PUNCH
11 killed as speeding bus crashes into truck in Kwara
Boko Haram still occupying Geidam Yobe LG chair
ICPC recovered N1.1bn, seized 29 buildings, 13 businesses Chairman
India’s deadly COVID-19 variant: FG expert panel meets today, plans additional measures
PIRS threatens imprisonment for officials mounting illegal revenue checkpoints
Boko Haram launches fresh attack on Maiduguri outskirts
NDLEA seizes N10bn heroin in Lagos, Kano, arrest six
Pantami: Buhari’s terrorising minister
Accountant shot by robber dies following rejection by Lagos hospitals
Command dismisses inspector for shooting man to death in Lagos
Outrage greets abduction of Christian worshippers in Kaduna
Troops raid Benue monarch’s palace, chief escapes
Three policemen arrested for extorting LASU student of N153,000 in Ogun
Stranded commuters lament as fallen container causes gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Three cops face orderly room trial for losing rifles to gunmen in Enugu
Kidnappers of our kinsmen insist on N15m ransom – Ekiti LG official’s family
12 power plants suffer gas shortage, 1,610MW idle
Lagos tenants prefer monthly rental payment – Report
Banking sector recorded N356.47tn e-transactions in Q4 – NBS
NIESV calls for repeal of Land Use Act
Punch Investigation: Patients lament state of LASUTH Trauma and Burns Centre, Gbagada General Hospital
Kaduna, FGs wailing on security no longer acceptable Falana
Police dismiss inspector who killed Lekki businessman for questioning search
CAN condemns killing, abduction of Kaduna church members
Eliminate Boko Haram leader just as you crushed IPOB commander, Omokri challenges Army
319,755 Nigerians benefitted from FGs payroll support scheme -Presidential aide
Nigerian tweeps call for suspension of Keyamos account over leaked chat
THISDAY
Nigerian Shippers, Port of Antwerp Mull Seaport Development Initiatives
Proposed Escravos Deep Seaport to Attract $50bn FDI to Nigeria
Trading Value Soars 292%, Investors Stake N42bn on Shares
Customs Intercepts Foreign Rice worth N22.5m in Kwara
Nigeria Lost N5.5tn to Cybercrimes in 10 Years
FG Bans Importation of Refined Sugar, Derivatives from Free Trade Zones
FG Rejects W’Bank’s Report on Nigeria’s Power Sector
JAMB Reschedules Mock Exams for May 20
FG: 319,755 Nigerians Benefitted from Payroll Support Programme
Military Arrests Benue Monarch for Alleged Illegal Possession of Weapons
Igbo Women Group Visits Obasanjo, Seeks Collaboration
Policemen extort LASU student N.153m in Ogun
S/East govs order Ohanaeze to raise c’ttee over ‘unfair treatment’ of Igbo
Iwo indigenes lament delay in prosecution of suspected ritualists
Kidnappers demand N15m ransom on Ekiti APC chieftain
Greenfield University: Northern govs condemn killing of students
SERAP seeks probe of ‘missing’ $30m safe school fund
Afenifere not in support of secession – Adebanjo
Onitsha Port can handle 1,000 containers monthly — Moghalu
FG faults W/Bank’s claim on poor electricity
Rising concerns over oil depots within residential areas in Lagos
Dumped new born baby dies in Abuja hospital
Lagos closes major highway for 4-week construction
Military Technology Beyond Native Doctors’ Protection, APC Warns Nigerian Youths
Boko Haram Fighters Still Occupying Geidam, Says LG Chairman
16 Die in Edo, Kwara Auto Crashes
Academy Advises FG to Shut Airports to Avoid COVID-19’s Third Wave
Police Dismiss Inspector for Killing Lagos Businessman Who Questioned Search
Gunmen Kidnap Hotelier, Seven Family Members in Oyo
Five Feared Dead in Stampede over N500 Alms in Katsina
SUN
APC Caretaker Committee to extend tenure
APC’ll chase PDP out of S’South in 2023 ‘Omo-Agege
Kwara tops progressive governors’ achievements chart
APC will chase PDP out of S/South in 2023 ‘ Omo-Agege
NLC insists on reversal of power sector privatisation
Rising heat may wipe out 80m jobs by 2030 ‘ ILO
COVID-19: Chemical union loses 10,000 workers in 1 year
Nigeria may adopt nuclear technology as solution to epileptic power ‘Minister
Fresh controversy trails trial of 400 BDC alleged BHaram sponsors
GUARDIAN
Nine wedding guests die in auto crash in Edo
Police Trust Fund partners NPA for better personnel welfare
Unemployment responsible for increasing crime rate, Says Olanipekun
Ministry, NAPTIP join forces against human trafficking in Lagos
SON to destroy N600m worth of substandard tyres
