NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 19TH MAY 2021
NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 19TH MAY 2021
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NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 19TH MAY 2021.
*THE NATION*
Lagos moves to strengthen cooperative societies
El-Rufai fires nurses for joining strike
Sanwo-Olu launches First and Last Mile buses
France pledges full support to battle insecurity
Survey ship will generate revenue through charting, says Naval chief
Iseyin shootings: Makinde to compensate families of victims with N1m each
Dickson Golf Estate nears completion
29,214 poor get Fed Govts cash transfer
Group mobilises for vaccination
Anyanacho leaps in WT rankings
NAFDAC okays J&J vaccine
NIS suspends processing of new passports for two weeks
Senate seeks review of NIN policy as requirement for JAMB registration
Fed Govt urges destination countries to seize, repatriate stolen funds
Methodist Prelate: were better off as one
Emir of Kano, other passengers escape death as Abuja-bound Max Air develops engine fault
EFCC chairman, others take oath of secrecy
NLC strike: ACF asks El-Rufai to reconsider workers sack
Anambra on the march again
APGA struggling for unity ahead of primary
Super model Naomi Campbell welcomes first child
*VANGUARD*
Kano Govt starts recruitment process for 56 medical doctors
UNILAG attracts N12billion research grants
Ogun gov, Abiodun, suspends aide over alleged fraud in US
Lagos Govt unveils 500 mini buses for intra-city transportation
FG’s unrealistic self-assessment
ICC Prosecutor calls on Libyan gov’t to arrest, surrender Seif al-Islam Gaddafi to Court
Macron to Buhari: France ‘ll support Nigeria with everything to overcome security threats
Just in: NCAA to meet FAAN, NAMA over bird strikes at airports
Gunmen abduct Shariah Court judge in Katsina
Why we suspended issuance of new passports and renewals ‘ NIS
NUPENG threatens nationwide strike over attack on Labour leaders
EFCC arrests ex-soldier, 33 others, for alleged fraud Arrest
Lagos Lawmakers challenge Buhari to address nation
Kaduna Strike: Northern Governors call for calm
C’River North Senatorial By-Election Petition: Tribunal adjourns Judgment
NITDA’s collaboration with MassChallenge ‘ll catalyze Nigeria’s Start-Ups ecosystem ‘ DG
Igbo community endorses Makinde for 2023 guber election in Oyo
Strike: ACF calls El-Rufai,NLC to order
el-Rufai: Return to negotiating table and stop flexing muscles, APC Govs tell NLC
Senator decries shortage of personnel in fighting security challenge
FG’s popular for cluelessness; lacks service delivery plan, says Rahman Owokoniran, South-West PDP Secretary
Elumelu, African leaders converge for UBA Africa conversations
INTERVENTION FUNDS: Emefieletackles critics over regional spread
Profit taking: Investors lose N148bn on NGX in a session
Rumblings from the South
One Nigeria’ and the jolly good ‘detribalised’ intellectual/cleric [opinion]
Northern and Southern Governors have banned open grazing in Nigeria
More telecom subscribers unhappy in Q1 2021
The world’s monetary future ‘ Lotucrypto CEO
Twitter selects Nigeria for test of new voice messaging feature
UNILAG attracts N12 billion research grants
COVID-19: Poor adherence to safety guidelines threatening efforts to avert 3rd wave ‘ NCDC
Suicide, health issue, not crime ‘EXPERTS
India COVID-19 deaths hit 25m, says Health ministry
Kano to recruit 56 medical doctors
World Hypertension Day: Cardiologists seek subsidised treatment for patients
Nigeria’s biggest challenge is vaccinating as many people as quickly as possible ‘ NCDC DG
World Hypertension: Day:Cardiologists seek subsidised treatment for patients
COVID-19: NAFDAC grants conditional emergency use authorisation for Jansen vaccine
*THISDAY*
Adeokun: FG Needs to Enforce Local Content Policy on Smart Card Production
Fawibe: NCDMB Should Give Priority to Local Firms in NCDF Utilisation
Hedging against Inflation
