THE EDITOR NIGERIA BRINGS YOU NAIJA NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SATURDAY 22ND MAY 2021.
*THE NATION*
Malami should have kept quiet
El-Rufais avoidable Labour missteps
PDP: Ayades exit and Secondus future
Southern governors: Confronting identical challenges (2)
Ideas, migration and security
Attack on Police: Anarchy and Disintegration Imminent
Before we all turn into beasts
NNPC makes zero remittance for May FAAC allocation
Sanwo-Olu dissolves LASU Governing Council
Controversy as NCC denies asking Nigerians for phone ID numbers
We have no deal with herdsmen Coordinator
Army confirms Attahiru, others dead in military plane crash
Buhari shocked, sad over death of Attahiru, others
Buhari appoints new members for NYSC board
I didnt refuse to register as APC member Okorocha
Mo Bimpe: Why I wont discuss my relationship with Lateef Adedimeji
Dotun Taylor to produce docu-drama on diasporan blacks
BBNs Venita, Nuella, Mimi Orjiekwe become Nollywood Queens
CNN African Voices hosts Mukheli, Camara
US-based singer BB02 raises bar with Kpor Kpor Kpor
P.Voo dumps secular music for pop gospel
The Voice Nigeria 3: Falz loses KPee to Darey in knockout stage
Elina: Kalu Ikeagwu, Jibola Dabo attend premiere
Chidinma: My going into gospel music was prophesied
Ahmed Mohammed promises to revitalise National Troupe
Global organic food sales to reach $150b
Green Africa gets nod for ticket sales
World Bank says world leaders moving away from debt cancellation for Africa
Shareholders okay Seplats energy business expansion
What questions do Nigerians ask political candidates
*VANGUARD*
COVID 19: NYSC to conduct daily temperature checks in Ebonyi orientation camp
Osinbajo calls for responsible use of social media
Hospitality industry recovering from COVID-19 effects ‘ Lai Mohammed
Kwara, Plateau top open defecation population ‘ FG
We’re not defecting with Ayade ‘ PDP Fed lawmakers, stakeholders forum
NDDC audit: FG donates 33 vehicles to forensic auditors
Hospitality industry recovering from COVID-19 effects ‘ Lai Mohammed
Criminalising ransom payment
Attahiru’s death: ‘I’m deeply shaken with a sense of great personal loss ‘ El-Rufai
Gov Ugwuanyi has shown leadership in health sector ‘ ESUTH Resident Doctors
Open Grazing Ban: Attack on Malami ‘ll do nobody any good ‘ Anti-graft group
Adjogbe hails Governor Ayade’s defection to APC
Governor Bello says death of COAS shocking
List of Officers with COA
2023: APC govs shoot down zoning, say anyone free to contest
Buhari expresses shock over Gen Attahiru’s death
Nigeria’s laws do not allow shutdown of essential services,El-Rufai tells NLC
PDP dissolves C/River Caretaker Committee, appoints new one
Ayade moved to APC to help Cross River residents ‘ Deputy Speaker
The impending political apocalypse; can it be averted
Noise Pollution: The silent killer
Submission of Phone IMEIs new requirement to make calls, text, chat in Nigeria ‘ NCC
Solid Magnic set to delight fans with ‘Abena
The Travails of Malam Nasir El-Rufai
The beatification of a coup plotter
World Hypertension Day: Lifestyle changes, control drugs, key to managing HBP ‘ Experts
Study ranks Africa highest in death among critically ill COVID-19 patients
*THISDAY*
Kelloggs Cornflakes Launches in Nigerian Market
Mayo Ayilaran: SCourts Ruling Has Restored MSCNs Glory
M-Net Launches Pop-Up Channel that Celebrates African Filmmakers
Gbenga Okejimi WorldRemit Remains a Catalyst for Economic Growth
Iyke Idukpaye: Much of Information on the Internet, Not for African Small Businesses
