*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SUNDAY 23RD MAY 2021*



*THE NATION*

Govs, senators, Reps, mourn late Army chief, others

PDP expels former Edo commissioner Kassim Afegbua

Amaechi orders arrest of buyers of vandalised rail equipment

2023: Volunteers Solution mobilises support for Tinubu

Coronavirus: G20 leaders call for urgent action to overcome pandemic

Nigeria: 1,927,141 persons vaccinated so far, says NPHCDA

I will resign if Amaechi names federal project he brought to Rivers since 2015, says Wike

Reps, Addax disagree over assets transfer to Chinese company

Expert asks women to shun ponzi schemes, non-essential purchases

NCPC boss warns pilgrim leaders and managers against politicising spiritual exercise

KELECHI IHEANACHO: Faith in my ability kept me going

LG poll: Council chair gives out 2,700 scholarships

PDP kicks as APC takes over secretariat in Cross River

EJIKE OKOYE : Nollywood reshaped my life

Don Jazzy: Your favourite influencers influencer

ABCON: Forex speculators to lose N100b in one month



*VANGUARD*

NSCDC busts oil vandals in Lagos , promises to fight on

Terror suspect in Belgium evades police in fifth day on the run

Police Minister describes late COAS as courageous, result oriented

LASG announces night closure of Iju level crossing for rail repairs

Attahiru: ACF condoles with President Buhari

Tinubu mourns Attahiru, others

Plane crash: Victory over insecurity, best way to immortalize Attahiru, others- Reps' C'mte on Defence

Gen Attahiru, 10 other officers buried amidst tears in Abuja

PDP governors express concern on EFCC's probe of party finances

PDP reacts to 'forceful takeover' of secretariat by Ayade, APC

Ayade, APC take over PDP Secretariat in Cross River

BREAKING: Ayade, APC take over PDP Secretariat in Cross River

My passion is to positively impact on the society, says Precious Ese Erhauyi

Ken Etete: The social entrepreneur

FG orders NITDA to engage Facebook on WhatsApp

Assessing Ayade's yardstick

When will we 'say it loud, I am black and proud

Open grazing: Abubakar Malami's fallacies

Abubakar Malami: A Beer Parlour Logician

Brazavile, Okala's best game

Good things still come from Nazareth, nay Nigeria



*THISDAY*

Proposed N385/litre Pump Price: Matters Arising

Theres Urgent Need to Match Nigerias Huge Population with Productive Capacity

A Presidential Endorsement for NGX

Peculiar Economic Mess and the Way out

Technology Will Lead Emerging Africa Businesses into Digital Future

BOSE ADEGUNWA: My Greatest Fear was Not Achieving My Goals

BUKKY SOLEYE; We Need Govt to Eliminate Multiple Taxes and Fees

As Buhari Leads Nigeria into Second Debt Trap

TigerWit Shares Nugget on Forex Trading for Nigerians

Bolt Launches in-App Calling Feature to Enhance Customer Satisfaction

Okada: Time to Wield the Big Stick

Situating Shekaus Latest Death

Whats Malami Saying

Subsidy: The Evil Day Is Nigh!

Of Wase and Controversies

Dissecting Malamis Spare Parts Logic

The Buni Committee, One Year After!

A Militarisation of the Southeast

Understanding the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Taiwo Awoniyi

Chelsea, Liverpool, Leicester in Top- four Ticket Battle

Atletico in Driving Seat for La Liga Title Live on StarTimes

Waldrum Invites 25 to Camp for America Summer Series Tour

Onuachu Favourite to Win Belgiums Top Award

Man Utd Captain Unlikely to be Fit for Europa League Final

Ibadan Certified for Africa Mini-Football Nations Cup

Senate Mulls Establishment of Sports Varsity

One Year After, Family, Friends Remember Coach Ogbeide



*PUNCH* 

Those who say Im uneducated, cant govern Osun ignorant, mischievous Adeleke

N408.5/litre proposal: Nigerians may pay N588bn monthly for petrol

Tackling okada menace in Lagos

Final farewell: Army, family disagreement slightly delays COAS burial

Nigeria may not last till 2023, says YCE scribe

Northern youths blame insecurity on Jonathans failure to honour one-term agreement

