*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 23RD MAY 2022* *PUNCH* Gunmen kill doctors driver, two others in Onitsha Osun Reps aspirant alleges abduction of delegates at PDP primary Crises rock Rivers, Oyo, Benue APC over gov primaries Lagos Mainland Diocese holds synod Lagos to prosecute developer of collapsed building One killed as violence, parallel polls mar Bayelsa PDP primary Falana, Utomi, others adopt Labour Party as third force Participate in electoral processes, LASIEC urges PLWDs Buratai backs Amaechi for President Deborah: Abuja, Kaduna churches, others protest, condemn jungle justice Ask yourself what went wrong, Fayose tells ex-deputy Suspended Catholic priest justifies interest in Benue gov race Time to resolve the power sector crisis Activist warns against presidential candidate with dual citizenship I pray politician doesnt emerge Nigerias next president Umahi Malami, APC, others differ on Electoral Act amendment Wike worried over Dagogos gov ambition, lawyer says Okorocha, Onu, others rally support for South-East Presidency Again, APC postpones Tinubu, Osinbajo, others presidential screening 2023: Falana, Utomi, others adopt Labour Party as Third Force Adamawa PDP elects 25 state assembly candidates, returns incumbents Why accounts of 50 firms operating loan apps are frozen FCCPC boss Protection Act: FG may fly prosecution witness abroad for safety reasons Reps summon water resources minister as agency auctions N2bn assets for N13.6m South-East, South-South spent more on cooking gas in April NBS Russias imminent oil ban puts Nigerias low output on the spot Audit query: Reps probe unremitted multi-million-dollar revenue under NPA Sterling Bank signs MoU with optometrists on funding Agents seek insurance in sports Nigeria loses N2.2tn revenue to crude production delays Report Firm restates commitment to standard Pension directorate verifies agric banks retirees for payment Insurance company pays N11.6bn claims Firm boosts West African capacity in new underwriting areas FG ranks insurance sectors contribution to GDP low Surveyor-general, firm to produce Nigerian map CBN pledges support for CIBN, inaugurates Bankers House BOI records 75% profit rise, declares over N7.8bn dividend NESG proposes agenda for economic turnaround Group releases report on foreign education Seplat Energy approves $0.10 dividend Despite Warri Ports dredging, vessels still cant berth Shippers Expert urges Buhari to sign federal road bills into law SEC demands estate valuation standardisation Real estate agents sell homes on TikTok Bayern, Chelsea battle for Bassey Prudent Handball: Pillars, Babes begin title defence Monday gifts Bayelsa Queens NWFL Super Six title Spalleti backs Osimhen to score more goals Sanusi claims Portuguese double Granada relegated from La Liga, Cadiz, Mallorca survive I've developed thick skin towards abuses 'Para-Badminton star Eniola Eagles stars win Scottish Cup to erase Europa heartache Wikki Tourists' Dagbo targets continental ticket Election spending and macro-economic projection FCDO: Sustaining interventions on girls education 13-year Akwa Ibom marriage dissolved over affair with pastor Ondo Amotekun nabs 4,000 suspects, says crime reducing Lagos Arewa community supports ban, prosecution of Okada riders *VANGUARD* Breaking silence on sexual, domestic violence via arts Insecurity: Improved synergy btw NAF, others has enhanced operations 'Defence Minister FG boosts power supply to Kano, Katsina with 2 sub-stations New Rele Gallery explores endless opportunity in art business Eko-NAFEST 2022: Nigerians in the Diaspora set to storm Lagos NIBF: Don harps repositioning publishing industry for sustainability Monarch tasks security agencies on safety of citizens, foreigners Reps begin probe of unremitted multi-million dollars by terminal operator, NPA to federation account Ondo Amotekun arrests 4000 suspected kidnappers, armed robbers, other in five months 2023: PDP, AYM, AWD, 12 other CSOs in Abia endorse Jude Ndukwe for Umuahia Central Arthur Nzeribe, A Common Denominator In The Political Lexicon Of Nigeria, Says Uzodimma 2023: PDP has cleared me for presidential poll ' Anakwenze Just In: FG appoints Nwabuoku to oversee Office of the Accountant-General Progress beats Zadok, wins Nigerian Idol season 7 Planned restart of Abuja-Kaduna rail service Senator Ibikunle Amosun confident of victory ahead of APC primaries PDP Primary: Ondo aspirants lament as late arrival of material mar exercise House of Reps member loses bid to return to Abuja for fifth tenure Bayelsa PDP