Bargain hunting ahead of Q1 earning season lifts market indices by 1.27%
FG urges states to deepen fiscal transparency, accountability
CSCS declares N5.85 billion dividend in 2020
NICON Insurance faults report on senate summon
Underwriters pull N418.8b from motor business in 10yrs
Police confirm gunmen attack on checkpoints in Rivers
BUA denies cement price hike, accuses retailers of exploiting loopholes
Delta Steel: Story of arrested dreams to industrialise Nigeria
I am best pound-for-pound fighter on earth, Usman boasts
Potato puree to reduce wheat bread cost by 20%, sugar by 5%
Govs label attackers of Uzodimma’s home enemies of Nigeria, urge arrest
Gunmen kill 1, abduct 4 in Kaduna church attack
BUA Cement refutes claims of increase in ex-factory price of cement
Wike condemns “barbaric, dastardly” attack on security personnel in Rivers
State police impossible without national consensus, constitutional amendment
VANGUARD
Insecurity: South-East Governors’ Forum reiterates support for state police
Kano destroys counterfeit goods worth about N1bn
Malaria vaccine in Nigeria ready in 6 months ‘ Ned Nwoko Foundation
Abiodun commiserates with Sultan of Sokoto over brother’s death
Lagos Police dismiss Inspector for extral-judicial killing
700, 000 persons diagnosed with malaria annually in Lagos ‘ Prof Abayomi
Judgement on Floyd’s murder: CSOs urge judiciary in Nigeria to be independent, fearless
Wike condemns ‘barbaric, dastardly’ attack on security personnel in Rivers
11 killed, many injured in Kwara road mishap
State of Nation: Nigeria can fly again ‘ Kumuyi declares
INSECURITY:Nigeria in tough, perilous times ‘ Okowa, Omo-Agege
Though challenges persist, promise of God for great Nigeria will be fulfilled, says Osinbajo
Reps may formally debate, call for Pantami’s sack, suspension this week
Government is de-marketing polytechincs, killing technical education ‘ Ezeibe, ASUP President
Strategic partnerships crucial for malaria bednets amid COVID-19 says Vestergaard
COVID-19 Resurgence: Shut our International airports now, medical experts tell FG
Malaria vaccine in Nigeria ready in 6 months, Ned Nwoko Foundation says
Aremu to El-Rufai: Withdraw mass sack, emulate President Buhari on jobs creation, jobs retention
Another ESN commander has taken over, IPOB mocks Army
BREAKING:Chaos as pipeline explosion rocks Alimosho again
South East Governors push legal backing for EBUBEAGU as Joint Security outfit
Ohanaeze Ndigbo condemns attack on Uzodinma’s country home
Uzodinma: We can’t have a country called Nigeria with violence, destruction of properties, Governors warn
LEADERSHIP
FG Queries World Bank Over Accuracy Of Nigerian Power Report
Still On Issue Of Small Arms Proliferation And 2023 Elections
Parliamentary Workers Give Conditions For Suspension Of Strike
CSOs Warn Of Deteriorating Civic Space
Police Arrest 241 Kidnappers, Rapists In Katsina
Govs Condemn Attack On Uzodinma’s Country Home
UPCTRE Backs JUSUN, ASUP Strike Actions, Urges Govt To Accede Demands
Just In: Boko Haram Burns Mainok Police Station As Troops Repel Attack On Base
COVID-19: NPHCDA Vaccinates New 9,255 People In Nigeria
Rivers: Police Launch Manhunt For Attackers Of Checkpoints
Presidency Now Employer, Defender Of Terrorists, Bandits ‘ Fayose
Recruit More Policemen To Tackle Insecurity, Ex-IGP Tells Federal Govt
NDA Dismissal: Parents Appeal To Minister, CDS To Obey NASS Resolution
TRIBUNE
Insecurity hampering effective basic education delivery ‘ UBEC boss
Oyo launches new green dot logo for family planning
Gunmen abduct hotelier, wife, three children, four others in Oyo, demand for N15m ransom
Industrialise Nigerian economy to tackle unemployment ‘ Ayorinde
Senate commends ICPC over 2020 budget implementation, commitment to minimizing corruption
Boko Haram attack: Governor Buni meets Chief of Defence Staff
ESP support fund: FG to begin more payments this week
Policemen allegedly extort LASU student of N153,000 in Ogun
Shasha market mayhem: 982 victims get FG relief packages
Eliminate Boko Haram leader the way you killed IPOB commander, Omokri tells army
Community kicks as Obaseki dethrones traditional ruler, revokes clan
Insecurity: Governors task Nigerians to support security agencies
Ayade renews hope on Obudu International Cargo Airport
NATION
Lagos to partner private sector for sustainable economy
