NAIJA NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 17TH JUNE 2021.
*THE NATION*
Lagos, Kano, Kaduna top INEC polling units list
INEC 2022 timetable raises political tempo in Ekiti, Osun
Putin, Biden agree on return of envoys after constructive summit
CDS, Service chiefs, IG in Borno ahead Buharis visit
Presidency accuses PDP governors of seeking more cash to blow
Gun alone cant stop security threats, says Army
Bank PHB ex-MD Atuche jailed six years for N25.7b fraud
Media stakeholders ask Reps to curtail NBCs powers
Fed Govt challenges power stakeholders on delivery
NPAN protests exclusion from public hearing on Press Council Bill
Physicians to Fed Govt: build resilient health systems
Kudos, knocks for House of Representatives
Is National Assembly living up to expectation
Experts to discuss aviation industry policy, regulation at conference
*VANGUARD*
Man, 26, appears before Shari’a court over alleged theft
3 killed in plane crash in eastern DR Congo
Why Nigeria is missing on crucial international stage
Police arrest 8 suspects for kidnapping, homicide in Kaduna
Justice Ofesi emerges chairman of Delta icon
Need to promote voluntary blood donation
Twitter ban: PDP govs mourning inability to spread fake news, hate ‘ Garba Shehu
Why FG should jettison grazing route-Afenifere
PDP govs not supporting solution to herders crisis ‘ Presidency
Appeal Court Victory: Jegede heads for S’ Court, as Akeredolu holds out olive branch
7m Poor Nigerians: Seek help, PDP mocks FG
APC suspends former Buhari’s aide
BREAKING: Akeredolu wins again at Appeal court
National distribution of polling units in pictures
2023: Yahaya Bello’s campaign posters flood Abuja
Ekiti Guber: APC, PDP trade words over new election timetables
Reject Onochie’s nomination now, PDP charges Senate
BREAKING: INEC removes polling units from shrines, churches, mosques
No service disruption in Nigeria, MTN assures
Cryptocurrency: Technology drives global village
Unilag partners Coderina on youth entrepreneurial skills
Euro 2020: 6 out of 6 Italy book second round spot
CRYPTO against COVID: Nigeria, others get $1m Binance Charity donation
New UberX Hourly allows multiple deliveries on single trip
Restructuring: Buhari is wrong to abdicate leadership on constitutional change
The National Assembly can enact a new constitution (1)
Suddenly the president is talking
One tweet and a nation in a trail of trouble
JOHESU-UITH embarks on 3-day warning strike
Heirs Life Assurance partners Avon Medical on World Blood Donor Day
Police arrest 8 suspects for kidnapping, homicide in Kaduna
Tension in Ibadan as ‘Auxiliary boys’ allegedly stab one person to death during clash
Service Chiefs, IGP storm Borno ahead of President Buhari’s visit
Court commits man to 18-month jail term for stealing sewing machine, TV
Twitter Ban: Ubani sues FG, asks court to nullify directive to prosecute offenders
3 soldiers, 7 ISWAP fighters killed as terrorists attack military base in Borno, cart off weapons
Baba Ijesha remanded in prison custody pending High Court trial
Baba Ijesha arraigned for alleged sexual assault, attempted rape of minor
Anti-open grazing laws about people, not govs’ Umahi
Abia: We’re under siege, our subjects turned to IDPs, Ohafia monarchs cry out
*THISDAY*
Zenith Bank Gets Recognition for Best Corporate Governance
Airtels Broadband Coverage Ranked Best
MainOne Partners STEMCafe
Shoprite: New Investor Assures Nigerian Consumers of Improved Services
Internet Connectivity Will Enable Digital Transformation, Education
NCC Moves to Review Telecoms License Structure
Report: Finance Apps Deployment Rises by 160% in Nigeria
FG Urged to Lift Twitters Suspension to Restore Investors Confidence
Galaxy Backbone, DataSixth Partner to Deliver Cybersecurity Service
Smile Introduces Revamped eSIM Offer
Danbatta Seeks Stakeholders Support for ICT Adoption
La Riccia: Automation Hub Will Boost Local Resources in Nigeria
