*NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER 2023* *PUNCH* At least 100 dead in Iraq wedding fire Army revives aviation unit, gets 12 attack helicopters Sylva qualified to contest Bayelsa gov poll Court Court halts Aiyedatiwas impeachment, kinsmen hold solidarity protest Abiodun unveils Iperu housing scheme Speaker declares two Reps seats vacant Umahi meets FG contractors, laments shoddy jobs Harnessing Nigerias gas potential for growth NNPC, supply crude to local refineries Rising imports expose local manufacturers struggles Lower inflation, stable exchange rates will attract investors IMF South-East insecurity worries NGE Insurance brokers to discuss threats to industry at Freetown conference Ogun LG pensioners laud N2.1bn gratuity payment CAC moves against money laundering Operators decry fake vehicle spare parts influx Airbus appoints Scherer Commercial Aircraft Business CEO Carbon Limits appoints Heine Melkevik director Ogun urges workers to embrace professionalism Pay workers fair wages, SPN tells LASG AHUON lauds Arik Air over safe operations FCTA, firm plan carnival to boost economic activities Globacom launches products for businesses 175 MDAs ignore FOI request Report Isuzu president seeks govt support for local automakers Access Bank unveils agric business desk Advans MFB gets recognition for innovation Sahara Energy restates commitment to medical interventions in Africa FCMB lists N20.69bn bond on NGX NGX sustains bearish trading with N126bn loss Forex inflow hits $10.7bn in two months, says CBN Airlines need NASS intervention to improve forex access Onyema Manufacturers sack 3,567 workers, unsold goods hit N272bn MAN Decent work: HR specialists call for increased govt commitment Experts to canvass capital market as economic tool Napoli under fire after Osimhen 'mockery Lookman named in Serie A TOTW Ogbimi brothers: Like father, like sons Confed Cup: Confident Insurance land in Casablanca for Berkane clash Who hosts AFCON 2025, 2027 Joint 2027 AFCON bid: Nigeria, Benin know fate today Abiodun relishes fourth Pittsburgh goal Barca want free agent Ndidi in 2024 Oyebanji deploys psychologist for Ekiti athletes after kits scandal JUST IN: Osimhen could sue Napoli over TikTok video ' Agent Man Utd dismiss Palace in League Cup as Wolves, Luton crash Developing technology for national productivity Hoodlums abduct Anambra market leader over sit-at-home Inspector arrested as son stabs neighbour to death Doctor spends sixth day in kidnappers den, colleagues protest Police launch manhunt for Nasarawa poly students abductors Lagos family, Wema Bank disagree over use of property Fear grips Ogun community over surge in burglary Slain Rivers DPO: Police arrest another gang member Gridlock as petrol tanker gets stuck on Lagos road Lagos court jails ex-convict for defrauding US varsity of $1.4m Obasanjo: When protocol clashes with tradition Lets do more to help the poor live Subject-kings of the Nigerian state *VANGUARD* Gunmen shoot 3 Nasarawa poly students, abduct one Police arrest 92 suspects, rescue 12 kidnap victims in Enugu A-Ibom TRC Law: Women picket state Assembly Police arraign ex-Ogun LG chair, Adedayo, over alleged 'circulation of falsehood Cult killings: DSS grills Sagamu LG boss, 2 others Insecurity: FG boosts Army operations with 12 attack helicopters Subsidy removal has rubbished new wage review for academic staff 'Poly lecturers Oshodi-Apapa: You can't evict us, truck drivers, touts dare Sanwo-Olu Afenifere to Tinubu: Nigeria becoming ungovernable, pauperised Mohbad: Coroner's inquest begins Friday Court stops impeachment move against Ondo dep gov 2023 Budget Tobacco control fund abysmal, needs increase, NTCA tells Tinubu 2023 World Rivers Day: Our rivers under threat by climate change, pollution ' FG National security remains precarious amid numerous successes ' Speaker Abbas We didn't mandate anyone to negotiate with bandits ' Defence ministers Senate clears Cardoso, 4 others as CBN gov, dep govs High cost of treatment, hampering management of sickle cell disease, stakeholders lament Gratuity: Osun pensioners prohibit members from protesting against government Lawyer seeking justice for 238 non-indigenous teachers dies in Katsina IGP presents N1.3bn cheques to families of 402 slain police officers in Abuja Superhighways': Tell us more APC, PDP bicker over state finances, management in Osun Benue APC not in crisis ' GovAlia Bayelsa Gov Poll: Court declines to disqualify Sylva as APC candidate NorthWest Petroleum: A timely arrival to the Heartland of Ikeja Anti-corruption war and need for substantive EFCC chairman Internet highly unaffordable in Nigeria Nigerian develops AI-powered writing app LexiGenius KongaTV to go live October Nigeria may ride on Interswitch to revolutionise tax systems Simba Solar unveils new product in Nigeria Telecom firm, IHS Towers emerges winner in tech innovation Awards '23 Man Utd dismiss Palace in League Cup as Wolves, Luton crash Youngster Lopez rescues Barca draw at Mallorca Bovi set to take stand-up comedy a notch higher with identity crisis Electricity workers give minister 2 weeks to address pending issues Why new states and LGs can't be created (6) NANS alerts Gov Abiodun over looming trouble at OOU Geriatricians offer solutions, identify exercise, others as factors to healthy ageing Prioritise oral healthcare, NAPD charges FG NLCC, Cycology Club rekindle hope against prostate, cervical cancers WCD: NRHJN sets agenda for FG, others on contraception LIFE EXPECTANCY: Nigerians facing multiple challenges from womb ' Prof Odusanya Health for all illusion without functional primary healthcare ' EXPERTS Suspected killer of Rivers DPO saved from lynching, detained Police arrest 92 suspects, rescue 12 kidnap victims in Enugu We're committed to fighting illicit drugs ' Tinubu NBA sues FG, Lagos over new proof of car ownership levy Chief Medical Director beats wife to pulp in Ekiti *THE SUN* Those who truncated Imo charter of equity know themselves Ohakim INEC fixes Sept, Nov 2024 for Edo, Ondo guber elections Tribunal affirms Yahayas victory, dismisses PDP, ADC petitions Lagos governorship: Tribunal erred in law, says Rhodes-Vivour, vows to appeal INEC fixes Sept 21, Nov 16 next year for Edo, Ondo guber polls Osimhen Deal: Napoli president under investigation over false accounting House Committee on Sports rejects planned bid to host 2027 AFCON CAFCC: Insurance lands in Casablanca for RS Berkane clash Former Lobi Stars coach, Tenger, dies at 75 2027 AFCON: Hosting bid, not Nigerias priority now Chairman House Committee on Sport House sports chairman rejects planned bid to host 2027 AFCON Senate confirms Cardoso as CBN Governor, 4 others as deputies NDIC gets ISO certification for excellent service delivery Electricity workers blast minister, issue ultimatum on pressing issues Bank of Industrys CEO gets African Banking Award in New York Umahi lampoons local contractors for defrauding Nigeria Umahi AIICO bags Insurance Company of the Decade at Marketing Edge Awards NAICOM takes compulsory insurance campaign to Nasarawa govt Endangered species: Seme Customs arrests 2 suspects, intercepts 62 African parrots, 1 hawk enroute Cotonou Leadway Assurance launches Index-Based Livestock Insurance FX rate disparity widens as Naira hits N1000/$1 at parallel market Eid-el-Maulud: Tinubu, Kalu, others hail Muslims, urge prayer for Nigeria Labour begins indefinite nationwide strike Oct 3 Poverty, agitation rising Akpabio Mbah submits UK visa application in Enugu, urges South East residents to patronise centre Defence chief solicits Nigerians support in fight against insurgents, criminals 9 killed, 2 injured in Edo, Kebbi road accident, boat mishap FG approves payment for 12 combat helicopters for army aviation Tinubu urges NDLEA to crush illicit drug syndicate Reps to monitor probe into Mohbads death NGE applauds South East governors for security initiative Tasks before new CBN governor War against childhood cancer Drunken Sailors of a Sinking Ship Leaders urged to allow young Africans drive continents future Nigeria in search for an enduring political structure: Imperative of structural reform (5) Emeka Offor Foundation provides succour to over 2,000 in Anambra Multi-dimentional spiritual attacks (2) Fail abysmally, not woefully Xi Jinpings Special Representative, Li Xi Addresses Summit of G77 and China in Havana The story of Nigeria Mounting debts and emphasis on capital investments The problem with African democracies Maximising gains of unbundled information ministrys initiative Mohbad: Im innocent Naira Marley insists *GUARDIAN* Septuagenarian seeks justice over alleged killing of son, detention of husband DSS grillslawmaker, council boss, lady over Sagamu cult killings Police nab twosuspected killers of Rivers DPO Police move against prohibited firearms in Borno Four police officers survive Osun Speaker's convoy crash LASEPA pledges enforcement of environmental laws Castlenet Consulting Limited empowers local teens with tech skills through Karakata Charity Partnership