*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 21ST APRIL 2021* *THE NATION* No room for national conference, says Presidency HiFL 2021: Winning start for UNIMAD Desert Warrior, UNN Warriors Its disrespectful to Nigeria Musa to make Pillars debut against Dabo Babes Onuachu rankedbest striker in Belgium Bandits kill 10 as police gun down 30 hoodlums in Zamfara Moffi mayreplace Haaland at Dortmund Winners emerge at VBank snooker & billiards tourney Schmeichel revealsIheanachos scoring secrets Gattuso may overlook Osimhen against Lazio El-Rufai: girls have higher kidnap value Voter register not destroyed in Kano fire, says INEC TETFund: N300m spent on molecular labs Why Buhari should sack Pantami, by HURIWA Why we abandoned meeting with Labour Minister, by JUSUN Motorists groan as fuel scarcity hits Kaduna Long walk to financial autonomy for state judiciary Will Executive Order 10 guarantee autonomy for legislators ID Cabasa brags as Olamide completes work on 12th studio album Tayo Sobola is queen mother in Nasarawa Gabriel Afolayan features in Lugard Diva, Posh: Young entertainers set standard for children contortionist Nigerian Idol: Seyi Shay confesses love to a contestant I dont care if I am not accepted, says Cuppy Toyin Abraham weighs in on bad friends DPR, GenCos to collaborate on electricity challenge Petrol queues resurface in Abuja, Kaduna Customs Q1 revenue hits N466.1b Making farmers ICT-complaint How to save tilapia industry The many headaches of rice processing Firm pushes for healthy living *VANGUARD* Shun consumption of animal skin to stave off cancer ' Don advises FG pledges support for breast cancer technology Amnesty's scholars commend Dikio YENAGOA-OPOROMA ROAD: Can Gov Diri break 60-yr-old jinx Lagos Task Force impounds 81 motorcycles on restricted routes GSK, SCI enhance access to medical oxygen in Jigawa specialist hospital Man dies chasing truck during revenue drive in Umuahia Russia cracks down on Navalny supporters ahead of nationwide protests 27-year-old female ex-banker raises 1 million dollars for her tech startup Those calling for secession are Nigeria's greatest problem ' Presidency LG poll: Oyo govt awards printing of ballot papers to Lagos firm for N279.5m INEC to resume Voters Registration on June 28 Lagos state to hold LG poll in July NIMASA lists achievements of maritime law, gears-up for amendments Manufacturing sector contracts further by 4.7 points ' CBN Top Ugandan artiste Eddy Kenzo set to release new album, Made in Africa Rainfall: Kwara Govt to begin Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention Community Pharmacists seek equity in health sector Foundation celebrates successes in mental health UNICEF, WHO kick against discrimination of COVID-19 survivors COVID-19 worsens TB cases in Nigeria ' Director COVID-19: NCDC conducts 1,870,915 tests, confirms 70 new infections Groom to be allegedly murdered by next-door neighbour in Kwarafor ritual purposes Kidnapped Ekiti monarch released, hospitalised Fish out my husband's killers, widow begs Lagos CP *THISDAY* CBN Guarantees Exporters Unfettered Access to Sales Proceeds OPEC+ May Downgrade Ministers Meeting, Leave Output Unchanged Larbie: Sustained Monetary, Fiscal Policy Intervention Will Boost Economy Sovereign Trust Grows Profit By 37% Private Investments in Solar Power Will Cut Energy Bills Consumer Credit Hits N1.6tn in January Ecobank Announces Reward Schemes Beneficiaries FMBN: Delivering Affordable Housing Mandate Analyst Seeks More Incentives for Businesses Mutual Benefits Assurance, Partners Odua Investment Report: Africa Recorded $5bn Capital Flight in Q1 2020 Kwara Generates N9.6 Billion IGR in Q1 Improving Flow of Diaspora Remittances Enforcing Best Practices among BDCs Demutualised for Economic Development Stock Market Sustains Gains as Q1 Results Expectations Spur Demand Unity Banks Gross Earnings Hit N42.71bn Report Reveals Increased Productivity in March FBNQuest Advises Corporates on Commercial Papers, Bonds UPDC Appoints Managing Director Remita Enables UTME Registration Approaching Anambra Govship Contest with Victory Mentality The South-east Needs Unity, Consensus to Produce Next President in 2023 2023: Moghalu Urges Young People to Join Politics Interrogating Nation-Building The Death of Deby in Battle All Six Premier League Teams Withdraw from European Super League Ed Woodward Quits Man Utd All Six Premier League Teams Involved in European Super League Set to Formally Withdraw from Competition