NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES WEDNESDAY 25 MAY 2022 @ A GLANCE

*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 25TH MAY 2022*

*PUNCH*

APC gov ticket: Aggrieved aspirants seek direct primary, allege hijack

PSC commissioner lauds promotion of South-East policemen

Zoning has failed in Akwa Ibom, says gov aspirant

NCDC, expert warn as Lassa fever kills 152

Train attack: Families cry to FG as terrorists issue death threat

Ogun Catholic bishop to host communication experts

My mother-in-law lost a daughter last year, now Okada riders have killed my husband wife of sound engineer killed in Lekki

Osun poly students design voters registration machine

Cabinet dissolution, self-serving, APC tells Wike

Flush out traitors within the security agencies

Why I lost PDP primary in Kogi -Dino Melaye

Why South-East shouldnt be denied Presidency because of IPOB Ex-NIMASA DG, Agu

Buhari meets APC govs, others ahead primary

Jonathan lobbies Buharis nephew amid presidential bid

Buhari backed Osinbajo on Dauras removal, VP not religious bigot Lawyer

Jim Nwobodo backs Peter Mbah to succeed Gov Ugwuanyi

Oil marketers seek investments in new trucks

Cooking gas demand crashes amid rising prices, marketers groan

51 million phone owners lack NIN Report

ICT firms borrowing from banks rises to N982.87bn

Airfares must rise for domestic airlines to survive Operators

Akwa Ibom, firm sign 732MW power plant agreement

SEC moves to tackle identity fraud in capital market

Stop oil exploration in Niger Delta, group tells Shell

Group seeks inclusion of persons with disability in workplace

Firm unveils programme to scale 5,000 SMEs

Klopp named Premier League manager of the year

Dessers on brink of history

Oyedele: Flying Eagle eyeing Sanusi’s Eagles place

Mexico in US for Nigeria friendly, Eagles arrive Texas today

Wife secret of Thunder Balogun’s successes ‘ Onigbinde, Ladipo

Confluence Stars, Tojemarine win at Prudent handball tourney

Nantes eye Moffi

Sadiq out of Eagles friendlies

West Ham’s Zouma pleads guilty to kicking pet cat

PDP nomination form: My friends dont have N40m they are not using

Impractical quest for global net-zero emissions

Pandemonium as cultists kill soldier in Ogun community

Gunmen kill Akwa Ibom youth leader, flee with bike

Ogun policemen, cultists clash, seven suspects arrested

Suspected Internet fraudster remanded for killing Ekiti inspector

Sexual abuse: Court orders teachers arrest for shunning invitation

ECOWAS awards N20m damages against FG over bizmans death in EFCC custody

Ekiti man loses Lekki mansion, car, jailed for Internet fraud

Two die in Anambra tanker fire, FRSC blames speed

A second look at Igbo presidency

My anti-corruption campaign in Bauchi

HEFAMAA reiterates commitment to quality service

Court orders MC Oluomo, Lagos, NURTW to stop levying drivers

Lagos teacher flogs pupil over homework, victim vomits, dies

120 hours after, FAAN fails to uncover identity of mangled body

MAN, LCCI, others kick as CBN raises lending rate to 13%

One feared dead as soldiers, cultists clash in Ogun

Parents should let children do what they love, not what they want Ruger

Producer tackles Nollywood thespians nonappearance for roles after payment

Challenges faced by up-and-coming artists in Nigerias music industry

*VANGUARD*

Mr & Mrs: He won’t pay for what doctor didn’t recommend

2023: Osinbajo’s train moves to Plateau, assures of improved security

PDP leadership, stakeholders ‘ll work hard to lead party to victory in 2023 ‘ Ortom

PDP Primaries: Three Benue HoR Members fail to secure party’s tickets

2023: Massive deployment of security agents as LagosPDP holds gov’ship primary

Lagos APC primaries: Pressure mounts as group rejects Sanwo-Olu’s brother, others as c’ttee members

Absence of off-takers stalls CBN’s support to fishery sector

Cartoon: Nigerian system of govt is ‘Moneycracy

2023: Your destinies are in your hands, Boye Oyewumi tells Odigbo, Ese-Odo, Oke-Igbo APC delegates

