*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 13TH MAY 2021* *THE NATION* COVID-19 vaccines do not cause infertility or shorten life expectancy Stemming suicide among students Peer group influence and students Nonationcan develop without Mathematics IBBU UCJcelebrates World Press Day VSF brings relief to Nigerians amid COVID-19 EKEDC greets customers on Eid Senator Abiru, ALGON President felicitate Muslims NAFDAC sensitises MSMEs on product registration Doctors urge inclusion of art in medical care Police warn against VIP escorts in South East, Rivers Aggrieved soldiers petition Buhari, reject proposed Army Housing Scheme COVID-19: Lagos places USA, Canada, South Africa, 11 others on watch list Ogun: Abioduns inclusive governance as stabilising factor Nigerians query exclusion of Fela-Kuti from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Airlines urged to embrace upscale services as N45bn facility berths *VANGUARD* Eid-el-Fitr: FRSC boss urges adherence to COVID-19 protocols JUSUN urges FG to deduct to Judiciary funds from May FAAC Uzodimma dissolves cabinet, sacks 20 commissioners Never allow under-age to drive, FRSC pleads with parents Under-utilisation of Nigeria's satellite in orbit FRSC deploys 850 men, 20 patrol vans, ambulances, trucks to Kogi How suspected herdsmen killed Man O'War member in Oyo NUPENG directs members to shut down services in Kaduna Accord Party determined to win 10 LGAs in Lagos Three dead, four injured in Ogun gas explosion Exercise caution in your decisions, utterances', Northern Elders to Southern Govs Eid-el-Fitr: Yahaya Bello calls for peaceful coexistence, national integration Yoruba leader faults Southern govs' call for political conference COVID-19 new variants: Lagos places 14 countries on watch list SHOOT-ON-SIGHT: Nzuko Umunna, writes Army chief, UN, EU, others over extra-judicial killings Why Uzodimma sacked 20, retain 8 commissioners Ex-convict remarks: Oshiomhole desperate to be relevant ' Idahosa FMDQ admits Coronation Merchant Bank's CPs Company Income Tax rises in Q1'21 Apapa gridlock: Southern governors, senators wade-in Obanikoro's truck park shut in error Youth Party registered ' Court of Appeal Company Income Tax increases by N97.05bn in Q1, 2021 ' NBS Before night falls Pantami in the eyes of the law The way out for the South [opinion] Food Matters: A Reflection on Ramadan Elon Musk seeks NCC's approval to operate SpaceX Starlink satellite broadband in Nigeria Summitech disrupts health sector with Indigo healthcare management solution Triller partners SoundCloud to help emerging artistes grow Eight banks kick off gaming competition at Tech Experience Centre Baba Ijesha: Iyabo Ojo sues Yomi Fabiyi for defamation, demands N100M Six die, as gas cylinder explodes at Abeokuta in Ogun NSCDC intercepts truckload of crude oil, arrests 4 suspects in Imo Never allow under-age to drive, FRSC pleads with parents Eid-el-Fitr: I will not tolerate any act of criminality ' Ondo CP We remain resolute in our commitment to protect you ' Security chiefs assure corps members Frightening auguries for a country's DSO *THISDAY* AIbom: Empowering SMEs for Human Capital Development Effective Leadership for Sustainable Success Surendran Becomes Airtel Nigeria CEO Telcos Await NCCs Approval for 5G Rollout Econet Group, Mastercard Partner on Fintech Solutions Summitech Restates Commitment to Innovative Healthcare Solutions Odumboni: Waste Management a Collective Responsibility Obagbemi: How Facebook Recognises, Supports Creative Talents NITDA, Cloudflex to Discuss Cloud Future at NITRA Forum Branch Offers Free Money Transfers Sodiya: Electronic Voting Will Address Nigerias Electoral Challenges Wema Bank Unveils Hackaholic Bootcamp Winners Smile Excites Customers with Double Data Offering Access Bank Leads in Gaming Competition GTR, TechnologyMirror Plan Virtual Forum Ogun, Benue, 27 Others Charg above N145 for RoW Report: 81% Nigerian Consumers Prefer Multiple Payment Options Nigeria and the Danger of Plan B UEFA Opens Investigation into Barcelona, Juventus, Madrid over Super League Plan Nwakali Wins Alcorcon Player of the Month Award Leicester, Chelsea FA Cup Final to Air on StarTimes Awatv, Nigerias Free Digital Channel to Broadcast Basketball Africa League Games Iheanacho Battles Vardy, Others for Leicesters Goal of the Month Award AFN Confident of Relay Teams