*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SUNDAY 16TH MAY 2021*



*THE NATION*

Killers of Rivers security agents arrested Wike

EBERECHI EZE: I watched Ronaldinhos videos day and night

Five IPOB members arrested over killing of policeman

Dennis Rodman @ 60: The mad life of Bad Boy

Korea govt to expand model schools to six states

Mystery over killing of four gunmen, nurse in Rivers

The determination of nations

Baba, no tell me dat nonsense again

Getting economics of Covid-19 restrictions wrong

APC set to release congresses, national convention schedule

Buhari to discuss security matters with Macron

Weve arrested killers of security agents in Rivers, says Wike



*VANGUARD*

SMEs as engine of Akwa Ibom's economic growth

Secession agitations: We should review 1914 amalgamation conditions ' Senator Ekpenyong

International Day of Families: Tallen challenges parents on upbringing, vices

Ethiopia delays elections again amid security, logistical challenges

Abia govt reiterates commitment to ban open grazing of cattle

Osun govt promises to sustain free train service

Bauchi gov, wife receive 2nd jab of Astrazeneca vaccine

WHO cautions on excessive speed to reduce road accidents

Ex-IGP Idris urges Nigerians to support Police

Political war: Etsako suspends Ogiadhome over anti-party activities

Navy releases list of successful candidates for Basic Training School

Akeredolu threatens to deal with any monarch engaging in act of lawlessness in Ondo

We are not marginalised under Makinde'govt ' Igbo Community

Wike: Southern Governors' decision on open grazing irrevocable

LG Polls: OYSIEC cancels nomination fee, to refund candidates

How digital technology has helped retailers through the pandemic

Spotify founder says bid to buy Arsenal rejected by club owner

JAMB extends 2021 examination amidst registration challenges

Lebanese sexually abusing minors for 20 years arrested in Plateau

Breaking: JAMB extends UTME, DE registration by 2 weeks

Dangers of silencing the media

The Strange Ways of God

Reality versus illusion: How religion poisons everything (4)

If Obaseki fights again

50 years on, it's still 'what's 50 years on, it's still 'what's going on

Ways to prevent your family from getting COVID-19

Foundation set to assist bone cancer patients

Jigawa: Hisbah confiscated 308 bottles of assorted alcoholic beverages



*THISDAY*

Female Drivers of FinTech Solutions in Nigeria

Brands Promotion

Adegunwa: Why We Continue to Produce World-Class Products

Nivea Extends COVID-19 Support to HiFL

El-Rufai, Ortoms Descent to Character Debate

Omagbemi: Campaign Is Successful When Planning Is Based on Audience, Not...

The Shina Peller Example

How Lawmakers Bickered over Plan to Impeach Buhari

On the Asaba Revolt by Southern Governors

A Belated Defence of The Best President Nigeria Ever Had

Leicester City Are English FA Cup Champions!

Pinnick Congratulates Ndidi, Iheanacho on FA Cup Victory

What Next for Emmanuel Dennis

Musa, Ekong, 29 Others in Super Eagles Provisional Squad for Cameroon Friendly



*PUNCH* 

Asaba Declaration: Southern govs resist Senates anti-restructuring stance

Senators advocating Buharis impeachment not serious about it Senate

God ordained my conversion to gospel music Chidinma

Sexual assault: Baba Ijeshas celeb status wont help, says lawyer

Recovered assets: Reps deepen probe, set to re-invite Malami, FCT minister, EFCC boss

SWest PDP bloc unveils 11 aspirants for national chairmanship position

Governors lame excuses about insecurity

I was anxious, depressed multiple times Denola Grey

Talk and Die inspired by bad governance, #EndSARS protests Baby Rally

How COVID-19 inspired My Love Song Toyin Leshi

Stop disrespecting cinemas, Bimbo Ademoye cautions filmmakers

I feel blessed marrying my best friend Arole

2Baba, Chike for Stock Africa is Made Of

Ive survived several battles in music industry, says Danku at 40

SCourt governor tag on Uzodinma changes nothing Imo commissioner

I deal with difficult customers by putting myself in their shoes Mustapha

Hunger may kill more Nigerians than Boko Haram, kidnappers Ex-PDP national vice chair, Olafeso

