*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 15TH JUNE 2021* *THE NATION* June 12: An infamy reprised Insecurity: Olubadan hosts Emir of Kano, Etsu Nupe on peace talks Amaechi and death penalty for rail vandals 71-year-old Ganduje says no plan to quit active politics in 2023 Private jets Oshiomhole renews battle with Obaseki over lawmakers Exam cheats INEC job: Lobby for Onochie gears up at Senate PDP governors raise alarm over frivolous borrowings Soyinka, Clark fault Buharis grazing route plan June 12: ARG, other pan-Yoruba groups insist on restructuring Lagos empowers 890 with vocational tools Albinos seek inclusion in health, education policies Family members, others, eulogise Ibidunni Ighodalo at memorial service Nigerians expect serious constitution review, says Akpatason Group condemns disbandment of security outfits TB Joshuas spirit appeared to me after his death Jaiye Kuti Six Nigerian celebrities married to foreigners N220b Fund: Providing financial lifeline for SMEs Why is it important to discard emotions while investing in the crypto market Chivita launches Active Zest in new can format FCCPC warns DISCOS over arbitrary disconnection of consumers How regulators can rescue microfinance banks amidst COVID-19 pandemic For Sam Omatseye at 60 *VANGUARD* Nigerians in S'Africa pledge to boost image of fatherland abroad Ned Nwoko blames insecurity on collapse of LG system Nigeria needs unifying, proactive leaders ' Osinbajo Abducted UN staff regains freedom 2023: I have no annointed candidate, delegates will decide my successor ' Ganduje Segun Osoba: Another honour well-deserved PDP receives Ayade's former aides who refused to join APC Senator Olujimi hosts South-West PDP leaders, says Nigeria needs rescue from 'evil APC Oyo Debt Profile: We met nothing, owe N90bn, raised IGR to N2bn monthly' Makinde PDP will restructure Nigeria, hand it over to youths ' Secondus A'Ibom Assembly passes 19 bills in 2 years We have no regrets leaving PDP ' C'River Commissioner Tone down your inflammatory rhetorics, APC tells Nigerians 2023: I have no anointed candidate, delegates will decide my successor ' Ganduje Stepping on Kwankwaso's poster not intentional ' Kano govt Organized Labour declares indefinite strike in Nasarawa over minimum wage, promotion Repeal 2019 minimum wage bill, start again The spirit of Democracy and its enemies Pass National Blood Service Commission Bill to save lives, NMA charges NASS, Presidency Proper hygiene reduces 50% of disease pathogens ' NWOKIKE World Albinism Day: OAM Foundation, LASODA decry discrimination against albinos Two dead as 'hoodlums' hijack masquerade festival in Ibadan Money in exchange for blood should be discouraged ' NBTS Fulani leaders disown threat to attack Delta COVID-19 Pandemic: PharmAccess Foundation, NCDC, UNDP, others speak on experience, impact How I learned uprightness, hard work amidst challenges ' Oyetunde Robbers escape with wounds as Kaduna police foil robbery attack 14-year-old girl alerts Police on alleged defilement by father We're concerned about deplorable state and deficit public infrastructure ' Osayamwen I can't live with this my father's pregnancy, says 15 yr old girl Abia: No soldier killed in Ohafia, troops not on revenge mission ' Army Teenager alerts Police on alleged defilement by father *THISDAY* PTI Matriculates 1,901 Students Russia, China Seek NAECs Partnership Ebola: AfDB Approves $430,000 Grant for Guinea Political Economy of Trade Facilitation in Nigeria IEA Pushes for $1tn Investment in Renewables by 2030 FG Announces Addition of 3.53TCF to National Gas Reserves 1,000 Women, Youths Benefits from N150m Bauchi Empowerment Programme Stanbic IBTC Upgrades USSD Platform ITF Mulls Domestic Phone Production Union Bank to Reward 657 Customers with N55m FG Commences