*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 14TH APRIL 2021* *THE NATION* Italian experts differon Osimhen Investors place N5.2b blue chip shares for borrowing Musa completes move to Kano Pillars Rite Foods affirms commitment to high standards Club owners agree toNWFL Super 6 Coronation Merchant Bank posts N5.78b profit PurplePay unveils app Fury, Joshua stopFaceTimingahead of fight Stanbic IBTC CEO seeks support for youths FITC inaugurates academy for youths Legislative aides shelve protest over salary arrears at National Assembly Unemployment fuelling insecurity in Nigeria, says CAN Why security challenges persist, by governor Army engages retirees to support national security operations Senate, House suspend plenary over Reps death NBA threatens protest in support of JUSUNs strike Soldier abducted, two police inspectors killed in Oyo, Delta, Abuja Ayade, Makinde, Matawalle seek end to insecurity Tinubu: lets pursue peace, harmony Biden to stand up for Muslims rights Unease in PDP over resolution on zoning 2023: Will zoning play role in APC Zoning conundrum resurfaces Nollywood actress turned firefighter says dream fulfilled Mike Okri gets new deal with TuneAfrique Distribution Uche Ogbodo, Lola Margaret support Dayo Amusas message to fans Mercy Aigbe teams up with Abiodun Jimoh for new film Blessing CEO: I use strategic controversy to attract my audience AGF urges cash managers on timely salaries payment Airtel, ScholarX partner on platform N140b solar project not free, says Osinbajo NESG appoints new directors DPR offers revalidation option for refinery licencees STI grows profit after tax by 37% PenCom attains ISO 27001:2013 in risk management PTAD owes parastatal pensioners N150b Push for sesame export Ending hunger, improving nutrition *VANGUARD* AGF tasks judiciary on impartiality in justice delivery Ramadan: Gov Sule, Speaker, Almakura to Muslim Ummah: pray for Nigeria, Leaders, families for peace Upon Resumption from Easter, Senate suspends plenary over death of N'Assembly members Johnson & Johnson vaccine halted in US, roll-out delayed in Europe Northern Governors decry killing of Army personnel in Benue Yinka Odumakin: A life of critical activism JUSUN: Lagos lawyers back call for suspension of strike FCT Police lose personnel in a shoot out with suspected kidnappers ' spokesperson National Sports Festival: Beyond the medals Biden proposes to hold summit with Putin in coming months NBA threatens protest in support of financial autonomy Security: Warri South LG seeks collaboration with Army PDP minority leader in Nasarawa defects to APC 2023: APC crisis deepens as Udoedehe's faction allegedly tackles Akpabio over leadership Has Mabel Oboh dumped ADC for PDP Orajiaka unveils security plan for Anambra State NEPZA, NOTAP, others hail Ugwuanyi at unveiling of Lion Business Park Smoking now glamourised in Nigerian movies' Activist Broadcasting in search of patriot to clean up its failures Let the conference be now UNIOSUN rejects students below 16 years offered admission Bauchi govt to pay JAMB, NECO, other fees for students Hostel fee: KWASU students lament school policy UNFPA provides marginalised communities with SRHR information Study identifies potential COVID-19 drugs COVID-19 vaccine: UNICEF urges Nigerians to get vaccinated NPHCDA partners ICPC on vaccine safety COVID-19 pandemic long way from over says WHO Wild jubilation in Kafanchan as electricity returns after 3 months blackout Bauchi Hisbah to repatriate sex workers from other states, marry off indigenes *THISDAY* Atiku, Tinubu, Govs, APC Rejoice with Muslims on Ramadan OPEC Raises Oil Demand Growth on Stronger Economic Recovery Mastercard, Uber Extend Partnership UBA Organises Capacity Building Forum Anambra Hailed over RoW Fee Waiver DPR to Inaugurate Dispute Resolution Centre France to Strengthen Trade Ties with Nigeria SMEs, Power, Environmental Sustainability and Economic Growth AMCON Undeterred as Obligors Intensify Media Attacks CAC Seeks FECs Approval to Bar