Sports, Top News Headlines for Thursday 21st May 2020

THE NATION

Spiritual warfare will defeat Coronavirus

Delta deputy speaker hails Okowas security effort

Abia APC backs Ikonnes appointment

Governor relaxes lockdown of P/Harcourt, Obio-Akpor for six days

School feeding explanation evidence of incompetence, says ADC

Honour for public school teacher holding classes on Facebook

Mixed feelings about online classes

IG to essential workers: dont abuse exemption

Borno COVID-19 committee, Islamic clerics agree to hold Eid-el-Fitr prayers

Don to Fed Govt: establish COVID-19 research fund

Appointment of NWC members illegal, says APC deputy national chairman

Sokoto to get first private varsity

Curfew: Lagos doctors begin indefinite sit-at-home

Oil workers account for 60% of COVID-19 cases in Rivers, says Wike

Ortom merges technical, science schools

Odigie-Oyegun calls for credible primary in Edo

Parents kick as UNILAG Women Society School demands third term fees

Bauchi lifts ban on religious gatherings

292 stranded Nigerians flown into Abuja from Saudi Arabia

Gospel singer Ododo Jesus last project Baba O gains attention

Ifeanyi Dike seeks govt support for actors with farmlands

Davidos daughter hangs out with Tiwa Savages son

Jaiye Kuti breaks down over radio show host Dare Bests death

I was told not to make The Delivery Boy, says director Nodash

Sola Sobowale shares career secret

BB Naija Season 5 to hold online audition

More Nigerians embrace insurance amid COVID-19

VANGUARD

PDP warns against plot to foist emergency rule in Rivers

Oshiomhole has not breached APC constitution, says West-Idahosa

Covid-19: ICAN deploys tech for accountants to deliver improved services

APC now a 'nest of lawlessness', laments Deputy National Chair

CIS changes baton as Amolegbe emerges President

UPDATED: APC now 'nest of lawlessness', laments Deputy National Chair

Covid-19 presents opportunity to reset Africa ' Elumelu

APC fixes dates for Edo, Ondo Guber Primary as INEC sticks to timetable

COVID-19: Taking stock (1)

Housewife arraigned for violating Benue grazing law

Cultists kill 2 in Ilorin

BREAKING: Young banker commits suicide in Lagos

Police arrest 10 suspects for flogging pastor over Facebook post

Confusion reigns as govt obfuscates on Chinese medical team

A legacy project' Buhari needs a grand vision of Nigearia's future

COVID-19: Bowen varsity tasks government on post coronavirus fallout

ASUU faults Ngige's comments on strike

THISDAY

All-Share Index Rises Further as Market Sustains Bullish Trend

Women in Finance Nigeria Supports Fight against Covid-19

FCMB Introduces Top-5-in-5 Initiative for Entrepreneurs

Chukwudile: Telecoms Has Potential to Address Challenges of COVID-19

NCS Expresses Worry over Delay in National Identity Process

Airtel Nigeria Extends Remote Working to End of May

MTN Facilitates One Billion SMS in One Month

Another Subsea Cable for Internet Connectivity in Africa Debuts

Technology Company Offers Fuel Control Solution

Active Mobile Networks Will Cushion Effect of COVID-19

Report: 53% of Organisationss Data Attacked in 12 Months

Sunmonu to Extend Wapic Insurance Legacy

For Effective Covid-19 Intervention by Nigerian DFIs

Foundation Donates Medical Equipment to Kano Lab

FG Urged to Increase Public Health Spending by 15%

Change Africa Foundation Donates Relief Materials

Watford, Burnley Confirm Positive Covid-19 Tests

SystemSpecs Organises Childrens Day

Report: Nigerians Experience Income Drop After Lockdown

Barcas Project Neymar Fades, as the Brazilian Star Wants Longer Stay...

PDP Releases Schedules for Sale of Ondo Guber Forms

How to Become an Entrepreneur

Nigeria in A Zoom New World!

