*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 12TH MAY 2021* *THE NATION* Opposition: attempted burglary at Presidential Villa signals collapse of security NDLEA reshuffles directors Olawepo-Hashim to political leaders: unite to save Nigeria Nigeria at 60: Govt plans special awards for worthy Nigerians APC tackles PDP over call for inquest on NPA Constitution review: Senate fixes zonal public hearing for May 26, 27 Gbajabiamila warns MDAs against diversion of retention funds Southern governors call for urgent national dialogue Edo PDP, Obaseki at war Why we turned down Makindes cash offer, by sacked Oyo council chairmen Lagos APC inaugurates screening, appeal committees for council poll Troops, Boko Haram in Maiduguri battle First Floating LNG Project: UTM Offshore signs contracts Mbaka shuts Adoration ground Phase three restrictions re-enforces phase-four, says SGF UPDATED: Troops push Boko Haram out of Maiduguri BREAKING: Ramadan fast continues, Sallah holds on Thursday- NSCIA I didnt write Davidos Jowo- Victor AD Raising export entrepreneurs Unity Bank kicks off One-minute Geniuscampaign *VANGUARD* We've recovered $153m from Diezani ' EFCC Chairman British parliament reopens after elections with Queen's Speech Insecurity: Use African measures to fight kidnapping, banditry ' OPC NDLEA arrests 89 suspected drug peddlers in Kaduna Perish the thought of pay cut Borno Perm Sec writesvisitation panel on need for Convocation representative in UNIMAID Governing Council Police deploys 3,410 policemen for 2021 Eid-el-Fitr celebration in Edo Ebubeagu' will end car-thefts in Ebonyi ' Commissioner 4 arrested for alleged forgery, sabotage in Edo Insecurity: FCTA apprehends 150 beggars NSCDC recovers 1,600 railway sleepers, arrests 10 vandals in Kaduna ' spokesman Major takeaways from Southern govs meeting AfDB to invest $3bn in Africa's pharmaceutical industry Southern Governors' Forum urges FG to convoke national dialogue Edo PDP, Obaseki bicker on dissolution of State, LGA party executives Ibom ICON Hotel sets to connect Ibom Golf Course to International Calendar Rift in Lagos ADC as another chieftain, Kome, defects to PDP Deregistration: Stop misleading public on Supreme Court's judgment ' CUPP tells INEC Firm affirms commitment to boosting Nigeria's Crypto Market Coronation Asset advocates harmonised reporting for mutual funds Petrol price: Why implementation of 20% hike in freight cost is delayed Nigeria rebalances OPEC quota compliance, cuts output by 7% FG appoints Obaje as coordinator for CARES Support Unit Save Edo state tertiary institutions from sting 2023: Is Nigeria ready for a woman president' [opinion] Southern Governors' Forum: A welcome development The scourge of ritual killings in Nigeria Lagos and the revitalisation of public health [opinion] The nexus between insecurity and food security, AFAN experience Lagos and the revitalisation of public health It's a year since my earthly angel answered the call Pantami as Federal Government's cross [opinion] Baba Ijesha and the Limit Of Jokes [opinion] From Sita to Arlington Resa ' Is FAAN 'Born Again Pitfalls in the PIB [opinion] Is the Southwest just 'Area Boys and Fake Pastors Goodnight my friend: Tribute to Innocent Chukwuma It's not easy to go to hell The legendary Awujale Adetona at 87 World Press Freedom Day: How the media can get its groove back [opinion] Sanitising society through traffic laws [opinion] Taming Nigeria's oil spillages and gas flaring scourge [opinion] PR Wise: The Presidency, Pantami and Mbaka [opinion] Hoodlums attack again in Abia, set NDLEA office ablaze 4 arrested for alleged forgery, sabotage in Edo Eid-el-fitr: Police warn politicians against turning Eid ground to political rally IPOB, ESN kill 21 police officers in Akwa Ibom ' CP Andrew Eid-el-Fitr: NSCDC deploys 2,000 in Lagos, assures calmness during celebrations Eid-el-fitr: NSCDC deploys 1,855 personnel to beef up security in Ondo Eid-el-Fitr: Police deploy 