TODAY, SATURDAY 3 SEPTEMBER 2022 NEWSPAPER HEADLINES @ A GLANCE

 

 

 

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*LEADERSHIP*

 

NECA Boss Tasks FG On Building Of Modular Refineries

NNPC Makes Zero Remittance To Federation Account For 7 Consecutive Months

Ministers Now Get Twice Minimum Wage As Duty Tour Allowance

Osinbajo Advocates Debt-for-climate Swap Deal

NNPC Makes Zero Remittance To Federation Account For 7 Consecutive Months

Ministers Now Get Twice Minimum Wage As Duty Tour Allowance

Kogi Govt Issues Rates For Campaign Billboards, Posters

Tribunal Sacks Plateau House Of Reps Member

Group Seeks Support Traffic Officer To Reduce Road Crashes

Gov Bello Felicitates With Shettima At 56

ASUU: Education Support Group Advocates Payment Of Tuition In Federal Universities

Kukah @70: Striving For Truth Despite Odds

BREAKING: Ogun PRP Guber Candidate, Bamgbose, Dies At 54

2023 Polls: Stop Sending Us Frivolous Petitions, ICPC Tells Politicians

NSC Mobilises Stakeholders For Early Take-off Of Lokoja Dry Port

NFWP Empowered Women, Curbed Domestic Violence ‘ Coordinator

Electorate And Money Politics

Musing On The Protracted ASUU Strike: Echoes Of The Past In The Present

Al-‘Ula And Mada’in Saleh (2)

How ASUU Is Holding The Knife For Government

*THISDAY*

Bodo Community Laments 4 Oil Spills in one Month from Faulty Shell Facilities

Emir Bayero’s Daughter Marries Emir of Kibiya’s Son

Flood Claims 7 Lives, Destroys Several Property in Niger State Communities

Airtel Reaffirms Commitment to Creative Industry, Sponsors Headies Awards

Appeal Court Affirms Emenike as APC Guber Candidate for Abia, Dismisses Suit by Ogah’s Camp

PDP Crisis: Court Asked to Sack Ayu-led NWC over Alleged Unlawful Convention

Support for Ugwuanyi, Mbah, Other PDP Candidates Swell

Preach Peace Towards 2023 Elections, Abiodun Charges Clerics

81 Division Troops Intercept 792 Parcels of Indian Hemp

FG Inaugurates 15-man C’tee on 2022 Independence Day Anniversary

2023: ICPC Warns Politicians against Frivolous Petitions against Opponents

Samuel Chukwueze:Will He Join Super Eagles’ Struggling Contingent

Pharmacists Appeal to President Buhari to Assent PCN Bill

Obaseki: Edo Investing Hugely in Creative Industry to Become Africa’s Culture, Tourism Hub

Navy Hands over 13 Crew Members, Seized Trawler to Fishery Agency in Bayelsa

Buhari Approves Upward Review of Duty Tour Allowances for Ministers, Perm Secs, Others

Obi Edozien Rues Low Naira Value, Relegation of Royal Fathers

FG Inaugurates 15-man C’tee on 2022 Independence Day Anniversary

NACCIMA AppointsNew Director General

Nigeria Drifted Politically When it Adopted Presidential System over Parliamentary Government, Says Edebri

