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Here are the major headlines for Monday, September 18, 2017

The SUN
NASS’ll investigate south east crisis – Saraki
Umuahia Diaspora group condemns military ‘invasion of Abia’
FG behind robbery in Jonathan’s house – Niger Delta group
S’Africa-based Nigerian bizman urges FG to relax restrictions on food export
Nigerian wins 2017 UN Nansen Refugees Award
Orji Kalu leads youths on pro-peace rally
50 killed in boat accident in Niger
$1.1bn Malabu deal: Crisis brews over Reps invitation to Jonathan
Buhari briefed on security in Borno, Sokoto, Yobe, departs for UNGA
Ondo suspends 200 JSC staff
Why Obiano should win Anambra guber
Buhari arrives New York for UN General Assembly
59 IPOB members to face trial for murder, arson
Python Dance II: Mascot Kalu calls for peace, condemns army brutality
Ops. PYTHON DANCE: Ekweremadu writes Buhari
Pakistan prepares tough diplomatic policy for US – Report
UK police arrest 2nd man in connection with London subway attack
Mexicans march to protest violence against women
2019: Nigerians waiting to sack APC –Emeh
Buhari’s government is directionless –Ojuma
How to go about restructuring –Abubakar, Bauchi Gov
Import substitution: Why local production comes first
Nigeria needs $3tr infrastructure for 30yrs to develop –AFC
Blame middlemen for soaring kerosene prices – Saxena, MD, Fynefied Petroleum
Siasia: Nigeria football needs restructuring
Formula One: Vettel, Raikkonen escape punishment over crash
WAFU Cup: Yusuf rings changes as Eagles, Black Stars go to war
(www.sunnewsonline.com)

PUNCH
Falana knocks Obasanjo, attacks Jonathan
APC to send reps to Atiku over grievances
EFCC inspects Diezani’s N7bn Dubai properties, moves for forfeiture
Treasury looters, disgruntled politicians sponsoring IPOB –FG
Deaf mother seeks justice for tortured five-year-old daughter
Again gunmen abduct travellers in Ondo
Prophet laments LASG’s neglect after militants shoot family
Man remanded in prison for theft of transformer oil
50 killed as boat capsizes in Niger
Lawyer petitions NPS over failure to release suspects for investigation
We’ll take battle to criminals’ hideouts – FSARS boss
Navy arrests six Bangladeshis, 16 Nigerians for diverting tonnes of diesel
ICYMI: ‘I saw big men come for body parts in kidnapper’s den’
Osun APC can’t survive 2018 ‘electoral hurricane’ –PDP
Anambra: Ubah, Oduah, others want PDP candidate substituted
Restructuring: Why Buhari directed agitations to NASS – Aide
Northerners trust Buhari, they don’t believe in Atiku – Akinyemi
Adeyeye, Olujimi should stop complaining, they once enjoyed Fayose’s goodwill – Ekiti dep.gov
Sheriff’s deputy, others dump PDP for APC
Kashamu fuelling crisis in South-West PDP — Dokpesi
Restructuring: PDP accuses APC of delay tactics
Police quiz Obiano’s aide over security report
Bank workers pull out of planned nationwide strike
Discos blame TCN for power outages
What to do if ATM swallows your card
How Nigeria can attract capital for infrastructure — Experts
N’Assembly will get 2018 budget next month – Enang
FG’s N720bn debt threatens oil workers’ jobs
(www.punchng.com)

Vanguard
Breaking: Buhari arrives New York for UN General Assembly
Youths invade Rivers community, damage cars over death of PDP leader
190 magistrates, registrars sacked over irregular appts in Ondo
Kaduna APC endorses Buhari, El-Rufai for 2019
Another five travellers abducted in Ondo
We’ll launch Operation Crocodile Smile in S-West, S-South — Army
Ijaw youths describe proscription of IPOB by S-East govs as cowardice
We’re scrap iron dealers, suspected rail vandals tell RRS
Police arrest 59 IPOB members, say members will be tried as terrorists
Everyone has his own meaning of restructuring – Governor Ahmed
Who will tell Buhari the truth about the economy?
FG kicks as oil, electricity workers begin strike
NASS to get 2018 budget next month — Presidency
APC: Gov Shettima breaks silence, says no aspirant questioned primaries
Ex- ALGON chief makes case for effective LG administration
EPA as ‘Enslavement partnership agreement’
Eagles will beat Ghana — Ajiboye
We’ll continue to fund bankable projects in agric sector — Fidelity Bank MD
Stop parading yourself as UPU PG, Ohworode tells Omene
NCEF explains consultation with political parties
Betty Akeredolu takes fight against cancer to Lagos
Ex-Rep member lauds Amosun over new Ogun Poly
Nigeria’s $7bn cashew export target under threat — NCAN
Nigeria Agriculture Awards woos younger generation
Ekiti federal varsity bursar dies during council meeting
(www.vanguardngr.com)