Afegbuas membership of PDP suspect Ologbondiyan

I only want accountability from PDP leadership Afegbua

COVID-19: NMA, virologists caution vaccine-hesitant church leaders against misinformation

Only 22% poorest Nigerian households have electricity access WBank

Bauchi gov begs Christians to take COVID-19 vaccine

Contributory pension returns to growth path, gains N92bn

Capital market records biggest rise in non-performing loans

Healthcare in Nigeria: In need of urgent overhaul

Grid collapse: Nigerians should adopt renewables, says expert

Why SWest govs cant openly support Yoruba nation Sunday Igboho

Widow of man killed during Lagos #EndSARS protest gets N10m

Some places for Bitcoin investment in 2021

NMA supports FG, Senate on move to ban syringe importation

Reps minority leader, monarch back fresh investments in Ogun

StarTimes supports digital switchover with infrastructure

SWest PDP: Reconcile with Fayose, Olafeso, Olopoeyan tells Arapaja

Iheanacho, Ndidi make history as Leicester win FA Cup

Oshoala faces late fitness test for Champions League final

Rangers complete unbeaten 2020/21 Scottish league season

CAA Region II Championships hold in Kaduna

Lewandowski equals Bundesliga record with 40th league goal

Marcus Eagles' invitation delights Feirense

Italian Open final: Djokovic, Nadal set up 57th career clash

Nigeria won! Atiku, Keyamo, Yesufu, others hail Iheanacho, Ndidi as Leicester win FA Cup

Photo story: Iheanacho, Ndidi celebrate first FA Cup victory with Nigeria flag

Despite COVID-19 threat, Gombe fun-seekers ignore social distancing to relish durbar

Seria A: Juventus end Inter's 20-match unbeaten run

Dr Ameyo Adadevoh: The Ebola heroine

Vaccine cooperation, a necessity to block virus

#JusticeForHinyUmoren: Nigerians suspect foul play, demand further probe

Man, 70, arrested for stealing human hair in barbershop

More deaths recorded in Taraba herdsmen attack

Others were accepted but I was rejected thrice at ritualists den Rivers abducted nurse

Police confirm killing of four gunmen, nurse in Rivers

Cameroon sentences trans women to five years for attempted homosexuality

Policeman gets N100,000 reward for returning accident victims N1.2m

IPOB members arrested for killing sergeant, snatching rifle

Mixed Metaphors: Hollowness in high places

Did Buhari miscalculate

Staying safe online is your responsibility

Nigerias medicinal plants: Securidaca longipedunculata (Ipeta)

The stages of drug trials



*DAILY TIMES*

Peace initiatives begin in troubled Itsekiri land

Regional security: Buhari hosts Chads head of state, Deby

Despite sacking his regime in 1985, President Buhari showers encomium on Dogonyaro

Japan expands COVID-19 emergency state to 3 more prefecture

Israel intensifies attacks on Gaza, army says troops on ground

Ukrainian experts say nuclear process at Chernobyl NPP under control

Dangote Tops Chat in Contributing to Nigerias Economy

Restructing: Speaker denies oppossing Southern Govs call

Sallah: Civil servants yet to resume work after holidays

Miyetti Allah: Fulani people ready for breakup of Nigeria, more than any other ethnic nationality

Buhari tells new Chadian leader, Ask us for help any time

ICPC declares President Buharis in-law Kumo wanted over $ 65m fraud

Fire guts INEC office in Enugu

Double boost for Chelsea as Kovacic, Kante return for FA Cup final

Manchester Uniteds Fred receives racist abuse after defeat by Liverpool

UCL Final: Chelsea, Manchester City fans face strict Portuguese travel requirements

Company Income Tax increases by N97.05bn in Q1, 2021- NBS

Good news from blessed Benue



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Sanwo-Olu, wife task religious leaders on security, tolerance

