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LOCAL HEADLINES:

VANGUARD

IPOB accuses Police of abducting 21 members

May 30 ‘sit-at-home’ order: IPOB, BIM on collision course

MASSOB accuses FG of running Muslim agenda

World Bank invests $10.7bn in Nigeria

Youth empowerment’ll curb insurgency ‘ CDS

Help save our party, Ondo PDP leaders appeal to Mimiko

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR’S BUDGET: PDP leaders’re fiscal illiterates ‘ Osun Govt

Bonga produces 763m oil barrels worth $58.7bn in 12yrs

Viability of Yola DISCO excites FG ‘ Fashola

Corruption started after me ‘ Yakubu Gowon

Abe to Buhari: Ask APC to obey court orders

Urhobo professors bemoan FUPRE’s exclusion in 2018 budget

Ex-N-Delta militants raise alarm over plot to derail Amnesty Programme

 

DAILY POST

Suspected Fulani herdsmen sack 2 Kogi communities, kill 10

Muslim group berates Pastor Adeboye over alleged doom message

Why Past leaders should be tried by EFCC – CACOL, CD back Soyinka

Senate bows, okays Omo-Agege’s resumption

What Buhari said in Jigawa about his government

Senator Omo-Agege dares Saraki, threatens to storm Senate Tuesday

How we will spend recovered Abacha loot – Buhari

2019: INEC chairman, Yakubu reveals what he will do if pressurized during elections

2018 World Cup: Rohr releases 30-man provisional squad [FULL LIST]

Tension as Shiites chase away policemen, ground federal secretariat in Abuja

Court dismisses suit against tenure extension for Oyegun, others

Buhari arrives Jigawa on working visit

 

THE AUTHORITY

Police arraign Jewish worshippers for terrorism

I left office with nothing ‘ Gowon

Ganduje spends N400m to construct new police divisions in Kano

Coalition shutdown Justice Ministry over herdsmen killing

Court dismisses APC ‘tenure elongation suit

Shi’ites ground Federal Secretariat in Abuja

Invasion of Rivers court unacceptable ‘ CJN

Nigeria still lack responsible leaders ‘ Kaduna Islamic clerics

Recovered $320m Abacha loot for poor Nigerians ‘ Buhari

Police take over APC secretariat

Ward, LG congress: Ogboru accuses Oyegun of interference

Pro Buhari Senator, Omo-Agege, dares senate

Undermining legislature, dangerous for democracy ‘ Ekweremadu

Benue installs 10 new first class monarchs, increases salaries

 

THISDAY

10 Killed as Suspected Herdsmen Attack Two Communities in Kogi

Chief Justice: Attack on P’Harcourt Court, Danger to Democracy

nPDP Breaks Up as Senator Adamu-led Group Dismisses Ultimatum

FG, Oil Firms Lose 250,000bpd of Crude Oil to Closure of Trans-Forcados Pipeline

Shell, Eni Trial on Malabu Oil Deal Re-adjourned to June

2019: Atiku Promises to Run Lean Government

Kano Assembly Shut over Plan to Impeach Speaker

Oando Shareholders Want Management to Resolve Dispute with Ansbury

Senate to Obey Court Order on Omo-Agege’s Reinstatement

Buhari: We’ve Achieved More than PDP

 

PREMIUM TIMES

Soyinka: EFCC cells should have ‘presidential wing

Omo-Agege will be allowed to resume ‘ Senate

Buratai opens military base in Birnin-Gwari

Actress Zainab Balogun weds airline boss

Omo-Agege: Security beef-up at National Assembly ahead of resumption

24 die in fire outbreaks in Delta, property worth N13.2 billion lost

Ex-DG, Bursar of education agency docked for alleged N208 million fraud

We’ve achieved more with less resources than PDP’s 16 years ‘ Buhari

Minister threatens to revoke 3 housing contracts

Enugu governor grants scholarship to 340 indigent students

State Congress: Ebonyi APC zones party offices

Ramadan: Zamfara Govt. to support 30,000 orphans

Ekiti Primary: Al-Makura submits report, attributes success to aspirants, delegates’ conduct

 

SAHARA REPORTERS

2018 Budget: Each Police Station To Get Just N1,017 To Fuel Vehicles Per Day – Media Group

Crack In nPDP As Splinter Group Faults 7-Day Ultimatum

Yola Disco Has Demonstrated That ‘Eligible Customer Policy’ Can Work – Fashola

2019: Presidential Aspirant Quits NCP Over ‘N7.04m Blockade

2019: Reject Pastor Adeboye’s ‘Message Of Doom,’ Muslim Group Advises Nigerians

Nigeria Waiting For New Refineries To Merge Multiple Exchange Rates, Says Moody’s

Buhari’s Government A Puppet In The Hands Of Oil Multinationals, Says Ijaw Group

Little-Known Kano Pillars Striker Junior Lokosa Headlines Rohr’s 30-Man World Cup List

Focus More On Mini- Grids, Fashola Advises Investors In Power Sector

Senate’s Invitation To IGP Was About Dino Melaye, Not Killings, Police Insist

Save Me From Dying In This Shithole’ ‘ Nigerian Launches GoFundMe Campaign To Travel Abroad