Non-Remitting Entities from Public Contracts Insurers Prune Down Management Expenses NAIC Pays N1.7bn Claims to Farmers PenCom Gets ISO Certification Boost for $2.8bn AKK Project as Train Delivers Gas Pipes Creating a Better Africa NNPC Partners Kebbi on Renewable Energy Project Sylva: Job Creation Will Reduce Tensions in NDelta NSE Launches New Identity Ensuring Sustainable Operations AATF Seeks to Enhance Farmers Access to PBR Cowpea James Emejo in Abuja AES Proffers Solutions for Economic Rejuvenation Professionals and Public Good Chi Farms to Expand Catfish Production Capacity Defect and Lose Your Seat, Yari Warns Matawalle So, Where are the Tribes A Nigerian, Not an Ethnic President *PUNCH* Saraki 2023 presidential posters flood Abuja Actress, Rachel Bakam, dies at 39 Adeboye visits El-Rufai, gov says Nigeria needs divine intervention EFCC picks up Okorocha, ex-gov faces interrogators over money laundering Bandits raid Kaduna villages, kill four, injure one Focus on insecurity, drop hijab bill, CAN tells NAssembly JAMB accuses UNIABUJA, others of giving illegal admissions Human rights violations harming democracy Jega advocates regular panel visitation to varsities One feared killed in Bayelsa cult clash Two militia men, four others killed during search for missing soldiers Ortom UNIOSUN rejects U-16 admitted students, offers refund of fees PDP aspirants mull consensus as Anambra poll panel ends screening Akeredolu enlists CPs support, alleges ex-deputy keeping govt vehicles APC boycotts Rivers LG poll, 17 parties do battle Rivers APC stakeholders insist on deadline for Amaechi, Abe reconciliation FG committed to peace in Niger Delta Dikio BUA, 27 others now have active refinery licences, says DPR Court reinstates Edo Law Review Commission Ecobank appoints new head of corporate banking Kwara market fire razes 30 shops, destroys foodstuffs, others ITA, NEPC to train agric entrepreneurs Online transactions rise by 99% to N22.77tn Oil price gains for fifth consecutive month 3,499 CPS retirees not entitled to pensions in Q4 PenCom Manufacturing sector intervention fund now N803bn CBN Pipeline vandalism reduced by 37.21% in January NNPC FCTA to re-introduce park and pay policy First Bank to create awareness on digital safety Nigerian Exchange lists BUA Cements N115bn bond NESG appoints eight board members United need a miracle to win EPL ' Ighalo Sterling Bank disburses N100bn through digital channel Confed Cup: Stranded Enyimba return from Algeria Ogun reinstates media analysis team Fury says Joshua bout will '100% happen Adebayo calls for Nigeria-France Business Council Musa rejoins Kano Pillars after 11 years Adelusi-Adeluyi asks NACC to ensure SMEs benefit from AGOA Ogun boxers return after walkout, win gold Fuel scarcity resurfaces in Kano UPDATED: PSG knock Bayern out of Champions League People willing to get COVID-19 vaccine declined, says NBS *DAILY TIMES* NICON, AIICO, others summoned by Senate over N17.4bn pension remittances Why cement price is N2,450-N2,510 per bag in Nigeria, by Dangote Group Yinka Odumakins family announces three-day burial plan for late activist NDLEAs chairman Marwa in Vienna, seeks global action against drug trafficking, terrorism Criminals planning attacks on airports NSCIA, CAN trade words over lopsided appointments 2023: Saraki for President posters surfaces at Wadata PDP secretariat PDP disowns Bakare, other defectors to Ogun APC Northern Group denies endorsing any presidential candidate for the 2023 election Minister harps on need to improve funding for healthcare Astrazeneca COVID-19 vaccine is safe, says UNICEF Illegal admission: JAMB caution Abuja university, others Ramadan: Pray for Nigerias security, Progress APC Ebonyi PDP strategies for 2023 COVID-19: Nigeria-France trade volume drops by $2.2bn in 2020 JUST IN: EFCC Arrests Ex-Imo Governor, Rochas Okorocha BREAKING: 24-Hr Curfew imposed in 3 Gombe communities Jonathan wants priority for primacy of the ballot in electoral process reforms Sancho ruled out of