Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 18 May 2021

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN

Britain eases lockdown as Asia outbreaks fuel concern

UNICEF says rich countries can afford to donate Covax jabs

Discordant tunes trail NBBF’s request for N2b to prepare, send teams to Japan

Macron hosts summit on post-Covid Africa finance

AfDB, EBRD partner to address $2.5t financing gap in Africa

Experts suggest way forward as food inflation bites Nigerians harder

FCTA says youth neglect caused insecurity, other challenges

FG recovers $1b, links bulk of graft cases to fictitious firms

Martins tasks media on fight against fake news

Group asks youths to shun criminalities, plans confab

Labour commences strike in Kaduna

How four siblings were killed by police in Taraba

UBEC mulls specialised school facilities for children with disabilities

Biden announces extra 20 mln US vaccine doses for other countries

Africa must finance large scale youth-led businesses’ AfDB President

PUNCH

US court dismisses Olukoyas suit against UK-based blogger

Yoruba nation: Forget Iseyin rally, monarch tells Igboho, others

Lagos mulls holiday for traditional worshippers

Baba Ijesha still in custody despite bail -Police

Yoruba Nation: South-West govs, Gbajabiamila, others meet Tinubu Sunday

Executive Order 10 tops agenda as NGF meets Wednesday

Herdsmen kill four, communal clash claims two in Benue

Osinbajo disowns group pushing alleged 2023 presidential agenda

PDP govs back Southern counterparts, demand state police, restructuring

INEC meets security chiefs as burnt offices rise to 21

El-Rufai alleges sabotage as NLC strike grounds Kaduna

Foreign investors trapped $2bn dragging down external reserves Rewane, others

Insecurity, major crisis in maritime sector, says FG

Wike distributes N280m pledge to policemen’s widows

Inflation drops marginally, experts counsel FG on security

Stock market drops as 14 firms record losses

Nigeria needs $3tn for infrastructure in 30 years Report

Plateau fixes LG poll for October

JUSUN strike stalls Maina, Diezani, Wadume, others trial

Residents panic as robbers attack 10 Lagos homes in three days

Deceased student wrote undertaking refusing medical help UNIOSUN

Gunmen kill two cops, burn 11 vehicles in Abia attack, steal rifles

Police go after UNIJOS prof, husbands kidnappers

Refuse takes over Owerri streets, residents seek Uzodinmas intervention

Stray bullet allegedly fired by Rivers security outfit grazes ladys buttocks

Ekiti court defies JUSUN strike, remands man for alleged robbery

Asaba Accord: Reps northern caucus splits, minorities back southern govs

How gun-wielding herdsmen took over family land in Lagos, erected structures on it Lawyer

Investment firm MD, 10 others in EFCC net over N11.5m fraud, cybercrimes

Some foreigners dont need NIN for SIM registration NCC

Cannabis will aid our industrial drive, boost IGR Reps spokesman

BREAKING: EFCC arrests ex-Kwara governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed

Dont take sides in Middle East conflict, CAN tells Buhari

Why northerners are scared of southern governors Asaba accord Ozekhome

Workers strike: IGP deploys officers, operational assets in Kaduna

Grazing: Southern govs deserve commendation, not vilification Ex-Deputy Speaker

Open grazing ban: Southern governors have declared war on herders Miyetti Allah

Tinubu, Gbaja, South-West APC govs, others to hold meeting

THISDAY

How Local Scientific Innovations Can Boost Food Security

Report: Despite Pandemic, Renewable Energy Records Strong Growth

NEITI Advocates Sanctions for Non-compliance with Extractive Industries Reports

Unease in Senate as Senators Plot to Remove Lawan

APC South-west Leaders to Discuss Secession Agitations on Sunday

No Timetable for Congresses, Convention Yet, Say APC Caretakers

Analysts Express Cautious Optimism as Inflation Drops to 18.12%

DHQ: Proposed N100bn Armed Forces Support Trust Fund Inadequate

Govs Appeal for Calm as NLC Grounds Economic Activities in Kaduna

EFCC Grills Ex-Kwara Gov, Ahmed, over Alleged N9bn Fraud

Osinbajo: My Priority is Fixing Nigeria, Not 2023 Presidency

INEC Meets Security Agencies to Curtail Arson on Assets

Gunmen Attack another Abia Police Station, Kill Two Officers

Again, Suspected Herdsmen Kill Four People in Benue

Cannabis will Boost Nigeria’s IGR, Says House Spokesman

Gunmen Kidnap Professor, Husband in Jos

Don’t Take Sides in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, CAN Tells Buhari

