*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 19TH MAY 2021* *THE NATION* Lagos moves to strengthen cooperative societies El-Rufai fires nurses for joining strike Sanwo-Olu launches First and Last Mile buses France pledges full support to battle insecurity Survey ship will generate revenue through charting, says Naval chief Iseyin shootings: Makinde to compensate families of victims with N1m each Dickson Golf Estate nears completion 29,214 poor get Fed Govts cash transfer Group mobilises for vaccination Anyanacho leaps in WT rankings NAFDAC okays J&J vaccine NIS suspends processing of new passports for two weeks Senate seeks review of NIN policy as requirement for JAMB registration Fed Govt urges destination countries to seize, repatriate stolen funds Methodist Prelate: were better off as one Emir of Kano, other passengers escape death as Abuja-bound Max Air develops engine fault EFCC chairman, others take oath of secrecy NLC strike: ACF asks El-Rufai to reconsider workers sack Anambra on the march again APGA struggling for unity ahead of primary Super model Naomi Campbell welcomes first child *VANGUARD* Kano Govt starts recruitment process for 56 medical doctors UNILAG attracts N12billion research grants Ogun gov, Abiodun, suspends aide over alleged fraud in US Lagos Govt unveils 500 mini buses for intra-city transportation FG's unrealistic self-assessment ICC Prosecutor calls on Libyan gov't to arrest, surrender Seif al-Islam Gaddafi to Court Macron to Buhari: France 'll support Nigeria with everything to overcome security threats Just in: NCAA to meet FAAN, NAMA over bird strikes at airports Gunmen abduct Shariah Court judge in Katsina Why we suspended issuance of new passports and renewals ' NIS NUPENG threatens nationwide strike over attack on Labour leaders EFCC arrests ex-soldier, 33 others, for alleged fraud Arrest Lagos Lawmakers challenge Buhari to address nation Kaduna Strike: Northern Governors call for calm C'River North Senatorial By-Election Petition: Tribunal adjourns Judgment NITDA's collaboration with MassChallenge 'll catalyze Nigeria's Start-Ups ecosystem ' DG Igbo community endorses Makinde for 2023 guber election in Oyo Strike: ACF calls El-Rufai,NLC to order el-Rufai: Return to negotiating table and stop flexing muscles, APC Govs tell NLC Senator decries shortage of personnel in fighting security challenge FG's popular for cluelessness; lacks service delivery plan, says Rahman Owokoniran, South-West PDP Secretary Elumelu, African leaders converge for UBA Africa conversations INTERVENTION FUNDS: Emefieletackles critics over regional spread Profit taking: Investors lose N148bn on NGX in a session Rumblings from the South One Nigeria' and the jolly good 'detribalised' intellectual/cleric [opinion] Northern and Southern Governors have banned open grazing in Nigeria More telecom subscribers unhappy in Q1 2021 The world's monetary future ' Lotucrypto CEO Twitter selects Nigeria for test of new voice messaging feature UNILAG attracts N12 billion research grants COVID-19: Poor adherence to safety guidelines threatening efforts to avert 3rd wave ' NCDC Suicide, health issue, not crime 'EXPERTS India COVID-19 deaths hit 25m, says Health ministry Kano to recruit 56 medical doctors World Hypertension Day: Cardiologists seek subsidised treatment for patients Nigeria's biggest challenge is vaccinating as many people as quickly as possible ' NCDC DG World Hypertension: Day:Cardiologists seek subsidised treatment for patients COVID-19: NAFDAC grants conditional emergency use authorisation for Jansen vaccine *THISDAY* Adeokun: FG Needs to Enforce Local Content Policy on Smart Card Production Fawibe: NCDMB Should Give Priority to Local Firms in NCDF Utilisation Hedging against Inflation NOVA Merchant Bank Bonds A Rating Reaffirmed Transfer Window: 12,681 Contributors Change PFAs in Three Months Fortune Global Wins Award Power Firms Fresh $400m Demand Delays $5.8bn Mambilla Project Take-off DPRs Alternative Resolution Centre Begins Operation Afreximbank Closes Historic $1.3bn Bond NAICOM Set to Enforce IFRS 17 for Insurers Operators Highlight