NAIJA NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 22ND JUNE 2021

NAIJA NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 22ND JUNE 2021.

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*THE NATION*

Tackling vandalism with law

Abaribe toAPC, PDP:Dont deny Southeast 2023 presidential ticket

Four specilaised varsities get N18b take-off grant

Niger Govt raises special squad to battle bandits

774,000 jobs: Hiccups stall stipend payment

Supporters of Kwara APC leaders clash

Police, Igboho group clash likely

APC will face big challenge after Buhari, says Lawan

Tough times await illegal arms bearers, Buhari vows

Unmatched Omatseye

Banks renegotiate loans for top borrowers

Fed Govt launches at-risk-children project in Gombe

CRiver APC orders for three million bunches of brooms

*VANGUARD*

Kogi newspaper chief, Thomas urges relevant authorities to focus on welfare of policemen’s families

Nigerian stock market resumes week with N54bn loss

My faith in young generation is unshakable ‘ Aisha Buhari

Mother of two, one other bag 24yrs for child theft, trafficking in Rivers

ICBAM to honour Ogunsan with fellowship award

Align yourselves with govt policies to deliver democracy, Ikpeazu tells new permanent secretaries

Anambra guber: PDP leaders meet with aspirants, stakeholders

Nigerian Army dismisses torture Video of terrorist

APC may face challenges after Buhari’s exit in 2023 ‘ Lawan

774,000 jobs: FG goes after defaulting banks

774,000 jobs: FG goes after defaulting banks

FG pays N10 bn to 1m beneficiaries every 2 months -Coordinator

APC has become formidable force in Cross River ‘ Agara

Cross River APC purchases three million bunches of brooms

[OPINION] 2023 Presidential Race: Why Bala Mohammed is best bet for PDP

PDP suspends ex-chairman, Aeroland

The threat of flooding to lives and gaps in institutional response

Business leaders commend Osinbajo’s personal devotion to MSMEs

INEC to deploy 5,346 personnel to 2,673 centres for voter registration

The grouse against Otuaro

2023: Cross River politics heat up as PDP’s national leadership endorses Sandy/Gershom ticket

Breaking: APGA risks being ruled out of Anambra governorship election

INEC solicits media support on CVR

States airports: The fair, bad and ugly

UCH resident doctors suspend strike

Flood threatens our community, Osun residents lament

Court remands Christmas Eve armed robbery suspect

STATE OF THE NATION: Adopt 2014 confab recommendations or take 1963 codebook ‘ Bassey

My mentoring people to seek scholarship abroad is brain-gain to Nigeria’ Dr Onwukamike

APC orders 3m bunches of brooms for new members in Cross River

No B juju B that”: UNIUYO’s medical interns protest five months unpaid salaries

FMOH, Censors Board, Police, CSOs, others discuss smoke-free Nollywood at CAPPA’s summit

How fake bureau de change operator swindled businessman of N12.7m, witness narrates

Man, 21, charged with peddling 750g cannabis

Widows in Kaduna decry high cost of living, hardship

Court remands three men for allegedly stealing 7 refrigerators

Police Inspector kills five, injure four others in Enugu

*THISDAY*

64% of MSMEs Affected in #EndSARs Protest Owned by Women

AfDB Appoints Dunford Vice President

Stakeholders Support for LAAC Conference

Africa Agility Promotes Entrepreneurship

NEITI Seeks Reconciliation in NNPCs JV Partners Accounts

NDPHC Sets September for Completion of Lafia Sub-station

Fashola Wants Surveyors to Explore Technology, Innovation

Egbin Power Seeks $1.8bn to Expand Output

TCN Establishes New Transmission Region in Kano

Lack of Digital Infrastructure May Push Millions of Rural Families into Poverty

Ecobank Nigeria Promotes Staff

INEC Polling Units and The Future of Elections

Breaking: CAS Reduces Siasias Life Ban to Five Years

It is the Week of Decision for 30 Anambra Guber…

Southern Governors Asaba Accord to Rescue Nigerias Sinking Ship (Part…

Italy Top Group A on Maximum Nine Points, Wales Through

Modi Prescribes Yoga for COVID-19

Arden & Newton/Ardova Global Award: A win for Nigeria

Experts Proffer Options as Government Banks on CBN Interventions for Autogas Policy Success

