NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 20 MAY 2022 AT A GLANCE

 

LEADERSHIP

Kwara Utd Coach Donates Trophy For 2022 Emir’s Cup

Swimming: Primary Schools Set For Battle At Zenith Bank/Ikoyi Club Meet

Spieth Chases Career Grand Slam, 4th Major At PGA

Sports Ministry Plans Maiden National U18 Basketball Championships

MTN Boosts Okpekpe Int’l 10km Road Race

IBB’s Biopic Debuts On Amazon Prime

Cancelled Delegate List: CUPP Seeks Arrest Of Erring Imo PDP Officials

FG Seeks Support Over N6bn Water Project In Ogoniland

Gombe Contributory Health Management Agency Accredits 109 Healthcare Providers

Tambuwal Lifts Curfew On Sokoto Metropolis

Okada Ban: Lagos Residents Express Divergent Views

FCT Council Chairmen: Residents Protest Suspension Of Inauguration

Corps Member Empowers 15 Ex-convicts In Ekiti

Defamation: Kaduna Guber Aspirant, Ashiru, To Sue Opponents

Muslim Conduct Before, During And After Elections

We Are Killers

PISI Integrated Services Unveils Spin Lotto To Reward Customers

As NPC Partners Media For 2023 Population, Housing Census

Gov Ugwuanyi Sets Up, Operationalises 10 Type-3 PHC Centres In Enugu – ENS-PHCDA boss

ICT Critical To Agric Development, Says NITDA Boss

Police Arrest Man For Trafficking Wife, Selling Child In Ogun

I Am Keen On Nigerians’ Wellbeing – Buhari

Stock Market Posts Strong Rebound, Gains N298bn

Mastercard, OPay Partner To Grow Cashless Ecosystem

 

 

PUNCH

Oshiomhole meets APC Chairman after rigging allegation

Ekiti man hacks, diverts N-Power beneficiarys account to wife

Anambra traders divided over market excos dissolution

Low harvest: NYSC partners NAIC to insure crops

Presidential primaries: Uncertainty over APC, PDP delegates lists as Buhari delays Electoral Act

Customs building frustrating cargo movement in Apapa CCECC

Shekaraus loyalist resigns as Kano commissioner

Anambra gunmen shun Soludos 60-day peace offer, continue reign of terror

CBN chief, Sifax boss to attend empowerment fair

UNN advises tech industry on tackling local challenges

Lagos condemns attack on officials removing illegal structures

Sokoto, Zamfara derail on WASSCE

APC constitutes Ekiti gov campaign council

Im not running as northern aspirant, but qualified Nigerian Lawan

Oil marketers, airlines disagree over local JET-A1 price

Customs reviews depreciation on vehicle duty, begin e-valuation today

Telcos N208bn 4G investment to boost internet speed NCC

29 states lack insurance cover for workers PenCom

Awabah partners Stanbic on micro pension inclusion

EPL: Alonso, Maddison score as Leicester hold Chelsea 1-1

EPL: Burnley escape relegation zone, draw Aston Villa 1-1

EPL: Iwobi’s Everton escape relegation with 3-2 win against Palace

African teams set foot in 2022 World Cup

Why soldiers connivance with Boko Haram demands urgent actions

Deborah Yakubu: When we cry, we manage to see

Ndigbos public request, Buharis public response (1)

One mob action too many

Okada ban: Police clash with riders, seize 200 bikes as Lagos vows more raids

Lagos agent breaks bizwomans leg over N30m failed deal

Police arrest native doctor, others over killing of inspector, recover python

Couple accused of killing housemaid face judgment July 7

About-to-wed killed by lightning in Edo

Truck driver runs over Okada rider, injures two in Osun

Man trafficks wife for prostitution, sells son for N600,000

CAN backs Kumuyis South-East crusade, asks IPOB to embrace peace

FG moves to end ASUU, poly lecturers strikes, begins arrears payment

Insecurity has moved from North-East to North-West, says El-Rufai

Singer Ed Sheeran, wife welcome baby girl

 

 

VANGUARD

Tension as Abuja Council chiefs secure tenure extension, Minister suspends swearing-in

