde
Pele hospitalised for six days with ‘undisclosed health problem’
2023 presidency: Groups strategise, favour Jonathan, Tinubu, Fashola, Amaechi, Osinbajo
Editorial
Declining government revenue amid leadership failure
NGX reopens bearish as GSK, CHI others drag index by 0.02%
Buhari tasks insurance firms on innovation, diversification
CITN seeks accountable utilisation of taxpayers’ money
Nigeria’s foreign trade deficit narrows to N1.9 trillion
GEEP 2.0: A fresh approach to tackling poverty
Impunity within the arms and tiers of government – Part 2
Street business as an antidote to unemployment
Curbing ill-treatment of Nigerians abroad

Vanguard

NJC okays probe of 3 judges for granting conflicting ex-parte orders
I don’t have N9.7bn in my account, ex-Petroleum Minister, Kachikwu tells Malami
Guber poll: INEC suspends physical voters’ registration in Anambra
Buhari sets up health sector reform committee, names Osinbajo chairman
Govs, Sultan, CAN call for prosecution of terrorists, bandits, kidnappers
Nigeria records N1.8trn trade deficit in Q2’21
Nnamdi Kanu: Sit-at-home threatens economy of S-East —Umahi
Buhari seeks Rotary Club’s support for vaccination drive
Bayelsa Police repel attack by gunmen, launch manhunt for kidnappers
Hoodlums torch articulated vehicle carrying spare parts in Nsukka
LASG releases resumption schedule for 2021/2022 academic session
Government may reimpose lockdown in Rivers — Wike
Vietnamese man jailed for 5 years for spreading coronavirus
DG charges corps members to use NYSC to build themselves, nation
Why Traffic Radio emerged innovative station, 2021 — MarketingvEdge boss
War and a nation groping for the right direction
FG meets with JOHESU to avert nationwide strike
Getting it right as a nation
Doctors strike as national embarrassment
Nigeria’s wild poliovirus free status not under threat,says FG
Buhari approves Health Reform C’ttee, names VP Osinbajo Chairman
Muzzling media freedom in a democracy
Nigeria stock market resumes week with N4bn loss
Protection of Oil Revenue Base: Buhari vows to address insufficient equipment, manpower challenges of Nigerian Navy
Miyetti Allah to train pastoralists on modern cattle ranching
Lessons from Tokyo Olympics
Again, INEC expresses displeasure over conflicting court orders
Alleged war against pastors, mere propaganda, says NIREC
Ekiti govt monitors schools’ resumption for the 2021/2022 session
IBEDC: No pre-paid meter, no payment protest begins in Ibadan
FG raises alarm over use of ‘deep’ fake news to attack its officials
NIMASA advocates synergy to curtail maritime crimes
Ondo Youths protest collapse of Benin-Akure highway
NJC okays probe of 3 judges for granting conflicting ex-parte orders
Insecurity: Masari orders closure of commercial mobile phones charging centres
Nigeria National League Super 8 kicks off in Enugu
Osun at 30: Royal fathers express happiness
MAN at 50: Panel discussion on African Economy reveals transformation agenda
ACF chieftain collapses, dies in head office
ACF chieftain collapses, dies in head office
Our leaders unpatriotic, owe allegiance to Chad, Niger, others — Mailafia
2023: God will give Nigeria President with good heart like Buhari ―Umahi
Nigeria’s unity remains intact, Obaseki reassures
Anambra: No electronic authentication, no voting, INEC warns
Bayelsa Police repel attack by gunmen, launch manhunt for kidnappers
Hoodlums torch articulated vehicle carrying spare parts in Nsukka
Ondo Youths protest collapse of Benin-Akure highway
VAT Collection Saga: Again Rivers beats FIRS in court, as Wike cautions taxpayers
Alleged cheating: Court issues bench warrant against businessman
Government may reimpose lockdown in Rivers — Wike
Vietnamese man jailed for 5 years for spreading coronavirus
Female celebrities courting Bobrisky at 30
Gulder Ultimate Search (GUS) bounces back October 16
StarTimes reduces subscription for top Nollywood, kiddies, telenovela content
Nigeria National League Super 8 kicks off in Enugu
100 CAPS: History beckons for Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa
TABLE-TENNIS: Nigerian teenager, Boboye, claims a giant’s scalp
Qatar 2022 Race: Confident Super Eagles land in Mindelo, as Musa eyes 100 caps
Super Eagles arrive Cape Verde for 2022 World Cup qualifier
FirstBank: Leading with Impactful Financial Services
Nigeria records N1.8 trn trade deficit in Q2’21— NBS
CBN introduces 37 interventions to save economy
SEC remits N1.5bn to Federation Account in one year
Doctors strike as national embarrassment
War and a nation groping for the right direction
Getting it right as a nation

