Nigeria Newspapers Headlines For Wednesday 2nd September 202

Over 5,000 lawyers seeking to join New NBA, says convener

Eight drown in Kebbi boat accident

Suspect killed three family members, court told

15 kidnap suspects held in Delta, Anambra

FCTA rolls out housing for officials

Buratai presents flat to ex-soldier, 85, evicted by Kaduna govt

Yobe council polls for December 5

Female education tops Matawalles to-do list

Taraba blessed with rich resources, says minister

Peace must return to Tiv-Jukun communities

Pastor arrested again for rape in Anambra

Lagos Assembly to Sanwo-Olu: check drug abuse among students

Bauchi to connect Air force base to grid

Kano Pilgrims Board refunds N440m

Why Lagos East should elect Abiru to Senate

There is no vacancy in Alagbaka House, says Ehinlanwo

Controversy over INECs power to deregister parties

Crisis brews in Rivers PDP over chieftains chairmanship ambition

Naira gains 9.7% at parallel market

FIRS targets N446b from Stamp Duties

Guinea grows investment income by 50.5%

Linkage Assurance profit hits 894%

PenCom, PFA appeal judgment on 50 per cent lump sum

Noor Takaful distributes N15m surplus

RTS Global Insurance Brokers opens in Alaro City

FBNInsurance unveils payment channels

Yobe is poorest compliant state in insurance

On the path of growth

*VANGUARD*

CONSTITUTION REVIEW: Yoruba group backs NEF, tackles Senate

Oil companies accused of wanting to dump plastics in Africa

Senators deny being paid COVID-19 palliative by NDDC, demand evidence

Accident, an assassination attempt against Oshiomhole

CAMA not targeted at Christians, Buhari’s aide swears before CAN

Playing against Messi would be a dream come true ‘ Greenwood

Insecurity: Execution will end terrorism, treat them as such ‘ Bello

Gbajabiamila gets Buhari’s blessings, leaves for Ghana

IGP craves traditional rulers’ support in war against banditry

Plot to traffic orphan to Ghana by uncle aborted in Ebonyi

COVID-19 cases pass 25m worldwide

Busie Matsiko-Andan highlights effect of COVID-19 on music with RESET

GUINEA: 83 year old Conde seeks third term as president

Imo North by-election: Okorocha battles APC national caretaker committee

ActionAid hails Buhari over establishment of Disability Commission

Hotel Rwanda hero Paul Rusesabagina arrested for terrorism

Southern Kaduna holds 51.2% population of Kaduna state ‘ SOKAPU

APC says no anointed aspirants for forthcoming legislative by-elections

Jetride proposes affordable charges for riders, commuters

We will restore Abudu as educational development centre ‘ Obaseki

CAN urges Buhari to suspend CAMA

2023 Presidency: Ethnicity no factor in presidential ticket ‘ Uzodimma

2023 election’ll be a farce without restructuring ‘ PANDEF

Ize-Iyamu suspends campaign, griefs with accident victims

Legislative By-elections: APC clears 45, says no preferred candidates

Delta LG Poll: APC aspirant warns DSIEC against writing result

Anambra 2021: 12 aspirants gunning for PDP ticket

Plateau PDP: Caretaker committee hands over after six days

McDonald’s discriminates against Black franchisees, lawsuit claims

Allow South East to produce president for unity of Nigeria ‘ Victor Umeh

BUA partners Axens of France on 200,000/bpd Akwa Ibom integrated refinery

Tesla to sell $5 billion worth of stock as shares continue to rally

CBN orders banks to pay 10%of MPR as interest on savings deposit

Post COVID-19 economy’ll be hybrid, says Microsoft

COVID-19 has triggers unprecedented demand for digital Tech, says NITDA

Financial Inclusion: Baxi 2.0 campaign to empower Nigerian communities

