News Headlines Jul 3, 2021. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

The Nation

Between Matawalle and his deputy
Putting separatists’ feet to the fire
Revitalise your sex life
Furore in Ogun community over killing of two youths
COVID 19: Rural dwellers turn to mysterious waters for help
In the shadows of Einstein and Galbraith
We aren’t as different as some think
When will IBB come clean on June 12 ?
Sacrilege in Nasarawa
Herdsmen are exploiting our gold deposits -Olowo of Owo
Intra-party democracy as panacea to gender equity
Lagos-bound ISWAP suspect arrested in Ogun
You’re a hypocrite, Princess tells Iya Rainbow
Charge railway vandals with manslaughter – Amaechi
Police arrest Identical twins, others for gang-raping girlfriend
UPDATED: Kenya denies involvement in arrest, extradition of Nnamdi Kanu
BREAKING: Italy beat Belgium, qualify for Euro 2020 Semi- final
EL-Rufai: why FG treats Shekau, bandits differently from IPOB, Kanu
We stand with Igboho, attack on his home barbaric-IPOB
DSS has granted us access to Kanu, says lawyer
Yoruba Nation Rally: Lagos Police threaten showdown with agitators
Navy arrests three Europe bound ‘stowaways’
BREAKING: Spain survive Swiss scare to book Euro 2020 semi-final spot
Emir of Kano for coronation Saturday
22-year-old wanted kidnap kingpin arrested in Edo
Buhari celebrates NCC chair, Prof Akande, at 55
Fans organise suprise birthday party for Burna Boy
NDDC board: Tompolo canvasses restrain as June deadline ends
VIDEO: ‘Why we are not ashamed to dye our hair’
Tunde Ednut’s Instragram account deactivated again
OSCARS: Ramsey Nouah, Mo Abudu, Andrew Dosunmu invited to become Academy members
You are a miracle governor, CAN president tells Uzodimma
Why I protested against consideration of PIB, by Reps member
Police parade 27 kidnappers, nine others in Rivers
Court fixes judgment for Sept 10 in Orji Kalu’s suit against retrial
Teacher nabbed for ‘raping’ class five pupil
Seven in race for APC national chairman
Ondo Assembly passes anti-Open Grazing, judicial autonomy Bills
Attack on Ighoho’s home babaric – IPOB
Yorubas in Diaspora protest attack on Sunday Igboho’s residence
Agriculture became alternative when petroleum became inadequate – Buhari
Laycon performs for Grammy Recording Academy
NDDC: 70 percent of projects audited in Rivers, Delta
Police foil attack on Katsina community, rescue nine
Tension as UNIUYO shuts down
Why I don’t want kids outside wedlock, by Toke Makinwa
Baba Ijesha: Nkechi Blessing apologises to TAMPAN, Jide Kosoko
Gale of defections can’t lead Nigeria to a one-party state – Gov. Yahaya
Kannywood actress, Zainab Booth dies at 61
FG launches Volunteerism Policy in northwest
JUST IN: Kenya denies involvement in arrest, extradition of Nnamdi Kanu
DSS thought Igboho turned into cat to escape arrest, says spokesperson
DSS declares Igboho wanted after arms recovery in home raid
#BBNaija Reunion: I tried reaching out to Prince but he declined, says Neo
#BBNaija Reunion: Prince told me he loves Nengi-TrikyTee
#BBNaija Reunion: I can’t date Prince, says Wathoni
#BBNaija Reunion: My fight with Vee over bed space a misunderstanding- Wathoni
Votes by women will determine 2023 elections – APC woman leader
#BBNaija Reunion: Neo didn’t have a lot of people’s back, Prince
Yoruba Nation Rally will hold in Lagos, Sunday Igboho insists
Iyabo Ojo backtracks, apologises to TAMPAN, Kosoko, others
Unlocking credit opportunities for small businesses
Where did this Zulum emerge from?, by Femi Adesina
Fed Govt: we are going after IPOB leader Kanu’s backers
30 drug suspects arrested in two months
Food transformation: Ex-Ethiopian PM arrives in Nigeria
Devaluation, others push Lagos ICT Park cost to N40b
‘Nigeria has 1.2m metric tons rice deficit’


