Punch
INEC meets security chiefs as burnt offices rise to 21
N100bn additional fund for Armed Forces inadequate – DHQ
Cannabis will aid our industrial drive, boost IGR – Reps spokesman
Asaba Accord: Reps northern caucus splits, minorities back southern govs
Kwara ex-gov Ahmed faces EFCC interrogators on alleged N9bn scam
Baba Ijesha still in custody despite bail – Police
US court dismisses Olukoya’s suit against UK-based blogger
JUSUN strike stalls Maina, Diezani, Wadume, others’ trial
Some foreigners don’t need NIN for SIM registration – NCC
Nigeria needs $3tn for infrastructure in 30 years – Report
WorldRemit backs CBN’s extension of naira-4-dollar scheme
Foreign investors’ trapped $2bn dragging down external reserves – Rewane, others
Deceased student wrote undertaking refusing medical help – UNIOSUN
Yoruba Nation: South-West govs, Gbajabiamila, others meet Tinubu Sunday
I’ll contest Osun PDP gov ticket in 2022 – Ogunbiyi
El-Rufai alleges sabotage as NLC strike grounds Kaduna
Wike distributes N280m pledge to policemen’s widows
Obiano declares curfew in Anambra communities over attacks
Ekiti labour rejects minimum wage suspension by Fayemi
Residents panic as robbers attack 10 Lagos homes in three days
Lagos mulls holiday for traditional worshippers
(www.punchng.com)
The Nation
Nigeria need $2b annually to fund Armed Forces, says DHQ
Presidency dissociates Osinbajo from 2023 campaign
Governors’ Forum meets tomorrow to discuss national issues
Insecurity: Nigeria is at war, says Gbajabiamila
476 online sites established to fight Fed Govt, minister alleges
I didn’t plot Garba’s removal from NPA board, says Bala-Usman
NTTF National C’ships begin today
Tokyo Olympic Games: Nigeria athletes continue chase for tickets in Dallas
NFF congratulates Okala, Oshoala, Balogun, Aribo
Nigeria shines at Para Athletics championship
Aruna’s kits junior ping-pongers
BAL signs Flutterwave as partner
Champions League win thrills Oshoala
Gunmen abduct UNIJOS female professor, husband
Buhari’s achievements remain unmatched – APC
Kaduna to NLC: your actions won’t change our resolve
Africa infrastructure fund hits $1b
Lagos to use new heritage sites for boosting tourism
Ife, Modakeke: Community leaders, police, deny fresh clash
Hoodlums burn six vehicles at INEC office in Enugu
Gunmen kill 17 in Abia, Rivers, Plateau, Benue, Delta
(www.thenationonlineng.net)
Vanguard
House of Reps set to legalise use of Indian hemp for economic benefits — Spokesperson
Nigeria needs N826billion annually to combat insecurity — Military
Governors meet on May 19 over Executive Order 10, COVID-19, others
Inflation reduces by 0.05% in April — NBS
Baba Ijesha granted N500K bail
We’ve uncovered 476 online sites set up to fight Buhari’s govt ― Lai Mohammed
Over 70% of corruption cases in Nigeria linked to unknown companies – FG
Okala at 70: Sports minister eulogises former Green Eagles goalkeeper
FRSC arrests 6,771 traffic offenders in 4 months in Oyo
FRSC to enforce 30km/h speed limit within city centres — Enugu Sector Commander
NLC vows not to accept any payment without collective agreement
UI Senate recommends reappointment of acting VC for another six months
NANS protests in Ekiti, declares war on cultism
Claims must be settled quickly to retain public trust – Odukale
19 Insurance firms fail PenCom compliance for CPS
Sneakerfest announces second edition
Activist sues Obaseki over non-appointment of commissioners
PLATEAU: PLASIEC set to conduct local government elections in October
KDSG condemns NLC’s illegal acts, urges residents to stay calm
(www.vanguardngr.com)
Most men love money and security more, and creation and construction less, as they get older. – John Maynard Keynes
In The Sun Today
FG recovers $1bn through beneficial ownership data
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/fg-recovers-1bn-through-beneficial-ownership-data/
PDP govs call for Constitution review, others
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/pdp-govs-call-for-constitution-review-others/
We need $6bn in 3 years to address logistics challenges –DHQ
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/we-need-6bn-in-3-years-to-address-logistics-challenges-dhq/
Osinbajo’s 2023 presidential ambition false, distraction – Presidency
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/osinbajos-2023-presidential-ambition-false-distraction-presidency-2/
EFCC arrests ex-Kwara governor, Ahmed
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/efcc-arrests-ex-kwara-governor-ahmed/
Kaduna strike: Governors appeal to NLC to exercise calm, restraint
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/kaduna-strike-governors-appeal-to-nlc-to-exercise-calm-restraint/
Gunmen on the rampage in Rivers, Abia, Enugu
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/gunmen-on-the-rampage-in-rivers-abia-enugu/
ACF backs Southern govs’ ban on open grazing
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/acf-backs-southern-govs-ban-on-open-grazing/
Frank Agu, top Okigwe politician, for burial Friday
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/frank-agu-top-okigwe-politician-for-burial-friday/
Wike redeems N280m pledge to slain officers’ widows
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/wike-redeems-n280m-pledge-to-slain-officers-widows/
Why Cross River’s continuous teachers training institute’ll be world best -Ayade
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/why-cross-rivers-continuous-teachers-training-institutell-be-world-best-ayade/
Clamour for state police heightens amid rising insecurity
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/clamour-for-state-police-heightens-amid-rising-insecurity/
Why Nigeria’s elite must speak out now –Aminu, Reps member
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/why-nigerias-elite-must-speak-out-now-aminu-reps-member/
APC dismisses plan to issue congresses, national convention timetable
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/apc-dismisses-plan-to-issue-congresses-national-convention-timetable/
Attacks on facilities portend danger to elections, INEC warns
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/attacks-on-facilities-portend-danger-to-elections-inec-warns/
Dangote Cement restates commitment to closing demand-supply gap
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/dangote-cement-restates-commitment-to-closing-demand-supply-gap/
NGX records 0.44% loss as BUA, MTN, others shed weight
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/ngx-records-0-44-loss-as-bua-mtn-others-shed-weight/
Inflation rate down to 18.12% in April
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/inflation-rate-down-to-18-12-in-april/
Widow, in-laws fight dirty
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/widow-in-laws-fight-dirty/
…read these and many more online today.
### Good morning and have a fantastic day
Compiled by: ADEJO DAVID
(@david_adejo)
