NAIJA NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 27TH MAY, 2021

CITYNEWS NIGERIA BRINGS YOU NAIJA NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 27TH MAY, 2021.

*VANGUARD*

Yahaya Bello sends delegation to family of pilot of Ill-fated Airforce Plane

Fire destroys multi million Naira goods at footwear COY in Lagos

Lagos announces 10-week partial closure of Eko Bridge June 4

COVID-19: NASS to review all emergency measures ‘ Lawan

Arewa leader calls for urgentconstitution of NDDC board

NGO calls for grassroots’ inclusion in budget preparation, implementation

Kebbi boat mishap devastating, says Buhari

Reps summon Malami over alleged blockage of $60bn repatriation

FG seeks Ghana’s support in MOWCA election

COVID-19: NASS to review all emergency measures ‘ Lawan

PDP wins rescheduled Ido LG election

Governors committed to autonomy of judiciary, legislature ‘ Tambuwal

Anambra 2021: PDP delegates support zoning presidential, gov’ship slots ‘ Report

Afe Babalola to NASS: Substitute 1999 constitution with 1963 constitution

Lagos PDP: Saraki-led committee reconciles Bode George, Doherty

Judiciary, Legislative autonomy critical to Nigeria’s democratic process ‘ Tambuwal

Declare N19 bn C’River refund from FG to Cross Riverians ‘ PDP challenges Ayade

States should decide their model of LG ‘ El-Rufai

Elect leadership that can unlock your potentials, Chidoka urges youths

International Criminal Court: An early warning for Nigerian officials [opinion]

Taiwan’s exclusion from the World Health Assembly undermines global health

Youth Development In Nigeria: A failed project

Back to Ishaq Oloyede’s JAMB and Isa Pantami’s NINjihad

FG set to unveil Batch 10 of Digital Economy Projects

The crypto market downfall and possible ways it can come back

Breaking: Samuel Chukwueze’s Villareal beat Man United to win Europa League

Buhari’s race for legacy: Six years gone, well, barely two left

Crisis in South-East: FG, not IPOB, is the issue

How to prevent Nigeria’s collapse (2)

Grazing reserves’ is Fulanisation

Four confirmed cases of Cholera disease recorded in Plateau

IYC President, Peter Igbifa, regains freedom from abductors

100 students collapse, hospitalize for inhaling fumigation chemicals in Ekiti

100 people feared dead in boat mishap in Niger state

*PUNCH*

Animals take over Benue villages attacked by herdsmen

Experts fault naira devaluation, say pricesll rise, poverty deepened

FG expects first oil from new marginal fields by 2022

Buhari didnt consult widely on judicial autonomy, Order 10 faulty NGF

Eliminating threats to 2023 elections

Donald Duke returns to PDP, laments Ayades defection

Contributory pension assets rise to N12.4tn, says PenCom

If cannabis is legalised, Nigeria becoming den of junkies criminals Marwa

Saraki-led panel reconciles feuding PDP members in Lagos

Power revenue improves, customers paying 78% tariffs NERC

Ekiti orders probe as 100 students hospitalised after fumigation

El-Rufai sacks Deputy Chief of Staff, 18 advisers

Electricity Act will instil sanity in power sector Senate

Cross River PDP accuse Ayade of inducing aides to join APC

PIB, NNPC need to prioritise energy transition, says PwC

Chairman of TOP foresees bleak future for APC in Osun

NDPHC substations increase to 22, plants generate 3,400MW

Eagles would have given Abraham, Tomori playing time ‘ Fashanu

Its unfortunate Ayade joined APC after bringing me back to PDP -Duke

Olympics: Yusuf-Olukoju, Alozie back Echikunwoke for podium finish

Debt rises by N20.8tn under Buhari, servicing gulps N10.26tn

Coca-Cola recovers 150,000kg wastes

Nigerian athletes excited as Lagos hosts African Athletics Championships

N97.5bn healthcare intervention funds disbursed, says CBN

European scouts arrive Kano for talent hunt exercise

VFD Group to pay N8.51 dividend

UPDATED: Glory for Chukwueze as Villarreal beat Man United to win Europa

COVID-19 stimulus: FG distributes 40 vehicles to states

Needless controversy over appointment of appeal court judges

Champions League: Boost for Chelsea as Kante, Mendy resume training

Azman receives aircraft after maintenance in Turkey

As Nigeria fulfils her obligation to Minamata Convention

UPDATED: Man United vs Villarreal Europa final goes to penalties

270 million Africans lack access to mobile Internet Huawei

Nigeria: This giant must get up the grass (2)