State Assembly Primaries: Diri Condemns Killing in Ogbia APC postpones presidential screening indefinitely Buhari's right to refer Electoral Act amendment bill for checks ' Olawepo-Hashim Presidency: Bankole canvasses 'modified consensus' to decide on APC candidate 2023 Presidency: Lawan refutes reports of withdrawal, Says He'll emerge APC candidate 2023: I'm still in presidential race 'Lawan Nwaoboshi, Dafinone, Joel-Onowakpo pick Delta APC senate tickets APC Convention: Without Fayemi, S'West will lose out ' Arise AMVCA fallout: Drama after, social media trends Voiceover industry's growth impressive ' Afemikhe Nigerians react as Progress emerges winner of Nigerian Idol season 7 Reps probe of unremitted multi-million dollars by terminal operators, NPA FG cancels NDDC contracts, calls for mobilisation monies refund IGBO PRESIDENCY 2023: Why not Anyim' ' 2 RCCG members protest Deborah Samuel's death with mouths sealed with sellotape Alleged blasphemy, false alarms against Christian women who refuse sexual advances from men of other religions ' CAN Deborah Samuel: Don't push Christians to the wall ' RCCG warns Community leaders cry out over invasion of Abuja tourism site by miscreants Anglican clergy, son abducted in Ondo, N10m ransom demanded NDLEA seizes tons of tramadol, codeine in 5 states Two more persons rescued, corpse recovered from Lagos building collapse 18-yr-old rescued in Lagos building collapse *THISDAY* As Scarcity Persists, CBN FX Sales to Authorised Dealers Decline 24.65% to $21.82bn Food Prices: Countries Urged to Expand Food Production as WTO Downgrade Trade Forecast to 3% in 2022 FG to Enforce Sale of Agricultural Products via Verified Scale Advans La Fayette MFB Unveils Education Loans Leaders Must Subject Themselves to Corporate Governance Opara Sworn in as CIBN President BoI Pays CBN, MOFI N7.89bn Dividend as Profits Surge by 75% NEM Insurance Shareholders Approve N0.22 Kobo Dividend House Calls on Foreign Airlines to Employ Nigerians as Cabin, Cockpit Crew FG Vows Support for NEXIM Bank to Raise Non-oil Export Revenues to 30% Wema Bank: Positioned for Stronger Return on Investment Group Set to Onboard 10,000 Farmers to Boost Nigerias Food Production Capacity Lottery Commission Summons Betting Company Over Non-payment of Winnings Danbatta, Alale Extol Pantamis Appointment as WSIS Chair Winner Emerges in DAAYTA Talent Award OPPO Launches Reno7 Series As NNPC Fully Becomes Limited Liability Company Understanding Open Banking Olaniyan Steps Down as MD of Omnicom Solutions Youssef: Were Focused on Supporting Greater Financial Inclusion in Nigeria Henkel Reaffirms Commitment to Quality, Improved Service Delivery Nigeria Pushes for Fly-Green Nigeria Programme to Reduce Co2 Emission Expert Harps on eCommerce Channels as Enabler for Future Growth The Nigerian Alternative Space; NTFs and Metaverse Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba: Its Difficult to Zone After People Had Purchased Forms Ministers Who Braved the Odds to Run for Presidency MALI AND DEMOCRACY RENAISSANCE If priests cant vie, who can IOC President Congratulated Gumel on Award Conferred on Him Hy Japan Man City Survive Aston Villa Scare to Win Fourth Title in... 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Iyayi-LamikanraJudiciary Curtain Falls on NWFL Super Six in Benin City Bassey Named in Europa League Team of the Year *THE SUN* Ebonyi: 27 aspirants threaten lawsuit against APC Enugu East urban aspirant emerges unopposed, Anambra community rejects speakers 3rd term ambition Therere only 5 presidential contenders in APC Fayemi Ogun West: We wont foist Adeola as senatorial candidate, says APC leaders Road to 2023: Governors last fight to impose successors 2023: NCFront, 3rd Force finally adopt Labour Party 2023: PDP accuses APC of plot to stall be polls Presidency: Im in race to win, says Lawan PDP holds parallel primaries in Edo Napoli raises Osimhens worth to N48bn Okoye pulls out of Super Eagles friendlies Oborodudu dedicates 11th African title to Nigeria, family Zenith Bank Swimming Gala suspended due to heavy rains Zenith Bank Grandslam Tennis ignites Ikoyi Club Doping control, medical services at Okpekpe 10km road race on Saturday Bayelsa Queens Crowned 2022 NWFL Premiership Champions Communication, stronger regulatory oversight as panacea to wonder banking menace MPC meeting outcome to determine trading sentiments on NGX this week We ll surely complete our acquisition of MPNU, Seplat assures shareholders Berger Paints shareholders ratify proposed 40k dividend NLC hails former Brazilian