Punch
Presidency berates ex-US envoy, magazine over ‘Nigeria is failing’ report
Getting new constitution almost impossible, says National Assembly
Osinbajo, Sanwo-Olu, Makinde to inaugurate cassava factory in Oyo
Corps members part of defence, can be mobilised for war – NYSC
To stop abductions, sponsor factional bandits, Gumi tells FG
Akpabio visits Tompolo over ex-warlord’s threat against oil facilities
We’ve reduced kidnapping, banditry with NIN, says Pantami
FG targets 90% broadband penetration by 2023
Exceptional Nigerians can’t perform in current system – Obasanjo
Police arrest three-man gang for stealing victim’s N572,000 through ATM
20,000 business owners, artisans to get Covid-19 cash
UNILORIN student allegedly raped, found dead in room
UNIBEN bans cars with tinted glasses on campus
Green Africa gets third aircraft
Foreign stock investors withdraw N99.94bn in four months
Hunger, diseases dominate North-West, Zamfara in crisis, MSF raises the alarm
Ganduje raises the alarm over gathering of bandits in Kano forest
Akeredolu restates call to legalise Indian hemp, lists benefits
We’re expecting aircraft meant for international flights – Ibom Air
Lagos plans biggest technology cluster in West Africa
Residents panic as gunmen kill policewoman, man in Imo
Lagos seizes 34 rams, vows to confiscate roaming goats, others
(www.punchng.com)
The Nation
There would be no new Constitution, says Senate
Govt rejects failed state verdict by CFA, ex-U.S. envoy
Constitution review: CJN seeks reduction of Supreme Court Justices from 21 to 16
I never told Buhari to suspend Constitution, says Malami
Buhari seeks global support for development of Niger Basin
Kidnappers now use victims phone to beat security – NCC
FG to youths: stop renouncing your citizenship
Lawyers groan as JUSUN strike lingers on
We deleted over 15 million voters from register in 10 years – INEC
NECO appoints Ogborodi as acting Registrar
ICPC chair to CCB: publicise public officers’ asset declarations
New Constitution, state creation, others top requests at National Public Hearing
Kudirat Abiola: 25 years after
I won’t stop criticising Buhari, APC – Ortom
Ohanaeze Ndigbo to Buhari: you must apologise to Igbo nation
Bakare blames country’s woes on corrupt leaders
We are all to blame, says Obasanjo on Nigeria’s situation
I may run for 2023 presidency-Gov Bello
FG playing politics with judicial autonomy, says Wike
Bandits demand N30m ransom for two kidnapped Kaduna nurses after collecting N10m
Niger community donates for abducted kids’ rescue
(www.thenationonlineng.net)
Vanguard
We’ve used 98% of COVID-19 vaccine in FCT — Minister
Election Violence: Some security agents aid thugs — INEC alleges
NDDC: N’Delta nationalities back Tompolo, ask Akpabio to inaugurate board
Muslims have shariah court, we want Christian court — Bauchi CAN tells constitution review c’ttee
NDDC Substantive Board: Another N’Delta group petitions Buhari, gives ultimatum
TWEETS: Stop threatening Ndigbo, 1967 can’t be repeated in Igboland — IPOB tells Buhari
Imo NBA moves to collate data on unjust arrests
LASU VC’s appointment, Sanwo-Olu has no anointed candidate- Aide
Insecurity: Imo PDP demands Uzodimma’s immediate resignation
Judiciary Autonomy: ‘No work no pay’ order now in force in Rivers — Wike
Resuscitate roles of media as watchdog, vanguard of democracy now — Masari tell Editors
Defection: I still respect PDP, says Ayade
Sponsor youths at NITT to check insecurity — Saraki tells Northwest Govs
2023: Yahaya Bello kicks against rotational presidency
Sex scandal: Dismissal of UNILAG lecturers, excellent decision- Sanwo-Olu
Oborevwori eulogises Dame Edith Okowa at 60
7 ‘unknown gunmen’ kill 3 in Imo
(www.vanguardngr.com)
People too smart to get involved in politics are doomed to live in societies run by people who aren’t. – Plato
In The Sun Today
Sit up, tackle insecurity –CAN youths tell Buhari
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/sit-up-tackle-insecurity-can-youths-tell-buhari/
Ethnic, religious bigots fuelling insecurity –Lawan
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/ethnic-religious-bigots-fuelling-insecurity-lawan/
Nigeria now flowing with bitterness, sadness –Obasanjo
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/nigeria-now-flowing-with-bitterness-sadness-obasanjo/
Insecurity: Onion producers suspend supply to South East
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/onion-producers-and-marketers-association-opman-yesterday-ordered-the-suspension-of-supply-to-markets-in-the-south-east/
FG playing politics with judicial autonomy –Wike
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/fg-playing-politics-with-judicial-autonomy-wike-2/
Senate forecloses new constitution
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/senate-forecloses-new-constitution/
Ganduje raises alarm over bandits invasion of Kano forests
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/ganduje-raises-alarm-over-bandits-invasion-of-kano-forests/
Gulak’s assassination on Imo soil, abomination –Ohakim
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/gulaks-assassination-on-imo-soil-abomination-ohakim/
I never issued memo to Buhari to suspend the constitution –Malami
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/i-never-issued-memo-to-buhari-to-suspend-the-constitution-malami/
Nigeria not a failed state because of insecurity – Lai Mohammmed
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/nigeria-not-a-failed-state-because-of-insecurity-lai-mohammmed/
Sex for mark: Sanwo-Olu commends UNILAG over sack of lecturers
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/sex-for-mark-sanwo-olu-commends-unilag-over-sack-of-lecturers-2/
Onu, Saraki, others eulogise Okpara at centenary celebration
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/onu-saraki-others-eulogise-okpara-at-centenary-celebration/
Open Grazing: Northern govs should emulate Southern govs –Ihagh, Mzough-U-Tiv President General
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/open-grazing-northern-govs-should-emulate-southern-govs-ihagh-mzough-u-tiv-president-general/
APC has failed, lacks capacity to lead –Ortom
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/apc-has-failed-lacks-capacity-to-lead-ortom/
APC blames hostility against SARS for deteriorating security
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/apc-blames-hostility-against-sars-for-deteriorating-security/
APGA rakes in N176m from Soludo, 7 other aspirants
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/apga-rakes-in-n176m-from-soludo-7-other-aspirants/
FG playing politics with judicial autonomy –Wike
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/fg-playing-politics-with-judicial-autonomy-wike-2/
Driving retail banking portfolio beyond national boundaries
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/driving-retail-banking-portfolio-beyond-national-boundaries/
WED 2021: Chevron Nigeria commits to ecosystem restoration
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/wed-2021-chevron-nigeria-commits-to-ecosystem-restoration/
Senate reinforces legal status for national emergency number 112
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/senate-reinforces-legal-status-for-national-emergency-number-112/
Nigeria short on financial inclusion target, records 51% in 2020
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/nigeria-short-on-financial-inclusion-target-records-51-in-2020/
Bloodbath in Benue
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/bloodbath-in-benue-2/
Nigerian Gold medalist, Eke visits Senator Orji Kalu
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/nigerian-gold-medalist-eke-visits-senator-orji-kalu/
US Summer 4-Nation Tourney: Super Falcons to miss two players
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/us-summer-4-nation-tourney-super-falcons-to-miss-two-players/
…read these and many more online today.
### Good morning and have a pleasant weekend
Compiled by: ADEJO DAVID
(@david_adejo).
