NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 4TH JUNE 2021.
*THE NATION*
Oyetola: Im in govt to serve my people
NECO names Ogborodi as Acting registrar
Bello, others set for Lagos Top 16 Invitational Challenge
Minister adopts table tennis sensations
Lagos African Athletics Championships cancelled
Super Eagles stake unbeaten run against Cameroon
Why insecurity is rising, by Lawan, Ayade, Ganduje
Ganduje asks military to flush out bandits from Kano forests
Ganduje asks military to flush out bandits from Kano forests
Govt rejects failed state verdict by CFA, ex-U.S. envoy
How kidnappers evade tracking, by NCC
How kidnappers evade tracking, by NCC
Firm demands N10b from Oyo for contract termination
Bandits demand N30m ransom for two kidnapped Kaduna nurses after collecting N10m
Corps members may be conscripted during war, says NYSC DG
In the spirit of japa
FG to youths: stop renouncing your citizenship
Row over scanners provision at port
*VANGUARD*
Ogunsan felicitates with Enenche at 53
Nigerian heritage schools
Insecurity: Imo PDP demands Uzodimma’s immediate resignation
Imo NBA moves to collate data on unjust arrests
NDDC: Economists fault Tompolo over ultimatum
NDDC: N’Delta nationalities back Tompolo, ask Akpabio to inaugurate board
Muslims have shariah court, we want Christian court ‘ Bauchi CAN tells constitution review c’ttee
NDDC Substantive Board: Another N’Delta group petitions Buhari, gives ultimatum
Owlet set to reinvent Digital Marketing in Nigeria
Upsurge in rail track vandalism
Omo-Agege’s milk of kindness
COVID-19: Tracing escapee travellers
NDDC: IYC insists on protests as Ijaw leaders’ intervention fail
Oborevwori eulogises Dame Edith Okowa at 60
JUST IN: 7 ‘unknown gunmen’ kill 3 in Imo
Judiciary Autonomy: ‘No work no pay’ order now in force in Rivers ‘ Wike
Resuscitate roles of media as watchdog, vanguard of democracy now ‘ Masari tell Editors
NASS can give us new constitution this year ‘ Ikokwu
Sponsor youths at NITT to check insecurity ‘ Saraki tells Northwest Govs
Defection: I still respect PDP, says Ayade
LASU VC’s appointment, Sanwo-Olu has no anointed candidate- Aide
2023: Yahaya Bello kicks against rotational presidency
Sex scandal: Dismissal of UNILAG lecturers, excellent decision- Sanwo-Olu
Anambra Guber: Soludo, Umeh, 6 others jostle for APGA ticket
Election Violence: Some security agents aid thugs ‘ INEC alleges
Another look at Ayade’s voyage to APC
Nigerian leaders have no blood in their hearts, says Bishop Kukah
The Nigerian leadership conundrum
Egypt’s journey of Pan-Africanism: A glance at South Sudan
Rebuilding the Nigerian Air Force
How courts closure aids human rights violations in Nigeria
How Strict Data governance’ll grow Nigeria’s local content capacity
MainOne expands data center offerings
Western Digital’s new storage SSD improves gaming experience
Sex for money: Actress, Chelsea Obiakalusi shares Nollywood experience
Labour seeks FG, employers’ parley over challenges in food sector
Power devolution, fiscal federalism, state police, top lawyers’ constitutional review demands
Perpetrators, apologists and heirs of genocide
What is the endgame in Nigeria’s South East
We’ve used 98% of COVID-19 vaccine in FCT ‘ Minister
$1.5m clinical trial cost delays of local Covid-19 vaccine ‘ FG
Expert worries over rising cases of kidney disorders
COVID-19: We are only giving 2nd dose of vaccine for now ‘ LASG
*THISDAY*
NGX All-Share Index Rises 0.2% as Market Extends Gains
FirstBank Promotes 1179 Employees
Apapa Gridlock: NSC, FRSC Sign MoU on Standards for Truckers
Qatar Resumes Phuket Flights
Passengers Suffer Check-in Delays as SITA Withdraws Service
