PUNCH
Suspected child trafficker nabbed with five-day-old baby in Cross River
NPA probe report should be made public
EFCC threatens MDA chiefs with arrest, recovers looted N1bn
Defection: We wish you well, PDP bids Ayade farewell
PDP stood by me, I was loyal to party, says Ayade
Firms borrowed N258.59bn from bond market amid COVID-19 SEC
Experts carpet CBN, say serial naira devaluation threatens economy, Nigerians
Govs fret as CBN insists budget support repayment starts May
Bitcoin to bounce back soon Report
Open grazing/spare parts comparison: Malami under fire as Akeredolu, South stakeholders lampoon AGF
NIPOST clamps down on illegal courier operators
Slain Imo sergeants assailants were in military uniform Command
Things you don’t know about Europa Conference League
FG awards $3.02bn eastern railway contract to CCECC
Ayade becomes APC leader in Cross River, says state must join centre
Forcing climate policy through courts
Local COVID-19 vaccine may be ready in four years BioVaccine
N100bn approval, PDP strategy to fund 2023 polls Adamawa APC
Trouble looms in Edo community over alleged killing of youths by soldiers
EFCC nabs club owner, 14 others over alleged Internet fraud
Five killed as hoodlums clash over election banner in Lagos
Fourth wife stabs husband to death for impregnating new lover
Govt revenue from drink makers rose to N23bn nbs
Police dismiss bombing rumour, one dies in Obasanjos library explosion
Power, engineering firms partner on energy solutions
Imo community mourns as constabularies are assassinated
Okonjo-Iweala loves multilateral institutions to a fault
Ondo mob burns truck for killing three on Okada
No kidnapping in Lagos, police tackling one chance CP
Benin Disco offers customers 60-month debt payment plan
Commissioner advises teachers to help learners perform excellently
Soldiers avenging airmans death arrest Lagos residents, destroy vehicles
Nigerians to submit phone IDs in three months, says NCC
NLC meets on govs N380/litre petrol proposal today, experts warn FG
Suspend June electricity tariff hike, National Assembly tells NERC
NAF takes delivery of 26th fighter jet, CAS boasts of enhanced capability
Two feared dead as OPC factions clash in Osun
Money laundering: Man arrested with 54 ATM cards in Kano
Twitter revamps rules for verification badge
Plateau police rescue two kidnap victims, arrest four suspects
Foreign countries should refund stolen funds with interest ICPC Chair
Abaribe blasts Malami, says AGFs divisive rhetorics unfortunate
THISDAY
Incessant Bird Strikes in Nigerias Airspace Worry Airlines
Rivers Seeks Relocation of NIMASA Cabotage Department
Seplat Promises Better Performance, Generates $318 Million Cash
NAICOM, Transport Ministry Mull Insurance Cover for Road Users
Finally, Govs, Judicial, Legislative Workers Sign Agreement on Financial Autonomy
Miyetti Allah Backs Southern Govs on Open Grazing Ban
EFCC: We Recovered over N1bn Cash from Civil Servant
Yoruba Group Urges Southern Govs to Back Resolutions with Legislation
FG Approves Abuja, Lagos, PH, Kano Airports as Special Economic Zones
Hoodlums Kill NAF Personnel, Protest Presence of Soldiers in Oshodi
NNPC Spokesman, Obateru Bags NIPR Fellowship
United Commences Accra-Washington Service
Proposed Law to Plug Regulatory Gaps, Says NCAA
SUN
Group urges Tinubu to contest 2023 presidential election
PDP NWC: Senators warn EFCC to keep off party
Okorocha refused to be registered as APC member in Imo, says Uzodimma
Ayade’s defection excites Gbajabiamila
Council poll: Makinde’s convoy not involved in Ogbomoso accident ‘ Aide
After Ayade, Ikpeazu set to declare for APC
Executive Order #10: Were resolving implementation issues Governors
Jigawa Govt lauds NNPC, Shell for perimeter fence, other projects in school
Firefighter recovers corpse of year-old boy from a well in Kano
GUARDIAN
WorldRemit reaffirms commitment to CBN’s Naira 4 Dollar Scheme
Supporters of open grazing have evil agenda, says Ortom
Lagos generates N785 billion as revenue in 15 months
ASUU cautions against resumption of academic activities in AAU
Four gang-rape 25-year-old lady in Adamawa
Defence Hqtrs vows diligent protection of Nigeria, citizens
‘No plan to scrap education programmes in varsities’
Obaseki hosts German officials as Edo gets set to receive artefacts
Campaign for DR Congo’s war victims puts Rwanda’s Kagame on defensive
Cross Rivers governor Ayade dumps PDP for APC
Bitcoin tumble slows with help from Elon Musk
Court rejects suit seeking to compel Buhari to enforce anti-open grazing law
Texas governor signs law banning abortion at six weeks
LASG launches 24/7 helpline for gender-based violence
VANGUARD
UN chief welcomes ceasefire declaration by Israel, Hamas
Child trafficking: NIS apprehend suspect with 5-day-old baby in Calabar
Why ISWAP stormed Shekau’s Boko Haram camp ‘ Source