PDP Warns against Plot to Foist Emergency Rule on Rivers

Coronavirus in Africa And Its Effect On Contract Performance: A Checklist

PDP Urges N Assembly, EFCC to Investigate Alleged Fraud in Agric...

Elumelu: Covid-19 Presents Opportunity to Reset Africa

It is Either Obaseki or No Other Person for Edo Governorship

PUNCH

APC tackles Makinde, Oyo Assembly over N20bn loan

Oshiomholes lawlessness will destroy APC, says deputy chairman

Buhari condoles with Diya over wifes death

Almajirai not welcome in Ebonyi, Umahi declares

Diri lauds Oonis support for COVID-19 fight

15 killed, houses razed in CRiver communal clashes

Benue, Nasarawa govs raise teams to fight banditry

33 FCT judges: NJCs appointment process faces biggest test

Oyetola inaugurates isolation centre

Conception, pregnancy and COVID-19

Poor health infrastructure making COVID-19 containment difficult

Obey COVID-19 safety protocols, Emzor boss tells Nigerians

12 stranded Nigerians pay N7m for Cote dIvoire charter flight

We cant reinstate demoted DG, FIIRO board tells Onu

Buhari sacks NECO registrar, four top officials

Anambra combs towns for dry cough, breath difficulty victims

15 killed, houses razed in Cross River communal clashes

Nigerias LNG export revenue threatened as demand plunges

Banks total assets rise 11.2% to N42tn

NPA, others facilitate release of detained dockworkers

Kaduna Bureau De Change operator jailed for N6m fraud

NNPC reduced depot price to remain competitive Operators

Bayelsa relaxes social gathering order, raises number to 200.

SPORTS

10 days left before loan expire: Man U gives up on Ighalo - The Sun

Acul Ilicali Interested In Dutch Club Takeover - Daily Independent

Ajax, Feyenoord interest delights Ejuke - Punch

Alex Song says he had only 100,000 savings when he left Arsenal - Daily Times

Arsenal Owner Kroenke Handed 400m Boost In Plans To Complete Major Project - Daily Independent

ATP sets up mental health support - Yahoo

Aurier appears to break lockdown protocols for a third time - Daily Trust

Awoniyi eyes Liverpool return - Punch

Barcas Project Neymar Fades, as the Brazilian Star Wants Longer Stay... - Thisday

Big athletes' don't need N50,000 COVID-19 palliative, says Ebewele - Guardian

Brazilian football may restart in June - Daily Times

Brazilian football may restart in June, CBF says - Daily Times

Breaking: Aitz Aduriz announces retirement from professional football - Daily Times

BREAKING: Manuel Neuer signs new Bayern Munich deal - Daily Times

Coronavirus: Lakers' Dudley '90 per cent confident' of NBA returning - Yahoo

Coronavirus: Ligue 2 to have 22 teams in 2020-21 - Yahoo

Coronavirus: Maguire feels 'so safe' as Man Utd return to training - Yahoo

Coronavirus: State of Origin to be played in November as NRL releases full revised draw - Yahoo

COVID-19: FIFA to organize charity match to raise funds - Daily Times

Cuper gutted as NFF extends Rohr's contract - The Sun

D'Tigers captain, Diogu debunks retirement rumour - The Sun

Dare reiterates commitment to upgrading Pankshin, Mambila training camps - Daily Trust

DFL Sets Remainder 2019/20 Season Fixtures For Bundesliga And Bundesliga 2 - Complete Sports

Doping: IPC hands Paralympian Oyema four-year ban - Punch

Eight Santos Laguna players test positive for coronavirus - Goal

Eight Santos Laguna players test positive for coronavirus - Yahoo

Emerson admits Serie A return 'could happen' amid Juventus, Inter and Napoli interest - Goal

England Sim Fantasy: the Results of Gameweek 10 - Complete Sports

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