AXA Mansard posts N25.08bn quarterly gross written premium

Reps invite AG, allege 5.5m unremitted, grill EFCC boss

Dangote Cements shareholders approve N272.6bn dividend

Army probes alleged murder of businesswoman caught with N1.7m by soldiers

PTAD begins consequential pension increment payment

Four killed in Katsina fresh bandits raid

Following PUNCH report, Lagos seals off Chinese firm over teenagers death

Firm unveils chemical manufacturing plant in Lagos

Lagos, Ogun commission plans rotational chairmanship, strike delays bills

Red Cross blames overloading, Buhari mourns as 150 drown in Kebbi

Firm to improve clean energy distribution in Nigeria

Travellers stranded as youths block East-West road over NDDC board

Student injured in Kano tanker explosion dies after four days

Champion Breweries profit rises by 102%

Wike donates N600m to Akwa Ibom hospital, knocks Niger Delta critics

Slain Rivers painters family alleges cover up, three suspects arrested

The other trouble with Malamis illogic

Nigerian tech startupsll attract more capital than peers

Mowe/Ofada/Owode-Egba road not kidnappers den, say Police

Rivers varsity expels six undergraduates over gang-rape, others

FG dumps social distancing in trains, high fares remain

Family laments as undergraduate, friend arrested during Akwa Ibom IPOB camp raid disappear

Demolition: Reps probe payment of compensation to impostors

Well reposition vigilante groups to tackle hoodlums Sokoto

*THE NATION*

Constitution: State police, power devolution top talks

Buhari not against open grazing ban, says Presidency

100 Ekiti students hospitalised after inhaling chemical

Sultan laments inaction on security plans

Scores feared killed in Kebbi ferry accident

Ban on open grazing, restructuring: Masari backs South governors

Who is afraid of Saraki

Security funding not enough, says Lawan

Buhari expresses sadness over Kebbi boat mishap

Abiodun At 61: A technocrat in power

Burna Boy to make first appearance at Londons O2 Arena

Naira crashes to N493/$ at parallel market

Meristem unveils campaign on wealth management

Bridging housing deficit via mortgage finance

OML 118: NNPC, SNEPCo, others sign multi-billion dollars agreement

*THISDAY*

WBank Approves $700m for Water Supply, Sanitation Programmes in Nigeria

Ecobank Partners LSETF to Support Lagos MSMEs

Facebook Celebrates Africas Cultural Impact

HP Unveils Gaming Portfolio

Telecoms Operators, Senate Differ over 5G Rollout

ICT Can Propel Nigerias Economic Growth

Report: NDPHC Delivered 22 Substations, 3000km Transmision Lines in Six Years

Report: Global Market for Cellular IoT Modules Declines

NITDA Charges IT Stakeholders on Disruptive Technology

Enang: Theres Need to Match Nigerias Huge Population with Productive Capacity

Shareholders Commend Dangote Cements N272.6bn Dividend Pay-out

Mobile Device Number Misconception

Polaris Digital Bank Gets Rave Reviews from Customers

Piaggio Group, Bhojsona Strengthen Partnership

Spotify Showcases Nigerian Artists, Others

ASR Africa Disburses N2.5bn for Akwa Ibom State University Teaching Hospital Construction

OAAN, ICL Partner on Audience Measurement for Out-of-home Sub-Sector

An Army at the Crossroads

Saraki Committee Reconciles PDP Factions in Lagos

Villarreal Defeat Man Utd to Win Europa League in Epic Shootout

IYC Protest Off to Shaky Start

TOKYO 2020 Japans Heat will Impair Olympic Athletes Performances

Well Go the Way of PPP to Develop Lagos Island

Chelsea Gets Final Boost as Kante, Mendy Return

The Devil Found a Home in Nigeria

Abuja is the Sin Capital of Nigeria

NPFL: Kano Pillars Go Top, Wolves Creep out of Drop Zone

CBN Senior Tennis: Oyinlomo, Samuel, Others Advance

How Paelon Memorial Hospital is Boosting Healthcare

NIGCOMSAT Delivers Mobile Biometric Enrollment Kit to NHIS

Iheanacho Salutes Leicester Citys Fans, Relives Wonder Goal of the Season

Mother of Two Needs N15 Million Kidney Transplant to Stay Alive

Trademarks Registry Restates PACE Sports as Owners of HiFL Brand

Emir Champions Family Planning, Charges Government to Create Awareness

Fit-Again Chukwueze Seeks to Make Villarreal History Live on StarTimes

*THE SUN*

Okowa’s youth empowerment programmes commendable ‘Peter Abel, Pet-rock Tech boss

Edo guber: Appeal Court upholds Obaseki’s election

Edo guber: Appeal Court upholds Obaseki’s victory

Anambra 2021: I’ve best solution to poverty, unemployment ‘ APC aspirant Nwokafor

Constitution review: Hearing begins in Lagos as Sanwo-Olu pushes for special status

