NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SATURDAY 16TH MAY 2020

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SATURDAY 16TH MAY 2020

THE NATION

Kaduna discharges 35 infected Almajiraiafter treatment

Ogun extends lockdown for third time

Ondo Assembly to probe N4.3bn hidden in bank for 10 years

Terrorists abandon wives, kids as troops intensify onslaught

Bayelsa leaders endorse Dickson for Senate

FG blames high death rate on COVID-19 fears

Lagos Assembly approves Sanwo-Olus request for unification of fibre infrastructure

Okpanam killings: Igbo group allays fear of reprisal attacks in north

Missing seven-year-old girl found dead in co-tenants vehicle

Ize-Iyamu, Oshiomhole verbal war in 2016 normal during political campaigns Edo APC leaders

Lagos and second COVID-19 lockdown debate

Ambrose Alli varsity boosts Edo govts response with 5,000 reusable masks

COVID-19: Governors give PTF headache

Pandemics economic impact could hit $8.8tr, says ADB

Lagos Speaker Obasa, colleagues dare detractors: prove allegations or face lawsuit

Who is in charge in Oyo: GSM or GAC

Nigerians are willing to travel even now, says NANTA president

COS: How Buhari honoured one of the 14 aspirants

Canadian based singer john tony serenades with would you mind

COVID-19: Nigeria, others to get UNWTO technical assistance

Unfestive streets of Cannes

Ogun monarch petitions IGP, demands justice for farmer allegedly killed by Customs men

Family petitions AIG over sons death in Osun police custody

Davidos hit song, Blow my mind, crosses 40 million on YouTube

How my aunt sold my one-month-old son to child trafficking syndicate for N950,000 20-yr-old orphan

Rapper big sheff sheds weight after admitting being fat

Ten of the happening nigerian instagram comedians

EFCC hands over seized Diezanis building for use as isolation centre

UK-based Nigerian doctor, wife die 10 days apart

I see my wife as my girlfriend COMIC ACTOR VICTOR OSUAGWU

Reps attack governors over Infectious Diseases Bill

Enter hot, single on-air personalities

Olayinka Imoukhuede: A tribute

Minister: we deregulated downstream oil sector in March

MTN Groups revenue rises by 11%, subscribers now 257.3m

Tribute to Bob Dee @ 60

Covid-19: The North and almajirai factor

NBS: N338.94 billion earned from VAT in Q1

COVID-19 and our future

COVID-19 as wake up call to save Almajirai

Osinbajo: tackling COVID-19 will lead to innovations

*VANGUARD*

To help fight that cold and flu

Call for reopening of churches inhuman, insensitive ' Religious leaders, activists

Covid-19: Let's slow the hype, replicate Madagascar efforts

Are women more reckless at pursuing wealth

Influx of suspected insurgents, Almajiris disturbing 'YCE, Afenifere, Agbekoya, OPC

Fears of Boko Haram attacks, spread in COVID-19 cases soar in South

How Governor Abdulrazaq tackles Covid-19 and makes residents smile

Leaders, stakeholders ask S'South govs to stop invasion

Gambari will advance Buhari's development agenda ' Sen. Uba

Admission of Yoruba nation into UNPO can lead to self-governance ' Prof. Banji Akintoye

Market leaders champion containment of coronavirus spread in Trade Fair

Facebook adds GIF company Giphy to its portfolio in $400m deal

Kano trains 350 health workers on infectious disease control

COVID-19: Investing in telecom, ICT easy way to revive our economy 'Infravision Boss

Sanwo-Olu appoints Ajibike Shomade as GM LASURA

10 Newest Glamour girls of Yoruba films (3)

Nigeria also needs social distancing

Burden of being Obiano's spokesman ' James Eze

China calls on US to pay its debts to the United Nations

Mudipapa's moment of indiscretion

197 suspected kidnappers, armed robbers, others arrested in Kano

The Oluwole Epidemic: Fake documents, Counterfeits,Everywhere!

