*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SATURDAY 17TH JULY 2021*



*THE NATION*

I didnt vote against electronic transmission of results by INEC, says Opeyemi Bamidele

Africa COVID-19 deaths surge 43% in one week WHO

Commuters groan as two-day downpour disrupts Lagos traffic

Former NBA President, Benson laid to rest

Anniversary: Nsirim lauds Rivers people for massive turn out

Reps approve $8b, 490m loan requests by Buhari

CBN disburses N97.8b for healthcare projects

Cracks as APC state chairmen accuse governors of using, dumping them

PIB: Reps adopt Senates position on 3 per cent to host community

Electoral bill amendment: Row as Reps back Senate on e-transmission of results

Anambra 2021: Tension as INEC drops Soludo, Ozigbo as candidates

Heavy security forces anti-Yoruba nation group to postpone Lagos rally

Army general killed by gunmen buried in Abuja

BREAKING: Suspected killer herdsmen attack Igangan again, kill Amotekun commandant

Adeboye consoles Prophet TB Joshuas wife

250 cows slaughtered, $100k diamond pendant gift, as Obi Cubana buries mom

Tana Adelana: I cant stop acting because of marriage

BBNaija: The show, the winnings, the impact

Lanre Fasasi: 44 years a sound sultan

Tough Love leads Nollywood showcase on StarTimes

Friends celebrate Lancelot Imasuen at 50

DJ Bidex features Neo Phlames, Godillac, Dreamwise in Soja

Rising movie producer gets excellence award

NOVA Merchant Bank shareholders approve N800m dividend

FirstBank boosts financial inclusion with N100b



*VANGUARD*

2023: Why Ijaws deserve Delta governorship seat ' INC spokesman

Keeping Nigeria's best brains in the country

INEC shifts physical CVR commencement date to July 26

Anambra guber: Reactions trail INEC candidates' list

Inflation rate dips to 17.75%, food inflation 21.83% in June ' NBS

Anambra polls: Your conspiracy to substitute Soludo can't stand ' APGA tells INEC

Understanding the new world of Compassionate Capitalism

Benfica president, Filipe Vieira, resigns amidst corruption scandal

Lagos Assembly ready to implement decriminalisation of petty offences

Eid-il-Kabir: INEC shifts physical registration of voters to July 26

2023: Northern lawmakers back Bello for Presidency

Governor Lalong condoles Chukwu Anthony Kanu, OSA

Lauretta Onochie as metaphor

Anambra State: Full list of candidates for Nov 6 governorship election

Lagos govt set to ease homeownership

Why electronic transmission of poll results is now an issue

(UPDATED) Anambra Guber: INEC replaces Soludo with Umeoji, drops PDP's Ozigbo

NEMA advises Lagos residents on safety precautions

As in Vietnam, America breaks into a run in Afghanistan

BREAKING: Industrial Court stops Gov el-Rufai from setting up judicial commission over NLC strike

What to expect from Timaya, Mayorkun, Chike, others tonight

(BREAKING) Anambra Guber: PDP, APGA in disarray as INEC drops Soludo, Ozigbo

Again gunmen strike in Igangan, reportedly kill Amotekun commander

Court fixes Oct 4 for judgment in Maina's son's trial

Cholera cause of deaths in Enugu New Artisan Market ' Health Commissioner

2 in court for allegedly forging survey plan

NAHCON alerts intending pilgrims on fake entry visa for hajj

We spend N500,000 to ferry a truck-load of yams to Enugu ' Yam seller

Imo police arrests 2 armed robbers with automatic rifle

SALLAH: Ram prices soar to over 100 per cent as sellers, buyers lament

CVR: Taraba PDP to begin voter education after Eid-el-Kabir celebrations

NSCDC arrests 2 suspected oil thieves in Delta

NIS rescues 4 victims of human trafficking in Jigawa

Man in court for allegedly selling same land 3 times

Blasphemy: Kano Islamic cleric, Abduljabbar, arrested

N1.4bn Fraud: Court acquits ex-NBA President, Usoro

Eid-Ul-Adha, Hajj rituals, and Prophet Ibrahim's Sacrifice

Anambra: We'll still win despite INEC exclusion of our candidate ' PDP

Court sentences man to death by hanging for armed robbery

NBTE, Polytechnics to address unemployment by creating vocational skills training