Ayade’s APC defection will cost Cross River N2bn, PDP alleges

4.2 million recovered funds: Tie money to specific projects, APC tells Okowa

Mahrez drops hint on Man City future

Bale may quit Real, retire after Euro 2020

Match Day 23 results in 2020/2021 NPFL

Poultry farming capital intensive but profitable ‘Raji, Dekoraj Farms boss

Market country as investment destination ‘NIPC

SON approves 4 new standards for renewable energy

Technology, digital transformation’ll guarantee MSMEs’ growth ‘Stakeholders

Nigeria is Africa’s richest country with $514bn GDP, says W’Bank

Childrens day: We cannot afford to fail Nigerian children -Atiku

First crude production from marginal fields expected in 2022 ‘DPR

Kalu advocates childrens rights

Buhari signs PVP Bill into law

Over 130 missing in Kebbi boat

Julius Berger wins Nigeria’s ‘Engineering Construction Company of Decade’ Award

NSC to expose corrupt govt officials demanding bribe onboard vessels

Hoodlums kill policeman, burn patrol van in Delta

Be firm, courageous, Wike tells new CJ

Heritage Bank partners Silverbird to empower young creative Nigerians

UCH: FG still owing 215 resident doctors 3 months salaries ARD

Shareholders hail Dangote Cements N16 dividend

Genesis of our many Nigerian crises

Plateau killings: Well shoot at sight residents with illegal weapons

Police arrest 2 lovers impersonating FIRS chairman

Incessant military plane crash: Experts, Nigerians react

Soldiers destroy terrorists logistics base in Yobe, arrest fuel supplier

ATPN: Return of the soul and spirit of tourism

Renewed drug war: The Marwa factor

Sincere leadership and restructuring

Open cattle grazing: The legality of illegality

Service to the nation

Raising exemplary and patriotic children

Dear Malami, Senior Advocate of Nigeria

Double speaking Nigerians

AbdulRazaq: Two years of reasserting Kwaras leadership

Njideka: Little girl Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala saved from death

Positive lessons from Ngiges handling of strikes

Celebrating Childrens Day amid COVID-19

*GUARDIAN*

Editorial: Federalism is the answer, after all – Part 31

Superstar’ Foden formed by love of football and fishing

Ooni debunks role in sale of Lagos communal land

Road users groan over slow pace of work on Oshodi-Apapa Expressway

Conflicting accounts on Ebonyi suicide bomb require forensic investigation

Lagos seeks collaboration against drug abuse, cultism

Group offers succour to disadvantaged children

Lagos seals Chinese firm over worker’s death

Edo residents applaud progress on 8.3km Ekehuan Road project

Kaduna varsity students protest hike in fees

54TH anniversary of states’ creation – Part 2

Customs hands over banned drugs worth N22m to NDLEA

The future does not belong to rogue herdsmen

Police neutralise 5 bandits, arrest 16 others in Katsina ‘ PPRO

Taiwan’s exclusion from WHA undermines global health

The lady sings the blues

Human rights of U.S. policing a year after George Floyd: What the data tells us

Putin rules out compulsory coronavirus vaccinations

Eight killed by employee in California rail yard mass shooting

Total suspends gas-linked cash payments to Myanmar army

DR Congo volcano aftershocks rattle residents, damage buildings

Pope kisses Auschwitz tattoo of Holocaust survivor

Mali interim leaders resign ‘before mediator’: junta aide

Assad dismisses critics as Syria votes to extend his grip on power

Dutch court to rule in Shell climate case

Mafia boss captured in Brazil will be extradited to Italy: Uruguay

AFN boss, athletes lament as Texas’ weather delays Nigeria’s quest for relays tickets

Pillars beat Nasarawa United, go top

Villarreal edge Man Utd in epic shootout to win Europa League

Coach sure Adekuoroye will win a medal at Tokyo Olympics

Zidane resigns as Real Madrid coach

Quadri, Omeruah keep marching on as Atseye, Madueke fall

England goalkeeper Pope has ‘successful’ knee surgery

Juve director Paratici leaving club after 11 years

N’Golo Kante, the quiet and unassuming superstar

Conte’s Inter future uncertain amid clashes with Chinese owners

Facebook and Instagram to let users hide ‘like’ counts

ASURI seeks assent to national research innovation council bill

*DAILY TIMES*

Crypto: Nigeria will soon have its own digital currency CBN

Nigeria needs new Constitution, not amendment Okowa

Burning of INEC offices: APC plans to truncate 2023 poll, PDP insists

How COVID-19, scarcity of funds is affecting TB services in Nigeria

Southern, northern Kaduna want state split

EFCC, ICPC, others under lawmakers scrutiny over recovered Loots

Lagos attracts $8.32 billion investment in two years

Delta govt hasnt received 4.2 million returned from UK

Marwa warns against attempt to legalise cannabis

How bottlenecks frustrated previous constitutional reviews Ekweremadu

Troops bust Boko Harams logistics stockpile, nab fuel supplier

Zulum leads dignitaries to funeral of Borno Deputys mother

My boyfriend appreciate the fact that i can get pregnant for him Bobrisky

Reno Omokri: If Hisbah can destroy truckload of beer, southerners can destroy their cows too