Freight Forwarders Endorse Review of Charges by PTML
NIMASA Takes Maritime Capacity Building to Schools
FCCPC Reads Riot Act to Supermarket Operators
Between Nigerian Airlines and International Operations
Emefiele: Seven Years in the Saddle
As New Airlines Engenders Competition, Fare Reduction
Apapa Gridlock: Merits of Electronic Call-Up System
Customs Seizes Contraband Items worth N28m in Two Months
The Lagos-Ogun Collaboration in Context
Soyinka Denies WhatsApp Posting
An Anti-Corruption Model
PSG Open Talks with Ronaldo as Mbappes Replacement
Man City Chairman, Al Mubarak, Regrets Involvement in ill-fated European Super…
Sports Minister Adopts Young Table Tennis Prodigies
Nigeria Vs Cameroon Clash to Air Live on DStv, GOtv
Irish FA Boss, Martin, Want BigCrowd at Chelsea, Villarreal Super Cup
Nigeria Makes U-turn on Hosting African Athletics Championships
Okagbare Happy to Set Meeting Record in Slovakia
Three Nigerian Para-Table Tennis Players in Slovenia for Tokyo 2020 Tickets
Euro 2020: Half of Belgiums Squad Turn Down Covid Vaccine
*PUNCH*
Arbitration institutions will boost Africas investments Minister
UK firms urge FG to provide more forex
Forget unproductive constitution review
FG targets 90% broadband penetration by 2023
Ohanaeze fumes as ex-Buhari aide expresses anti-Igbo sentiment
Were expecting aircraft meant for international flights Ibom Air
Nigeria, others need $15.7bn to upgrade refineries
38 million Nigerian adults financially excluded Report
Banksll consider sustainable principles before lending Emefiele
Standard Chartered to launch crypto exchange services
Rohr eyes third win over Cameroon
Lagos plans biggest technology cluster in West Africa
Union Bank expands branches, solar ATMs
Joining APC generating concern because its unexpected Ayade
NSF: Sule gifts gold medallists N1m, athletes get N16m
Green Africa gets third aircraft
COVID-19: PTF stops Lagos African Athletics Championships
Hunger, diseases dominate North-West, Zamfara in crisis, MSF raises the alarm
First Bank boosts productivity
NOA will honour 15 Olympians June 24 ‘ Oyedeji
We can add three million new subscribers to national base
Dare pledges support for young tennis players
UNILORIN student allegedly raped, found dead in room
Nigeria ranks low on tech ecosystem ranking Report
DStv to air Mayweather, Paul exhibition bout
Osinbajo expresses worry over youth unemployment
Keshi memorial lecture holds June 7
Restructuring: There should be a level to every politicking (2)
COVID-19: $1.5m clinical trial, vaccine choice delay supplementary budget
Ex-employee burgles ex-boss office, hides in water tank
Lagos to enact cycling law
Police arrest three-man gang for stealing victims N572,000 through ATM
UPDATED: Hazard scores as Greece hold Belgium
72 hours after Obiomas death, NECO gets acting registrar
Iran beat Hong Kong to revive World Cup campaign
Four children, father injured as building collapses in Anambra
Defection story, piece of fake news, says Mimiko
Imo PDP demands Uzodimmas resignation over rising insecurity
Cooperative Mortgage Bank introduces agency banking
Travellers lament attacks as pirates kill two in Rivers waterways
Family businesses need to manage emerging risks PwC
Command arrests man over burning of Imo station
VFD grows gross earnings by 97%
Ebonyi activist writes IG, says life under threat
Bello dismisses rotational presidency, says Nigeria deserves best material
Man shot in mouth as Enugu cultists clash
Weak scorecard and failing social contract
Tension in Ondo over hijack of school bus, gunmen seize vehicle
Ugly times in a beautiful nation
Laws shouldnt be made to hinder technology, elections INEC
Police repel gunmens attack on Zamfara Fulani settlement
