PUNCH
CDS meets military chiefs, prepares 70 generals for exit
TB Joshua: Monarchs insist burial must hold in Ondo
Edo politics must change for better, says Obaseki
Ohanaeze, others tackle Buhari over threat of South-East clampdown
Construction of FGs N62.7bn Kano-Gwarzo-Dayi road begins
APC to unveil congress time-table, silent on convention date
Refiners showing increasing interest in oil purchase OPEC
Political merchants behind judgment sacking exco Anambra PDP
NASS pledges speedy approval for N895bn supplementary budget
US flays Twitter ban, FGs threat of prosecution
CBN may launch digital currency end of 2021 Official
Power-drunk police, DSS men batter PUNCHman, NUJ kicks
Security agencies brainstorm on North-West insecurity, Kaduna acquires drones
Union begs for support as pirates kill four aboard Bayelsa boat
Police feign ignorance as suspected herdsmen kidnap 15 Imo travellers
NSCDC killer-operative arrested for alleged murder of Rivers driver
IPOB alleges house-to-house abduction, killing of South-East youths
Our pressure forced abductors to free Ekiti hotel guests Police
Motorists, commuters groan as robbers take over Lagos bridge
Ogun calls for patience as protesting pensioners clash with security agents
My directive to shoot criminals with AK-47 stands Buhari
Ebenezer died of gunshot wound because hospitals demanded police report Friends mourn man who planned to wed next week
Buhari pushes rotation deal to APC, Oyegun insists on zoning
Grazing routes outdated, inconsistent with constitution, SANs tell Buhari
Insecurity: Obasanjo, Abdulsalami, Sultan, others brainstorm, meet Buhari today
FG to introduce updated trade policy Adebayo
Obasanjo, apostle of One Nigeria, repudiates unity at any cost
Gunmen attack police station, kill inspector in Anambra
FG to introduce updated trade policy Minister
BREAKING: Restricting social media has no place in a democracy, Blinken tells Buhari
#ThrowbackThursday: Five evergreen songs to walk you down memory lane
Interview: Buhari claimed our projects, says PDP
Respect your citizens right, reverse Twitter suspension, US tells FG
VIDEO: If the youth wants jobs, they should behave themselves, make Nigeria secure -Buhari
THISDAY
FG Moves to Blacklist Shipping Companies over Tariff Hike
Airlines Record Low Patronage over Insecurity
FG Seeks to Harness $6bn Global Coconut Market
NLNG Seals Deal with Off-takers for Domestic LNG Supply
Police Arrest Nine Suspects over Attack on Uzodimma’s Home
House Passes Bill Seeking to Ban Bankers from Operating Foreign Account
Adebayo: New Trade Policy to Reflect Global Reality
NBA President, Lafia Emir, Others to Monitor Govs’ Compliance with JUSUN…
Again, Suspected Herdsmen Kill 11 Farmers in Benue
I Didn’t Resign, Says Imo Deputy Gov
ZLP: NEF’s Statement on Attacks in South-east Exaggerated to Deny Igbo…
US Condemns Twitter Ban, Says Restricting Nigerians’ Ability to Disseminate Opinions…
Minister Commends Akwa Ibom for Creating Enabling Environment for Investment
Gunmen Attack Anambra Police Station, Kill Inspector
Twitter Ban: FG Joins Indian Microblogging Platform, Koo
Over 2000 Firms Bid to Sell Assets Forfeited to FG
House Investigates Alleged Violation of Law by Oyo Police Officers
News in Photographs: Buhari Commissions Lagos-Ibadan Railway
CBN to Launch Digital Currency Before December
Lagos, Rivers Lead as Public Debt Climbs to N33.1tn
Stock Market Gains N151bn as Bulls Consolidate Hold
SUN
Anambra 2021: APC settles for direct primaries
PDP faults Akeredolu’s plan to build new gov’s lodge measures
Anambra: We can’t dabble into partisan politics ‘Ohanaeze
Nwanyanwu tasks Buhari on national cohesion
