Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 20 May 2021

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN

Netanyahu says Israel aims to deter but could ‘conquer’ Hamas

Ivory Coast ex-rebel chief on trial in absentia for overthrow ‘plot’

Police arrest suspected cultist, traffic robbers in Lagos

Students rescue abandoned baby on university farm

Lagos convicts 206 persons for sexual offences

IGP urges officers take battles to criminals

Physically challenged artist, Abosede, gets Osinbajo’s support for U.S. training

Malawi destroys 17,000 expired AstraZeneca vaccines

MDCAN hails new retirement age for consultants, health workers

HURIWA writes Biden, others to stop ‘genocide’ in Southeast

Nigeria, others to receive fresh $150b from World Bank

Wike’s love for projects versus opposition’s demand for equity

Bitcoin tumble slows with help from Elon Musk

Fresh debate rages over regulation of medical Cannabis in Nigeria

Senate suspends plenary for public hearing on constitution review

NDLEA intercepts 4.9m tramadol capsules at Onne Port

Return $4.2m Ibori fund or invest it in Delta, Okowa tells FG

PDP govs accuse Buhari, APC of sabotaging security, electoral reforms

Bandits kill one, abduct others in Katsina

Reps probe N72.34b Port Harcourt-Maiduguri rail contract

MDCAN hails new retirement age for consultants, health workers

Okpekpe International Road Race gets May 2022 return date

PDP calls for reinstatement of sacked Kaduna workers

Operation Restore Peace: Police deploy 4 mobile units to Ebonyi

Bitcoin tumbles to $30,000 after China warning, Musk remarks

Court dismisses DISCOs trespass suit against NGO, NLC, for lack of proof

PUNCH

Malami rules out sharing Ibori loot with Delta

Birds are eating corpses of 49 residents Taraba monarch

Bail is Baba Ijeshas constitutional right, says Ubani

Police invited as Ondo couple kill two-week-old baby during brawl

Gunmen kill 11, raze church, houses in fresh Kaduna attacks

Zulum back from lesser Hajj, resumes from 21-day leave

NLC suspends strike as FG summons El-Rufai, labour, thugs attack secretariat

Senate demands 5G deployments suspension, wants health concern addressed

Unjustifiable Customs killings under Hameed Ali

Reps probe Max Air, Aero planes bird strikes, emir escapes death

National carrier: Ministry prepares memo, plans 2022 takeoff date

El-Rufai attacks govs over strike, NGF mulls N380/litre fuel price

FG, Shell in talks over sale of Nigerian oil assets

Senate considers bill criminalising ransom, proposes 15-year imprisonment

My wife warned me Ill suffer in Nigeria -Abdallah

98million more Nigerians need vaccination, says UNICEF

Dangote truck caught with 600 smuggled rice, three arrested

UNIJOS suspends undergraduate lectures over incessant kidnapping, others

Stop falsehood, no new enlistment into amnesty programme Administrator

Police detain Delta newspaper vendor in anti-kidnapping cell for one week

Suspected cultists, robbers terrorising Lagos communities nabbed

NSCDC arrests 10 for oil theft, product adulteration in Imo, Bayelsa

Woman burnt to death as two vehicles collide in Ekiti

Container load of tramadol intercepted at Rivers port

EFCC nabs movie producer, 19 others for Internet fraud in Cross River

Banks shut, cop killed, police, army take over Owerri, residents panic

Insecurity: UNIJOS suspends academic activities

Lagos teenage factory worker killed in industrial accident on resumption day

$189m clinical trial, others ground local COVID-19 vaccine production

127 South-South, South-East cops killed, 25 stations razed Report

Attacks on INEC facilities, orchestrated aggression Yakubu

Sultan advocates dialogue, rules out war in Nigeria

Alleged fraud: PDP wont succumb to intimidation, says spokesman

BREAKING: NLC suspends strike in Kaduna

Ekweremadu, health workers berate El-Rufai over attack on workers

Attackers of protesting Kaduna workers should go after bandits Shehu Sani

I wasnt invited before ICPC declared me wanted Buharis former son-in-law.

