*NEWS HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24TH, 2017.*

*NEWS HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24TH, 2017.*

*PUNCH*

N2bn fraud: Maina on the run

African Church priest: I crawled in bush for hours to escape, says bishop

I dont know where Kanu is, Abaribe replies FG

Adams, good choice for Aare Ona Kakanfo title Ooni

Southern govs call for true federalism, power devolution

Evans brother-in-law case: Court awards N2m against police

Metuhs trial: Court orders Jonathan to appear on Wednesday

AGF authorised Mainas reinstatement Documents

My achievements are not lies, Buhari replies Jonathan

ABUAD teaching hospital will reduce medical tourism Osinbajo

NMA rejects FGs move to stop private practice

End dirty fuel imports, Ghana tells Nigeria

EFCC closes case in Rickey Tarfas bribery trial

NNPC not transparent despite reforms

580 Nigerians to return from Libya this week

Addressing Nigerias five-million housing deficit by 2030 difficult Obasanjo

Banks send messages to customers without BVN

Senate indicts Okonjo-Iweala, says her memo caused N1.7tn revenue loss

*VANGUARD*

Maina: Outrage as Danbazzau, Head of Service trade blames

FG trying in vain to pin Kanu's absence on Abaribe ' IPOB

PANDEF to N-Delta youths: Be patient as FG develops region

Why Court ordered Police to pay Evans' brother-in-law N2m

Youth empowerment: Minister solicits support for AASDU technical skills centre

2015 poll violence: Bayelsa community lauds Dickson, police for resettlement

Oghenekaro cautions Delta APC against alleged blackmail

Edo govt orders collection of revenue from Agric Ministry, others

Edo Speaker hails Obaseki's economic plans

Bayelsa LGs spring back after strike

Taiga urged to tackle issues affecting Urhobo nation

APC's change policy hinged on restructuring 'Oyegun

Bayelsa community alleges plans to disrupt SPDC gas project

Promoted officer lauds IG

Terrorism: Fethullah Gulen group deliberates on planned extradition of members

People'll stone me if I don't implement grazing law ' Gov Ortom

Delta LG polls: Itsekiri in Warri S-West reject Otuaro's candidate

Edo Assembly to probe industries, others

*THE NATION*

Revealed: AGF Malami ordered Maina's recall

Southern governors vote for devolution of power

BVN: More time sought for rural dwellers

Evans' arraignment for attempted murder stalled

Ronaldo is FIFA Best Player

We've provided fuel without paying N1.3tr subsidy, says Fed Govt

Takeaways from Buhari's engagement in Turkey

Ogun West needs blessing to get governor

Price of garri drops by 60 per cent in Enugu

NYSC Requirements for Registration/Mobilization

NYSC to commence online registration of Batch B

SUBEB trains 7,000 teachers in Borno ' Official

Managing Africa's 'second busiest' judiciary

Firm seeks judgment in N31.2m suit against bank

Sanction fake whistleblowers

NAFDAC prosecuting over 64 cases

Will their trials ever end

How Lagos is tackling domestic, sexual violence

*THISDAY*

Southern Governors Unite, Insist on True Federalism, Devolution of Powers

How Malami, Dambazau Plotted Maina's Reinstatement

Fidelity Bank Grows Profit by 65%, Records PBT of N16.2bn

Boko Haram Unleashes Suicide Bombers on Maiduguri, Kills 16

I hear say our Sai Baba don return from Turkey

Osinbajo: Nigeria Still Grappling with Consequences of Malabu Oil Scandal

FG's Suit against Shell, Eni Adjourned

Lamido Formally Informs PDP of Presidential Ambition

Buhari Leaves for Niger Republic Today

Appeal Court Gives Metuh a Lifeline

Council Elections Reignite PDP, APC Rivalry in Enugu

Oh Lord, Release My Visa!