Assessing Telcos Contribution to GDP
How Top African Brands Weathered the Storm amidst Pandemic
Dangote Cement Raises N50bn Bond to Fund Expansion, Others
European Businesses to Explore Opportunities in Lagos Free Zone
Oba Ewuare, Obaseki and the Benin Arts Divide
Lagos, Kano Get Lions Share of INECs New Polling Units
Lawmakers Commend ITF over its Role in Fighting Poverty, Others
Euro 2020: Wales Boost Chances with Defeat of Turkey in Baku
APGA Has Failed, Anambra Needs APC to Move to the Centre
BoICT Lecture to Explore 5G as New Frontier for Service Delivery
Egbe Congratulates New AFN Boss, Okowa
This Country will be Salvaged by its Exceptional People
True Federalism and other Fallacies
Lagos PPP Office Identifies New Strategies for Greater Impact
NSPM Restates Readiness to Print Gambian Currency
Freelance Talent Marketplace Debuts
Sports Minister Sets Agenda for Newly Elected AFN Board
Southeast Nigeria: When Silence Is No Longer Golden
African Champions Super Falcons Dare World Champions USA
Matrix Energy Organises Free Medical Outreach for Aged People in Its Host Communities
SLeone Beat Benin Squirrels to Reach First AFCON in 25 Years
UCTH Medical Interns Protest Seven Months Unpaid Salaries
Abia Intensities Fight against Sickle Cell Disease, Integrates Study into School Curriculum
MRCC Unveils Cancer Treatment Centre in Nigeria, sub-Saharan Africa
Global Fund Provides $900 Million for anti-Malaria, Tuberculosis Intervention in Nigeria
Africa Healthcare Awards to Hold in Lagos
Securing Greater Funding for Nutrition, Maternal Newborn and Child Healthcare Interventions in Nigeria
Hero MotoCorp, kewalram Launch Upgraded Hunter Motorcycle
*PUNCH*
Wike decries herdsmens attacks, prepares anti-open grazing bill
Appeal Court dismisses Jegedes case against Akeredolus victory
Amaechi blames National Assembly for Ibadan-Kano rail project delay
APC, PDP clash as INEC picks date for Ekiti gov poll
INEC creates additional 56,872 polling units
FG borrowed N1.3tn in four years to subsidise power consumers, firms WBank
Okagbare, Brume, Amusan others storm Lagos for Olympics trials
My wife was crying, guests shocked as Benin marriage Registrar was no where to conduct our wedding Edo couple, Ugiagbe
Ikenne violence: NFF decides case today
Real Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos to quit club
Imperatives of realising education aspiration for Nigerian children
Improving living conditions in Lagos
African child: Early search for identity
Travellers to access $4,000 as CBN boosts forex supplies
Soldiers, police, Amotekun hunt bandits over killing of Ondo farmers children
External reserves drop by $1.4bn in two months
Doctor laments as car disappears in Abuja market
NCAA warns pilots against unfriendly weather
Senators dismiss call for new constitution, back amendment
Bayelsa, United Nigeria Airlines sign agreement, commercial flights begin July
T.B. Joshua: A prophet like no other
Baba Ijesha remanded, Lagos files fresh charges
Kano civil servant flee, another arrested over employment scam
TEF trains 200,000 entrepreneurs
Who says Buhari is not in full control
EFCC arraigns Sokoto officials over alleged N500m pension scam
Five burnt to death as diesel-laden tanker detaches, explodes in Ogun
Stock market rises slightly as 28 firms gain
Nigerias solid waste management policy
Five burnt to death as diesel-laden tanker detaches, explodes in Ogun
Police harassing us, seizing our belongings, UNIPORT students allege
Apapa gridlock: NPA blacklists six truck parks
Victims transfer money to Delta teenager threatening with dummy gun
Gunmen kill cop, one other, abduct two Chinese in Taraba
Heirs Life Assurance, Avon partner on blood donation
Protesting community blocks Edo highway over killing of two by herdsmen
Ardova to acquire 100% stake in Enyo
Nigerias rising unemployment, poverty
High poverty: Experts back World Bank, fault Buhari, agency compiles list