Okada ban: Lagos residents express divergent views

Naira depreciates further, exchanges at N420.33 against the dollar

Average price for 5kg cooking gas increases to N3,800.47 ‘ NBS

Okada ban: Lagos Govt. says June 1 deadline won’t stop enforcement

2023 presidency: I’m the most experienced aspirant in the race ‘ Rotimi Amaechi

2023: I’m running as Nigerian Presidential aspirant, not Northern aspirant’ Lawan

Akwa Ibom: Army, others raid kidnappers hideout, rescue two kidnap victims

2023:PDP delegates make case for Udom Emmanuel

Explosion: HURIWA calls for dismissal of Kano Police Commissioner

Soludo presents N170b revised budget, says he inherited red treasury, pervasive insecurity

Terrorists kidnap 4 female students in Kaduna State

South, Middle Belt youth leaders seek UN intervention over killing of Christians in Nigeria

2023: Benue is for you, APC Chairman assures Amaechi

2023: I’m running as a Nigerian Presidential aspirant, not a northern aspirant ‘ Lawan

EFCC arraigns fake aides of ex-First Lady Patience Jonathan

We didn’t promise accommodation for APC delegates ‘ Osinbajo campaign team

One shot as Rivers APC holds delegate ward congress

2023: Nigeria will soar under my government ‘ Lamido

Airtel’s subsidiary commences financial services operations

Edo street residents obstruct okada operations as thunderstorm kills one

Poor remuneration encourages judges to be corrupt ‘ Candide-Johnson, SAN

Deborah Yakubu: Killing in the name of God

Stakeholders raise alarm over state of basic education in Nigeria

WHO raises alarm as monkeypox spreads to Italy, Sweden

Okada riders, Police clash over eviction notice in Lagos

Man, 36, traffics wife to Mali for prostitution, sells 2-yr-old son for N.6 m

Terrorists kidnap 4 female students in Kaduna

Court permits landlord to break open, change locks on tenant’s door

Okada ban: Lekki residents seek immediate enforcement

El-Rufai confirms presence of Ansaru terrorists in Kaduna

Protest rocks Abia community over high rate of kidnapping

 

 

THISDAY

NCAA Cautions Pilots, Operators over Hazardous Weather

Emirates Embarks on Intensive Search of Cabin Crew

Experts Move to Adopt New Strategies to Boost Post-COVID-19 Air Transport in Africa

FAO: 18M Nigerians Projected to be Food Insecure Between June and August 2022

Poor Scheduling as Bane of Nigerian Airlines

Digitalising Port Operations for Increased Efficiency, Revenue Generation

Berger Paints Shareholders Approve Dividend, Applaud Management

Shareholders Applaud ABC Orjiako, Retires as Seplat Chairman after 13 Years

Digitalisation of Africas Airports Key to Economic Recovery

Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to IOPC Fund

REDs Culture Intelligence, University of Sussex Release Nigeria Market Sentiments report

Heifer Boosts Tractor Financing with Additional $3.5m

Closing the Maize Demand & Supply Gap in Nigeria

Tackling Challenges of Airport Infrastructure

Jumia launches e-doctor in Nigeria to increase access to healthcare

Wike, Tambuwal Meet Oyo PDP Delegates, Pledge to Address Nations Challenges

Why INEC Shouldnt Stampede Parties on Primaries

OPC Demands Justice for Deborah Samuel

Buhari and APC Can Halt Illegality at NDDC Now

Joe Biden and Potential Risk of One-term Presidency

Ochendo: Dignity in Quitting When The Ovation Is Loudest

APC Convention: Osinbajo Fvoured to Clinch Presidential Ticket

Light Over Darkness on the Road to 2023

Avianna & Harvey Announces Signing John Mikel Obi

MaryLove, Oyinlomo in CBN Tennis Sfinal Face-off

Osimhen Doubtful for Napolis Serie A Last Game, Misses Training

Nigeria Battles Ghana, Eight Others for ITTF WC Slots

Premier League Plans Real Trophy Presentation at Etihad, Replica in Anfield

Alaba Returns to Madrid Training Ahead of UCL Final

 

 

THE SUN

Emmanuel reels out roadmap to revive economy, security

Ive no money for private jets or buy votes, but Im endowed with capacity to lead Osun Oyetola

