*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 2ND JUNE 2021*



*THE NATION*

Palestine: Muslim Congress berates UN

Lagos worker gets NIPR fellowship

Buhari seeks cooperation for tackling common global challenges

Council sensitises residents on census

Nigerias COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Africa best so far, says WHO

20,000 to get COVID-19 cash transfer

Our strategies for development, by Lagos SSG

Umahi to Benue: cede community to Ebonyi if you cant protect our indigenes

COVAX vaccine consignment expected from next month

Why Gulak was in Owerri, by Omo-Agege

Buhari to editors: partner Fed Govt in fight against fake news

1999 Constitution must be reworked, says Gbajabiamila

Christians in National Assembly declined our request to have CAMA amended, CAN president alleges

Plateau sacks 532 workers over forgery

Mixed reactions over Buharis threat to shock traducers

Why LAUTECH fee was reduced by 25% Makinde

Rainstorm destroys 50 houses, hospitals in Nasarawa community

AbdulRazaq: Two years of reasserting Kwaras leadership

Urhobo should succeed Okowa, says UPU

Omo-Agege and challenge of power shift in Delta

Erubami: No alternative to true federalism

Yakasai: We should go for modified parliamentary system

Rema splashes 11m on new VVS diamond grill

Technology redefining banking, says Wema Bank CEO

Nigeria needs consistent policies to achieve forex stability

Making plant breeding a game changer

Flour Mills invests N141b in sugar business

Negative impact of unfriendly business environment on Nigerias international trade

Aero to expand Lagos hangar facility

NIMC enrolls 56m into national database



*VANGUARD*

Ikpeazu mourns NECO registrar

2023: Okowa not dismantling Ibori's political structure ' UYLA

We're against calls for Nigeria's break up ' NYCN

Shot with Federal Riot Gun at close range ' Sowore alleges

Attack on police formations, an invitation to anarchy ' Oluwo

Gunmen disguised as NSCDC operatives kill two, injure others in Rivers

Rude shock awaits those promoting insurrection, burning national assets ' Buhari

Attack on police formation, an invitation to anarchy ' Oluwo

NDDC: Timi Frank urges Buhari to respect Tompolo's ultimatum

Many misbehaving today not aware of loss of lives during Civil War, we'll treat them in Language they understand ' Buhari

Diaspora Igbo insists on restructuring, fiscal federation

Dangote refinery: PDP alleges plot to siphon N1.7tn

My music fetches souls to Christ from the streets, says Testimony

NGX opens trading June with N12bn loss

FG inaugurates project steering committee for Stage II of HPMP

NDDC: Akpabio moves to halt Tompolo, Niger Delta militants

D. E. T. A. I. L. E. D: Politicians who moved to APC in 2021

IPoB sit-at-home order: Uwazuruike to address UN special session June 3

NDDC: why Buhari should appoint an Itsekiri as chairman ' IIG

Families of murdered man, woman in Edo protest over handling of investigation

Attacks on INEC offices won't stop 2023 polls ' Buhari

Dangote refinery: PDP alleges plot to siphon N1.7tn

Breaking: We've given enough time to those trying to destroy Nigeria ' Buhari

Niger: Bandits demand N110m ransom for Islamiyya pupils

FG inaugurates new NSITF board, says era of looting gone

Senate passes bill upgrading Ilaro Poly to University

Senate threatens to issue arrest warrant on PPPRA, NSTIF, 54 others for shunning probe

Constitution Review: Nigerians'll not be taken for granted ' Wase

Lawan, Akume urge communities to monitor constituency projects

Rite Foods shines at Champion awards

VIDEO: Plot to silence me failed ' Sowore narrates ordeal with police

Unity of Nigeria desirable ' Catholic Archbishop

Gulak a brilliant politician, IGP should investigate killing ' Okorocha

Why we unveiled video documentary to showcase Buhari's achievements ' FG

Constitution Review: Sultan canvasses unrestricted usage of the Hijab

NSITF passes through financial hemorrhage ' FG

Arson: FG challenges states, LGs to establish own Fire Stations

Security challenges will not define Buhari's legacy ' Lai Mohammed

NSITF passes through financial hemorrhage ' FG

COVID-19: 1,956,598 of targeted Nigerians vaccinated so far, says FG

Fleeing Imo inmate re-arrested in Lagos for stealing sim, memory cards

Security challenges will not define Buhari's legacy ' FG

Lady found dead in Delta Community with body parts missing

Foundation seeks improved funding for safe motherhood

Senate to hold national public hearing June 3 on Constitutional Review

Farming, no more primitive venture but megabucks activity ' Ayade

Ondo pays '360m WAEC fees, trains newly 1,200 recruited pry school teachers

Asaba Declaration: Southern Govshave no apologies on open grazing,restructuring ' Okowa

