*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 16TH JULY 2021* *THE NATION* Danbaba is Senate Deputy Minority Whip Kalus Bill on hunger reduction scales first reading Kwara crisis: APC NEC suspends 11 Lai Mohammeds men Why 774,000 jobs participants havent been paid, by Fed Govt Supreme Court dismisses ex-NNPC GMDs appeal over seizure of $9.7m, 74,000 Fed Govt hailed over 8,000 hectare-cluster farm in Jigawa Fed Govt hailed over 8,000 hectare-cluster farm in Jigawa Nine die in two road crashes in Yobe Nine die in two road crashes in Yobe Insecurity, unemployment dominate NEPAD/APRM summit Insecurity, unemployment dominate NEPAD/APRM summit Delta women protest alleged attacks by Fulani herdsmen Delta women protest alleged attacks by Fulani herdsmen Anambra community jubilates over ATASP-1 market Anambra community jubilates over ATASP-1 market Lawmaker donates books, uniforms to Delta schools PCN seals 340 stores, premises in Edo Traders protest relocation from market NAFDAC approves Russian vaccine, others for emergency use COVID-19 deaths in Africa surge more than 40% Diamond Platnumz releases new single ft South African rapper Focalistic *VANGUARD* Amendment Bill: Senate divided over electronic voting, transmission of results Abia 2023: It is turn of Isiukwuato ' Abia Founding Fathers NCC to auction 5G Spectrum by Q4 of 2021 ' Danbatta NCC to auction 5G Spectrum by Q4 of 2021 ' Danbatta Imo FA boss wants Heartland FC sold to overcome funds shortages [Breaking] Electoral Act: 52 senators for electronic transmission of results; 28 against, 28 absent 6 Ekiti FA members jailed 2 weeks for court contempt Senate gives condition for e-transmission of results by INEC Army Provost Marshal killed by bandits along Lokoja-Abuja highway Reps step down consideration of PIB conference committee report POLITICS: Don seeks law against defection Young people in Nigeria, Ghana rally to end open defecation in West, Central Africa COVID-19: FG dismisses magnetic theory on vaccine, says it's fake news Marriage: Stop returning bride price, lawyer cautions Our wards not filled with COVID-19 patients ' LUTH Journalist, policeman, Okada rider killed in Ondo bank robbery Africa witnessing fastest COVID-19 surge ever ' WHO Give Buhari accurate information on Nigerians' welfare, Emir of Kano begs presidential aides Agribusiness: Buhari set to commission NALDA's maiden Integrated Farm Estate July 19 3rd wave: Nigeria at high risk of surge in COVID cases ' NCDC Nigeria of many empty buildings can't be in 17m housing deficit, says Fashola Restructuring: Guide to Nigeria of our dream 23 million children missed out on basic vaccines in 2020 ' WHO, UNICEF Court remands man for alleged possession of human skull Salesgirl remanded for alleged N1m theft, attempted murder Cobbler docked for allegedly receiving stolen fish feed Man, 29, in court for alleged trespass, indulging in criminal activities Man docked for allegedly breaking into church with intention to steal *THISDAY* Stakeholders Tackle FAAN over Security Tax Truckers Ignorance Fuelling Gridlock on Port Access Roads House, DPR Disagree over Oilfield Revocation, Awards Konga Partners Medical Practitioners to Boost Healthcare Delivery Shareholders Approve Novas Merchant Banks N800m Dividend FG Distributes Engagement Letters, Devices to Independent Monitors As NIMASA Moves to Restructure Nations Ship Registry Jamoh: Deep Blue Project Driven by Competent Manpower Amaechi Expresses Satisfaction with Pace of Construction at Lekki Port Strengthening Consumer Protection in Aviation Sector Renewable Energy to Contribute 22% of Africas Energy Consumption by 2030 Examining Aviation Ground Handling Companies Operations IATA Urges States to Follow WHO Cross-border Travel Guidelines Delta Resumes Flight to Lagos IATA Appoints Sullivan Global Cargo Head HOW THE FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY LAW CAN FIX THE ECONOMY Falcons Storm Austria to Prepare for Aisha Buhari Tourney Meshelia Chairs LAAC Confab Senator Marafa