2023: PDP macabre dance over zoning

Road to 2023: Benue 2023: Gemade soars as APC goes to primaries

2023: Election may not hold Umeh

Presidents silence, non-show of preference so far leave contenders in quandary

Im most experienced Nigerian to be president Amaechi

Youths, students plan 1m march for APCs female aspirant

Enugu PDP 3-man delegates list not in contest

Presidency: Lawan storms Katsina to lobby delegates

Rodgers wants Lookman stay at Leicester

44th CBN Tennis Senior Tennis Championship: MaryLove, Oyinlomo in semi final face-off

Avianna & Harvey Entertainments announce Mikel signing

International Friendly: Mexico invites Arsenal youngster to face Super Eagles

Flying Eagles seek Squirrels scalp for continental glory

Aribo, Bassey nominated for Europa League player of the week

Eguavoen praises Nigerian trio after UEL disappointment

BetKing embarks on Month of Good campaign to impact local communities

India 2022: Flamingos battle ready for World Cup

Ghana, S/Leone, others marvel at Nigerias scrabble prowess

Arik Air, Aero Contractors battle for survival

$200bn investments needed to access clean cooking gas by 2030 Sylva

Customs remodels VIN valuation system to capture accidented vehicles, depreciation invalue

Seplat shareholders celebrate retiring ABC Orjiako after 13-year tenure

West Africa automative show delights organisers

BPE, Correctional Service to develop ranches in Imo, Kano, Sokoto

NGX capitalisation, ASI rebound 1.05%

Actionaid proffers solutions to Nigerias food crisis

Polaris Bank, LSETF launch N1bn fund to empower artisans in Lagos

Firm spends $3.5m on tractor acquisition in Nigeria, others

Buhari applauds Bauchi Gov for giant infrastructural development

Students riot over inability to take SSCE in Edo

Boko Haram, Ansaru enclaves in Kaduna El-Rufai

Nigeria can overcome security challenges in 2 years with right leader Obasanjo

FG restates commitment to improving health of Nigerians

Buhari departs for UAE on condolence, to meet new president

Group warns Kumuyi against Abia crusade

Imo Elders councilll immortalise Nzeribe Ilomuanya

Sit-at-home: Delta govt advises IPOB to adopt other means of agitation

Soludo presents N170bn revised draft budget, laments N120bn debt

2023: Presidential election like never

Moroccos hosting of Global Coalition Against ISIS/Terrorism: The inside story (1)

Assignment for APC, PDP national delegates

Still, the case for death penalty

Sokoto and the siege of stones

2023 and quality of aspirants

Day stakeholders brainstormed on Orlu zone safety

Tackling threats to democracy in Africa

 

 

GUARDIAN

Primaries: Don’t stampede political parties, APC chieftain warns INEC

2023: Count me out of pretenders, says Amosun

Saraki tasks Gombe delegates on choice of candidates

Obasanjo declares ‘mad passion’ for better Nigeria as Utomi shows how to revive economy

Bauchi APC boss assures Tinubu of 100% delegates’ votes

Confusion in Kano APC as Garo faces exit door, Kura joins NNPP

Benin River Port will enhance diversification

Usani dumps APC, joins PRP

Ex-Rivers APC chairman flays N’Assembly members

We’ll win if organised, Osinbajo tells Rivers APC

Police arraign two men for alleged destruction of farmland, attempted murder

Police impound 200 motorcycles after clash with Okada riders

Abuja market shut as violenceescalates

A’Ibom, Solidaridad to distribute 1,200 oil palm seedlings to farmers

How police arrested 72- year-old native doctor, suspected killers of female inspector