Police Parade Housewife Who Arrange Kidnap of Husband in A’Ibom

Kunle Awosika Appointed to Lead Microsoft’s Africa Transformation Office

Buhari, APC Celebrate Kashim Shettima At 56

Kevin Mark :The World’s Coolest Billionaires and Their Schtick

ASUU President Misleading Public University Teachers

*PUNCH*

FG rewarding crimes by awarding Tompolo N48bn contract CNG spokesman

Strike: Expert advocates tuition fees in federal universities

Terrorism: Over 615 schools shut in Kaduna, Zamfara, others

Alaafin stool: Its Agunloyes turn, OAU lecturer insists

Why were interested in Nigerias anti-corruption fight US

I lost wife, N900,000 pension, others to gas explosion Septuagenarian

Ondo teachers agreed to withdraw children from private schools SUBEB

I thought end had come during failed kidnap Osun lady

Akeredolu cant compel teachers children to attend public schools NUT

PDP NWC meets Thursday on Atiku, Wike, campaign

Lagos LP crisis may nullify Obis candidacy

PDP expels Adelekes opponent, Babayemi, cites absenteeism, litigations

Obi wont step down for Atiku Campaign teams

Ogun PRP candidate dies six days after declaration

Monarch criticises SDP candidates for allegedly dishonouring palace

APGA will win Rivers gov poll, says candidate

SDP disagrees with Fayemi over administrations achievements

Poverty responsible for vote-buying, says INEC

Peter Obi not change Nigerians need Sowore

Dispute: BEDC throws Ondo, Edo, others in darkness

FG threatens terminals failing to collect operating fees

Experts canvass urgent PIA implementation to drive investments

Nigeria imports N155bn salt, local industries wobble

Nigeria may be stripped of CWG gold

I couldn’t bear it day Brentford humbled Man United 4-0 ‘ Seyi Awolowo

Musa dumps Karagumruk for Sivasspor

Sociedad move, step forward ‘ Sadiq

CHAN: Eagles B team walk tight rope

Falcons seek first win over US in Kansas

Professor Akinlawon Mabogunje (NNOM), in memoriam

Sex starvation made me plan husbands abduction Wife

Six killed in herders attack on Benue community

Police arraign Ice Prince for abducting cop

Motorists avoiding Lagos-Ibadan expressway trapped in swampy bypass

Cleric nabbed over alleged defilement of 12-year-old worshipper

Customs intercept 389 cannabis, others worth N61m

Ogun seals two firms for building on canal

Kano fire service saved 91 lives in August Spokesperson

Dont let endometriosis stop your parenting plan

Life disappoints them

High-water content fruits, vegetables good for scell patients

How I graduated with first class at 18 Babcock alumnus

Nigeria records 1,179 yellow fever cases, 14 deaths

FG raises ministers, perm secs, others tour allowances

Otto Ilogbo: Lagos slum where parents lament childrens mysterious disappearances

Miyetti Allah plans congress on Atiku, Tinubu, Obi

Wike, Ortom, Ikpeazu fly out to UK again

Ogun PRP gov candidate dies days after declaration

Im still standing unlike other 2019 candidates Sowore

Tinubus govt will favour Christians with appointments Group

Why I keep my relationship private Angela Okorie

BBNaija housemates whose evictions shocked fans

Singers whove composed hit songs for other artistes

Ebenezer Obey starts prayers for alcoholics, drug addicts

My marriagewith Jimmy D Psalmist

N10m for grabs as Naija Star Search premieres

Before stardom with Tosin Martins

Sabinus, Pretty Mike, others crowned content kings

Afrobeats DJ competition kicks off

*VANGUARD*

Alleged N6.3bn fraud: Reactions as court discharges, acquits Jang, Pam

UK govt expresses concerns over 2023 elections

Why I ordered arrest of self acclaimed monarch ‘ Akeredolu

PDP crisis: APC sponsoring mischievous social media posts against me ‘ Ayu

Lagos exits 5th COVID-19 wave ‘ Commissioner

How adoption of Presidential system of democracy derailed Nigeria ‘ Edebiri

Ex N’Delta agitator, Adu condemns attacks on Tompolo over surveillance contract

Outrage greets ranking of Nigeria as2nd most terrorized country

BYF queries FG’s failure to arrest those responsible for Benue killings

Play your roles as conscience of the nation, Abiodun charges clerics

Gorbachev: Exit of a world changer

PDP peace talks collapse, Wike, Makinde, Ortom meet again in London

Christians’ll get key appointments in Tinubu’s cabinet

What happened to me at APC presidential primary is God’s will ‘ Umahi

2023: Afenifere divided over Tinubu /Obi

Flood claims eight lives in Niger State, washes away houses, farmlands, roads

Ondo court remands Okada rider for raping mentally ill married woman

I was lured with N80,000 from proceed of our first operation, suspected kidnapper confesses