Construction of N62.7bn Kano-Gwarzo-Dayi Highway Access Banks South Africa Subsidiary Opens for Business Oil Sector: From Crisis to Opportunities Goldman Sachs Maintains $80 Brent Crude Forecast FG Urged to Liberalise Power Sector for Optimum Performance Shell to Step Up Energy Transition after Landmark Court Ruling Duport Midstream Energy Park Nears Inauguration, to Create 2000 Jobs Interviewing President Buhari Death Toll from Cholera Outbreak Hits 37 in Bauchi NPFL: LMC Slams Kano Pillars with N8.5m Fine, Three Points Deduction AfDB Launches $463.9m Kangaroo Social Bond Constitution Amendment: Reasons Behind Judiciary Reform Proposals Ronaldo Ready for Perfect Euro 2020 Opener against Hungary Electronic Payplus Partners American Express on Smart Card production Why Tinubu May Decide to Play Osinbajo as His Trump Card C&I Leasing Completes Second Tranche of N20bn Bond Programme Work to Resume on N155bn Abandoned Tropicana Entertainment Complex in Uyo Dabiri-Erewa Congratulates Adesanya on Successful Defence of UFC Belt Djokovic Fights Back from Two Sets Down to Win 19th Grand Slam National Trials, Invitational Relays Set for June 16-21 *PUNCH* Umahi defends Buharis appointments, says South-East govs, youths meet Saturday SCOAN confirms TB Joshuas burial programme Okogie attacks Buhari regime, says anarchy looms in Nigeria Clampdown on protests negates democracy No fresh primary in any council, says APC How monarchs, elite aid herdsmens atrocities Ekiti farmers APC, PDP bicker over performance in Adamawa Afenifere, Ohanaeze, South-South demand new constitution before 2023 Judicial, parliamentary autonomy top agenda as NGF meets Wednesday Two AFN presidents emerge in parallel polls NSITF chiefs appear in Senate today over alleged N61.1bn diversion Only National Assembly APC members developing Edo North Oshiomhole LMC fines Pillars N7.5m over fans violence Well respond appropriately to Fulani attack on Delta PANDEF, MEND Ortom names CPS, others as likely successors ICAN expresses commitment to health development AFN polls: I didn't congratulate Gusau, says George Credit availabilityll grow economy more than cash ICA China changes failed two-child policy Eriksen collapse brought back Okwaraji memories ' Ex-Eagles stars Buhari regime borrows $2.02bn from China in six years Appeal Court fixes Wednesday for judgment on Ondo election DFIs, multilateral partners plan $80bn investment in Nigeria, others Dilemma over grazing laws Heartland cancel protest, to boycott IfeanyiUbah clash over unpaid salaries APGA clears Soludo, stops ex-presidential aide, others from primary Bakassi Boys storm Anambra, hunt for suspected cultists, six killed AfDB to raise $463.9m from Australian bond market Still on Twitter ban Sierra Leone-Benin qualifier postponed over COVID-19 tests row Telecoms services face disruption as workers threaten strike Nigerian govts reliance on CBN financing worrisome Report Preventing blood cancers and other pathological diseases Cross River converts commissioner, gov aides resignation to sacking FMDQ Exchange admits Mixta Real Estates commercial paper Two more suspects arrested over Osun female teenager killed by ritualists The Twitter smokescreen Investing in protected areas rewarding, says World Bank Twitter ban: Nigeria loses N24.72bn in 10 days Bala Muhammad and Bauchi youth Kokori accuses cabal of blocking appointment as NSITF chair Father arrested for defiling daughter in Lagos Nigerian crudes struggle for buyers as India cuts purchases Report Father arrested for defiling daughter in Lagos Buhari fails whenever he has chance to shine Terminal operators to join planned Apapa ports reconstruction FG Bitcoin rallies to $40,000 Police, abducted Ekiti farmers family disagree over N2m ransom payment Firm records 200% rise in VPN download after