*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 17TH JUNE 2021*



*THE NATION*

Lagos, Kano, Kaduna top INEC polling units list

INEC 2022 timetable raises political tempo in Ekiti, Osun

Putin, Biden agree on return of envoys after constructive summit

CDS, Service chiefs, IG in Borno ahead Buharis visit

Presidency accuses PDP governors of seeking more cash to blow

Gun alone cant stop security threats, says Army

Bank PHB ex-MD Atuche jailed six years for N25.7b fraud

Media stakeholders ask Reps to curtail NBCs powers

Fed Govt challenges power stakeholders on delivery

NPAN protests exclusion from public hearing on Press Council Bill

Physicians to Fed Govt: build resilient health systems

Kudos, knocks for House of Representatives

Is National Assembly living up to expectation

Experts to discuss aviation industry policy, regulation at conference



*VANGUARD*

Man, 26, appears before Shari'a court over alleged theft

3 killed in plane crash in eastern DR Congo

Why Nigeria is missing on crucial international stage

Police arrest 8 suspects for kidnapping, homicide in Kaduna

Justice Ofesi emerges chairman of Delta icon

Need to promote voluntary blood donation

Twitter ban: PDP govs mourning inability to spread fake news, hate ' Garba Shehu

Why FG should jettison grazing route-Afenifere

PDP govs not supporting solution to herders crisis ' Presidency

Appeal Court Victory: Jegede heads for S' Court, as Akeredolu holds out olive branch

7m Poor Nigerians: Seek help, PDP mocks FG

APC suspends former Buhari's aide

BREAKING: Akeredolu wins again at Appeal court

National distribution of polling units in pictures

2023: Yahaya Bello's campaign posters flood Abuja

Ekiti Guber: APC, PDP trade words over new election timetables

Reject Onochie's nomination now, PDP charges Senate

BREAKING: INEC removes polling units from shrines, churches, mosques

No service disruption in Nigeria, MTN assures

Cryptocurrency: Technology drives global village

Unilag partners Coderina on youth entrepreneurial skills

Euro 2020: 6 out of 6 Italy book second round spot

CRYPTO against COVID: Nigeria, others get $1m Binance Charity donation

New UberX Hourly allows multiple deliveries on single trip

Restructuring: Buhari is wrong to abdicate leadership on constitutional change

The National Assembly can enact a new constitution (1)

Suddenly the president is talking

One tweet and a nation in a trail of trouble

JOHESU-UITH embarks on 3-day warning strike

Heirs Life Assurance partners Avon Medical on World Blood Donor Day

Police arrest 8 suspects for kidnapping, homicide in Kaduna

Tension in Ibadan as 'Auxiliary boys' allegedly stab one person to death during clash

Service Chiefs, IGP storm Borno ahead of President Buhari's visit

Court commits man to 18-month jail term for stealing sewing machine, TV

Twitter Ban: Ubani sues FG, asks court to nullify directive to prosecute offenders

3 soldiers, 7 ISWAP fighters killed as terrorists attack military base in Borno, cart off weapons

