NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 19TH JUNE 2020*

THE NATION

Oyo extends CCTV coverage to Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Oyetola greets Bello on 45th birthday

80% of infected persons not in isolation centres, says Fed Govt

NIS to begin migrant e-registration July

Why direct primaries cannot hold in Ondo, by Iji

For Ibidunni, for this life

Faithia Williams dissociates self from fraudulent page

Niger Assembly moves for death penalty, life jail against sex offenders

I will advocate for the amendment of rape law, says Akinremi

Buhari to Security chiefs: your best not good enough

Lawmaker promises to support entertainers with favourable laws

Edo polls: Obasekis new permutations

Lagos to sanction impostors

APC displaying power arrogance, says Fayose

Firm introduces energy drink

Zlatans producer counts blessings during COVID-19

I am fighting infrastructure battle in Oyo

Domestic flights to wait, says Fed Govt

Domestic flights to wait, says Fed Govt

Hospitality podcast for launch

NIMASA floating dock to generate N12b annually

Toyin Abraham reflects on life

NIMASA floating dock to generate N12b annually

Lagos unveils Lekki regional road to reduce travel time

Ajimobi alive, say daughter-in-law, aide

Lagos unveils Lekki regional road to reduce travel time

Seun Kuti: Most artists use Fela as an excuse to smoke

Davido has never lifted his hand to hit me, says Chioma

*VANGUARD*

42 rape cases recorded in six months in Kano ' Police

COVID-19: NLNG donates medical equipment to Lagos Govt

Ajimobi is not dead ' Daughter-in-law, media aide confirm

Another building collapses in Magodo, kills one

UK govt set to tackle conflict-related sexual violence

Anxiety over Ajimobi's health

EDO 2020: Why Obaseki is misunderstood ' Shaibu

292,141 Nigeria Refugees seek asylum in Niger, Cameroon, Chad ' UNHRC

Output cut: OPEC+ gives non-compliant countries Monday deadline to submit compensation plans

Why Obaseki insists on Shaibu as running mate

Edo governorship: What Obaseki, PDP governors discussed at the meeting

Sylva did not demand $20m for Bayelsa re-run elections ' NCDMB

FCTA, Sports ministry to turn Abiola Stadium into mini city

COVID-19: PTF decries continuous disregard for safety guidelines

APC Crisis: NWC member dissociates self from court order asking him to take over as Secretary

Sack of Oshiomhole: Ondo govt denies jubilation in state over verdict

Rainy season: EKEDC cautions customers

Bonny Light price hovers at $38.70 as OPEC puts compliance at 87%

Nigerian lives matter too

Edo 2020: We will obey Obaseki's COVID-19 gazette in conducting primary ' APC

JUST IN: Police release leader of Katsina protest

Majek Fashek: The unforgettable Rainmaker

Oshiomhole, Obaseki and APC's game of long knives

BREAKING: PDP postpones Edo guber primaries over Obaseki

Covid-19: Immigration resumes Migrant e-Registration

The shame in Naira Marley's Abuja concert

Buhari's executive order 10 is subversion of our federal system, unconstitutional