Tipper lorry drivers condemn alleged extortion by Lagos ministry officials
Experts worry as rice imports increase by 200MT
Egbin Power plans additional 1,750MW
Nigeria becoming killing field, failed state, says Okogie
EFCC to prosecute three for alleged currency counterfeiting
FG has repaid $150m out of $2bn Chinese loan Amaechi
Firm inaugurates filling station with electric charging point
Transmission, distribution challenges stalling 3,599MW electricity supply NDPHC
Experts doubt FGs 25GW power projection
Dangote Cement issues N50bn bonds for expansion projects, others
Zenith Bank gets recognition for corporate governance
Team Nigeria wont use Puma kits at Olympics Ministry
Well attend NPC bill hearing, NPAN tells NASS
North law criminalises open grazing, bans arms by herdsmen Senate spokesperson
*DAILY TIMES*
UNN Best Graduating students get N1,000 cash prizes
Dangote understands Nigeria better than some politicians Gov. Mohammed
BREAKING: APGA NEC sacks Chairman, appoints Okeke
Stepping on Kwankwasos poster a mistake, says Ganduje
House of Reps queries $10bn allegedly missing at NSAs office
Updated: Ive been getting death threats from high profile Nigerians, says EFCC chairman
WBank says seven million Nigerians dropped below poverty line in 2020
Launch of NLNG Train 7: Buhari pledges to transform Nigeria into major gas hub
Nigeria to receive 3.92m doses of AstraZeneca vaccines end of July FG
Nigerian couple welcome twins after 21 years of marriage
Pastor arrested for defiling 19-month-old girl in Delta
JUST IN: Reps screens Yahaya, new COAS
Fani-Kayode Reacts As Army Begs Boko Haram, ISWAP For Reconciliation
Man Utd Henderson replaced by Ramsdale in England Euro 2020 squad
Copa America: Messis Argentina draws 1-1 with Chile
Stakeholders laud CBN on forex as inflation drops
Nigerian Music is more competitive now, but my work speaks for itself Feranbanks
*NEW TELEGRAPH*
Restoring peace to the South East
Buhari’s govt more liberal than Obasanjo’s ‘Ngige
Lagos, Kano lead as INEC creates 56,872 new polling units
Press Council Bill: NPAN condemns exclusion from public hearing
N25.7bn fraud: Court jails ex-Bank PHB MD, Francis Atuche, discharges wife
Shake-up in Correctional Services, as 7 DCGs redeployed
FG seeks powers to regulate social media, Internet broadcasts
Twitter ban: Lawyer drags FG, AGF, minister to court
$36bn market: Coconut as Nigeria’s low hanging fruit
NCAA cautions pilots, others over hazardous weather
NESG: Prioritising real sector to boost FX inflow
FG mulls comprehensive restructuring at SON
ITR: Addressing trade imbalance in telecoms sector
PDP vows to stop Onochie’s INEC confirmation
SON, NESREA to collaborate on environmental regulation
Airtel ranked ‘best in broadband coverage, speed
MainOne partners STEMCafe to empower school children
Danbatta rallies stakeholders for mass ICT adoption
Anambra PDP: One judgement too many
MAN: Multiple taxes still prevalent in manufacturing sector
There’s no choice to restructuring of Nigeria ‘ Nyam
NCC set to amend telcos’ annual levy regulation
Ozigbo calls for review of leadership recruitment process
HP commits to accelerating digital equity for 150m people
Group commends PDP on ward congress
LP candidate, Agbasimelo, optimistic of victory
Tokyo 2020 Olympics Trials: Okagbare faces tough hurdle
Delta govt congratulates new AFN President
Tokyo 2020 will be different for Nigeria ‘Minister
Eguma’s whereabouts unknown
Lagos Athletics Association stages track meet June 24
Ramos set to leave Madrid after 16 years
Euro 2020: Italy reach knockout stage with victory over Switzerland
EPL fixtures: Man City face Spurs, Brentford host Arsenal, Liverpool at Norwich
Japan weighing 10 000-spectator cap ahead of Olympics
Euro 2020: Hummels own goal helps France beat Germany
*BLUE PRINT*
Police smash rail track vandalism syndicate, recover 3 trucks
Group applauds choice of Yahaya as COAS, Nwachukwu Army spokesperson