Omo-Agege Hails Team Delta for Emerging Overall Champion at NSF Villarreal Boss Wants More Goals from Chukwueze Ikpeba Tasks Iheanacho to Take His Chances against Chelsea *PUNCH* Late Chadian Presidents son named interim leader Amotekun frees Ekiti monarch, arrests kidnap kingpin MMA2 returns passengers bag containing N2.3m Woman stabs Bayelsa JSS1 student to death Air power, ground troops, other needed to wipe out bandits El-Rufai We dont know Olu of Warri has passed away Delta SOKAPU tackles police over alleged killing of 706 cows, 75 sheep Fire razes INECs ICT office in Kano IPOB/MASSOB members asylum: FG may summon British envoy, Ohanaeze, Afenifere back UK Weve not nominated Soludo as our candidate APGA APC membership registration finally ends today Lagos task force impounds 81 motorcycles on restricted routes FG, JUSUN meeting ends in stalemate, workers stage walkout PANDEF faults Sylva on IOCs relocation to Niger Delta PDP plans appeal as Ondo tribunal declares Akeredolu poll winner Police repel Katsina bandits, recover ammunition, rustled animals Higher oil prices push up external reserves by $409m Looking beyond Twitters choice of office Health FoI my most memorable bills Jonathan NESG submits economy revival report to Buhari soon Minister Gowon, Emmanuel expected at 54th BSN meeting Dont demand $2.1bn states debts payment, Tambuwal begs CBN Experts ask govt to cut spending, address insecurity LG signs Rita Dominic as brand ambassador SecureID receives GSMA certification Senate confirms Usman as NPC Commissioner Cement: Senate canvasses policy review to boost local investments Subscribers laud FG for lifting SIM registration ban 5G will change communications industry, device innovations HMD GM EPL: Chelsea back in top four after Brighton draw Forex: CBN asks exporters to repatriate proceeds Super League collapses as Premier League clubs pull out Switzerland, NGO train youths to check illegal migration Bayern's Alaba to join Real Madrid next season FG committed to job-intensive growth of economy Adebayo Glo introduces call-back service Unity Bank assets rise by 67.9% to N492.02bn Ericsson launches automation hub in Nigeria Nigerias trade volume with South Korea plunges by 74% Smile blames hitch on network upgrade UPDC appoints new managing director Neglecting Nigerias path to job boom, economic booster ABCON seeks benefits for official remittance channels Aladdin unveil digital bank app Nigeria printing money: The road to Zimbabwe (1) Chukwuma and the Big War against cancer OAU counsels parents as undergraduate commits suicide Heavy shooting in Ebonyi, two killed in boundary dispute 1999 Constitution past its sell-by date Curbing menace of drug abuse and trafficking in Nigeria Ritualists murdered man six days to wedding, collect ransom, dismember victim Petrol landing cost hits N216, daily subsidy now N4.64bn Court hasnt ordered EFCC to recover money from Okorocha Aide Ogun Long Bridge, where kidnappers hold sway, unleash reign of terror, tears and blood UPDATED: Derek Chauvin found guilty of murdering George Floyd Jesse Neo brings Gemtracks Beats to Nigeria *DAILY TIMES* UK sabotaging, disrespecting Nigeria with Asylum to IPOB, MASSOB members FG Senate commence probe of CCT Chairman, Umar over assault on guard Chadian President, Idriss Deby dies of injuries suffered on frontline Buhari nominates Garba as FCT High Court CJ Agila responsible for Ngbo killing, says Gov Umahi JUST IN: Ondo Election Tribunal dismisses Jegedes petition against Akeredolu Lagos Assembly: Tinubu, best man for the Job Election to hold 18 months after presidents death, says Chadian Army Chad shut borders, imposes curfew after presidents death Walter Mondale, Former US Vice President dies at 93 Commuters, motorists groan as petrol queues resurface JUSUN, PASAN walk out on Ngige, others NDLEA busts syndicate for allegedly selling drug cookies to pupils, others US jury finds Chauvin guilty of murdering George Floyd Buhari mourns Idris Deby as slain Chad presidents son takes over TETFund spends N300 million on molecular labs- Bogoro Money launderers, cybercriminals after Pantami, NYCN alleges Radical intervention needed, No single part of Nigeria is secureActivists Buhari Cant Be Intimidated Presidency Expect Diminished Queues From Today NNPC GMD Tottenham names Mason as Mourinhos replacement Nigeria coach Rohr offers to help relegated threatened Bordeaux Llorentes header earns Leeds a draw against Liverpool Access Bank takeover fifth largest bank in