Five feared killed as truck rams into two vehicles in Edo Iran sentences four to death over bootleg alcohol that killed 17 Indonesia launches first carbon exchange Nigeria set for International Breakdance Championship in France Eguavoen, Amokachi laud sponsor of grassroots football tourney Rivers court acquits varsity don of sexual assault charges Ancelotti defends his tactics after Madrid derby defeat Moses Simon is a problem for opponents - says Nantes coach NGX code of conduct will uphold acceptable standards, professionalism The role of technology in growing blue economy NDIC gets ISO certification to boost operations OPSN urges FG, labour to prevent breakdown of business activities BoI's CEO receives African banking award in New York Nigeria ranks 31st in cheapest data rating Invest in manpower to drive industrial growth Vibranium Valley, U.S. partner on tech city development Tech expert urges govt to provide enabling environment Konga pioneers first Africa's buyers, sellers' TV MTN achieves milestone in workplace equality Moniepoint, Nithub partner on tech talent development 9Mobile to build data centre in Cross River IXPN, Medallion make case for Internet peering, interconnectivity Labour rallies women for equitable representation in governance Presidency, NURTW's fracas and public order Arms race in the Niger Delta - Part 2 Confronting racism Reforming government revenue collection process - Part 2 Dealing with disinterest of heirs in family business The way we are APMT commits to fostering safe environment Marine, blue economy can't succeed except indigenous fleet trades globally Farmer discovers newborn baby dumped in Jigawa farm FG determined to make businesses thrive, says Shettima Coroner's inquest into MohBad's death begins Friday Benue State cop, stop extortion by your officers in Adikpo Nigeria on the path to greatness again NBRP to honour Ekong, Oluwatuyi, Gbadega, others at conference Nigeria-UK trade volume increases by 48.4 per cent NBA calls for appointment of more Supreme Court judges *TRIBUNE* How to end ASUU strike ' Ex-education Minister Reps ask NDDC to probe N3.2bn uncompleted shore protection project Tribunal Judgment: Gov Inuwa extends olive branch to opposition JUST IN: Senate confirms appointment of Cardoso as CBN gov, four deputies Oyo NSCDC boss charges private security outfits on capacity building Poor kitting: How state officials deceived me after collecting N20m for NYG ' Oyebanji Reps order NDDC to probe N3.2bn uncompleted shore protection project We'll recover all the lost legislative seats in Plateau ' Mutfwang UNIOSUN will henceforth graduate students every September ' VC assures FCTA constitutes 6-man committee on NUGLE's planned strike Speaker Abbas laments scourge of insecurity on Nigerians NASENI EVC reiterates commitment to delivering on presidential priorities NURTW NEC releases guidelines for delegate conference Delta Council, Oshimili North proposes bye-law to stem land speculation NEMA distributes relief materials to 18,904 flood victims in Anambra Ogun cancels 2023 Independence Day celebration on Oct 1 NGO trains 40 youths on usage of social media to promote peace in Kaduna 214 Bauchi road crashes claim 204 lives, 679 injured in 9 months Nasarawa Assembly sets up committee to probe sales of govt properties in Lagos, others Anambra govt to hold arts, craft exhibition, Wednesday HONLAF: We are committed to fight against illicit drugs ' Tinubu ABUAD multi-system hospital conducts four new successful kidney transplants Eid-el-Maulud: Tinubu assures of better days ahead Mohbad: Only family has right to request son's DNA test from wife ' Iyabo Ojo ASCSN assures delisted members of payroll resolution amid IPPIS changes BREAKING: Tribunal strikes out PDP, Sandy Onor's petition challenging Cross River gov Reps await 2023 supplementary budget from Tinubu ' SpeakerAbbas Traditional rulers major stakeholders, deserve constitutional roles for stability ' Kwara monarch DEPOWA humanitarian efforts align with non-kinetic operations of Armed Forces ' Air Chief Traffic crashes becoming major concern to govt, other stakeholders ' Bauchi Gov Five ways to control wall geckos in your home NURTW: I was calm after my purported suspension to prevent anarchy ' MC Oluomo Unravel killers of Plateau community leader, Sen Plang tasks security agencies UNGA78: Forum to address global food, water security challenges Illegal organ harvesting: NAPTIP promises justice for victim in Plateau NESG holds pre-summit meeting, to harness Nigeria's maritime potential Tertiary institutions visitation panels submit report, commend Gov Inuwa ChipLab, CIC set up academy to train Nigerians on microchipdesign Kogi guber: SDP in Basa LGA collapses structure into AA Five love languages to make your relationship healthier JUST IN: Ex-Ogun LG boss, Adedayo, appears in court PDP chieftain cautions Umahi on use of concrete for federal roads construction Reps member gifts 21 law graduands from Ilaje/Ese-Odo, N100,000 each NGO to raise financial support via worship for physically challenged Climate Action: Removal of subsidy reduces Nigeria's consumption by 33% ' Minister Release details of petrol landing cost, pricing template, Atiku's aide dares FG Senator Adebule congratulates Sanwo-Olu on tribunal victory Include disability in sexual health, family planning, Sightsavers urges FG Address pandemic of violence against women, girls, Young activists call on UN, world leaders Elijah Ogann unveils new single, 'Woyoyoyoyo', shares career insights Why Nigerians Prefer to Travel to Dubai Senate to screen CBN Gov, Deputy nominees today Vaccinate dogs yearly against rabies, FG urges dog owners Reps mull law for uniform exchange rate Niger govt seeks collaboration to boost local trade COP28: Empower subnational govts to deliver Climate Goals ' Gov Adeleke Clark lauds Gov Oborevwori's developmental projects in Delta Reps mull establishment of developmentcommission for solid minerals producing communities Palliative diversion allegations: Nasarawa investigation c'ttee summons LG chairmen *BUSINESS DAY* Exclusive Look: Unveiling the feature-rich itel S23+ smartphone FG set to reveal CBN investigation report, promises accountability My goal is to help President Tinubu succeed ' Kogi Governor Mali Junta: February presidential election faces technical setbacks Atiku keen on exposing Tinubu's shady past, says Obaseki Five things to know to start your Tuesday New COVID wave forces flight cancellations at Gatwick Airport BusinessDay 26 Sep 2023 Eil-ul-Maulid: FG declares Wednesday public holiday Inside Afreximbank-NNPC $3 billion phantom loan UNGA and the parade of speakers Trouble looms as foreign suppliers reject letters of credit Naira rises, stocks fall as Cardoso faces FX backlog Naira regains strength as dollar demand moderates Access, Oando, others cause market's negative start to new week Naira loses 0.30% as FX trading resumes Monday *PEOPLES DAILY* Release details of petrol landing cost, pricing template, Atiku's aide dares FG Tinubu's alleged forgery: APC youth leader pleads with Atiku to discontinue case in US Court Insecurity: Group calls for State of emergency in Zamfara State PDP demands full scale probe of Supreme Court fire outbreak Ahead guber polls: INEC holds mock accreditation in Bayelsa, Kogi, Imo Oct 14 Tinubu's alleged forgery: APC youth leader pleads with Atiku to discontinue case in US Court Renewed Hope Initiative: Breaking Gender Barriers with Bytes Lagos Guber: Sanwo-Olu, others know fate today as Court set to deliver judgment I'm not afraid of appeal ' Gawuna after Kano tribunal judgment How we will curb out of school children -Speaker Abbas EDO-APC Diaspora Council wooing investors to Edo, says D-G APC Forum warns Wike against actions inimical to party, region's interests Governor Otu charges youths on responsible use of social media Kano Guber Tribunal: Don't truncate justice in Kano, CCLCA warns Senate May Shift Resumption To 2nd Week in October Benue Gov To Senator Zam:'You Are An Ingrate , I made You Senator Disregard Allegation Of SGF's 2027 Presidency As Diversionary, BPF Urges Nigerians INEC is ready for Nov 11 Kogi guber poll, says REC Disquiet in civil service over forceful retirement of Perm Secs, Directors Palliatives: Yari dolls out 145 trucks of maize Palliative: Don advises governments against cosmetic approach to addressing poverty Don't blame judges for delays in justice dispensation, says Appeal Court Judge Tinubu Will Revamp Nigeria's Economy, Boost Energy Sector, Says Rone, FLNG Boss FG, NGX to launch new listing options for startups on technology board TUC calls for one-day protest in Lagos over ban on RTEAN We'll sanction petrol stations altering pumps, says NMDPRA NIPCO commissions CNG facility in Akwa Ibom Ibom Air to commence regional flights next month, says Umo Eno Nigeria secures $13 billion oil and gas investment commitment from Shell, ExxonMobil, others ' Olu Verheijen Olarinoye wins Gold Medals as Lagos State Dominates Weightlifting In Asaba Team Edo grabs Gold