Security: Southeast governors, leaders insist on Ebube Agu
Refined sugar, derivatives importation banned from FTZ
Put suspected Boko Haram financiers on open trial, says Ndume
Naira falls on back of rising food inflation
Southeast Govs condemn attack on Uzodinmas home
Nine wedding guests die in Edo crash
953 lives lost to malaria in Borno in 4 years
Boko Haram attacks Mainok military checkpoint
UPDATED: Laporte heads Manchester City to fourth consecutive Carabao Cup title
Pantami: Senate must be more careful in future, says Dogara
Insecurity: South-East Governors, opinion leaders in closed-door meeting in Enugu
DAILY TIMES
Malaria, still a major public health challenge, says FG
Africa making progress in defeating malaria AU
China administers over 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines
Cement price: Group, others caution BUA to leave Dangote alone
Federal Govt to clear all backlog of passport applications before May 31, Aregbesola pledges
NDLEA seizes N10bn heroin, khat at Lagos, Kano airports, says spokesman
IPOB dares army, appoints new commander for ESN
Following fresh loan approval, Nigeria has now borrowed 20 trillion under Buhari
Plateau revenue agency tasks MDAs, LGAs to boost IGR
HERALD
IT expert urges FG to reduce taxes on startups
Group endorses Okupe for 2023 Presidential candidate
Greenfield students: Probe ‘missing $30m safe school fund’ ‘ SERAP tells Buhari
Reno Omokri: Should We Go To Church On Sunday
Killing Ikonson Commander will radicalise IPOB ‘ Fani-Kayode
Nigerians drag presidential aide Tolu Ogunlesi for alleged hypocrisy, unearth GEJ-era tweets
Marginalisation not enough reason to go to war ‘ Retired general chides IPOB, MASSOB
BUSINESSDAY
4 financial intervention facilities Nigerian businesses can tap to enjoy AfCFTA
Nigerians hooked on crypto despite restriction
Lagos to create 600,000 jobs in 2021 through the LSETF initiative
NASCON records 21% revenue increase amid economic dip
LCCI advocates enabling policies, structures to boost non-oil sector for economic recovery
Ominous signs of attacks on police formations in South East
DAILY INDEPENDENT
Bandits Attack Kaduna Church, Kill Doctor, Abduct Worshippers
Ebube Agu Will Work With Police, Other Security Agencies ‘ S/East Govs
Why I Don’t Criticise My Predecessor ‘ Sanwo-Olu
$29bn Businesses Loss To Erratic Power Supply Puts Economic Recovery In Limbo
Group Asks CBN To Stop Confiscation Of Cards Withheld By ATM
Lawyers Differ Over Sanwo-Olu’s Attempt To Take Over Corruption Cases From EFCC, ICPC
Lagos Police Dismiss Inspector For Extral-Judicial Killing
Insecurity: South-East Governors’ Forum Reiterates Support For State Police
Ohanaeze Condemns Burning Of Uzodinma’s Residence
Ondo Warns Against Plot To Discredit Akeredolu
NIGERIAN PILOT
Nation building, not regionalism is the solution to Nigerias challenges Ex Director NYSC
JAMB sets new date for 2021 Mock-UTME
Education Minister harps on safe, conducive environment for learning
Anambra guber: Obiano did not endorse Soludu Hon Okafor
2023: Zone presidency to S/East PANPIEC tells Political Parties
Lalong swears in Management Committee Chairman for Jos South LGA -NigPilot
Bayelsa reassures security agencies of support
NEW TELEGRAPH
Ohanaeze Youths condemn attack on police stations, back Ebubeagu security outfit
Anti-graft war: We’re focusing on FIRS, Customs ‘ ICPC
Insecurity: S’East govs, leaders direct Houses of Assembly to amend state laws, accommodate EBUBEAGU
Osinbajo:Nigeria’ll become oasis of peace, security
Abductors of Ekiti APC chieftain demand N15m ransom
N10bn worth of drugs intercepted at Lagos, Kano airports
Uzodinma: You’ve no monopoly of violence, Govs tell attackers
Middle Belt leader hits Buhari hard over worsening insecurity
BLUEPRINT
ICPC recovered N1.1bn in Q1 2021- Chair
48 hours after killing of 3 Kaduna varsity students: Gunmen kill medical doctor, 7 others, abduct worshippers
FG rejects World Bank’s survey on power distribution, claims positive devt
Nigeria businesses lose $29bn annually to poor electricity
US NOPEC Bill will undermine relationship with OPEC, Barkindo warns
TAJBank records highest EPS in Banking Industry, N845m PAT’.As assets grew 443% in first year of operation
FG targets purchase of 60,000 tractors to drive agric mechanisation
New challenges necessary for growth of pension fund administration-Stanbic IBTC