ThisDay

Labour Rejects Alleged Plan to Privatise Transmission Company
Ondo Assembly Passes Anti-Open Grazing Bill
Amaechi Canvasses Stiffer Charges Against Rail Vandals
Oodua Republic Mega Rally: Lagos Police Warn Agitators to Stay Clear
Katsina Police Rescue 9 Kidnap Victims as Bandits Abduct Sokoto River…
NHRC Seeks Amendment of Extant Legislation on Treatment/Rehabilitation of Drug Users
Edo Police Arrest 22 Year-old Suspected Kidnap, Armed
TravelHub Vows to Stop Touting in Travel Industry
Sultan to Nigerians: Let’s Respect One Another to Stay Together
T B Joshua Died Day He was to Forward Ransom…
PANDEF Condemns Raid on Igboho’s House
Amaechi Canvasses Stiffer Penalties for Rail Vandals
Buhari Lauds Pakistan for Training Nigerian Military Personnel
APC Warns Aggrieved Anambra Guber Aspirants
Court Remands Two in Ekiti for Raping Minor
Kenya Denies Involvement in Arrest, Extradition of Kanu
Just In: Bandits Kidnap Katsina SRRBDA Manager
Rearmament: FG Seeks Partnership with Canada, Pakistan in Production of Tanks,…
FG Seeks Partnership with Canada, Pakistan in Production of Tanks, Small…
NEITI Hails Passage of PIB, Says over $200bn Lost to Unclear…
Institute of Directors Elect New President, Council Members
Jelani Canvases Increased Patronage of Nigerian Assembled Vehicles
Coscharis Partners Ford Trucks at Lagos Auto Fair 2021
Future Females Invest Iconic Women Launches in Lagos
Amber Marks One Year Anniversary in Style, Panache
NowNow Bags Best Mobile Fintech Solution Awards
Buhari, APC and the ‘Dangers’ of Defection
Kola Ogunwale Stands PDP Tall in Osun
Senator Odebiyi’s Bold Step to Prioritize Education
BOLAJI OGUNMOLA If I Have the Right Context, I Can Go Nude in a Film
Patoranking Seeks Appreciation, Celebrates Self in New Music Video
Jadesola Osiberu Excites with ‘Gang of Lagos’
It’s Hard Finding Sincere People to Work With
Schengen Owner Teams up with Zlatan
Can Home-based Eagles Prove Mettle against Mexico?
High Flying England Face Ukraine Test
Deputy Governor Unveils New Coach for Edo Queens
Nigeria, Mexico International Friendly Live on DStv, GOtv
After Several Loan Spells, Chelsea Finally Sell Victor Moses to Spartak Moscow
Tyronne Ebuehi: Mission to Keep Venezia in Serie A
Nigeria’s Week of James Bond Movies
Editorial:OMO-AGEGE: GRACE BEYOND MEASURE
Matawalle and the Zamfara State Debacle

The Punch

Zamfara pupil poses as bandits’ leader, demands N3m from principal
Davido: Superstar in web of controversial deaths
How we killed 10 girls for fortification rituals, attacked Imo prison, police stations – ESN commander
Though I have sex, I’ve never been in love –Amara Maduka
Son kills dad, sells body parts to ritualists in Kwara
DSS manhunt: Igboho goes underground, whereabouts unknown to associates
Kenya tortured, detained Kanu for eight days before repatriation to Nigeria – Lawyer
Revealed! Alleged killer of Super TV CEO booked apartment with fake name, Jewel
Gunmen abduct river basin authority’s manager in Katsina
Wife laments Lagos school proprietor’s whereabouts 28 days after N1.5m ransom payment
Ogun matron dies in auto crash on way to promotion interview, husband injured
Risk of debt defaults in Africa has increased – AfDB
FAAN automates Lagos airport cargo terminal
Nigeria’s aviation university gets approval, begins in July
Lagos seals 13 buildings, serves seven enforcement notices
All eyes on govt as Kanu faces fresh trial
2023: For equity, justice, power must shift to South, says ex-Borno gov, Shettima
Dump PDP now, Bayelsa APC tells Diri
Over 60,000 PVCs unclaimed in Gombe -INEC
Italy to face Spain in Euro 2020 semi-finals
Juan Mata agrees new one-year deal at Man United
Jubilation as Mourinho arrives at Roma
Djokovic grabs 75th Wimbledon win
Why I like being in the midst of women –Oga Bello
BBNaija Reunion: I owned up to my mistakes, moved on, says Dorathy Bachor