Gunmen in Bayelsa Kill NAF Official During Attack On Helipad

 

THE SUN

No parallel congress in Abia ‘ Mascot Kalu

We’re not marginalisedin APC ‘Jibrin tells nPDP

PDP woos APC members

Rivers APC fracas show of shame ‘Abe

FG not interested in conducting 2019 polls’Wike

Okorocha loses again as APC holds LG congress in Imo

Russia 2018: Rohr names Mikel, Moses, 28 others in provisional list

As Messi, Aguero, Higuain make Argentina’s squad

Eagles get N1B World up largesse next week

Ebola Scare: DR Congo players ‘ll be tested on arrival- Pinnick

Nigeria names 30-man provisional squad for 2018 World Cup

Why Nigerian wrestlers storm New York City

Klopp praises Salah for keeping grounded

Levante vs Barcelona: We wanted to finish the league undefeated ‘ Busquets

Blame me for Chelsea’s 3-0 loss to Newcastle’ ‘ Conte

CBN steps up campaign to stop Naira abuse

Custodians of capital should be remodeled ‘Ayeye, GDL boss

Nigeria’s growth excites World Bank

WORLD HEADLINES:

CNN

Dozens of Palestinians killed in Gaza clashes as US Embassy opens

In pictures: Deadliest day in Gaza since 2014

Markle, Prince Harry deal with ‘difficult situation’ after dad reportedly won’t attend

Melania Trump undergoes kidney surgery

One of the most expensive paintings in auction history sold

Water ‘plumes’ discovered on Jupiter moon that could host life

She says a pilot raped her, and now she’s afraid of running into him at an airport

Manhattan nanny gets life in prison

An actress lived for decades in this New York City apartment — for $28 a month

Trump tells his leaky staffers they are ‘traitors and cowards

US Supreme Court lets states legalize sports gambling

In super-dense Hong Kong, capsule hotel offers rest

London timelapse is the first of its kind

Princess Di’s small but powerful presence will be felt at royal wedding

The danger of keyless cars: What you need to know

The extreme Australian outback trek that’s changing lives

Pregnant mom reaches US after weeks in caravan and detention

Jerusalem and Gaza — a world apart

The dream of ‘peace in our time’ in the Middle East died on Monday

Turkey recalls envoys to US, Israel over embassy move

Deadly clashes as US opens Jerusalem embassy

 

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gaza violence: Fresh protests against Israel follow deadly clashes

Melania Trump undergoes surgery for ‘benign kidney condition

UK ‘must raise jailed Iran mum case

Manhattan nanny Yoselyn Ortega gets life in jail for murdering children

Activists mock US gun culture with Chicago ‘gun-sharing’ dock

The Indian city where people spend 250 hours a year in traffic

Trumplomacy over Iran leaves Europe scrambling for answers

Argentina economy: From comeback kid to turbulence

The secret executions in Europe’s ‘last dictatorship

DR Congo: Kidnapped Brits ‘very grateful’ after release

My stolen childhood – investigating Ghana’s practice of ‘trokosi

2018 World Cup: Nigeria name uncapped Nwankwo in provisional squad

Egypt coach Hector Cuper explains Hussein Al Shahat omission

Cameroon’s Toko Ekambi wins Foe prize

Adel Amrouche confirmed as Libya coach

Nurse: ‘I’ve been hit, head-butted and taken hostage

Spice epidemic in jails risk to nurses

How long are you going to live

Drug target for curing the common cold

Bristol mother on cutting teachers for deaf children

Male bulimia: ‘I told myself, boys eat a lot

 

AFP

Royal wedding a boost for Brexit-bound Britain

Warriors trounce Rockets in NBA playoff series opener

Iran FM heads to Brussels on final leg of nuclear deal saving tour

China’s industrial output jumps but sales slump

French investigators extend detention of Paris attacker’s parents

‘Sorrow to happiness’ – Afghans hope to lift spirits in fairy-tale Test

Dismantling of N. Korea nuclear site ‘well under way’: US monitor

Struggling Toshiba returns to black, avoids delisting

Modigliani sells for $157.2 mn in New York: Sotheby’s

Gaza deaths spark widespread condemnation of Israel

EU seeks to protect citizens in data ‘jungle’: minister

Israeli forces kill 55 in Gaza clashes as US opens Jerusalem embassy

Meghan Markle’s father not attending royal wedding: report

Sex bias kills 240,000 infant girls in India yearly: study

Under the hammer: record art auctions

New phase of globalisation could worsen CO2 pollution: study

Symantec downplays mysterious internal investigation

Mark Waugh steps down as Australian selector

 

AL JAZEERA

Palestinian protesters: ‘Jerusalem is not Trump’s city to give’

US embassy ceremony: Did your country attend?