Crisis in Benue APC as two factions slam suspension, expulsion order on each other
2023: Northern Youth Forum Snubs Atiku, Tinubu, Others, Endorse Gov. Bala Mohammed for President
Why Nigeria emerged chair, Global Contract Transparency Network ‘ Orji, CEO, NEITI
Outlook for Nigeria’s aviation industry worrisome- Stakeholders
Immigration hands over mentally unstable returnee to family at Lagos airport
African airlines’ traffic fell 78.3% in April ‘IATA
Subsidy: FG pays oil marketers, others N940.2bn
Herdsmen kidnap 19 passengers in Imo, Ogun
BEDC urges demolition of structures violating powerlines’ RoW
Were not unknown gunmen -IPOB
CBN to launch digital currency this year ‘ official
FG declares Monday, June 14, public holiday for Democracy Day
600tcf gas reserve meaningless without action ‘Sylva
NLNG: One feared dead as protest turns violent in
Police Inspector, another killed by gunmen, cultists in Anambra
NSCDC boss orders state commandants to set up rapid response squad
Save us from marauding herdsmen, Igbo women tell Buhari
ISWAP attack on Damboa foiled, 50 terrorists killed
Igangan killings: Were readjusting security architecture in Oyo Makinde
Nigeria records 64 new COVID-19 cases, says NCDC
Gov Ganduje reiterates commitment to community policing in Kano
Insecurity: Northern Senators Forum calls for lasting solutions
GUARDIAN
Lagos residents recount experiences on President’s visit
FRSC arrests 156 over speed-limit devices
Police debunk alleged invasion of Ekiti market by armed men
Labour set for battle with states yet to implement minimum wage
Africa needs 225m more COVID-19 vaccines to meet coverage target
Professionals seek containment of cholera in Bauchi, decry depletion of health workers
Wike vows non-payment of striking parliamentary workers in Rivers
Nigeria moves to end piracy in Gulf of Guinea with $195m security architecture
Security on high alert ahead June 12 protests
Ondo PDP flays Akeredolu over new N2b Governor’s Lodge
Buhari claims #EndSARS protesters wanted to ‘remove’ him
Inflation, hunger loom over fresh strike by food sellers
Nigeria herdsmen only carry sticks, not AK-47, says Buhari
Buhari orders upward review of police salaries, benefits
Slight shake-up as army gets new spokesman, theatre commander
Nigeria’s total public debt reaches N33.107trn ‘ DMO
Buhari claims #EndSARS protesters wanted to ‘remove’ him
Notorious native doctor in police net for preparing charms for IPOB, ESN in Imo ‘ CP
VANGUARD
Anchor-Borrowers: CBN gets commendation over partnership with public, private sectors
NEPC enumerates gains of Export Expansion Facility Programme
FG to use indigenous products to mark independence
Nigerian Army gets new spokesperson
ASETU invites ICC, EU, AU, US, ECOWAS on alleged threats to Igbo
Confusion over alleged kidnap of travellers in Imo
Arise TV interview: Buhari evasive, dodgy, seeks credit for our projects ‘ PDP
Inspector killed as gunmen attack police station in Anambra
Tension grips Ibadan residents over alleged influx of foreign herders
KILLINGS: Withdraw troops from Igboland, Onyeka Onwenu tells Buhari
I’ll go after IPOB with military, police to rid them of criminal tendencies ‘ Buhari
Withdraw killer squads from South-East, Igbo mothers urge Buhari; Demand stop to killings, brutality
Buhari reiterates ‘we’ll treat them in language they understand’ warning
NIS reunites special needs deportee with family at Lagos airport
Otedola donates N2b faculty of Engineering building to Augustine University
Army releases new postings, appointments of senior officers in major shake-up
State of the nation: After 10 hours of marathon meeting, Abdulsalami, others keep mum