Boris Johnson: Towards the re-colonisation of Africa

*THISDAY*

Domestic Airlines Yet to Meet Requirements for Flight Resumption

Seafarers Lament Marginalisation by LNG, Foreign Shipping Companies

Farmers Pledge to Support FG to Boost Food Production

AIB Relocates Headquarters to Abuja

IATA Releases Criteria for COVID-19 Testing by Airlines

Urges Relief Measures for Airlines by Govts

Why FG is Ramping up Rural Electrification

Innovation and Nigerias Downstream Petroleum Supply Challenges

COVID-19: Rivers, Oil Majors Establish 30-bed Treatment Centre in Bonny

NLNG Donates $300,000 Medical Equipment to Lagos

West Blue Delivers COVID-19 Response Portal in Ekiti State

Delta Adds 1,000 Flights

Concerns over Airport Security Breach

Solskjaer Hopes Ighalo Continues Good Run as Premiership Restarts

Pedro: Transparent, Innovative Leaders Needed for Nigerias Transformation

Edo 2020: Dare Receives National Sports Festival Committee Report

LAPO Pays N1.8bn Insurance Claims to Customers in Five Years

Serie A: Inter, Atalanta Continue UCL Ticket Pursuit Live On DStv, GOtv

Winning War against Pirates

Werner Agrees Personal Terms with Chelsea, to Switch in July

Seplat Transfers Assets to Subsidiary for Easy Operation

PDP Condemns Arrest of Organisers of Protests against Insecurity in Katsina

Confusion Trails AFCON 2021 Starting Dates

Mixta Scheme Subscribers Get Houses

N700m Fraud: Court Adjourns Hearing on Corruption Charges against Ize-Iyamu, Four...

LaLiga Leaders Barcelona Set for a Tough Test at High-flying Sevilla

NBA Presidency Presents another Opportunity to Revamp a Pivotal Sector in the Country