NOVA Merchant Bank Bonds A Rating Reaffirmed
Transfer Window: 12,681 Contributors Change PFAs in Three Months
Fortune Global Wins Award
Power Firms Fresh $400m Demand Delays $5.8bn Mambilla Project Take-off
DPRs Alternative Resolution Centre Begins Operation
Afreximbank Closes Historic $1.3bn Bond
NAICOM Set to Enforce IFRS 17 for Insurers
Operators Highlight Changes in Insurance Business Models
Guinea Backs FEDAs Establishment
Driving Remittance Flows in Africa
Polaris Launches Digital Banking Solution
LCFE to list N5bn Cashew Nut Contracts for Agvest Limited
The Clamour for a Fresh APC National Chairman
The Clamour for a Fresh APC National Chairman
Understanding Umahis Promised Year of Rest and Stomach Infrastructure
The Pandemic and our Collective Humanity
A Hegemony in Trouble
NCAC to Adapt Iheanachos FA Cup Flag Celebration into Art Contest
Taiwo Awoniyi Granted Work Permit Six Years after Signing for Liverpool
Flutterwave Partners Basketball Africa League to Promote Entrepreneurship
Pinnicks Plaudits for Falode over NWFL/LaLiga Challenge
Nigerias Para-Athlete Medalists in Switzerland Expected in Lagos Today
Adegoke, Nse Uko, Okon George Chase Olympics Qualification Tickets to Dallas
1xBet Announces Davido as the Newest Brand Ambassador in Africa
*PUNCH*
Explosion in ex-gov Daniels hotel kills two in Ogun
Police beef up security in Lagos, Ogun over rumoured IPOB militants attack
Maximising the benefits of diaspora remittances
Ngige meets CJN, chief justice begs JUSUN to end strike
End to illegal dissolution of LG councils
Kaduna labour crisis: NLC threatens general strike as El-Rufai declares Wabba wanted
Were in talks with FG over Ibori loot recovery Delta
PANDEF berates Lawan, says Presidency must return to South
PANDEF berates Lawan, says Presidency must return to South
Sharia judge feared kidnapped from court in Katsina
Restructuring no longer partisan affair
LCCI, ACCI, others raise concerns as Buhari seeks nod for fresh $6.1bn loan
Delta Speaker charges South-South govs on grazing ban bill
What we have is Fulani govt, declares Methodist Prelate
NUPENG threatens nationwide strike over Kaduna, labour dispute
Okorocha accuses Uzodinma of witch-hunt
National Assembly probes alleged Customs Sallah-day killings in Oyo
Nigerians now to get their passports within six weeks, says NIS boss
Looting will attract consequences, Uzodinma warns appointees
PDP begins Oyo LG poll campaign, Customs victims families get N5m
Edo eyes $250m investment in oil palm, cassava processing
Obaseki loyalists take over LG, suspend PDP exco
Nestle supports EU on global deforestation
CBN disbursed N300bn agric loans in southern Nigeria Emefiele
FMDQ Exchange admits Nigerian Breweries commercial papers
Lagos Commodities Exchange to list Agvests N5bn cashew nut contract
CSCS grows dividend to N5.85bn as profit rises
NGX stimulating economic growth, helping businesses, says Buhari
Racists denied my family chance to watch me play ‘ Fashanu
Polaris Bank unveils new digital platform
Onalaja becomes President, Rotary Club of Maryland
Analysts demand enabling environment for investors
Confed Cup: Enyimba in rough situation, says Ekpo, Ezeji
Why we are rolling out 2,000 FLM buses LASG
My coach’s death inspired my success story ‘ Bolaji
Air transport recovery requires extensive global cooperation
EPL: Chelsea beat Leicester to boost top-four bid
Lagos eyes major tourism destination in Africa
Euro 2020: France recall Benzema after five years
Air transport extremely important, guarantees connectivity BAGAIA
EPL: Man City lose to Brighton, United held as fans return
Consulting firm to hold CIO Awards
Long working hours increase heart disease risks, says ILO
Equity firm appoints new chief operating officer
Buhari appoints NDE director-general
Chams Group announces key appointments
Access Bank acquires Mozambiques African Banking Corporation
Aeros aircraft grounded after bird strike, says NCAA
Slow COVID 19 vaccination threatening economic growth Report
