*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 21ST MAY 2021*
*THE NATION*
PDP to Buhari: engage Nigerians at home in zonal town hall meetings
Why the Plant Variety Protection law is important
IGs shoot-on-sight order in Southeast reckless, says Afenifere
Sanders seeks halt to $735m arms sale to Jewish State
Israel, Hamas agree Gaza truce
Reps direct NERC to halt electricity tariffs hike
Petrol price negotiation still ongoing, says NNPC
Kagame, Okonjo-Iweala, others for UBA Africa Conversations
Total, eight banks fund contractors with N1b each
Nigeria tops Facebooks SMBs list
Divert all fundings to securing Nigeria, Abdulsalam tells FG
Govs beg FG to defer bailout repayment
Two die as rival OPC groups clash in Osun
Yahaya Bello and delusion of grandeur
Chairmanship aspirant promises improved healthcare in Agege
Davido takes delivery of first Rolls Royce
Vulgar Nigerian-American rapper turns gospel singer
Music act Nimose dazzles with debut album, RumbaDub
BoIs assets hit N1.8trillion
Cititrust Financial Services to list N2b shares on NGX
Train 7: 50% of project to be executed locally
NNPC praises Sahara Group on transformation at Egbin Power
NLNG stakes $.1m on CSR
Channels management: Is NPA to blame
Wike lauds NIMASA on blue economy initiative
*VANGUARD*
AMP: Anyiam-Osigwe, Arinze, others train150 Associates On Film Production in Delta
ICAN University underway ' President
UN chief welcomes ceasefire declaration by Israel, Hamas
Child trafficking: NIS apprehend suspect with 5-day-old baby in Calabar
Why ISWAP stormed Shekau's Boko Haram camp ' Source
Secession unacceptable in Nigeria ' Lai Mohammed
Oyo conducts business expectation survey for first quarter, 2021
Police debunk rumour of Lekki kidnappings
Goodluck Jonathan Foundation partners AU to promote democracy in Africa
Former Nigeria Presidents, others witness opening of Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja
NUJ honours Yahaya Bello as role model governor in education
Restructuring Call: Ned Nwoko writes Buhari, wants President to grant full autonomy to LGA, State Assemblies, Judiciary
Lagos drops N428.98bn into FG IGR in 2020-Commissioner
Ayade's defection to APC has crippled PDP in Cross River
Efficient service delivery: Lagos stresses need for emotional intelligence among staff
Ayade: Leave the dead and join the living, APC challenges PDP Govs
FG brokers truce between Kaduna Government, NLC
Gas explosion: Gov Abiodun warns against product adulteration
Speak to Nigerians at town hall meetings, PDP counsels Buhari
Open grazing: Wase shuts down Rep's motion to discuss Malami's comment
FG to launch maritime security project next month
Ayade's defection has crippled PDP in Cross River ' Deputy Speaker
States come under fresh pressure to repay loans
Cross River gov, Ben Ayade, defects to APC
NAICOM develops tech to check fake insurance certificates
Northern govs forum banned open grazing before southern govs forum
Ogonis doff their caps to Wike
As Emperor el-Rufai dances naked in Kaduna
*THISDAY*
Incessant Bird Strikes in Nigerias Airspace Worry Airlines
Rivers Seeks Relocation of NIMASA Cabotage Department
Seplat Promises Better Performance, Generates $318 Million Cash
NAICOM, Transport Ministry Mull Insurance Cover for Road Users
Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative Offers UNIMAID N1bn Grant
Bank of Industry Shows Resilience amidst Headwinds
Kagame, Okonjo-Iweala, Others for UBA Africa Conversations 2021
Chapel Hill Denham Becomes Signatory to UN-supported PRI
IITA, Premier Agribusiness Academy Sign MoU on Capacity Building, Food Security
SIFAX to Partner Liberia on Port Development
NALDA, Ebonyi to Engage 3,000 Youths in Agriculture
NCS, Onne Port Uncover Cartons of Tramadol Concealed with Ceramic Tiles
