NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 8TH APRIL 2021

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 8TH APRIL 2021.

*THE NATION*

Ex-Ondo varsity lecturer found dead

N2.1b debt: Court blocks five customers funds in 24 banks

Youth restiveness time bomb for Africa, others, says Elumelu

NEMA to map out flood-prone communities

Book on Aisha Buhari for public presentation Thursday

I didnt file suit against Atikus citizenship, says Malami

Tinubu hails Tsolas nomination

Police begin search for missing Olu of Warri crowns

Police too centralised to be effective, says Oyetola

Drama of ex-IG Adamus removal

How to ensure security, by monarch

Ochei laments ex-Delta acting governors death

Umeh condemns attack on Soludo

I will bring Anambra back on track

Rumblings in Rivers PDP

Nigerias politicians with traditional titles

IMF: countries to face long-term risks over COVID-19

Africas climate change impact rises to $50b yearly

Fed Govt eyes N123b from Jabi Lake tourism project

NIN: Group seeks Dec 31 deadline

Senate committee urges Buhari on $1b project

MTN, bank CEOs meeting inconclusive

Wanted: Efficient airport terminals

*VANGUARD*

Okowa says new university ready for take-off

Gov Ganduje orders completion of NDLEA’s rehabilitation centre

Queen Yetunde Savage marks birthday with feature on cover of Hustle magazine

40th Birthday: Value creation, desire to make impact my driving force ‘ Sujimoto boss, Ogundele

NLC condemns mass sack of LG workers in Kaduna State

Igbo group condemns Owerri attacks, calls for investigation

Maitama Sule Univeristy Kano announces dates for Post UTME, DE screening

NSE’s key indicators up by 0.02%

Delta maintain lead at 20th NSF, hosts Edo now third

NSF: Edo threatens shut down of festival over non funding

I didn’t file suit against Atiku’s citizenship ‘ Malami

Monarch appeals to Sanwo-Olu on social amenities

Babalola Shabi remains Baale of Kirirkiri Town ‘ Oba Adegboye

Zamfara: PDP governors donate N100m to Gusau market fire victims

Anambra guber: Njoku’s APGA to conduct governorship primary

PDP Govs to APC: Tackle insecurity in Nigeria, stop poaching us

Nigerians eagerly await Tinubu’s emergence in 2023 ‘ Group

I didn’t file suit against Atiku’s citizenship, only a co-defendant ‘ Malami

2023 not business as usual, we’ve learnt our lessons ‘ Northern Elders

Nzuko Umunna condemns Owerri attacks, calls for investigation

Parties’ internal democracy will solve 80% electoral challenges ‘ INEC

It is difficult to find loyal people after leaving power ‘ Jonathan

Anambra: Reward PDP faithful members, Secondus-led NWC charged

Mixed reactions as FG extends NIN-SIM linkage

Edo threatens to shut down 20th NSF Thursday

Okal more than an Artist believe it or not, time will tell

How Ayedoto Poultry Farm is boosting Nigeria’s economy

South East in the trenches (1)

Olubadan to honour Sen Okorocha over free education milestone

COVID-19: Over 30, 000 Nasarawa residents vaccinated, says Commissioner

FG to NARD: You’ve lost all legal, moral justification for strike

You’ve lost all legal, moral justification for strike, Ngige tells NARD

Striking doctors’ve lost legal, moral justification ‘ FG

Resident Doctors in NAUTH, Nnewi joins NARD nationwide strike, paralyzes health care delivery