Secession unacceptable in Nigeria ‘ Lai Mohammed
Oyo conducts business expectation survey for first quarter, 2021
Police debunk rumour of Lekki kidnappings
Goodluck Jonathan Foundation partners AU to promote democracy in Africa
Restructuring Call: Ned Nwoko writes Buhari, wants President to grant full autonomy to LGA, State Assemblies, Judiciary
Lagos drops N428.98bn into FG IGR in 2020-Commissioner
Ayade’s defection to APC has crippled PDP in Cross River
Efficient service delivery: Lagos stresses need for emotional intelligence among staff
Ayade: Leave the dead and join the living, APC challenges PDP Govs
FG brokers truce between Kaduna Government, NLC
Gas explosion: Gov Abiodun warns against product adulteration
Speak to Nigerians at town hall meetings, PDP counsels Buhari
Open grazing: Wase shuts down Rep’s motion to discuss Malami’s comment
FG to launch maritime security project next month
Northern govs forum banned open grazing before southern govs forum
Osinbajo wades into govs, CBN dispute over budget facility repayment
No plan to Scrap education programmes in universities says Okebukola
30% of women between 15, 49 years experience gender-based violence ‘ Dr Afolabi
CSR: School Offers Nigerian Children Scholarship
Okowa urges Judges to maintain professional integrity
Albanawy appointed ISWAP/Boko Haram leader, arrests 30 Commanders loyal to late Shekau
LEADERSHIP
Reps Demand Halt Of Electricity Tariff Hike
Niger Commends Service Chiefs On Improved Security In The State
Governor Abubakar Sani Bello Mourns With Minna Emirate Over Death Of Iyan Minna
Nigeria’s High Death Rate Worrisome ‘ NASS
MACBAN Welcomes Governors’ Ban On Open Grazing
Attack On INEC Offices Plot To Stall 2023 Elections ‘ Akinyemi
We Are Monitoring COVID-19 Funds ‘ Senate
We Recovered N1bn Cash From A Civil Servant ‘ EFCC
Leaked Memo: Agric Ministry Votes N30m For Mosque Construction
Twitter Revamps Rules For Verification ‘Badge
Reps Demand Halt Of Electricity Tariff Hike, Kick Against Liability Transfer
Ayade: Remain United, PDP Tells Party Members In Cross Rivers
Open Grazing: Your Statement Less Than Dignifying, Senate Spokesman Tells Malami
BREAKING: PDP In Closed Door Meeting Over Ayade’s Defection
2 Feared Dead As Gas Explosion Rocks Obasanjo Presidential Library
TRIBUNE
Ebonyi chief of staff office vacant, as Umahi demotes Agwu, appoints principal secretary, commissioner
Stakeholders call for immediate action against malnutrition in Gombe
JUST IN: Bandits invade Emir of Kontagora’s farm, kill son, driver
Stakeholders identify institutional reform, attitudinal change as panacea to Nigeria’s problems
How the Penal Code enables violence against women in Nigeria
Labour crisis: FG directs Kaduna State Government to follow principle of redundancy
Verification: Twitter introduces new policy on how to get verified
Police arrest four kidnappers, rescue two victims in Plateau
Reps halt proposed hike of electricity tariff
Money laundering: Foreign countries should refund stolen funds with interest ‘ ICPC
Reps task FG, States on timely resolution of JUSUN nationwide strike
Ayade: Abandon the ‘sinking wreckage,’ APC tells PDP governors
Senate orders FCE Okene to refund N242m into federation account
NATION
PDP to Buhari: engage Nigerians at home in zonal town hall meetings
Why the Plant Variety Protection law is important
IGs shoot-on-sight order in Southeast reckless, says Afenifere
Sanders seeks halt to $735m arms sale to Jewish State
Israel, Hamas agree Gaza truce
Reps direct NERC to halt electricity tariffs hike
Petrol price negotiation still ongoing, says NNPC
Kagame, Okonjo-Iweala, others for UBA Africa Conversations
Total, eight banks fund contractors with N1b each
Two die as OPC rival groups clash in Osun
FG sets up committee to resolve NLC, Kaduna dispute
Nigeria has World Banks largest portfolio of more than $12b, says Malpass
Ohanaeze Ndigbo blasts Malami over attack on Southern Governors
Bandits kill Emir of Kontagoras son
DAILY TIMES
Twin sisters killed themselves fearing police didnt believe sexual abuse claims
Intel reveals how Boko Haram leader, Shekau died after being surrounded
NITDA urges LASG to implement data protection in health sector
Joe Igbokwe to Burna Boy: You are already plotting your downfall
BREAKING: Two feared dead as explosion rocks Obasanjos Library
No Going Back On Decision to Ban Open Grazing Akeredolu tells Malami
President Buharis Nationalistic character led me to APC Ayade
PDP calls for Governor Uzodinmas impeachment over heightened insecurity
DAILY TRUST
Israel announces ceasefire to end 11-day killing of Palestinians
Nigeria’s death rate extremely high- N/Assembly
Governors, Emefiele disagree over loan repayment
S/East govs to IPOB, MASSOB: Give us 6 months to negotiate with FG
University strike pushed me into mobile mall business – Architect Nakore