Baba Ijesha remanded in prison custody pending High Court trial

Baba Ijesha arraigned for alleged sexual assault, attempted rape of minor

Anti-open grazing laws about people, not govs' Umahi

Abia: We're under siege, our subjects turned to IDPs, Ohafia monarchs cry out



*THISDAY*

Zenith Bank Gets Recognition for Best Corporate Governance

Airtels Broadband Coverage Ranked Best

MainOne Partners STEMCafe

Shoprite: New Investor Assures Nigerian Consumers of Improved Services

Internet Connectivity Will Enable Digital Transformation, Education

NCC Moves to Review Telecoms License Structure

Report: Finance Apps Deployment Rises by 160% in Nigeria

FG Urged to Lift Twitters Suspension to Restore Investors Confidence

Galaxy Backbone, DataSixth Partner to Deliver Cybersecurity Service

Smile Introduces Revamped eSIM Offer

Danbatta Seeks Stakeholders Support for ICT Adoption

La Riccia: Automation Hub Will Boost Local Resources in Nigeria

Assessing Telcos Contribution to GDP

How Top African Brands Weathered the Storm amidst Pandemic

Dangote Cement Raises N50bn Bond to Fund Expansion, Others

European Businesses to Explore Opportunities in Lagos Free Zone

Oba Ewuare, Obaseki and the Benin Arts Divide

Lagos, Kano Get Lions Share of INECs New Polling Units

Lawmakers Commend ITF over its Role in Fighting Poverty, Others

Euro 2020: Wales Boost Chances with Defeat of Turkey in Baku

APGA Has Failed, Anambra Needs APC to Move to the Centre

BoICT Lecture to Explore 5G as New Frontier for Service Delivery

Egbe Congratulates New AFN Boss, Okowa

This Country will be Salvaged by its Exceptional People

True Federalism and other Fallacies

Lagos PPP Office Identifies New Strategies for Greater Impact

NSPM Restates Readiness to Print Gambian Currency

Freelance Talent Marketplace Debuts

Sports Minister Sets Agenda for Newly Elected AFN Board

Southeast Nigeria: When Silence Is No Longer Golden

African Champions Super Falcons Dare World Champions USA

Matrix Energy Organises Free Medical Outreach for Aged People in Its Host Communities

SLeone Beat Benin Squirrels to Reach First AFCON in 25 Years

UCTH Medical Interns Protest Seven Months Unpaid Salaries

Abia Intensities Fight against Sickle Cell Disease, Integrates Study into School Curriculum

MRCC Unveils Cancer Treatment Centre in Nigeria, sub-Saharan Africa

Global Fund Provides $900 Million for anti-Malaria, Tuberculosis Intervention in Nigeria

Africa Healthcare Awards to Hold in Lagos

Securing Greater Funding for Nutrition, Maternal Newborn and Child Healthcare Interventions in Nigeria

Hero MotoCorp, kewalram Launch Upgraded Hunter Motorcycle



*PUNCH* 

Wike decries herdsmens attacks, prepares anti-open grazing bill

Appeal Court dismisses Jegedes case against Akeredolus victory

Amaechi blames National Assembly for Ibadan-Kano rail project delay

APC, PDP clash as INEC picks date for Ekiti gov poll

INEC creates additional 56,872 polling units

FG borrowed N1.3tn in four years to subsidise power consumers, firms WBank

Okagbare, Brume, Amusan others storm Lagos for Olympics trials

My wife was crying, guests shocked as Benin marriage Registrar was no where to conduct our wedding Edo couple, Ugiagbe