Constitution Review: Akeredolu advocates scrapping of Senate

Insecurity: Police warn Abia residents against false alarm Insecurity

Constitutional review should lead to true federalism ' Bauchi Gov

Buhari has done what no Nigerian president has ever done ' Lai Mohammed

Constitution review: Ugwuanyi again backs egalitarian Nigeria anchored on justice, fairness, equity, inclusiveness

LG primaries update: Amid shocks, Lagos APC distributes LASIEC nomination forms to winners

Akwa Ibom clamps down on illegal miners, dredgers, arrest 12 culprits

Police rescue another kidnap victim in Delta

Govt assets under-insured ' NAICOM

Family petitions Minister, SGF over use of Naval personnel by land grabbers

Wema Bank deepens financial literacy for SMEs



*THISDAY*

Kuru: Recovery of N5tn Debt Burden, AMP Scheme Pivotal

NDIC Seeks FCTs Support on Failed Banks Assets

Qatar Expands US Network

Polaris Supports Fight against Gender-based Violence

NPA Channel Management Options: Matters Arising

KPMG: Nigerian Banks Spend Billions Annually on KYCs

GNI Boss Lists Benefits of Annuity Plan

Fidson Healthcare Quotes N4.5bn CP on FMDQ Exchange

Food Security: Kwara Unveils 15 New Tractors, Other Farm Implements

Alade-Akinyemi: Growth Opportunities Abound in Nigeria

Osagie: Education, Access to Information Critical for SMEs Survival

CBN and Nigerias Quest for Food Security

Outgrower Programmes and Fortunes of Smallholder Farmers in Nigeria

PEARL Partners Canadian Firm for Chemical Production

Halogen Group Harps on Security Education in Schools

ITC Launches Monthly Series on Global Trade

Its Diservice to Ask a Woman Politician Questions About...

South-east Governors Task Security Agencies to Unravel the Murder of Gulak

The Constitution-Making Industry

Ancelotti Dumps Iwobis Everton for Vacant Real Madrid Job

Messi Agrees New Two-year Deal at Barcelona

Nadal Begins Bid for 21st Grand Slam with Straight-set Win

Nigeria Info, Wazobia Win Euro 2020 Broadcast Rights

GSK Promises Increased Efficiency, Better Performance



*PUNCH* 

Missing 29-year-old lady found dead in room, vital parts missing

Bandits confirm kidnap of 156 Niger pupils, demand N110m

Curbing the disturbing violation of religious freedom

External reserves dropped by $640m in May CBN

Oil price rises above $70, OPEC projects demand growth

Uncertainty surrounds Lagos APC primaries results

Killer troops: NAF man guns down German-bound Nigerian in Imo

NITAD decries COVID-19 impact, seeks charter bill passage

Stop threats, PDP tells Buhari as FG again promises tough actions

FG receives 75 bids for road concession

Teary Umahi attacks Ortom, says Benue should establish security outfit

Heirs Holdings launches two insurance companies

Six killed, 90-year-old woman commits suicide in Kaduna

Ketron investment acquires Shoprite

ITTF confirms Aruna for 2020 Olympics

Negotiation with Messi 'going well', says Barcelona president

Binance to empower blockchain engineers in Nigeria, others

French Open: Djokovic off to winning start

18 Eagles land in Austria camp for Cameroon clash

Rafael Nadal records 101st French Open win

Aina nominated for EPL goal award

Nigeria can and must climb out of corruption hole

Bauchi governor gets NIPRs honour

Background check on employeesll curb organisations failure BCI

Senior generals shouldnt be forced to retire because of Yahayas appointment

Bizman accuses policemen of assault, extortion of $5,500 Bitcoin

Is our own an unknown government

Foundation, firm partner on youth empowerment

FUOYE suspends lecturer over alleged sexual harassment, another under probe

Jigawa APC overturns Reps suspension

Open letter to Senate President

Imo fleeing inmate steals Lagos church members belongings during vigil

Anambra poll: Security of people is my priority Okwuosa

NDLEA arrests school leaver, Europe-based drug trafficker in Abuja, Kano airports

EFCC nabs 36 suspected Internet fraudsters in Lagos

EFCC nabs 36 suspected Internet fraudsters in Lagos

Two nabbed in Ogun with car stolen from Lagos

Two nabbed in Ogun with car stolen from Lagos

Imo PDP youth leader assassinated, house burnt, vehicles vandalised

Failed state that is working

Imo PDP youth leader assassinated, house burnt, vehicles vandalised

Electoral reforms: PDP asks EU to review partnership with Nigeria

Pirates kill two Rivers boat passengers, NSCDC denies involvement

Rector excited as Senate okays Ilaro polys upgrade to varsity

Makinde slashes LAUTECH fees by 25%

I saw Oshiomhole, Ize-Iyamus congratulatory messages on social media Obaseki

Fianc leads investigator to NSCDC officers shallow grave 18 months after disappearance