Top African female artists to healdine ARDN Red Card Campaign in UN headquarters

Amaechi calls for strengthening of port state control, others

UNICAL hosts African Universities on online teaching, quality assurance

I won’t stop the production of electric cars ‘ Engr Robert

Ex-VP Sambo’s son loses primary, allegedly request refund of money given to delegates

Primaries: 24hrs after, APC again adjusts timetable

Goje writes Ayu over inclusion in PDP primaries, threatens legal action

PDP Primaries: Dino Melaye fails to secure PDP Ticket, loses rerun to Reps Member, TJ Yusuf

Breaking: EFCC invades Okorocha’s house

Don’t touch Hausa’s again, they’ve suffered enough, IPOB roars

Wike sacks commissioners, Chief of Staff

Presidential Primary: How PDP delegates may vote

Nigeria is a complex country, but not difficult to manage, says Obasanjo

Vanguard award will spur us to more work ‘ Jamoh

New twist emerges on dispute over Tin-can shoreline

I am committed to solving funding challenges of CRFFN ‘ Nwakohu

Women protest gender imbalance in reconstituted transport, maritime sector boards

NIMASA reiterates commitment to effective pollution prevention, control

IOCs violate Nigerian diving regulations ‘ NAPROD

Ex-OGFZA chair to speak at 6th AMSAY conference

Customs automating processes, procedures for VIN valuation

Residents jittery over approval for 2nd container terminal at Kirikiri Canal

IOPC Fund harps on progress, worry over non-submission of report by Nigeria

Amaechi calls for strengthening of port state control, others

APM Terminals Apapa provides level playing field for genders ‘ Onyia

Absence of off-takers stalls CBN’s support to fishery sector

Naira gains by 0.32%, exchanges at 419 to dollar

Naira gains by 0.32%, exchanges at 419 to dollar

NFF election: Ex-internationals queue behind Idah

2022 Headies Full List Nominees

Lagos Agberos: Stop collection of levies from non-members ‘ Court orders Mc Oluomo, NARTO, others

Nigeria exits nations of high piracy risks

Delta: Girl who allegedly inhaled tear gas did not die ‘ Police

Why we stormedOkorocha’s Abuja home ‘ EFCC

We’re yet to recover from trauma of Operation Python Dance ‘ Nnamdi Kanu’s family

By this time next week

As Nigeria cruises on autopilot

5G war real, what role for Nigeria

COVID-19 pandemic far from over, WHO warns

BREAST CANCER: Simple saliva test could save thousands of under 50s

Don’t let economic downturn erode your humanity, Ozumba charges family doctors

You’re biased in your Monkeypox reporting, African journalists blast foreign media

Gas flaring, atmospheric pollution, hindering asthma care in Nigeria ‘ ACUF

Siege: EFCC has stopped me from going for APC presidential screening, says Okorocha

Threat to kill train passengers:Any organized security knowshow to dislodge terrorists ‘ CAN, CNG, Arewa Youth, react

TrainAttack: We’ll start killing abducted passengers in7 days ‘ Terrorists

Ansaru terrorists protecting, indoctrinating some Kaduna communities ‘ Community leader

*THISDAY*

Yuguda: SEC to Resolve Issues of Unclaimed Dividend with Identity Management

Buhari Appoints Gov Sule Digital Economy/E-government Member

Agusto & Co: Nigerias Debt Rose Steeply by 226% to N39.56trn in 7 years,

Leveraging Technology to Promote Financial Inclusion

Anyanwu: How Insecurity Costs Nigeria $13bn Annually

NIBSS E-Banking Transactions Declined in April

Insurance Operators Charged to Use Insurance Portal for Quick Turn Around Time

FG Raised N5.58trn via Saving Bonds in 5 Months to Fund 2022 Budget Deficit

Adegbite Lauds NMCO for Emerging FG Best Digital Innovation Agency

U.S. Consulate Promotes Entrepreneurship, Supports 30 Emerging Fashion Designers in Niger Delta

