News Headlines for Oct 1

Punch

First Ebola case diagnosed in the US

Senate to overrule INEC on new polling units

I'm vying for Presidency, says Buhari

Fayose led thugs to beat judges, CJ tells NJC

Obasanjo enrols for Ph.D at 77

B'Haram terrorists tried in secret, jailed for 75 years

CJ's letter to CJN on thugs invasion of Ekiti court

Ebola: Thousands of orphans neglected, says UN

Thousands more join HK protests

Nigeria can't be changed overnight —Jonathan

Don't subvert Fayose's mandate, Ekiti monarchs warn

Mutiny: Military, defence lawyers meet over 60 soldiers

APC slams INEC for failing to stop TAN

Obama promises improved relationship

SSS'll appeal court judgment on El-Rufai, says Ogar

Senator raises the alarm over alleged intimidation

Jonathan lying about job creation, electricity – APC

Nigeria continues to grope 54 years after independence

Buhari, Atiku and APC presidential ticket

We won't allow importation of electricity meters – NERC

Oil marketers abuse rules, overload tankers

PenCom recovers N3.4bn unremitted pension contributions from employers

FG plans to audit disaster funds

Amaju elected new NFF President

NFF wants me to replace Keshi –German coach

Nkwocha, Mbachu make AWC squad

Sports in epileptic state

EFCC nabs 60-year-old agent for N37.5m scam

Truck driver crushes okada rider to death

Residents want help for nine-year-old street boy

Flood wreaks havoc in Kwara, damages property

Of bigger economy and leaner citizens

54 years after, TBS a shadow of itself

No Independence Day for Chibok girls

I lost 3,000 books to Boko Haram – Othman

Amu-Nnadi on his way to Medgar

My father's cameras inspired me – Oludiran

Ebola disease and cost of dishonesty

Nigeria: A sleeping giant at 54

Ekiti warriors and desecration of the temple of justice

Hormone fluctuation affects men, too

How to prevent weight gain during menopause (1)

Don't drink the (warm) water, study says

Shareholders approve Conoil's N2.78bn dividend

Int'l body re-elects Oteh as AMERC chairperson

Nigeria @ 54: Ex-NMA President decries state of public hospitals

Nigeria occupies lowest rung of the health ladder – Akinkugbe

LCCI condemns LASTMA, FRSC, others for logistics disruption

NCAA warns foreign airlines against maltreating Nigerians

Kia Sedona 2015, minivan with style

Pensions still not giving security to the old

Group advises FG on job creation

Minister urges foundation to develop professionalism

Stop cursing me over Ekiti judge's beating –Fayose

Dealing with unfair online reputation attacks

Mushroom: A healthy food that pays

Are you under financial pressure?

Vanguard

Nyako reinstatement: Court adjourns till Oct 16

Mutiny: Army inaugurates court martial tomorrow

Happy 54th Independence Anniversary

Reps probe N4,000 NYSC call up fee

FG to invest N320bn in building, restructuring of airports

AMCON appeals vacation of orders on Bi-Courtney

@54: Who is your Nigeria hero

Lawyer docked over N50.3m theft

Thugs set Kano court ablaze

Sallah: Lagos offers free ride to residents

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Maigari wishes Nigerian Football well

