*NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER 2022*



*PUNCH*

Nigeria needs help to tackle debt burden AfDB

245 killed in Kaduna community attacks, says monarch

Atiku, PDP dare Wike, Makinde, begin campaigns Wednesday

Electricity consumers pay N210bn in three months

Military to bombard bandits, asks residents to relocate

ICPC fingers MDAs in public funds diversion

Bill on establishment of more varsities divides Reps

CSOs knock govs over Paris Club refund

Ogboinbiri gas pipeline in Bayelsa vandalised Eni

How corruption is fuelling insecurity

Reactions trail Tinubus meeting with Northern Pentecostal bishops

APC, PDP in crises, cant fix Nigeria Edo LP chair

Atiku, Tinubu, Obi to sign peace pact Thursday

South-West APC hails Akeredolu, warns against hate speech

Commission threatens to drag electoral offenders before ICC

Call for Ayus removal ill-timed PDP chieftain

APC, PDP structures for vote mobilisation, rigging Utomi

How Nigerians earn forex from remote work opportunities

Cybercrime, bane of banking industry expert

FirstBank, Verve encourage e-payment

Nigerian farmers planting insect-resistant GM beans Foundation

Lottery commission pledges to boost FG's revenue drive

We want to win 2023 AFCON 'Peseiro

Iwobi shortlisted for POTM award

Diri hails Igali after world wrestling body election

Why I dumped Nigeria for Germany 'Jenz

Joshua hasn't signed contract for Fury fight ' Warren

Eagles won't miss Ndidi 'Ex stars

I gave thumbs up to racist fans who abused me 'Aiyenugba

Adepoju, Mbachu kick against football racism

Handball league to hold in Benin Oct

Rivers United's Eguma happy with underdogs tag

Petralon boss hands scholarships to ISFA academy players

Basketball tourney: Nigeria keen to bounce back in Serbia

Udoka facing disciplinary action

Maroka boss confirms interest in Akpeyi

Messy controversy trails Ogoni cleanup, snail pace shames funding

Why FG must javalise Nigeria

Hoodlums ransack, loot Ogun school, pupils sent home

Police orderly beaten for shunning errands, boss detained

Ex-policeman bags life jail for killing football fan

CCTV captures Lagos physically-challenged man stealing actress phone

Truck crushes woman to death, residents blame louts

Arson, abductions engulf Benue communities in land dispute

Six die, eight missing in Benue boat accident

Police confirm attack on Abia cops, rifles stolen

Lagos community laments increasing robberies

Gunmen raid Benue communities, kill 15, evade arrest

Consider Nigerians voting with their feet

Group re-enrols 98,000 out-of-school children

Association seeks solutions to national challenges

Lagos govt, UNICEF upgrade education using tech

Lagos school introduces value-based education to curriculum

ASUU appeals ruling, says FG has declared war

Akeredolu fumes as FG denies Amotekun firearms licence

Three ex-IGPs jostle to become PSC chairman

Rate hikes may trigger recession, WBank warns FG

Dogara, Lawal cant intimidate Tinubu on Muslim-Muslim ticket

Im pained by current happenings in Osun Aregbesola



*VANGUARD*

Burning of markets: IPoB berates Army, faults Uzodimma's explanation

PAP: Ex-N'Delta militants back Buhari on Ndiomu's appointment

2023 Presidency: Group drums support for Tinubu/Shetima's ticket

2023: Northern Christians denounce Madhi over alleged inciting video against Peter Obi

2023: Ekiti PDP assembly candidates call for unity among party leaders

2023: The biggest gift I need from Ndi Enugu is peace, says Ugwuanyi

Atiku under pressure to move against Wike, loyalists' candidates ' Metuh

Nigeria needs to change perception of home-madeproducts ' Ayobami

PDP, Ayade trade words over projects, industries in C'River

No access to Apapa as trucks take over roads

3 abducted, houses razed over indigenes, settlers dispute in Benue

Gombe declares cholera outbreak, records 10 deaths

Ukeje given 48hrs to retract alleged anti-PDP comments

Customs seizes 75,000 litres of petrol in Seme, Badagry

Energy transition: FG, Gombe, NCDBM, APWEN, others urge women to take advantage

Lekki-Epe road rehabilitation Phase 1 95% completed ' LASG

Osinbajo, Adamu, others, pay condolences to Aliyu over mother's death

DSS rescues 27 human trafficking victims in Kano

2023: Court strikes out Kwara APC's suit against NNPP

Africa emits less than 1% of global carbon ' Osinbajo

2023: I've better qualifications, track record, exposure than my rivals, says Tinubu