President Lulas vindication Labour warns parties against fielding candidates who oppose LG autonomy U.S. Consulate promotes entrepreneurship in Niger Delta NUFBTE hails Ngiges withdrawal from presidential race Q1: Access, 10 other banks raise customer deposits to N41.18trn CIBN improving capacity, begins construction of Bankers House Lagos okada ban: Were in total support of state govt -Arewa community Enough is enough on killing of Christians, CAN insists Advocacy groups open violence clinic in Bayelsa Jurist tasks FG on strict border management Banditry: 13,500 Katsina residentsve fled to Niger Republic Masari Oke-Ogun, Ogbomoso in cold war over Oyo North senatorial primary ticket Aba landlords begin operation show your PVCs senatorial primary ticket Anambra lawmakers mourn murdered colleague as gunmen kidnap another EFCC arrests Enugu advert executive over offensive Contempt: Traders ignore court order, re-occupy distressed Lagos building Subverted rage over Deborah 2023: Return mantle well deserved Never godify yourself Deborah: Crossing the red line of impunity Oyo 2023: will seyi makinde triumph 2023 and the potential of Ahmad Lawan Bassey Umo Eno: Barracks boy you did not know 2023: Why Nigerians should support president of South East extraction Umahi 2023 PDP ticket: Whats going for Bala Mohammed Enhancing Nigerias aviation safety MUAFA signs promotion pact with Denmark artiste, Jethro Sheeran Jaws scene-stealing kid actor becomes police chief on Marthas Vineyard, where film was made *GUARDIAN* If I become PDP presidential nominee, APC will collapse, says Tambuwal Resetting Nigeria: Osinbajo's innovative leadership style 2023: Anambra youths rally support for Bello There are plans to disqualify 27 Ebonyi APC aspirants, says Igado Enugu PDP state assembly, Reps primaries peaceful, transparent, say national electoral committees Elumelu, Nwokolo, Ezechi, Kukodiko win Delta PDP primary ADC candidate denies collapsing structure into another party for Ekiti guber polls Why PDP governorship aspirants in Enugu signed MoU Lagos court jails 32-year-old environmental offender Family, foundation seek justice for Ochanya Police kill 10 suspected armed robbers in Delta Five rescued, four bodies recovered in Lagos building collapse NDLEA arrests Brazilian returnee, Amaechi at Port Harcourt airport for importing cocaine Again, victim of Ochadamu 2019 election violence, Yakubu Ogwu cries out after another attack Occupants move to reoccupy distressed five-floor building in defiance of court Again, Okoye withdraws from Super Eagles' team for Mexico, Ecuador friendlies Edwards, Madueke rule 44th CBN Senior Open Tennis Championship Bayelsa Queens are 2022 NWFL Premier League champions History beckons as three Nigerian umpires listed to officiate in Wimbledon Pillars, Safety set to defend titles as Prudent Energy handball tourney begins AC Milan back on top after snatching title from Inter Rangnick relieved to secure Europa League spot for Man Utd BoI records 75% profit growth, pays shareholders N7.89bn dividend Why Nigeria must collaborate with Israel on STI Sterling Bank, NOA seal pact to boost heath funding Zenith Bank, 10 others post N262 billion net profit in Q1 Experts urge investors to expand portfolio via high-value stocks UK supports NCRIB to grow African insurance market Arrested development The experience of loneliness on mental health Generational wealth and legacy transfer - 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AGF Newly released ex-convict arrested with cocaine at P'Harcourt airport SERAP writes INEC, seeks details of financial transactions of political parties Huge rally for leading Turkish opposition figure Ogunlewe: Nigeria won't have proper democracy until 1966's set of Generals passes away Suicide: How hardship, economy, unemployment drive increase Mudslinging very common in politics 'Inyang-Eyen Insecurity'll soon be history in Nigeria, says Speaker, Benue Assembly Battle for 2023 tightens EPL: Man City win title after thrilling comeback, Burnley relegated Very happy' Mbappe snubs Real to stay at PSG Serie A: Fiorentina beat Juve, Atalanta out of Europe Leipzig win German Cup on penalty shootout Woods withdraws from PGA Championship after shooting 79 in third round *BLUE PRINT* Kashim Shettima: The 'Jagaba' of JAGABAN's Campaign Sterling Bank, optometrists sign funding, capacity building pact Heifer International announces $3.5mn tractor financing support for Africa MTN's share price has risen 51.38 per cent in the last year. MTN Nigeria more valuable than all Nigerian