*THE NATION*
Nigerias COVID-19 deaths rise to 93
Monarchs tackle Deji of Akure
Oyetola urges traders to use face masks
Kashamu: Ogun PDP congress followed due process
Oyo to shut markets
Let there be better coordination
Wanted: transparent judges appointment process
NDDC: Akpabio, IMC get kudos
Avert post-COVID-19 food shortage
LASEPA takes COVID-19 campaign to grassroots
Lockdown, other measures still in force, says Enugu govt
I didnt launder money through contract scam
Alleged N715m fraud: Ex-Minister Turaki granted bail
Senate scrutinises Conditional Cash Transfer register
Oonis motorised fumigator cause stir
Kano boils
Stakeholders seek intervention fund
Scholar urges Nigerians to avoid junk foods
Ministry gets Customs N40.8m relief materials
Facemasks everywhere as Nigerians ignore distancing guidelines
How to wage a successful COVID-19 war, by experts
NCDC announces 254 new cases as Lagos discharges 14
Nigeria receives $311m Abacha assets from U.S., Jersey
Wike clamps 24-hour indefinite lockdown on Port Harcourt, Obio-Akporlocal govts
Hospitals shouldnt turn back patients with other ailments
House-to-house search for virus syptoms carriers in Kano
Dangers of virus spread are now more serious, says PTF
Govt to decontaminate schools before resumption
*VANGUARD*
N-Delta ex-militants commend Buhari for extending tenure of NDDC IMC
$311.7m Abacha loot from US, Jersey: We’ll ensure transparent use of cash on key projects ‘ Malami
Abia APC, Anambra community reject Buhari’s appointees for FCC
COVID-19: Evacuation of 700 Nigerians from US begins May 10
Covid-19: Wike locks down Port Harcourt, Obio/Akpor
IPOB accuses north of infecting S-East with COVID-19 through Almajirai
Herdsmen/Boko Haram more lethal than coronavirus ‘ Anambra CAN
COVID-19: How we spent N1bn ‘ Edo govt
39 CSOs kick against NCDC Bill over threat to human rights
Oshiomhole hails CBN, Bankers Committee for protecting bank jobs
Come to our rescue, Ubima community begs Wike, Ameachi over alleged marginalisation by oil firms
Sokoto govt announces death of former governor, Nadama
AfDB, ECOWAS engage EYon human capital strategy development
82.9m Nigerians below poverty line ‘ NBS
GTBank advises customers as work resumes today
Henceforth, no PPE, no work, Medical Guild warns
COVID-19 task force threatens to seal banks violating social distancing in Ebonyi
COVID-19: Akeredolu bans daily operations in Ondo markets
COVID-19: 4,000 Nigerians abroad willing to return ‘ Minister
Transcorp unveils new strategic vision, records N7.9bn profit
Abitto Global carries out stability, speed test on its newest AWL M5 series
Reflections on the post-Coronavirus International Economic Order
[ICYMI] Covid-19 is cause of mysterious deaths in Kano, says PTF C’ttee Leader
We spend N17m monthly on other things, not Speaker’s guest house ‘ Lagos lawmakers
Covid-19: Kano may subsequently carry out house to house sample collection, says Ganduje
Nwobodo mourns ex-Gov Goni, laments widening Country’s division
COVID-19: Police promises to enforce govt new guidelines
Who is Abba Kyari” dominates Google search questions in Nigeria
*THISDAY*
Nigeria Spent N752 Billion on Subsidy in 2019
Experts Call for Measures to Support Naira Stability
COVID-19 Nestl Donates N32m to Kano State
Tribute to Francesca Yetunde Emanuel
Upfield Foods Supports Covid-19 Fight
Shareholders of FCMBGroupApprove N2.8 Billion Dividend Goddy Egene
Ajumogobia: Its Time to Restructure Nigerias Oil Industry
Experts Canvass Urgent Repositioning of Nigerias Oil Industry
Report: IOCs Under-Reporting Gas Flare Figures to Evade New Levies
IEA: Global Energy Demand to Record Sharp Decline in 2020
BudgIT Harps on Open Budget
DPR Donates PPE to Lagos
Communication Facilitators Support Families
COVID-19: Analysts Highlight Lessons from China
The Accusation is against George Udom, but the Yoke is on…
