*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SATURDAY 19TH JUNE 2021*



*THE NATION*

Living on the fringeSad, sorry world of Sokotos Almajirai

Criminal herdsmen in Ibarapa aided by jobless indigenes Igboho monarch

How false killer herdsmen alarm caused panic in Lagos community

What do Fulani herders do to get meat to the market at the cheapest cost

Consolidated revenue fund overdrawn by N2.48tr, says Auditor-General

My wife would have lived if she received prompt medical attention -Husband of late celebrity chef Peju Ugboma

Buhari to attend ECOWAS mid-year summit in Accra

I made N70,000 daily supplying bread to bandits, abducted varsity students, says suspect

Death toll in Bauchi cholera outbreak rises to 42

New dawn for Super Falcons

Court acquits Senator Nwaoboshi of N322m fraud charge

Guterres sworn in for 2nd term as UN Secretary-General

Scores killed as troops, vigilantes ambush Kebbi students kidnappers

INEC begins online voter registration on June 28 Official

Tinubu congratulates Akeredolu over Court of Appeal victory

Twitter: Adamu Garbas many troubles

Supreme Court affirms 12-year jail for ex-ICPC board nominee

Kano: Shekaraus wisdom as Gandujes gain

Executive Order 10: Governors teeth still on edge

I have not sacked any civil servant, only 99 appointees sacked El-Rufai

Uzodimmas quaint equity

Iberiberism upsets the presidency

Anambra 2021: I want to restore confidence in governance Moghalu

Why we bankrolled Kelanis Ayinla, by First Banks CEO

Oniduro saga: Tope Alabi apologises over comment

Mayo Fadipe: Energetic coach helping young minds occupy unique space

WAPP Project to cost $568m

Egbin power plant plans 1,900MW boost, deepens gas to power

Edo PDP: The cost of victory



*VANGUARD*

Buhari to attend ECOWAS Mid-Year Summit in Accra, Ghana

Peaceland College Enugu to represent Africa at Commonwealth Inter-Tertiary Debating competition in UK

Navy nabs 10 suspected vandals, recovers 210,000 litres of AGO

Unequal vaccine distribution increases COVID-19 risk in Africa ' WHO

NDDC has failed, not living up to responsibilities ' Obaseki

C'River: We have joined APC to take over completely ' Chief Agara

Bus driver, conductor in court over alleged stealing of flour worth N5.2m

Why we're upgrading Lagos roads, Sanwo-Olu elucidates

Buhari appoints 5 new permanent secretaries

I'm not interested in removing Ondo Chief Judge ' Akeredolu

Law to give 40 per cent of NASS seats to youths underway, says Omo-Agege

Law to give 40 per cent of NASS seats to youths underway ' Omo-Agege

Osun APC crisis: party suspends former LG Commissioner, Alimi

INEC begins online voter registration on June 28 ' Official

Igbo man sold me into slavery in Libya, a stranger rescued me ' Adaeze

PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACTS

Hajj Ban: NAHCON urges states to grant refund request without delay

2021 Hajj ban: Let's take it in good faith 'Qasim Alabi

NCDC commissions 5th infectious disease treatment centre in Kastina

Be patient, surely, Allah is with those who are patient!

Timeline of abductions in schools

Free access to social media is robbing youths of their future ' Oyedepo

Images from midnight fire that killed 5, destroyed 25 vehicles

Bus driver, conductor in court over alleged stealing of flour worth N5.2m

Number of students kidnapped in Kebbi, not yet known ' Police

Gunmen on rampage in Enugu, Kebbi, Ogun, abduct 40



*THISDAY*

20 Years of GSM and Adenugas Factor Chidiebere Nwobodo

FOOD STORAGE AS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

GIG Logistics Launches Electric Vans, Commits to Carbon Neutrality

New 2022 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe Debuts

Sainte Croix Brings French Cognac Heritage to Nigeria, Unveils Bolanle Ninalowo as Brand Ambassador