As Diri Takes Bayelsa on a Journey to Prosperity

*PUNCH*

Galloping insecurity and the killing fields of Northern Nigeria

PDP NWC considers waiver for Obaseki, postpones primary

Akeredolus deputy not qualified to be governor Ex-HOS

Burundi: Buhari congratulates new president

Osun PDP hires auditors to probe suspended chairman

Abdulrazaq extends Kwara LG bosses, others suspension

APC must collapse for Nigeria to know peace, progress Fayose

Akeredolu denies celebrating Oshiomholes suspension

Katsina protests: Leader freed, 16 arrested, Tofa warns Buhari

Amaechis unquantifiable benefit is the problem

Borno ex-official jailed for defrauding widows

Farmers beg Buhari for loans

Task force shuts churches in Abia

Abiodun mobilises abandoned road contractors

APC factions continue battle as court affirms Giadom party chair

Were winning COVID-19 war, recording fewer cases Ganduje

A requiem for the APC

FG designates seven minerals to boost economy

COVID-19 cases hit record 745, PTF fears rainll boost infections

Ekiti lab

Farmers, processors, others to get N432bnCBN

Bellos anti-rape fight

NIS registers 255,000 migrants

GBfoods, CBN, others complete N20bn tomato processing factory

On the watch of a general

FG to plans special courts to try rape, others

Berger Paints introduces upgraded solution

Disregard for interstate lockdown caused increased COVID-19 cases Borno

*DAILY TRUST*

Time to take back paper mills

PDP receives Obaseki today, postpones primary

Man in court over negligence, contaminating neighbour's food

How to resolve our crisis ' APC acting nat'l chair

Gov Abiodun orders contractors to complete abandoned projects

God's anger responsible for APC's woes ' Fayose

Flood sweeps away 4-year-old girl in Lagos

Five seasons of rich harvest in Niger

How to end Taraba crisis

We'll defeat Obaseki ' Uzodinma

Kidnappers release Immigration officer, hold onto kids after ransom payment

Stop politicising insecurity, youths tell northern elders

Imperatives, recommendations for Nigeria's NASS

Menstrual hygiene: NGO distributes pads, sensitises girls

Many injured as another building collapses in Lagos

Mob kills 45-year-old carpenter in Ekiti

We'll continue to update members on legal education, says NBA chair

COVID-19: Kuje council issues guidelines to motorcycle operators

U.S. Supreme Court blocks Trump's bid to scrap Obama immigration policy

US evidence for my extradition grossly misleading ' Huawei's Wanzhou

489 medics died of coronavirus in Russia

What Covid-19 is Telling us about Right-wing Populism

Football without spectators is like soup without salt, says Muazu

Osimhen handed compassionate leave to attend dad's burial

Simy's mind only fixed on Serie A promotion with Crotone

How shoe making transformed lives in Naraguta, Jos

COVID19: CBN mulls non-interest lending to farmers, SMEs

Kane, Son back for Tottenham's top-four push

Andreescu joins Serena Williams in committing to US Open

Amobi to complete tenure at NBET, as new MD waits

N400m Debt: AMCON takes over Doggi Group promoter's assets

UEFA relaxes financial fair play rules amid coronavirus crisis

Chelsea complete deal to sign Werner from Leipzig

*THE SUN*

Awoniyi's hope for work permit dims

Inter, Atalanta UCL ticket pursuit live on DStv, GOtv

Edo APC guber aspirant's father in-law killed in Benin

COVID-19: AICSA charges Ikpeazu to be strong, prays for quick recovery

Airport re-opening: June 21 not sacrosanct 'NCAA

What we're doing to reposition Oyo 'Makinde

Rivers has facilities to host international sports events -Iyaye

CBN to fund 9 commodities' value chain with N432bn

Post COVID-19 fundraising tourney: Rangers, Enyimba await FIFA's directive

Simba donates motorcycles to Lagos to boost security

PDP condemns arrest of protesters

Association seeks N7.8m for 6-members hips replacement in Kebbi

Ahead of trip to Tottenham: Solskjaer labels Ighalo 'goalscorer

Abuja CJ reinstate ban on ex parte orders on political cases

IFC invests $100m in Zenith Bank to support COVID-19, SMEs

APC: Court insists on Giadom as chairman

Banditry, kidnapping: Buratai to relocate to North-West

Group tasks Akeredolu on inclusiveness in state appointments

Harvest of deaths

FIBA keys into #Sport4Recovery

Unusual deaths: How Kano walks out of the spikes

Falling crude oil prices, opportunity for economic diversification, say stakeholders at AIG webinar

Kaduna expands testing capacity, as USAID donates vehicle

New NBC code and broadcast industry reforms

Buhari wades into crisis

Why COVID-19 cases in Borno are rising

COVID-19: Catholic men lift the needy in Kano

Taunts from Boko Haram

*GUARDIAN*

Calm returns to APC as governors push for NEC meeting, convention

Police deny viral reports of Ikoyi robbery

Detectives arrest popular nightclub owner over alleged money laundering

Cleric backs Lagos over suspension of church reopening

Mob kills carpenter mistaken for robber in Ekiti

Organisers move 2020 MGI Scrabble Championship to next year

Rivers facilities can host international sports events, says Iyaye

Local league players are not poor, says Ezenwa

Barca Academy explains decision to build world-class facilities in Nigeria

Delta to float modular refinery, revives others

80-year-old man defiles 10-year-old orphan in Yobe

IGC will return better than ever after COVID-19, says Ibironke

Rohr throws Eagles camp open to NPFL players

David Luiz demands two-year deal from Arsenal

Armed robbers, rapists and kidnappers in our country

Market reverses gaining streak, as index slips by 0.16%

Answer doctors, save lives!

UK government pledges to strengthen justice for sexual violence survivors

Brokers strategise to grow revenue, strengthen operations

Lack of IPv6 upstream service providers frustrate uptake in Nigeria

The giant north weeps

Of the Orphan who became the Care-giver

Home truth

New operator targets Nigeria's $80 billion telecoms market

5G will improve lives, not hazardous to humans health, says experts

Experts canvass funding for regulatory agencies to reduce dependence on levies

Trump as the epitome of white privilege

Senate, stakeholders oppose resumption of flights

*DAILY TIMES*

CRiver REC promises free, credible contest in forthcoming Senatorial by-election

APC South Africa debunks claim of its chairmans death

That NJCs guidelines on virtual court proceedings

APC Taraba alleges bias, unfairness against it as TSIEC reschedules LG polls, seeks postponement

Bayelsa suspected COVID-19 positive patients lament delay in confirming status

Osun monarch and sex scandal

Edo APC, national crisis, another proof of failure of leadership in Nigeria

Boris Johnsons Jaguar crashed

Bayelsa suspected COVID-19 positive patients lament delay in confirming status

I am proud of you, your active loyalty, Buhari celebrates Bello at 45

Enugu CSOs want full implementation of VAPP law

APC leadership tussle: Court extends Giadoms acting postion for 14 days

Enugu CSOs want full implementation of VAPP law

APC must not be allowed to turn into a Frankenstein monster PGF

Niger assembly proposes death penalty for rapists, others

APC aspirant promises free, quantitative education in Ondo state

Ugochinyere, CUPP Spokesperson, arrested in Abuja

Kaduna records 12, 246 new cases of malnourished children in 5 months

Go beyond endless meetings for once, lead in this fight against insurgency, PDP tells Buhari