The Accusation is against George Udom, but the Yoke is on…
Guinness Nigeria Posts N96bn Revenue, N2bn Profit in Nine Months
PWAN Presents Food Items to Residents of Lagos Community
COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu Unveils 80-bed Isolation, Treatment Centre at Landmark Village
Professional Football in Spain Aiming to Restart in June
HEAVYWEIGHT UNIFICATION BLOCKBUSTER, Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury Clash Nudging Closer to Reality
*PUNCH*
FG, Oyo at war over controversial COVID-19 rice
Ahead of resumption, JAMB disinfects offices nationwide
PDP, APC senators join Obaseki to battle COVID-19
Internet, mobile technology underutilised Report
Edo varsity begins lectures online
NYSC donates foodstuffs, dispenser to Lagos, Kwara
COVID-19: Oil prices rise as countries ease lockdown
Access Bank denies sacking 75% workers, closing branches
Stock market advances with N36bn gain
Group advises CBN to mop up dirty notes
Food, current affairs dominate Google Search Nigeria
PenCom concludes nine-year intervention in First Guarantee Pension
Tech start-up funding gap may worsen, say experts
FUPRE warns lecturers, students over sex, money for grades
Smartphone shipments fell by 17% in Q1
Remita, Cellulant partner to improve Nigerias payment services
Firms unveil work-from-home survey for professionals
Gunmen kidnap banker, ex-council boss spouse in Benue
Three Ondo health workers infected with COVID-19
Four killed in fresh Cross River cult clashes
82.9 million Nigerians live in poverty NBS
Court awards lawyer assaulted during #RevolutionNow protest N1m
Kano quarantines 431 Almajirai ahead of repatriation
Buhari, NAM leaders meet, back search for COVID-19 vaccine
Ex-minister Turaki arraigned for alleged N854m fraud
FG plans to disinfect schools nationwide
IMF releases $226m to help Cameroon against COVID-19
Appeal Court restores shutdown
*DAILY TRUST*
Man, wife die in Gada- Biyu auto crash
Rotary Club distributes palliatives to FCT residents
Coronavirus deaths top 250,000 as billions raised for vaccine push
IMF forecasts $11.4bn drop in Nigeria’s portfolio investment
Richard Akinjide (1932-2020)
Stir in PDP over ‘forged’ C/River executives’ list
Emir of Kaura Namoda led with piety ‘ Jaji
Don’t fight FG, APC warns Gov Makinde
Protect workers from COVID-19, APC chieftain advises Obiano
Infectious Diseases Legislation: More haste, less speed
Gender influences risk of dying from COVID-19
Boko Haram: Voice of Shekau, hand of Salkida
How Nigeria can improve its higher education standard ‘ experts
COVID-19: Canada Prime Minister unsure if his kids would return as schools reopen
JAMB remits N3.5bn to FG
Red Cross, Crescent societies get lifeline from Coca-Cola to fight COVID-19
Drivers who violate lockdown order will forfeit vehicles to Ekiti govt ‘ Fayemi
Post lockdown: Oyetola begs Osun residents to maintain social distance, use facemask
Police arraign 65 party goers for violating lockdown
COVID-19: Gridlock on Airport road as workers resume work
Abuja transporters hike fares
Church distributes foodstuff, money to Lugbe residents
Adebutu donates ambulances to Oyo, Ondo, Ekiti and Osun governments
Relief in Lagos as lockdown ends
COVID-19: Gridlock in Abuja as govt, economic activities resume
US government projects virus deaths to soar in May
Love during lockdown: Singles in US reinvent dating
Iran reopens mosques, records almost 80,000 hospital recoveries
*THE SUN*
NGF condoles with Gov. Masari over loss of mother-in-law
Sokoto govt. announces death of former governor, Nadama
Fireworks over NCDC bill before Reps
PDP seeks prosecution of ex-NEMA boss over alleged N33bn fraud
Kashamu defends Ogun PDP congress
Bayelsa guber: LM floors PDP as Tribunal strikes out deputy governor’s application
Controversy over Ayade’s new 252 appointments