Tribune

Buhari appoints Osinbajo to head health sector reform committee, names new NCDC DG
I’ve not come to perform magic, says power minister
Guinea coupists to form new government in weeks
Lagos announces staggered resumption for schools
Igbinedion University mourns Sowore, describes death as irreparable loss
Proposed Tanke flyover will boost Kwara socio-economic development ― Orisun Igbomina
NDE trains 50 on agric extension in Niger
Weak, incompetent leadership bane of nation’s hardship, insecurity, Baptist Seminary bemoans
Usifo Ataga: Court orders Chidinma to face murder trial, sister also to be tried
Immigration rescues nine human trafficking victims in Jigawa, declares ‘Alhaji’ wanted
Doctors’ Strike: We Trust Osinbajo’s Judgement – NARD
FG’s family planning policy pivotal to basic healthcare service in Nigeria — Expert
Guinea coupists to form new government in weeks
Sowore: Kidnapped victim recounts ordeal, confirms abductors were…
God will give us a president like Buhari in 2023, says Ebonyi gov
COVID-19: US-CDC recognises traditional leaders as catalysts…
Buhari assures Nigerians of total peace, security, justice
Collapsed Delta community bridge injures one, cuts off five…
Minister seeks establishment of specialised banks to finance…
Olabode George gives conditions for participation in PDP…
Corps member donates e-library to NYSC in Abuja
Osun govt hasn’t borrowed a dime since I became…
Akume/Ortom rift: I have never claimed to be Saint, says…
No offender should escape justice on mere technicalities,…
Travellers raise the alarm as Benin-Akure highway caves in
I’ve not come to perform magic, says power minister
APC congresses: We are compiling list of litigants ― Senator…
Crisis rocks Oyo LG Congress Committee over whereabouts of…
Disregard telecom shutdown notice in Katsina ― Masari
Ondo orders closure of nightclub, hotel over security…
FIRS frustrating Rivers efforts to implement VAT Law, Wike…
Court dismisses FIRS application to stop Rivers from…
NILDS fast becoming a top-tier research, training…
Take advantage of our diversification efforts, Buhari tells…
Sowore’s younger brother for burial Thursday
Nigeria records 120 vaccine-derived polio ― UNICEF
Open Grazing: Lagos Assembly proposes 21-year jail term for…
Bawa in UK, proposes global action against financial crimes
Profit-taking pushed market bearish marginally by 0.02%
Nigerian economy comatose, open policy on AfCFTA needed ― ANLCA
NDE engages 2,572 unemployed graduates
Apprehension as FG woos investors for N2.472trn loans
Editorial
Buhari and his ministers
For Yusuf Grillo
Osun at 30, Isiaka Adeleke and history
COVID-19: Edo records four new deaths, 28 new infections in…
COVID-19: FG completes vaccination for 2.9 million Nigerians
Poor educational system and UTME low marks
Our ordeal at the hands of bandits
Kano redeploys 11,000 civil servants to classrooms
Mr Dowell’s treats world friendship day winners to weekend getaway