Couple charged with alleged murder of housemaid, knows fate July 7

Olatunji pledges to bankroll Ibadan Golf Club’s new tourney IGC

Lakowe is ready for World Corporate Golf Challenge

Seven bouts await fans as GOtv Boxing Night returns to Ibadan

Edwards dares Quadre as CBN Senior Open Tennis Championship enters semifinals

Flying Eagles battle Squirrels as WAFU B final holds today

No Nigerian athlete can erase my 33-year-old record for now, says Alli

Everton’s epic comeback beats Palace to secure survival

McIlroy seizes lead at PGA as Tiger, Spieth struggle

GSMA tasks governments on energy market as 62% of operators cut emissions

MPC may hike interest rate by 0.5 per cent, analysts project

NLNG reiterates commitment to tax obligation, gas supply

NB Plc, Konexa to deploy renewable energy to Kaduna breweries

FG plans award for MSMEs as clinics impact 600,000 participants

Jaiz Takaful shares N84.5 million profit among participants

Tackling airport infrastructure gaps in post-pandemic age

Increased mechanisation critical to food security in Nigeria

Global best practices, standardisation key to improved power supply

Dangote Cement grosses N413.2 billion revenue in Q1

805 sellers get loan from Jumia as firm unveils sustainability report

Power seekers as the nation’s fixers

Beyond LASBCA in tackling Lagos building collapses

Wanted: ASUU’s Quotabulary

In defence of the boy child

How to address Nigeria’s endemic corruption

Containing the monkey pox outbreak

Soludo presents N170 billion revised draft budget to state assembly

Power in wrong hand will spell doom, says Tambuwal

I ‘ll make Lagos State work again in 2023, says Oluwo

Residents seek permanent ban on motorcycle operationsin Lekki

Parents tasked on equal attention for male, female child

Lagos market gets 14-day eviction notice

Cancel planned crusade in Abia, IPOB warns Kumuyi

Deliver us from evil

Troops raid kidnappers den in Akwa Ibom, kill kingpin, recover arms

 

 

NEW TELEGRAPH

Confusion, uncertainties in Nigerian football

Delta reads riot act to IPOB, approves N5.1bn Conference Centre project

Soludo presents N170bn Supplementary Budget

ASUU Strike: NANS vows to shut down international airports, disrupt party primaries

Magu not free from prosecution if indicted ‘Police Affairs Minister

2023: Nigeria needs ‘mad’ leader ‘Obasanjo

Party Primaries: Govs battle for 2nd term tickets

El-Rufai: Boko Haram, Ansaru terror groups now in Kaduna

Report: CBN sold $1.65bn forex to dealers in January

Ohanaeze replies NEF, says Baba-Ahmed a security threat

Udom, Amaechi move presidential campaigns to Benue

External reserves sustain slide, dip to $38.84bn

Prioritising cassava value chain for revenue growth

Ogunnubi: We’re unveiling more markets to create employment

Rewane: Global inflation poses economic risks to Nigeria

IT: Nigeria lags in $4.4trn global spend

Olam’s subsidiary gets presidential recognition

Ecobank bags ‘Excellence in Fintech- Banking Relationships’ award

Access Holdings to acquire majority stake in First Guarantee Pension

Equities: Transcorp Hotels leads gainers as ASI rebounds

Seplat effects board changes, appoints Omiyi independent non-executive chair

Economic Recovery: African Speakers seek debt forgiveness

Why I want to return to Senate, by Nyako

APC: Will Bello’s candidacy sail through

Why local government system collapsed, by Okoronkwo

India 2022: Flamingos set to put one leg in World Cup

F’Eagles target regional trophy

NWFL Super Six: Nasarawa Amazons, Rivers Angel win

Atseye, Igbinovia renew rivalry as CBN Tennis enters semis

Zenith Bank/Ikoyi Club primary school swimming takes centre stage Saturday

IGP National Open kickboxing tourney gets date

EPL: Stunning Everton comeback secures survival

Real sign ‘360m Bernabeu deal

India 2022: Flamingos determined to put one leg in World Cup

Flying Eagles seek Squirrels’ cap to add regional glory to continental ticket

 

 

BLUE PRINT

13 months after Niger governor’s alarm: Boko Haram, Ansaru abandon Sambisa for Kaduna forests ‘ El-Rufai

Tension in FCT over area council chairs’ tenure elongation

Dei Dei crisis: Hausa/Fulani in Southeast safe ‘ Leaders, others

12th Expo: ASNE to host over 10,000 educators in Abuja

On fighting menaces of money laundering

2023: Why I’ll send Fintiri into political oblivion, demolish his bridges ‘ Mustapha

Buhari signs National Health Authority Bill into law, 3 million poor Nigerians to enjoy coverage