How Accountancy Profession Will Help Achieve Nigerias Digital Future
IATA Commends Countries Opening Border to Vaccinated Travellers
NPA: The Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Intervention
Turkish Airlines Opens New Cargo Connection
Why Immigration Suspended Passport Production
Lagos Judiciary Records Multiple Firsts Under Sanwo-Olu
Agency Trains 24 on Accident Investigation
How Amaechis Shenanigans Can Obstruct Realization of NPAs Vision
Open Grazing is No North-South Issue
Tulsa Black Massacre of 100 Years Ago: Lessons for Nigeria
43rd CBN Senior Tennis Championships Serve off in Abuja
Pinnick Charges Womens Football Committee to Focus on Grassroots Devt
Yussuf Alli Distances Self from AFN Presidency, Election
FA Cup Fallout: Chelsea, Leicester Charged over Players Clash
Man Citys Dias Named Football Writers Player of the Year
Kane Wants Meeting with Spurs Chairman over his Future
Players Talk Tough in Tournaments Crucial Stage
Nigeria to Play Mexico in Los Angeles on July 3
Muller Returns as Germany Lists 26-man Squad for Euro 2020
Barca Set for Clear-out Ahead of New Season
*PUNCH*
Suspected child trafficker nabbed with five-day-old baby in Cross River
NPA probe report should be made public
EFCC threatens MDA chiefs with arrest, recovers looted N1bn
Defection: We wish you well, PDP bids Ayade farewell
PDP stood by me, I was loyal to party, says Ayade
Firms borrowed N258.59bn from bond market amid COVID-19 SEC
Experts carpet CBN, say serial naira devaluation threatens economy, Nigerians
Govs fret as CBN insists budget support repayment starts May
Bitcoin to bounce back soon Report
Open grazing/spare parts comparison: Malami under fire as Akeredolu, South stakeholders lampoon AGF
Tennis: CBN tourney begins in Abuja
NIPOST clamps down on illegal courier operators
Slain Imo sergeants assailants were in military uniform Command
Things you don't know about Europa Conference League
FG awards $3.02bn eastern railway contract to CCECC
Ayade becomes APC leader in Cross River, says state must join centre
Forcing climate policy through courts
Local COVID-19 vaccine may be ready in four years BioVaccine
N100bn approval, PDP strategy to fund 2023 polls Adamawa APC
Trouble looms in Edo community over alleged killing of youths by soldiers
Why PR in Nigeria needs PR
Enyimba can overturn three-goal deficit against Pyramids Omoyele
EFCC nabs club owner, 14 others over alleged Internet fraud
Ogunbote, players hopeful Sunshine wont be relegated
Five killed as hoodlums clash over election banner in Lagos
Okoye nominated for Eredivisie best keeper award
Fourth wife stabs husband to death for impregnating new lover
312 athletes for AFN/MoC
Govt revenue from drink makers rose to N23bn nbs
Police dismiss bombing rumour, one dies in Obasanjos library explosion
Power, engineering firms partner on energy solutions
Imo community mourns as constabularies are assassinated
Okonjo-Iweala loves multilateral institutions to a fault
ITF tackles unemployment, empowers 11,100 youths
Family of hospitalised policeman decries neglect
Insecurity and state-civil society disconnect
WASU lauds Dangote on job creation
Ondo mob burns truck for killing three on Okada
Education catalyst for transformation, says Ayade
Ramadan: Maltina team distributes food, branded items
No kidnapping in Lagos, police tackling one chance CP
Benin Disco offers customers 60-month debt payment plan
Commissioner advises teachers to help learners perform excellently
Corona students win scholarships
Rainbow college comes fifth in Edusko
Group promises scholarships to UTME candidates
Osun trains teachers in interactive screen
Soldiers avenging airmans death arrest Lagos residents, destroy vehicles