Expert Tips SMEs to Benefit More from AFCFTA
CHI Limited Promotes Dairy Consumption with Hollandia Dairy Day
New Horizons Produces Africas First MCCT in Abuja
FarmFix Plans to Apply Technology in Agriculture for Food Security
Renault Giveaway Promo Extended to June
All-new Kia K5 Delivers Luxury at Exceptional Value
Nigeria Loses N3.7 Trillion Due To Poor Cold Chain Logistics
Nivea Extends COVID-19 Support to HiFL
9ijakids Partners Firms, Holds Virtual STEAM Festival on Childrens Day
Re: Jarigbe Cant Steal the Peoples Mandate
The Highest Football Goal Scores Ever
Johnnie Walker Leads Strides Towards Greener Future
4point Property Unveils Rose Gardens Terraces in Magboro
Breaking: Ebonyi State Gov, Umahi Releases Fresh Statement On Open Grazing
*PUNCH*
Shock as about-to-wed NAF pilot dies in Kaduna crash
Looters list: Court orders Lai Mohammed, FG to pay Secondus N20m
Why I didnt tell my colleagues about N1.2m I picked at Kano accident scene Sgt Isah
We were nearly killed when air force bombed Kaduna kidnappers den Escaped abductee
Tragic! COAS, 10 others dead as plane crashes in Kaduna bad weather
Okorocha didnt refuse to register as APC member, aide replies Uzodinma
FG, states, LGAs shared N616.87bn in April FAAC
We will capture subscribers phone IDs automatically NCC
PDP, APC bicker over alleged plot to manipulate council poll
2020/21: Season to remember for Nigerian stars
Dana Air signs code share agreement with Ibom Air
Echikunwoke becomes 11th athlete to qualify for Olympics
Waldrum snubs Oparanozie again, invites 10 NWFL stars for US tourney
Defection: Cross River NASS caucus disowns Ayade, PDP sacks caretaker committee
Friends mourn as newly married NAF pilot dies in Kaduna crash
Eavesdropper: The burnt INEC offices
Our husbands serving police in South-East, South-South no longer safe Wives cry out
Defection: Ebonyi APC, PDP clash over Umahi, ex-gov
TigerWit advises Nigerians on forex trading
Lagos to upgrade colleges, poly to varsities
Ekiti govt summons Ogoga, Olukere over cult killings
Insecurity: Establish female squads, Aregbesola tells agencies
ICAN set to open university soon Adewuyi
IGP alerts police bosses to imminent Boko Haram attacks in Abuja, Jos
Its more lucrative soliciting alms in Lagos, Ogun than other places Family beggars
Six killed, scores injured in Kaduna, Plateau attacks
Questions over govs Security votes as insecurity worsens
Police launch manhunt for Catholic priests abductors
Anambra CP warns against jungle justice
I dont pray for a repeat of my Biafran war experience 70-yr-old Football legend, Okala
Ogun seals plant, bars gas welding as another explosion injures two
Five tips to survive brake failure when driving
Killings: Defend yourselves, Ortom tells Benue residents
How sacked CSO contacted us to kidnap lecturers, make ABU insecure Suspects
Reject temptation to divide Nigeria, Osinbajo urges media leaders
What you should know about hormonal imbalance and infertility
Robbers kill driver, police orderly in Abia
Allure of pornography
Perpetrators must be punished for schoolchildren abduction in Nigeria US
Tips to safeguard your marriage from grey divorce
Sickle cell and education (I)
Trauma from rape made me addicted to alcohol Kiitan Bukola
Your virginity can give you the world (II)
I wasnt paid to represent Baba Ijesha Lawyer, Ogunlana
Elina: Child abuse, harassment take centre stage
Why I didnt bleach my skin Adediwura BlarkGold
Reality stars flying under the radar
Nobody can buy my conscience, says Obasanjo
Big Brother house was like prison Erica Nlewedim
