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One killed, many abducted as bandits occupy Niger community
Tribunal reserves judgment on Kogi gov poll
Another ex-BUK professor dies
COVID-19: 183 test positive, 48 recover, two die in Lagos
INEC gives workers conditions for resumption May 13
COVID-19: PDP, PANDEF, pray for Dokpesi, others
COVID-19 patient dies in commercial bus in Niger
Lawyers tackle FGs plan to spend $311m Abacha loot
Ondo APC Unity Forum aspirants reject consensus
COVID-19: 10 persons linked with Lagos govt house test positive
PDP rejects FGs N108 per litre depot petrol price
ECOWAS denies endorsing any herbal drug for COVID-19
COVID-19: Commissioner who mocked Abba Kyari tests positive
We’re under pressure to announce false COVID-19 case Kogi
10-year-old COVID-19 positive case boy flees in Oyo
Gunmen shoot Plateau pastor, wife, kids
Fresh $319m Abacha loot in UK, France – Us
Bauchi repatriates 819 Almajirai, receives 904 from states
40 Lagos-bound travellers from Kano intercepted at Niger
Northern govs have resolved to stamp out Almajirai El-Rufai
We wont give any COVID-19 patient to herbal practitioners Minister
Katsina problem is banditry not COVID-19 Masari
Benue shuts mortuaries, buries indigene brought from Kano
GSM subscribers hit 187.15 million, Internet users grow by 15%
Lockdowns will lead to 6.3m TB cases, 1.4m deaths by 2025 Report
US singer Madonna tests positive for COVID-19
COVID-19: FG orders NAFDAC to assess herbal cough mixture
Turkish musician dies after 10-month hunger strike
Petrol price reduction wont be immediate, says marketers
Clarence Peters, others granted bail over dancers death
Family accuses Enugu LG chairman of ordering undergraduates killing
Nobody knows truth about my failed QPR move Osaze
Infectious disease bill: How far can Reps go
Lockdown stalls prosecution of suspected Rivers students killers
Eight almajirai Kano-returnees test positive in Gombe
Slain footballers family demands fresh probe, justice
Stop distributing Almajirai to us, CAN tells Kano
Kidnapped FRCN presenter regains freedom
25 Lebanese evacuees from Kano test positive
Brazil presidents spokesman tests positive for COVID-19
Edo returns 108 northern travellers as three test positive
Again, PDP accuses APC of cover-up in Abacha loot spending
COVID-19 task force should say back-to-sender
Jealous Nasarawa pregnant woman kills husband
Shutting church service doesnt affect true faith – Pastor Poju
COVID-19: 270 Nigerians in US for repatriation Saturday
Lockdown: Wike arrests violators, accuses police of complicity
COVID-19 home-base solution: NAFDAC meets researchers, herbalists over local treatment
300 Nigerians in UK arrive today, set for quarantine
Race for COVID-19 drugs and vaccines
You will account for COVID-19 donations, Lagos Assembly tells Sanwo-Olu
Nigerian returnees prefer to be quarantined in Lagos – FG
Uber loss widens to $2.9bn
Self-isolation failed Health minister
Lagos records two COVID-19 deaths
10 persons test positive at Lagos House
80-year-old Lesotho PM to step down, says hes no longer energetic
COVID-19: Stop blaming us, China slams US
■ Tribune
Nigeria confirms 381 new COVID-19 cases, total now 3,526
Who shall save Nigeria
Herdsmen kill two vigilante members in Delta
Two medical staff die, as seven travellers to Maiduguri test positive for COVID-19
COVID-19: FG has right to isolate our sister, family of Benue index case says
ICPC has powers to investigate certificate forgery, Court tells Obono-Obla
Lagos discharges 48 more patients after testing negative for coronavirus
Ohaneze writes Buhari over erosion menace in former Vice-President Ekwueme’s home
PTF fumes over persistent violation of guidelines; threatens to review measures
Sperm containing COVID-19 raises risk of spread via sex ‘ Study
Justice Dahiru Saleh, judge who annulled June 12 presidential election, is dead
If not controlled, up to 190, 000 people could die of COVID-19 in Africa, WHO estimates
Uneasy calm in Niger over escape of COVID-19 woman as state records 3 new cases
Unending removal of fuel subsidy
COVID-19: Day for airlifting of Nigerians in US changed from Friday to Saturday
Stop harassment of journalists, other essential workers, PTF tells security agencies
Again, court stops FG’s move to extradite Buruji Kashamu
Wike arrests over 200 persons, 20 vehicles, accuses police of sabotaging lockdown