4,500 personnel in Nasarawa A country that is bleeding (2) *THISDAY* Advertising Regulation: APCON Takes Step to Deepen Operational Standard Taxation of Digital Economy in Nigeria, Need for Certainty Insurers Engage States in Fight against Fake Motor Insurance Re: CBN and Corporate Cover Up NCDMB Holds STIC Regional Finals FSDH Funding SPV Lists N12bn Bonds on FMDQ Exchange FG Commends MAN on Job Creation NDPHC to Boost Power Supply to Delta Community with Injection Substation S&P: FBNH, First Bank Boards Changes Ensured Stability Kwara Offers Young Entrepreneurs Interest-free Loans UPDC Board Seeks Loan from Majority Shareholders Lagos Seeks Partnership to Tackle Waste Management, Climate Change Odumboni: Waste Management a Collective Responsibility Empowering MSMEs to Stimulate Economic Growth Improving Maize Production Restructuring Fertiliser Initiative for Better Output Adebayo: IFMA Nigeria Offered FG Free Sustainability Consulting on National Theatre, Others Guinness Nigeria Grows Profit by 35% to N1.8bn in Nine Months TSI to Empower One Million Children Rand Merchant Bank Wins Award Saudi Aramco Beats Profit Forecast So, Who will Speak up for Nigeria Nation at Point Zero La Liga, Serie A Intrigues Live on DSTv, GOtv this Midweek Buffon to Leave Juventus at End of Serie ASeason Africa Needs Sustainable Sports Facilities, Says Egbe Iheanacho: Ndidi and I Never Lost Faith in Me Pelican Stars, Abia Angels Survive Relegation Juve May be Kicked out of Serie A over ESL Cavani Extends Man Utd Deal for Another One Year Nigeria, Ghana to Rekindle Rivalry in AWCON 2022 Qualifiers *PUNCH* We know where kidnappers are, only being careful Lai Mohammed Indian COVID-19 strain surfaces in Nigeria, diseases centre alerts NCDC Security experts demand probe, raise concerns over Villa robbery Osun mosque shut, sallah prayers banned as imams battle for seat Preventing third wave of COVID-19 Drama unfolds as Mbaka shuts Adoration Ministry ground till June Moon not sighted, Ramadan continues today NSCIA APC inaugurates LG screening, appeal committees Senate to hold zonal hearings on constitution review May 26 Corona students win $2m scholarships Katsina to pay sacked LG chairmen outstanding salaries APC, PDP in verbal war over NPAs N165bn saga Political leaders must unite to save Nigeria Sanwo-olu appoints new Lagos fire service boss Edo PDP chairman tackles Obaseki, alleges exco dissolution plot Why we rejected Makindes offer Sacked LG chairmen Convoke national dialogue, South tells Buhari, Ohanaeze, Afenifere back govs FG to auction N150bn bonds in May Mastercard calls for youth engagement in nation building Nigerias diaspora remittances to hit $22bn Report African women entrepreneurs care less about profit Report Lagos plans affordable housing schemes 100 youths benefit from OGSG, private firms empowerment programme Govt gifts five communities 20,000 free prepaid meters Fate Foundation launches two decades operations report If poly lecturers cannot be vice-chancellors, its injustice for govt to bring varsity profs to head polytechnics Ezeibe, ASUP President UBA, Zenith, seven others grow customer deposits to N30.81tn Jumia posts 33.7 million operating loss for Q1 Tesla considers dogecoin payment I was written off but never gave up ' Iheanacho FGs investment authority grows revenue by 343% to N160bn Heartland, Katsina clash over Nnoshiri Creative industry, Nigeria second largest employer of labour Report NWFL: Pelican, Angels survive, Ibom, Dreamstar relegated BUA chairman donates N5bn to Akwa Ibom Confusion grips sports sector as COVID-19 restrictions return Ecobank, NIDCOM support Nigerians in diasporas economic development La Liga: Messi scores as Barca, Levante draw Only 15,418 compliant firms can do FGs businesses PenCom Ex-Ronaldo's club Sporting Lisbon clinch first Portuguese title UK urges FG to remove tariff on solar equipment Guardiola hails Man City after 'hardest' title triumph Nigeria exceeds OPEC+ production