Doctor advised my mum to kill me after I became paralysed at eight Helen Alonge, polio survivor
Kogi poly expels 42 students
Naira falls to 485/$, BDCs warn speculators of losses
Plane crash: Attahirus wife is alive, says El-Rufais aide
20 killed as three NAF jets crash within three months
*DAILY TIMES*
Ceremony that makes Otaru of Auchi dance
Ogun govt commence investigation into multiple gas explosions
Why I appointed 38,000 political aides Ayade
APC welcomes Ayade, urges other PDP Governors to follow footsteps
APC for all, members free to contest any position PGF
Updated: Chief of Army Staff, Ibrahim Attahiru, others die in plane crash
Bandits kill 4 more persons, injure others in Kaduna fresh attacks
Financial autonomy for State Legislature, Judiciary to commence next week FG
Flood wreaks havoc in Delta
Were committed to one united Nigeria, SEast Govs assure
Fani-Kayode: Chief of Army Staff, Attahirus death, monumental tragedy
BREAKING: Nigerian Army Chief Of Staff, General Ibrahim Attahiru Is Dead
Iyatsere faction in Warri kingship tussle allegedly shuns peace meeting
Troops eliminate 40 Boko Haram insurgents in Borno
Iheanacho, Ndidis FA Cup celebrations with Leicester City to be Immortalized Segun Runsewe
Nuno Espirito to step down as Wolves Manager with move to Spurs touted
Chelsea, Leicester charged by FA for players miscondut
Colombia stripped of Copa America hosting rights
LASG generates N127bn in Q1 Y2021, saves N8.9bn via debt renegotiation
Freedom of movement is for human beings, not cattle -Ozekhome
*NEW TELEGRAPH*
Forex: Speculators to lose N100bn as CBN sustains funding for BDCs
New COVID-19 measures: We need medicine for quick cure not restrictions, says Prof. Ezeibe
IGP: Boko Haram terrorists planning attacks on Abuja, Jos, other cities
Sea surges have destroyed our homes, livelihoods ‘Ayetoro residents cry out
Adebanjo, Babatope differ on constitutional conference
TRAGEDY: ARMY CHIEF, AIDES DIE IN AIR CRASH
Insurgency: Seven Super Tuccano aircraft arrive Nigeria July to utterly crush bandits, Rep
N2.3trn Loan: Nigeria must borrow to avoid chaos ‘Analysts
FG embargoes fuel price hike, to pay N210bn subsidy in June
ESN commander, Ikonso, was killed in presence of wife, kids ‘Brother
Analysts fault April Inflation output
2023: No zoning, offices open to everyone ‘APC govs
Neimeth optimistic on second quarter performance
Sanwo-Olu dissolves LASU council, orders fresh process to appoint VC
Dollar heads for weekly loss as taper fears ebb
First ships dock at Kenya’s new Lamu deep water port
Canadian court finds Iran liable for downed Ukrainian plane
Aigbogun speaks about CashBox digital cash saving platform
If Buhari doesn’t want Nigeria on fire, he should organise constitutional conference now ‘Ayo Adebanjo
Another constitutional conference waste of resources, we need to restructure ‘Ebenezer Babatope
No rift between Aregbesola and Oyetola ‘Osun APC Chieftain, Sunday Akere
Ayade’s defection not a unexpected ‘ C’River PDP
Anambra guber: If elected l’ll pay highest salaries ‘ Nwaokafor
Multiple Paralympics gold medalist, Esther Onyema, cries out: People conspired to harass me with drug ban
Ogunjobi sets NPFL target with Go Round FC
Falcons coach lists 10 local stars for USA Summer Series
All set for inaugural AFN/ MoC Invitational in Lagos
Challenges, prospects of unusual Olympics
*BLUE PRINT*
Revealed! How Chief of Army Staff, Attahiru, others crashed
VIDEO: Crash site of where Chief of Army Staff, others died revealed
