News Headlines Jun 21, 2019. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers
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The Punch
NECA, NACCIMA, LCCI fume as Buhari asks govs to raise IGR
Kyari, SGF, 100 other presidential aides in office illegally — Falana
Falcons break 20-year World Cup jinx
Domestic worker stabs boss to death two days after employment
Another final-year UNN student commits suicide
Sarri fires shot at Hazard, Chelsea: I’m not a traitor
American defrauds Nigerians seeking Green Card of $565,000
Nigeria’s current situation is precarious, says PDP
Lampard lands Chelsea job after Abramovich phone call
Bello’s endorsement by Kogi monarchs is a display of poverty — Audu’s son
Gunman opens fire on wedding guests in Kano
INEC’s mysterious server of unending controversy
Oshoala acquires N11m CLA 250 benz
New York to host Joshua, Ruiz rematch
I needed a child to call me mother – Suspected baby thief
Unemployment: CBN promises seven-year loans for corpers
Prophet, friend kill housewife seeking solutions to problems
Landlord’s brother-in-law allegedly kills tenant in Lagos
NYSC withdraws corps members posted to areas affected by banditry
Police arrest two suspected robbers in Ondo
PDP sets up committee to investigate members over NASS elections
2015 election: Belgore tells court how N450m was shared
Outcry forces Lawan to withdraw media aide’s appointment
Bauchi lawmakers hold parallel inauguration, elect separate Speakers
CBN forex intervention hits $42.3bn in one year
Forte Oil gets new CEO, CFO after Otedola’s share sale
Lafarge share price hits three-week high
Mutual funds investment hits N746.5bn
Julius Berger grows profit by 142.4% to N6.1bn
How today’s entrepreneur should handle corruption
Alleged fraud: FIFA takes over CAF
Falcons break 20-year World Cup jinx
Keeping children out of school a crime, says Buhari
Enery firm builds library for Lagos school
Digital learning’ll end mass failure – Salami
‘Skill acquisition, problem-solving latest trends in learning’
Eco-friendly environment increases lifespan – Mejabi
‘School curriculum should be workplace relevant’
Why 40% of all conceptions end in miscarriage — Obstetrician
Stop spiritualising depression, doctor tells clerics
Management of human bites
EDITORIAL: MKO Stadium, an honour well deserved
Dream on, Mr President
Buhari and the ‘hilltop syndrome’
Buhari, APC governors and the missing policy conversation
The Nation
Why we must investigate accidents, by AIB
General, others express concerns over post-war disorders
Oshiomhole should intervene in Edo APC crisis, says ex-aide
2019 election: Army backs electronic voting, collation
‘Disagreement on template may delay implementation of new minimum wage’
Ex-Ondo deputy governor to appeal suit over entitlements
Gani Adams: it’s time to stop kidnapping, others in Southwest
Emmanuel to modernise camp facilities
We’ll engage traditional rulers to improve security, says Makinde
Tecno promo winners feature in conference
‘Prophet’ kills, buries housewife, 25, after meeting on facebook
‘Why I stole three-day-old baby from Jos hospital’
NDLEA initiates sensitisation, drug prevention programme
Three teachers, student held for alleged exam malpractice
‘UNIBEN student was raped before committing suicide’
DSS parades ‘fake doctor’ for killing 15 patients
EFCC re-arraigns American over $1.2m ‘Green Card fraud’
Lagos to integrate sexual education in curriculum
Monarch to Army chief: call your men to order
Council donates five 500 KVA transformers
Oshiomhole should intervene in Edo APC crisis, says ex-aide
‘Disagreement on template may delay implementation of new minimum wage’
Egypt 2019…Africa’s soccer fiesta begins
Kyari is NNPC boss as Buhari rejects tenure extension for Baru
Houseboy kills employer, mother, 89
‘Military must act fast to boost soldiers’ morale’
‘Those fighting Akpabio will fail’
Governors endorse state police to fight criminals
Who succeeds Dickson in Bayelsa?