quota, to compensate by September Winners emerge in Wema Banks startup competition African Women Fish Network inaugurates Nigerian chapter Global PRCA features three Nigerian businesses LASG to regenerate Otto, Otumara communities UAC introduces new products 80.4% of Nigerian employment in informal sector, says WBank Glo begins reactivation of SIM cards Goodnight, my friend: Tribute to Innocent Chukwuma NSIA Insurance unveils awareness campaign Nigerias flight safety lab can help other countries BAGAIA Nigeria needs to do more to protect her citizens Green Africa Airways unveils new routes Policy summersault driving investors away, say boat transporters Geely Nigeria launches new compact SUV model Lagos businesswoman shares apartment with intruder for one year Suspects arrested in Osun reveal Benue shallow graves containing wives, four others *DAILY TIMES* Revealed! Afaka students were sexually, homosexually molested by bandits 2023: No excuses on electronic transmission of results -PDP tells INEC PDP Expresses shock over invasion of Aso Rock Buhari cant secure Nigeria 2023: Why Obasanjo must not back Akinwunmi Adesina for Presidency Southern governors ban open grazing, demand confab, state police, fair appointments, others Federal Govt moves to adjust petroleum-pricing template Buhari, Osinbajo, security chiefs, others meet over violence, killings SWest groups fault police claim on IPOBs alleged plan to attack Lagos Some kidnapped students may die as were using force to rescue them, El-Rufai insists Catholic Bishop: Buhari is sleeping on duty, Nigerians didnt vote for Garba Shehu TRCN: Repositioning teaching from the shadows Villa Robbery: Buhari can be kidnapped says Women Elders Council Injustice, poverty heightens insecurity in Nigeria Okorocha Nigerian stocks add N34 billion as bull run continues *NEW TELEGRAPH* Danger of peace deals with Boko Haram Oyedepo, others 'thank God' as Dare Adeboye is buried Everything has broken down in the past 3 years 'Adebanjo NSIA grows net assets to N772.75bn despite COVID-19 Insecurity: Women Elders' Council gives Buhari 2 months to convene national confab $875m suit: Nigeria wins as JPMorgan ordered to disclose documents Buhari approves new security measures for S'East, S'South Insecurity: 17 Southern govs ban open grazing Tackle secession calls with improved security, Sultan tells Buhari NSCIA: Ramadan fast continues, says crescent Shawwal 1442 AH not sighted Boosting local maize production to drive growth Group Life: Workers' fate uncertain as govs shun policy Liberia Port Authority woos SIFAX Group on port devt Inspection: Stakeholders tackle navy, SON's planned return to ports Leveraging mutual funds for retail investment Oil and gas stocks gain N90bn in 4 months Maize: Poultry sector in dilemma over N641bn demand PwC: Continuous implementation of budget'll avert recession Financial literacy: Unity Bank flags off 'OMG' 2.0 game play Basel Committee, others survey clients, non-bank intermediaries on margin calls FMDQ admits Coronation Merchant Bank's CPs I n s e c u r i t y: Osinbajo preaches peace in perilous times With APC, there's no end in sight to pains Nigerians are going through ' Olafeso My vision for Anambra, by Ekwueme's daughter Buhari has failed Nigerians ' Adum Alhassan: Woman of steel takes a bow ANOCA confers highest honour on Sports Minister I still have a future with Chelsea ' Moses La Liga hots up on DStv, GOtv 30-day countdown to Euro 2020 starts on StarTimes Joshua expresses frustration over delay in fight with Tyson Man City win Premier League title after Man United lose to Leicester JUST IN: Man City win Premier League after Man Utd defeat S'Arabia to host Joshua/Fury showdown Gaza militants, children among 24 dead as Israel hits Hamas *BLUE PRINT* Southern govs to Buhari: Address the nation, restore citizens' confidence, back Nigeria's unity, ban open grazing, demand restructuring Extend no-fly-zone to Borno, Benue, Taraba, Yobe, ACF