NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR TODAY, THURSDAY, 23RD OF SEP, 2021
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PUNCH
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I feared Jay-Z wouldve punched me at a movie premiere – Anthony Joshua
It’s illegal for political parties to zone presidency -Olawepo-Hashim
Senate spokesman rules out third force, says 2023 elections between APC, PDP
Evertons James Rodriguez joins Al-Rayyan
Surrendered terrorists not being pampered -Theatre Commander
Reps to investigate exclusion of Rivers from World Bank loan benefits
Rivers lawmakers lament states exclusion from Buhari’s loans requests
Spezia vs Juventus: Allegris side win first Serie A match after Ronaldos exit
OAP Morayo Brown loses mum at 75
It may soon be time to remove stimulus, American govt warns
Gombe gov receives report on Billiri crisis, vows to deal with culprits
NASS building now dangerous for lawmakers, Elumelu laments decay
Strike notice: EKSU council examining unions demands -VC
Forex: Average Nigerian can feed with N500, naira still strong CIBN ex-president
Kumuyi calls for caution on repentant terrorists
Barca coach Koeman shuns questions, walks out of news conference
APC reschedules state congresses to Oct 16
Naming Boko Haram sponsors now can affect investigations – Malami
Banditry: US trains Nigerian Air Force on civilian protection during operations
Taliban show at UN would serve no purpose, says German FM
Why Nigeria needs digital currency – CBN
USAID urges citizen participation in governance
Rescue Nigeria Project isnt about forming new political party -Former senator Maeba
Caregiver confessed he raped boss granddaughter, IPO tells court
BBNaija S6: Biggie told Nini to hide, Pere speaks on disappearance
Right-hand blow, uppercut, Anthony Joshua describes how Usyk will be defeated
Reps ask Fashola to fix Onitsha-Owerri Highway
BBNaija S6: Confusion as Biggie calls missing Nini to Diary Room
Niger lawmaker joins IBB varsity students to protest tuition hike
Akinfenwa reacts to Guardiolas legendary comment, says Im humbled
Chelsea vs Aston Villa: Blues 23-year record at stake in Carabao Cup tie
Ex-Barcelona striker Etoo targets Cameroon federation presidency
Motorists stranded on Abuja-Keffi expressway as FCTA demolition squad storms Kugbo
N5bn debt: AMCON seizes mansion from Kwara Ex-Gov, Ahmed
BBNaija S6: I came into BBNaija to represent the North Yousef
Ekiti 2022: Segun Oni obtains PDP nomination form
Tennis: Former world No.1 Halep splits with coach Cahill
Over 200m stolen from Nigeria still stashed in US -Malami
PICTORIAL: Three killed, two injured in Bauchi fatal crash
Buhari hails King Sunny Ade at 75
Fire guts NPA headquarters in Lagos
Air pollution killed seven million people in one year – WHO
Senate passes MTEF/FSP, retains Buhari’s projections
Kenyan marathon star Mary Keitany retires at 39
Eniola Badmus to celebrate 20 years on stage with book launch
Reps summon Dare over doping crisis at Tokyo Olympics
Lawan refers EFCC, other nominees to committees for screening
BBNaija S6: Why I prefer marrying a man with kids -Angel
VIDEO: Retired police officers protest unpaid pension, other entitlements in Abuja
PDP berates Buhari over refusal to expose terrorism sponsors
10 arrested for allegedly setting ablaze LG chairs house in Ebonyi
Anthony Joshua faces toughest-ever fight against Usyk, warns Hearn
For the second time in three months, armed men invade same Abuja hotel, kill policeman, injure three
IPOB threatens one month sit-at-home protest in South-East if
BBNaija S6: Biggie replies housemates on Ninis disappearance
Lawan names conference committee for Electoral Act amendment
Emir of Gaya, Abdulkadir, is dead
Buhari mourns Sunny Ade’s wife, Risikat
Sit-at-home: No candidate missed exam in Enugu, says WAEC
*VANGUARD*
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Investigation of Boko Haram sponsors ongoing ‘ Malami
We’ll abide by anti-open grazing law ‘ Osun Fulani herders
Police parade suspected killers of Modakeke indigenes, robbery suspects in Osun
