*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SUNDAY 18TH JULY 2021*



*THE NATION*

FG will take possession of looted Benin bronzes, says Lai Mohammed

Defection: Dont dare me, Matawalle warns deputy

Lalong signs four bills on autonomy into law

Insecurity: Nigerias UK envoy meets Yoruba, Igbo leaders in London

Anambra 2021: Ozigbo says no cause for alarm over exclusion by INEC

INEC: We have capacity for electronic transmission of results

Insecurity: Nigerias UK envoy meets Yoruba, Igbo leaders in London

Buhari approves N79b for Ilaro-Papalanto-Sagamu expressway

Kano cleric Kabara charged with blasphemy, incitement

Defection saga: Dont dare me, Matawalle warns deputy

2023: Fresh hurdles for Makinde, Oyo PDP

#EndSARS: Lagos panel gets another three-month extension

Why I attended Obi Cubana moms burial, by police detective Abba Kyari

Electronic voting: NASS has murdered democracy, says Ozekhome

Congresses: Will consensus method work in Ondo APC

Immortalising this great Enugu son, Aguiyi

Mercy Eke: My reality show is like The Kardashians

Any hope for economy in second half of 2021



*VANGUARD*

Upsurge in brazen robberies

Havoc of drug abuse

IoT Africa: How modern technology checks air pollution

Specdo: I didn't accuse Davido of song theft

So what makes APC a progressive party

Nigeria's unsustainable population growth rate

Nasir el-Rufai and 2023 presidency

Wike's Godfatherism Project Is Falling Apart

Police deploy 2,000 personnel in Kwara for hitch-free Sallah celebration

Policeman runs amok, beats colleagues' wives in Abia

Rice smugglers engage Customs officers in gun battle, injure 4 officers

NSCDC arrest 35-year-old man for raping 5-year-old girl

4 injured as rice smugglers engage Customs in Oyo



*THISDAY*

In Paradigm Shift, Women Take Over Banking Sector

Herbert Wigwe Set to Take Access Bank to France

Insecurity is the Bane of Food Security in Nigeria

Stepping into the World in Uncertain Times with Enthusiasm

A Look at Fuel Importation with PIB

FIRS vs. MultiChoice: Matters Arising

The Rot at NSITF

Emefieles Quest for Entrepreneurial Development among Students

Abdul Samad Rabiu Joins League of Africas Biggest Philanthropists

The Three Enemies of Nigeria

Oliver Twist: As Senator Solomon Olamilekan Yayi has Eye on Lagos...

Africa Backs FIFA World Cup Every Two Years

APC: Still Running from Its Shadows

Germanys Team Walk off in Friendly Due to Racist Abuse of...

Matawalle: APC, PDPs Fireworks Continue

Lagos APC and the Battle Within

Paxful Donates to Nigerian Basketball in Olympic Push

Shaibu: Why Governors Are Unhappy With Security Agencies

Oyeghes Lady Captains Day Golf Tournament Ends with Flourish

How APC Lawmakers Voted Against Move to Sanitise Electoral Process

Tokyo 2020: An Olympics of Uncertainty

Dapo Abiodun Making a Difference with True Change

Id El Kabir: OneLand Africa Set To Wow Customers With Promo



*PUNCH*
 
If I dont get justice, Ill commit suicide Man whose wife suffered miscarriage after encounter with LASTMA officials

Doherty ignoring court ruling, still parading self as Lagos PDP chair Adegbola

Nigerias health insurance penetration less than 5% Olayinka

Our athletes can spring surprises in Tokyo ' Amuneke

Adegbola imposed by Bode George, never elected PDP chairman Doherty

Nigeria records N3.9tn agric trade deficit in four years

Give us our Olympics silver medal, Idoko begs NOC

AbdulRazaq fighting Kwara APC, he needs a rethink Lai Mohammed supporter

China reaffirms commitment to advancing Belt and Road Initiative

Balogun scores as Rangers hold Arsenal

War risk insurance: Nigeria must tackle piracy, says lawyer

INEC counters NASS, says nationwide e-transmission of election results possible

Families groan over incidents of one chance, kidnappings, missing persons in Lagos despite govt rebuttal