Ikenne violence: NFF decides case today

Real Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos to quit club

Imperatives of realising education aspiration for Nigerian children

Improving living conditions in Lagos

African child: Early search for identity

Travellers to access $4,000 as CBN boosts forex supplies

Soldiers, police, Amotekun hunt bandits over killing of Ondo farmers children

External reserves drop by $1.4bn in two months

Doctor laments as car disappears in Abuja market

NCAA warns pilots against unfriendly weather

Senators dismiss call for new constitution, back amendment

Bayelsa, United Nigeria Airlines sign agreement, commercial flights begin July

T.B. Joshua: A prophet like no other

Baba Ijesha remanded, Lagos files fresh charges

Kano civil servant flee, another arrested over employment scam

TEF trains 200,000 entrepreneurs

Who says Buhari is not in full control

EFCC arraigns Sokoto officials over alleged N500m pension scam

Five burnt to death as diesel-laden tanker detaches, explodes in Ogun

Stock market rises slightly as 28 firms gain

Nigerias solid waste management policy

Five burnt to death as diesel-laden tanker detaches, explodes in Ogun

Police harassing us, seizing our belongings, UNIPORT students allege

Apapa gridlock: NPA blacklists six truck parks

Victims transfer money to Delta teenager threatening with dummy gun

Gunmen kill cop, one other, abduct two Chinese in Taraba

Heirs Life Assurance, Avon partner on blood donation

Protesting community blocks Edo highway over killing of two by herdsmen

Ardova to acquire 100% stake in Enyo

Nigerias rising unemployment, poverty

High poverty: Experts back World Bank, fault Buhari, agency compiles list

Tipper lorry drivers condemn alleged extortion by Lagos ministry officials

Experts worry as rice imports increase by 200MT

Egbin Power plans additional 1,750MW

Nigeria becoming killing field, failed state, says Okogie

EFCC to prosecute three for alleged currency counterfeiting

FG has repaid $150m out of $2bn Chinese loan Amaechi

Firm inaugurates filling station with electric charging point

Transmission, distribution challenges stalling 3,599MW electricity supply NDPHC

Experts doubt FGs 25GW power projection

Dangote Cement issues N50bn bonds for expansion projects, others

Zenith Bank gets recognition for corporate governance

Team Nigeria wont use Puma kits at Olympics Ministry

Well attend NPC bill hearing, NPAN tells NASS

North law criminalises open grazing, bans arms by herdsmen Senate spokesperson



*DAILY TIMES*

UNN Best Graduating students get N1,000 cash prizes

Dangote understands Nigeria better than some politicians Gov. Mohammed

BREAKING: APGA NEC sacks Chairman, appoints Okeke

Stepping on Kwankwasos poster a mistake, says Ganduje

House of Reps queries $10bn allegedly missing at NSAs office

Updated: Ive been getting death threats from high profile Nigerians, says EFCC chairman

WBank says seven million Nigerians dropped below poverty line in 2020

Launch of NLNG Train 7: Buhari pledges to transform Nigeria into major gas hub

Nigeria to receive 3.92m doses of AstraZeneca vaccines end of July FG

Nigerian couple welcome twins after 21 years of marriage

Pastor arrested for defiling 19-month-old girl in Delta

JUST IN: Reps screens Yahaya, new COAS

Fani-Kayode Reacts As Army Begs Boko Haram, ISWAP For Reconciliation

Man Utd Henderson replaced by Ramsdale in England Euro 2020 squad

Copa America: Messis Argentina draws 1-1 with Chile

Stakeholders laud CBN on forex as inflation drops

Nigerian Music is more competitive now, but my work speaks for itself Feranbanks



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Restoring peace to the South East