Nigerians to submit phone IDs in three months, says NCC
NLC meets on govs N380/litre petrol proposal today, experts warn FG
Suspend June electricity tariff hike, National Assembly tells NERC
NAF takes delivery of 26th fighter jet, CAS boasts of enhanced capability
Davido acquires 2021 Rolls Royce SUV
*DAILY TIMES*
Twin sisters killed themselves fearing police didnt believe sexual abuse claims
Intel reveals how Boko Haram leader, Shekau died after being surrounded
NITDA urges LASG to implement data protection in health sector
Joe Igbokwe to Burna Boy: You are already plotting your downfall
BREAKING: Two feared dead as explosion rocks Obasanjos Library
No Going Back On Decision to Ban Open Grazing Akeredolu tells Malami
President Buharis Nationalistic character led me to APC Ayade
PDP calls for Governor Uzodinmas impeachment over heightened insecurity
Turkey detains 18 foreign IS suspects in Istanbul
Renewed violence over Gaza despite ceasefire moves gaining momentum
German FM arrives in Israel for talks on Gaza conflict
U.S., Russia hold talks on normalising relations
Worlds largest iceberg breaks off in Antarctica
EFCC recovers over N1 billion from civil servant
Africa needs $3bn for COVID vaccine delivery-WHO
Updated: Ban on Open Grazing: Southern governors decision final, says Akeredolu
Reps moves to suspend electricity tariff hike due to present hardship
Updated: Why I left PDP for APC- Ayade
Olu of Warri: Controversy over burial, coronation, as palace describes published dates as fake
Ogunsan showers encomium on Afolabi, as Marriott Hotel is launched in Lagos
Shell Exit: Ogoni group insists it must pay for damages, pollution
El-Rufai must be retired politically, Medical workers tell Kaduna residents
Ex-French President Sarkozy On Trial Over Campaign Financing
Coupe de France: Mbappe inspire PSG to victory
Ronaldo breaks record as Juventus wins Coppa Italia
Citys Ruben Dias Named FWA Footballer Of The Year
Film director, 47, murdered by his parents in an honour killing for not getting married
Insincerity of our leaders
*NEW TELEGRAPH*
Nigeria: Stopping the slide
World Bank portfolio in Nigeria hits $12bn
Ndigbo, Yoruba're united by blood 'Amechi
Lagos generates N127bn in 3 months
After Ayade, PDP set to lose another gov to APC
COVID-19: Senate, monitoring N500bn intervention fund
Ohanaeze to Malami: Your open grazing-motor spare parts comment is incendiary
Akeredolu, Afenifere slam Malami over open grazing comment
Internet: Subscribers spend N178.6bn on data in 3 months
Red meat intake raises colorectal cancer risk
Fertiliser import: Doubts over FG's local sufficiency agenda
it's irresponsible 'Reps member
Ojo: Our programme is designed for knowledge transfer
NPA: Accountants seek suspension of acting MD
Report: 60% licensed free trade zones inactive
Insecurity: Farmers rue billions of naira losses, seek bailout
Inflation: Nothing to cheer over marginal drop
COVID-19: IMF to start phased return to in-person work
Okonjo-Iweala, Kegame, others for UBA's Africa Day 2021 celebration
Remittance: FBNQuest backs CBN's extension of incentives
Bode George: Nigeria is in dire straits
WTO D-G: Vaccine patent waiver'll not be enough
Insecurity: Buhari should speakup to save Nigeria ' Udodeme
Anambra guber: PDP stakeholders drum support for Uba's candidacy
CBN Tennis: N1m prize at stake for men's, ladies winners
Ndidi, Iheanacho made Nigeria proud in a special way ' Runsewe
Yussuf Alli distances self from AFN Presidency, election
2021 NTTF National Championships:Players talk tough in tournament's crucial stage
Kada Kings rules 2021 President Beach Volleyball Cup
One year after, family, friends remember Ogbeide
*BLUE PRINT*
Your intervention was unhelpful, El-Rufai slams fellow govs