Prof Akin Oyebode U-15 Football Competition: Ekiti agog as top dignataries, journalists, scouts, others hit town for grand finale
CDS mourns Attahiru, orders investigation
Cross Rivers: PDP dissolves, replaces caretaker committee
Breaking: Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Attahiru is dead
2023: Ohanaeze urges Igbo youth, others to shun violence
All set for Saturday’s LG polls in Oyo ‘ OYSIEC chair
36% Cross Riverians live in abject poverty ‘ Commissioner
2023: Anybody can aspire for any position, APC govs declare ‘Celebrate Ayade’s defection
Planned Boko Haram attacks: No cause for panic ‘ IGP
Military committed to tackling security challenges-DHQ
C’River anti-tax boss warns politicians on sponsoring tax touts
Be agents of change, unity, Gome NYSC boss urges corps members
Plateau herders berate Tambuwal, Bala, Fintiri, others
NAF at 57: Buhari inducts 3 JF-17 aircraft
Grazing ban: Miyetti Allah urges govts to provide reserves with amenities
Edo APC deputy spokesman bags media award
Fire outbreaks: INEC thumbs up Enugu Fire Service for prompt response
FG seeks global efforts against terrorism, berates illicit financial flows
EFCC to probe firm over alleged N6.5m contract fraud
Excessive social media use kills destiny, Oyedepo warns youth
Ebubeagu: Ebonyi indigenes demand redeployment of CP Aliyu, AIG Okon
*THE SUN*
Miyetti Allah leader to Fulani herders: Don’t obey open grazing ban
Hon Aminu Sulaiman Goro, House Committee Chairman on Tertiary Education and Services: Those complaining that legislators earn fat salaries are mentally lazy
Only anti-open grazing laws can end Fulani assault ‘Diwe
Agitators for Biafra, Yoruba Nation are illiterates -Ex Presidential Aspirant, Olawepo-Hashim
Ayade: Secondus should resign to save PDP, says Kassim Afegbua
Umahi not arming thugs in Ebonyi -APC
Anambra guber: Zoning favours APC, not APGA, PDP ‘ Aspirant, Nwaokafor
Ayade’s defection confirms APC’s political credentials ‘ Progressive Govs
Ayade’s defection shocking, embarrassing- Ishaku
Halep pulls out of French Open
2023 president: APC ‘ll struggle without Pres Buhari contesting-APC Youth leader
Annette Echikunwoke Qualifies For Tokyo 2020
Tokyo 2020: IOC insists Games will hold under state of emergency
NPFL: Wikki Tourists, Warri Wolves make coaching changes
Lawal tasks Rohr on friendly against Mexico
Atletico Madrid in driving seat for La Liga title on StarTimes
Boxing: I won’t pay Wilder to step-aside -Fury
Messi to miss Barcelona’s last game of season
Injury forces Halep out of French Open line-up
Colombia dropped as Copa America co-host
Gunmen kill Catholic priest in Katsina, kidnap another
Nigeria seeks global efforts against terrorism, drug trafficking
State police will create anarchy in SEast, MASSOB tells govs
Enugu community tackles government over ancestral land
35-year-old ex-convict nabbed with bag of marijuana
Aba traders petition Ikpeazu over activities of revenue agents
Mr. Poverty, so you are here too in India
10 feared dead in Abia auto crash
Giving a second chance to your offenders
Anxiety over alleged military bombardment of ESN camps in Imo
What one-minute men can do to make their women enjoy sex
A new dawn awaits Nigeria Osinbajo
Nigerian President of South East extraction: My single biggest wish
No corps member will be posted to trouble areas Kaduna govt
In Nigeria, being a woman a disadvantage
Secret of our happy, enduring marriage Bishop and Mrs. Elom
Failed society responsible for kidnapping, banditry Aduke Olufunke Odetayo, octogenarian retired teacher
Anxiety as Okija shrine lands in Ebonyi