Tension in Onitsha as Illegal arms dealers flee market

Ugwuanyi leads rescue operation at accident scene

May 22 LG Poll: OYSIEC to refund nomination fees to candidates

There may be no election in Yorubaland in 2023 'Igboho

#EndSARS: Lagos panel awards two police brutality victims N11m

Buhari departs for AFS in Paris, to meet Macron on security, others

2023: INEC panics, summons RECs, stakeholders over arson

S'East, S'South attacks: Police lose 30 men in 47 attacks 'Investigation

JAMB extends UTME, DE registration by 2 weeks

$400m law suit threatens take-off of Mambilla power project

Cement price hits N4000/50kg, hampers real estate sector

As naira crashes to N419.85, experts forecast further fall in coming months

Kia Sonet 1,5 EX is a winning formula

Revealed! How fights with 'powerful' local investors ruined Hadiza Usman

NWF to sell new sukuk bonds for roads in 2021

Natural g vehicles market to hit 34.7m units by 2027

Devaluation speculation mounts as naira weakens on I&E window

Blame Buhari for insecurity, says Ishaku

Moghalu, Chidozie harp on new, greater Anambra

Southern governors' fighting chance

Something is wrong in Aso Rock 'Gen Ikponmwen (rtd)

INEC and arsonists' threat to 2023 polls

EPL: West Ham's top-four hopes suffer big blow with Brighton draw

Iheanacho, Ndidi make history as Leicester win first FA Cup

EPL: Tella scores as Southampton beat Fulham

Knee injury rules Ibrahimovic out of Euro 2020

EPL: Impressive Leeds put four past Burnley

Rodgers wants to win FA Cup, inspire smaller clubs to 'do a Leicester

Coe: COVID-19 vaccine a big factor in making Tokyo Games happen

EPL: Man City fight back to win thriller

Relics of the strongman's room

The Mbadiwe twins' swag style

Top reasons hair breakage persists

Hadiza Usman: In the eye of the storm

Tijani: Poor judicial process fuels sexual molestation, rape

Regular exercise can help reduce risk of severe COVID-19 case



*BLUE PRINT*

Breaking: Biden calls Israeli, Palestinian leaders as air strikes kill 10 family members, many others, UN set to meet

FA Cup win perfect gift for my daughter ' Wilfred Ndidi

Pictures: How Iheanacho , Ndidi celebrated Leicester City 's first ever FA Cup triumph

2023: No alternative to Gov Sule in Nasarawa ' Speaker

Breaking: VAR controversy as Iheanacho , Ndidi 's Leicester City win first ever FA Cup

Breaking: Buhari set to storm France, meets Macron on insecurity

Support Police, ex-IGP tells Nigerians

Pictures: Tension amidst heavy security as Yoruba nation agitators stage protest in Osogbo

Pictures: Police officer rewarded N100, 000 after returning N1.2 million from accident scene in Kano

Revealed! What Buhari told interim Chad President inside Aso Rock

Nigeria needs national dialogue now ' Adegoke

Tension over alleged plans to extend tenure of UI acting VC

El-Rufai pays N13bn death benefits, gratuities

@Sallah: Zaura calls for nationwide prayers against insecurity

Breaking: JAMB announces new date for 2021 UTME, extends registration

Breaking: Yoruba nation agitation rocks Osun as Sunday Igboho joins rally

In Sokoto, Police rescue girl locked inside room



*THE SUN*

2023 polls: Intrigued over Electoral Amendment Bill

Insecurity: Buhari's silence not golden 'Senator Nkechi Nwaogu

Festering insecurity will consume all of us ' Senator Adeniyi

Buhari's government pushing Igbo out of Nigeria ' Ezeife, ex-Anambra governor

Electronic voting'll ensure rancour-free elections ' Diri

Delta 2023: Okowa talks tough, begins search for successor

Anambra guber: PDP aspirant unveils agenda

Ogoni apologises to Wike over 2015 guber election

Buhari, Erdo'an discuss stronger economic ties

Delta 2023: Okowa talks tough, begins search for successor

Barty retires from Rome quarter-final against Gauff

Ugwuanyi leads rescue operation at accident scene

Igbo in Plateau align with S/Govs on national conference, restructuring

JAMB announces new dates for 2021 UTME

Be good ambassadors of NOUN, VC tells new students

Insecurity: UK partners Nigeria on military training, others

Elumelu empowers 350 constituents

Kalu dismisses rumour of Abaribe trying to set IPOB against him

3SG commends Southern governors for banning open grazing

Monarch petitions PSC over police harassment

Abandonment in families and the other side of life

Intl Museum Day: UNN holds conference to seek support

Military intervention and the outburst of Robert Clarke, SAN

We will meet the barbarians at the gate: No retreat, no surrender, no Plan B!

