NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 17TH JUNE, 2020

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Akeredolu presents form to Buhari, confident of re-election

AIbom village head nabbed for raping 11-year-old girl

Osinowo buried, Lagos Assembly, Oniru pay tributes

Stanbic IBTC group appoints new chief executives

Foundation partners NIDO on sickle cell patients support

UK researchers list drug as likely COVID-19 cure

Lagos overwhelmed, hospitals, isolation centres filled upDoctors

COVID-19: NECA, NLC, TUC to address workplace issues

New electricity tariffs effective July, says minister

FMDQ, stakeholders to examine exchange rate instability

COVID-19 kills mother of twins, infects Imo lawmaker

Two million farmersll get zero interest financing FG

Foreign reserves fall by $129.83m in one week

Akwa Ibom village head nabbed for raping 11-year-old girl

IMF to back governments anti-corruption fight

2nd Niger Bridge: Berger faces N2.5bn lawsuit

APC crisis: Appeal Court upholds Oshiomholes suspension, Obaseki heads for PDP

NBET boss defies power minister, remains in office

Maritime contributing N7tn annually to economy Shippers council

Resident doctors strike: FG orders attendance registers, meeting deadlocked

Minister orders agencies to improve power supply

Why NYSC camps should be closed for two years Osinbajo

George Floyd is all black folks

Ogun health commissioners driver tests positive

Nigerias aviation industry lost $700m, says IATA boss

Is this beginning of Obasekis political end

Three killed in Bayelsa rival cults clash

Stock market sheds N12bn in four-day losing streak

Buhari restates commitment to protect children

Lagos needs help

FG needs $100bn investment in roads IMF

Rivers may lock down Bonny Island

Help me, FRSC boss

FG to implement GIFMIS in armed forces, others

Suspected herdsmen kill Ebonyi man, steal motorcycle

NEITI commends NNPC for publishing audited accounts

ICPC seizes Bauchi govs FCT property

Lagos doctors threaten to down tools

FG asks EFCC to recover N100bn from lottery operators

Buhari, Obasanjo, UNILORIN commiserate with Akinkugbe family

Improved navigational aids preventing aviation accidents

Improved navigational aids preventing aviation accidents

JAMB, varsities adopt 160 as UTME cut-off mark

Senate panel wants Army varsity decentralised

AIICO seeks nod to list rights issue

AIICO seeks nod to list rights issue

Remembering June 12

Benue community recorded eight rape cases in one weekCSO

PDPs impunity killed NGF, APC replies Wike

Protesting northern youths lucky were in democracy Presidency

Re: Rape: Men are truly not wood

FCTA vows to prosecute Naira Marley, partygoers

Gbajabiamila meets state speakers on Child Rights Act

June 12, press freedom and human rights

Sanwo-Olu suspends reopening of churches, mosques

Open Letter to Aregbesola

FG releases 3,955 inmates

Robbers break into judges home, steal $1,000, others

VIDEO: Anti-rape protesters storm Ministry of Women Affairs in Abuja

*VANGUARD*

Businessman sues EFCC over alleged human rights violation, demands N100m in damages

Man in court for allegedly reneging on promise to marry woman

14-year-old girl tells court how grandfather’s caregiver raped her

Man in court for sexually abusing 4-year-old daughter

NiMet predicts thundery, cloudy weather conditions Wednesday to Friday

Six pirates killed in raid off Nigeria, Cameroon waters

2 Customs commands bicker over sealing of a controversial terminal

Doctors’ strike amid escalating COVID-19

CHEP calls for care, protection of older persons

Lagos shuts traffic around Pen Cinema flyover for construction works

Strike: Doctors who fail to resume work Wednesday will be sacked, FG threatens

BREAKING: APC names Ajimobi Acting National Chairman

CMD urges resident doctors to shelve strike

Buhari approves appointment of 12 new Permanent Secretaries

E-learning: Lagos govt to meet telecoms providers on data subscription

How Buhari tried to reconcile Oshiomhole, Obaseki ‘ Femi Adesina

Okowa’s fight against insecurity, COVID-19 gets Delta Reps caucus backing

OSHIOMHOLE’S SUSPENSION: Giadom faults Ajimobi’s appointment as APC Acting National Chairman

Ondo 2020: Akeredolu meets Buhari for blessings

Obaseki to join PDP with 18 council chairs ‘ Aide

Obaseki’s resignation: We will follow rules, PDP insists

Someone who doesn’t have certificate will not understand what inconsistencies in certificates are ‘ Obaseki

Edo 2020: 18 council chairmen reaffirm support for Obaseki’s reelection bid

UPDATED: Obaseki resigns from APC

[Video] Edo Deputy Gov, Philip Shaibu resigns membership of APC

All the reactions as Obaseki formally resigns from APC

EDO 2020: Why Obaseki wants second term ‘ Shaibu

BREAKING: We’re not aware of Obaseki’s defection, APC says

Wike played major role in ‘killing’ Governors’ Forum, says APC Dep. Spokesman

Fishery operators count losses over COVID-19, ask for palliatives

U.S. targets Iran-Venezuela trade, tanker market suffers a blow

NIMASA, IMO regulations and its council seats

Illegal release of trucks undermining new Apapa traffic management system ‘Umar, former Tin-Can Port boss