KOGI GUBER: Bello, Wada to know fate as court is set to deliver judgment
INEC to meet with stakeholders next week over Edo, Osun governorship elections
Lagos records another two COVID-19 deaths
IBFD appoints Ezekwesili to Board of Trustees
Buhari should ensure balance between North, South in his appointments, says Afenifere
COVID-19: Organised labour demands payment of hazard allowance to health workers in Ekiti
256 Nigerian returnees from UAE now quarantined in two Lagos hotels, says PTF
Buhari, Pakistani prime minister confer over debt relief
Civil Defence in Ekiti intercepts bus conveying seven travellers from Sokoto
CD to Buhari: Reverse Dankaka’s nomination as FCC chairman
10 person associated with Lagos State House, Marina, test positive for coronavirus
COVID-19: For first time in 54 years, Notting Hill Carnival cancelled in UK
ECOWAS refutes endorsement of CVO medication
COVID-19: Dismissed Kano commissioner who ‘celebrated’ Abba Kyari’s death, tests positive
COVID-19: Anambra lost N1.9bn IGR in six weeks, govt declare
UNILORIN don set to make COVID-19 vaccine research breakthrough
Nigerians seeking STI cure from homes, TBAs worrisome ‘Experts
WHO deploys additional personnel to support COVID-19 response in Kano
Kano mysterious deaths, Ganduje and leadership predicament
Wash your hands every time you touch Nigerian currency
Anita Aiyudu-Adesiyan makes list od 50 leading ladies in corporate Nigeria
Equities investors gain N110m on positive trade
Coronavirus: Saudi launches sterilising gates at Mecca’s grand mosque
■ Vanguard
COVID-19: Gov. Bello places visiting NCDC officials on Isolation for 14 days
Mystery deaths: Kano loses another Professor, two others
Bandits kill 1, kidnap 9 including six month old child in Niger State
Abacha loot: Own up, respond to Aisha Buhari, PDP rebukes APC
COVID-19: Why FG ignored Ganduje’s N15b intervention request ‘ Buhari’s aide
Wash your hands, wash your hands from which public taps,’ NLC chides govt
DELAY IN AMOTEKUN TAKE-OFF: Armed robbers, kidnappers on the prowl again
Alleged Certificate Forgery: Court dismisses Obono-Obla suit against ICPC
Obiano imposes 12-hour curfew on Umumbo, Omor communities Clash
COVID-19: Informal sector poverty to increase by 56% ‘ ILO
COVID-19: Ayade orders five truckloads of almajiris back to destination
I delivered before flight attendants arrived, woman who delivered aboard UAE says
Two die in Croatia plane crash
COVID-19: Physical Distancing has grounded lottery business, operators lament
EA sinks, Activision soars as coronavirus keeps everyone locked indoors
PDP rejects N108 ex-depot fuel price, insist on N70 pump price
$319m Abacha loot still in France, UK ‘ US embassy
$152 million Abacha loot in UK still under litigation ‘ US Govt
COVID-19: Africa will lose $65bn to full lockdown ‘ UNECA
Court restrains FG from extraditing Kashamu to US
Lagos records 2 more coronavirus deaths
Tension in Delta as suspected Fulani herdsmen kill two vigilante men
Many feared dead, 300 injured, 50 missing as two Anambra communities clash
Gov Sanwo-Olu, wife test negative for COVID-19, as 10 at Government House test positive
Militants threaten to hunt shady politicians, contractors troubling Akpabio, Pondei
Dancer’s death: Clarence Peters, crew released to Shina Peters
COVID-19: 10 persons associated with Lagos State House test positive
COVID-19: 339m people living with asthma globally ‘ Report
Kidnapped journalist regains freedom in Umuahia
Wike monitors lockdown, commends Rivers people for compliance
Buhari excited by Vote of Confidence on Akinwumi Adesina by AfDB Board
Bayern announce World Cup record-holder, Klose, as assistant coach
Neymar will stay with PSG despite Barcelona links ‘ Paredes
Xavier: Nigeria yet to find Okocha’s replacement
Osimhen’s better than Abraham ‘ Pinnick
COVID-19: Nadal expresses doubts on tennis resumption in 2020
■ The Nation
One killed, Police Officer abducted, others injured in herdsmen attacks
I recovered from COVID-19 after 21 days without infecting anybody Edo Speaker
We need NNPC letter to comply with new pump price Marketers
Yobe confirms death of first suspected coronavirus case
Were under pressure to declare fictitious COVID-19 cases Kogi
INEC to issue fresh modalities for Edo, Ondo Guber polls
Judge who annulled June 12 poll dies
Enugu govt. lifts ban on religious gatherings May 10
Clashes: Obiano imposes 12-hour curfew on Umumbo, Omor communities
