NEWSPAPER HEADLINES 16 SEPTEMBER 2018

The Nation Newspaper 
Monarch cries out over flooded domain
Senate 2019: Osinowo wants Ashafas seat
No action for Moses as Chelsea hammers Cardiff 4-1
2019: Groups endorse Ugwuanyi, laud his strides
Ighalo on target in Changchun Yitai 3-0 victory
Delta: Emerhor Challenges Omo-Agege to Direct APC Primary
Anambra journalist assumes office as first female LG boss
Ebonyi gov lauds Tambuwal, says he has all it takes to lead Nigeria
NAFDAC destroys 268 cases of assorted expired drinks in Taraba
Imo 2019: Nwosu tipped for APC ticket
Why Buhari must be re-elected Borno APC aspirant
Lagos is now one party state, says Salvador
Over 35m Nigerian children are faceless UNICEF
Masari tasks NHIS on advocacy campaign in Katsina
FRSC sets date for screening and physical assessment
Tanker falls, spills content in Ogun
FIFA to regulate transfer fees, player loans
I was imprisoned for June 12 APC Senatorial Aspirant, Osinowo
Anambra PDP wants another caretaker ahead of 2019
Artist paints El-Rufai in two minutes, sells it for N2m
Adamawa IDPs get 532 bags of rice, other items from Customs
70% Births in Niger State Are Unregistered NPoPC
APC stakeholders endorse Olatunbosun for House of Rep.

Punch News

Second term bid: Suspense in Lagos as Ambode flies to Abuja to beg Tinubu
Adeosun jets out of Nigeria, PDP accuses FG of complicity
Six Akeredolu aides resign, pick nomination forms
Fresh defections loom as govs close in on senators’ seats
Ibrahimovic scores 500th career goal
We won’t be bothered if after death we discover God exists –Atheists
Kunle Afod ignores wife’s infidelity allegation
Ekiti chief murdered
Imo gov: Nwosu, Madumere, others jostle for APC ticket
I’ve slept with a Nigerian senator, church ministers –Kenny Brandmuse
My hubby and I’ve been healed from domestic violence –Bose Omotoyossi
Pasuma, Small Doctor yet to support visually-impaired singer, Basit – Manager
How to prevent stroke
I wasn’t rushed to UCH —Ladoja
Flood sacks 35 Edo communities, renders 30,000 homeless
Floods wreak havoc in Kwara
27 buried after Adamawa herdsmen attacks
Army beefs up internal security in 28 states
Flood sacks 35 communities in two Edo LGs
Prosecute officials misappropriating IDP fund, says group
63 parties serve INEC notice of presidential primaries
PDP faults EFCC over Adeleke family’s frozen accounts
Traders disagree over form purchase for El-Rufai
Durotoye gets PACT manifesto as consensus candidate.
Don’t be too scared to take the first step – Ikenna Okeke
Apapa gridlock: Stakeholders seek cancellation of container deposits
Nigeria’s .ng domain grows by 22% in eight months
Schneider Electric, UI plan laboratory
Power sector’s commercial framework not working – Obiaya
I wasn’t rushed to UCH —Ladoja
Complete abandoned projects, Ogun ADC tells Amosun
Presidency asks HSBC to return Abacha’s stolen funds
Vote buying can’t stop without sponsors’ prosecution — INEC
Ortom, Akume continue verbal attacks over alleged mayhem
Osun poll, N19bn salary arrears payment not related –NLC
Two killed, 70 cows stolen in Plateau
Ebonyi N53bn debt incurred on needless projects —Ex-SSG
Traders disagree over form purchase for El-Rufai
Durotoye gets PACT manifesto as consensus candidate
Floods wreak havoc in Kwara
Defection: APC Reps to determine Dogara’s fate on resumption.
Nigeria not ripe for youth president — Abiola’s son
Lagos now one-party state, says ex-PDP chair, Salvador

