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*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 6TH OCTOBER 2021* *PUNCH* NIS applies to list fresh charges against Odili on passport seizure Sit-at-home must stop, say Igbo leaders, set Dec 31 deadline on Ebube Agu Police feign ignorance as herdsman stabs challenger to death in Enugu Fani-Kayode using police to harass me, ex-wife alleges, petitions Senate Rep challenges Buhari to name Kanu, Igbohos sponsors in National Assembly Teachers new salary scale: States, NUT on collision course as government cites cash crunch National Assembly continues plot to kill e-transmission of election results, APC lawmakers domination of conference panel casts doubt on fairness Were aware terrorists operating in Niger communities Military source Gombe federal varsity expels 24 students for forgery, exam malpractices Falana leads as Shiites begin battle against proscription order Old students award scholarships to indigent Kaduna students Buharis promise of teachers new retirement age, salaries not with National Assembly Minister End orgy of killings and destruction in South-East Nigerias power will rise to 30,000MW, pledges Okupe, joins presidential race Ngige heads Ubas campaign teams BoT, ex-DIG listed Kwara PDP united, set for victory in 2023 Saraki Anambra poll: IGP deploys new CP, special forces Nigerians face airfare hikes, foreign airports impose N950bn charges Budget: FG lowers revenue projection by N342bn, seeks MTEF amendment CBNs strategies to save Naira failing, says LCCI Firm targets middle-class for real estate, education financing PenCom partners EFCC on pension fraud Collaborate with Lagos, relocate Apapa tank farms, Senate tells FG Ogunsanya assumes new role as CEO, Airtel Africa CIPM applauds govt for 14-day paternity leave Superbrands Nigeria to honour 470 brands ITUC calls for creation of 575 million jobs Jidenma pledges to expand IoD frontiers UK partners Lagos to train 50,000 residents Ogun judiciary inaugurates study centre for staff Lekki Port appoints Smith chief operating officer Rohr owed eight months salaries WCQ: Ugbade warns Eagles against tricky CAR Mauritanian refs for home Nigeria, CAR tie Eagles camp bubbles as 21 players train Ndidi, Etebo injuries big blow for Eagles ' Aghahowa World Cup qualifier: Falconets set to crush CAR again Sadiq rated LaLiga2 best striker Ijeh backs Eagles to beat CAR Babes' accompany CAR players for Eagles game Boboye: Teenage wonder who took Africa by storm Reps, Dare meet behind closed doors over Olympics doping scandal Falconets set for double over CAR in World Cup qualifier Oshoala scores as Barcelona thrash Arsenal 4-1 in Women's Champions League Euro 2024 boss Lahm opposes biennial World Cup project Man Utd must pick best players after Ronaldo benched 'Ferguson Brazilian footballer Ribeiro to be charged with attempted murder over referee attack Ndidi doubtful for Eagles November World Cup qualifiers 61 years of nationhood: Which way Nigeria VAT and Nigerian consumers Students and course waivers Father of three dies of poison after fight with wife in Adamawa Tree crushes four Oyo traders to death during downpour Rivers female councillor accuses chairman of masterminding assault, police order probe Three die in Gombe crash, gov condoles community Rivers jetty collapse: Residents berate govt, mans two daughters missing Three condemned inmates who escaped jail re-arrested for attempted kidnap Police rescue kidnap victim denied food for six weeks Lagos dispatch rider dies after ramming into bus *VANGUARD* Enugu Govt suspends another royal father 2023: INC intensifies call for Sheikh Gumi's arrest Famine: UN appeals for $6.6bn to support 41m people No dispute over boundary between Katsina and 3 other states ' NBC COVID drives up e-payment transactions by 47% to N598trn YoY World Teachers' Day: NUT appeals for training, retraining of teachers in Kebbi Fekomi Herbals signs Pretty Mike as brand ambassador Okowa sends N66bn supplementary budget to Assembly ECONOMY: Investment experts weigh CBN's 2.86% forecast Death of MOUAU student: Fix Umuahia -Ikot Ekpene fed road now, Sen