My Close Encounters with Gov Nyesom Wike

Kwaras 9th Assembly Rekindles Hope in Democracy

Oloriegbe Hopes for Truce Between FG, Twitter

French Authorities Investigate Osimhens Napoli Record Transfer

Simy Nwankwo Latest Serie A Beautiful Bride

AAAN Seeks Amendment of APCONs Act

ISL Dominates at Maltina School Games

Akume and the All Progressives Congress

Crunchy Fixtures in Euro 2020 Live on StarTimes this Weekend

My Prioritys Repositioning African Table Tennis, Says Oshodi

Over 50% of Jumia sellers in Nigeria, Kenya are women

Amusan, Nwokocha, Okezie, Okon-George Shine on Day 2

Amadi-Obi, Atafo, others Unveil The Macallan Home in Lagos

After Maiden Lagos Tennis Cup, TMCL Thinks Bigger Tourney

Man Utd Charged to Sign Ndidi

EURO 2020 Continues this Weekend on DStv, GOtv

Eriksen Discharged from Hospital

Eagles Invitee, Olise Urged to Shun Top Premier League Sides for Now

Mikel Visits Lalong, Pledges More Investments in Plateau

Gov Sanwo-Olu Empowers Schools with Sports Equipment

Dettol Becomes Official Hygiene Partner of Super Eagles



*PUNCH*

Civil servants more corrupt than politicians, Senate panel declares

Kebbi abduction: Bandits contact teachers, pupils families, silent on ransom

2020/21: A season ruined by violence, refs, players assault

Community blames Shell for oil spill devastation, company cites vandalism

APC, one year after Oshiomholes exit

Sports ministry appoints Mikel youth ambassador

Anambra gov poll: APGA will win again, says chieftain

NFF fines Remo Stars N.9m over Ikenne violence

Azeez planned to see his newborn twins in US before he was killed Brother of slain Iwo road youth

Our big boobs sexy but getting our bra sizes frustrating, costly Busty ladies

No going back on grazing routes recovery FG

Chinese restaurants manager, four other workers die, Filipino injured in Lagos explosion

Media bill worsens Buhari regimes war on free press Lawyers

Shekaus death: FG must intensify efforts to end Boko Haram factions, say experts

A 42-year-old virgin is a spiritual titan

10 ways to raise smart kids

Iwo road mayhem: Govt should fish out my sons killers Grieving mother

Lawyers link poverty, unemployment to rising attacks on INEC offices

Dad converted his garage to classroom to teach us maths, others Ayo-Aderele, CU first class graduate

Will you accept a spouse who abandoned you during critical illness

Don, others highlight importance of educational games to learning

77,500 fans to watch Eagles, Mexico clash in California

Insecurity shouldnt stop 2023 elections Kokori

For fear of poverty, I didnt want to marry a pastor Dr Atang

My four-month-old daughter watched as military officer shot her dad in head Wife of Germany-based Nigerian killed in Imo

Well pass electoral bill before July ending Reps

Court clears Senator Nwaoboshi of N322m money laundering charges

Why we told our children about their mums rape ordeal Timi Dakolo

APC convention: Governors, power blocs intensify lobby for party structure

Police tighten security as fresh Ibadan gang war claims lives

Ill continue having kids without revealing my husband Halima Abubakar

Why Buhari cut off military supplies to Man O War clubs in 1981 Don

Ibadan mayhem: Restrain Auxiliary now, NURTW tells Makinde

I got PhD on merit, not with cash Eucharia Anunobi

Viral video shows traditionalist chasing cows out of Ondo community

Unemployment to push more Nigerians into poverty NESG

Parents, teachers, others lament as boobs, butts, drugs dominate music videos

Our crisis moments distressing yet we stay strong, sustain advocacy on sickle cell Warriors

Festival of colours as Tunde Kelanis Ayinla premieres

The uncomfortable possibilities

#Oniduro mi: I asked Tope Alabi to apologise to Alaseyori, says Telemi

Why you should join a fertility support group

Sickle cell and implicit social cognition

Fatherhood is every mans responsibility

Rainy season: Prepare for severe air turbulence, NiMet warns airlines

Truck Pusher tells story of my struggles Wonder J



*DAILY TIMES*

Osinbajo tasks corporate organisations on accountability

Nnamdi Kanu replies Reuben: Tell the world which Buhari you interviewed

INEC begins online voter registration on June 28 official

Your response to our communique, a disgrace, PDP govs reply Buhari

Buhari to decide APC convention date

Tambuwal warns Buhari against abdicating constitutional responsibilities

Enugu East warns against tampering with zoning

Bangladeshs ex-PM Zia gravely ill, says party

Carbon emission manager, a new profession that helps enterprises consolidate green development

