NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SUNDAY 25TH APRIL 2021

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*THE NATION*

50 percent of untreated meningitis cases will die, says NCDC

How FG N2tr debt cripples GenCos machines, operations

OLUCHI AKUNNE: Why I decided to manage my daughter

Geidam attack: My people at the mercy of Boko Haram Rep

Halimas TOP TEN

Thank God, justice has been served, sports icons laud George Floyd verdict

Okocha, Kanu dazzle as Rite Foods backs Elegushi Peace Cup

HALIMATU AYINDE: How football took me from street to Sweden

OLANIKE SHODUNKE: I built my self esteem on the job

More knocks for Presidency over comments on Pantami

More knocks for Presidency over comments on Pantami

Govs, Ooni, others pay tribute as Odumakin is laid to rest

Nigeria is at war, says Soyinka

Students killing: Fear grips parents as bandits insist on N800m ransom

How hooded gunmen killed eight in attack on Uzodinmas home

Tinubu: We must unite against terrorists, bandits

Meningitis: 50% of patients will die if untreated NCDC

IGP lauds Bauchi Gov. for supporting security agencies

Glo-sponsored African Voices Spotlights Omotola Jalade Ekeinde

Davido signs multi million Naira deal with laundry soap brand, ViVa

Addax Petroleum: How Buharis action saved Nigeria from international embarrassment

Much ado about refineries repairs

George Residence becomes first hotel accepting bitcoin in Nigeria

CEO tasks marketing leaders on corporate social investment

Food security: Farmers group demand security for farmers

Oyoyo app showcases local designers to intl market

Experts raise concerns over Nigerias $3.3 billion debts to China

Is Nigeria the next Iraq

*VANGUARD*

NAPTIP reunites victim with family after 20 years

Cross River Migration Control DG, Abuo calls for legislation to back labour migration

COREN harps on restructuring of schools curricula

UNESCO partners centre to eliminate GBV by 2030

Chairman Northern Speakers commiserates with Zamfara, Yobe, Kaduna over attacks

Banditry: ZMSG bans sale of petroleum products

Onuesoke backs Obaseki over state of economy

Medical unions appeal to Kaduna Govt. to improve security in health facilities

Police arrest 2 suspected ritualists with human skulls

Embrace your differences, trust each other, cleric advises couples

Banditry: Zamfara govt bans sale of petroleum products

Man, 20, drowns in open water well in Kano

Security forces raid terrorists operational base ‘ Army

Flooding: Kano Govt to desilt drains, water bodies ‘ Official

Killing of ESN top commander: Hope Uzodima has stirred the hornet nest ‘ IPOB

Enyimba CAFCC hopes suffer huge blow

NFF Disciplinary Committee’s decision hasn’t changed anything ‘ Vandrezzer

THE MATHEMATICAL: Re-setting the button of Nigerian football administration

Carabao Cup: Man City face Tottenham in epic final

Zidane confronts Pellegrini as Real Madrid host Real Betis

Iheanacho makes too many mistakes ‘ Rodgers

How Nigerian dancer, Poco Lee got his stage name

Educators must prioritize preparing students for life after secondary school

Abounding in the Abundant Life

Reality versus illusion: How religion poisons everything (1)

Is Minister Isa Pantami Nigeria’s problem

Obasanjo’s child of rebellion

Sanwo-Olu pledges to reverse medical tourism at launch of Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre

Unsettled life of Lagos cultists; ways to identify members revealed

*THISDAY*

Access Banks Race for Continental Expansion

Adenuga: Celebrating Africas Paragon of Enigma, Charisma @68

The Fuel Subsidy Quagmire

Addax: As Buhari Restores Sanctity of Contractual Agreements

Multichoice Talent Factory: Testament of Nigerias Adaptability, Resilience and Excellent Storytelling