Its time to travel on the Ijebu Ode-Lekki expressway

Team Nigeria pose in official kits after PUNCH report

MDAs seek private sector partnerships on 100 projects

One dies as robbers engage cops in shoot-out

How four-hour downpour submerged houses, destroyed farms in Taraba communities

Al Ahly beat Akpeyi's Kaizer Chiefs to win CAF Champions League 10th time

SMEs want effective policy implementation, govt support Report

Global 5G subscriptionsll hit 580 million by December Report

Senates Electoral Act amendment blunder

We can now breathe! Ogun community jubilates as Chinese recycling company relocates after PUNCH report

Times that try the souls of men

Cisco expresses interest in Nigerias digital economy

Which type of cancer is yours

Brazil Approves Ethereum ETF

Its unthinkable Im accused of involvement in Kanus rearrest Ngige

Need for fuel tanker maintenance safe to load programme

Consuming dog meat wont cure malaria Experts

Nigerias medicinal plants: Artocarpus altilis (Gbere)

Consuming dog meat wont cure malaria Experts

More Berlin conferences

Its improper for Lai Mohammed to factionalise Kwara APC AbdulRazaq supporter

COVID-19 third wave: FG places FCT, Lagos, Kano, Rivers, Oyo, two others on red alert

Why my kids dont attend my shows Basketmouth

PIB: Akwa Ibom gov condemns 3% derivation, Buhari asked to withhold assent

Ranking places Nigerian passport 101st among 199 countries behind Togo, Niger, Chad, others

Not every billionaire is happy Empress Njamah

Covenant I made with God at age 40 Folorunsho Alakija

Eid-el-Kabir: Police, FRSC deploy men in Kano, Edo, Kwara

I didnt harass Mo Bimpe, I only wooed her Yomi Fabiyi

Senators who voted against electronic transmission of election results

My greatest competition was myself Francis Atela

Singing lullabies for seniors in military secondary school helped me Kingdom Kroseide, winner, Nigerian Idol

Nollywood needs proper distribution channels Efa Iwara

Well soon receive stolen antiquities from US, Scotland FG

Consistency, perseverance needed to succeed in business Ugwu

Ini Dima-Okojie announces engagement to fan who sent her chocolates from London

Suspected kidnappers implicated me for fighting violent crimes ABU former CSO

Oriba: Lagos community where women give birth in canoes, residents drink poop water

Women who carelessly donate eggs risk ovary shutdown, infertility, experts warn

Why CS delivery is increasing in Nigeria NMA

Roasted corn, plantain sellers at risk of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Expert

Ogun cargo airport ready for inauguration next year Abiodun

As insecurity, corruption threaten Nigeria under a generals watch

Becoming a father made me more resourceful Oke-Osanyitolu, DG, LASEMA



*LEADERSHIP*

Procurement Breach Is Costing Nigeria N1.3bn Annually ' Bougei Attah

Nigeria Overtakes US To Emerge 4th Largest Crude Supplier To India

Five Months After, Absence Of Cabinet Pits Abia Gov Against APC

The Study Of God's Word: Prayerful Watchfulness In The Last Days

Terrorism: Will Nigeria Heed the Warning From Turkey

Homicide In Epidemic Proportions

Penalty For Vote Buying, Selling

China Builds 1,980km Oil Pipeline From Niger To Benin Republic

FG To Take Possession Of Repatriated Looted Artefacts

COVID-19: Experts Call For More Laboratories, Research To Tackle Delta Variant

Why We Remain Calm As Leaders During Crisis ' Osinbajo

Anambra Guber: No Victor, No Vanquished, Umeoji Tells Soludo

Disquiet In FCTA As Council Chairmen Snub Minister

Standard Chartered To Deepen Financing Across Regional Footprint

COVID-19: FCTA Issues Guidelines For Eid-Al-Kabir Prayer, Celebrations

Shareholders Commend NOVA's Growth Trajectory, Approve N800m Dividend

Increase In Covid-19 Cases, Sign Of 3rd Wave ' NIMR DG

Stakeholders Call For Economic Reforms In Nigeria

Kaduna Youths Protest Killings In Southern Kaduna

Cholera Outbreak Cause Of 7 Deaths In Enugu ' State Govt

BREAKING: Al Ahly Thrash 10-man Kaizer Chiefs To Retain CAF Champions League Title