Botswana Coca-Cola to raise prices to offset higher commodity costs CEO *NEW TELEGRAPH* Alleged misconduct: FUOYE Governing Council suspends Sch.Registrar Benue commiserates with victims of Agatu tanker explosion C'River govt, UNICAL partner to scout for int'l donors TETFund expendsN300m on molecular labs Strike continues as JUSUN, PASAN stage walk out on Ngige, others APC rejects increase in fuel pump price Insurgency:Kalu seeks South Korea's assistance 3 persons shot in kidnap attempt in Osun ' Police India reports daily rise in COVID-19 cases of 259,170 Oil firms file for bankruptcy as recovery turns tough Air passengers paid higher fares in March 'NBS Goodluck Jonathan proposes national health law summit for Nigerian doctors Farmers, others kick over CBN's suspension of Anchor Borrowers' Loans LASIEC fixes Lagos council election for July Man United Executive Vice-chairman, Ed Woodward, to stand down end of 2021 JUST IN: Man City quit Super League; Chelsea to follow Super League created to save football, says Real president Perez Super Six: NWFL announces revised fixtures due to intense heat LaLiga slams Super League breakaway EPL: Late Llorente strike denies Liverpool win CAF Confed Cup: Enyimba risk missing game over lack of funds Iheanacho closes in on Ighalo's record Spurs fire Mourinho after 17 months in charge Representing Nigeria, personal choice ' NBBF boss *BLUE PRINT* Don't deviate from research, policy excellence, IGP urges NIPSS study group Police investigate video on mobbing of kidnappers, urge residents to shun jungle justice Presidency: No room for another national confab PantamiGate: Winners and losers SWAN remains dependable partner with Youth and Sports Ministry, restates confidence in Dare Breaking: Ex-Police officer, Derek Chauvin, found guilty over George Floyd 's death Why completion of Apapa rail track extension might be delayed Equity market sustains growth, gains N88bn FIRS directs companies within free trade zones to file income tax returns FG, states promise to steer clear of CBN amid budget squeeze Unity Bank records N42.71bn gross earnings in 2020 SMEDAN laments lack of SMEs awareness to enhance value for products Emotions as Reps hold valedictory session for Prestige Ossy Senate confirms Usman as NPC commissioner Firm, traders petition Makinde over rebuilding approval in Ibadan COVID-19: FG targets 70% eligible population for vaccination NYCN to Buhari: Attack on Pantami targeted at your best brains Passenger lauds MMA2 security personnel for returning missing N2.3m U.S. CDC appoints new country director for Nigeria After 30 years in power: 37-year-old Kaka Deby succeeds slain father as Chadian President Buhari mourns late Chad President, Idriss Deby Philanthropy: Zainab Gwamna to bag award Breaking ' Strike: JUSUN, PASAN stage walk out on Buhari's minister, others Be president to all sections of Nigeria, APC chieftain, Akere tells Buhari Refugees Commission considers resettlement, rehabilitation, reintegration of migrants Police nab 2 for robbing rice merchant in Ogun 2 feared dead in Edo cult clash Nigerians in the Diaspora make case for unity, peaceful co-existence We're oppose to fuel increase, APC tells Buhari Autonomy: APC chieftain, Okechukwu backs NBA's protests Senate probes CCT chairman over assault on security man Secession agitators can't intimidate, bully Buhari, Presidency declares *THE SUN* Anambra guber: Soludo, others know fate June 23, as APGA holds primary Ondo guber: Tribunal dismisses Jegede's petition, upholds Akeredolu's victory INEC to resume continuous voters registration (CVR) June 28 Ondo guber: Tribunal dismisses PDP, Jegede's petition, upholds Akeredolu's victory Elected chairmen: Improve people's fortunes, PDP chances ' Wike AMAC election: Relinquish power to Nigeria youths, chairmanship aspirant tells older politicians Failure of secessionists to intimidate, extort Buhari reducing agitations ' Presidency Anambra guber: Soludo, others know fate June 23, as APGA holds primaries ADF hails Anyanwu's emergence as Nzuko Umunna president Osimhen not worth more than '15m Dortmund tracks Moffi as Haaland CAF Confed Cup: Enyimba to hit Libya in chartered flight Iheanacho: I can't return to Man City Dad urges him to stay put at Leicester NDLEA busts Abuja drug syndicate, arrests undergraduate, boyfriend No reasonable govtll allow Pantami in its cabinet Wike His apology over past comments enough atonement Yakasai Umahi orders vigilantes to enforce open grazing ban in Ebonyi