Passport scarcity and Aregbesola
Shipping firm appoints new managing director
Nigeria: A failing state teetering on the brink
Manufacturing attracted N5.73tn in eight years NESG
Binance reports surge in number of African users
Why it is difficult to end Okada menace
China bans financial institutions from cryptocurrency exchange
Unicane expands, to begin ethanol export from Nigeria
Police, Osun youths protest as EFCC arrests 34 suspected Internet fraudsters
Hisbah arrests Kano couple for allegedly buying baby for N900,000
*DAILY TIMES*
Insecurity: IGP launches new operation for South East
Okorocha denies giving IPOB N500m
PDP Govs Ibadan Resolutions, not partisan, but national imperative issue Lukman
Lopsidedness in appointments: Senate cautions Buhari, confirms NHRC nominees
PDP Govs tasks Buhari on power devolution to states
Tuberculosis Kills 18 persons every hour in Nigeria Report
Covid-19 B.1.620 varients silently spreading fast across continents Report
Limited intake of high Trans-fat food, key in preventing hypertension Experts
Working for long hours can result in serious health hazard WHO report
Updated: Senate cautions Buhari on appointments
NIS suspends receiving, processing fresh passport applications till June
External borrowing: Buhari writes NAssembly, requests N2.343 trillion
Okowa announces full autonomy for Delta judiciary, dissolves cabinet
Updated: El-rufai dismisses all nurses below Grade Level 14 over strike
Abuja indigenes move to elect parallel govt in FCT
Okpe leaders task Buhari on southern seaports, true federalism, others
Insecurity: Army desirous of meeting expectations of Nigerians, says COAS
Explosion rocks Gbenga Daniels hotel in Abeokuta kills two, injures three others
Fayemi: All Ekiti communities will feel govt presence
Kane tells Tottenham he wants to quit this summer
Popular Nollywood Actor, Baba Ijesha Granted Bail
Social Discourse and the Toyin Falola interviews: Matters arising
Rumblings from the south
Nigeria; Insecurity and the crisis of leadership
*NEW TELEGRAPH*
Nigeria: Need to avoid another Rwanda
Return to negotiating table ‘PGF
FG suspends applications for new passports nationwide
At last, FG receives 4.2m Ibori loot
Carry arms, defend yourselves now ‘Ortom tells subjects
Kaduna: Oil workers threaten nationwide strike, put members on red alert
Senate asks Education Ministry, JAMB, NIMC to suspend use of NIN for exams
NLC/KADUNA FACE-OFF: El-Rufai draws battle lines, declares Wabba wanted
Emefiele to critics: CBN’s agric intervention programmes not partial
Investors in quoted telcos earn N396bn in 4 months
Vessels: Ship owners in dilemma over single hull phase out
NAFDAC approves Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
Strengthening market supervision through registration
Customs seizes 80,882 pirated books
MPC: Grappling with inflation, growth dilemma
BVN: Banks record 1.07m registrations in 2 months
Importers face 50% hike in charges
Consumer good stocks lose N63bn
Polaris Bank unveils digital bank, VULTe
Investors shun naira debt over inflation concerns
Closing the gender gap in elective positions
Analysts: Inflation moderation cuts chances of immediate hike
It is time for reconciliation in S’West PDP ‘ Doherty
Ortom’s campaign posters for Senate flood Makurdi
NFF still in search of Grade A friendlies for Eagles
NTTF National Championships: All eyes on Ondo, Oyo in team event
Onuachu beats Mo Salah, others to become Africa’s top scorer
Iheanacho wins Leicester’s Goal of the Month for April
Para-athletics boss hails minister as Team Nigeria shines in Switzerland
Joshua seeks Plan B after Fury fight shaky
EPL: Chelsea beat Foxes to boost Champions League hopes
EPL: Brighton come back to beat 10-man Man City
EPL: Cavani scores stunner in Man Utd draw, Leeds sinks Saints
Keane, Cantona inducted into PL Hall of Fame
*BLUE PRINT*
2021 budget deficit: Buhari seeks NASS’ nod to raise N2.343trn loan