2023: We 'll not leave PDP, we 'll fight in the party ' Wike

Lai Mohammed slams Atiku for copying Buhari's blueprint

2023 elections: Don't sell your vote, Gen Abdulsalami urges

Wike: Atiku still open to dialogue ' Spokesman

Stock market drops by N124bn as sell pressure persists

My aim is to play till I'm 40, says Thiago Silva on his 38th birthday

Insecurity: How I escaped being killed by Taraba bomb blast ' Pepper-soup dealer

Police arrest lawyer for beating orderly who refused to do house chores

Troops foil attempt to smuggle N537.09m worth of crude oil, diesel

Attack on Orsu: Villagers recount ordeals

If Katsina security has AK-47, Amotekun must also be armed ' ONDO Gov, Akeredolu declares

Three abducted, houses razes over indigenes, settlers dispute

14 feared dead in Benue boat mishap

14 killed, over 30 injured in fresh herders attack on Benue communities

Fake policeman nabbed in Lagos

2023 elections and the fake registrants in Imo

Global Fund raises $14.25 billion to end HIV, TB and malaria



*THISDAY*

2023: Tinubu Has Proven Track Records of Progressive Governance, Says APC Group

Agusto & Co: Renewable Energy Will Attract $472bn Investment in 2022

2023 Polls Vital for Nigeria's Survival, Nasarawa PDP Leaders, Elders Declare

Security Forces Launch Manhunt for Terror Financier, Alhaji Abubakar

2023: Oyo Youth Group Backs Re-election of Makinde

Pro-Edevbie Group Gears Up for Guber Campaign in Delta

Lawmakers Reject Plea to Suspend Bill Establishing Transportation University in Katsina, Others

Ugwuanyi Preaches Peace for Devt of Enugu

Bukola Lukan: Winning through Affirmations

Flood: HYPPADEC to Construct Houses in Catchment Areas

Obaseki Meets Turkish Ambassador, Seeks Investment in Health, Agric, Others

Bandits Kill 12 in Benue Communities

NEXIM: ECOWAS Regional Shipping Line to Commence Operation Q1 2023

Lagos Assures Residents of Timely Completion of Lekki-Epe Expressway

Buhari Commended for Appointing Ndiomu as Amnesty Programme Administrator

Banks and the Evolving Digital Payments Landscape

In Dire Need of Funds to Import Equipment, Offer Services Aviation Agencies Move to Stop 25% Annual Remittances to FG

Mixed Reaction Trail FG's Choice of Ethiopian Airlines

CIS, ASHON, Seek FG's Approval of CISI Bill

AfrilandPropertiesShareholders EndorseN0.10 Dividend Payout

Expert Harps on Rights-based Approach for Trade, Investments in Africa

Capital Group Redeems N3.52bn Commercial Paper Issues

FirstBank Partners Verve International, Makes Customers Millionaires

Ethiopian, Geven-SkyTecno Partner for Insulation Blankets Manufacturing

Women in Aviation Canvass for Young Girls to Join Sector



*THE SUN*

PDP crisis: Wike meets Rivers stakeholders

Road to 2023: Ripples over Labour Partys planned Lagos rally

FG faults Atiku on economic blueprint

2023: Biggest gift I need is peace Ugwuanyi

Road to 2023: Type of candidate Nigerians should support in 2023 Ajulo, former scribe, Labour Party

