NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR JUNE 8, 2020

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THE NATION

George Floyd: America, now Third World country

Decision on National Assembly Clerk likely Monday

Masari; implement Executive Order 10

IPOB stirring global anger against Nigeria, says Presidency

JAMB to fix admission cut-off marks June 16

Count me out of Akpabios travails, says Omo-Agege

Banks yet to fully comply with Fed Govts advisory on operations

Dangers of indirect primaries, by CSO

Lawan: we passed Buharis $5.5b loan request to save 20m jobs

Obaseki, Oshiomhole put Presidency in dilemma

NGE urges Fed Govt to save media from collapse

Nigeria can become wealthy if growth is spread, says Cardoso

Im a serial governorship aspirant, says Anifowose

Norths CAN to Miyetti Allah: stop provocative statements

JUST IN: Adekunle Gold, Simi welcome baby girl

3 things every business must do for visibility on search engine results

*VANGUARD*

I didn’t instruct any agency to probe Minister of Niger Delta Affairs ‘ Omo-Agege

Kenya bans single-use plastics in fight against environmental pollution

COVID-19 LOCKDOWN: Senegal eases curfew following protests

Israel approves equipment to boost Nigeria’s war against COVID-19

BUA lauds Buhari over re-opening of Port Harcourt terminals

Edo council boss canvasses support for Obaseki, disowns Ize-Iyamu

Protesters in England topple 125-year-old statue of slave trader

Umahi directs army, police to take over warring Ebonyi communities

Allegations of corruption: EFCC, not Lagos Assembly, should probe Obasa ‘ HEDA

Middle Belt Forum accuses Miyetti Allah of trying to destroy Nigeria

Police chief announces his own arrest, charges over missing cash

Police officer electrocuted on tree in Abuja

On Col. Umar’s letter to Buhari

MORAL UPRIGHTNESS: Edo deputy governor challenges Oshiomhole, Ize-Iyamu to open debate

Senate charges NDIC to raise corporate governance practices in banks

Big trouble, as more Nigerians sink deeper into poverty

UFC bad boy Conor McGregor retires again, in possible publicity stunt

Gundogan would love to see Leceister’s Soyuncu at Man City

SPAIN: PM stresses need for single fans policy before resumption of sports

Pre-match formalities were waste of time for me ‘ Sylvanus ‘Quicksilver’ Okpala

Simi, Adekunle Gold welcome first child

IS THE ECONOMIC ADVISORY COUNCIL NOW REDUNDANT

June 12 was not a date, it was history

There is nothing like Farmers-Herders clashes

A reckless National Assembly

Justice for Uwa is victory for all women

COVID-19: Delta records increase cases as lockdown eases

Ignoring other diseases over COVID-19, very dangerous ‘Dr Ekpenyong

*THISDAY*

Orjiako: Cost of Production Will Determine Oil Firms Survival

Expert Identifies Pathway to Healthcare Delivery

FG Records Progress on Proposed Ibom Deep Water Port

Analysts Seek Increased Access to Finance for Women, MSMEs

Kano Plans 200 Milk Collection Centres

Future of West African Corporate Finance Market

Peak Celebrates World Milk Day

Nestle Pledges to Improve Agriculture Value Chain

Agusto affirms Coronation MBs Rating

C & I Leasing to Delay Audited 2019 Financial Statement

AMAC Unveils Post Covid-19 Revenue Drive

Report: Organisations Must Understand Consumers Future Needs for Survival

McKinsey Highlights Measures to Stimulate Growth in Nigeria, Others

Customs Evacuates Abandoned Overtime Cargo at Terminal

Senate Screens Two Nominees for NDIC Board Positions

InfraCos Rollout Will Improve Telecoms Services, Says NCC

APC Rules Out Indirect Primary in Edo State

The Lawan, Gbajabiamila Leadership in the Ninth National Assembly

The Triumph of Profligacy Over Prudence

Man Utd Set to Hijack Barca Target, Martinez

Barcelona to Open Contract Talks with Messi and Other Key Stars

Nigerian-born Naser Facing Two-year Ban for Fourth Missed Drugs Test

CAF, Yobo Pay Tribute to Keshi Four Years after He Passed on

Victor Moses, Others Blocked from Returning to Premiership

Transfer: Galatasaray Consider Permanent Deal for Onyekuru

Clubs Pressure Forced Me to Dump Flying Eagles, Says Chukwueze

Papa Diack Requests Further Postponement of his Trial

Bayern, Leverkusen Clash Live on StarTimes Today

*PUNCH*

Edo: Fresh crisis looms in APC

Obasa allegations should worry Buhari, Tinubu

Contributory pension assets rose by N359bn in four months

Dadll run for 2023 presidency, says Atikus son

Telcos threatened as Facebook, Google plan subsea cable

Enugu security agent arrested for raping, impregnating 13-year-old girl

NDDC: Senate panel expects Akpabio, others written responses today

13% derivation formula shortchanging Niger Delta Diri

OPEC cut: Nigerias oil revenue to drop by N140bn

Firms export scrap batteries to Europe for recycling

Tenure elongation: Senate keeps mum over Clerk, 150 others

Controversy surrounds FG cash transfer in Zamfara

NCS seeks law for e-learning

Why Nigeria is losing war against insecurity Lawan

Gombe has lost 20% IGR to pandemic Commissioner

I cant breathe!