MTN leads as 27 most capitalised companies make N2.33trn in Q1, 2022

Bulls return as Stock market gains N299bn

Party primaries: Mark assures PDP aspirants of level playing field

Court jails 2 internet fraudsters for N1.3bn fraud in Benin

Rotary International to raise $85m for polio eradication

Nigeria, UK education partnership is about inclusiveness ‘ British delegation

LAUTECH pulls out of ASUU strike, directs staff, students to resume classes

riders battle police, demand release of seized bikes

EFCC tasks MDAs on fight against economic crimes

Kaduna 2023: Sha’aban threatens to dump APC over imposition

Trademore Estate flooding: FCTA removes over 30 illegal houses

2 internet fraudsters bag 10 years in Asaba

Buhari welcomes highest Senegal award for Emir of Kano

Official: Former minister, Usani, dumps APC, joins PRP

Customs in Kebbi seizes N27m goods in 14 days

GAIN trains food processors on techniques in Nasarawa

Appeal Court President to EJMC: Let’s enhance integrity of our electoral process

Kaduna APC gubernatorial delegates’ election a charade ‘ Aspirant

Niger guber: I didn’t give N4bn to procure APC ticket ‘ Malagi

Cross River guber: Ex-minister Usani set to dump APC for PRP

Zamfara allocates N8.3bn to improve SMEs

Kebbi APC congresses smooth -Assalafi

 

 

TRIBUNE

Corps member empowers ex-convicts in Ekiti, warns against stigmatisation

ECOWAS Youth Council appoints Osungbade youth ambassador

APC gov aspirant insists on primary election in Jigawa

There was no delegate conference in Kaduna, says APC gubernatorial aspirant

Local stock market halts bearish trade as investors earn N298bn

Agroforestry, land use policy to address land degradation, environmental sustainability ‘ Minister

BASEPA sets to formalize, regulate activities of waste scavengers in Bauchi

FIFA names Rwandan lady among six female referees for 2022 World Cup

Biggest Liverpool Fan Clubs Outside the UK

The Comparisons Between Nigeria’s Online Gambling Ecosystem With Other Advanced Countries

Ria Sean releases new single ‘Thai Food

Lagos to host maiden National Transport Technology Conference

Women abuse statistics brought ‘Chatroom’ movie to life ‘ Peju Ibekwe

President Buhari reappoints Goni as Conservator General of NPS

2021 Main Pilgrimage: NCPC boss inspects Yola international airport

Eko-NAFEST 2022: Nigerians in Diaspora set to storm Lagos

NAHCON screens 7 airlines for 2022 Hajj

How Ede Central Mosque got N20m facelift

Islam and public affairs (1)

Jurists, not mob, determine cases of blasphemy in Islam ‘ Sheikh Tajudeen AbdulKareem

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcome baby boy

59m people displaced within their homelands in 2021 ‘UN

Teenage pilot lands in Kenya amid record-setting flight attempt

US agency opens probe into fatal Tesla vehicle crash that killed three

Europe, US on alert after new monkeypox cases emerge

BPE pledges to assist NCoS on PPP projects

Seplat Energy appoints Basil Omiyi as chairman

FMN reiterates commitment to food sustainability through backward integration

 

 

SPORTS

44th CBN Tennis Senior Tennis Championship: MaryLove, Oyinlomo in semi final face-off – The Sun

Aaron Judge Rumors: Giants Viewed as Potential Landing Spot for Yankees Star – Bleacher Report

Aaron Rodgers ‘Doesn’t Need Reps’ During OTAs, Packers QB Coach Tom Clements Says – Bleacher Report

African teams set foot in 2022 World Cup – Punch

Alaba Returns to Madrid Training Ahead of UCL Final – Thisday

Aribo, Bassey nominated for Europa League player of the week – The Sun

Aston Villa 1-1 Burnley: Clarets dig deep to climb out of relegation zone – BBC

Aston Villa 1-1 Burnley: Not yet ‘mission accomplished’ for Clarets – Mike Jackson – BBC

Atseye, Igbinovia renew rivalry as CBN Tennis enters semis – New Telegraph

Avianna & Harvey Announces Signing John Mikel Obi – Thisday

Avianna & Harvey Entertainments announce Mikel signing – The Sun

Barcelona To Face Inter Miami, New York Red Bulls This Summer – Daily Independent

