NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR TODAY THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017.

GUARDIAN
PDP commends Osinbajo on tension-dousing steps
Melaye: Constituents submit recall petition to INEC
Bello disowns 2019 re-election campaigners
Ladoja denies governorship ambition
'Zombie government' braces for UK parliament test
Many contradictions of Bello’s ‘double registration’ in Kogi
Ekiti PDP guber aspirants back Fayose to re-contest in 2018
52.3% voters in Kogi West endorse Melaye’s recall
Sheriff group doubts PDP governors’ pledge to honour Supreme Court ruling.
May apologises for response to London tower block fire
Confederations Cup: Ronaldo strikes as Portugal down Russia

THE NATION
Governors tell agitators: Nigeria must remain one.
Why govt appealed Saraki’s acquittal
Over 300 houses affected in Ibadan flood, says NEMA
$1.2b: Banks seek Etisalat’s probe
PDP commends Osinbajo on tension-dousing steps
Woman catches 50yr-old lover raping her 15yr-old daughter
Osinbajo to governors: Ensure safety of all Nigerians in your state
El-Rufai denies awarding contracts to wife, cronies
Suspected herdsmen rape, behead woman in Edo
MOSOP condemns violence, killings in Ogoni community
Fear grips UNIMAID after Boko Haram attack
‘No Lassa fever outbreak at Achievers Varsity’
NFF mourns as Kelechi ‘Caterpillar’ Emeteole dies

BLUEPRINT
Saraki: I’m disappointed in you, AGF replies Sagay, others
NERC, NNPC, others dare Osinbajo, reject corps members
2019 polls will be fully technology-based – INEC boss
IRS, CRK, compulsory for students – FG
Melaye’s recall: Kogi West submits signatures to INEC
Oil marketers demand outstanding N720bn subsidy
Nigeria-South Africa recessions: What Africa’s biggest economies must learn
IWD: Nigerian widows decry neglect, demand government support
Police arrest monarch for ‘impersonation’
Afenifere, ACF, Ohaneze not serving Nigerians’ interest – Richard
El-Rufai governing Kaduna like family estate – Shehu Sani
FIFA probe Uganda FA chief

TRIBUNE
2019: Fayose declares for presidency, says Buhari has failed Nigerians
National Assembly can alter budget estimates, court tells Falana
Nigeria to become 3rd most populous country by 2050 —UN report
Fani Kayode yet again asks court to transfer N4.9bn fraud case to Abuja.
Osinbajo to govs: Speak out more forcefully against agitations
‘No TRCN certificate, no teaching job’ •As FG serves notice on PhD holders, professors
Fund LAUTECH Project: Ladoja, Accord lawmakers donate N5.8m
Senate to investigate why power plant gets zero gas supply
Keep cholera away with guava, bitter leaves.
8th Senate sets pace for tourism development •Holds 1st public hearing on NIHOTOUR •Canvasses for separate Ministry of Tourism
Gov Bello disowns 2019 re-election campaigners

PUNCH
We’ve resolved Nigeria must not break, say governors
W’Bank approves $961m for Nigeria’s economic recovery plan
Melaye’s recall: Constituents submit six bags of signatures to INEC
Police dismiss ACP, three ASPs for indiscipline
N23bn Diezani bribe: EFCC arraigns ex-minister, Akinjide, today
Father, son abducted, killed Ondo APC chief – Police
Yoruba don’t need to meet Osinbajo – ARG
Senate plans bill to check high house rents
We’ve resolved Nigeria must not break, say governors
Suspected cult members set house ablaze, kill three
Fayose holds victory rally, accuses Buhari of nepotism
W’Bank approves $961m for Nigeria’s economic recovery plan
N4.9bn fraud: Don’t try me in Lagos, Fani-Kayode insists

DAILYPOST
INEC receives signatures on Dino Melaye’s recall
El-Rufai has failed in Kaduna, cannot contest for President in 2019 – Senator Shehu Sani
AGF Malami reveals why he authorized appeal against Saraki’s CCT trial
APC didn’t win 2015 presidential election – Ali Modu Sheriff
Those looking for Biafra, Oduduwa Republic are wasting their time – Nigerian Governors
Ronaldo snubs questions on Real Madrid future
Billionaire kidnapper, Evans may face death penalty as Governor Ambode signs bill into law
2019: Why we cannot conduct diaspora voting – INEC
Obaseki gives Oshiomhole’s SSG, Ihonvbere key position, names Idah, Eboigbe SAs

THE SUN
36 Govs rise against divisive tendencies
Ibadan flood: Oyo govt mulls demolition
Nigeria to become 3rd most populous country by 2050 – UN report
Secret behind Evans’ arrest, by IGP
Magu sues The Sun for N100m
CCT ruling: FG drags Saraki to Appeal Court
INEC receives Melaye’s recall documents from Kogi West
Sanctions: US regrets Russian decision to cancel talks.