Why i killed my mother in-law
How we avoid temptations as gym trainers, trainees
Its sad how Nigerians treat children with special needs
Widow of late Aloysius Atuegbu, ex -Green Eagles star: Things have been pretty rough since my husband died
No to mushroom parties
Nigerian Governors Calling For State Police Are Inviting Anarchy – IGP
*GUARDIAN*
APC governors to Ayade: You can aspire for presidency in 2023
IGP orders security beef up in Plateau, FCT
Residents decry onslaught of traffic robbers, cultists, urge governor to swing into action
Aregbesola, loyalists form splinter group in Osun APC
Anger, tears as Bayelsa demolition squad destroy street structures
Zulum to close four IDP Camps
MOSOP cautions against embezzling Ogoni Water Project Fund
Police arrest two trying to withdraw money after robbing travellers in Osun
God has been bankrolling FUOYE, says VC
Zamfara Cargo Airport to begin operation in 2021 ‘ Matawalle
England’s Champions League race goes down to the wire
Ruud hopes to learn from master Nadal before Roland Garros
FIFA ‘open to everything’ including World Cup every two years
Lille ready to knock PSG off perch in tense French finale
And the man died’ – Lee Edward Evans
Guardiola hopes ‘lion’ Aguero gets fitting send-off
Flick set to be named Germany coach once ‘minor details’ finalised
Leicester’s ‘iconic’ title-winning captain Morgan to retire
Ranieri to end managerial ‘soap opera’ at Sampdoria
Klopp urges Liverpool to grab chance of ‘top finish
Accolades for Prof Adegbulugbe of Green Energy International at the 70th Citizenship & Leadership Training Center Anniversary
*TRIBUNE*
Wayback: Denver omelette
It’s bucket hat season!
Nigeria records 43 new COVID-19 infections, total now 165,944
That hunchback in your child may be due to TB ‘Expert
Malami’s miasma and our unwholesome democracy
One lesson I learnt during Ramadan
Killing of cops, soldiers abnormal; we need their help now more than ever before ‘Rivers Neighbourhood Watch head
Things I want people to learn from my new ‘Titanic’ novel ‘Danielle Anyanwu, 12-year-old Nigerian-British writer
Olaopa @60: A Celebration of Womanhood
Raising performance bar in Ogun
FG, States, LGs share N616.88bn April allocation
Forex speculators to lose N100bn as CBN sustains funding for BDCs
My entrepreneurial experience is proof Nigeria is full of opportunities’Aigbogun, CashBox CEO
*SPORTS*
2020/21: Season to remember for Nigerian stars – Punch
2021 NBA Title Odds: Nets Attracting More Money from Bettors Than Any Other Team – Bleacher Report
Absa Big Fixture Match-Ups: Leicester City vs Tottenham Hotspur & Liverpool vs Crystal Palace – Goal
All set for inaugural AFN/ MoC Invitational in Lagos – New Telegraph
An AFC nomination for every Rangers goal scored – Bala Devi says number 10 is her favourite position – Goal
And the man died’ – Lee Edward Evans – Guardian
Annette Echikunwoke Qualifies For Tokyo 2020 – The Sun
Anthony Davis Says Lakers Must Take Game 1 vs. Suns: ‘Gotta Steal Home-Court – Bleacher Report
Atletico Madrid in driving seat for La Liga title on StarTimes – The Sun
Avalanche’s Nazem Kadri Suspended 8 Games for Illegal Check on Blues’ Justin Faulk – Bleacher Report
Benzema has ‘no doubt’ that France partnership with Mbappe will thrive at Euros – Goal
Boxing: I won’t pay Wilder to step-aside -Fury – The Sun
Bruins Down Alex Ovechkin, Capitals in Game 4 to Take Commanding 3-1 Series Lead – Bleacher Report
CAF Champions League Five Facts – Simba vs Kaizer Chiefs – Goal
Caf Champions League: Sundowns vs Al Ahly – Head-To-Head – Goal