Nigerian sports at 54

Giwa denounces Amaju's board

NFF election: Green, Kwande, Ajayi win

I'll never congratulate Pinnick – Iorfa

Pinnick Amaju emerges NFF President, dedicates victory to late Okpomo

Reps probe N4,000 NYSC call up fee

FG to invest N320bn in building, restructuring of airports

AMCON appeals vacation of orders on Bi-Courtney

Lawyer docked over N50.3m theft

Thugs set Kano court ablaze

Driver license: 194,000 Lagos drivers await issuance

Lagos PDP, APC in war of words over LG election's postponement

NCC'll ensure Nigeria's Telecom services meet global standards —Juwah

ThisDay

Buhari Declares for 2015 Presidential Race, Insists on Consensus Arrangement

Obama Congratulates Nigeria at 54, Pledges Support Against Terrorism

AMCON Appeals Order Discharging Takeover of Bi-Courtney's Assets

CDC: First Ebola Case Diagnosed in the US

Court Sentences Three Boko Haram Members to 75-year Jail Term

Nigeria Army to Try More Soldiers for Mutiny

Taraba: 70 Killed in Displaced Persons' Camp

Ogar: DSS will Appeal Court Judgment on El-Rufai

Synagogue Tragedy: Casualty Figure Allegedly Shoots up to 150

Court Stops SON from Shutting down Lafarge Cement Company

Okonjo-Iweala, Minimah Absent from House Meeting on $1bn Loan Request

Nigeria will Be Massively Transformed in 10 Years, Says Jonathan

House Suspends NYSC N4000 Fee

Obasanjo Registers for PhD Programme at NOUN

Court Orders BPE to Hand over ALSCON to BFIG

Nigeria Will be Massively Transformed in Ten Years, Says Jonathan

Obama Greets Nigeria at 54

SC Reserves Judgment? in Appeal Challenging Taraba Deputy Governor's Impeachment

Nigeria will Rise Again, Says Ihedioha

NEC Clears Seven Parties for Adamawa Guber Election

The Nation

How Fayose led thugs to attack courts, by Ekiti CJ

2015: I'm not desperate, says Buhari

Court jails Boko Haram men 25yrs

Senate to reject INEC's 30,000 units

Transformation can't be done overnight, says Jonathan

Mark: Nigeria destined for greatness

We must not whitewash leadership failure, says Tinubu

IBB in high spirits, says Niger govt

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Falana seeks reopening of Ado-Ekiti courts

Ekiti APC alleges plan to arrest leaders

The Tribune

Robbers burgle Sen Adeyemi's country home

Group advocates more involvement of women in politics

Downpour wreak havoc in Ilorin

Angry youths set 2 ablaze for stealing okada in Nasarawa

FG to develop policy on value re-orientation

IG directs CPs to issue tinted glass permit

Ex-militants to raise N10.5m for Dickson's re-election in 2016

FG vows to enforce right of way in Anambra

NPC seeks NASS' backing on 2016 census

FG, EU sign N3.3bn grant agreement to support 2015 elections

National Mirror

Senate tells INEC to stop new polling units

– …as commission threatens to punish illegal political campaigners

I want to rescue Nigeria from 15 years of PDP misrule –Buhari

Independence: Hope, optimism about Nigeria's greatness

2016 Census'll end dispute over previous exercise –NPC

Court jails 3 Boko Haram members 75 years

Obasanjo at NOUN, eyes doctorate in Theology

El-Rufai: DSS to appeal court verdict

….police decentralise issuance of tinted glass' APC raises alarm over illegal voters' registration

Aliyu gets PDP's endorsement to contest for Senate

Leadership News

Senate Confirms Anohu-Amazu As PenCom DG

Cassava Flour: FG Saves N127bn Annually – Adesina

Zakzaky Alleges Plan By Fake Members To Cause Chaos In Zaria

CDC Confirms First Case Of Ebola In US

NYSC, Others Must Go Digital

Jonathan, Governor Move Against Senators, Reps

Terrorism: 3 Boko Haram Members Get 75 Years Jail Term

2015: I Intend To Offer Myself Again – Buhari

$9.3m Has Nothing To Do With Our Protest – BBOG Group

Nigeria @54: Mark, Tambuwal, Govs, Others Preach Hope

The Sun

Ebola battle: You did well, Nigerians, world tell govt

Apo tyre fakers land in bad business

Card-related fraud drops by 98%

Terse verdict: Kwankwaso not a presidential material –Senator Hanga

BRAZIL 2014: FIFA rates Eagles high

In dramatic fashion, Amaju becomes NFF boss

Hausa/Fulani to back Acting gov

Atiku assures youths, women job opportunities

I'll create 1,000 jobs in two months –Fintiri

Aviation: N132bn debt threatens operations at MMA2

Daily Trust:

Reps ask NYSC to stop fees for call-up letters

'Japan committed to Nigeria's development

New coalition demands action on $9.3m arms deal

Aviation sector better under Jonathan, says Chidoka

Benue moves against ghost workers

Jigawa pilgrims warned against excess luggage

Rivers spends N1bn on HIV/AIDS

INEC fixes Oct 18 for Benue constituency by-election

Women stay indoors as festival ends in Oyo community

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