Guardian
Nigeria, 195 others okay strategy to contain land degradation
How Nigeria wastes billions on data capturing
SEC, NSE to tackle multiplicity of database in capital market
‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Sweeps EmmysFG alleges bid to externalise pro-Biafra struggle
US flies bombers over Korean peninsula for drill
Nigerian wins 2017 UN Nansen Refugees Award
Buhari meets three governors, departs for New York
Groups disagree over disbandment, CSO wants Kanu, supporters probed
‘Low-cost carrier to save airlines, revive 22 moribund airports’
Court acquits Transcorp’s ex-boss of money laundering charges
Mbappe makes winning Parc des Princes debut
Gallant D’Tigers arrive in Lagos today
Delta wins in Ilorin as Dalung reveals future NYG will feature only U-15 athletes
NFF retains Uyo as host of Eagles, Zambia match despite unrest in South East
Bale strikes in vital Madrid win at Sociedad
Balotelli screamer fires Nice past Rennes
Exit from recession: Matters arising
‘Poor families more likely to suffer heart attacks even if they have access to healthy food’
‘Fidelity Bank supports, funds agric projects’
NTDC targets N1.56tr from tourism by 2025
Linkage offers SMEComprehensive cover to boost small businesses
Still on palaver of Decree 34 of 1966
What are Edo girls doing in Italy?
Operation Python Dance can swallow Nigeria!
Odigie-Oyegun urges understanding over hardship
I will probe ex-governor Elechi’s eight-year tenure, says Umahi
Twists and turns in PDP’s resurrection drive
50 firms gear up for Lagos Summit
Alonge, estate surveyor becomes IoD chairman
Haven Homes partners LASPARK on waste bins
Not clowning around, ‘It’ again dominates box office
With TV epic, Ken Burns seeks fuller understanding of Vietnam War
‘Three Billboards’ wins coveted Toronto film festival prize
Rotary clubs, India women walk for breast cancer awareness
Emmy Awards 2017: All The Winners
Borno begins immunisation as cholera death toll hits 44
(www.guardian.ng)

The Nation
Kanu holed up in Southeast as Turkey disowns video
Why we clamped down on IPOB, Kanu, by Fed Govt
Presidency: military deployment in Southeast not invasion
AFC: Nigeria needs $3tr to fix infrastructure
Groom, others freed in Ondo
Ogun to host conference
‘Nigeria must not back Morocco’s admittance into ECOWAS’
Firm, contractors quarrel over unpaid N400m debt
Union Bank floats N50b rights issue Wednesday
Buhari averted bloodbath, says Abia governor
Dialogue with Kanu, IYC tells govt
IPOB: Senate to meet security chiefs
Conferment of SAN title holds today
Ogbia-Nembe road ready in November, says NDDC
Fayose has link with IPOB funding, says Ekiti APC
Ekiti Fed Varsity’s bursar slumps, dies at meeting
Edo to reduce inmates awaiting trial by half
Bank workers ‘won’t be part of ULC strike’
Ilogbo residents urge Amosun to fix road
New judge for Patience Jonathan’s suit
Businessman urges court to reverse ruling on EFCC seizure
Bayelsa SSG Dokubo-Spiff bows out to face law practice
Panel refuses to hear complaints by 72 convicted soldiers
Wike raising false alarm against security agencies, says APC
‘Fed Govt to present budget next month’
Operation Python Dance 2 takes off in Abia
Alleged $1m fraud: Businessman petitions Buhari over police handling of case
(www.thenationonlineng.net)

Thisday
FG Sets Bid Round Guidelines for Award of 46 Marginal Oil…
Lai Mohammed: Treasury Looters Sponsoring IPOB
NFIU: FATF Threatens to Suspend Its Mission to Nigeria
Aig-Imoukhuede Joins International Advisory Board of Blavatnik School of Govt
Over 50 Perish in Niger Boat Mishap Laleye Dipo in Minna
Two IPOB Members Arrested for Killing Four in Delta Market
Okorocha Bans THISDAY, Vanguard Correspondents from Govt House Activities
Saraki to Meet CSOs over Senators’ Pay
Buhari Departs for UNGA in New York
Nigeria Will Survive Threats of Disintegration, Says Oyegun
Kalu: IPOB Challenged Nigeria’s Sovereignty
Court Acquits Tom Iseghohi of Money Laundering Charges
Dangote Endorses FG’s Debut Sukuk Offer
Ondo Judiciary Sacks, Suspends 190 Magistrates, Registrars
Bayelsa to Enact Law to Shield School Children From Kidnapping
NUBIFIE Dissociates Self from ULC Planned Strike, Elects New Executive
Again, Gunmen Abduct Five Travellers in Ondo
Lagos Opens Nigeria’s First Dna Forensic Lab
Alobi, Imoke, Owan-Enoh, others Proffer Solutions to Insecurity in Cross River
Ibadan Family Heads Ask Olubadan to Begin Installation of New Chiefs, Others
Dalung: Kanu Responsible for Violence in S’East
Revenue Generation: NIS Unveils Official Channels for Local, Foreign Missions
(www.thisdaylive.com)

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