*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 16TH APRIL 2021* *THE NATION* Governors appeal to judicial workers to end strike Nigeria in jeopardy without restructuring, says Gani Adams Nigeria lacks courageous leaders, says Ortom Killing of soldiers, attacks in Owerri worry governors Buhari to IG: dont fail Nigerians CBN: states must start paying $2.1b budget support loan Alleged N7.9b fraud: EFCC offers Okorocha bail Nigeria, others need $245b external funding in five-years, says IMF Acting IGP disbands Monitoring Units in Lagos, Port Harcourt Buhari to EU, World:Dont end gas funding now Gunmen smash cars, hoist Biafran flags in Anambra Expert: inflations rise to 18.17% cause for concern EU warns of looming humanitarian crisis in Northeast Lolas sojourn in a forest of a thousand daemons Fed Govt lifts ban on new SIM activation Eight power plants, Shiroro hydro station collapse Sterling Bank trains pupils on financial literacy Learning the secrets of wealth management DMO lists N150b Fed Govt bonds for auction *VANGUARD* Ramadan: BECCF calls on Zulum, traders to help reduce prices of commodities FG set to privatise FMBN 10 % of Kaduna residents abuse drugs ' Official Kano man, 40, dies inside river Cybercrime needs holistic solutions Bayer Nigeria trains farmers, extension officers on best agronomic practices Broadband crucial for Nigeria's economic growth ' Osinbajo Akwa Ibom APC accuses PDP of planning fake defection of members Twitter's decision to cite HQ in Ghana, a non-issue ' APC counters PDP Kwara APC faction rejects 61 revalidation/appeal committee over inclusion of Governor's sister Oyo APC bigwigs chart way forward ahead of 2023 general election PDP Southwest Congress: Why I conceded defeat, Olafeso reveals Nigerians still have trust, faith in APC ' Secretary PDP South West Congress: Senator commends reconciliation committee Stockbrokers' Institute begins new certification structure Why inflation will persist in months ahead, as March hits 18.17% ' Analysts Global economy bouncing back on confidence, spending ' ACCA Mortgage bank records significant growth amidst COVID-19 woes No life lost at Ubiaja attempted jailbreak ' NCoS Inspiring confidence in government Nigeria's abysmal vaccination rate won't keep COVID-19 at bay Why insecurity is deteriorating in the South East TETFund spends N120bn on academic staff training since 2008 ' Chairman Protected: Nigeria reaches 1.04m persons with 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine ' NPHCDA Nigeria vaccinates over 2 million against COVID-19 ' NPHCDA More than $6bn invested to fight HIV/ AIDS in Nigeria ' US Consul-General UNFPA provides marginalised communities with SRHR information People may appear physically fit but are mentally sick ' Sanwo-Olu Gunmen kill 3 policemen in Ebonyi ' PPRO Retailers, others list factors affecting cement prices Drama as patients protest poor food, sanitation at ESUT Teaching Hospital Police confirm killing of pastor in Enugu *THISDAY* Report Shows Improved Transparency in States Budget, Procurement Processes SEC Boss Accuses Operators of Frustrating e-Dividend Mandate Process Standard Bank Appoints Sanni Chief Executive for Africa VFD Group Gets SEC Approval for Proposed N4.13bn Rights Issue FAO, AU Launch Initiative to Boost Intra-African Trade GapX Seeks to Empower African Women Kwara, Navy Sign New MoU How PIND is Addressing Conflict in Niger Delta Okejimi: Nigerias Remittance Business Undergoing Transformation Arik Supports Orphanage Homes, Others United Nigeria to Build MRO in Enugu Protecting Airports against Terrorists Attack MOWCA: Gambia, Ghana, Others Pledge Support for Nigerias Candidate NSML to Establish Multi-million Dollar Dry-docking Facility Airfares Rise on High Cost of Aviation Fuel SkyCargo Delivers 50m Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines HMPSN, NIMR Partner on Underwater Divers Safety Call for AMCONs Accountability on Arik Air Derision of Tariff Reduction Ethiopian to Resume Enugu, Kano Flights AIB-N Promises to Lift Agency EU Donates 1, 300 Baking, Tailoring, Others to Borno Residents NAPTIP Rescues Trafficked Children United Airlines Promotes Sustainability Plateau Senator Distributes Entrepreneurship Kits to 175 Constituents Senates Questionable Confirmation of EFCC Chair and Ex-Service Chiefs as Ambassadors Four Years After, Orange-One Finance Thrills Customers Lekki Toll Plaza Episode and the US Report Why Twitter chose Ghana over Nigeria Facts and Fallacies of the Just Ended Doctors Strike 50 YEARS WITHOUT PARTY POLITICS The Trial of Afenifere Shaka Momodus Jaundiced Viewpoint Team Nigeria Ready for Tokyo Olympics, Says Sports Minister Obaseki Harps on Maintenance of Sports Facilities Knocking out Dortmund to Reach Semis Takes Pressure off City Vandrezzer FC Withdraws from NNL in Protest over N1m Fine Racism: Slavia Pragues Kudela Gets 10-match Ban Weekends LaLiga, Serie A, Other League Matches Live on GOtv Max EUROPA LEAGUE Arteta Waits on Aubameyang, Odegaard as Gunners Future Hang in the Balance CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Tuchel Delighted with Chelseas Fighting Spirit to Reach Semis EDO 2020 Delta Wins National Sports Festival for Keeps, to Host Next Edition Who Have Been The Best Players In The Premier League This Season *PUNCH* We dont buy arms, we produce locally, IPOB tells DSS Controversial payment: RCCG petitioner apologises as Fashola faces Senate Vice-chancellor appointment crises in universities Killer fruit juice: Kano confirms 10 dead, 400 hospitalised, Lagos, Cross River, Sokoto warn residents You cant become President without Rivers votes Wike Kwara distributes facilities to prevent bird flu Nine power plants shut, FG apologises for outages SEC, CBN in talks on crypto market regulation FG demands NIN, approves new SIM activation registration Govt begins commercialisation of Federal Mortgage Bank Ganduje, Kano stakeholders end Dangote, BUAs rift CPS Experts blame insecurity, low production, forex as inflation hits 18.17% Over 43 oil, gas cases waiting to be resolved DPR Racism: Kudela's 10-match ban laughable, says Iwelumo AFN crisis: Nigeria risks missing WA Relays Eagles lack identity, style under Rohr ' Babangida, others Apochi faces unbeaten Nicholson in WBA eliminator Edo 2020: Okowa applauds victorious Team Delta Roma hold Ajax to reach Europa semi-finals Man United cruise into Europa semis after Granada win Arsenal beat Slavia Prague to reach Europa semi-final Nairabox launches cinema subscription service Is our educational system not imperiled Investing in Africas engineers against climate change Three-month-old boy stolen from mothers bedroom in Imo Police arrest four suspected murderers, three cultists in Delta Explosion at power station plunges Rivers residents into darkness Patients protest poor food, sanitation at ESUT teaching hospital Imo villagers rescue suspected kidnappers from mob Windstorm kills one, injures three in Imo Court orders construction firm to compensate worker with N1.5m Controversy as Osun youths protest mans alleged death after eating at child christening EFCC hands over recovered N67.5m to Anambra businessman LCC rescues pedestrian injured by hit-and-run driver Customs seize N1.2bn contraband goods in Imo Licensing 20 private universities is a blunder Lawan and Buni as fortune tellers 2023 and the God factor HDI assesses basic education for better performance Financial literacy should be national priority US embassy, dRPC train 100 teachers in English translation Food contents can influence academic gradesNutritionists NGO trains Ogun pupils, teachers in mental arithmetic Coronavirus antibodies may confer lower risk infection, say researchers Firms partner to boost production of vegetables, others Ensuring compliance to treatment of the mentally ill Nigerias exact crude oil production volume unknown NEITI Printed N60bn: CBN faults Obaseki, governor maintains stand Lab scientists protest exclusion from hazard allowance review Dont embark on unwinnable war, Ohanaeze tells FG Ogun corn seller alleges SARS killed husband, demands N20m *DAILY TIMES* Nigerians in Diaspora slam those calling for countrys breakup BREAKING: Buhari back to Nigeria from medical trip ALGON Tussle: Court restrains factional leaders from interfering in Association affairs Troops in total control of Damasak Army Stakeholders Meeting: Gov Fintiri has killed PDP in Adamawa- Sen Grace Sit up and perform, Fintiri warns LG chairmen Destiny of Akwa Ibom in your hands, Akpabio tells indigenes, others PDP South-West Congress Election Was A Scam Fayose Buhari, APCs misrule ushered Twitter out of Nigeria to Ghana says PDP Your govt is floating on the water of deceits- Adamawa APC replies Gov Ahmadu UK queen steps into debate over Philips funeral outfits U.S. House group to propose adding 4 Supreme court seats China to raise proportion of middle-income earners Updated: Buhari returns, says: I have high expectations from IGP, service chiefs Lagos kicks off major rail project, compensates hundreds of affected persons Police invite warlords, broker peace among factions in Itsekiri palace battle Itsekiri Royal Rumbl: Suspicion, posers over Olu of Warris death Financial autonomy: Governors propose assembly, judicial service commissions Reports on bandits killings indict 5 Emirs, 27 District heads, Military, Police in Zamfara JUST IN: FG lifts ban on registration of new SIMs Insecurity festers on deficit of sustainable leadership Ortom, Ndume CRISIS: Two warring Plateau communities sign peace deal UCL: Man City, Real Madrid through to the semis Nigeria records 18.1% worst inflation rate in 4yrs Nigerias inflation rate rise to 18.17 percent Rapper CDQ still under investigation NDLEA NSMA: Super celebs battle for honour in Naija Game of Thrones Rite Foods, Bigi Soft Drinks, Supports the Nigerian Movie Industry Preparing to enter the complex world *NEW TELEGRAPH* Let Abia invigorate its war against cultism in schools High cost of food items pushes inflation to 18.17% Volume of crude oil Nigeria produces unknown 'NEITI Power minister apologises