18 passengers escape death as boat capsizes amid heavy rainfall in Lagos

Court grants man divorce over lack of love for wife

Breaking: Buhari approves N6. 25bn for ranching in Katsina



*THISDAY*

CBN Restricts Sugar Importation to Dangote, BUA, FMN

Time to Encourage Southern Governors

Ahmed Musa Scores Goal No 3

Anambra Election: INEC Excludes Soludo, Ozigbo, APGA Kicks

Kelechi Nwakali Premier League Dream Ruined

Anyanacho Calls for Focused Taekwondo Board

Wilders Camp Backs American to Regain Title from Fury

Chinese Communitys Wushu Kungfu Competition Open in Lagos

Gun Men Kill Owner of New NNL Team, Udala FC, Others

AFA Sports Boss Dreams of Kitting Eagles, Man Utd, Chelsea

NNL: Remo Stars Banished to Akure over Violence in Clash with Insurance

Babyface Blows Hot Ahead of WBO Title Fight

Jobberman Nigeria is Utilising AI to Help Employers Hire Better



*PUNCH*
 
Naira rain as Obi Cubana buries mum in Anambra

Only Dangote, BUA, Golden can import sugar, says CBN

Only Dangote, BUA, Golden can import sugar, says CBN

PIB: Niger Delta groups threaten showdown over Reps approval of 3% for host communities

Inflation rate dropped to 17.75% in a June NBS

Defection: Yari faults Buni for dissolving APC exco in Zamfara

FG invests $50m on mining data

Ezenwa: D'Tigers good for medal

Security agencies waning capacity to control protests

Court stops Lekki Gardens building project at Osborne Foreshore

Rainy season brings us pains, Ogun communities cry out, bemoan bad roads, abandoned bridges

Some air tickets not eligible for refund NCAA

Aiteo Cup: Pillars battle Sunshine, Rivers draw Tornadoes in quarter-final

Leadership crisis: Lagos PDP faction vows to sue national secretary for contempt

Eavesdropper: Coronavirus respects no one

We still mourn our children murdered three months ago, only justice can heal us Ogun families

Onuachu, Dessers battle Okereke for Belgian Super Cup title

10 ways to be your childs best friend

Lagos barman, domestic worker, labourer die at workplaces

Fear grips Delta communities over bloody cult wars

Our release from prison victory for Ekiti football ' Olanlege

Edo Queens' Ogbonna joins Swedish club on six-month deal

We wont stop reporting terrorist attacks, media chiefs dare NBC

Relatable tears

Ex-world number nine Bacsinszky retires from tennis

DSS manhunt: Igboho trying to get new passport, flee Nigeria, says FG

My sickle cell sensitisation campaigns

Italy's president honours Euro 2020 winners

Court sentences two cops, three others to death for kidnapping

You can remove fibroids without surgery using HIFU treatment

Istanbul to host 2023 Champions League final -UEFA

Kanu: IPOB declares war on South-East leaders

Obasanjo warned us Buhari unfit to rule Nigeria Oyinlola

Flood, fallen trucks cause Lagos gridlock, commuters stranded

Wedding ring can be a pride or prejudice in marriage

Juventus' Arthur out for three months after surgery

Patrol team rescues 12-year-old abducted boy hid in coffin

Poorly kitted Nigerian contingent wear Arsenal jersey, different brands in Tokyo

22 passengers escape death as boat capsizes in Lagos

Who will appeal to Nigerian men to stop tormenting our girls

Police arrest man accused of killing pregnant wife

One year after, soul of Arotile, Nigerias first female combat helicopter pilot, cries for justice Sister