PDP, Umahi, Reps caucus, others demand extensive probe, fleet overhaul

We got Akeredolus support for Yoruba Nation rally in Akure Sunday Igboho

Alleged N10bn fraud: Stop the witch-hunt, PDP govs tell EFCC

July delivery: Air force chief, others inspect $493m Tucano planes in US next week

Ballot snatching, violence, low turnout mar Oyo LG poll

Fleeing Katsina, Zamfara bandits, regrouping in Niger, says Senator

Nigerians kick against NCC plan for phone ID warehouse

Katsina emirate council dismisses district head for allegedly aiding banditry

FG signs contract to raise power generation by 360MW

40% of January oil revenue spent on assets, projects NNPC

Were cautiously optimistic about oil price Seplat CEO

APC primaries: Group seeks peaceful election in Surulere

Ayades loss of PDP structure made him defect to APC Investigation

5G changing smartphone users behaviour Report

MTN Nigeria unveils airtime management service

Why Eyadema's son sacked Keshi as Togo coach 'Houdonou

FG to disengage unqualified teachers in public, private schools

Lewandowski breaks Muller 49-year record

Suarez delivers LaLiga title to Atletico

Ezenwa eager to face Cameroon again

Moses, Moffi, Kalu in relegation battles in Ligue 1

Confed Cup: Enyimba seek redemption against Pyramids

Suarez thanks Atletico for rescuing him from Barca

Osinbajo, Sanwo-Olu, Fayemi, others celebrate departed media heroes at Afternoon of Tributes

Robberies: Ogun communities light up Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

We partook in prayer session on YouTube day gas explosion killed my husband Widow of Ogun refrigerator repairer

Celebration of womanhood in age of anomie

Why Public Relations in Nigeria needs PR

Minister Malamis Garba Shehu Syndrome

Civilisation is in reverse

Nigerias medicinal plants: Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle)

Safety audit on truck tyres

Is Nigeria ready for Artificial Intelligence in schools

What is stomach gas

India factories closure: TB, cancer patients, others face risk over looming drug scarcity

Surprise! Some health workers dont know what HPV vaccine is

Its govts job to prevent pneumonia, not doctors Expert

I need prayers, late pilot my only son Grieving dad

Patients have the right to know names of drugs prescribed by doctors and likely side effects

2023: Disquiet in APC over plot to jettison zoning

Four robbery attacks, a trial for me Biola Fowosire

Vaccine production, Nigerias rocket science

North, not liability to Nigeria, we have resources like other regions Ndume

Baba Ijesha disowns Ogunlana as legal counsel

Why breast milk quality varies among nursing mothers, according to paediatricians

Nigeria needs law mandating hospitals to accept medical tests done in any standard lab Experts

Gang-raped and battered, 14-year-old Delta girls thorny path to justice

How Facebook reunited me with my sister after 22 years Kaffy

An encounter with God inspired my name change Grace-Charis Bassey

Make movies that address societal ills, Akin Lewis urges filmmakers

The Voice Nigeria: Falz reduces team to three

Mr Eazi eyes East African tech industry

WAP partners Media Pros to distribute Knockout



*DAILY TIMES*

Police arrest 3 suspects, recover firearms, vehicles in Enugu

Gunmen kill 9 in Agan community in Benue

NBC happy with Ebonyi, Enugu inter-state boundaries demarcation

Gbajabiamila mourns Army Chief Attahiru

China to play positive role in promoting Africas peaceful development

Chinese commercial drones favored by South African farmers

North Korean leader, Kim Jong-Un bans mullet hairstyles and skinny jeans in North Korea

Relocation: Computer Village traders urge timely completion of new ICT park

Buhari approves process to replace retired Perm Sec

Police investigate 5 officers alleged harassment of principal, teachers in Ekiti

FG reaffirms commitment to youths empowerment

Kano Govt. trains 1,130 volunteers on Maternal and Child health

Beware of Ponzi schemes, impulsive buying, expert tasks women

Suarez strike to help Atletico Madrid clinch LaLiga crown

Lewandowski Scores 41st Bundesliga Goal Of Season to Break Mueller Record

My Dreams Are Big Orie King



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Trails of Bro Jero and metamorphosis of Gov El-Rufai