Gains of Effective Economic and Multilateral Diplomacy

Why Arent Nigerians Curious About The New PIB

Does Pantamis Atonement Count for Nothing

Judicial Autonomy Long Overdue

Dby: Plurilateral Implications of His Death and Politics

How PDP Congresses May Shape Its Chances in 2023

FGs Unending Loan Requests

Is Ubah the Candidate to Beat in Anambra

Ortoms Example In Speaking Truth to Power

Social Media and Mob Justice

Pantami in the Eye of the Storm

Is Nigeria Still the Giant of Africa

Rohr Wants Eberechi Eze to Switch to Super Eagles

PCN Mourns Late Badminton Coach

London Derby: West Ham, Chelsea in Top-Four Clash

UFC 261: Usman Defends Title against Masvidal

Iwobis Everton Progress Delights Aubameyang

The Fight Against Malaria in Time of A Pandemic

Making Nigeria Malaria-Free

*PUNCH*

Imo attacks: Seven IPOB members, three security agents killed, govs house burnt

My family dont go to bed unless I return from work Ogunwole, Bowen VC

Wave of land/boundary disputes

$1bn fund: How defence ministry purchased N37.9bn military vehicles, arms

New law: Lagos may take over Tinubu, Fashola, Ambodes cases from EFCC

PDP sponsoring fake news about Ebonyi on social media Govt

Kaduna abductions: Students to protest killings, northern govs demand release

Legions fighting for Gadaffi may have joined Boko Haram Gen Role, ex-GOC

FG making it difficult for South-East leaders to pacify aggrieved youths Mbamara, retired army captain

I ended serious relationship for my career Aisha Mohammed

Akpabio and the fresh tussle in Akwa Ibom APC

Thrilling exploits of people with Nigerian ancestry in elected positions abroad

Senate probes alleged N30bn FG owes local pharmaceutical firms

Rep debunks rubber-stamp allegation, says unity good for Nigeria

NNPC refineries idle for 19 months, record N177.21bn loss

I pray Nigerias case wont be like Chads where bandits killed president Rev. Ayokunle

MTN, Audiomack partner on music streaming

Kwara gov unveils 1,056 constables, seeks support for police

Govt should cut frivolous spending to tackle fiscal deficit Prof. Onalo

COVID-19: States apply for N2.5bn additional domestic loan each

78% Nigerian power consumers get less than 12-hour daily supply World Bank

Poly lecturers reject FGs N15bn offer, continue strike

Terrible, strong forces trying to destroy Nigerias destiny Tinubu, Tofa

Netflix adds 3.98 million subscribers, falls short of target

Facebook launches tools to boost vaccine acceptance in Nigeria

9,265,141 workers now have pension accounts PenCom

ATU, Ericsson recommend action on spectrum

BREAKING: Ex-UFC champion Weidman breaks leg seconds into Hall bout

Troost-Ekong helps Watford seal EPL promotion

Jorginho: Lampard wasn’t ready for Chelsea job

Edo 2020: The good, the bad, the amazing

Sanwo-Olu backs Robo to win Super Six tourney

NWFL champions set to emerge as Super Six tourney ends

English football clubs to stage social media boycott in racism protest

Djokovic upset by Karatsev in Belgrade semi-finals

EPL: Werner scores as Chelsea beat West Ham 1-0

Agitated patients attack us but we are always on guard Psychiatrists

Two nabbed with human skulls in Kaduna cemetery

ASP killed, three cops injured in Adamawa mob attack Police

28 killed in fresh suspected herdsmen attacks on Benue, Nasarawa communities

NAPTIP reunites victim with family 20 years after

Isa Pantami places Buhari on the watchlist

Non repairable/difficult to repair auto faults

Of Pantami, St. Paul and restructuring

Nigerias medicinal plant: Gongronema latifolium (Arokeke)

Nipple discharge

How American NGO, Heartbeat International, engages Nigerian health workers to reverse abortion for repentant women

We hope to have four children Newly-weds living with autism

People with O blood group more prone to cholera Expert

A fellow patient lent us N30,000 for dialysis, says mother of 12-year-old girl battling kidney failure

Its wrong for husbands to abandon bedroom when their wives give birth LASUTH CMD

Nigeriall be in trouble if we choose wrongly in 2023 Dogara

Students killing: Swallow your vain pride and seek help, Soyinka tells FG

How I gave birth to triplets after nine miscarriages New mum

Pantami: PDP, ex-Buhari associate, TMG attack Presidency

NDLEA uncovers drugs hidden in Virgin Mary statue, auto parts

Baba Ijesha: Were sad, disappointed, say theatre practitioners

Theres no harm in dancing zanku Adeyinka Alaseyori

I once thanked fan who slapped me Lateef Adedimeji

*DAILY TIMES*

Plateau revenue agency tasks MDAs, LGAs to boost IGR

Bola Tinubu 2023 Presidential Ambition: Arewa Lists Conditions

Makinde, Odumakin remains a star, even in Death

Security forces bust IPOB/ESN, neutralized members

IPOB militia commander Security operatives gun down, six others in Imo

Nigeriall soon enjoy pay-as you go DSTV services Lawmaker

Pantami: Elumelus Motion properly presented, Minority Caucus insists

Mother of Emir of Kano, Bichi dies

2 hours detention of Akpabio by EFCC is mere fabrication Aide

67 Adara Natives including Pastor, village head family Kidnapped with no traces in kaduna

Crisis over Olu of Warri Stool Deepens as Police Grill Ayiri Emami

My mum inspired my choice of businesses Sonaira Business World CEO, Ovuehor

*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Shade Okoya to Nigerian youth: Prepare yourselves to take up leadership positions