Orji tasks FG Renewable energy: All On, NCIC target 50 per cent women Govt needs accurate data to tackle poverty, others ' API Confusion trails alleged murder of DSS operative in Imo False alarm in Imo: Group tackles PDP Population explosion: Nigeria needs to be properly managed 'Hamzat stresses MAN set to hold high-level conversation on sustainable development goals Rehabilitating a broken Earth Yahaya Bello swears in 3 High Court Judges, calls on Judiciary to purge itself Diri grants amnesty to nine inmates of Correctional Centre in Bayelsa Law Enforcement Training Institute Bill scales 2nd reading at Lagos Assembly APC expecting harvest of new members ahead of 2023 poll ' Umahi FG to move teachers retirement age to 65 ' Osinbajo National Assembly to strengthen maritime laws PDP LGA Congress: Alimosho adopts consensus arrangement South-East governors move to end IPOB's 'sit-at-home PDP Chairmanship: Coast clears for Mark as Saraki opts for Presidency PDP LG congress: Saraki expresses hope to recapture government in Kwara in 2023 Reject proposal on zoning to save PDP, leaders' forum tells NEC State Congresses: Benue APC old, young generation politicians locked in supremacy battle over choice of Party Chairman NIMASA appoints 3 new directors, promotes 295 others Jarrar and Meng: Unrelenting women walk out of jail Nigeria does not need political parties Public universities, politics & Nigeria's development Ridding Lagos of the nuisance of street beggars and hawkers Nigeria at 61 ' still a crawling baby Editors and the long struggle against media chains Official refusal to declare bandits as terrorists Understanding Foreign Exchange, External Reserves and the Naira Exchange Rate Extraordinary rendition and the laws of nations My narrow escapes from sexual sin At 61, the glass is still half full, half-empty [OPINION] Zamfara: A case of unusaual kidnap and mysterious death For Nigeria at 61, it's Lafiya dole, peace by force ' Femi Adesina The anger of our youths NIGERIA AT 61 ' A CALL FOR FOCUS ON INDUSTRIALIZATION ' Dr Samson Osagie Another Independence Day Celebration: A time for youths to play pivotal role in governance A breath of fresh air Expo 2020 Dubai: Nigeria to highlight untapped tech ecosystem on Virtual Reality tour Ransomware: Financial institutions spent over $2m in recovery costs in 2020 ' Sophos 180m telephone lines linked to NIN ' NCC Social media shutdown drops Zuckerberg to 5th on billionaires' list ATCON, ALTON partner DigiVation Network on telecom revolution @ 20 Cloud Exchange unveils tier IV prefabricated data centre in Nigeria Respay's solution revolutionises property management in Nigeria FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Race: 22 Eagles train in Lagos as Les Fauves arrive Costa Rica 2022: Falconets look beyond CAR girls to next round of qualifiers Nigeria produces 2,500 films yearly ' UNESCO Enugu Police confirm killing of 2 neighbourhood watch operatives Attacks: Fire service may withdraw services ' Comptroller *THISDAY* NAICOM Seeks African Governments Support, Says Regional Insurance Market in Dare Need of Collaboration DMO: Nigeria Spent $1.302bn on Debt Servicing in 6 months Nigeria at 61: Insurance Industry Migrating from Public Alienation Almona: Nigerias Twin-crises are Low Revenue, High Debt Servicing The VAT Question and Few Answers Building Resilience against Urban Flooding Stanbic IBTC Pensions Reiterates Commitment to Empowering Women Gains in GTCO, Zenith Bank, Others Lift Stock Market by N247bn 1,842 Bag Distinction at Sokoto Poly DPI Raises $900m to Invest in Innovation-led Companies The Dwindling Fiscal Capacity of States How Jumia Pick-Up Stations Help Customers Save More Money Bolt Launches Bolt Food Delivery Service in Nigeria Fronting Osinbajo for Presidency Why the Anambra Election must Hold 33 Export Lager/Amstel Malta Ultra Drum Support for Eagles HiFL 2021: Super Four Finals Set for Yaba Tech Sports Complex U-20 World Cup: Falconets Look Beyond CAR Girls Awoniyi Makes Bundesliga Team of the Week 2022 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS 22 Eagles in First Training in Lagos as CARs Wild