Tortured Ondo kidnapp victim dies two weeks after release

Seven years after death, woman yet to be buried

Pipeline Surveillance Contract: Tompolo explodes, opens up on crude oil cartel

Man kills sibling over N1,500 electricity bill

Oyo Govt vows to prosecute land grabbers

How senior allegedly forced JSS1 student to drink poison in Ebonyi

Narrow escape for Taraba residents as heavy flood sweeps through community

Termites at NSITF: Ex-MDs should explain whereabouts of ‘missing’ vouchers ‘ MGT

Resumption of train service excites Bauchi residents

Kingship tussle tears Nnamdi Kanu’s community apart as 3 fight over stool

Mishaps: LASG deploys improved safety mechanisms on waterways

Kukah’s stories and broken truths

ASUU must not allow insanity drive its strikes

Gorbachev as an agent provocateur, fifth columnist or undertaker

*THE SUN*

PDP, APC crises shift to NEC

2023: Enugu traders, keke, okada riders, back Ugwuanyi, Mbah, PDP

Atiku, Wike feud: No individual greater than party Senator Essien, PDP BOT member

Ernest Elochukwu, politician and businessman: Why insecurity persists in Nigeria

Prof Risqua Araba Shehu, immediate past Kano REC: How 2019 kano guber poll was won and lost

Umahi: Ill host Peter Obi in Ebonyi soon

APC in fresh moves to reconcile aggrieved presidential aspirants

2023: APC National Chairman seeks traditional rulers support

Usyk admits trilogy clash with Joshua

Transfer deadline day: PL spending reaches record 1.9bn

Senegal, Angola seek FIBA approval for February Window

Premier League, Italian Seria A, others live on DStv, GOtv

2023 CHAN Qualifiers: Eagles B team ready to beat Ghana Salisu

Why Osimhen, Ronaldo swap failed

Babatunde Ogunade: Why people think I am brash

FCT SWAN demands public apology, compensation from FG for DTigress

Williams sisters beaten in first doubles round at US Open

Sports: NGF President promises to rejuvenate golf in Nigeria

FG to reconstruct Onne Port access road with Sukuk IV Sambo

Osinbajo in US advocates debt for climate swap deal

UN order: FGs silence on Kanu worries IPOB, lawyers

LP accuses Abia govt of attacking its members

FG launches action plan to abolish statelessness

Ogun arrest pastor for impregnating 12-year-old girl

APC deputy spokesperson showers encomiums on Shettima at 56

Tinubu writes Ganduje, sympathises on lives lost in Kano building collapse

Wife kidnaps husband for starving her of sex, money

Rivers community, Ogoni group lament fresh oil spill

Ill join Yoruba Nation agitators if presidency eludes South Osun monarch

For the family of Pastor Danjuma, one year after: Awesome prayer

How CBN intervened to salvage the aviation sector

When parents tell lies

How Dapo Abiodun turned Ogun to construction site

Yoruba self-determination struggle suffers setback

Unhygienic state of abattoirs triggers fear of epidemic in FCT

Despatched to hell

Ambulance woman I speak with stubborn dead bodies and they obey me!

Big trouble for kidnappers, robbers operating along Ibadan-Lagos Expressway

Low blood pressure patients: our struggles, pain

Emeka Iloghalu, MD/CEO, FABDA: In agriculture, were sitting on goldmine

The Ndolos, after 40 years together, declare: Marriage would be boring without misunderstandings

Yoruba self-determination struggle suffers setback

Terrorism and safe school initiative

Kebbi First Lady, Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu bags another recognition

Billionaire heir, Isyaku Naziru Rabius huge sacrifice

At Steve Babaekos X3M Ideas 10th anniversary party

Real Estate guru, Stephen Akintayo, honoured

Financial czar, Aigbovbioise Aig-Imoukhuedes new task

Why I married one of my fans Christabel Egbenya

How Isa Deborah emerged Most Beautiful Face in Nigeria queen

My mission to promote Nigerian artistes in Japan -Fintan

Ohun Ti Mofe showcases love, family bond -OT Odimayo

Court remands Ice Prince in Ikoyi prison for abducting, assaulting and threatening police officer

*GUARDIAN*

Big fish, small pond: How Moghalu, ADC lost third force

Tricky situation for Atiku, Tinubu, Obi, others, as Abdulsalami backs young Imumolen

