*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 22ND APRIL 2021* *THE NATION* Yahayas development initiatives thrill Osinbajo Broadening funding opportunities for informal sector UAM Makurdi to honour Tinubu, Emefiele, Slyva, Kyari, Nyako FEC approves N8.39b to complete Sokoto-Tambuwal-Jega-Makera road How racketeering, fraud threaten Railways e-ticketing platform NAFDAC workers to end strike Fed Govt cautions elites promoting disintegration WHO asks Nigeria, others to invest in malaria elimination 2023: Senate moves to make card readers compulsory Pantamis controversy not discussed by council, says Mohammed No cash for police, IG Baba laments Kaduna APC conducts exams for chairmanship aspirants Ugandan Music star Eddy Kenzo sets to release Made in Africa PenCom laments non-payment of federal retirees *VANGUARD* Gunmen kill Amotekun corps in Oyo Bill to establish Nigerian Maritime security trust fund passes 2nd reading Police in Edo charge 331 suspects to courts in two months [ICYMI] Igbo community in C'River at 'war' over leadership FRSC seeks partnership with Kebbi govt on traffic rules enforcement FEC approves N8.39bn augmentation for Sokoto-Tambuwal-Jega-Makera road Delta CJ inaugurates Abraka judicial division Police arrest 9 suspects in Niger over alleged armed robbery NDLEA arrests wanted Abia drug supplier, seizes 100kg of cocaine, cannabis Abuja Area Council polls: IPAC faults INEC over time table Oyo LG: OYSIEC postpones election date by one week PDP suspends ex-Kano lawmaker, Senator Gwarzo PDP welcomes Lagos LG polls, says LASIEC 'must go away from partisanship Why we held town hall meeting on national security ' Lai Mohammed LASIEC fixes Lagos council polls for July 24 Prices of rice, others rise in March ' NBS Allianz begins eight-year worldwide Olympic partnership Nigeria's trade deficit rises 49% to $2.5bn Heritage Bank promotes creative industry Senate approves President Buhari's $1.5bn, '995m external loan requests Amazon greenlights South Africa for its African Headquarters Super League cannot go ahead, says Agnelli European Super League shelved as more clubs withdraw With Twitter, indignation most uncalled for Orkar's coup and agenda, a prophecy Reps reject high acceptance fees by universities, polytechnics, others Why we are not going on strike now ' Yabatech SSANIP Excessive heat: Medical expert advise wearing of light clothes COVID-19: Over 257,000 persons vaccinated in Lagos, as first phase ends ' Prof Abayomi More countries set to achieve zero malaria 'WHO Go for COVID-19 vaccination, scientists tell Nigerians Man arrested in Niger for allegedly raping 4 minors ' Police Gunmen kidnap construction workers in Ondo Land dispute: Stop provoking us! Abia community warns Imo neighbours Two policemen killed, others injured as gunmen torch Adani Police Station Unknown gunmen burn down police division in Nsukka *THISDAY* Report: Global Smartphone Shipments Hit 340m in Q1 Edo Will Drive Nigerias Digital Economy As Twitter African Head Office Location Debate Rages On CBN, ICT as Economic Stimulant Akinfenwa: Technology Has Changed Face of Advertising Lifting Ban on New SIM Card Sales Emirates Begins IATA Travel Pass Trials How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Risk Management Driving Innovation for Success During Tough Times Ericsson Launches Hub in Nigeria Heritage Bank Supports Creative Industry AMCON Denies Allegation of Criminal Conduct ABCON Calls for Higher Transaction Margin FG, AIG Seek ISO Certification for Civil Service Experts Seek Increased Campaign on Made-in-Nigeria Goods FG Urged to Create Business-friendly Environment NGX Limited Lists N13.7bn Emzor Pharmaceuticals Bond JiREH Technologies Gets ISO Certification Forgive Pantami and Move On A Tale of Two Hisbahs SICKLE CELL AND INFERTILITY (PART 1) AstraZeneca Vaccine Has No Known Side Effects, Says FCTA NHIS Flags off GIFSHIP Platform In Edo Fitbit Introduces Luxe to Support Holistic Health Prof. Darlington Obaseki: Transforming UBTH into Leading Quality Care Provider Change Generation, Todays Youth are the Generation that will End Malaria Lassa Fever Kills 3 in Bayelsa, Kogi States *PUNCH* Unify forex, harmonise taxes, NESG, ACCI tell govt $160m forex spent on food import in January Remita boosts JAMB registration AfDB, Afreximbank report reveal $5bn capital outflow in 2020 RIMAN urges experts on due diligence Heritage Bank promotes creative industry Pantami was imam when ATBU Muslim community issued fatwa, killed my son