WHO dismisses super strains claim

Nigeria vaccinates 964,387 persons

Kogi receives 16,900 doses

COVID-19: Existing vaccines less effective against new variants ‘ FG

Police nab suspected murderer of vigilante member in Delta

*THISDAY*

Survey: 47% of Financial Services Organisations Do Not Have Tax Policy

Experts Seek Value-based Leadership

Nigerian Breweries Advises Shareholders to Embrace Script Dividend Option

Govts, Organisations Urged to Increase Opportunities for Women

FirstBank Partners LAWMA, Unveils 16,000 Sweepers Uniforms

We are Fixing Infrastructure to Attract Investments, Says AbdulRazaq

MTN Explores New Payment Platforms to Avert Future Disconnection

Expert Wants FTTHs Potential Unlocked to Drive Nigerias Digital Economy

Providing Potable Drinking Water in Rural Community

The Many Shifts in NIN-SIM Linkage Deadline

Facebook Research Unveils New Tips

PR and Marketing: Birds of a Feather

CPN to Harness Digital Technologies for Economic Recovery

Court Sides Google in $9bn Oracle Suite

VinoFacility Web App Wins Award

Zinox to Deploy Fibre Cable Infrastructure in South-east

LG Quits Mobile Phone Business over Declining Market Share

BCI Organises Webinar

Women Rights among Nigerias Most Searched Google Terms in March

PIB Will Resolve Oil Sectors 70-Year Underdevelopment, FG Insists

Trading Volume Rises 58.7% as Al-Share Index Records Marginal Appreciation

RIMAN, CIBN Induct 21 Risk Managers

Were Going to Present What APC Has Done in South-east, Anambra

I Want to Die Empty, I Want to Say …

TINUBUS COLLOQUIUM AND 2023 ELECTIONS

Aisha Buhari and The Other Book

Egbe, Govs to be Honoured Today in Aba

Edo Threatens to End Sports Festival Today Due to Lack of…

Man Utd, Arsenal Go for Broke in Europa League Live on StarTimes

Rashford Fit to Face Granada in Europa Qfinals Tonight

Ruthless Real Madrid Turn to Barca after Liverpool Rout

De Bruyne Extends Man City Contract to 2025

AUGUSTA NATIONAL: Westwood, Johnson in Same Group as 85th Masters Tee off

Ex-Eagles Take on Comedy Stars in Celebration of Oba Elegushis Birthday

Real Madrid Outclass Liverpool, Foden Scores Late Winner for City

Porto Coach Not Fooled by Chelseas Capitulation Against West Brom

PREMARITAL GENETIC COUNSELLING (PART 3)

Zamfara: Insecurity, Our Greatest Challenge in Accessing Nutrition, Mothers Lament

*DAILY TIMES*

Dangote still African richest man Forbes

FG must re-introduce gratuity payment for workers Tommy

Abaribe urges thorough investigation of the Imo State violent attack

Expect improvement in the security situation, New IGP tells Nigerians

Plot to remove FCT Permanent Secretary thickens

Nigerian Speakers conference moves to end PASAN strike

BREAKING: VP Osinbajo decorates acting IGP, Usman Alkali Baba

Biden to disburses 25 million more stimulus payments to Americans

UK offer Under-30s alternative to AstraZeneca jab

China issues white paper on poverty alleviation to share experience

EU regulator to present findings on AstraZeneca, blood clots links

Indonesia sends in more rescue teams, aid to cyclone-devastated areas

Pandemic drives Germany to highest deficit in 30yrs: Statistics office

WHO urges for COVID-19 vaccine equality as it marks World Health Day

APC ward leaders pass vote of confidence on Buhari, Akpabio

FG tasks research institutes, agencies on solutions for Potato value chain challenges

Acting IGPs appointment Buharis Northernisation of Nigeria Police Ozekhome

PDP names North West congresses screening committee

Celebrating the rich Eyo Festival of Lagosians

PDP names North West congresses screening committee

Ex-Minister Prof Jerry Gana rejoins PDP

World Health Day: FG begs resident doctors to call off strike

FIFA Ranking: Nigeria now 3rd in Africa

De Bruyne extends Man City stay until 2025

UCL: Man City beat Borussia Dortmund

Gov. Diri Rewards Victorious Female Handball Team

UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid take a step closer into Semis after beating Liverpool

Cut operational cost to catalyse business environment, economy shareholders urge listed companies

More excitement as the second round of the Nigerian Idol auditions continues

American actor Zach Avery arrested for alleged Ponzi Scheme scam

If you see something, say something and do something

Does anybody in Nigeria deserve to be in prison

*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Government’s penchant for illegal recruitment

