*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 6TH MAY 2020*
*THE NATION*
Nigeria not ruling out local herbs for COVID-19 treatment
Nigeria needs accurate database
Jumbo allowance for health workers in Kwara
IMF disburses $3.4b loan to Nigeria
Non-users of face masks turned back
Lawmakers urge Makinde to extend testing to boundaries
34 more doctors positive
Curfew: Lagos police chief Odumosu shuts out journalists
Fed Govt playing double standard with almajirai, says Wike
NCDC driver tests positive in Nasarawa
Ogun patient dies inside car
60% of IDP children vulnerable, says UNICEF
Four defaulters test positive in Oyo
Runaway patient from Delta caught in Enugu
Yobe lawmaker refuses isolation
Katsina shuts down Emir of Dauras palace
Ex-pilgrims chief urges better coordination
Why Customs rejected return of rice
Covid-19: Not yet uhuru for Lagos, Ogun, Abuja
More troubles for Ondo deputy governor
Idahosa: there will be no power shift in Edo
Do we need loans in Edo
Former NASS deputy clerk joins Ondo governorship race
Can Oni regain Ekiti PDP structure
Yemi Alade, Niyola search for dream partners on Twitter
OJez gives out food, face masks during lockdown
Bovi: Im going into acting full time this year
Wizkids son gets a Bentley Stroller from mum
*VANGUARD*
Lockdown: Police prosecute 150 violators in Kano
Shi’ites vow to resume ‘Free Zakzaky’ protests
Equities defy COVID-19 gloom, as investors gain N896bn
Global economy’s rebound will determine shipping’s ‘fate
Shippers Council reduces working hours, phases resumption of workers
Soldiers turn hire drivers at Tin can port
COVID-19: Seafarers attack one another over long stay onboard
Captain Kuti, first Nigerian pilot to fly Boeing 747 dies at 78
Lockdown: Lawyers sue FG, demand categorization of Legal practice as essential service
CAN cautions on passage of proposed infectious bill
President Buhari approves 5 accounts for COVID-19 donations
COVID-19: FG engages Northern Traditional Leaders Committee to halt community transmission
Yoruba never demanded Nigeria’s breakup ‘ Prof. Akintoye
Yar’Adua a patriot with passion for the masses ‘ Buhari
Bracing for infection flares
Gbaja’s controversial NCDC Bill
DStv, GOtv hike price asMultiChoice implements 7.5% VAT
Customs strike force rakes N2.1bn in 4 months
COVID-19: Apapa youths threaten to shut down port operations over neglect
From the frontline, broadcasters cry for help
Remote working: How to keep your devices safe from cyber attacks
Why Multichoice empowers GOtv users to manage accounts independently
Google debuts with free video conferencing platform, GoogleMeet
Senate asks FG to suspend deployment of 5G network in Nigeria
World Hygiene Day: WHO harps on importance of handwashing
Presidency may approve local herbs to battle COVID-19 ‘ Health Minister
COVID-19: 34 Kano doctors test positive, one dies ‘ NMA
Hand hygiene critical to prevent COVID-19 ‘ WHO
*THISDAY*
Access Bank to Open 10 CLOSA Branches.
Union Bank CEO Assures Shareholders of Higher Returns on Investment
FirstBank Assures Customers of Safety
UBA Starts 2020 on Strong Note
Investors to Get 7% Return on Afrinvest Dollar Fund
Africa50 Supports COVID-19 Response with $300,000 Grant
Siemens Provides Technical Support for Nigerias Energy Sector
Wabote: COVID-19 Will Impact Oil Sector Manpower Training Negatively
Rosabon Unveils N10bn Fund
Domestic Investors Maintain Lead in Stock Market Transactions
Shareholders of FCMB Group Approve N2.8 Billion Dividend
Stanbic Advises on Positive Mental Health
AIICO Pays N1.7bn Claims
Old Mutual Launches e-Claims Channel
Despite Novare Appeal, PenCom Hands over First Guarantee to New Board
The Making of an Action Governor
What about other Diseases
Corona Encounters
PFA Chief Proposing Short Halves when Season Resumes
Death Visits Nigeria Football again as NFF Board Member, Okenwa, Dies
The Womens Cycling Tour Cancelled for 2020
*PUNCH*
Buhari eulogises late ex-Sokoto gov Nadama
1.1 million NEast children vulnerable to coronavirus UNICEF
COVID-19 war wouldve been tougher without Abacha loot Presidency
APC, Adeyemi close case in Melayes petition
You lied against Osinbajo, BMO tell PDP
Buhari, Jonathan, remember late ex-President YarAdua
Navy suspends training of new recruits
Obaseki hails midwives for sacrifice, resilience
Senate awaiting details of Buharis N850bn domestic loan request
FCT judiciary begins virtual proceedings
Enforce hotels, beer parlours closure, Wike orders monarchs
Anambra community opposes petition against Buharis FCC nominee
Steering Nigerias COVID-19 action train (3)
