NAIJA NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 4TH JUNE 2021

NAIJA 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 safe👏