With leadership, tech support, Nigerian youth can drive beyond Uber

Spectranet targets unlimited browsing benefits with new data plans for customers

Superstar Akon unveils plan for green and futuristic ‘Akon City

QATAR: FIFA’s Infantino hails law changes that improve workers’ rights

*THISDAY*

BudgIT Recommends Policies to Spur Economic Growth

Schneider Electric Introduces New Power Solution

FBN Holdings Eyes More Earnings from Digital Offerings

Retiree Life Annuity Fund Records Marginal Growth in Q2

Agbakoba: We are Driven to Boost Every Womans Business

Why Kwara Revised 2020 Budget

PTAD to Remove Unverified Parastatals Pensioners from Payroll

McKinsey Offers Business Survival Tips Post COVID-19

Visa, Standard Chartered Partner on e-Commerce Payments

Nami: Tax Revenue Now Key to Funding Governments Operations

Mastercard, Omaness to Support Female Entrepreneurs in Nigeria

Coronation Launches Mobile Banking App

Allianz Nigeria Partners GIDN on Insurance Solution

Lafarge Africas Executive to Represent Nigeria at WBAF

As Okunbos Business Prowess Gets Global Attention

DigiConverge Signs Content Distribution Partnership with VivaliveTV

Diong Takes over ARC Leadership

Nitro121 Celebrates 15th Anniversary

Why Some Brands Fail and Others Succeed

UBA Posts N44 Billion Half-year Profit

A Look at Ozigbos Promise to Make Anambra Glow

Of Igbos, 2023 and Politics of Moral Consequence

Legislative Bye-elections: APC Screening Committees Clear All Aspirants

Bye-election: Withdraw Lawsuits against Party, PDP Urges Aggrieved Members

Mali: Lessons on Elections in Nigeria and West Africa

Osaka through to Next Round, Gauff Knocked out

*PUNCH*

300 inmates on death row in PHarcourt

CAMA: CAN writes Buhari, say law danger to national interest

Allegations against Edo, Ondo RECs mere distractions INEC

FCT minister approves payment as resident doctors begin strike

Ex-Eaglets Felagha was diabetic Source

Still a Tower of Babel: Ekiti PDP in futile search for peace as parallel exclusive councils emerge

20 landlords tackle FCTA over compensation, allege fraud

Coalition asks IG to intervene in Delta community killings

APC faults PDPs allegation of buying Ondo voter cards

19 infected Gombe students recover from COVID-19

Global Spectrum Energy grows revenue by 31%

AIICO launches N3.5bn rights issue

Bad road cuts off five AIbom communities

Femi Fani-Kayodes faux pas

Lets make 2020 ember months safe!

Petrol price should be about N155/litre Marketers

NLC, MAN, others kick against electricity tariff hike

PenCom reviews annuity guidelines, addresses PFAs, insurers de-marketing

Weve capacity to investigate chopper accident AIB

BUA picks Frances Axens for 200,000bpd refinery project

Adesina begins second term, African leaders pledge support

Is blasphemy punishable by death in Islam

Step up job creation efforts, FG tells AfDB

Adhere to mining procedures, minister charges stakeholders

Aviation sector contribution to GDP slumps by 57.38%

Stock market sustains positive sentiment, investors gain N46bn

Consumer commission investigates pay TV service providers

Water resources: Confusion over bill as Reps leaders disagree over hearing

*THE SUN*

Igini: We stand by our RECs ‘INEC Boss

Edo APC suspends campaign over road accident, sympathises with victims

Abia APGA exco, 400,000 members join APC

Oyo: Disregard Akala’s reconciliation, group tells APC

PDP mulls review of lawmaker’s disqualification

Ondo guber: Political parties raise the alarm over alleged plot by APC to cause violence

