NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES TUESDAY 24 MAY 2022

*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 24TH MAY 2022*

LEADERSHIP

Lagos PDP Aspirants, Delegates Reject Senatorial Primary Election

EFCC Boss Expresses Worry Over Loss Of Corruption Cases

Ekiti Varsity Resumes Today

Hayatu-Deen: I’m Not In Politics For Personal Gain

[EDITORIAL] As Insurgents Berth In Kaduna

Post JAMB UTME 2022: Successes, Setbacks And Observations

APC PRESIDENTIAL FLAG BEARER: Ogbonnaya Onu May Be Buhari’s Dark Horse

PDP Primaries: Ishaku, Dankwambo, Turaki, Bolaji Abdullahi, Ned Nwoko Pick Senate Tickets

Security Challenges Will Soon Be Over ‘ Buhari

LG Funds: States Lose As Court Okays Federal Govt, NFIU’s Guidelines

Sokoto Primaries: Dasuki Wins PDP Ticket, Calls On Delegates To Back Tambuwal

2023: APC Governors In Crucial Meeting

2023: I’ll Appoint Fayemi As Buhari’s Successor If I Have My Way ‘ Niger Gov

APC Begins Screening Of Presidential Aspirants Tuesday

PDP Primaries: Police Arrest 8 Over Killing Of Policeman In Cross River

Fintech Expert, Coin Doctor Launches New Brand, Goldenxchange

As Corruption Goes On A Rampage!

 

 

PUNCH

36 states lose financial autonomy suit against FG

Banky W wins PDP House of Reps ticket in Lagos

Stop bloodshed in South-East, release Mama Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu begs

APC primary: Lagos, Borno lose jumbo delegates, party shifts senatorial poll

Lawmakers meet Soludo over murder of Assembly member

NAF positioned to tackle challenges, Buhari says

NGO trains 5,000 on peace education in Adamawa

OGSIEC warns of voter apathy, increases awareness

Sanwo-Olu should strongly enforce Lagos traffic law

Equity demands next President comes from South Nnamani

Gombe gov intolerant of criticism, publisher shares ordeal

Abuja court convicts ex-lawmaker, delays sentence

Osun monarchs back Oyetolas re-election

Obasanjo meets Wike, others, seeks justice, fairness

Ogun: Aderinokun wins PDP senatorial primary

Again, APC adjusts timetable for NASS, gov primaries

PDP primary: Two Ondo senators fail to secure return tickets

UPDATED: One killed as violence, parallel polls mar PDP primaries

UPDATED: Utomi, Wabba, others adopt Labour Party as third force

Wike jittery Dagogo is contesting governorship, Rivers PDP may not have candidate for election Detained aspirants lawyer, Adegbite