For killing ESN unit commander, Uzodinma has murdered sleep ‘ IPOB

Banditry: Decomposed body of RSM recovered in Niger

For killing ESN unit commander, Uzodinma has murdered sleep ‘ IPOB

Herdsmen kill 17 farmers in Benue community

Insecurity: Don’t travel to Nigeria, US warns citizens

Greenfield Varsity seeks help over abducted students

Insecurity: We’ve killed IPOB’s second in command ‘ Army

National Maritime Policy’ll reposition Nigeria for more favourable competition ‘ Saraki

Insecurity: ‘In Niger, we are overwhelmed, helpless’ ‘ Deputy Gov

Pantami: Attack onElumelu exposesterrorism apologists’ PDP

Killing of Kaduna varsity students barbaric ‘ Buhari

COVID-19: Kuwait suspends commercial flights from India

COVID patients die on trolleys outside Indian hospital

Dollar falls as yields languish, euro gets extra late-day lift

California gov seeks end to oil drilling in state by 2045

EPL: Werner hits winner as Chelsea beat West Ham

Mbappe scores twice to send PSG top

Watford promoted to Premier League after beating Millwall

Bayern fail to clinch Bundesliga title after shock defeat at Mainz

EPL: Newcastle score in 95th minute to deny Liverpool vital win

Sanwo-Olu backs FC Robo Queens for NWFL Premiership Super 6 glory

Tiger posts photo of himself on crutches, says rehab is ‘coming along

EPL: Leno own goal hands Everton win at Arsenal

*BLUE PRINT*

In Nasarawa, monarch donates 16-hectare farmland to NYSC

Breaking: Werner scores as Chelsea overcome West Ham, tighten grip on Premier League top 4

Breaking: Joint security operatives kill IPOB commander, others

Breaking: Many displaced as gunmen invade Nasarawa community, kill 8 farmers

Breaking: Gunmen set Governor Hope Uzordinma’s house on fire in Imo

Banditry: Uba Sani wants service chiefs to redouble efforts

Breaking: At last, Odumeje opens up days after death of Ada Jesus

Founder reveals accomplishments as Marky Elechi Foundation is formally launched in Afikpo

Alleged sexual harassment: Ensure prosecution of Nollywood actor, Oyo NAWOJ tells Lagos govt, security agencies

LG polls: SPN berates Oyo govt for awarding N299m ballot papers printing contract

I wasn’t detained, has no reason to bribe EFCC boss ‘ Akpabio

Poly lecturers to meet FG Tuesday, vow to sustain strike

Bala honours contractor for donating 2 classrooms to Bauchi

2 Killed as gunmen raze Gov. Uzodinma’s house in Imo

COSEYL salutes Orji at 61

Zamfara gov condemns murder of over 50, shuts 4 markets

FNPH seeks FG’s intervention to manage autism patients

How citizens’ll benefit from Kaduna residents card ‘ El-Rufa’i

Climate action: Nigeria ready to support multilateral processes for Paris Pact ‘ Buhari

Buhari restores OML 123, 124 ownership, others to NNPC

NESG, NGF to make policies that strengthen institutions, democracy ‘ Fayemi

Politicians responsible for rising banditry cases ‘ Uzodinma

FG needs N1.89trn to tackle malaria ‘ Minister

Publishers appeal to govt on copyright law

World Malaria Day: Julius Berger donates mosquito nets to 4,000 families

AbdulRazaq flags off training of 1,056 community police constables

*THE SUN*

BCOS quarters: Makinde’s aide tackles APC

Financial experts disagree over alleged printing of n60 billion by CBN

Gen. Okoloagu to IPOB, MASSOB: You don’t go to war for marginalisation

Anambra guber: Expect mass defection to APC before November poll ‘ Okonkwo

2014 confab document has solution to Nigeria’s problems’ Ajaero

Anambra poll: Njoku-led APGA faction holds primaries June 25

House committee chair hails Dikio for sustaining peace in Niger Delta

Anambra poll: Njoku led APGA faction holds primary election June 25

Lagos deputy governor to head committee for council elections

Olympics: Japan declares COVID-19 emergency in Tokyo

Djokovic: Don’t make COVID-19 vaccine compulsory for players

Utaka named Assistant Coach of Montpellier

CAFCC: Osho shifts focus to Orlando Pirates tie

Wenger: ‘Europe wants to destroy Premier League

NWPL Super 6: Edo Queens apologise to fans, govt.