Qualifications for Tokyo Olympics Jorginho Error Gifts Arsenal Victory at Stamford Bridge Leicester Defeat Man Utd to Crown Man City Premier League Champions ANOCA Confers Highest Honour on Nigerias Sports Minister A Tale of Medical Negligence Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury Fight to Take Place in Saudi Arabia Nigerian Medics Making Waves in the Diaspora SICKLE CELL DISEASE AND INFERTILITY (PART 3) Ehanire Lauds Efforts of Indian Group to Improve Health of Nigerians Reducing Malaria Scourge in Nigeria JNC International, Others Launch POCUS Training Centre *PUNCH* Lagos threatens to prosecute Hajj returnees over seven-day compulsory isolation Burgled Aso Villa building was hotspot for contractors, others Community leader slumps, dies dancing at Rivers wedding Boko Haram fighters attacked military formation, didnt touch us Maiduguri residents EFCC lists obstacles to Diezanis prosecution Averting war in the Taiwan Strait Nigerians want to hear from Buhari Falana, Rep Abuja Bolt driver shot by passenger battles for life in hospital Southern Governors irreducible demands on security APC, PDP senators clash over calls for Buharis impeachment Southern governors resolutions: ACF backs open grazing ban, says restructuring to divide Nigeria Eight commissioners retain seats as Uzodinma fires 20 APC to release convention timetable May ending Eid-al-Fitr: Atiku, Obi felicitate Muslims, preach love, peace Army housing scheme fraudulent, soldiers tell Buhari Anambra: Udenwa to chair 13-member PDP screening appeal panel Casualties mount as Isreal-Palestinian war continues Nigeria Diaspora remittances declined by 27.7% to $16.8bn World Bank Im not withholding LG funds, says Bayelsa deputy gov Gunmen attack another Akwa Ibom police station, kill cop Total system collapse under probe, repairs progressing TCN FG seeks revenue growth from bitumen, barite, gold 20,000 Kaduna workers unpaid, strike begins Monday, says NLC NEITI, EFCC, NFIU to enforce sanctions in extractive industries Most bank creditors got loans at below 15% interest rate MPC member Ogun adopts PPP on youth empowerment Gas expansion schemell create huge opportunities Fuel marketers SIM card regulations hampered our subscriber growth, says AIRTEL NDPHC begins distribution substation construction, others in Delta Serena lose 1000th career match BEDC installs over 22,000 meters for customers Gerrard reveals receiving Fergie's advice Food inflation worst under Buharis regime Let Fury talk, do the beating, Okorodudu advises Joshua FSDH Funding SPV lists N12bn bonds on FMDQ Exchange NWFL: Pelican target league title after relegation scare Colonial pipeline: US petrol prices hit seven-year high NPFL clubs flout COVID-19 vaccination order, shun tests Buharis advisers fault PIB, want NNPC commercialised GOtv to broadcast FA Cup final Moneygram begins bitcoin adoption Waldrum should invite NWFL players for US tourney Q1 Company Income Tax revenue rose to N392.77bn, says NBS EPL: Rowe scores as Arsenal beat Chelsea FG committed to democratising broadband connectivity Osinbajo NCDMB puts Nigerians participation in Train 7 project at 50% NIMASA to set up school for maritime journalists We improved water transportation to decongest roads LASG Investors suffer N1.34tn loss as Nigerian stocks wobble International Breweries to empower 500 entrepreneurs Inadequate distribution limiting cleaner energy use, says ARDA Linkage Assurance launches brand identity to drive growth Worrisome violence against police officers ISWAN, others raise $299,000 in seven days for seafarers Slashing salaries brutally unjust Boat mishap: Night sailing remains banned, says NIWA IMO boss seeks fair future for seafarers Pistol found on IMSU undergraduate arrested for cultism Three burnt to death as refrigerator gas explodes in Ogun *DAILY TIMES* Nigerias security challenges not insurmountable IGP Confusion as Chief Imam of Ibadan, Dahiru reject Sultans directive, hold Eid on Wednesday Police issue warning to officers to stay away from South South & South East, be afraid of IPOB Imo State: Uzodinma sacks 20 Commissioners EU mulls 210m humanitarian aid for Sahel and Central Africa Expressway construction reveals Chinas rapid development Vaccine inequity poses significant risk to global economic recovery UN report Southern senators, Reps back govs demands, others BHaram demands