*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 10TH MAY 2021* *THE NATION* Falcons get 2022 AFCON qualifiers Eagles for four-nation tourney in Austria Tokyo 2020: Minister charges para-athletes on qualification El-Rufai and Ortom-atic ire Time to hire Ruling elite as splitting headache Perilous times Pushing Nigerias digital transformation Harvest of tributes for late pastor I would have been a convict, says Oshiomhole Parents of abducted Greenfield varsity student fast Police begin search for stolen AK47 rifles in Rivers Oyo to pay N3.7b wage arrears to illegally sacked council chiefs Bickering over due process in Bala-Usmans suspension Gunmen kill policemen, 19 others in multiple attacks Fed Govt owing our members 15 months salaries, ASUU alleges How Presidential Fertiliser Initiative helps in forex savings Insecurity: States, varsities, others adopt self-defence measures Time to end LADOLs ending wars on foreign investors BIC launches 2021 BIC Art Master Day stakeholders united for NDDCs rebirth Why everyone needs to acquire project management skills Rise in import tariff takes toll on businesses NSITF, ILO seek investment to manage future occupational emergencies Institute to banks: accept intellectual assets as collateral *VANGUARD* Ondo govt reviews 24-hour curfew imposed on Ikare Security: Kebbi APC youths hold special prayers Akeredolu to inaugurate Mosque to mark 100 days in Office Ikpeazu confirms release of abducted ABSU student Passing the security buck Niger Boat Mishap: 28 bodies recovered, 7 missing Queen Tracy Solomon distributes learning materials, boreholes in Nasarawa Germany's SPD confirms candidate to replace Merkel as chancellor 2,000 hectares ready for FG's housing scheme Gunmen kill five, set vigilance office, vehicle ablaze in Anambra PEF: FG considers bridging payment for gas transportation Nigeria can't survive another civil war, APC chieftain warns One cop shot as unknown gunmen attack another police station in Abia INSECURITY: Buhari talking about symptoms, signs of diseased Nation ' Nnamani I would have been an ex-convict but' Oshiomhole Reject politicians who lure you with Rice, stockfish in 2023 ' Cleric tells Nigerians Niger Delta development: Buhari has surpassed all past Presidents ' NYCN Workers' Salary: Buhari committed to welfare of Nigerian workers, APC tells PDP PDP hails suspension of 3 LG chairmen by Lagos Assembly Covid-19 deflates CAP's Q1 performance Fitch affirms rating on FBN Holdings, First Bank E-payment transactions in Q1 2021 rise 82% to N66trn COVID-19: Outdoor advertisers got no intervention from government ' LASAA Bears return to stock market as Q1 earning season nears end Solskjaer hints at Cavani stay after hitman continues goal blitz in Villa win United's Maguire a doubt for Europa final after injury in Villa win Gunners condemn Allardyce, West Brom to relegation in 3-1 win Poor Hadiza Bala Usman, forced to grow too quickly Reality versus illusion: How religion poisons everything(3) Legislators' oversight visit to Sambisa is overdue Time to save Nigeria is now! Ekiti takes delivery of additional COVID-19 vaccines Shina Peller donates medical equipments to health centres COVID-19: NCDC discharges 796 patients 10 feared dead as yet to be identified outbreak hits Kano NDLEA intercepts 75.8kg of cannabis in Ondo, Rivers Police rescue suspect from mob action, recover bus in Enugu *THISDAY* Ardova Grows Profit Before Tax by 107% to N1.2bn in Three Months Heritage Bank Partners Road Transport Workers More Winners Emerge in UBA Savings Promo FG Reaffirms Support for Entrepreneurs Plant Variety Protection Bill Will Improve Food Security African Oil, Gas Refiners Seek Action on Clean Energy Transition Investors Stake N16bn on 1.4 Billion Shares Insurance Commissioner Tasks Operators on Disruptive Innovations Nigerias Contract with Canadian Firm Pulled Power Sector FG Assures NSC of Support on Harness Solid Minerals ALTON Challenges African Youths on Nation-building CBN Organises Sensitisation