Allianz Signs Joint Venture With Sanlam

Major Real Estate Investors Propose Ways to Unlock Values

Ive Done My Maths, Confident of Winning PDPs Ticket

ROTATIONAL PRESIDENCY AND NIGERIAS SURVIVAL

APCS SEARCH FOR CONSENSUS

Goje Writes Ayu Over Inclusion in PDP Primaries*Threatens Legal Action

Umo Enos Opportunity for Self-Actualization Versus Targeted Generosity

With the Exit of Dissidents, AbdulRazaq Rules Kwara APC

2023: Aggrieved Lagos Mainland Elders, Stakeholders Petition Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, GAC

The Power of Delegates

GOtv Boxing Night 25: Apata Roro Seeks Ibadan Boxing Fans Support

Lagos Assures ITTF of Perfect Hosting of World Championship

Heineken Relives UCL Glamour ahead of the Classic Final

Okpekpe 10km Road Race to Air Live on SuperSport

Uzoho Denies Super Eagles Quit Notice

Can Cyriel Dessers Kill Jose Mourinhos Joy Tonight

Egyptian Veteran Wary of Arunas Threat in Africa Cup

FG Appoints Interim Management Committee to Oversee Nigeria Basketball

*THE SUN*

Road to 2023: Why I want to govern Ebonyi Prof Odoh

Road to 2023: Osun: Reasons Oyetola deserves second term Makinde

In PDP, its Saraki, Atiku, Mohammed, Wike, Obi fight

PDP elders intensify moves for consensus presidential candidate

Ill turn around Nigeria if elected president Umahi

2023: Its difficult to predict what South Eastll do ABC Nwosu

Enugu guber: Ekweremadu may join APC, opens discussion with party stakeholders

Imo PDP crisis deepens as youths protest alleged 3-Man delegates lists from Abuja

Ikpeazu, Akobundu win Abia Central, Abia South tickets

2023: Goje writes Ayu over inclusion in PDP primary, threatens legal action

Mexico friendly: Super Eagles depart, stop-over in Istanbul

Osimhen agent holds talks with Arsenal in London

Okpekpe 10km race to air live on cable TV

GOtv Boxing Night 25: Apata Roro seeks Ibadan boxing fans support

Lagos shows intent to host ITTF World Championships

Amazon, Facebook register for tax in Nigeria

CBN raises MPR to 13%

Julius Berger wins Most Reliable Engineering Construction Company award

Youssou Ndour headlines UBA Africa conversations 2022: panellists celebrate continents success stories

FG approves tax relief, incentives for startups

Focus on STEM subjects, Glo tells female students

AWS, Lagos State, others partner on IoT-driven economy

OPPO unveils Reno7 in Nigeria

Four contestants shortlisted for Nigeria Infos student debate semi-finals

Forex: Shippers decry high exchange rate, as imports drop by 60%

Kanu speaks from detention, appeals for stoppage of killings in SEast, release of Mama Biafra

COVID-19: FG takes delivery of 4.4m doses of J&J vaccine

Foundation targets 1million children in Africa for quality education

*GUARDIAN*

What it takes to win delegates

Lagos PDP urges cancellation of HoA, HoR primaries as Oyo aspirants allege intimidation

Akwa Ibom 2023: Time for politics of inclusion

Wike dissolves State Executive Council, APC kicks

HURIWA seeks justice for 12-year-old victim of sexual assault

Ekweremadu’s camp to appeal court ruling over Enugu delegates’ list

Video: Lagos warns against raising false alarm

Akwa Ibom, ADP sign 732MW agreement on Ibom Power Plant

Ignore rumours, I belong to APC, Gombe Rep tells supporters

Court bars Mc Oluomo, others from collecting levies

Court adjourns hearing on murder case by military man in Calabar

Abraham battles Dessers as Roma, Feyenord seek redemption

Tojemarine, Defender, rebound as Prudent Energy handball tourney enters day three

NSSF seek government, private sector support as ISF record breakers relish exploits