Namibia port terminal makes Southern African logistics hub

500 containers of cocoa shipped through PTML in May

Customs in Katsina rakes in N3.2bn from seizures

FOU Zone ‘A’ up anti-smuggling strategy with SWAT

Sophos’ latest solution neutralizes evasive threats, reduces risk

Insist on NCC autonomy, Nigerians tell Danbatta at tenure renewal

For Broadcasting, a tale of contradictions and apprehensions

Bayern’s Alphonso Davies clocks fastest speed in Bundesliga

Bayern Munich clinch eighth successive Bundesliga title

Atletico boss, Simeone reveals wide interest in midfielder Partey

Lewandowski’s strike help Bayern clinch eighth straight Bundesliga title

Why Lagos State is epicentre of COVID-19 in Nigeria

Doctors Strike: CMD appeals for understanding

Strike: Doctors urge Lagos govt to meet demands

Michael seeks N12m for kidney transplant

Emeritus Professor of medicine, Akinkugbe is dead

COVID-19 response under threat as NARD begins strike

*THE NATION*

Ronaldo eyes 30th career trophy

Fury raps Joshuas Black Lives Matter protest speech

Man United starlet opens up on TB Joshua

Lisbon to host UCL finale

EPL restarts today as Man City host Arsenal

Minister: its shocking doctors go on strike during pandemic

Emotions as Lagos East Senator Osinowo is buried

COVID-19 medicine not approved in Nigeria, says NCDC

Lagos APC chair Balogun mourns Osinowo

Obasanjo, Olunloyo, UI VC, others mourn Akinkugbe

Fed Govt to capture Armed Forces under GIFMIS

Uzodimma, commissioner condole with The Nation over cartoonists death

Prince Lipede dies at 62

Eminent people hail Oniru

Lagos to divert traffic at Pen Cinema

Community accuses Fayemi of imposing monarch

Iji, Odimayo bid for APC ticket

Akeredolu: direct or indirect, Aketi is a goal

Wike threatens to lock down Bonny as Rivers records 103 cases

Minister hails media over pandemic fight

Osun APC shocked over LCDA boss death

Edo polls: who is blackmailing Okunbo

Sanwo-Olu administration empowering Lagosians

Kudos, knocks for Makindes first year in office

Filmmaker Okpala threatens to sue actress over rape accusation

Comedian Seyi Law charges Akeredolu on healthcare

Davidos manager expresses joy after singers new decision

Burna Boy, Rema pick up BET awards nominations

Mo Abudu to adapt Soyinka, Shoneyins best-selling books for Netflix

Ubi Franklin still in shock over Ibidun Ighodalos death

Nollywood actor lands endorsement deal

Smile cushions virus impact with data plan

Resetting economy with technology

Palton Morgan gets COO

Firm unveils solution to tackle COVID-19

Exporters seek incentives for non-oil sector

MTN donates equipment to police hospital

Govt targets two million farmers in agric intervention scheme

Lottery, betting firms withhold Fed Govts N100b

Oil rallies on rise in crude appetite

Fed Govt eyes N7tr port contribution to GDP

*THE SUN*

A’Court affirms Oshiomhole’s sack as APC national chairman

Imo North rerun: I’m going to complete what Uwajumogu started ‘Uchendu

Amazons shaping the 9th Red Chamber

As Lawan battles cabal to rescue power sector, can he win

Kalu’s release: Yerima thanks northern elders, accuses APC leaders from south of conspiracy

Abia Speaker, Orji, visits Kalu

PDP NWC meets to consider waiver as Edo gov, deputy dump APC

Appeal Court adjourns hearing on APC primary till tomorrow

Bayelsa: S’Court orders accelerated hearing of Alaibe’s appeal

Breaking: APC crisis: Court of Appeal affirms Oshiomhole’s suspension as National Chairman

Liverpool monitors Awoniyi recovering process

Lagos, Oyo confirm participation for Sunday Dare Athletics tourney

My administration’ll sustain developmental strides in sports ‘ Diri

Tyson Fury blasts Anthony Joshua

Bribe for Eagles’ slot: NFF awaits official petition from Ogbuke, Ideye

CAF, NFF, Man U salute Ighalo at 31

Napoli to trade Ounas for Osimhen

Bribe for Eagles’ slot: NFF awaits official petition from Ogbuke, Ideye

Tennis: Americans ‘selfish’ to go ahead with U.S. Open ‘ Kyrgios

Serie B side Venezia halt training after positive COVID-19 test

BUA Group urges Dangote to respect judicial process

Debt: Gencos, gas firms to get N272.6bn from FG

Executive Jet apologises to FG over Abuja flight

Wazobia Media partners Lagos on remote learning services

FG targets N7tr ports contribution to GDP

Dangote Cement declares N16 dividend for 2019

COVID-19: AIO shifts 47th conference to 2021

France telecom operator, Orange mulls entry into Nigeria

As Security forces raid Abuja criminal hideouts

Ogun CP reads riot act to possessors of illegal arms, ammunition

COVID- 19: Germany donates N130m to security agencies

Again cult clash claims 3 in Bayelsa, 5 injured

NAF kills scores, destroys bandits camps in Katsina

Buhari tasked on N16bn from Lagos free zone

Banditry: Buhari approves joint military, police operation for Niger, Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto

Lagos makes U-turn on reopening of mosques, churches

Ugwuanyi orders rehabilitation, upgrade of health facilities in Enugu

Rivers Assembly approves N300bn revised 2020 budget

Lamentations after self-imolation in northern Nigeria

Potency in midnight prayer (6)

Why some Christians say Muslims worship a different god (2)

Is President Buhari’s Executive Order 10 Constitutional

Good riddance to bad rubbish’ wrong

Addressing rising cases of rape

Long knives in Imo over Chief Judge

Post-COVID-19 and Enugu State’s proactive health initiatives

Clients will be choosy of beauty places after lockdown-Linda Edozien

New pension scheme as albatross

NERC’s ultimatum to DisCos on electricity meters

Arthur Mbanefo @ 90

Oscars delayed to April 2021 due to movie industry coronavirus chaos

*GUARDIAN*

Akanni urges NPFL to learn from European leagues as EPL resumes today

Salwa Eid Naser’s legal team denies charges, ready for trial

Napoli, Juventus renew epic rivalry at Coppa Italia final

Our goalkeepers need high-profile training to excel, says Rufai

Bayern win eighth straight Bundesliga title

ICPC seizes multi-million naira property from Bauchi governor

You’re lucky this is democracy, presidency tells Northern group

Falana seeks inquest into death of artisan in police custody

Three die, many injured in renewed Bayelsa cult clashes

Delta State frees 77 inmates awaiting trial

Court martial sacks Major-General Otiki over N400m theft

Cross River government defers partial resumption of schools

Scientists announce major breakthrough for cure of COVID-19

UK parliamentarian groups raise concern over genocide in Nigeria

France won’t rule out ‘no deal’ on UK future ties

Nigerian seafarers bemoan disdain for local certificates

Manufacturing sector’s performance remains weak despite ‘interventions

How AfCFTA will build regional value chains, benefit countries without industrial base