Forum in Awka Lagos Commodities Exchange Set to List First Gold Ogun Selected for Three FGs Agric Pilot Schemes Report: 155m Persons in Northern Nigeria, Other Countries Face Acute Hunger Ekechukwu: Subduing Insecurity, Corruption Will Spur Economic Growth Harith Launches $200m Top Up Fund Greenage Restates Commitment to Sustainable Student Housing Financing How Failure to Deregulate Downstream Sector Bleeds Economy Revisiting OMLs Revocation, Reversal Saga Nigerian ipNX Gets Global Ranking CIBN Holds 2021 AGM Firm Launches HerbaCough Syrup in Nigeria Maize Farmers Urge FG to Sustain Ban on Importation of Commodity Merry-Go-Round at NDDC: Heading for a Break Firm Reaches Safety Excellence Level Govt Should Make Business Environment Conducive for SMEs to Thrive For 74 Deregistered Political Parties, the Battle is Finally Lost Gates, Windows and Exits Sports Minister Charges Para- Athletes team to Be worthy ... Oshoala Joins Barca Femeni to Celebrate Retaining Primera Iberdrola Atalanta Back to Second on Serie A Log after Thrashing of Parma Chelsea Add Salah to Summer Transfer Target NPFL: Akwa Utd Leapfrog Kwara Utd to Summit FMY&SD Constitutes Electoral Committee for National Association Boards AFN Disowns Pepple, Denies Knowledge of Any Congress Impressive Eze again Shows His Potentials as Palace Consolidate Status *PUNCH* Dont take COVID-19 vaccination, Oyedepo tells Winners worshippers Buhari plans Sallah celebration in Villa, stops homage again Truck with ammunition falls in Anambra, conductor flees, driver held Strengthen forest rangers, buy drones, choppers, South-West speakers tell govs Courageous judges, rule of law saved me from prison Oshiomhole In defence of free speech, press freedom Remove petrol subsidy, economic council tells Buhari, warns states Paxful eyes more crypto trades despite CBN ban Stop cursing your candidates opponents, ex-PDP chair tells Fayose Dare: RCCG members, co-pastors pay tributes at special service Group cautions FG against attacks on Yoruba leaders Church collapse: TB Joshua shouldve been charged with carelessness, says Soyinka We need constitutional review, declares Adebutu Niger villagers sacked by bandits among 15 victims of boat accident Akwa Ibom constituency plans to recall Rep Imo, Gombe get 2,005 new polling units Gunmen attack Akwa Ibom police station, kill two cops, 12 cows APC short-changing members, says Oyo PDP Police begin search for cops killers, snatched rifles PDP backs suspension of three LG chairmen IPOB not a terrorist group Nigerias revenue threatened as India slashes crude imports by $39.5bn SEC steps in as more Nigerians buy foreign stocks Trade deficit widens to $2.51bn after border reopening Miyetti Allah threatens legal action as gunmen release Kogi chair PEF plans to subsidise cooking gas transportation Fire guts Lagos church, Osun market Panel to probe NPA managing director for inauguration today Kidnappers tied our hands, legs, blindfolded, beat us with machetes, guns Forex, COVID-19 forced 415 firms out of production MAN LSJA to introduce judo in Lagos schools LMC wrong with walkover decision, insist IfeanyiUbah Curbing petrol smuggling to neighbouring countries Federations: Ministry to set up electoral committees Success ends 30-month goal drought, Osimhen nets brace Okocha, Art-Alade thrill fans at Luik tennis tourney Injured Chukwueze may miss Europa final clash against United N4.5m up for grabs at NTTF National Championships La Liga: Real Madrid title hopes hit by dramatic Sevilla draw Lille closer to Ligue 1 triumph after PSG, Rennes draw Serie A: AC Milan knock Juventus out of top four Abandoned reports: National Assemblys long list of endless probes, loud hearings, dead results West Brom relegated from EPL after Arsenal defeat Zverev defeats Berrettini to win second Madrid Open Obstacles to Nigerias post-COVID-19 economic revival A country that is bleeding Abuja-based sisters, others nabbed for selling drugged cake, cookies online Abuja motorcyclists, security agents