Vanguard News

“If you didn’t stop Sharia law in Zamfara, you cannot stop anti-open grazing law in Benue” How Adeosun lost anti-graft battle to fake NYSC certificate 
Those who don’t see the good works of Buhari are pretenders – Femi Adesina 
All we need to boost Osun’s economy is half the money being wasted on contracts — Omisore 
CHILD LABOUR: Travails of children who, like adults, must work in order to survive! 
Buhari, 62 other presidential candidates to contest 2019 polls 
Nigeria deserves a President that would give all a sense of belonging – Saraki 
Buhari cannot continue to hide, I challenge him to a debate … – Moghalu 
Lagos 2019: Ambode waits for code of conduct after Osinbajo, Oshiomhole intervention 
DELTA: The fierce Fight to the Finish for Senate We have more money for Buhari, says group How Bichi emerged as DG DSS 
Trusted associates put me in NYSC trouble – Adeosun 
PDP Ticket: Eight govs back Saraki 
IPOB sit–at-home order: Police arrest 19 IPOB members
AMCVA Nominated Movie ‘Witness Box’ Premieres At NBA Conference 
New Music Goddess, Poppy, Dazzles With Debut Single ‘Arawa Ni’ 
U17 AFCON: Golden Eaglets Qualify For Tanzania 2019 
Mabel Oboh Organizes Training For Entertainers 
Marriage: A School Of Learning, Discovery 
IMO 2019: Nwosu Tipped To Clinch APC Ticket BOOK REVIEW: Appreciating President Buhari’s Leadership Qualities 
“Ex-Police Officer Has Vowed To Kill Me, My People” 
How We Generated Nearly 16 Million Members For The APC – Oshiomhole 
Men Accused Of Sleeping With Teenagers! CHILD LABOUR: Travails Of Children Who, Like Adults, Must Work In Order To Survive! 
Igbinedion: More Honours Please 
Why I Want To Represent Ifedore/Idanre In House Of Reps — Hon. Akinmade 

Thisday News

Nigeria’s Ambassador to Qatar, Abdullahi Wase, is Dead
PDP Demands Adeosun’s Arrest, Prosecution over Certificate Forgery
Buhari Accepts Kemi Adeosun’s Resignation
NMA Donates Drugs to Kogi Flood Victims
S’West States to Accelerate Implementation of World Bank-Assisted Portfolio
The Road to 2019: Flashpoints to Watch
Let Us Debate Governance, Fagbenro Challenges Buhari, Others
Many Shades of Osun Election
SDP Will Restore Osun’s Lost Glory, free the People from Economic Bondage, Says Omisore
IRETI KINGIBE With Four More Years, Buhari Will Meet People’s Expectations
How to Clap for Buhari, Kemi, Amaechi and Ngige
Buhari And The Rule of Law
Facts That Prove Oshiomhole’s Delusional
Association of Retired Career Ambassadors of Nigeria and Democratic Control of Foreign Policy
Group Lauds Buhari’s Fight against Terrorism
2019: Mark Meets IBB in Minna
John Legend Joins ‘The Voice’
Gombe Governorship Aspirant Woos PDP Delegates
The Road to 2019: Flashpoints to Watch
Let Us Debate Governance, Fagbenro Challenges Buhari, Others
Many Shades of Osun Election
The Economist / HSBC Reports: A Timely Warning?
Presidency Responds Says HSBC Out to Discredit Buhari
Cautious Optimism Greets Nigeria-China Trade Deals
Chizea: Nigeria’s Economy Has Been Relegated to the Background for Politics
Will CBN Sanction on MTN, Four Banks,  EFCC’s Attempted Raid  on Standard Chartered Bank Affect Investor Confidence?
As Analysts Predict Brighter Future for Access Bank
Hat-trick Hero Hazard Puts Chelsea Top of Premier League
Eaglets Edge Ghana on Penalties, Qualify for 2019 AFCON
Ekundayo to Establish Boxing Academies in Nigeria.
Nigerian Team Debuts at African Floorball Tourney
Hamilton Takes Stunning Pole at Singapore G
Dream Debut for Kalu, Ajayi
Barca, Madrid Risk Perfect Record with Basque Trips
Liverpool Seek Wembley Redemption

The Sun News

IPOB sit-at-home: 4 drivers missing, 15 trucks burnt in P’Harcourt
NYSC certificate scandal: Mixed reactions trail Kemi Adeosun’s resignation
2019: INEC receives notice from 63 political parties to conduct presidential primaries
Police parades the man who instigated Chief Edwin Clark’s house
Nigerian man caught while trying to traffic people to Finland
Employer who sexually violated his 17-year old housemaid
Finance Minister Adeosun finally quits
Probe panel indicts ex-DSS DG over N8.2b pension fund
Daura, a victim of political exigency – Associate
2019: Adamawa APC endorses Bindow for 2019
Buhari desperate for 2nd term – Tanko Yakassai.
God has anointed Saraki for 2019 – Primate Ayodele
Only death can stop Buhari in 2019 – Ibrahim kasai
Imperatives of govt’s intervention in rising building material prices
Well structured real estate can fastrack economic growth –3Invest boss
Why home builders should consider compact soil for foundation
FIBA Africa World Cup qualifiers: We are happy with our first victory- Nwora
Real plots €290m move for Pogba, and Chelsea’s Hazard
Guardiola: De Bruyne is worth £223m