Benue IDP delivered of twins, gets governor’s wife support
Church distributes N3m to widows, others in Plateau
Emir of Wase decries influx of strangers into domain
NDE trains Plateau youths on environmental beautification
Edo community protest against TCN, demand compensation
Ndoma-Egba heads reconciliation committee to end communal disputes in C’River
FG, UN take food for all campaign to Kogi community
Aggrieved Anambra community resort to ‘charms to ward off land grabbers’
Emir of Zazzau worried over drug abuse among married women
Police group to establish school clubs against cultism, others
Gov urges traditional rulers to maintain peace
2023: It’s dangerous not to have elections in South East — Umahi
PDP senators ask EFCC to keep off party’s NWC
‘Spiritual decline after Ramadan among Muslims worrisome’
World Bank staff, NGO empower 60 FCT women
Boost ICT among youths to cushion COVID-19 impacts, ActionAid tells FG
Kaduna workers’ sack: FG sets up committee to resolve NLC, El-Rufai face-off
Reps off duty till June 1 for security retreat
FG working with ActionAid, others on anti-terrorism law implementation
We’re yet to get information on Shekau’s death – Military
‘30% Nigerian women aged 15-49 regularly experience gender-based violence’
Insecurity will cause more Nigerians to lose jobs — Ortom
Emir of Kontagora’s son gunned down by bandits
EFCC recovers N1bn from civil servant — Bawa
No going back tracking down terrorists, bandits, other criminals — DHQ
Envoy assures Germany will return Bini stolen bronze
NLC, Kaduna state Government Begin talks
Senator wants Malami sacked for comparing open cattle grazing to auto spare parts business
Shekau, ISWAP deadly clash advantage to military
Critics of grazing ban want killings to continue, says Umahi
Miyetti Allah backs Southern governors on grazing ban
APC tackles lawmakers for breaking strike to approve N100b loan for Gov Fintiri
HERALD
Gov. Ayade’s defection has crippled PDP in Cross River, says Deputy Speaker
LG elections: Oyo Govt. declares Friday public holiday
Firefighter recovers corpse of year-old boy from a well in Kano
LG Polls: Oyo APC drags governor, OYSIEC to court
Nigeria Governors’ Forum vows to implement fiscal sustainability plan
COVID-19: NCDC records 43 new cases, 36 recoveries
TCN restores power in Kaduna as NLC suspends strike
AUTHORITY
ITF empowers another set of 11,100 youths with vocational skills
Ayade: Remain steadfast, PDP urges supporters
With Buharis exit, 2023 would be a tough battle for APC, says National Youth leader
Goodluck Jonathan Foundation partners AU to promote democracy in Africa
PDP To Buhari: Engage Nigerians at home in geo-political townhall meetings
DAILY INDEPENDENT
Senate President Meets With IBB, Abdulsalami In Minna
Buhari Approves Abuja, Lagos, PH Airports As Special Economic Zones
Social Media Agog As EFCC Invites PDP National Officers Over Alleged Fraud
Global Trade’s Recovery From COVID-19 Crisis Hits Record High- UNCTAD Report
NCC Reaffirms Commitment To Digital Transformation Agenda
Just In: Panic In Kontagora As Armed Bandits Kill Emir’s Eldest Son, Others
Senate Gives FCE, Okene Five Months To Pay N242m Into Federation Account
We’ve Raised The Bar On Good Governance In Oyo ‘ Makinde
PANDEF Blast Malami Over Comments On Open Grazing
NIGERIAN PILOT
PDP to Buhari: Engage Nigerians at home in geo-political zones townhall meetings
NSOANP implementation gets traction as 144 Nigerian doctors empowered with life support skills
Union petitions CCT over alleged millions of naira fraud by CAC Registrar General
NASS laments Nigerias extremely high mortality indices
PDP to Buhari: Engage Nigerians at home in geo-political zones townhall meetings
Ayade: PDP urges members in Cross Rivers State to remain united
Nigeria economy is among the worst in the world
DHQ reiterates resolve to curtail insurgency banditry, other crimes
NEW TELEGRAPH
World Bank portfolio in Nigeria hits $12bn
Ndigbo, Yoruba’re united by blood ‘Amechi
Lagos generates N127bn in 3 months
After Ayade, PDP set to lose another gov to APC
COVID-19: Senate, monitoring N500bn intervention fund
Ohanaeze to Malami: Your open grazing-motor spare parts comment is incendiary
Akeredolu, Afenifere slam Malami over open grazing comment
Internet: Subscribers spend N178.6bn on data in 3 months
BLUEPRINT
Your intervention was unhelpful, El-Rufai slams fellow govs
Breaking: Israel, Palestine effect ceasefire days after tragic air strikes
Shekau dies, ISWAP takes over Sambisa forest
Total eyes more investments in power, plans change of name
Nigeria’s construction industry to return to growth after painful year
Receding inflation may slow agitation for hawkish monetary stance
LG polls: Oyo declares Friday public holiday
Seplat’s $318m revenue, huge capital investment for growth
Protester didn’t carry AK47 in Osun ‘ Police
