*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 20TH APRIL 2021* *THE NATION* COVID-19: Edo vaccinates 33,700 urges compliance with guidelines NFF rallies support for Randy Waldrum FCT FA boss welcomes European Super League Special One Mourinho sacked by Spurs Federer toplay at Roland Garros Joshua maylose trainerahead Fury fight Iheanacho eyesChelseas scalp in FA Cup NWFL Super 6: Delta Queens beat Edo Queens to go top Eagles Skipper Musa lights up Pillars training #PantamiMustResignpressure mounts Governors, ALGON protest planned deduction of $318m Gunmen kill policemen in multiple attacks on stations Attacks on police personnel, facilities killing their morale Timeline of attacks on policemen, stations in Southeast Fed. Govt: we shunned states request to borrow N50bn for sharing Subscribers hail Glos Beep Call Service Fed Govt to create safe learning communities Attorney-Generals office applied due diligence States okay financial autonomy for judiciary, legislature Operators await NCC directive to restart SIM card registration National insecurity Infighting, sabotage hamper APC revalidation in Southsouth Electoral offenders have no hiding place, says Igini OPC not terrorist organisation 21st Century Technologies okays $75m digital project Secure ID: local smart card production possible Ogun blazing the trail in digital economy *VANGUARD* Petrol subsidy continues in May, says NNPC GMD NITDA mulls new roadmap for development 3 persons shot in kidnapping attempt in Osun ' Police ASUU condemns Makinde's 'Step Aside' order to LAUTECH VC FG inaugurates councils of 5 universities Eight repentant militants, kidnappers become pastors in OPM Ibadan museum promises to do more on research Road crash claims 2 lives on Ijebu Ode-Benin highway Two arrested for allegedly providing medical services to bandits Congress: INEC reads riot act to political parties on violence INEC confirms death of 3 staff in Borno accident Nasarawa APC chieftain tasks Nigerians on unity, drums support for Buhari, Sule INEC threatens to blacklist parties with violent congresses, conventions APC Advocates Forum backs Akpabio as 'natural leader' in Akwa Ibom Remittance: ABCON advocates measures to counter cryptocurrencies Refineries record N5.4bn deficit, as NNPC lifts $407.15m crude China builds world's largest 5G mobile network Students in viral shisha video: Lagos wades-in, orders for rehabilitation of pupils Abdurazaq commends Kwara PSN as Otelaja takes over Pfizer/BioNTech confirm extra 100m vaccine doses to EU in 2021 Sanwo-Olu seeks prompt approval, implementation of nutrition policy Nigeria vaccinates 1.09m persons with 1st dose of vaccine WHO worries over high rate of COVID-19 infections as 3m die globally INEC confirms death of 3 staff in Borno accident Police arrest two suspects providing medical services to bandits 12 bodies recovered from Agatu tanker explosion site ' FRSC Tanker explosion claims 12 lives in Benue ' FRSC Ekiti cult killings: Police arrest 35 more suspects Two nurses die, 10 injured in Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway accident *THISDAY* Resolving Litigations in Oil Industry Fashola: No Payment for Controversial Osun Road Under Buhari NEITI Wants Media in Forefront of Extractive Sectors Reforms CRC Credit Bureau Organises Forum on Open Banking Report Reveals Increased Productivity in March Union Bank Unveils UnionPro to Strengthen Retail Trade Enyo Unveils 95th Filling Station ABCON Seeks Measures to Boost Diaspora Remittances ACCI Seeks Creation of Presidential Committee on Cryptocurrency ITF Partners Air Force, Others on Capacity Building FORTEM MFI: Empowering MSMEs, Women NIS: Still Pulling Weight at 87 Egypt Seizes Suez Ship Pending $900m Compensation Risk Management Experts Urged to Uphold Due Diligence FG Backs Brains & Hammers Bristol Terraces Project MAN, NACCIMA Urge FG to Develop Industrial Clinic French Trade Advisors Endorse Lagos Free Zone Report: Nigeria to Account for 23% of Oil, Gas Projects in Africa by 2025 OMEGA Launches Latest Watches UBA Grows First Quarter Profit by 27% to N40bn Despite Criticisms, Governor Masari Trudges On JUSUN Strike: Lagos State Judiciary Enjoys 100% Financial Autonomy, CJ JUSUN Strike: NBA Directs Lawyers to Start Street Protest The South West Presidential Hopefuls From Caverton Helicopters to Innoson Mourinho: Where Next After Spurs NWFL Super Six Begins with Fanfare in Ijebu Ode Premier Leagues Big Six Agree Joining New European Super League Mourinho Sacked as Tottenham Manager A FESTIVAL IN JEOPARDY Nketiahs Last-gasp Equaliser Denies Fulham Vital Points at Emirates LA LIGA : Atletico Put Title Quest Back on Track, Crush Eibar 5-0 *PUNCH* How to manage high cholesterol Practice safe blood transfusion, Lagos urges health professionals US partners