Standard Chartered Launches New Sustainable Supply Chain Benchmarking Tool

*PUNCH*

Yoruba scholars, monarchs caution Igboho, demand decentralised govt

Bello meets abducted students parents, unveils anti-banditry battle plan

World Banks warning on reforms apt

Africa must harness home-grown solutions to problems Obasanjo

NLC kicks against gender-based violence

Kidnap victims paid N2bn ransom to herdsmen yearly SOKAPU

Tetra Pak donates borehole, equipment to milking communities

We are verifying AFN parallel elections, says WA

Go for gold, Mikel charges Tokyo-bound athletes

Well deliver on second Niger Bridge, Lagos-Shagamu road Julius Berger

Mr President, there is hunger in the land!

Simon donates N.2m to Lagos-based teams

FG calls Emirates bluff, airline bans Nigerian travellers again

APC may face challenges after Buharis exit in 2023 Lawan

Task before Buhari, Akeredolu

Ex-DIG seeks to stop Orji Kalus alleged N7.1bn fraud retrial

Five-year ban: Siasia silent on CAS ruling

OctaFX launches marketing campaign

Final year student to sue Akwa Ibom varsity over expulsion for criticising gov

Debunking Buhari on grazing routes

Bandits/herdsmen farm occupation: Insecurity grounds CBN borrowers, farmers say loan repayment difficult

Edo ready to welcome Wilder

Farmforte, three others sign strategic partnership

Ex-convict robs, rapes octogenarian in Ondo, stolen phones recovered

Well deploy more men in Plateau ungoverned territories IGP

Man City Mahrez proposes to partner with 400k ring

Davodani Microfinance Banks assets rises to N2bn

Kwara, Sokoto courts jail corper, Facebook fraudster for love scams

Court awards Akwa Ibom community N82bn damages over oil spill, gas flaring

Long-term FDI critical to Nigerias economic development Comercio

Funerals have taken a new dimension in the East

Firm launches data compliance software

EFCC nabs two for alleged N768.5m fraud

Brugge striker Dennis joins Watford

South-West power brokers as biggest obstacle to change

Alleged scam: SEC denies registering MBA Capital and Trading

5G beckons as NCC inaugurates committee for deployment

Rivers youths demand reopening of training centre

Fidson Healthcare, 16 others drive stock market lower

Google gives TEF $3m grant for female entrepreneurs

CONUA does not exist in trade union law, says ASUU

NIS boss carpets Katsina officers over bribery, vows shake-up

Concerted efforts needed to eliminate malaria

Lagos airport landing procedure remains downgraded, says NCAA

MTN votes N640bn investment for Nigerias broadband expansion

AOCOEDll keep producing best teachers, says provost

Reps fault planned sale of looters assets, say items under probe

Baba Ijeshas bail hearing for Thursday

Expert advocates modular care facility to access healthcare

Slow COVID-19 vaccine rollout impeding investments, says UNCTAD

Data, now preeminent in telecommunications, says VDT boss

NYSC coordinator counsels Lagos residents on healthcare

Shock as 13-year-old boy hacks Edo father, 79, to death

Firm, others partner to deliver universal health coverage

Media bill: Buhari re-introducing Decree 4 under different guise, say stakeholders

Petrol scarcity looms in Abuja, others as marketers begin strike

Auchi Poly approves promotion, further studies for workers

Buhari has an agenda, hes ready to tighten laws on information flow to achieve it Veteran journalist, Idowu

