*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 1ST JUNE 2022* *PUNCH* FG sends 640 soldiers on peacekeeping duties amid insecurity Buhari embarks on eighth foreign trip in five months Okorocha gets bail, leaves EFCC custody Group wants Southern Muslim as president UTME: JAMB probes technical hitches, biometric failure Presidency: Search for strong consensus candidate, Buhari directs APC govs US denies spreading Monkeypox through Nigerian labs 2,334 domestic violence cases in four months worrisome Lagos govt Okada ban begins today, Lagos deploys more boats Bauchi PDP gov candidate resigns, paves way for Mohammed Well prevent vote-buying in Ekiti gov election INEC JUST IN: Okorocha released, arrives Transcorp for presidential screening Screening: Ill be addressing Nigerians next as APC candidate, Lawan says Telcos blame govs, others as ICTs GDP contribution tumbles Nigeria, others face high risk of food crisis Report CBN retains 5% interest rate for power sector, others NEPC eyes $2.7tn African market through e-commerce NGX pledges to support staffs professional devt Nigerian Correctional Service appoints spokesperson Truckers move to curtail road crashes, read the riot act Ogun civil service shortlists over 400 for recruitment Association seeks enhanced cyber risk management Power sometimes gulps 40% of our production costs Manufacturers MTN Nigeria appoints Mroue as non-executive director FG appoints Nasarawa gov into digital economy council Startup index: Nigeria ranks 61st globally, 2nd in Africa VFD Group to pay shareholders N10.79 dividend Ondo laments non-registration of vehicles plying roads Reforms needed to attract ground handling talents IATA Commonwealth holds forum to rebuild global economy Ogundairo emerges Webcoupers CEO SAN challenges CBN over dollar trading in Nigeria Osimhen: Arsenal yet to contact Napoli, says Romano Feyenoord contract talks with Dessers stalled Dennis arrives New Jersey for Ecuador friendly Nwosu: How defender-turned-keeper dazzled at WAFU tourney Peseiro invites Ozornwafor for AFCON qualifiers Bassey not ready for EPL move ' Ex-Villa star Eagles will return to winning ways ' Awaziem Fans laud Peseiro over improved Eagles training sessions Violent party primaries, setback for democracy NCAA under a captains watch Robbery convict gets seven years jail term after appeasing victim Akwa Ibom prophet allegedly rapes 13-year-old student seeking prayers Couple, three children die, Lagos police suspect generator fumes Plateau worker killed during street fight, police nab suspects family Ebonyi police kill three suspected hoodlums in military uniform Lagos worker loses hand in factory accident, firm blames victim Protesting tanker drivers shut road for two days, Kogi gov kicks Anambra hoodlums chase pupils from school, police tackle gang Four-year-old girl falls into well, drowns in Kano Password-stealing malware attacks rise by 146.65% in Nigeria Report Nigerians working at cross purposes Nigeria will lag behind without innovation, technology Microbiologist Dance helps maintain mental wellness, says group Getting two votes at PDP primary was surprising, I thought I would score zero Shehu Sani Kidnappers showed us decomposing bodies, church paid N100m ransom Methodist Prelate Lagos intl airport runway lights collapse, pilots warn FAAN Were helpless, abducted train passengers families lament *VANGUARD* COVID-19: 18 million Nigerians fully vaccinated so far,says FG Importation of wheat from Russia TETFund blames slow pace of work in projects to cost of materials, COVID-19,others Edo APC, govt bicker over land grabbers, insecurity Politics of the barber's chair Nigeria has no laboratories where Monkeypox Virus is generated, says NCDC 2023: Muslim Scholars reject Atiku, insist on Yoruba-Muslim Presidency GUBER ELECTION:'Calls for cancellation of Sokoto APC primary mischievous 3 killed in cult attack in Ilorin Unintended Gestation:19% of teenage girls are pregnant ' NPC Igbo communities beg Buhari to release Nnamdi Kanu to them Nigeria has no laboratory where monkeypox virus is generated ' NCDC Crisis erupts in Benue APC over direct guber primaries Okada ban: Lagos deploys enforcement squad to rid state of menace [PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES] Buhari's sucker punch to APC govs: I'll pick my successor PDP's gov'ship candidate