AFCON 2021: We have better chance now to win ‘ Rohr

Nigerians must fight as one to overcome current challenges Tinubu

SDGs: Miss World UN launches family pageant

Ooni, Oyetola, Fayemi, Makinde, Adebanjo, others pay tribute to Odumakin

Emir of Kano loses mother

Diaspora Igbo frown at FGs posture on IPOB

Herdsmen allegedly kill 9 Tiv farmers in Nasarawa

Oyetola’s peace forays in Osun palaces

NDLEA intercepts drugs concealed in statue of Mary, auto spare parts

Destiny helpers not necessarily family members

Ebonyi: PDP sponsoring fake news on social media on First Family

Obaseki: Next time, reject the money

Transcorp makes new appointments to board

When the hunter is the hunted

Police arrest fraudster, recover 9 ATM cards in Enugu

Walking in freedom (12)

Hunger for the Holy Spirit

Let God lead you

Why Nigerians cant get pre-paid meters

Unending industrial disputes

Why Gov. Uzodimmas house was bombed

Why I carried coffin to deliver my message to Nigerian leaders Archbishop Mustapha

Addax Petroleum: How Buharis action saved Nigeria from international embarrassment

Charity work means more to me than anything else Kanu Nwankwo

Restoring the integrity of the ballot

Sunday Erhabor: Face of new Nigeria Police Force

I dont like loud men Paragon QTM, singer

ABSA honours African beauticians, fashion designers

EMCOAN commends FG on NBC code amendment

SDGs: Miss World UN launches family pageant

*GUARDIAN*

Thank God Buhari won 2015 election

Restoring our earth through renewable energy

Hounding the President: Will they ever learn

Echoes of restructuring, good governance pulsating as nation bids Odumakin farewell

Suspected Fulani herdsers kill 17 in Benue

Akpabio denies being detained over attempt to bribe EFCC boss

Regular payment of taxes, levies brings more development ‘ Abiodun

800 students kidnapped in three months ‘ IBP

Ekiti: We can no longer go to farms ‘ Farmers cry out

Bauchi: Governor expresses concern over nation’s insecurity

Lagos promises mass literacy education for girls

Work begins on dilapidated Calabar-Itu federal highway

Health worker in Nasarawa critically ill after taking Astrazeneca vaccine

*TRIBUNE*

We are on a mission to give out $1bn in the next 3 years ‘ Joseph Iruafemi

Over 10,000 students benefit from NPDC scholarship scheme

We need help to raise quintuplets, couple appeals to Lagos govt

Why Buhari is failing to protect Nigeria’Nyiam

Insecurity:No excuse can justify failure of Buhari’s government ‘Ayokunle, outgoing CAN president

Insecurity: Putting Gov. Dapo Abiodun on the spot

Nigeria records 51 new COVID-19 infections, total now 164,684

2023: A country in search of unifying leader

Understanding how to listen (I)

Travails of ‘baby lawyers’ ‘Young practitioners lament ‘traumatic’ experiences in law chambers

The capitalist system

Those calling for bandits’ amnesty are foolish and wicked ‘Bishop Okah

I closed down 5 thriving businesses to embrace full-time ministry

Hard work, experience and integrity, recipe for success in any business ‘ Ovuehor

*SPORTS*

2021 NFL Draft Rumors: QBs Mac Jones, Trey Lance Don’t Enthrall Panthers – Bleacher Report

4-Star WR Xavier Worthy Commits to Texas After Getting Release from Michigan – Bleacher Report

76ers’ Doc Rivers: Dwight Howard Technical Foul vs. Bucks Was ‘Pure Reputation – Bleacher Report

AFCON 2021: We have better chance now to win ‘ Rohr – The Sun

Bayern fail to clinch Bundesliga title after shock defeat at Mainz – New Telegraph

Bayern Munich miss chance to claim Bundesliga title as they lose to Mainz – Yahoo

BREAKING: Ex-UFC champion Weidman breaks leg seconds into Hall bout – Punch

Bucs’ Tom Brady, Mike Evans Sit Cageside for UFC 261’s Usman vs. Masvidal Card – Bleacher Report

