News & Politics
NEWS PAPER HEADLINES FOR TODAY FRIDAY 29 SEPT. 2017
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Sahara Reporters
- EFCC Arrests Fayose’s Finance Commissioner, Accountant General
- Ex-President Jonathan’s Aide Opened One Account In My Name Instead Of Five ‘ Patience Jonathan
- Group Demands Immediate Reopening Of Federal College Of Agriculture, Ibadan
- Gunmen Abduct Catholic Priest In Edo State
- Why Governor Fayose Cannot Run For Presidency – Nwodo
- Mantu: PDP Should Apologize To Nigerians
- Jonathan Refutes Okorocha’s Inducements Claim
- Buhari Writes Paul And Peter: The Unity of P-Square Is Non-Negotiable By Emmanuel Ugwu
- Nigeria @57: Devoured And Tattered By Churchill Okonkwo
- APC Leadership, Not Sagay, Is The Real ‘Rogue Elephant’ By Godwin Onyeacholem
Premium Times
- Ekiti 2018: PDP governorship alleges plot to burn his radio station
- NAFDAC Crisis: Despite exit of DG, workers vow to continue strike
- Groups seek establishment of Coast Guards to tackle piracy in Bayelsa creeks
- $15.5 million: Court fixes date for Patience Jonathan’s suit claiming ownership
- Kenya election talks collapse, opposition walks out
- Federal, state, local govts. share N637.7 billion for August
- Shiites deny planning ‘unlawful procession’ after Sokoto ban
- COPA Lagos 2017: Lebanon, Netherlands to battle Nigeria
- Singer Harrysong, Dr. Amir, react to intellectual theft allegations
- NDDC will no longer accept low-quality projects from contractors ‘ Nsima Ekere
- Tennis: Spain-based Nigerian star vows to win 2017 Governor’s Cup
- Fayose reacts to arrest of top Ekiti officials by EFCC
- What Osinbajo, governors discussed at NEC meeting
- Awo: Criticism trails unveiling of late sage’s statue in Lagos
- Reform will deepen traditional governance in Ibadan ‘ Kolade
- Nigerian governors want transfer of federal roads
- EFCC arrests Fayose’s finance commissioner, accountant general
- At 93, Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe, says those seeking his retirement are ‘Judas
- Independence: Nigerian govt declares Monday public holiday
- JUST IN: Nigerian governors want transfer of federal roads
- Tiwa Savage reacts to making BBC top 100 women list
Vanguard
- FG explains why it labelled IPOB a terrorist group
- State governors are more powerful than the president ‘ Obasanjo
- Hate Speech: What is your comment about govt monitoring social media
- A-Court to determine Melaye’s fate
- PDP did well during its 16 years in power ‘ Jonathan
- I believe Fayose has done the right thing’ ‘ Fani-Kayode
- All these hate speeches is a societal frustration, there is frustration among the rich
- Nwoye’ll erase Obiano’s embarrassing performance
- APGA is dead ‘ Ex-House Leader
- Obiano coordinator defects to PDP in Njikoka
- FG ready to negotiate offers for its 40% power sector stake ‘ Fashola
- CBN’s Sept PMI consolidates Nigeria’s exit from recession
- Nigeria’s 2030 market outlook spurs Dow’s investment
- 2017 budget: FG steps up borrowings with additional $2.5bn Eurobond
- Forex restrictions, counterfeiting affecting our business ‘ BIC
- Beyond Obiano’s Inaugural speech
- Godwin Obaseki and his unusual ways
- FIFA 2018 WCQ: Agu banks on Eagles’ supporters to unsettle Zambia
Punch
- APC most viable route to Igbo Presidency ‘ Oyegun
- Nwabueze urges return to 1960/63 constitutions
- Restructuring: Kano, Katsina, Jigawa opt for united Nigeria
- Eyebrows in 2016 constituency projects execution
- FAAC allocation increased by N169.9bn in August
- FG to borrow $5.5bn via Eurobonds by year-end
- We’ll consult Nigerians before selling 40% stake in Discos
- Lagos, Kaduna, Edo owe foreign creditors $1.89bn
- Contributory pension: Police make a U-turn on exit
- Nigerian cows, worst milk producers globally ‘ Ogbeh
- NIRSAL disburses fresh N2.63bn to 24,732 rice farmers
- Nigerian Content Act not against foreign firms ‘ NCDMB
- Access to potable water drops by 25%, says FG
- Nigeria not using natural endowment for development ‘ NEITI boss
- Entrepreneurs need a push
- How to avoid bank penalties
- Appetite for foreign goods costing manufacturers $3bn annually ‘ MAN
- Lagos trade fair to focus on economic recovery
The Sun
- PSquare: Game finally over
- MMM donates borehole to community
- I’m staging 57 free shows for Nigeria at 57 ‘Greg Ewa
- Day Ibidunni Ighodalo touched lives of childless women
- Gula: Obasanjo’s prison memoir goes on stage
- Lagos City Suya Carnival’ ‘ll break world record
- Fans ‘ll get my Prayer for Nigeria CDs free of charge ‘Demola Olota