Zenith Bank remains Best Corporate Governance ‘Financial Services’ in Africa
Dangote Cement announces issuance of N50bn Bonds
Stanbic IBTC Bank gets new long-term issuer rating, stable outlook
Tony Elumelu Foundation trains over 200,000 African entrepreneurs
Inclement weather: NCAA cautions pilots, others
Faster growing population plunges 7m below poverty line ‘ WB
Oyo APC chieftain, Ajanaku, a liberal minded leader ‘ Ojo
2023: Weeding out ghosts voters ‘ll ensure credible polls ‘ Ex-guber candidate
Omo-Agege applauds move to set up Federal varsity in Ndokwa
Why I will not join APC, PDP ‘ ex-Speaker Na’abba
Hydro plants: NDPHC partners ministry on 240 dams
Senate wants FTZs to adopt backward integration for speedy technology transfer
Crude oil extends gain, nears $75 per barrel amidst rising demand
Agricultural imports hit N3.1trn in 2 years as food prices surge
Police parade 42 criminal suspects in Nasarawa
FEC okays resumption of Jonathan’s land swap initiative in FCT
Suit against NJC over ‘marginalisation of Judges’ get June 23 date
Kaduna set to replace colonial chieftaincy law ‘ El-Rufai
A/Court ruling: Join me to build Ondo, Akeredolu tells Jegede
Constitution review: Adamawa Unity Forum advocates community-based federal system
Coalition makes case for President of North-central extraction
Residents count losses as flood submerge Akwa Ibom community
Reintroduce History to school curriculum, NAWOJ FCT urges
NDDC board: Don’t alter already confirmed nominees’ list, group warns
Entrepreneurship: NACHCARD calls for creation of centres nationwide
20 orphans get N1.8m annual grant from Uba Sani
Lalong to hoodlums: Stop attacking firefighters
PDP youth leaders condemn Ataga, publisher over attack on Senator Laah
Lawyer sues Lai, AGF over Twitter suspension
680,345 have received second dose of COVID-19 vaccines ‘ NPHCDA
Ebonyi begins search for HoS as Nwele bows out
Suspension: Twitter writes FG, seeks dialogue
Deploying military to quell secessionist agitations won’t work ‘ Obasa
Wike to Buhari: Don’t shift your security mandate to states
15-year-old remanded over murder
Ekiti: 86-year-old man in court for stealing N10, 000 maize
Again, FCTA threatens to revoke undeveloped Abuja plots
*THE SUN*
Cross River: Secondus, Saraki, Udom others storm Calabar, issue Ayade quit notice
Let Igbo have Biafra by referendum ‘ Northern group
Release of timetable for APC congress excites stakeholders
Stepping on Kwankwaso’s posters unintentional ‘ Ganduje
AFN Congress denounces Kebbi meeting as Elective Congress holds in Abuja
Kebbi AFN election: Ibrahim Gusau, Adeleye, Nneka emerge as President, 1st, 2nd Vice President
Dangote $2 billion fertiliser plant pushes out 120 trucks daily
*GUARDIAN*
Rivers United coach Eguma, kidnapped, Plateau stadium manager killed
Italy cruise into Euro 2020 last 16 as Wales close on knockouts
Legendary Real Madrid skipper Ramos to quit club
Wales beat Turkey to close on Euro 2020 knockout stage
Denmark clash ‘not the same’ without Eriksen, says Belgium’s Martinez
UEFA Champions League bets: Back these teams reach to reach the 2021/2022 UCL knockout phase on Melbet Nigeria
Facebook AI software able to dig up origins of deepfake images
Rocket blasts off carrying first Chinese crew to new space station
MTN assures Nigerians of improved service
Fight against plastic waste: Recyclan attempts Guinness World Record challenge
Automobile workers petition LASG over illegal takeover of mechanic villages
NUPENG, PENGASSAN threaten strike over sacked Chevron contract workers
Digital verification of retirees to commence in July, says PenCom
NISLT inducts fellows, readies postgraduate course For SLT
Sign of the times – Part 2
That Hadiza Usman’s sack letter: A forensic reading
Pulling down democratic structures: Who gains
Editorial: Federalism is the answer, after all – Part 34
When the dust eventually settles
Okotie: A troubadour and myrmidon of Chris @ 62
Power equilibrium: Russia, China and the U.S.