Melaye sues Gbajabiamila, others over infectious diseases bill
Ighalo: I never worth Man U offer
Troost-Ekong donates cash to former club caught in Coronavirus crisis
COVID-19 relaxation: NFSC advises Nigerians, athletes to keep to NCDC’s guidelines
World Athletics in talks with IOC over Olympics revenue share
Dare remembers Super Eagles’ legend, Yekini
FIFA, NFF honour late Rashidi Yekini
Chevron slashes capex by $2bn to protect dividend
COVID-19: Oilserv donates medical, food supplies
FG urged to explore other revenue sources
NSE transactions rise 63.6% amid COVID-19 chaos
Shippers urge FG to declare state of emergency on nation’s ports
FCMB shareholders approve N2.77bn dividend
Stanbic IBTC tops others on gender balance
Shareholders laud Access Bank’s performance
COVID-19: Banks roll out plans to protect staff, customers from cash transmission
Ecobank pledges improved customer satisfaction
Wike places Port Harcourt, Obio/Akpor LGAs on total lockdown
IPOB alleges plot to use almajiri to spread COVID-19 in South East
Lockdown, other measures still in force ‘Enugu
Jubilation in Onitsha as markets re-open for business
*GUARDIAN*
Why journalists need protection as frontline workers in COVID-19 fight
Pressure mounts on Reps to suspend infectious disease bill
Wike locks down Port Harcourt , Obio/Akpor councils over COVID-19
Why COVID-19 cases may rise as govt eases lockdown
COVID-19 impact on legal system in Nigeria is devastating, says Etomi
When Gbajabiamila amplified COVID-19 vaccine test fears with hurried bill
Unity eludes Ondo APC internal opposition against Akeredolu
Imo speaker indicts other lawmakers for certificate scandal
Many flee as man slumps at ATM gallery
How COVID-19 patient’s travail raises testing integrity
Doctor who treated first US COVID patient fears second wave
Evra reveals death threats after Suarez racism row
Ndubuoke urges NFF to sack Rohr as part of austerity measures
How majors’ stake in gas, lower margins hedged against price volatility
World airlines set for new sitting arrangement in post-restriction era
SAA ends operations over bailout denial, $1.4 billion losses
Labour rejects proposals by hotels to owe workers’ salaries
Driver sentenced to death in Lagos’ first virtual court sitting
Police to arrest persons without face masks in Lagos
Immigration resumes issuance of passports
Delta community laments rising cases of snakebites
Hondurans block highway to prevent COVID-19 burials
Ronaldo returns to Turin after coronavirus lockdown
Tyson Fury brands Joshua a ‘big cuddly baby,’ insists Wilder is more dangerous
Omokaro urges NFF to insist on NPFL clause in coach’s new deal
Shareholders urge bank to review sectoral allocation to agriculture
PenCom concludes intervention in First Guarantee Pension
Federal Government plans post-COVID-19 mining economy
*DAILY TIMES*
COVID-19: Cure pathways Nigeria should adopt
COVID-19: Lagos lawmaker charges constituents to be more careful as ease of lockdown begins
Lagos Assembly debunks alleged N17millon monthly expenditure on Speakers Guest House
COVID-19: 40 countries pledge 7.4bn for vaccine research, devt WHO
COVID-19: Nasarawa tracks, returns 4 escapees to quarantine centre
Benue suspends 3 monarchs over communal crisis
Police arraign 2 clerics over religious gathering in Nasarawa
Kidnapped Ekiti commissioner regains freedom, unites with family
Shareholders of Fidelity Bank approve N5.8bn dividend payout
CJN directs courts to hear only urgent matters
COVID-19: Dont reject persons seeking medical help, PTF charges health workers
Lagos police to enforce curfew on highways, streets, inner routes
Survival anxiety arising from COVID-19 pandemic
Now that we are in trouble
BREAKING: Nigeria records 245 new COVID-19 cases, total now 2,802
Breaking: Sokoto govt. announces death of former governor, Nadama
S. Korea begins payment of N318, 770 relief to each household