BetKing embarks on Month of Good campaign to impact local communities – The Sun

Biggest Liverpool Fan Clubs Outside the UK – Tribune

Brentford Boss Thomas Frank Delivers Christian Eriksen Verdict Amid Tottenham Transfer Links – Daily Independent

Buggy-driving ‘rock star’ John Daly still hogs the limelight – Yahoo

Burnley climb out of bottom three with precious point at Aston Villa – Yahoo

Burnley escape Premier League relegation zone after claiming draw at Aston Villa – Yahoo

Burnley never ‘helpless’ in battle to beat drop, insists caretaker Mike Jackson – Yahoo

Cardinals Call Up Lifelong Friends Matthew Liberatore, Nolan Gorman on Same Day – Bleacher Report

Carlos Sainz: ‘Drivers’ long-term health could suffer due to new cars – Yahoo

Chelsea 1-1 Leicester City: Alonso hits leveller as Blues and Foxes share the spoils – Yahoo

Chelsea 1-1 Leicester: Blues ‘deserve’ third-place finish – Thomas Tuchel – BBC

Chelsea’s home struggles continue against Leicester – Yahoo

Crystal Palace Manager Patrick Vieira Appears to Kick Everton Fan on Video – Bleacher Report

Deion Sanders Addresses Nick Saban Comments, Says He Still Loves Alabama HC – Bleacher Report

Draymond Green: Patrick Beverley’s Chris Paul Criticism ‘Did Him a Huge Disservice – Bleacher Report

Edwards dares Quadre as CBN Senior Open Tennis Championship enters semifinals – Guardian

Eguavoen praises Nigerian trio after UEL disappointment – The Sun

England: Austin Healey slams Eddie Jones for ‘energy-sapping – Yahoo

EPL: Alonso, Maddison score as Leicester hold Chelsea 1-1 – Punch

EPL: Burnley escape relegation zone, draw Aston Villa 1-1 – Punch

EPL: Iwobi’s Everton escape relegation with 3-2 win against Palace – Punch

EPL: Stunning Everton comeback secures survival – New Telegraph

Europa League Final: ‘Many Clubs Would Be Interested In Bassey’ ‘Ex-Rangers Striker, Hateley – Complete Sports

Everton 3-2 Crystal Palace: Dominic Calvert-Lewin winner preserves Toffees’ Premier League status – BBC

Everton 3-2 Crystal Palace: One of the greatest nights of my career – Frank Lampard – BBC

Everton mount stunning fightback to clinch Premier League survival in Palace win – Yahoo

Everton safe after Calvert-Lewin completes epic revival against Palace – Yahoo

Everton safe after comeback against Crystal Palace as Burnley grab lifeline – Yahoo

Everton’s epic comeback beats Palace to secure survival – Guardian

F’Eagles target regional trophy – New Telegraph

FIFA names Rwandan lady among six female referees for 2022 World Cup – Tribune

Flying Eagles battle Squirrels as WAFU B final holds today – Guardian

Flying Eagles seek Squirrels scalp for continental glory – The Sun

Flying Eagles seek Squirrels’ cap to add regional glory to continental ticket – New Telegraph

Frank Lampard says escaping relegation may be his best achievement as manager – Yahoo

French Open: Naomi Osaka handed tough first round assignment – Yahoo

Gareth Bale move to Cardiff would ‘tick all the boxes’ ‘ Wales boss Robert Page – Yahoo

Ghana, S/Leone, others marvel at Nigerias scrabble prowess – The Sun

Gisele Bundchen: Tom Brady Marriage Is ‘Never the Fairy Tale’ People Think It Is – Bleacher Report

He is our Mo Salah’ ‘ Tuchel wants fix for Kante’s fitness issues – Yahoo

IGP National Open kickboxing tourney gets date – New Telegraph

Impact Wrestling Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from May 19 – Bleacher Report

India 2022: Flamingos battle ready for World Cup – The Sun

India 2022: Flamingos determined to put one leg in World Cup – New Telegraph

India 2022: Flamingos set to put one leg in World Cup – New Telegraph

International Friendly: Mexico invites Arsenal youngster to face Super Eagles – The Sun

Iwobi Helps Everton Escape Relegation After Dramatic Comeback Win Vs Palace – Complete Sports

Have a fruitful day