SuperSport to broadcast Okpekpe 10km Road Race live on Saturday

Knocks as global maritime sector records 29% women representation

CBN backtracks, takes radical stance against rising inflation

Group decries domination of freight forwarding business by foreigners

Lingering forex crisis undermining stock market growth, say experts

Mines, steel key to diversifying economy from oil, says Adegbite

International Breweries records N1.9bn profit in Q1

Nigeria may lose out on $210 billion global bunkering industry

BoI, ICAN unveil technology innovation hub

Harmonising the Nigerian tax system: A task that must be done

Nigeria, others can leverage Commonwealth advantage for strategic relationships

FG to train over 200, 000 civil servants on eGovernment initiative

How to mitigate fraud in digital payments system

Telecoms body tasks politicians on Internet market as value chain hits $6.7tr

*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Lagos Okada Ban: On June 1 we stand

NFIU: Governors meet over court judgement

Power: FG considering alternative to national grid ‘Osinbajo

AfCFTA: Nigerian trade structure threatens $450bn potential

Wike dissolves cabinet, fires chief of staff

Submit fake certificates, go to jail ‘INEC warns politicians

PERCEIVED TARGETED KILLINGS: No religious/ethnic killings in Anambra, says Soludo

Drama, gunshots as EFCC arrests Okorocha for jumping bail

CBN jolts analysts, raises lending rate to check inflation

APC Primary: Orji Kalu to return unopposed

Terrorists give FG seven-day ultimatum on kidnapped train passengers

Leveraging remittance inflows for Nigeria’s economic growth

Rewane: Global tightening may trigger decline in Diaspora remittances

$200m needed to close AfDB’s food production plan

Curbing selective market dominance via innovation

As foreigners dislodge local freight forwarders

Nigerian seafarers to get 4% pay rise

NIBSS: Banks clear N257.13bn cheques in 1 month

Nigerian ship owners lament 40% loss in earnings

NNPCL: Oil, gas industry facing fresh challenges

OFIs: CBN to commence full enforcement of CRMS guidelines August 1

Enugu Guber: PDP walking on legal mines

How I’ll solve security issues if elected president, by Nnamani

APC Convention: Amaechi’s robust engagement with delegates

PDP Primary: Dino loses senate ticket to Rep member

Finally, Ibori’s daughter, Erhiatake; Oboro win PDP Reps tickets

Upset, as Sen. Gyang loses return bid to Rep

Umahi: Why South South, South West should support Ndigbo to produce next president

Between Osinbajo and question of preparation

Minister charges NFF on youth transition

Lagos ready to host World Championships, Deputy Governor assures ITTF

Heineken relieves UCL glamour ahead of final

IMC’ll revive domestic basketball ‘Adewunmi

Xavi says Barcelona need rebuild, silent on Lewandowski

Man Utd need ‘major surgery’ under Ten Hag ‘ Dwight Yorke

Thompson-Herah, Richardson set for Oregon Diamond League clash

Swiatek, Djokovic, Nadal stroll at Roland Garros; Osaka, Krejcikova crash out

NWFL Super Six: Monday Gift wins three individual awards

Okpekpe Road Race: Full doping control, medical services guaranteed

*BLUE PRINT*

Why we nabbed Rochas Okorocha on APC screening day ‘ EFCC

Alleged killing of northerners: Anambra government cautions on reportage’ CNG, CAN warn on conspiracy of silence

After losing PDP senatorial ticket to Reps member, TJ Yusuf, Dino Melaye breaks silence

Terrorists kill 12 farmers in Katsina attack

Breaking: Tension as teenager invades school, kills 14 children, teacher

SKT, local ICT leader partner on hybrid work services

ICT workers have highest average earnings

Nestl trains over 1,000 children on sustainability mindset

Stock market loses N519bn

Heirs Oil restates commitment to global ESG best practices, doubles production capacity of OML 17 in 12 months