Ondo on HIV patients treatment Firm advocates investment in Nigerias healthcare system Report on downgrading of Anambra airport mischievous, false Govt Govs to implement autonomy for state assemblies, judiciary in May Fayemi INEC threatens parties which conduct violent congresses Bayelsa to prioritise health sector investment, says Diri RCCG petition: Senate hails Fashola over Osun road payment Repentant militants, kidnappers become pastors Buhari to attend NMAs 61st conference in Jos Subsidy rises to N500bn, NNPC rules out fuel price hike Subsidy rises to N500bn, NNPC rules out fuel price hike Why Pantami must resign or be sacked Oil firms borrowed N130bn from banks in February CBN Contractors ground FCTA, allege diversion of COVID-19 funds FG generated N2.15tn from MDA operating surplus, says FRC N75bn youth fund disbursement in phases Iheanacho vows to help Vardy end goal drought Unsafe roads: Musa opts out of Pillars away games Emery charges Chukwueze on consistency Financial crisis cost Pelican NWFL Super 6 spot ' Players NFF backs Waldrum UFC 261: Usman promises knockout win against Masvidal Porto not interested in Super League, says president EPL: Liverpool Champions League hopes suffer setback after Leeds defeat I hope Super League will never happen ' Klopp Fans to return at US Open 'USGA Odumakin: Too cruel a sting Re: And the door closed at Lagos court! Two cops, seven others killed as gunmen attack Anambra, Abia police stations Two nurses, two others killed, 10 injured in Ogun road crashes Ekiti monarchs abductors demand N20m ransom, anxiety grips family FRSC gives reasons for tanker explosions, Buhari mourns Benue victims Hunters engage herdsmen in gunfight, compel invaders to flee Rivers vigilantes arrest three for robbing Abia varsity student Police maintain crackdown on Ekiti cultists, 35 more arrested Man reports kidnap of seven Rivers travellers on radio Facebook unveils audio push, adds podcasts How chocolate could make Nigeria great Ebubeagu, Amotekun and the confusion of meaning Politicians propose varsities to impress constituentsASUU EKSU reiterates commitment to standards *DAILY TIMES* Buhari hosts Nigerien President, Mohamed Bazoum BREAKING: VP Osinbajo briefs Pres.Buhari in State House after medical trip Senior Shabab leader killed by Somali Army PDP clears all seats in Saturdays LGC elections in Rivers State Ezeife: How an Igbo can be President in 2023 Purported suspension of Kwankwaso, Babangida Aliyu, misleading PDP Governors, legislators, judiciary agree pact on financial autonomy 70% of WAfricas illegal weapons in Nigeria, says UN Fiscal Responsibility paid FG N2.15 trn to consolidated fund No petrol price increase in May, says NNPC States to pursue digital tax administration for improved IGR Buhari promises Niger Republic support to defeat terrorism Ganduje dollar videos: Jaafar, Daily Nigerian publisher in hiding amid threats Just In: Imo Prison break, 9 suspects arrested in Ghana Breaking: President Buhari receives newly appointed IG of police Ebubeagu was built for mischievous purposes IPOB UEFA confirms 36-team Champions League reform with single league format UEFA president Ceferin to punish Super League participants Chukwueze grabs brace to end 17-game La Liga goal drought Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea quit ECA after European Super League announcement Former Super Eagles striker Utaka bags hat-trick in Japan BREAKING: Tottenham sacks Jose Mourinho Iheanacho closes in on Ighalo record with goal against Southampton Barcelona, Real Madrid, Man Utd and others agree to formation of European Super League Inter Milan halts Osimhens Napoil winning streak Sugar Production: Dangote Group commits $700m *NEW TELEGRAPH* Parents must be ready to fund varsity education 'FUTA don Poly education in trenches NB chair pledges support for Bells Varsity Nigeria: State of the nation Edo 2020 surprises and Nigeria's Tokyo Olympics preparations Ethnic, tribal clashes, threat to African unity, stability, says Buhari FG: Many projects abandoned across the country Violent congresses: INEC threatens to blacklist parties Insecurity: Nigeria's corporate existence under threat 'Senate Troops reoccupy Dikwa headquarters in Borno 'Army COVID-19: States' tax revenue fell by 40% in 2020 'Govs Coronavirus: This is not time for vaccine nationalism, FG tells U.S. FG to assist NEITI track oil revenue Attack on Uzuakoli Police Station barbaric ' Kalu Police Affairs Minister presents new IGP to Buhari NCAA: Azman grounded to save aviation industry Mass revocation of non-performing oil blocks looms Airline start-ups emerge despite COVID-19 ruins Twitter: OPS backs firm's choice of Ghana Evaluating crude production from NEITI, DPR's perspectives COVID-19: Firm to lift education system NNPC boosts 