NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES, FRIDAY 15 JULY @ A GLANCE

 

 

*LEADERSHIP*

Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim Ticket Will Destabilise Nigeria, DSS Tells Buhari

EPL: Manchester United Confirm Second Signing of the Transfer Window

JUST-IN: Inflation Rises To 18.6% In Nigeria

Ethnos Boss, Ejiofor, Bags African Leadership Excellence Award

 

EPL: Manchester United, Ajax Agree Deal For Martinez

 

Corruption Is Evil, Fight It, Buhari Tells African Leaders

 

Strike: Stop Insulting Lecturers, ASUU Tells Ngige

 

Araraume’s Son Joins Labour Party, Eyes Senate

 

Appeal Court Sacks Bayelsa Lawmaker Over Defection To PDP

 

Unemployment, Poverty: Federal Govt To Institutionalise Apprenticeship Programme

 

Why Wike Didn’t Attend Osun PDP Rally ‘ Official

 

BEDC Takeover: Vigeo Begins Contempt Proceedings Against BPE, Others

 

Shippers’ Council Decries Delay In Cargo Clearance In Nigerian Ports

 

Federal Govt Approves N400bn For Tradermoni, Other Poverty Alleviation Schemes

 

Pantami, Danbatta Vow Enabling Environment For Telecom Investors

 

TEXEM UK Warns Of Emerging Cyber-security Threats In Nigeria

 

Political Patronage And Enlightened Self-interest

 

Imo State And A Governor’s Wristwatch

 

 

*PUNCH*

PDP sues INEC, APC, seeks Obi, Tinubus disqualification

Osun: 1.5 million voters decide next gov Saturday

Osun: Court dismisses Adeotis suit, clears Oyetola

Were not aware of N1.2tn proposal, says ASUU

Court adjourns ex-gov Jangs N6.3bn case for judgment

Nigeria to partner Cuba on vaccine production

Six top terrorists commanders, others surrendered DHQ

Foundation supports Lagos special needs school

Confront terrorists, eliminate them, Buhari tells security agents

No casualty in collapsed Ilupeju building Govt

State police should no longer be delayed

Fayoses preference for southern presidency creating confusion in PDP Ex-Rep

PRP withdraws from Osun gov election

Experts express concern over Nigerias tech industry

Food firm promotes women

Maltina supports Kano emirates

Lagos firm enhances fuel management

Despite high unemployment, several sectors have vacancies FG

Consumers have say in proposed tariff hike NCC

Ogun inaugurates WAfricas first fibre optic cable factory

Mutual funds rebound, assets hit $3.64bn Report

Soaring energy prices to worsen inflation, manufacturers woes

JetA1 scarcity hits airlines, passengers protest delayed flights

Fuel queues disappear as marketers dispense above N165

Mortgage bank to hold 30th AGM

CIBN, other to project banking industrys image

Ogunbiyi to partner investors, promote viable companies

Anti-corruption agencies may recover IOCs $6.4bn debt NEITI

NASS to verify companies claims in N375bn grant

Firm unveils new feature, raises $670,000 pre-seed funding

Buhari hails Falcons’ after W’Cup qualification

Ajax want 25m Bassey to replace Martinez

WAFCON: One down, two to go, Ajibade says

Ajibade heads Falcons to 2023 Women’s W’Cup

Osimhen scores in Napoli 9-0 win, rejects Newcastle

We’re focused on 10th WAFCON title ‘ Ajibade

Jubilant fans hail Falcons

Falcons tame stubborn Lionesses to qualify for W’Cup

Buhari congratulates Falcons on World Cup qualifier

Shettima as APC vice-presidential candidate

Kuje: Dismissed teacher returns to prison, gets bail

Four motorcyclists remanded for murder of sound engineer

Rivers police detain 15-year-old for sodomising two neighbours

Delta police bust baby factory, rescue pregnant women

Woman hires hoodlums to kidnap pastor, demands ransom

Baba Ijesha jailed 16 years, weeps, Princess sings

Lagos-Ibadan: Julius Berger knocked over open bridge joints

Ekiti female clerics, others nabbed for child trafficking

Police arrest six robbery suspects in Edo, Oyo

Asiwaju and Alhaji-Alhaji alliance

Takeaways from British Prime Ministers debacle

Accountants donate food, foot wears to blind pupils

NGO targets youths for Africa transformation

Group celebrates teachers with reality show

Chess develops critical thinking skills in children School

Muslim-Muslim ticket, direct attack on Christians Ex-SGF

Comedienne Princess curses Yomi Fabiyis child, lover reacts

Baba Ijesha: I got death threats Comedienne Princess

 