Medal, Bronze in Cycling Enoh preaches peace and unity as national youth flags off in Asaba Zhilei Zhang v Joe Joyce II: Chinese heavyweight tells Briton he will end his career on Saturday night IWF Championship: Nigeria lifters Return from Riyadh with 3 medals, Olympic qualification hopes Communicating the President *DAILY INDEPENDENT* IGP Presents N1.3bn Cheques To 420 Beneficiaries Of Group Life Assurance Scheme Nationwide Strike: Afenifere Urges Tinubu To Listen To NLC Insecurity: CNG Blames Deep-Rooted Corruption Within Security Sector Christian Pilgrimage: FCT-CPWB Airlifts 137 Pilgrims From Abuja To Israel FGGC Benin Old Girls Association Plans Big For 50th Anniversary JUST IN: Tribunal Affirms Gov Yahaya's Victory, Dismisses Petitions Of PDP, ADC Impeachment: Ondo Assembly Explains Position Oye Urges US Investors To Leverage Nigeria's Large Population Mohbad Should Have Approached Us ' OPC Wike Wades Into FCT NUGLE's Planned Strike, Sets Up Committee To Address Grievances Alleged Murder: DPP Exonerated Apostle, Two Police Officers In Delta ' Police Ndidi Opens Up On Role For Leicester City Senate Resumption: Akpabio Urges Colleagues To Protect Nigeria's Fledgling Democracy Soun Expresses Commitment To Devt, Progress Of Ogbomosoland, Oyo State Fire Disaster Averted As Patrol-laden Tanker Nearly Explodes In Lagos Sanwo-Olu Commissions Ogombo Community Junior Secondary School Canada: JIFORM Summit Gets New Dates FG Constructs 260 Dams Across Nigeria Real Madrid Eye Xabi Alonso As Future Manager Reps To Conduct Assessment Of Key Government Initiatives Activate State Police, Politicians Will Become Targets Of Terrorists ' Primate Ayodele Tells Tinubu Don't Be Used To Settle Political Witch-Hunts,' Group Urges Ondo Lawmakers Princes, Princesses Warn Soun Of Ogbomoso On Utterances Isyaku Rabiu Varsity Kicks Off 2023/2024 Session With 16 Programs NIMC To Eliminate Multiple Identity As FG Curbs Identity Theft, Fight Insecurity Abia To Roll off Owaza Industrial Project, Says Project Has Nothing To Do With Past Govt Ehizua Hub Expresses Commitment To Providing Technology To School Kids Not All Federal Roads Across Nigeria Will Need Concrete Merge, Onuesoke Advises Umahi Subsidy Removal: Infrastructure Bank Initiates Discussion On CNG For Mass Transit Vehicles Onadipe Charges Nigerians To Take Advantage Of Investment Opportunities In UAE Fireboy Sets Trace Live On Fire With Electric Performance Abia Begins Payment Of Compensations On 130 Buildings Marked For Demolition In Umuahia At Ohanaeze Thanksgiving, Iwuanyanwu Says Igbo'll Be Great Again Dauda Lawal: Governor Missing In Action Fire Outbreak At Supreme Court Won't Affect Presidential Election Petition ' Akande Unilever Nigeria Employees Partner FBRA To Commemorate World Clean-Up Day 2023 FG Unveils 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NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 30TH AUGUST 2023 *PUNCH* I never diverted Ogun LG funds, N10.8bn bailout Abiodun I was okay with people not liking my music Tems N5bn: FCT mulls transport, food palliatives for residents Lagos ranks 5th best African city Report Ogun to probe brewerys wastewater disposal after PUNCH report NWest, NCentral await Badaru, Matawelle as bandits heighten killings NBS, drop the misleading jobless figure Press freedom still under assault NNPP crisis: Kwankwasos suspension, Nollywood jokes Buba Galadima Product taxes rise to N1.36tn in six months NBS FG loses N1.9tn to oil theft in July Report Fuel queues hit Lagos, others as thieves vandalise pipelines NLC condemns police occupation of NURTW national secretariat Capitalfield marks 20th anniversary, pledges improved services Neglecting open trade will cause price instability Okonjo-Iweala Insurance agents now 6,700, says NAICOM Manufacturers must be creative in handling rising cost TGI Rising cost: Building firms struggle with abandoned projects, job cuts Travel agents to meet Tinubu over trapped funds China, India, Mexico, others plan fresh investments in Nigeria WBank advises govt on public spending Group demands lower bank charges FG plans insurance for steel projects Zenith Bank names Ehimuan non-executive director NIM advocates leadership training for managers Author bags NANS award Cutix appoints non-executive director Neveah appoints new CFO Local broadcasting industry now dying-Broadcasters NSIB, NAMA sign pact on air safety Lions Club trains youths in entrepreneurial skills SIMS marks anniversary with 30% discount NCAA, NAF to strengthen airport security Pure Bliss promo excites consumers Nigerian footballers with 100-goal landmark Fulham plot late Iwobi swoop How 'prophesy' inspired Larewaju's b'ball career 2024 Olympics: Omo-Agege dreams gold ahead of qualifiers PFA Awards: Akpom, Saka, Haaland shine as Davido lights up event NPFL: Enyimba battle Insurance, Remo, Rivers clash in opener NCF engages ICC as W'Cup trophy lands in Nigeria Boniface a bit like Lewandowski Rangers unfazed by PSV fans ' Dessers Tottenham crash out of League Cup at Fulham Haaland wins PFA Player of the Year award Rising hope for sickle cell carriers over gene editing therapy Wale Edun: Bright star for Tinubus economic agenda Why we should demand gender-equal society Floods: The terror from Cameroons Lagdo dam Promoting national policy on conflict management Two churchgoers drown in Ogun river Enugu police arrest man with firearm in masqueraders clash NSCDC raids Gombe nightclubs, arrests 46 UNIPORT undergraduate stabs girlfriend to death in Edo Ogun police nab suspected cultists, begin manhunt for others Ogun communities express worry over bad roads Delta police recover drugs, arrest 67 during same-sex wedding LAGRIDE operators retrieving vehicles without notice, taking our jobs Drivers Motorists lament as Long Bridge expansion joints reopen *VANGUARD* Army denies alleged attempt to confiscate community land in Osun We deployed officers to NURTW headquarters to avert factional clash ' Police A Hollywood joke' ' NNPP's founding member, Galadima faults Kwankwaso's suspension Flooding: Relocate to higher grounds, Edo govt tells residents Police parade 67 over alleged gay marriage in Delta 2 fun-seekers from Lagos drown in Ogun river 2 killed as gunmen attack pipeline security team in Ogoni Police parade undergrad over girlfriend's death in Edo Mixed reactions trail mob attack on DSS operatives in Osun Rivers varsity bans sale of textbooks, warns students against sorting Navy hands over suspect, seized drugs to NDLEA in Badagry 7 die as building collapses in Borno IDPs camp Tuggar set to achieve Tinubu's 4D agenda Elon Musk lifts political ads ban on X Alleged LG fund diversion: Ogun Assembly Minority caucus urges transparency, requests evidence Why NCAA grounded our operations again ' Max air Tinubu's ministers will beat imagination of Nigerians ' UN Ambassador, Edoh NEITI: Stakeholders deploy tool to link politicians to oil, mining assets Gunmen attack pipeline security team, kill two in Ogoni PIA implementation: Protesters express hope, say issues will be resolved Gov campaign council: APC reverses self, disowns list containing Wike We need everyone's support to restore Abia's glory ' Alex Otti PDP's Wike, Gov Inuwa to lead APC guber campaigns in Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi NNPP BoT suspends Kwankwaso How FG can execute roadmap for economy ' NESG, OPS, others Ending violence against female gender requires advancing men's access to psychosocial support Raising virtuous children in a vicious society The Feasibility of Seaport in the Southeast Haaland, Saka win Player, Young Player of the Year at PFA awards Broda Shaggi, Oga Sabinus clash in 'A bag of Trouble' as film premieres Friday Niger coup: Suspend sanctions, restore electricity ' Falana tells ECOWAS Lagos ranks 5th best African city to live, work in ' Report *THE SUN* Lafia City Stadium unaffected by rain, Commissioner Ango clarifies Arsenal, Napoli hold talks to sign Osimhen in 2024 Nigeria wins 7 medals at 2023 World Para Powerlifting Igali applauds Sports Ministers appointment Team Nigeria gears up for Africa Para Games Teqball World Championship Qualifiers suffers postponement Chairman House Committee on sports assures club owners of maximum support LCCI seek prudent fiscal policy measures to manage inflation Inflationary pressures could bloat banks OPEX, Agusto&Co warns STOAN pledges support for Oyetola to harness blue economy 2nd Abuja runway underway as FCTA earmarks N825m to settle communities Let history remember us for nation building, not account balances, Elumelu charges leaders Zenith Bank appoints Dr Ehimuan as Non-Executive Director Aviation agencies to form alliance with NAF on air safety Enugu @32: Mba woos investors with economic opportunities Nigeria banks distress borrowing from CBN hits N12trn in 8 months Were creating opportunities for Nigerian seafarers to man vessels Ahmed, NSML MD Tinubu must resist ECOWAS going to war with Niger Umma Getso, ex- YPP VP candidate Why I back Imo Charter of Equity, subsidy removal Eze Ohanwe