Customs intercepts 389 wraps of cannabis sativa in Kebbi

Ohanaeze cautions South East politicians against malicious campaigns

Law spoke, Justice Sang, Ozekhome says as court discharges, acquits Jang

Respect rights of girl child, Commissioner charges mothers

Be conscious of security threats, Sanwo-Olu implores market leaders

Bayelsa: Navy hands over 13 crew members, seized trawler to fishery agency

Building collapse: Tinubu sympathises with Kano residents

Nigeria fights for survival as Ghana dreams of another victory in Abuja

No longer afraid to be 70’ I thank you all

Multichoice announces open sporting weekend on Dstv, Gotv

Idowu: New 10-year Dev masterplan will catalyse sports growth pattern

Ayade has lost the moral authority to name successor, Ofem declares

Osun PDP expels guber aspirant for challenging Adeleke’s victory

Shettima will boost Tinubu’s chances, APC insists

Probe N192.96b largesse to pregnant women in Jigawa, HURIWA tells EFCC

Kudos, doubts over military onslaught on terrorists

Groupplans national seven-a-side football tourney

Group tackles South East Governors over Ekweremadu’s ordeal

Peterside to establish world-class football centre if elected NFF president

Osinbajo seeks climate swap deal for debtor African countries

Another Jollof war rages in Abidjan as Bayelsa Queens tackle Darkoa Ladies In WAFU B final

*NEW TELEGRAPH*

We’ll not tolerate frivolous petitions from politicians over 2023 poll ‘ICPC

Jos Court acquits Jang of N6.3bn fraud

80% crude oil stolen with connivance of N’Delta govs ‘Adebayo

PDP crisis: Ayu disowns statement against Wike

Senatorial ticket: Agom-Eze wanted N20m to withdraw from race ‘Umahi

Atiku to meet Wike again Wednesday

PDP CRISIS: Wike playing god ‘Northern leaders

Oyo CP to politicians: Stop illegal gatherings, campaigns before INEC’s stipulated time

FG inaugurates 15-man panel for Nigeria’s 62nd Independence Day celebration

Bandits Invade Zamfara mosque, abduct dozens of worshippers

PDP crisis: Wike’s conditions for peace unacceptable ‘Dokpesi

Buhari finding it difficult fighting insurgency because his Fulani people are involved ‘Ogunlewe

2023: No credible election’ll take place given prevailing insecurity ‘Arogbofa

NFF ELECTION: Ambitions tear Northern bloc apart

NFF: Akinwunmi on mission to jab football out of coma

Musa terminates contract with Turkish club, gets new deal

CHAN 2023: NFF throws gate open for Nigeria, Ghana match

Man United, Arsenal, Milan, Inter, others live on DStv, GOtv

Eagles too docile in transfer window

LaLiga: Madrid tackle in-form Betis ahead of Champions League opener

EPL: Liverpool eye derby delight, Arsenal aim to extend perfect start

Man Utd’s Antony swoop leads deadline day spending

Koopmeiners takes Atalanta top in Serie A

*BLUE PRINT*

Terrorism: Nigeria ranked 2nd most terrorised country globally after Iraq

Breaking: Popular Nollywood actress commits suicide

Danladi Bako, Fabian Osuji: Where are they now

Shettima @ 56: Gone through all the rudiments and has all the condiments

Fury resumes training ahead Usyk heavyweight clash

Revealed! How Premier League clubs smashed record during 2022 summer transfer

NFF elections: SWAN disowns impostors, alerts electoral committee, aspirants

Women should support women in 2023 polls ‘ Mulikat Akande

Exposed! How wife plotted husband’s abduction

Girl sacked for attending Peter Obi’s rally resumes work elsewhere

Kaduna 2023: Hunkuyi picks Mazawaje as running mate

Anambra launches telemedicine to boost health care delivery

N6.3bn ‘fraud’: EFCC to appeal Jang, Pam’s acquittal

Kano’s twin market disasters worrisome ‘ Peter Obi

2023: Wait until INEC’s designated, approved period for rallies ‘ Oyo police tell politicians

Jigawa flood death toll hits 60

N40trn debt: Useni urges electorate to vote candidates that’ll rescue Nigeria

In Kano, Ganduje swears in 11 new commissioners

Edo developer loses N38m property to demolition

Osun monarch demands power shift to South, threatens protest

NCPC’ll begin pilgrimage to Rome October ‘ Rev. Pam

Bassa/Jos North: Tribunal sacks PDP’s Musa Agah

FCTA gives 2-week ultimatum to Pantaker traders to vacate premises

Shettima at 56: He’s a highly respected politician, patriot, leader ‘ Omo-Agege

Report unusual activities, Kogi security fund tasks residents

NCPC’ll partner school owners on summer pilgrimage package ‘ Pam

Anguish as 7 perish, 18 LGAs ravaged in Niger floods

Police Chiefs summit: IGP harps on sustainable peace, devt

MATCLICSL holds 1st AGM in Kaduna

*TRIBUNE*

Despite signing of Disability Act, women with physical disabilities still need help accessing public buildings amid discrimination