COVID-19: Plateau govt counter NCDC on number of cases

Nigeria still ranks low on table of free press operation ' ActionAid, JAP, others

UPDATED: COVID-19: Delta discharges index case, 4 others

Why Nigeria's recovery may be slow, long

You've not been forgotten, Gbajabiamila tells Abuja IDPs, donates palliatives

COVID 19: Ekiti gets over N600m donations, records four new cases

*THISDAY*

HOW NOT TO TRANSPORT YOUR CHILD

Porsche Factory Collection in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen

Kia Motors to Reopen Showrooms, Service Centres as Lockdown Eases

Transporters Revenue Lose to Inter-state Travel Ban

Q1 FY2020 Results: Jumia Performs Well as Losses Shrink

Ecobank Supports Entrepreneurs through Xpress Point Agents

Wolves Confirm Enobakhare, Nigerian Forwards Departure

Faustino Anjorin Getting Circled by Manchester Teams

Leicester Vow to Resist PSG, Others Offer for Ndidi

Henry Onyekuru Torn Between Turkey and Greece

Bribery Scandal: Yobo Calls for Caution

Dare to Launch E-Gaming Sports in Nigeria

On May 16 1960, I was Born

Kwara Covid-19 Committee Donates Palliatives to Paralympic Teams

Nyesom Wikes Executive Recklessness

Ramadan in Times Like This

*PUNCH*

Gambari: When a diplomat turns presidential gatekeeper

Fleeing BHaram terrorists abandon 72 family members, says DHQ

10 foods that can boost your immune system

Infertility and your sex life

When humanity suffers

MC Galaxy: Sekem crooner relishes comfort of Benz 2019

Teach your child life skills this period

Sexual purity gives you power to have all you wish for (III)

Five steps to grow fresh herbs at home

Facebook buys animated graphics startup GIPHY

Brazil health minister resigns amid COVID-19 crisis

11 ISWAP terrorists surrendered in Adamawa Army

COVID-19: Masari lifts lockdown in two councils

35 Almajirai recover from COVID-19 in Kaduna

Liberia withdraws corruption charges against ex-presidents son

CJN orders Chief Judges to ensure speedy trial, prison decongestion

China replies Trump over threat to cut off ties

Kwara gov says rescued man not COVID-19 patient, trains workers

The Newly Launched OPPO Reno3 Series Stands out in All Lighting Conditions, Delivering Clear Photos in Every Shot

2021 Lagos-Ibadan Expressway delivery date may be shifted again

Dont abandon solid minerals development, miners tell FG

FG, States, LGs share N606.196bn, revenue drops by N227.265bn

Private sector gifts isolation centre to Ogun

Kajuru killings: El-Rufai meets monarchs, political leaders, security chiefs

Coronavirus: FG to increase weekly testing by over 9,000

FG gives FAAN, NAMA, others 45 days to relocate HQs to Abuja

Fleeing Boko Haram terrorists abandon 72 family members, says DHQ

NANS plans nationwide protest as FG insists on school feeding

*DAILY TRUST*

ADC to use APC crisis to its advantage ahead of Edo 2020 polls

How to stop the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID:19 ' 100 FCT schools get medical materials from Chinese government

Need to check Shila boys in Adamawa State

Oluwo lauds Buhari, Oyetola, others for situating FCE in Iwo

Unproven Covid-19 remedy could fuel drug-resistant malaria

PROBLEM:Short of breath'Try: Purse your lips

Nigeria records new 288 Covid-19 cases

Controversy trails evacuation of Nigerians from Canada

Ogun extends Covid-19 lockdown a third time

Nigerians abroad to pay N297,600 for isolation stay before evacuation

RAMADAN AMID CORONAVIRUS 4 ' ELEGY FOR IBRAHIM AYAGI

Ebonyi discharges one of nine patients treated for Covid-19

COVID-19: German economy plunges into recession

ABU Covid-19 herbal remedy meant to boost immunity

French President summons Sanofi boss over COVID-19 vaccine comment

COVID-19: Tailors make fortune producing face masks

Abia gets new 100-bed isolation centre for Covid-19

Bello Buba reigns on as Nigeria's number one polo player

NCAA revenues shrink by 90 percent

Aviation agencies get 45 days to relocate headquarters to Abuja

Abdulkareem Mumini: Lobi Stars waiting to topple Plateau United after COVID-19 break

FIFA postpone 'The Best awards' ceremony

*THE SUN*

I dumped PDP moment El-Rufai made my daughter running mate 'Kaduna Deputy Governor's father, Abubakar Mohammed