COVID-19: The data collection opportunities
Jaywon, 178 others convicted for violating COVID-19 curfew
Gbajabiamila bars Reps with COVID-19 contact, defends NCDC Bill
Motorists sleep on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway amid curfew
Toyota keeps auto world aglow with Yaris SUV
COVID-19: Lagos battles shortage of reagents, FCT runs out of test kits
COVID-19 patients, family lament starvation in Bauchi isolation centre
Why some states dont need COVID-19 labs NCDC
NGO laments bad roads in Kogi
Malami knocked for calling Abacha loot late dictators assets
Commissioner alleges plan to import COVID-19 into Kogi
FCT begins trial of persons without face masks
Revisiting JAMBs exemplary leadership
Atiku varsity sacks 400 staff members
Kaduna confirms 72 COVID-19 cases, discharges two
*DAILY TRUST*
Danger of Customs palliative rice
Reps probes Akpabio, others on misappropriation
To find another Abba Kyari
Why the cut ‘n’ paste lockdown failed Nigeria
Adamu Adamu and education in Nigeria
Unleashing home healthcare as part of the solution to the COVID-19 crisis: A step in the right direction
American University of Nigeria, Yola, sacks 400 staff
Covid-19 : FG to evacuate 265 Nigerians from Dubai Wednesday
3 charged for killing guard who told customer to wear face mask
60 patients recover in Lagos, total rises to 321
Gbajabiamila defends control of infectious disease bill
Nigeria must adopt nonpartisan approach in fighting COVID-19, says Dr. Matazu
NCDC driver tests positive for COVID-19
COVID-19: 83% of businesses to slash salaries, cut jobs
PenCom dissolves First Guarantee Pensions’ mgt committee
SEC asks Nigerians to explore capital market investment options
COVID-19: RCC donates food items to vulnerable in communities
AfCFTA kick-off uncertain as COVID-19 pandemic lingers
NSE to sustain remote trading, operations
Lumos, partner NGOs on solar power for COVID-19 centres
Dollar Fund will support investment portfolios’ diversification ‘ Afrinvest
Investors gain N375bn on blue chip stocks’ demand
Notore reports N2.7bn income
Senate urges FG to discontinue 5G deployment plan
Man City faces damages claim in High Court over Bennell abuse
Ramsey first back at Juve training, Ronaldo in quarantine
*THE SUN*
Furore over appointments in Federal Character Commission
How we’ll retain Delta in 2023 ‘ PDP chair
Port revenue under threat as COVID-19 grounds global economy
Osimhen to meet Lille’s board over exit
APM Terminals invests N184bn in Apapa port, commisions new cranes
Former Tahiti coach, Charbonnier tells Spurs, Liverpool: 46m-rated Camavinga better than 60m Ndidi
COVID-19: Terminal operators back FG with N700m
Holyfield hints at comeback
Pinnick assures judicious use of FIFA grant
NAICOM to issue new insurance recapitalisation guidelines
Oil industry workers warn employers against arbitrary sack, salary cut
NFF executive member, Okenwa is dead
ULC urges FG to shelve planned workers layoff
Ex-D’Tigers star, Akiga loses wife
Dangote Cement, Nestle, buoy NSE index 3.12%
Enugu FA chair Chidi Okenwa is dead
Notore grows revenue, posts N2.7bn profit in 6 months
How working at home can expose you open to hackers
NFF mourns executive member, Chidi Okenwa
COVID-19: ATCON donates medical supplies to Lagos
Advertising and creative development during COVID-19
8 killed as gunmen attack Taraba community
I’m not hearing you’ wrong
Land grab: Enugu communities petition Police Commission over alleged rights abuse
Before the mass burial for the dead
Unilever rolls out food, hygiene products, pan-Nigeria to support COVID-19 efforts
Murder: Family sends SOS to IGP, AGF over attempt to release condemned convict
Revisiting my Buhari’s reaction to COVID’19 of March 25
*GUARDIAN*
Senate urges suspension of 5G network deployment in Nigeria
Abuja residents get water tank, hand wash facilities
CSOs urge Wike to review lockdown of Rivers councils
Zamfara places ban on markets, religious gatherings after emir’s death
Lagos to blacklist contractors, firms flouting COVID-19 guidelines at construction sites
NDLEA arrests 18 suspected drug traffickers at Lagos airport
Kidnappers abduct radio presenter, demand N20 million ransom
COVID-19: Four intercepted travellers tests positive in Ibadan
COVID-19 patient who escaped Delta isolation centre nabbed in Enugu
Britain reports second-highest toll as countries ease virus lockdowns
California sues Uber and Lyft for calling drivers ‘contractors
Pulev vows to ruin ‘coward’ Joshua’s dream fight with Fury
Adelabu pleads for fair disbursement of FIFA’s COVID-19 palliative