SEC intensifies efforts to tackle identity theft in capital market

UBA celebrates Africa Day, panelists seek collaboration to bridge culture gap

NNPC, Sahara Group invest $300m in gas carriers to drive clean energy

FG calls for midstream, downstream sector synergy to boost domestic refining

Over 8000 jostle for PTDF overseas scholarship

EFCC smashes 22 internet fraudsters in Delta

Sexual abuse charges: Court orders police to arrest dismissed teacher

Killings in South-east: No ethnic group has monopoly of violence ‘ AYCF

Killings in South-east: Nigerians no longer safe anywhere ‘ ACF

VIDEO: Watch as Deborah’s parent receive house document, become landlord

VIDEO: Watch how EFCC whisked away Rochas Okorocha from Abuja residence

IPOB accuses FG, DSS of beheading Anambra lawmaker

Segun Adewale emerges Lagos West PDP senatorial candidate

Taraba: Gov Ishaku, deputy, Sen. Lau win Senate tickets

2023: Nasarawa female aspirant woos APC delegates for votes

Dei-Dei mayhem: FCTA raids Jiwa forests, arrests 15 suspects

COVID-19: There’s no quick-fix cure, get vaccinated, NPHCDA tells Nigerians

Kwara PDP ouster in 2019 an aberration ‘ Ex- minister

Group to Bala: Stop pursuing presidency, continue as Bauchi governor

SDGs zero hunger target: Ocean Farming for global food security II

Labour demands social protection, sustainable jobs

ILO to help Nigeria meet green transition, decent job

FIWON, Solidarity Centre call for protection for informal workers

2023: Rising poverty may lead to uprising, Mogahlu warns

Ngige links poverty to child labour in Nigeria, Africa

*TRIBUNE*

Oyo/Osun Customs intercept 141 drums of petrol, generate over N5 billion as revenue in April

How Alfa lured client to death for ritual purpose

FCTA set to establish performance delivery unit ‘ Adesola

BON motivates Nigeria’s broadcast journalists with merit awards

Ikpeazu, Akobundu secure PDP senatorial tickets as Abia North primary ends in fiasco

PDP primaries: Dickson, Agadaga get Bayelsa West, East senatorial tickets

2023: Ogun students ask Buhari, APC to pick Osinbajo as consensus presidential candidate

Bauchi releases N109m as counterpart fund for 2022 PHC basket accounts

MDCAN appeals to FG for immediate implementation of hazard allowance

SDGs office presents hospital equipment to PHCs in Kwara

Runsewe tasks Nigerian youths on cultural rebirth

Texas shooting: Fifteen killed in attack at US primary school

UK detects another 14 monkeypox cases

Bears persist at NGX as investors further lose N518bn

AfDB commits to invest $25bn for energy adaptation in Africa

NSIA grows net assets by 19.02% to N919.73bn

NEPC attributes wrong use of pesticides to rejection of Nigeria’s agric products

World Economic Forum: Economists raise the alarm over looming lower economic activities, higher inflation, food insecurity

Local stock market opens week weaker by 0.13% as investors lose

FG Launches World Bank Development Report 2021

Nigeria’s Importation business suffering over widening exchange rate, importers lament

Nigeria’s GDP grew by 3.11% in Q1 2022

*SPORTS*

49ers’ Kyle Shanahan Expects Jimmy Garoppolo to Be Traded, Says It’s Not a Lock – Bleacher Report

A footballer forced to stay can be frustrated and angry’ ‘ Ribery issues warning to Bayern over Lewandowski stance – Yahoo

Abraham battles Dessers as Roma, Feyenord seek redemption – Guardian

ACC Baseball Tournament 2022: Tuesday Scores, Updated Bracket and Schedule – Bleacher Report

Andrew Copp Praised as Rangers Take Game 4, Even Series with Hurricanes 2-2 – Bleacher Report

Ashley Solis Says Deshaun Watson’s $230M Browns Contract Was ‘Like a Big Screw You – Bleacher Report

Bayelsa Queens are champions of Nigeria Women’s League Premiership – Peoples Daily

Brendan Langley’s Lawyer Alleges Airport Worker Challenged Ex-NFL Player to Fight – Bleacher Report

Bulls’ Zach LaVine Undergoes Arthroscopic Surgery on Knee Injury Ahead of FA – Bleacher Report

Can Cyriel Dessers Kill Jose Mourinhos Joy Tonight – Thisday

CFL’s Calgary Stampeders investigating reports that a player was involved in brawl at Newark airport with airline employee – CNN

Confluence Stars, Tojemarine win at Prudent handball tourney – Punch

Daniil Medvedev masterclass and Denis Shapovalov upset ‘ French open day three – Yahoo

David Beckham Plotting Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez Reunion To Dominate MLS – Daily Independent