and the Personification of Honour At Last, DTigers Kits for Tokyo Olympics Released from Apapa Port Suswams Unwise Take on State Police UAM Tillers Defeat ABU Nobles, UNILAG Marines Hold FUTA Tigers Lufthansa to Resume Port Harcourt Airport Flights This August Why PDP Used Super Delegates in Anambra Guber Primary Bukayo Saka Admits Knowledge of Penalty Miss Backlash Recognising Healthcare Technology Advancement in Africa As Things Fall Apart in South Africa Dutch Great Arjen Robben Retires from Football United Capital Defies Market Volatility, Grows Half-year Profit by 65% RCCG to Partner Maccabi Haifa on Football Devt Dortmund: No Movement for Haaland this Summer West Hams 10m Bid for England Goalkeeper Rejected Bertrand Joins Leicester from Saints Italy Goalkeeper, Donnarumma, Joins PSG on Free Transfer 2020 OLYMPIC GAMES Udezue Tips Nigerian Basketball Teams for Medals in Tokyo Australia Thrash Nigeria in Olympics Warm Up Coaches, Athletes Write Dare, Defend Chukwumerije against Assault Allegation *PUNCH* Zumas jailing: South Africas ethnic violence Court issues criminal summons against Charles Soludo To accommodate fresh loans, FG raises new borrowing limit to N61tn APC suspends 11 Lai Mohammeds followers, stops offenders registration Oparanozie's Falcons return thrills Mbachu, Nwadike Nigeria wants small-scale fishers exempted from WTOs subsidy ban Akwa Ibom APC alleges plot to destabilise party Customs release seized Tokyo 2020 kits Herbalist found with human head on Osun highway remanded Local solar cell productionll trigger 60% price drop Minister Uzodimma meets Imo stakeholders Saturday Six Ekiti FA members jailed for 14 days Alakija launches N1bn fund to promote female entrepreneurship Why gag the media Obiano fires 20 aides allegedly working against Soludos gov bid Badminton: Adesokan paired with seventh seed AfCFTA can raise Africas spending to $6.7tn Adebayo Woman locks up five-year-old for six months in Lagos COVID-19 Delta variant: Time to act is now! Oyetolas aides, Aregbesola group exchange words over APC membership register I'll play in Tokyo Olympics, says Djokovic Bread-seeking suspected kidnappers arrested in Kogi Why should we fight against FETO resolutely Buni -led APC redefining Nigerian democracy, says group Azarenka withdraws from Tokyo Olympics OCP builds 55 farm hubs in Nigeria, to train farmers The money in your mind The siege to Kaduna and an Emirs travails Bayelsa Assembly reinstates clerk eight months after suspension Gunmen invade Bonny Island event centre, kidnap two fun seekers Fury tests positive for COVID-19, Wilder fight moved to Oct 9 Stanbic IBTC Bank identifies growth opportunities for SMEs Gunmen invade Ondo bank, kill policeman, journalist, motorcyclist The bold show spoilers in Jigawa Electronic results transmission: Southern senators turn against govs, National Assembly members clash Rotary Club seeks to end open defecation Capacity building crucial to achieving success LASG DPR resolves 48 industry disputes in three months Army goes after soldier for allegedly killing Bayelsa girlfriend Army goes after soldier for allegedly killing Bayelsa girlfriend COVID-19: Pharmacists lament hike in drug prices Lagos schools to resume 2021/2022 session Sept 13 Electronic payments rise to N126.39tn in six months Fake developer defrauds 100 prospective Lagos tenants of N500m Abuja serial rapist pastor jailed for life LASTVEB advises stakeholders on innovation, creativity African men and challenges of mental health Odua Investment declares N5.20bn annual profit Britain, firm seek Kanus consent to take over case Education solution to conflict, says EAC Lagos records 100 coronavirus cases daily, cries out commissioner Stock trading volume falls by 19% PIB passage deadlocked, Reps suspend consideration indefinitely Court remands 21-year-old woman over theft, attempted murder FG decries dumping of plastic wastes in oceans Katsina water project inaugurated by Buhari requires N4bn for completion Court jails Internet fraudster, two