Attahiru's death a national disaster, says Lawan

Life and times of late Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru

Data protection: FG frowns at new Whatsapp privacy policy

World Bank to invest N70.5trn in Nigeria, others in 5 years

Anambra guber aspirants acquire armoured vehicles

Traders mulls Bakassi Boys return to S'East

PDP govs to EFCC: You're witchhunting our officials

Insecurity: No going back on Odua nation 'Igboho

Tears, sorrow, as late COAS, 10 officers buried in Abuja

Crash: We've lost our breadwinner 'Pilot's family

Salami, Zanzee beauty spa CEO, unveils short dress collection

PDP expels Kassim Afegbua over anti-party activities

CAFCC: Anayo sure of Enyimba's prospect against Pyramid

FG tasks Olympic Federations on Tokyo Games

JUST IN: Suarez scores winner as Atletico beat Real to La Liga title

Klopp: City wouldn't have won title with similar injury issues

Manny Pacquiao announces fight vs. Errol Spence Jr.

Tuchel confirms Chelsea's Kane interest



*BLUE PRINT*

Breaking: Anthony Joshua gets order to defend WBO heavyweight title

Breaking ' Attahiru: Nigeria's Military engages independent probe as AIB-N recovers black box of crashed plane

Breaking: Nigeria's beach soccer head coach, Adamu, is dead

Breaking: Suarez the saviour as Atletico topple Real Madrid, clinch La Liga title

Uneasy calm as APC takes over PDP secretariat in Cross River

After decades, Fintiri lights up, connects Adamawa community to national grid

Omo-Agege blames Devil for Nigeria's woes

Fintiri reference point at govs' forum ' Bala

VIDEO: Watch as body of late Chief of Army staff arrives at National Mosque Abuja

Pictures: Final resting places for fallen soldiers revealed

COAS: Nigeria lost committed officer, gentleman ' CNPP

Grief, tears as late COAS Attahiru, 10 others are laid to rest

Buhari appoints Issa Aremu as CEO NILS

Army Chief, others died as heroes ' Ndume

I 'll prioritise rural infrastructure development in my remaining 2 years ' Gov. Sule

COAS, others' death huge blow on effort to secure Nigeria ' PDP Govs

One killed in Osun cult rival clash

Again, herdsmen invade Benue communities, 'kill' 14

Lt. Gen Attahiru's death shocking, painful ' Ortom

Fintiri's N100bn bond not meant for development but 2023 project, APC alleges

@National Dialogue Day: Fr. Ehusani, others slam Malami over 'provocative comment' on open grazing, task citizens

Kaduna: Bandits kill 4, injure 3 in fresh attacks

Driver identifies 'robbers' in bank hours after

Food security: RMRDC distributes 100m tomato seeds to Ogun farmers

Media must be sensitive to mood of the nation, NOA Director says

LG polls: Makinde restricts movement across Oyo



*THE SUN*

Awaziem joins Portuguese side for N2.5b

FIFA World Cup may come up every two years

CAF Confederation Cup: Enyimba banks on miracle against FC Pyramids

Success makes case for youth players

Eguavoen, Okosieme hail Ekhator's U20 tourney

NITDA tasks youths on cyber security

Insecurity: Soyinka advises FG to go back to drawing board

No TRCN certification, no teaching, FG insists

FG clears 47 to write exam to fill 5 perm sec slots

NAF plane crash: COAS Attahiru, 10 others, buried in Abuja amid tears

Rights group moves against child-witch branding

Kebbi contributory health agency enrolls 33,938 beneficiaries

NITP blames govt over poor city planning

Presidency commends Ngige for resolving Kaduna, labour face-off

Enugu monarchs laud $130m PPP housing project

NCPC assures stakeholders of hitch free 2020 pilgrimage to Jordan

Treat people right, don't just post scriptures

I don't know what to do, I know I am slowly losing my mind'alas

Yes, powers and principalities exist

Theories of homosexuality

Southern governors meeting and the quest for modern Nigeria

Darkling auguries

More trouble than we know

Fear God and be wise

Open doors through grace Mark 3:14-15

Mysteries of faith (4)