DeChambeau withdraws from another tournament with lingering wrist injury – Yahoo

Deshaun Watson NFL Investigation Nearing Completion, Roger Goodell Says – Bleacher Report

Dessers on brink of history – Punch

Devin Booker, Karl-Anthony Towns Qualify for Supermax Contracts with All-NBA Nods – Bleacher Report

Doncic fuels Mavericks’ Game 4 win to stave off sweep against Warriors – Yahoo

Egyptian Veteran Wary of Arunas Threat in Africa Cup – Thisday

Emma Raducanu: ‘I will play at Wimbledon whatever – Yahoo

English Premier League approves sale of Chelsea FC – CNN

EPL finally approves Chelsea takeover – Lailas Blog

Europa Conference League win would ‘finish a journey’ for Roma, says Mourinho ahead of final – Yahoo

EXTRA: BBC blames trainee as news ticker displays Manchester United are rubbish – The Cable

Ferran Soriano: Haaland chose Man City ahead of PSG and Real Madrid – Yahoo

FG Appoints Interim Management Committee to Oversee Nigeria Basketball – Thisday

French Open: ‘He made his mark on the sport’ ‘ Federer, Djokovic and Nadal pay tribute to ‘charismatic’ Tsonga – Yahoo

French Open: ‘I refuse to give up’ – Tsitsipas stages five-set comeback over Musetti – Yahoo

French Open: Pressure no problem for Halep as she kicks off Roland Garros campaign with win – Yahoo

French Open: Rafael Nadal cruises to straight-set win over Jordan Thompson – Peoples Daily

Gareth Southgate admits he is powerless to stop ’embarrassing’ yobs – Yahoo

Gareth Southgate says playing behind closed doors embarrassing for England – Yahoo

Gareth Southgate urges England fans to behave and fears return to dark days – Yahoo

GOtv Boxing Night 25: Apata Roro seeks Ibadan boxing fans support – The Sun

GOtv Boxing Night 25: Apata Roro Seeks Ibadan Boxing Fans Support – Thisday

Gundogan: Klopp one of the first to congratulate me – Yahoo

Heineken relieves UCL glamour ahead of final – New Telegraph

Heineken Relives UCL Glamour ahead of the Classic Final – Thisday

Henry Blofeld: ‘I’ll quit MCC if it scraps Eton v Harrow and Oxford v Cambridge Lord’s matches – Yahoo

How Chelsea Legend, Petr Chech influenced Flying Eagles Goalkeeper, Nathaniel Nwosu’s career – Peoples Daily

IMC’ll revive domestic basketball ‘Adewunmi – New Telegraph

IPL 2022: Gujarat Titans reach final in first year by beating Rajasthan Royals in first qualifier – BBC

Jets’ Zach Wilson Says He’s Bulked Up to 221 Pounds, Up from 208 as Rookie – Bleacher Report

Joel Embiid Makes 2nd Team All-NBA With More 1st Team Voting Points Than Jayson Tatum – Bleacher Report

Kerr delivers impassioned plea for gun control ahead of Game 4 of Conference Finals – Yahoo

Klopp Named Premier League Manager Of The Season – Complete Sports

Klopp named Premier League manager of the year – Punch

Klopp pips Guardiola to LMA Manager of the Year award – Yahoo

Lagos Assures ITTF of Perfect Hosting of World Championship – Thisday

Lagos ready to host World Championships, Deputy Governor assures ITTF – New Telegraph

Lagos shows intent to host ITTF World Championships – The Sun

Lagos teams fumbles, as defending champions start well on Day 1 of Prudent Energy Handball Premier League 2022 – Peoples Daily

LeBron James: ‘There Simply Has to Be Change’ After Texas Elementary School Shooting – Bleacher Report

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp wins the League Managers’ Association award – Yahoo

Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Giannis Headline 2021-22 All-NBA Team Selections – Bleacher Report

Maduka Okoye withdraws from Super Eagles matches – Peoples Daily

Man Utd need ‘major surgery’ under Ten Hag ‘ Dwight Yorke – New Telegraph

Martina Navratilova bemused players could miss Wimbledon over ranking points – Yahoo

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