You lied, PDP replies

INEC urges compliance with extant laws during campaigns

2023 polls: IGP charges officers to be neutral, professional

PDP crisis: Wike meets Rivers stakeholders

Indian High Commissioner hosts Flamingos

Crme de la Crme graces Amusans homecoming dinner In Lagos

Federer team up with Nadal for final match

NBBF to name committees for leagues

Ndidi injured again, out of Nigeria, Algeria clash

Amusans WR makes 22 memorable moments for year 2022

TGI Distri gives to charity on 5th year anniversary

NNPC, US Corporation, Exim Bank seal deal on gas project

UNGA 77: TEF signs African Youth Entrepreneurship agreement with UNCDF

NDP: Nigeria plans N49.7trn capital expenditure in 4 years

Stockbrokers, ASHON seek FGs approval of CISI Bill

Metered electricity customers rise to 4.96m in Q2 2022, says NBS

SemeCustoms intercepts 75,000 litersof petrol products

Needs assessmentll determine content of Anambras 2023 budget Soludo

UNGA 77: Buhari assures on rapid clean energy transition

China not taking over Nigerias critical assets as debt repayment Envoy

Tambuwal now interim NGF chairman

Court order: FG has declared war on us ASUU

FG to confer national honours on Nigerians Oct 1

Abiolas wife, others to face prosecution over assault on police orderly

Ortom assents to Benue peace building, reconciliation commission bill

Peace Committee gives reason for vote buying, admits Otedola, Ahmed, others

Soldiers kill 56 bandits, rescue 130 abductees, 368 terrorists, family surrender DHQ

Insecurity: Akeredolu blasts FG, says Ondoll procure arms for Amotekun

Lawyer slams colleague over attack on Abia judge

NAFDAC raises alarm over banned tomato pastes

Peace Committee, 2023 elections and beyond

Expressions to use while speaking over the phone (or in everyday situations)

Should Nigerians blame Queen Elizabeth II for our problems

2023: Nigerias date with destiny

CBNs development finance interventions and monetary policy

Federer, Serena and lessons for Nigerians

Tragic love

Toast to three amazons

Kaduna police arrest 65 suspected kidnappers, robbers



*GUARDIAN*

Tinubu-Shettima presidency will unify Nigeria

Things that will not improve as long as 1999 Constitution stands, by NINAS

2023: SouthWest APC spokespersons congratulate Akeredolu, call for issue-based campaigns

Jandor/Funke campaign DG charges women, youths on participatory politics

LAWMA refrains from shutting down Ladipo market, vows to monitor waste disposal

Police to prosecute arrested rights activist, Abiola, maid for brutalising orderly

Obaseki intensifies campaign against drug abuse, partners NDLEA, others

Lagos court sentences 'Prophet' to seven years imprisonment for N59.7m fraud

Lekki-Epe Expressway gridlock: Lagos seeks support, understanding of residents

Safe schools: Security agents mount surveillance around FCT as pupils/students resume

Oyo: Police arrest student, 'yahoo boy' for sexual assault

Farounbi, others advocate homes, care for old people

Court remands businessman over alleged land grabbing

Nnaji, NBA-Africa partner to build facilities nationwide

Prominent stakeholders want me to reposition Nigeria's football, says Yola

Ikhureigbe wins maiden Obama Kitty Group Challenge

Bells, Team CUALA excel at Covenant University @ 20 alumni novelty game

IkoyiClub Badminton Section donates equipment to Uyo club

IGC's Akande intensifies training for Awa Ibraheem Junior Championship

Nigeria looking to bounce back today against Turkey, Chile

Port Harcourt agog for South-South kickboxing championship

FAAN bemoans influx of invaders into Lagos airport

United, Emirates sign codeshare pact to deepen penetration

How Nigeria can decentralise electricity access

Economist tasks CEOs on resilience amid rising challenges

NABG moves to curtail rejection of agro commodities

Trade, investment, others should be rights-based across Africa

Global franchise deepens footprint in Nigeria with new outlet

Audiomack's recent 'Premiere Access' feature enables artists reward supporters with early listening