Defection: FFK was attacked even when he fought APC, supported Nnmadi Kanu, Sunday Igboho
Teenager drowns in open water in Kano
Benue IDPs official figure hits 1.6million as Ortom blames FG
Buhari hints on establishment of 10 new National Park to tackle biodiversity loss
Ex-Governor Segun Oni, joins Ekiti guber race
Gov Emmanuel inaugurates road, 300m twin bridges in Obot Akara, awards more projects
FG records N2.3 trn deficit in Q1
APC postpones nationwide state Congresses
Borno PDP suspends guber candidate, others; impossible, they respond
Revenue allocation: Anambra advocates 50% revenue for states, 30% for LGs, 20% for FG
90,000 Anambra children out of school, research reveals
Labour fumes over FG’s plan to tax non-alcoholic drinks
UNDP designates Delta SDGs innovation hub for South-South
AMCON takes over AbdulFatah’s mansions over N5b debt
Drug War: NDLEA nabs trafficker with N2.3billion cocaine at Abuja airport
Gov AbdulRazaq to fix FG roads in Kwara North before next rainy season ‘ Rotimi Iliyasu, Works Commissioner
Imo Police bursts kidnappers hideout in Ebonyi, arrest 6, rescue 2 victims
2023: Tension, anxiety as PDP zoning committee begins work
Massive surrender of Boko Haram terrorists set to hit 10,000 ‘ Theatre Commander
Anambra: Persons with disabilities give guber candidates conditions to secure their votes
Oil production: Why Nigeria struggles to meet OPEC quota ‘ Expert
Beyond the Obscenity: The other side of Big Brother Naija
Boko Haram Members’ Surrender: Carrot-and-stick good, but use carrot more, Kumuyi cautions FG
Reps to Fashola: Repair Onitsha-Owerri, Enugu-PH, other Federal roads
Why cities in Nigeria are prone to flooding ‘ Experts
Kumuyi urges doctors, FG on solid negotiations to end strike
AMCON takes over mansion of ex-Kwara Gov, Abdulfatah Ahmed, over N5bn debt
Economy: Coalition knocks forex saboteurs, backs CBN gov
Perennial Iwhreko-Ekiugbo Crisis: History, cause, trend, way out
Enugu Monarch reacts to demolition of visually impaired man’s house
Arson: Police arrest 10 suspects for allegedly setting ablaze home of Abakaliki Council boss, another in Ebonyi
Fani-Kayode’s defection’ll promote a united Nigeria ‘ MURIC
Osinbajo admonishes state AG’s to ensure speedy dispensation of cases in courts
Abia APC Crisis: Ubani warns against leadership imposition
NPA confirms fire outbreak in Lagos
Court adjourns ruling on bail application on murder case against Esuleke, masquerade custodian, son, others
Economic activities return fully to Anambra ‘ Commissioner
OPINION: ‘Okitipelupelu’ and the expanding tribe of Esau
Domesticate Child Rights Law in your states to protect children ‘ UNICEF
Ganduje expresses sadness over death of Emir of Gaya
Reps abandon probe of trillion-naira NDDC contracts, N3.4bn solar project
Disappearing Act: Tension, confusion as Biggie orders Nini to report to Diary Room
Love is magical: Fans react as Saga breaksdown after Nini’s disappearance
Man, 52, impregnates 16-yr-old niece, procures 2 abortions
October APC State Congress: Reps member endorses Ebonyi Caretaker Chair, others
Many dead, burnt beyond recognition in Bauchi auto crash
Breaking: Senate sets up 7-member Conference Committee on Electoral Act Amendment Bill
Police retirees say benefits ‘too poor
Commodity terms of trade declines in Q2’21 ‘ NBS
2023: ADC reprimands NEF, says enough of this dichotomy
Varsity Pro-Chancellors appoint Prof Dimkpa Briggs as Chairman
Akpabio: Children’s integration in peace building key to any nation
FRSC, SPAR, homes take the heat as heavy rains submerge Port-Harcourt
Delta State mustn’t give land to Miyetti Allah
Osun presents 2020 audited accounts
Akwa Ibom Assembly passes N142.7bn supplementary budget into Law
*GUARDIAN*
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Thousands in Mali demonstrate in support of army rulers
Libya’s Haftar says suspends military role, ahead of polls
Nestl launches RE Pilot Project empower informal waste reclaimers
Osun government sensitises herders on anti-open grazing law