Minister’s N11m COVID-19 palliative fund tears athletes apart
Nigeria’s football community mourns Enugu FA chairman
MGIScrabble PremierLeague cancels May 9 fixtures
Bundesliga may resume next week as Europe returns to football
Juventus players back training awaiting quarantined Ronaldo
Investors’ fortunes rise further by N375 billion
83 per cent businesses to reduce salaries, downsize over revenue losses
How businesses can stay ahead during COVID-19, by experts
Bank’s technical, operational support will curtail virus spread
Dockworkers warn against deduction of salaries
GenCos raise alarm over nation’s weak national grid
MAN issues guidelines to members as factories re-open
Seaborne trade to crash to 35-year low amid COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 to cut IT spending in nearly every industry in 2020
Food, current affairs trend most on Google Search Nigeria
*DAILY TIMES*
Anambra community elects traditional ruler after 35 years
Breaking: Lt.-Gen. Buratais mother, Kakah Hajja dies
Soccer player reappears years after everyone thought he died
NCDC new guidelines discourage sharing of work equipment, computers, tools, phones, desks
Buhari approves 5 accounts for COVID-19 donations
Breaking: NCDC records 148 new cases of COVID-19
Kemi Olunloyo Blasts Igbo Tribe Says Their Girls Are Least Educated In Nigeria
Bill Gates $10bn bribery allegation: Reps threaten action
John Cena Surprise a 7-Year-Old Fan Battling Cancer
Breaking: NFF Executive Member, Chidi Ofo Okenwa slums, dies
Malia and Sasha Obama Praise Mom Michelle in Rare Interview for Becoming
Uti Nwachukwu Considers Taking Off His 11yr Old Signature Hairstyle
*DAILY INDEPENDENT*
Yobe COVID-19 Prevention Committee Lock Horns With Traditional Rulers
COVID-19: FG Should Invest In Local Production Of Medical Products ‘ Ohuabunwa, PSN President
FCET Umunze Provost Sensitises Host Community On Coronavirus, Donates Relief Materials, Face Masks
Yobe Approves Multiple Projects Amidst COVID-19
COVID-19: Pharmacists Task Nigerians On Precautionary Measures Over Lockdown Relaxation
COVID-19: Aregbesola Warns Nigerians To Stay Indoors To Curb Spread
COVID-19: Ilorin Aviation College Announces Pay Cut, Unpaid Leave For Staff
COVID-19: Okowa’s Aide Urges MWUN Leadership On Members’ Adherence To Government Directives
Link Between Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases And Infertility
COVID-19: Governor Zulum Grants Amnesty To 93 Inmates
Content Delivery In Schools, Higher Institutions Still Rudimentary, Unscientific ‘ Don
Nigeria Likely To Experience Post-COVID-19 Baby Boom ‘ Dorayi
Police Arrest Man For Beating Co-tenant’s Daughter To Death In Ebonyi
COVID-19 Not Government Ploy For Financial Gains-Ewhrudjakpo
$3.4bn Loan: Return Of IMF Painful Conditionalities
NIS Generates Over N62.6bn, $41.832m In 2019 ‘ Babandede
Oil Prices Rise As Countries Take Measures To Ease Lockdown
COVID-19: NAICOM To Release New Insurance Re-Capitalisation Guideline
Wizz Air Announces Plans To Resume Flights
Pfizer Launches Human Trial Of Coronavirus Vaccine
China Launches Long March-5B For First Mission
Amazon Boss Quits Over Coronavirus Concerns
McDonald’s Reopens Restaurants
ANLCA Accuses Shippers’ Council Of Shying Away From Plights Of Customs Brokers
CRFFN Urges Freight Forwarders To Shun Industrial Action At The Port
Lacazette Rules Out Atletico Move Amid Thomas Partey Arsenal Rumours
Yekini’s S’Eagles Remains Unmatched ‘Adepoju
We Can’t But Continue To Remember Yekini ‘ Taiwo
*TRIBUNE*
1.9 million people displaced in North-East, 60% of them children, says UNICEF
SCOAN: How the world became humbled in 2020
COVID-19 and emergency savings fund
Seplat assures shareholders of strong resilience to volatility
The Council of State should meet now
The death of Joy Adole
Ufuoma McDermott becomes new face of Friska Herbal Teas
As lockdown eases
NCDC confirms 148 new COVID-19 cases, total now 2,950
COVID-19: Sick Emir of Daura in intensive care
COVID-19: Nasarawa govt begins tracing of 74 people who had contact with late lawmaker
CIBN to FG: Diversify economy from over-reliance on crude oil
Global central banks provided $90bn support amid COVID-19 pandemic ‘ Fitch
Union Bank shareholders commend enhanced profitability, approve dividend at virtual AGM
High cap stocks push market to N374.9bn gain
83 per cent of business owners set to downsize, cut salaries, unless’ ‘ LCCI
*BLUE PRINT*
Blueprint ePaper 6th May 2020
APC desperate to destabilize peace, tranquility in Oyo state ‘ PDP raises alarm.