Suspected Ritualists Kill Pastoralist, Dismember Body In Kwara

Holy Ghost Fireworks: The Mysterious Power Of Location

DONLIS DAIRY: Gender Change: Why Is It Resisted

MEETING POINT: On The North Central Security Summit



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

COVID-19 third wave: PSC puts six states, FCT on red alert

Plateau Inter-Religious Council tasks security agencies to fish out fake operatives

#EndSARS: Lagos Panel gets 3 months tenure extension

I don't meddle in security, diplomatic matters 'Ngige tells IPOB

Veteran Nigerian broadcaster, Biola Olatunde, is dead

Looted artefacts: FG strokes fresh controversy, takespossession of antiquities

DSS: We'll make Nigeria safe for businesses to thrive

Kalu greets APGA Chairman, Chief Victor Ike Oye, at 65

Adeboye finally speaks on TB Joshua's death

Germany's Olympic football team abandon friendly due to alleged racist abuse of Nigerian-born Torunarigha



*BLUE PRINT*

Breaking: Fire razes popular supermarket, Ebeano, in Abuja

Kaduna: 42 killed, 338 houses burnt in latest Zango Kataf attacks

Osaka reveals Kobe Bryant's influence on tennis career path

Messi mobbed in US days after leading Argentina to win Copa America

Revealed! How gunmen invaded Oyo communities, killed Amotekun commander, others

Breaking: Driver feared dead, players, officials injured as another Nigerian club bus crashes

CVR: INEC moves commencement of physical registration of voters

Pictures: Fully kitted Team Nigeria contingent battle ready in Tokyo days to Olympics

LG election: Group purchases form for ex- Lafia chairman

In Zamfara, Blueprint man, others emerge as NUJ correspondents chapel leaders

NBC, NPC amendment bill: #FixPolitics backs freedom of press

Court clearance of Adeosun will attract Nigerians in diaspora ' Group

Kano-based Islamic cleric Sheikh Kabara remanded in correctional centre for blasphemy



*THE SUN*

PIB: Fury in Niger Delta over 3% allocation for host communities

PIB: 3% for Niger Delta communities is invitation for trouble 'Joseph Evah

New PIB Act will promote national crisis, disunity 'Martin Onovo

Kalu greets AGPA Chairman, Oye, at 65

Oye-led APGA rejects exclusion of Soludo's name

We can't grant Okorocha's demand for truce 'Imo APC

Anambra 2021: Lecturers, students declare support for Soludo

Anambra 2021: Oye-led APGA rejects exclusion of Soludo's name

Anambra guber: We've defeated injustice, APGA governorship candidate, Umeoji, tells supporters

2023 Presidency: Bauchi gov right man for the job ' Northern youths

China vows to deepen economic relations with Nigeria

Delta police declare war on cultists

PIB: NASS decision not binding on N/Delta, says Udom

Massacre in Kaduna: 42 killed, 338 houses burnt in latest Zango kataf attacks

BIM-MASSOB to UN: There wont be peace in Nigeria until you recognise Biafra

Ngige to IPOB: Ive no hands in re-arrest of your leader

How Facebook makes you miserable

Southeast PDP scribe commends Ugwuanyi on flyover project

As Enugu traces death of 7 at New Artisan Market to Cholera

Walking in freedom (3)

What should a woman do if her man cannot perform

China vows to deepen economic relations with Nigeria

Diri condoles with Kolokuma monarch over slain brother

The grace-filled life

Law School: Wike, Malami flag off PH campus

Victims of bad politics

God can reverse the irreversible (2)