Twitter suspension Diri meets Bayelsa airport communities, says hosts acting on falsehood How I stopped Boko Haram from closing UNIMAID SSG Cryptocurrency boosting financial inclusion, says WEF The family and the family business Family alleges bribery as Rivers kidnapped monarchs whereabouts remains unknown 36 firms delisted from stock market in five years Very suspect: Why Lai Mohammeds grammar is not wrong Very suspect: Why Lai Mohammeds grammar is not wrong Aba traders beg Ikpeazu to keep promise on shop ownership Nigerian fintech firms eye $400m investment in 2021 *DAILY TIMES* World Blood Donor Day: NMA canvasses more funding for NBTS centres When Nnamdi Kanu sent Fani-Kayode to me, he said the following Asari Dokubo Updated: Fulani herders kill 12 in Plateau village Three armed robbers ambushed MKO Abiola on his way to Olubadans palace and went on to become governors and legislators Widow 2023 Election: PDP Governors hold strategic meeting in Uyo Anambra governorship: We stand on zoning Ohanaeze Ndigbo Bidens first NATO summit to tackle China, Russia, reform New Israeli premier Bennett presents new Cabinet Updated: Governors allege impunity at CBN, NNPC, NIMASA, others Nigeria loses over N100bn yearly in tax-related frauds Delta youths threaten massive reprisals against alleged planned Fulani attacks NNPC, Egbin collaborate to boost gas-to-power programme Gunmen kill police inspector, 24 others Lalong condemns killings in Plateau, urges residents to increase surveillance PDP Govs task FG on impunity by CBN, NNPC, NIMASA, others Insecurity: Bandits, Boko Haram abducts about 1000 school students in Nigeria G7, others to invest $80bn in African businesses Expert lauds CBN move to introduce digital currency *NEW TELEGRAPH* Egungun: Hoodlums killing, burning houses in Ibadan 'Hunter Akwa Ibom: Herders attack two brothers, kill one MEND floats 'dragon war' over Jihadists' threat to Okowa Abductors collect N2m, release Ekiti farmer Why we held Yoruba nation rally in 174 countries, by YOV Herders kill 14, injure seven in Plateau Police arrest two ritualists for killing girl, 18 Truck crushes vehicle inspection officer in Abuja MOSOP: Buhari must tackle insecurity head-on Dad held for defiling daughter Don to FG: Use drones to fight banditry, kidnapping Again, four killed, houses razed in Benue Aisha Buhari to FG: Pay benefits of retired, deceased soldiers on time Gbajabiamila greets ace poet, columnist, Omatseye, at 60 Ighodalo: Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat, others task Nigerians on godliness Nigerian constitution greatest enemy of our democracy, says Kogi ex-gov Coronation: Improved financials signal underwriting stronghold I'm not retiring from politics like Masari 'Ganduje Cost pressure dents Meyer Paints' 2020 financials Akeredolu, Jegede know fate tomorrow Makinde: We are now getting transport sector right with investment in rail Machinery, fuel import drive Nigeria's trade deficit Nigeria's broadband penetration shrinks to 40.6% Nigerian ports take delivery of N1.26trn PMS in 6months NGX extends weekly gain by 1.11% Ecobank Nigeria pledges increased collaboration with CIBN APGA cannot take Ndigbo to the centre ' Nwankwo Regency Alliance targets N4bn gross premium Osun: Aregbesola, Oyetola's rift deepens Blood donation: Leadway Health, Lagos, Replaw drive process AFN crisis deepens as two presidents emerge same day Tokyo 2020: Double avenues for Nigeria to secure relay ticket Two Nigerians with two belts, better than one with two belts ' Usman JUST IN: Gusau reelected as AFN President Muamba: Eriksen's toughest battle on road to recovery will be mental Summer Series: Falcons rally late to hold Portugal 3-3 Neymar stars as hosts Brazil win Copa America opener *BLUE PRINT* PDP govs to NNPC: You're starving States, LGs