Authority of the believer

Refreshed by the Holy Spirit Rom 8:26

Mysteries of faith (3)

Okowa: The ears have it!

Dialogue, quality leadership, restructuring devolution; which one

I thought it was wisdom to be quiet, alas

How Facebook can make you miserable

Ugwuanyi making Enugu Agriculture hub Abonyi

Meet 24-year-oldman who hawks kolanuts in abuja traffic

Evil merchant: Tailor who links armed robbers to gunrunners lands in police net

Alleged assassination: Youre irrelevant, IPOB replies Uwazurike

How quacks undermine renewable energy efforts Lande Abudu, REAN executive secretary

Life as undergraduate bartender, waitress in Ghana prepared me for future Sandra Okoye, Viandra Poultry and Farms boss

Pastor Adeboye: Life patterned on heavenly tradition

Ensuring responsible expression of press freedom

My man will be lucky Olayinka Ajala, actress

Tuface, Chike to perform as NGX Group unveils The Stock Africa Is Made Of campaign

Wike, Okowa vie for Best Influencer of Edo Politics award



*GUARDIAN*

Incredible' Lewandowski equals Mueller's 49-year-old record with 40th goal

Rangers rout Aberdeen to clinch unbeaten league season

Zidane casts doubt over future as Real Madrid coach

Yoruba Nation agitators converge on Osogbo, demand independence

Southern governors' decisions on open grazing, others are irrevocable'Wike

Aviation workers shut Kaduna airport, join warning strike

Kaduna NLC urges workers to disregard circular against five-day warning strike

Police arrest man for allegedly killing pregnant girlfriend

Kebbi: Bagudu visits communities attacked by bandits

Fleeing gunmen, nurse murdered in hideout

Miyetti Allah asks Fulani herders to leave Southern states

NAFDAC destroys fake medical, pharmaceutical items in Gombe

Ugwuanyi leads rescue operation at accident scene

Biden tells Abbas Hamas must 'cease firing rockets into Israel

Biden expresses 'grave concern' over recent violence to Netanyahu

Deadly flare-up between Israel and Palestinians

France hits 20 million milestone in Covid vaccination drive

US envoy Kerry calls pope "powerful voice" on climate

Thousands in pro-Palestinian protests in London, Madrid

30 sentenced to death over anti-police clashes in DR Congo

Outbursts as stakeholders decry Rohr's interim list for Eagles' friendlies

Leicester beat Chelsea to win first FA Cup

Sonego to face Djokovic in Italian open semis

Lagos inter-club volleyball championship aimed to uncover talents

Leicester players show support for Palestinians after FA Cup win

Zidane has told players he's leaving Real, say Spanish media

Kobe Bryant inducted posthumously into Basketball Hall of Fame

Ten-man Juve beat Inter to keep Champions League hopes alive

What dreams are made of': Schmeichel hails Leicester history makers

Spotify boss says bid for Arsenal rejected, remains 'interested

Six years of excuses, 22 years of locusts - Part 3

Home truth - Part 2

Nigerian insecurity: Buhari rise up!

History and school curriculum: Matters arising

How JUSUN strike helps the judiciary

Double victory, at home and abroad



*TRIBUNE*

Bauchi vaccinates 47,290 people with AstraZeneca vaccine, commences second phase of vaccination

Lagos to ban okada next week, police sieze 480 guns from riders

Yemi Alade knocks out three contestants in The Voice Nigeria Episode 7

Dare Adeboye: Muoka consoles Adeboye

Aburi ghosts, Asaba secessionists and waffles in high places

Most Nigerian churches have become business centres 'Apostle Adenuga

The capitalist system

Traditional leaders need to be more sensitive to history

My encounters with bandits, robbers 'Falobi

There, Their; Concord Matters: Alongside

Understanding how to listen (III)