Let Us Be Wise Like Noah Bimbo Oshin Advise
Union Bank staff dies of COVID-19 in Lagos
Breaking: Nigeria reports 245 new cases of COVID-19
Police Squadron Commander, Dies In Kano
COVID-19: There is no doubt Kano is in trouble, says Ganduje
Monkey drags toddler in viral video
COVID-19: Yobe Govt imposes curfew on the state from 8pm to 6am
Lagos council chair, Apatira assures constituents on Sanwo-Olu Free Daily Meal Stimulus Program
Cross River APC chair denies Ayade is funding his party in state
Daily Times Newspaper, Tuesday, May 05, 2020
Nigerias poorest people now 82.9m NBS
*DAILY INDEPENDENT*
Chaotic Scenes After Easing Of Lockdown Unacceptable ‘ FG
We’ve Received $311m Abacha Loot From U.S., Jersey ‘ FG
Buhari, World Leaders Seek Solution To COVID-19 Pandemic
16 Doctors Infected With COVID-19 In Lagos ‘ Medical Guild
82.9m Nigerians Are Poor ‘ NBS
Court Slams N1m Fine On FG For Disrupting #RevolutionNow Protest
Relaxed Lockdown: The Lagos Hustling Resumes | TV Independent
No COVID-19 Vaccine Was Discovered In Unizik ‘ Management
Nigerian Troops Eliminate 134 Terrorists, Apprehend 16 Informants In Borno- DHQ
Police Arrest Ebonyi LG Chairman, Lawmaker Over Cult Clash
Driver Bags Death Sentence For Murder In First Virtual Court Sitting In Lagos
Appraising Okowa’s Efforts In Combating COVID-19 In Delta
COVID-19: Obaseki, Oshiomhole Bicker Over Lockdown Violation
COVID-19: Delta Sets Up Boundary Enforcement Task Force Team
Jennie Formby No Longer Labour General Secretary
COVID-19: Compliance To Directives On Lockdown Ease Poor- PTF
COVID-19: 4,000 Nigerians Abroad Willing To Return’ Minister
COVID-19: Nigeria Joins Global Solidarity Trial Of Medicines
Responding To The Growing Challenge Of COVID-19
OPS Petitions FG Over Pump Price Of Diesel, Calls For Slashing
Labour Frowns At FG’s Plan To Retrench Workers
Access Bank Denies Plan To Sack 75% Workforce, Close Branches
Deloitte UK Scraps Summer Internships
Vienna Airport Offers COVID-19 Tests To Avoid Quarantine
Norwegian Air Shareholders Agree To Get Loan Guarantees
Communities Appreciate Lafarge Africa’s N500m Food, Infrastructure Intervention
Nigeria, Others E+P Revenues To Fall By $1trn
*TRIBUNE*
Ondo APC Unity Group: Altruism or personal interest
South-West PDP speaks on ‘removal’ of Adagunodo as Osun chair
Tackling child labour in cassava farming through improved weed control
Lockdown and police extortion
Lockdown: NIPOST providing essential services to society, communities
Former Sokoto governor, Nadama, dies at 82
COVID-19: Governors and workers’ sacrifice
Farm Innovation launches e-extension service to enhance farmers’ productivity in Adamawa, Gombe
Smartphone market suffers worst ever loss ‘Report
Global coronavirus death toll tops 250,000, says Johns Hopkins varsity
S/Korea begins payment of $11.65bn disaster relief money to households
COVID-19: Police seal Emir of Daura’s palace
How Can Nigerian Businesses Plan Ahead for the Post-Corona Future
Benue gov suspends three district heads over alleged involvement in communal clashes
Nigeria records 245 new COVID-19 cases, total now 2,802
14 medical staff test positive for COVID-19 in Katsina
Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson, welcomes fourth child in America
Music wakes up my spirits, no world without sound, Sonorous Kanye discloses
Omowura: Man who sat on 200 needles
Navigating uncharted waters
No proof radiations from telecoms equipment dangerous to health ‘Experts
When size meets decay: Inside South-West’s largest 24-hour foodstuff market
Water scarcity: Why Nigerians can’t stay safe during COVID-19
Delta farmer harvests world’s largest cassava tuber
The case for and against remote hearing in court
World Vegetable Centre, Olam Nigeria partner on high yield tomato production
COVID-19: WHO supports scientifically-proven traditional medicine