NNPP BoT suspends Kwankwaso for 6 months over anti-party activities Confusion as APC, PDP name Wike as member for Bayelsa Campaign Council NNPP BoT suspends Kwankwaso for 6 months over anti-party activities Curbing rising cases of e-fraud Abdulsalami, ex-head of state, to chair The Sun book presentation Nigerians force CSU to lock social media handles over Tinubus certificate Confusion as APC, PDP name Wike as member for Bayelsa Campaign Council Job racketeering probe: Reps panel summons NUC, VCs over bribery allegations Subsidy: States begin sharing of palliatives Tinubu committed to ameliorating pains of Nigerians Minister Wike, Keyamo address dispute over Abuja Airport 2nd runway Ive never tampered with Ogun LGs funds Abiodun Abia civil servants protest non payment of salary, barricade Accountant Generals office Tinubu appoints new board, management of NDDC How Kano-born pastor was murdered on his rice farm in Kaduna Highstone Global University holds convocation, matriculation How Kano police command arrested 1,000 suspects in 100 days CP Gumel Property owners, tenants weep Zulum: Fighting Boko Haram with boko halal Flash Point: SUBSIDY REMOVAL: Passengers demand for 50 percent cut in train fares Nigeria in search for an enduring political structure: Imperative of structural reform (2) Yesteryear, not yesteryears Oparas sixty worthy ornaments Tasks before Keyamo as Tinubus minister Tinubus semiotics and pragmatism De9jaspirit Talent Hunt Season 3 Premieres Live on Soundcity Tv. Time to trade peace Rhythmic and incredibly lyrically talented rising talent Teddy Krane BRICS: Unequally yoked members *GUARDIAN* Ganduje, Kwankwaso trade words over 'failed' push for ministerial position How APC can achieve lasting peace in Osun, by Aregbesola Imo traders accuse police of killing member Police disrupt gay marriage, arrest 67 guests in Delta Police, Okei-Odumakin task govt on rising cases of suicide in Lagos 36-year-old single mother seeks N15m for kidney transplant Two drown in Ogun as CP warns youths on safety limits LASTMA arrests toll van driver for impersonation LASTMA debunks report its van crushed pregnant woman to death Pakistan court suspends former PM's corruption sentence UN faces 'difficult' next phase of MINUSMA pullout in Mali Canada expands visa-free air travel policy Iheanacho on Wolves' radar as Everton battle multiple clubs to keep Iwobi Experts urge African governments to develop sports tourism, economy FIFA considers 15-year ban for Rubiales over kiss It's Enyimba versus Insurance as NPFL kicks off September 9 Mbah unveils $2.1b project pipeline at Enugu's inaugural investment roundtable Nigeria must increase commitment to IMO's decarbonisation target Goods barometer signals upturn in global trade Gas challenges, 'self-serving' policies may ruin GE deal, Elumelu warns Cyberattacks on govts rise as Nigeria, other countries count losses Engage stakeholders to save ailing industries, manufacturers urge minister Index hits 15-year high as market sustains bullish momentum NAICOM targets October to roll out unified master plan MTN spends N25.7 billion on communities, restates commitment to Nigeria Affordability, usability keep 61% of Nigerians, others from mobile Internet How much is Nigeria's external reserve The high cost of failed wealth transfer Why new states and councils can't be created - Part 2 What do Nigerians expect from any post-Buhari government Private sector okays Tinubu's reforms, seeks input in FG's eight-point agenda Police arraign suspected gangster for attack on Kaduna JTF member How Nigerian exporters can leverage AfCFTA using e-commerce Port inefficiency, tariff barriers threaten access to $3.4 trillion African market Customs seizes 98 packs of diazepam, 10 sacks of snuff, others in Kebbi Playing safe Tragedy of the Lagos hospital elevator accident An army of retired active generals: Still recruiting Stakeholders urge customers to guide against meter update fraudsters Ekeh, others canvass support for Tijani *TRIBUNE* Ezekwesili offers solution as Otti launches new Abia Orientation Agency Tinubu certificate saga: Reactions as Chicago varsity locks X account after backlash from Nigerians Oyebanji canvasses innovative civil service for effective delivery Zamfara PDP decries allegations to impeach Gov Dauda NDE disburses equipment to unemployed graduates in Ekiti community Akwa Ibom: Gov Umo Eno committed to entrepreneurial development ' Aide Olaleye emerges Rotary Club of Ibadan Jericho-Metro president Genetic modification, modern technologies can address food insecurity ' Nnaji Big Break Moment unveils 2nd edition reality show, new book for students Be patient with Tinubu, he has good plans, Baptist Convention president urges Nigerians 5 ways mouthwash helps to fight bad breath Benue: Gov Alia swears in 17 commissioners, 23 advisers Senator Alli partners Police on effective community policing, improving welfare FRSC enrolls 200 Special Marshals in Oyo SMEs raise concern over Dangote's absence at AU business forum I'll reposition MSMEs to become gold mine of Niger state economy ' Elizabeth Shaba FG announces N825.8bn compensation for Abuja indigenes over construction of 4.2km Runway Ganduje challenges Kwankwaso to publicly display his PhD certificate Gov Sule swears in commissioner nominee, 20 special advisers, HoS, others Tinubu assumed office amidst economic crisis, be patient ' Anambra monarch urges Nigerians Ex-Minister bags diaspora award on exemplary leadership Gombe Police enforces closure of Gala houses in compliance with Gov's directives Hon Alao-Akala urges Nigerian youths to lead grassroots mobilisation, governance, development Insecurity: Don't redeploy Major-General Abubakar, Plateau youths appeal to Army Terminating Tantita's N48bn surveillance contract threatens 3000 jobs, Ex-agitators tell Tinubu Make NDE subsidy palliatives distribution agency, Coalition urges FG Real Estate expert, Babashola bags US Varsity doctorate degree BRICS summit: How I warned Nigeria about its foreign policy in 1986 ' Ex-minister, Akinyemi Millennium Tower, Cultural Centre will be completed in two years ' Wike Speak against sexual, gender-based violence, NGO charges Zamfara communities Varsity of mining needed to unlock Nigeria's solid mineral economic potential ' Sen Plang Passengers stranded after UK air traffic control failure Investment in cassava will reduce Nigeria's import bill by N5trn ' Stakeholder Ooni urges new Ile-Ife chief to be magnanimous in newly conferred title Kano anti-corruption boss gets court's protection from EFCC, ICPC, CCB Anthrax: Oyo govt seals pharmacy operating illegal veterinary services GloFAS predicts high risk of flooding in Yobe Bodex Media announces BSMH 4.0, with Obi Asika, Morayo Brown, Omojuwa, Dami Adenuga, others as speakers Property feud: Communication firm seeks IGP's intervention HYPPADEC trains 6,000 youths in 6 States We're here to 'disrupt' traditional norms in the beauty industry ' Merit Jimoh, CEO Mav Herbals Gov Otu begins renovation of CICC, says facility source of revenue for Cross River Osun: One dies in kidnappers' den, four regain freedom #BBNaijaAllStars: I'm not limited to one woman, Whitemoney opens up Trans-border car-snatching syndicate member confesses: 'I bought gun for gang to aid robbery operations FIPAN hints at looming scarcity of eggs, chicken, other livestock TGI's subsidiary, WASIL, wins afro world agri-food award in Tanzania Lagos APPEALS project seeks partnership among financial institutions, insurance companies, farmers Why Nigeria needs Cassava Development Commission 'NCGA President Agriculture can generate $50bn forex with proper investment 'FACAN BoT Chair FG hands over newly-built animal health care centre to FCAH&PT NABDA intensifies efforts to boost food security Fish farmers hail Olam Agri's contribution to growth of aquaculture in Nigeria National conference on agricultural journalism to hold in Abuja How NITDA will support Tinubu's job creation drive Don't give in to syndicates' calling for termination of Tompolo's surveillance contract ' Group NBA Conference: Stakeholders make case for diversified economy FG ends borrowing for now ' Minister of finance Job Racketeering: Reps C'ttee moves against waivers for recruitmentintoMDAs *BLUEPRINT* Doma/Rukubi road: An appeal to Governor Sule Abia adopts PSP for sustainable waste management Utsev urges FG to put measures in place to prevent flood emergencies EHCON, PECAN donate malaria control kits to IDPs in Kuchingoro FCT Servicing debts at 90% of total revenue is suicidal, Tinubu cries out 2023: No respite for crude production, plunges to 1.22mbd in second quarter ' Data agency FG partners NAICOM on new guidelines for government assets' protection Power Oil partners Ali Nuhu on creating awareness Dangiwa tasks ministry staff with affordable, livable housing What I can make with music is unpredictable ' Laime Nnamdi Kanu: RUN, coalition caution Reps against unconditional release Real estate bill passage'll address housing sector's challenges ' REDAN Yobe to construct