GOC 3 Division warns troops against participation in criminal activities

Ulegun Community Demolition: Developer cries out for justice

Group strategises to deliver one million votes for Atiku in Abia

ANAN appoints Akpan as new NCA DG

Check out the 792 parcels of Indian hemp coming from Ghana intercepted by Army

Biden says Trump ideology threatens US democracy

Gun fails during attempt to kill Vice-President

Nigeria’s debt hits N41.6trn, says DMO

*SPORTS*

2023 CHAN Qualifiers: Eagles B team ready to beat Ghana Salisu – The Sun

AEW Rampage Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from September 2 – Bleacher Report

Babatunde Ogunade: Why people think I am brash – The Sun

Bellerin Sets Trophies Target On Barcelona Return – Daily Independent

Bulls Rumors: Lonzo Ball Doubtful for Start of Season with Lingering Knee Injury – Bleacher Report

CHAN 2023: NFF throws gate open for Nigeria, Ghana match – New Telegraph

CHAN: Eagles B team walk tight rope – Punch

Dawn Staley Cancels South Carolinas Games vs. BYU After Incident at Volleyball Game – Bleacher Report

Deion Sanders: Jackson, Mississippi’s Water Crisis ‘Way Bigger Than Football – Bleacher Report

Diamond League: Ciara Mageean sets Irish record to beat Laura Muir in 1500m – BBC

Diamond League: Jake Wightman wins 800m as Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce suffers shock 100m defeat – BBC

Diamond League: Jake Wightman wins 800m at Diamond League in Brussels – BBC

Donovan Mitchell Thanks Jazz for ‘Incredible Times’ in Farewell Post After Cavs Trade – Bleacher Report

Eagles too docile in transfer window – New Telegraph

EPL: Liverpool eye derby delight, Arsenal aim to extend perfect start – New Telegraph

Falcons seek first win over US in Kansas – Punch

FCT SWAN demands public apology, compensation from FG for DTigress – The Sun

FG inaugurates national anti-doping board – The Cable

FINA Approves Inclusive Soul Cap Designed for Natural Black Hair – Bleacher Report

Guardians’ Zach Plesac Placed on 15-Day IL with Hand Injury After Punching Mound – Bleacher Report

I couldn’t bear it day Brentford humbled Man United 4-0 ‘ Seyi Awolowo – Punch

Idowu: New 10-year Dev masterplan will catalyse sports growth pattern – Guardian

J.T. Miller, Canucks Agree to New 7-Year, $56M Contract – Bleacher Report

Jerry Jones Says Cowboys Will ‘Pay Some Price’ with Tyler Smith Starting at LT – Bleacher Report

JR Smith Says He Believes He Was Blackballed From NBA: ‘Yeah, 100 Percent – Bleacher Report

Koopmeiners takes Atalanta top in Serie A – New Telegraph

Lakers’ Austin Reaves, Thomas Bryant Reportedly Among Workout Standouts – Bleacher Report

LaLiga: Madrid tackle in-form Betis ahead of Champions League opener – New Telegraph

LIV Golf 2022: Cam Smith Trails by 1 Stroke After 1st Round Since Leaving PGA Tour – Bleacher Report

Man United, Arsenal, Milan, Inter, others live on DStv, GOtv – New Telegraph

Man Utd’s Antony swoop leads deadline day spending – New Telegraph

Mets’ Edwin Diaz Backed by Blasterjaxx as ‘Official’ MLB User of ‘Narco’ Intro – Bleacher Report

Multichoice announces open sporting weekend on Dstv, Gotv – Guardian

Musa dumps Karagumruk for Sivasspor – Punch

Musa terminates contract with Turkish club, gets new deal – New Telegraph

NBA Rumors: Knicks Wanted to Wait Until October for RJ Barrett Contract Extension – Bleacher Report

NFF ELECTION: Ambitions tear Northern bloc apart – New Telegraph

NFF: Akinwunmi on mission to jab football out of coma – New Telegraph

Nick Young Names D’Angelo Russell as NBA Player He Wants to Fight in Boxing Match – Bleacher Report

