*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SATURDAY 22ND MAY 2021*



*THE NATION*

Malami should have kept quiet

El-Rufais avoidable Labour missteps

PDP: Ayades exit and Secondus future

Southern governors: Confronting identical challenges (2)

Ideas, migration and security

Attack on Police: Anarchy and Disintegration Imminent

Before we all turn into beasts

NNPC makes zero remittance for May FAAC allocation

Sanwo-Olu dissolves LASU Governing Council

Controversy as NCC denies asking Nigerians for phone ID numbers

We have no deal with herdsmen Coordinator

Army confirms Attahiru, others dead in military plane crash

Buhari shocked, sad over death of Attahiru, others

Buhari appoints new members for NYSC board

I didnt refuse to register as APC member Okorocha

Mo Bimpe: Why I wont discuss my relationship with Lateef Adedimeji

Dotun Taylor to produce docu-drama on diasporan blacks

BBNs Venita, Nuella, Mimi Orjiekwe become Nollywood Queens

CNN African Voices hosts Mukheli, Camara

US-based singer BB02 raises bar with Kpor Kpor Kpor

P.Voo dumps secular music for pop gospel

The Voice Nigeria 3: Falz loses KPee to Darey in knockout stage

Elina: Kalu Ikeagwu, Jibola Dabo attend premiere

Chidinma: My going into gospel music was prophesied

Ahmed Mohammed promises to revitalise National Troupe

Global organic food sales to reach $150b

Green Africa gets nod for ticket sales

World Bank says world leaders moving away from debt cancellation for Africa

Shareholders okay Seplats energy business expansion

What questions do Nigerians ask political candidates



*VANGUARD*

COVID 19: NYSC to conduct daily temperature checks in Ebonyi orientation camp

Osinbajo calls for responsible use of social media

Hospitality industry recovering from COVID-19 effects ' Lai Mohammed

Kwara, Plateau top open defecation population ' FG

We're not defecting with Ayade ' PDP Fed lawmakers, stakeholders forum

NDDC audit: FG donates 33 vehicles to forensic auditors

Hospitality industry recovering from COVID-19 effects ' Lai Mohammed

Criminalising ransom payment

Attahiru's death: 'I'm deeply shaken with a sense of great personal loss ' El-Rufai

Gov Ugwuanyi has shown leadership in health sector ' ESUTH Resident Doctors

Open Grazing Ban: Attack on Malami 'll do nobody any good ' Anti-graft group

Adjogbe hails Governor Ayade's defection to APC

Governor Bello says death of COAS shocking

List of Officers with COA

2023: APC govs shoot down zoning, say anyone free to contest

Buhari expresses shock over Gen Attahiru's death

Nigeria's laws do not allow shutdown of essential services,El-Rufai tells NLC

PDP dissolves C/River Caretaker Committee, appoints new one

Ayade moved to APC to help Cross River residents ' Deputy Speaker

The impending political apocalypse; can it be averted

Noise Pollution: The silent killer

Submission of Phone IMEIs new requirement to make calls, text, chat in Nigeria ' NCC

Solid Magnic set to delight fans with 'Abena

The Travails of Malam Nasir El-Rufai

The beatification of a coup plotter

World Hypertension Day: Lifestyle changes, control drugs, key to managing HBP ' Experts

Study ranks Africa highest in death among critically ill COVID-19 patients



*THISDAY*

Kelloggs Cornflakes Launches in Nigerian Market

Mayo Ayilaran: SCourts Ruling Has Restored MSCNs Glory

M-Net Launches Pop-Up Channel that Celebrates African Filmmakers

Gbenga Okejimi WorldRemit Remains a Catalyst for Economic Growth

Iyke Idukpaye: Much of Information on the Internet, Not for African Small Businesses

Expert Tips SMEs to Benefit More from AFCFTA

CHI Limited Promotes Dairy Consumption with Hollandia Dairy Day

New Horizons Produces Africas First MCCT in Abuja

FarmFix Plans to Apply Technology in Agriculture for Food Security

Renault Giveaway Promo Extended to June

All-new Kia K5 Delivers Luxury at Exceptional Value

Nigeria Loses N3.7 Trillion Due To Poor Cold Chain Logistics

Nivea Extends COVID-19 Support to HiFL

9ijakids Partners Firms, Holds Virtual STEAM Festival on Childrens Day

Re: Jarigbe Cant Steal the Peoples Mandate

The Highest Football Goal Scores Ever

Johnnie Walker Leads Strides Towards Greener Future

4point Property Unveils Rose Gardens Terraces in Magboro



*PUNCH* 

Shock as about-to-wed NAF pilot dies in Kaduna crash

Looters list: Court orders Lai Mohammed, FG to pay Secondus N20m

Why I didnt tell my colleagues about N1.2m I picked at Kano accident scene Sgt Isah