Beasts Arrive NYG: Gafaar Charges Coaches on Athletes Discipline WADA Clears Nigeria of Anti Doping Rules Non-compliance WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS Abraham, Tomori Recalled to Englands Three Lions 2022 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS Collins, Awaziem, Akpeyi, Ejuke Amongst Early Eagles in Camp for CAR *THE SUN* Tales of woe Christmas: VIO declares war on Abuja traffic offenders Travelling with tears in South East Corona school celebrates as students graduate, win $2.5m scholarships Journalist needs N15m for kidney treatment Day of honour in Idemili Presidential garland for Orjiako at 61 Nigeria @ 61: A long walk to freedom 2023: Badagry traditional rulers endorse Tinubu for president Chairmanship: PDP stakeholders push for Mark Ondo Senator congratulates lawmaker for returning to PDP Sports minister mourns Oyarekhuas passing Costa Rica 2022 qualifiers: Falconets look beyond CAR girls to next round With ZiVA, Zenith Bank takes retail banking to new heights Nigeria@61: Decaying infrastructure, corruption stunt maritime sector growth Zuckerberg loses $7bn to WhatsApp, Facebook, others shutdown Air Peace resumes flights to Johannesburg Oct 17 FCMB celebrates customer service week, highlights customer focus as core value e-Governance essential component of digital economy Danbatta Samsung lauds SIMS Nigeria on 28th anniversary celebration Start-Rite School produces global scholars in Microsoft Office Specialist Olanrewaju commends FMOT perm sec over intervention in CRFFN Council election Pension fund assets hit N13trn Lawan pledges refund of money spent by states on federal roads Airpower alone wont defeat insurgents, says Air Force Chief Kontagora stool needs responsible leadership to drive community devt Fayemi signs drugs mgt bill into law Friends, associates pay tributes to Capt Hosa Okunbo 5G Spectrum: NCC set to auction 5 slots says Danbatta The Sun awardsll spur us to work more for Nigeria Ekpo, Shaibu Nigerian doctors among the worlds best, UNTH CMD Group seeks govt support to boost fish farming in Lagos Nigeria at 61 and burden of identity politics Witchcraft: A spiritual weapon (6) 2023 poll: Why the President should come from the South (Tinubus issue) Double standard, not standards 2023 presidency and zoning brouhaha Extraordinary rendition and the laws of nations Nigeria @ 61: Realities, aspirations and way forward Yaris visit to Tinubu and matters arising Kano naval base: Where critics got it wrong Event planning business depends on commitment, sacrifice Kehinde Onabanjo-Iyiola, entrepreneur The South East security challenge *DAILY TIMES* Senate confirms EFCC board nominees Ekiti assembly confirms Adeyeye as chief judge Zulum calls for trans border cooperation on security in Lake Chad region Nigerian Army commences Operation Still Water, sets up Super-Camp in Bakassi Cleric decry worsening security situation in Nigeria SCourt reserves judgement on states suit challenging Buharis Executive Order 10 Nine weeks after, resident doctors call off strike, resume tomorrow Army to unknown gunmen: Surrender illegal arms or face serious consequences South-South govs resolve to join VAT suit in SCourt 2023: If you dont bid, you cant win, Osinbajo tells youths How malnutrition threatens future of children in Northeast Nigeria Equities market extends bullish performance with 0.05% gain APC cant give Igbos presidency, not set to manage Nigeria properly Abaribe MAN set to hold high-level conversation on sustainable development goals Senator Uba assures conduct of LGA election within Six months into Governors office Olu Jacobs is not Dead Wife, Joke Silva Olu Jacobs is not Dead Wife, Joke Silva Peter Obi reacts to #PandoraPapers Scandal Nkechi Blessing Sunday Seals Deal With Owambe Rockers South-East leaders declare end to sit-at-home Gulder Ultimate Search Contestants Revealed as Show Goes Live October 16 Saraki storms Ilorin for PDP local government congress Anambra: INEC takes final decision on governorship election amid IPOB threats Of Yahaya Bello And The Tangled Web Of Detractors No going back on Anambra governorship