Harmonised school calendar will create equal standard LASG
The quarrel Sunday Igboho picks with Pastor Adeboye (2)
Ortom in Oyo, inaugurates road, rebukes APC for poor governance
Topdeal school seeks protection for girl child
IT projects saved Nigeria over N22.4bn Pantami
Ondo rewards 48 pupils for winning national competitions
Foreign stock investors withdraw N99.94bn in four months
Bridge pupil receives N15m scholarship
*DAILY TIMES*
AK-47 Factory Uncovered in Plateau Police
NECO appoints Ogborodi as new acting registrar
BREAKING: Fear Grips Residents In Lagos As Nigerian Soldier Kills Customs Officer
Mass retirement of senior officers over new army chief Yahaya not underway
We know those killing us and why Bishop Kukah says
My constituents fleeing into bushes from security crackdown, says Rep
Ologbotsere descendants insist on Warri kingship succession edict
How politicians instigated thugs to attack my palace
Remembering Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti Nigerias lioness of Lisabi
Nigeria, Ethiopia strengthens bilateral relations on industrialization, politics
BREAKING: Nigeria is oozing bitterness, grief, Obasanjo laments
Nigeria failed to attain 70% target for 2020 financial inclusion strategy
NDIC partners FCT in liquidation of failed banks assets
Naira closes N498/$ at parallel market
Investors gain N35.52bn over buy-back interest in Dangote Cement, others
DJ Sexy J set to release new song Catch the vibes featuring Mz Kiss
Remembering the stateless people of Nigeria
For DSO, a little consideration for the ordinary Nigerian
*NEW TELEGRAPH*
Eagles players’ scorecard in Europe and way forward
FG begins hunt for $40bn gas investment
Ortom: PDP govs defecting to APC ‘re afraid of EFCC
FG: $1.5m clinical trial cost delays local COVID vaccine
Obasanjo: Nigerian system shackles citizens
Omo-Agege: Creating new constitution’ll be illegal
Heightened insecurity: Politicians, associates halt 2023 moves
USSD: Telcos insist on disconnecting banks
Military high command yet to authorise retirement of senior officers ‘DHQ
Police arresting newspaper vendors, readers in Aba ‘Residents
No plan to join APC, says Mimiko
Emefiele: 7 years of developmental central banking
CJN seeks review of judges’ salary
Kwara: 9,030 shortchanged pensioners appeal to gov
Don rues Nigeria’s sole dependence on petroleum
AIMART Realtors boosts affordable housing in Lagos
Pension assets: Investment in FG securities drops to N8.316trn
AFAN to FG: Insecurity hindering agric sector’s contribution to GDP
INEC: A commission under siege
More Nigerian farmers gain access to digital financial services
Insecurity in S’East: Still a cloud of uncertainty
PILA floats foundation, rewards maths genius with N1m grant
Plane crash: VP’s wife provides succour in trying times
NIPC generates N11.61bn IGR in 5 years
Ortom: PDP govs defecting to APC’re afraid of EFCC
APC: We’ll resist all plots to bring down our govt. ‘ AkpanUdoedehe
Eagles, Lions clash today in Austria
Minister adopts Young table tennis prodigies Okanlawon, Mustapha Brothers
Rohr, NFF under fire over Nwafor’s invitation
Nigeria, Cameroon comes live on GOtv
Nigeria pulls out of African Championships hosting
Tokyo 2020: Olympics ‘100%’ going ahead ‘ Hashimoto
Messi’s gets new 206m Barca contract offer ‘ with two-year David Beckham link-up
Super Eagles ready to extend unbeaten streak with Cameroon friendly
Tokyo 2020 chief rules out further postponement
Ancelotti praises Bale, Hazard at Real Madrid unveiling
*BLUE PRINT*
Use of technology has come to stay, INEC tells election riggers
Blueprint 10th anniversary, impact series/awards: Media criticism of our administration in nation’s interest ‘ Jonathan