in Bauchi withdraws from race Okorocha appears before APC Presidential Screening C'ttee Again, APC Govs meet over Buhari's successor 2023: Jonathan's fate sealed as Okorocha's hangs in the balance Labour Party members in Ekiti defect en-masse to APC Buhari's 12-point speech that jolted APC governors Crisis rock Adamawa APC over Senatorial primaries PDP Presidential Primary Election: Resign now as National Chairman ' Clark to Ayu UPDATED: Buhari to discuss extradition, transfer of convicted persons, others in Spain Abia APC primary: They're trying to hijack my ticket, Rep member cries out Why Tambuwal stepped down for Atiku ' Prince Daniel Foreign capital inflow rises 60% to $610m, outflow rises faster African brands leap 17% in global ranking Stock market: Capitalisation loses N422bn VFD Group shareholders okay N1.36bn dividend, get 1for 2 bonus shares AfCFTA: Nigeria must focus on $10m export advantage ' SSA to Buhari ISPS Code key component of maritime security architecture ' NIMASA DG Banks' credit to govt surges 17.7% to N16.6trn, MPC expresses concern How IMF gave Nigeria $6.8 b in two years ' Resident Rep AfCTA: FG pushes for insurance sector protection Forex regulation forcing exporters to cut corners 'Obiora Madu Stock market upbeat despite profit taking, investors gain N596bn Banks' earnings rise faster than economy growth rate Unity Bank empowers women entrepreneurs with Yanga APCON unveils plans to regulate digital media advertising in Nigeria Unity Bank Yanga product to empower underbanked women entrepreneurs 'Olufunwa Akinmade Company Income Tax rises 53% to N532.4bn in Q1'22 Dangote wins Africa's most admired brand award for 5 consecutive years Understanding consumer behaviour, their impatience and expectations Barbaric invasion of Anambra State The APC National Convention must not be another bazaar Nigeria's internet connectivity set to speed up Why Buhari will not hand over Nigeria to a corrupt leader ' Sen Kabiru Gaya How my dad's neighbour repeatedly defiled me', 14-year-old girl tells court Businessman, wife, 3 children found dead inside Lagos apartment Lagos govt dismisses anxiety over okada ban Did Wike just run for president Money, not ideology, will drive the next elections For the NBC, a nightmare that may heal US-controlled lab: Nigeria has no laboratories where monkeypox virus is generated ' NCDC Court jails Chinese two years for Naira mutilation We used escort in delivering bike, phones tokidnappers for my sister's release' Brother Journalist, protester shot in Osogbo Okada ban: Lagos launches anti-Okada enforcement squad *THISDAY* Sovereign Trust Insurance Collaborates With Rotary Club on CRS for Lagos School CBN Mandates OFIs to Enroll in Credit Risk System by August1 AIbom Insists on Private Running of Coconut Oil Refinery Bringing More Nigerians Under NHIS Coverage Value of 14 Banks Stocks Appreciate Marginally by N73.09bn Despite Decline in Corporate Earnings for 2021 CBN Intervention Towards Sustainable Growth NGX to Deepen Collaboration With ICAN for Market Devt Unity Bank Commits to Empowering Underbanked Women UBA Promotes Saving Culture, Rewards Loyal Customers ITF Gets PECBs Recertification for Quality Management System Mixta Africa Releases Rent to Own Schemefor Accessible, Affordable Housing The Incurable Leakages in Public Finances RIMAN Calls for Enhanced Cyber Security Risk Management Realto Identifies Five Reasons to Invest in Real Estate in Nigeria CWA Digitals to Train 1000 Entrepreneurs on Revenue Growth, Digital Sales Former NIA Chairman Unveils New Claims Handling Firm Mercy Corps Reiterates Resolve to Provide Critical Assistance to Vulnerable Nigerians Nigeria Committed to Attaining Self-Sufficiency in Sugar Production, Says NSDC Boss Of Pre-election Engaged and Post-Election Enraged Voters Does APC Need a Northern Candidate to Defeat Abubakar APC Convention Should Not be Another Dollar Rain, Olawepo-Hashim Warns Igbo Delegates and the Future of Zoning Labour Party in New Colour Tulcan Energy Restates Commitments to Sponsoring NWFL Super Six Heineken Ends UCL Season in Style with Fans French Sports Minister Blames Liverpool Fans for UCL Chaos Todd Boehly Completes Official Takeover of Chelsea Benzema Deserves to Win Ballon dOr, Says Messi *THE SUN* Akwa Ibom APC crisis: Moreex-guber aspirants back Udofia APC primary: Osinbajo, Lawan, Akpabio, Bello, screened 2023: Drama, intrigues of Delta PDP guber primary Why North opposes restructuring Sagay Tinubu has capacity to rescue Nigeria from sinking further Akintelure Kebbi: APC guber aspirants agents endorsed primary results Yakubu Primary: Buhari meets govs, gives hint of preferred successor Search for Atikus running mate widens in South East Dont turn APC convention into another dollar rain Olawepo-Hashim APC leadership crisis deepens GOtv Boxing Night 25: Ill give Imole beating of his life, Olanrewaju boasts Troost-Ekong: We learnt our lessons against Mexico Ecuador, SLeone, Mauritius wont go unhurt Peseiro Tulcan Energy wont stop sponsoring NWFL Super Six Adiatu Amusan, Enekwechi headline AFN lists for 22nd AAC Heineken ends UCL season in style Nigerias crude oil production rises by 70,000bpd Reuters Sustained bargain hunting lifts NGX market cap by N1.80trn in May NCC, stakeholders seek effective telecoms regulation, industry growth CHI Limited excites kids with Chivita smart malt drink CMC Connect marks 30th anniversary, laments poor perception of public relations in Nigeria Ikpeazu expresses joy over release of Methodist Prelate CAN issues 7-day ultimatum for arrest of Islamic clerics inciting religious crisis in Taraba Niger Delta APC group urges Buhari to inaugurate NDDC board Lagos okada ban: No cause for alarm over enforcement, govt tells residents Kaduna records 4,506 TB cases in 5 months Nigerian envoy receives newly acquired Naval ship in Gabon 2023: Well only endorse candidate with interest of tourism, says ABPFEON Buhari embarks on state visit to Spain Alleged fraud: Okorocha granted N500m bail Ladoja addresses students in French language Time for Ekweremadu to move on Legal, moral implications of granting pardon to ex-convicts, serving prisoners (2) Experts call for more advocacy on menopause Ebonyi guber primary: When will PDP learn Umahi: Epitome of doing much with little, how hell transform Nigeria as President China and its Global Security Initiative (GSI) Proposal Delta as merging business hub of South-South *GUARDIAN* SDP shuts door to Tinubu as Ikeyina picks presidential ticket How a three-horse race turned one-man show in Lagos APC primary Talks advance for Ekweremadu to join APC Ekiti LP members join APC, allege lack of internal democracy A'Ibom APC leaders celebrate Udofia's emergence ADC chief decries monetisation of primaries as party picks presidential candidate June 8 Ogun aspirant laments PDP's failure to conduct Reps' primary election Nwobodo emerges Enugu Accord Party guber candidate Ogunbiyi promises to turn Osun State around if elected as governor Why I relinquished my guber ticket, by Bauchi SSG Three Nigerians nabbed in INTERPOL-led 'Operation Killer Bee NSCDC arrests 18 suspects, recovers 81 trucks at illegal AGO refinery 32 year-old 'prophet' remanded for sexually assaulting student in Uyo One dies, four others injured in Anambra auto crash 20-year-old mother stabs teenager to death in Ondo Tanker drivers protest alleged death of colleague, block Abuja-Lokoja highway The successful reign of Queen Elizabeth Ukraine calls for Macron visit before French EU presidency ends Grasshoppers, Seasider Babes shine at Prudent Energy Handball tourney How Pepsi refreshed World Corporate Golf Challenge finals Firm explains decision to invest in women football Airlines seek reforms to end shortfall of ground handlers at airports Purit unveils Toyin Abraham as brand ambassador for 30 years anniversary MD Polo Luxury Group, John Obayuwana, becomes first African to bag Swiss learning excellence award FG hopeful of $176 billion from modernisation of Customs operations Fashion sector accounts for 37% of e-commerce revenue in Nigeria, says NEPC Bears sustain dominance as index slides further by 1.5% Worries over Nigeria's continuous dependence on fossil fuels Inadequate government policies fueling low health insurance penetration Francis Oborevwori: A new Sheriff coming to town Three decades ofPax South Africana Truth about religious intolerance in Nigeria - Part 2 The necessity for change FG strengthens community pharmacies to achieve COVID-19 vaccination target Constitutionalism: Decentralisation of police powers in a federal structure Negotiation with Abuja-Kaduna train abductors may 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