COVID-19: PTF frowns at breach of inter-state travel ban, security agents connivance
Court stops Fed Govts move to extradite Kashamu
CAN demands explanation on distribution of almajiri
Ado residents alert on free movement of COVID-19 contact suspects
Court stops FGs move to extradite Sen Kashamu
Wear facemasks or risk arrest, Akeredolu tells residents
Lagos discharges another 48 COVID-19 patients
Lagos confirms two COVID-19 deaths
COVID-19: Self-isolation has failed, says Minister
Ten Lagos State House staff test positive for COVID-19
50 kidnapped, 300 injured in Anambra communal clash
Orphan seeks AIGs protection from land grabber in Edo
Yobe Director dies at isoaltion centre
US hints of fresh $319m Abacha loot in UK, France
Sacked Kano commissioner, who celebrated Kyari’s death, tests positive for COVID-19
80,000 new cases of COVID-19 reported daily WHO
Ondo 2020: Zoning crisis tears APC Unity Forum
Gunmen kill two vigilante members in Okpanam, near Asaba
One killed, nine kidnapped in Niger bandit attack
Osun PDP crisis: Factional chair inaugurated in Ondo
Battle to stop pay cut, vacation rages
Zoning crisis tears apart Unity Forum
Security expert faults panels report on Kano deaths
UNIOSUN to hold online matriculation
Tiwa Savage joins Tamar Braxton on YouTube show
Azeezat: we are heading towards disaster for easing lockdown
Niniola receives Grammy nod as composer and nominee
Its hard making a hit song, says Davidos producer
Highlife star Olaiya buried in Lagos
Black people four times more likely to die of COVID-19 UK report
Chinese coronavirus researcher shot dead in US
Music legend Victor Olaiya buried in Lagos
Bundesliga returns May 16
■ Daily Independent
FG Says It’s Turbulent, Challenging Times For All
Lockdown: Wike Arrests 200 Violators, Impounds Over 20 Vehicles, Vows To Deal With DCP
COVID 19: Kogi Will Not Succumb To Blackmail ‘ Commissioner
Lawmaker Raises Alarm Over Incessant Herdsmen Attack On His Constituency
Annulling Judge Of June 12 Election Dies
COVID-19: Anambra Assembly Investigates Activities Of Security Operatives At Multiple Orumba Border
PDP Rejects N108 Ex-Depot Fuel Price, Insists On N70 Pump Price
Bello Quarantines NCDC Officials, Says It’s Procedural, To Increase Hazard Allowances Of Medical Doctors To N50,000 Per Day
Lagos Records Two COVID-19 Deaths ‘ Abayomi
Two Trucks Carrying 26 Almajiris Intercepted On Way To Akwa Ibom
Lockdown: Desperate Customers Besiege Markets In Kano
COVID -19: INEC Bars Pregnant Workers, Staff Above 58 Years From Office
Kano Taskforce Chairman, Commissioner For Health, 14 Other COVID-19 Patients Discharged
Thief Sentenced As 250-year-Old Violin Remains Missing
COVID-19: Why Buhari Denies Ganduje N15bn ‘ Adesina
COVID-19: Federal Lawmaker Expresses Concern Over Measures Put In Place By Oyo Govt
COVID-19: Plateau Discharges First Index Case
50 Missing, 300 Wounded In Umumbo-Omor Communal Clash
COVID-19: 10 Persons At Marina House Test Positive As Sanwo-Olu, Wife Negative Again
NN7.6bn Fraud: Anti-Corruption Group Raises Alarm Over Plot To Arm Twist Court To Release Sen. Kalu
Do We Have An Exit Plan
Gunmen Kill 2 Vigilante Members In Okpanam
COVID-19: Security Agents Take Over Kano Textiles Market
Trump’s Personal Valet Tests Positive For COVID-19
Violence Erupts As Chinese Officials Raid Church
COVID-19: No Fans In Dutch Stadiums Until Vaccine Is Developed’ Health Minister
Doctor Urges Men To Change Boxers Daily To Prevent Groin Infection
Guardiola Gives Major Condition For Man City Transfer
Cazorla Opens Up On Possible Arsenal Return
Man United Fans Get Fresh Transfer Hint From Jadon Sancho
Germany’s Plan To Restart Bundesliga Could Revive French Season ‘ Lyon President
Raul Sanllehi Opens Up On Video Calls With Arteta As Arsenal Boss Reveals New Ideas
■ Linda Ikeji
Hushpuppi claims he made one of his fans a millionaire this morning
Coronavirus worse than Pearl Harbor WWII bombing and 9/11 Al Qaeda attacks – Trump
Woman killed by alligator after going to pond to try and touch it
Angry friends and family members of Ahmaud Arbery march to his accused killers home in Georgia (video)
“43 days in forceful detention, no result, no medications” – Woman named as Benue State’s index COVID-19 patient cries out as she insists she doesn’t have the virus (video)
Clarence Peters, others granted bail