Senate threatens arrest of 56 MDA chiefs over probe

My alcohol intake reduced day my daughter saw me drunk -Waje

MASSOB hails South-East stay-at-home, says residents show love for Biafra



*DAILY TIMES*

Ganduje task editors to be conflict-sensitive as NGE Biennial Convention holds in Kano

Bandits release 11 out of 200 kidnapped Niger students between ages 4 and 5

Tougher times as remittances to Federation Account drop

King Joel reward winners of Mothers Day giveaway

Constitution Review: Akeredolu calls for scrapping of Senate

Kingsley Moghalu declares to run for 2023 Presidential Election

PRP slams APC, says ruling party survives by divisive conflicts, corruption, looting, others

Ize-Iyamu congratulates Gov Obaseki over Supreme Court verdict

APC Area Council Election: Gov Bello, Sule, Others to reconcile aggrieved members

Intrigues, confusion over death of NECO Registrar, Obioma

Asaba Declaration: We have no apologies on open grazing, restructuring, says Okowa

Editors elect Mustapha Isa as NGE president, other officers

Fiscal federalism, LG autonomy, others in focus as constitution review hearing kicks off again

Heads of PPPRA, NSTIF, 54 other govt agencies risk arrest for allegedly shunning Senate probe

Obaseki rejects congratulatory messages from Oshiomhole, Ize-Iyamu

COVID-19: Nigeria records 10,027 cases of side effects from vaccine

Bandits give deadline as they demand N110m ransom for Niger State Islamiyya pupils

1999 Constitution falls short of standard Gbajabiamila

Gen. Yahaya unveils his vision for Nigeria Army

Nigerias Aruna Quadri qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

French Open: Serena Williams advances with victory over Irina-Camelia Begu

French Open: Naomi Osaka withdraws following threat to expel her from tournament

Victor Moses named Spartak Moscow Player of the Month award

Official: Aguero joins Barcelona on a free transfer following Manchester City departure

Moses Simons Nantes retain Ligue 1 status

Im leaving because Real no longer has faith in me Zidane

Oshoalas Barcelona complete treble with Copa de la Reina win

Artist King Joel gift self N135,000,000 worth of Ferrari car

The COAS plane crash and its aftermath



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Time to checkmate bandits' assault on schools

Scrap Senate, remove LGs from constitution, says Akeredolu

Insecurity: NANS wants schools closed till further notice

1999 Constitution below standard 'Gbajabiamila

Travel ban: Stop inflaming passion through incendiary comments 'Ohanaeze warns ACF

Islamiyya students: Bandits contact Head Teacher, demand N110m ransom

Election must hold in 2023, says Buhari

Oil price hits two-year-high at $70.20/barrel

Hard times: 'Nigerian airlines face worsening access to forex

Investor protection necessary for market devt

Depressive symptoms increase kidney failure risk

Tapping agric potential to drive growth

Sylva inaugurates Africa's largest incubation campus in Lagos

Lekki Port to boost economy by $361bn

SIFAX Group donates bus to seafarers' mission

FMDQ reports N16.18trn turnover in April

External reserves drop by $727m in one month

ABCON advises public to patronise CBN-licenced BDCs

Inflation, interest rates'll affect Nigeria's GDP growth

Ecobank rewards Xpress Point agents

Ebonyi: APC, PDP leaders return to the trenches

World Bank, others endorse IMF's $50bn plan for COVID-19

Anambra guber: Okwuosa set to become APC's choice candidate

Tennis train moves to Lagos

Eagles' camp comes alive as Ndidi, Iheanacho, 15 others arrive Austria

ITTF confirms Aruna's qualification for Tokyo 2020

CAA Region II Championship highly competitive, says Gusau

Ozigbo urges Nigerians to emulate Chelsea's resilience

Carlo Ancelotti makes sensational Madrid return as new coach

ITTF confirms Aruna's qualification for Tokyo 2020

Int'l friendly: Indomitable Lions lay siege on Super Eagles in Austria

Osaka withdraws from French Open after refusing to speak to media

Gombe deputy gov solicits for more prayers at 2nd anniversary



*BLUE PRINT*

Friendly clash: Super Eagles withdraw in mass

Nigeria vs Cameroon friendly: Moses Simon arrives Eagles Austria camp

ITTF confirms Aruna's qualification for Tokyo Olympics

Ogun LG poll: Group decries low women representation in politics

Constitution review: Akeredolu declares Ondo position

Constitution review: Senate to hold national public hearing Thursday

Kudos, knocks over arrest of Gov. Sule's aide, others for rail line vandalism

Those who want to destroy Nigeria 'll soon be shocked ' Buhari

Again, Nimrod receives Authentic outstanding sports personality award, vows to do more