Insecurity: Time to step up action

Flawed justice system: FG spends N7.6bn yearly on awaiting trial inmates’ feeding

Insecurity: 6m ammunition in circulation in Nigeria, says Gen. Abdulsalami

Kidnappers fed us dry leaves ”Recovered’ Kaduna students

S’West crisis: PDP moves to reconcile Makinde, Fayose

$1bn arms deal: Again, army boss, CBN gov shun Reps’ panel

Anambra 2021: APGA to hold two parallel guber primaries, says National Chairman

2023: Why North won’t vote on religious, ethnic lines ‘Ango Abdullahi

Forex: CBN sold $5.33bn to BDCs in 2020

Late night snacks could hurt you at work

Tinubu hails emergence of Olu-designate, Emiko

Jerry Gana rejoins PDP

CBN gets court’s nod to freeze 11 bank accounts

Remittance: How revenue generating MDAs fleece govt

NITDA celebrates World Backup Day, counsels Nigerians

Danbatta advocates digital infrastructure, literacy to draw ICT benefits

NCC directors bag NIEEE Felowship

Telecoms: Collaborations for broadband gain momentum

OPS battling pandemic challenges

Broadband: Expert canvasses govt support for ISP’s

NCC renews MTN’s licence for 10 years

Naira weakens further at I&E window

APC revalidation: Still a cat and mouse game

PDP ‘ll take over presidency in 2023 ‘ Orji

More capable females’ll improve governance ‘Hon. Meranda

S’West crisis: PDP moves to reconcile Makinde, Fayose

2023: Afenifere denies endorsing Tinubu

Anambra 2021: APGA to hold two parallel guber primaries, says National Chair

Shaibu: Festival’ll restore Edo’s sporting heritage

Kaduna unveils 2022 bid plan

We want to better 2019 performance ‘ Iyaye

Brume, Moreno arrive, boost Team Delta

UEFA League: Chelsea bounce back to beat Porto, PSG stun Bayern

Auto crash: Woods drove at almost double the speed limit

Super Eagles rise on FIFA rankings

Diri to sponsor victorious U18 handball team’s foreign trip

UEFA League: ‘We made it too easy’ ‘ Klopp ‘as Liverpool outclassed by Real Madrid in first leg

National Sports Festival, a tool for national unity ‘ Buhari

*BLUE PRINT*

ABDULSALAMI’S SECURITY ALERT: Over 6m illegal weapons in circulation, 80, 000 deaths recorded, 3m displaced

Breaking: Chelsea outclass Porto, near Champions League semis

NASME trains 100 Anambra cooperative societies on fund raising

IGP Baba, Oyetola concur on community policing

Insecurity: Ebonyi to unleash 1000 local vigilantes

How over-zealous PHEDC staff manhandled Uyo customer

Anambra burial law would attract revenue if’ ‘Bishop Ezeokafor

Insecurity: Clerics demand immediate convocation of national dialogue

Insecurity: What Osinbajo told Baba after decorating him as new IGP

Restoring primacy of Nigeria Police in internal security my main challenge ‘ IGP Baba

Revealed! How man chopped off grandmother’s head, took same to Police station

Some of us were naked when Bandits struck, rescued Kaduna students recount ordeal, reunite with families