clash over riders mysterious deaths Bauchi village head suspended, arrested for beating wife to death Hoodlums kill ex-sergeant, wife, daughter-in-law in Kaduna Five vigilantes shot dead in Anambra Residents blame govt as rain destroys property, vehicles in Imo Abuja traders lament hike in prices, low patronage Remi Tinubus heart of stone Napoleon Bonaparte and the Black Jacobins MDAs and the fiscal crisis FUOYE suspends bursar over alleged misconduct Lagos orders probe as Nigerians tackle hospitals over businesswoman, call agents deaths Church kicks against alien practices as socialite dies of burns during prayer *DAILY TIMES* NDLEA busts online drug trafficking cartel, arrests five suspects in Abuja Nigeria makes strides in Covid-19 battle SERAP urges Buhari to probe MDAs N39bn duplicated, mysterious projects NEITI, CAC to name real owners of oil, gas mining assets Gunmen kill five policemen, raze station in Akwa Ibom Eid: Buhari bans visits from religious leaders, politicians Senate committee exposes how MDAs fail to remit over N3 trillion into FGs account Bandits kill ex-soldier, wife, daughter-in-law, injure son Woman dies in Ogun hospital over alleged negligence, injurious injections Rauf Aregbesola: Passport issuance resumes May 31 How Nigerian soldiers apprehend 10 suspected Boko Haram in Kano Mosque Bayern Munich win 9th straight Bundesliga title Foreign Stocks: SEC sets to register, Monitor brokers to ensure transparency *NEW TELEGRAPH* 5 killed in Kaduna, 1 missing, says Commissioner Boat mishap claims 28 lives in Niger Police arrest driver as truck loaded with ammunition falls in Anambra APC denies involvement in planned workers' salary slash Buhari to mark Eid in Villa, cancels homage Gunmen raze another police station, kill two cops, 12 cows in A'Ibom Protest rocks Abuja over alleged killing of motorcycle operator PDP to APC: Slash in workers' salary'll trigger negative effect Pro-Buhari group distributes 5,200 bags of rice to supporters in Abuja FUOYE: Suspended Bursar alleges harassment, humiliation by security agents Igbokwe relishes torrents of celebration IPOB writes Biden: Do not sell weapons to Buhari I believe in united Nigeria, not secession 'Umahi S'Arabia: Ramadan will be 30 days Aba importers lament difficulties in doing business in China 2021 Nissan Navara gets an upgrade and a price drop Gloom: Nigeria in danger of bankruptcy SOLAD connects 10,000th small businesses to affordable reliable power Winpart by CFAO launches spare parts e-commerce website Schools may be empty if worsening insecurity persists 'NUT Why I fight for the rights of women Buhari should take the blame for insecurity, says Yusuf Teriba: CBN must release banks' N12trn for liquidity, growth Rape of democracy: How governors cripple LGs Igbo group backs ESN, rejects Ebubeagu EPL: West Brom relegated after Arsenal defeat EPL: Everton dent Hammers' Champions League hopes EPL: Man Utd comeback at Villa keeps City waiting on title Pillars tackle Wolves after 17-hour road trip Sergio Ramos suffers fresh injury setback EPL: Man City made to wait for title by Chelsea, Liverpool boost top-four hopes Rivers Hoopers begin Basketball Africa League against Patriots Red-hot Osimhen scores brace in Napoli win NPFL return today after weeks of break Neymar signs new Paris St-Germain contract Bodex group unveils plans for 2021 social media hangout Ikengboju felicitates with Fatoyinbo as he adds another year Happy times as Oba Alao, wife welcome twins after 18 years Chidinma Ekile's dumping secular for gospel music not surprising'fans Rich Plug ready to drop new single 'PutCall Good old beret and classy fashion I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED A SIMPLE LIFEST YLE 'Akin Alabi *BLUE PRINT* Fear in Onitsha as truckload of live bullets falls Over N3trn unremitted fund with MDAs ' Senate Let's engage foreign partners to tackle B/Haram ' Ex-military chief A letter to Jaafar Jaafar Insecurity: Gbajiabiamila reveals Nigeria Police's greatest challenge