Estate developer laments politicians taking credit for private infrastructure

Closed banks' assets recovery: NDIC seeks FCT ministry's support

Digital currency investors lose over $6m to hackers

Only stringent measures can stop open defecation ' FOMWAN

Rise in loan interest rates loom as banks lament poor business environment

More workers suffer attack, FG yet to ratify C190

Rite Foods Limited Shines at Champion Annual Awards

FOBTOB calls for stakeholders engagement over factory closures

Our 6-year records demystified naysayers ' FG

Strike: We won't fall for cheap blackmail ' ASUP

Labour vows to resist planned increase in fuel price

Rainstorm wrecks havoc at Nasarawa revenue house

Ahmed Habib takes charge as new NEMA DG

Healthcare equipment awaiting clearance at Apapa ' Akwa Ibom govt

A peep into Reps' national security summit

Killings: Ebonyi indigenes call for change in security tactics

Scrap Senate now, Ondo gov demands unicameral legislature

Fire disaster: FG commissions 20 life-support ambulances, 7 firefighting trucks

Killers of Gulak will not go scot free, Uzodimma declares

Abduction of Niger Islammiya school kids callous, unfortunate ' Sen Musa

Stakeholders hail Gov Sule over citing of industry

FG committed to an effective waste management system

Airforce debunks report of another plane crash

2023 presidency: We'll not settle for less- North Central Patriot

Gulak: PNYF urges Police to unravel Perpetrators, warns youths against fifth columnist



*THE SUN*

Supreme Court verdict: Our victory is freedom for Edo people, end to godfatherism 'Obaseki

Attacks on INEC facilities: The facts, conspiracy theories ahead of 2023 elections

2023: Moghalu declares for presidency

Nigerians' future can no longer be entrusted with APC 'Wike

Supreme Court verdict: Edo holds victory march for Obaseki, as governor reassures of sustained devt

Delta 2023: Don't pit Okowa against Ibori, Urhobo youths warn politicians

Jeral 'JD' Davis To Host Fourth Of July Basketball & Music Concert

Sanwo-Olu demands more public-private sector collaboration to boost insurance-GDP ratio

Accidents: VTAs'll ensure safety of lives, cargoes in transit

Freight forwarders endorse of tariff review by PTML

Eto: Truck owners accuse NPA, LASTMA, Police, TTP officials of extortion

Be wary of IGVM ransomware, NITDA warns Nigerians

NIMC appoints Spectranet 4G for NIN enrolment

Brand Africa ranks TECNO 6th most admired brand in Africa

Ketron Investment Limited acquires Shoprite Nigeria

School leaver, Accounting graduate nabbed with drugs at Abuja, Kano airports

We've harmonised tax systems to enhance ease of doing business 'Abiodun

FG mocks opposition, critics of Buhari

NGX transactions rise 39% as Seplat, Zenith, others record losses

Senate holds public hearing June 3 on Constitutional review

Approves upgrade of Ilaro Poly to varsity

Plateau weeds out 532 workers over fake records

MASSOB: Sit-at-home successll hasten Biafra actualisation

PDP alleges plot to fritter N1.7trn through NNPC

Biafra: Another war we can't afford

Buhari urges joint effort with intl community to win war against COVID-19, poor economies

Southern governors' Asaba Accord to rescue Nigeria's sinking ship (1)

Hell be judged based on fight against insecurity Mimiko

Grassroots, not 'grassroot

NASS approved loans rise to $35bn in 2yrs

Hidden knowledge on why people suffer (6)