Leadership

Gombe Governor Approves Salary Increment For District, Village Heads
NASS To Amend Pension Act To Address Clerks’ Terminal Benefits
How Nigeria Can Achieve Peace, Stability – Sultan
Police Officers Training On Force Order 20, Rights Protection
Panic In Osun Over Rumoured Bandits’ Attack On Schools
Makinde Names Emir Of Katagum LAUTECH’s 5th Chancellor
Gani Adams Condemns Attack On Igboho’s House
Disregard PDP’s Lies On Salary Mortgage, Ondo HoS Tells Workers
Open Educational Resources, Vital To Advancement Of Education – EdTech
Investor’s Guide: Investment That’s Largely Inflation-proof
Democracy Counts: On Blessed Numbers
The New APC To Beat In 2023
2023 Elections Must Be Free, Fair , UK Tells Nigeria
Our Focus On Agriculture Paying Off Handsomely, Says Buhari
2023: Ex-Borno Gov, Shettima, Advocates Power Shift To South
Obiano Predicts 90% Win For Soludo In Anambra Gov’ship Poll
2023: Alapa Declares For Benue South Senate Seat
Group Launches Digital Platform To Celebrate Spirit Of Africa
Amber Energy Team Eases Lagos Traffic Congestion
Experts Project Gains As NAICOM Approves Sigma’s RSA Fund
Tokyo 2020: Quadri, Ejike To Captain Team Nigeria
Euro 2020: Italy Edges Out Belgium, Zooms To Semifinal
Austrian-Born Okungbowa Eyes Success At Offenbacher Kickers
Euro 2020: Spain Beats Stubborn Switzerland On Penalties To Reach Semifinal
EDITORIAL: Lifting The Veil Of Poverty
Time To Develop Policy-Driven Funding For Family Planning
The Dreaded Marriage Conversation As A Singleton
Love, Life & Family: Distractions Can Happen Even To The Married
COLUMN: Do You Drive Fatigued?
Open Letter To FCT Minister






The Sun

Alleged money laundering: Supreme Court never ordered my re-trial –Kalu
Igboho, Akintoye, Yoruba Nation agitators dare Sanwo-Olu, police
We would cripple Nigeria if Kanu dies – IPOB
Igboho opens up on attack
Hooked on drugs
Nnamdi Kanu: IPOB, family raise fresh alarm
Kalu hails APC chieftain, Edozie Madu at 51
IPOB, Igbo groups condemn attack on Igboho
Don’t push Yoruba to the wall, ex CBN boss, Mailafia, Gani Adams, others warn
We know nothing about Kanu’s arrest –Kenyan govt
Beware of fake fertilisers, group warns farmers
LG polls: Lagos APC inaugurates peace committee to resolve disputes
Expel Yari, Marafa for contravening party’s directives – Shinkafi tells APC
Soludo picks Anglican bishop’s brother, Ibezim, as running mate
NNPC, partners eye $760m revenue from OML 130 gas deal
SEC approves 7 NGX’s derivatives contracts
LCCI, oil experts in cautious optimism over PIB passage
COVID-19: Agribusiness critical to economic recovery –Agbaso
Emefiele, CBN Governor to deliver UNILAG Convocation Lecture
Tokyo 2020: Young invitees have lots to learn –Brown
Qualities your partner must possess for a good marriage
Army holds 40th day prayers for Attahiru, 10 others in Abuja
Orji Kalu: Time for enemies to give up
As Igbo youths partner Fulani Surveyor Kabir for national integration
Insecurity in South East and the lingering questions
Eyewitness: How attack on Igboho was executed
Residents flee as soldiers storm Enugu communities
Police arrest palace staff over alleged murder of maid
ESN commander, Onye Army nabbed by police, spill the beans : We killed ten girls to make protective charms
Hooked on drugs
Sorrow, tears, blood, as bandits wreak havoc on Kebbi communities
Nnamdi Kanu: IPOB, family raise fresh alarm


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The Guardian

Biden backs removing assault prosecution from US military chain of command
Anambra Guber: Parties, candidates’ fates hang on court cases, crises
2023: Shettima advocates for power rotation
Ondo, BoI sign pact for $20m COVID-19 relief scheme
DSS allows Nnamdi Kanu access to lawyer
Ogun first lady tasks government, Nigerians on drug abuse
Police rescue 9 from bandits’ den
Cooperatives Day: Surviving economic crisis requires greater alliance — CFN
Indigent Lagos residents get funds to tackle challenges
Court remands 3 boys for gang raping girl, posting nudes online
NUJ laments bad state of Calabar-Itu road
Police parade 27 suspected kidnappers, others in Rivers
Rublev, Khachanov, Swiatek, Sabalenka, Pliskova hit fourth round
My Olympic story: The conclusion, why it had to happen
Confident England face Ukraine in Euro quarterfinal showdown
NOA seek ways to ensure ‘labours of heroes past are not in vain’
Peru down Paraguay on penalties to reach Copa America semi-finals
Italy to face Spain in Euro 2020 semi-finals after beating Belgium
Holmes ready to serve first body of work
BaselineDeck offers opportunity to emerging African music acts
Excitement as RIG Nation opens RIG Lagos Apostolic Centre
Lagos APC inaugurates committee to address post — Council primaries dispute