We were nearly killed when air force bombed Kaduna kidnappers den Escaped abductee

Tragic! COAS, 10 others dead as plane crashes in Kaduna bad weather

Okorocha didnt refuse to register as APC member, aide replies Uzodinma

FG, states, LGAs shared N616.87bn in April FAAC

We will capture subscribers phone IDs automatically NCC

PDP, APC bicker over alleged plot to manipulate council poll

2020/21: Season to remember for Nigerian stars

Dana Air signs code share agreement with Ibom Air

Echikunwoke becomes 11th athlete to qualify for Olympics

Waldrum snubs Oparanozie again, invites 10 NWFL stars for US tourney

Defection: Cross River NASS caucus disowns Ayade, PDP sacks caretaker committee

Friends mourn as newly married NAF pilot dies in Kaduna crash

Eavesdropper: The burnt INEC offices

Our husbands serving police in South-East, South-South no longer safe Wives cry out

Defection: Ebonyi APC, PDP clash over Umahi, ex-gov

TigerWit advises Nigerians on forex trading

Lagos to upgrade colleges, poly to varsities

Ekiti govt summons Ogoga, Olukere over cult killings

Insecurity: Establish female squads, Aregbesola tells agencies

ICAN set to open university soon Adewuyi

IGP alerts police bosses to imminent Boko Haram attacks in Abuja, Jos

Its more lucrative soliciting alms in Lagos, Ogun than other places Family beggars

Six killed, scores injured in Kaduna, Plateau attacks

Questions over govs Security votes as insecurity worsens

Police launch manhunt for Catholic priests abductors

Anambra CP warns against jungle justice

I dont pray for a repeat of my Biafran war experience 70-yr-old Football legend, Okala

Ogun seals plant, bars gas welding as another explosion injures two

Five tips to survive brake failure when driving

Killings: Defend yourselves, Ortom tells Benue residents

How sacked CSO contacted us to kidnap lecturers, make ABU insecure Suspects

Reject temptation to divide Nigeria, Osinbajo urges media leaders

What you should know about hormonal imbalance and infertility

Robbers kill driver, police orderly in Abia

Allure of pornography

Perpetrators must be punished for schoolchildren abduction in Nigeria US

Tips to safeguard your marriage from grey divorce

Sickle cell and education (I)

Trauma from rape made me addicted to alcohol Kiitan Bukola

Your virginity can give you the world (II)

I wasnt paid to represent Baba Ijesha Lawyer, Ogunlana

Elina: Child abuse, harassment take centre stage

Why I didnt bleach my skin Adediwura BlarkGold

Reality stars flying under the radar

Nobody can buy my conscience, says Obasanjo

Big Brother house was like prison Erica Nlewedim

Doctor advised my mum to kill me after I became paralysed at eight Helen Alonge, polio survivor

Kogi poly expels 42 students

Naira falls to 485/$, BDCs warn speculators of losses

Plane crash: Attahirus wife is alive, says El-Rufais aide

20 killed as three NAF jets crash within three months



*DAILY TIMES*

Ceremony that makes Otaru of Auchi dance

Ogun govt commence investigation into multiple gas explosions

Why I appointed 38,000 political aides Ayade

APC welcomes Ayade, urges other PDP Governors to follow footsteps

APC for all, members free to contest any position PGF

Updated: Chief of Army Staff, Ibrahim Attahiru, others die in plane crash

Bandits kill 4 more persons, injure others in Kaduna fresh attacks

Financial autonomy for State Legislature, Judiciary to commence next week FG

Flood wreaks havoc in Delta

Were committed to one united Nigeria, SEast Govs assure

Fani-Kayode: Chief of Army Staff, Attahirus death, monumental tragedy

BREAKING: Nigerian Army Chief Of Staff, General Ibrahim Attahiru Is Dead

Iyatsere faction in Warri kingship tussle allegedly shuns peace meeting

Troops eliminate 40 Boko Haram insurgents in Borno

Iheanacho, Ndidis FA Cup celebrations with Leicester City to be Immortalized Segun Runsewe

Nuno Espirito to step down as Wolves Manager with move to Spurs touted

Chelsea, Leicester charged by FA for players miscondut

Colombia stripped of Copa America hosting rights

LASG generates N127bn in Q1 Y2021, saves N8.9bn via debt renegotiation

Freedom of movement is for human beings, not cattle -Ozekhome



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Forex: Speculators to lose N100bn as CBN sustains funding for BDCs