Sultan take me seriously to stop calamities & worsening insecurity

Senator Utazis emotional tribute to Dr Joe Nwodo

What may save Nigeria Ihenacho



*GUARDIAN*

UNN moves against sexual harassment on campus

Minister advises girls on menstrual hygiene

NDLEA nabs student, others with drugs at Abuja, Kano airports

Ikeja Electric,doctors celebrate children

Imo jail escapee nabbed in Lagos for stealing SIM card

One killed in Isolo as hoodlums attack residents, traders

Group empowers youths

NDLEA arrests student, graduates with drugs in Abuja, Kano Airports

Bandits kill 4, injure 1 in Kaduna ' Commissioner

Obioma, NECO Registrar not murdered by gunmen- Police

Biden administration halts oil drilling in Alaska wildlife refuge

Israel says military exports hit $8.3 bn in 2020

Sri Lanka ship fire extinguished after 13 days

Kyrgyzstan arrests ex-president's brother in gold mine probe

New police raids in Russia as critic yanked off flight

Defying warnings, inhabitants return to DR Congo's volcano city

Pope updates canon law to address paedophilia by priests

Malaysia imposes lockdown as Southeast Asia battles virus surge

Eagles' camp bubbles as 18 players begin training for battle with Cameroun

ITTF's wild card gives Aruna ticket to Tokyo Olympics

MFM attribute recent good fortune to hardwork, return to original template

Inspectors certify UNILAG fit to host 5,000 students, 85 universities

Lagos Karate Association plans talent discovery championship for June 26

Real Madrid turn to a familiar face and hire Ancelotti as coach

Argentina's Aguero backs change of Copa hosts to Brazil

Spain's Garcia returns to Barca from Man City

Oil above $70 as recovery, travels bolster OPEC's output decision

Kahn to replace Rummenigge as Bayern chairman next month

Shell, Rivers deepen value-addition with cassava processing firm

Worries as death toll rises on Nigeria's inland waters

Nigeria needs to increase trade's input to GDP, says Commonwealth

Nigeria adopting best practices on sustainable debt management

Nigeria lacks strong monitoring, evaluation framework for policy implementation

LISCON as vehicle for developing Nigeria's maritime domain

Onboarding customers digitally key to unlocking fintech growth

Stock market reverses gains as index plunges by 0.06 per cent

FG to increase tobacco tax as minister insists on strict enforcement

FG commissions communications centres

NiRA partners CAC, NITDA to grow Nigeria's 180,000 domain names

Vodafone, Safaricom beat MTN to Ethiopia licence

Something to bank on

My regrets as a Nigerian

Entrepreneurship education and the conundrum of unemployment

For a meaningful amendment of 1999 Constitution

Democracy of deceit, fraud and mockery

End of road for Benjamin Netanyahu



*TRIBUNE*

Banditry: Katsina govt holds special prayer, pledges to sustain collaboration with security agencies

Local stock market reverses gains as investors lose N12.3bn

Foundation hails Buhari over establishment of National Senior Citizens Centre

Tambuwal to support new FCE with N50m, vehicles, accommodation

Those attacking govt facilities will soon have the shock of their lives, we'll be hard on them, says Buhari

Scientists successfully test cancer-killing drug that may replace chemotherapy

Senate: Walking the talk

Bello and his 2023 presidential ambition

No budget for constitutional review

Still on plagiarism and parliamentarians

I wanted to trick my dad, but fell in love with books 'Bukola Ladoja

Border security and the Nigerian dilemma

Behind the Curtains: An outpour of pain from a feminist's mind

Chief Taiwo Taiwo promotes female entrepreneurship in autobiography, My Mother's Daughter

What is Ayade taking to APC

Stanbic IBTC Holdings shareholders applaud N926m dividend payments, bonus shares allotment

Awolowo decries low level of trade among African countries

NNPC to acquire equity in Dangote, 5 other private refineries

Latest recruitment of Air Traffic Controllers failed due process 'NATCA

Route expansion: Air Peace commences flights to Ilorin June 17

Green Africa commences flight operations June 24

Emirates wins Best Airline Worldwide award

FAAN to stagger flight departures SAHCO Chairman wins Presidential Diary Award

Cardinal Airlines set to commence operations



*SPORTS*

2022 World Cup Qualifiers: How has India performed under head coach Igor Stimac - Goal

76ers' Joel Embiid Doubtful for Game 5 vs. Wizards with Knee Injury - Bleacher Report

Aguero Supports Move Of Copa Hosts To Brazil - Daily Independent

Aguero to join Barca as Spanish club begins squad overhaul - CNN

Ancelotti Dumps Iwobis Everton for Vacant Real Madrid Job - Thisday

Ancelotti returns to Real Madrid after leaving Everton - The Cable

Andrei Vasilevskiy, Lightning Hold off Hurricanes to Win Game 2, Take 2-0 Series Lead - Bleacher Report

Argentina's Aguero backs change of Copa hosts to Brazil - Guardian

Arsenal target Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana despite year-long ban for doping violation - Yahoo

Aruna Quadri qualifies for Tokyo Olympics - The Cable

Barcelona set to announce Emerson signing from Betis - Goal

Brazil confirmed as last-minute host for 2021 Copa America as four venues revealed - Goal

BREAKING: Carlo Ancelotti Takes Over As Real Madrid Manager - Daily Independent

Buccaneers' Kyle Trask Isn't Far Behind Andrew Luck Mentally, Bruce Arians Says - Bleacher Report

CAA Region II Championship highly competitive, says Gusau - New Telegraph

Cardinals Ace Jack Flaherty Placed on 10-day IL Because of Oblique Injury - Bleacher Report

Carlo Ancelotti makes sensational Madrid return as new coach - New Telegraph

Carlo Ancelotti returns to Real Madrid to become manager for the second time - CNN

Celtics' Brad Stevens on Jayson Tatum: 'I Don't Know How Many More Levels You Can Go - Bleacher Report