employment scammers COVID-19: WBank mobilises $100bn support fund for Nigeria, others 800 road contracts awarded under Buhari, says Fashola *LEADERSHIP* Northern Lawmakers Insist Region Must Retain Presidency In 2023 2 Policemen, 8 Others Killed By Cultists, Assassins In Anambra 5G Will Transform, Grow Nigeria's Digital Economy ' NCC Boss NAFDAC Approves Moderna, Gives Conditional Nod For Sputnik V Eid-el-Kabir: Federal Govt Declares Tuesday, Wednesday Public Holidays IVF: Ighodalo Foundation To Empower 40 Childless Couples Federal Govt Accuses Governors Of Hijacking Vice Chancellors' Appointments Deaths In Africa Surge 40% Over Previous Week ' WHO Buhari To Commission NALDA's Integrated Farm Estate In Katsina Journalist, 2 Others Shot Dead In Ondo Bank Robbery Yahaya Bello Presidency Will Benefit, Unite Nigerians Ex-NNPC GMD Loses Appeal On Seized $9.7m, 74,000 Senate Approves Buhari's $8.325bn, '490m Loans LG Polls: Lagos Members Petition APC National Leadership [EDITORIAL] Reforming States' Internally Generated Revenue Measures Electoral Act Amendment Bill: Toeing Party Line, 52 APC Senators Vote Against Electronic Transmission President Buhari Inaugurates Kano-Kaduna Rail Line Setting Up A Computer Business Centre States To Begin Repayment Of Bailout Loans This Month Cally Air Makes Maiden Flight To Abuja Cally Air Makes Maiden Flight To Abuja Buhari Urges N'Assembly To Pass Water Resources Bill Youths Commend NASS Over Passage Of Forensic Investigation Bill AIHS Honours Zulum As Housing Gov Of The Year [COLUMN] Lauretta Onochie As Metaphor *NEW TELEGRAPH* Nigeria: Ending the slide to anarchy How Senators voted NAFDAC approves Moderna, AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines We'll prioritise railway infrastructure dev't, Buhari pledges WHO: Africa records 43% increase in COVID-19 deaths in one week S'Court dismisses ex-NNPC GMD, Yakubu's appeal against forfeiture of $9.7m, 74,000 Electoral Act: Drama as Senate 'murders' electronic transmission of results Exchange rate: 'Unification insufficient to attract inflows H1: Financial transactions across e-platforms hit N123trn Rising food shortage: Importation as panacea Soy-rich diet reduces menopause symptoms House, DPR on collision course over oil field revocation COVID-19: UNILAG extends deadline for students to vacate halls of residence Tax: Labour hails FIRS over N650bn collection in June WTO: Nigeria seeks exemption from fishery subsidies discipline COVID-19: ILO boosts capacity for migrant workers' welfare TUC deplores planned restriction of fuel import Kwara explains why youths shun public sector 2023: Concerns over North, South contention Port road crisis: Business community laments sustained extortion Ezugwu: NASS must end antipeople legislative postures IFAD raises $5m loan for Nigerian small scale farmers Southern govs yet to micro-zone 2023 presidency ' Shaibu FirstBank empowers Firstmonie agents with N100bn loan Concerns over public debts mischievous, says Buhari group APC suspends 11 Kwara State members for dragging party to court Aisha Buhari tourney: Falcons arrive Austria to prepare for Black Queens, Bayana Bayana Communication key on the field ' Amuneke Foreign, homebased athletes expected at Ijebu Heritage Half Marathon Contempt: Court jails six Ekiti FA executive members JUST IN: Dortmund turn down Chelsea's player-plus-cash Haaland bid Factbox: Coronavirus incidents at Tokyo Olympics *BLUE PRINT* 3 whistle blowers jailed for false information Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder trilogy gets new date NNL: Remo Stars banished to Akure, to cough out N1.3m Senate approves President Buhari's request for $8.325billion, '490m external loans Senate confirms Prof. Sani Adam as INEC Commissioner Schick strike against Scotland voted goal of Euro 2020 COVID-19: Lagos lawmaker accuses immigration officers of negligence 2023: It's autocratic, undemocratic to install a successor- ADC chair 2023: Akwa Ibom deputy gov tasks PDP chieftains on unity Women group urges