Breaking: Chelsea overpower Leicester City, consolidate Champions League spot
Danbatta recognised for contribution to security in Kano community
NITDA warns against use of sensitive information on Whatsapp
NITDA, MassChallenge in partnership to put startups on global scale
Growing rural sub-Saharan economies through accelerating clean energy uptake
Eko DisCo embarks on capital projects
Renewable energy: SON launches standards for solar components
2023-Nigeria: Total rejection of tribal presidency
Arsenal, Newcastle linked with Adarabioyo
Shell says Nigerian oil not compatible with green strategy
Equity market value drops by N148bn
Onu wins 3rd Dynamite Opens Scrabble Championship
PVP has nothing to do with GMO ‘ NASC DG
FGN, PSIN partner on strengthening fiscal transparency in states
Afreximbank closes historic $1.3bn bond
Fresh twists as workers’ protest thickens in Kaduna
Buni most media friendly governor in Nigeria ‘ Yobe NUJ
Kuje: How to avoid looming breakup in APC ‘ Chieftain
Abuja inhabitants restate call for mayoral status in FCT
Strike: Call El-Rufai to order, NUPENG tells FG
Buhari announces fresh appointments
Assault on suspect: Ahmed Isa must apologise, NAWOJ insists
IPOB flays Imo govt over arrest, intimidation of journalists
NYSC foundation to launch more youth empowerment platforms
Gov. Sule donates vehicles to Nasarawa first class monarchs
APC ward leaders suspend Kuje caretaker committee chairman over alleged anti-party activities
At last, Ayade bows, reabsorbs sacked Magistrates
Ayade appoints Ndoma-Egba peace committee chair on warring communities
NALDA to establish integrated farm estate in Ebonyi
Group condemns attack on Umahi over kidnap, torture of former aide
Insecurity: Chemists only hope for Nigeria’s safety- ICCON tells FG
29,214 households in Anambra to receive COVID-19 cash transfer for 6 months
Breaking: El-Rufai sacks nurses, lecturers, orders fresh recruitment
Labour decries lack of promotions for 12yrs in Nasarawa
PENGASSAN warns against insecurity in Port Harcourt
*THE SUN*
FA Cup victory: FG to immortalise Iheanacho celebrating with Nigerian flag
Iheanacho, Ndidi grab N23.1m each for FA Cup win
Uchegbulam lauds CAF on Senghor, Pinnick appointments
Odaudu shifts focus to game against US Monastir
LSSC predict more talents discovery at NTTF National Championship
Joshua may now face Usyk, says Hearn
Taiwo Awoniyi granted UK work permit
FA Cup victory: FG to immortalise Iheanacho celebrating with Nigerian flag
Uzodimma signs into law bills on security, land matters
RTEAN to assist in enforcing Okada ban on Lagos highways
Eutelsat partners Facebook to boost internet connectivity in Nigeria, others
Senate seeks review of NIN policy for JAMB
FG warns Nigerians on WhatsApp new rule
Gov Abiodun suspends aide arrested for fraud in U.S
Ebonyi gov, senators, Reps in fresh faceoff
Insecurity: Police launch operation restore peace in Enugu
Passage of PIB wont go beyond June Petroleum minister
Reps okay transition, assumption of office bill for second reading
Nigeria, France must strengthen military, economic ties
Buhari only listening to southern governors will prevent breakup
Hidden knowledge on why people suffer (4)
Make-believe, not ‘make-belief
Can Pantami be prosecuted for acts of terrorism'(2)
AIbom, SMEs and human capital development
Hunger, poverty and challenge of innovative food storage
COVID-19: Vaccine cooperation, a necessity to block virus
SSCEAOL inaugurates new executives in Lagos
ICOC launches NGO to cater for childhood development
Lawan and right of opinion
Justice for Umoren
Open letter to governors of Southern Nigeria: Rising above partisan politics
*GUARDIAN*
On alleged plots against Buhari’s government
Ikpe Ekong blames Nigeria’s football struggles on dearth of developmental programmes
Pogba, Diallo display Palestine flag after Man United match
Benzema recalled by France for Euro 2020
Sweden turn to Jordan Larsson without injured Ibrahimovic for Euro 2020