Imo north: Confusion as APC conducts parallel primaries

Imo north: Confusion as APC conduct parallel primaries Thursday

Igini: We stand by our RECs ‘ INEC Boss

Arsenal sign Brazilian defender from Lille

How Nigeria can use smart port technology to enhance efficiency

Dangote Cement promo: 20 winners emerge from Ekiti, Kano States, Abuja

PenCom, NAICOM sign MoU to combat de-marketing in pension, insurance industry

Outrage as new electricity tariff takes effect

Customers to pay banks for deposits as CBN lowers rates on savings to 1.25%

Eastern ports need stakeholders support to function optimally’Iwueze

FG urged to disburse $200m CVFF, fix ports infrastructure

Dangote wants Okonjo-Iweala as WTO President

AMP: Anyiam-Osigwe, Baba Agba promise to revolutionise Nigerian film industry through producers

CMD, hospital worker abducted in Ondo

Village head arraigned over alleged misappropriation of salaries in Kano

AMCON failure to obey court order killing my business -Indian

Ikpeazu meets security heads

Ugwuanyi to appoint new administrators, members of devt centres

Ebonyis longest reigning monarch dies at 81

How I got pre-paid meter in one day, kudos to NESI

NDDC: Communities petition Reps, ICPC over abandoned N3.5bn projects

Thoughts on a third force

Enugu civil disturbances: Ugwuanyi promises to get to root of matter

ASUU: No going back on strike, jettisons IPPIS for UTAS

Hate speech and haters of truth (3)

Biu, new face, signpost of peace

*GUARDIAN*

Inter rule out move for wantaway Messi

Plateau United target continental glory, scout for experienced campaigners

I’m recovering fast, says Daniel Akpeyi

NFF, NIKE strategise for another world-beater apparel

Frustrated’ ex-Falcons’ star Vera Okolo sets up football academy in Asaba

South East 2023 presidency campaigners tackle Orji Kalu over zoning comments

Stop blackmail, Edo APC tells PDP

INEC restates focus for Edo, Ondo guber polls

Halogen bags global security body award

Lagos commercial drivers decry extortion, harassment by LASTMA, VIO

NUJ canvasses support for journalists’ welfare

Delta community seeks intervention of Buhari over abandoned road project

Ije-Ododo residents laud Lagos on road project

French anti-jihadist force kills civilian in Mali

Foundation empowers 500 people in Akure

New Foldable Future with Galaxy Z Fold2

Equities sustain positive streak as index appreciates further by N45b

NACC canvass economic stimuli, economic diversification

Restrictions on cross-border mobility affecting global trade, says WTO

How Leveraging core assets, focus on renewable energy distribution lift firm’s full year profit