Chukwueze in line for Villarreal game against Manchester United

Lille manager Galtier confirms departure after Ligue 1 title win

Social Media Clampdown: WhatsApp Sues Indian Government

Linda Ikeji TV, the House of Gino Unveils New Culinary Show, Lauras Kitchen

Charly Boy injured in scooter accident

Amazon buys MGM for $8.45 billion in second largest acquisition to date

Tears as Nollywood actress, Ify Onwuemene loses battle with cancer

Cows and spare parts: Tribute to ignorance

Opinion: Irregular migration routes

*DAILY INDEPENDENT*

[FREE] Download Independent ePaper ‘ 27 May 2021

UK PM Dismissed Covid-19 As A Scare Story, Says Ex-Aide

Covid-19: France To Impose Extra Restrictions On UK Travelers

Will Attahiru’s Death Impede The War Against Insurgency

On Obasanjo, Insecurity And Education

Why FG Inaugurated Inter-Ministerial Committee To Coordinate Skill Acquisition Programmes

Local Content: FG Targets Thousands Jobs In Oil, Gas Industry

Liverpool Lines Up Leicester’s Tielemans As Replacement As Wijnaldum Joins Barcelona

Major Japanese Newspaper Calls For Tokyo Olympics Cancellation In Editorial

Tackling Insecurity Challenge To Boost Nigerian Tourism Sector

Sanwo-Olu Declares Zonal Public Hearing Open

South Africa: Zuma Pleads Not Guilty At Major Graft Trial

*TRIBUNE*

UBEC to build 17 additional smart schools in states

NOSDRA seeks partnership with NHIS for universal health coverage

Tambuwal charges NIPSS to conduct studies on security, economy

INEC facilities: PDP, APC in war of words

Experts make case for pre-school eye tests for children

We are what we eat

Pawpaw seeds far more effective than stem, leaves as worm-expeller

Why you should not skip your second COVID-19 shot

Nigeria’s manual port operations and the need for automation, digitisation

Impact of JUSUN’s strike on criminal justice dispensation

Raising exemplary children

The Lebanese sexual exploiter

Several killed in California rail yard shooting

Court orders Shell to reduce CO2 emissions 45 per cent by 2030

Why environmentalists say net zero is a scam

Mali’s president and prime minister resign following military takeover

Local stock market extends losses to eighth-day

Naira trades for N493 per dollar at parallel market

How to Win New Customers For Your Online Business

Key players commend NAMA management’s administrative style

Bird strikes: Nnaji demands assurance on air safety

Gani Adams Begins 7-Day Curse Against Politicians Paid To Frustrate Yoruba Nation Actualization

*LEADERSHIP*

MY NIGERIA IN 2030 : ‘A Country Where Corrupt Leaders Are Held Accountable

VOX POX: What I Will Tell The Minister Of Education If I Meet Him

110 Confirmed Dead In Kebbi/Niger Boat Mishap

Reps Query Non-remittance Of ‘5.5m To NSIA

Women Group Demands 37 Senatorial Seats, 74 House Of Reps Seats

Don’t Legalise Cannabis, NDLEA Boss Cautions Reps

100 Students Of Ekiti College Faint After Inhaling Chemical

Children’s Day: We Can’t Afford To Fail Our Children ‘ Atiku

Villarreal Win Europa League In Epic Penalty Shootout

N’Assembly Open To Informed Criticisms ‘ Lawan

Your Supply Chain Is Critical Per Cory Muroff

*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Danger of reaching out to criminals

Executive Order No. 10 unnecessary, ill advised ‘Tambuwal

Certificate forgery: Obaseki wins again in Appeal Court

ELIZADE UNIVERSITY: A unique citadel of academic excellence

Plateau killings: Defend yourselves, CAN tells residents

Lawan: Nigeria’s corporate existence under threat

AGF backtracks, says Ibori loot not yet with Delta State

Constitution Review: FG’s excess power, major cause of friction ‘Akeredolu

Import: FG’s investment in agric equipment, others hits N727.3bn

Osteoporosis increases hearing loss risk

El-Rufai sacks 19 political appointees

Free trade zones’ report unsettles labour

Wike to JUSUN: No salary if strike continues beyond May

Much ado about IMEI submission

Oyo leads digital drive with ICT infrastructure, training

MTN introduces automated recharging service

ASUS unveils ZenBook Duo 14 for Nigerian market

Report: Malware epidemic hits Nigerian phone users

Expert: Why CBN should regulate cryptocurrency

Aiming at sugar master plan target

Thomas-Greenfield: Why Africa is important to Biden administration

FG set to tap into $82.2bn software market

Grazing ban: Buhari support group accuses Akeredolu of disrespect

New Horizons produce Africa’s MCCT for Abuja schools

Ekiti 2022: PDP in the throes of crisis

Tokyo Olympics: Japan newspaper says Games must be cancelled

Breaking: Governor El-Rufai ‘Sacks 19 Political Appointees'(See Full List)