Colby Covington Next in Line for UFC Welterweight Title Fight, Dana White Says - Bleacher Report

Copa America: Brazil's president defends decision to host - BBC

Croatia 1-1 Armenia: World Cup finalists held to draw in Euro 2020 warm-up - BBC

Eagles' camp bubbles as 18 players begin training for battle with Cameroun - Guardian

Eagles' camp comes alive as Ndidi, Iheanacho, 15 others arrive Austria - New Telegraph

England preparing without Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson ' Gareth Southgate - Yahoo

Ese Brume breaks 25-year African long jump record -NigPilot - Nigerian Pilot

Euro 2020: Gareth Southgate - 'If I could have picked five or six right-backs I would have done - BBC

Euro 2020: Tournament a failure if England don't reach semis - Southgate - BBC

Everybody loves to hate the villain,' says 'Happy Gilmore' star - CNN

Fan View: 'Ancelotti again'' ' Nigerian fans divided over Italian's Real Madrid return - Goal

Fernando Tatis Jr. Exits Padres vs. Cubs with Oblique Injury - Bleacher Report

French Open 2021: Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic's Wins Highlight Tuesday's Results - Bleacher Report

French Open 2021: Wednesday Schedule and Predictions for Roland Garros Bracket - Bleacher Report

French Open day three: Barty battles injury as Nadal and Djokovic ease through - Yahoo

French Open return kept me going through cancer treatment ' Carla Suarez Navarro - Yahoo

French Open: Djokovic off to winning start - Punch

French Open: Naomi Osaka withdraws following threat to expel her from tournament - Daily Times

French Open: Serena Williams advances with victory over Irina-Camelia Begu - Daily Times

Friendly clash: Super Eagles withdraw in mass - Blueprint

Furys father warns against Wilder trilogy fight -NigPilot - Nigerian Pilot

Gareth Southgate knows he needs to take England to latter stages of Euro 2020 - Yahoo

Giants to Recognize Pride Month on Jerseys, Hats for Saturday's Game vs. Cubs - Bleacher Report

Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy powers Lightning to 2-0 series lead over Hurricanes - Yahoo

Golf-Beastly Olympic Club to test players at U.S. Women's Open - Yahoo

Gombe deputy gov solicits for more prayers at 2nd anniversary - New Telegraph

Gurpreet Singh: We matched Qatar's superiority with our own courage - Goal

How Kaizer Chiefs could start against Golden Arrows - Goal

Im leaving because Real no longer has faith in me Zidane - Daily Times

Imran Louza: Watford sign Morocco prospect from Nantes - Goal

Indian football: How many matches have India won in World Cup Qualifiers - Goal

Inspectors certify UNILAG fit to host 5,000 students, 85 universities - Guardian

Int'l friendly: Indomitable Lions lay siege on Super Eagles in Austria - New Telegraph

Intl friendly : Rohr to miss Eagles regulars against Cameroon - Nigerian Pilot

Italy Euro 2020 squad: Raspadori gets surprise call-up as Mancini picks final 26-player roster - Goal

ITTF confirms Aruna's qualification for Tokyo 2020 - New Telegraph

ITTF confirms Aruna's qualification for Tokyo 2020 - New Telegraph

ITTF confirms Aruna's qualification for Tokyo Olympics - Blueprint

ITTF's wild card gives Aruna ticket to Tokyo Olympics - Guardian

James Harden on Matchup With Giannis, Bucks: 'I'm Thinking About Them Right Now - Bleacher Report





June 2, 2021 (Wednesday) Headlines from Nigeria’s Major Newspapers



NATION
*Nation-building, an unending task, says Fashola
*Erubami: No alternative to true federalism
*Yakasai: We should go for modified parliamentary system
*‘1999 Constitution should be amended to suit current realities
*Should Nigeria go back to 1963?
*Why I want to run for president in 2023 – Moghalu
*Plateau sacks 532 workers over forgery



LEADERSHIP
*Buhari Seeks Int’l Support Against COVID-19, Terrorism
*Nigeria’s Security Challenges Surmountable – NATFORCE
*AstraZeneca Vaccine: Nigeria Records 10,113 Cases Of Side Effects
*IBB Loses 3 Security Details In Auto Crash
*Senate To Approve N2.3trn Loan, Threatens Arrest Of 56 Agency Heads
*PDP Alleges Plot To Fritter N1.7trn Via Hazy NNPC Deal
*President Buhari Congratulates New Leadership Of NGE
*JUSUN Strike: Young Lawyers Resort To Uber Driving
*Michael Okpara Centenary Holds Tomorrow
*Pope Revises Church Law On Sexual Abuse
*President Buhari Has Done Well In Infrastructure – Federal Govt
*Nothing Sinister Or Political About National Water Resources Bill, Says Minister
*Matawalle Suspends Emir, Dissolves Cabinet
*We’ll Shock Those Who Want To Destroy Nigeria – Buhari
*Lalong Sacks 532 Workers Over Falsified Records
*1999 Constitution Deficient – Gbajabiamila
*OPEC Decision Attractive For Nigeria As Oil Price Hits 2-year High
*Students Of Kaduna State-owned Varsity Protest Hike In Tuition Fees