Nigerians in Diaspora: The essence of leadership

2023: Nigeria needs a president with Ojukwu's passion for Biafra 'Olisa Agbakoba

Plateau PDP crisis deepens as parallel caretaker C'ttee emerge

Ekiti PDP: Olujimi expresses support for new caretaker committee

Our expectations from Gambari, by ADP

Edo 2020: W 'll leverage on crisis in APC to claim victory at poll, ADC

Erica Ogwumike opts for Nigeria

Emma Okocha: I cried watching Jay Jay play in Germany

Leon Balogun eyes Bundesliga return

Leicester City: Ndidi not for sale

COVID-19: John Ogu donates textbooks to kids in Anambra

Mayweather demands 500m to fight again

World Athletics says clean record required for athletes seeking welfare grant

COVID-19: Peter Obi donates medical supplies to hospitals in Imo, Abia

FG orders aviation agencies to relocate headquarters to Abuja in 45 days

Hospital rejection of non-COVID-19 patients responsible for 'unnecessary deaths' 'FG

COVID-19: Almajirai attack Northern governors over alleged maltreatment

FG, States, LGAs share N606.196 bn for April

COVID-19: EFCC hands Allison-Madueke's forfeited property to Lagos for isolation centre

CJN orders Chief Judges to ensure speedy trial of cases, decongestion of custodial centres

Enugu govt. seals Lord's Chosen church headquarters

Almajirai relocation to South is for sinister agenda 'IPOB, MASSOB

Ondo Assembly begins probe of N4.3 billion secret account

Is it possible that your 5-year-old child is already having sex

There goes my Richard Akinjide Interview

Health benefits of African walnuts (1)

Nigerian Engineers have key role to play in fight against COVID- 19

*GUARDIAN*

Body of missing seven-year-old found in co-tenant's vehicle in Ekiti

Police arraign man who beat wife, posted photo online

Gunmen kill son of former Milad at drinking joint In Lagos

LASEMA curtails Jakande Estate fire that destroyed two flats

Hotel demolition: Wike acted on false information, says wanted PDP youth leader

COVID-19: Bauchi has discharged 40 patients so far, says Commissioner

Facebook buys animated graphics startup GIPHY

Liberia drops graft charges against ex-president's son

Britain, EU in post-Brexit trade talks stalemate

Iran reports 2,102 new virus cases, highest in over month

Slovenia opens borders after declaring epidemic over

Tunisia eases lockdown as zero cases registered in five days

Child dies in France from rare disease linked to virus

Russia registers more than 10,000 new coronavirus cases

UN won't vote electronically in Security Council election

Venezuela captures 39 army 'deserters' over Maduro plot: minister

Story Of National institute for sports ' Incomplete without Lasun Emiola

Nigerians in race to save ailing Ex-Eagles defender, Sunday Eboigbe

League two clubs end season in England

Flick doubts Bayern's fitness ahead of Bundesliga restart

Kane wants assurances before Premier League returns

Liverpool boss Klopp pokes fun at Neville over lockdown rants

Messi accepts 'risk' of possible La Liga return

What has gone wrong with Nigerian banking

Nurses decry assaults on members handling COVID-19 cases

Minister orders aviation agency to relocate headquarters to Abuja

Buhari, El-Rufai not committed to end Kajuri killings, alleges CAN

Ekiti PDP crisis: Olujimi backs caretaker committee

*DAILY TIMES*

NASS leadership meets Finance minister over 2020 budget amendment

Edo 2020: Well leverage on APC crisis to claim victory ADC

Ill expose new Chief of Staff, Gambari soon-Reno Omokri

APC senatorial aspirant canvasses choosing candidate with experience

My aim is to be governor, not deputy Ondo PDP aspirant

Plateau discharges 10 COVID-19 patients

Just In: CJN orders Chief Judges to decongest prisons over COVID-19

Okowas wife tasks couples on marriage

Im innocent, PDP Youth leader declared wanted by Gov. Wike speaks from hideout

Covid-19: Delta, Anambra police collaborate to enforce boundary closure

Return home and fight for Biafra MASSOB tells Kanu

COVID-19: Ekiti receives N600m as donations, records 4 new cases

Nigerian officials sign loan documents in Chinese Language-Rep

COVID-19: Obasanjo joins world leaders in call for peoples vaccine

We need cooperation to end pandemic, do not cut ties China to Trump

Weigh consequences lifting lockdown, PTF tells states

We dont know how IOC money will be spent, Tokyo 2020 chief says

COVID-19: NCDC confirms 288 new cases

COVID-19: Lagos online polls will not determine decision on another lockdown Official