city centre mall in Damaturu Firm drags IITA to court for breach of N56m contract NNPP crisis: Benue guber candidate, Angwe, dumps party Amid Ganduje investigation: Kano anti-graft boss speaks on EFCC probe Investment in gas: Arewa Oil, AROGMA to partner NNPCL, foreign investors Kwara: Rights commission raises alarm on child abandonment 15-year-old herder chops off farmer's hand in Bauchi Yobe: Lawmaker partners FG, trains 80 youth on skill acquisition Sule closes defense at Nasarawa guber tribunal Delta @32 is biggest slum, nothing to celebrate ' Gbagi Bandits kidnap siblings in Zaria Niger: Military rule not an option for imperfect democracy ' MINILS DG Road crashes claim 31 lives in Adamawa in 7 months ' FRSC UK aid funded NGO moves to resolve conflict in Zamfara community Nigeria hospitality industry witnessing growth ' Ogunkeyede Release Kanu as gift to Ndigbo, Ogah begs Tinubu Julius Berger Lagos bags GMD's Award for safe man-hour Lagdo Dam: FG raises alarm over impending flood How NITDA will support Tinubu's job creation drive *PEOPLES DAILY* Public Complaints Commission has resolved 170,000 cases so far, says Chief Commissioner PDP accuses APC-led FG of dragging Nigeria into a needless war with Niger Tinubu gives ministers marching order to revive economy Police seize 820 cartons of fake, expired drugs in Kano Interior Minister to transform Immigration, Fire, Correctional Service centres Group wants Nigeria to join in Diezani suit Kano gov offers automatic employment to best graduating students of Kwankwaso's private health college Court nullifies sack of Arak Monarch by Kaduna govt Gombe N7.6bn mega motor park to commence Arewa Oil and Gas Marketers to partner NNPCL, foreign firms on transition from petrol to gas Imo guber: LP raises alarm over invasion party Secretariat Sen. Barau offers scholarship to 628 students in BUK Policy implementation my priority ' Gwagwalada APC Chair aspirant, Barde NNPP State Chairmen Forum alleges moves to hijack party, amend constitution Tinubu's electoral victory will not be overturned ' Senator Eze LP chairman, Abure assures Nigerians in US, Peter Obi will be president Tinubu tasks ministers on 8 priority areas to revive ailing economy Gov. Alia Cautions Opposition Party Against Deceit, Blackmail of His Administration How can Tinubu get varsity degree without primary, secondary education -Atiku asks Zimbabwe election: Timi Frank tackles AU, ECOWAS for silence over fraudulent result N-HYPPADEC trains 6,000 youths in 6 member Isese Day: Oba Elegushi praises government's recognition TETFund disburses N550m to Kaduna College of Education to address insecurity Kwali launches website to disseminate information Abia at 32: Kalu ask Gov. to key into FG's renewed agenda Gov Sani curry favour with investors from Rwanda No hiding place for miscreants in Gombe ' NSCDC Commandant FCT: Bako Village Head tasks Kwali Chairman on water Foods security: FG, JARDA trains cassava farmers in Jigawa Southern Kaduna Muslim group faults alleged marginalisation by SOKAPU, SKRHM, others Dangote Cement graduates 50 'Special' Truck Drivers Nigeria must make 'difficult changes' to be respected among nations, says Tinubu Tinubu: Servicing external debt with 90% of our revenue is path to destruction Presidency directs petroleum ministry to suspend NUPRC audit World Bank, FG partner to roll out digital national IDs for Nigerians Jos DisCo warns of power outage in Plateau, Bauchi, Gombe Nigeria's telecom industry attracted $399m as foreign investment in 2022 Enugu to seal petrol stations over meter manipulation Refrain from placing congratulatory billboards for me ' Wike urges residents, others SEC says unclaimed dividends now at N190bn Enyimba out of CAF Champions League in Aba FIFA slams suspension on Spanish FA President over kiss scandal I wil focus more on infrastructure, facilities, Sports Minister promises *DAILY INDEPENDENT* Man United Agree Personal Terms With Cucurella LG Allocations: PDP Uninformed, Sore Losers ' Ogun APC Bayelsa Guber: I'm Remain Optimistic Diri Will Emerge Victorious, Ex-Rep Hits Out At Sylva NIHSA Allays Fear Of Flooding, Confirms Closure Of Lagdo Dam Gov. 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' Nehikhare Wike Resolves Dispute Over Abuja Airport 2nd Runway, Directs Immediate Payment Of N825m Compensation Oil Pipelines Surveillance: Security Ambassadors, Urge FG To Renew Tantita Contract It's Been Three Months Of Extreme Hardship For Nigerians, Bishop Adeoye Tells Tinubu Hamzat Calls For Collaborative Effort In Funding University Education Reps Committee Moves To Grant NEITI Powers To Punish Wrongdoers LASTMA Debunks Use Of Agency's Towing Vehicle In Car Theft Edo Deputy Speaker Lauds SSG, Osarodion Ogie On Excellent Leadership Award Flood: Soludo Remains Committed To Safety Of Anambra Citizens ' Aburime FCTA Demolishes Asokoro Hoodlums' Den UK Flight Disruption Continues, Chaos At Heathrow N5bn Palliative: Wike Considers Transportation, Food To Alleviate Residents' Suffering Osun: Mixed Reactions Trail Mob Attacks On DSS Operatives Work With Law Enforcement Agencies To Curb Corrupt Practices ' ICPC Boss Advises NBA, Lawyers Anthrax: Govt. 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*NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 2ND AUGUST 2023* *PUNCH* Niger mulls two-week paternity leave for fathers Kano suspends CMDs, health workers for shunning night duty Bail: Court grants Emefiele leave to serve DSS Soldiers, policemen clash with Anambra sit-at-home enforcers MC Oluomo slashes fares, says Lagos drivers wont join strike Rivers lawmakers lament theft of 125 manhole covers Edo trains 1,500 vigilantes in weapon handling #EndSARS: Mass burial reopens need for new probe AMCON recovers N1.6tn in 10 years MD States, local councils get N2.59tn as economic hardship worsens Avanti expands Africa market share Review petrol subsidy removal, ALG tells FG Heirs Insurance launches multiple digital channels Kwara backs business development Many small businesses earn below N223,250 monthly NBS FAAN lays cargo village foundation Regulator okays South African Airways privatisation, gives condition NiMet gets recognition Airport runway light theft wont affect ICAO audit NCAA Operators canvass safety in housing sector FG raised N16.48tn fresh debt in five years NDDC, NLNG to sign development agreement Govt to scrap paper, goes digital BUA Foods profit rises to N95.2bn SEC, partners to raise capital for non-oil sector Golden Capital restructures, to revive operations UK, NGX partner to increase investment Nigerias economic projections uncertain NESG CNG: Marketers project N9tn investment WBank President to visit Tinubu on youth empowerment, others Parallex Bank gets recognition for digital financial solution Many countries dont match Nigerias safety record NSIB DG, Olateru Zylus boss gets recognition Tinubu failed to acknowledge Nigerians suffering, says NLC Chain Reactions Africa appoints new executive director Firm to empower SMEs Edo NIPR elects new exco Informal workers urge FG to review social protection scheme FIFA to pay World Cup prize money directly to players World Cup debut thrills Monday, eyes q'final GTI unveils AI cameras for NPFL coverage England fires Falcons warning with China demolition Obaseki uses Olympians to inspire Edo athletes Going or staying' Top stars entangled in 2023/24 transfer saga Celebs hail Basketmouth's son after Liverpool move AfroBasket: D'Tigress star Okonkwo salutes Wakama Osimhen rejects N50bn Al-Hilal deal Beyond subsidy: Paving the pathway forward Protecting hardware devices against cybersecurity threats Attackers of Osun church during vigil arrested Man in court for killing six-year-old younger brother Killer of two-year-old Delta boy in custody, say police Leke Adeboye gifts worshippers free fuel, food Family seeks justice for Taraba lady raped to death Woman arraigned for masterminding attack on hotelier Suspect says Ondo cop knocked down in error Nine robbery suspects nabbed in Niger Residents lament as refuse, faeces take over Ogun pedestrian bridge Listen to Bolaji Balogun *VANGUARD* NLC insists on protest as talks fail Buhari attends Katsina's annual thanksgiving prayers Make palliatives available urgently ' Nigerians tell FG Medical doctors in C-River embark on street protest over kidnap of member NAF air strikes kill scores of terrorists in Zamfara, Katsina Court grants Ogun speaker leave to travel for medicals Police parade 12 suspects over robbery, cultism in Osun Subsidy: Blame DSS, Police also for fuel price hike 'IPMAN Illegal immigrants behind criminal activities in Nigeria ' NISboss Trump indicted over efforts to overturn 2020 election Plateau Assembly screens, confirms 19 commissioner nominees Ex-NBA President, Akpata joins Labour Party Trump says he expects to be indicted on Tuesday EFCC arrests 52 suspected internet fraudsters in Delta How single engine aircraft crashed in Lagos Tinubu's economic reforms 'll encourage investment ' UK foreign secretary Ministerial nominee decries lack of