INEC begins nationwide display of voters register September 24, says Ebonyi REC
NAFDAC arraigns man, 37, for allegedly producing, labelling fake drugs
Reps urge Fashola to begin repairs of failed portion of Onitsha-Owerri expressway, others
Edo NSCDC impounds 200,000 litres of allegedly adulterated petroleum products
6.5 quake hits off west coast of Nicaragua: USGS
8,000 Boko Haram fighters, family members surrendered in three months – Nigeria military
Missing US woman Gabby Petito confirmed dead in homicide: FBI
UN warns US deportations of Haitians may violate international law
Joshua vs Usyk: Who wins
Holders Man City hit six, Liverpool cruise in League Cup
Angry Bosnian fans set referee’s car on fire
Onyema shells out N20m on Super Falcons
4 die, 2 missing as bus plunged into River Niger in Kogi
NCDC announces three additional COVID-19 related deaths, 513 new cases
Nigeria, Ghana sprint to join digital currency race
Two Taliban among three killed in Jalalabad attack
Biden congratulates Trudeau on Canada election win
Turkey to ratify Paris climate agreement, Erdogan tells UN
Moon calls for ‘speedy resumption’ of US-NKorea talks
Johnson & Johnson announces positive Covid booster data
US sanctions cryptocurrency exchange over ties to ransomware attacks
426,000 affected by flooding in South Sudan: UN
Navalny says fight for Russia ‘long marathon
Sudan government says foiled coup attempt linked to Bashir regime
Pope jokes ‘some wanted me dead’ after surgery: report
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi goes on trial for incitement, pleads not guilty
Rape as a social hazard
UNIMAID beat FUTMinnna 1-0 as UNN walk tight rope
Banyana Banyana overrun Super Falcons to win Aisha Buhari Cup
Oshoala, Onuachu reign as NFF-Aiteo Awards honours 1999 Super Falcons
Some of us became bankrupt, divorced in bid to develop women’s football
Inter fight back at Fiorentina to reclaim top spot
Suarez fires Atletico top with late double at Getafe
Lewandowski thanks ‘great support’ of wife as he collects Golden Shoe
Arteta hails Odegaard’s leadership in Arsenal revival
Allegri says Juve’s match at Spezia a ‘relegation six-pointer
Chelsea’s Alonso to stop taking the knee
Jega, Utomi, Duke, others float new political party
Tension as PDP zoning committee meets today
ICPC arraigns ex-NIS officer for alleged certificate fraud
Oyo Amotekun arrests suspected ritualists with human parts
One dies, seven rescued in Ondo building collapse
Reflections on Akin Alofetekun’s passage
Mob lynch man in Imo for enforcing IPOB sit-at-home order
EFCC arrests three ‘spiritualists’ for N16m get-rich-quick scheme
Ekiti records 41 deaths from road crashes in 8 months -FRSC
Cholera kills over 2,300 in Nigeria’s worst outbreak in years
Police arrest 5 persons in Katsina suspected of supplying bandits with petrol
AIG opens 2022-23 scholarships to Nigerian civil servants
Gov. Sanwo-olu, Abel Egbarin, Seyi Tinubu, others Win MNMA 2021
*SPORTS*
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10 athletes to represent Nigeria at 2022 Winter Olympics – Punch
2018 No. 1 Pick Rasmus Dahlin, Sabres Agree to 3-Year Contract with AAV of $6M – Bleacher Report
60-year-old Suriname vice president Brunswijk starts CONCACAF League match for Inter Moengotapoe – Goal
ABC: South Africa Coach Ellis Reveals Secrets To Win Over Super Falcons – Complete Sports
Abeokuta Club Host Apagun Olumide Inaugural Golf Tournament – Complete Sports
Acknowledging The Innovators Within The Business Of Sports – Complete Sports
AEW’s Bryan Danielson: ‘I See These Next 3 Years as My Last as a Full-Time Wrestler – Bleacher Report
AFC Wimbledon: set-piece kings aim to make Arsenal dance to their tune – Yahoo
Age Means Nothing -Tuchel Hails Thiago Silva’s Superb Form – Complete Sports
Air Peace boss Onyema gifts Super Falcons N20m – Punch
AISHA BUHARI CUP Banyana Banyana Stun Super Falcons in Six-goal Thriller to Emerge Champions – Thisday
AISHA BUHARI CUP Ghanas Black Queens Dominate Lionesses of Cameroon – Thisday
Aisha Buhari Cup: ‘ Falcons Defeat To South Africa Blessing In Disguise’ ‘ Akinwunmi – Complete Sports