Conspiracy against South-east

Senate’s move to legalise constituency projects

Ebonyi: Council boss at war with brother over father’s burial

EFCC arrests 7 suspected Yahoo boys in Ibadan

Buhari congratulates Ahmad Garba Gunna, new Emir of Kagara

Sultan of Sokoto sues for peace amongst Nigerians

NLC kicks against looming mass sack in Kaduna

Car washer arrested with stolen customer’s car in Ogun

Niger gov appoints IGR Boss as new Emir of Kagara

50 armed herdsmen nabbed, under prosecution over insecurity ‘ NSCDC boss

Covid-19: Labour calls for fair, free access to vaccines

Bauchi disburses N300m for fertilizer revolving scheme

Osun: Abductors of Chinese expatriates demand N10m ‘ Police

APC ward leaders pass vote of confidence on Buhari, Akpabio

Pro-Tinubu group celebrates Colloquium, Arewa House lecture outings

*THE SUN*

PDP govs to APC: Stop poaching

Lead with fear of God, Isizoh, Obi urge politicians

Uncertainty over PDP South West zonal congress

We know politicians behind Imo attacks ‘Uzodimma

APC ward leaders commend Buhari, Akpabio

Ex-Oshiomhole aide Idahosa unevils ‘The Fall of The Last Godfather

2023: North will not vote along tribal, religious line-Ango Abdullahi

Anambra: Reward party faithful members, Secondus-led NWC charged

APGA embarks on membership drive as Anambra philanthropist, others join party

2023: Afenifere denies endorsing Tinubu presidential ambition

Egbe, govs to be honoured today in Aba

Elite runners arrive from Kenya, Ethiopia

Edo wins 2 cycling gold medals

Sports Festival to restore Edo’s sporting heritage, says Shaibu

Delta, Edo renew rivalry

Super Eagles soar on FIFA ranking

NBBF congratulates new Anambra Basketball chairman

NBBF member, Jalong hails Bucks’ rookie Jordan Nwora on camps

20th NSF: Edo female cricket team win in T20 event

NIMASA, NRC, Bayelsa partner to revive century old foundry

FIFA suspends Pakistan, Chad football federations

Skill mismatch worsening unemployment ‘LCCI

Elumelu: Youth restiveness ticking time bomb for Africa, others

FCMB Group earns N199.4bn revenue in 2020

NB Plc promises better returns for investors in 2021

Insurtech: How Coverdor is leading open insurance in Nigeria

PenCom recoups N553m from 19 defaulting employers

AXA Mansard supports Nigerian SMEs with business insurance plan

COVID-19: IMF projects global growth for 2021to be 5.5%

United Nigeria Airline commences regular flights to Owerri

35 escape death as fuel tanker loses control in Onitsha

Osun gov calls for unbundling of Police Force

Attack on communities: Ebonyi to launch 1,000 vigilantes

Policy summersault bane of Nigeria police Okiro

Imo: Abia extends curfew

NDDC: Stakeholders meet in Bayelsa, mull protest

Inaugurate board to douse tension, group tells Buhari

Enugu community hails Ugwuanyis exceptional leadership

You lack legal, moral justification for strike, FG tells doctors

Gunmen kill 2 policemen, expatriate, abduct 2 others in Benue

Security breaches in the South East

Odumakin: Triumph of activism over materialism

Pharmacy for life

Insecurity in South-East: In whose interest

Salvaging relics of our security

Ekiti to Lagos: Runsewe spreads gospel of culture

Hope and unfulfilled expectations: The concluding chapter

Amaechi: What manner of minister

Understanding the Wests paranoid about China

Curbing the menace of drug trafficking

FBNQuest Mutual Funds Outperform 5-year Benchmarks

As Amotekun operations begin in Ogun

Beyond Buharis crackdown order

Uba Sani and entrenchment of true federalism

Sylva hosts Davido, says FG committed to youth empowerment

*GUARDIAN*

Kevin De Bruyne signs contract extension at Man City

Vinicius double puts Real Madrid on top against Liverpool

Abductors of Andoni monarch release video

Police arrest car wash man for fleeing with customer’s car

FRSC charges motorists to pick up permanent driver’s licence

Olubadan honours Okorocha for training indigent children

EFCC nabs ICT expert, six suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan

Lagos demolishes distressed building at Bariga

Abductors of Chinese expatriates in Osun demand N10m ransom

Parties’ internal democracy will solve 80% electoral challenges ‘ INEC

COVID-19 vaccination begins in Kogi State

NDLEA arrests 2 with 1,330kg suspected cannabis in Edo

EMA confirms clots as ‘very rare’ AstraZeneca side effect

Jordan press goes silent over ‘plot’ prince

Iceland volcano unleashes third lava stream

Ivory Coast’s Gbagbo and Ble Goude ‘free to return’: president

Kaduna unveils bid plan for 2022 National Sports Festival

Ex-Eagles star Fuludu, others storm IDPS camp Uhogua, celebrate IDSDP 2021 Day

Mbappe stars as PSG win at holders Bayern Munich

Chelsea punish wasteful Porto to put one foot in Champions League semis

Ruthless Real Madrid turn to Barca after Liverpool rout

FIFA suspends Pakistan in row over local federation

Dortmund dream of downing Man City despite ‘brutally annoying’ away defeat

Ex-NACCIMA boss advocates job creation to tackle insecurity

SEC approves appointment of CEOs of demutualised entities

Engineers ask practitioners to develop capacity through mentorship

Forum moves to enhance procurement, supply capability

Dangote, Ovia laud Akinbolagbe’s emergence as PSHAN CEO

Nigeria’s security and good neighbourliness

Nigeria and its political odyssey

As Amotekun operations begin in Ogun

Now Joe’s husband belongs to the ages

Harvest time

Buhari goes to London for medical tourism

Federalism is the answer, after all – Part 24

2021: Anambra should go south

Easter reflections

A Better Version Of Me: Sleep And Leaders’ Effectiveness

*TRIBUNE*

Edo farmers undergo training on coconut value chain

Local bourse lifts bears with 0.02 per cent marginal growth

IOM donates computer to NIDCOM for diaspora mapping

Nigeria records 110 new COVID-19 infections, total now 163,440

After N50m donation by APC govs, six PDP govs donate N100 million to Zamfara market fire victims

House of Rep committee commends Oyo govt on basic education

Accreditation: NUC officials give IBBUL thumbs up over facilities

NGO trains 1,300 schoolgirls in vocational, life skills in Oyo

Rotary Club donates sanitation materials, sensitises students to clean environment

Of illiteracy and Covid-19 vaccine in Africa

As Amotekun operations begin in Ogun

Kidnapping, new method of looting

Ondo South needs light

Schools’ safety and government’s self-defeat

World Autism Day: April 2

Mrs World faces police probe after tussle with Mrs Sri Lanka

EU vows to attract investment in hydrogen energy

2020 FY: Nigerian Breweries recommends N7.71bn dividend

No plan to ban ‘okada’ in Oyo State, Makinde says as MAX opens assembly plant

*SPORTS*

20th NSF: Edo female cricket team win in T20 event – The Sun

4-Star Center Prospect Lee Dort Commits to Vanderbilt over Arizona, More – Bleacher Report

AEW Dynamite Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from April 7 – Bleacher Report

Al Nasr coach Ramon Diaz confident to land Arabian Gulf Cup title against Shabab Al-Ahli – Goal

AUGUSTA NATIONAL: Westwood, Johnson in Same Group as 85th Masters Tee off – Thisday

Auto crash: Woods drove at almost double the speed limit – New Telegraph

Bayern Munich 2-3 Paris St-Germain: Kylian Mbappe scores twice as PSG win thriller – BBC

Bayern Munich 2-3 PSG: Kylian Mbappe at the double in wild Champions League quarter-final tie – Yahoo

Bayern Munich vs PSG: Player ratings as Kylian Mbappe and Neymar shine in chaotic Champions League first leg – Yahoo

Bilbao faces being stripped of Euro 2020 hosting rights as Spanish FA says it is ‘impossible’ to have fans due to Covid rules – Goal

Brume, Moreno arrive, boost Team Delta – New Telegraph

Cavaliers’ Larry Nance Jr. Reportedly Lost Nearly 20 Pounds Because of Illness – Bleacher Report

Celtics’ Tristan Thompson on COVID-19: ‘That S–t’s No Joke. That Was a Battle – Bleacher Report

Champions League Results 2021: Top Scorers After Wednesday Quarter-Final Ties – Bleacher Report

Chelsea FC boss Thomas Tuchel produces ideal response to setback as his side deliver perfect away display – Yahoo