in a mosque Prof FCMBs shareholders approve N2.97bn dividend South-East govs should make Ebube Agu work PDP leaders ask Obaseki to caution loyalist Senate begins deliberation to make card reader compulsory REC restates INECs commitment to creation of new polling units Ondo insists ex-deputy governor must return all vehicles Gbajabiamila swears in new Abia Rep, as PDP replaces APGA Debys death may worsen Nigerias security challenges Olawepo-Hashim Crises cant stop agitation for Igbo Presidency Senator IPOB/MASSOB asylum: Offer to protect those who need it, UK replies Federal Govt Knocked-down tractors: Experts worry as Senate approves fresh $1.5bn, 995m loans IGP withdraws senior police officers attached to EFCC NIMASA seeks collaboration on maritime security Dana decorates captains, vaccinates pilot, cabin crew, others Ramadan: FRSC cautions drivers Uber, Bolt drivers in Nigeria protest high cost of operations Olympians sound Tokyo 2020 warning FG yet to pay festival money ' Edo govt Nigeria's Mustapha ranked world's best cadet player Ahly coach recovers from COVID-19, set for Enyimba tie NPFL to resume May 9 behind closed doors Badminton: Nigeria suffers major Olympics setback Guerreiro goal keeps Dortmund in Champions League hunt EPL: Stones sent off as Man City fight back to beat Villa 2-1 La Liga: Benzema scores twice as Real Madrid thrash Cadiz Serie A: Milan teams frustrated, Juventus go third Icardi, Neymar fire PSG into French Cup semis Mikano woos Nigerians on Geely Emgrand7 Saudi Arabia to host Joshua, Fury fight CAF should have stopped Setif, Ahly home games ' Anyansi-Agwu Weightlifting coach bemoans lack of sponsors Ahmadu-Kida lauds NSF basketball quality Ogun trader laments as driver, motor boy abscond with N16m goods Police launch probe into OAU students alleged suicide Teachers protest five-year unpaid salaries, block Rivers Govt House Nine-year-old sodomised victim seeks justice, mother forgives suspect Two arrested for snatching UNICAL students N88,000 phone, selling it for N10,000 Command arrests officials of ride-hailing drivers association over protest Leaders preach peace as Ondo hunter kills herdsman in forest NSCDC arrests man for allegedly raping 10-year-old girl on Kwara farm Ondo monarchs demand more policemen as three construction workers kidnapped Pantami: Renouncing fundamentalism is the easy part Pantami: Eschatology versus Fourth Industrial Revolution Lets talk about Dana and other airlines COVID-19 vaccines supplied to Lagos expires in July, says health commissioner Early diagnosis, treatment key to curtailing Tuberculosis Expert Consuming animal skin can increase cancer risk VC Kwara recruits 130 health workers 650,000 African children immunised against malaria WHO COVID-19 third wave imminent in Nigeria, expert warns Eating heavy meals after fasting not advisable Dietitian JNC International, others unveil point-of-care ultrasound training centre *DAILY TIMES* Senate approves $1.5bn, 995m external loans for Federal Government Wike calls for the resignation of Pantami VP Osinbajo receives Unilag Alumni FCT Branch Exco, pledges support for positive initiatives PDP calls for sack of Osun Attorney General, Akande Afenifere leader, Adebanjo: Buhari, APC have hidden agenda LASIEC: Lagos council polls fixed for July 24 Gunmen abduct students in varsity attack, kill policemen, burn station Funeral obsequies for Afenifere spokesman Odumakin begin FEC approves N8.39 billion to augment Sokoto road reconstruction Updated: Foreign Loans: Senate approves $1.5 billion, 995million external borrowings for FG, states Senate probes lopsidedness in Human Rights Commission board appointment Adamu Garbas traditional title, Ooni of Ife refutes I dont want another mouth to feed, Mother throws 3-day baby down garbage chute 9 suspects arrested in relation to attack on Soludo NASS leadership promise legislative backings for criminal justice reforms Nigeria melted a heavy blow as Amazon to set up African headquarters in South Africa Ericssons automation hub launched in Nigeria Heritage Bank promotes creative industry with support for Rita Dominics Acting Challenge Buhari and his problems *NEW TELEGRAPH* Beyond Senate's alarms on insecurity Customs seizes N3.1bn contraband, drum of explosives Nigerians have lost faith in N'Assembly on constitutional amendment 'Afenifere Army seeks equipment, armour fighting vehicles to defeat adversaries Pantami absent as FEC fails to discuss Minister's alleged terrorism links Chad: Nigeria proposes dialogue for interim govt, rebels No amount of killings, terrorism can stop Igbo Presidency in 2023 'Sen. Ogba Some pensioners get N2,000 monthly 'FG, Labour FEC, Senate okay N265.57bn for Customs, road project Junk food could harm young persons' skeletal devt Senate approves $2.6bn loan request for priority projects N60bn mint: Examining emerging controversy OnePay: Sterling Bank launches first mPoS solution for retailers Ericsson to launch automation hub in Nigeria LG signs Rita Dominic as Brand Ambassador 9mobile introduces Special Hajj roaming offer Telecoms: Leveraging national roaming for improved service Multiple rates: LCCI demands forex reforms Broadband: NCC licenses 7th InfraCo NACCIMA: Inflation posing challenge to 2.5% growth forecast Telcos to govt: Give us prioritised access to forex Igbo not seeking secession from Nigeria ' Prof Obiozor Pushing for fresh taxation law Why I want to be PDP candidate in Anambra ' Emeka Etiaba Can Ebubeagu rescue South-East from insecurity Battle for the soul of Akwa-Ibom APC JUST IN: Niger PDP reaffirms Aliyu's suspension Troost-Ekong closes in on EPL dream Iheanacho turns down Man City NWFL Super Six: It's redemption time for Edo, Bayelsa, Rivers Topshot stages Universal Tennis Rating event Nigeria's Mustapha ranked world's number one cadet player HifL 2021: Double hatrick recorded as teams jostle for the Round of 16 EPL: Man City beat Villa to move 11 points clear at top- reaction European Super League: Juve Chair, Andrea Agnelli, says project cannot proceed Players, fans hail 'beautiful day for football' as Super League unravels All six Premier League clubs withdraw from proposed Super League *BLUE PRINT* Korean govt seeks Science ministry's partnership on STI Customs impounds explosives, others worth N3.1bn from Benin Republic Ghana edges out Nigeria in FDI earnings for 2020 Adopt 21st century military infrastructure, technology in enhancing national security' NITDA Emzor lists N13.7bn 5 -year bond issuance on NSE AfCFTA implementation will give Nigerian firms access worth $504.17bn in goods -CBN Stock market sustains bullish run as index rises by 112.76bp Nigeria mining sector will drive industrialisation, national development' Ogah Backward integration programme in sugar sector to tackle unemployment, NSDC boss Despite pledge of collaboration, Police withdraw personnel from EFCC Post-COVID-19: FG, States get NASS' nod for $1.5bn, '995m external loans Osinbajo to deliver next digital frontier keynote address April 28 1,101,827 vaccinated, says NPHCDA SERVICOM to reward best MDAs charter delivery Ogun honours Maths genius Odunsi, 33 others Ex-cop Derek Chauvin convicted of murder, manslaughter in George Floyd's death Xi's answer to 'questions of our time' reverberates beyond Boao 2023: No amount of instigated crises 'll deprive South-east of Presidency ' Ogba NLC, others lament condition of pensioners Senate probes alleged killing of Nigerians in Togo Managing displaced persons hampered by manpower, security personnel ' Akume Linking Pantami with terrorism unacceptable ' North-east coalition Safety travels launches interactive travel website PWDS: FG pledges support for local producers of assistive devices Aremu canvasses national ethics, community renaissance in schools curriculum Legislation: CSOs, stakeholders call for amendment of CAMA Act 2020 Why I offered free JAMB registration for constituents ' Sen. Odey Lagos: Customs impounds 42 drums of explosives, seizes N3.1bn contraband John bags award as Peace Corps decries killings, invasion, kidnappings In Nigeria FG working to promote local technology ' Farouq NAPTIP, DSS apprehend 4 human traffickers in Benue *THE SUN* APC zones National Chairman to North LASIEC releases timetable for July 24 LG polls Oyo: OYSIEC postpones council poll by one week Niger PDP says ex-Gov Aliyu remains suspended over anti-party activities Super Eagles' strikers' battle: Osimhen not scared of Onuachu, Iheanacho Bash Ali threatens to sue sports minister World Relays: Nigeria to feature youngest sprinter in Poland HifL 2021: Double hatrick recorded as teams jostle for Round of 16 Topshot stages Universal Tennis Rating event WA/CAA affirm 2017 AFN constitution Senate approves fresh $1.5bn, 995m euro loans for Buhari Onne Customs collects N38.8bn revenue, makes N4.1bn seizures NIPC tracks $8.4bn in Q1, with manufacturing sector accounting for 35% Nigeria's high unemployment rate about to implode Challenges, prospects ofreal estate