New COVID-19 measures: We need medicine for quick cure not restrictions, says Prof. Ezeibe

IGP: Boko Haram terrorists planning attacks on Abuja, Jos, other cities

Sea surges have destroyed our homes, livelihoods 'Ayetoro residents cry out

Adebanjo, Babatope differ on constitutional conference

TRAGEDY: ARMY CHIEF, AIDES DIE IN AIR CRASH

Insurgency: Seven Super Tuccano aircraft arrive Nigeria July to utterly crush bandits, Rep

N2.3trn Loan: Nigeria must borrow to avoid chaos 'Analysts

FG embargoes fuel price hike, to pay N210bn subsidy in June

ESN commander, Ikonso, was killed in presence of wife, kids 'Brother

Analysts fault April Inflation output

2023: No zoning, offices open to everyone 'APC govs

Neimeth optimistic on second quarter performance

Sanwo-Olu dissolves LASU council, orders fresh process to appoint VC

Dollar heads for weekly loss as taper fears ebb

First ships dock at Kenya's new Lamu deep water port

Canadian court finds Iran liable for downed Ukrainian plane

Aigbogun speaks about CashBox digital cash saving platform

If Buhari doesn't want Nigeria on fire, he should organise constitutional conference now 'Ayo Adebanjo

Another constitutional conference waste of resources, we need to restructure 'Ebenezer Babatope

No rift between Aregbesola and Oyetola 'Osun APC Chieftain, Sunday Akere

Ayade's defection not a unexpected ' C'River PDP

Anambra guber: If elected l'll pay highest salaries ' Nwaokafor

Multiple Paralympics gold medalist, Esther Onyema, cries out: People conspired to harass me with drug ban

Ogunjobi sets NPFL target with Go Round FC

Falcons coach lists 10 local stars for USA Summer Series

All set for inaugural AFN/ MoC Invitational in Lagos

Challenges, prospects of unusual Olympics



*BLUE PRINT*

Revealed! How Chief of Army Staff, Attahiru, others crashed

VIDEO: Crash site of where Chief of Army Staff, others died revealed

Prof Akin Oyebode U-15 Football Competition: Ekiti agog as top dignataries, journalists, scouts, others hit town for grand finale

CDS mourns Attahiru, orders investigation

Cross Rivers: PDP dissolves, replaces caretaker committee

Breaking: Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff, Attahiru is dead

2023: Ohanaeze urges Igbo youth, others to shun violence

All set for Saturday's LG polls in Oyo ' OYSIEC chair

36% Cross Riverians live in abject poverty ' Commissioner

2023: Anybody can aspire for any position, APC govs declare 'Celebrate Ayade's defection

Planned Boko Haram attacks: No cause for panic ' IGP

Military committed to tackling security challenges-DHQ

C'River anti-tax boss warns politicians on sponsoring tax touts

Be agents of change, unity, Gome NYSC boss urges corps members

Plateau herders berate Tambuwal, Bala, Fintiri, others

NAF at 57: Buhari inducts 3 JF-17 aircraft

Grazing ban: Miyetti Allah urges govts to provide reserves with amenities

Edo APC deputy spokesman bags media award

Fire outbreaks: INEC thumbs up Enugu Fire Service for prompt response

FG seeks global efforts against terrorism, berates illicit financial flows

EFCC to probe firm over alleged N6.5m contract fraud

Excessive social media use kills destiny, Oyedepo warns youth

Ebubeagu: Ebonyi indigenes demand redeployment of CP Aliyu, AIG Okon



*THE SUN*

Miyetti Allah leader to Fulani herders: Don't obey open grazing ban

Hon Aminu Sulaiman Goro, House Committee Chairman on Tertiary Education and Services: Those complaining that legislators earn fat salaries are mentally lazy

Only anti-open grazing laws can end Fulani assault 'Diwe

Agitators for Biafra, Yoruba Nation are illiterates -Ex Presidential Aspirant, Olawepo-Hashim