Kogi monarchs seek Buhari’s backing for Bello’s second term
Omo-Agege seeks re-organisation of Southsouth APC
APC state chairmen pass vote of confidence in Oshiomhole
Egypt 2019…Africa’s soccer fiesta begins
BREAKING: 2019 FIFA WWC: Super Falcons qualify for round of sixteen
French Ligue1, EPL stars dominate 2019 AFCON
My Juventus appointment ‘the crowning achievement’, says Sarri
Nigeria in the 2019 Women’s World Cup
2019 FIFA WWC: England ready to attack business end of tournament
Tecno promo winners feature in conference
How Nigeria, others can achieve 2030 Agenda, by report
‘Buhari needs experts to drive economic agenda’
Heartache over soaring debt servicing cost
Again, global manufacturing growth down in Q1 2019
‘Shea butter policy’ll boost export, create jobs’
NDLEA initiates sensitisation, drug prevention programme
Oke-Osanyintolu, Bolowotan get Sanwo-Olu’s appointments
‘Collapsed Synagogue building was in perfect condition’
Coordinator: Lagos will get more corps members, if…
Police nab three teachers, student for exam fraud
‘UNIBEN student was raped before suicide’
Wanted: More male teachers in Anambra schools
Canada-based Nigerian honours teachers
Uti Nwachukwu suffers backlash for declaring Cee-C ‘Most Successful’ BBNaija housemate
Avoid fake lifestyle, musician advises colleagues
Femi Kuti, others to perform at opening ceremony of 2019 AFCON
Zlatan, Mayorkun, Runtown, Teni 11 others for BUDX Show
ThisDay
Illiteracy Breeds Insecurity, Says Buhari, Asks Governors to Prioritise Education
FG to proscribe Almajiri system NEC: Banditry now new national security threat
She was my angel, says Bello Daughter: Guess heaven couldn’t wait for her
Sanusi Tackles Kano Anti-graft Agency over Fraud Allegations
Stock Market Loses N565bn as Investors Await President’s Cabinet
OPEC, NEITI Hail Kyari’s Appointment as NNPC Boss
Downstream operators insist on deregulation Oil price jumps to $64 on Iran, US tension
UN Security Council Condemns Killing of 30 People in Borno
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Boko Haram Releases Corps Member Abducted in January
Miyetti Allah Seeks Establishment of Fulani Vigilantes in South-east
Jonathan Not Dasuki Gave Me N400m, Metuh Tells Court
DSS Parades Fake Doctor Who Allegedly Killed 15 Patients
Secondus Berates APC over N’Assembly Leadership’s Elections
First Lady Tasks Buhari on Appointment
Ace of Space Consult Partners NPF on Background Check Number
Suspected Militia Kills Five in Benue Community
Lawan Cancels Appointment of Adedayo as His Media Adviser
Omo-Agege names CoS, media aides
Don’t Victimise Fulani Herders Doing Legitimate Businesses, Ekiti Tells Citizens
Edo APC Chieftain, Idahosa Calls for Oshiomhole’s Resignation
Gone are Those Days of Locust in Ekiti
RE: Ucha’s fight to Redeem Ebonyi APC
Understanding Issues Before the Supreme Court on Osun Guber
Confusion as Leadership Tussle Stalls HDP’s Petition at Tribunal
Embrace Digital Technology, Elumelu Tells Students, Young Professionals
AMCON MD Congratulates Senate President, Speaker
FCMB Restates Commitment to Growth of Businesses
RMB Holds Economic Conference
Lafarge Africa Reduces Loss to N8.8bn on Tax Credit
Hailu: Our Brand Is Stronger Despite B737 MAX Crash
Biggest AFCON Tournament Begins Tonight in Egypt
Super Eagles Seek Fourth African Title
NNPC Assures NTA/HotSports of Support for AFCON 2019 TV Broadcast
Lagos to Host Eunisell Boot Award
Eight Stars to Watch as Africa’s Showpiece Kicks off
Women’s World Cup: Nigeria, Cameroon Squeeze into Last 16
Star Lager to Unveil TV Commercial in Support of Eagles
Abuja Agog for 41st CBN Senior Tennis Championship
Winner Emerges in MTN Theatre for Schools Competition
Michael Jackson’s Fans Honour Musician with Statue in China
White Set to Rule the Airwaves with New Single
SWAI to Hold Sixth Security Awards and Conference in UAE
Diocese of Ika Set to Install Chancellor, Others