 

*VANGUARD*

Bridge built by Jonathan’s govt in Kano suffers second crack in 8 yrs

Insecurity: Stop the ‘senseless killings’ in Ogun, Group tells Abiodun, Ogun Assembly

Takeover of BEDC: Lawyers commence contempt proceedings against defaulters

Mudiame University slashes tuition fees by 50%, offers installment payment

Why Osun governorship poll must succeed

Selfish Northern govs pushed Tinubu into same-faith ticket ‘ Sheni, Northern APC Christian leader

Osun 2023: Report vote trading to us, police charges residents

INEC moves sensitive materials to LGAs ahead Osun election

INEC spits fire over PVCs allegedly buried in politician’s house

27 APC youth groups, NYCN reject Shettima’s selection as Tinubu’s running mate

PVC Racketeering: INEC vows to punish culprits

I didn’t write memo seeking to leave APC ‘ Osinbajo

Osun PDP berates Oyetola for denying party venue for mega rally

Osun Poll: Court declines to disqualify Oyetola

Naira slumps at Investors, Exporters window

Jandor’s comical ignorance on Lagos floods

NPA’s Electronic Call-Up System (ETO): An Assessment of Interventionist Strategy at Lagos Ports

Nigeria mulls regulatory roadmap for Internet of Things

Man bags triple life imprisonment for defiling, raping daughters

Police foil attempted bank robbery in Umuahia

Stop lamenting, work, you have enough time, Afenifere tells Buhari

Lagos Boat Mishap: Negligence, delayed response led to deaths ‘ Survivors

Baba Ijesha took his acting too far ‘ Judge

The masses Tsunami in Sri Lanka

Breaking: Court convicts Baba Ijesha, of sexual assault of 14-year-old girl

Absence of convicted kidnap kingpin, Evans, stalls suit seeking repayment of 223,000 ransom

Akeredolu signs first amendment to Amotekun law

 

*THISDAY*

Sexual Assault: Court Sentences Baba Ijesha to Five Years Imprisonment

Ohanaeze Optimistic of Peter Obi’s Victory in 2023

NANS: We Met Tinubu in Students’ Interest, Not for Politics

2023: Kwankwaso Picks Idahosa as Running Mate

Dangote Cement, Host Communities Sign Development Pact in Kogi

Defection: Court Declines Zamfara LG Chairmen’s Request to Join Suit Seeking Matawalle’s Sack

Digital Economy: Abiodun Inaugurates Fibre Optic Factory in Ogun

Varsity Don Tackles Buhari, Urges FG to Resolve Dispute with ASUU

Afenifere: Buhari’s Lamentation over Tough Presidency, Admission of Incapacity, Failure

Stakeholders Call for Flexible Regulation of IoT Ecosystem in Nigeria

Gbajabiamila: How Tinubu Stopped Me from Deputising Tambuwal

Impeachment: Oyo Deputy Gov Loses at High Court, Heads to A’Court

Bishop Marioghae: It’s Foolish to Push Muslim-Muslim Ticket

N6.3bn Fraud: Court Reserves Judgement in EFCC, Jang’s Case

APC Postpones Unveiling of Shettima Till Next Wednesday

Allianz Pledges Commitment to Insurance Growth in Nigeria

Enugu: Unknown Gunmen Attack INEC Registration Officials

CHI Pays Accident Claims of Journalist

Investment One is Fully Diversified Organisation

Cash Squeeze, High Fares Lower Domestic Passenger Traffic at Nigerian Airports

Stock Market Down N118.19bn on Profit-taking

Court of Appeal Lauds NIMASA’s Commitment to Admiralty Matters

Emirates, Air Canada Form Unique Strategic Partnership

IATA Frowns at Schiphol Flight Restrictions by Netherlands

Ogun Cargo Airport: Facilitating Agro Processing, Export

 

 