Chelsea FC player ratings vs Porto: Mount, Azpilicueta and Christensen star but Havertz looks lost – Yahoo

Chelsea players ‘closer together’ following Champions League win over Porto, says Thomas Tuchel – Yahoo

Chelsea punish wasteful Porto to put one foot in Champions League semis – Guardian

Chelsea respond to troubled week with clinical Champions League showing to beat Porto – Yahoo

Chelsea take two-goal lead over Porto as Mason Mount shines in Seville – Yahoo

Choupo-Moting strike not enough as Bayern Munich lose against Paris Saint-Germain – Goal

Clint Capela Will Not Play for Hawks vs. Grizzlies Because of Achilles Injury – Bleacher Report

De Bruyne Extends Man City Contract to 2025 – Thisday

De Bruyne extends Man City stay until 2025 – Daily Times

Delta, Edo renew rivalry – The Sun

Diri to sponsor victorious U18 handball team’s foreign trip – New Telegraph

Dortmund dream of downing Man City despite ‘brutally annoying’ away defeat – Guardian

Edo Threatens to End Sports Festival Today Due to Lack of… – Thisday

Edo threatens to shut down 20th NSF Thursday – Vanguard

Edo wins 2 cycling gold medals – The Sun

Egbe, govs to be honoured today in Aba – The Sun

Egbe, Govs to be Honoured Today in Aba – Thisday

Elite runners arrive from Kenya, Ethiopia – The Sun

Euro 2020: Host nations announce positions on fans – BBC

Ex-Eagles star Fuludu, others storm IDPS camp Uhogua, celebrate IDSDP 2021 Day – Guardian

Ex-Eagles Take on Comedy Stars in Celebration of Oba Elegushis Birthday – Thisday

FIFA Ranking: Nigeria now 3rd in Africa – Daily Times

FIFA rankings: Nigeria rise four spots on the globe, now 3rd in Africa – The Cable

FIFA suspends Pakistan in row over local federation – Guardian

FIFA suspends Pakistan, Chad football federations – The Sun

Frapapa Signs Nigerian Rapper Reminisce As Chief Frapstar – Complete Sports

Gama and Vinicius: Asante Kotoko’s Brazilians on show in Bechem United thrashing – Goal

Glen Kamara: Rangers midfielder says he is racially abused ‘every day’ on social media – BBC

Gov. Diri Rewards Victorious Female Handball Team – Daily Times

Hansi Flick rues Bayern Munich finishing as Mauricio Pochettino hails PSG ‘sacrifice’ after five-goal thriller – Yahoo

He called me a ‘f*cking monkey’ – Rangers’ Kamara opens up on alleged racial abuse against Slavia – Goal

I am not here to hide’ – PSG star Mbappe delighted with Champions League match-winning double at Bayern Munich – Goal

I made many mistakes, but I’d make them all again’ – Pirlo defiant after Napoli win eases pressure – Goal

Inter Milan 2-1 Sassuolo: Antonio Conte’s side move closer to ending Juventus’ title dominance – BBC

Jonny Clayton hits nine-darter in Premier League win – Yahoo

Kaduna unveils 2022 bid plan – New Telegraph

Kaduna unveils bid plan for 2022 National Sports Festival – Guardian

Kevin De Bruyne signs contract extension at Man City – Guardian

Kyle Palmieri, Travis Zajac Traded to Islanders; Devils Get 1st-round Pick, More – Bleacher Report

Kylian Mbappe Scores Twice as PSG Tops Bayern Munich in 1st Leg of UCL Quarterfinals – Bleacher Report

LA State Senate ‘Looking into’ Ed Orgeron Subpoena in Sexual Misconduct Hearing – Bleacher Report

Lewandowski to miss second leg of Bayern Munich’s Champions League quarter-final against PSG with knee injury – Goal

Mac McClung ‘Considering’ Returning to Texas Tech, Forgoing NBA Draft, Says HC – Bleacher Report

Man Utd, Arsenal Go for Broke in Europa League Live on StarTimes – Thisday

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