Katsina police kill bandits leader, rescue victim in Jigawa

Suspected cholera cases rise to 604, FCT records 54 deaths

PDP rejects amended Electoral Act, says APC has murdered democracy

Youths vandalise station over police late response during Ondo robbery

I see my kids as colleagues when on set together Jide Kosoko

I see my kids as colleagues when on set together Jide Kosoko

PMAN, ID Cabasa, MI, others pay tributes to Sound Sultan

Court remands orphanage operator, woman over trafficking of twin babies

My favourite with Ayo Badmus

Anambra poll: Soludo challenges exclusion in court, PDP insists on Ozigbo

My marriage with Femi Philips

Kidnappers informants to die by hanging in Niger Gov

Bad Comments tackles social media pressure, bullying

Nigerian-American raises $85,000 to sue white woman for chasing her in mall

What I do when lonely Angela Eguavoen

Sallah: Police, FRSC deploy officers, ram theft rises in Kogi

George Eniafe, Biyi Samuel, Gideon, set for Praise War



*LEADERSHIP*

Fear Of Disease Outbreak As Flood Hits Taraba State

Stormy Sessions Over Amended Electoral Bill

New York-Based Christian Singer, Sarai Korpacz, Drops Single, 'Eden in Me

FAAC Shares N733.095bn June Revenue To FG, States, LGs

The Voice Nigeria 3: Contestants Battle For Top 6 As Live Show Hots Up

Samsung Launches Special Edition Galaxy A22 With Joeboy

I'm An Ambivert And Hungry For More Success In My Career ' Tana Adelana

Burna Boy Thrills In 'Yaba Buluku' Remix Visual

A Peeps Into Team Nigeria's Chances As Unusual Tokyo Olympics Gets Underway

Lagos Tourism Master-plan Sets Development Template in Nigeria

NBS Puts Nigeria's June Inflation At 17.75%

Sallah: DPR Assures Of Product Availability As Crude Prices See Drop

MONEY MATTERS: What Are Private Real Estate Investment Funds

Nigeria's $2.8bn AKK Project Suffers Setback As Chinese Lenders Hold Back Funds

Woman Pulled Out Of Abandoned Federal Secretariat Soakaway In Calabar

FTAN Sets Up Probe Panel For Lagos Chapter

Borno Records 622 Rape Cases, 53 Convictions In One Year ' Commissioner

Chinet conference to bring Aviation, Cargo, Export Stakeholders together

A/Ibom Lawmakers Approve Gov Emmanuel's N7bn Loan Request

Investor's Guide:: How To Choose A Financial Advisor

Bishop Petitions Defence Minister Over Harassment By Soldiers In Rivers

How I Made It : Advancement Is Key: Udoma Udo Udoma

A/Ibom High Court Sentences 2 Policemen, Others To Death For Kidnapping

MONEY MAKING VENTURES: 5 Quick-hit Personal Finance Tips To Help You Invest In Yourself

Wike Will Not Abandon Projects ' Commissioner

2023 Guber: Ibori, Uduaghan, Others Will Determine PDP's Candidate ' Commissioner

NIMASA Donates Relief Items To IDPs

No Faction In Yobe APC ' Coordinator

Buni Constitutes Advisory Committee On Livestock Tax

NEDC Graduates 204 On ICT

Governor, Emir, Others Pray For Rainfall In Yobe

Police Kill Leader Of Bandits, Arrest 2 In Katsina

Sallah: Zulum Orders Heavy Security On Maiduguri-Damaturu Road, Appoints Acting GM Of Borno Urban Planning

France, Green Sahara To Reforest North Central With 25m Trees

Why We're Setting Up Kwara Education Trust Fund' AbdulRazaq

Driving In The Rain

UniAbuja VC Tasks New Students On Entrepreneurial Skills

I May Be British, But I Can't Support Them

Aspirants Decry High Cost Of Nomination Forms For Nasarawa LG Poll

Call For Private Sector Support To Boost Family Planning

NAF Wings 6 Helicopter Pilots

Love Lost In Marriage

Minister Starts Sensitisation Against Spread Of Cholera In FCT

NASS Poised To Reposition NDIC 'Sani

FG Should Also Approve N100bn For Ranching In Benue ' Ortom

Slain Army General Buried In Abuja

CVR: INEC Shifts Date Of Physical Registration Of Voters

Suspected Kidnappers Hide Boy In Coffin

Defection: PDP Drops Suit Against Zamfara Deputy Governor

Zamfara: PDP Can't Force Mattawalle To Step Down ' Shinkafi



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

NBA president to Buhari: Move some items on Exclusive List to Concurrent, devolve power