The Boss as Bridge-builder
EDITORIAL: ZAMFARA GOVERNOR’S MISPLACED PRIORITY
Daily Trust
Police arrest 5 rustlers, recover 7 cows in Plateau
Court told how lawyer bit off ex-fiancée’s finger during altercation
Over 85,000 drug suspects arrested in 10 years – NDLEA
Court told how lawyer bit off ex-fiancée’s finger during altercation
Man bags 10 years jail for N10.4m fraud
N400m fraud: I received money from Jonathan, not Dasuki – Metuh
Corps member kidnapped by B/Haram rescued
‘Nigeria may experience 100% hike in drug prices’
2015 elections: We shared millions of naira to security agencies – Belgore
Kogi APC guber primary: I’ll defeat Yahaya Bello — Seidu
Why I started a gift store, says Baze varsity graduate, Hafsah
IT firm trains 2,000 tech enthusiasts in Ogun
Mercy Johnson hits out with new ‘Kitchen Talk Show’
Adam Mouktar emerges new FCT FA chairman, pledges change
Sizzling Murray makes winning return at Queen’s
2 speakers emerge in Bauchi Assembly parallel elections
AFCON 2019: Adepoju, Esin charge Super Eagles to win opening match
Super Falcons squeeze through, to play Germany in Grenoble
AFCON 2019: Pharaohs battle Warriors as curtains go off
Governor Mohammed reiterates his support to fight corruption
Nigeria’s e-commerce value to rise to N15trn in 10yrs
Oil prices jump as downed US drone stokes Middle East tensions
Armed men kidnap nursing mother, 3 others in Abaji
We’ll collaborate with security to make Kuje safe’
32-year-old fake military captain arraigned
Let’s disband the State and create another one
Implications of Ganduje/Sarki face-off
Borno’s new kid on the blocp
Court told how lawyer bit off ex-fiancée’s finger during altercation
Over 85,000 drug suspects arrested in 10 years – NDLEA
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Sex work as the last resource: Risking death to feed your kids
How students pay ‘mercenaries’ to write final-year projects
Electricity: Abuja residents, others flout safety laws, live under high tension
Editorial: Sudanese, work out a compromise
Former labour minister erred in denying us registration -ULC
Bayelsa: Dickson offers 838 casual workers full employment
AUPCTRE pickets securities tribunal, demands suspension of Chairman
Keeping children out of school a crime-Buhari
Unbundling Mass Communication requires blueprint for proper implementation, says Don
Earthly Life and its worthless pleasures (II)
Nipsey Hussle, Tyler Perry, Mary J Blige to be honoured at 2019 BET Awards
D’banj to launch YouTube reality show
Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson set to launch new cook- talk show
Man arraigned for allegedly beating up woman over money
Businesswoman docked over alleged fraudulent loan
Simplice is Taxation Institute’s 14th president
Maj-Gen Ezugwu is DICON new DG
NiMet DG re-elected into WMO executive council
The Sun
Domestic staff kills employer, mother two days after resuming duty
Blame Oshiomhole for Edo APC crisis -Idahosa
Shake up in NNPC as Buhari appoints Kyari new GMD, 7 COOs
Miyetti Allah plans vigilance group in South East
Govs split over state police
Find ways to increase your IGR, Buhari advises governors
FG to ban Almajiri, others
Dickson tops list of eminent members of Gabriel Okara Foundation
Oilfield shutdown: Host communities threaten to boycott meeting
Archbishop urges Obaseki to shun detractors
FG to remodel 10,000 schools yearly –Osinbajo
APC has better chance to win Bayelsa governorship –Ogoriba
2020: Why I want to be Ondo’s next governor -Akingboye
Bayelsa guber: The politics of succession
Obaseki charts Edo’s political future
Nigerians and their expectations from Buhari’s second term
Anchor Borrower Programme as model for next agricultural revolution
2.5bn workers engaged in informal economy –ILO
Nigeria, Benin Customs launch connectivity tech to tackle insecurity, smuggling
NCC raises the alarm over spike in cybercrime