supervision of CBN US says not evacuating citizens from Niger for now Our 'boiling' planet: A call for action Niger Republic crisis: Force may backfire Tinubu: Court reserves judgement on Atiku, Obi's petitions Lack of ship transport putting pressure on road infrastructure ' Customs NPA intervention saves terminals, Tin-can port operations from flooding Maritime stakeholders must come to aid of seafarers ' Sarumi We facilitated holding bay initiative to ease container deposit issues ' COMTUA AI could halve time for reading breast cancer scans, study suggests WWC: 5 England players Super Falcons should look out for BBNaija All Stars: I'll give birth to a daughter next year ' CeeC Chasing rats in Niger Republic, By Ochereome Nnanna Thanks Niyi for that Cyber Discourse, By Okoh Aihe NLC: It's still time for negotiation not strike, By Rotimi Fasan 60 Days of Tinubunomics: The highs and lows, By Magnus Onyibe The gradual death of the local government system (2), By Eric Teniola Hepatitis B 100 times more infectious than HIV, Expert warns Resident doctors' strike bites harder as hospitals discharge patients With HIFU, 1 surgeon can do 200 fibroid removals yearly ' Ajayi Experts worry over increasing rate of bone cancers in Nigeria There is bright future for Nigerian healthcare sector ' Dr Funsho Oladipo 4 persons rescued as plane crashes in Lagos How Police abducted me in Lagos, shipped to Abuja ' Alawiye, oil magnate Girl, 18, gang-raped, killed in Taraba Aladja/Ogbe-Ijoh crisis: Indigenes decry military lockdown Drivers, Okada riders, marwa operators won't join Labour strike ' MC Oluomo assures Rapists infected with HIV, Hepatitis arrested for molesting teenager in Jigawa Subsidy removal: Planned Labour protest still preventable ' Issa Aremu ECONOMIC HARDSHIP: Why Tinubu must probe, punish subsidy thieves ' Ezeokenwa, APGA national chairman *THE SUN* I was footballer in Dubai before I joined cultism -Suspect NIS identifies illegal immigrants as perpetrators of crime Delta guber: Tribunal dismisses Omo-Ageges application for ballot recount Tinubu making false promises -PDP How Tinubu can win the hearts of Ndigbo Obioha APGAll support Tinubus govt to succeed Ezeokenwa, National Chairman Urhoghide declares intention for Edo guber Senate screening: Take a bow-and-go normal tradition Yari Obaseki reaffirms commitment to developing young athletes Chukwueze to miss glamour friendly against Barca Eguavoen, Nkwocha, Babajide salute Falcons Set to win first AC Milan title on debut Final of Above 50 football tournament holds Saturday Tottenham to join race for Gift Orban Team Nigeria cyclists storm Glasgow, Trinidad and Tobago DTigress to meet Mozambique in the last eight at FIBA Women Afrobasket Ive unfinished business with Adesanya Pereira Turkish club places Onyekuru for sale Workers, NUPRC management clash over poor working conditions UK to continue deepening investment relationship with Nigeria Stanbic IBTC partners SMEDAN to empower 3000 SMEs MAN commends FGs pledge to boost manufacturing, MSMEs sectors SEC, FMMSD to collaborate on capital raising for non-oil sector Domestic airlines must avoid red line routes to prevent collapse, Olowo warns CBN Act amendment: Experts warn Senate against eroding apex banks autonomy NCC, BPSR to embark on digitisation of govt processes El-Rufai proposes stringent measures for electricity sector Northeast: Over 55,000 farmers, herders benefit from USAIDs Water for Agriculture Activity Tinubus administration committed to free press Again protesters shutdown Oyo govt secretariat Kano govt sacks 3 CMDs, suspends doctors, nurses for negligence, absence from duty posts Organised labour in Nasarawa mobilises workers against fuel price hike Shelve strike, give Tinubu a chance, VoN DG appeals to labour Mass protest holds as scheduled -NLC Tinubus speech out of touch with reality -Ajaero No room for violent protest, IGP warns labour Reps to review Power Reform Act Nigerias foreign reserves in dire situation, Senate warns Nigerian leaders and ephemerality of power (2) Bitter pill, not bitter truth Modern Pentecostal demonism (12) The alarm over Nigerias precarious situation Emefiele: Respecting the tenets of democracy In defence of PAP against false narratives by detractors Niger Crisis: Before Nigeria commits Hara-kiri Arase: Redefining policing in Nigeria Nonsonkwa and unconscionable sympathizers Light overcomes darkness ESUTH medical student wins devotional challenge How poor solid waste disposal, building cultures threaten Kaduna communities survival CP briefs IGP on security challenges in Delta We cant breathe! CP briefs IGP on security challenges in Delta PIA: Delta community gives IOCs, NUPRC 30-day ultimatum to recognise Ikpere-HCDT Lifeline for indigent children *GUARDIAN* Police parade 12 kidnappers, robbers in Delta Police nab 12 for murder, armed robbery, cultism in Osun Pilgrims remember T.B Joshua two years after Lagos warns residents against open defecation Ogun partners Navy to secure Tongeji Island EFCC burst internet fraudsters hideout in Abraka Coup plot: Sierra Leone arrests top military officers It's England versus Nigeria as Three Lionesses thrash China 6-1 NIIA Diplomacy Wall of Fame has started journey to restitution, says Ehizuelen Organisers unveil programme for Cycling Lagos Championship Obaseki reaffirms commitment to developing young athletes to stardom NSC, FCCPC to develop framework against consumers rights infringement at ports Shell leads in PIA implementation, says NUPRC Stakeholders seek removal of NAC levy on imported vehicles SEC, ministry to collaborate on capital raising, non-oil sector growth Notore posts N7.92 billion revenue for Q2 NCDMB to construct oil, gas park in Ondo NIMASA, Total EP rescue distressed fishing vessel Cordros Wealth Summit harps on transgenerational wealth Telecoms operators record 22.3% revenue growth Samsung commits to 2030 net-zero target NCC advises businesses to adapt to disruptive technologies Firm partners NDPC on data protection Expert urges cyber criminals to embrace tech career Dictatorship in democracy Africa's post-cold war security architecture Tuition fees increase inimical to higher education Resurgent African coup d'tats and ethno-religious terrorism! Nexus Terminal Report Mass resistance against direct taxation in Nigeria 1927-1928 Celebrity images rights and statutory protectionsin Nigeria - Part 2 Concerns over cultism, initiation parties in Lagos Danger averted as light aircraft on test-run crashes on Lagos road Foreign investment in equities market declines by 90.6% in 10yrs Slow, steady traction for Nigeria's 5G journey Electricity sector in focus as supply stays below 4,000MW, 10 years after privatisation Group stresses importance of digital transformation Senate shields El-Rufai from petition over insecurity in Kaduna FX reforms to trigger aggressive local input sourcing, says report 47-year-old man kills policeman, swindles PoS operator of N4.4 million in Ondo Govt is not serious until subsidy thieves are punished *THE AUTHORITY* IGP warns miscreants, hood looms over attempt to hijack NLC protest Hardship: Strike imminent at Intl committee of Red Cross Group hails CDS on promotion to 4 Star General NUPRC workers protest poor condition of service QNET dedicated to empowering individuals to lead healthier, more fulfilling livesRegional Manager, Biram Fall Alabi Has Capacity To Deliver As House Of Reps Works Cttee Chair, Says Ugochinyere Okotete: Tinubu goes for experience, competence and youthfulness Consider FCT indigenes in ministerial, boards appointmentsFCT natives appeals to Tinubu Subsidy removal: Senate wades into FG, Labour crisis to avert looming strike Jubilation as FG clears 7 years NSCDC promotion arrears We will provide adequate funding for TB centers- Reps APC youths to Tinubu: Ignore Benue South elders opposing ministerial nominee Pro- Democracy Groups Laud Tajudeen Abass For Outstanding Coordination Igbo youths march the streets, as businesses pick up in Enugu Exclusive Breast feeding- UNICEF harps on Enabling environment for nursing mothers. Diphtheria: NPHCDA plans mass vaccination as disease claims 83 lives Okotete: Tinubu goes for experience, competence and youthfulness Police rescue kidnapped passengers, recover bus in Kog My mission is to end insecurity in South-East, says new GOC 82 Division Coup detat cant correct bad governance, says fmr Police Commission boss 2023 elections, a charade Catholic Foundation 42 Civil Society Groups To Embark On Tour Of TETFund Projects Across Nigeria FG handsover Ogoni clean-up project sites to contractors Governor Yahaya launches ACReSAL Project to tackle Environmental Degradation in Gombe Tinubus broadcast: We have a President prepared to work for Nigerians APC G3 *TRIBUNE* PHOTOS: Tinubu, Talon at Benin Republic's 63rd independence anniversary NLC protest to commence 7:30am in Abuja, 36 state capitals Lagos transporters won't join Wednesday's labour strike'MC Oluomo UK moves to increase investment in sustainable development in Nigeria NUPRC, PENGASSAN