of funds VIDEO: Super Falcons train ahead of US clash in 4-nation tourney Improved regional Navy cooperation in focus at Gulf of Guinea forum Stanbic IBTC Stockbrokers train prospective investors Twitter ban hits young Nigerians with 45% unemployment rate Nigeria loses N100bn yearly in tax related fraud G7 devt finance institutions, others to invest $80bn in Africa Stanbic IBTC retains Global Finance Best Sub-Custodian Bank Award Tax defaulters to pay 50% of disputed amount into court account Tax manipulation, evasion most devastating sources of corruption ' HEDA Police foil robbery attempt, recover vehicle, ammunition in Kaduna How hardship knocks Twitter vendors over ban Breaking: ISWAP frees UN aid worker, others 5 months after Again, AFN splits as Okowa, Gusau emerge as Presidents Euro 2020: Schick scores wonder goal as Czech Republic beat Scotland FG paid $642.43m foreign debt in 1Q 2021 ' DMO Reps set date to screen new COAS GOC 7 Div urges Boko Haram terrorists to surrender Akwa Ibom: We've spent N26bn on Eket-Ibeno road ' Gov Emmanuel Ebonyi records 30 cases of child stealing FCT NAWOJ felicitates with Minister of States on coronation, birthday In Nasarawa, organised labour declares indefinite strike NASRDA develops satellite system to curb insecurity Group hails NCPF leader, Aduku UNICEF urges immediate release of 150 abducted Tegina students Agbolagu community commends Nasarawa gov. on development Fika youths demand Aof'Eika boundaries' delineation, Pataskum emirate names change Army debunks report of mass killing in Abia No rift between Wike and I ' Secondus Buhari salutes Gen Abdulsalami at 79 Nwoko backs FG on Twitter suspension, worried ahead 2023 general elections 2023: I'm in Benue guber contest on rescue mission ' Dr Ubwa Chekene emerges Kuje APC caretaker c'ttee chair, pledges unity Govt must confront poverty, inequality ' Amaechi June 12: Bala empowers 1, 200 women, youth with N150m materials *THE SUN* Strike notice: Chevron didnt sack workers, in talks with unions GM Senate President, Lawan, others hailed for visiting wounded soldiers Ekiti: Abductors of farmer demand N30m ransom Tambuwal says PDP set to regain power Anambra deserves better leadership 'Chidozie Nwankwo, CEO, Wichtech Group My constraints as Oyo Governor 'Makinde Simy Nwankwo: Kanu's my idol Kebbi agog as delegates set for AFN election today Leicester City decides' Ndidi is not for sale Troost-Ekong prays for Eriksen's recovery Lagos Top 16 Invitational Challenge: Bello dominance ends as Mati, Odusanya claim titles UFC: Adesanya retains Middleweight belt IPC bans Nigeria's Paralympic, Commonwealth champion, Ezuruike How quacks undermine efforts at domesticating renewable energy 'Abudu Nigeria's debt to rise by N37.8trn in December NDLEA arrests Uber driver, 2 traffickers with cocaine at Lagos airport What the president did not say Nigerias incipient ochlocracy in a season of anarchy Still On the controversial Water Resources Bill Twitter ban undemocratic, infringement of citizens right Ifeanyi-Ajufo law, tech expert Takeaways from Reps national security summit Ambode: Humanist at 58 How to protect, revolutionise petroleum sector Suleiman, ex-ministerial adviser Medias endorsement of Wikes governance style Disguising criminality as politics, bane of Nigerias democracy NNPCs equity participation in private refineries Buhari, APC must address separatist agitations, not use of military 'Odigie-Oyegun Nigeria on verge of collapse 'SDP ANAMBRA GUBER: Group commends PDP Congress Committee 2023: Ortom asks members of his cabinet wishing to contest to resign October 1 2023: Kola Abiola opposes PDP, APC dominance Delta APC passes vote of confidence on Buhari June 12: Democracy is at the centre of providing solutions to our national agitations ' Fintiri Anambra Election: Labour Party declares Agbasimalo governorship candidate Kebbi 2021: Electoral Committee affirms readiness for AFN polls Hyundai launches all-new, more powerful Creta crossover SUV World Bank, Nigeria, others to raise $568m for regional electricity project Africa loses $100bn yearly to poor energy access 'Sahara Group Power ranks top in consumer complaints 'FCCPC Agriculture key to Africa's quest for growth, sustainability Labour vows to resist non-payment of gratuity 160m children in child labour worldwide ' ILO, UNICEF Senators oppose fresh loans, query expenditure of $1bn security funds PENGASSAN threatens nationwide strike Imo: Rev sister, woman abducted in church Dangote $2bn urea fertiliser plant pushes out 120 trucks daily ' Director Gunmen abduct 12 in fresh Zaria attack UNN's 500KVA power plant under threat 'VC Bandits attack station, kill policeman in Akwa Ibom Agitations: Suppressing aggrieved voices not solution, says Archbishop Kaigama Rage over re-nomination of Onochie as INEC commissioner Nigerians must read autobiographies of founding fathers to re-build country Afejuku What's wrong with fatherland 2023: Tinubus posters flood Abuja Dot in a circle Appeal to people of Niger Republic Road accident claims 2 lives in Osun 6 killed, 10 injured in Bauchi road crash *GUARDIAN* Messi frustrated after Argentina draw with Chile at Copa America Premier League clubs suffer losses of nearly 1bn during pandemic Capacity for Euro 2020 finale raised to 40,000 France face Germany as Portugal begin title defence on Super Tuesday at Euro 2020 France defender Hernandez out to curb Bayern team-mate Mueller Ronaldo ready for 'perfect' Euro 2020 bow in front of full house I didn't step on Kwankwaso's poster deliberately, says Ganduje Lagos residents lament increasing cases of traffic robbery 17 people killed in fresh Plateau attack Herders kill one in Akwa Ibom community, Asaba residents panic over threat SPN berates Makinde for joining June 12 protest PDP pledges to reclaim Nigeria, receives Duke, Ayade's aides We are not on vengeance mission in Abia, says Army Ortom's aide escapes assassination Sanwo-Olu vows to end child, maternal mortality in Lagos Reps Speaker tasks lawyers on dysfunction in legal profession Five die in plane, glider crashes in Swiss Alps Italian police bust gang over Venice jewellery heist The trust deficit factor in constitution amendment Buhari's Ice breaker interview Sign of the times Dealing with root of the killings in Nigeria Lagos has special status: Let's make it official - Part 2 The ban on Okada in Lagos State The Putin stranglehold on Ukraine Reign of villains: Ruin of society *TRIBUNE* Women underrepresented in politics despite their population ' JPDC CNPP calls for recall of Kogi National Assembly members Stanbic IBTC Asset Management launches N100bn infrastructure fund June 12 global rally, testimony of our resolve towards self-determination ' YOV CNN's Christiane Amanpour diagnosed with ovarian cancer Anambra will be first state to fabricate mobile phones in Nigeria under my watch ' Maduka The History of Football in Nigeria Day of joy for Oyo farmers as Makinde revives Ilaju Gaari factory built by Awolowo Agriculture, key to Africa's quest for continued growth, sustainability 'Olam Donkey: Securing the endangered value chain Minister lauds 9mobile for recognising frontline health workers Lagos govt, OAU collaborate on coconut development Mainone, STEMCafe bring Maker Space to schools N16bn spent on tomato importation in two years 'NSPRI Nigeria can attain sufficiency in coconut by 2030 'NACOPPMAN Lagos-Ibadan railway: Different stations, different phases At forum, pupils emphasise importance of literacy Lauretta Onochie: A fox now guards our electoral poultry 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