*PEOPLES DAILY*

Fire Service boss wants arms unit established

State of the nation: Ethnic divisons, separatist agitations worry media leaders

Plant Variety Protection Act gets presidential assent

Reps demand NNPC’s evidence of remittances into federation account

Dabiri-Erewa lauds Nigerian Mission in UK for ending passport racketeering

Osun Gov. seeks IGP’s support to curb insecurity

We will monitor how you spend the 4.2M Ibori loot, SERAP tells Okowa

Buhari sends delegation to Adamawa, condoles with State on the demise of Dan Buram Jada

Air Crash: Tinubu, Akande, Osoba commiserate with Buhari, express support for one, united Nigeria

My husband is dying in police custody, wife of detained newspaper vendor cries out

*BLUEPRINT*

Revealed! How Manchester United’s ‘trophyless’ seasons turned Samuel Chukwueze’s Villarreal to Europa League Champions

Volleyball: JVC of Bauchi eager to secure Premier Leagueticket ‘ Dada

NGF: Legislature, Judiciary autonomy doesn’t require Executive Order 10

Ecobank set to host 2nd agribusiness, food security summit

Insurance agents lay siege at pension offices to collect annuity

Shareholders hail Dangote Cement on N272.6bn dividend

Achievement of SDGs by 2030 huge challenge for businesses-LG Electronics

Equipment upgrades, staff welfare’ll be prioritised despite pandemic ‘ NAMA

Saboteur airlines deserve stiffer penalty

Breaking: Conte dumps Inter Milan despite Seria A title ‘rare’ victory

WAPIS data centre’ll fast track fight against crimes says IGP

ASR flags off construction of N5bn A/Ibom varsity teaching hospital project

Breaking: Real Madrid stadium, Santiago Bernabeu, catches fire

Female graduate, lover in police net for impersonating FIRS Chair, Director

Gunmen kidnap 2 people in Abuja

Borno: Zulum takes delivery of 18 heavy duty N1.4bn construction equipment

Yobe tackles food security with N1.4bn tractors

Imande emerges president of Kuje Tiv community, pledges development

Plane crash: Akume condoles with Buhari, Nigerians

Gombe commences health contributory scheme

Constitution review: Akeredolu makes case for a national dialogue

Breaking: 100 die in Niger boat mishap

2023: Nasarawa youths back Matawalle for Senate

FG hands over operational vehicles of NG-CARES to states

Constition review: Sani Bello backs restructuring

Why Buhari didn’t attend COAS Attahiru’s burial ‘ Garba Shehu

53 Zamfara kidnap victims released unconditionally

Andreescu pulls out of Strasbourg days before French Open

A/Ibom: Former-ALSCON workers threaten to sue BPE, PTAD over unpaid benefits

Govs committed to autonomy of judiciary, legislature ‘ Tambuwal

Army arrests Boko Haram fuel supplier

Buhari Couldn’t Attend Attahiru’s Burial,He Hates Causing Traffic – Garba Shehu

*POLITICS*

Kalu advocates childrens rights – The Sun

100 Ekiti students hospitalised after inhaling chemical – The Nation

100 students hospitalised in Ekiti after fumigation exercise – The Cable

100 Students Of Ekiti College Faint After Inhaling Chemical – Leadership

110 Confirmed Dead In Kebbi/Niger Boat Mishap – Leadership

2023: Nasarawa youths back Matawalle for Senate – Blueprint

4.2 million recovered funds: Tie money to specific projects, APC tells Okowa – The Sun

4.2m Ibori loot: Accountant-general backtracks after Buharis aide says funds not returned to Delta – The Cable

53 Zamfara kidnap victims released unconditionally – Blueprint

53% of Republicans say Trump is true US president – The Cable

54TH anniversary of states’ creation – Part 2 – Guardian

A case for NYSC and the Nigerian youths -NigPilot – Nigerian Pilot

A former GOP activist in Palm Beach County has been charged in connection with the Capitol riot after she posted about it on Facebook – Business Insider

A woman will helm the Louvre for the first time in its 228-year history – CNN

A/Ibom: Former-ALSCON workers threaten to sue BPE, PTAD over unpaid benefits – Blueprint

Abiodun At 61: A technocrat in power – The Nation

Achievement of SDGs by 2030 huge challenge for businesses-LG Electronics – Blueprint

Actor John Cena issues an apology to China – CNN

Afe Babalola to NASS: Substitute 1999 constitution with 1963 constitution – Vanguard

Air Crash: Tinubu, Akande, Osoba commiserate with Buhari, express support for one, united Nigeria – Peoples Daily

Airbnb CEO: Business travel won’t ever go back to what it was pre-pandemic – CNN

Akpabio appeals to protesting Ijaw youths to suspend action -NigPilot – Nigerian Pilot

Ambassador denied entry as Australian writer faces China espionage trial – CNN

Anambra 2021: I’ve best solution to poverty, unemployment ‘ APC aspirant Nwokafor – The Sun

Anambra 2021: PDP delegates support zoning presidential, gov’ship slots ‘ Report – Vanguard