Retrogressive progressives

Southern governors meeting in Lagos and rotation of the presidency

We used to call her 'slutty shameless psycho Lara

COVID-19: Fear as 3rd wave hits Nigeria

Obnoxious bills: Whose interests are NASS members representing

Another Mother Teresa: how Enugu Catholic Nun disarms mentally challenged persons

Kidnapped victims may suffer serious psychological impairment Dr Elegbeyele, clinical psychologist

Centre for older persons gives assurances

For The Records: Igbo still surrounded by lingering pain of defeat Bianca Ojukwu

Curbing youth unemployment through entrepreneurship

How I was scared out of Nigeria because of deadly robbery Dr Osuagwu, optometrist, research specialist in Australia

Olusegun Odebunmi: A democrat or a dictator

I dont regret my love with my ex-boyfriend in BBNaija Mercy Eke

Deltas budding artistes battle for Okowas N50m

StarTimes delights subscribers with top movies, series

Competition heats up on Trophy Extra Special Band season 2



*GUARDIAN*

Alimosho unveil sports development programme

Arsenal set to sign Ben White in 50m deal

France forward Giroud completes AC Milan move

PSG's Hakimi contracts Covid-19

Lalong condoles widows of ex deputy governor, former NDPHC director

Without a candidate, PDP optimistic of victory in Nov. 6 Anambra governorship election

FRSC partners Suleja LG to curb gridlock

Enugu Government comfirms cholera outbreak at new Artisan Market

Buni to deploy new firefighting truck for emergency response

Debts and future of Nigeria

Nasarawa APC to adopt consensus arrangement

When chaos, disaster and catastrophe accompany trouble

Court closes Maina's case, adjourns for adoption of final written addresses

Matawalle assents to LG Repeal/Re-enactment Law

Sallah: NSCDC deploys 989 personnel in Bauchi

Passage Of Forensics Bill Will Accelerate Fight Against Corruption

AutoGenius rebrands to MyCoverGenius, commits to deepening insurance penetration

BeneBee is Jason Zuccari's newest innovative app for comprehensive health benefits resource management



*TRIBUNE*

Ladipo Market isn't Sambisa Forest where military men can shoot, kill anyhow 'Market leaders

Raising and reproducing leaders (V)

Lugard as Pastor Adefarasin's Electoral Act devil

South-West governors and constitutional amendment

Music industry has not been fair to female rappers 'Daisy

Dangote and the Nigerian enterprise

TAMPAN crises fester as Mr Latin keeps mum

Lauretta will be back'maybe with vengeance

We will stand with you, your children, 2face, ID Cabassa, others promise Sound Sultan's wife

Kwara APC: A ruling party in search of harmony

I lost one of my triplets four days after delivery 'Kizz Daniel

CBN clears Dangote, two others to import sugar



*SPORTS*

4-Star Safety Prospect Keon Sabb Commits to Clemson over Georgia, LSU, More - Bleacher Report

Africa Backs FIFA World Cup Every Two Years - Thisday

Akpeyi, Ajayi In Action As Al Ahly Thrash Kaizers Chiefs, Clinch Record-Extending 10th C/L Title - Complete Sports

Al Ahly beat Akpeyi's Kaizer Chiefs to win CAF Champions League 10th time - Punch

Al Ahly's Mosimane backs decision to dismiss Kaizer Chiefs' Mashiane - Goal

Alimosho unveil sports development programme - Guardian

Alun Wyn Jones in Test picture after successful Lions return ' Warren Gatland - Yahoo

Arsenal set to sign Ben White in 50m deal - Guardian

Ashleigh Plumptre, the England footballer who accepted to represent Nigeria - The Cable

Balogun scores as Rangers hold Arsenal - Punch

Bartlett blames Mashiane for Kaizer Chiefs defeat - Goal

Bayern Munich Looking To Cash In For Five players - Daily Independent

BIG3 League Basketball 2021 Results: Joe Johnson Drops 34 Points in Triplets' Win - Bleacher Report

British and Irish Lions: Warren Gatland expects 'robust' selection debate for first Test - BBC

British Grand Prix: 'F1 breaks new ground but jury still out on sprint qualifying - BBC