Constitution amendment, National Assembly and hypocrisy of the elites
When an indefatigable business icon clocks 60
*TRIBUNE*
Online Counseling: How Much Do BetterHelp Counselors Get Paid
A Remarkable Tech Blogger with a Noble Aim to Raise Tech Awareness in the world ‘ Rashed Ali Almansoori
Edo PDP crisis gets bloody, Obaseki’s former aide hospitalised after attack
N500m pension scam: EFCC arraigns five Sokoto government officials
NIDCOM, NGA to collaborate on diaspora visual artists
APGA crisis: I remain authentic national chairman ‘ Oye
Driver, two policemen feared dead as hoodlums kidnap expatriate in Edo
Atuche, former Bank PHB MD, jailed six years over N25.7bn fraud, wife acquitted
Two feared killed in Iwo Road violence
Fear of substandard cylinders poses threat to gas consumption
Use of kola nut to suppress morning sickness can affect unborn baby’s brain ‘ Experts
Why flu jab is important for the diabetic
Japan gives UNICEF $39m for vaccine cold chains in Nigeria
Lagos begins third edition of BOSKOH with training of volunteers
Our emphasis on universal health coverage is to ensure Nigeria achieves SDGs ‘ FG
UNILORIN set to start Open Distance Learning programme
MAN celebrates 50th anniversary with secondary school students
Security top on our priority ‘ Lagos FCE provost
Indian minister attacks Twitter over new social media rules
Kano to redeploy 5,000 civil servants to classrooms
Three killed in plane crash in eastern DR Congo
Setting up university goes beyond having large buildings ‘ FUNAAB VC
Local stock market rebounds as investors earn N30bn
*SPORTS*
AFN Congress denounces Kebbi meeting as Elective Congress holds in Abuja – The Sun
African Champions Super Falcons Dare World Champions USA – Thisday
Aissa Mandi: Villarreal sign Algeria defender after Real Betis exit – Goal
Alex Bregman Leaves Astros vs. Rangers with Quad Injury – Bleacher Report
Analysis-Soccer-Dynamic Italy blazing a trail from ashes of World Cup failure – Yahoo
Astros’ Carlos Correa, Wife Daniella Announce They’re Expecting 1st Child – Bleacher Report
Atletico To Sign Udinese Midfielder, Rodrigo De Paul, Ahead Of Liverpool – Daily Independent
Austria forward banned for one game after ‘insulting’ opposition at Euro 2020 – CNN
Bale makes European Championship history with starring role in Wales win against Turkey – Goal
Belgium to kick ball out of play vs Denmark in Eriksen tribute – Goal
Ben Simmons Says Playoff FT Issues are ‘Definitely, I Think Mental’ After Game 5 Loss – Bleacher Report
Bengals’ Joe Mixon Calls Out NFLPA over Updated COVID-19 Protocols – Bleacher Report
Canadiens Even Series vs. Golden Knights with 3-2 Win in Game 2 – Bleacher Report
Canadiens’ Jeff Petry Plays Game 5 vs. Golden Knights with Bloodshot Eyes – Bleacher Report
Christen Press Goal Gives U.S Women’s National Team 2-0 Win vs. Nigeria – Bleacher Report
Christian McCaffrey Calls Out Nebraska HC Scott Frost After Brother Luke’s Transfer – Bleacher Report
Clippers ‘Being Optimistic’ About Kawhi Leonard’s Knee Injury, Ty Lue Says – Bleacher Report
Delta govt congratulates new AFN President – New Telegraph
Denmark clash ‘not the same’ without Eriksen, says Belgium’s Martinez – Guardian