Buhari approves N6.25 billion to set-up ranches in Katsina

Anambra 2023: PDP, Soludo missing as INEC releases list of candidates

Incessant kidnappings, killings: Declare state of emergency in Kaduna 'Gen Ikponmwen

REPS REJECT E-TRANSMISSION OF ELECTION RESULTS

COVID-19: FG urges Nigerians to disregard rumours on vaccination

E-transmission: Why PDP senators absent at voting

Court clears ex-president NBA, Usoro, of N1.4bn fraud

H1: Investments in Fixed Income, Currencies markets hit N92trn

NBC orders media houses to desist from revealing victims, details of terrorist attacks

Return on investment from real estate in Lagos is second to none in Africa 'Eguasa

Senate not against electronic voting, transmission of result, says Omo-Agege

Kaduna crisis reflect foundational flaws Lugard left as Nigeria's legacy 'Rev Ladi Thompson

APC chairmanship candidate rolls out 6-point development plan for Kosofe

PDP more focused, ready to win 2023 Presidential Election 'S'West Zonal Secretary, Owokoniran

Daniel, Bankole can't win election in their streets in Ogun 'Aderinokun

Tokyo Football Event: It's a shame Olympics starting without Nigeria 'Dosu Joseph

Why I ditched America for Nigeria 'Annette Echikunwoke

Ministry to partner UNESCO on anti-doping

Tokyo 2020: Nigerian delegate first to be hospitalised with COVID-19

Tokyo 2020: Paxful donates to friends of Nigerian basketball

HiFL 2021 Round of 16: UAM TILLERS DEFEAT ABU NOBLES

COVID-19 effects and the essence of Olympic Games

Oshoala, Dallaji Foundation hold double tourney in Lagos

Tokyo 2020: Nigerian delegate is first to be hospitalised with COVID-19

Roma score 10 in Mourinho's first game



*BLUE PRINT*

Eid el-Kabir: Sen. Goje doles out cash to constituents

Matawalle signs LG Repeal/Re-enactment Bill into law

Activist to Buhari: Concentrate on Ajaokuta steel coy revitalisation

NARTO, petrol transporters fault sections of PIB, want immediate action

Sallah:Cleric warns on price hike ahead Eid el-Kabir celebration

Sallah: Ekiti Grand Imam tasks Muslims on modesty

Nigerian delegate hospitalised with Covid-19 at Tokyo Games

Miyyeti Allah blames Kaduna killings on displacement of herders, others

Niger bandits, kidnappers, informants to die by hanging

Yari berates APC national leadership over dissolution of Zamfara executives

Oyo police assure on adequate security at Sallah

Gombe Gov Yahaya launches 2021 fertiliser sale

NCPC flags off 2020 pilgrimage to Jordan July 24 in Jos

NAF wings 6 helicopter pilots

E-transmission of votes: PDP to sue NASS

Court sentences 2 cops, 3 others to death for kidnapping cattle dealer

A/Ibom: Oil coy empowers host communities

Get involved in continuous voter registration, group tells south-south women

Nigeria's D'Tigers displace Argentina, move up to 4th latest FIBA ranking

Anambra: APGA kicks against Soludo's exclusion

Monarchs, police partner on Akwa Ibom security



*THE SUN*

Buhari's actions pushing Nigeria into crisis -Prof Asaju, Bishop Theologian of Anglican Church