2023: Utomi, Wabba, others adopt Labour Party as Third Force

Nigerians losing confidence in naira, prefer to keep dollar ABCON President

Cashless transactions rise by 44%, hit N117.33tn in four months NIBSS report

FG projects $289bn local refining in five years

Oil firm expresses commitment to global best practices

Shareholders approve Wema Banks 24kobo dividend

Financial experts seek review of blockchain, fintech regulations

Nigerias budgeting, procurement processes more transparent Minister

Analysts foresee lending rate hike as MPC meets today

NNPC, Sahara Group invest $300m in two gas carriers

Insurance critical to Nigerias SDG on education

Nigerias GDP grew by 3.11% in first quarter -NBC

APCON introduces new advertising guidelines, vows crackdown on defaulters

NSIA grows net assets by 19% to N919.7 bn

Customs, clearing agents disagree as glitches hit e-valuation platform

Lagos unveils off-grid electrification strategy

Dangote urges states to provide investment enablers

Starbucks to quit Russia after six months wages

AC Milan eye Osimhen to replace Ibrahimovic

D’Tigress captain bemoans FG basketball ban, says action ‘disastrous

Prudent Handball: Champions Pillars, Babes win opening games

Forgotten man Oduamadi wins Serie D best player award

Iwobi happy to end ‘mentally challenging’ season

2021-22 season: Nigeria’s Top XI in Europe

Dessers unsure of Feyenoord stay

Super six: Gov Diri hails Bayelsa Queens

Two-year ban: FG appoints 10-man committee to run b’ball

Impressive Monday scoops three NWFL awards

Friendlies: Visa issues may deny Adeleye Eagles chance

Impratical quest for global net-zero emissions

Position of law on Deborah Samuels murder

2023: Shallow calling out the shallow

South-East and Nigerias presidency

Lagos explosion: Gas plant owner dies, lawyer insists on N800m compensation

Hoodlums attack Oyo sports council chairman over N5m bet loss

Lagos warns against truck pushers, imprisons man for stealing iron

Three arraigned for allegedly stealing 10 bags of rice

Man jailed 12 months for raping Ondo teenager

Freed Rivers mechanic narrates ordeal in kidnappers den

 

 

VANGUARD

Mr & Mrs: She’s just been played

Cartoon: They keep ‘offing the mic

Vitae London Investment targets Nigeria, eyes listing on securities exchange

APC stalwart calls for selection of Odey as Cross River Dep Gov in 2023

Two policemen killed, as gunmen ambush APC aspirant for Borno South

Tinubu assures Borno of oil exploration, clearance of insurgents

Ndume picks bills of Biu gate collapse

Lagos First Lady, others for Nimi Ekere’s Strive Conference on May 27

Primaries: Again APC adjusts timetable, exempts statutory delegates

Gunmen kill another ‘area boy’ in Ogun

Gombe Central: Goje denies participating in PDP primary, says ‘I’m a loyal APC member

2023: PDP delegates confirm Gov Ortom as Senatorial candidate of Benue North West District

Banky W wins PDP House of Reps primaries in Lagos

[Breaking]Adulterated diesel: Explosion kills pick-up van driver in Calabar

I have what it takes to succeed Buhari as President ‘ Lawan

Tackling Insecurity: Nigerians Appreciate Your Sacrifices ‘ Gov Lalong tells Army

BREAKING: Bloodletting in S’East must stop ‘ Nnamdi Kanu declares

2023 Census: Remain in your states of residency ‘ NPC advises

The growing threat of urban bandits

PDP primaries: Serving reps member loses, as winners emerge in Bayelsa

Again, APC adjusts primaries timetable, exempts statutory delegates

Primaries: Banky W secures PDP Reps ticket in Eti-Osa Lagos

I brought you from classroom ‘ Fayose chides ex-deputy gov, Eleka over outburst on PDP gov ticket

2023: Buhari won’t seek 3rd Term or tenure extension ‘ APC

Suspected thugs disrupt Edo PDP factional primary

2023: Southeast not working on any consensus arrangement, says Nwajiuba

2023: Nigeria at crossroads over quality of politicians ‘ NESG

2023: State Assembly, Reps primaries peaceful in Delta

Violence, upsets trail PDP Reps, state assembly primaries

How Logistics delayed Cross River PDP primaries

FG sets up committee to oversee basketball

The politics of zoning (2)

Zoning and its ugly consequences (2)