Andreescu pulls out of Strasbourg days before French Open – Blueprint

Animals take over Benue villages attacked by herdsmen – Punch

APC primaries: Youths urge Gbajabiamila not to interfere – Punch

Aregbesola: I wont just jump into 2023 presidential race Im a serious politician – The Cable

Arewa leader calls for urgentconstitution of NDDC board – Vanguard

AREWA PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES FORUM BEGINS COVID-19 VACCINATION -NigPilot – Nigerian Pilot

Arizona GOP legislators votes to strip powers from the Democratic secretary of state after she slammed the state’s GOP-led 2020 election audit – Business Insider

Army arrests Boko Haram fuel supplier – Blueprint

As militaries get busier in the Arctic, the US and Russia are running out of ways to solve problems there – Business Insider

ASR flags off construction of N5bn A/Ibom varsity teaching hospital project – Blueprint

Assad dismisses critics as Syria votes to extend his grip on power – Guardian

At Last, Nigerian Government Flies National Flags At Half Mast In Honour of Late Army Officers After SaharaReporters’ Story – Sahara Reporters

Attahiru: Retired Military Officer Condemns Use Of ‘Baby Pilots’ To Fly Service Chiefs – Sahara Reporters

Ayade’s APC defection will cost Cross River N2bn, PDP alleges – The Sun

Baby squid and tartigrades are heading to space – CNN

Back to Ishaq Oloyede’s JAMB and Isa Pantami’s NINjihad – Vanguard

Ban on open grazing, restructuring: Masari backs South governors – The Nation

Basketball Africa League: US rapper J Cole’s deal with Patriots ends – BBC

Be firm, courageous, Wike tells new CJ – The Sun

Belarus plane: Lukashenko hits back at condemnation of journalist’s arrest – BBC

Borno: Zulum takes delivery of 18 heavy duty N1.4bn construction equipment – Blueprint

Brad Pitt awarded joint custody of children with Angelina Jolie – BBC

Breaking: 100 die in Niger boat mishap – Blueprint

Breaking: Conte dumps Inter Milan despite Seria A title ‘rare’ victory – Blueprint

Breaking: Real Madrid stadium, Santiago Bernabeu, catches fire – Blueprint

Buhari didnt consult widely on judicial autonomy, Order 10 faulty NGF – Punch

Buhari expresses sadness over Kebbi boat mishap – The Nation

Buhari hosts Libyan leader in Aso Rock, says what affects Libya impacts on Nigeria – The Cable

Buhari not against open grazing ban, says Presidency – The Nation

Buhari sends delegation to Adamawa, condoles with State on the demise of Dan Buram Jada – Peoples Daily

Burning of INEC offices: APC plans to truncate 2023 poll, PDP insists – Daily Times

Calls grow louder for Biden to evacuate Afghan allies who helped US military ahead of US withdrawal – Business Insider

Chairman of TOP foresees bleak future for APC in Osun – Punch

Children’s Day: We Can’t Afford To Fail Our Children ‘ Atiku – Leadership

Tinubu Is The Next President Of Nigeria – Senator Adeyeye

*SPORTS*

76ers Fan Captured on Video Throwing Popcorn at Russell Westbrook After Ankle Injury – Bleacher Report

76ers’ Joel Embiid: DX-Chop Celebration Inspired by Triple H, Shawn Michaels in WWF – Bleacher Report

Aaron Rodgers Tweets ‘Star Wars’ Video Roasting Tom Brady, Phil Mickelson – Bleacher Report

AFN boss, athletes lament as Texas’ weather delays Nigeria’s quest for relays tickets – Guardian

Antonio Conte leaves Inter Milan three weeks after winning Serie A – The Cable

Aribo, Chukwueze, Sadi, Omeruo exclusions stir controversy in Eagles -NigPilot – Nigerian Pilot

Athletes of the NBA, WNBA and beyond speak out on the anniversary of George Floyd’s death – CNN

Bale may quit Real, retire after Euro 2020 – The Sun

Ben Simmons on Critics: Not Trying to Prove Anybody Wrong…Trying to Win a Title – Bleacher Report

BREAKING: Olofinjana Appointed Technical Director Of Swiss Club GC Zurich – Complete Sports

Breaking: Samuel Chukwueze’s Villareal beat Man United to win Europa League – Vanguard

Cardinals’ Shildt Slams MLB for Taking Giovanny Gallegos’ Hat over Illegal Substance – Bleacher Report

CBN Senior Tennis: Oyinlomo, Samuel, Others Advance – Thisday

Champions League: Boost for Chelsea as Kante, Mendy resume training – Punch

Chelsea Gets Final Boost as Kante, Mendy Return – Thisday

Chukwueze in line for Villarreal game against Manchester United – Daily Times

Coach sure Adekuoroye will win a medal at Tokyo Olympics – Guardian

Conte’s Inter future uncertain amid clashes with Chinese owners – Guardian

Derrick Rose After Knicks’ Game 2 Win: ‘I’ve Been Dreaming About This Moment – Bleacher Report