Why Igbo won't abandon Nnamdi Kanu -Olisa, President INM

2023: South East has quality presidential materials 'Udah, ex DIG

Abuja Court restrains INEC from publishing PDP candidate's name

2023: Ethnic nationalities push for South East presidency

Anambra guber: INEC drops Soludo, Ozigbo over court order

FIFA hands four-window transfer ban on Italian club

Defection: Zamfara governor won't step down under PDP pressure ' Shinkafi

Tokyo 2020: Nigerian delegate is first hospitalised with COVID-19

Yoruba Forum laments Lagos police stoppage of peace, sensitisation rally

Ogwumike, Williams won't play for Nigeria, FIBA insists

2023: Ethnic nationalities push for South East presidency

NBBF takes delivery of D'Tigers kits

Defections: Okowa not leaving PDP ' Aniagwu

Anyanacho eyes medal in Tokyo

Comets beat Legends 58-52 to emerge Crown Elite Champions

Eurafic Energy tackles DPR, Minister over revocation of oilfield license

Babyface blows hot ahead of WBO title fight

ECOWAS lobbies for VAT increase on perfumes, wine, hotels in Nigeria

40 foreign athletes for Ijebu heritage half marathon

TAJ Bank introduces software to optimise services

Sports Ministry to partner UNESCO on anti-doping

We'll greatly miss late Udala FC chairman, manager ' Amaraizu

Buhari approves N6.25b for ranching in Katsina, N5b released already Masari

Slain General buried in Abuja

Why Kanu cant face trial in Nigeria, by lawyers

Kenyatta McKinnon to launch Bridging the Gap in Nigeria

Wike flags off construction of Nigeria Law School, Port Harcourt Campus today

NBC bans radio, TV stations from reporting details, naming victims of terror attacks

Who should I marry' Does God have a say

7 killed as strange disease hits New Artisan Market in Enugu

Parents, stop bullying your children in the name of discipline

Abia North should produce governor in 2023, says group

How to cope with the death of a spouse

Food Support Scheme: Osun flags off July distribution ahead of Eid-el-Kabir

Goodie Ibru on: Opportunity

ALGON faults non-uniform tenure, seeks more allocation

Omololu Kola-Dare: Rest on, my superhero dad

Nonagenarian couples platinum advice to young husbands and wives: Why weve remained happily married for 70 years

Deltas quest for one-stop agro-industrial park

One class, four HODs

Are you a landlord or tenant in Lagos' These are things you should know

Generals son hires car snatchers to boost auto business



*GUARDIAN*

Saudi Arabia to co-host 2030 World Cup with Italy

Playing at Olympics remains my greatest ambition, says Oshoala

UAM Tillers defeat ABU Nobles, Unilag Marines draw FUTA Tigers in Akure

Ndidi, Iheanacho get another Europa League chance with Leicester

Can your PCs self-heal' Check out the HP Elitebook PC security

How this startup is building a distributed team to tackle one of Africa's biggest challenges



*TRIBUNE*

Army general shot dead, sister abducted near Abuja

Kano Islamic cleric, Sheikh Kabara, dragged to court, charged with blasphemy

Buhari approves N6.25bn for ranching in Katsina, gov confirms N5bn paid already

My dream is to take vehicle repair service in Nigeria to global standards ' CEO of Serviceking



*SPORTS*

3 Men Charged with Federal Firearms Crimes After Arrests Near MLB All-Star Game - Bleacher Report

40 foreign athletes for Ijebu heritage half marathon - The Sun

Actor Jason Sudeikis shows support for racially abused England soccer players - CNN

Adidas Apologise To Man United's Millie Turner Over Name Gaffe - Daily Independent

AFA Sports Boss Dreams of Kitting Eagles, Man Utd, Chelsea - Thisday

AFC Champions League 2021: K League teams record Round of 16 appearance - Goal

African Super League 'would help development of African football' - Nigeria legend Finidi George - Goal

Ahmed Musa Scores Goal No 3 - Thisday

Aiteo Cup: Pillars battle Sunshine, Rivers draw Tornadoes in quarter-final - Punch

Anyanacho Calls for Focused Taekwondo Board - Thisday

Anyanacho eyes medal in Tokyo - The Sun

Arsenal agree 50m fee with Brighton for defender Ben White - Yahoo

At 40, Im not thinking of retirement, says Rabiu Ali, NPFLs oldest player - The Cable