THISDAY

Persistent Arson Threatens Future Elections, INEC Warns

Buhari Urges European Nations, Others to Grant Africa Debt Relief

Lawan: No Predetermined Position on Constitution Review

China Joins CBN, Bans Cryptocurrency Transactions

APC Govs Storm Calabar, Lobby Ayade to Defect

Judges, SANs, Others Bid Ohwovoriole Farewell

Sirika: New National Carrier Begins Operations Q1 2022

Adeokun: FG Needs to Enforce Local Content Policy on Smart Card Production

Fawibe: NCDMB Should Give Priority to Local Firms in NCDF Utilisation

IG Launches ‘Operation Restore Peace’ in South-south

Nigeria will Not Disintegrate, Says Sultan

NLC Suspends Kaduna Warning Strike after FG’s Intervention

Senate Tells FG Halt 5G Network Deployment in Nigeria

Lagos Loses 113 Residents, N24.69bn to Fire Outbreak

Kaduna Gives Condition to Meet with NLC

FEC Okays N10.2bn Projects for Aviation, Water Resources, Presidency

Bandits Kill Eight People in Kaduna, Abduct 18 Passengers in Zamafara

We Didn’t Generate N10bn from Sale of Forms, PDP Insists

Senate Proposes Bill Prohibiting Payment of Ransom to Kidnappers

Two People Feared Killed in Tribal Clash in Kwara

NDLEA Intercepts Five Million Tramadol Capsules at Onne Port

NECO Reschedules Examinations over Low Registration

Malami Forecloses Return of £4.2m Recovered Loot to Delta

32 MDAs Failed to Remit N1.2tn, Says FRC

Navy Blames NNPC over Theft of 200,000 Barrels of Crude Oil

I Bought My Grave, Did My Funeral after Lupus Diagnosis, Victim…

Suleiman: Lack of Trust Affecting Commodity Market’s Growth

Senate Bill Prescribing 15-year Jail Term for Payment of Ransom to Kidnappers Passes Second Reading

Buhari Assures Investors of Stable Fiscal Policies

Buhari: We Won’t Interfere in 2023 Elections

Senate Approves National Deployment of 5G Network

Osinbajo Promises to Strengthen Nigeria, Gambia Relations

NLC Suspends 5-Day Warning Strike in Kaduna to Honour Labour Minister’s…

SUN

APC sabotaging security architecture remix, electoral reforms, others ‘PDP govs

Abiodun assures old, new APC members of level playing ground

Again, gunmen murder police sergeant in Imo

PDP charges El-Rufai to reinstate sacked workers

We won’t change position on non-interference in elections ‘Buhari

Okpekpe 10km road race returns May 2022

7 APC governors storm Cross River, lobby Ayade to defect

VANGUARD

PDP calls for reinstatement of sacked Kaduna workers

Reps probe Max air, Aero Contractors airlines over aircraft engine failures

Okowa says ranching willl address incessant clashes

4,800 migrants return amid border tensions between Spain, Morocco

KDSG assures of sustainable road safety culture to avoid crashes

Enugu govt promises to strengthen rural healthcare system

2023: We’ll frustrate deceitful politicians ‘ ADC

Operation Restore Peace: Police deploy 4 mobile units to Ebonyi

Attacks on INEC offices: We’re suspicious of APC ‘ PDP

Every part of Nigeria will soon experience peace ‘ Magashi

Lottery Trust Fund blasts Senate over 7bn fraud allegation

Again, cult clash claims 2 in Ekiti Community, curfew imposed

N10bn scandal: PDP clarifies position on EFCC invitation

I have no anointed gubernatorial candidate for 2023 ‘ Kwankwaso

Senate to begin public hearing on Constitution review May 26

UNREMITTED FUNDS: NDLEA, SON, 30 other agencies owe FG N1.2trn

NGX drops further by N301bn on losses by blue chips

More Nigerian youths go into Crypto trading

Appeal court returns commercial motorcycles to Benin

Senate considers bill to establish sports varsity

Senate President delivers moving tribute to ‘Mama Taraba

Why the Ninth N’Assembly will continue to work in synergy with the Executive ‘ Lawan