Aisha Buhari Cup: Sports Minister Charges Super Falcons to Learn, Bounce Back from Loss to South Africa – Complete Sports
Alex Morgan Notches Hat Trick as USWNT Cruise Past Paraguay in 8-0 Friendly Win – Bleacher Report
Allegri says Juve’s match at Spezia a ‘relegation six-pointer – Guardian
Almost 2,000 swimming pools in England could close by 2030 ‘ Swim England – Yahoo
Andre Ayew: Ghana ace strikes for Al Sadd in Qatar – Goal
Andy Murray admits confidence is building as he reaches Moselle Open last eight – Yahoo
Anthony Joshua rejects Cristiano Ronaldos kind of dream, reveals his retirement age – Daily Times
Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury will happen if both win next fights, says Frank Warren – BBC
Anthony Joshua’s Double-header with Tyson Fury Goes for 200m – Thisday
Antonio Brown Placed on COVID-19 List by Buccaneers Ahead of Rams Game – Bleacher Report
Arteta hails Odegaard’s leadership in Arsenal revival – Punch
Bafana Bafana can do the unthinkable – Williams – Goal
Balotelli celebrates goal by taunting Besiktas manager who said he ‘has no brain – Goal
Banyana Banyana beat Super Falcons to lift Aisha Buhari Cup – The Cable
Banyana Banyana must be consistent to reach Nigeria’s level’ – Ellis after Aisha Buhari Cup victory – Goal
Banyana Banyana overrun Super Falcons to win Aisha Buhari Cup – Guardian
Banyana clip Falcons wings, win Aisha Buhari Cup – Punch
Banyana stuns Nigeria to clinch Aisha Buhari Cup – The Sun
Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman refuses to answer questions in a press conference – Yahoo
Barcelona struggles to draw against Granada as an arduous season looms – CNN
Barcelona: Ronald Koeman refuses to answer questions before walking out of press conference – BBC
Barcelona: The toxic battle ripping apart a European giant – BBC
Batter’ to replace ‘batsman’ in MCC’s new Laws of Cricket – Yahoo
Batters: MCC changes cricket’s laws to adopt gender-neutral term – BBC
Bettor Receives $133K Payout on $25 Free Bet; Hit 1st 15 Legs of 16-Leg Parlay – Bleacher Report
Bielsa pleased for youngsters as Leeds edge past Fulham on ‘difficult night – Yahoo
Bissouma opens up about Arsenal & Man United links – African Football
Bongonda ruled out of Royal Antwerp game as Genk set for Samatta reunion – Goal
*ENTERTAINMENT*
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#BBNaija What Am I Going to Use My Life to Do Saga Asks Knocking On Biggies Door (Video) – Tori
#BBNaija: ”Saga is having such a hard time…Don’t cry”- Nini says as she watches Saga cry over her disappearance (video) – Linda Ikeji
#BBNaija: ‘God buttered my bread today because I saw you taking off your bra’ ‘ Saga to Nini (Video) – Information Nigeria
#BBNaija: ‘I didn’t come here for love, but from the first 10 mins I spent with you, I knew I was in trouble’ ‘ Saga to Nini (video) – Information Nigeria
#BBNaija: ‘The winner has already been established, we’re barely doing extracurricular activities’ ‘ Angel affirms (video) – Information Nigeria
#BBNaija: Honestly am not joking this time, open this door ‘ Saga tells Biggie so he can search for his love interest, Nini (video) – Information Nigeria
#BBNaija: I Dont Mind Marrying a Man With Kids” Angel (Video) – Tori
#BBNaija: I liked Nini but left her because of Saga, Nini is just running Saga up & down ‘ Yousef – Information Nigeria
#BBNaija: Moment Nini left Biggie’s house to begin the secret task she was given – Information Nigeria
#BBNaija: Saga Spotted Crying In the Garden Over Ninis Disappearance (Video) – Tori
#BBNaija: Watch Moment Emergency Exit Door Opened for Nini to Sneak Out of the House (Video) – Tori
#BBNaija: Yousef shed tears as he reunites with his brother, Adam Garba after his eviction from the show – Information Nigeria
#WorkWearFashion: Your Ultimate Guide to Super Stylish Workwear Looks: Issue 93 – Bellanaija
“Forget social media” Toyin Abraham reacts to alleged beef between her and Funke Akindele (video) – Linda Ikeji