Osun sympathises with CP over burnt house in Ogun

*DAILY TIMES*

$430m Enugu-Cameroon highway project to be completed this year AfDB

JUST IN: 2023: Sen. Abaribe endorse Moghalu for President

BREAKING: T.B Joshuas Successor Revealed By SCOAN Elders

Spain to pardon jailed Catalan separatist leaders

U.S. ready to meet N. Korean officials anywhere, anytime Envoy

Three astronauts enter Tianhe core module of Chinas space station

Customs to seize unverified private jets

Millions of Nigerians abuse drugs, says Marwa

Five killed, four injured as police Inspector opens fire on youths in Enugu

FG approves N18bn for take-off of 4 specialised varsities

Court awards N82Bn damages against Mobil, NNPC over oil spillage

Security beefed up as cultural parade ushers in funeral rites for Olu of Warri

Niger govt commissions 1000 security agents to rescue 136 abducted pupils

Youre backbone of Nigeria, pillar of APC, Buhari tells partys youths

NIMET: Training of aeronautical observers, forecasters begins in Katsina

BUSTED: Buharis N28 billion for distressed missions was mismanaged by the Foreign Affairs Ministry

Siasias football ban reduced to five years by Cas

Scotland midfielder, Gilmour tests positive for Covid-19

France forward Ousmane Dembele out of Euro 2020 with knee injury

Laurel Hubbard Becomes First transgender athlete to compete at Olympics

Big names missing as Nigeria announce squad for Mexico friendly

Alleged sexual assault: Baba Ijesha to be arraigned on June 24

*NEW TELEGRAPH*

NDLEA nabs 244 offenders, convicts 21 in A’Ibom

JAMB asks candidates in delisted CBT centres to reprint exam slips

Customs to impound unverified private jets

APC’s can only survive with effective leadership recruitment process ‘ Gbajabiamila

Arrest, prosecute AREWA Youths inciting violence against Igbos ‘ HURIWA

Buhari approves N18bn for establishment of four specialised varsities in 2021

Consider our victims of insurgency in your humanitarian assistance, Miyetti Allah urges FG, Borno govts

Army: Over 20 terror suspects killed in land, air offensive in Borno

JUST IN: Protesters block highways in Abuja, demand Buhari’s removal

Babalakin: I honestly beat Dangote, others in old Federal Secretariat bid

Kebbi abduction: Eight students, three teachers rescued ‘ DHQ

CAP sustains loss on rising operational costs

Group slams NCM president over comments on Yoruba nation

Digital economy: Research key to Nigeria’s role in $11.5trn market

Yahaya visits Operation Hadin Kai Theatre, hails wounded troops

UN expresses concern over skyrocketing food prices in Nigeria, others

LNG: FG exports N568.5bn product in two weeks

NESG: CBN’s adoption of NAFEX may stem capital outflows

NGX closes week bearish with 1.30% loss

Suspends trading in GTBank shares

Scores injured in fracas between two APC rival groups in Kwara

UBA Foundation celebrates Int’l day of African Child

TeamApt to accelerate African expansion

Blood flows as Lobi Stars security men beat up journalists, supporters at Aper Aku Stadium

CAS reduces Siasia’s ban to five years

Qatar 2022: Only fans vaccinated against COVID-19 will be allowed to attend matches

JUST IN: Up to 10,000 fans allowed at Tokyo Olympic venues

Copa America: Mina own goal helps Peru to 2-1 win over Colombia

Euro 2020: No panic in England camp ahead of final group game ‘ Sterling

Tokyo-bound Bromell romps to 100m victory at US trials

Group rolls out drums for Ajunwa

Bolt welcomes newborn twins Thunder, Saint Leo

Euro 2020: Wales into last 16 despite defeat in Rome

*BLUE PRINT*

Sani-Bello’s order to special squad: Comb the forest and free 136 kid-abductees

13% derivation: Court orders FG to pay $951m to Bayelsa govt

LG poll: El-Rufai reaffirms commitment to e-voting, swears in Kaduna ‘a SIECOM chair