NPFL Matchday 20 Results Premier League: Manchester United comeback vs Aston Villa keeps City title party waiting AFN debunks report of unrest in Relay teams in USA camp Ministry to constitute Federations' electoral committee Senegal propose friendly with Super Eagles in June Breaking: More Policemen killed as gunmen launch fresh attacks, 12 cows killed in Akwa Ibom Still on saving Nigerians from killer fruits E-payment transactions decline to N23.19trn in April Boat mishap claims 28 in Niger ' Official I won't increase workers salary, says Gov Umahi Sallah: Magaji distributes 500 bags of rice to residents in Nasarawa Kogi: Ahovi commends Gov Bello on appointment NIDCOM boss tasks NAWOJ on irregular migration awareness Umahi to civil servants: Don't expect one kobo salary increment INEC establishes 1,374 more polling units in Akwa Ibom Banking Industry: NDIC, CIBN strengthen collaboration to improve professionalism Akwa Ibom constituents move to recall Rep Ekpenyong over 'poor representation Troops begin clearing operation in Benue, Nasarawa, Taraba Minster mourns Sheikh Alkali, condoles with family, Yobe govt Ramadan: JIBWIS frees 49 inmates in Jos, Kaduna, Lafia, Kano Criticise us constructively, Oyo dep gov tells journalists Planned salary reduction insensitive, provocative, NASU tells FG JCI seeks CSOs' collaboration Kogi Miyetti Allah chair regains freedom NYCN backs Akwa as NDDC sole administrator, hails Buhari Rule of Law: I would 've been a convict ' Oshiomole Pro-Buhari group distributes 5200 bags of rice to supporters in Abuja N165bn NPA scandal: ADP demands thorough probe, insist on removal of Koko *THE SUN* Ebubeagu: Don't play politics with security, Ebonyi govt tells PDP Igbo president'll douse Biafra agitation 'APC youths Insecurity: Lai Mohammed's buck passing and urgency of state police We can't afford another civil war 'APC chieftain Gov. Sule set to reshuffle cabinet to enforce campaign promises Na'Allah to Nigerians: Pressure your reps to pass Electoral Act amendment Anambra guber: Ayamelum supports Nonso Smart Okafor for APGA ticket Okocha thrills as Okika, Eze win Luik Tennis tourney Chukwueze doubtful for Europa League final Minister charges Para-Athletics team to be worthy ambassadors Chioma Ajunwa grassroots sports programme takes off in Lagos Int'l friendly: NFF in talks with Cameroun COVID-19:W'Bank approves $1.5bn to help Nigeria rebuild economic resilience How we revived Maritime Academy from state of near collapse ' Effedua Exploiting Nigeria's untapped multimillion-dollar apiculture industry CFM reiterates benefits of Nigeria's wheat value chain FG, corporates raise N2.4trn from capital market 'NGX Estate firm doles out N2.6m to entrepreneurs CAP Plc emerges best performing stock Why Gov. Uzodinma prefers Innoson vehicles for Operation Search & Flush New Changan Hunter pick-up with French DNA dares rivals Panic as fallen truck spills bullets in Onitsha UNILAG dons commend Coscharis assembly plant Gunmen attack more police stations in Abia, Akwa Ibom Herdsmen kill 3, kidnap, injure others in Anambra Resist tricks to disrupt peace, development in Niger Delta, NYCN urges LSMDA president warns against fake drugs Army arrests 13 suspected Boko Haram members in Kano mosque Hadiza refutes reporton shady contract award Apapa gridlock: Truck owners, drivers accuse security agents of causing e-call up system collapse IYC protest: NDDC appeals for calm, begins consultation Stranger than fiction Bayelsa Aiport, Ibom Air open negotiations on commercial flights Nigeria, Jordan and phantom coup plots Never ever let life predict you Ungun known men and remedial anointing Ortom: Between leadership and demagoguery Press Freedom: How the media can get its groove back Need for obedience to Supreme Court judgments The coup plot alarm Sylva, Addax Petroleum license and fairytales How Ifeoma Okeke-Ozzoude empowers the less privilege *GUARDIAN* COVID-19 restrictions and human rights NFF seeks friendlies for Super Eagles ahead 2022 World