Gov Tambuwal tasks banks on superior service

Nigerian firms warned against flouting data protection

Infinix targets African markets, features Kenyan designer for Zero 8 Launch

Coronavirus diary – Part 22

Tread softly on amnesty programme

The four horsemen of Africa’s new stumble

Again, AMCON’s VIP debtors

Debt of gratitude

*DAILY TIMES*

FG moves to investigate DSTV, cable TV companies in Nigeria

New NBA gains more currency as over 5,000 lawyers sign up

Defamation: Fani-Kayode demands N6bn, apology from Daily Trust

Senate debunks receiving N20m palliative from NDDC

Im running Kogi like my private business Yahaya Bello

Buhari is already restructuring Nigeria APC

Japanese company launches first flying car in history

Yoga is evil, mystic turned born-again reveals

Israeli strikes kill one civilian, 10 others in Syria

Hotel Rwanda film hero Paul Rusesabagina arrested on terror charges

FCT doctors begin strike over non-payment of COVID-19 hazard allowance

Charcoal fume kills popular beautician, Sally Onome Okunzuwa

CAN asks Buhari to suspend CAMA implementation

Edo election: Govt. fund is to empower people Gov. Obaseki

Were not practicing tribal democracy Uzodimma reacts to Igbo presidency

Obaseki condoles Oshiomhole, Ize-Iyamu over auto crash

Just In: APC suspends campaign in Edo over auto crash

Gbajabiamila to visit Ghana Wednesday over Traders crisis

Ize-Iyamu suspends campaign, mourns death of accident victims

Osimhen was Barcas first choice to replace Suarez

Tennis star Carla Suarez Navarro diagnosed with cancer

Anthony Joshua to face Pulev on December 12

Arsenal completes official transfer of Gabriel Magalhaes

Manchester United hold talks with Thiago

FIFA to sanction Iran over Legal threats, intimidation

VFL Stuttgart fan initiates fundraiser to help club sign Messi

First Bank Chairman Awosika makes debut in Kunle Afolayans Citation

*DAILY INDEPENDENT*

KAM Steel Acquired N60bn SMC Steel Plant To Boost GDP ‘ Adegbite

ITF Commends FG’s Directive On Harmonising Of Skills Acquisition Programmes

NPC, NIC Sign Off Regulation On Retiree Life, Policy For Employees

COVID-19 Presents Opportunities For Nigeria’s Economic Development ‘ NESG

Dalata Hotel Raises 94.4 Million Euro Through Placing

Malta Gaming Authority Inks MoU With Dutch Regulator

KKR Buys Stake In Telecom Italia Broadband Project

Link Between Diabetes And Pregnancy

Schlumberger Sale Marks Shale Turning Point

Trouble Looms In Health Sector As JOHESU Gives FG Ultimatum

Nigerian Pharmacists In Diaspora Laud Transgreen’s Facemasks In US

Education Sector Worst Hit By COVID-19 Pandemic ‘ Onyeukwu

Bida Poly Rector Retires, Remains In Office As ASUP Rejects Sole Administrator

CAMA Not Targeted At Religious Bodies, Presidency Tells CAN

Yobe Electoral Commission Fixes December 5 For LG Election

Steel Industry: Expedite Action In Support Of Indigenous Manufacturers, FG Told

Akwa Ibom Communities Petition ICPC, Others Over N3.5bn NDDC Projects

We Didn’t Recover Black Box Of Lagos Crashed Helicopter ‘ AIB Commissioner

Eloquent Testimonies As KLM Commissions Constituency Office

Taraba @ 29 And Ishaku’s Transformative Agenda

Edo election: Group Rallies Support For Obaseki, Urges Issue Campaign

Ondo 2020: CNPP Sues For Peace Ahead Of Election

COVID-19 Declining Fatalities: Building On The Gains

Shippers’ Council Pledges Collaboration With NEPC To Boost Export Volume

How COVID-19 Affected Nigeria’s Export Earnings’ NACCIMA

E-Auction: Customs Sells 314 Vehicles For N238.92m

How COVID-19 Affected Nigeria’s Export Earnings ‘ NACCIMA

*TRIBUNE*

Rotary Club charges Nigerians on humanitarian service

Oyo to establish Gender-based Violence Response Team, Referral Centre

Nigeria’s refineries incur N148billion operating deficit in 13months

I have no rift with Olubadan ‘ Makinde

Army donates three-bedroom flat to veteran ejected from home

Anambra police rescue 12 children stolen from Gombe

Nigeria records 239 new COVID-19 cases, total now 54,247

FG approves N1bn COVID-19 support for 32 states, govs meet Wednesday

Banks rob FG of N1trn revenue through manual stamp duty collection ‘ Suswam

Mali: The lessons on elections in Nigeria and West Africa

Current debate on 2023 presidency a distraction ‘ Abaribe

Are we truly fighting corruption

Obaseki vs Ize-Iyamu: The main battlefields

Delusive idea of power

Striking ASUU

Celebrating the largest vessel to berth on Nigeria’s waters

From High 5s to IPDS, Adesina sets 2nd term agenda at AfDB

Onaneye urges government to treat rape as epidemic

Ibadan NSE inducts new corporate members

Adesina promises to do more for Africans in second term as AfDB president

Equities market opens September on positive note

*BLUE PRINT*

We’ve lost 13 district, ward heads to insurgency ‘ Shehu of Borno

Zamfara: APC may expel Sirajo, 138 others over court action

We ‘re dying, Nigerians in Ghana cry out

Kogi to reopen schools Sept 14

Breaking: Messi strikes ‘big deal’ with new club as Manchester City agree to pay huge release clause