Nigeria, others suffer most as UNCTAD forecasts 20% drop in global trade

Innovative marketing, others push Dangote Cement revenue to N891.7b

Balanced growth will expedite economic recovery, resilience

Neimeth, Prestige Assurance lead NSE’s N13 billion losses

AI has potential to solve humanity’s biggest challenge

Mobile data prices fall by 75% as depletion crises rise

Nigeria urged to fast-track Internet protocol migration

Facebook boosts digital literacy in Nigeria, targets 20,000 people in Africa

Buhari puts 4G coverage at 30%, sees prospects in digitisation

UK-Nigeria tech to engage startups, ecosystem stakeholders on COVID-19

Signpost to a dangerous direction

Power is responsibility: A tribute to Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola

Something to bank on

Obnoxious cut in health, education votes

Nigeria: A rear-view mirror

Re: ‘Who will save Nigeria

Coronavirus diary – Part 11

Man in court for defiling four-year old daughter in Abuja

Suspense as airlines resume operations without bailout

Global FDI projected to plunge 40% below $1 trillion in 2020

Oyo records 68 new COVID-19 cases, discharges nine

Why I quit APC, by Obaseki

Group moves against relocation of NIMASA’s floating dry dock

FG hails media for COVID-19 fight, seeks more support

Customs, agents disagree on physical examination of cargoes

Manchester United youngster explains visit to T.B Joshua

Adesina’sAfDB trials: A proxy war

*DAILY TIMES*

Insecurity: Niger assembly summons Sanni-Bello

Resignation: I will not move with Obaseki Edo APC Chairman Ojezua

UBA Foundation marks 2020 Intl Day of the African Child

Obasekis disqualification a theatre of political fraud, say Edo LG chairmen

Breaking: Shaibu follows Obaseki, resigns from APC

Buhari an epitome of lawfulness, says Obaseki as he leaves APC

Edo Governor, Obaseki dumps APC after his visit to Buhari

Lamido Sanusi is still under investigation, Ganduje speaks on the deposed Emir

Daily Times Newspaper, Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Aftermath of disqualification: Edo gov, deputy dump APC

Strike: Resident Doctors, FG meeting ends in deadlock

COVID-19: FG gives conditions for reopening schools

Dangote clarifies ownership of Obu-Okpella mines

COVID-19: Lagos suspends reopening of Churches, Mosques

Kaduna commences MTEF preparations for 2021- 2023 budget

ACourt affirms Oshiomholes suspension as APC National Chairman

Ugwuanyi directs immediate upgrade of Awgu health facilities

COVID-19: Jigawa shortens work-from-home order to 1 week

Tennis : Americans selfish to go ahead with U.S. Open Kyrgios

Champions League Final 8 set to be held in Lisbon

Casillas drops out of race for Spanish FA presidency

How Naira Marley fooled Airline operator to attend concert in Abuja

CBN Tops in International Polls on Transparency, Accountability

Burna Boy, Rema, Drake, Others Nominated For BET Awards 2020

New NBC Code: Some Provisions Unenforceable-Okoroji

Oyin Speaks about being a female Afrobeats artist and producer

Mercy & Ike: Whats next After Big Brother Naija

Nigerians slam Kim Oprah after finding out her real name from airline passengers list

*DAILY TRUST*

150m Nigerians without NIMC ID

Obaseki, Shaibu dump APC, set to join PDP

I’m ready for any mode of primary, Akeredolu says after meeting Buhari

Bayelsa gov’ship: S/Court orders speedy hearing of Alaibe’s appeal

International curriculum schools can run 3rd term online ‘ FG

Osinbajo-led committee didn’t recommend suspension of NYSC

COVID-19: Lagos halts planned re-opening of mosques, churches

Chinese President to preside over China-Africa summit against COVID-19

German virus hunters track down corona outbreaks

COVID-19: FG lists 6 conditions for re-opening of schools

Time and tide for Buhari

Shippers’ Council targets 24hr port operations

FG inaugurates task force for GIFMIS implementation

NBET: Minister orders Amobi to hand over to substantive MD

How business leaders can thrive in post-COVID-19 era ‘ Expert

Sell-offs cost investors N12bn loss in equities market

COVID-19: Mouka donates mattresses, other items to Oyo

Miners Association urges Dangote, BUA groups to embrace dialogue

Dangote Cement reports N891.7bn revenue

FMDQ Exchange to parley stakeholders on currency exchange volatility

Propertymart assures LASRERA support on industry best practices

Green advises NFF to shun quota system in appointment of coaches

Premier League returns after coronavirus shutdown

Gattuso looks for first title in Coppa Italia showdown

COVID-19 tourney: Enugu Rangers waiting for CAF for confirmation

Americans ‘selfish’ to go ahead with US Open ‘ Kyrgios

Bayern Munich win eighth straight Bundesliga title

Why I visited TB Joshua’ Man Utd youngster, Angel Gomes

*DAILY INDEPENDENT*

JOHESU Accuses FG Of Discrimination In Payment Of Hazard Allowances

Samuel Owonaro, Survivor Of ‘The Twelve-Day Revolution’, Is Dead

Hope Ministry Network Sends Palliatives To Abia Rural Community

Nigeria’s Economic Sustainability Plan Bold Step But Not Feasible ‘ ACUF

I Have No Ambition After 2023 ‘Masari

COVID-19: Benue Records 35 Cases, 11 Discharged, 23 Receiving Treatment ‘ Ongbabo