*THE SUN*

INEC threatens to sanction destroyers of PVCs

Kwankwaso picks Edo pastor as running mate

Tinubus action a threat to Nigerias unity -Ohanaeze

Atiku to Osun voters: Defend your votes

APC Muslim-Muslim ticket: Tinubu should apologise to northern Christians Sen. Abbo

Osun guber: NSCDC deploys 11,226 personnel for Osun election

Osun guber: Police commissioner warns hoodlums to steer clear of poll

Osun guber: All hotels fully booked

Osun guber: Police declare 30hrs restrictions on movement

Osun guber: Vote-buyingll be worse in Osun, CDD warns

Minister assures on 10-year Football Development Master plan

Super Eagles may not play friendly games in September

Abuja Velodrome earns high marks

Super falcons pick world cup ticket

CAF Awards: Oshoala, Monday, Waldrum make Final shortlists

AFN denies Abbas automatic ticket to World Athletics Championships

Amstel Malta Ultra salutes heroic Super Falcons World Cup, semi final qualification

Buhari congratulates Super Falcons qualification for 2023 Womens World Cup

Signal Alliance seeks improved infrastructure growth for enterprise tech

LASUBEB Chairman lauds Victor and Winifred Awosika Foundations support for education

NGX: Bearish sentiment persist amid price appreciation in stocks

Nigeria not at risk, DMO counters CBN

CSR: Dangote Cement signs 5-year community development agreement with host communities

LCCI advocates blend of policies to stabilise prices, stimulate growth

BEDC takeover: Lawyers commence contempt proceedings against BPE,bank

NIMASA to deploy 2 special mission aircrafts to fight oil theft Jamoh

Medical tourism: Nigeria loses $2 bn annually Association

Shutting MMIA runwayll increase our operational cost by 50 percent Airlines

Release IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, now, Ortom charges FG

Sexual assault: Nollywood star, Baba Ijesha, bags 16 years in jail

Reps decry incessant attacks on custodial centres, summon Aregbesola, prison boss

Empower Amotekun corps, Ekiti residents urge govt

Arms control centre engages CSOs on illicit arms-free society

Graft: Buhari calls for Intl court to try offenders

President to refund money spent on FG roads by Imo, says Uzodimma

Appeal Court orders sacked Bayelsa lawmaker to return salaries

Odinma Nsukka hails Ugwuanyi on new medical varsity

Constitution amendment: Ogun lawmakers okay legislative, judicial autonomy bills, 42 others

Madiebo: Exit of Biafras last army chief

Rotarian Yusuf Alli, Tinubus Kashim Shettima and resolving 80% of Nigerias problems

Fallacy of Tinubu-Shettima Muslim-Muslim ticket

Kuje prison break fiasco

Moral character and the 2023 election

Tinubus VP pick

Terrorism has no nationality, ethnicity nor religion. FETO threatens humanity as a whole

Special Report: Maiduguri: Beauty of a post-conflict city

North agog for Sallah

New dawn for Kano Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria

For a credible poll in Osun

 

 

 

*GUARDIAN*

Ayade wins APC C’River North senatorial ticket

YPP manifesto best in Nigeria, says Reps candidate

APC’s Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket unfair to Christians, non-Muslims, says group

Butchers, traders lament slow pace of work atRivers new abattoir

Lagos sensitises residents on greener, healthier environment, to plant 5,000 trees in July

Police arrest 33-year-old drug dealer, nine criminal suspects in Jigawa

Baba Ijesha bags 16 years imprisonment over sexual assaultof minor

Fear grips Rivers residents over discovery of corpse in shallow grave

How FCT’s poor funding of police is fueling insecurity

Police arrest two for kidnapping a pastor in Ogun

Baba Ijesha convicted for assaulting minor, gets 16 years jail term

Donald Trump’s first wife Ivana dies aged 73

Three Nigerian athletes may miss events over U.S. visa delay as World Championship begins

