*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 16TH JUNE 2022* *PUNCH* Our lawyers studying UKs judgment on oil fraud, says FG Wike, Okowa face panel today, camps fight over Atikus VP slot Owo massacre: Senate demands raid on killers hideouts, helicopter, drones deployment Oceans under threat from human activities Naval chief Hasten release of other abducted train attack passengers, families beg FG We won 1993 election, well win again Abiolas son Oyo lawmakers begin moves to sack deputy gov Govs renew rivalry, fresh hands offer hope as Ekiti holds gov poll Extend voter registration, Reps urge INEC APC wont lose 2023 elections Adamu Why Abuja fuel scarcity wont end soon Marketers Nigerias FX reserves to fall, CBN plans $1.7bn arrears payment CBN boosts cocoa, sesame exports with N21bn disbursement FG, NEXIM sign $40m women in oil sector fund Dangote Sugar supports FGs backward integration policy $15m intravenous fluids company begins operations in Kwara Only Lagos, Delta, Kaduna, two others pay 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