Nigeria is looking at gas as a renewable energy ‘ Sylva
Insecurity: Ibarapaland most challenging zone in Oyo ‘ Makinde
Lique 1 to cut clubs from 20 to 18 from 2023
Nigeria achieved 35% local content compliance in 10 yrs ‘ Sylva
Ocheho elated as Yusuf wins 18th Polish League title
Ighalo named player of the month
Savannah Energy in talks with ExxonMobil over assets acquisition
Dare adopts young T/tennis prodigies Okanlawon, Mustapha brothers
The Buhari administration. Six years down the lane
Constitution review: CAN, others canvass equality for Nigerians
Gulak: Stop killing innocent people, Rep urges security forces
Holy Ka’aba’s Imam visits Zulum, thumbs up gov’s achievements
MHWUN president Biobelemoye crowned Amayanabo of Opu-Nembe
Ex-Buhari’s aide to S/East elite: Denounce IPOB, clear your name
COVID-19 confirmed cases indicate community transmission -WHO
We’re committed to expanding Lagos tech space ‘ Sanwo-Olu
Obaseki’s N7m largesse splits Edo PDP exco
Insurgency: Zulum orders immediate reconstruction of Ajiri community
Despite post election litigation, we remain focused on service delivery ‘ Oyetola
Omo-Agege faults call for new constitution
Updated: Ogborodi emerges NECO acting Registrar
Berger, Rivers sign contract on Ahoada’Omoku Road Phase 1 dualisation
NIWA seeks police support on cargo shipment
Holy Ka’aba’s Imam visits Zulum, says we monitor your achievements
We want justice for Gulak, Adamawa APC begs Buhari
NUJ tasks govt on security, media practitioners on patriotism
Ayade wins Blueprint Newspapers Governor of the Year award on Agro-Industrialisation
COAS appointment: No mass retirement in military ‘ DHQ clarifies
*THE SUN*
Driving retail banking portfolio beyond national boundaries
APC has failed, lacks capacity to lead ‘Ortom
WED 2021: Chevron Nigeria commits to ecosystem restoration
APC blames hostility against SARS for deteriorating security
First Bank promotes 1179 employees, restates commitment to career development
APGA rakes in N176m from Soludo, 7 other aspirants
Senate reinforces legal status for national emergency number 112
FG playing politics with judicial autonomy ‘Wike
Nigeria short on financial inclusion target, records 51% in 2020
Malami goofed on open grazing ‘Etiaba
Kano agro pastoral project signs 4-year deal with IITA
Your movement to APC will not save you on the day of reckoning ‘ Ortom tells defectors
No bank loans for environment destroyers ‘ CBN
Delta 2023: Ijaw traditional rulers urge Gbagi to go for PDP ticket
Corruption: Publish assets of public servants, ICPC tells CCB
Ex-Army officer promises to end insecurity in Anambra if elected governor
Gulak: S’East APC postpones commissioning of zonal secretariat
Delta, Bayelsa, Edo insist on power devolution, state police, fiscal federalism
Gulaks assassination on Imo soil, abomination Ohakim
I never issued memo to Buhari to suspend the constitution Malami
Nigeria not a failed state because of insecurity Lai Mohammmed
Sex for mark: Sanwo-Olu commendsUNILAG over sack of lecturers
Onu, Saraki, others eulogise Okpara at centenary celebration
Insecurity: Nigeria in dire situation, delegates to ECOWAS Parliament lament
Sit up, tackle insecurity CAN youths tell Buhari
Oyetola bags Governor of the Year 2020
Ethnic, religious bigots fuelling insecurity Lawan
Nigeria now flowing with bitterness, sadness Obasanjo
Challenges before Nigerian Correctional Service boss
Ugwuanyi, roads and civil engineering wonders at Milken Hill
*GUARDIAN*
Group urges gender-inclusive constitution
Nigerians charged to be model light bearers of Christ kingdom
Nigerian arrested in US over ‘328 million fraudulent scheme