Ebola scare: FG moves to boost emergency equipment at Lagos Airport
Uti Nwachukwu suffers backlash for declaring Cee-C ‘Most Successful’ BBNaija housemate
Femi Kuti, others to perform at opening of 2019 AFCON
Naira Marley hints on plans to help prisoners
World Music Day: France sets to hold concert in Nigeria
Doing business with friends without tears
Lamentation as Boko Haram bares fangs
The 2019 election and its monitors
Before the next eulogy
Political prank in Ogun State
Between Democracy Day and Abiola memorial
Imo now ready for business
D.C. Osadebay: Unsung Premier of Mid-West Region
Tribune
Army begins local production of tactical vehicles
EFCC arrests 27 suspected ‘Yahoo Boys’ in Osogbo, recovers…
Alleged money laundering: Jonathan gave me N400m, not Dasuki, Metuh…
Buhari to governors: Like me, play politics of inclusiveness
Omo-Agege appoints Chief of Staff, SSA, SA media
Africa’s biggest ‘digital dividend’ lies in rural areas — Report
Insecurity: FG to proscribe ‘almajiri’ system
Alex Ekwueme Federal University to commence architecture programme — VC
Rémy Martin launches Producers Series Season 1 in collaboration with Sars, Clarence Peter, Phyno
Be patriotic, selfless in your activities, Seyi Makinde urges corps members
Otedola sells Forte Oil, to focus on power generation
CSO faults SEC over Oando sanction
OCP Africa, ABU Zaria partner to assist 5000 farmers on maize…
Burnt market: Ortom promises donation of N50m to traders
World population expected to rise to 9.7 billion in 2050, says UN
Nigerian tech innovator bags Most Promising Youth in Africa Award
Jibrin as the indisputable kingmaker of the House
Bayelsa gov poll: Power of incumbency won’t favour PDP —APC
Tug of war over Kwara LGAs
Stress does not manifest as white hair —Expert
Leadership
PMB To Governors: Enforce Free, Compulsory Basic Education
From Jackboots To Royal Robes: Ex-Servicemen Who Became First-class Monarchs
Again, Court Orders Ganduje, Emir Sanusi To Maintain Status Quo
After Public Outcry, Senate President Rescind Adedayo’s Appointment
DSS Confirms Arrest Of Fake Medical Doctor In Adamawa
The Nurseling (2)
One Shot, Endless Memories: Impact Of Wedding Videos
EFCC Summit: Taking Anti-corruption Fight To Greater Heights
NNPC To Resume Oil Search In Chad Basin If….
DPR, NSCDC Move Against Illegal Sales Of Cooking Gas
FG Planning To Restructure Power Sector – Osinbanjo
Firm To Digitise Police Database
Stakeholders Fault Oando’s Complaints On Forensic Audit
Access Bank To Offer Financial Support To Women Entrepreneurs
Quality Education Key To Youth Development – Nya-Etok
Reconstruction Of Umuahia-Ikwuano-Ikot Ekpene Road To Begin Soon
Masari Harps On Corps Members’ Participation In National Devt
NNPC To Resume Oil Search In Chad Basin If….
Honeywell Group, LSETF To Spend N20m Youth Empowerment
Derivatives Will Enhance Capital Market Liquidity– Uduk
Kogi Guber: We Have Pact With APC – Audu
Omo-Agege Appoints The Nation Editor As SA Media
Sanwo-Olu Appoints Oke-Osanyintolu As LASEMA GM
APC Condemns Opposition To Edo Assembly’s New Leadership
Atletico Signs Llorente From Real Madrid
Former Eagles Coach, Milutinovic, Urges Brazilian Youths Against Violence
Emerges FCT FA Chairman
Federer Survives Tsonga Scare To Reach Last Eight In Halle
Warriors, Union Bank, Islanders Return For NBBF Premier League
Runsewe Backs PMB Golf Cup Tourney
Uti Nwachukwu Suffers Backlash For Declaring Cee-C ‘Most Successful’ BBNaija Housemate
EDITORIAL: Malaria Eradication: The Algeria, Argentina Example
Gov Emmanuel Warns Corps Members’ Against Cultism
C’ttee On Property Recovery: We’ve Documents To Nail Dakwambo
NISS Calls For National Policy To Tackle Soil Degradation, Pollution
PSC Commissioner Tasks Police On Insecurity
Kogi School Feeding: No Pupil Was Fed With Rotten Food – Official
C’River Govt Begins Supply Of Rice Seedlings To Bayelsa, Delta, Others
Yaum al-Takleef: The Trust Not To Be Ignored!
