{"id":25781,"date":"2021-05-07T06:32:53","date_gmt":"2021-05-07T06:32:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=25781"},"modified":"2021-05-08T03:59:59","modified_gmt":"2021-05-08T03:59:59","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-friday-7-may-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=25781","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 7 May 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/alternativeadvert.com\/show.php?z=30&amp;pl=19271&amp;ad_type=81&amp;rl=1800\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Prolonged cough could lead to tuberculosis, says expert<\/p>\n<p>Stakeholders outline malaria elimination strategies in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Four COVID-19 survivors narrate ordeal<\/p>\n<p>CBN extends naira-4-dollar deadline to boost remittances<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian insurers settle N4bn #EndSARS claims<\/p>\n<p>INEC plans converting 753 voting points to units in Osun<\/p>\n<p>51 ex-councillors dump PDP, join APC in Gombe<\/p>\n<p>Group protests N2m APC fee for Lagos LG poll aspirants<\/p>\n<p>Dont field serial defectors, Anambra PDP group warns party<\/p>\n<p>Reps summon NNPC, CBN, FIRS, EFCC, probe illicit financial flows<\/p>\n<p>CBN vows to resist maize importation<\/p>\n<p>Ease of doing business, our priority, says Ogun<\/p>\n<p>Bishop declares fasting, prayer after Mbaka supporters attack<\/p>\n<p>Efforts ongoing to revive Nigerias steel industry Onu<\/p>\n<p>NIN-SIM linkage will help us identify crooks, says Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian beer companies three-month revenue hits N189.63bn<\/p>\n<p>Saving Lagos residents from acute water scarcity<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen kill three policemen in fresh Anambra, Ebonyi attacks<\/p>\n<p>One dead, vehicles destroyed as hoodlums clash in Lagos<\/p>\n<p>We were ready to lose students in planned bandits\u2019 bombardment \u2013 El-Rufai<\/p>\n<p>Probe begins Monday as FG suspends NPA managing director, Bala-Usman<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Cops repel attack on Imo police station, kill eight hoodlums<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>48 Arrested By Police as Hoodlum Stabs Another to Death in&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Abducted Kogi LG Chairman Regains Freedom<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen Kill Inspector in Fresh Attack on Ebonyi Police Station<\/p>\n<p>Armed Robbers Attack Bullion Van in Ondo<\/p>\n<p>NECO Releases Results for External Candidates, Announces Date for 2021 Exams<\/p>\n<p>Operators Kick against Revocation of 11 Marginal Fields\u2019 Licences<\/p>\n<p>PDP: Uzodimma\u2019s Stance on State Police Exposed His Sympathy for Bandits<\/p>\n<p>Heavy Flooding Expected in 121 LGAs, FG Warns<\/p>\n<p>DSS Arrests Gbajabiamila\u2019s Impersonator<\/p>\n<p>Abaribe Should be in Prison for Failing to Produce Kanu, Says&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Oyo\/Osun NCS Command Rakes in N15.8bn Revenue<\/p>\n<p>Buhari Suspends Hadiza Usman as NPA MD<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Senate Assures Service Chiefs of Support<\/p>\n<p>N600bn Lekki Deep Sea Port Nears 50% Completion<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2023: Nigeria can&#8217;t afford to abandon zoning &#8216; Dakum<\/p>\n<p>Buhari supporters accuse opposition govs, politicians of sponsoring banditry, terrorism<\/p>\n<p>2023: APC group urges Bagudu to &#8216;institutionalise power rotation&#8217; in Kebbi<\/p>\n<p>FG sacks Bala-Usman as NPA chief, names Koko as replacement<\/p>\n<p>CBN extends &#8216;Naira 4 dollar scheme&#8217; indefinitely<\/p>\n<p>How Anambra airport&#8217;ll boost state&#8217;s economy<\/p>\n<p>Crisis hits pension unions as federal retirees exit NUP<\/p>\n<p>Emefiele vows to block maize importation<\/p>\n<p>Residents desert streets over military shootings in Imo community<\/p>\n<p>Reasons unoccupied estates rise amid housing deficit<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias unity must not be compromised Osinbajo<\/p>\n<p>Kill 2 policemen, attack Anambra, Ebonyi stations<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>US expected to