Ebonyi: Umahi swears- in council chairmen

COVID-19: Nizamiye hospital counsels on checkup, reduces cost of medication

NDYA committed to youth development-Comrade Alozie

KDSG sponsors 27 law school students, 2 physically challenged

CITAD, Actionaid trains 44 persons on social audit

Food union in crisis over tenure elongation

NLC warns NASS against Water Bill

ILO, others commend Qatar for promoting decent work

Health workers issue fresh 15-day strike notice

60th anniversary: Shun IPOB, B/Haram, others, NYCN tells youths

Surveying remains crucial to Nigeria’s economic growth ‘ Minister

Stop accusing Gov Ishaku over UMCN crisis, cleric tells members

Genocide’: Commonwealth activists take protest to UK Parliament

Matawalle flags off free health enrollment scheme

COVID-19: Lai visits DPR, hails agency’s ingenuity

*SPORTS*

Andy Murray buoyed by support in US Open stands during first-round comeback win – Yahoo

Andy Murray pulls off escape act in US Open win – CNN

Anthony Joshua to face Pulev on December 12 – Daily Times

Anthony Joshua to fight Pulev December 12 – Punch

Arsenal completes official transfer of Gabriel Magalhaes – Daily Times

Arsenal sign Brazilian defender from Lille – The Sun

Arsenal Sign Gabriel Magalhaes From Lille – Daily Independent

Arsenal sign Gabriel Magalhaes from Lille for 27m – The Cable

Aruna Quadris Arrival in Germany Sparks Interests in TTennis Bundesliga – Thisday

Bakambu scores four as Beijing Guoan run riot in seven-goal thriller – Goal

Barca in chaos as Messi eyes exit but wantaway star still in WhatsApp group ‘ De Jong – Yahoo

Barca presidential candidate Font fears it is too late to keep Messi – Yahoo

Boris Johnson to face MPs’ wrath as he returns to Commons after series of U-turns – Yahoo

CAFCONFED: Plateau United need support to reach S/F ‘ Coach – New Telegraph

Chelsea women sign Danish striker Pernille Harder – Punch

Crotone unwilling to meet Onazis salary demands – Punch

Dan Evans progresses after straight sets win at US Open – Yahoo

Djokovic in Straight-set Win over Dzumhur – Thisday

Dominic Thiem: US Open field is still strong despite Federer and Nadal absence – Yahoo

Eagles to play two friendlies in October – New Telegraph

England all-rounder Moeen Ali to ignore external criticism after return to form – Yahoo

England v Pakistan: Tourists win by five runs in final-ball thriller – BBC

Ex-Eaglet star Felagha was diabetic Source – Punch

Extinction Rebellion protests to resume in London after 90 arrested on first day of action – Yahoo

Fieldoo Challenge Nigeria Football Scouting Programme Storms Abuja November – Complete Sports

FIFA to sanction Iran over Legal threats, intimidation – Daily Times

First Sports University in Africa to birth in Nasarawa State – Peoples Daily

Football: UEFA Nations League groups – Vanguard

Frustrated’ ex-Falcons’ star Vera Okolo sets up football academy in Asaba – Guardian

Gabriel Magalhes signs for Arsenal – New Telegraph

Ghana President unbans Non-contact sports – Peoples Daily

Grealish Called up to England Squad First Time – Thisday

I’m recovering fast, says Daniel Akpeyi – Guardian

I’ve left that behind now’ – Ings keen to forget Liverpool nightmare and build on England call-up – Goal

Inter claim Lautaro move to Barcelona now impossible – Goal

Inter rule out move for wantaway Messi – Guardian

James Rodriguez, Allan To Have Everton Medicals – Daily Independent

Joseph Esso: Yahaya wants Hearts of Oak apology from new Dreams FC striker – Goal