Buhari's govt more liberal than Obasanjo's 'Ngige

Lagos, Kano lead as INEC creates 56,872 new polling units

Press Council Bill: NPAN condemns exclusion from public hearing

N25.7bn fraud: Court jails ex-Bank PHB MD, Francis Atuche, discharges wife

Shake-up in Correctional Services, as 7 DCGs redeployed

FG seeks powers to regulate social media, Internet broadcasts

Twitter ban: Lawyer drags FG, AGF, minister to court

$36bn market: Coconut as Nigeria's low hanging fruit

NCAA cautions pilots, others over hazardous weather

NESG: Prioritising real sector to boost FX inflow

FG mulls comprehensive restructuring at SON

ITR: Addressing trade imbalance in telecoms sector

PDP vows to stop Onochie's INEC confirmation

SON, NESREA to collaborate on environmental regulation

Airtel ranked 'best in broadband coverage, speed

MainOne partners STEMCafe to empower school children

Danbatta rallies stakeholders for mass ICT adoption

Anambra PDP: One judgement too many

MAN: Multiple taxes still prevalent in manufacturing sector

There's no choice to restructuring of Nigeria ' Nyam

NCC set to amend telcos' annual levy regulation

Ozigbo calls for review of leadership recruitment process

HP commits to accelerating digital equity for 150m people

Group commends PDP on ward congress

LP candidate, Agbasimelo, optimistic of victory

Tokyo 2020 Olympics Trials: Okagbare faces tough hurdle

Delta govt congratulates new AFN President

Tokyo 2020 will be different for Nigeria 'Minister

Eguma's whereabouts unknown

Lagos Athletics Association stages track meet June 24

Ramos set to leave Madrid after 16 years

Euro 2020: Italy reach knockout stage with victory over Switzerland

EPL fixtures: Man City face Spurs, Brentford host Arsenal, Liverpool at Norwich

Japan weighing 10 000-spectator cap ahead of Olympics

Euro 2020: Hummels own goal helps France beat Germany



*BLUE PRINT*

Police smash rail track vandalism syndicate, recover 3 trucks

Group applauds choice of Yahaya as COAS, Nwachukwu Army spokesperson

Zenith Bank remains Best Corporate Governance 'Financial Services' in Africa

Dangote Cement announces issuance of N50bn Bonds

Stanbic IBTC Bank gets new long-term issuer rating, stable outlook

Tony Elumelu Foundation trains over 200,000 African entrepreneurs

Inclement weather: NCAA cautions pilots, others

Faster growing population plunges 7m below poverty line ' WB

Oyo APC chieftain, Ajanaku, a liberal minded leader ' Ojo

2023: Weeding out ghosts voters 'll ensure credible polls ' Ex-guber candidate

Omo-Agege applauds move to set up Federal varsity in Ndokwa

Why I will not join APC, PDP ' ex-Speaker Na'abba

Hydro plants: NDPHC partners ministry on 240 dams

Senate wants FTZs to adopt backward integration for speedy technology transfer

Crude oil extends gain, nears $75 per barrel amidst rising demand

Agricultural imports hit N3.1trn in 2 years as food prices surge

Police parade 42 criminal suspects in Nasarawa

FEC okays resumption of Jonathan's land swap initiative in FCT

Suit against NJC over 'marginalisation of Judges' get June 23 date

Kaduna set to replace colonial chieftaincy law ' El-Rufai

A/Court ruling: Join me to build Ondo, Akeredolu tells Jegede

Constitution review: Adamawa Unity Forum advocates community-based federal system

Coalition makes case for President of North-central extraction

Residents count losses as flood submerge Akwa Ibom community

Reintroduce History to school curriculum, NAWOJ FCT urges

NDDC board: Don't alter already confirmed nominees' list, group warns

Entrepreneurship: NACHCARD calls for creation of centres nationwide

20 orphans get N1.8m annual grant from Uba Sani

Lalong to hoodlums: Stop attacking firefighters

PDP youth leaders condemn Ataga, publisher over attack on Senator Laah

Lawyer sues Lai, AGF over Twitter suspension

680,345 have received second dose of COVID-19 vaccines ' NPHCDA

Ebonyi begins search for HoS as Nwele bows out

Suspension: Twitter writes FG, seeks dialogue

Deploying military to quell secessionist agitations won't work ' Obasa

Wike to Buhari: Don't shift your security mandate to states

15-year-old remanded over murder

Ekiti: 86-year-old man in court for stealing N10, 000 maize

Again, FCTA threatens to revoke undeveloped Abuja plots



*THE SUN*

Cross River: Secondus, Saraki, Udom others storm Calabar, issue Ayade quit notice

Let Igbo have Biafra by referendum ' Northern group

Release of timetable for APC congress excites stakeholders

Stepping on Kwankwaso's posters unintentional ' Ganduje

AFN Congress denounces Kebbi meeting as Elective Congress holds in Abuja

Kebbi AFN election: Ibrahim Gusau, Adeleye, Nneka emerge as President, 1st, 2nd Vice President

Dangote $2 billion fertiliser plant pushes out 120 trucks daily



*GUARDIAN*

Rivers United coach Eguma, kidnapped, Plateau stadium manager killed

Italy cruise into Euro 2020 last 16 as Wales close on knockouts

Legendary Real Madrid skipper Ramos to quit club

Wales beat Turkey to close on Euro 2020 knockout stage

Denmark clash 'not the same' without Eriksen, says Belgium's Martinez

UEFA Champions League bets: Back these teams reach to reach the 2021/2022 UCL knockout phase on Melbet Nigeria