business ' Okoro, M.I. Okoro & Associates boss Digitalisation, customer-care'll drive future insurance business 'Leadway Assurance NAICOM cancels operational licence of UNIC Insurance AXA Mansard records 56% growth in PAT Energysector'llneedN478tr to function properly 'Report Senate probes alleged killing of Enugu indigenes in Togo Unity Bank grows assets to N492bn Gunmen kill Amotekun operative in Oyo Troops kill 5 suspected bandits in Aba Treat Igbo like other Nigerians, Elders Forum begs Buhari Chad: Power struggle looms as rebels threaten to oust new leader Attahiru tasks Senate on appropriate funding for army FEC okays N8.3bn for Sokoto-Kebbi road Edo police parade suspect for illegal possession of ammunition, others IGP withdraws police officers from EFCC Attack on Ibeju-Lekki village for probe COVID-19 donations: Call for probity, accountability Governors are elected to pay salaries Zoning as failed enterprise in Anambra guber run Can Amotekun plus Ebube Agu equal good security Water transportation: Lagos enthusiasm not enough Ewa: When ignorance is expensive The professor, the hood and the monk My turn to chop, not my turn to fix Nigeria (2) Drug dosage forms CBN, ICT as economic stimulant Pitfalls in the PIB Senator Kalu marks 61st birthday in Abuja Abduction of Chibok girls: Seven years after *GUARDIAN* Atletico players welcome Super League withdrawal Inter Milan withdraw from Super League Atletico withdraw from European Super League Liverpool owner apologises to fans over Super League fiasco We'll ensure no petroleum pump price increase- APC Coronavirus: Latest global developments Greece to reopen outdoor eating ahead of tourism push Indonesia navy searching for submarine with 53 aboard WHO eyes malaria eradication in 25 countries by 2025 US Justice Dept to investigate Minneapolis policing after Chauvin trial South Africa's Zuma dropped by lawyers ahead of graft trial Erdogan sacks minister in row over family contracts Protests as Germany scrambles to pass national virus law Crunch day in Benghazi as Al Ahli host Enyimba Apollo Crews: A Nigerian flavour come to WWE WrestleMania ITTF rates Mustapha as world's best cadet table tennis star Premier League may still sanction Arsenal, Man United, other Super league leavers World Athletics orders AFN to hold congress before Tokyo Olympics 4th MP Tiger Tennis serves off in Lagos GideonJohn, Wale Akinola winVBankSnooker/Billiardstourney Super League dead as besieged owners brace for sanctions Virus surge may delay Olympics fan decision till June Shareholders applaud FCMB, approve dividend of N2.97b Juventus shares sink on Super League chaos Accelerex receives Augusto, GCR investment grade credit ratings Should banks compensate their customers Smile explains service outage Concerns over minister's refusal to inaugurate boards of aviation agencies Stock market extends gains as capitalisation rises by N59b MTN to invest $10b on Nigeria, other Africa's telecoms infrastructure Nigerian ports undermining trade, industrialisation Netflix shares tumble as subscriber growth cools Instagram lets users filter insults in private message requests NGO tasks FG to invest in youth development UPDC appointsOjo as managing director Foundation seeks inclusiveness for persons living with disabilities 2023: Why Tinubu should run for president Ghana African Twitter headquarters: Issues arising Federalism is the answer, after all - Part 26 Nigeria and current security perplexity Falcon can no longer hear the falconer The trial, according to Pontius Pilate " Give and take " Is ANCOPSS an asset or a liability Deby and the trouble with the family business How Nigeria can innovate its way out of youth unemployment crisis *TRIBUNE* Pantami: FEC keeps mum on calls for his removal Nigeria records 65 new COVID-19 infections, total now 164,488 EU begins '100m humanitarian support initiative for Africa's COVID-19 vaccination Forex restriction: Sugar council to support investors for job creation Electricity tariff shortfall may rise over N3trn by 2023 Tuberculosis is as deadly as COVID-19 ' Experts Osinbajo receives UNILAG alumni FCT branch exco, pledges support for positive initiatives Digital technology, a tool to combat insecurity ' DG NITDA Local equities market extends gains, adds 0.3 per cent *SPORTS* 4th MP Tiger Tennis serves off in Lagos - Guardian Abdulkareem cancels Houij's opener as Adana Idmanyurduspor hold Atasehir Belediyespor - Goal AEW Dynamite Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from