at industrial war over 'unfair labour treatment Reduce dollarisation of economic activities to save poor Nigerians, Ozigi tells FG CBN exempts mortgage, microfinance banks from cash withdrawal limits Sustain 'DISC project', health stakeholders urge Cross River govt Akwa Ibom: Martins Esin emerges chairman, House committee on youth development Nasarawa Assembly confirms 16 out of 17 commissioner nominees Non-profit organisation inaugurates 50 school health ambassadors in Ogun Make funds available to NDLEA for effective operations, OluwochargesTinubu 120 less-privileged Nigerians receive free surgical intervention in Lagos Shippers Council, FCCPC partner to tackle arbitrary port charges, trade practices NUPRC workers protest poor condition of service Plateau APC seeks Area Court judge sanction for giving cheap order Breaking: 2 rescued as helicopter crashes in Lagos Our abductors collected N2.2m ransom, rice, cigarettes ' Ondo kidnap victims Hajj 2023: CSO calls for review, early preparation for 2024 Hajj Subsidy: Lift ban on fuel supply to border communities, Senate tells FG We'll continue to defend Nigeria's democracy, constitution ' COAS, Lagbaja Ogun Assembly unveils eight commissioner nominees Shift from analogue to digital for speedier justice ' Amb Tunji Ishola Gov Nwifuru, a good example to Youths on Loyalty 'LGChair Benue Gov promises Corps members state-paid monthly stipend Fuel subsidy: What Tinubu should do to JAMB, WAEC, NECO ' Ex-ACF President Court vacates interim ex-parte order against Duport Midstream Initiate probe into alleged looting at NSITF, Group urges Tinubu Kano hospital board sacks 3 CMDs, suspends doctors, nurses Niger coup: UK govt not in support of military intervention ' Foreign Secretary Illegal immigrants behind most crimes in Nigeria ' NIS Coalition charges AU, ECOWAS on restorationofdemocracy, condemns Niger Coup NLC Nasarawa chapter set to join nationwide strike Two weeks sit-at-home order fails to hold in Imo Make positive impact in lives of your host communities, Bauchi Gov charges corps members CISLAC tasks Tinubu to implement effective tobacco tax Respect traditions, cultures of people, Gov Sule urges corps members DIY: How to make your clothes last longer Labour Strike: Zamfara workers ready, grievances too much ' NLC Chair Islamic group backs El-Rufai's ministerial nomination Gov Bago warns corps members against engaging in drug abuse, cybercrime Fuel Subsidy: Zulum begins distribution of palliatives to 1.8m vulnerable Bauchi organises examination sensitisation workshop for 2000 civil servants *BUSINESS DAY* Tinubu, six governors to attend Benin Republic's national day celebration Al Hilal to splash '140m on Napoli's Victor Osimhen Regulators should collaboratively tackle consumer plight in Nigeria ' Akonte AEC, Gazprom highlight gas role in fostering economic development No cash withdrawal limit for microfinance banks, PMBs ' CBN FX pressure piles as dealers bid at N900 Fed Survey: US banks face tighter credit, weak loan appetite Oil nears three-month high on strong signs of tightening supply BOJ's move sends Yen to fresh low, markets await RBA's call Nigeria plans global investment roadshow ahead of NNPC IPO Tinubu outlines N125bn plan for MSMEs to ease economic rout Tinubu disagrees with EIU's prediction of a return to CBN-controlled FX market President Tinubu launches ambitious fund to empower MSMEs nationwide Eden Life launches value-based food service to promote healthy lifestyle Nigeria's biggest firms face naira devaluation crunch Nigeria stocks gain N1.81trn in July *PEOPLES DAILY* Kaduna domesticates health care financing policy Subsidy: FG, labour in crucial meeting Gov. Sani approves fresh appointments PEPC: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu adopt finial addresses Tuesday Barrister Shauibu emerges substantive APC chairman in Adamawa PDP: Gov Agbu to chair campaign team for Bayelsa November 11 election Former NTA Board Chair Laments Lopsidedness In Alia's Appointments Reps C'ttees: Abass appointed Wase, Betara, Gagdi as chairmen for harmonious relationship ' Ugochinyere Subsidy removal: Tinubu approves buses for tertiary students Judiciary losses Justice Centus Nweze, Justice Peter Mallong to death Palliatives: Forum faults NEC on credibility of social register Northern Elders Forum urges Tinubu administration to foster citizen values Reps to probe Illegal Sale Of Helicopters by NCAT Job Racketeering: Reps received petitions to probe 39 MDAs CSOs alleges fresh plot by oil crooks to blackmail, smear Kyari Prof Okojie urges FG to make basic ,secondary education free, compulsory Zamfara Gov. calls for TETFund help to transform education National Assembly lauds JAMB on technology innovations FG distributes subsidized farm inputs to 60,000 farmers in Kano Dangote Cement posts slight profit jump despite record sales as Nigeria's forex revamp bites Transcorp's half-year revenue jumps by N19.2bn despite FX volatility 50 Farmers Acquire Cowpea Production Skills to Enhance Farming in Kaduna Unity: FCT Monarch urges youth, stakeholders to embrace sport *DAILY INDEPENDENT* SEC, FMMSD To Collaborate On Raising Capital For Non-Oil Sector Wema Records Strong Achievement In Half Year 2023 Delta Guber: Tribunal Strikes Out Omo-Agege's Bid For Ballot Papers Recount 2023: Non-Bayelsa Indigenes Endorse Diri For Second Term Urhoghide Declares Interest In Edo Governorship Seat We Grilled Tinubu's Ministerial Nominees Based On Areas Of Competence ' Yari Mad Punch: Discover Exciting World Of MSport's Exclusive New Game Time Nigerians Rise Against APC Govt-Imposed Hardship ' AAC Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu's Speeches Smokescreens To Frustrate Labour, Masses' Action ' Lagos AAC CISLAC Urges Tinubu To Impose Consumption Tax On Tobacco Kizz Daniel, Emperor Geezy Welcome New Artist FG Distributes Subsidized Inputs To North West Farmers In Kano Labour Strike: Police Warn Against Violent Protests Barcelona's Winger Ez Abde Will Seek An Exit If Regular Game-Time Is Not Guaranteed Ogun, Nigerian Navy To Collaborate On Securing Tongeji Island-Abiodun POWA, Helpline Foundation To Partner On Women Empowerment State Of The Nation: Tinubu's Broadcast Inspires Renewed Hope For Nigeria ' MD ADSC, Oluwafemi Strike Notice: FG Didn't Threaten Labour Unions, SGoF Jedy-Agba Clarifies Fuel Subsidy: Zulum Targets 1.8m Persons In New Phase Of Palliatives Your Prediction Of PEPC, Pretentious ' Group Tells EIU Police Raid Criminal Hideouts In Minna U.S. Sanctions 20 People Accused Of Supporting ISIS, Al-Qaida In Maldives Transforming Nigeria's Housing Landscape: Ahmed Dangiwa's Legacy Russia Accuses Ukraine Of Second Drone Attack On Moscow Building Barcelona Set To Accept '50m For Dembele Regardless Of Clause Nigeria Won't Jettison Fossil Fuel ' NNPC Don't Send Nigerian Soldiers To Niger, HURIWA Tells Tinubu Kogi Guber: Over 300 Former State Appointees Declare Support For APC Candidate FAAN Adopts PPP Model For 2.7 Hectares Of Land For Cargo Village Access Holdings Receives Karlsruhe's Sustainability Award For Eighth Time Niger Gov Nominates Kolo As Commissioner Niger Gov Nominates Kolo As Commissioner Sustained Selloffs Extend Losses On NGX By 1.10% Despite FG's Assurances, Labour Insists On Strike, Protest OML 30: HEOSL Lauds Host Communities' Women's Contributions To Peace, Smooth Operations TikTok Aiding Music Culture In Nigeria ' Purple Speedy Nationwide Strike: NLC Will Betray You, CNPP Warns Nigerians Discountenance Sit-at-home Order In Southeast ' Iwuanyanwu UNWTO Exco, CAF Vice Presidential Slot: Nigerian Tourism Now On Global Spotlight, Says Coker Oil Theft: Delta Community Raises Concern About Alleged Protection Of Notorious Sponsor By Security Agencies CBN Exempts MfBs, Mortgage Banks From Cash Withdrawal Limits NPFL Board To Hold First Consultative Meeting With Clubs Akwa Utd, 1xbet Extend Shirt Sponsorship Deal Group Urges Media Support On Anti-stigma Campaigns Against Persons With Albinism Jigawa Autocrash Claims Four, 10 Others Injured US Forces Keep Smuggling Syrian Oil To Iraq Iran Says Will Never Hold Talks With US On Basis Of Trust *LEADERSHIP* FIFA WWC: England Trash China 6-1, Qualify For Round Of 16 Plane Crash: Safety Bureau Begins Probe, Begs Public For Recorded Evidences JUST-IN: Sierra Leone Arrests Senior Military Officers, Others Over Violence Plot Lagos Govt Seeks Uniform Traffic Regulations Nationwide BREAKING: Tribunal Reserves Judgement In Obi's Petition Against Tinubu JUST-IN: Helicopter Crashes Into Building In Lagos Fuel Subsidy: Kwara Approves N10,000 For Students, Security Agents NUPRC Workers Protest Over Non-remittance Of Pension Deductions, Welfare Tunde Ednut Debunks Rumour Of Davido, Chioma Welcoming A Child Oyebanji Unveils 21 Commissioners, 14 Advisers No Room For Violent Protests In Nigeria, IGP Warns NLC, TUC Kizz Daniel, Partner Emperor Geezy Sign New Artiste Pryme Strike: Your Plan To Shut Down The Country Illegal, Federal Govt Tells NLC Award-winning Author Chimanda Joins Peter Obi, Baba-Ahmed At Election