see hiring surge as vaccines resurrect ailing economy<\/p>\n<p>At least 25 killed in police drug raid in Rio slum: media<\/p>\n<p>Government plans portal for sale of houses to Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>Osinbajo canvasses improved collaboration for service delivery<\/p>\n<p>Rumours of bandits attacks unsettle Abuja<\/p>\n<p>$1.6 billion Lekki deep sea port reaches 50% completion<\/p>\n<p>FEC okays N6.2 billion for power projects<\/p>\n<p>NPA Investigation: Buhari directs Hadiza Usman to step aside<\/p>\n<p>RCCG confirms death of Pastor Adeboye&#8217;s son Dare<\/p>\n<p>EFCC arrests alleged human organs trafficker in Port Harcourt<\/p>\n<p>Again, hoodlums kill two policemen in Anambra<\/p>\n<p>Enugu solar-powered water scheme to deliver 28,000 cubic metres daily<\/p>\n<p>Pope hails &#8216;tireless&#8217; work of India medics<\/p>\n<p>Merkel urges richest nations to up climate game despite Covid<\/p>\n<p>Mexico president hits back at critics over metro crash<\/p>\n<p>Americans handed life sentences in Italy for cop murder<\/p>\n<p>Marginal field operators will grow Nigeria&#8217;s oil if supported<\/p>\n<p>Airlines record 73% traffic slump amid restrictions, quarantine<\/p>\n<p>CBN extends &#8216;Naira 4 Dollar Scheme&#8217; indefinitely as FX crisis continues<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Int&#8217;l travel ban: FG to sanction erring airlines &#8216; Ministry<\/p>\n<p>Buhari suspends NPA MD, Hadiza Usman<\/p>\n<p>FG tasks Financial Reporting Council on accounting standards<\/p>\n<p>Woman strangled, shot dead for turning down marriage proposal from 2 men<\/p>\n<p>Ondo raises N800m through COVID-19 Response Fund<\/p>\n<p>Drama as APC, PDP Reps clash over comments on Buhari&#8217;s &#8216;sins&#8217;, APC lawmakers&#8217; defection plan to PDP<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Killings in S&#8217;East fuelled by misguided comments of politicians &#8216; Gov Umahi<\/p>\n<p>Reps may summon Buhari over alleged oil licensing fraud<\/p>\n<p>NAICOM chief tasks insurers, banks on collaboration, deeper penetration<\/p>\n<p>CBN extends Naira 4 dollar incentive for diaspora remittances<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t take extension of SIM-NIN linkage deadline for granted, NCC warns<\/p>\n<p>Breaking: Kairo market, Oshodi on fire<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Abdulsalami Committee Seeks Massive Recruitment Of Security Personnel<\/p>\n<p>Redefining Philanthropy: Dangote&#8217;s Sterling Example<\/p>\n<p>Why 27 Freed Kaduna Students Have Not Rejoin Thier Families &#8216; State Govt<\/p>\n<p>JUST-IN: Presidency Confirms Suspension of NPA MD, Hadiza Bala Usman<\/p>\n<p>Reps Summon Minister, CBN, Others Over Revenue Loss To Illicit Financial Flows<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria, Guinea Bissau Take Bilateral Ties To Higher Levels<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gunmen abduct Abia State University students<\/p>\n<p>Parents of 27 released Kaduna students appeal to FG to rehabilitate their children<\/p>\n<p>Dubai to host first world&#8217;s in-person travel, tourism event<\/p>\n<p>NCPC flags off screening exercise for intending pilgrims in Jos<\/p>\n<p>NPA: Buhari orders Hadiza Usman to step aside<\/p>\n<p>Awolowo seeks assistance for SMEs from government agencies<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Abaribe should be in prison for failing to produce IPOB leader Kanu, says Wase<\/p>\n<p>Mbakas action shakes Enugu Catholic diocese<\/p>\n<p>53 herders intercepted in Niger<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Our challenges, by Service chiefs, others<\/p>\n<p>Gumi raises hope on varsity students release<\/p>\n<p>Minister laments community collusion with bandits, abductors<\/p>\n<p>Police: our efforts at preventing attacks<\/p>\n<p>Suspended NPA MD Bala-Usman for probe<\/p>\n<p>U.S.: Nigerias security challenges are quite extraordinary<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/alternativeadvert.com\/show.php?z=30&amp;pl=19271&amp;ad_type=81&amp;rl=1800\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Buhari ministers statement confirms Presidency has surrender to terrorists PDP<\/p>\n<p>Chief Bode George: I will tear my passport if