Derrick Rose, Knicks Rally Past Trae Young, Hawks in Game 2 to Even Series – Bleacher Report

Eagles would have given Abraham, Tomori playing time ‘ Fashanu – Punch

England goalkeeper Pope has ‘successful’ knee surgery – Guardian

EURO 2021: England boss snubs Tammy Abraham, Fikayo Tomori -NigPilot – Nigerian Pilot

European scouts arrive Kano for talent hunt exercise – Punch

Fan View: ‘Nigerians winning everywhere’ – Villarreal’s Chukwueze earns plaudits after Europa League success – Goal

Fan View: ‘No one should blame De Gea’ – Africans react as Manchester United lose Europa League final to Villarreal – Goal

Fan View: Hakimi should move to Juventus, Chelsea or Arsenal after Conte’s departure from Inter Milan – Goal

Fit-Again Chukwueze Seeks to Make Villarreal History Live on StarTimes – Thisday

Former 49ers Asst. Katie Sowers Joins Chiefs Through Bill Walsh Diversity Fellowship – Bleacher Report

French Open: Naomi Osaka says she will not take questions at tournament – BBC

He lost his brother to a shark attack, but surfer still views ocean as ‘sacred place – CNN

Iheanacho Salutes Leicester Citys Fans, Relives Wonder Goal of the Season – Thisday

Islanders Advance with Game 6 Win over Sidney Crosby, Penguins – Bleacher Report

Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons Lead 76ers to Game 2 Rout over Bradley Beal, Wizards – Bleacher Report

Juve director Paratici leaving club after 11 years – Guardian

Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson ‘Several Steps Away’ from Returning Despite Cryptic Tweet – Bleacher Report

Lagos to host African Athletics Championships after Algiers backed out – The Cable

Lakers’ LeBron James Hypes MSG During Hawks vs. Knicks Game 2: ‘That Joint Rockin – Bleacher Report

LaMarcus Aldridge: Having Jersey Retired by Blazers ‘Would Be Great for Me – Bleacher Report

LeBron James After Fan Dumps Popcorn on Russell Westbrook: #ProtectOurPlayers – Bleacher Report

Lille manager Galtier confirms departure after Ligue 1 title win – Daily Times

Liverpool Lines Up Leicester’s Tielemans As Replacement As Wijnaldum Joins Barcelona – Daily Independent

Mahrez drops hint on Man City future – The Sun

Major Japanese Newspaper Calls For Tokyo Olympics Cancellation In Editorial – Daily Independent

Manchester United: Trophyless season not a success – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer – BBC

Marcus Rashford hit with racial slurs following Europa League defeat – Yahoo

Marcus Rashford suffers racial abuse on social media after Europa League loss – Yahoo

Marcus Rashford: Manchester United striker highlights racial abuse after Europa League loss – BBC

Match Day 23 results in 2020/2021 NPFL – The Sun

MLB roundup: Miguel Sano leads Twins to sweep of O’s – Yahoo

Mngqithi: Dominance across the board underpins Mamelodi Sundowns success – Goal

N’Golo Kante, the quiet and unassuming superstar – Guardian

Naomi Osaka says she won’t do press conferences during the French Open – CNN

Naomi Osaka, Citing Mental Health, Says She Won’t Do Press at 2021 French Open – Bleacher Report

NBA Confronts New and Old Issues with Fans Back in Playoff Arenas – Bleacher Report

NCAA Women’s Golf Championships 2021: Ole Miss Wins 1st Title in School History – Bleacher Report

Nigerian athletes excited as Lagos hosts African Athletics Championships – Punch

NPFL: Kano Pillars Go Top, Wolves Creep out of Drop Zone – Thisday

Oilers’ Ethan Bear Responds to Racist Remarks: I’m Here to Stand Up to This Behavior – Bleacher Report

Breaking: Osoba Speaks On How Daniel, Amosun Traumatised Him For 16 Years (Photos)

*SPORTS*

76ers Fan Captured on Video Throwing Popcorn at Russell Westbrook After Ankle Injury – Bleacher Report

76ers’ Joel Embiid: DX-Chop Celebration Inspired by Triple H, Shawn Michaels in WWF – Bleacher Report

Aaron Rodgers Tweets ‘Star Wars’ Video Roasting Tom Brady, Phil Mickelson – Bleacher Report

AFN boss, athletes lament as Texas’ weather delays Nigeria’s quest for relays tickets – Guardian

Antonio Conte leaves Inter Milan three weeks after winning Serie A – The Cable

Aribo, Chukwueze, Sadi, Omeruo exclusions stir controversy in Eagles -NigPilot – Nigerian Pilot

Athletes of the NBA, WNBA and beyond speak out on the anniversary of George Floyd’s death – CNN