“It’s a distant marriage and your sexual needs have to be met” Pastor Mildred Okonkwo speaks on whether masturbation and phone sex are allowed for couples in a distant marriage (video) – Linda Ikeji
“People Are Selling Their Souls For Fame” – Korede Bello – Tori
15-year-old girl narrates how her neighbor allegedly drugged and raped her – Linda Ikeji
2023: Five Northern Ex-Governors Jostle To Become Chairman Of Ruling Party, APC – Tori
2023: Jonathan Will Give Tinubu A Good Run For APC Presidential Ticket Sokoto Rep – Tori
25-year-old Man Sentenced To 2 years Imprisonment For Calling Police Thieves – Tori
25-year-old self-acclaimed Lagos prince and his partner bag jail terms for Cybercrime (photos) – Linda Ikeji
40-year-old Woman Who Shared Anti-vaccine And Anti-mask Posts On Social Media Dies Of COVID-19 – Tori
43-year-old Man Killed By Exploding Beer Keg At His Birthday Party – Tori
51 Days After, Resident Doctors Vow to Continue Nationwide Strike – Tori
52-year-old man arrested for allegedly impregnating and procuring abortions for 16-year-old niece – Lailas Blog
7000 Nigerian Nurses Relocate Abroad For Employment In 2021 – Tori
Actress Discloses Her Struggles With Depression After She Was Diagnosed Of HIV – Gistlover
Actress Eniola Badmus Set To Celebrate 20 Years As An Actress… – Stella Dimoko Korkus
Actress Nicole Richie’s hair accidentally catches fire while blowing out 40th birthday candles (video) – Linda Ikeji
Actress Nkechi Blessing cries out over alleged plans from haters to make her suffer and beg – Kemi Filani
Actress Seun Osigbesan Blasts Bobrisky – Information Nigeria
Actress Sotayogaga finally discloses her new business idea due to the increase in dollar – Kemi Filani
Actress Toyin Abraham Confirms She Is Not At War With Colleague Funke Akindele Bello – Stella Dimoko Korkus
Actress Toyin Abraham reacts to speculations of publicly ridiculing Iyabo Ojo – Kemi Filani
Actress Toyin Abraham reveals two people on her mind when shooting The Ghost and the Tout Too – Kemi Filani
Actress Uche Ogbodo Says She Has Been Celibate For Over A Year… – Stella Dimoko Korkus
Actress, Toyin Abraham speaks on alleged feud with Funke Akindele – DailyPost
Again, Fire Breaks Out At NPA Headquarters – Information Nigeria
Air Peace Boss Onyema Gifts Super Falcons N20m – Tori
AMCON takes over mansion of ex-Kwara Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, over N5bn debt – Linda Ikeji
Amid their beef, can Toyin Abraham beat Funke Akindeles Omo Ghetto: The Saga record – Kemi Filani
Angelina Jolie accused of ‘using devious means to cut’ ex-husband, Brad Pitt out of a lucrative deal over their $164 million French estate – Linda Ikeji
Angry Mob Burns Down Sokoto Commissioners House For Colluding With Bandits – Tori
Anthony Joshua feared Jay-Z was going to punch him at a Will Smith movie premiere – Linda Ikeji
Anti-grazing law is unimplementable – El-Rufai – Linda Ikeji
Anti-Grazing Law Unrealistic, I Can Implement Ranching With N114bn ‘El-Rufai – Information Nigeria
Anti-open grazing law has come to stay – Akeredolu replies El-Rufai – Linda Ikeji
Anti-Open Grazing: Your Plan is to to Export Banditry to South Akeredolu Fires Back at El-Rufai – Tori
Autopsy confirms dead body of YouTuber Gabby Petito, weeks after going on road journey with fiance who is still ‘missing – Linda Ikeji
Ayra Starr Reacts As Fan Compares Her To Simi – Information Nigeria
Baba-Ahmed On 2023 Presidency: We Must Move Beyond Ethnicity ‘ Failed Leadership
Affects All Nigerians – Information Nigeria
Back to school aid: April showers movie producer supports 10 single mothers with 1 million naira – Linda Ikeji
Bandits outnumber security personnel – Governor Masari – Linda Ikeji
Bayelsa Police confirms arrest of man caught while attempting to behead female undergraduate (photos) – Linda Ikeji
BBN 2021: Nini Begs Biggie To End The Prank After Watching Saga In Tears Over Her Disappearance – Tori
BBNaija 2021: This is insensitive Sagas sister calls out organisers of the show over her brothers mental health – Kemi Filani
BBNaija 6: Saga Breaks Down In Tears Over Nini’s Disappearance – Leadership.