Stop Politicising Fight Against Corruption, Group Tells EFCC

Buhari Okays Joint Military, Police Operations Against N/West Bandits

Army Court Orders General Hakeem Otiki’s Demotion, Dismissal

COVID-19: FG Gives Six Conditions For Reopening Of Schools

Buhari Moves To End Violence Against Children

Kogi Lawmakers To Promote Sustainable Knowledge-based Economy

Lai Mohammed Pledges To Secure N10bn Media Intervention Fund

COVID-19: Imo Assembly Shuts Down For 2-Weeks As Lawmaker Tests Positive

Ugwuanyi Orders Rehabilitation, Upgrade Of Schools, Health Facilities In Agwu

My People’ll Defend Themselves If FG Will Not- Sani Musa

Enugu Council Polls: PDP, ENSIEC, Oppose Forensic Examination Of Election Materials

Don’t Make Bonny Epicenter Of COVID-19 In Rivers, Wike Warns Monarchs, Others

Over $20bn Lost To Delayed Reforms In Oil Sector ‘ NNRC

ITF Unveils ‘Homegrown Vision’ To Boost Agricultural Sector

Fund Gas Projects Through Unconventional Lending Systems, Investors Advised

eBay Employees Charged With Cyber-stalking

Le Caprice Restaurant To Close Doors In West End

Volkswagen Invests $200 Million In QuantumScape

Britain Tells Banks To Prepare For Pandemic Debt Pile

Online Electricals Retailer Opens New Warehouse

Our Plans To Expand The Scope Of Architecture ‘ Ajayi

French Olympic Hopeful Dies After Cliff Fall

Gvozdyk Retires From Boxing

Thomas Partey Closer To Joining Arsenal

I’m Excited To See Mikel Again ‘ Guardiola

Delta And Gains Of Proactive Response To COVID-19

COVID-19: NURTW Solicits FG’s Support To Ameliorate Members Challenges

Pregnant Woman Rescued From Collapsed Building

Delta Police Confirm Missing Man’s Death

Forced Retirement Of Malawi’s Chief Justice Blocked

Tyler Perry Offers To Sponsor Late Rayshard Brooks’ Funeral

Trump Threatens Legal Action Against John Bolton

French Hospital Workers Protest, Demand Better Pay

Russia Hosts Zarif, Promises Iran Nuclear Deal

Common Demands Justice For Late Oluwatoyin Salau

I’m Not In Disagreement With Ghannouchi- Fakhfakh

COVID-19: Taiwan Reports 2 New Imported Cases

Trudeau, Zelensky Discuss Canada’s Visa Facilitation For Ukrainians

GCC Criticizes Houthis’ Attacks On Saudi Arabia

*TRIBUNE*

ICPC seizes multi-million Naira landed property from Gov Bala Mohammed

APC is Nigeria’s major problem ‘ PDP

Buhari appoints 12 new Permanent Secretaries

Osinbajo’s committee did not call for suspension of NYSC ‘ Laolu Akande

I’ll protect children against sexual violence ‘ Buhari

Attempt to link me with Naira Marley’s flight ridiculous ‘ Fashola

Nigeria records 490 new COVID-19 cases, total now 17,148

BREAKING: APC names Ajimobi Acting Chairman

FG threatens to sack striking doctors as meeting ends in deadlock

JUST IN: Court of Appeal upholds Oshiomhole’s suspension as APC chairman

Presidency blasts northern group’s anti-democracy statement

Edo 2020: Shape of things to come

No cause for alarm over APC crisis in Edo, Ondo ‘Ojodu

COVID-19: Expert urges new NCDMB governing council on proactive measures

DPR calls for cost control as post-COVID-19 strategy

It’s difficult being a woman in this clime, more difficult living with sickle cell disease ‘Adenle-Oluwole

Nigeria loses over N50bn annually to non-reflective gas pricing

The Obaseki factor in PDP

GSM: 365 days of massive turnaround

Understanding chemical application in farms

Lawan as Senate president: Fulfilled dreams, dashed expectations

Coronavirus: Dexamethasone proves first life-saving drug

Boris Johnson scraps DFID

Nigeria lost N27.5bn to oil pipeline vandalism in 2018 ‘ Audit report

Sell-offs in MTNN, FMN further dips equities market by 0.1 per cent

*PEOPLES DAILY*

Reduce expenditure on wasteful projects, Atiku tells FG

Prof Akinkugbe’s death, a huge global loss-Atiku

Ondo guber: Akeredolu boasts to win any mode of APC primaries

Military air strike kills several bandits’, destroy camps in Katsina

COVID-19:Children write Buhari for protection against abuses

Power: Senate probing 2013 privatisation deal, says Lawan

Nigeria records 717 rape cases in 5 months -IGP

Coronavirus: PTF admits delay in payment of allowances to front line health workers

Production of compressed natural gas begins in Delta soon, says Coy

Gbajabiamila appeals to resident doctors to shelve strike action

Edo, Ondo guber: APC Governors Forum vows to entrench internal party democracy

Edo APC primaries: Obaseki takes Buhari to task over disqualification

Oshiomhole’s faction recommends gov Obaseki expulsion

Edo APC primaries: Obaseki takes Buhari to task over disqualification

Ondo guber: Olafeso lists job creation, education, others as priority if elected

Edo: Wike says person disqualifying Gov Obaseki doesn’t have certificate

Don’t defect to PDP for your own good- Bamgbose cautions Gov Obaseki

Rally round Obaseki now, Frank urges Wike, others

Omo-Agege condoles LASG, Tinubu over death of Senator Osinowo

In one year, Senate loses 4th senator, Sikiru Oshinowo, from Lagos East

Military air strike kills several bandits’, destroy camps in Katsina

COVID-19:Children write Buhari for protection against abuses

Power: Senate probing 2013 privatisation deal, says Lawan

Nigeria records 717 rape cases in 5 months -IGP

Coronavirus: PTF admits delay in payment of allowances to front line health workers