NASS to pass Electoral, GEO bills into law Edo: PCN raid 256 medicine shops over unethical practice Police confirm bank robbery attack, 3 shot dead in Ondo 170 business owners get kwara govt free-interest loan Updated: Reps fight over controversial Electoral Act clause, summon INEC, NCC bosses NYSC DG pays homage to composer of NYSC Anthem Electoral Act: Lawmakers vote across party lines as Senate wittles down provision on electronic transmission of results Court sends Ekiti FA chairman, 5 others to jail Pictures: Journalist, two others shot dead in Ondo bank robbery Lagos: 194 men assaulted by wives in 6 months ' Report Badaru reconstitutes 4 Jigawa tertiary institutions' governing boards Court nullifies Benue NUJ election, orders arrest of President, others Yobe set to reintroduce livestock tax Reps fight over controversial Electoral Act clause Breaking: FG declares Tuesday, Wednesday public holidays to celebrate Eid-El-Kabir We released 1009 cleared Boko Haram suspects, not ex-fighters says Army Pass GEO, electoral bills into law- Women group tasks NASS Alleged forgery: Rights group demands FCC chairman's resignation EFCC launches App for online reporting of crimes Cultism: Court remands 16 varsity students in Minna Electoral Act: Reps in rowdy session over e-voting, result transmission 6 A-29 Super Tucano aircraft depart US for Nigeria Deployment of modern fire-fighting truck, others excite Buni in Yobe Bulama emerges chairman council of federal polytechnics Abdulrazaq vs Lai: 11 minister's loyalists under suspension ' APC No Delta variant of Covid-19 in Ogun- Health commissioner Buhari flags off Kaduna-Kano railway project Breaking: Reps protest over 3% host community fund PDP, APC appeal tribunal judgment on C'River north senatorial by-election *THE SUN* APC suspends 11 Mohammed loyalists for taking party to court Finally, Senate makes electronic result transmission decision of INEC, NCC 2023 guber: Justice, equity shall prevail 'Ugwuanyi APC chieftain petitions IGP to seal Yari's factional party Secretariat in Zamfara Bayelsa Assembly recalls suspended clerk Deliver best ever congresses, national convention, APC group charges Buni Ekiti FA boss, five others jailed for contempt of court Ijebu Heritage Half Marathon encourages local sporting activities' Rite Foods COO NASS, NPC killer bill and Nigeria's democracy Foreign loan: We've not signed away our sovereignty to China 'FG Nigerians outside Nigeria: The burden, perceptions Olusanya appointed Managing Director of GT Bank Is PDP cursed or the cause FG unveils new policy on toll gates soon FG, Japan unveil study to end plastic waste pollution Army to procure prosthetics for wounded combatants Akwa Ibom to shut down hotels harbouring cultists Capital market-mining industry partnership'll boost economic diversification 'Ahmed 3 killed, vehicles, property destroyed in Enugu tanker crash Standard Chartered partners Afreximbank on $200m AU COVID-19 vaccination programme Journalist, policeman, Okada rider shot dead in Ondo bank robbery Olusanya appointed Managing Director of GT Bank 6 Super Tucano fighter jets coming NAF Mojeed emerges CIPM's new president SCOAN confirms TB Joshuas widow as leader Court stops Police from arresting Lagos monarch, Elegushi, 2 others Kalus bill on hunger reduction, others scale first reading Insecurity: Military bans night grazing in Plateau COVID-19: 39 UNILAG staff, students infected EURO 2020: england deserves to lose Democracy and anti-people legislations Ndigbo, time for rebirth is now Ibidunni Ighodalo Foundation rolls out second cycle of IVF grants Sylvia Esajere: Going home in a blaze of glory Wike showing example with accountability IFAD, Babban Gona partners to boost small-scale farmers Advocate urges govt to prioritize reproductive health for adolescent girls Halting oil theft, pipeline vandalism *GUARDIAN* The jury still out on Gernot Rohr Oparanozie returns as Falcons begins preparation in Austria AFA boss 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