Nigeria’s fading economic prospects

Aregbesola: Governance as festival of the mass

Commonwealth countries lagging in malaria elimination race ‘ Report

9mobile advocates expert care for loneliness, mental health

WHO holds emergency meeting as monkeypox hits 12 countries

Milo basketball championship ends in Ilorin

Lagos clamps-down on cart pushers over threat to security

Dismissed policeman gets life imprisonment for defiling 9-year-old in barrack

Two hotel staff die mysteriously inside facility in Calabar

How gas explosion claimed 4 lives in my household ‘ Survivor

NDDC revokes 20-yr-old unexecuted contracts, orders refund

*THISDAY*

2022 Access Bank UNICEF Charity Shield Polo Begins in Kaduna

Ten Hag Takes over at Man Utd, Pledges to End Man…

Bayelsa Queens are NWFL Super 6 Champions

Transfer: Calvin Bassey Linked to Chelsea, Bayern Munich

Full Dope Control, Medical Services at Okpekpe 10km Road Race on Saturday

Refineries Rehabilitation: Will NNPCs Strategy Work this Time

Textile Industry: Still on the Brink

FG urged to Stop Petrol Subsidy, Spend on Key Sectors

Stock Market Begins Week on Negative Note as Profit-taking Dominates Activity

Marginal Fields: Moving from License to First Oil

Seplat: As Orjiako Bows Out in a Blaze of Glory

Again, NERC Set to Review Electricity Tariffs from July 1

Power Supply Continues to Deteriorate Nationwide Despite Gulping over N5trn

Expert: No Automatic Economic Recovery for Nigeria After Buharis Exit

ILO: Food Prices, Potential Debt Distress, Among Factors Reversing Labour Market Recovery

Increased Productivity Will Improve Value of Naira, Says Experts

Stanbic IBTC Bank to Splash N156m on Customers

Recare, Makers of Natures Gentle Touch Wins NIVA Next Bulls Award

e-Naira Will Ensure Fraud-free Transactions, Says CBN

Lagos Recyclers Association Elects New Executives

The Clamour for an Amaechi Presidency

Section 84(8), Buhari, Deep Pockets, And The 2023 Debacle

X-Raying Machiavellian El-Rufai

Madness and the Succession

*THE SUN*

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

Road to 2023: SEast insecurity: What Id do if I were president Utomi

Road to 2023: Large number of presidential aspirants source of worry for APC George Moghalu

2023 general electionll hold without obstacles Ayorinde

Court summons PDP, INEC over high cost of nomination form

Primaries: APC walks tightrope

Ekiti a must win for APC Adamu

PDP primaries: Abia PDP crisis deepens as aspirants withdraw over 3-man delegates list

Ortom, Tegbe, Ilaka, Wolekanle win in Borno, Oyo

Soludo demands transparency in APGA primaries

Africa Cup, Club Championships knockout stage: Egyptian veteran wary of Arunas threat

Basketball ban: FG sets up 10-man interim management

Lagos now Africas Table Tennis hub ITTF Africa President

Amoo celebrates league title with Copenhagen

NWFL: Gov Diri congratulates champions, Bayelsa Queens

As Nasarawa govt. thumbs up Nasarawa Amazons

International Friendlies: Home-based Eagles jet out to US today

NWFL: Nasarawa Govt. Thumps up Nasarawa Amazone despite losing to Bayelsa Queens

GIFT: FGs partnership with WorldFish, BMGF, others, inimical to Nigerian farmers growth

Explicit communications celebrates with veleta

Groups storm Shell hqtrs over environmental degradation, gas flaring, others

8,000 postgraduate students jostle for PTDF overseas scholarship

NGX blacklists 4 trading licence holders for non-compliance to MOS

FG to complete gas, refinery infrastructure projects before 2023

BoI grows profit by 75%; declares dividend to FMFI, CBN

NCC advises on automatic updates of antiviruses to avoid vulnerabilities

Q1 2022 GDP rises to N45.32trn

How Heritage Bank leverages technology to promote financial inclusion

Police kill 4 gunmen in Anambra

Kano explosion: Ganduje donates N14m to victims

Buhari tasks service chiefs, others on peace, security

Herdsmen attack Ebonyi farmer

Court convicts Nzeribe for fraud

Extortion: Abia traders send SOS to Ikpeazu

6 ISWAP terrorists die in clash with Boko Haram

Corruption: EFCC decries loss of cases on technical grounds

2 hotel workers die mysteriously in Cross River

LG financial autonomy: FG, NFIU floor governors

A crime scene and killing field

Revolving circus in APC, PDP

Corruption fighting back in Nigeria

Improving maternal and child health in Sokoto

Remembering Arthur Nzeribe

Enugu 2023: Edeoga as Ugwuanyis best option

Amaechis northern support waking up dormant Igbo votes

2023 election: Time for deep reflection to achieve greatness

How domestic accidents harm people, claim lives

Coastal erosion: Bayelsa under threat

Hypertension: The prowling silent killer

*GUARDIAN*

2023: Borno, Yobe governors, delegates endorse Tinubu for presidency

LAWMA destroys 400 carts, says operators constitute security risk

HURIWA tasks Gov Umahi on resolving Southeast unknown gunmen mystery

Dismissed police officer gets life imprisonment for sexually assaulting nine-year-old pupil