Production of compressed natural gas begins in Delta soon, says Coy

Gbajabiamila appeals to resident doctors to shelve strike action

FG inaugurates C’ttee for Lake Chad region development

Coronavirus: FG receives N1.69bn donation, says AGF

FG suspends airline for flying Naira Marley to Abuja

NBET: FG sacks Marilyn Amobi, appoints Eweluka as MD

Taiwo Awoniyi Back On His Feet After Head Injury

Uduk still at Headquarters -SEC Clarifies

Prof. Benedict Oramah Re-appointed as Afreximbank President

NPFL club Chairman asks LMC to cancel league

Malawian FA meets government on plans to resume football

NCC: Giving digital boost to President Muhammadu Buhari’s Next Level Agenda

Nigeria tennis star escapes death in fatal crash

Most Ghanaian footballers use marijuana ‘ Coach

Super Falcons attacker Chinasa Uchendu confirms Braga exit

Mainz to extend Awoniyi’s loan deal

(Mis)Understanding Abdullahi Sule

2023: NorthEast, Southwest and the Presidency

COVID-19 Pandemic: Elections and Governance Issues in Africa

The leaders we need in our society

A peep into punitive laws against rapists in countries of the world

Youth empowerment, poverty eradication and economic development in Nigeria

*BLUEPRINT*

Lockdowns ‘ve changed us ‘ and it is not all wretched

NOGICD Amendment Bill and the need for caution

Airports: Passengers must arrive 3 hours before take-off time ‘ FAAN

Breaking: Celebration galore as Bayern Munich clinch another Bundesliga title

Edo deputy governor joins Obaseki out of APC

Akpoborie faults Wolfsburg for selling Osimhen cheap

Awoniyi out for 2 games after concussion

Simon tests for Covid-19

2 years after, FCT athletes cry out over NSF entitlements

Palace target Eze as replacement for Zaha

Perspectives on revised conditions of service for NASS bureaucracy

Breaking: Meeting to resolve doctors’ strike deadlocked as FG threatens sack

Senate pushes for decentralisation of Army varsity

Drama as IPAC resolves disputes, Ameh agrees to handover

Stock market loses N12bn

JAMB sets cut off mark for 2020/21 admissions

How NSCDC nabbed Boko Haram logistics supplier in Borno

Covid-19: Taraba PDP holds consensus LG primaries

Deaths: Lafia emir visits, commiserates with Ortom

Nigeria to conduct second cycle peer review

FG’s attempt to derail our strike has failed ‘ ASUU

Breaking: FG unveils 12 new Perm Secs’see their full names, state of origin

FOMWAN protests, seeks special court for rape cases

Bayelsa guber: Supreme Court orders accelerated hearing of Alaibe’s appeal

UNICEF, NPC decry low birth registration in Ebonyi

Despite Covid-19, FG subjects Nigerians to new electricity tariff ‘ Minister

3 killed, 5 injured in renewed Bayelsa cult war

Reduce expenditure on wasteful projects, Atiku urges FG

Breaking: Court of Appeal affirms suspension of Oshiomhole as APC national chairman

Police arraign Caregiver 21, who raped 14-year-old girl

I ‘ll sustain my predecessor’s development strides ‘ Diri

Court remands man, 32, for injuring son with cigarette

Kaduna community hails El-Rufai on COVID-19, pledges support

Ortom tasks Benue Assembly Commission on discipline, harmony

Non-implementation of resolutions worries Plateau lawmakers

*SAHARA REPORTERS*

Tribute To A Hero By Akikoromowei Amuluku

Last Survivor Of 1966 Isaac Adaka Boro ’12-day Revolution’, Owonaru, Is Dead

Enugu Council Chairman, Omeje, Dies Five Months After Youths Protested Against His Administration With Coffin

FCT Residents Return To Normal Life Despite Increase In COVID-19 Cases

NAFDAC, NIPRD Fails To Give Concrete Explanation On Delay In Approving Madagascar’s Herbal Remedy

Growing Complaints Of Loss Of Smell, Taste By Nigerians Trigger Coronavirus Scare, Expert Reacts

JAMB Announces Cut Off Marks For University, Polytechnic, College Of Education Admission In Nigeria

BREAKING: APC Names Former Oyo Governor, Ajimobi, As Acting National Chairman After Court Upheld Oshiomhole’s Suspension

It’s Ridiculous Linking Me With Any Non-compliant Flight, Nigeria’s Works Minister, Babatunde Fashola, Tells Executive Jets Services Boss

Nigerians Ask Katsina Governor, Aminu Masari, To Resign After Admitting Failure In Tackling Insecurity

Do No Protest Killings, President Buhari Begs Katsina Residents, Says It Will Distract Military

Foreign Loans: We Are Robbing Our Children To Pay For Our Greed, Nigeria Is In Crisis, Says Atiku Abubakar

BREAKING: Appeal Court Affirms Oshiomhole’s Suspension As APC Chairman

Remembering The ‘Profeseers’ Of UNILAG By Joke Omotunde

Time To Fix Our Elections By Seun Awogbenle

Upsurge In Rape Cases And Conversations We Must Start Having By Timothy Ola Bamgboye

Juneteenth: Black America’s Long Walk To Freedom By Osmund Agbo

Okonjo-Iweala, WTO And Africa’s Chances By Reuben Abati

Bala: Sharia Court Trial And Punishment In Kano By Leo Igwe

Ondo Government Moves To Domesticate Child Rights Act, Violence Against Persons

LASU Crisis: Lagos Governor, Sanwo-Olu, Reportedly Under Pressure To Appoint Ex-Governing Council Members Accused Of Corruption

President Buhari’s Government Has No Goodwill Left With Nigerian People ‘Group

Ogun State Students Demand Cancellation Of School Fees, Request Provision Of Study Allowance

Northern Groups Slam Femi Adesina For Defending President Buhari’s Inability To Stop Killings In Nigeria

Muslim Women Protest Rising Rape Cases In Ondo, Ask Government To Set Up Special Court For Sexual Offenders

Nigerian Government Has Failed Us, Niger State Residents Lament During Protest On Killings By Bandits

Three Persons Killed, Five Others Injured In Bayelsa Cult Violence

Naira Marley Fires Back At Executive Jets Services Boss, Says He Won’t Patronise Them Anymore