- Providence Centre rallies Olamide, 9ice for grand opening
- Blessing Egbe’s The Women lands in cinemas
- UN fund for sexual abuse victims grows to $1.5m
- 2019 guber: Rivers APC stakeholders endorse Abe
- 2019: PDP rejects Fayose’s presidential bid
- Anambra guber: APC inaugurates campaign committee
- AD petitions INEC over omission of candidate’s name
- Nigeria needs focused leadership ‘Mbata
- APC winning more South East states’ll end agitation -Oyegun
- 2019: PDP rejects Fayose’s presidential bid
- 2019 guber: Rivers APC stakeholders endorse Abe
Guardian
- Lagos agency awards N5 billion loans to 6,600 beneficiaries
- Zambia plans Ghana camp as Nyirenda continues mind games
- TRCN mulls compulsory one year internship programme for fresh graduate teachers
- Ethiopian, Azul Brazilian airlines enter codeshare agreement
- Shiites condemn ban on IMN activities in Sokoto
- NAMA sectionalises Lagos area control centre
- North voted for Obasanjo to pay for annulment of June 12 election, says Joda
- Hepstar integrates Cornerstone Insurance into Amadeus booking channels
- Optimism as Saudi Arabia lifts ban on women drivers
- Lagos brings back Netball for independence
Daily Trust
- Buharis Speech at UNGA
- Jonathan wants more delegates for PDP elections
- Anambra: PPA candidate picks Accord Partys man as running mate
- Ill be in Senate for life Bukar Ibrahim
- You cant run in 2019 Nwodo
- Fayose: Im running for president as northerners show no interest
- Anambra guber: Ezeemo picks Accord Party flagbearer as running mate
- Nigeria spent $6bn on elections in 16 years – Varsity Don
- UPDATE: Assistant police commissioner, 6 others abducted on Birnin Gwari road
- FCT ALGON condoles with Abaji chairman over LEA secretarys death
- Candido tasks mandate secretaries on development
- Scavenger nabbed over phone theft
- Flood: Boy, 13, drowns in Abaji
- Military van hits two brothers in Abaji
- Sokoto yam sellers groan over high transport fare
- ITF trains 11,000 unemployed youth in Lafia
- Lebanese firm creates 2,000 print jobs in Nigeria
- Kaduna moves to standardise measuring bowls in markets
Tribune
- 2015 Presidential Election: I’ll open up at appropriate time on why PDP lost ‘Jonathan
- 2019 Presidency: Fayose is a joker ‘Buruji Kashamu
- Fayose declares 2019 presidential ambition under PDP, vows to defeat Buhari
- Constitution amendment: stakeholders get mandate on citizen sensitisation
- Kaduna repositions tourism sector to create sustainable employment
- Government policies not designed to favour their people only
- My fan base is the strongest in South-West Nigeria ‘Taye Currency
- Niger Delta communities get electricity after 7 years darkness
- GSM companies and unsolicited services
- Dons, others speak on Saudi Arabia’s U-turn on driving by women
- Ladoja, Alao-Akala must work to produce Oyo PDP next generation of leaders ‘Femi Babalola
- ASUU’s planned exit from TSA: Matters arising
- Holistic reform of Intellectual Property is the way forward in Nigeria
- A day of tributes
- Hugh Hefner, who built Playboy Empire and embodied It, dies at 91
- Scores of Rohingya feared drowned after boat capsizes
- Capital Market scam: SEC police unit arraigns BGL officials
The Authority
- High Court orders accelerated hearing of case against Buhari, others
- FAAC: FG, States, LGAs share N638bn for August
- Tammy Abraham named in England U21 after Nigeria snub
- Senate approves death penalty for kidnapping
- Igbo future bleak outside APC – Odigie-Oyegun
- FG sacks NAFDAC Acting DG
- Govs urge Buhari to relinquish federal roads for repairs
- Plateau United to sign 10 new players
- Obuh : Kwara United will storm NPFL with confidence
- Baba Ganaru may return to NPFL with Yobe Desert Stars
- AITEO Cup : Organizing Committee throws out Abia Angels
- AITEO Cup : FC Ifeanyi Ubah, Rivers Angels headline semi final battles
- Inject TSA Reserved Fund into critical areas of the economy
- The Authority Icon: RAMSEY NOUAH
- Falconets off to Dar es Salaam
- Kidnapping and the death penalty
- Injury scare : Iwobi under close watch
- Ezenwa dreams World Cup action
New Telegraph
- Kids as human bombs
- Addressing the needs of the South-East
- Gunmen abduct Catholic priest, ACP
- First baby delivered in Benue IDPs’ camp
- Fayose: I’ll defeat Buhari in 2019
- After Declaration for 2019 Presidency: EFCC arrests Fayose’s aides over N7bn bailout fund
- FG to issue $2.5bn Eurobond for capital projects
- FAAC: FG, states, LGs share N637.7bn for Sept
- Abaribe to FG: You can’t declare IPOB terrorist group
- C’River Library calls for attention.