Healthcare availability and utilisation in Nigeria’s urban slums
Nnamdi Kanu replies Buhari, describes his Arise TV interview as pathetic
President’s Interview: Afenifere blast Buhari says he’s unrepentant tribalist
Drive towards decentralising the police[opinion]
We expect total rebirth, FG tasks NSITF mgt
COVID-19: Global unemployment may hit 205m in 2022 ‘ ILO
Can judiciary staff union shut down 3rd arm of govt
Nigeria’s Constitution must be replaced, it’s too flawed to be amended
COVID-19: One records serious side effect, as 75000 persons vaccinated in Oyo
Herders kill 6 in Katsina-Ala, abduct women
Illegal Possession of AK-47: My shoot-on-sight directive remains’ Buhari
We were humiliated during Buhari’s visit, National Anthem-singing students complain
1,000 houses demolished in Ogun for $1.5bn Lagos-Ibadan Rail Line, says Amaechi
Ondo partners firm, commences N5.5b LPG inland terminal
Airborne Geophysical Survey starts in 19 States to ascertain nations accurate deposit of mineral resources
Why Southern Governors called for national dialogue ‘ Okowa
Ondo PDP knocks Akeredolu for building new governor’s lodge for N2b amidst unpaid worker’s salary
Biden slams FG over Twitter suspension
FG not after any religious leader for tweeting but those aiding Twitter to flout ban ‘Malami
Oil Market: Price of Nigeria’s Bonny Light hovers at $71.73 per barrel
NDDC: WCF cautions FG against Okomagba’s nomination
LEADERSHIP
Insurgents, Bandits Recovered From Near Defeat In 2015, Says el-Rufai
SDGs, UNDP Launch Nigeria Implementation Plan
Ensure Transparency In Sale Of Forfeited Assets, Auctioneers Tell EFCC
Expert Wants Strengthening Of Education Policy In Nigeria
APC To Compensate Aggrieved FCT Members
Federal Govt To Commence Kaduna-Kano Rail Line Project
Medical Doctors Embark On 2-week Warning Strike In Ondo
Oyanbo Launches She4She NGO For Women, Girl-child Empowerment
Buhari Commissions $195m Security Equipment To Fight Piracy
COVID-19: 9 In 10 African Countries To Miss Urgent Vaccination Goal
Democracy Day: Federal Govt Declares Monday Public Holiday
TRIBUNE
Sustain adherence to COVID-19 protocols, shun drugs, NOA tells students
NSCDC boss orders set up of rapid response squad in states
Polytechnic students not involved in June 12 protest ‘ NAPS
Obasanjo, Ooni, Sultan, General Abubakar, Onaiyekan, others keep mum after 8-hour closed-door meeting
Restriction of Nigerians from reporting, disseminating information has no place in democracy, US tells FG
National Broadcasting Commission orders Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Instagram, others to obtain broadcast licence
APC to hold congresses between July and October, silent on convention date
Two chairmen emerge in Anambra PDP few months to governorship election
Reps receive report on long term socio-economic development framework vision
Inspector killed as gunmen attack police station in Anambra
Twitter ban will enhance misinformation ‘Olawuyi
FG flags off N62.7bn construction of Kano-Gwarzo-Dayi highway
Civil servants table upward salary review before FG
NATION
Army redeploys 11 Generals, others in massive shakeup
Miners to boost IGR for Fed Govt, states
Army gets new spokesperson, theatre commander
Fed Govt declares Monday, June 14 public holiday
Fed Govt partners stakeholders in fight against malaria
Ex-leaders, monarchs, labour leaders, others meet over insecurity
Fed Govt begins 90.65km Kano-Gwarzo-Dayi highway
Surulere APC primary: Aggrieved aspirants call for inclusive governance
MTN to pay shareholders N9.40 dividend per share
Fraud examiners seek govts nod to fight corruption