Insecurity: Zamfara Gov’s quest for safe haven

Mbula chieftaincy: Letter to Gov FintiriI

In Plateau, Tribunal upholds Da’adut’s election, dismisses PDP, Daika’s petition

2023: I’ll make a difference in Benue’s development ‘ Sam Ode

2023: Don’t handover to political jobbers, APC chieftain urges Buhari

2023: I am not returning to PDP ‘ Folarin

Man, 30, steals wheelbarrow, ags 3 months imprisonment

RMRDC strategising to reduce cement price, create jobs

Galloping population growth, crawling economy

INEC invalidates Victor Oye’s APGA faction delegate list

Time to revive Nigeria’s manufacturing sector

Voter registration to last at least 1 year- INEC

Nigeria’s debt profile hits $7.8trn ‘ Ex-CBN deputy gov

Perennial flood in Nigeria: Looming, preventable disaster waiting to happen

NDLEA nabs 244, convict 21 suspects within 1 year ‘ Commander

NCNE moves to adapt curriculum for education of farmers, pastoralists, others

IPOB: Police tightens security in Edo command headquarters, others

Gov. Sule presents 5 executive bills to Nasarawa Assembly

Tipper drivers serve strike notice in Edo

Police arrests man, 40 for raping 60-yr-old woman in Ogun

Korea trains 22 public officials on education policy, management

Those threatening peace ‘ll be brought to book ‘ Buhari

2021 Wet season farming: NALDA to assist farmers in six states with tractors

Troops kill 20 terrorists in Borno forest

Fish out killers of slain journalist, Badejo ‘ Oyo NUJ tells Makinde, security agencies

2021 Reunion: Priest tasks CWO on exemplary conduct

Nigeria better united than divided- Buhari

Designer of 1004 Flats Estate, Alade, dies

Buhari urges ceasefire on South-east security, Kaduna labour crises, South-east govs mull talks with IPOB

Gombe APC chieftain Hammasaleh resigns

NTP, NYDP in coalition with YPP ahead of Ogun council poll

FCT Imams seek inclusion of religious leaders in security architecture

Jigawa gov appoints 8 perm secs

Fish out killers of Badejo, Oyo NUJ tasks Makinde, security agencies

*THE SUN*

Anambra guber: APGA crisis gets messier

Why I’m in Anambra governorship race ‘Etiaba

APC must win Anambra guber election ‘Okom, director, Chidozie Nwankwo Campaign Organisation

INEC targets 100m voters for 2023 polls

Defections: C’River APC orders 3m bunches of brooms

Anambra guber: Tension mounts over PDP primary

PDP suspends ex-party chair Aeroland

Anambra 2021: APGA crisis gets messier

Tribunal affirms Daduut as winner of Plateau South bye-election

NPFL: Nasarawa United now league contender as top scorer Chinedu Obasi wins MVP in Aba

Nasarawa: More trouble for PDP as Maiyaki defects to APC

As 57 marginal acreages open new vista for jobs, investment in Nigeria’s oil industry