ABU Creates Waves In Use Of Nuclear Technology (II)
How Media Can Help Clean-up Implementation Of Ogoniland
The Guardian
Nepotism is corruption, Obasanjo tells presidency
MAN, CIBN rally support for clampdown on smugglers
Kogi stakeholders divided over Bello’s second term
Telecos take NCAA to federal government over mast demolition plan
Presidency harps on peace in Benin Republic
NNPC gets new GMD, seven COO
Umahi promises South-East governors won’t exclude farmers, herders
My abductors forced me to trek in forest for 12 hours, freed ex-minister’s son narrates ordeal
Paucity of funds threatens ninth House of Reps’ takeoff
Gernot Rohr tips Egypt, Senegal, Morocco for title
NNPC pledges support for NTA/HotSports broadcast of African Nations Cup
John Obi Mikel returns to land of Pharaohs 13 years after historic strike
Time to get serious with women’s football
Committee begins preparations for Leopard Ladies Tourney
Egypt welcomes Africa’s biggest stars as Nations Cup begins
Aspirants reject indirect primaries for Kogi governorship election
Of Ekweremadu’s shenanigans and lure of public office
Show sincerity by trying corrupt APC members, Falana tells FG
PDP guber nomination fee now N21 million
Our music has gone foreign, it is no longer a big deal
Time to get serious with women’s football
Editorial
Muhammad-Bande: Our man atop the UN
UN tasks Nigeria on entrepreneurship, job creation
‘New NNPC appointments to spur reserves’ increase, reforms’
Shareholder group criticises new recapitalisation directive
In aeropolitics, the sky has limits
Quit the blame game
Faith, technology and sciences as vehicles of development
When will Nigeria be sweeter than honey?
Diaspora Commission reconnecting global African community
FG to provide identification for all Nigerians in five years
DStv unscathed by attacks on many fronts
Lagos aims to become technology talent hub
Galaxy Backbone reaffirms local partnership for space segment, satellite services
How sharp practices, insufficient banks, ill-equipped facilities threaten safe blood transfusion in Nigeria
Vanguard
Buratai: How Not To Rewrite History
Defecting Imo Lawmakers Yet To Resign From Former Parties
My Love For Trump Will Never Die
Nigerian Youths And The Lure Of Death Via Suicide
Texting While Driving Is Like Driving With Your Eyes Closed — Research
Issues And Perspectives Of Edo Assembly Crisis
Nigeria Needs $100bn In 20 Yrs To Tackle Power Challenges —Stakeholders
Enugu East: Nnamani Floors APC Candidate At Appeal Court
Court Settles Boundary Dispute Between Two Badagry Communities
NYSC Withdraws Corps Members From “War Zone Areas” In Niger State
Drama As HDP Faction Moves To Withdraw Petition Against Buhari
NCC Moves To Secure Nigeria’s Cyber-Space
IYC Wants More Ijaw Appointed As Judges
Beneficiaries Protest Alleged Abandonment Of Neighbourhood Watch By Rivers Govt
Leadership Of Warri South Legislative Arm Zoned To Agbarha-Warri — Onotor
NNPC: Stakeholders React, Set Agenda For New Team
We‘ll Resist Fulani Vigilantes In Igboland, Ohanaeze Tells Miyetti Allah
Dangote Refinery: Raising Bar In Host Community Development
HR-V Completes Honda Passenger Car Line Up
Special Range Rover For Astronauts
I just needed a child to call me mother, Jos baby thief confesses
Police parade 3 teachers arrested over leaked WAEC question papers
EFCC arrests 27 suspected ‘Yahoo-Boys’ in Osogbo, recovers 8 exotic cars
Nigeria’ll support efforts for political stability in neighbouring countries – Buhari
EFCC re-arraigns American for $1.2m fraud
NAFDAC to ban Paraquat, Atrazine products, curtail use of Snipper in Nigeria
It’s criminal for parents to keep children out of school – Buhari
Miyetti Allah calls for establishment of Fulani vigilantes in S-East
PDP governors blast police over alleged raid on Ishaku’s residence
9th Assembly Leadership : PDP to probe members’ voting pattern
Breaking: FG to proscribe Almajiri system
Edo APC chieftain, Idahosa calls for Oshiomhole’s resignation
Important first date tips for ladies ― Olajide Tope
Why being a business owner sucks — Kemi Adetiba
Koffi Olomide’s South Africa concert cancelled
The person sucking my breast is not complaining — Tiwa Savage
My plans for West African music talents — Oluwaseun Lloyd, GM, Sony Music
Finally, NAFDAC bans production of smaller packs of Sniper, other chemicals
When you are trying to get pregnant
We’re developing PSIN like Harvard Training Institute – Oyo-Ita