Equities market opens week with 0.30% gain, crosses N12trn
*BLUE PRINT*
Covid-19: Kaduna shuts main markets, losses N6bn IGR in 6 weeks
Uneasy calm as angry security guard ‘stabs man to death’ in Anambra
Tips for starting your car safely after lockdown
Volkswagen profits plunge, begs govt for assistance
New Land Rover Defender to arrive showrooms by June
Confectionery business very lucrative ‘ Caterer
Nigerian government’s unique palliatives on Covid-19
Buhari to Non-Aligned Movt: Let’s empower experts on COVID-19
COVID-19: FG begins evacuation of 4,000 Nigerians willing to return home Wednesday
SIP: Senate kicks against beneficiaries’ register
Disquiet as doctor dies after raising Covid-19 alarm
COVID-19: Chaotic scenes in banks, markets, other places dangerous ‘ PTF
COVID-19: Workers, judiciary, markets, others resume in Anambra with face masks
Confirmed: 5 Killed, mosque destroyed in Plateau fresh attack
Lockdown: Zamfara Police impounds 101 vehicles, prosecutes violators
COVID-19: Zamfara to fumigate state
Ex-convict bags 30 months jail for stealing mobile phone in Osun
COVID-19: Diri extends lockdown by one week in Bayelsa
Residents troop out as Oyetola eases lockdown in Osun
Breaking: Wike tables fresh conditions for oil workers over Covid-19
Ogun state PDP congress followed due process ‘ Kashamu
Edo begins arrest, prosecution of violators of order on face mask
Breaking: Bama gets new Emir
Breaking: In Taraba, runaway Covid-19 patient returns as govt rejects 100 almajiris from Nasarawa
COVID-19: Taraba govt rejects 100 almajiri kids repatriated from Nasarawa
Jigawa records 2nd death from Coronavirus
Zamfara: Ex-APC gov aspirant, Jaji mourns Emir of Kaura-Namoda
*SPORTS*
8 years after, Nigeria yet to immortalise Rashidi Yekini – Daily Trust
Athletes Commend Sports Minister Over Payment of Relief Fund – Peoples Daily
British and Irish Lions open to moving 2021 South Africa tour to autumn – BBC
Broncos CEO White focused on Brisbane, not NRL vacancy – Yahoo
Car sales almost wiped out as registrations collapse to lowest level for 74 years amid coronavirus crisis – Yahoo
Chelsea given transfer boost with reported targets Andre Onana and Federico Chiesa available for ‘right price – Yahoo
Chris Froome fears large crowds at this year’s Tour de France – CNN
Colts decline fifth-year option on safety Hooker – Yahoo
Coronavirus: ‘It was tough’ ‘ Tuivasa-Sheck provides insight into Warriors’ training return – Yahoo
Coronavirus: Eagles coach donates percentage of three-month salary – Peoples Daily
Coronavirus: I never thought I’d miss football so much ‘ Juve star Dybala – Yahoo
Coronavirus: Kalou suspended by Hertha for flouting safety rules in social media video – BBC
Coronavirus: NFL to announce 2020 schedule on Thursday – Yahoo
Coronavirus: Rabbitohs trio cleared of COVID-19 infection – Yahoo
Coronavirus: Rahimo FC get Champions League ticket as Burkina Faso league ends – Goal
Coronavirus: UFC 251 in Perth postponed due to COVID-19 – Yahoo
COVID-19 relaxation: NFSC advises Nigerians, athletes to keep to NCDC’s guidelines – The Sun
Covid-19: Ghana Premier League players don’t favour matches without fans – PFAG – Goal
COVID-19: Nigeria Govt. begins payment of relief money to athletes – Peoples Daily
COVID-19: World Beach Games Postponed To 2023 – Peoples Daily
Dare remembers Super Eagles’ legend, Yekini – The Sun
Diani signs PSG extension to become second-highest female earner – Goal
Dont hurry to quit Villarreal, Uche tells Chukwueze – Punch
Egyptian tennis player Hossam banned for life – PM News
English FA bracing for long spell without fans – Daily Trust
Erling Haaland Hails Virgil van Dijk & Kylian Mbappe Following Champions League Exploits – FTBpro
Evra reveals death threats after Suarez racism row – Guardian
Ex-Chelsea forward Kalou suspended for handshake video – Vanguard