Denmark v Belgium: Danes set for emotional Parken return – BBC
Denmark, Belgium to Pause Euro 2020 Game in 10th Minute for Christian Eriksen Tribute – Bleacher Report
Diplomatic Rashford relishing ‘strange’ England reunion with McTominay – Yahoo
DJ Cuppy: I Became A Manchester United Fan Because Of Ighalo – Complete Sports
Doc Rivers: 76ers Will ‘Get Back Up’ After Blowing 26-point Lead in Game 5 vs. Hawks – Bleacher Report
Egbe Congratulates New AFN Boss, Okowa – Thisday
Eguma’s whereabouts unknown – New Telegraph
Emotional Andy Murray breaks down following winning return to Queen’s Club – CNN
EPL fixtures: Man City face Spurs, Brentford host Arsenal, Liverpool at Norwich – New Telegraph
ESPN’s Mark Sanchez Reportedly Offered NFL Game Analyst Role by Fox – Bleacher Report
Euro 2020 matchday seven: Denmark in first game since Christian Eriksen collapse – Yahoo
Euro 2020 matchday six: Italy become first team to qualify for knockout stages – Yahoo
Euro 2020: ‘A winning machine’ – but just how far can Italy go – BBC
Euro 2020: 6 out of 6 Italy book second round spot – Vanguard
Euro 2020: Gareth Bale & Aaron Ramsey revive classic Wales combination for win over Turkey – BBC
Euro 2020: Hummels own goal helps France beat Germany – New Telegraph
Euro 2020: Italy 3-0 Switzerland full match reaction and quotes: Chiellini needs further tests amid injury scare – Goal
Euro 2020: Italy reach knockout stage with victory over Switzerland – New Telegraph
Euro 2020: Italy Thrash Switzerland To Reach Round Of 16 – Complete Sports
Euro 2020: Wales Boost Chances with Defeat of Turkey in Baku – Thisday
Euro2020: Italy v Switzerland – rate the players – BBC
Everton: Rafael Benitez leads the running for manager’s job – BBC
Former Liverpool manager Benitez emerges as front-runner for Everton job – Goal
Former World No. 4 Kiki Bertens announces retirement – Yahoo
FULL FIXTURES: Man City face Spurs as Man Utd host Leeds on opening day of 2021/22 EPL season – The Cable
Gareth Bale believes Wales are in a ‘fantastic position’ after win over Turkey – Yahoo
Golf-Usual mix of skill, patience needed at golf’s toughest test – Yahoo
Gutted’ Kieran Tierney cursing luck and desperate to face England – Yahoo
Harry Maguire declares himself fit for England’s match against Scotland – Yahoo
Harry Maguire fit and ready to face Scotland after recovering from ankle injury – Yahoo
Harry Maguire: England defender says he is fit for Scotland game – BBC
How to watch Denmark vs Belgium in the Euro 2020 from India – Goal
How to watch Netherlands vs Austria in Euro 2020 from India – Goal
Ikenne violence: NFF decides case today – Punch
Italy cruise into Euro 2020 last 16 as Wales close on knockouts – Guardian
Jacob deGrom Exits Mets vs. Cubs After 3 Perfect Innings Due to Shoulder Injury – Bleacher Report
Japan weighing 10 000-spectator cap ahead of Olympics – New Telegraph
Jonny Bairstow suffers injury in Yorkshire’s win over Worcestershire – Yahoo
JUST IN: Real Madrid Confirm Sergio Ramos Will Leave After 16yrs – Daily Independent
Katie Ledecky Pulls Away to Win Women’s 200M Freestyle at 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials – Bleacher Report
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