Deborah Yakubu: ECWA donates cash to family

Burial rites for Adegbuyi begin June 9

Gombe 2023: Gwamna holds the ace

Access Bank UNICEF Charity Shield polo tourney gallops off in Kaduna

Scouts’ apathy worries Udeze as organisers list 40 teams for Mike Okonkwo tourney

Ikeja Golf Club sets up professional development fund

Buffaloes, Rima, others in good start at Prudent Energy handball tourney

Ibeju Lekki, IMCC win 2021/22 Club Cricket Committee League

Minister urges NAICOM to leverage technology for revenue generation

Government approves tax reliefs, other incentives for startups

Stakeholders canvass production of low-sulphur fuels in Nigeria, others

Economy slipping below FG’s projection, records 3.11% growth in Q1

EFG Hermes consumer unit enters $10m deal with Amazon

ASUU, ASUP strike and looming restiveness

Deborah: Let the rule of law triumph

CBN, AGF: Mother of all racketeerings in governance

New thinking in public service and administration

Generational wealth and legacy transfer – Part 4

Home truth

From Chibok girls to Deborah:Any lessons learnt

Nzekwu heads basketball’s interim management committee

Lagos 2023: Chances of APC, PDP senatorial aspirants ahead of primaries

Experts call for lawyers’ involvement in digital assets

Africa doesn’t need aid to tackle food crisis, says Adesina

FIRS explains Nigeria’s rejection of OECD tax agreement

NGX reopens bearish as profit-taking drags indices by N37bn

Dangote tasks sub-nationals on enabling environment to boost investment

Losing graft cases on technical grounds demoralising, EFCC tells judges

Okada ban:Lagos to intensify crushing of seized motorcycles

Ondo Amotekun nabs 4,000 suspects in five months

*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Many injured as thugs attack Oyetola’s campaign train

EKSUendsstrike, resumes Tuesday

Genevieve Nnaji:My thoughts, love and prayers are with you

Insecurity: Buhari promises to support NAF

JTF set to launch offensive against Anambra, Imo gunmen

Obasanjo meets Wike, Makinde, Ortom over 2023 Presidency

IMF: Nigeria capable of repaying loan obligations

2023: We’re only five Presidential Contenders in APC, others are pretenders ‘ Fayemi

2023: We are an alternative to APC, PDP ‘ S’West SDP

PDP Primary: Senator Akinyelure loses re-election bid to Adedipe

2023: Emefiele withdraws suit against INEC, AGF

NASU debunks rumoured plans to suspend strike

MPC: Analysts divided on rate hike amid rising inflation

Sterling Bank signs MoU with optometrists on funding, capacity building

IIF: Global debt hits record of over $305trn

Fidelity Bank partners Edo, GIZ to host RT200 workshop

Nigeria takes delivery of N171bn raw sugar amid restriction

How to guarantee zero-emission for aviation industry ‘NCAA DG

Meyer’s earnings wobble under cost pressure

Somuyiwa: Nigeria’s logistics potential remains untapped

Capacity to win election’ll determine

2023 presidency: PDP and challenge of consensus

Dare hosts victorious F’Eagles in Abuja

Kenya misses deadline to feature at AFCON 2023

Bayelsa Queens are NWFL Super 6 champs

Rangnick grateful for Europa League place

Djokovic, Nadal launch French Open bids

EPL: Ederson, Alisson share Golden Glove award

Porto achieve Portuguese Cup, League Double

La Liga: Barca finish with defeat by Villarreal, Granada go down

Zenith Bank Grandslam Tennis ignites Ikoyi Club

ITTF Africa Western Region Championships: Mati wins maiden laurel as Bello retains women’s title