Mason unaware of Spurs icon Kane wanting to leave
Man City owner to cover fans travel costs to Champions League final
Chelsea eye Leicester revenge with Champions League riches at stake
Guardiola warns Aguero over Champions League final berth
29,214 Anambra households to get FG’s cash transfer
Kidnapped UNIJOS female professor, husband rescued, say police
Emir Bayero, 139 others escape death as Max plane records bird strike
Oladele assumes FRSC zonal command in Ilorin
Mother, two children burnt beyond recognition in Delta
Wike seeks return of NIMASA cabotage department to Rivers
Paucity of fund grounds Taraba panel on police brutality
Esan youths protest against Obaseki’s appointment of VC
2,560 Konshisha victims share ActionAid’s N89m bounty
Nigeria: Demystifying the separatism clamour
At last, Ayade approves employment of 29 magistrates
Madunagu at 75: Interrogating the national question
Garba on Pantami: Apologia not exoneration
Beyond politics
Gambari: A calming influence in the storm
Chelsea beat Leicester to boost top-four bid, Man City rocked by Brighton
Palestinians make UN aid appeal as Council fails to find consensus
1.5 billion anti-Covid shots injected worldwide
DNA sequencing pioneers win 1mn euro tech ‘Nobel’ prize
US pullout from Afghanistan at least 13% complete: Pentagon
Nurse who helped saved Boris Johnson’s life quits in protest
Over 50 missing after boat from Libya sinks
Russian lawmakers move to ban Navalny supporters from polls
9 bodies found in car in western Mexico
Duterte bans Philippines ministers from speaking on South China Sea
*TRIBUNE*
Cross-border: Africa to lose $148 billion of GDP to corruption ‘ World Bank, UN Office
Kano govt to recruitment 56 medical doctors
Restructuring: Engage NASS for constitutional amendment, Lukman tells PDP governors
Yoruba Professionals foundation kicks off 4th free entrepreneurial development training
Stakeholders move to upgrade Oyo school of survey
Imo Police command gets new Public Relations Officer
AU, NGO to provide jobs, empowerment for Ebonyi indigenes, others
EFCC asks PDP National Chairman to release three party officials for questioning
Northern governors appeal for calm over Kaduna govt/labour face-off
Emir of Kano, 139 other escape death as plane engine suffers from ‘bird strike
FG to El-Rufai: Don’t escalate labour crisis to make it uncontrollable
BREAKING: El Rufai declares NLC president a wanted man
South-East: Raging battle for a region’s soul
World Bank project: A’Ibom youths shut firm over exclusion
North-West govs have realised dialogue, ransom for bandits haven’t worked ‘ Jaji
Oba of Benin rounds off Oranmiyan spiritual dance with pageantry
Anger over worsening insecurity
As Senate quakes over Buhari’s lopsided appointments
Nigeria: This edifice will fall if
Relating Nigeria’s amalgamation with Hagher’s The Conquest of Azenga
1910s’ adventures: Retelling the story of Titanic
A photography artist’s experience of the metaphysical in football
Buhari commends demutualisation of NGX
How SMEs can benefit from AfCTA using digital skills
*SPORTS*
1xBet Announces Davido as the Newest Brand Ambassador in Africa – Thisday
Adegoke, Nse Uko, Okon George Chase Olympics Qualification Tickets to Dallas – Thisday
Albert Pujols Signing Would Have Been ‘Very Complicated’ for Cardinals, Mozeliak Says – Bleacher Report
Always close, then at the end not really’ – Werner says VAR decisions ‘mirror of the whole season’ after seeing goals wiped away – Goal
Angels’ Mike Trout Placed on IL with Calf Injury, Expected to Be out 6-8 Weeks – Bleacher Report
Arbitrator rules Fury must face Wilder, jeopardizing Joshua fight – reports – CNN
Arsenal, Newcastle linked with Adarabioyo – Blueprint
Ashes 2021-22 schedule: Dates announced for men’s and women’s series – BBC
B/R Exclusive: Gonzaga’s Jalen Suggs Talks NBA Draft, Financial Advice and More – Bleacher Report
Benzema Recalled By France For Euro 2020 – Daily Independent
Benzema recalled by France for Euro 2020 – Guardian