Lynching in the name of witchcraft

No work, no pay': Oppressors' law

Splitting headache

Bring back public execution by firing squads

Just how cheap is the Nigerian life

2023: Time to avoid political desperados

A stroll down my memory lane

Christian funeral and ministry to the grieving

How ADC lost its groove, relapsed into crisis

National Council for Sports to meet over Asaba 2022 Sports Festival

Scientists engineer mosquitoes that can't spread disease

Burna Boy makes history as UK's Afrobeats chart show marks one year

FIRS cautions MDAs on outsourcing tax responsibilities to consultants

ZSF urges government to embrace Zakat to fight crime, terrorism

NIWA charges water transporters on technology adoption

Troops kill 38 ISWAP, seven Boko Haram terrorists in Sambisa Forest, says DHQ

Over 400 players begin chase for glory at Nigeria Cup

Nigeria, Africa lag behind as more airlines embrace greener fuels, tech



*LEADERSHIP*

COVID-19: India Logs 5,443 New Cases, Active Tally At 46,342

NEC Moves To Mitigate Flooding, COVID-19 Cases Rise By 3%

28 Die In Herdsmen Attacks, Boat Mishap In Benue

Otedola, Yayale Ahmed, Agwai, Momoh, Hassan Join National Peace Committee

Abiola's Widow Arrested Over Assault On Female Police Orderly

Making Profit From Selling Car Spare Parts

Federal Govt Unveils Activities For 62nd Independent Anniversary

5 Days To Campaign, Federal Govt, Atiku Set Tone For Political Fireworks

Do Campaigns Have To Be Bloody To Win

[EDITORIAL] Reforming The Civil Service



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Football: Domestic league deserves much better

2023: Nigerians urged to contribute to nation-building

ASUU Strike: IPPIS, UTAS, U3PS fail integrity test ' NITDA

Terrorists' chief executioner, others'll face trial 'DHQ

ICPC raises alarm over diversion of public funds

Otedola, Yahale Ahmed, Agwai, Momoh, Hassan join National Peace C'ttee

Abia North: No regrets over choice of Kalu as senator 'Community

Akeredolu dares FG, vows to acquire sophisticated weapons for Amotekun

2023: NPC gives candidates Sept 29 deadline to sign peace accords

CBN: Credit to private sector rises 20.19% to N40.19trn

NNPCL, US Corporation, Exim Bank seal deal on gas projects

Iwelumo: Lagos has interest of private sector operators at heart

Nigeria exports N100.7bn fertilizer to Brazil, others

LCCI laments risks to Nigeria's economic position in Africa

Headwinds: World Bank raises the alarm over global recession

Revamping Nigeria's seed system for food security

IMT 2022: Nigeria's first conference to stream on 5G

Nestl's GoldenMorn sustains investment in next generation of farmers

Expert: Agric bigger than oil, worth $8trn globally

NGX promises efficient market for securities lending

IMF: Inflationinduced rate hikes threaten growth

Ayo-Vaughan: Govt support has helped Navy to ensure maritime security

Why I want to represent Anambra Central, by Umeadi

Iwobi nominated for EPL player of the month award

Peseiro, Ndidi reportedly clash in Eagles training

Kigigha leads as Gulder/Maltina African individual chess tourney hits half-way

Dignitaries welcome Tobi Amusan at Plug's Homecoming Dinner in Lagos

Nigerian-born NBA coach Ime Udoka faces suspension



*BLUE PRINT*

UEFA to replace Super Cup with 4-team tournament

NSF invites 28 players to camp for African championship qualifier

NLO Super 8 gets October 3kickoff date

NFF election: Group blows hot, declares no election in Benin, except

Awka Angels visits Anambra FA chairman

Ndidi out of Algeria tie, returns to England

ASUU strike: Meeting with Gbajabiamila deadlocked

I wrote 'The Audacity of an African Girl' to inspire young generation ' Khuraira Musa