Champions League reunion with Man City Edo State Deputy Governor Shaibu makes history as he helps Edo Football team to win gold BREAKING: Team Ogun goes on rampage after defeat in boxing, attack ref Assistant referee that ruled out Ronaldos goal vs Serbia dropped from Euro 2020 officiating team Ramos to miss second leg Champions Leg clash with Liverpool due to positive Covid-19 test Forbes List: Barcelona topples Real Madrid to become Football Richest Club Nigeria: Open letter to Almighty God Tricks and control mechanisms in human trafficking Pat Utomi to Professionals: Siddon Look not an option *NEW TELEGRAPH* Insecurity: Time to adopt multipronged approach JAMB accuses UniAbuja, others of illegal admission Nigeria will triumph over insecurity soon 'Adeboye Alleged abuse of office: EFCC arrests ex-Imo gov, Okorocha Guber screening: We've no case of fake certification 'Wada Insecurity: Ndigbo still behaving like war captives, says Chekwas Okorie Coronavirus: Nigeria lost $2.2bn in trade with France COVID-19: Only 2m Nigerians'll be vaccinated now 'Tomori Attack threat: Rivers beefs up security around Correctional Centre, Police HQ Osinbajo: 2011 to 2021 is Nigeria's 'decade of law-making Presidency: FG to take delivery of six fighter aircraft in July CBN: Facilitating productive milieu for Nigerian youths PMI report shows uptick in March FirstGem: Women's empowerment key to economic growth CIBN charges lender's trainees on integrity Highlighting potentials of non-interest capital market Illegal container stripping stages comeback Customs affirms 50% of cargoes falsely declared by importers POS transactions grow by 13.3% to N531.38bn Dangote Sugar: 'Anti-smuggling measures spur revenue growth UBA Business Series to boost SMEs with growth strategies Enugu APC may jettison zoning in 2023 'Nwoye Aduwo: Why state govts are unable to access foreign grants, funds North should reciprocate S'West's support in 2023 'Osinkolu Tottenham wanted to hijack my Man United move, says Ighalo Enyimba vow to bounce back from CAF Confed defeat Edo 2020: Joeboy, Teni to headline closing ceremony Edo 2020: Delta on the verge of winning title Moshood Abiola Stadium ready by May Champions League: Chelsea into semis, PSG knock out holders Bayern Edo plans colourful closing ceremony Japan Olympic adviser urges COVID-19 vaccine option for athletes Six countries jostle to host Joshua, Fury fight Basketball Clinic ends in Gombe *BLUE PRINT* IPOB to Southeast youth: Embrace Ebubeagu, join your ancestors Drama as NASS staff protest unpaid salary arrears Basketball Premier League to resume soon ' Kida Commonwealth Games to organise keep fit programme in Lagos Ramadan: Dynamite Force salute Muslims Volleyball: Nimrod donates 111 balls and 24 nets to state associations IGP bemoans dilapidated state of Police barracks, seeks PTF support UTME: Admissions processed by schools cannot stand ' JAMB Ramadan: Uba Sani harps on renewed faith in united, peaceful Nigeria Gunmen kill 4, injure 1 in Kaduna communities Zamfara gov's wife secures political appointment for 20 Miyetti Allah members Breaking: Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, returns to Kano Pillars, set for Ganduje's unveiling Breaking: Chelsea edge Porto, PSG upset Bayern Munich, book Champions League semis places Minister assures of support to states directors of sports as new forum leader emerges Sports Ministry demands retraction over false report Curtains fall on Edo 2020 20th National Sports Festival as next host set to emerge It will 100% happen' 'Fury on Joshua bout Edo: APC lauds Buhari over Oyegun, others' appointments Insecurity: What RCCG Pastor Adeboye told El-Rufai in Kaduna Breaking: EFCC grills Okorocha Ramadan: Wase urges prayer for Nigeria Breaking: FCTA re-introduces pack and pay policy FG inaugurates technical working group for implemention of ASP Ramadan: Pray for Nigeria's progress, security, APC urges muslims Fire guts Bodija plank market, destroys N200m property Bauchi to repatriate non-native