Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 15 May 2021

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

VANGUARD

COVID-19: WHO urges countries to reconsider vaccinating children, adolescents

Nollywood produces 416 movies in Q1, 2021 ‘ NBS

Police arrest 5 suspected hoodlums over death of 2 in Osun

ICPC fugitive is not Buhari’s inlaw ‘ Presidency

Reality Show: We include business, lifestyle, public relation to change narrative -‘Aligbe

No record of Indian COVID-19 variant in Edo, says Obaseki

ICYMI: Midnight fire guts INEC office at Udenu LG in Enugu

Sallah: Civil servants yet to resume work after holidays

COVID-19 new wave: Bayelsa imposes fresh curfew

Insecurity: Buhari urges spiritual leaders to mobilise against crimes

No Buhari’s son-in-law is declared wanted by ICPC ‘ Presidency

Alleged $65m fraud: Track down Buhari’s son-in-law, PDP charges ICPC

PDP kicks against Anambra Govt’s deductions from workers’ salaries

Lagos Police rescue another abandoned one-month-old baby

Incessant attacks: INEC seeks measures to secure assets

Senate President to Governors: Restructure your States before calling for restructuring at federal level

Two killed as OPC, hoodlums, vigilante clash in Osun

Inferno at Udenu LG office, another setback ‘ INEC

Customs confirms 3 dead in Iseyin clash with rice smugglers

Army demolishes unserviceable ammunition, explosives in Imo

NSCDC parades 11 suspects for alleged theft, rape in Ekiti

World Bank to construct 13.16km Lagos farm roads

PUNCH

Govt silent as PDP knocks Oyetola over absence at southern govs meeting

Lebanese accused of using underage girls for pornography in Plateau

Bandits demanded additional N100m after collecting N60m ransom Parents of kidnapped Kaduna varsity students

How we were kidnapped behind police station Enugu estate agents

NIN: 600,000 UTME applicants unable to register, JAMB weighs options

Boko Haram war: Army recalls soldiers from study leave

COVID-19: J&J vaccine may arrive Nigeria in August as Indian variant worsens

NPA: CSOs back Reps, want EFCC to probe non-remittances under Bala-Usman

US seeks justice for Shiites over alleged killing by military

Southerners talk too much, North already planning to leave Nigeria Ex-Oyo gov, Ladoja

Restructuring: Reps deny opposing southern govs demand, Afenifere gives ultimatum

Growing insecurity, major threat to 2023 polls

People sometimes offer me alms thinking Im a beggar Ocheido, Pharmacy graduate in wheelchair

How we used computer-based exams to solve sex-for-mark problem in Ambrose Alli Varsity VC, Prof Onimawo

Court of Appeal upturns conviction of companies allegedly linked to Jonathan

Banks place limits on domiciliary accounts transfers

NITDA warns Nigerians of new cyberattack strategy

Lagos extends development plans to 30 communities

My sons killers wont escape Gods wrath Father of slain IMSU law student

Oil industry generated N23.8bn VAT in first quarter NBS

Start good governance in your states, Yahaya Bello tells southern govs

424 illegal pharmacies sealed as PCN raids 644 properties

After eight years at LAUTECH, my son was brought home dead Dad of student who fell into septic tank

Govt tackles okada menace as Lagosians groan over riders criminality, recklessness

As long as public toilets are scarce, we will continue to defecate in lagoon, bushes, others Open defecators

Bauchi man kills lover, newborn, dumps corpses in sewage

Sex slaves: NAPTIP takes over case, to rehabilitate victims

Police begin investigation as two die in Osun clash

Father of four battles kidney failure, needs N6m for transplant

Four arrested for burning Imo police area command

Investigating infertility involves you and your partner

How I lured, raped six other ladies by offering them phoney jobs Alleged killer of Akwa Ibom jobseeker

Stop attacking Buhari, he has restructured Nigeria, Yahaya Bello slams Southern Govs

Nigeria will continue to suffer without restructuring -Afenifere

NSCDC parades 11 suspects for alleged theft, rape in Ekiti

Sallah break: Nigerian Exchange resumes trading with N25bn growth

Sallah: Civil servants fail to resume work after holidays in Abuja

Police arrest five suspected bandits in Zamfara

THISDAY

Uzodinma Buys More Innoson Vehicles for Security in Imo

Court Sets Aside Conviction of Companies Allegedly Linked to Patience Jonathan

‘Gbajabiamila Didn’t Oppose Southern Governors’