Leadership News

As Yusuf Strives To Sanitise NHIS
Hazard Hat-Trick Sees Off Cardiff To Send Chelsea Top
Nigeria Contesting UN Presidency By 2019
US Reiterates Commitment To Boost Nigeria's Youth Empowerment Programme
Victims Of Sexual Violence Deserve To Be Helped
Uproar In Jos Over Sen Useni's Endorsement
Has Clamour For Young President In 2019 Waned
PMB's Son In-Law, Masari Tussle For Katsina APC Guber Ticket
Lagos 2019: Ambode's 2nd Tenure, Between The Devil And Deep Blue Sea
The Purpose And The Provision Of Christ's Crucifixion
I Once Had A Battle With Self Esteem ' Rapper M.I
Genevieve Nnaji Confesses To Being A Proud Feminist
Tiwa Savage's Ex Reacts To Alleged Suicidal Message
Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises First Time In 2018
SMEDAN Disburses N104m To Entrepreneurs In Benue State
FG Urges Faith-based Organisations To Invest In Agriculture
Air Peace Flays Expert Over Comments On Acquisition Of B777 Aircraft
Nigeria: Untapped ICT Market Attracts Global Investors
Mayweather Says Pacquiao Rematch On Cards This Year
CAFCC: Enyimba Aim To Topple Rayon In Kigali
Reinventing Wheel Of Entrepreneurship In The FCT
APC Solidarity Rally In Honour Of PMB And Reception Of Ekere
Amina Mohammed: Excellent Administrator

Tribune News  

Osinbajo tasks Christians on hard work, integrity, respect for authorities
2019: Blame APC if Atiku, others suffer harm ' PDP
Akeredolu urges interested Ondopolitical office holders to resign
New Kwara APC excos inaugurated

Daily Independent News 

2018: World Bank Approves 62 Micro Projects For Kogi Communities
Malpractice: WAEC Wants Law Enabling Demobilisation Of Telephone Networks In Exam Centres
Lalong Inaugurates Renovated Lab, Workshop, 15 Other Projects In Alma Mater
Adeosun's Resignation Welcome But Obono-Obla's Must Follow ' CACOL

The Herald News 

Members of The Mafia Are Not Christians ' Pope Francis
Nigeria's Ambassador to Qatar Abdullahi Wase Dies, To be Buried in Doha
APC formally receives Salvador, ex-PDP chair, others in Lagos
Youths hold rally to support Saraki's presidential ambition in llorin

Guardian News 

Arsenal on the rise under Emery as Newcastle lose again
Lalong condoles with Buhari over death of Ambassador to Qatar, Wase
There will be a significant African feel to this LaLiga season
WikiMaster kicks off its global Quiz-a-Thon Challenge in Nigeria.

Daily Times News 

FG defends appointment of Bichi as DSS boss
Royal anniversary: Gov Sani-Bello says 15yrs of Etsu Nupes rule, huge success
Highway robbery made me rich, dismissed soldier boasts
INEC to deploy 16,000 staff for Osun guber poll

Daily Trust News

Live Updates: Tottenham vs Liverpool Tottenham vs Liverpool’s top facts ahead of kick-off 
12 stories to help you understand Kemi Adeosun’s resignation 
Read Kemi Adeosun’s resignation letter 
Kemi Adeosun: Buhari asks Zainab Ahmed to take over Ministry of Finance
Kogi SDP debunks defection of members to APC
Mixed metaphors: Hypocrisy in high places
Hazard’s hat trick help Chelsea go top of EPL table
Mayweather to fight Pacquiao later this year
2018 Africa Open: El-Amin players to represent Nigeria in S/Africa
Kano 2018 Polo: All Eyes on Emir of Kano, Dantata Cups