Daily Trust

Nnamdi Kanu Was Detained In Kenya For Eight Days – Lawyer
How El-Rufai ‘Secretly’ Withdrew Son From Public School
Hunger Looms As Insecurity Scares Farmers Away
‘How Nurse Pierce My Newborn Baby’s Eye To Avenge Carryover’
The Making Of The 58th Emir Of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero
Ascension To My Father’s Throne An Act Of God – Emir Of Kano
Buhari, APC And The ‘Dangers’ Of Defections
Much Ado About Eviction Of Bukola Saraki’s FC From Kwara Stadium
Opportunity Knocks For Norrie Against Federer
Denmark Dream 1992 Repeat But Facing Dangerous Czech Side
Garba Lawal: NPFL Stars Must Treat Mexico Friendly As Lifetime Opportunity
Random Thoughts On Indigenous Languages
Enugu Killer Cop: Survivors Recount Ordeal
A Letter To My Brother, Gen M.I Abdulkadir
Tension In Lagos Over Planned Yoruba Nation Rally
IGP Commissions Security Vehicles In Imo
Money Laundering: S/Court Did Not Order My Re-Trial – Kalu
Buhari, Sirleaf Eulogise Amina Mohammed At 60
Meet The Tallest National Flag In Nigeria
Unijos VC Sad Over Looting, Burning Of Lecturer’s House
Suspects Arrested With 167 Parcels Of Indian Hemp Handed Over To NDLEA
‘FG Injects Over N17bn Into Kogi Economy Through NSIP’
Uniuyo Shuts Down Hotels Over Death Of Student
Students Arrested Over Plan To Abduct Colleagues In Zamfara Colleges
N-SIP: FG Engages 108 Monitors In Katsina
Buhari Commissions N700m Erosion, Flood Control Project In C’River
Insecurity: Cooperative Calls For Innovative Methods Of Food Production
Ugly Tales Of NIPOST Offices
Life Returns To Taraba Communities After Farmers, Herders Upheavals
Thrift As Alternative Access To Capital For Traders
After Vaccination, What Next?
Impact Of Misapplication Of Fertilizers On Nigeria’s Economy
Tottenham Chase Fiorentina Star With Nino’s Approval
Does Fasting Cure Insomnia?
Gov. Badaru’s Passion For Youth Development In Jigawa
Column No.6: What Kind Of Man Is Zulum Anyway?
Kwara APC Crisis Defies Interventions, Threatens 2023 Chances
Italy Beat Belgium To Set Up Euro 2020 Semi-Final Against Spain
5 People Killed In Kwara Cult Clash As Police Arrest 10
Group Warns Students Against Drug Abuse
How Kwara N1bn Campaign Fund Was Shared – Ex-Rep
Buhari Flags Off Kaduna-Kano Rail Project In 2 Weeks
2 Killed As Bandits, Security Operatives Exchange Fire In Sokoto
Spain Beat Switzerland To Reach Euro 2020 Semi-Finals
2023: Shettima Advocates Power Shift To South
Sunday Igboho Makes U-Turn, Vows To Carry On With Lagos Rally
Kenyan Immigration: We Are Not Aware Of Nnamdi Kanu’s Extradition
Thrift As Alternative Access To Capital For Traders
World Bank Wants N1.8tr Annual Petrol Subsidy Removed
Customs Zone D Seizes N51m Diesel, Others In 5 Months
Flour Mills Records N25.7bn Full-Year Profit
Reject Anti-Press Bill, CHERICED Tells Nigerians
AMAC Withdraws Marshal Guards From Transport Activities
Ethnic Crises: Kogi Monarch Calls For Review Of Pre-Colonial History
Abuja Newspaper Vendors Hail Gbajabiamila At 56
87 Prisoners Enroll For Degrees In Nasarawa
South Africa’s Zuma In Legal Battle To Avoid Jail Term
U.S Blocks Solar Materials Made In China
World Leaders Arrive In Lusaka For Kenneth Kaunda’s Funeral
AU Kicks As European Countries Reject Persons Vaccinated In Africa
FG Introduces Sayana Press To Scale Up Family Planning
‘Nigeria’s Population To Hit 400 Million By 2050’
Project To Pay N500 For Each Vaccine Jigawa Infants Get
$10m Project To Offer Surgeries For Women In 5 States
Covid-19 Vaccination: Sterling Bank Calls For Vigorous Private Sector Support
Editorial: Make Medical Oxygen Available, Affordable
Food Crisis: ‘Why CBN Should Extend Interventions To Individual Farmers’
We Raised Over N140bn Fertiliser Raw Materials – FEPSAN
Why Jos Women Are Quitting Jobs, Businesses For Farming
Council Approves 125 Local Seed Producers For N/West
I Was Provoked Into Earning Millions In Farming – Bauchi Bizman
Police Arrest Female ‘One Chance’ Robber, 37 Others In Rivers
Abuja Hotelier, 8 Others Released After N15m Ransom
Court Jails Rapist To Life In Jigawa
Our Planned Protests Will Go On — NANS President
Provost Decries Paucity Of Funds, Epileptic Power Supply