Land dispute: Arthur Eze petitions NJC over non-enforcement of judgement Gunmen barricade Abakaliki-Enugu highway Weve recovered 11 of 12 weapons stolen from slain soldiers Ortom Gombe bans hunting as hoodlums renew attacks Only way to stop banditry is to kill them all el-Rufai Olamma Cares foundation leads conversation about mental health Orji Uzor Kalu: Youthful statesman at 61 Is EFCC legally empowered to assess persons' declaration of assets' (4) Orji Kalu @ 61: Misperceived over time Sachet, not 'pure', water Kalu at 61: From Action Governor to Action Senator The Ebube Agu security outfit *GUARDIAN* NDLEA bursts Abuja drug cookies syndicate Police rescue 26 victims of street begging in Benin City Police arrest two suspected drug peddler, four kidnappers Buhari celebrates Shola Oshunkeye at 65 AVSEC officers recover missing N2.35m at Lagos Airport Children parliamentarians task government on appropriate punishment for bullies Schoolmates donate to amputee colleague Woman 'preacher' goes berserk, stabs 14-year-old boy to death NCC boss commiserates with Araromi traders, donates 800 bags of rice YMCA donates boreholes to Ikorodu, Ipaja residents White ex-policeman Derek Chauvin convicted of George Floyd's murder Blood clots should be listed as rare Johnson & Johnson side effect: EMA 20 crew missing after Philippine ship runs aground in typhoon Idriss Deby's son to take over as head of military council Chad's President Deby dies of injuries suffered on frontline Doctors denied access to Navalny prison hospital Man Utd, Juventus stock falls as Super League collapses UNIMAID, UNN win HIFL opening games Chelsea, last English club in Super League, confirm withdrawal: statement Edo Queens lose second NWFL Super Six game as FC Robo shock Bayelsa WA, AFN's crisis resolution meeting ends in deadlock Arsenal America cautions Gunners to stay away from 'greed-driven' league #KroenkeOut: Fans want Dangote to take over Arsenal after Super League 'mistake Premier League clubs withdraw from European Super League plans Importers lose N16bn yearly to foreign shipping firms Chelsea back in top four, but Super League drama overshadows Brighton draw FG eyes 1.7m MT of milk production target by 2024 Unity Bank shows financial resilience Revisiting sugar masterplan in the interest of average Nigerians Automobile announces 265 per cent increase in sales Nigeria, others lose N380b yearly to Gulf of Guinea piracy Agric firm seeks N20b to boost value chain Nigeria, others charged on seafarers, aircrew COVID-19 vaccination How to integrate Nigeria into global map in shipping, seafaring, by NSML Gains by highcap stocks lift market index Minister canvasses local content as SecureID bags GSMA certification Instagram followers hack 2021: these 3 sites will help you gain genuine Insta followers Facebook unveils big audio push, adds podcasts The sycophants in Buhari's government Shelve NIN as requirement for JAMB registration Unveiling the inequalities in our healthcare system The economist Actors in the informal transport sector - Part 3 *TRIBUNE* Ministry trains 40 rice farmers, distributes rice seeds in Edo Alumni seek stakeholders' support for development of education sector FG intensifies drive for economic growth, job creation Again, EFCC grills Yari, ex-Zamfara gov, for hours Training girl child won't make the man less important as some believe 'Orji Why sexual discrimination laws may not work in Nigeria Alumni seeks stakeholders support for development of education sector The Twitter Africa headquarters controversy YabaTech releases cut-off marks for 2020/2021 session Nigeria records 120 new COVID-19 infections, total now 164,423 UTME registration: Candidates decry delay in issuance of new SIM cards Iyalode Efunroye Tinubu Estate confirms sole Power of Attorney holder BREAKING: Derek Chauvin found guilty of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd Canon Central & North Africa taps further into the African print market Equities investors earn N88bn as market sustains bulls Auto Loan Market Rise Sharply As U.S Car Demand Holds Firm *SPORTS* #KroenkeOut: Fans want Dangote to take over Arsenal after Super League 'mistake - Guardian 2021 NFL Draft Rumors: Panthers Exploring Trading Back from No. 8 Pick - Bleacher Report 48 hours of chaos - a timeline of how the 'toxic' Super League unravelled - Yahoo 49ers Rumors: SF Hasn't Decided Between Mac Jones, Fields, Lance with No. 3 Pick - Bleacher 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