UAM Tillers get Unilorin Warriors in round of 16 as teams get new jerseys

Oshoala, Gift, Rivers Angels make CAF’s shortlist for women’s 2022 awards

Nigeria beat Cameroon to qualify for WAFCON semis, 2023 World Cup

NCC charges MNOs, ISPs on alternative energy as diesel cost spikes

Sell-off persists as losses drag indices further by N28b

Women engineers rally sector behind local content development

Manufacturer explores opportunities in gas power solutions

Ardova targets sustained profitability on key investments, acquisitions

Sad times

Buhari’s latest propaganda against ASUU

D.K. Olukoya: Garlands for an apostle of ‘heaven on earth’ at 64

Violence, vote-buying threaten fair, credible 2023 poll

Where did this Zulum emerge from

Beyond banning pornography – Part 2

The ominous Rwanda-UK asylum deal

Group commends Ugwuanyi on new medical university

The danger of ISWAP in Nigeria

Africa records 63% jump in diseases spread from animals to humans, says WHO

Emirates, Air Canada sign pact ahead of codeshare

Delta police invade baby factory, arrest two suspects, rescue three pregnant women

ADC presidential candidate blames North’s backwardness on bad governance

Edo PDP conducts bye-election for House of Reps, state Assembly

INEC suspends voter registration in Enugu over attack on officials

Abiodun commissions fibre optic firm in Ogun

*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Getting a template to sustain resurgence of youth football

Court dismisses suit seeking to disqualify Oyetola from Osun guber poll

We’ve commenced probe into inappropriate PVCs disposal ‘INEC

You’ve enough time to fix Nigeria, Afenifere tells Buhari

DHQ: Boko Haram ‘governor’, ‘three-star commander’ surrender

Osinbajo to G7, UN, others: Pan African initiative can advance just energy transition

Buhari to Armed Forces: It’s your duty to confront, wipe out terrorists, insurgents

ECOWAS Court rules FG’s Twitter ban ‘unlawful

2023: ‘Why Shettima wasn’t introduced to APC’s NWC

Ortom calls for immediate release of Nnamdi Kanu

Osun Guber: Why Oyetola deserves to win, by Kalu

Nigera’s Internet advert revenue to touch $133m by 2023

MAN: Nigeria needs more FDIs to boost capital output

Customs’ arbitrary import duty as albatross to food security

Jonathan lauds foundation for donating skill acquisition centre to community

Jobberman launches initiative to support entry-level employment

IFC: Access to online education’ll boost job opportunities for women

Minigrid to gulp $1.6bn in Nigeria, others

Workers in rural areas face severe decent work deficits

Naira hits 620/$ at parallel market amid surge in FX demand

Osun: Guber poll rekindles APC, PDP rivalry

Osun Guber: Between power retention and sustenance of political dynasty

Osun 2022: PDP berates Oyetola for allegedly deny party access to rally venue

WAFCON: Banyana Banyana heading to Women’s World Cup

Organisers applaud Sanwo-Olu, LIRS, as Ludo Championship gets date

Super Falcons qualify for FIFA World Cup

JUST IN: Falcons qualify for World Cup

Dembele re-signs with Barcelona until 2024

*BLUE PRINT*

LP youth leader emerges Edo North senatorial candidate

Attack: INEC suspends ward level voter registration in Igboeze North

Release Nnamdi Kanu now, Ortom tells FG

FCT Police commences SPY plate number ban enforcement

Court sends Ekwunife to 10 years in jail for theft

Breaking: Donald Trump’s first wife is dead

Breaking: Ajibade fires lone goal as Super Falcons land in WAFCON 2022 semis, pick another World Cup ticket

Buhari to Military: Confront, wipe terrorists out

CBN lends N255.75bn to Zenith, Access, GTB, others in February

Despite Nigeria’s production jump, Angola remains Africa’s biggest oil producer

Foreign investors react amid court battle over Seplat, ExxonMobil deal

FG vaccinates over 1.8mn animals in South south

Wema Bank to finance 1000 GAC cars in new CIG agreement

Ayade picks Cross River North APC senatorial ticket

Police to enforce ban on vehicle Spy Number plates in Enugu

Dogon Daji community to get automobile workshop/training school ‘ NADDC DG

500,000 victims of conflict benefit from UNICEF, WFP project

Poor feeding: NAHCON promises refund to Nigerian pilgrims

Building collapse: FCDA adopts National Council recommendations on projects

AFCSC graduates 247 senior course 44 officers

2023: Attempt to impose anyone, political party on Nigerians will boomerang, Pastor Enenche warns

WFP, Unicef, others call for resilience, social cohesion in yobe

Rape: Court fixes September 20 to hear Premiere Academy’s request against gender activist