Unlock returns on your investments from financial reports, investors urged

CBN digital currency’ll deepen financial inclusion ‘FDC

Polaris Bank highlights uniqueness, benefits of VULTe to customers

Wema Bank, LUTH pledge commitment to saving lives

Naira appreciates N490/$1 at parallel market

NDDC: Give us competent, experienced, firm MD, Ijaw tell Buhari

COVID-19: We supported countries with euros16trn ‘IMF

Senate opposes plans to gag media

NIMASA DG demands removal ofwar risk insurance on Nigerian-bound cargoes

Ugwuanyi thanks stakeholders, residents for peace in Enugu

MTN to invest N640bn to expand broadband access

IGP, Lalong unveil 50 patrol vehicles, motorcycles to tackle bandits in Plateau

Emirates re-imposes ban on flights from Nigeria

Resist attempt to sabotage govt projects, Wike tells youths

Oil spill: Court orders Mobil, NNPC to pay N82bn to AIbom communities

Wike assents to contributory health protection programme, procurement bills

Enugu shooting: Ekweremadu calls for probe, condole with victims family

Delta partners FADE Africa on green environment

Ngige: Truth-telling or spreading propaganda

FG to launch national humanitarian development peace framework

IGR: Why Lagos leads

When government becomes sincere deceiver

The scramble for airports by states

Osun: Steady march to welfare state

Why Ekiti people love eating dog meat

Women pay a price for speaking out in conservative society Abubakar-Falke

FGs plan to resurrect open grazing routes

From Ibadan to Iseyin, season of engineering

CAPPA advocates for smoke-free-screen in Nollywood

*GUARDIAN*

Mane donates about N285m to build hospital at hometown

Spain can draw inspiration from Chelsea, says Azpilicueta

Youths allegedly set 27 houses ablaze in Delta community

Bauchi residents groan over snakebites

Ikoyi residents excited over completion of roads

Olorunrinu has no case with police, fit to contest elections

Corps member jailed one year for sex scam

Suspected cultists kill policeman in Ogun

Police seek DPP’s advice on teenager’s patricide

NDLEA boss disagree with Akeredolu, lawmakers over Cannabis legislation

Zambia’s first president Kaunda to be buried on July 7

Free Covid vaccines for all Indian adults as Modi hails yoga ‘shield

Afghan leader Ghani to visit White House as withdrawal nears

Spanish PM heads to Catalonia before pardon to separatists

German conservatives to unveil post-Merkel plan

US star Angelina Jolie visits refugee camp in Burkina Faso

German FM calls for economic sanctions on Belarus

Siasia rejects five-year ban, will challenge CAS’ verdict on alleged match-fixing, says Akanni

Final group fixtures, which teams can still qualify for last 16, how

Okwaraji would have been alive if Nigeria had emergency response equipment

Team Nigeria laments Oduduru, Ekevwo’s absence at invitational relays

Opeyori, Olofua qualify for Olympics’ badminton doubles event

Bayelsa splashes N195m on Edo 2020 athletes, adopts Oborodudu, Godbless

Eight higher institutions register for Ogun 2021 SOWEGA

Man City make 100m move for Kane

Media agencies advised to reposition for business survival

Foundation seeks guidance, counselling sessions in schools

NSITF unveils repositioning strategic plans

Institute gets new executive

Ex-NLC scribe, varsity don seek new leadership recruitment process

Deliver us from evil

Dislodging traffic robbers in Lagos State

IGR: Why Lagos leads

Who has power to restructure Nigeria

Saints and sinners of political prostitution

Child development and challenge of social media

Social class: The ‘packaging’ and the realities

The making of a ‘sin city

*TRIBUNE*

FG establishes universities in Akwa Ibom, Jigawa, Osun, Bauchi with N18bn

Gov Bello assures NEMA of judicious distribution of donated agro-allied facilities

Why SMEs must explore new business model

Poverty reduction: Kano govt approves social protection policy

Anambra guber nomination forms not for sale yet, Labour Party warns aspirants

Insecurity impacting negatively on Nigeria’s education ‘ UNESCO

Labour flays kidnapping of 104 college students

COVID-19 accelerates innovation, digital transformation ‘ NITDA DG

Local stock market begins weak weaker by 0.3 per cent

*SPORTS*

49ers’ George Kittle Discusses Why Tim Tebow Wasn’t Invited to Tight End Summit – Bleacher Report

76ers’ Ben Simmons Reportedly Doubtful to Play for Australia in 2021 Tokyo Olympics – Bleacher Report

Amike wants good package for Olympics bound athletes -NigPilot – Nigerian Pilot

Athletics-Brazier suffers shock defeat as U.S. Olympic trials prove wicked test – Yahoo

Athletics-Bromell will head to Europe before Olympics – Yahoo

B/R NBA Expert Trade Packages for Philadelphia 76ers Star Ben Simmons – Bleacher Report

Bayelsa splashes N195m on Edo 2020 athletes, adopts Oborodudu, Godbless – Guardian

Ben Simmons Rumors: 76ers Star May Explore Switching Dominant Shooting Hand – Bleacher Report

Big names missing as Nigeria announce squad for Mexico friendly – Daily Times

Blood flows as Lobi Stars security men beat up journalists, supporters at Aper Aku Stadium – New Telegraph

Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Won’t Participate in 2021 MLB Home Run Derby – Bleacher Report

Bolt welcomes newborn twins Thunder, Saint Leo – New Telegraph

Breaking: CAS Reduces Siasias Life Ban to Five Years – Thisday

Calls made for Germany’s Euro 2020 game against Hungary to be played in rainbow-colored stadium – CNN