Clearing agents’ strike illegal, an act of sabotage ‘ CRFFN
You can’t force us to reduce charges, boat operators tell NIWA
NITDA opens free virtual learning academy to foster digital skills acquisition
Matawalle’s giant strides and the divisive opposition politics
Niger: Customers in chaotic show off with banks
CSO’s call for unity in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic
How govt’ll utilise $311m Abacha loot returned from United States ‘ Presidency
Ex-Governor Garba Nadama was great historian ‘ Buhari
Sule locks down Nasarawa LG for 3 days over Coronavirus scare
NDDC: Senate probes interim committee over alleged N40b scam
I remain loyal to APC ‘ Odubu
Pandemic: Jigawa extends stay-at-home order for 2 more weeks
Protest rocks Gombe community as COVID-19 patients decry ill-treatment
Benin monarch cautions warring communities
Covid-19: How 65 almajiris from Kano jerked up cases in Kaduna ‘ Official
NAF wings another female combat helicopter pilot
Breaking: Again, Atiku sacks 400 staff
Breaking: At once, 60 patients conquer Covid-19, discharged in Lagos
Insecurity: Senate renews call for community policing
Breaking: In Nasarawa, kidnapped monarch regains freedom
Breaking: NCDC official tests positive for Covid-19 as Nasarawa records 12th case
COVID-19: Kebbi to quarantine travelers into state, declares wearing of face mask compulsory
COVID-19: Zamfara Gov. orders closure of worship centres, markets
Breaking: Nigeria’s football griefs again as NFF Chieftain dies
Science ministry developing economic policy to tackle Covid-19
Breaking: Like House of Reps, Senate introduces National Health Emergency Bill
*SPORTS*
Adelabu pleads for fair disbursement of FIFA’s COVID-19 palliative – Guardian
African Legends Cup of Nations: Eto’o vs Milla – Goal
Allow Rohr Finish His Job ‘ Amunike Tells Nigerians – Peoples Daily
Ambitious Villas-Boas eager to remain at Marseille but wants transfer assurances – Goal
Amoo, Utaka Hail NFF On Rohr’s Contract – Daily Independent
Arteta felt ‘a lot of disconnection’ at Arsenal when he arrived – Yahoo
Arteta: I shouldn’t have to convince a player to join Arsenal – Goal
Barcelona Chief Claims the Club Have Missed Out on ‘140m in Revenue – FTBpro
Berahino open to England return after impressing at Zulte Waregem – Goal
Berahino open to England return after impressing at Zulte Waregem – Yahoo
Boris Johnson to face Keir Starmer at PMQs after UK coronavirus death toll becomes highest in Europe – Yahoo
Breaking: NFF Executive Member, Chidi Ofo Okenwa slums, dies – Daily Times
Bundesliga may resume next week as Europe returns to football – Guardian
Carl Ikeme auctions last Eagles jersey to fund COVID-19 palliatives in Nigeria – Peoples Daily
Collins, Troost-Ekong rejoin clubs ahead of league restart – Punch
Coronavirus pandemic offers ‘opportunity for F1 to change,’ says Nico Hulkenberg – CNN
Coronavirus: ‘Ill-informed’ and ‘short-sighted’ ‘ Storm CEO responds to Albury rejection – Yahoo
Coronavirus: Bundesliga players must be aware of responsibility upon restart ‘ Neuer – Yahoo
Coronavirus: Man City defender Stones eager to resume when it’s ‘safe for everyone – Yahoo
Covid-19 threatens to bring high-flying NBL back to earth as stars depart – Yahoo
COVID-19: FIFA money not relief fund, says Pinnick – Punch
Death Visits Nigeria Football again as NFF Board Member, Okenwa, Dies – Thisday
Denying Liverpool EPL title would be cruel Lloris – Punch
Donald Trump doesn’t wear face covering on tour of mask factory despite sign saying they’re required – Yahoo
Eberechi Eze voted QPR’s player of the Year – Peoples Daily
Enugu FA chair Chidi Okenwa is dead – The Sun
Etebo Sets Target In Playing German Bundesliga – Peoples Daily
Etebo wont rule out Stoke exit – Punch