election, INEC, NSA vow *GUARDIAN* Used vehicle prices soar over freight, clearing charges, FX PIA adjustments raise 2022 budget to N16.4tr Euro 2024 boss Lahm opposed to biennial World Cup project Ozil aims to address lack of South Asians in football France face Belgium hoping to banish memories of Euro flop Rohr receives outstanding salaries as Super Eagles record full house Buhari presents 2022 budget tomorrow, sends revised MTFF Premier League scrambles to convince stars to get vaccinated Teachers threaten strike over minimum wage Race for World Cup berths heats up in Europe *LEADERSHIP* Court Cases May Force IOCs Out Of Nigeria's Onshore ' Sylva DPI Raises $900m To Invest In Innovation-led Companies UK Deploys Patrol Ship To Support Maritime Security In Nigeria, Others NCC's New Campus Outreach Programme Debuts In Abuja Brent Rallies To $82.7/b, As Crude Gains 60% Since January RMRDC Commits To Raw Materials Devt Stock Market Capitalisation Crosses N21trn On Sustained Buy-interest Nigeria's Debt Service Payment Drops To $298m In Q2 LCCI Advocates Quick Intervention To Salvage Naira IMF Cautions As Global Debt To GDP Rises To 100% Nigeria's Pension Assets Hit N13trn EU Announces Additional '15m Energy Support To Nigeria BoI Loans To SMEs Hit N1trn PZ Wilmar Wins Industry Leader Award Nigeria Must Improve Ease Of Doing Business To Remain Biggest Economy ' ACCI Nigerian Dream *NEW TELEGRAPH* S'East meeting: Drama, asUzodinma's security detail clashes with Enugu Govt House counterparts Alleged N1.4bn fraud: Absence of defendants stalls trial of Nadabo Energy Sanwo-Olu signs 2021 Administration of Criminal Justice amendment law Litigations: IOCs contemplating leaving Nigeria's onshore operations -Sylva IGP, DSS DG dragged to court over alleged killing, harassment of Shi'ite members Reps to Buhari: Expose, prosecute lawmakers sponsoring terrorism INEC convenes emergency security meeting over Anambra governorship Alleged constitution breach: Court fixes Nov. 11 for hearing of suit against Buhari, AGF JUST IN: Senate confirms Buhari's appointments into EFCC Board Nobel Physics Prize goes to trio who studied complex systems such as climate Buhari: Nigeria'll support efforts to propagate stability, peace in Africa EFCC arrests Ganduje's wife, Hafsat JOHESU puts strike on hold, meets FG Wednesday Oil prices rise after OPEC+ holds firm on supply restraint Clean energy: U.S. agency invests $10m on financing in Nigeria, others CBN tasked on deployment of N15trn infraCorp fund Experts seek path to tackle $30bn aviation infrastructure deficit Aero recovering, expands travel market with two A320 CopterJet seeks collaboration to transform aviation industry Oil, gas, power in decades of travesty Seplat commissions power project in Edo Firm introduces device for regular power supply Understanding foreign exchange, external reserves and naira exchange rate 2023: Doyin Okupe officially joins presidencial race, targets poor Sanwo-Olu: Standing against gender-based violence Buni: Plaudits for APC's intrepid mediator 2023 presidency: Season of denials Home advantage returns with crowds in Premier League *BLUE PRINT* FirstBank hosts Fintech Summit 5.0, highlights impact on financial inclusion 61st Independence Day parade: You're worthy ambassadors, DG tells corps members Nigeria data center market to reach $218m by 2026 FG rakes in N127.04bn from stamp duty in 5 years ' CITN Minister advocates use of Afro-centric innovation Pensioners barricade FAAN Hq over pensions adjustment Equity market sustains growth trend, gains N247bn Over 180m telephone lines now linked to NIN ' NCC POS transactions in Nigeria surge, hit N4.1trn in 8 months Access Bank boosts Diaspora's remittances with cash rewards for customers Crude oil: Nigeria struggles to produce enough to sell Global oil demand to hit 6 mb/d PPPRA supplies 1.74bn litres of PMS nationwide in August 2023 Presidency: PDP under pressure to reverse govs' zoning arrangement Ahead Thursday presentation, Buhari jerks up 2022 Budget to N16.45trn Passport seizure: NIS seeks court leave to file charges against Odili ACJA domestication will enhance cross-sector