Women with hereditary breast cancer stand a chance of survival Study

WHO decry rising cases of COVID-19 in Africa

Updated: Obasanjo contributed to current chaos in Nigeria Adesina

Updated: How bandits fulfilled their promise to attack Kebbi School

Well continue to work assiduously for good of Nigerians, says Buhari

Free access to social media is robbing youths of their future Oyedepo

FG appoints ex-SEagles skipper, Mikel, Youth Ambassador

Drug abuse: A national tragedy, major cause of insecurity Marwa

Sokoto Govt fine-tunes informants protection strategy

Guterres secures 2nd term as UN secretary-general

Ibadan youths violent clash claims more casualties

Buhari, Jonathan jet out to Ghana today for ECOWAS Mid-Year summit

Nigerian govt appoints Mikel Obi youth ambassador

Olympics: Adegoke qualifies as wind halts Okagbares record time

Kidnapped Rivers United head coach regains freedom

Bash Ali accuses Sports Minister of Corruption, extortion of N13m

Princess lured Baba Ijesha, went naked before him severally Niece

Olamide: Life in the Ghetto made me hustle hard

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa the fearless



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

5 die, 13 injured, 25 vehicles burnt in Lagos tanker explosion

Sanwo-Olu inaugurates road networks at Obalende, Ikoyi

CLIMATE CHANGE: Need to protect the environment by experts

Why Electoral Act amendment is being delayed

We're empowering local vigilantes to tackle criminals in Niger 'Gov. Bello

Governors to Buhari: It's wrong to suggest we tamper with LGs funds

Open grazing threat to Nigeria's peace 'Wike

How girlfriend drugged, stabbed Super TV CEO, Ataga, to death in Lagos

Kebbi school kidnap: One dies as army rescues students, teachers

Ozekhome: Nigeria won't progress without new constitution, referendum

Experts differ on Nigeria's declining inflation

We've to make sacrifices to make Nigeria stronger as one entity, says Akeredolu

Nigeria's recurrent expenditure hits N28trn in 10 years as Capex suffers setback

Insecurity: Provide 360 degree security, Rev Ladi Thompson tells Buhari, govs

ACCI urges FG to deepen private sector participation in digital economy

Mutual Assurance Benefits records N1.94bn loss after tax

TikTok owner, ByteDance, sees earnings double in 2020

Secession agitations: Nigerians should not think of war 'Tobun

Obaseki's S'Court victory, call for dividends of democracy to Edo people 'Speaker

Anambra Guber: Ekwunife, Okonkwo, 12 PDP aspirants lock horns

Osimhen better placed to win African Footballer of the Year Award 'Kelechi Nwakali

FG appoints Mikel Youth Ambassador

EURO 2020 continues on DStv, GOtv

Germany battle Portugal on StarTimes

The declining fortunes of Super Falcons

Olympic Trials and Invitation Relays: Amusan, Nwokocha, Okezie, shine on Day 2

Ex-WAFU president Ogufere gets chieftaincy title

Euro 2020: England, Scotland play draw as Sweden beat Slovakia

AFN Olympic Trials: Amusan denied chance to set more records

All eyes on Tobi Amusan on Day 2 of AFN Tokyo 2020 Trials



*BLUE PRINT*

Anyanacho in Beirut for final Taekwondo event before Tokyo Olympics

Football devt summit: NNL plans big for 2021/22 season

Democracy and Binta Bello's model

FG appoints Mikel Obi as youth ambassador

NPFL: NFF's hammer hits FC Ifeanyi Ubah

Global economic crisis: Is Nigeria ready for renewable energy transition

Masari commends NAF's commitment in fight against banditry

Buhari appoints 5 new perm secs

Buhari attends ECOWAS mid-year summit in Ghana Saturday

Kidnap suspects petition Buhari, IGP, demand case transfer to Abuja

Osun APC crisis worsens as party suspends Aregbesola's ally

FGC Birnin Yawuri abduction: Troops rescue 2 teachers, 5 students

Friends convene birthday colloquium for Gov Bello

99 political appointees sacked, not civil servants ' El-Rufai

Covid-19: Foundation to honour Buhari, Weah, other African leaders

Ex-PDP govs thumb down FG over insecurity

Ogun govt expresses shock over OPIC inferno

Yobe gov sympathises with Gujba attack victims

Abia community in Cross River honours Ayade, Ogah

Insecurity: Expert tasks FG on dialogue

INEC begins online voter registration June 28

Indian police summon Twitter head over controversial video

Abuja estate residents protest citing of school, demand title documents from property developer

ICPC, NOA parley South-south stakeholders on anti-graft

Niger govt targets N1.5bn monthly revenue

Autonomy: APC govs back Tambuwal's report



*THE SUN*

Abacha was to kill me the day he died -Ex-NADECO activist

Nigeria is ripe for female president -Ekpere-Eta, ex-DG, NCWD

Why my meeting with bandits did not yield desired fruits -Masari

Govt must stop orgy of attacks on police 'Azubuko Joel Udah, retired DIG

Obiano lifts ban on market elections in Anambra

Ekiti APC suspends two over affiliations with pro-Tinubu group

Osun APC crisis worsens as party suspends ex-Aregbesola's aide

Your plan to regulate social media hypocritical, Wike tells APC

Anambra Guber: if elected I will drastically transform the state ' Moghalu

Osun APC crisis worsens as party suspends ex Aregbesola's aide

Group raises alarm over planned false defection of 20,000 members from Kwara APC

Insecurity: South-East economy bleeds

Supreme Court affirms 12-year jail term of ex-Kwara Poly Governing Board Chair

I want justice for my late son, mother of man killed on Iwo Road mayhem cries out