Abaribe: Calls for Restructuring Fuelled by Buhari’s Executive Arbitrariness

NNPC Begins Selection Process for Maintenance of Refineries

‘Governors, not Buhari Can Stop Attacks on Security Forces in S’East,…

US Unhappy over Jailing of Nigerians for Blasphemy

Naira Trades at Record Low on Official Market after Devaluation

Police, Hunters Arrest 2 Suspected Kidnappers

Dickson Condemns Killing of Policemen

Insecurity: Buhari Wants Sultan, Other Religious Leaders to Mobilise Faithful…

SUN

Nigeria may not survive coming explosion -Chekwas Okorie, APC chieftain

You’re wrong; Fulani too busy to threaten anyone ‘Bayero, Miyetti Allah leader

Fulani posing existential threat to Igbo, others ‘Prof. Osuagwu, ex Ohanaeze leader

Fire razes INEC office in Enugu

APC chieftain calls for sovereign national conference

Afenifere to Buhari: Restructure Nigeria before 2023

Anambra Guber: Presidential Aide, Okoye picks APC ticket

GUARDIAN

Anambra Guber: Njoku, Oye, Soludo, Umeoji compound APGA dilemma

Northern Group defends suspended NPA MD, accuses Amaechi of Witch-hunt

Buhari has no relationship with Kumo, says presidency

Southern Governors right to ban open grazing, says CNPP

Cooperation by countries will aid COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout – Chinese Envoy

Police parade Uduak Akpan, father as Iniubong is buried

Group condemns alleged killing by customs officers in border community

JAMB may extend UTME registration deadline

Army faults report of B’Haram distributing goodies in N’East

Proposed national carrier gets $250m lifeline

Nigerians celebrate Eid-Fitri in darkness as outage persists

NCDC reports 53 new infections

JAMB may postpone 2021 UTME over NIN registration

Remittance inflows to Nigeria declines by 28% in 2020 – World Bank

JAMB may extend UTME registration deadline

Police investigates fire incident at Enugu INEC office

Cult clash claims 8 lives in Akwa Ibom

NAF reaffirms commitment to protect Nigeria’s territorial integrity

Motor boy escapes death as truck plunges into river

LEADERSHIP

Chadian Crisis Will Adversely Affect Unprepared Nigerian Forces ‘ Expert

Delisting Local Governments From Constitution Encourages Stealing ‘ Ambali

Former Bayelsa Gov Condemns Unprovoked Attack On Policemen

Gbajabiamila Didn’t Oppose Restructuring, Reps’ Spokesman Clarifies

Today, Consumers Are More Tech-savvy And Expect Higher Standards ‘ Shane Currey

Activist Berates Soludo Over Anambra Gov’ship Contest

NAF Kills Many Bandits, Destroys Camps In Kaduna Communities ‘ State Govt

Federal Govt Alone Can’t Create Jobs For All Nigerians ‘ NDE Boss

TRIBUNE

$65m fraud: Fugitive no longer in-law to Buhari ‘ Presidency

IBB not dead, he is alive and healthy ‘ Source

Nepotism fuels demand for self-determination ‘Bauchi Gov., Mohammed

Cross River JUSUN knocks Accountant-General, Attorney-General, Auditor-General over prolonged strike

Truck drivers block Onitsha-Asaba highway in protest over member’s death

Police rescue 12-year-old girl from solitary confinement in Sokoto

Strange disease’ claims one, 30 hospitalised in Sokoto boarding school

Adopt electronic voting for rancour-free elections in Nigeria, Diri urges INEC

Restructuring, only option to halt Nigeria’s disintegration, says Afenifere

NIPR warns quacks to steer clear of public relations practice or face wrath of law

N100bn bond approval by Adamawa Assembly; SSG clears the air

Nigeria lets naira weaken in possible move to unify exchange rates

NATION

Igbo presidency: El Rufai gets it wrong this time

How I killed job seeker Iniubong Umoren, by suspect

Lawan, Gbajabiamila under fire over stance on restructuring

Scores of bandits killed as Air Force bombs Kaduna forests

Abducted Kaduna varsity students: Help, we cant raise N160m ransom, parents beg FG