Breaking: Israel, Palestine effect ceasefire days after tragic air strikes
Shekau dies, ISWAP takes over Sambisa forest
Total eyes more investments in power, plans change of name
Nigeria's construction industry to return to growth after painful year
Receding inflation may slow agitation for hawkish monetary stance
LG polls: Oyo declares Friday public holiday
Seplat's $318m revenue, huge capital investment for growth
Protester didn't carry AK47 in Osun ' Police
NYSC/BATNF partnership: 4 corps members get N6.5m grant
Reps move against DISCOs over transfer of debts to new users
Why I switched to APC ' Ayade
Asaba declaration: Group demands end to attacks on Lawan
Nigeria's mortality indices remain extremely high ' NASS
Senate to upgrade Offa poly to degree awarding institution
Explosion rocks Obasanjo Presidential Library
Kogi: NNSL arrests 8 with580 bags of adulterated
WASU lauds Dangote on employment generation
FG nabs black market airline operator, vows clampdown
Emir of Gwandu to ASUP: Call off strike in national interest
Middle Belt youth worried over rising insecurity
Kaduna strike: El-Rufai's action case of governance failure ' Group
Kaduna workers strike: FG takes fresh step
Nwoye demands full remuneration as ex-Enugu deputy governor
Nigeria must protect its agricultural biodiversity- Minister
Ayade's defection to APC, a welcome development ' Omo ' Agege
2 dead as OPC, OPCI clash in Osun
NSOANP implementation: 144 doctors trained on life support skills
*THE SUN*
How Umahi turned Ebonyi to Dubai of Africa 'Orji
Group urges Tinubu to contest 2023 presidential electio
PDP NWC: Senators warn EFCC to keep off party
Okorocha refused to be registered as APC member in Imo, says Uzodimma
Why I joined APC 'Ayade
Kalu hails APC leadership
Ayade's defection excites Gbajabiamila
Council poll: Makinde's convoy not involved in Ogbomoso accident ' Aide
After Ayade, Ikpeazu set to declare for APC
Give us six months to solve your grievances, or we join you in agitation, Umahi tells angry youths
Stop politicising Sports Ministers appointments ' Ujiri
Former NJF vice president opens up on Judo development
Beach Volleyball: Nigeria Customs retains President's Cup title
Akande, new TGC captain lists plan to lift club's status
Ndidi, Iheanacho made Nigeria proud in a special way ' Runsewe
CBN Senior Tennis Open Championship: Players jostle for N13.1 million prize
FG approves Abuja, Lagos airports, 2 others as Special Economic Zones
1xBet Announces Davido as the Newest Brand Ambassador in Africa
Forex challenges killing domestic airline operations 'Okonkwo, United Nigeria airline boss
Chinese firminjects $1.1bn into Lekki port, acquires 75%stake
WASU lauds Dangote on job creation
Excess Crude Account (ECA) stands at $72.4m
NAICOM, Transport ministry partner on insurance
Strike: FG orders Labour, Kaduna govt to return to negotiation table
W/Bank to invest $150bn in Africa
Insecurity: Buhari commissions 3 new JF-17 fighter aircraft
MultiChoice talent factory launches Colours of Africa film series to mark Africa Day
Agric ministry justifies construction of mosque for N30 million
Polo Luxury feeds over 5,000 during Ramadan
Those against open grazing ban want killings to continue Umahi
Tension in Imo as soldiers allegedly kill 2 vigilantes
Jonathan Foundation partners AU to promote democracy in Africa
Scores injured as motor park touts, soldiers clash in Lagos
Nigeria's salvation may just lie with govs
Enugu rally: Ugwuanyi, CAN pray for nations peace, security
Makinde approves establishment of special healthcare centre for elderly
Authorities debunk report on Boko Haram's Sallah package to Borno, Yobe residents
Nigerias cultural diversity, tool for prosperity, peace, development Obi
A Good Samaritan indeed!