Nigeria fights for survival as Ghana dreams of another victory in Abuja – Guardian

Nigeria may be stripped of CWG gold – Punch

No longer afraid to be 70′ I thank you all – Guardian

Of All the GOATs in Sports, Serena Williams Might Be the Best of Them All – Bleacher Report

Premier League, Italian Seria A, others live on DStv, GOtv – The Sun

Report: Celtics’ Jayson Tatum to Drop Signature Jordan Brand Sneaker in 2023 – Bleacher Report

Report: Knicks ‘Shocked’ and ‘Disappointed’ Donovan Mitchell Was Traded to Cavaliers – Bleacher Report

Senegal, Angola seek FIBA approval for February Window – The Sun

Serena Williams on Potential Return to Tennis After US Open Loss: ‘You Never Know – Bleacher Report

Serena Williams’ GOAT Status Celebrated by Sports World After Final US Open Match – Bleacher Report

Serena Williams’ Historic Career Ends with Loss to Ajla Tomljanovic at US Open – Bleacher Report

Sergino Dest Reveals Motivation Behind Loan To AC Milan – Daily Independent

Sociedad move, step forward ‘ Sadiq – Punch

Sports: NGF President promises to rejuvenate golf in Nigeria – The Sun

The Hundred: Laurie Evans scores 79 for Manchester Originals against London Spirit – best shots – BBC

The Hundred: London Spirit, Manchester Originals, Southern Brave, Trent Rockets – plays of the day – BBC

Tiger Woods Heralds Serena Williams as ‘Literally the Greatest’ After Final Match – Bleacher Report

Transfer deadline day: PL spending reaches record 1.9bn – The Sun

Triple H Talks The Rock’s ‘Burning Desire’ to Return to WWE, Hypes Up WrestleMania 39 – Bleacher Report

Turkeys Fatih Karagumruk terminate Ahmed Musas contract – The Cable

Thanks for Reading

Good Morning

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YESTERDAY 30/8/22 NEWSPAPER HEADLINES @ A GLANCE
By Olopade Kayode

**ASUU, our struggle is to save public universities

**2023: Buhari vows that voters will determine next president

**Don’t manipulate politics with religion, Kukah warns politicians

**FG declares war on vandals, oil thieves as Aregbesola commissions 8 newly acquired gunboats

**FG to reopen varsities despite ASUU strike, meets Vice Chancellors

**ASUU denies plan to boycott negotiations with FG

**Nigerian Military successful in neutralising bandits, terrorists, kidnappers – Lai Mohammed

**Again, court denies Abba Kyari bail

**Appeal Court nullifies N20bn damages against DSS on Sunday Igboho

**Illegal pipelines are connected to Churches, Mosques – NNPC

**East Africa, lands are divided into 3, for herdsmen, agriculture & range lands – Miyetti Allah

**Oyo begins immediate repair of flooded section of Moniya-Iseyin road

…..Promised To Deliver
Iseyin-Fapote-Ogbomoso road by January

**Flooding: Kano sets up a committee, to demolish buildings

**Group refuses the appointment of APC members into INEC.

**New sugar project will reduce imports by 40%- Dangote.

**Oil bunkerers, pirates take over Bayelsa community, kicks out traditional ruler

**Fayose’s brother escapes kidnap attempt, as one injured

**Tinubu Presidency: Buhari meets APC governors

**Lagos will continue to prioritize education through funding – Sanwo -Olu

**PDP: I saw one Rivers rapist at Shekarau’s Hhmecoming – Wike

**Appeal Court nullifies N20bn damages against DSS on Igboho

**Gunmen kill ex-PDP official

**Urgent actions needed on economy, ASUU strike – Osinbajo

**Nigeria will stop importing petroleum products by 2023 – Kyari

**Kwara Varsity students found dead, naked in hostel

**Man blames alcohol after raping friend’s wife in Lagos

**Saudi Arabia may cut October crude prices for Asia

**Angolan opposition to contest election results

**Ukraine students brace for underground school year

**Ex-Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev is dead

**France to expel imam for hate speech

**United reach agreement to sign Antony

**CHAN: AFCON winners back Eagles to overcome Ghana

Wishing you a robust Wednesday