Premier League clubs given go-ahead to extend time for out-of-contract players

FBNQuest Merchant Banks N5bn bond listed on NSE platform

COVID-19 could deepen food insecurity, malnutrition in Africa WHO

8,000 health workers in Ogun get life insurance

Brown Ideye threatens to expose corrupt practices in Nigeria Football Federation

Adamawa discharges 8 more COVID-19 patients

COVID-19: Nigeria Risks Losing 950 Under-five Children Daily UNICEF

Stanbic IBTC offers advice on looming post-COVID recession

COVID-19 could lead to 500,000 extra AIDS-related deaths in Africa Report

*DAILY INDEPENDENT*

Nigerian Basketball Is In The Right Direction ' Al-Farouq

Okagbare, Brume, Amusan Out of $500k World Athletics Welfare Fund

Postponed Tokyo Games To Cost IOC Additional 650million

LaLiga, Supersport Begin Laliga Return Countdown

FAAC: Bello Laments Shortfall As Anxiety Over Salary Cut Hits Workers

Court Remands 2 Men For Armed Robbery, Murder

Tottenham Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris Buys 15,000 Guard Dog

Sports: No Job, No Joy!

Contribute To Fight Against COVID-19, Commissioner Urges Wealthy Individuals, Philanthropists

Barcelona, Messi Praise '111m Man Utd Target

Bundesliga Is Back' And So Is Title Race Between Bayern And Dortmund

Tinubu Extols Dele Momodu At 60

FAAC: FG, States, LGs Share N606.196bn For April

What's Up With Aristokrat Group

Man In Viral Video Not COVID-19 Patient- Abdulrazak

Man Utd Player Set To Leave Club Over Jack Grealish Pursuit ' reports

Leader With Uncommon Strategy: Herbert Wigwe's Panacea For Better Banking In Post-Covid-19 Era

Virtual Tourism, Key To Keeping Tourism Alive ' Lawson

Attempt To Break UN Security Council Deadlock Over Virus Action Fails

Lagos, North Western States Responsible For Upsurge In Our COVID-19 Cases- Abdulrazak

E-Money Keeps Mum Over Investigation Into Source Of Wealth

Premier League Gets Government Green Light For June Return

Osun Varsity Virtual Matriculation Is Scam- ASUU

Italy Arrests Man Who 'Probably' Gave Fake ID To Berlin Attacker Amri

Coronavirus: Germany Slips Into Recession

BRT Users Lament Bus Shortage, Time Spent On Queues In Lagos

Man Utd, Liverpool Transfer Target Koulibaly Makes Decision On Next Club

City Lawyer, Tokunbo Wahab Soars

*TRIBUNE*

COVID-19: Chief of Air Staff commissions isolation ward, Olympic size swimming pool in Bauchi

COVID-19: Kwara foils patients' plot to escape from isolation centre

Gbajabiamila doles out palliatives to Abuja IDPs

FG to submit list of school feeding vendors to EFCC ' Minister

Lagos posts 179 out of 288 new COVID-19 cases, national total now 5,445

79-year-old retired Nigerian doctor, wife die of coronavirus in UK 10 days apart

EFCC hands over Diezani's forfeited property to Lagos Govt for use as isolation centre

Minister orders relocation of aviation agencies to Abuja

Confusion trails move to deny Air Peace rights to evacuate Nigerians from Canada

Reps Minority caucus commiserates with Seyi Makinde over Commissioner's death

BREAKING: CJN urges Heads of Court to ensure speedy trial of cases, decongestion of prisons over COVID-19

What I did to evade sexual harassment in Nollywood 'Adey-Kosh

COVID-19: Kano may record upsurge in positive cases ' Ganduje

Covid-19 and breast milk

We've been securing boundaries in obedience to presidential ban on interstate travels ' Shittu, Osun Amotekun DG