Cup qualifiers Renew Group Academy signs deal with PSG Ministryset to announce committees for federations' polls Man Utd keep Man City waiting for title with Villa victory Marseille lose more valuable points Man City eye title glory as Man Utd face Aston Villa Lewandowski eyes 49-year-old Mueller record after hat-trick heroics Retired police officer arrested for allegedly beating wife to death Igbo leaders move to reconcile Ohanaeze Ndigbo factions Ishaku warns Bwacha against dragging him into issues Coalition decries impact of terror attacks on schools Bandits, strange disease kill 20 in Katsina, Kano NIMASA, army collaborate on training of journalists Ikpeazu convenes summit on business failures after their founders' death Gunmen kill monarch, wife, in-law in Kaduna Omo-Agege decries poor electricity in Delta, unveils substation Mbaka, Presidency and a country in distraction Fear grips Abuja residents as motorcyclists protest against killing of colleagues To end oil spillage and gas flaring EFCC and politically exposed persons Press Freedom Day: Information as a public good NIPSS as Nigeria's hub for strategic policy intelligence Israel vows to keep Jerusalem order, hundreds of Palestinians wounded EU contract with AstraZeneca on COVID-19 jabs ends June Egypt hangs Coptic monk for killing of abbot Hundreds wounded in weekend of east Jerusalem violence Sicilian judge killed by mafia takes step to sainthood COVID-19: India records 403,000 new cases, 4,092 deaths in 24 hrs Pope urges end to clashes in Jerusalem 15 people killed in Guinea gold mine collapse Major US pipeline shut by ransomware attack US Navy says seizes huge weapons cache in Arabian Sea For once, rising oil prices mean falling knives Nigeria's commodities market set to list first gold asset Shares of Access, FBN, Zenith contribute 43% to total equities turnover Underwriters settle N4 billion #EndSARS protest claims Recyclan Empower partner to supply traceable, blockchain secured feedstock of post-consumer pet PFAs eye alternative investment options to boost revenue uptake Transcorp Hotel to increase visibility across Africa Insurer reports N19.7b gross premium in Q1 Keystone commends Nasarawa farmers, says group deserves more support Allianz acquires 65% stake in Jubilee Insurance *TRIBUNE* Baptist Convention admonishes Adeboye to take son's death as trial of faith Anambra FRSC commemorates West African Road Safety Week Avail yourselves of the free legal services, Lagos govt tells residents Pro-Buhari group distributes bags of rice to cushion effect of insecurity Aisha Buhari donates relief materials to IDP camps in Niger Truck loaded with live bullets falls, spills contents in Onitsha Resist tricks to disrupt peace, development in Niger Delta, NYCN tells Nigerians The invasion of Abuja by migrating herders from Niger 10 Customers emerge millionaires in UBA Savings Promo Heritage Bank-Dukia Gold to unlock N344trn market worth of gold Zenith, Access Banks express interest to acquire Union Bank 'Atlas Mara CBN disburses N83.9b loans to pharmaceutical companies Nigeria needs at least 100,000MW to power economy 'Elumelu Pipeline vandalism: How NNPC spent N33bn on repairs in 13 months Has Nigeria truly failed Nigeria records 37 new COVID-19 infections, total now 165,419 Nigeria won't survive another civil war ' APC national chairmanship aspirant Profit-taking on high cap stocks dips market by 1.6 per cent WoW We are not owned by Dangote 'Port management company *SPORTS* 5-Star C Efton Reid Commits to LSU over FSU, NC State, More - Bleacher Report AFN debunks report of unrest in Relay teams in USA camp - Blueprint AFN Disowns Pepple, Denies Knowledge of Any Congress - Thisday Albert Pujols Reportedly Blasted Joe Maddon's Managing Before Angels Release - Bleacher Report Arsenal 3-1 West Bromwich Albion: Baggies relegated after defeat - BBC Atalanta Back to Second on Serie A Log after Thrashing of Parma - Thisday Bayern Munich win 9th straight Bundesliga title - Daily Times Bradley Beal