- Govs to Buhari: We’re ready to take over federal roads
- INEC officials face trial over Diezani’s N362m
- Odigie-Oyegun: We need Anambra to end agitation in South-East
- I’ve power to remove Olubadan, says Ajimobi
- Stanbic IBTC reiterates commitment to attract FDIs
- Capital market scam: SEC, police arraign BGL officials
- Stock market gains N113bn
- ETI gives update on $400m convertible bond issue
Thisday
- How Fate Changed My Destiny for Good
- 35 Years After, Agbani Community Takes a Directional Course
- Cleric Unveils Stockpile of Predictions for 2017 and Beyond
- Ikoyi Club Commences 79th Anniversary
- Bello: The Security Anambra is Enjoying Today was As a Result of the Efforts of Peter Obi
- Inside NIMASA’s Turnaround
- The Corporate Caregivers
- Fidelity Pension Managers Limited Records Impressive Funds, Profitability Growth
- Pastor Predicts Happy Times as Church Marks 20th Anniversary
- Coker Building Materials Market Union Leadership Changes Baton
- Nigerian Youths are Stakeholders in Building Sustainable Peace and Security
- Outstanding Young Achievers Awards, Call for Nominations
- Ikorodu GRA Residents Cry Out Over INEC Office
- Widowed Mother of Triplets Gets Cash, Gift Items from Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu
- Foursquare Cleric Rejects NGO Bill
- Babalola Lolade Needs Your Help to Save Her Life
- Soroptimist International Surulere Installs New President
- Guinness Nigeria Plc Takes CSR Initiatives a Notch Higher
Daily Times
- Infractions: BGL officials arraigned over capital market scam
- Ahiara Catholic Crisis: I cant react to an issue before Pope Bishop Ezeokafor
- NULGE reiterates call for council autonomy
- Much ado about Buharis speech and rodents invasion of office
- Panel report: 31 Days after, FG yet to act on suspended NHIS boss
- Jonathan seeks review of PDP delegates
- First Bank increases stake in FBNBank DRC, consolidates international business
- NNPC/Chevron JV deworms 60, 000 children in Ondo State
- Nigeria on path to economic recovery Minister
- MAN seeks review of law against dumping, smuggling, counterfeiting
- When Fountain of Hosanna Church and society celebrates Nigeria hero
- Ladi Adebutu: an unrepentant humanitarian
- Mo Abudu rocks Toronto for new age
- Business mogul, Usman Adisas cross
- Who Chatham House epp
- Sex, intelligence and women at work
- Adamawa, Poland govt to partner in the area of economic development
- CIBN warns small business owners over asset falsifying for bank loans
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The Nation
- 400 undergraduates get N60m in Shell scholarship scheme
- INEC: EKiti, Osun guber polls timetable out Thursday
- I must win Governor’s Cup Lagos Tennis
- PDP: Lamido canvasses free, credible convention
- Youth corper member, six others charged with illegal dredging
- APC: Best option for South-East Presidency ‘ Odigie-Oyegun
- Presidency: Buhari not opposed to restructuring
- Govt to float $2.5b Eurobond to bridge 2017 budget
- Nigeria targets $30b non-oil revenue
- Senate approves death sentence for kidnapping
- Oyebode, Falana seek mass action against corruption
- States seek takeover of federal roads
- How to ensure corruption doesn’t kill Nigeria
- 2019: Fayose declares bid for PDP presidential ticket in Abuja
- Obasanjo: I don’t believe in true federalism
- He’s a joker, says Kashamu
- Post-UTME costs more than N2,000
- FUNAAB sells cheap maize to market women
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The Herald
- Man tries to kill his son three weeks after he returned to the country
- Nigeria has made the Highest Number of Requests for Social Media Users’ Information- Report
- Gunmen abduct Catholic Priest in Edo State
- Oct 1 Quit Notice deadline: Lawyers advise Igbos in the north to return home
- I don’t believe in true federalism- Obasanjo
- Senate approves anti-kidnapping bill, specifies 30-year jail term for accomplices
- I will reveal why PDP lost 2015 Election soon- Goodluck Jonathan