Facebook AI software able to dig up origins of deepfake images

Rocket blasts off carrying first Chinese crew to new space station

MTN assures Nigerians of improved service

Fight against plastic waste: Recyclan attempts Guinness World Record challenge

Automobile workers petition LASG over illegal takeover of mechanic villages

NUPENG, PENGASSAN threaten strike over sacked Chevron contract workers

Digital verification of retirees to commence in July, says PenCom

NISLT inducts fellows, readies postgraduate course For SLT

Sign of the times - Part 2

That Hadiza Usman's sack letter: A forensic reading

Pulling down democratic structures: Who gains

Editorial: Federalism is the answer, after all - Part 34

When the dust eventually settles

Okotie: A troubadour and myrmidon of Chris @ 62

Power equilibrium: Russia, China and the U.S.

Constitution amendment, National Assembly and hypocrisy of the elites

When an indefatigable business icon clocks 60



*TRIBUNE*

Online Counseling: How Much Do BetterHelp Counselors Get Paid

A Remarkable Tech Blogger with a Noble Aim to Raise Tech Awareness in the world ' Rashed Ali Almansoori

Edo PDP crisis gets bloody, Obaseki's former aide hospitalised after attack

N500m pension scam: EFCC arraigns five Sokoto government officials

NIDCOM, NGA to collaborate on diaspora visual artists

APGA crisis: I remain authentic national chairman ' Oye

Driver, two policemen feared dead as hoodlums kidnap expatriate in Edo

Atuche, former Bank PHB MD, jailed six years over N25.7bn fraud, wife acquitted

Two feared killed in Iwo Road violence

Fear of substandard cylinders poses threat to gas consumption

Use of kola nut to suppress morning sickness can affect unborn baby's brain ' Experts

Why flu jab is important for the diabetic

Japan gives UNICEF $39m for vaccine cold chains in Nigeria

Lagos begins third edition of BOSKOH with training of volunteers

Our emphasis on universal health coverage is to ensure Nigeria achieves SDGs ' FG

UNILORIN set to start Open Distance Learning programme

MAN celebrates 50th anniversary with secondary school students

Security top on our priority ' Lagos FCE provost

Indian minister attacks Twitter over new social media rules

Kano to redeploy 5,000 civil servants to classrooms

Three killed in plane crash in eastern DR Congo

Setting up university goes beyond having large buildings ' FUNAAB VC

Local stock market rebounds as investors earn N30bn



*SPORTS*

AFN Congress denounces Kebbi meeting as Elective Congress holds in Abuja - The Sun

African Champions Super Falcons Dare World Champions USA - Thisday

Aissa Mandi: Villarreal sign Algeria defender after Real Betis exit - Goal

Alex Bregman Leaves Astros vs. Rangers with Quad Injury - Bleacher Report

Analysis-Soccer-Dynamic Italy blazing a trail from ashes of World Cup failure - Yahoo

Astros' Carlos Correa, Wife Daniella Announce They're Expecting 1st Child - Bleacher Report

Atletico To Sign Udinese Midfielder, Rodrigo De Paul, Ahead Of Liverpool - Daily Independent

Austria forward banned for one game after 'insulting' opposition at Euro 2020 - CNN

Bale makes European Championship history with starring role in Wales win against Turkey - Goal

Belgium to kick ball out of play vs Denmark in Eriksen tribute - Goal

Ben Simmons Says Playoff FT Issues are 'Definitely, I Think Mental' After Game 5 Loss - Bleacher Report

Bengals' Joe Mixon Calls Out NFLPA over Updated COVID-19 Protocols - Bleacher Report

Canadiens Even Series vs. Golden Knights with 3-2 Win in Game 2 - Bleacher Report

Canadiens' Jeff Petry Plays Game 5 vs. Golden Knights with Bloodshot Eyes - Bleacher Report

Christen Press Goal Gives U.S Women's National Team 2-0 Win vs. Nigeria - Bleacher Report