tells FG Sultan confirms which day is Sallah day Troops repel B/Haram attack on Maiduguri Engagement with the Nigerian Left Buhari approves new security measures for South East, South South Buffon to leave Juventus at end of season NPFL: Heartland raises alarm over Nnoshiri's disappearance ANOCA confers highest honour on Dare Ecobank remains critical bridge for Nigerians abroad ' Akinwuntan Importers foresee additional costs as Navy, SON scheme ports' comeback NIMASA, army to train journalists on defense reporting Breaking: Manchester City grab another Premier League title as United go down to Leicester We've lost 21 police officers to IPOB, ESN in A/Ibom ' CP Constitution Review: Committee ready for national, zonal public hearings No new COVID-19 restrictions, FG tells Nigerians Rev. Mbaka bows, apologises to bishop Eid-el-fitr: Ortom calls for sustained prayers to end insecurity State police panacea to Nigeria's security challenges ' Varsity don Activist tasks Kogi govt on Hassan Katsina road rehabilitation We need urgent FG's intervention in Michika ' LG chair NSCDC, FCT beef up security for Eid-el-fitr celebration Police arrest 2 fraudsters operating with fake bank alerts in Ibadan Again, FCTA cancels Eid-el-Fitr public prayer How Nigeria can solve unemployment crisis, others ' Ndubuaku Sallah: Zamfara NSCDC deploys 2,300 personnel Risqua Muhammed congratulates Muslims on Ramadan festival Oyo NSCDC deploys 1, 900 for Eid- el- Fitri celebrations SSANIP: When members' welfare took centre stage at SDC Buhari lauds European Union's support for Nigeria Insecurity: Review appointment of service chiefs, southern governors tell Buhari Etsu Nupe urges Muslims to abide by Islamic injunctions Eid-el-fitr: NSCDC deploys new tactics, technology to forestall insecurity *THE SUN* How to solve Nigeria's security problems 'Maj Gen Ayoola (Rtd), ex- commander, Operation Safe Haven NPA inquest: PDP unfit to criticise Buhari on corruption 'APC INEC has no excuses on electronic transmission of results- PDP Anambra guber: Eschew violence, AASDU urges politicians Okonkwo delivers maiden Michael Okpara leadership lecture June 3 PDP hits Buhari over Aso Rock robbery No faction in Bayelsa APC- NASS Caucus Zamfara 2023: No constitution that stops Matawalle from joining another party ' Shinkafi Nwakali denies plan to dump Nigeria Chukwueze to receive medal with crutches Barca can't afford '75m Ndidi NSIA grows net assets by 33% to N772.75bn despite COVID-19 effect on economy NIMN to discuss role of SMEs in post-COVID-19 at confab We've resumed SIM cards activations 'Globacom Insecurity: NASRDA stresses need for development of satellite technology NITDA, Cloudflex, Rackcenter back NITRA Technology Forum 2021 TECNO Camon 17 debuts with vibrant fashion show TEC Experience Centre witnesses high scoring affairs as Bank Wars debuts Cargo clearance cost to rise as Navy returns to ports Why Lagos is experiencing epileptic power supply Sanwo-Olu Lekki Port's construction reaches 50% completion President sleeping on duty Catholic Bishop Defence reporting: NIMASA, Army collaborate on training Parents petition minister over deplorable state of FGC Nise NDLEA reshuffles directors, creates new directorate Why Nigerians experience mental health challenges Akume Suspected serial killers nabbed in Benue Widow seeks justice for daughter raped by lecturer in Rivers Gunmen, again, burn NDLEA office in Abia Fayemi grants 12 Ekiti inmates clemency Nigeria and Nigerians Sallah: Police, NSCDC, FRSC beef up security in states Bottled, not 'bottle', water/drink Hidden knowledge on why people suffer (3) Can Pantami be prosecuted for acts of terrorism'(1) Bob Marley plays forty years onto eternity Concern about Nigerias vaccine discriminations Chudi Izuwah: Leaving a vacuum in the fight for autistic children Separatist agitations: Wikes strong voice Digitalising Nigerian economy and Pantamis touch Umahis magic hands in Ebonyi Mobile finance app Introduces