- NEC solicits rehabilitation of federal roads by states
- APC best option to actualise South-East Presidency ‘ Odigie-Oyegun
- INEC to release timetable for Etiki, Osun guber polls Thursday
- APC best option to actualise South-East Presidency ‘ Odigie-Oyegun
Daily Independent
- Niger Delta Elders Voice Frustration Over Perceived Impunity By FG
- Kanu’s Lawyer Asks Court To Order Army To Produce Him
- Buhari, APC NWC Rift Deepens Over Anambra Guber Primaries
- Justice Ayo Salami Heads Corruption Cases Monitoring Committee
- W’Cup: We Must Destroy Zambia ‘ Odegbami
- NBBF Lifts Sanctions On Clubs, Referees, Players And Coaches
- Nyirenda To Announce Team For S’Eagles Today
- Again, Samuel May Replace Iwobi
- Bayern Munich Sack Ancelotti After 3-0 Defeat To Paris Saint-Germain
Pulse
- In India: 15 dead as death toll increases in Mumbai train station stampede
- Tech: Elon Musk presented a new-and-improved plan to colonize Mars with a giant reusable spaceship ‘ here are the highlights
- Kim Jong-Nam: Trial to shed light on airport assassination
- In US: White House probing use of private email: report
- Macron: EU leaders look to digital future
- In Brazil: Well-heeled Rio gets worrying glimpse of favela violence
- In Peru: Government, church argue over papal visit
- In Catalonia: Madrid struggles to win hearts PR battle
- EU: Union launches online map to navigate sanctions maze
BusinessDay
- UBA Group’s AI technology to disrupt call centre experience
- BusinessDay 29 Sep 2017
- Debt capital market key to unlocking economy potentials ‘ experts
- 2018 W/Cup qualifier: Pundits hail Rohr’s squad for Zambia clash
- At peace with one another
- Olo and her sensational drum
- Manufacturers’ confidence maintains upward momentum as policy pushes PMI to 55.3
- 14 Insurers’ capital up 7 percent to N140.06 bln in HY
- US-Nigeria Council promotes the ‘Nigeria Tech Initiative’ to spur Nigeria into the digital world economy
World
- 10 things in tech you need to know today (GOOG, AAPL, AMZN) – Business Insider
- 10 things you need to know in markets today – Business Insider
- 11 Years After Its Groundbreaking Run, ‘Will & Grace’ Is Finally Back – Huffington Post
- 15 images show the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Puerto Rico – Business Insider
- 3 Dangerous Entrepreneurial Myths You Need to Ignore – Entrepreneur
- 3 Stocks Like Apple Was 10 Years Ago: Tesla, Nvidia, And Alibaba – Forbes
- 3 Things You Can’t Skimp on With Experiential Marketing – Entrepreneur
- 3 Tips to Become a Better Leader – Entrepreneur
- 34 Schools In Louisiana Told By District That Athletes Should Stand For Anthem – Huffington Post
- 4 ways Trump’s tax plan benefits his family – CNN
- 41 Halloween Costume Ideas That Are Perfect For Siblings – Yahoo
- 5 money moves to make in your 30s – Business Insider
- 5 Practical Ways To Save Over $1,000 By The End Of 2017 – Forbes
- 7 Steps to Great Customer Experiences in Any Industry – Forbes
- A day in the life of a Playboy bunny, and how the controversial job has changed over 60 years – Business Insider
- A Killer, Hyper-Targeted, Local Marketing Campaign . . . and Its Only Kryptonite – Entrepreneur
- A Look At Dodgers Postseason First Ball Ceremony Participant Possibilities – Forbes
- A new law heralds a new era for Europe’s financial markets – The Economist
Business
- $400m convertible bond issue: ETI appoints transaction advisers – Daily Trust
- 10 things in tech you need to know today (GOOG, AAPL, AMZN) – Business Insider
- 10 things you need to know in markets today – Business Insider
- 14 Insurers’ capital up 7 percent to N140.06 bln in HY – BusinessDay
- 15 images show the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Puerto Rico – Business Insider
- 2017 budget: FG steps up borrowings with additional $2.5bn Eurobond – Vanguard
- 2018 W/Cup qualifier: Pundits hail Rohr’s squad for Zambia clash – BusinessDay
- 3 Dangerous Entrepreneurial Myths You Need to Ignore – Entrepreneur
- 3 Stocks Like Apple Was 10 Years Ago: Tesla, Nvidia, And Alibaba – Forbes