N28m ransom to free 52 captives abducted in Adamawa EFCC recovered $153m, 80 properties from Diezani, says EFCC TCN confirms total power system collapse How security operatives foiled insurgents attack on Maiduguri, by Army PANDEF lauds Southern govs resolutions, Ndume kicks NUPENG directs members to shut down services in Kaduna Nigeria is good, traveling abroad is better Adodo Eddy Osaman Budget Ministry partners Follow The Money to track constituency projects implementation Bala-Usman defends Dangote over non-payment of NPA charges *NEW TELEGRAPH* Sports federations and the search for elusive autonomy World Bank: Remittance inflows to Nigeria fell by 27.7% to $17.2bn Report: NNPC awards crude swap deals to Oando, 15 others Worsening Insecurity affecting healthcare delivery 'NMA Akeredolu: Why we banned open grazing in Southern Nigeria Insecurity: Southern Senators back govs on open grazing ban COVID-19: UK places Nigeria, others on red list Nigeria in darkness as national grid collapses Nine terrorist suspects killed in failed Maiduguri attack 'Army Eid-el-Fitr: Kalu advocates national cohesion Fertiliser initiative: Evaluating gains, prospects, challenges WHO endorses Chinese vaccine, Sinopharm, for emergency use Broadband: Deepening rural access amidst urban competition Jeopardising backward integration amid sugar war LCCI: Challenges still trailing AfCFTA implementation Telcos lose revenue as inactive lines hit 105m Report: Fintech key to Nigeria's digital economy NITDA, Cloudflex, Rackcenter back NITRA tech forum Summitech to upgrade healthcare solutions Mercy Corps partners MoMo Agent to deliver cash transfers Forum pushes for full digitisation of Africa's economies Ad hoc committees: Reps wield the big stick Sanwo-Olu: I've not disappointed Lagosians AFN confident of relay teams' qualification Chukwueze will have no problem in England, says Finidi Amuneke hails Sporting Lisbon, Man City after league exploits Registration opens for Ijebu Heritage Half Marathon Leicester underdog as FA Cup final airs on StarTimes NOC mourns Akintunde Badare COVID-19: Japan prepares to vaccinate its Olympians, Paralympians Euro roundup: Barcelona held by Levante in 3-3 thriller; Sporting win title EPL: Ings double seals Saints fightback against Palace *BLUE PRINT* Buhari in charge, stop blame game, Ndume tells southern govs Lawyer writes Buhari over appointment of Alkali as IGP Breaking: Jorginho's slip gifts Arsenal victory vs Chelsea Rotary club of Abuja trains over 50 indigent women Italian Open: Serena, Osaka stunned; Barty marches on Insecurity: CAN declares 3 days of national prayer COVID-19: Safety-net to lift 30,000 C/Riverians out of poverty Bayelsa, Ibom Air open partnership negotiations Eid-el-fitr: FAAN tasks Airport users to abide by COVID-19 protocols Optimism rises as regulators, airlines, others seek birth of codeshare agreements What Nasarawa must do not to have Zamfara experience in mining Arik Air reintroduces flights from Abuja to Maiduguri Eid-el-Fitr: CP FCT assures residents of safety ahead celebration Eid-el-Fitr: Buhari calls for unity, solidarity Truck crushes 3 to death in Akwa Ibom 3 crushed to death in Akwa Ibom Bello hails Obaje's appointment as COVID-19 CARES support unit coordinator Eid-el-fitr: 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Nigeria *THE SUN* To govern Lagos is tough job 'Sanwo-Olu Disabled persons in Akwa Ibom lament lack of access to polls 2023: Enugu West supports Ugwuanyi, rotation of guber position 2023: Igbopresidency not negotiable -Ohanaeze chieftain Pray for leaders, country's peace 'APC Anambra guber: Ex-lawmaker donates N1 million to youths supporting Soludo Uninsured vehicles on Nigeria roads hit 10m Incentives necessary for stronger investment inflow Accredited laboratories to boost manufacturing, export 'SON LCCI seeks better interface with regulatory agencies, SMEs Race for Africa's retail banking dominance hots up with Access Bank in East, S'Africa IEA report raises hope on Nigeria's dwindling oil revenue SOAN decries $100m loss to capital flight Regulatory rules: CIBN collaborates with SEC, NGX to enforce compliance NEITI, EFCC, others to enforce sanctions in extractive industry Terroristsve encircled South West, Yoruba group alleges Nigeria, others recorded $540bn remittance flows in 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