*BLUE PRINT*

Fashola to ARCON: Reconcile warring factions, embrace dialogue

Users of AVAST, AVG antivirus prone to cyber-attacks, NCC warns

Africa needs $60bn for stable electricity before 2030 ‘ FG

Fidelity Bank partners Union Systems to optimize trade finance operations

Nigeria records 3.11% economic growth in Q1’22 ‘ NBS

2023: Group cautions electorate against vote buying

2023: Group canvasses support for Atiku

TPAP-M denies alliance with NC-Front to form mega party

Enugu: Ugwuanyi, Ekweremadu hold parallel primaries

EFCC chair:Corruption cases should no longer be lost on technical grounds

Russia, Ukraine war may drag for 10 years ‘ Official

Breaking: Defending champion, Novak Djokovic, begins French Open defence with victory

2023: Dasuki wins PDP Reps Primary, rallies delegates to support Tambuwal

IITAS project to fight against pollutions in River basins ‘ UNIDO

FG solicits UNDP support on NEAP implementation

FG, Netherland restate commitment to tackle environmental hazards in Nigeria

Women want speedy adoption, implementation of gender climate action plans

Buhari reappoints Conservator General of National Parks

Police arrest 4 Journalists covering PDP congress

FG names interim management committee to oversee Nigeria basketball

NPC assures credible, acceptable census 2023

I’m deeply touched by Kano gas explosion ‘ Buhari

Ekiti 2022: Shun vote buying, ADC candidate admonishes electorate

SERVICOM ranks NYSC high on service delivery

Insecurity: Ogun monarch canvasses constitutional powers to traditional rulers

UNICEF provides 102,859 children access to education

Daily Independent’s Jide Oyekunle emerges chairman FCT Correspondents Chapel

Delta traditional council supports CSOs to achieve 2030 SDGs

ASUU strike: ActionAid wants FG to declare state of emergency on education

NCPC media boss Toruka loses mother in-law

2023: NCC to partner INEC on credible polls

LP presidential aspirant welcomes NCFront into party, asks for support

JP Morgan and Nigeria’s crude oil thieves

*TRIBUNE*

Tambuwal is the president Nigeria needs at this time, Dasuki tells PDP delegates

Save our souls before it is too late, Tafawa Balewa, Bogoro LGs write FG

Abia PDP stakeholders settle for Ikonne, ex-Abia varsity VC

Adetunmbi has redefined governance, a silent achiever ‘ Bakare

2023: Obasanjo holds talks with Wike, Makinde, Ortom in Abeokuta

FCCPC to partner Anambra NULGE on grassroot sensitization

Nigeria to establish Special Court for prosecution of proceeds of crime suspects, Terrorism Financing

FG initiates strategy to protect, preserve completed projects

Local stock market opens week weaker by 0.13% as investors lose N37bn

BetKing embarks on ‘Month of Good’ to Impact Local Communities

NYSC members win BATN Foundation’s N16.5m Farmers for The Future Grant

SPORTS

As Nasarawa govt. thumbs up Nasarawa Amazons – The Sun

2021-22 season: Nigeria’s Top XI in Europe – Punch

2022 Access Bank UNICEF Charity Shield Polo Begins in Kaduna – Thisday

76ers Trade Rumors: Tyrese Maxey Is ‘As Close to Untouchable as You Could Be – Bleacher Report

AC Milan eye Osimhen to replace Ibrahimovic – Punch

Access Bank UNICEF Charity Shield polo tourney gallops off in Kaduna – Guardian

Africa Cup, Club Championships knockout stage: Egyptian veteran wary of Arunas threat – The Sun

Amoo celebrates league title with Copenhagen – The Sun

Andrei Vasilevskiy Makes Case for Goalie ‘Mount Rushmore’ as Lightning Sweep Panthers – Bleacher Report

Baker Mayfield Won’t Attend Voluntary Browns OTAs amid Trade Rumors – Bleacher Report

Barcelona Have Been Offered The Chance To SignDi Maria – Daily Independent

Basketball ban: FG sets up 10-man interim management – The Sun

Bassey linked to Bayern Munich, Chelsea deals – Peoples Daily

Bassey On Aston Villa Radar – Complete Sports

Battling Emma Raducanu finds words to sum up her first French Open win – Yahoo

Bayelsa Queens are NWFL Super 6 Champions – Thisday

Bayelsa Queens are NWFL Super 6 champs – New Telegraph

Birmingham Phoenix head coach Daniel Vettori named as Australia assistant – Yahoo