Bayelsa solicits South Koreas partnership on agric, infrastructure development

Ndi-Igbo Germany condemns military siege and killings in SEast

Judiciary, state legislature autonomy: APC govs endorse Tambuwal Committee

Birnin Yauri FGC attack: Bagudu assures parents of rescue, safe return of abducted students

Wike to FG: Fulfill promise to complete neglected East-West Road

Uzodimma establishes safety units in state ministries

Men and women should take personal hygiene serious

Boardroom insights by SegunA debanji, chairman, Fidson Healthcare: I see the Finance Director providing key input in terms of how strategy is built

A hungry man is an angry man: What of during fasting

North v South: Why rotational presidency is pivotal to the survival of Nigeria

COVID-19 vaccine: Death, corruption and those Hallelujah Men

How to recognise verbal abuse in relationships

Admiral Festus Porbeni: How I convinced Babangida to secure Mandelas release

In 52 years, our marriage has been heaven on earth

Forsaken victims of Boko Haram

Pomp as Foursquare Church branch becomes district headquarters

Kidnappers make life hellish for abducted police officer

Ohafia monarchs cry out: Weve become IDPs in our land

Were finished: 5 dead, scores injured, 25 vehicles razed in Lagos gas explosion

Why we supplied bread to bandits in Kaduna forests Bakers

T.B. Joshua (1963-2021)

Were poised to stop violence in Niger Delta Era, womens rights advocate

I cant lose weight to keep a man Purfcie Conna

Ive been heartbroken severally Chesan Nze

My EP, answer to every soul bearing Gods gift Ginny

Charly Boy @ 71 Injustice in Nigeria stinks

My life working around the globe -Ekemini Obop



*GUARDIAN*

FG appoints ex-S'Eagles skipper, Mikel, Youth Ambassador

Forsberg penalty puts Sweden on brink of Euro 2020 last 16

NFF to begin prosecution of violent fans soon ' Akinwunmi

Lloris urges against French 'over confidence' ahead of Hungary trip

Busquets to return for Spain after negative virus test

Ronaldo's Coca-Cola snub: sports stars are 'reclaiming their voice

England eye Euro 2020 last 16 by breaking Scotland hearts

Ozigbo, Orajiaka: Private sector giants pitching to succeed Obiano

We are ready to resume CVR on June 28 ' INEC

June 12: Protesters test Buhari's democratic credentials

Anambra guber: PDP, APGA replaying old antics

INEC unveils 176,846 polling units for 2023 elections

Appeal Court reaffirms Akeredolu's victory in guber poll

World Bank report on poverty has exposed you, PDP tells Buhari

Six feared killed in fresh Ibadan youths clash

APC suspends Buhari's ex-aide in Kano

Firm donates to destitute home

Igbinedion fetes Imasuen at 50

Cholera deaths rise to 42 in Bauchi as 2,874 persons are hospitalised

EFCC arrests Abia State officials for Paris Club refund fraud

At least 27 miners killed in Peru bus accident

Pressure on Pornhub grows after 34 women sue

Uganda begins distribution of 3rd batch of COVID-19 vaccines

UK MP faces trial for alleged sex assault of teenage boy

Frenchman charged with murder half year after wife vanished

Austria to donate million Covid vaccine doses to Balkan states

Wildlife deaths blamed on ship disaster mount in Sri Lanka

Gbagbo's return gives push to 'reconciliation' call in Ivory Coast

Italy re-imposes quarantine on arrivals from Britain

Life sentence sought for 'Hotel Rwanda' hero

Remaining clear in your aspirations enables you exploit opportunities



*SPORTS*

2020/21: A season ruined by violence, refs, players assault - Punch

76ers' Tobias Harris on Bouncing Back from Game 5: Just Had to Turn My Cell Phone off - Bleacher Report

77,500 fans to watch Eagles, Mexico clash in California - Punch

Abducted Rivers United coach regains freedom - The Cable

AEW Dynamite Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from June 18 - Bleacher Report