1,300km pipeline project for gas delivery to Europe How Eni struck 250m bbls oil for Angola Nigeria forecloses attaining 100% local content in oil sector Oil drops as surging COVID-19 infections stoke demand concerns Lamentation in Senate over Ebonyi massacre South-East govs floated Ebube Agu for personal interests ' Ezugwu South-West Congress: Why I conceded to Makinde's camp 'Fayose Okunrounmu: 1999 Constitution grants North dominance over South EPL: Late Llorente strike denies Liverpool win NFF reiterates full support, encouragement for Randy Waldrum JUST IN: Spurs sack Jose Mourinho Pure greed': Gary Neville slams clubs in European Super League *BLUE PRINT* Chad: Deby reelected President for 6th term Senate on insecurity: Nigeria under siege of murderous non-state actors Human trafficking, a national security threat ' NAPTIP DG Autonomy: Govs bow to JUSUN, commence implementation May Outrage as Osun attorney-general appoints wife as PA Access Bank steps up plans for further acquisitions Union Bank unveils UnionPro to boost local trade, commerce Arik Air resumes direct flights from Lagos to Kano Onepay for Business' turns phones into PoS for contactless payments IMF, Nigeria to implement removal of energy subsidies Governors bow, set date to begin implementation of financial autonomy for judiciary, Houses of Assembly BDCs set for market dominance, regulatory compliance Mouka flags off 'Mum in Business Challenge', calls for entries Nigeria, Africa must embrace data, others to boost growth ' BCG IT clearance saved government N22.5bn ' Pantami Stock market opens on positive note, gains N20bn Grounding of Azman, another attack on northern viability ' Jirgi Buhari hosts Niger Republic's President to iftar dinner Osinbajo to US: Support transition to net-zero emissions, access to COVID-19 vaccine COVID-19: Stakeholders donate testing facility to FCTA Alleged terrorism link: CSO exposes those after Pantami, defends Minister Prince Philip was a model of selfless leadership, support pillar ' Arch B'shp Sam Zuga Osun: Villagers, hunters engage kidnappers in gun duel, foil attempt Construction union embarks on strike over Chinese coy's labour practice New Niger Republic President visits Buhari Accident: 2 Nurses die, 10 others Injure at Lagos-Abeokuta expressway NGO trains security agents, stakeholders on combating SGBV, others NYIF disbursement: Ministry clears air Makinde's sack of LAUTECH VC against extant laws ' ASUU Wase supports constituents to establish charity foundation APC forum declares Akpabio 'natural leader' in Akwa Ibom Azare fire: SOS to Gov Mohammed Kaduna LG elections: Group backs Zimbo Union threatens FG over 6 new FCE's appointments PDP to APC: Gov Obaseki merely offered patriotic advice on N60bn Membership of IEC'll facilitate Nigeria's foreign direct investment ' Onu Nsukka journalists task NASS on creation of Adada state *THE SUN* What 2023 presidency means to average Igbo man 'ABC Nwosu Anambra guber: Aspirants plan to dump APC after primary 'Chieftain INEC threatens to blacklist party with acrimonious congresses IPAC accepts Rivers LG election result S'East'll produce Nigerian president in 2023 'Ohanaeze Anambra 2021: Forum in Anambra PDP declares war on internal detractors Akpabio endorsed as Akwa Ibom APC leader INEC threatens to blacklist party with acrimonious congresses IPAC accepts Rivers LG election result APC charges Nigerians to allow CBN perform its mandate We won't force any athlete to represent Nigeria 'Kida Police reveal plans for athletes after retirement Sanusi, Kadiri bag FIFA certificates NFF reiterates full support, encouragement for Waldrum Iheanacho sets sights on FA Cup glory Ahmed Musa begins training with Pillars Rohr ready to coach Bordeaux Generator economy: Nigerians spend $22bn yearly on fuel 'Report La Liga celebrates Chukwueze BDCs take giant steps forward on regulatory compliance Tottenham sacks Mourinho Polaris Bank boss advocates early saving culture Jose Mourinho sacked by Tottenham Hotspur Dwindling resources: NGF, W'Bank, FIRSurge states to embrace technolog UK urges FG to sustain stock market growth NEITI, OAGF collaborate to track oil, gas revenue Starting strong: UBA records 27% PAT growth, 20.5% ROAE FG suffers 12.8% decline in January revenue 'CBN Access Bank set to acquire BancABC Botswana Customers, our priority 'Wema Bank FG seeks Rivers partnership in harnessing minerals Buhari assures Bazoum of efforts to stabilise both countries for mutual benefits Abductors of Ekiti monarch demand N20m ransom Poverty endemic in LGAs FG Intelligence gathering key to solving insurgency GOC Itamarun youths lament use of Adams name to grab land AbdulRazaqs administration transparent, accountable Aide Obaseki advocates diversification of nations revenue base UNILAG