Babyface Blows Hot Ahead of WBO Title Fight - Thisday

Babyface blows hot ahead of WBO title fight - The Sun

Baseball-'No place like home': Blue Jays returning to Toronto for first time since 2019 - Yahoo

Benfica president, Filipe Vieira, resigns amidst corruption scandal - Vanguard

Blue Jays Receive Exemption, Will Resume Games in Toronto July 30 - Bleacher Report

Blue Jays will return to Toronto July 30 after getting Covid-19 exemption - CNN

Bonfrere Jo: Why Nigeria won gold at Atlanta 96 - The Cable

British Open 2021: Oosthuizen Shoots 2nd-Round 65, Leads Morikawa and Spieth - Bleacher Report

British Open 2021: Tee Times, Pairings and Predictions for Saturday Schedule - Bleacher Report

CAF Champions League final: Kaizer Chiefs, Al Ahly set for battle of Casablanca -NigPilot - Nigerian Pilot

Champions League: Istanbul to host 2023 Champions League final after 2021 switch - BBC

Chinese Communitys Wushu Kungfu Competition Open in Lagos - Thisday

Comets beat Legends 58-52 to emerge Crown Elite Champions - The Sun

COVID-19 effects and the essence of Olympic Games - New Telegraph

Damian Lillard Denies Report That He Will Request Trade from Trail Blazers - Bleacher Report

Done Deal: Alhassan Yusuf Joins Belgian Club Royal Antwerp On Four-Year Contract - Complete Sports

Doping-WADA ask German broadcaster to share doping sabotage evidence - Yahoo

Drew Robinson Announces Retirement, Will Join Giants as Mental Health Advocate - Bleacher Report

Edo Queens' Ogbonna joins Swedish club on six-month deal - Punch

England v Pakistan: Liam Livingstone hundred not enough in first T20 - BBC

Ex-world number nine Bacsinszky retires from tennis - Punch

Exclusive: Olympics-Athletics-Bolt sees only tough times in Tokyo for Jamaica's men - Yahoo

Ezenwa: D'Tigers good for medal - Punch

FIFA hands four-window transfer ban on Italian club - The Sun

Finn Balor Makes WWE Main Roster Return on SmackDown, Attacks Sami Zayn - Bleacher Report

Former Illinois DL Bobby Roundtree Dies at Age 23 - Bleacher Report

Former Saints, Panthers WR Ted Ginn Jr. Announces Retirement After 14 NFL Seasons - Bleacher Report

From 'unbelievable' to 'just brilliant': Rory McIlroy experiences the Open's lows and highs - CNN

Giannis on Epic Game 4 NBA Finals Block: 'Incredible What Your Body Is Able to Do - Bleacher Report

Golf-DeChambeau plays pantomime villain but survives cut - Yahoo

Gun Men Kill Owner of New NNL Team, Udala FC, Others - Thisday

HiFL 2021 Round of 16: UAM TILLERS DEFEAT ABU NOBLES - New Telegraph

Honestly terrifying for me': Basketball star withdraws from Olympics, citing mental health - CNN

How are Kaizer Chiefs viewed in North Africa - Goal

How many trophies has Neymar won in club and international football - Goal

Istanbul to host 2023 Champions League final -UEFA - Punch

Italy's president honours Euro 2020 winners - Punch

J.T. Poston owns 1-shot lead after 36 holes at Barbasol - Yahoo

Jade Jones taking no risks with Covid-19 ahead of Tokyo Olympics - Yahoo

James Vince hits 63 and 102 on the same night as Hampshire double up in Blast - Yahoo

Jarrod Evans ready to take his chance with Wales in second Argentina Test - Yahoo

JUST IN: Arsenal Agree To Pay 50m For Brighton's Ben White ' Report - Daily Independent

Juventus' Arthur out for three months after surgery - Punch

Kelechi Nwakali Premier League Dream Ruined - Thisday

Kevin Durant Says Rumors He Was Jealous of Warriors Teammates Are 'Beyond Laughable - Bleacher Report

Kofi Cockburn Returning to Illinois After Considering Kentucky, FSU Transfers - Bleacher Report



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