free money transfer Insecurity: Looking beyond the military Women group calls for better structure in Nollywood *GUARDIAN* EFCC arrests suspected illegal oil bunkerers in Rivers Two Cameroonians nabbed for alleged arms deal in Calabar Rotary District donates callipers to polio ambassador I didn't use constituents' palliative for my birthday, says Alli-Macaulay Benue residents lament high price of food items as Sallah approaches 1,752 benefit from Rent-to-Own housing policy in Lagos NUJ urges probe into arrest of Imo newspaper vendors Imo newsaper vendors embark on indefinite strike over harassment Lagos to announce stricter measures to stop Okada riders Rights group condemns terrorist attacks on journalists in Mali, Burkina Faso Brazil states suspend AstraZeneca vaccine for pregnant women US authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for 12-15 year olds California proposes cash payments for two-thirds of residents Philippines economy shrinks 4.2% in first quarter IMF announces financing plan aimed at Sudan debt relief Kenya suspends flights from Somalia Joshua versus Fury set for Saudi Arabia in August, Hearn reveals Top tennis stars arrive Abuja for DavNotch Senior Championship Triathlon Union mourns late technical director, Badare Team Nigeria set for first relay outing in Texas Man City clinch Premier League title after Man Utd defeat American rapper J Cole to play pro-baskeball in Rwanda Ibrahimovic to miss at least two Milan games with knee injury Japan's Osaka 'not sure' Olympics should happen as doubts grow Spain legend Iniesta to stay with Japan's Kobe for two more years ALTON decries exodus of tech savvy youths from Nigeria Glo subscribers can now activate new lines Developer assures new Computer Village will be completed in 24 months NDDIS seeks partnership with UK for ICT investments Summitech Computing targets investments in innovative healthcare solutions EATON seeks measures against counterfeiting Stakeholders to discuss future of cloud hosting service Tech Experience Centre pioneers 'bank wars TECNO Camon17 makes a stunning debut with a vibrant fashion show Buhari and AFRICOM Eid-el-Fitri and Ramadan 2021 The bombshell A toast to Comrade Madunagu at 75 Baba Ijesha: Princess is culpable Afenifere @ 70: Flourish, populism and relevance Expect your divine connection too *TRIBUNE* Gombe considers World Bank loan to fight erosion at FCE (Tech) Gombe Eid-El-Fitri: Pray for peace, security, economic stability, NOA urges Muslims Eid-el-Fitr: Gbajabiamila enjoins Muslims to pray for Nigeria, ensure peaceful coexistence Eid-ul-Fitr: Gov Ortom urges Nigerians to pray for peace Eid-al-Fitr: CUPP felicitate Muslims Insecurity: Foundation donates motorcycle to Amotekun in Ekiti Gunmen kidnap Pastor inside Church in Ondo GIANT IN THE TROPIC OF AFRICA: Tayo Fatunla How 2023 presidency is splitting the zones I'm ready to work with Makinde, Arapaja 'Olafeso Cutting down of trees in Abuja attracts fine of N100, 000 per tree 'FCTA Edo Waste Board set to prosecute defaulters Drug abuse in Bayelsa highest in South-South region 'UNODC survey Ayade deploys drones for medical supplies to hard-to-reach areas Again, Akpabio, Udoedehe draw battle line in APC Only 150 out of 700 MDAs appear before Public Accounts Committee annually 'Urhoghide JUSUN strike: Stakeholders lament prison congestion Equities market sustains positive sentiments as investors earn N36.6bn Honda unveils 2021 Accord model, offers 6-year free service *SPORTS* 2022 World Cup qualifiers: An arduous test awaits Igor Stimac's India as they gear up to tour Qatar amid pandemic - Goal 30-day countdown to Euro 2020 starts on StarTimes - New Telegraph Africa Needs Sustainable Sports Facilities, Says Egbe - Thisday Al Jazira crowned Arabian Gulf League champions! - Goal American rapper J Cole to play pro-baskeball in Rwanda - Guardian ANOCA confers highest honour on Dare - Blueprint ANOCA confers highest honour on Sports Minister - New