council, others: We begged appointees to accept appointments FG Gunmen kidnap 2 Fulani in Ibarapa, demand N13m ransom Is political office the purpose of life Mary Daniel's other Daniels Loans from China are poisoned chalice Nigeria is shaky-shaky The other side of Down syndrome Tension over NDDC Rivers police nab suspected kidnappers, rescue 15 victims Why democracy is not working in Nigeria Ubani, Executive Director #FixPolitics Stepping down Enugu gubernatorial pensions bill averted crisis Ezeugwu Womenre natural waste managers, deserve accolades Oluwatobi, environmental activist Nigerias rising loan debts from China Technology as unifier: A WhatsApp experience Entertainment: Well end migration of top South East stars to Lagos Nollywood Producer *GUARDIAN* Enyimba still waiting for PTF decision on Orlando Pirates match Monarch, kinsmen hail Osimhen for helping Lagos amputee hawker Osun College of Technology opens sports academy Super League to take legal action to 'ensure seamless establishment' of competition African players in Europe: Iheanacho's goal-a-game streak Jose Mourinho: from 'Special One' to trophy-less Tottenham tenure Tuchel backs Chelsea to make 'right decisions' amid Super League fury UEFA announces new Champions League format to be introduced from 2024 Juventus, Manchester United shares jump on Super League plans Man City wait nervously on De Bruyne injury diagnosis INEC threatens to sanction parties over violent congresses Don't be discouraged by political travails, Wike tells Okorocha Don't be dispirited by political travails, Wike tells Okorocha Allow CBN to efficiently, effectively perform its mandate ' APC urges PDP Pakistan based drug kingpin behind the source of drugs during the recent drug hauls Rwanda's genocide: a 100-day killing spree EU warns 150,000 Russian troops massed around Ukraine Record' explosives seizure in Denmark Cuba gets new leader as last Castro retires Rwandan report says France 'bears significant responsibility' over genocide One dead as powerful typhoon brushes past the Philippines Syria court gets 1st applications for presidential vote Greece lifts quarantine for some vaccinated travellers Russia rejects foreign concerns over Navalny's health Bank's app turns mobile phones to PoS Gulf of Guinea remains world's piracy hotspot in 2021, says IMB PFA boosts investment assets with N674 billion FCMB, others lift stock market capitalisation by N21 billion No unregulated entity will participate in capital market activities ABCON calls on CBN to check cryptocurrencies' impact on diaspora remittances Local companies can manage Nigeria's national identification project Firm begins gas-powered engine vehicle conversion in June Glo customers hail network for service Stocks mostly higher on economic recovery hopes Infinix won the iF Design Award 2021 Human face imperative for revenue drive Lamentation over male education decline Emerging technologies and the politics of hunger - Part 2 Payday What was she wearing Actors in the informal transport sector - Part 2 The Ogun State model of agriculture Mary Daniel's other Daniels *TRIBUNE* Era of violence, arms struggle in Niger Delta region is over, says Amnesty boss Sanwo-Olu lauds police officer, Erhabor, assaulted in viral video COVID-19: Stakeholders donate world-classmolecular diagnostic laboratory to FCTA Jigawa: NYSC to deploy 90% of corps members to rural schools Convince your colleagues for judicial autonomy, Ekiti lawyers tell Fayemi How dysfunctional health system, cost, ignorance rob children of important vaccines (2) Day Yoruba women from the Diaspora visited Ooni, demanded better ethnic representation LAWMA, Lafarge's Geocycle mull parners on waste mgt Ratification of ILO Convention 190 suffers delay in Nigeria despite NLAC support ARCONtasks200 newly registeredarchitects, firmson ethics NHIS pledges assistance as Plateau State commences implementation for workers, others Nigeria records 70 new COVID-19 infections, total now 164,303 JUSUN strike: When and why lawyers revolt COVID-19: Economic, social recovery require policies that promote decent work, address poverty 'ILO DG FG receives proposals from JOHESU, NMA, PSN on hazard allowance Green recovery: Nigeria,others tasked on nature-based solutions ScholarX, Airtel partner to launch mobile learning platform partnership George Floyd sought help with his 'very last breath' ' Prosecutor Pfizer/BioNTech confirm extra 100m vaccine doses to EU in 2021 Britain accuses Facebook of undermining efforts to tackle child abuse Equities investors begin week with N20.9bn gain Bitcoin Trading vs. Forex trading *SPORTS* 12 European football teams to form breakaway 'Super League - CNN A FESTIVAL IN JEOPARDY - Thisday AFC Champions League 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