Gbajabiamila, Rep members meet HoS over ASUU strike

A stroll down my memory lane

World Peace Day: Tackling enemies of peace in Nigeria

Universal health coverage and the future we desire

Chronicling the Nigeria Police

As EFCC closes in on Aliero, allies

Alapinni: Big loss in Oyomesi craft

As Ikorodu becomes Nigeria's 12th largest city

UBEC grants: Kwara gets clean bill as NASS threatens erring states

See colourful images of MI Abaga, finance's traditional wedding

Admonition to newly matriculated Ladokites

Kate Henshaw fires politicians over ASUU strike

Letter to the people of Kwande, Benue state

Flood kills 1, wash away bridge in Zaria

Yahaya Bello 'll ensure youths inclusiveness in Tinubu's govt ' APC stakeholders

2023: Again, CAN, Kaigama task Christians on political involvement, good governance

Soludo tax regime: Travellers stranded as transporters protest in Anambra

Future of democratic governance in Nigeria will be becided in cities ' Prof. Adamu Ahmed

Group promises to mobilise 5m votes for Tinubu, make case for issue-based campaign

Int'l Day of Peace: Military onslaught against terrorists, bandits, others'll restore peace in Nigeria ' Coalition

Cybercrime crackdown challenges leave Internet more dangerous

Gunmen invade Benue communities, kill 10

N-Power employment: Posting of batch C Stream 2 beneficiaries begin

King Sunny Ade sets to meet alleged daughter

Flood sweeps away 200 bodies in Niger graveyard

UNGA: World conflicts driven by arms proliferation, technology, climate change, others ' Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari's Full speech at 77th UN General Assembly, Wednesday in New York



*THE EDITORIAL*

PDP Crisis: We’re optimistic Wike will still come on board – Atiku’s camp

Tambuwal takes over from Fayemi as NGF Chairman

DSS urges ASUU to call off strike over security concerns

Suspected killer-herdsmen go on rampage, kill 10 in Benue

2023: Why Lagos is going Peter Obi’s way – Jack Obinyan

Alex Iwobi has been nominated for the Premier League Player of the Month award for September.

Suspected killer-herdsmen go on rampage, kill 10 in Benue

2023: Why Lagos is going Peter Obi’s way – Jack Obinyan

We will purchase AK47 for Amotekun just like Katsina security outfit, Akeredolu vows



*TRIBUNE*

Falola appointed extraordinary professor of Political Science by University of Pretoria

ASUU to appeal Industrial Court order today 'Falana

PDP campaign council berates Lai Mohammed for faulting Atiku's economic blueprint claim

Reps kick over continuous use of failed IPPIS as payment platform

Akeredolu vows to arm Amotekun, fumes over Katsina arming its security outfit

Tambuwal takes over from Fayemi as interim NGF chairman

Troops nab two collaborators of terrorist financiers at point of collectingN14m ransom in bank 'DHQ

ANCOPSS calls for proactive measures to end insecurities in secondary schools

Prioritise welfare of elderly, Farounbi, others urge FG

BUA Cement losses further dips local stock market by 0.5%

Flutterwave enables Google Pay for African businesses

BUA Cement losses further, dips local stock market by 0.5%



*SPORTS*

10 Middletown HS Football Players Charged over Sexual Assault, Hazing Allegations - Bleacher Report

15 Players from Spain's Women's National Team Resign in Protest Against Jorge Vilda - Bleacher Report

Aaron Judge Rumors: Rivals Hope Star Re-Signs With Yankees 'For the Good of the Game - Bleacher Report

Aaron Judge's greatness is more than just a home run record - CNN

Adepoju, Mbachu kick against football racism - Punch

Alex Cora Says Red Sox Will Pitch to Aaron Judge amid Roger Maris HR Pursuit - Bleacher Report

Amari Cooper Breaks out in Browns' Win over Steelers as Fans Mock Cowboys for Trade - Bleacher Report

Amusans WR makes 22 memorable moments for year 2022 - The Sun

Andrew Strauss plans for cricket reform labelled 'unworkable' by county chiefs - Yahoo

Arsenal's Ben White Spotted In England World Cup Promo After Southgate Decision - Daily Independent

Awka Angels visits Anambra FA chairman - Blueprint

Basketball tourney: Nigeria keen to bounce back in Serbia - Punch

Bells, Team CUALA excel at Covenant University @ 20 alumni novelty game - Guardian