Operators assure on resilience of Nigerian capital market
Buhari creating more problems than solution Ohanaeze
Yoruba Nation Agitators to protest June 12
Why Southern Govs recommended national dialogue, by Okowa
Igangan: Were adjusting security architecture Makinde
Eko Bridge repairs: Fashola assures speedy completion
Davidos Jowo hits 30 million views on YouTube
DAILY TIMES
Monday, June 14, Declared Public Holiday For Democracy Day Celebration FG
Democracy Day: Implement 2014 CONFAB report, Tapgun urges FG
Anambra Guber; Confusion in Anambra PDP as two chairmen emerges
Put people first and forge global synergy in fighting against COVID-19
Buhari warns secessionists, attackers of security personnel, facilities, others
Buhari claimed our projects, says PDP
Itsekiri get new crown to replace missing 378-year-old one
Bode George: Is Buharis silence on the Igangan killings due to his Fulani ancestry
Kaduna govt denies arrest of kidnappers of Greenfield students as alleged photos flood internet
DAILY TRUST
FG to start Kaduna-Kano rail project this month
Sugar: NSDC wants infrastructure for self-sufficiency
Kwara awards contract for garment factory
Digital currency begins this year – CBN
Attacks: Muslim council pushes Canada to strengthen hate laws
I use coconut shells to create interior decoration – Amina
How contaminated water triggered cholera outbreak in Gombe village
Adamawa gov’t partners OGP on strengthening dialogue mechanism
Traders groan as Bayelsa demolishes illegal markets, others
50 years after, C’River, Ebonyi communities settle for peace
Bomb threat: Vigilantes to protect Onitsha market
NASFAT campaigns against rape in Abakaliki
3-month-old baby, 5 women kidnapped in Abuja
Police confront robbers with CCTV footage after burgling RCCG
Police arrest pastor, security guard with human parts
Vigilante kills GSM dealer in Rivers
2023: You cannot sit in Lagos and dictate APC zoning — Buhari
APC ratifies timetable for congresses
INEC: Situation Room asks Senate not to confirm Onochie
2022 election: Ekiti rep joins gov’ship race
15 passengers kidnapped in Imo
Communities must do more to tackle banditry — Bagudu
NIS reunites another ‘mentally unstable’ Oman deportee with family
June 12: Katsina CSOs kick against planned protest
Nasarawa gov spends over N2bn to upgrade specialist hospital — CMD
Umahi grants amnesty to armed youths in Ebonyi
Vehicles destroyed after Borno TV tower collapses
46m Nigerians still engage in open defecation – Minister
Kidnapped victims in Ekiti hotel have regained freedom – Police
Journalists barred from state-of-nation parley in Abuja
‘Multinationals, foreign countries complicit in $18bn annual loss to illicit financial flow’
Katsina revenue board drags KEDCO to court
Gunmen attack Anambra police station, kill Inspector
Buhari wants grazing routes recovered for herdsmen
Twitter ban: Respect the rights of Nigerians, US cautions Buhari
15 passengers kidnapped in Imo
June 12: Katsina CSOs kick against planned protest
FG’s N895bn supplementary budget to get expeditious passage — Lawan
Your provocative comments can embolden terrorists, PDP tells Buhari
Again, Buhari asks security operatives to gun down illegal arm bearers
Nigerians Need Attitudinal Change Before Restructuring – Buba Galadima
Finima indigenes barricade NLNG in host rights protest
NCC to approve increase in international call tariffs
Only 10 maritime crime convictions secured in 2 years, says Buhari
Help rescue abducted Tegina Students, Reps urge FG
Buhari: Why some persons with good degrees may die without having jobs
I’ll accept whatever verdict Nigerians pass on me, Buhari speaks on his legacy