Niger State Government says COVID-19 patients did not stage any protest at the state’s Isolation center
The major challenge for many in Katsina state is banditry not Coronavirus – Governor Masari appeals to security agencies
It is insulting for the US government to tell Nigerian government what to do with repatriated Abacha loot – Femi Falana
Men have side chicks because they make them feel needed – IK Osakioduwa
Pregnant woman allegedly stabs husband to death in Nasarawa
I’m actually alive and well -Boxing champion, Rhys McCole reassures friends after his picture was included in roll call of people killed by Coronavirus
Taskforce intercepts vehicle conveying body of COVID-19 victim who died in Kano to Benue for burial
NFL star, Earl Thomas held at gunpoint by his wife after she caught him cheating
Sixteen Almajiris sent to Jigawa from Kano test positive for coronavirus
World Health Organisation reveals why COVID-19 patients who recovered from the disease tested positive again
5 trucks conveying almajiris intercepted in Cross River state
Kano records death of 7th Professor
Bad Company singer, Brian Howe dead at 66
Scores arrested in Port Harcourt for violating lockdown as Governor Wike monitors level of compliance (photos)
Coronavirus could be found in semen and spread by sex, new research shows
Nigerian judge who annulled June 12 presidential election has died
Chaos as South Africa parliament video call is hacked with pornography
Two more COVID-19 deaths recorded in Lagos
COVID-19 patients protest in Niger state, threaten to abscond over poor treatment (video)
Donald Trump’s White House Navy valet reportedly tests positive for Coronavirus
I killed them because of N4m – Leader of kidnapping gang that killed three UNIPORT, RSU students tells police
Black people four times more likely to die from COVID-19 than white people – new data shows
Photos and video from the burial ceremony of veteran Highlife musician, Victor Olaiya
Former heavyweight champion, Evander Holyfield announces his return to boxing at 57
Vehicles impounded during lockdown in Rivers state will be auctioned Governor Wike warns
Several dead and hundreds in hospital after deadly gas from chemical plant in India leaked into homes while families slept
ECOWAS and WAHO refute alleged endorsement of Madagascar’s herbal cure for Coronavirus
25 passengers on flight from Kano to Beirut test positive for Coronavirus
Nobody has died from Coronavirus in Yobe Governor Buni
Spanish defender, Fali refuses to return to training as he vows to quit football until a vaccine for Coronavirus is found
FMC Abuja seeks accreditation to admit COVID-19 patients
“See women as equals” Actor Mofe Duncan declares himself a feminist as he professes love for his Caucasian partner
Olympic Gold medalist Rebecca Adington clarifies situation after report that she’s been spending home lockdown with her boyfriend and ex-husband
79-year-old paralyzed mother pulled from grave alive, three days after son buried her (video)
We’ll send you down!’ Premier League clubs threaten vote to relegate bottom three clubs if they block plans to restart season amid Coronavirus pandemic
■ Goal
Spanish FA propose five substitutions when La Liga resumes
Coronavirus: Government sets September as month to resume Rwanda league
Bundesliga is back: The complete schedule for the remaining fixtures
Mbappe awarded Ligue 1 golden boot after season ended early
Okocha’s best chance for African Player of the Year was in 1998 ‘ Ex-Nigeria goalkeeper Shorunmu
My head was blown off!’ – De Bruyne says it is difficult to adapt to Manchester City boss Guardiola’s tactics
It’s time for change’ – Toure backs Drogba’s faltering Ivorian Football Association presidential campaign
Liverpool wrap up title with Koulibaly deal’ ‘ Reds unstoppable with Napoli star alongside Van Dijk, says Hutchison
Fiorentina confirm six players and coaching staff have tested positive for coronavirus
Former Ghana coach Kwasi Appiah to seek court action against Football Association
Donnarumma urged to consider Premier League move as Milan are ‘years’ from success
What is the #CarraChallenge’ Liverpool legend’s social lockdown game explained
I still can’t believe I’m a Man Utd player!’ ‘ Daniel James reflects on ‘mad’ journey from Swansea to Old Trafford
Arsenal in talks to sign Norwegian winger Lewis
Oshoala wins first league title in Europe as Barcelona reclaim Primera Iberdrola crown