collaboration ' Acting SGF FCC: Buhari, AGF dragged to court for violating Constitution Npower batch C employment: Steps to take if you have been rejected by your PPA In Ebonyi, govt seals transport companies over refusal to relocate Updated: Health workers shelve strike again, meet FG Wednesday NLC, ILO sign pact on migration governance Nigeria @61: Tackle insecurity, pensioners tell Buhari DBI partners NLC on training of labour leaders Gov. Ganduje's wife not arrested by EFCC ' KNSG Makinde to Nigerians: Don't leave terrorism, banditry fight to Army, security agencies alone Nigerian Doctors, among the best in the world ' UNTH CMD Shun corruption, FCT minister warns new FCT-IRS staff In Oyo, 100-year-old tree falls, kills 4 NAFDAC alerts consumers on choice of dietary product Halt Anambra killings, Reps tells NSA, others Kwara promotes 7, 885 LG workers Igbawua pledges to provide infrastructure in Ushongo if Jackie Appiah: Report of alleged romance with actresses laughable ' Kente Mark Zuckerberg apologises for Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram outage, loses $7bn Oyetola presents N129.7bn budget for 2022 fiscal year Lawyers, CSO, ethnic leaders endorse Aiteo $2.5b law suit against Shell *TRIBUNE* Shell: ERA/FoEN uncovers toxic waste dump site in Rivers State Niger governor expresses satisfaction with ongoing Minna-Bida road construction LNSA partners EU to train officers on anti-human trafficking, kidnapping Microsoft announces Windows 11 availability on Window 10 PCs, others Okada ban: We need more policemen to tackle insecurity in Lagos ' Lawmaker FOMWAN tasks women on engendering morally upright society Appointments: Buhari, AGF dragged to court over alleged violation of constitution Nigerians travelling to Britain will still be isolated for seven days Mbappe admits he called Neymar a 'tramp' in PSG game Real Madrid join Liverpool in Benjamin Sesko chase World Teachers' Day: NUT threatens strike in states yet to pay teachers N30,000 minimum wage How bad roads make commuting a burden on Ekiti residents Power rotation is between South, North, not geo-political zone ' Sen. Adeyeye Embracing power of poetry for societal change Lekki: Inside Lagos hub of booming cybercrimes Security chiefs, monarchs to parley journalists over waterways security in Bayelsa Valor City will save youths from poverty like agricultural real estate saved me 'Thomas, CEO Hamston Farms No federation succeeds where one part is superior 'Ayoade It will take great leadership with courage to solve Nigeria's problems 'Adeyeye There should be dialogue to address perceived issues 'Soludo We need stakeholders' summit 'ADC chairman FMC Lokoja commissions first endoscopic machine in Kogi Microsoft begins global rollout of Windows 11 Telegram gained over 70 million new users during Facebook outage Over N13trn pension assets invested in various sectors of economy ' PenCom IBEDC appeals to Okeho residents, promises improved services NGX: Foreign investor's interest in Airtel Africa pushes market's worth above N21trn VAT: LCCI seeks adjustments in sharing formula How we're solving housing deficit among middle-income earners ' MD, Adozilion Homes Stanbic reinforces commitment to women empowerment with LATTES *SPORTS* 2022 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS 22 Eagles in First Training in Lagos as CARs Wild Beasts Arrive - Thisday 2022 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS Collins, Awaziem, Akpeyi, Ejuke Amongst Early Eagles in Camp for CAR - Thisday 33 Export Lager/Amstel Malta Ultra Drum Support for Eagles - Thisday 5-Star Wing Jahki Howard to Transfer to Kanye West-Backed Donda Academy - Bleacher Report Agbonlahor: Aubameyang has dropped down a gear after new deal - African Football Alex Cora Says Red Sox 'Learned a Lot' From Late-Season Sweep By Yankees - Bleacher Report Alex Ferguson says Cristiano Ronaldo should have started against Everton - CNN Alex Verdugo Powers Red Sox to 2021 AL Wild Card Game Win vs. Yankees - Bleacher Report Awoniyi Makes Bundesliga Team of the Week - Thisday Babes' accompany CAR players for Eagles game - Punch Ballon d'Or winner