DAILY TRUST
*Buhari’s Ally Leads New Kano APC Faction
*My Victory Ended Godfatherism In Edo — Obaseki
*Ayade Reconciles Warring C’River APC Factions
*Senate Passes Bill To Establish University Teaching Hospital, Yola
*Era Of Looting Spree Gone In NSITF, Says FG
*AstraZeneca: Nigeria Records 10,027 Mild, 86 Severe Side Effects – NPHCDA
*FG Extends New Passport Regime By 1 Week
*Interfaith Forum Urges National Dialogue
*Medical Women Association Seeks Increased Funding For Family Planning
*Tuition Hike: Police Prevent Students Protest At Kaduna Government House
*IPOB Attacks: Police Foil Planned Protest By Traders In Kano
*Herdsmen Killings: Umahi Tells Ortom To Form Vigilantes Like Egbubeagu
*62 Rescued From Kidnappers’ Den In Taraba



VANGUARD
*EndSARS protest has emboldened hoodlums, says Osun CP
*Silence is consent: Occupying the office of the citizen
*Kaduna: FRSC clamps down on vehicles with expired documents, old number plates
*75 companies bid for concession of 12 federal highways
*Artisanal refineries in Niger-Delta will soon take off ? FG
*Lagos and the revitalisation of public health
*Human health and environment: How well to handle both
*Fayemi swears in Acting CJ, wants special focus on sexual crimes
*Africa’s milk consumption per annum lower than standard – FAO
*Investigation would unravel motive behind murder of Gulak ? Okorocha
*Universal insurance takes ‘Keke Pass’ to Abuja
*Aba traders decry demolition of shops, urge Abia Assembly to intervene
*Are Okada and Keke operators above the law?
*GNI restates commitment to exceptional service delivery
*NSIA Insurance launches campaign
*We unveiled video documentary to showcase Buhari’s achievements – FG
*Kaduna govt appoints new permanent secretaries
*Missing Benue NSCDC officer found buried in shallow grave for ritual by prospective husband
*Kano anti-graft agency restates commitment to tackle corruption



THISDAY
*FG Expects Next Batch of COVID-19 Vaccine in September
*Obaseki: S’Court Verdict is Death Knell for Godfatherism in Edo
*Elumelu Unveils New Insurance Companies, Pledges to Deepen Penetration
*FG Sets 10,000MW Target, to Close Metering Gap in Two Years
*Bandits Kill Police Inspector, Three Civilians in Fresh Onslaught on ...
*Plateau Sacks 532 Workers over Forgery
*Bandits Abduct 72 Persons in Kaduna Community
*Ebonyi Police Arrest Six Suspected IPOB Members, Recover Arms
*Buhari Seeks Senate’s Confirmation of Yahaya as Chief of Army Staff
*Kidnappers Demand N110m for Release of 156 Abducted Tegina School Pupils
*NECO Boss Died after Brief Illness, Say Examination Body, Police
*Akwa Ibom, Rivers Demand 100% Resource Control by States
*Secondus Urges EU to Sanction Institutions Undermining Nigeria’s Democracy
*FG Extends Commencement of New Passport Regime by One Week
*Era of Looting At NSITF over, Says Ngige
*Ayade’s Vision Motivated My Defection to APC, Says Ita-Giwa
*NIS Orders Closure of Abia Passport Office
*Kano APC Splits into Factions
*Niger East Senator Condemns Attack on Tegina
*NDLEA Foils Attempt to Move Illicit Drugs to Belgium, Turkey
*FG to Celebrate Buhari’s Achievements on Social Media
*Moghalu: Why I Want to Run for President in 2023
*Hydro-power Projects Can Solve National Energy Challenge, Says UNIDO
*Diaspora Igbo Group Insists on Restructuring, Fiscal Federalism
*Ondo Pays N360m WASSCE Fees
*We’ve Reformed, Harmonised Tax Systems in Ogun, Says Abiodun
*Two Kano Police Officers Get N1m Reward for Rejecting Bribe
*Ndidi Laments Leicester City’s UCL Miss
*Multilateral Organisations Seek End to COVID-19 with Fresh $50bn Investment
*Military Personnel Kill German-based Nigerian in Imo
*Ondo Pays N360m WASSCE Fees
*We’ve Reformed, Harmonised Tax Systems in Ogun, Says Abiodun
*Two Kano Police Officers Get N1m Reward for Rejecting Bribe
*Ndidi Laments Leicester City’s UCL Miss
*Multilateral Organisations Seek End to COVID-19 with Fresh $50bn Investment
*South-east Governors Task Security Agencies to Unravel the Murder of Gulak
*Facility Managers Seek Synergy to Achieve Environmental Sustainability
*BUHARI AND ANTI-GRAZING LAWS
*MAKING AN IMPRESSION
*PEARL Partners Canadian Firm for Chemical Production
*Preparing Bridge Academy Pupils for Bright Future
*Farmer Calls for Investigation of Death of Farm Staff in Police...
*DRIVEN TO DISTRACTION
*Rekindling Confidence in Public Education: AGN Overhauls Community School
*Public School Pupils Win FASCOS Contest for Girls
*Experts Task Parents on Digital Learning, more Involvement in Children’s Education
*Complainant Cries Foul over Suspicious Release of Driver who Stole...
*FGC Nise: Parents, Alumni Divided over Students’ Learning Condition
*Neimeth to Raise N5bn via Rights Issue, Special Placement
*IN PRAISE OF SUNDAY AKPAN
*Kuru: Recovery of N5tn Debt Burden, AMP Scheme Pivotal
*NDIC Seeks FCT’s Support on Failed Banks’ Assets
*Qatar Expands US Network
*Polaris Supports Fight against Gender-based Violence
*NPA Channel Management Options: Matters Arising
*KPMG: Nigerian Banks Spend Billions Annually on KYCs
*GNI Boss Lists Benefits of Annuity Plan
*Fidson Healthcare Quotes N4.5bn CP on FMDQ Exchange
*Food Security: Kwara Unveils 15 New Tractors, Other Farm Implements
*Alade-Akinyemi: Growth Opportunities Abound in Nigeria
*Osagie: Education, Access to Information Critical for SMEs’ Survival
*CBN and Nigeria’s Quest for Food Security
*Outgrower Programmes and Fortunes of Smallholder Farmers in Nigeria
*PEARL Partners Canadian Firm for Chemical Production
*Halogen Group Harps on Security Education in Schools
*ITC Launches Monthly Series on Global Trade