Ronaldo was a genius for Man Utd at 18!’ ‘ Saha salutes five-time Ballon d’Or winner
Flamengo get 38 positive results from coronavirus testing
Nigeria Sports Minister promises Yekini and Okwaraji’s mother ‘more benefits
I will respect any player who does not want to play if Premier League returns – Wilder
Liverpool partially re-open training ground for player sessions
Indian football: Churchill Brothers in a fix over non-payment of dues to Sadat Bukari
Coronavirus: Motale message to Orlando Pirates midfielder Motshwari after positive test
No one can tolerate this act’ ‘ Angers striker El Melali apologises for public masturbation
Sometimes I’m a little b*stard’ – De Bruyne opens up on losing his cool with David Silva in the ‘let me talk!’ incident
Juventus star Dybala hopes to play with Pogba again
Barcelona cleared to return to training as Covid-19 tests return negative
That was quite a shock’ – Koeman says he feels ‘very healthy’ after being hospitalised with heart problems
Rakitic laughs off Barcelona exit talk despite approaching final 12 months of contract
Football on TV this week: Matches to watch & live stream in UK today, tomorrow & this weekend
Klose announced as Bayern Munich assistant coach
De Gea & Van Gaal did not get on – that’s why he wanted out’ – Steele on failed Real Madrid move
Getafe’s Etebo ‘working’ hard ahead of restart of La Liga
I can’t tell Aubameyang to stay when I left’ ‘ Henry unsure what future holds for Arsenal striker
Ibrahimovic only hated a few team-mates, Cavani is one of them’ – Ciani reveals PSG feud
Bundesliga cleared to return on May 16 after coronavirus lockdown
Liverpool urged to land Werner over Koulibaly as Nicol looks for attack to be prioritised
Neymar will stay at PSG & Verratti is the best midfielder in the world ‘ Paredes
Okocha’s Caf snub is a great injustice
What the ‘ was that” – Henry talks through iconic Arsenal wondergoal against Man Utd
Rashford can be one of the best players in the world – Matic
■ BBC
Coronavirus: US unemployment claims hit 33.3 million amid virus
New Iraq prime minister after five months of deadlock
Transfer rumours: Coutinho, Koulibaly, Sancho, Icardi, Aubameyang
Facebook update crashes TikTok and other rivals
Investigation launched into player ‘back from the dead
Africa’s week in pictures: 1 – 7 May 2020
India coronavirus: Why celebrating Covid-19 ‘success models’ is dangerous
Mozambique: The Islamic State insurgency you may not have heard of
Ex-Trump adviser Michael Flynn charges of lying to FBI ‘to be dropped
Serie A: Three Fiorentina players test positive for coronavirus
James Maddison, Phil Foden & Jofra Archer take part in Fifa tournament
US Supreme Court overturns ‘Bridgegate’ convictions
Saracens: Five players apologise following lockdown breach
Coronavirus: Paris restrictions to stay as France reopens
Axl Rose and Steven Mnuchin in coronavirus Twitter spat
Formula 1 may not race in 2020, say bosses
Evander Holyfield to make ring return as Mike Tyson eyes same move
Bayern Munich: Miroslav Klose appointed assistant coach
■ CNN
Black people in UK four times more likely to die from Covid-19 than white people
Naomi Campbell, isolated like the rest of us, shot her own Essence cover using an iPhone
Gas leak at chemical plant leaves at least eight dead and 280 hospitalized
Spaceship Earth’ takes a strange trip inside Biosphere 2, an early experiment in quarantine
Italian soccer league should ‘finish properly,’ says Alessandro Del Piero
CDC and Flynn dramas show how US President disdains government structures meant to dispense independent and fact-based policymaking
Hear from Covid-19 patient who had virus in December
Gollum actor Andy Serkis to read entire ‘The Hobbit’ live online for charities
Trump administration rejects CDC guidance on reopening
I don’t want to die,’ says UFC boss as sport gets back to business amid pandemic
Angela Merkel’s legacy was doomed. Coronavirus saved it
Nigeria criticized after court death sentence by Zoom
Jamie Lynn Spears reveals sister Britney came home to Louisiana to quarantine
Michael Jordan’s children reveal extent of their dad’s competitiveness
Virus could kill 190,000 in Africa, WHO warns
Sudan bans female genital mutilation
Dr. Gupta’s tips on how to safely shop at grocery stores
This is how hotels will change after Covid-19
Headlines compiled Iyke Amah- Wear A Mask, Coronavirus Kills ■ iKomoTo ■