SPORTS NEWS 

Soccernet

Man United show just enough class to win at Watford
Mou takes shot at Smalling's hair after win
Smalling, De Gea excel as United hold on
'Man United needed and deserved win'
Prem: Hazard triples as Chelsea move top
Fantasy Football: check your scores!
La Liga: Barca win late; Real, Atletico held
Messi: I need to improve from penalty spot
Arsenal's Ozil 'very happy' to play for Emery
Champ: Lampard sent off in Derby defeat
Insigne helps Napoli beat Fiorentina
Prem: Hazard triples as Chelsea move top
Bayern maintain perfect start to season
Dimarco strike wins it as Parma edge Inter
Extra Time: FA Cup memories, Bailey to Chelsea and more
Chelsea and Liverpool remain perfect
Huddersfield 0-1 Crystal Palace: Zaha inspires Palace win
Allegri predicts Ronaldo goal against Sassuolo
Hazard 10/10 as Chelsea stay perfect
Hat trick hero Hazard sees Chelsea past Cardiff
Hazard is Europe's best, can improve - Sarri
Sarri: Hazard is the best player in Europe
Has Real Madrid already lost the title race?
A draw for Real 'never good' - Lopetegui
Messi: I need to improve from penalty spot
Messi a no-show in 5/10 performance
Coutinho 'changed the dynamic' - Suarez
Griezmann 4/10 as Atletico lurch into crisis
Simeone whistled by fans as Atletico held
Arsenal's Ozil 'very happy' to play for Emery
Spiky Torreira sparks Arsenal win at Newcastle
Sokratis grizzly, Torreira tenacious in Arsenal win
Fantasy Football: check your scores here!
Prem: Hazard triples as Chelsea go top
Transfer Talk: Man United to pay €110m for Icardi
Allegri predicts Ronaldo goal against Sassuolo
Sane caps 'fantastic week'; Aguero injury doubt
Sterling, B.Silva both 9/10 as City stroll
City owner promises another decade of success
Guardiola: Bernardo Silva setting a great example at Man City
Liverpool and Tottenham look worlds apart
Milner 9/10, Salah 6/10 in win over Spurs
Kane 4/10 as Spurs slump to Liverpool defeat
Poch on Vorm: It's never easy being in Lloris' shadow
Hislop: Liverpool top 3 not firing on all cylinders
Klopp: Liverpool could have lost with 5 percent less effort
Pochettino not blaming World Cup hangover for Spurs' results
Liverpool performance best yet - Klopp
Liverpool torment Tottenham in pursuit of title
Pogba never asked to leave Man Utd - Mourinho
Mourinho slams 'compulsive lies' in feisty Rashford defence

Goal.com

Problematic Isco can be Real Madrid's saviour
Luk who’s talking! Mourinho & Man Utd smiling again
Transfer LIVE: Beckham wants Messi at Inter Miami
Ibrahimovic nets 500th career goal
200 not out: Arsenal hero Ozil silences critics
McManaman: Mourinho management still effective
Hazard hat-trick places him alongside legends
Tolisso & Rafinha add to Bayern injury crisis
Messi: I need to improve penalties
Raja Casablanca visit CARA Brazzaville
Marcelo: Ronaldo not the only great missed at Madrid
Caf Champions League: Esperance win derby
Lopetegui explains Mariano snub
No excuses for struggling Inter - Spalletti
Transfer LIVE: Beckham wants Messi at Inter Miami
Shaw to return for Champions League opener
Lopetegui & Ramos disappointed as Madrid settle for draw
Transfer LIVE: Mourinho wants Icardi at Man Utd

FOOTBALL FEATURES FOR TODAY 

England - Premier League September 16
13:30 Wolverhampton Wanderers ??Burnley
16:00 Everton ??West Ham United

Italy - Serie A September 16
11:30 Roma ??AC Chievo Verona
14:00 Genoa ??Bologna FC
14:00 Juventus ??Sassuolo
14:00 Udinese ??Torino
17:00 Empoli ??Lazio
19:30 Cagliari ??Milan

Spain - LaLiga September 16
11:00 Leganes ??Villarreal
15:15 Espanyol Barcelona ??UD Levante
17:30 Real Valladolid ??Deportivo Alaves Sad
19:45 Sevilla FC ??Getafe CF

Germany - Bundesliga September 16
14:30 Werder Bremen ??Nuernberg
17:00 Freiburg ??VfB Stuttgart


France - Ligue 1 September 16
14:00 FC Nantes ??Stade Reims
16:00 Bordeaux ??Nimes
20:00 Olympique Marseille ??Guingamp


Africa - Conf. Cup:: p/off September 16
14:00 CARA ??Raja Casablanca
14:00 Rayon Sport ??Enyimba
17:00 AS Vita Club ??RSB Berkane
20:00 Al Masry ??USM Alger