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Vanguard

Nnamdi Kanu tortured for 8 days by Kenya’s special police, his lawyer alleges
Boko Haram, bandits are different from IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu— El-Rufai
REVEALED: When Sunday Igboho found out they’re here to kill, he entered a room, and disappeared ― Aide
Igboho saga: We’re back to Abacha days, says Ayo Adebanjo
Realities and battle against recession
Non-Claims Payment: Why we can’t revoke licence of weak insurers— NAICOM
Farmers/Herders Crisis: Nigeria loses N3.5trn annually— SWOFON
NLC faults alleged plan to sell TCN
FBN Insurance rewards retail agents
Chinese regulator mulls punishment for illegal pricing activities
Nigeria is Canada’s second-largest trading partner in Africa, says High Commissioner
Law Union rebrands to Tangerine General
Lagos, social security and the elderly
Digging our own pitfalls
BOCL faults media report on oil field
Minister urges group to register online to benefit from FG’s incentives
Nasarawa JSC suspends Chief Registrar, Deputy over alleged misconduct
Positive reactions, as NASS passes PIB with two regulators
Smart Ports: Roadmap to improved maritime landscape in Nigeria
Ecosystem collapse: Global GDP risks $2.7trn decline annually- W/B report
The Effect of COVID-19 on Nigerian Travelers
The Jesus in Yahaya
NSCDC arrests suspected human trafficker in Ekiti
Court remands boy, 13, over alleged defilement of 11-year-old girl
We trailed Kanu for over 2 years before his re-arrest – FG
Freak Media hosts first Outdoor movie premiere in Lagos
Drug abuse killing our youths, says Diri
AEA bags MSME top award
We’re not involved in IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest, extradition— Kenya
We buy human parts from cemetery attendants for N5,000 ― suspects confess
Circular Economy: A tool for economic diversification in Nigeria
GCUOBA holds APT, 40th anniversary of class ’80
Over 780 drivers’ licenses unclaimed in Bauchi ― FRSC
Delta South is made of four indigenous tribes —Urhobos of Warri
Critics should focus on my manifesto, not my age — Rasaq, 35-yr-old Coker/Aguda LCDA chairmanship aspirants
Riches to tackle unemployment in Nigeria buried in ground ― Osinbajo
Massacres and Nigeria’s insecurity pandemic
AIICO gets certificate of non-indebtedness, launches new website
Insecurity: What exactly is govt getting right?
Ex-President Jonathan’s envoy, Nwankpo, dumps APGA, wins ADC ticket
State of the Nation: We’re tired of senseless killings in S-West —Gani Adams, Yoruba in Diaspora, others
60, 000 PVCs unclaimed in Gombe state ― INEC
Nasarawa JSC suspends Chief Registrar, Deputy over alleged misconduct
Court remands boy, 13, over alleged defilement of 11-year-old girl
We buy human parts from cemetery attendants for N5,000 ― suspects confess
Over 780 drivers’ licenses unclaimed in Bauchi ― FRSC
Police nab 22-year-old suspected kidnap kingpin in Edo
OLYMPICS: Mohamed Salah left out of Egypt squad
Arsenal leading race for Locatelli with offer made, says club director
The Peace Treaty that led to 75 million deaths
Urgent need for social re-engineering
Ataga and the woman in the mirror