THE SUN
*Gunrunner, cultists, drug dealers arrested
*Niger, Abia govs, Kalu lament death of NECO Registrar, Obioma
*3 soldiers die, 1 critically injured in accident involving IBB son
*How police set me up, tortured my staff to death –Bizman
*Imo jail break: Escapee rearrested in Lagos
*Sultan canvasses unrestricted usage of the Hijab
*Constitution review: Govs, others make fresh demands
*Insecurity: NANS demands temporary closure of North West, North Central schools
*Asaba Declaration: We owe no apologies on open grazing, restructuring -–Okowa
*Nigerians’ future can no longer be entrusted with APC –Wike
*75 companies bid for concession of 12 federal highways
*Kalu laments murder of ex-presidential adviser, Gulak
*Ohanaeze berates Ogbe over travel ban to S’East
*Buhari replaces NEMA DG
*Oyetola, Umahi, Tinubu, First Bank, Access Bank, others honoured at Champion Newspapers awards
*Matawalle sacks SSG, commissioners, aides
*Those burning INEC offices, others want Nigeria to fail –Buhari
*South East govs’ll approve May 30 as Biafra day –Umahi



GUARDIAN
*For a meaningful amendment of 1999 Constitution
*‘Onboarding customers digitally key to unlocking fintech growth’
*LISCON as vehicle for developing Nigeria’s maritime domain
*2023 target for 20,000bpd refinery to boost local capacity
*Nigeria lacks strong monitoring, evaluation framework for policy implementation



NIGERIAN TELEGRAPH
*Sylva inaugurates Africa’s largest incubation campus in Lagos
*Covid-19: We must prevent uncontrolled outbreak of Indian variant, FG tells Nigerians
*Revealed: Gulak was warned against going to Owerri –Source
*NECO Registrar died after brief illness –Family
*COVID-19 affecting global quest for sustainable devt, says Buhari
*Insecurity won’t obliterate Buhari’s legacy on infrastructure –FG
*Gulak: A clear case of political assassination – Uzodinma
*Unending demands for new states
*AbdulRazaq: Two years of reasserting Kwara’s leadership
*AbdulRazaq has demystified Kwara’s political godfathers – Samari
*Constitution review: Echoes of restructuring, fiscal federalism at public hearing in Lagos
*Tennis train moves to Lagos
*Eagles’ camp comes alive as Ndidi, Iheanacho, 15 others arrive Austria
*ITTF confirms Aruna’s qualification for Tokyo 2020
*CAA Region II Championship highly competitive, says Gusau
*Ozigbo urges Nigerians to emulate Chelsea’s resilience



PRAY FOR NIGERIA

Source: Badagry Community News Online