CAFCC: Osho shifts focus to Orlando Pirates tie – The Sun

Cameroon striker Takounda grabs assist in Djurgardens loss – Goal

Carabao Cup: Man City face Tottenham in epic final – Vanguard

Chris Weidman Suffers Gruesome Leg Injury vs. Uriah Hall at UFC 261 – Bleacher Report

Dan Wheldon’s 12- and 10-Year-Old Sons Sign Junior Andretti Autosport Contracts – Bleacher Report

Djokovic hopes Covid-19 vaccine will not be made compulsory for players – CNN

Djokovic upset by Karatsev in Belgrade semi-finals – Punch

Djokovic: Don’t make COVID-19 vaccine compulsory for players – The Sun

Edo 2020: The good, the bad, the amazing – Punch

English football announces social media boycott in bid to ‘eradicate online hate – Goal

English football announces social media boycott over online abuse – The Cable

English football clubs to stage social media boycott in racism protest – Punch

English football to unite in social media boycott to highlight fight against online hate and discrimination – Yahoo

English Soccer Clubs, Leagues Boycott Social Media to Protest Online Abuse – Bleacher Report

Enyimba CAFCC hopes suffer huge blow – Vanguard

EPL: Leno own goal hands Everton win at Arsenal – New Telegraph

EPL: Newcastle score in 95th minute to deny Liverpool vital win – New Telegraph

EPL: Werner hits winner as Chelsea beat West Ham – New Telegraph

EPL: Werner scores as Chelsea beat West Ham 1-0 – Punch

European Super League: ‘A seismic, pivotal week in football – but game not yet over – BBC

Footballers to boycott social media in mass protest over racist abuse – Yahoo

Giannis, Bucks Cruise Past 76ers with Joel Embiid out Due to Shoulder Injury – Bleacher Report

Guardiola warned City’s hierarchy over doomed European Super League – Yahoo

How Kaizer Chiefs could start against Mamelodi Sundowns – Goal

Iheanacho makes too many mistakes ‘ Rodgers – Vanguard

Iwobis Everton Progress Delights Aubameyang – Thisday

Jazz’s Donovan Mitchell out at Least 1 More Week Because of Ankle Injury – Bleacher Report

Johnny Manziel on Possible Comeback: ‘Football Is in the Rearview Mirror for Me – Bleacher Report

Jorginho: Lampard wasn’t ready for Chelsea job – Punch

Julius Randle, Knicks Beat Raptors to Extend Winning Streak to 9 Games – Bleacher Report

Kristaps Porzingis Out for Mavericks vs. Lakers Because of Ankle Injury – Bleacher Report

Lakers Rumors: Frank Vogel Contract Extension to Be Discussed in Offseason – Bleacher Report

Lakers’ Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Out vs. Mavericks Because of Ankle Injury – Bleacher Report

London Derby: West Ham, Chelsea in Top-Four Clash – Thisday

Luka Doncic, Mavericks Beat Lakers; Anthony Davis Scores 17 in 28 Minutes – Bleacher Report

Magic’s Steve Clifford Announces He Tested Positive for COVID-19 – Bleacher Report

Man United Fans Stage Protest As ESL Backlash Rumbles On – Daily Independent

Mark Williams adamant he cannot win fourth world title despite last-eight date – Yahoo

Mbappe scores twice to send PSG top – New Telegraph

Metz 1-3 Paris Saint Germain: Kylian Mbappe scores twice before suffering injury – BBC

Mukhtar scores as Nashville hold Wanyama’s CF Montreal – Goal

Nets’ Kevin Durant Likely to Return from Thigh Injury vs. Suns – Bleacher Report

NFF Disciplinary Committee’s decision hasn’t changed anything ‘ Vandrezzer – Vanguard

Nigeria teenager Okene makes Primera Iberdrola debut in Levante’s win over Tenerife – Goal

Novak Djokovic bemoans ‘luck’ after suffering defeat to Aslan Karatsev at own tournament – Yahoo

Nuggets’ Will Barton out for ‘Foreseeable Future’ Because of Hamstring Injury – Bleacher Report

NWFL champions set to emerge as Super Six tourney ends – Punch

NWPL Super 6: Edo Queens apologise to fans, govt. – The Sun

Olympics: Japan declares COVID-19 emergency in Tokyo – The Sun

Orlando Pirates player ratings after Swallows FC draw: Jooste dazzles, Hlatshwayo struggles – Goal

Payne on target as Rayo Vallecano edge Sevilla in five-goal thriller – Goal

*BLESSED SUNDAY*