Now that the South is stirring

Union Bank launches investment video series, 'The Journey to Wealth



*SPORTS*

2021 Belmont Stakes: Early Odds and Predictions Following Preakness - Bleacher Report

5-Star Recruit Jaden Hardy Says His Game Is Better for Pros After Choosing G League - Bleacher Report

Advantage Ahly after 2-0 win - African Football

Al Ahly in the driving seat after solid win over Mamelodi Sundowns - Goal

Alex Ovechkin, Capitals Win Game 1 vs. Bruins Behind Nic Dowd's OT Goal - Bleacher Report

Arsenal: Spotify founder Daniel Ek says his bid for the club has been rejected - BBC

AT&T Byron Nelson 2021: Sam Burns Maintains Lead with Solid 3rd Round - Bleacher Report

Athletics-Sprinter Bromell continues comeback to win Track Meet 100 metres - Yahoo

Barty retires from Rome quarter-final against Gauff - The Sun

Basketball-'Dear Kobe, thank you': Lakers legend Bryant enshrined in Hall of Fame - Yahoo

Benrahma ends lifelong Premier League wait as West Ham United hold Brighton and Hove Albion - Goal

Brendan Rodgers reflects on 'special day' as he leads Leicester to FA Cup glory - Yahoo

Brendan Rodgers says Leicester FA Cup win is for players, fans and owner - Yahoo

Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 West Ham United: Hammers top-four hopes suffer blow - BBC

CAA Region II Championships hold in Kaduna - Punch

Cameroon's Aboubakar and Ghana's Mensah win Super Lig title with Besiktas in final day drama - Goal

Champions League qualification would not spark spending spree, says Klopp - Yahoo

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes says women's football is 'finally in the consciousness - Yahoo

Chelsea boss says inspiring next generation as important as Champions League glory - CNN

Coe: COVID-19 vaccine a big factor in making Tokyo Games happen - New Telegraph

David Moyes disappointed by West Ham's decision-making against Brighton - Yahoo

Double boost for Chelsea as Kovacic, Kante return for FA Cup final - Daily Times

Ek reveals Arsenal takeover bid rejected by Kroenke but Spotify founder remains interested in buying Gunners - Goal

England handed injury scare after Jofra Archer was unable to bowl for Sussex - Yahoo

EPL: Impressive Leeds put four past Burnley - New Telegraph

EPL: Man City fight back to win thriller - New Telegraph

EPL: Tella scores as Southampton beat Fulham - New Telegraph

EPL: West Ham's top-four hopes suffer big blow with Brighton draw - New Telegraph

Fan View: Amartey at the centre as Ghanaians react to Leicester City's FA Cup win over Chelsea - Goal

Giannis, Bucks Beat Heat 122-108 as Jimmy Butler Sits with Injury Before NBA Playoffs - Bleacher Report

HC David Culley: Texans Have 'Nothing to Say' on Deshaun Watson Attending Workouts - Bleacher Report

Iheanacho, Ndidi make history as Leicester win FA Cup - Punch

Iheanacho, Ndidi make history as Leicester win first FA Cup - New Telegraph

Iheanacho, Ndidi make history as Leicester win first FA Cup title - The Cable

Impact Under Siege 2021 Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights - Bleacher Report

Incredible' Lewandowski equals Mueller's 49-year-old record with 40th goal - Guardian

Italian Open final: Djokovic, Nadal set up 57th career clash - Punch

Jacare Souza Suffers Apparent Broken Arm Injury in Submission Loss at UFC 262 - Bleacher Report

Jimmy Butler Won't Play for Heat vs. Bucks Because of Back Injury - Bleacher Report

Jurgen Klopp insists Liverpool have to earn their place in Champions League - Yahoo

Juventus 3-2 Inter Milan: Late Juan Cuadrado penalty edges dramatic clash for hosts - BBC

Juventus beat Inter Milan in five-goal thriller to boost Champions League hopes - Yahoo

Juventus Keep Top-4 Hopes Alive With 3-2 Win Over Inter Milan - Daily Independent



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