Brighton 3-2 Man City: We must improve for Champions League final, says Pep Guardiola – BBC
Canucks hold off Flames behind Thatcher Demko’s 38 saves – Yahoo
Champions League top-four race: Chelsea take control as Leicester lose grip – BBC
Chelsea 2-1 Leicester City: Blues beat Foxes in crucial top-four showdown – BBC
Chelsea and France left sweating on Kante after early Premier League exit against Leicester – Goal
Chelsea Beware: 5 Teams Who Lost Domestic Cup And Champions League Finals Same Season – Complete Sports
Chelsea eye Leicester revenge with Champions League riches at stake – Guardian
Chelsea keeping fingers crossed over N’Golo Kante after vital win – Yahoo
Clemson vs. Georgia, Alabama vs. Miami TV Info Announced for Week 1 of 2021 Season – Bleacher Report
Clippers’ Ty Lue: ‘I Don’t Give a Damn’ What Anyone Thinks About Resting Players – Bleacher Report
Confed Cup: Enyimba in rough situation, says Ekpo, Ezeji – Punch
Cowboys Rumors: Former Packers QB Brett Hundley Visiting Dallas – Bleacher Report
Cricket-Australia hoping for ‘full crowds’ for Ashes series – Yahoo
EPL: Brighton come back to beat 10-man Man City – New Telegraph
EPL: Cavani scores stunner in Man Utd draw, Leeds sinks Saints – New Telegraph
EPL: Chelsea beat Foxes to boost Champions League hopes – New Telegraph
EPL: Chelsea beat Leicester to boost top-four bid – Punch
EPL: Man City lose to Brighton, United held as fans return – Punch
Euro 2020: France recall Benzema after five years – Punch
FA Cup victory: FG to immortalise Iheanacho celebrating with Nigerian flag – The Sun
FA Cup victory: FG to immortalise Iheanacho celebrating with Nigerian flag – The Sun
Fan View: ‘He’s back’ ‘ Benzema’s France return sends Twitter into frenzy – Goal
Fan View: ‘What a goal!’ ‘ Manchester United’s African fans hail Cavani’s screamer – Goal
Flutterwave Partners Basketball Africa League to Promote Entrepreneurship – Thisday
Fulham draw must be ‘wake-up call’ for Manchester United ‘ Ole Gunnar Solskjaer – Yahoo
Golf-Matsuyama understands Japan’s virus concerns but hopes Olympics can go forward – Yahoo
Guardiola ‘optimistic’ over Gundogan injury scare ahead of Champions League final – Goal
Guardiola warns Aguero over Champions League final berth – Guardian
He’s a Tottenham player’ – Guardiola refuses to be drawn in to Kane speculation amid Manchester City links – Goal
Hometown Heroes’ unveiled as Birmingham gears up for Commonwealth Games – Yahoo
I can’t control God,’ says Venus Williams following time violation due to heavy winds – CNN
I didn’t feel the touch’ – Fernandes admits he didn’t deserve assist on controversial Cavani goal – Goal
If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em: How Nike cornered the running shoe market – CNN
Iheanacho makes Premier League history with Leicester City strike vs Chelsea – Goal
Iheanacho wins Leicester’s Goal of the Month for April – New Telegraph
Iheanacho, Ndidi grab N23.1m each for FA Cup win – The Sun
Ikpe Ekong blames Nigeria’s football struggles on dearth of developmental programmes – Guardian
Japanese want Tokyo Olympic Games cancelled -NigPilot – Nigerian Pilot
Jayson Tatum Drops 50 as Celtics Beat Wizards, Will Face Nets in 2021 NBA Playoffs – Bleacher Report
Jeremy Lin Hints at Retirement After He Didn’t Receive NBA Contract This Season – Bleacher Report
Joshua faces Plan B as court ruling puts fight with Fury in doubt – The Cable
Joshua may now face Usyk, says Hearn – The Sun
Joshua seeks Plan B after Fury fight shaky – New Telegraph
Kane tells Tottenham he wants to quit this summer – Daily Times
Karim Benzema in France Euro 2020 squad after almost six-year absence – BBC
Keane, Cantona inducted into PL Hall of Fame – New Telegraph
Klopp warns against complacency after ‘fate’ gives Alisson miracle winner – Goal
Lakers’ Anthony Davis Downplays Injury Concerns Ahead of Warriors Matchup: ‘I’m Fine – Bleacher Report
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