banks, insurance companies combined ' Report 6 days to presidential primaries' APC postpones screening, Southeast aspirants, Bankole echo consensus With insecurity, northern children no longer ambitious ' IBM Haruna APC presidential ticket: Swing votes in my favour, Lawan begs Ganduje, Kano delegates Nigeria aligned WASH to national water priorities ' Minister EU's energy strategy'll worsen African food crisis ' Group Akwa Ibom has no economy, over 52% of youths unemployed ' APC guber aspirant Business globally facing major sustainability challenges, says NGX Expert calls for increased investment towards SDGs achievement Kogi monarch tasks security operatives on citizens' safety FCT: Polio eradication Rotary's gift to Nigeria ' Minister 2023: Tinubu in Borno, Yobe pledges unity, stability, security Nigerians to pay 1 kobo per second of GSM calls to fund free healthcare Police intercept vehicle loaded with explosives, guns in Kano Banditry: 13,500 Katsina IDPs taking refuge in Niger Republic ' Masari Experts task FG on poor state of abattoirs Breaking: APC shifts presidential screening exercise Presidency: South-east APC aspirants agree to back consensus aspirant Presidency: Osinbajo has no plan to step down for Tinubu ' TPP Recruitment: Federal civil commission partners HoS, preaches integrity, transparency Ex-PDP publicity secretary knocks governors for treating deputies as 'house boys Troops dislodge IPOB/ESN training camp, kill 2 on wanted list Insecurity: FG assures NAF of new aircraft NAF @58: Improved synergy among services yielding results ' Defence minister 2023 Presidency: 10,000 youths, women in Nasarawa march for Yahaya Bello Fayemi: I 'll end farmers/herdsmen clashes, restore North-central as top agriculture destinations 2021/22: De Bruyne beats Salah, emerges Premier League player of the season Group, NYCN to empower 50,000 Nigerian youths *TRIBUNE* Deborah: RCCG Oyo Province 3 Joins Peaceful Protest Okada ban: Lagos Arewa community directs members to keep to rule APC again aborts screening of presidential aspirants, silent on new date 2023: Amaechi meets Borno APC delegates as ex-Army chief, Buratai, woos Gov Zulum for support 2023 Presidency: Amaechi blames past leaders for insecurity Progress emerges winner of Nigerian Idol Season 7 Zoning: Chief Iwuanyanwu charges Igbo presidential aspirants to work hard Initiative places students on internship to beat ASUU strike Why Nigerian SMEs are unable to scale, grow ' Ogunbowale Mobihealth: former health minister launch telehealth clinic in Kogi War against Indiscriminate pasting of posters, can LASAA go the whole hog 2022 Pitcher Festival: Why we opted for industry practitioners as jurors 'Chini Africa Party primaries: A week of daggers and dollars 12 quoted banks grow profit by N28.7bn The murder of Deborah Yakubu MPC: Analysts weigh options for rate increase Safety of deposits, insurance cover for Nigerian PSBs assured 'NDIC Inter-bank rates to move in mixed directions amid marginal inflow of matured bills On medical tourism Commitment: The fuel of desire ' 2 10 things to know about first Black White House press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre FG appoints Nwabuoku to oversee Office of AGF Equities investors lose N64bn as ASI dips by 0.22% (WoW) Increased productivity will improve value of Naira *SPORTS* A week of shame: Football's pitch invasion battle - Yahoo Absolute God' Igor Shesterkin Hailed for Saving Rangers' Season vs. Hurricanes - Bleacher Report AC Milan back on top after snatching title from Inter - Guardian AC Milan Win First Serie A Title In 11 Years - Complete Sports AC Milan win first title since 2011 but Stefano Pioli says his medal was stolen - Yahoo Adekuoroye, her sister bag gold medals at African wrestling championship - The Cable Again, Okoye withdraws from Super Eagles' team for Mexico, Ecuador friendlies - Guardian Albert Pujols hits two homers and Yadier Molina pitches the ninth in time-travelling Cardinals win - Yahoo Alexander Zverev keeps French Open match short and sweet, but hopes to go from stable to winning titles - Yahoo Andrea Radrizzani looks forward with Jesse Marsch after Leeds retain PL status - Yahoo Andrew Wiggins Praised for Dunk on Luka Doncic, 'MVP' Play as Warriors Beat Mavericks - Bleacher Report Another dramatic chapter in a compelling Premier League story - Yahoo Arteta Reveals Decisions Made Over Arsenal's Out-Of-Contact Players - Daily Independent Avalanche's Nazem Kadri Targeted by Threats After Game 3; 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