April 21 - Bleacher Report Ahly coach recovers from COVID-19, set for Enyimba tie - Punch Ahmadu-Kida lauds NSF basketball quality - Punch All six Premier League clubs withdraw from proposed Super League - New Telegraph Allardyce: West Brom Must Stop Iheanacho And Vardy - Complete Sports Apollo Crews: A Nigerian flavour come to WWE WrestleMania - Guardian Arsenal Hero Nwankwo Kanu Questions Arteta Position, Calls For Vieira Return - Daily Independent Arsenal's Amani Richards is next to take on our MOTDx 50-second challenge - BBC Aston Villa 1-2 Man City: Rodri heads winner as City close on Premier League title - Yahoo Aston Villa 1-2 Manchester City: Pep Guardiola's side eight points from Premier League title - BBC Aston Villa 1-2 Manchester City: We are so close to title - Pep Guardiola - BBC Atletico players welcome Super League withdrawal - Guardian Atletico withdraw from European Super League - Guardian Badminton: Nigeria suffers major Olympics setback - Punch Bale admits Tottenham had 'minor teething issues' under Mason as they win first game after Mourinho - Goal Bash Ali threatens to sue sports minister - The Sun British and Irish Lions: Maro Itoje backed by Sam Warburton to captain 2021 side - BBC Cadiz 0-3 Real Madrid: Karim Benzema double takes Real level at the top of La Liga - BBC CAF should have stopped Setif, Ahly home games ' Anyansi-Agwu - Punch Chikwelu shines as Madrid CFF edge Real Madrid to Copa de la Reina semi-finals - Goal Chris Paul, Suns Hold off Joel Embiid, 76ers with Ben Simmons, Tobias Harris Out - Bleacher Report Crunch day in Benghazi as Al Ahli host Enyimba - Guardian Drew Brees Had 'A Lot of Limitations' During Saints' 2020 Season Due to Injuries - Bleacher Report Drew Brees: Saints' Taysom Hill 'The Most Unique Player I've Ever Seen - Bleacher Report Duke of Cambridge determined to seize the moment to secure health of football - Yahoo Edo 2020: Makinde pledges N500k for each gold medal won by Oyo athletes - The Cable En-Nesyri becomes top-scoring Moroccan in La Liga history as Sevilla pip Levante - Goal EPL big six clubs withdraw from European Super League amid outrage - The Cable EPL: Man City beat Villa to move 11 points clear at top- reaction - New Telegraph EPL: Stones sent off as Man City fight back to beat Villa 2-1 - Punch European Super League crumbles after majority of teams announce withdrawal - CNN European Super League shelved as more clubs withdraw - Vanguard European Super League: Juve Chair, Andrea Agnelli, says project cannot proceed - New Telegraph Ex-Barcelona boss Bartomeu led Super League movement as part of five-year push for breakaway competition - Goal Fernandinho: English Super League withdrawals 'the right thing to do - Yahoo FG yet to pay festival money ' Edo govt - Punch Florentino Perez Says Super League Is on 'Standby' After EPL Withdrawals - Bleacher Report Florida's Keyontae Johnson Won't Enter 2021 NBA Draft After Medical Emergency - Bleacher Report Football wins' - Manchester City midfielder Fenandinho happy to see demise of Super League - Goal Former Raiders DE Arden Key, 49ers Reportedly Agree to 1-Year Contract - Bleacher Report GideonJohn, Wale Akinola winVBankSnooker/Billiardstourney - Guardian Guardiola: Foden is becoming a serious player for Manchester City - Goal Guerreiro goal keeps Dortmund in Champions League hunt - Punch HifL 2021: Double hatrick recorded as teams jostle for Round of 16 - The Sun HifL 2021: Double hatrick recorded as teams jostle for the Round of 16 - New Telegraph How our populist moment explains the Super League's rapid implosion - CNN Icardi delighted with Coupe de France hat-trick amid 'complicated' season at PSG - Goal Icardi, Neymar fire PSG into French Cup semis - Punch Iheanacho turns down Man City - New Telegraph Indianapolis Motor Speedway Planning to Host Up to 135K Fans for 2021 Indy 500 - Bleacher Report Inter Draw At Spezia, Close In On First Serie A Title Since 2010 - Daily Independent Inter Milan withdraw from Super League - Guardian IOC Announces Athletes Will Face Punishment for Protesting at Tokyo Olympics - Bleacher Report It's a closed chapter, it's over' - Guardiola not seeking apologies from Man City hierarchy for Super League debacle - Goal ITTF rates Mustapha as world's best cadet table tennis star - Guardian Ive let you down Liverpool owner apologises to fans after Super League debacle - The Cable Jorge Masvidal on Kamaru Usman UFC 261 Fight: I Want to 'Break His F--king Face - Bleacher Report .