Bradley Beal ‘Still Leaning Towards Signing’ Wizards Contract ‘Worth Roughly $250M – Bleacher Report

Broncos’ Russell Wilson Says Week 1 Game Against Seahawks Has to Be ‘Non-Emotional – Bleacher Report

Buffaloes, Rima, others in good start at Prudent Energy handball tourney – Guardian

Celtics’ Marcus Smart Out for Game 4 vs. Heat with Ankle Injury – Bleacher Report

Champions Cup: Leinster sweat on fitness of James Lowe and Tadhg Furlong – Yahoo

Chelsea deal ‘still has major hurdles to overcome’ Whitehall source tells BBC Sport – BBC

Commanders Rumors: Terry McLaurin, Washington ‘Remain Far Apart’ in Contract Talks – Bleacher Report

D’Tigress captain bemoans FG basketball ban, says action ‘disastrous – Punch

Dare hosts victorious F’Eagles in Abuja – New Telegraph

Dare to host Victorious Flying Eagles, Scrabble Team in Abuja today – Peoples Daily

Dessers unsure of Feyenoord stay – Punch

Djokovic, Nadal launch French Open bids – New Telegraph

Dominic Calvert-Lewin reveals struggles and says ‘talking saved my life – Yahoo

Dwayne Haskins Had BAC of .2, Ketamine in His System at Time of Death – Bleacher Report

Emma Raducanu joins Brits in second round as French Open enters third day – Yahoo

EPL: Ederson, Alisson share Golden Glove award – New Telegraph

Everton Offers Burnley Defender 120,000 Per Week – Daily Independent

FG sets up committee to oversee basketball – Vanguard

Flying Eagle win WAFU B U20 Championship – Peoples Daily

Forgotten man Oduamadi wins Serie D best player award – Punch

French Open 2022 Results: Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal Cruise to Wins on Monday – Bleacher Report

French Open: ‘The memories from last year are fresh in my mind’ ‘ Djokovic feels strong in title defence – Yahoo

French Open: Djokovic starts title defence with emphatic defeat of Nishioka – Yahoo

French Open: Nadal vows to improve ‘in all ways’ despite dominant win – Yahoo

Friendlies: Visa issues may deny Adeleye Eagles chance – Punch

Full Dope Control, Medical Services at Okpekpe 10km Road Race on Saturday – Thisday

He was miles off it!’ ‘ Grealish teases Bernardo Silva after Man City’s title-winning comeback – Yahoo

Hertha Berlin overturn first-leg defeat to beat Hamburg and remain in Bundesliga – Yahoo

Hertha fight back to break Hamburg hearts and stay in Bundesliga – Yahoo

I was in talks to join Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool’ ‘ Kylian Mbappe reveals Anfield interest – Yahoo

Ibeju Lekki, IMCC win 2021/22 Club Cricket Committee League – Guardian

Ikeja Golf Club sets up professional development fund – Guardian

Impressive Monday scoops three NWFL awards – Punch

India 2022: Ajakaiye powers Flamingos above Ethiopia in Addis Ababa – Peoples Daily

International Friendlies: Home-based Eagles jet out to US today – The Sun

ITTF Africa Western Region Championships: Mati wins maiden laurel as Bello retains women’s title – New Telegraph

Iwobi happy to end ‘mentally challenging’ season – Punch

Jayson Tatum and Derrick White ignite emphatic Game 4 win against the Miami Heat – Yahoo

Jimmy Butler, Heat Ripped for ‘Embarrassing’ Showing in Ugly Game 4 Loss to Celtics – Bleacher Report

Jimmy Butler: Knee Injury ‘No Excuse’ for Struggles in Heat’s Game 4 Loss to Celtics – Bleacher Report

John McEnroe and Tim Henman in feisty exchange over Wimbledon’s Russia ban – Yahoo

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