Huawei hosts ICT training for students online

Imperative of a gender paradigm shift, post COVID-19

Cult clash claims two, AIbom community residents flee

Awujale at 86: A flawed last battle

State duties in sexual and gender-based violence

FG assures protection of national biodiversity

NSE, global exchanges to discuss COVID-19 impact

May & Baker grows annual profit to N716m

11Plc posts 37% decline in Q1 profit

FBNQuest creates awareness on estate planning

Stock market records N120bn weekly loss

Gencos oppose reversing privatisation, allege N1tn debt

*DAILY TRUST*

Two foreign loans in one month

Edo gov’ship: Plot to disqualify Obaseki thickens

We are yet to learn from June 12 election annulment ‘ Diri

I remain Ogun PDP chairman ‘ Dayo

Oshiohmole no longer valid APC member

US lynching tactics at AFDB backfiring (II)

Akinjide, outstanding lawyer who could think outside the box

Nelson Mandela on George Floyd saga

Residents’ excited as Abuja churches reopen

Children get palliative at Apo community

Women donate health equipment to Abuja hospital

Kidnappers of immigration officer, kids demand N35m

One suspect arrested as police bust 2-man robbery gang

Group seeks to reduce suicide rate in Lagos, other states

3 fake youth corps members, soldiers arrested in Ekiti

Sanwo-Olu presents staff of office to new monarch, Oniru

Soldiers neutralise 5 attackers in Benue villages

China’s foreign trade falls by 9.3%

Britain to reopen places of worship on June 15

100 days in Nigeria, COVID-19 cases now 12,233

To castrate or not to castrate

COVID-19 Funds: CBN disburses N107.45bn to beneficiaries

Profit-taking dips market cap by N118bn week-on-week

Aviation group urges FG on review of Air Service Agreements

Customs, others’ patriotism, strictness key to AfCTA’s benefits for Nigeria

Waive NIN in processing retirement benefits, PenCom orders PFAs

FG denies removal of fuel price cap

Dockworkers laud FG on reopening of BUA terminal, Rivers ports

*THE SUN*

Anambra 2021: It’s battle royale for Awka Government House

Ogun PDP calls for investigation into $250,000 bribery allegation

Edo guber: Fresh crisis looms as ex-NWC member accuse Oshiomhole of electoral infraction

Bayelsa Senatorial election:Group clamours for Goin to join race

Fresh crisis looms in APC over Edo primaries

Lagos Assembly speaker, deputy, others appear before investigative committee

Edo: Gov. Fintiri chairs PDP Ward Congresses Electoral C’ttee

Leicester wants ’70m for Ndidi

Djokovic slams ‘extreme’ US Open COVID-19 safety measures

Osimhen: I’ll drop Super Eagles N0. 9 shirt for Ighalo

Sports Minister lists late Amodu, Keshi, Muda Lawal in welfare scheme

Fours years after death: NFF, CAF, others pay tribute to Keshi

Edo state athletes appeal to Obaseki to pay award prizes

World Athletics records $19.3m deficits

Relocation directive: Real reasons aviation agencies’ chiefs dared Minister

Alleviating impact of COVID-19 on food production

We’ll maintain dividend payout to shareholders ‘Seplat

Investors stake N23.6bn on 1.45bn shares

Economy’ll improve in Q4 ‘Analysts

Experts advocate accurate data, public education for effective road safety management

Shacman Nigeria expands product range with fire trucks

FRSC promotes, re-deploys senior officers

CRR: CBN debits banks N459.7bn

Fraud: Lagos probe power plants managements

COVID-19: Editors seek FG’s financial stimulus for media, condemn intimidation, gender based violence