Carl Nassib of Las Vegas Raiders is first active NFL player to announce he is gay – CNN

CAS reduces Siasia FIFA life ban to five years – The Cable

CAS reduces Siasia’s ban to five years – New Telegraph

Chris Paul Ruled Out for Suns vs. Clippers Game 2 Due to Health and Safety Protocols – Bleacher Report

College World Series 2021: Monday Scores, Winners and Bracket Results – Bleacher Report

Copa America: Mina own goal helps Peru to 2-1 win over Colombia – New Telegraph

Cricket-Former Australia bowler MacGill breaks silence on alleged kidnapping – Yahoo

Denmark achieve Euros first with Russia thrashing – Goal

Devin Booker’s huge night leads Phoenix Suns to NBA playoff win over LA Clippers – CNN

Doc Rivers Says 76ers Have Plan to Work on Ben Simmons’ Shooting Struggles – Bleacher Report

Edo ready to welcome Wilder – Punch

Eight higher institutions register for Ogun 2021 SOWEGA – Guardian

Emmanuel Dennis: Watford sign Nigerian striker from Club Brugge – Goal

England advance at Euro 2020 as confusion reigns over Billy Gilmour Covid case – Yahoo

England v Czech Republic: Teams meet at Wembley with top spot in Group D at stake – BBC

Euro 2020 matchday 11: Belgium and Holland stay perfect as Denmark make last 16 – Yahoo

Euro 2020 matchday 12: Scotland have history in their sights – Yahoo

Euro 2020: Chilwell, Mount To Self-Isolate After Gilmour COVID-19 Test – Daily Independent

Euro 2020: Croatia v Scotland – Liam Cooper says goals will come for Scots in must-win game – BBC

Euro 2020: Denmark Thrash Russia, Joins Belgium In Round Of 16 – Complete Sports

Euro 2020: Denmark Thump Russia, Set Up Last 16 Tie Against Wales – Daily Independent

Euro 2020: Fairytale comes true as Denmark grabs place in knockout stages – CNN

Euro 2020: No panic in England camp ahead of final group game ‘ Sterling – New Telegraph

Euro 2020: Wales into last 16 despite defeat in Rome – New Telegraph

FG appoints Mikel Obi youth ambassador -NigPilot – Nigerian Pilot

Final group fixtures, which teams can still qualify for last 16, how – Guardian

Finland 0-2 Belgium: Romelu Lukaku strike secures top spot in Group B – BBC

Five-year ban: Siasia silent on CAS ruling – Punch

FOCUS ON-Sailing at the Tokyo Olympics – Yahoo

FOCUS ON-Triathlon at the Tokyo Olympics – Yahoo

FOCUS ON-Wrestling at the Tokyo Olympics – Yahoo

France forward Ousmane Dembele out of Euro 2020 with knee injury – Daily Times

From chauffeurs to Olympic gold medalists’ ‘ Amokachi reveals Nigeria’s struggles at Atlanta 1996 – Goal

Full List of 2021 NBA Draft Lottery Team Representatives – Bleacher Report

Go for gold, Mikel charges Tokyo-bound athletes – Punch

Group rolls out drums for Ajunwa – New Telegraph

Harlem Globetrotters Petition NBA, Adam Silver to Grant Them an Official Franchise – Bleacher Report

Harry Kane: Manchester City lining up bid for Tottenham and England striker – BBC

How to watch Czech Republic vs England in Euro 2020 from India – Goal

Ighalo allegedly welcomes new baby from another woman -NigPilot – Nigerian Pilot

It felt amazing’ ‘ Adeyemo thrilled training with FC Vizela first team – Goal

Italy Top Group A on Maximum Nine Points, Wales Through – Thisday

Iwuala makes Rohrs list of 25 NPFL invitees for Mexico friendly – The Cable

Joe Lacob Expects Stephen Curry to Finish Career with Warriors amid Contract Talks – Bleacher Report

Jordan Brand Partners with 11 WNBA Players as Part Of Largest Women’s Roster – Bleacher Report