Christian McCaffrey Calls Out Nebraska HC Scott Frost After Brother Luke's Transfer - Bleacher Report

Clippers 'Being Optimistic' About Kawhi Leonard's Knee Injury, Ty Lue Says - Bleacher Report

Delta govt congratulates new AFN President - New Telegraph

Denmark clash 'not the same' without Eriksen, says Belgium's Martinez - Guardian

Denmark v Belgium: Danes set for emotional Parken return - BBC

Denmark, Belgium to Pause Euro 2020 Game in 10th Minute for Christian Eriksen Tribute - Bleacher Report

Diplomatic Rashford relishing 'strange' England reunion with McTominay - Yahoo

DJ Cuppy: I Became A Manchester United Fan Because Of Ighalo - Complete Sports

Doc Rivers: 76ers Will 'Get Back Up' After Blowing 26-point Lead in Game 5 vs. Hawks - Bleacher Report

Egbe Congratulates New AFN Boss, Okowa - Thisday

Eguma's whereabouts unknown - New Telegraph

Emotional Andy Murray breaks down following winning return to Queen's Club - CNN

EPL fixtures: Man City face Spurs, Brentford host Arsenal, Liverpool at Norwich - New Telegraph

ESPN's Mark Sanchez Reportedly Offered NFL Game Analyst Role by Fox - Bleacher Report

Euro 2020 matchday seven: Denmark in first game since Christian Eriksen collapse - Yahoo

Euro 2020 matchday six: Italy become first team to qualify for knockout stages - Yahoo

Euro 2020: 'A winning machine' - but just how far can Italy go - BBC

Euro 2020: 6 out of 6 Italy book second round spot - Vanguard

Euro 2020: Gareth Bale & Aaron Ramsey revive classic Wales combination for win over Turkey - BBC

Euro 2020: Hummels own goal helps France beat Germany - New Telegraph

Euro 2020: Italy 3-0 Switzerland full match reaction and quotes: Chiellini needs further tests amid injury scare - Goal

Euro 2020: Italy reach knockout stage with victory over Switzerland - New Telegraph

Euro 2020: Italy Thrash Switzerland To Reach Round Of 16 - Complete Sports

Euro 2020: Wales Boost Chances with Defeat of Turkey in Baku - Thisday

Euro2020: Italy v Switzerland - rate the players - BBC

Everton: Rafael Benitez leads the running for manager's job - BBC

Former Liverpool manager Benitez emerges as front-runner for Everton job - Goal

Former World No. 4 Kiki Bertens announces retirement - Yahoo

FULL FIXTURES: Man City face Spurs as Man Utd host Leeds on opening day of 2021/22 EPL season - The Cable

Gareth Bale believes Wales are in a 'fantastic position' after win over Turkey - Yahoo

Golf-Usual mix of skill, patience needed at golf's toughest test - Yahoo

Gutted' Kieran Tierney cursing luck and desperate to face England - Yahoo

Harry Maguire declares himself fit for England's match against Scotland - Yahoo

Harry Maguire fit and ready to face Scotland after recovering from ankle injury - Yahoo

Harry Maguire: England defender says he is fit for Scotland game - BBC

How to watch Denmark vs Belgium in the Euro 2020 from India - Goal

How to watch Netherlands vs Austria in Euro 2020 from India - Goal

Ikenne violence: NFF decides case today - Punch

Italy cruise into Euro 2020 last 16 as Wales close on knockouts - Guardian

Jacob deGrom Exits Mets vs. Cubs After 3 Perfect Innings Due to Shoulder Injury - Bleacher Report

Japan weighing 10 000-spectator cap ahead of Olympics - New Telegraph

Jonny Bairstow suffers injury in Yorkshire's win over Worcestershire - Yahoo

JUST IN: Real Madrid Confirm Sergio Ramos Will Leave After 16yrs - Daily Independent

Katie Ledecky Pulls Away to Win Women's 200M Freestyle at 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials - Bleacher Report



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