Changes in Insurance Business Models Guinea Backs FEDAs Establishment Driving Remittance Flows in Africa Polaris Launches Digital Banking Solution LCFE to list N5bn Cashew Nut Contracts for Agvest Limited The Clamour for a Fresh APC National Chairman The Clamour for a Fresh APC National Chairman Understanding Umahis Promised Year of Rest and Stomach Infrastructure The Pandemic and our Collective Humanity A Hegemony in Trouble NCAC to Adapt Iheanachos FA Cup Flag Celebration into Art Contest Wed, 19 May 2021 Olawale AjimotokaninThe National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) will immortalise Kelechi Iheanachos uncommonly display of patriotism after Leicester Citys FA Cup victory over... Taiwo Awoniyi Granted Work Permit Six Years after Signing for Liverpool Flutterwave Partners Basketball Africa League to Promote Entrepreneurship Pinnicks Plaudits for Falode over NWFL/LaLiga Challenge Nigerias Para-Athlete Medalists in Switzerland Expected in Lagos Today Adegoke, Nse Uko, Okon George Chase Olympics Qualification Tickets to Dallas 1xBet Announces Davido as the Newest Brand Ambassador in Africa *PUNCH* Explosion in ex-gov Daniels hotel kills two in Ogun Police beef up security in Lagos, Ogun over rumoured IPOB militants attack Maximising the benefits of diaspora remittances Ngige meets CJN, chief justice begs JUSUN to end strike End to illegal dissolution of LG councils Kaduna labour crisis: NLC threatens general strike as El-Rufai declares Wabba wanted Were in talks with FG over Ibori loot recovery Delta PANDEF berates Lawan, says Presidency must return to South PANDEF berates Lawan, says Presidency must return to South Sharia judge feared kidnapped from court in Katsina Restructuring no longer partisan affair LCCI, ACCI, others raise concerns as Buhari seeks nod for fresh $6.1bn loan Delta Speaker charges South-South govs on grazing ban bill What we have is Fulani govt, declares Methodist Prelate NUPENG threatens nationwide strike over Kaduna, labour dispute Okorocha accuses Uzodinma of witch-hunt National Assembly probes alleged Customs Sallah-day killings in Oyo Nigerians now to get their passports within six weeks, says NIS boss Looting will attract consequences, Uzodinma warns appointees PDP begins Oyo LG poll campaign, Customs victims families get N5m Edo eyes $250m investment in oil palm, cassava processing Obaseki loyalists take over LG, suspend PDP exco Nestle supports EU on global deforestation CBN disbursed N300bn agric loans in southern Nigeria Emefiele FMDQ Exchange admits Nigerian Breweries commercial papers Lagos Commodities Exchange to list Agvests N5bn cashew nut contract CSCS grows dividend to N5.85bn as profit rises NGX stimulating economic growth, helping businesses, says Buhari Racists denied my family chance to watch me play ' Fashanu Polaris Bank unveils new digital platform Onalaja becomes President, Rotary Club of Maryland Analysts demand enabling environment for investors Confed Cup: Enyimba in rough situation, says Ekpo, Ezeji Why we are rolling out 2,000 FLM buses LASG My coach's death inspired my success story ' Bolaji Air transport recovery requires extensive global cooperation EPL: Chelsea beat Leicester to boost top-four bid Lagos eyes major tourism destination in Africa Euro 2020: France recall Benzema after five years Air transport extremely important, guarantees connectivity BAGAIA EPL: Man City lose to Brighton, United held as fans return Consulting firm to hold CIO Awards Long working hours increase heart disease risks, says ILO Equity firm appoints new chief operating officer Buhari appoints NDE director-general Chams Group announces key appointments Access Bank acquires Mozambiques 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18 persons every hour in Nigeria Report Covid-19 B.1.620 varients silently spreading fast across continents Report Limited intake of high Trans-fat food, key in preventing hypertension Experts Working for long hours can result in serious health hazard WHO report Updated: Senate cautions Buhari on appointments NIS suspends receiving, processing fresh passport applications