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

Bucks' Thanasis Antetokounmpo Out for Game 5 vs. Suns After Entering Health Protocols - Bleacher Report

Caf Champions League final: Aboutrika and Trezeguet lead praise for Al Ahly - Goal

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

Canadiens' Carey Price Reportedly Waives No-Move Clause Ahead of NHL Expansion Draft - Bleacher Report

Colts Owner Jim Irsay Buys Elton John's Touring Piano for $915,000 at Auction - Bleacher Report

Cowboys News: CB Rashard Robinson Released; Suspended for 1st 2 Games of 2021 - Bleacher Report

Cycling-Tour de France winning margin could not have been bigger, says Pogacar - Yahoo

Defending Olympic title 'not a distraction' for Adam Peaty - Yahoo

Dimitri van den Bergh makes winning start to title defence - Yahoo

Dodgers' Mookie Betts Leaves Game vs. Rockies Because of Hip Injury - Bleacher Report

Egypts Al Ahly win CAF Champions League for record 10th time - The Cable

Eight months after breaking her back, she raced to bike win - CNN

Everton Need Quality Striker To Be Title Contenders -Fellaini - Complete Sports

Fan View: Zwane should have been in charge against Al Ahly, Baxter cost Kaizer Chiefs - Goal

First case of Covid-19 reported at Tokyo Olympic village - CNN

France forward Giroud completes AC Milan move - Guardian

Germany's Olympic football team abandon friendly due to alleged racist abuse of Nigerian-born Torunarigha - New Telegraph

Germany's Olympic soccer team walks off the pitch during friendly match over alleged racial abuse - CNN

Germanys Team Walk off in Friendly Due to Racist Abuse of... - Thisday

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks Take Series Lead with Game 5 Win vs. Chris Paul, Suns - Bleacher Report

Give us our Olympics silver medal, Idoko begs NOC - Punch

Haskell Stakes Results 2021: Mandaloun Wins After Hot Rod Charlie's Disqualification - Bleacher Report

How England's footballers are winning the culture war - CNN

Impact Wrestling Slammiversary Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction, Highlights - Bleacher Report

IOC backs transgender weightlifter's selection for Tokyo, says to review rules later - CNN

Jack Carlin and British Cycling stepping into the unknown at Tokyo Olympics - Yahoo

Jared McCann Traded to Maple Leafs from Penguins for Filip Hallander, Draft Pick - Bleacher Report

Kaizer Chiefs 0-3 Al Ahly: Red Devils humble Amakhosi to clinch 10th Caf Champions League title - Goal

Kaizer Chiefs players ratings after embarrassing Ahly defeat: Mathoho, Mashiane disappoint - Goal

Louis Oosthuizen takes narrow Open lead into final day as Jordan Spieth falters - Yahoo

Luke Wood leads Lancashire to victory and Vitality Blast quarter-final spot - Yahoo

Mets' Francisco Lindor Placed on 10-Day IL with Oblique Injury - Bleacher Report

Mets' Jacob deGrom Day to Day After Suffering Forearm Injury - Bleacher Report

Michigan Football Players Reach Deal with 'The M Den' to License Jerseys - Bleacher Report

Miesha Tate Beats Marion Reneau Via 3rd-Round TKO in Return at UFC on ESPN 26 - Bleacher Report

Milwaukee Bucks edge closer to NBA title - Yahoo

Missing Ugandan Olympic hopeful left note saying he wants to work in Japan - CNN

Motor racing-Hamilton faces tough task but promises to bring his 'A-game - Yahoo

NBA-Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo out for Game Five - Yahoo

NBA-Milwaukee beat Phoenix to grab 3-2 NBA Finals lead - Yahoo

NHL Rumors: Vladimir Tarasenko Not Protected by Blues in Kraken Expansion Draft - Bleacher Report

Not a perfect situation' - Hasenhuttl determined to keep Spurstarget Ings as contract nears its end - Goal

Olympics-Czech Olympic team staff member tests positive for COVID-19 - Yahoo



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