WIPD: CHRICED makes case for FCT original inhabitants

Aljazirah Newspaper unveils Posh TV, Posh FM stations

Osun 2022: Court voids suit seeking to stop Oyetola, APCfrom July 16 poll

NAHCON to commence airlift of Nigeria pilgrims back home

Soludo’s tax regime: Protests rock Anambra as tricycle operators, taxi drivers revolt

Terrorists kill 14,500 across West Africa in 4 years ‘ ECOWAS

Ogun assembly passes local government autonomy bill, 42 others

Nollywood actor, Baba Ijesha, bags 16 years in jail for sexual assault

BOI declares N7.89bn dividend payment to shareholders, 75% profit growth

Insecurity: APC govt ‘ve betrayed Northerners ‘ Kachikwu

*TRIBUNE*

Bauchi CP orders enforcement of ban on SPY number plates

US-based company to establish pharmaceutical, allied industries in Kogi

Campaign seeks to reducing worsening poverty in Nigeria

Anglican Diocese embraces Ondo First Lady’s breast cancer awareness initiative

10 top tips to control flooding

NIMASA donates improve academic materials to basic schools in Taraba

KEDCO appeals for community policing to tackle vandalism

Olawuyi to represent Africa in United Nations Working Group

Eva Wine brings excitement in search of brand ambassador

Eight interesting facts unveiled during the first two episodes of ‘Journey Of The Beats

Rite Foods’ Ltd celebrates culture, heritage, powers Ojude Oba 2022

Whoever says there is no future in photography has no future in it ‘ Kelechi Amadi-Obi

Keke Ogungbe set to mould next generation of music super stars, unveils Naija Star Search Reality Show

Radio will always remain relevant, necessary despite challenges ‘ Osi Suave

Muslim lawyers applaud S/Court’s hijab judgment, lament insecurity

Eid-el-Kabir festival: What lessons

Why many Muslim cemeteries in Yorubaland are vulnerable to hunters of human parts

Digital footprint and personal branding

UK train drivers at 8 rail companies to strike on July 30, union says

Mali orders suspension of UN peacekeeping mission rotations

EU adds severe allergies as side effect of Novavax COVID vaccine

Rishi Sunak tops second round of voting in UK leadership contest

Italian PM Mario Draghi resigns as coalition collapses

Analysis: Why Elon Musk’s fight with Twitter could draw further SEC scrutiny

Twitter was down for thousands of users across the globe, its first such outage since February, according to outage tracking website

Sri Lanka: Fleeing president lands in Singapore

Death toll in DR Congo violence rises to over 30

Uber sued in US by 550 women over sexual assault claims

5 ‘legit’ ways you can make money with your smartphone as a student

Negative sentiments persist at NGX as investors lose N124bn

N165 petrol pump price no longer realistic ‘ MOMAN

*SPORTS*

10 Kansas City Royals players are reportedly ineligible to play in Toronto due to being unvaccinated against Covid-19 – CNN

115 Athletes, Officials to represent Nigeria at 2022 Commonwealth Games – Peoples Daily

3 Instant Reactions to Deandre Ayton’s 4-Year, $133M Suns Contract – Bleacher Report

Abuja Velodrome earns high marks – The Sun

AFN denies Abbas automatic ticket to World Athletics Championships – The Sun

Ajax want 25m Bassey to replace Martinez – Punch

Ajibade heads Falcons to 2023 Women’s W’Cup – Punch

Amstel Malta Ultra salutes heroic Super Falcons World Cup, semi final qualification – The Sun

Angels’ Shohei Ohtani Reportedly Declined Invitation to 2022 MLB Home Run Derby – Bleacher Report

Astros’ Jose Altuve Exits vs. Angels After Suffering Apparent Injury on HBP – Bleacher Report

Auger-Aliassime crashes out at Hall of Fame Open, Thiem finding form in Bastad – Yahoo

Austin Rivers Agrees to 1-Year Timberwolves Contract After Nuggets Stint – Bleacher Report

Below-par France squeeze past Belgium to reach Euro 2022 quarters but display gives rivals hope – Yahoo

British Open 2022: Fans React to Cameron Young, Rory McIlroy, Round 1 Leaderboard – Bleacher Report