Carlos Akapo scores first La Liga goal as Cadiz end season with draw against Levante – Goal
Celtics Announce ‘Near Full Capacity’ Crowd Expected for Game 4 vs. Nets – Bleacher Report
Challenge Cup final: Leicester Tigers 17-18 Montpellier – Leicester miss out on European title – BBC
Challenges, prospects of unusual Olympics – New Telegraph
Chelsea, Leicester charged by FA for players miscondut – Daily Times
City wouldn’t have won title with similar injury issues: Liverpool’s Klopp – Yahoo
Colombia dropped as Copa America co-host – The Sun
Colombia stripped of Copa America hosting rights – Daily Times
Colombia will no longer co-host Copa Amrica, CONMEBOL rejects request for postponement – CNN
Conners waves Canadian flag from top of gusty PGA leaderboard – CNN
Copa America games moved from Colombia after civil unrest – New Telegraph
Cris Cyborg Knocks out Leslie Smith, Retains Featherweight Title at Bellator 25 – Bleacher Report
Danjuma wins Bournemouth’s supporters Player of the Season award – Goal
David Moyes hopes West Ham Reward Fans With Europa League Qualification – Daily Independent
Dodger Stadium Will Return to Full Capacity June 15 vs. Bryce Harper, Phillies – Bleacher Report
Echikunwoke becomes 11th athlete to qualify for Olympics – Punch
England’s Champions League race goes down to the wire – Guardian
Falcons coach lists 10 local stars for USA Summer Series – New Telegraph
Femi Seriki: Nigerian youngster signs first professional contract with Sheffield United – Goal
FIFA ‘open to everything’ including World Cup every two years – Guardian
FIFA to consider holding World Cup every two years – Goal
Flick set to be named Germany coach once ‘minor details’ finalised – Guardian
Former MLB Catcher Erik Kratz Alleges Rockies Used System to Steal Signs in 2018 – Bleacher Report
Fury to renew talks with Joshua after facing Wilder on July 24, says boxing promoter – The Cable
Gateshead Diamond League: Sha’Carri Richardson set to take the world by storm – BBC
Golf-Grand slam runner-up Oosthuizen back in contention at major – Yahoo
Golf-Major history beckons for middle-aged Mickelson at PGA Championship – Yahoo
Golf-Two top-ranked players Johnson, Thomas miss cut at PGA Championship – Yahoo
Golf: Koepka’s troublesome knee no issue after firing solid 71 – Yahoo
Golf: Masters champion Matsuyama back in contention at next major – Yahoo
Got lucky there, could have been a 10′: Shane Lowry plays shot from the beach during PGA Championship – CNN
Grizzlies beat Warriors in Play-In Game; Will Face Jazz in 2021 NBA Playoffs – Bleacher Report
Guardiola hopes ‘lion’ Aguero gets fitting send-off – Guardian
Halep pulls out of French Open – The Sun
Iheanacho, Ndidis FA Cup celebrations with Leicester City to be Immortalized Segun Runsewe – Daily Times
Injury forces Halep out of French Open line-up – The Sun
Insiders were trying to ‘hurt’ Arsenal but we stuck together, says Arteta – Goal
Jrgen Klopp braced for Anfield ‘final’ at end of tough road for Liverpool – Yahoo
Jurgen Klopp claims City would not have won title faced with Liverpool injuries – Yahoo
Jurgen Klopp: City couldn’t have won Premier League with Liverpool’s injuries – BBC
Juventus confirm loan move for Douglas Costa to Gremio – Goal
Kamaru Usman on Conor McGregor: ‘He’s Not the Champion…He’s Just a Regular Fighter – Bleacher Report
Klopp says no decision made over Kabak’s Liverpool future as loan deal nears end – Goal
Klopp urges Liverpool to grab chance of ‘top finish – Guardian
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