GOOD MORNING NIGERIA.
NAIJA NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES AND NAIJA NEWS FOR SATURDAY 23RD OCTOBER, 2021.
*PUNCH*
Despite telecom shutdown, Zamfara bandits contact kidnapped corpers’ families for N4m ransom
US asks Nigeria to restrict Super Tucano to North
Buhari mulls pardon for Saro-Wiwa, others 26 years after execution
Senate panel plans legislation to arrest rising recurrent expenditure
Alleged N3bn fraud: Ex-NSITF boss gets bail, trial begins Nov 8
Court stops Customs’ 65% levy imposed on syringes importer
50,000 women die of maternal reproduction annually – FG
Prices of cooking gas rose by 21.42% in September – NBS
NAPTIP rescue Nasarawa children sold in Anambra, given Igbo names
We made error in SAN list, says LPPC
Exam malpractices require stiffer penalties, says JAMB registrar, Oloyede
Rail attack: CAN backs El-Rufai, wants bandits labelled terrorists
PCN shuts Kaduna 650 medicine outlets for illegal practices
Everything is the opposite yet Nigeria not a complete disaster – Soyinka
We’re unaware of Otedola’s share acquisitions – FBN Holdings
No excuse for Boko Haram war after 10 years, says Atiku
My father was jailed for not sending me to school – Atiku
Nnamdi Kanu, Igboho’s supporters, lawyers tackle Malami over terrorism accusation
Secondus moves to stop PDP convention, writes party leaders
Ijaw congress knocks northern legislators for proposing derivation
Zulum hails military for dislodging ISWAP fighters
Anambra gov Obiano signs anti-open grazing bill
#EndSARS: Obaseki pledges N190m compensation for victims, wants mental check for policemen
LG chair returns IDPs to new Marte, Boko Haram stronghold
Soldier pulled gun on my wife in presence of our little children, set our house ablaze –Imo man
(www.punchng.com)
*THE NATION*
Govt links Igboho to Boko Haram sponsor; Kanu to #EndSARS protests
Sunday Igboho’s major financier is a National Assembly member – Malami
DSS releases two Igboho aides after 114 days in custody
Buhari mulls posthumous pardon for Saro-Wiwa, eight others
China to pursue stronger ties with Nigeria – Jinping
Abuja-Kaduna train service resumes Saturday – FG
Anger in South-south over northern lawmakers’ plot to scrap 13% derivation
Ohaneze, others differ as FG blames IPOB for Akunyili, Gulak killings, 184 others
My 120-hour ordeal in kidnappers’ den —Kogi varsity professor
Salpha Energy signs World Bank-funded NEP grant agreement
Borno to close IDP camps December 31 – Zulum
Lalong presents N106.8b budget for 2022
Many feared dead as illegal refinery explodes in Rivers
Lagos Neighbourhood officers sanctioned for brutalising Uber driver during #EndSARS protest
Mining company gives scholarship to 37 Barkin Ladi students
NAPS hails donation of food items to Southern Kaduna communities
Jealous lover pushes girlfriend to her death in Bauchi
Woman who sold her baby for N150,000 caught for selling her mistress’ newborn
Police arrest 3 for allegedly exhuming corpse in Ogun
(www.thenationonlineng.net)
*VANGUARD*
Only reward for hard work will make doctors practice medicine in Nigeria – Osinbajo
Cyberattack: NCC alerts Telecom Consumers on Flubot Malware
Amaechi visits bomb explosion site
FG postpones Digital Nigeria 2021
Quest for peace, unity of Nigeria is Buhari’s driving force – Adesina
EndSARS memorial: LNSA sanctions officers over assault on protesters
Soldiers engage gunmen in shootout in Ekiti State, rescue 6 abductees
Pope Francis receives PSG shirt from Messi
Kanu: CSO expresses sadness, writes DSS over alleged unlawful blockage of court
PDP: Court bars Orbih, others from convention
Sylva accepts outcome of APC state congress in Bayelsa as Lokpobiri faction kicks
2023: Osinbajo as consensus candidate will douse tension ― APC group
Bagudu lauds soldiers for sustaining peace in Kebbi
Enugu govt extends verification of status of monetized quarters
Ekiti begins planting of 5m trees to checkmate erosion
We supply 60m litres of water daily to Bauchi metropolis – Official
Over 9,000 women on self-injecting family planning in Nasarawa — Coordinator
How bandits attacked us with petrol bombs, injured one ― Imo police
Police burst Kidnapping/gun running Syndicate, parade child trafficker in Calabar
Kogi community begs govt to rehabilitate township roads
I sold my baby for N150,000 to pay house rent ― Woman confesses
(www.vanguardngr.com)
*SPORT*
*WWE Crown Jewel 2021 Results,Grade* Bleacher report
SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos defeated The Hurt Business by pinfall. Grade:B
Hell in a Cell Match: Edge defeated Seth Rollins by pinfall. Grade: A
Mansoor defeated Mustafa Ali by pinfall. Grade: B
RK-Bro defeated AJ Styles and Omos by pinfall to retain the Raw Tag Team Championship. Grade: B-
Zelina Vega defeated Doudrop by pinfall to win the Queen’s Crown tournament. Grade: C+
Falls Count Anywhere Match: Goldberg defeated Bobby Lashley by pinfall. Grade: B-
Xavier Woods defeated Finn Balor by pinfall to become King of the Ring. Grade: B+
Big E defeated Drew McIntyre by pinfall to retain the WWE Championship. Grade: A-
Becky Lynch defeated Bianca Belair and Sasha Banks by pinfall to retain the SmackDown Women’s Championship. Grade: A
Roman Reigns defeated Brock Lesnar by pinfall to retain the Universal Championship. Grade: B
*WWE SmackDown results, recap, grades:(23/10/21)*
Brock Lesnar attacks Roman Reigns and gets suspended for his actions
Drew McIntyre def. Sami Zayn via pinfall after a Claymore.
Kofi Kingston held a “coronation” for Xavier Woods, celebrating his King of the Ring victory.
Mansoor def. Mustafa Ali via pinfall with a roll-up.
Mansoor beat Ali for the second straight night after winning their Crown Jewel clash.
Hit Row def. Two local Enhancement Talents via pinfall after a combination side slam and running kick.
Happy Corbin def. Shinsuke Nakamura via pinfall after End of Days.
Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair exchanged title belts.
Flair, drafted to SmackDown, held the Raw women’s title. Lynch was in the opposite situation, as SmackDown champion and drafted to Raw.
The two had a title exchange ceremony, briefly jawing
Flair threw down a challenge for a winner-take-all match.
This was interrupted by Sasha Banks, who ended the show by knocking Flair from the ring after Lynch said she would see one of the women at Survivor Series.