The Sun

Those behind Nigeria’s woes’ll incur God’s anger –Bishop Oke
Stop govs from enacting anti-open grazing law, Miyetti Allah tells NASS
Conflicting court orders, party crises making our job difficult –INEC
Banditry: Masari raises committee to enforce executive security order
CJN refers 3 justices to NJC for disciplinary actions
Rights abuse: Kanu’s lawyer slams N50m suit on DSS
Why IPOB’s sit-at-home is succeeding in South East –Umahi
NCC denies plan to shut down telecom facilities in Katsina
Doctors smile after meeting Sanwo-Olu
Eze Enweremadu’s family fixes Dec 17 for monarch’s burial, lauds FG, Abia govts
First APC Senator in A’Ibom, Efiong, kidnapped again
My aim is to change narrative in governance –Okonkwo, ZLP candidate
Uba, APC’ ll bring rapid development to Anambra –Chikwelu Jnr
Accord Party’ll restore confidence of Anambra people in governance –Ifeatu Obi
Andy Uba, APC takeover of Anambra mere pipe dream –APGA
APC, PRP trade words over alleged rigging plot
Energy Transition: Nigeria, others may miss target over funding constraints
VAT judgement: CTC, legal advice’ll determine our stand –CITN
Sterling Bank partners Leadway, others to host ASA 2021
Enugu State Governor, Sports Minister for NNL Super Eight Playoff
NNL Super 8: Gombe United takes on El-Kanemi Warriors as games start in Enugu Tuesday
Navy ‘ll continue to support swimming-Gambo
NNL Super 8 promotion race: South East, South football stakeholders rout for Insurance
Eagles hold final training without Iheanacho, Ndidi, 6 others
HiFL 2021: UNN Lions, UNIMAID Desert Warriors zoom into s/finals
Qatar 2022 Qualifiers: Rohr expresses concern ahead of Cape Verde clash
We’re in Cape Verde to cheer Eagles to victory – NFSC
Cape Verde looks to surprise Nigeria
GOtv Boxing Night 23 to Broadcast Live on DStv, GOtv
3SC ready for NPFL promotion battle
What’s the matter with Uba brothers?
2023: Three Categories of Presidential Aspirants
Books’ conference: An agenda
Prof. Uvieghara dies at 85
50 golden lessons of life (4)
Money, badge of fools
Woman’s inhumanity to woman
I slipped on bathroom tiles, became bedridden for 9 months –Businessman
Why fight against human trafficking is difficult –Psychologist
Books’ conference: An agenda
For sustainable growth, North should encourage female education
Energy Transition: Nigeria, others may miss target over funding constraints –OPEC

Leadership

Forensic Investigator Gets Navy Commendation, Award
Open Grazing, VAT Bills Scale Second Reading At Lagos Assembly
We Will Continue To Balance Appointments In Oyo, Says Makinde
Usifo Ataga: Lagos Files Murder Charge Against Chidinma, Clears Father
Parallel Congresses Not Recognised In Abia – APC Chieftain
8 Injured As Hoodlums Kidnap Sen Effiong In Akwa Ibom
Gunmen Kill 2 Security Officers, Abduct LG Chairman’s Father
PDP Begins e-Registration In Edo
Nigeria’s Autocheck Acquires Online Car Platforms In Kenya, Uganda
7 Nigerian Entrepreneurs To Participate At Endeavor Programme
VAT Verdict: States Begin Consultation As Court Quashes FIRS Application
PDP Begins e-Registration In Edo
… It’s Too Early To Discuss Igbo Presidency – Umahi
LG Congress: Taraba APC Elects Party Executives By Consensus
You’ll Destroy Your Integrity If You Join APC, Nwodo Tells Jonathan
Kaduna Maintains Lead As It Conducts Electronic Voting Again
Nigeria’s Autocheck Acquires Online Car Platforms In Kenya, Uganda
7 Nigerian Entrepreneurs To Participate At Endeavor Programme
Shareholders Applaud Coronation Insurance Over Transformation
Shell Boosts Infrastructure At Maritime University In Delta State
Osinbajo Wants African Industries To Develop Regional Value Chains
Glo Gains Over 1m New Users In July
Mushroom Association Eyes 10% Of Global Market
NNPC To Issue IPO In 2024
Africa Needs Energy Bank To Boost Oil, Gas Investments – Sylva
President Buhari Tasks Insurance Firms On Economic Diversification
APM Terminals Sensitises Truck Drivers On Safety, Distributes 1000 PPE
President Buhari Appoints Adetifa New NCDC DG
Covid-19: We‘ve Commenced Second Round Of Vaccination – Commissioner
Win Against Cape Verde, Get N20m, Air Peace Boss Charges Super Eagles
Qatar 2022 Race: Confident Eagles land in Mindelo As 100th Cap Prospect Excites Musa
Tokyo 2020 Paralympics Climaxed, Team Nigeria Finishes In 33rd Spot
EDITORIAL
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