Stop Entry of Herdsmen into Nigeria, ACF Tells States, FG

IG Deploys Policemen on Kaduna-Abuja Expressway over Kaduna Workers’ Strike

Mohammed: We’ve Uncovered 476 Websites Set up to Fight FG

Govs Meet Tomorrow over Executive Order 10

Asaba Accord: South’s ‘Independence’ Scares Northerners, Says Ozekhome

Lagos Secures $629m Loan for Lekki Deep Seaport Project

Despite Banditry, Herdsmen Attacks, Rice Farmers Declare Surplus Yields

Lagos will be the Next Tourism Destination in Africa, Says Commissioner

Labour Tackles Fayemi Over Removal of Minimum Wage, Others

Sheikh Dahiru Lambast el-Rufa’i over Alleged Assault on Quaranic Students

Yar’Adua Insists Unity is Key to Solving Nigeria’s Problems

DPR’s Oil, Gas Alternative Resolution Centre Begins Operation

Amaechi: FG to Launch Maritime Security Project in June

APC Has No National Spread, Says Tambuwal

AfCFTA can Change Circumstances of Millions of Africans, Technology is Key

Man Seeks to Wind up MBA Trading over N17m Debt

COP25, COP26 Presidents Urge Governments to Strengthen Climate Ambition Alliance

ACF Backs Ban on Open Grazing, But Says Not Enough Solution…

Inflation Drops Slightly to 18.12%

PDP Governors Call for Restructuring, Reform of Civil Institutions

Customs Engages Smugglers in Botched Officers Abduction

Expert Seeks End to Destruction of Public Infrastructure

SUN

Clamour for state police heightens amid rising insecurity

Why Nigeria’s elite must speak out now ‘Aminu, Reps member

APC dismisses plan to issue congresses, national convention timetable

Attacks on facilities portend danger to elections,INEC warns

PDP govs call for Constitution review, others

Osinbajo’s 2023 presidential ambition false, distraction ‘ Presidency

Insecurity: Election must hold in 2023 ‘ Iwuanyanwu

VANGUARD

Inflation reverses 19-month trend, drops marginally to 18.12%

Governors meet on May 19 over Executive Order 10, COVID-19, others

NANS protests in Ekiti, declares war on cultism

Inflation reduces by 0.05% in April ‘ NBS

Politics, bane of durable roads in Nigeria ‘ Expert

NLC vows not to accept any payment without collective agreement

New COVID-19 measures: We must remain vigilant

Africa must finance large scale youth-led businesses ‘ AfDB President

Labour vows not to accept any payment without collective agreement

JUSUN strike stalls ex-Petroleum Minister, Diezani’s trial

FRSC apprehends 6,771 traffic offenders in 4 months in Oyo

PDP Governors’ Forum meeting waste of time ‘ APC

FRSC to enforce 30km/h speed limit within city centres ‘ Enugu Sector Commander

Insecurity: PDP Governors’ meeting a mere jamboree ‘ APC

We’ve uncovered 476 online sites set up to fight Buhari’s govt ‘ Lai Mohammed

Insecurity: Nigeria in dangerous situation, needs urgent, drastic solution ‘ Oodua Youth Coalition

2023 Presidency: Osinbajo has not declared interest ‘ Akande

No plans for National Convention yet, says APC

South-South Study Group demands National Referendum to back Asaba Resolution

Continuous attacks in S/East show lack of forensic strategy by Nigerian Police- HURIWA

Judiciary workers’ extended strike unacceptable ‘ Catholic lawyers

Africa must finance large scale youth-led businesses ‘ AfDB President

Over 70% of corruption cases in Nigeria linked to unknown companies ‘ FG

Nigeria needs N826billion annually to combat insecurity ‘ Military

KDSG condemns NLC’s illegal acts, urges residents to stay calm

El-rufai will not be welcomed in my home ‘ Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi

LEADERSHIP

Again, Gunmen Kill 4 Farmers In Benue

Plateau To Conduct Elections In 17 LGAs In October

Govs To Meet Over COVID -19 3rd Wave, Others

Fayemi’s Aide Slumps, Dies In Office

Nigeria Needs $2bn Annually To Combat Insecurity ‘ DHQ

Kidnappers Abduct UNIJOS Female Professor, Husband In Plateau

Gunmen Kill 2 Officers, Raze Down Abia Police Station

PDP Govs Call For Constitution Review, Power Devolution, New Electoral Law

UNIDO Tasks Federal Govt On Implementation Of Action Plan On Mercury

Govs To Meet Over COVID-19 Third Wave, Judicial Autonomy, Others

NLC Strike: IGP Deploys More Operatives To Kaduna, Assures Of Safety

Nigeria Needs $2bn Annually To Combat Insecurity ‘ DHQ

Support Military To End Insecurity, Nigerians Urged

Political Jobbers Behind Misinformation On Our Congresses, Convention ‘ APC

TRIBUNE

Nigeria needs better security to end kidnapping, banditry ‘ Sanwo-Olu’s aide

Nigeria may experience worse hike in food prices beyond 2021

AFAN president backs southern governors over ban on open grazing

How snail farming can give 300% profit on investment

Lake rice supply blocked due to flood, COVID-19 ‘Lagos govt

Pig farmers urged to maintain adequate records for proper planning, access to finance

Don calls on govt to fund agricultural research, mainstream gender

UI Senate extends appointment of acting VC for another six months

Lekki deep seaport: Lagos secures $629m loan to fund project

Workers’ strike: IGP deploys more policemen to Kaduna-Abuja expressway

BREAKING: EFCC arrests former Kwara governor, Ahmed

JUSUN strike: Court holds sitting in police headquarters, remands robbery suspect

NATION

Local content best way forward for Nigeria

EFCC detains Ex-Kwara governor over N9b probe

Governors Forum meets tomorrow to discuss national issues

25 years after, Abiru remembers dad

Turaki, Dokpesi, Uranta back southern governors on restructuring

I didnt plot Garbas removal from NPA board, says Bala-Usman

BREAKING: Police grant Baba Ijesha bail

NDPHC substation will boost supply, says Omo-Agege

BREAKING: EFCC quizzes ex- Kwara Gov Ahmed over alleged diversion of N9bn

Nigeria needs $2 billion annually to fund Armed Forces, says DHQ

Sheikh Dahiru blasts El-Rufai over treatment of Quranic students

Suspected herdsmen kill eight in Benue communities

IGP deploys operatives to Kaduna over workers strike

State of the Nation: 36 Govs meet on Wednesday

DAILY TIMES

I will be the last to leave if Nigeria engulfed in turmoil Oyedepo

I Became Poorer, as a Governor Okorocha

BREAKING: Adamawa monarch Murum Mbula of Mbula Kingdom dies

Why i have no political enemies- Gov. Douye Diri

Were Not Ready For Convention Buni Committee

Wike, Ortom, Obaseki, Others Storm PDP Govs Forum Meeting In Ibadan

Military wants $2 billion yearly

PDP govs meet, back Southern colleagues, want power devolution, state police, others

DAILY TRUST

Kwara bakers mull 50% hike in bread price

Naira stabilizes at N480/$2 as CBN eases rate

‘With more powers, Shippers Council can penalise defaulters’

Nigerian firm wins $100m Facebook grant

Africa must finance big youth-led businesses — AfDB President

Lagos Film City to boost employment

How substance abuse is increasing mental disorders

Garlic not recommended as treatment for warts

N825bn needed annually to combat insecurity -DHQ

PDP govs meet over insecurity, economy, others

LG polls: Protests over ‘imposition’ of APC candidates

HERALD

JUST IN: EFCC Quizzes Ex-Kwara Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed

Petrol Imports Rose By 100 Million Litres In January ‘ NNPC

Strike: Kaduna emergency agency assures residents of prompt response

COVID-19 vaccination: Lagos residents laud state govt on 2 weeks extension

Gunmen set ablaze another police station in Abia, kill 2 cops

PDP Governors Forum meets in Ibadan

JUST IN: Gunmen Abduct UNIJOS Female Prof, Husband

AUTHORITY

Ex-President Jonathan calls for synergy among state govs

Kaigama blames politicians, stakeholders over shoddy elections in Nigeria

PDP advises FG to address food insecurity

Nigeria must grow in unity Atiku

10 Killed As Suspected Herdsmen Attack Taraba Communities

Workers sack: NLC to shut down Kaduna today

Fire guts another INEC headquarters in Enugu State

American democracy is dominated by money

BUSINESSDAY

Residential real estate offers investment opportunities amid weak Q2’21 outlook

Critical infrastructure and saboteurs: Why we need to stem the tide

Hamza Sule: The man who transformed Police pension to viability

Using science to stop violence fuelled dangerous speech

Intellectual property and the protection of business ideas

NIESV, Echostone partner to promote research, knowledge acquisition

Why Nigeria’s inflation slows first time in 2 years

Quality ceramics to be reactivated in A/Ibom

Inflation slows first time in 2 years to 18.12%

Jumia posts 11% increase in gross profit as monetization drives growth in Q1

Brewers, Telcos, others pay higher income tax than peers in Q1

Naira to further weaken by 5.83% year end

Fitch reverses negative ratings on Nigerian banks as risks ease

FMDQ Exchange admits Mixta Real Estate N960mn Series 35 Commercial Paper on its platform

Nigeria’s stock market opens new week in red

DAILY INDEPENDENT

APGA: Youth Support Group Donated N2 Million For Soludo’s Election

Again, Governors Meet To Discuss COVID-19 Third Wave, Executive Order 10, Others

Can Secondus-Led NWC Resolve Edo PDP Crisis

FG Bereft Of Ideas On How To Run The Economy ‘Bala Mohammed

Fayus Group’s N65bn Investment In Cassava, Palm Oil

NITAD Pledges Expanded Training, Development Programme For Professionals

Again, NITDA Warns Nigerians Of New Cyberattack Strategy

Bayelsa Community Shuts Down Agip Operations Over Power Outage

Just In: Ex Ekiti SUBEB Boss, Professor Aladejana Is Dead

Economic Crunch: You Can’t Stop Implementation of Minimum Wage, Labour Tells Fayemi

LG Chairman Expresses Worry Over Delta Police Attack, Tells Police To Fish Out Perpetuators

UI Senate Recommends Reappointment Of Acting VC For Another Six Months

FG Uncovers 476 Online Sites Set Up To Fight Govt. ‘ Lai Mohammed

Shina Peller Grants Scholarships To Deceased’s Children Of Iseyin Killings By NCS

FG To Inaugurate Maritime Security Project In June

PEOPLESDAILY

Address plight of over 82.9m hungry Nigerians, PDP urges Buhari

National security, economy top PDP Governors’ meeting in Ibadan today

Stakeholders commend NAFDAC for endorsing Trans Fat-Free Nigeria campaign

NEMA distributes relief items to 1,112 homes in Cross River

Emir of Bauchi strips Reps member of title over disrespect

Afaka 37: Parents refutes allegation of sexual molestation of freed students

Police arrest 16 suspects over cultism in Enugu

All Govs Forum best to discuss issues affecting Nigeria -Jonathan

Suspected herdsmen kill 4 in Benue community

NEW TELEGRAPH

FG to launch maritime security in June ‘ Amaechi

FUOYE set to commence transport studies ‘VC

Gbajabiamila:Nigeria at war against Boko Haram, banditry

ITF graduates NISDP trainees, commences 2021 skills intervention programmes

PDP govs to Buhari:Sendbill to NASS to amend Constitution, devolve powers to states

Osinbajo disowns calls to contest 2023 Presidential poll

BLUEPRINT

Despite massive workers’ protest, El-Rufai insists no going back

Every crisis, fake news and rumour can also be managed very well.

Exchange rate policy ambiguities, forex scarcity worsen business environment

Invest Africa, Absa group in strategic collaboration for business development

Equity market returns to volatility, loses N65bn

Investors threaten divestment over FG’s Free Trade Zones reform plans

NIGERIAN PILOT

JUSUN strike: Govs rejection of judicial autonomy is executive rascality Barr. Osayande

APGA, the only stumbling block for Soludo to be Governor- Tabansi

Anambra Guber: Why Im more qualified than other aspirants Dozie Madu

JUSUN strike: Govs rejection of judicial autonomy is executive rascality Barr. Osayande

Buharis support Groups admits theres less in Nigeria

FCTA demolishes taxi park turned to drugs addicts hideout

Charges panel of inquiry on NPA to be Diligent -Ameachi

 

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