Lagos unendingwar against Okada

COVID-19: Fears, anxiety over 3rdwave

Heartbreak: gang raped 14-year-old girl narrates ordeal in hands of 7 suspected cultists

From Sanctuary to Morgue: Irony of religious adherents dying while seeking spiritual refuge

Nigerias democratic system is rolling backwards rather than advancing forward Festus Ogwuche, constitutional lawyer

Nasir el-Rufai: When executive obstinacy becomes a big problem

The cost of climate change

WAP inks global distribution deal for Knockout

UK agog for Miss E.B.O.N.Y Ambassador pageant

Why my first marriage crashed Yeni Kuti



*GUARDIAN*

Umahi's projects stoke conversations about his political future

Okorocha, Uzodimma trade words over APC revalidation exercise

Voter apathy, late arrival of materials mar Oyo council poll

Chairmanship aspirant expresses fear over violence at APC council primaries

Akwashiki, ex-minister, PDP chieftain, others drum support for Governor Sule

DR Congo's Nyiragongo volcano flares up

6-year-old in booster seat dies in US road-rage shooting

Somali leaders open crucial election talks

Slain independence hero Lumumba's last remains to return home

Merkel warns on anti-Semitism ahead of Gaza protests

Two dead, several wounded, in Minneapolis shooting

Life slowly resumes in ravaged Gaza Strip after ceasefire

Enyimba remain focused on CAF Confederations Cup's semifinal ticket

Akanbi, Bello emerge winners at NTTF National Championships

Victory over Lobi Stars is non negotiable, says MFM's coach, Gabriel

PAOK clinch Greek Cup with last-minute strike

Coco Gauff defeats Wang for first career title

Suarez strike leads Atletico to La Liga title as Real fall short

Ronaldo 'still a Juve player,' insists Pirlo before crunch finale

Local content policy needed to save $300m spent yearly on importing smart cards

AfricaHacks, Nevin engage youths with Governance Hacks

Microsoft announces retirement of Internet Explorer

The return of Lagos Rail Project

LASU: Before politics destroys its brand

Political activism vs political activity

The lost legacy of Bida Bikini

Longer life despite heart disease

Spot the difference



*TRIBUNE*

Attahiru: Nigeria lost a true hero ' Olawepo-Hashim

PFN kicks against constitution review, calls for a new one

Attacks on INEC offices acts of democratic, economic sabotage ' Yiaga

What leaders must do for Nigeria to overcome its challenges 'Sokoto district head

Signature Gallery innovates with Ark Meta Ark, Talkless Talk

How we can use French language to defeat insurgency 'Ayeleru, CEO French Language Village

I failed O'Level Mathematics six times, but became Governor el-Rufai's SA 'Musa-Akande

The Afenifere communique on national issues

Poverty responsible for insecurity in Nigeria 'Bishop Ademola

I joined politics to make life better for people 'Adigun, Oyo PDP Rep

The most expensive commodity on earth (I)

Igbolofin family is entitled to Ilogbo-Ekiti traditional ruler's stool 'Agbetuyi, 100-year-old head of ruling house

Caveat Emptor



*SPORTS*

ACC Baseball Tournament 2021: Bracket, Schedule, Format, Team Rosters, Standings - Bleacher Report

Adam Peaty claims another European gold as Great Britain move top of medal table - Yahoo

Akanbi, Bello emerge winners at NTTF National Championships - Guardian

Anthony Joshua ordered to defend WBO heavyweight title against Aleksandr Usyk - BBC

Anthony Joshua ordered to defend WBO title against Oleksandr Usyk - Yahoo

Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Usyk Fight Ordered by WBO amid Tyson Fury Buzz - Bleacher Report

Are you not entertained'': Joel Dahmen ask famous 'Gladiator' question during PGA Championship - CNN