Bale may quit Real, retire after Euro 2020 – The Sun

Ben Simmons on Critics: Not Trying to Prove Anybody Wrong…Trying to Win a Title – Bleacher Report

BREAKING: Olofinjana Appointed Technical Director Of Swiss Club GC Zurich – Complete Sports

Breaking: Samuel Chukwueze’s Villareal beat Man United to win Europa League – Vanguard

Cardinals’ Shildt Slams MLB for Taking Giovanny Gallegos’ Hat over Illegal Substance – Bleacher Report

CBN Senior Tennis: Oyinlomo, Samuel, Others Advance – Thisday

Champions League: Boost for Chelsea as Kante, Mendy resume training – Punch

Chelsea Gets Final Boost as Kante, Mendy Return – Thisday

Chukwueze in line for Villarreal game against Manchester United – Daily Times

Coach sure Adekuoroye will win a medal at Tokyo Olympics – Guardian

Conte’s Inter future uncertain amid clashes with Chinese owners – Guardian

Derrick Rose After Knicks’ Game 2 Win: ‘I’ve Been Dreaming About This Moment – Bleacher Report

Derrick Rose, Knicks Rally Past Trae Young, Hawks in Game 2 to Even Series – Bleacher Report

Eagles would have given Abraham, Tomori playing time ‘ Fashanu – Punch

England goalkeeper Pope has ‘successful’ knee surgery – Guardian

EURO 2021: England boss snubs Tammy Abraham, Fikayo Tomori -NigPilot – Nigerian Pilot

European scouts arrive Kano for talent hunt exercise – Punch

Fan View: ‘Nigerians winning everywhere’ – Villarreal’s Chukwueze earns plaudits after Europa League success – Goal

Fan View: ‘No one should blame De Gea’ – Africans react as Manchester United lose Europa League final to Villarreal – Goal

Fan View: Hakimi should move to Juventus, Chelsea or Arsenal after Conte’s departure from Inter Milan – Goal

Fit-Again Chukwueze Seeks to Make Villarreal History Live on StarTimes – Thisday

Former 49ers Asst. Katie Sowers Joins Chiefs Through Bill Walsh Diversity Fellowship – Bleacher Report

French Open: Naomi Osaka says she will not take questions at tournament – BBC

He lost his brother to a shark attack, but surfer still views ocean as ‘sacred place – CNN

Iheanacho Salutes Leicester Citys Fans, Relives Wonder Goal of the Season – Thisday

Islanders Advance with Game 6 Win over Sidney Crosby, Penguins – Bleacher Report

Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons Lead 76ers to Game 2 Rout over Bradley Beal, Wizards – Bleacher Report

Juve director Paratici leaving club after 11 years – Guardian

Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson ‘Several Steps Away’ from Returning Despite Cryptic Tweet – Bleacher Report

Lagos to host African Athletics Championships after Algiers backed out – The Cable

Lakers’ LeBron James Hypes MSG During Hawks vs. Knicks Game 2: ‘That Joint Rockin – Bleacher Report

LaMarcus Aldridge: Having Jersey Retired by Blazers ‘Would Be Great for Me – Bleacher Report

LeBron James After Fan Dumps Popcorn on Russell Westbrook: #ProtectOurPlayers – Bleacher Report

Lille manager Galtier confirms departure after Ligue 1 title win – Daily Times

Liverpool Lines Up Leicester’s Tielemans As Replacement As Wijnaldum Joins Barcelona – Daily Independent

Mahrez drops hint on Man City future – The Sun

Major Japanese Newspaper Calls For Tokyo Olympics Cancellation In Editorial – Daily Independent

Manchester United: Trophyless season not a success – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer – BBC

Marcus Rashford hit with racial slurs following Europa League defeat – Yahoo

Marcus Rashford suffers racial abuse on social media after Europa League loss – Yahoo

Marcus Rashford: Manchester United striker highlights racial abuse after Europa League loss – BBC

Match Day 23 results in 2020/2021 NPFL – The Sun

MLB roundup: Miguel Sano leads Twins to sweep of O’s – Yahoo

Mngqithi: Dominance across the board underpins Mamelodi Sundowns success – Goal

N’Golo Kante, the quiet and unassuming superstar – Guardian

Naomi Osaka says she won’t do press conferences during the French Open – CNN

Naomi Osaka, Citing Mental Health, Says She Won’t Do Press at 2021 French Open – Bleacher Report

NBA Confronts New and Old Issues with Fans Back in Playoff Arenas – Bleacher Report

NCAA Women’s Golf Championships 2021: Ole Miss Wins 1st Title in School History – Bleacher Report

Nigerian athletes excited as Lagos hosts African Athletics Championships – Punch

NPFL: Kano Pillars Go Top, Wolves Creep out of Drop Zone – Thisday

Oilers’ Ethan Bear Responds to Racist Remarks: I’m Here to Stand Up to This Behavior – Bleacher Report.

That’s the CITYNEWS NAIJA NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 27TH MAY, 2021,See you again tomorow.