Bill to prohibiting ransom payment: Senate is chasing shadows ‘ CAN

COVID-19: Unilorin don cautions FG on vaccination funding

INEC’s alarm over threat to undermine 2023 election, a grand conspiracy ‘ CSOs

My administration is committed to multi-party system -Buhari

FG’s agencies keeping N1.2trn illegally ‘ Commission

LEADERSHIP

New UTME Mock Notification Slips Ready ‘ JAMB

el-Rufai To Wabba: I Will Ensure You Don’t Come Back To Kaduna Again

32 MDAs Yet To Remit N1.2trn To FG

IGP Takes ‘Operation Restore Peace’ To South-South

Senate To Criminalise Ransom Payment

Show Evidence Of N7.2bn Paid On Exam Materials, Senate Tells NECO

BREAKING: NLC Suspends 5-Day Warning Strike In Kaduna

EFCC Partners Brazil To Tackle Transnational Crime

We’re Working To End Kaduna Govt, NLC Standoff ‘ Federal Govt

How Can You Trade The Market In Nigeria

Senate Okays Deployment Of 5G Network In Nigeria

Navy Marks 64th Anniversary, Impounds N3bn Crude In 2021

Ebonyi INEC Attacks: Gov Umahi Queries Council Chairmen, Aides

TRIBUNE

2021: Anambra transport association endorses Soludo

Local NGOs challenged to seek alternate funding for programs supported by international donor agencies

KEDCO gets task force to enforce collection, check meter bypass

Nigerians political system needs restructuring ‘ Hon Peller

Environment minister harps on mangrove restoration in Niger Delta

In France, Buhari restates commitment to free, fair elections

Appeal Court okays relocation of Edo APC Secretariat

No Igbo with right senses will destroy Lagos, says Mbazulike

Two farmers feared killed in Fulani/Nupe clash in Kwara

Oyo LG poll: APC wants CJ to assign case for hearing before Election day

BREAKING: Labour suspends 5-day warning strike in Kaduna

Youths protest over alleged encroachment of ancestral lands by FUTO

Bandits kill 8, burn Assemblies of God church in Kaduna

Malami calls for multilateral approach in tackling global illicit financial flows

NATION

Lawmaker: LGA autonomy will boost basic education delivery

Domincan varsity raises funds for faculty building

Parents, alumni clash over FGC pupils plight

NLC restores electricity in Kaduna

Kaduna vows not to negotiate with NLC until

APC Govs arrive Cross River to persuade Ayade to dump PDP

UPDATED: NLC suspends five-day warning strike in Kaduna

Two feared killed in Kwara as Nupe, Fulani clash

15,418 employers get compliance certificates

Minimum wage: Sanwo-Olu increases pension by 33%

Senate gives NECO 24 hours to present receipts for N7.2bn expenses

Ex-bank manager introduces reading initiative for women

JUSUN shuns CJN, vows to sustain strike

DAILY TIMES

Deal ruthlessly with secession agitators IG orders Officers

El-Rufai Lacks Constitutional Power To Declare NLC Chairman Wanted Falana

29,214 Anambra households to benefit from FGs cash transfer

Insecurity in Nigeria can only be overcome with research development Bogoro

NUPENG threatens nationwide strike over violent attack on workers in Kaduna

Two INEC Offices Razed In Ebonyi, Fourth Attack In a Week

N100B bond: APC accuses Gov Fintiri of being reckless

Fraud: EFCC Probes PDPs Auditor, Finance Director, Secretary

Senate halts 5G deployment, criminalises ransom payment

DAILY TRUST

Senate gives NECO 24hrs to provide receipt for N7.2bn exam materials

Buhari restates commitment to fair elections

2 killed in Ekiti auto accident

Rights organisation says terrorism fight duty for all

Take war to the criminals, IGP charges police officers

Judge us by our actions, not sentiments, Lawan tells critics

Reps to probe alleged discrimination against disabled people by airlines

Explosion: Gbenga Daniel’s hotel closes operations to honour victims

Insecurity: US reiterates commitment to help Nigeria

Ban on open grazing ’ll allow govt to deal with banditry – Obaseki

HERALD

JUST IN: NLC Suspends Strike In Kaduna

There will be no war in Nigeria ‘ Sultan of Sokoto

FG’s agencies are keeping N1.2trn illegally ‘ Commission

Delay deployment of 5G network in Nigeria ‘ Senate tells FG

Senate considers bill to jail Nigerians for 15 years for paying ransom to kidnappers