Will Not Play for Wizards vs. Hawks Because of Hamstring Injury - Bleacher Report Brahim Diaz makes AC Milan history with Juventus goal - Goal BREAKING: Ajayi's West Brom Relegated From Premier League After Arsenal Defeat - Complete Sports Browns Rumors: Aaron Rodgers Trade Doesn't Interest CLE; 'All In' on Mayfield - Bleacher Report Canelo Alvarez stops Billy Joe Saunders in front of record 73,126 fans in Texas - CNN Chelsea Add Salah to Summer Transfer Target - Thisday Chioma Ajunwa grassroots sports programme takes off in Lagos - The Sun Chukwueze doubtful for Europa League final - The Sun Conor McGregor Discusses Interest in Buying Man United, Reveals Celtic FC Talks - Bleacher Report Delort continues scoring form as Montpellier edge Strasbourg - Goal EPL: Everton dent Hammers' Champions League hopes - New Telegraph EPL: Man City made to wait for title by Chelsea, Liverpool boost top-four hopes - New Telegraph EPL: Man Utd comeback at Villa keeps City waiting on title - New Telegraph EPL: West Brom relegated after Arsenal defeat - New Telegraph EXTRA: Beg Tuchel to cut soap for you Orji Kalu advises Arteta ahead of derby clash - The Cable Federations: Ministry to set up electoral committees - Punch FMY&SD Constitutes Electoral Committee for National Association Boards - Thisday Gunners condemn Allardyce, West Brom to relegation in 3-1 win - Vanguard I still feel very responsible' - Arteta admits he's still hurting after Europa League exit - Goal Ibrahimovic's Euro 2020 participation in doubt after AC Milan knee injury - Goal Impressive Eze again Shows His Potentials as Palace Consolidate Status - Thisday Injured Chukwueze may miss Europa final clash against United - Punch Int'l friendly: NFF in talks with Cameroun - The Sun Jimmy Butler Drops 26 Points as Heat Hold off Jayson Tatum, Celtics for Win - Bleacher Report La Liga: Real Madrid title hopes hit by dramatic Sevilla draw - Punch Lakers Hope Dennis Schroder Will Play in Final 2 Regular-Season Games, Per Vogel - Bleacher Report Lakers' Kyle Kuzma Out vs. Suns with Back Injury Described as Tightness - Bleacher Report Lewandowski eyes 49-year-old Mueller record after hat-trick heroics - Guardian Lewis Hamilton recovers to overtake Max Verstappen and win fifth straight Spanish Grand Prix - CNN Lille closer to Ligue 1 triumph after PSG, Rennes draw - Punch LMC wrong with walkover decision, insist IfeanyiUbah - Punch Lonzo Ball, Pelicans Edge LaMelo Ball, Hornets Despite Terry Rozier's 43 Points - Bleacher Report LSJA to introduce judo in Lagos schools - Punch Luka Doncic Ejected from Mavericks vs. Cavs After Hitting Collin Sexton in Groin - Bleacher Report Madrid Open: Alexander Zverev beats Matteo Berrettini for second title - BBC Man City eye title glory as Man Utd face Aston Villa - Guardian Man Utd keep Man City waiting for title with Villa victory - Guardian Marseille lose more valuable points - Guardian Mavs' Luka Doncic: Groin Shot on Collin Sexton 'Obviously Was Not on Purpose - Bleacher Report Medina Spirit's Kentucky Derby win in doubt after failing postrace drug test - CNN Minister Charges Para- Athletics Team To Be Worthy Ambassadors - Complete Sports Minister charges Para-Athletics team to be worthy ambassadors - The Sun Ministry To Conduct Elections Into Sports Federations In Sept. ' Director - Daily Independent Ministry to constitute Federations' electoral committee - Blueprint Ministryset to announce committees for federations' polls - Guardian N4.5m up for grabs at NTTF National Championships - Punch NASCAR at Darlington 2021 Results: Martin Truex Jr. Dominant in 3rd Win of Year - Bleacher Report Neymar signs new Paris St-Germain contract - New Telegraph NFF seeks friendlies for Super Eagles ahead 2022 World Cup qualifiers - Guardian NPFL Matchday 20 Results - Blueprint NPFL return today after weeks of break - New Telegraph NPFL wrap-up: Enyimba lose at home as Katsina wallop Wikki Tourists - The Cable Compiled by: abdulkareemihiovi@gmail.com 08030703704 (+234) 8030703704