Fela: Time for Posthumous National Award

The NNPC Saga: Legal Perspectives

FG Raises N6.69bn through Savings Bond

Ronaldo Retains FIFA Best Player Award

NPFL: Amoo Sacked from Shooting Stars Job

*THE SUN*

Why we are finding it extremely difficult to pay workers -Ortom

Why we are rooting for Obiano, says Ray-Okoye

It's time to restructure Nigeria -Igwesi

FIFA awards : Ronaldo remains world number one

NBBF invites 16 for FIBA Africa 33 tourney

FG raises N6.69bn with Savings Bond

Argentina friendly excites Ezenwa

Oando crisis: SEC uncovers insider deals, other infractions

Cristiano Ronaldo named FIFA best player 2017

Banking&Finance ; Secrets of investment success

Many banks lure customers away from CBN funds 'Iranloye, Psaltry International boss

Banking&Finance : Stakeholders open up on CBN's agric, other loans

Trouble for HoS, others as Buhari sacks Maina

Senate report indicts NNPC, FIRS, Customs, others

Wedding team among 16 killed in Maiduguri twin blasts

Southern governors demand devolution of powers

Chairmanship position: Adedoja rejects consensus as George vows to contest

Lamido writes PDP on 2019 presidency

*GUARDIAN*

Kogi director suffered partial stroke before committing suicide, police say

Shehu Sani cautions on Kaduna's $350m World Bank loan

Deadline for implementation of anti-open grazing law sacrosanct, says Ortom

Metuh may ask court to summon Jonathan as witness in alleged N400 billion fraud trial

PDP hallucinating over Oyo, says APC

Food for thought

Sleep duration affects integrity of sperm

Police arrest four Air Force men for allegedly vandalising water pipes

President Buhari attends ECOWAS meeting in Niamey

Corporate secrecy in governance is affecting economy, says Osinbajo

*DAILY TRUST*

Presidential ticket: Sule Lamido writes PDP members

2019: I'm under pressure to run for president - Tanko

PDP to Buhari: Sack Danbazzau, Malami over Maina reinstatement

Buhari off to Niamey for ECOWAS meeting

Kwara Electoral Commission trains 141 facilitators for LG polls

Anambra traders skip PDP, APC for Obiano

5 killed, 9 injured as bus rams into truck in Abaji

Well engage unemployed youths - Abaji chairman

Road rehabilitation is my priority Gwagwalada chair

Monkey pox opens up old links to animal kingdom

Group vows to track 2017 budgets for agriculture in 4 states

N5bn tax evasion: How Reps panel directed telcos to meet consultants

State govs agree to remit withholding tax FIRS

Ghanas crude production to climb above 250,000 bpd

Distribution hitches restrict 2,329mw, half of generated power

BVN: Experts differ on freezing 15.5m defaulters accounts

9 in 10 workers could lose jobs to concession

Insecurity drives away investors in Niger Delta Usani

Jepkosgei breaks own world half marathon record

Gimba says Kwese Final 8 endorsed by FIBA

Plateau United sign Amos Gyang, Chima Akas, 3 others

*TRIBUNE*

80-year-old ex-police DPO, wife, 1 other person kidnapped in Edo

Miyetti Allah: Herdsmen contribute to nation's growth, transport 6,000 cows to Lagos daily

Summit: Southern govs suppot true federalism, devolution of powers

Debt profile: Govt counters BudgiT's report, says Osun is not insolvent

Our achievements are there for all to see, Buhari replies Jonathan

Head of Civil Service, Oyo-Ita, denies re-instating Maina

Fayose calls for Maina's arrest, prosecution,says Buhari's sack an afterthought

Why George Weah visited Synagogue Church 'TB Joshua

2019: Sule Lamido declares for presidency under PDP

PDP chairmanship: South-South, South-East may plot against South-West

Alleged billionaire kidnapper, Evans' second arraignment stalled, fixed for Oct 27