Nigeria played into the hands of secessionist groups ‘ Umahi

Customs intercepts 1,387 cartons of Tramadol in Rivers

Reinstate Sacked Workers ‘ PDP Tells El-Rufai

AUTHORITY

APC insensitive to the sufferings of Nigerians PDP governors

Hoodlums set INEC offices ablaze in Ebonyi

Reinstate 70,000 sacked workers, PDP tells el-Rufai

Fire guts Enugu INEC headquarters

Over 30 MDAs to face section over 1.2 trillion debt to FG

IGP launches operation Restore Peace to halt IPOB, ESN, others

BUSINESSDAY

AstraZeneca: Nigeria suffers setback as India prioritises vaccinating citizens

SIPS: Nigeria should choose sustainable investment path for national growth

You can achieve your dream fitness level without gym membership ‘ Beutler

Pension contributors navigate maze of PFAs for better returns

NSIA: How re-engineering work is paying off amid Covid-19

Nollywood produces highest movies in 4yrs despite COVID-19

Social enterprise: Bridging the financial social return gap

Southern Governors: Start with forest restructuring!

Power and Internet of Things: Energy efficiency can catalyse Nigeria’s tech innovation

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Cabinet Dissolved To Check Distraction In Governance ‘ Okowa

National Carrier May Start First Quarter 2022 ‘ Sirika

Alhassan Left A Good Legacy In The Sands Of Taraba State ‘ Ishaku

Why We Are Insisting On Direct Primary In Iru-Victoria Island LCDA ‘ Bayode

How Local Content Regulation Is Transforming Nigeria’s Economy

NUPENG Puts Members On Red Alert Over Attack On NLC Peaceful Protests In Kaduna

Democrats Push Biden To Abandon Bipartisan Negotiations On Infrastructure Bill

Leadership Tussle: Bayelsa Inaugurates Peretoru Community Constitution Review Panel

My Non-Interference In Electoral Processes Deliberate Policy ‘ Buhari

Senate Approves Establishment Of Birnin-Kebbi Federal Varsity, Yaba College Of Education Upgrade

Buhari Seeks Debt Relief, More Vaccines For African Countries

Buhari Woos Total, Other Firms In France To Explore Investment In Nigeria

U.S. Stands With Partner India Against COVID-19

Strike: FG Intervenes In Kaduna State/ Labour Face-Off

PEOPLESDAILY

Buhari seeks N2.3tr fresh loan to finance 2021 budget

NGF appeals for calm over Kaduna Govt/labour face-off

PDP faults Buhari’s request for fresh N2.34 trillion loan

3 Soldiers killed in gun battle with bandits in Niger

Insecuity: Yoruba leader urges Buhari to redouble efforts

Insecurity: Hunters besiege NASS, demand legal backing to confront insurgents

NEW TELEGRAPH

Despite ill luck, I’ll do my best, Buhari assures

Senate moves to prohibit ransom payment to kidnappers

FG intervenes as NLC suspends 5-day-old Kaduna strike

NDLEA, Immigration, others yet to remit over N1.2trn to FG

Attack on our offices threatening 2023 polls ‘INEC

2023: Disquiet in PDP over Atiku’s continuous stay in Dubai

BLUEPRINT

Kaduna workers’ strike: FG intervenes, Labour backs down, El-Rufai talks tough

Group lauds Pam’s leadership at Christian Pilgrims’ Commission

Access Bank acquisitions trigger losses for shareholders

Blue economy: Wike applauds NIMASA’s strategy

CSCS shareholders approve N5.58bn as total dividend payout

World Bank targets $150bn investment in Africa

Always ensure accurate blood pressure check, expert urges Nigerians

NIGERIAN PILOT

Recent attacks on INEC facilities impediment to credible elections Prof. Yakubu

2021 UTME: New MOCK notification slips ready for printing- JAMB

PDP Govs lampoon APC Caretaker Committee over Ibadan Declaration

Christian youths laud Pams leadership at NCPC

INEC sets up Election Project Plan committee ahead 2023 general election

 

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