Umahi asks army, police to take over 2 warring Ebonyi communities

Land dispute: Anambra community begs Obiano to intervene

2020 UTME result notification ready, says JAMB

*GUARDIAN*

NASS, IMC square up in NDDC’s web of intrigues as region suffers

Lagos retools workforce as level 13 resumes today

Military repels attack by herders in Benue, kills five

Ishaku wants tighter security in Taraba communities

RRS arrests Oshodi traffic robber

Kaigama applauds relaxation of restriction, says online worship deficient

Police nab 185 suspected cultists in Ikorodu, recover arms

Anambra COVID-19 cases hit 29, Imo gets new laws on oil, culture

Police arrest fake corps member, two soldiers in Ekiti

LCCI, UI alumni mourn Omotosho

Angola’s probe of dos Santos ‘improper and unfair

NFF’s target for Rohr will put positive pressure on Eagles, says Baruwa

Talented Nwakali brothers risk fading away

Dortmund, Hertha take knee as Bundesliga rallies for Black Lives Matter

Insurers upbeat about September 2021 recapitalisation deadline

PenCom out with April ranking for PFAs

FBN Holdings divests from insurance subsidiary, sells firm to Sanlam

How N38.5 billion claims’ settlement will aid policy adoption

Rising COVID-19 cases depress equities market, as index slides 1.00%

Operators identify growth factors amid COVID-19

Underwriters support children’s online education with laptops, data bundles, others

CIIN unveils new curriculum for intending practitioners

Driving stronger outcomes across Nigeria’s development intervention sector

One death, a million protesters

I can’t breathe

Seven million Nigerians to suffer acute hunger in three months

Lagos sues AGF, NASS over virtual court hearings

How speculators undermine efforts to sustain naira stability

*DAILY TIMES*

AIRS trains MDAs on registration, distribution of new integrated billing system

Umunya community suspends 25 women over protest

Ekwunife seeks stringent punishment for rapists

Anambra 2021: Zoning will not demean competence ex-Transcorp Hotel boss, Ozigbo

2023: Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is a formidable politician Bakare

Buhari to bandits: surrender or face disgraceful, violent end

Edo 2020: Shaibu challenges Oshiomhole, Ize-Iyamu, others to open debate on moral uprightness

NCDC confirms 260 new cases of COVID-19

Corruption allegations: Why my detractors want me out of office by all means- Obasa

Umahi: There are moles in my government

Ikpeze replies Adekoya, says politics and misrepresentation are not same

MONDAY X-RAY: LETS END SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND RITUALS

Bayern Munich crush Bayer Leverkusen to stay firmly on title course

Impossible to play under U.S. Opens COVID-19 protocols, Djokovic says

How Arsenal, Charlton Athletic friendly ended

Wema Bank reopens branches nationwide, advises customers, staff to remain cautious

Majek Fashek and the curse of drug addiction

Rape: Halting Nigerias progressive descent into abyss

THE IMPORTANCE OF JUNE 12TH 1993 IN THE HISTORY OF NIGERIA

Alleged sexual assault in Nollywood: I stand by my husband, Lancelot Imasuen wife declares

There should be a standard for creating nose mask-Fashion & style influencer, Stanley Mordecai speaks

Ajetycoon speaks on All Lives Matter

ID Africa Announces 4th Edition of NET Honours Peoples Choice Awards

Ali Baba seeks commercialisation of Nigerian festivals

*DAILY INDEPENDENT*

US Poll 2020: Colin Powell Backs Biden Against Trump

Making Sense Of The COVID-19 Economy

June 12: Nigeria Needs Democratic Reforms

NGO Launches National Campaign Against Rape, Gender Violence

COVID-19: Institute Donates Nose Masks To Support ‘MaskUpLagos

Ndigbo In APC Announce New Lagos State Executive Committee

Land Dispute: Govt Orders Security Agencies To Restore Peace In Ebonyi Community

Rector Commends Buni’s Performance in One Year as Governor of Yobe

NASS Leadership Meets Commission Over Controversial Tenure Extension

Dockworkers Commend Buhari For Reopening BUA Terminal, Rivers Ports

Dradrock, Tee-A Partner To Grow Market Share In The Real Estate Business

Banks, Merchants Reject Cash To Curb COVID-19 Infection

Urgency Trails Screening Of Buhari’s Nominees As NDIC Appointees

Is The Economic Advisory Council Now Redundant

LDR Pushes Finance Sector In GDP’s Good Stead

How Some Businesses Gave Back To Their Customers During Lockdown

NGSE Index Slips, Amidst Profit-Taking, Assets Repricing On Expected Weak Data

Givefood.Ng Expands Presence To Nine Nigerian States

Ebonyi Surpassed Her Poverty Level Years Ago ‘ Information Commissioner

McGregor Announces His Third Retirement On Twitter

New Zealand To Resume Professional Rugby Union Games Next Weekend

More Than 6,000 Police Infected With COVID-19 In Bangladesh, 16 Killed

Kenya Confirms 167 New COVID-19 Cases As Tally Rises To 2,767

*TRIBUNE*

FG secures $1.45bn fund to complete Ajaokuta steel complex

Success of Nigerian troops, product of Buhari’s knowledge of war ‘ Tsav

Lagos govt tasks Supreme Court on legality of virtual court hearings

Appeal Court President: Buhari not a rubber stamp, says Presidency

Setting up of community policing advisory committee diversionary, Lagos PDP tells Sanwo-Olu