Thousands rally in Istanbul in solidarity with Palestinians

World leaders react to US embassy relocation to Jerusalem

Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr leading in Iraq’s election

Erdogan: ‘Israel is a terrorist state’

Yemeni PM declares Socotra ‘crisis over’

Turkey’s Aksener launches presidential election bid

Catalonia: Pro-independence candidate wins presidency

Indian opposition politician charged over wife’s death

BUSINESS HEADLINES:

$11B Unum Names Puneet Bhasin As Chief Information and Digital Officer – Forbes

12 Strategies For Local Brands To Stay Relevant On Facebook – Forbes

2018 NFL Salaries: Jimmy Garoppolo And The Top Salary Cap Hits For Quarterbacks – Forbes

4 Things Mortgage Industry Marketers Need To Be Doing – Forbes

4 Ways to Get an Employer’s Attention on Facebook – Forbes

5 Best Headphones Under $100 Of 2018 – Forbes

5 Dividend Aristocrats Where Analysts See Capital Gains – Forbes

80% of start-up money goes to three states ‘ here’s what one visionary is doing to help spread the wealth – Business Insider

9 Ways Post Malone’s New Album Made Chart History Upon Its Arrival – Forbes

A first-class passenger got kicked off a flight after he tried to give alcohol to his friends in economy (AAL) – Business Insider

A former Googler and Twitter executive reveals how she rose through the ranks and landed one of the most important jobs at Silicon Valley’s hottest startup, Slack – Business Insider

A former Googler leading the charge against AI weapons says her time at Google taught her that even ‘nice’ people can make bad moral decisions (GOOGL, GOOG) – Business Insider

A New Report Uses Data To Drive Diversity In STEM Fields – Forbes

Access Gaps: NCC To Link Over 37m Underserved Nigerians – Leadership

African Alliance commences insurance investment campaign – Punch

African FinTech Company Cellulant Raises $47.5 Million – Forbes

After A Strong Start To 2018, What To Expect From Yelp Through The Year – Forbes

Airline Groups Praise President Trump On Deal With Gulf Carriers, But Questions Linger – Forbes

SPORTS

As Messi, Aguero, Higuain make Argentina’s squad – The Sun

100 athletes set for Abuja Junior Taekwondo Championship – Nigerian Pilot

100 points: Guardiola salutes incredible City – Punch

24 states for national taekwondo – Punch

500 wrestlers set for Gov Dickson tourney – Punch

80 players for SNEPCO/NNPC tennis – Punch

AFC Cup 2018: Bengaluru seek a favour from Aizawl in final round – Goal

AFC Cup 2018: Can Aizawl upset New Radiant – Goal

After 1,235 games, Wenger bids emotional farewell to Arsenal – Punch

Argentina can bank on Icardi Crespo – Punch

Arsenal-target Allegri insists hes sticking with Juventus – Punch

Blame me for Chelsea’s 3-0 loss to Newcastle’ ‘ Conte – The Sun

Brad Stevens Says Recent Praise Is ‘Uncomfortable,’ Credits Celtics Players – Bleacher Report

BREAKING: Nigeria release Super Eagles’ list for 2018 FIFA World Cup – Daily Trust

BREAKING: PSG Appoint Tuchel As New Manager – Daily Independent

Bucks HC Rumors: Celtics Assistant Jay Larranaga Met with Milwaukee – Bleacher Report

Cardinals Rookie Christian Kirk Arrested on Multiple Charges in February – Bleacher Report

Chuck Liddell Says He’s Returning to MMA, Targeting Possible Jon Jones Fight – Bleacher Report

ENTERTAINMENT

#BBNaija: Alex Dressed Up Like a Princess As She Visits Her Hometown Enugu [Photos] – Gistlover

#BBNaija: Is This The Man Alex Did Abortion For At The Age Of 16′ [Photos] – Gistlover

#BBNaija: Miracle’s brother reacts to claim the reality star has a sugar mummy called Juliet (video) – Linda Ikeji

#RoadToRussia: NFF releases 30-man Provisional List for Russia 2018 World Cup – Bellanaija

18 celebrities who were rich and famous before losing all their money – Business Insider

2018 Election: Presidential Aspirant Dumps Party Over N7.4million Levy – Information Nigeria

2018 World Cup: Pogba Speaks On Captaining France – Information Nigeria

3 Winners Emerge In Goldberg’s Ariya Repete Talent Hunt 2018 In Ibadan – NET

A female fan once gave me a deep kiss Miss Money – Punch

Actress Mary Remmy Discovers Dried Snake In Crayfish She Bought – Nigerian Pilot

Alex welcomed to Enugu like a princess that she is (Photos) – Information Nigeria

AMBON to develop live music sector Akin Shuga – Punch

Angry husbandpours hot semovita on wife in Ekiti State – Linda Ikeji

As EFCC swoops in on suspects, celebrities differ on cyber fraud – Punch

Benue court sentences 18-year old man and woman, 40, to two years imprisonment for human trafficking – Linda Ikeji

Bob Marley: Tributes pour in 37 years after – Punch

Bode George: PDP chieftain speaks on son’s death – Pulse

Bone-strengthening Drug May Be The Cure For Baldness’Here’s What New Study Revealed – Information Nigeria