Buhari orders immediate sack of Maina, queries Head of Service

Why Anambra central has no senator 3 years into 8th Assembly

The Villa, Jonathan and the war of words

E-waste can no longer be ignored in Nigeria, says environment minister

Stakeholders task govt on price control implementation

The military's medical outreach

Trump disputes military widow's account of condolence call

*LEADERSHIP*

Ronaldo Still The Best Zidane

NBBF Invites 16 For FIBA Africa 33 Tourney

NFF To Receive 2018 World Cup Money In Advance

Deepening Insurance Penetration Through States

Tribute To Gen Malu: Nigerias ECOMOG Hero

Manpower Shortage Hits Aviation Sector

Nigeria Can Bridge Housing Deficit By 2030 Obasanjo

CBN Releases Fresh $195m Into FX Market

SEC Indicts Oando Of Misleading Investors With Wrong Information

Concession: 90 % Aviation Workers To Lose Jobs Labour

*SAHARA REPORTERS*

How Dasuki, NNPC General Manager Babakusa Shared N1.4bn 'Prayer' Money - Witness

Why Not Put Jonathan On The Ballot For 2019' By Peter Claver Oparah

Ondo State Police Rearrest Armed Robber

N113m Scam: EFCC Testifies Against DESOPADEC's Consultants

Dambazau Lied, I Played No Role In Maina's Return - Head Of Service

Former PDP Spokesperson, Metuh, Requests To Call Former President Jonathan As Witness In Money Laundering Trial

Liberian Election: George Weah Visits Nigerian Pastor Ahead Of November 7 Runoff

Billionaire Kidnapper Evans' Lawyer Frustrates Lagos State's Attempt To Arraign Him On Fresh Charges

Buhari Orders Fugitive Maina's Disengagement From The Civil Service, As Osinbajo Orders EFCC To Fish Him Out

President Buhari Returns To Abuja From Turkey

Festus Keyamo's Icarus Moment By Kennedy Emetulu

Court Orders Police To Pay N2 Million in Damages To Evans In-Law

EFCC Launches Manhunt For Recalled Fugitive Director, Abdulrasheed Maina

Many State Governments Would Have Collapsed Without Restructuring, Says Falana

How 7 States Blew Billions On White Elephant Projects

Body Of Man Who Jumped In Lagos Lagoon Found

South-West Governors' Absence From APC Consultative Meeting A Protest - Source

17 Nigerian Governors To Meet On Monday

Okorocha 'Loves' Zuma! By SOC Okenwa

Rape In Yobe IDP Camp Is False- SEMA

Top Civil Servant Commits Suicide In Kogi

*PREMIUM TIMES*

How AGF Malami, Dambazau masterminded Maina's recall

Buhari receives report on Maina's reinstatement

Southern Nigerian governors call for devolution of powers

Ronaldo is World Best player again

VIDEO: Maina's $2 million mansion sealed by EFCC

PDP speaks on Maina's reinstatement

Resident doctors accuse JUTH of sacking 100 members, stage protest

Man burnt alive in India for protesting daughter's harassment

ANALYSIS: Abdulrasheed Maina's Sack: The Legal Issues, By Jiti Ogunye

Deregulate petroleum sector now, Ex-NNPC GMD urges FG

Delta has 2,203 political appointees ' Official

Man burnt alive in India for protesting daughter's harassment

INEC takes delivery of permanent voters' cards for new registered voters in Anambra

Court orders police to pay N2 million in damages to Evans' brother-in-law

Niger Govt. releases N50 million monthly for students' scholarship ' Gov. Bello

Buhari to attend ECOWAS conference on common currency in Niger

Buhari's sack of Maina 'an afterthought' ' Fayose

Transcorp records 158% growth in after tax profit for Third quarter

215 police officers, others undergo emergency, anti-terrorism training

What Nigerian farmers must do to make food good enough for export ' Institute

*BUSINESSDAY*

BusinessDay 24 Oct 2017

FG overshoot personnel costs by N406bn

Nigerian brewers dump barley for sorghum in hunt for local substitute

RIS UK: Narratives that changed perceptions, inspired investors confidence in economy

Merchant marine: A weak component of Nigeria's sea power

Any innovation in the pension industry must not reduce or eliminate trust from pension administration

Consumers should expect huge discounts in 2017 Black Friday, Jumia Travels CEO promises

Fidelity Bank sweeps 2017 BusinessDay Banking Awards

CIBN grants Skye Bank's business school full accreditation status

Registrars could lose 60% of revenue to technological trends, regulations

Excellence in employee conditions earns BASF West Africa recognition

Ghana's advertising agency enters in to partnership with Nigerian digital agency