as Nigeria suffers nationwide power outages Police reorganisation begins Aftermath of Obaseki's comment: CBN to go after states for $2.1bn loan recovery mulls forex restriction on sugar, wheat import Relief as FG lifts ban on new SIM activation IMF: Nigeria, others require $425bn to finance recovery APC to Committee: Your decisions'll affect Congresses, Convention positively or otherwise ASUU holds session with candidates vying for UNIJOS VC position Fintech: SEC to engage players on lawful operations Tantalizers reports N422m PAT FY'20 loss ABP: Examining CBN's efforts at checking food inflation Railway: Importers to save N780bn on cargo evacuation Nigeria imports N532bn agric products in Q4'20 COVID-19: ILO seeks investment in human-centred recovery Dangote Fertilizer to train farmers on agric practices NOA: FG's empowerment initiatives aimed at reducing unemployment Expert seeks protection for farmers against attacks Edo urges parents to embrace skill acquisition for children S'West PDP congress: The winners, the losers Nigerians've roles to play in anti-graft war, says Olorunrinu APC to Committee: Your decisions'll affect Congresses, Convention Tottenham goalie wants Eagles' shirt Be united, Dalung tells SWAN World Cup: Pillars' move'll put Musa in shape for Eagles, says Rohr Why I shunned offers from West Ham, West Brom 'Ighalo Ukah applauds Okowa for Team Delta's feat at Edo 2020 Team Nigeria to camp in Lagos, Port Harcourt Europa League: Arsenal, Man Utd cruise into semis Delta wins double as Edo 2020 ends *BLUE PRINT* COVID-19: Nigeria has vaccinated over 1 million people ' NPHCDA Arsenal thrash Slavia Prague 4-0 to clinch Europa League semis spot Manchester United rout Granada 4-0 to ease into Europa League semis Spanish La Liga/NPFL U15 football tournament begins in Enugu Catholic priest finds love, resigns Insecurity: Focus on enemy, don't be rivals, Ohaneze tells ESN operatives Ife-Iwara road: Fashola debunks payment of N151million as Redeemed Church apologises to ministry 100 days to go: Minister Dare shifts focus on Olympics, team Nigeria to camp in Lagos, PH Pilgrims welfare: NAHCON mulls desk offices in airports Contaminated juice kills 10 in Kano, 400 hospitalised With 25 lectures condemning B/Haram, Panatami not a terrorist 'MMWG Troops in control of Damasak ' Army Don advocates posting of NYSC corps members to ECOWAS states Military disappointed not discouraged over murder of soldiers ' Magashi Don't use pulpit as platform for hate campaign, Lalong tells clerics Road: Fashola clears air on RCCG's Petition Anambra governorship poll: APC schedules primary for June 26 Court stops Jos development board from evicting Yan Keke LAHASCOM thumbs up Obasa on official vehicles Herders hack 56-yr-old farmer to death in Oyo Buhari's misrule pushed twitter to locate African h/quarters in Ghana ' PDP Tragedy strikes as thunder kills 8-year-old pupil 2023: More PDP governors, others to join APC soon ' Yahaya Bello Improper conduct of APC registration exercise may mar national convention ' Buni Essien Udim crisis: Gov's wife donates food items to IDPs in Akwa Ibom PDP lacks credentials to govern Nigeria again- APC Unkwoun gunmen kill another 3 policemen in Ebonyi Court restrains ALGON factional leaders, others from interfering in association's affairs Adamawa: Sit up and perform, Fintiri warns LG chairmen *THE SUN* Ekiti people're tired of APC, PDP 'Filani Membership registration: Success, confirmation Nigerians still have trust, faith in APC Anambra guber: APC releases timetable, fixes primaries June 26 Nobody can undermine Rivers in quest for Nigeria's presidency ' Wike Why PDP govs are desperate to join APC ' Gov Yahaya Bello PDP South-West Congress: Faseyi commends reconciliation committee Tokyo 2020: Japan threatens to call off Olympics Why I returned to Kano Pillars ' Musa Edo 2020: Okowa congratulates Team Delta Ukah applauds governor for Team Delta's feat Viva emerges official 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killing of 3 personnel in Ebonyi No plan to attack banks, institutions IPOB Were recruiting 104 new hands, says Enugu water corp Delta group writes Senate, picks holes in draft PIB Buhari displeased over killing of soldiers in Benue Magashi IGP gives AIGs, CPs marching orders to end escalating crimes NSCDC, soldiers, police foil jailbreak in Edo Windstorm kills 1, injures 3, destroys 35 houses, displaces 575 in Imo Bandits operating in 24 states Ortom Insecurity, South East and Ebube Agu $1bn arms probe: Time for Defence Minister to speak up Ebube Agu and South East security challenge Matters arising from insecurity Why we engaged retirees against terrorists, bandits, others 'Army Investiture of Sir and Lady Onuorah into knighthood Udom and AIbom rural development agenda 2023: Why ethnicity matters *GUARDIAN* PSG wait for 'happier' Neymar to sign contract extension Arsenal's Aubameyang hospitalised with malaria UK PM denies helping Saudi crown prince over Newcastle bid Football 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