British Open Tee Times 2022: Pairings and Predictions for Friday Schedule – Bleacher Report

Buhari congratulates Falcons on World Cup qualifier – Punch

Buhari congratulates Super Falcons qualification for 2023 Womens World Cup – The Sun

Buhari hails Falcons’ after W’Cup qualification – Punch

CAF Awards: Oshoala, Monday, Waldrum make Final shortlists – The Sun

Cameroon 0-1 Nigeria : How Solid Super Falcons Rated – Complete Sports

Chelsea: Conor Gallagher on Raheem Sterling, Thomas Tuchel and breaking through – BBC

Chiefs RT Schwartz announces retirement – Yahoo

Corinne Diacre says France needs more ‘efficiency’ after close win over Belgium – Yahoo

Crawley Town: The ‘internet’s football team’ aiming for the Premier League – BBC

Deandre Ayton signs $133million offer sheet with the Pacers, Suns expected to match it – Yahoo

Dembele re-signs with Barcelona until 2024 – New Telegraph

Donovan Mitchell Trade Rumors: Tyler Herro Preferred to RJ Barrett by 1 Jazz Exec – Bleacher Report

Eddie Jones hits back at Nic White, ‘the biggest niggler of all time – Yahoo

Eguavoen Reacts To Super Falcons’ 2023 World Cup Qualification – Complete Sports

England boss Eddie Jones determined to restore ‘rhythm and flow’ to Test rugby – Yahoo

England v India: Reece Topley stars with ball as England level series – BBC

England v India: Reece Topley takes 6-24 as hosts level series – BBC

Euro 2022: France beat Belgium 2-1 to win Group D – highlights – BBC

Exclusive: 2022 WAFCON: Babangida Tips Super Falcons For Title – Complete Sports

Falcons tame stubborn Lionesses to qualify for W’Cup – Punch

Fans Call for Tiger Woods to Retire After Round-1 Struggles at 2022 British Open – Bleacher Report

Farrell looking for Ireland to bring ‘chaos’ to All Blacks in historic series-decider – Yahoo

France 2-1 Belgium: France win to progress to knockout stage as group winners – BBC

France advance to Euro 2022 quarter-finals with victory over Belgium – Yahoo

France sink Belgium to reach last eight but face anxious wait over Katoto injury – Yahoo

FULL LIST: UNN to play UNIPORT as HiFL unveils round of 16 matches – The Cable

Gallagher believes ‘this is the season’ for Chelsea breakthrough after Tuchel backing – Yahoo

How Deandre Ayton Offer Sheet Impacts Kevin Durant Trade Market – Bleacher Report

Impact Wrestling Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from July 14 – Bleacher Report

Jamie Overton claims six wickets as Surrey overcome Yorkshire in Scarborough – Yahoo

Jubilant fans hail Falcons – Punch

JUST IN: Falcons qualify for World Cup – New Telegraph

Knicks Rumors: Julius Randle Unlikely to Be Part of Donovan Mitchell Trade Packages – Bleacher Report

Knicks Rumors: Mitchell Robinson Was in Donovan Mitchell Trade Talks Before Contract – Bleacher Report

Kyrie Irving Trade Rumors: Kyle Lowry Deal with Heat ‘Not out of the Question – Bleacher Report

Laura Muir warning to rivals as she targets ‘elusive’ World Championships medal – Yahoo

Luka Jovic Speaks On Ancelotti, His Best Role After Real Madrid Departure – Daily Independent

Lukaku calls return to Chelsea ‘a mistake’, Tuchel admits he is unlikely to be back after loan – Yahoo

Manchester United agree on terms with Barcelona for Frenkie de Jong – Yahoo

Matt Fitzpatrick blasts pace of play in 150th Open at St Andrews as a ‘joke – Yahoo

Matt Fitzpatrick brands Open pace of play ‘a joke’ with St Andrews rounds taking six hours – Yahoo

Minister assures on 10-year Football Development Master plan – The Sun

NBA Summer League 2022: Hot Takes About Top Players from Day 8 Las Vegas Results – Bleacher Report

NFL Rumors: Kyle Rudolph Drawing Interest from Bucs, Vikings Ahead of Training Camp – Bleacher Report

*GOOD MORNING, HAVE A WONDERFULLY BLESSED WEEKEND*