Police arrest 63 suspected thugs, drug dealers in Kano
JUSUN strike stalls deposed Emir Sanusi’s suit against Kano Govt, others
Police vow to apprehend killers of officers, others in Ikire, Apomu banks robbery
Troops kill 50 ISWAP terrorists in Damboa
COVID-19: NCDC confirms 25 additional infections
We ‘ll maintain our unbeaten run against Lions of Cameroon
Why wealthy Nigerians exploring new experience in Rwanda
Bello, Odusanya to renew rivalry at Lagos Top 16 Invitational Challenge
We can’t host African Athletics Championships now, Nigeria tells CAA
Jason Day withdraws from Memorial, likely ending U.S. Open chances
Fifth Chukker, Intershelter are winners at 2021 UNICEF Charity Polo Tournament
I was offered $1 million to tank the British Open, John Daly reveals
AFN needs a president with integrity, says Nesiama
Inter name Simone Inzaghi as Conte successor
Olympics chief says cancellation unlikely as 10,000 volunteers quit
To curb extortion at passport centres
This is not a country any longer
Blind spot
We are still ‘dancing on the brink
The political genomes of past leaders in us – Part 2
Traditional rulers and Nigerian unity
WF Kumuyi: Feisty at eighty
Youths, let’s say no to crime and violence
*TRIBUNE*
Wamakko commiserates with Kasuwar Daji market fire victims in Sokoto
Finals begin for Ebonyi school sports competition
African countries will require $16 billion for upgrade of 36 refineries
House of Assembly speakers seek amendment of impeachment procedures
CJN wants review of 1999 constitution to allow NJC fix salary of judges
Kwara pensioners urge governor to terminate pension consultant
Akpabio in Gbaramatu, meets with Delta dep gov, Tompolo, ethnic nationalities, other stakeholders
Makinde’s 2-year duty in Oyo
Kunle Major releases music video
ATM Virtual: Online bookings, virtual tours shaping future of tourism in 2021, beyond
Increasingly, COVID-19 deprives children with autism, disability ‘Experts
Comedian, MC Lively bags endorsement deal with Rolad properties
Buju gets high ratings on top 100 Nigeria Apple music countdown
WHO seeks G7 support to meet vaccination targets
Home front does well when both parents join hands together to make it work ‘Ado Sanusi
Tibet remains one of world’s best regions in environment ‘ report
Menstrual Hygiene Day: Educate every girl child on her monthly cycle ‘Mrs Abiodun
Bulls tighten grip on local stock market as investors gain N36bn
If you are looking for hair products that will help you grow healthy hair then Ju Poppin products are the answer
*SPORTS*
Abakaliki Set For Lady Captain @40 Kitty – Daily Independent
About 10,000 Tokyo Olympic volunteers have quit with Games closing in – CNN
Aces’ Bill Laimbeer Passes Brian Agler for No. 2 on WNBA’s All-Time Wins List – Bleacher Report
AFN needs a president with integrity, says Nesiama – Guardian
Ajdin Hrustic points to bright future as Socceroos dust off cobwebs in Kuwait – Yahoo
Ali McCann believes Northern Ireland were unlucky to leave Ukraine empty-handed – Yahoo
Ancelotti praises Bale, Hazard at Real Madrid unveiling – New Telegraph
Argentina honour Maradona with statue before World Cup qualifier vs Chile – Goal
Bello, Odusanya to renew rivalry at Lagos Top 16 Invitational Challenge – Guardian
Blazers’ Damian Lillard Breaks NBA Record for 3-Pointers Made in a Playoff Series – Bleacher Report
Brad Marchand’s OT Winner Lifts Bruins to 2-1 Series Lead over Islanders – Bleacher Report
COVID-19: PTF stops Lagos African Athletics Championships – Punch
Damian Lillard on Blazers’ 1st-Round Loss to Nuggets: Where We Are Isn’t Good Enough – Bleacher Report
Dare adopts young T/tennis prodigies Okanlawon, Mustapha brothers – Blueprint