Pay ransom, go to jail: Nigerians blast Senate over Bill
Governor Nasir El-Rufa'i and DG DSS Bichi on my mind
Kaduna workers' crisis and El-Rufai's penchant for confusion
From Hushpuppi to Abidemi Rufai Sandy Tang
State of the nation and Asaba declaration
Dream aborted
Gongon Mahuja: Taraba community where water is luxury
Poor planning fuelling economic, security challenges Adesanmi
Rogers Ofime releases The Mystic River on Netflix
Burning INEC offices in South-East is inviting emergency rule Umahi
Banana Island sand-filling: Can we tell the governor
Solad partners Viathan to power Nigerian businesses
Checking the rot in MDAs
Lagos film city will herald new dawn of film production-Tourism Commissioner
*GUARDIAN*
Pirlo's Juve future under microscope in three-team Champions League race
Arsenal, Spurs, may get Europa Conference League spots
Man City's Ruben Dias named player of the year by football writers
Maradona doctors face premeditated murder charge over star's death: source
Controversy dogs Oyo LG poll, as APC threatens boycott
Why I dumped PDP for APC, by Ayade
2nd anniversary: We're proud of you, Lagos APC tells Sanwo-Olu
PDP slams APC over Ben Ayade's rumoured defection
Wike's love for projects versus opposition's demand for equity
Police nab inspector, three others over death of DELSU graduate
Four gang-rape 25-year-old lady in Adamawa
Dickson lauds Azaiki on commitment to human capital development
Makinde's convoy not involved in Ogbomoso accident, says aide
Pandemonium as hoodlums clash with soldiers in Lagos
Reps call on FG to ensure speedy resolution of JUSUN's strike
Oshodi: Normalcy restored as police investigates fracas
TCN restores power in Kaduna as NLC suspends strike
Campaign for DR Congo's war victims puts Rwanda's Kagame on defensive
Ardern spends big in New Zealand's 'recovery' budget
Northern Irish leader denounces prospect of Brexit violence
BBC to publish report into Diana interview
New India cyclone warning as death toll rises
Students' abduction signify governors' failure
Driving the pointless home
Diplomacy and the art of negotiation
Issues arising from the plan B
To avert impending political apocalypse
Education for positive growth in Nigeria
*TRIBUNE*
Ebonyi chief of staff office vacant, as Umahi demotes Agwu, appoints principal secretary, commissioner
Stakeholders call for immediate action against malnutrition in Gombe
JUST IN: Bandits invade Emir of Kontagora's farm, kill son, driver
Stakeholders identify institutional reform, attitudinal change as panacea to Nigeria's problems
Keyamo, Ndoma-Egba, others hail Ayade's defection to APC
Reality TV show, 'I Am LAYCON', premieres on DStv/GOtv tomorrow
Kogi govt promises justice for woman subjected to inhuman, degrading treatment
Back to basics
How the Penal Code enables violence against women in Nigeria
Electoral violence is the major cause of women staying away from politics in Nigeria ' Rita Orji
We distributed N31m cash, food to widows, orphans in 6 years ' Pious Women
Saudi Arabia: Home of Hajj
We've never recorded drug trafficking case during Hajj operations 'Niger
Ahmadiyya women tackle gender-based violence
Exploit Islamic finance for Nigeria's well-being, don counsels FG
Local stock market posts fourth day loss, sheds N61bn
*SPORTS*
1xBet Announces Davido as the Newest Brand Ambassador in Africa - The Sun
2021 NBA MVP Odds: Nikola Jokic Heavy Betting Favorite over Joel Embiid, Steph Curry - Bleacher Report
2021 NTTF National Championships:Players talk tough in tournament's crucial stage - New Telegraph
43rd CBN Senior Tennis Championships Serve off in Abuja - Thisday
Adam Gemili accuses IOC of double standards over ban on athlete protests - Yahoo
AEW Beats NXT in TV Ratings with Sting, Young Bucks and Double or Nothing Hype - Bleacher Report
Akande, new TGC captain lists plan to lift club's status - The Sun
Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury: Deontay Wilder won't step aside from Tyson Fury fight - Bob Arum - BBC
Anyanacho rises in latest world taekwondo ranking -NigPilot - Nigerian Pilot
Appiah: Akonnor's faith in home-based players good for Ghana ahead of Afcon - Goal
Arsenal Set 20m Asking Price For Newcastle Utd To Sign Joe Willock - Daily Independent