Tinubu Becomes President in 2023<\/p>\n<p>Obasanjo opposes secession, ransom payment<\/p>\n<p>Accusations, counter accusations as 29 abducted Afaka students regain freedom<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian military got maximum budget allocation Finance Minister<\/p>\n<p>APC Senators tackle opposition, insist Buhari in charge of govt<\/p>\n<p>Two killed, many injured, others kidnapped as bandits attack 2 churches in Kaduna<\/p>\n<p>Reps to FG: Commence N10 billion IDP intervention to distressed states<\/p>\n<p>Nigerians in South Africa protest against delay, high cost of passport processing<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>IPOB: 4 cops killed, police stations burnt in Anambra, Ebonyi<\/p>\n<p>Media Trust, Nigeria Health Watch partner on solution-based reportage<\/p>\n<p>NIN-SIM linkage will help us identify crooks \u2013 Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Too much tension, confusion in the land \u2014 NSCIA<\/p>\n<p>NYSC remains major promoter of national unity \u2014 FG<\/p>\n<p>NECO releases 2020 SSCE external results<\/p>\n<p>Blasphemy: Many injured as hoodlums go on rampage again at Mile 12<\/p>\n<p>Niger governor sacks works commissioner<\/p>\n<p>Osinbajo advocates improved FG\/states collaboration<\/p>\n<p>NAF seeks media collaboration against security threats<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Migrant herders transiting Kaduna, Niger not bandits\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Secession threat as a tool of blackmail<\/p>\n<p>Banks\u2019 suffocating taxes on customers<\/p>\n<p>Lagos anti-corruption law unnecessary<\/p>\n<p>Ripples in Ogun over LG polls nomination form charges<\/p>\n<p>You can\u2019t force Buhari out of office before 2023 \u2014 Supporters<\/p>\n<p>Ekiti 2022: INEC warns political parties against premature campaigns<\/p>\n<p>2023: Offa backs Kwara gov for second term<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria loses N53.2tr to illicit financing in 14 yrs<\/p>\n<p>NNPC submits P\/H refinery to contractor for repair<\/p>\n<p>CBN heightens move to curb maize import<\/p>\n<p>Minister urges FRC to enforce accounting standards<\/p>\n<p>NiMet to deploy 200 rain gauges to aid farming<\/p>\n<p>Lagos spends N20bn on rice mill<\/p>\n<p>FG tasked on exploring digital taxation<\/p>\n<p>Heirs Oil &amp; Gas appoints CEO, Board members<\/p>\n<p>Paul Okoye hits 1m subscribers on YouTube<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity keeps Benue council chairman away from domain<\/p>\n<p>Group warns of imminent food shortage in Benue<\/p>\n<p>NDE trains 100 Plateau youths in agriculture<\/p>\n<p>Beef up security on Damboa-Maiduguri road \u2013 NURTW<\/p>\n<p><strong>HERALD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NBC fines Channels TV, inspiration FM N5m each for broadcast code infractions<\/p>\n<p>Buhari commiserates with Pastor Adeboye over son&#8217;s death<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: MURIC bashes Clarke for asking Buhari to delegate executive power to CDS<\/p>\n<p>Leke Adeboye Reacts To Sudden Death Of His Brother, Dare<\/p>\n<p>Why Defeating Boko Haram Is Such A Difficult Task &#8216; By Doyin Okupe<\/p>\n<p>PDP urges FG to intervene, restore peace in Imo<\/p>\n<p>Anti-Corruption Agency vows to end corruption in Oyo<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Reps to probe N2bn safe school initiative programme<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Senate to approve any amount as supplementary budget<\/p>\n<p>Moody&#8217;s places First Bank on review for downgrade<\/p>\n<p>Vaccine bubble lifts Moderna to largest profitable quarter in history<\/p>\n<p>Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange set to list first Gold<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria equities shed over N370bn in 3 days<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>27 States, 121 LGAs At Risk Of Severe Flooding, Agency Warns<\/p>\n<p>CBN Extends Naira 4 Dollar Incentive For Diaspora Remittances<\/p>\n<p>Encomiums As Independent Newspapers Honoured Atiku, Wike, Ishaku, Others<\/p>\n<p>Private Investors To Raise $250m For Formation Of New National Carrier &#8216; 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