Northerners Dominate Federal Character By Bayo Oluwasanmi

NBA Elections: The Unprovoked Attacks On Ademola Ogunlana By Idowu Awopeju

BREAKING: Lagos Governor Suspends Reopening Of Churches, Mosques

Yobe Residents Groan Over Sub-standard Solar Streetlights Installed By Top Government Official

Governor Obaseki Will Soon Join Us, Edo PDP Says

Nigerian Government Outlines Conditions For Reopening Of Academic Institutions

COVID-19: No More Active Case In Adamawa, Says State Government

Court Martial Orders General Otiki’s Dismissal With ‘Disgrace And Dishonour’ Over Missing Funds

Court To Commence Trial Of Garba Shehu, Boss Mustapha And Other Nigerian Government Officials For Violating Safety Protocols During Abba Kyari’s Burial

Adams Oshiomhole: Leadership And The Kakhi Spirit By Dr Bolaji O. Akinyemi

Oluwatoyin Salau: US Senator, Harris, Kerry Washington, Others Call For End To Violence Against Blacks

BREAKING: Edo Governor, Obaseki, Dumps APC After Meeting With President Buhari

We Mistook Naira Marley For Works Minister, Fashola, Executive Jet Services Says In Apology Letter To Nigerian Government After Ban On Operation

Man Petitions Nigerian Army To Investigate Killing Of 17-year-old Son, 14 Others By Soldiers In Lagos

Kaduna Relaxes Ban On Interstate Travel After Reports Of Extortion By Security Officials

Aso Rock Villa Fracas: Buhari Prepares To Sack Top Security Aides Over Alleged Threat To His Cabal

BREAKING: Local Council Vice Chairman Kidnapped In Adamawa State

Insecurity: Indigenous People of Katsina Demand State of Emergency

Friends Recount Moments With Nigerian-American Activist Toyin Salau Killed In Florida

Missing Toddler: Court Admits Video Recordings As Evidence Against Ondo Prophet

Three Suspects Linked To Ondo Banker’s Death Arrested In Niger State

Plateau Community Head, Man Killed In Renewed Attacks As Police Station Set Ablaze

Nigeria Urges US To Probe Murder Of Nigerian-American Activist Toyin Salau

Killings In Northern Nigeria Unacceptable, Arewa Consultative Forum Tells Buhari

Obaseki Will Defect To PDP But No Automatic Ticket–Edo PDP

Lawyer Urges Nigerians To Recall Underperforming Senators, Reps

Edo Poll: APC Shouldn’t Treat Obaseki Like Ambode ‘Edwin Clark

I Cannot Look My People In The Eyes, I Have Failed To Protect Them –Katsina Governor, Masari

Aaron Glee Jr. Named Suspect In Florida Murders Of Nigerian Activist Oluwatoyin Salau, AARP Volunteer

Rape: 717 Cases Reported In Five Months In Nigeria

Former Domestic Workers Of Femi Fani-Kayode Cry Out From Police Detention, Allege Ex-Minister Had Them Arrested, Tortured Over Unpaid Salaries

How Jet Co-Owned By Aliko Dangote Smuggled Musician, Naira Marley, From Lagos To Abuja For Concert

*POLITICS*

1,000 Inmates Registered For 2020 WAEC/NECO Examinations ‘ FG – Leadership

14-year-old girl tells court how grandfather’s caregiver raped her – Vanguard

150m Nigerians without NIMC ID – Daily Trust

2 Customs commands bicker over sealing of a controversial terminal – Vanguard

2 years after, FCT athletes cry out over NSF entitlements – Blueprint

2nd Niger Bridge: Berger faces N2.5bn lawsuit – Punch

3 killed, 5 injured in renewed Bayelsa cult war – Blueprint

455 dead as Nigerias COVID-19 cases exceed 17,000 – Punch

A’Court affirms Oshiomhole’s sack as APC national chairman – The Sun

Aba Covid-19 endemic, says Abia – Punch

Abba Kyari: Court to hear suit against ministers, aides who attended burial – Nigerian Pilot

Abia Speaker, Orji, visits Kalu – The Sun

ACourt affirms Oshiomholes suspension as APC National Chairman – Daily Times

Adesina’sAfDB trials: A proxy war – Guardian

Adidas employees want company to investigate HR chief for response to racial issues – CNN

African countries are still waiting for a surge in Covid-19 cases. Some public health experts question whether it will happen – CNN

Aftermath of disqualification: Edo gov, deputy dump APC – Daily Times

Again cult clash claims 3 in Bayelsa, 5 injured – The Sun

AIbom village head nabbed for raping 11-year-old girl – Punch

AIICO seeks nod to list rights issue – Punch

Airports: Passengers must arrive 3 hours before take-off time ‘ FAAN – Blueprint

Aisha Buhari’s CSO released, redeployed to Force Hqtrs – Nigerian Pilot

Akeredolu presents form to Buhari, confident of re-election – Punch

Akeredolu: direct or indirect, Aketi is a goal – The Nation

Akpoborie faults Wolfsburg for selling Osimhen cheap – Blueprint

Akwa Ibom village head nabbed for raping 11-year-old girl – Punch

All the reactions as Obaseki formally resigns from APC – Vanguard

Amazons shaping the 9th Red Chamber – The Sun

ANAP Foundation Advocates Behavioural Change To Tackle COVID-19 – Leadership

APC crisis: Appeal Court upholds Oshiomholes suspension, Obaseki heads for PDP – Punch

APC is Nigeria’s major problem ‘ PDP – Tribune

APC names Ajimobi as acting National Chairman – Punch

Appeal Court adjourns hearing on APC primary till tomorrow – The Sun

Appeal court upholds Oshiomholes suspension as APC chairman – Punch

Army Court Orders General Hakeem Otiki’s Demotion, Dismissal – Daily Independent

Army demotes, dismisses Major General Otiki over fraud – Nigerian Pilot

As Lawan battles cabal to rescue power sector, can he win – The Sun

As Security forces raid Abuja criminal hideouts – The Sun

Atiku raises alarm over Nigeria’s rising debt profile, cautions FG – Nigerian Pilot