AFN Olympic Trials: Amusan denied chance to set more records - New Telegraph

After Maiden Lagos Tennis Cup, TMCL Thinks Bigger Tourney - Thisday

Akinwunmi: NFF will soon begin prosecution of violent fans - The Cable

All eyes on Tobi Amusan on Day 2 of AFN Tokyo 2020 Trials - New Telegraph

Amusan, Nwokocha, Okezie, Okon-George Shine on Day 2 - Thisday

Andrew Robertson tips Billy Gilmour for big things after display against England - Yahoo

Athletics-American Ryan Crouser breaks shot put world record - Yahoo

Ba: Swiss club Lugano sign former Chelsea and Besiktas striker - Goal

Bash Ali accuses Sports Minister of Corruption, extortion of N13m - Daily Times

Betis star Mandi joins Chukwueze's Villarreal - African Football

Bills Cole Beasley Responds to Criticism About Declining COVID-19 Vaccine - Bleacher Report

Busquets to return for Spain after negative virus test - Guardian

Caf Champions League: Al Ahly 'like soldiers in front of our fans' - Mosimane ahead of Esperance de Tunis clash - Goal

Caf Champions League: How Kaizer Chiefs could start against Wydad Casablanca - Goal

Cricket-IPL return for Australians who skip tours hard to justify - Finch - Yahoo

Crunchy Fixtures in Euro 2020 Live on StarTimes this Weekend - Thisday

Dettol Becomes Official Hygiene Partner of Super Eagles - Thisday

Dustin Johnson Shoots 2 Over During Inconsistent 2nd Round at 2021 U.S. Open - Bleacher Report

Eagles Invitee, Olise Urged to Shun Top Premier League Sides for Now - Thisday

England 0-0 Scotland: 'Real hope for Scotland but a wake-up call for England - BBC

England 0-0 Scotland: Andy Robertson says 'make sure it's not a pointless result - BBC

England 0-0 Scotland: Billy Gilmour - Scotland's N'Golo Kante - shines in Wembley Euros draw - BBC

England eye Euro 2020 last 16 by breaking Scotland hearts - Guardian

England lacked intensity in Scotland draw, admits Tyrone Mings - Yahoo

Eriksen Discharged from Hospital - Thisday

Eriksen discharged from hospital after 'successful operation - CNN

Eriksen discharged from hospital after successful operation - The Cable

Ethiopia's leaders Said They Intend To Wipe Out Tigrayans, Says EU Envoy - Daily Independent

EURO 2020 continues on DStv, GOtv - New Telegraph

EURO 2020 Continues this Weekend on DStv, GOtv - Thisday

Euro 2020 matchday eight: Scotland earn draw with fine show against England - Yahoo

Euro 2020 matchday nine: Germany must beat Portugal in group of death match - Yahoo

Euro 2020 semifinals and final present Boris Johnson with new 'public health' issue - CNN

Euro 2020: 'One step closer to qualification' - but why did England 'lack ideas' against Scotland - BBC

Euro 2020: Czech Hold Croatia To Strengthen Knockout Qualification Hopes - Complete Sports

Euro 2020: England 0-0 Scotland full match reaction & quotes: Southgate admits steep learning curve - Goal

Euro 2020: England, Scotland play draw as Sweden beat Slovakia - New Telegraph

Euro 2020: Gilmore Was The Difference Against England -Mourinho - Complete Sports

Euro 2020: Scotland Earns First Point After Battling England To Goalless Draw - Complete Sports

Euro 2020: Why Poland Must Be Aggressive -Sousa Insists Ahead Of Today's Clash Against Spain - Complete Sports

Ex-WAFU president Ogufere gets chieftaincy title - New Telegraph

FG appoints ex-S'Eagles skipper, Mikel, Youth Ambassador - Guardian

FG appoints Mikel Obi as youth ambassador - The Cable

FG appoints Mikel Youth Ambassador - New Telegraph

Football ain't coming home' ' Graeme Souness leads criticism of England - Yahoo

Forsberg penalty puts Sweden on brink of Euro 2020 last 16 - Guardian

France, Hungary Battle For Three Points In Euro 2020 - Complete Sports

French Authorities Investigate Osimhens Napoli Record Transfer - Thisday

Gareth Southgate calls for patience after England's stalemate against Scotland - Yahoo

Gareth Southgate understands the reaction of fans after draw with Scotland - Yahoo

Germany battle Portugal on StarTimes - New Telegraph

Golf-Cap displays modest Bland's place in pecking order - Yahoo

Golf-Rahm keeps his nerve to stay in the hunt for maiden major title - Yahoo

Gov Sanwo-Olu Empowers Schools with Sports Equipment - Thisday



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