Dare pledges support for young tennis players – Punch
Diamondbacks’ Madison Bumgarner Placed on IL Because of Shoulder Injury – Bleacher Report
DStv to air Mayweather, Paul exhibition bout – Punch
Durham Bulls’ Tyler Zombro Suffers Scary Head Injury on Line Drive; Game Suspended – Bleacher Report
Eagles, Lions clash today in Austria – New Telegraph
Energetic start sees Euros-bound Ukraine secure home victory over dogged Northern Ireland in friendly – BBC
England boss Southgate gives update on Henderson’s fitness ahead of Euros opener against Croatia – Goal
Euro 2020: Half of Belgiums Squad Turn Down Covid Vaccine – Thisday
Fifth Chukker, Intershelter are winners at 2021 UNICEF Charity Polo Tournament – Guardian
Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor Rematch Discussed by Mayweather Promotions CEO – Bleacher Report
Floyd Mayweather: Logan, Jake Paul Have Fooled Public About Being ‘Real Fighters – Bleacher Report
French Open 2021: Friday Schedule and Predictions for Roland Garros Bracket – Bleacher Report
Gareth Southgate suggests England may rethink taking knee after players booed – Yahoo
Golf-Amateur Ganne holds her nerve to tie for U.S. Women’s Open lead – Yahoo
Golf-Mel Reid credits Brooks Koepka after sparkling opening round – Yahoo
Greuther Furth midfielder Sarpei ‘appalled’ by Ghana snub – Goal
I was offered $1 million to tank the British Open, John Daly reveals – Guardian
Ighalo named player of the month – Blueprint
Impact Wrestling Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction, and Highlights from June 3 – Bleacher Report
Injury means the French Open sees the back of world number one Ashleigh Barty – Yahoo
Int’l Friendly:Eagles Ready To Face Revengeful Cameroon ‘ Troost-Ekong – Complete Sports
Inter name Simone Inzaghi as Conte successor – Guardian
International Friendly: 20 Super Eagles set for showdown with Indomitable Lions – Nigerian Pilot
Iran beat Hong Kong to revive World Cup campaign – Punch
Irish FA Boss, Martin, Want BigCrowd at Chelsea, Villarreal Super Cup – Thisday
Jack Grealish prepared for rough treatment as he aims for successful Euros – Yahoo
Jack Grealish ready to ‘take the kicks’ to help England to Euro 2020 win – Yahoo
Japan Olympic Committee board member blasts Tokyo Games organisers – Yahoo
Jason Day withdraws from Memorial, likely ending U.S. Open chances – Guardian
Jazz’s Mike Conley to Be Reevaluated Before Round 2 After Hamstring Injury – Bleacher Report
Jets’ Mark Scheifele Suspended 4 Games for Hit on Canadiens’ Jake Evans – Bleacher Report
Jordan Siebatcheu Leads USA Past Honduras, into CONCACAF Nations League Final – Bleacher Report
Jordan Staal Scores OT Winner, Secures Game 3 Win for Hurricanes vs. Lightning – Bleacher Report
Kante deserves Ballon dOr award France coach -NigPilot – Nigerian Pilot
Kemba Walker Trade Rumors: Celtics Expected to Explore Moving Star in Offseason – Bleacher Report
Keshi memorial lecture holds June 7 – Punch
Lagos to enact cycling law – Punch
Lakers’ Anthony Davis Exits Game 6 vs. Suns Early After Aggravating Groin Injury – Bleacher Report
LGAN Zonal Vice President Charges Women To Embrace Golf – Daily Independent
Lique 1 to cut clubs from 20 to 18 from 2023 – Blueprint
LIVE: Argentina vs Chile – Goal
Man City Chairman, Al Mubarak, Regrets Involvement in ill-fated European Super… – Thisday
Manu Tuilagi ‘fit and ready to go’ if England come calling – Yahoo
Marcus Smart Trade Rumors: Celtics Star Not Expected to Command More Than Late 1st – Bleacher Report
Mel Reid has clubhouse lead at US Women’s Open – with a little help from Brooks Koepka – Yahoo
Good morning famz. Happy weekend. Please continue to keep safeðŸ‘