Ayade: Secondus should resign to save PDP, says Kassim Afegbua

Umahi not arming thugs in Ebonyi -APC

Anambra guber: Zoning favours APC, not APGA, PDP ' Aspirant, Nwaokafor

Ayade's defection confirms APC's political credentials ' Progressive Govs

Ayade's defection shocking, embarrassing- Ishaku

Halep pulls out of French Open

2023 president: APC 'll struggle without Pres Buhari contesting-APC Youth leader

Annette Echikunwoke Qualifies For Tokyo 2020

Tokyo 2020: IOC insists Games will hold under state of emergency

NPFL: Wikki Tourists, Warri Wolves make coaching changes

Lawal tasks Rohr on friendly against Mexico

Atletico Madrid in driving seat for La Liga title on StarTimes

Boxing: I won't pay Wilder to step-aside -Fury

Messi to miss Barcelona's last game of season

Injury forces Halep out of French Open line-up

Colombia dropped as Copa America co-host

Gunmen kill Catholic priest in Katsina, kidnap another

Nigeria seeks global efforts against terrorism, drug trafficking

State police will create anarchy in SEast, MASSOB tells govs

Enugu community tackles government over ancestral land

35-year-old ex-convict nabbed with bag of marijuana

Aba traders petition Ikpeazu over activities of revenue agents

Mr. Poverty, so you are here too in India

10 feared dead in Abia auto crash

Giving a second chance to your offenders

Anxiety over alleged military bombardment of ESN camps in Imo

What one-minute men can do to make their women enjoy sex

A new dawn awaits Nigeria Osinbajo

Nigerian President of South East extraction: My single biggest wish

No corps member will be posted to trouble areas Kaduna govt

In Nigeria, being a woman a disadvantage

Secret of our happy, enduring marriage Bishop and Mrs. Elom

Failed society responsible for kidnapping, banditry Aduke Olufunke Odetayo, octogenarian retired teacher

Anxiety as Okija shrine lands in Ebonyi

Why i killed my mother in-law

How we avoid temptations as gym trainers, trainees

Its sad how Nigerians treat children with special needs

Widow of late Aloysius Atuegbu, ex -Green Eagles star: Things have been pretty rough since my husband died

No to mushroom parties



*GUARDIAN*

APC governors to Ayade: You can aspire for presidency in 2023

IGP orders security beef up in Plateau, FCT

Residents decry onslaught of traffic robbers, cultists, urge governor to swing into action

Aregbesola, loyalists form splinter group in Osun APC

Anger, tears as Bayelsa demolition squad destroy street structures

Zulum to close four IDP Camps

MOSOP cautions against embezzling Ogoni Water Project Fund

Police arrest two trying to withdraw money after robbing travellers in Osun

God has been bankrolling FUOYE, says VC

Zamfara Cargo Airport to begin operation in 2021 ' Matawalle

England's Champions League race goes down to the wire

Ruud hopes to learn from master Nadal before Roland Garros

FIFA 'open to everything' including World Cup every two years

Lille ready to knock PSG off perch in tense French finale

And the man died' - Lee Edward Evans

Guardiola hopes 'lion' Aguero gets fitting send-off

Flick set to be named Germany coach once 'minor details' finalised

Leicester's 'iconic' title-winning captain Morgan to retire

Ranieri to end managerial 'soap opera' at Sampdoria

Klopp urges Liverpool to grab chance of 'top finish

Accolades for Prof Adegbulugbe of Green Energy International at the 70th Citizenship & Leadership Training Center Anniversary



*TRIBUNE*

Wayback: Denver omelette

It's bucket hat season!

Nigeria records 43 new COVID-19 infections, total now 165,944

That hunchback in your child may be due to TB 'Expert

Malami's miasma and our unwholesome democracy

One lesson I learnt during Ramadan

Killing of cops, soldiers abnormal; we need their help now more than ever before 'Rivers Neighbourhood Watch head

Things I want people to learn from my new 'Titanic' novel 'Danielle Anyanwu, 12-year-old Nigerian-British writer

Olaopa @60: A Celebration of Womanhood

Raising performance bar in Ogun

FG, States, LGs share N616.88bn April allocation

Forex speculators to lose N100bn as CBN sustains funding for BDCs

My entrepreneurial experience is proof Nigeria is full of opportunities'Aigbogun, CashBox CEO



*SPORTS*

2020/21: Season to remember for Nigerian stars - Punch

2021 NBA Title Odds: Nets Attracting More Money from Bettors Than Any Other Team - Bleacher Report

Absa Big Fixture Match-Ups: Leicester City vs Tottenham Hotspur & Liverpool vs Crystal Palace - Goal

All set for inaugural AFN/ MoC Invitational in Lagos - New Telegraph

An AFC nomination for every Rangers goal scored - Bala Devi says number 10 is her favourite position - Goal