Attempt to link me with Naira Marley’s flight ridiculous ‘ Fashola – Tribune

Australian architecture: Two Brisbane skyscrapers repurposed into one – BBC

Author of revealing new book about Melania Trump speaks out – CNN

Awoniyi out for 2 games after concussion – Blueprint

Banditry: Buhari approves joint military, police operation for Niger, Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto – The Sun

Bayelsa gov’ship: S/Court orders speedy hearing of Alaibe’s appeal – Daily Trust

Bayelsa guber: Supreme Court orders accelerated hearing of Alaibe’s appeal – Blueprint

Bayelsa: S’Court orders accelerated hearing of Alaibe’s appeal – The Sun

Beijing extends residential lockdowns as coronavirus infections spread – CNN

Benue community recorded eight rape cases in one weekCSO – Punch

Brazil swipes at FDA, pushes hydroxychloroquine for pregnant women and children – CNN

Breaking: APC crisis: Court of Appeal affirms Oshiomhole’s suspension as National Chairman – The Sun

BREAKING: APC names Ajimobi Acting Chairman – Tribune

BREAKING: APC names Ajimobi Acting National Chairman – Vanguard

BREAKING: APC Names Former Oyo Governor, Ajimobi, As Acting National Chairman After Court Upheld Oshiomhole’s Suspension – Sahara Reporters

BREAKING: Appeal Court Affirms Oshiomhole’s Suspension As APC Chairman – Sahara Reporters

Breaking: Celebration galore as Bayern Munich clinch another Bundesliga title – Blueprint

Breaking: Court of Appeal affirms suspension of Oshiomhole as APC national chairman – Blueprint

Breaking: FG unveils 12 new Perm Secs’see their full names, state of origin – Blueprint

Breaking: Meeting to resolve doctors’ strike deadlocked as FG threatens sack – Blueprint

*SPORTS*

“We call him ‘Lewangoalski'” – Davies hails Bayern forward as the world’s best striker – Goal

Abiola stadium repair to cost $1.5m Dare – Punch

AIFF recommends IM Vijayan for Padma Shri – Goal

Akanni urges NPFL to learn from European leagues as EPL resumes today – Guardian

Americans ‘selfish’ to go ahead with US Open ‘ Kyrgios – Daily Trust

APRM Nigeria Holds 1-Week Virtual Stakeholders Meetings – Leadership

As the Premier League returns, here is a recap of what has happened so far – Yahoo

Atletico boss, Simeone reveals wide interest in midfielder Partey – Vanguard

Awoniyi now in stable condition after concussion ‘ Manager – Nigerian Pilot

Barcelona 2-0 Leganes: Messi on target in hard-fought win for leaders – Goal

Barcelona 2-0 Leganes: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Bara Extend La Liga Lead – FTBpro

Barcelona open up five-point lead at top of La Liga with win over Leganes – BBC

Bayern Munich clinch eighth successive Bundesliga title – Vanguard

Bayern Munich Win Eighth Straight Bundesliga Title – FTBpro

Bayern Munich win eighth straight Bundesliga title – Daily Trust

Bayern Munich win eighth successive Bundesliga title after beating Werder Bremen – BBC

Bayern win eighth straight Bundesliga title – Guardian

Bayern’s Alphonso Davies clocks fastest speed in Bundesliga – Vanguard

Bettors cautious as European leagues return – Punch

BREAKING: Bayern Munich win eighth successive Bundesliga, Paderborn relegated – Punch

Bribe for Eagles’ slot: NFF awaits official petition from Ogbuke, Ideye – The Sun

Bribe for Eagles’ slot: NFF awaits official petition from Ogbuke, Ideye – The Sun

Brilliant and talented’ French climber, 16, dies following fall – CNN

Bundesliga champions Bayern want to play better in the Champions League – Lewandowski – Goal

Bundesliga champions Bayern want to play better in the Champions League – Lewandowski – Yahoo

Bundesliga: Collin’s Paderborn Relegated; Bayern Win Eighth Consecutive Title – Complete Sports

CAF, NFF, Man U salute Ighalo at 31 – The Sun

CAF, NFF, United celebrate Ighalo at 31 – Punch

Casillas drops out of race for Spanish FA presidency – Daily Times

Champions League Final 8 set to be held in Lisbon – Daily Times

Chelsea Preparing To Offer Juventus ‘120m For Ronaldo This Summer – Miss Petite

Coronavirus: Canada clears three cities to be potential hubs for NHL’s return – Yahoo

Coronavirus: Queensland to allow up to 2,000 fans in stadiums from Saturday – Yahoo

COVID-19 tourney: Enugu Rangers waiting for CAF for confirmation – Daily Trust

David Silva will finish season with Man City and deserves proper farewell ‘ Guardiola – Yahoo

David Silva will get proper farewell at Manchester City, says Guardiola – Goal

David Silva will get proper farewell at Manchester City, says Guardiola – Yahoo

David Silva: Manchester City will give midfielder ‘big farewell’, says Pep Guardiola – BBC

Disgusted’ Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy apologises – Yahoo

Don’t miss the return of live Premier League matches on DStv – Goal

Donald Trump’s administration sues John Bolton to block book from publication – Yahoo

Eagles Star Simon Moses signs Four-year deal with Nantes – Miss Petite

EPL: Man City not ready for Premier League return Guardiola – Punch

French Olympic Hopeful Dies After Cliff Fall – Daily Independent

Gattuso looks for first title in Coppa Italia showdown – Daily Trust

Green advises NFF to shun quota system in appointment of coaches – Daily Trust

Griezmann does a commendable job for Barcelona ‘ Setien – Yahoo

Griezmann does a commendable job” Setien says forward remains an ‘important player’ for Barca – Goal

Griezmann does a commendable job” Setien says forward remains an ‘important player’ for Barca – Yahoo

Guardiola backs new assistant Lillo to help get Manchester City back to level of title-winning seasons – Goal

Guardiola backs new assistant Lillo to help get Manchester City back to level of title-winning seasons – Goal