Boston Celtics confirm season-long suspension for head coach Ime Udoka - Yahoo

Buccaneers' Tom Brady Feels 'Great' Despite Apparent Finger Injury - Bleacher Report

Cantlay, Schauffele and the United States enjoy red-hot Presidents Cup start - Yahoo

Celtics' Ime Udoka Reportedly Won't Resign as HC After Alleged Staff Relationship - Bleacher Report

Celtics' Ime Udoka Suspended for 2022-23 Season Following Alleged Affair with Staffer - Bleacher Report

Chubb, Brissett lead Browns to Thursday night victory against the Steelers - Yahoo

Clippers' Paul George Deemed '100 Percent Healthy' After Elbow Injury - Bleacher Report

Corry Evans hails brother Jonny on the brink of his 100th Northern Ireland cap - Yahoo

Crme de la Crme graces Amusans homecoming dinner In Lagos - The Sun

De Bruyne and Batshuayi help Belgium hold off Wales in Nations League - Yahoo

Deschamps credits France response after 'little time to prepare' for Austria win - Yahoo

Dignitaries welcome Tobi Amusan at Plug's Homecoming Dinner in Lagos - New Telegraph

Diri hails Igali after world wrestling body election - Punch

Disgraced Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner seeking buyers for NBA and WNBA teams - CNN

Dodgers Rumors: Daniel Hudson's $6.5M Contract Option for 2023 Season Exercised - Bleacher Report

Eagles won't miss Ndidi 'Ex stars - Punch

Ex-Saints HC Sean Payton open to returning to coaching in 2023 if 'right situation presented - Yahoo

Federer team up with Nadal for final match - The Sun

FIFA President, Infantino, meets Okonjo-Iwuala - New Telegraph

Fifteen Spain players announce intention to resign if Vilda remains in charge of women's team - Yahoo

Gareth Southgate must restore belief after forgettable summer - Yahoo

Gareth Southgate ready to risk reputation over Harry Maguire - Yahoo

Gareth Southgate: 'Not a lot more' England players can do but discuss key issues - BBC

Gareth Southgate: England must be completely ruthless from now until World Cup - Yahoo

George Pickens Draws Odell Beckham Jr. Comps on Twitter After Epic Catch vs. Browns - Bleacher Report

Handball league to hold in Benin Oct - Punch

Harry Maguire situation 'not ideal' but Gareth Southgate still rates England man - Yahoo

Hazard tells Martinez he must 'pay for dinner party' after red card in win over Wales - Yahoo

I gave thumbs up to racist fans who abused me 'Aiyenugba - Punch

I'd walk to New York to get that' ' Cowboys owner Jerry Jones would welcome quarterback controversy - Yahoo

IGC's Akande intensifies training for Awa Ibraheem Junior Championship - Guardian

Ikhureigbe wins maiden Obama Kitty Group Challenge - Guardian

IkoyiClub Badminton Section donates equipment to Uyo club - Guardian

Impact Wrestling Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Analysis from September 22 - Bleacher Report

In-form Ireland forward Scott Hogan: I'd like to think that I'm improving - Yahoo

Indian High Commissioner hosts Flamingos - The Sun

Int'l friendly: Ghana's new recruits get Brazil test ahead of World Cup - New Telegraph

Isiah Jones' Brother Timothy Lyman Charged with Murder in Death of Boxer - Bleacher Report

Ist World School B/ball Championship: Nigeria begins on good note - New Telegraph

Iwobi nominated for EPL player of the month award - New Telegraph

Iwobi shortlisted for POTM award - Punch

Jacob deGrom Rumors: Rangers May Pursue Mets Star If He Tests Free Agency - Bleacher Report

Jimmy Garoppolo on 49ers' Initial Trey Lance Decision: 'It Lights a Fire Under You - Bleacher Report

Joshua hasn't signed contract for Fury fight ' Warren - Punch

Kane confident of injury-free World Cup with England thanks to new physio - Yahoo

Kane hopes to spread 'broader message' with OneLove initiative at World Cup - Yahoo



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