Arsenal, Spurs, may get Europa Conference League spots - Guardian
Arsenal: Daniel Ek Won't Give Up Despite Rejected Takeover Bid ' Bergkamp - Daily Independent
Barca Set for Clear-out Ahead of New Season - Thisday
Beach Volleyball: Nigeria Customs retains President's Cup title - The Sun
Bradley Beal: Wizards' Play-in Win Among 'Most Beautiful Things I've Seen All Year - Bleacher Report
Brooks Koepka recovers from early stumble to lead chasing pack at Kiawah Island - Yahoo
Brooks Koepka recovers to shoot three-under 69 and share US PGA clubhouse lead - Yahoo
CBN Senior Tennis Open Championship: Players jostle for N13.1 million prize - The Sun
CBN Tennis: N1m prize at stake for men's, ladies winners - New Telegraph
Christian Taylor: America's Olympic and world triple jump champion set to miss Tokyo Games - BBC
Citys Ruben Dias Named FWA Footballer Of The Year - Daily Times
Clippers' Paul George Says He Sees 'Big Difference' in His Mindset Now vs. NBA Bubble - Bleacher Report
Copa America removed from Colombia amid ongoing protests - Goal
Corey Perry: 'I Honestly Felt Sick to My Stomach' After John Tavares Collision - Bleacher Report
Coupe de France: Mbappe inspire PSG to victory - Daily Times
Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott Cited After His Dog Hospitalized 2 People with Injuries - Bleacher Report
Cristiano Ronaldo cements domestic dominance as Juventus wins Coppa Italia - CNN
Derrick Rose, Jordan Clarkson, Joe Ingles 2021 NBA 6th Man of Year Award Finalists - Bleacher Report
Do I have to get it'!': Sebastin Muoz hits golf ball into trash can during PGA Championship - CNN
Draymond Green, Ben Simmons, Rudy Gobert Finalists for 2021 NBA DPOY Award - Bleacher Report
Dustin Johnson Struggles, Shoots Opening-Round 76 at 2021 PGA Championship - Bleacher Report
FA Cup Fallout: Chelsea, Leicester Charged over Players Clash - Thisday
Fans are not bit-part players and shouldn't be taken for granted ' Jeff Stelling - Yahoo
Former champion John Daly leads PGA Championship for brief moment - CNN
Former NJF vice president opens up on Judo development - The Sun
Golf-'Diabolical' wind tests DeChambeau but some finding it a breeze - Yahoo
Golf-Catlin gets first slow play penalty at a major since 2013 - Yahoo
Golf-Davis recovers from triple bogey in PGA Championship debut - Yahoo
Golf-Maple Leafs fan Conners puts business first as bed beckons - Yahoo
Golf-Two months after surgery, Koepka in contention at PGA Championship again - Yahoo
Heat's Bam Adebayo Tweets 'Haha' After Defensive Player of the Year Finalist Snub - Bleacher Report
Impact Wrestling Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from May 20 - Bleacher Report
Intl Friendly: Nigeria to play Mexico in Los Angeles on July 3 -NigPilot - Nigerian Pilot
Jeremy Lin Discusses Racism, Being 1st Asian American Player to Win NBA Championship - Bleacher Report
Julius Randle, Jerami Grant, Michael Porter Jr. Finalists for NBA's 2021 MIP Award - Bleacher Report
Kada Kings rules 2021 President Beach Volleyball Cup - New Telegraph
Kane Wants Meeting with Spurs Chairman over his Future - Thisday
LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton Finalists for 2021 NBA ROY Award - Bleacher Report
LeBron James hits game-winner as the LA Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors, advance to playoffs - CNN
Man City's Ruben Dias named player of the year by football writers - Guardian
Man Citys Dias Named Football Writers Player of the Year - Thisday
Man Utd and Liverpool are in the race for NXGN starlet Sulemana, claims Nordsjaelland boss Pedersen - Goal
Maple Leafs' John Tavares leaves on a stretcher after collision - Yahoo
Maple Leafs' John Tavares Stretchered Off with Injury After Being Kneed in Head - Bleacher Report
Maradona doctors face premeditated murder charge over star's death: source - Guardian
Muller Returns as Germany Lists 26-man Squad for Euro 2020 - Thisday
NBA Playoff Picture 2021: Final East Bracket After Wizards Beat Pacers - Bleacher Report
Ndidi, Iheanacho made Nigeria proud in a special way ' Runsewe - New Telegraph
Good morning and please stay safe.
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