$56m fraud investigation: Yau Kumo isnt Buharis son-in-law Presidency

COVID-19: Bayelsa imposes curfew from 8pm to 6am

No record of Indian coronavirus variant in Edo Obaseki

A/Court sets aside conviction of firms linked to Patience Jonathan

Army demolishes unserviceable ammunition, explosives in Imo

Five suspected gunmen arrested after killing two

Customs confirms three dead in Iseyin clash with smugglers

Afenifere to Buhari: restructure Nigeria before 2023 poll

10 abducted from Katsina mosque escape

DAILY TRUST

Traders lament low patronage, security situation in Imo

Merge civil defence, road safety, NDLEA with police – Ex-IGP Abba

Insecurity: Food crisis looms as farmers abandon farms in Benue, Nasarawa

Niger tragedy: Kicked out by bandits, killed in boat mishap

$6.5bn repatriated loots fail to address poverty, underdevelopment

5 years after, Bayelsa, Delta govts yet to fulfill promises to Ese Oruru’s family

Suspension of NPA boss violates fair hearing – Northern group

Grant autonomy to judiciary, Oba of Benin tells governors

HERALD

Nigerians furious as Uduak Akpan explains how he killed Iniobong Umoren

Remittance inflows to Nigeria declines by 28% in 2020 ‘ World Bank

COVID-19: NCDC reports 53 new infections

North planning exit from Nigeria, South only talking ‘ Ladoja

MIT Introduces Leadership Program for Young Entrepreneurs in Nigeria, Other African Nations

I won’t link my NIN to my phone number ‘ Aisha Yesufu

FG, Kebbi Govt working to tackle banditry in Kebbi, says Gov Bagudu

BUSINESSDAY

South East insecurity mostly about 2023 presidential election

Nigeria’s security situation is fueled by internal collusion ‘ Ademola

How Buhari can lift Nigeria’s economy from the ditch

Inflation to hit 18.7% in April on insecurity, dollar shortage

Nigeria’s economy is stuck in a rut says Economist

How Bolt’s Drive4witech initiative is propelling gender inclusion in Africa

Nigeria’s DBN assigns triple ‘A’ long term rating by GCR

Africa shines this May as Boomerang launches ‘My African Stories series

Nigeria beats peers to most PE, VC investments in healthcare

Nigeria’s equities market sees positives close to holiday shortened week

Naira opens with marginal depreciation as CBN removes official rate

Power outage at Bonga oil terminal costs NNPC, partners $64m

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Diri Recommends Electronic Voting For Future Election

$65m Fraud: Track Down Buhari’s Son-In-Law, PDP Charges ICPC

JUST IN: I’m Ready To Die For My Crimes, Says Iniubong Umoren’s Suspected Killer

JUST IN: Mob Beat 3 Suspected Kidnappers To Death In Delta

We Can’t Raise N160m, Parents Of Abducted Greenfield Varsity Cry Out

Bauchi: Police Arrest Man For Killing, Burying Lover’s Corpse In Sewage

Over 50 Communities In Enugu Thrown Into Darkness By Vandals ‘ EEDC

PEOPLESDAILY

Restructuring: Lawan, Gbajabiamola tell southern governors to live by example

Food security: We’ll stop bandits from blocking access to farms, food production -Buhari

Pray for wisdom for our leaders ‘ PDP Caucus Leader urges Muslim

Diaspora voting critical to effective participation in governance ‘ council

Sallah: Northern govs wives advocate sound morals for children

Buhari hails performance of NDLEA, promises to boost agency’s operational capacity

NEW TELEGRAPH

Greenfield abduction: We cannot afford N160M, assist us ‘Parents cry out

Resign now, Afenifere tells Buhari

Tears as remains of Iniubong Umoren interred in hometown

I’m ready to die, says alleged killer of Umoren

New security measures: Genocide looms in S’East, S’South ‘ Ex-DIG,

Southern governors right in calling for review of Nigeria’s federation ‘Adegboruwa, Ananaba

ANGLICAN COMMUNION: FORCES IN NORTH MAKE TACKLING INSECURITY DIFFICULT

Shehu of Borno: Prayers ultimate solution to Nigeria’s security challenges

Oil prices suffers biggest daily drop in one month

NIGERIAN PILOT

Air Force to induct 3 new aircraft, telemedicine

JAMB discloses plan to shift 2021 UTME date

FG launches nationwide free tele-counselling services to tackle mental health

11 Years On, Wiseview Still Stretch Frontiers in Nigerias Legal Practice Oguntade, JSC ( rtd)

Tokyo Olympics: Nigerian athletes gives right signal in USA

Pinnick leads drive for billion-dollar infrastructural lifeline for African football

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