prostitutes, marry off indigenes AESID to Police, DSS: Mop up illegal arms in circulation in Ebonyi Group hails Buhari, Bogoro 'for revamping education Senate suspends plenary over death of N'Assembly members Obuah congratulates Wike, wife on Tiv chieftaincy titles UNILAG professor wins $2.5m Bill Gates grant UFUK DIALOGUE seeks peace, establishes 7 schools in 6 states Gombe new CP Babaita promises criminals hell Governors ready for legislature, judiciary autonomy, Lalong assures Sultan declares sighting of moon, announces start of Ramadan Judiciary workers meet FG Thursday Malami assures judges, judiciary workers of enhanced salaries Senate summons NICON, AIICO over N17.4bn pension fund Leadership: FG needs to step back from the brink ' Abaribe *THE SUN* Anambra guber: APC caretaker committee to meet on timetable, sale of forms Anambra guber: APC'll dethrone APGA in November 'Ogene 2023: The kind of President Nigerians should vote for 'Chima, Reps member Anambra guber: We'll be guided by recent judicial decisions 'PDP Anambra guber: APC Caretaker Committee to meet on timetable, sale of nomination forms Ondo ex-deputy gov Ajayi reported to police for not returning govt vehicles Rivers PDP candidate vows to replicate Wike's development strides at grassroots 2023 presidential election: PDP too weak to wrestle power from ruling party'Govs forum DG Osinbajo to declare Edo 2020 Sports Festival closed Sports festival, tool for national unity 'Dare Edo 2020: Delta on the verge of winning title Osimhen offers to help amputee pure-water hawker Nimrod donates 111 balls, 24 nets to state associations Nigeriall soon overcome problem, says RCCG General Overseer Insecurity: Army engages retirees to support national security operations FG set to rejig expatriate quota administration Police arrest man for stabbing Chief Imam to death in Niger EFCC arrests Okorocha NAOWA distributes palliatives to soldiers wives in Lagos US suspends use of J&J COVID-19 vaccine over blood clots FG intensifies peace efforts in Niger Delta Anambra group tasks Obiano on security NiBUCAA tackles HIV/AIDS on World Health Day OPL 245: Abacha family and Malabu trial scandal Is EFCC legally empowered to assess persons' declaration of assets' (3) Witches and wizards: Myth or reality' (9) Making restructuring happen this year Point a/the finger, not 'accusing finger Anambra 2021: Soludo should stay the course The alarm over arms proliferation Abba/Ukpo land matter: Need for sanity, decorum over Supreme Court judgment Why riverine communities should be united Douglas-West Addressing the challenges of microfinance banks Facts, fallacies of just ended doctors strike Nollywood star, Okechukwu, loses dad *GUARDIAN* 25 university council members without a woman PSG captain Marquinhos out for 12 days Perez re-elected unopposed as Real Madrid president Fayose group, George laud conduct of S'West PDP zonal congress A 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Pillars Understanding NIMASA's marine litters and micro plastic action plan Expert advocates digital substations for power distribution NAICOM tasks MDAs on insurance patronage FOREX scarcity stifling volume of importation Apapa Customs facilitate N41.6bn exports in Q1 as revenue hit N159.5bn Adebayo seeks better Nigeria-France business tie NGX records first listing, admits BUA's N115 b bond UBA business series to empower SMEs GapX seeks to increase women recruitment in Africa Athletes, officials, journalists bid farewell as Edo 2020 Sports Festival ends HURIWA cautions National Assembly against sabotaging war on terror Capitalisation plunges further by N58b as investors take profits Flight movement rebounds despite low patronage African CEOs prioritise digitalisation, operational efficiency to stabilise economies Over 4.5m counterfeit print products seized globally Legislative aides protest over unpaid salary arrears Stunning trailer for highly anticipated movie Eyimofe is released 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