Gvozdyk Retires From Boxing – Daily Independent

I wanted to continue playing’ – Mainz’s Awoniyi shares injury scare experience – Goal

I was scared it would look different if a black girl kneels’ – USWNT’s Dunn says she was afraid to join Rapinoe protests – Goal

I was scared it would look different if a black girl kneels’ – USWNT’s Dunn says she was afraid to join Rapinoe protests – Goal

I’m Excited To See Mikel Again ‘ Guardiola – Daily Independent

Ikhana thanks Sports Minister over N.5m medical support – Nigerian Pilot

Joshua, Tyson Fury’s UK fight doubtful- Hearn – Nigerian Pilot

Kouassi joins Bayern Munich on a free transfer after leaving PSG – Goal

PREMIUM TIMES

Nigeria records 31 deaths, 490 new infections https://t.co/Y31yDJ3uqg

APC appoints acting chairman after court upheld Oshiomhole’s suspension https://t.co/xNjrgYfl7j

Edo 2020: Court of Appeal upholds Oshiomhole’s suspension as APC chairman https://t.co/gNV5ZjKsMO

Buhari has defended freedom of speech more than other administrations — Presidency https://t.co/yfsbVAI1U1

Alleged Rape: Police arrest D’banj’s accuser — Lawyers https://t.co/EY3iyN5urP

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich emerge champions again https://t.co/OJDfVchn9A

ICPC seizes multi-million naira landed property from Bauchi governor https://t.co/V5VdQAVyuc

UP-CLOSE: The 10 passengers on Naira Marley’s controversial flight to Abuja https://t.co/MKOMckLiEZ

Buhari appoints 12 new permanent secretaries https://t.co/SPrb45P8Cw

Fashola fumes, says attempts to link him with Naira Marley’s flight ‘ridiculous’ https://t.co/BCIIpPuSJL

Day of the African Child: Buhari pledges commitment to protect children https://t.co/tQNQHjvhRg

Buhari approves joint military, police operations against bandits in North-west https://t.co/jspDYjM3Ns

USAID earmarks N427m to support Nigeria’s response to COVID-19 https://t.co/9jwxX2sxUc

NDDC Crisis: Senator sues presidential aide, NDDC spokesperson for alleged defamation https://t.co/SccxPP0gWZ

New electricity tariff regime begins in July – Minister https://t.co/yt3xCIDrAn

FG inaugurates team to implement GIFMIS https://t.co/FWfsVLwBdR

Bundesliga: Nigerian striker set to miss crucial games after clash of heads https://t.co/aAfD7VZgYY

Lagos hospital clears air on death of senator https://t.co/bYYC41DSoD

Imo Assembly shut for two weeks as lawmaker tests positive for COVID-19 https://t.co/W8q120yIPg

‘I am surprised Naira Marley hasn’t been arrested’ – Execujet boss https://t.co/fKiTODjvOL

Pastor, village head arrested for allegedly raping underage girls https://t.co/VmJ4skY5pg

612,557 candidates offered admission in 2019 – JAMB https://t.co/roRsblWbyx

Edo deputy governor resigns membership of APC https://t.co/szixhwMBp4

Withdrawal of Certificate of Return: Omo-Agege knows fate June 25 https://t.co/MIb4kQery9

Lagos govt suspends opening of churches, mosques https://t.co/kvB860qmsv

Coronavirus: Why Lagos govt suspended plans to reopen churches, mosques https://t.co/Q96aZHK47n

How N13bn pest control fund will be spent – FG https://t.co/BZy9wY5kpS

Wike sacks four Rivers officials over alleged fraud https://t.co/YLiMfPyeBV

Wike sacks four Rivers officials over alleged fraud https://t.co/YLiMfPyeBV

Allowance Increment: Graduates falsifying age to qualify for NYSC – Director-General https://t.co/5L3pEDfZRv

JAMB announces 160 as cut-off mark for university admission https://t.co/qZ8FhnwrxO

Police arraign man for allegedly reneging on promise to marry woman https://t.co/Bryl0KIWNk

14-year-old tells court how grandfather’s caregiver raped her https://t.co/o4EbEwrA2u

NFF yet to fulfil N30,000 monthly stipend promised late Yekini’s mother – Family https://t.co/8IGLdeWdBa

COVID 19: Football viewing centres brace for English League resumption https://t.co/EH6BKmOVfc

Why Doctors Embarked on ‘Indefinite Strike’ Amid Coronavirus Crisis – Official https://t.co/SvIQEacWWf

Buhari’s position on Obaseki’s travails – Presidential Aide https://t.co/HhKKgtRRLT

Monguno attack: Red Cross evacuates 16 civilians to Maiduguri https://t.co/4SJjEIsi3i

Coronavirus: 2021 Oscars, Bafta awards postponed https://t.co/BpBMUksreS

Teenager dies after giving birth to triplets https://t.co/QgliivF8IT

Groups protest in Katsina, demand end to killings https://t.co/3tvLKvy5WH

Manchester United Midfielder Explains Visit To T.B Joshua https://t.co/dpYVW6IEfD

Nigerian govt gives conditions for re-opening schools https://t.co/CEvwImbu3c

Ondo Governorship: Akeredolu meets with Buhari, says he has president’s support https://t.co/Pr3TfMHzAO

Edo Governorship: Obaseki resigns from APC https://t.co/QaAxWu2Ta0

Military court orders demotion, dismissal of Nigerian general over missing money https://t.co/Eg1FeUwVKU

Naira Marley: Aviation company regrets flying ‘bunch of useless people’ https://t.co/YpJyxltZCN

NITDA cautions against fake websites pledging COVID-19 lockdown funds https://t.co/DNewDETNW7

China says it will, between 2021 and 2025, contribute 20 million U.S. dollars to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to meet COVID-19 challenges.

Oscars postponed due to coronavirus scourge https://t.co/vZtIl2tbkJ

Floyd Protests: Nigerian-American teen activist found dead https://t.co/fqSVltLI7x

The Chinese Embassy in Senegal says a new batch of medical supplies donated by the Chinese government will arrive in the West African country on June 17.

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