Abia comes first with 67 new cases as Nigeria records 260 more COVID-19 victims

IPOB spends $85,000 monthly to fight Nigeria abroad ‘ Presidency

Ripples in PDP, as Akeredolu’s deputy may resign this week

Growing hunger amidst COVID-19-induced inflation, fallen income in Nigeria

Blockchain Technology Is capable of revolutionizing Nigeria’s fintech industry ‘TundeBuremo

FBN Insurance: Transfer of a legacy

Liberalising Diaspora remittance payment channels

NDIC board: Senate okays two female non-executive directors

CBN debits Banks N460 bn in CRR

Agusto affirms Coronation Merchant Bank’s rating at A+, Stable Outlook

How the mighty fall

Are virtual courts criminal convictions unsafe

The making of great companies

Cassava seed system profitable for players in value chain ‘ IITA

*BLUE PRINT*

NASS renovation: FG slashes N37bn request, okays N9.2bn

COVID-19: Coy donates hygiene packs to FCT NUJ

Scarcity of water looms in Nigeria

Kwara discharges 8 Covid-19 patients, records 5 new cases

Group hails NIRSAL’s contributions to FG’s agric successes

Kaduna residents remain in lockdown

Lawmaker wants FCT residents to obey government directives on Covid-19

Covid-19: Abuja monarch calls for strict enforcement of ban on night travels

School feeding programme: FG vows to deal with saboteurs

Journalism in Nigeria and the Muslim Media Practioners

Consider pollution-free workplace as lockdown eases, says NEPAD boss

Under APC, it’s still business as usual ‘ Ojo-Williams

Group wants death penalty for perpetrators of sexual violence

Stay off Kaduna judiciary, JUSUN warns El-Rufai

COVID-19: Inland waterways to reduce tariff nationwide

NOUN set to conduct virtual matriculation for students

Atiku’s son gears up for top political seat ahead 2023

Ekiti police arrest fake corps member, soldiers

SEC DG: A/Ibom group demands confirmation of Uduk

Set up commission for the disables now, group begs Buhari

*SPORTS*

AJ, Pulev bout not under threat Hearn – Punch

Athletics federation mourns race walk champion, Kazeem Adeyemi – Daily Trust

Atletico Madrid can win the Champions League this season, claims president – Goal

Atletico Madrid can win the Champions League this season, claims president – Yahoo

Augsburg striker blames missed penalty on lack of crowd noise – Goal

Augsburg striker blames missed penalty on lack of crowd noise – Yahoo

Barcelona to Open Contract Talks with Messi and Other Key Stars – Thisday

Barcelona’s Oshoala makes Spanish Primera Iberdrola Team of the Season – Goal

Bayern Munich crush Bayer Leverkusen to stay firmly on title course – Daily Times

Bayern, Leverkusen Clash Live on StarTimes Today – Thisday

Bundesliga’s longest-serving club Werder faces relegation – CNN

Bundesliga’s longest-serving club Werder faces relegation – CNN

Bundesliga: Late Wolfsburg strike sinks struggling Bremen – Punch

CAF, Yobo Pay Tribute to Keshi Four Years after He Passed on – Thisday

Chris Froome beats Mel C & Kevin Pietersen in virtual bike race – BBC

Clubs Pressure Forced Me to Dump Flying Eagles, Says Chukwueze – Thisday

Coronavirus: Atletico Madrid can win Champions League, says Cerezo – Yahoo

Courtois: Real Madrid will need Hazard for LaLiga title battle – Yahoo

Dare adds late Eagles coach to welfare scheme – Punch

Djokovic slams ‘extreme’ US Open COVID-19 safety measures – The Sun

Dortmund, Hertha take knee as Bundesliga rallies for Black Lives Matter – Guardian

DStv Viewers Set for First Eight Races of Formula 1 – Thisday

Dybala yet to fully recover from coronavirus as Serie A restart approaches – Goal

Dybala yet to fully recover from coronavirus as Serie A restart approaches – Yahoo

Edo state athletes appeal to Obaseki to pay award prizes – The Sun

EFL Confirm 3 More Coronavirus Cases in Latest Round of Testing – FTBpro

Ejuke gets high rating in Holland – Punch

England Sim Fantasy: the Results of Gameweek 23 – Complete Sports

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