Walking as a form of exercise

Fans drag Tiwa Savage over 'stretch mark' comment

Sinach tops Billboard USA's Christian Songwriters chart

Despite COVID-19, bandits still kill in the North 'Momodu, varsity don

9 causes of a stuffy nose and a headache

Can COVID-19 infect a person twice

Spain quarantines overseas travellers as coronavirus death toll pace slows

Costa Rica to become 38th member state of OECD

China replies to Trump's threat to cut off ties, urges cooperation

Jumia picks up from losses as first quarter earnings improve

BLUE PRINT

Ex-agitators kick against extended tenure of interim amnesty committee, want coordinator appointed

Despite Covid-19, Jeff Bezos wealth swells, set to become first trillionaire

Covid-19: Politics of almajiri North to South movement

Covid-19: Many discharged, cure found

Covid-19 & Kwadon 'protest': Lest we lose sight of task at hand (I)

Covid-19: Rethinking food production in Nigeria

Covid-19 palliatives and disdain for humanitarian affairs ministry

COVID-19: EFCC hands over Allison-Madueke's property to Lagos for isolation centre

Woman docked for 'stealing' Pastor's phone in Edo

Club Brugge are Belgian champions

Darkness looms as electricity workers threaten strike

COVID-19: Delta discharges 5 patients, records one new case

Stakeholders back trade, investment minister's reforms

We only boost Covid-19 patients' immune system

Gambari's appointment timely, deserved ' Aremu

Troops neutralise 27 bandits in coordinated attacks along Katsina-Zamfara border

Kaduna courts convicts 10 okada over lockdown violation

Imo NAWOJ suspends chair over salary payment calls

Hospitals rejecting non-Covid-19 patients to blame for mass deaths ' FG

CoS: Olawepo-Hashim lauds Gambari's appointment

Troops kill 61 terrorists, others surrender

EFCC hands over Diezani's property to Lagos for Covid-19 isolation centre

UniOsun virtual matriculation, a charade ' ASUU

Buhari salutes Dele Momodu at 60

Covid-19: Eat eggs daily to boost immunity, PAN advises Nigerians

Covid-19: Gombe targets 400,000 for palliatives

Emulate Madagascar on Covid-19 cure, traditionalists urge FG, state govts

SPORTS

Abdulkareem Mumini: Lobi Stars waiting to topple Plateau United after COVID-19 break - Daily Trust

African Legends Cup of Nations: Eto'o vs Okocha - Goal

Andy Murray enjoys birthday hit with brother Jamie - Yahoo

Arsenal Make Enquiry To Sign Nicolo Barella - Daily Independent

Australia reignited my passion for football ' Western United's Diamanti to stay in A-League - Yahoo

Balogun open to Bundesliga return - Punch

Barcelona, Messi Praise '111m Man Utd Target - Daily Independent

Bello Buba reigns on as Nigeria's number one polo player - Daily Trust

Bribery Scandal: Yobo Calls for Caution - Thisday

Brighton boss Graham Potter against allowing five substitutes in Premier League - Yahoo

Brown Ideye threatens to expose corrupt practices in Nigeria Football Federation - Daily Times

Bundesliga Coach To Miss League Restart For Buying Toothpaste - Daily Independent

Bundesliga Matchday 26: The Stars To Watch - Complete Sports

Clattenburg names Mikel most annoying players he's refereed - Peoples Daily

Collins, Awoniyi, Ujah return to Bundesliga action - Punch

Coronavirus: NBA players 'want to play bad', says Chris Paul - Yahoo

Coronavirus: Neymar working hard as star looks forward to return - Yahoo

Coronavirus: NFL facilities to partially reopen on Tuesday, pending local regulations - Yahoo

COVID-19: John Ogu donates textbooks to kids in Anambra - The Sun

Dare to Launch E-Gaming Sports in Nigeria - Thisday

Djokovic targets ending career as world best - Punch

Dolly: Bafana Bafana winger happy to stay at Montpellier amidst Kaizer Chiefs rumours - Goal

Drogba, Diouf not at my level Etoo - Punch

Eddie Hearn hopes to bring boxing back at Matchroom headquarters in July - Yahoo

Edo 2020 may hold in August - Punch

Emery slams Ozil's 'attitude and commitment' and claims Arsenal players didn't want him to be captain - Goal

Emma Okocha: I cried watching Jay Jay play in Germany - The Sun

England Sim Fantasy: the Results of Gameweek 6 - Complete Sports