Atletico in Driving Seat for La Liga Title Live on StarTimes - Thisday

Atletico Madrid crowned La Liga champions - The Cable

Atletico Madrid wins La Liga title for the first time since 2014 in a dramatic final day - CNN

Atletico title-winner Luis Suarez says he was 'looked down on' in Barcelona exit - Yahoo

Awaziem joins Portuguese side for N2.5b - The Sun

Belenenses make sweet contract offer to Buffon - Goal

Biles makes history with Yurchenko double pike, wins title at U.S. Classic - Yahoo

Brilliant Phil Mickelson atop leaderboard heading into final round at PGA Championship - CNN

CAF CC: Can Enyimba pull down Egypts Pyramids in Aba - The Cable

CAF CC: Enyimba On Redemption Mission Against Pyramids FC ' Oladapo - Daily Independent

CAF Confederation Cup: Enyimba banks on miracle against FC Pyramids - The Sun

CAFCC: Anayo sure of Enyimba's prospect against Pyramid - New Telegraph

Charles Bassey: How Otedolas foundation aided my recovery from spinal cord ailment - The Cable

Chelsea, Liverpool, Leicester in Top- four Ticket Battle - Thisday

Coco Gauff defeats Wang for first career title - Guardian

Colley scores, Nwankwo's Crotone hold Fiorentina - Goal

Confed Cup: Enyimba seek redemption against Pyramids - Punch

Destiny Chukunyere: Watch as Super Eagle's daughter stars at Eurovision - Goal

Eguavoen, Okosieme hail Ekhator's U20 tourney - The Sun

Enyimba remain focused on CAF Confederations Cup's semifinal ticket - Guardian

Ezenwa eager to face Cameroon again - Punch

FG tasks Olympic Federations on Tokyo Games - New Telegraph

FIFA World Cup may come up every two years - The Sun

Football's a battlefield, says 'soldier' Roy Hodgson - Yahoo

Former Jaguars LB Telvin Smith Pleads No Contest to Child Abuse Charges - Bleacher Report

Former Michigan State Basketball Star Keith Appling Suspect in Fatal Detroit Shooting - Bleacher Report

Gerrit Cole Start vs. White Sox Gives Yankees Their Most Dominant SP Run Since 1932 - Bleacher Report

Golf: Oosthuizen says he needs to sort out swing woes to win PGA Championship - Yahoo

Guardiola sets sights on striker amid Haaland and Kane links - Goal

Ibadan Certified for Africa Mini-Football Nations Cup - Thisday

Indy 500 Qualifying Results 2021: Final Times from Saturday's Races - Bleacher Report

It has nothing to do with me' - Kaizer Chiefs Hunt refuses to take credit after making Caf Champions League history - Goal

Josh Taylor defeats Jose Ramirez to take undisputed title - Yahoo

Josh Taylor v Jose Ramirez: Scot becomes first Brit to unify division in four-belt era - BBC

Jrgen Klopp admits to 'most difficult year' but expects Liverpool to bounce back - Yahoo

Jurgen Klopp keeping focus on Liverpool's business in transfer market - Yahoo

JUST IN: Suarez scores winner as Atletico beat Real to La Liga title - New Telegraph

Khris Middleton's Buzzer-Beater Gives Bucks OT Win vs. Jimmy Butler, Heat in Game 1 - Bleacher Report

Klopp unsure about Liverpool's summer transfer budget - Goal

Klopp: City wouldn't have won title with similar injury issues - New Telegraph

Lewandowski breaks Muller 49-year record - Punch

Lewandowski Scores 41st Bundesliga Goal Of Season to Break Mueller Record - Daily Times

Luka Doncic, Mavericks Beat Kawhi Leonard, Clippers 113-103 in Game 1 - Bleacher Report

Luka Doncic: NBA Championship Is More Important Than MVP After Mavs' Game 1 Win - Bleacher Report

Man Utd Captain Unlikely to be Fit for Europa League Final - Thisday

Manny Pacquiao announces fight vs. Errol Spence Jr. - New Telegraph

Michael Jordan Signed NBA All-Star Game Used Patch Card Sells for $2.1 Million



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