And the man died' - Lee Edward Evans - Guardian

Annette Echikunwoke Qualifies For Tokyo 2020 - The Sun

Anthony Davis Says Lakers Must Take Game 1 vs. Suns: 'Gotta Steal Home-Court - Bleacher Report

Atletico Madrid in driving seat for La Liga title on StarTimes - The Sun

Avalanche's Nazem Kadri Suspended 8 Games for Illegal Check on Blues' Justin Faulk - Bleacher Report

Benzema has 'no doubt' that France partnership with Mbappe will thrive at Euros - Goal

Boxing: I won't pay Wilder to step-aside -Fury - The Sun

Bruins Down Alex Ovechkin, Capitals in Game 4 to Take Commanding 3-1 Series Lead - Bleacher Report

CAF Champions League Five Facts - Simba vs Kaizer Chiefs - Goal

Caf Champions League: Sundowns vs Al Ahly - Head-To-Head - Goal

Carlos Akapo scores first La Liga goal as Cadiz end season with draw against Levante - Goal

Celtics Announce 'Near Full Capacity' Crowd Expected for Game 4 vs. Nets - Bleacher Report

Challenge Cup final: Leicester Tigers 17-18 Montpellier - Leicester miss out on European title - BBC

Challenges, prospects of unusual Olympics - New Telegraph

Chelsea, Leicester charged by FA for players miscondut - Daily Times

City wouldn't have won title with similar injury issues: Liverpool's Klopp - Yahoo

Colombia dropped as Copa America co-host - The Sun

Colombia stripped of Copa America hosting rights - Daily Times

Colombia will no longer co-host Copa Amrica, CONMEBOL rejects request for postponement - CNN

Conners waves Canadian flag from top of gusty PGA leaderboard - CNN

Copa America games moved from Colombia after civil unrest - New Telegraph

Cris Cyborg Knocks out Leslie Smith, Retains Featherweight Title at Bellator 25 - Bleacher Report

Danjuma wins Bournemouth's supporters Player of the Season award - Goal

David Moyes hopes West Ham Reward Fans With Europa League Qualification - Daily Independent

Dodger Stadium Will Return to Full Capacity June 15 vs. Bryce Harper, Phillies - Bleacher Report

Echikunwoke becomes 11th athlete to qualify for Olympics - Punch

England's Champions League race goes down to the wire - Guardian

Falcons coach lists 10 local stars for USA Summer Series - New Telegraph

Femi Seriki: Nigerian youngster signs first professional contract with Sheffield United - Goal

FIFA 'open to everything' including World Cup every two years - Guardian

FIFA to consider holding World Cup every two years - Goal

Flick set to be named Germany coach once 'minor details' finalised - Guardian

Former MLB Catcher Erik Kratz Alleges Rockies Used System to Steal Signs in 2018 - Bleacher Report

Fury to renew talks with Joshua after facing Wilder on July 24, says boxing promoter - The Cable

Gateshead Diamond League: Sha'Carri Richardson set to take the world by storm - BBC

Golf-Grand slam runner-up Oosthuizen back in contention at major - Yahoo

Golf-Major history beckons for middle-aged Mickelson at PGA Championship - Yahoo

Golf-Two top-ranked players Johnson, Thomas miss cut at PGA Championship - Yahoo

Golf: Koepka's troublesome knee no issue after firing solid 71 - Yahoo

Golf: Masters champion Matsuyama back in contention at next major - Yahoo

Got lucky there, could have been a 10': Shane Lowry plays shot from the beach during PGA Championship - CNN

Grizzlies beat Warriors in Play-In Game; Will Face Jazz in 2021 NBA Playoffs - Bleacher Report

Guardiola hopes 'lion' Aguero gets fitting send-off - Guardian

Halep pulls out of French Open - The Sun

Iheanacho, Ndidis FA Cup celebrations with Leicester City to be Immortalized Segun Runsewe - Daily Times

Injury forces Halep out of French Open line-up - The Sun

Insiders were trying to 'hurt' Arsenal but we stuck together, says Arteta - Goal

Jrgen Klopp braced for Anfield 'final' at end of tough road for Liverpool - Yahoo

Jurgen Klopp claims City would not have won title faced with Liverpool injuries - Yahoo

Jurgen Klopp: City couldn't have won Premier League with Liverpool's injuries - BBC

Juventus confirm loan move for Douglas Costa to Gremio - Goal

Kamaru Usman on Conor McGregor: 'He's Not the Champion...He's Just a Regular Fighter - Bleacher Report

Klopp says no decision made over Kabak's Liverpool future as loan deal nears end - Goal

Klopp urges Liverpool to grab chance of 'top finish - Guardian


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