Telegraph Arron Afflalo Renewing Bid to Buy T-Wolves Amid Alex Rodriguez Negotiations - Bleacher Report Barca can't afford '75m Ndidi - The Sun Barcelona draw at Levante to dent their title bid - Yahoo Barcelona suffer title blow as Levante hit back to draw - Yahoo Brett Favre Has Not Paid $600K for Speaking Events Back to State of Mississippi - Bleacher Report Bucs GM Told Tom Brady He Can Play Until He's 50 If QB Feels Capable - Bleacher Report Buffon to leave Juventus at end of season - Blueprint Buffon to Leave Juventus at End of Serie ASeason - Thisday Busquets fears Barcelona's La Liga title fight is over after slip-up against Levante - Goal Cavani Extends Man Utd Deal for Another One Year - Thisday Chukwueze to receive medal with crutches - The Sun City boss Pep Guardiola: This has been a Premier League title like no other - Yahoo Colin Kaepernick Publishing Book of Essays Focused on Abolishing the Police - Bleacher Report Confusion grips sports sector as COVID-19 restrictions return - Punch Donovan Mitchell to Miss Final 3 Jazz Regular-Season Games Due to Ankle Injury - Bleacher Report Ex-Ronaldo's club Sporting Lisbon clinch first Portuguese title - Punch Fan View: '#KoemanOut' - Barcelona's African fans explode after slip-up in LaLiga race - Goal Fan View: 'I don't see Orlando Pirates beating Raja Casablanca' - Twitter reacts to Stellenbosch FC draw - Goal Fan View: Africa reacts as Italy legend Buffon announces imminent Juventus departure - Goal Fan View: How football celebrated Mahrez's Manchester City Premier League triumph - Goal Film on Golden Eagles triumph at Atlanta 96 to be released in 2022 - The Cable Gaza militants, children among 24 dead as Israel hits Hamas - New Telegraph Genk Vs Anderlecht: Kompany Wary Of 'Dangerous' Onuachu - Complete Sports Golf-Matsuyama says quarantine in Japan allowed Masters win to sink in - Yahoo Guardiola hails Man City after 'hardest' title triumph - Punch Heartland, Katsina clash over Nnoshiri - Punch Heat Clinch 2021 NBA Playoff Spot; Latest Eastern Conference Standings - Bleacher Report Heineken Launches UEFA Euro 2021 Limited-Edition Bottles - Daily Independent Hornets' LaMelo Ball Says He Could Have Competed in NBA When He Was 14 Years Old - Bleacher Report Horse racing-Medina Spirit cleared to compete in Preakness Stakes - Yahoo I don't know how he kept his driving license!' - Tuchel fondly recalls time with 'crazy' Aubameyang at Dortmund - Goal I still have a future with Chelsea ' Moses - New Telegraph I was written off but never gave up ' Iheanacho - Punch Ibrahimovic to miss at least two Milan games with knee injury - Guardian Iheanacho: Ndidi and I Never Lost Faith in Me - Thisday Ings' double helps Southampton to welcome win over Crystal Palace - Yahoo Japan's Osaka 'not sure' Olympics should happen as doubts grow - Guardian Japanese government adviser sparks ire with tweet laughing off calls for Olympic cancellation - CNN Joshua expresses frustration over delay in fight with Tyson - New Telegraph Joshua versus Fury set for Saudi Arabia in August, Hearn reveals - Guardian Joshua, Fury fight to hold in Saudi Arabia August - The Cable JUST IN: Man City win Premier League after Man Utd defeat - New Telegraph Justin Jefferson: Joe Burrow Has More Swag Than Kirk Cousins, Not Afraid of Hits - Bleacher Report Juve May be Kicked out of Serie A over ESL - Thisday Kawhi Leonard Dominant as Clippers Cruise Past Raptors in Easy Win - Bleacher Report Kawhi Leonard Says Clippers Need to Cut Down on Turnovers for Playoff Success - Bleacher Report King of the Baggers: A slice of pure American folklore goes racing - CNN Koeman takes responsibility as Barcelona suffer bitter title blow with Levante draw - Goal Kyrie Irving Ruled out for Nets vs. Bulls Because of Facial Injury - Bleacher Report La Liga hots up on DStv, GOtv - New Telegraph La Liga, Serie A Intrigues Live on DSTv, GOtv this Midweek - Thisday La Liga: Messi scores as Barca, Levante draw - Punch