Reps pass bill to make Nigerian Navy varsity conventional institution
Security operatives lock out Ogun pensioners protesting unpaid gratuities
Kaduna to Kano rail construction starts this month — Amaechi
Gunmen kill 11 in fresh attack on Benue villages
Buhari’s visit: How police blocked chiefs who accompanied Oba of Lagos but granted access to Tinubu’s daughter’s guests
Buhari: Goods meant for hinterlands should now go through railway
After Twitter ban, Nigerian government joins Koo
Buhari overwhelmed by insecurity in north west
Sunrise files $400m suit over botched Mambilla power deal
Halt Naira free fall against dollar- Reps tell CBN
AfDB says $10bn COVID-19 fund boosting Africa’s recovery
HERALD
Insecurity: El-Rufai reveals why states must co-operate
Buhari: We’ll tackle those attacking security personnel, wielding AK-47s
Update: French Man Gets 4-Month Prison Sentence for Slapping President Macron
Insecurity: Southeast Town Unions Head to ICC Over Buhari’s Threat on Ndigbo
#TwitterBan: FG Opens Koo Account ‘ Days After Suspending Twitter
Employee steals boss’ phone on first day at work
BUSINESSDAY
Time to get serious with national poverty reduction strategy
Getting to First Oil: Cost Optimization opportunities for New marginal field Operators
Finima leaders say no retreat in fight for host community rights
How digital currency will ease transaction cost
FG directive may further stifle investment inflow if not withdrawn ‘ NESG
Wema Bank employees empower underprivileged Women traders
Buhari’s Lagos visit sees no major cheer from stock buyers
Tight security, traffic’free roads in Apapa as Buhari visits Lagos
Nigeria is unravelling; but this time, we’re on our own
Corps members will not fight any war for us
DAILY INDEPENDENT
Local Content Will Lift 30 Million African Out Of Poverty, Increases Exports By $560bn ‘ Anatogu
Air Cargo Climbs 12% In April Compared To Pre-COVID Levels ‘ IATA
Eleven Persons Killed In Another Herdsmen Attack On Communities In Two LGAs In Benue
Presidency Keeps Mum Over Buhari’s ‘Sit There In Lagos’ Statement
PDP Reveals How Buhari Expose His Cluelessness, Encouraged terrorism In Interview
IPOB: Tinubu Should Be Blamed For Buhari’s Threats On Southeast ‘ Omokri
Buhari Interview: S’South Group Advocates Dialogue, Strengthening Regional Ties To Sustain Nigeria’s Integrity
Burna Boy Receives Grammy Award Plaque, Says I Delivered On My Parents Wish
IPOB: Police Arrest Native Doctor Preparing Charms For IPOB, ESN In Imo
Group Gives Sylva 7 Days Ultimatum To Withdraw Own Nominee For NDDC MD
Buhari Inaugurates Deep Blue Project To Tackle Piracy In Maritime Domain
OML 150: Itsekiri Host Communities Issue Quit Notice To Con Oil
PEOPLESDAILY
FEC okays N895.5b supplementary budget for military, Covid-19 vaccines
All existing duly issued tinted permits remain valid- IGP
Buhari: We must eliminate HIV/AIDS by 2030
Continue tweeting ‘ NASS Minority Caucus tells Nigerians
We will produce comprehensive membership register for PDP-Obaseki
Put up policy to check further devaluation of naira immediately ‘ Reps ask CBN
NEW TELEGRAPH
Insecurity: Time for Buhari to take charge
Insecurity: Farmers have abandoned farms in the N’West ‘el-Rufai
Expunge Sharia law from 1999 Constitution, Catholic Bishops tells NASS
S’East: ‘5000 killed, 10,000 detained over clampdown on IPOB, ESN
Minimum wage: Labour tackles Fayemi over renegotiation
Shake up in Army: Ops Hadin Kai, public relations, others affected
State of the nation: OBJ, Sultan, Onaiyekan, others in nine-hour meeting
Insecurity: Govs not doing enough- Buhari
Insecurity: Lawyers fault Buhari’s directive to govs