Hegerberg plays first game in 21 months as Lyon make winning UWCL start - Goal Barcelona 4-1 Arsenal: Asisat Oshoala haunts old club in Champions League win - BBC Barcelona pay homage to Cruyff by teaching Arsenal harsh WCL lesson - Yahoo Barcelona teach Arsenal a lesson to underline status as Champions League favourites - Yahoo Basketball star Andrew Wiggins on getting vaccinated: 'Not something I wanted to do, but kind of forced to - CNN Boboye: Teenage wonder who took Africa by storm - Punch Brazilian footballer Ribeiro to be charged with attempted murder over referee attack - Punch Browns Rumors: Baker Mayfield's Shoulder Injury 'Wasn't a Factor' in Loss to Vikings - Bleacher Report Bryson DeChambeau vs. Brooks Koepka Set for Capital One's The Match on Nov. 26 - Bleacher Report Bubba Wallace becomes first Black driver to win NASCAR Cup Series since 1963 - CNN Bucks vs. Grizzlies Preseason Game Canceled After False Fire Alarm in 3rd Quarter - Bleacher Report Callum Robinson says he is not vaccinated despite having had Covid-19 twice - BBC Callum Robinson speaks out on his decision not to be vaccinated against Covid-19 - Yahoo Chama, Bwalya and Kangwa join Chipolopolo camp - African Football Chiefs' Frank Clark Pleads Not Guilty to 2 Counts of Assault Weapon Possession - Bleacher Report Costa Rica 2022 qualifiers: Falconets look beyond CAR girls to next round - The Sun Costa Rica 2022: Falconets look beyond CAR girls to next round of qualifiers - Vanguard Costa Rica 2022:Falconets look beyond CAR girls to next round of qualifiers - New Telegraph Cowboys Rumors: Jaylon Smith Released, Will Be Owed $7.2M by Dallas - Bleacher Report Craig Cathcart thinks Watford's hire-and-fire policy for managers works for club - Yahoo Depay's Emphatic Response When Asked If He Regrets Barcelona Transfer - Daily Independent Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw out for Postseason with Forearm Injury; Won't Need Surgery - Bleacher Report Doping in football: What is it, why do players do it & famous allegations - Goal Dream Won't Re-Sign Courtney Williams, Crystal Bradford After May Brawl Outside Club - Bleacher Report Eagles camp bubbles as 21 players train - Punch Eddie Robinson, Oldest Living Former MLB Player, Dies at Age 100 - Bleacher Report Egypt's Queiroz on shock Afsha & Sherif omissions - African Football Elinor Barker: Olympic cyclist reveals she won Tokyo silver while expecting first child - BBC Emery really helps me to perform' ' Danjuma hails Villarreal coach - Goal Emma Raducanu plans to wait for right coach before making full-time appointment - Yahoo England under fire from cricketing greats Ian Botham and Michael Holding - Yahoo EPL players offered 'bespoke quarantine facilities' after international break. Jurgen Klopp isn't happy - CNN Euro 2024 boss Lahm opposes biennial World Cup project - Punch Falconets set for double over CAR in World Cup qualifier - Punch Fatai Amoo, Joseph Dosu present as Waidi Akanni hosts ex-Nigerian footballers in Lagos - The Cable FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Race: 22 Eagles train in Lagos as Les Fauves arrive - Vanguard Former NWSL coach called 'predator' as players speak out about sexual misconduct accusations - CNN Former NWSL pair want more action to protect players after sexual misconduct allegations - BBC Germany Unveils Logo For Soccer's Euro 2024 Tournament - Daily Independent HiFL 2021: Super Four Finals Set for Yaba Tech Sports Complex - Thisday Home advantage returns with crowds in Premier League - New Telegraph How a grandmother's belief gave birth to an African soccer superstar - CNN How could you ask that'!' - Memphis angered by Barcelona regret question - Goal Ijeh backs Eagles to beat CAR - Punch Indian Wells: Emma Raducanu says it has been a 'very cool three weeks' since US Open win - BBC Injured Mwepu to miss Equatorial Guinea clash - African Football Joe Root commits to Ashes tour, with series to get green light in coming days - Yahoo Jordan Ayew: Fans urged to judge Ghana and Crystal Palace striker by team contribution - Goal Kangwa ruled out of Chipolopolo's Malabo date - African Football