You cant replace me Oshiomhole lashes Giadom over national chairman claim

78-year-old man, 4 others gang-rape woman in Yola

EFCC Abuja Zone recovers N1.5bn, $10,386, 730,500

South Africa Chapter of APC denies death of its Chairman

COVID-19: Increased number of cases, warning signal Minister

If you think COVID-19 is a financial scam you are at your own risk, Survivor warns Nigerians

Daily Times Newspaper, Friday, June 19, 2020

Buhari goes tough on security chiefs

Coronavirus still among us and infecting people daily Minister

*DAILY INDEPENDENT*

Sanwo-Olu Has Been Fair To People Living With Disabilities ' Dairo

APC Crisis: 2023 Presidency Puts Ruling Party On Life Support

Fed Lawmaker Tasks Lebanese Community Against Maltreatment Of Nigerians

FG Urges Private Sector To Champion Commercialisation Of Research Findings

Poverty Responsible For Low Protein Consumption 'PAN

COVID-19: Rivers Resident Doctors Shun Strike

Bauchi Stops Erection, Demolition Of Buildings To Restore State's Master Plan

Military Drills Boreholes In Katsina Communities

SPN Backs LAUTECH Resident Doctors' Ultimatum To Oyo Govt

WINNN Cautions Pregnant Women On COVID-19

COVID-19: Diri Orders Task Force To Unseal Churches Shut Down In Bayelsa

UEFA Calls For Transfer Window To Close Across Europe On October 5

Nigerian Start-Ups Should Explore Artificial Intelligence ' MAN, Others

Oil Price Drops Over Imminent Second Coronavirus Threat In China

We Prioritise Safety Ahead Of Profit ' ATBOWATON Chairman

Gaughan Named National President Of CSNA

Swedish Pension Fund Hands Private Contracts To SPP

Yorkshire Hotel To Shut Down Permanently

Carnival Suffers US$4.4bn Loss In Second Quarter

Spain Declares $4.7bln Plan To Save Tourism

Dangote Empowers Ogun Host Communities, Provides Food Palliatives, Scholarships

Timo Werner's Ear Condition Could Cause Him Problems In Premier League

Real Madrid's Isco Out With Hamstring Injury

Arsenal Reject Fresh Offer To Sign Ryan Fraser

Duda, Trump To Discuss Nuclear Energy

Rory O'Connor Fined '70,000 By Irish Central Bank

Court Rules Against Mastercard, Visa On Interchange Fees

Coronavirus Death Toll In Sweden Tops 5,000

*TRIBUNE*

Plaqad launches SocialCred, Africa's first social media clout ranking app

Oyo records 103 COVID-19 cases in one day as total rises to 18,480 in Nigeria

I am committed to capacity development of youths in Oyo State ' Akinremi

Ajimobi is alive ' Daughter-in-law, media aide

Kaduna's Sultan Bello Mosque resumes Juma'at prayer today

Nigeria records 745 new COVID-19 cases, total rises to 18,480

FHC's order restraining Edo APC from holding gov primary set aside by appellate court

How lawyers, experts give perspectives on Nigeria's oil marginal field investments

How NASFAT fed 6,500 needy on Eid al-Fitr Day

My candidature not designed to sabotage South-West aspiration ' Dr Ajibade

June 21, 2020 not feasible for resumption of flights ' FG

COVID-19: Striking doctors are frustrated, health minister admits

Saudi faces perilous hajj call as COVID-19 cases spike

COVID-19: Increased number of cases, warning signal ' Minister

Add Knowledge of Baccarat in Online Gambling Through Table's Layout

Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance task stakeholders on restoring biodiversity