Tribunal Court Restrains NERC, BPE From Selling Kano DisCo To Powercom Fuel Subsidy: Zulum Targets 1.8m Vulnerables For Fresh Palliatives In Borno Tinubu Mourns Supreme Court, High Court Justices' Death I Found Out My Marriage Had Ended On YouTube ' Stella Damasus Nationwide Broadcast: Tinubu A Leader Prepared To Work For Nigerians ' APC G3 BREAKING: Tribunal Reserves Judgement In Atiku's Petition Against Tinubu BBNaija All Stars: Phyna Names Her Crush Among Male Housemates BBNaija All Stars: I Used To Work For Frodd ' Whitemoney Nigeria's Basketmouth's Son, Jason, Joins Liverpool Academy Seadogs, CSOs Task Nigerians On National Reconciliation Euphoria' Star, 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Probe Panel Ready To Summon Tambuwal, Others Experts Predict Slow Growth In Real Estate Sector Low Quality Seed-yam, Availability Hamper Nigeria's Yam Production Alabi Has Capacity To Deliver As Reps Works C'ttee Chair, Says Ugochinyere Federal Govt Seeks State Govts' Collaboration To End Illegal Mining FIFA Scribe Hails Falcons For Making Nigeria, Africa Proud Chairman House Committee On Sports Meets Stakeholders August 3, Congratulates Falcons 2023 WWC: Super Falcons Not Scared Of Any Opponent In Round Of 16 ' Babangida 2023 Afrobasket: Federal Govt Hails D'Tigress, Wants Them To Maintain Lead Lessons From The Recent Coup In Niger Transforming Nigeria's Food Systems: Lessons From UN 2023 Submit Softening Rising Inflation With Moderate Rate Hike Exchange Rate Unification Imperative For Functional Forex Market Customs CG Sets Targets For New DCGs, ACGs NEXIM, GIZ, Others Seek Regulatory Supervision For Factoring Federal Govt, Private Sector Join Forces To Boost Economy Ahead Of NES 29 Shell To Sell More Oil Assets In Nigeria *THE EDITORIAL* Bayelsa gov poll: Ex-MILAD Olubolade urges wisdom in voting governor FUOYE VC Fasina commends Bowen VC, as Ogunwole completes tenure Labour insists on protest, strike Hoodlums attack Osun church, rape member Court stops Otti’s panel on recovery of government properties, funds Northern CSOs pull out of NLC strike Ministerial screening: Kogi senator moves against El-Rufai Tinubu will not regret nominating me — Wike Ganduje’s banners flood APC secretariat Japa: 71% Nigerian students, others denied US visa in 2022 – Report *SPORTS* Set to win first AC Milan title on debut - The Sun Aaron Judge on Yankees' Quiet Trade Deadline: We're 'Fully Capable' of Competing - Bleacher Report AfroBasket: D'Tigress star Okonkwo salutes Wakama - Punch Astros' Framber Valdez Amazes Twitter With Dominance in No-Hitter vs. Guardians - Bleacher Report Australia thump Canada to keep World Cup dream alive - Peoples Daily Brian Cashman: Yankees Are 'In It 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*NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 1ST AUGUST 2023* *PUNCH* Kanu says Nigerian govt. sponsoring Ekpa IPOB lawyer Tinubu decorates service chiefs, generals pledge armed forces loyalty SCourt, NBA mourn as judiciary loses two judges Plateau killings: Military recovers weapons in special operations Over 23,000 Nasarawa residents battling hepatitis Ministry Tinubu, halt persistent assault on rule of law Bayelsa campaign council: Surprise as Wike, Ortom, Ikpeazu, Ugwuanyi make PDP list External reserves shed $167.2m as naira slumps further 30% CIT on foreign tankers will affect govt revenue Shipowners Lasaco Assurance pays N183m dividend Verify vehicle insurance status with NIID, operators tell motorists 7,000 filling stations added to autogas register NCC plans blocking stolen SIMs in five minutes Prestige Assurance grows gross premium by 34% CWAY rewards distributors BOI advises entrepreneurs on innovative solution Inflation, naira devaluation erode banks capital Operators CBN exempts PMBs, MFBs from cash withdrawal limits Two firms tussle over Kano Disco ownership NGX market cap gains N1.8tn in July UBA raises staff salaries NASCON board approves merger with Dangote companies Fuel hike: Drivers threaten to dump Bolt, Uber NACCIMA urges Nigeria, Spain to improve trade value How cash crunch, forex crisis cripple firms growth in H1 ACEN advocates engineering consultancy review Cricket: Nigerian wins U-19 batter award Arsenal to make Osimhen bid next summer Joshua tipped to beat Whyte FG charges D'Tigress to retain Afrobasket title Silva impressed with Bassey in friendly debut Super-duper Falcons reach round of 16 Gallant Falcons pocket N1bn, reach W'Cup last 16 Waldrum not afraid of potential England clash Fabinho leaves Liverpool for Saudi club Al-Ittihad Valid concerns about the Niger coup Why its not right to call Christianity alien religion (ii) Fear grips residents over decomposing body Family protests as policemen detain, shave motorcyclists hair Residents groan as medical workers desert collapsed Ogun health centre Abductors collected N350,000 to release me, says Ondo kidnap victim Three Kwara students bag jail terms for rape Two suspects arrested for cable theft Slain Oyo hoteliers brother flees, alleges threats to life Rivers estate residents fear arrest over ladys corpse Amotekun arrests 20 suspected kidnappers, nine others in Ondo Data security may affect AI adoption, say African CEOs inq. Digital to provide AI solutions Nigeria trails South Africa in electronic transfer adoption Report Three instances you cant replace though with although DSS vs Emefiele: Foreign investors hate lawless countries LASUSTECH joins anthrax awareness campaign Institute canvasses online learning Abraham Lincoln American Academy opens in Lagos VC proffers solutions to brain drain LASUDEF gifts 96-bed hostel to LASU UNILAG alumni donate lecturers offices Varsity gets NUC approval Don seeks peace studies in curriculum *VANGUARD* Insecurity: We're recording positive results 'Tinubu Senate mandates leadership to interface between FG, NLC to stop strike Oyo workers protest, lock state secretariat, demand palliatives Subsidy removal: Sanwo-Olu slashes BRT, Danfo fares Ribadu meets S-East govs behind closed doors Korea completes second phase of friendship institute support in Nigeria Criminals disguise as commuters to snatch vehicles ' Police Ulasi meets Kanu in DSS custody S'Court, NBA, Obaseki, Mbah mourn as Justice Nweze dies at 64 Tinubu attacks hardship with N500bn palliatives 110 suspects arrested as Fintiri relaxes curfew, visits looted warehouses Military recovers 130 illegal weapons in Plateau Igbo youths march the streets, as businesses pick up in Enugu Boko Haram terrorists kill 11 farmers, injure one in failed ransom deal in Borno Court jails 3 students in Kwara for gang-raping their cousin Transfer: Chelsea agree deal in principle to sign Monaco defender Axel Disasi NLC insists on going ahead with protest Tinubu's broadcast a hurriedly coupled, uninspiring afterthought, says Atiku's aide Senate halts screening of 3 ministerial nominees over alleged forgery, age falsification Improving education, health, welfare of Nigerians keeps me up at night ' Tinubu Tinubu appoints Ajuri Ngelale as Special Adviser on Media, Publicity N50 billion earmarked to cultivate 250,000 hectares of rice, maize, cassava ' Tinubu I'm fighting economic defects that benefited elite ' Tinubu I'll perform as minister, Wike assures Senate FIFA WWC: Super Falcons can make it to final ' Toni Payne BBNaija All Stars: Kiddwaya emerges new Head of House as Angel secures immunity BNaija All Stars: I'm still a virgin ' Ilebaye reveals Stella Okotete: Misogyny or Objective Scrutiny Hepatitis: Over 23,000 residents test positive in Nasarawa Resident doctors' strike bites harder as hospitals discharge patients Lagos Police Command smashes syndicate that hacked 1,000 bank accounts We've saved N1trn since subsidy removal ' Tinubu TCN disconnects Osogbo from national grid over staff assault Sanwo-Olu slashes BRT, 'danfo' fares by 50%, 25% Update: Oyo workers barricade govt secretariat over deductions, palliatives, allowances Photos: Oyo workers lock in Makinde over 'abitrary deductions from salaries *THE SUN* New private universities: No shortcut to quality education Inubu: Beware of dogs and people around you Senate and the poor next door Dimensions of Gov. Mbahs saga Intrigues, dynamics over Ganduje as APC National Chairman Reps and fuel subsidy imbroglio Bad governance spreading poverty, insecurity in Nigeria Ambassador Okafor What judges handling tribunal cases must do Yusuf Shehu, APC chieftain NNPP will take over Imo Kwankwaso Delta guber: Tribunal reserves ruling on application seeking recount of ballot APC is child of imperative to pull Nigeria from brink NWC Benue state ministerial nominee, SGF divide Tiv, Idoma tribes 2023 FIFA Womens World Cup Super Falcons get N68.8m each Waldrum expresses disappointment after Ireland draw NFF President lauds Gov Diris contribution to football development NPFL: GTI takes delivery of broadcast equipment NSF2024: Gov Abiodun inaugurates LOC, declares Ogun ready to surpass past editions Al Hilal tables 120m for Osimhen . 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