till June External borrowing: Buhari writes NAssembly, requests N2.343 trillion Okowa announces full autonomy for Delta judiciary, dissolves cabinet Updated: El-rufai dismisses all nurses below Grade Level 14 over strike Abuja indigenes move to elect parallel govt in FCT Okpe leaders task Buhari on southern seaports, true federalism, others Insecurity: Army desirous of meeting expectations of Nigerians, says COAS Explosion rocks Gbenga Daniels hotel in Abeokuta kills two, injures three others Fayemi: All Ekiti communities will feel govt presence Kane tells Tottenham he wants to quit this summer Popular Nollywood Actor, Baba Ijesha Granted Bail Social Discourse and the Toyin Falola interviews: Matters arising Rumblings from the south Nigeria; Insecurity and the crisis of leadership *NEW TELEGRAPH* Nigeria: Need to avoid another Rwanda Return to negotiating table 'PGF FG suspends applications for new passports nationwide At last, FG receives 4.2m Ibori loot Carry arms, defend yourselves now 'Ortom tells subjects Kaduna: Oil workers threaten nationwide strike, put members on red alert Senate asks Education Ministry, JAMB, NIMC to suspend use of NIN for exams NLC/KADUNA FACE-OFF: El-Rufai draws battle lines, declares Wabba wanted Emefiele to critics: CBN's agric intervention programmes not partial Investors in quoted telcos earn N396bn in 4 months Vessels: Ship owners in dilemma over single hull phase out NAFDAC approves Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine Strengthening market supervision through registration Customs seizes 80,882 pirated books MPC: Grappling with inflation, growth dilemma BVN: Banks record 1.07m registrations in 2 months Importers face 50% hike in charges Consumer good stocks lose N63bn Polaris Bank unveils digital bank, VULTe Investors shun naira debt over inflation concerns Closing the gender gap in elective positions Analysts: Inflation moderation cuts chances of immediate hike It is time for reconciliation in S'West PDP ' Doherty Ortom's campaign posters for Senate flood Makurdi NFF still in search of Grade A friendlies for Eagles NTTF National Championships: All eyes on Ondo, Oyo in team event Onuachu beats Mo Salah, others to become Africa's top scorer Iheanacho wins Leicester's Goal of the Month for April Para-athletics boss hails minister as Team Nigeria shines in Switzerland Joshua seeks Plan B after Fury fight shaky EPL: Chelsea beat Foxes to boost Champions League hopes EPL: Brighton come back to beat 10-man Man City EPL: Cavani scores stunner in Man Utd draw, Leeds sinks Saints Keane, Cantona inducted into PL Hall of Fame *BLUE PRINT* 2021 budget 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Kuje: How to avoid looming breakup in APC ' Chieftain Abuja inhabitants restate call for mayoral status in FCT Strike: Call El-Rufai to order, NUPENG tells FG Buhari announces fresh appointments Assault on suspect: Ahmed Isa must apologise, NAWOJ insists IPOB flays Imo govt over arrest, intimidation of journalists NYSC foundation to launch more youth empowerment platforms Gov. Sule donates vehicles to Nasarawa first class monarchs APC ward leaders suspend Kuje caretaker committee chairman over alleged anti-party activities At last, Ayade bows, reabsorbs sacked Magistrates Ayade appoints Ndoma-Egba peace committee chair on warring communities NALDA to establish integrated farm estate in Ebonyi Group condemns attack on Umahi over kidnap, torture of former aide Insecurity: Chemists only hope for Nigeria's safety- ICCON tells FG 29,214 households in Anambra to receive COVID-19 cash transfer for 6 months Breaking: El-Rufai sacks nurses, lecturers, orders fresh recruitment Labour decries lack of promotions for 12yrs in Nasarawa PENGASSAN warns against insecurity in Port Harcourt *THE SUN* FA Cup victory: FG to immortalise Iheanacho celebrating with Nigerian flag Iheanacho, Ndidi grab N23.1m each for FA Cup win Uchegbulam lauds CAF on Senghor, Pinnick appointments Odaudu shifts focus to game against US Monastir LSSC predict more talents discovery at NTTF National 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