No plan to dismantle DisCos, says FG

FG moves to reduce high rate of illegal gold mining, smuggling

Lagos reiterates commitment to boost entertainment, tourism

Turkish military destroys 500 PKK targets in northern Iraq

Craps is The Online Gambling Game You Need to Learn Better

COVID-19: Nigerians more at risk of infection now ' PTF

Buhari greets Gov Bello at 45

COVID-19: Why stakeholders must be ready for the unusual business

HBFC takes fitness challenge to Obudu Mountain Resort

Nigeria's COVID-19 lockdown: A bandwagon effect

Oba of Benin needs to caution politicians on peace

Equities market reverses previous day gain as investors lose N20.6bn

*BLUE PRINT*

Money Laundering: EFCC re-arraigns ex-AGF, Adoke

Djokovic 'very glad' US Open going ahead

Saka close to signing new Arsenal contract

Real Madrid's Isco sidelined with hamstring injury

CBN unveils plans for non-interest facility in ABP, others; targets N432bn for 2020 wet season

Kane to start for Tottenham against Man Utd

PTAD partners EFCC, ICPC, others to fight pension fraudsters

Fracas: Kaduna assembly moves against 7 members

Student group distributes nose masks in 5 Niger LGAs

Labour party appoints 7-member caretaker committee for Kwara

FG makes u-turn, cancels flight resumption

African Association of Cross Border Trade seeks shippers' council collaboration

UNICEF to spend $1m on maternal, child mortality in Gombe

Delta students want FG, states to reopen schools

Zulum approves N624m scholarship for 23,776 students

ActionAid, Global Shapers unveil 205 economic trees planting in Abuja

Increasing Covid-19 cases ' Again, FG blows hot

Ondo gov: Odimayo unveils 5-point develomental agenda

APC crisis: I didn't ask court to make me national secretary- Mustapha

Covid-19: NSCDC recruitment on hold ' CG

Kaduna expands Covid-19 testing, receives USAID testing vehicle

Covid-19: Nasarawa gov raises alarm over rising cases

WIPF condemns sexual, gender-based violence, demand VAPP Act domestication

Niger Delta militants want Akpabio sacked in 14 days

In Anambra, 32-year old admits defiling minor

Nasarawa: Rindere commends Sule on projects

Boyfriend escapes, body of FUOYE student found in Osun

Stop threatening NARD with sack, start fresh negotiation, SPN tells FG

*SPORTS*

Add Knowledge of Baccarat in Online Gambling Through Table's Layout - Tribune

AFC U-19 Championship 2020 draw: Malaysia U-19 placed in Group D, set to feature one overseas-based player - Goal

AFC U-19 Championship 2020 draw: Malaysia U-19 placed in Group D, set to feature one overseas-based player - Yahoo

AFC U16 Championship: Henry Menezes thinks India will need two good months of practice - Goal

Ahead of trip to Tottenham: Solskjaer labels Ighalo 'goalscorer - The Sun

Andreescu joins Serena Williams in committing to US Open - Daily Trust

Arsenal Reject Fresh Offer To Sign Ryan Fraser - Daily Independent

Arteta backs David Luiz despite horror show at the Etihad - New Telegraph

Asensio returns to help Real narrow gap - Yahoo

Asensio savours stunning return for Real Madrid - Goal

Asensio savours stunning return for Real Madrid - Yahoo

Auckland shooting: Suspect at large after two police officers shot and seriously injured in New Zealand - Yahoo

Australian government targeted by 'state-based' cyber attack - Yahoo

Awoniyi's hope for work permit dims - The Sun

Bank and Church of England apologise for historic links to slavery - Yahoo

Barca Academy explains decision to build world-class facilities in Nigeria - Guardian

Bayern Munich clinch Bundesliga champions - Nigerian Pilot

Bayern Put Alaba at Crossroad over New Deal - Thisday

Benzema helps Real Madrid past Valencia - Goal

Benzema never imagined latest Real Madrid feat - Goal

Benzema never imagined latest Real Madrid feat - Yahoo

Benzema surpasses Puskas in Real Madrid scoring charts - Goal

Benzema: I never imagined being among Real Madrid's top five goalscorers - Yahoo

Boxing Promoter Warns Official Confirmation Over Joshua vs Fury Fight Still Miles Away - Complete Sports

Bulldogs deny approaching Storm coach Bellamy - Yahoo

Champions League return date revealed - Daily Times

Champions League to be completed in 'final eight' format - New Telegraph

Chelsea agrees to sign highly-rated German striker Timo Werner - CNN

*Good Morning*