*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 27TH APRIL 2021* *THE NATION* Sanwo-Olu seeks Fed Govtssupport in financing developmental projects Abdulrazaq, PDP disagree over alleged development strides rating Insecurity: VC urges students to stay on campus Afenifere denies appointing secretary general Exploring AfCFTA gains with cross-border expansions U.S.-Nigeria private sector partnership to improve cancer patient care Osinbajos leadership style fascinates faith leaders, says CAN president COVID-19: FG to impose travel restrictions on India, Brazil, Turkey Gunmen kill 19 in Anambra Nigeria at war PDP spreading fake news in Ebonyi, says Orji Ekiti 2022: Aspirant appoints spokesman Lagos APC ready for council poll Southsouth leaders flay Akpabios critics Bello seeks support for Kogi Controversy over local government autonomy Wema Bank grows balance sheet size to N1tr NGE, SERAP, PDP fault NBCs sanction on Channels Tv Banks electronic transfers hit N356.47tr NERC mulls another electricity tariffs review EFCC: Operating without police investigators *VANGUARD* Ramadan: Sokoto Govt. spends N339.9 million on orphans, the needy Police arrest 2 suspected kidnappers in Zaria Police arrest 3 for robbery in Oyo State Again, Gbajabiamila meets Buhari over security challenges, others Oyo govt set up joint security post at Ibadan ' Ijebu-Ode border 2023: APC'll take Delta, some other States in South-South ' Omo-Agege Nigeria'll conquer all odds, become stronger in Africa ' Masari NSCDC sets up committee to investigate alleged extortion in Kebbi Owerri Attack: Panic as gunmen shoot Imo commissioner, others Anambra imposes curfew on six communities Five trailers burnt beyond recognition with millions of naira worth of goods in kwara Buhari will deal with terrorists, criminal gangs ' APC assures Nigerians GPN governorship candidate, AA Zaura defects to APC Attack on Uzodimma's house, an attack on democracy ' APC Breaking: Okowa appoints Vice-Chancellor for 3 new Delta Varsities UTME Registration: JAMB to reimburse candidates affected by multiple SMS charges Education among top priorities of 9th House ' Gbajabiamila Registration: JAMB introduces USSD code SSANU urges Fayemi to intervene over proscription of staff unions by Governing Council of Ekiti varsity Pantamism, Talibanism, Americanism and extremism: Ingredients cooking terrorism Three Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi students kidnapped by gunmen COVID-19: Nigeria records 8,763 cases of adverse vaccine reaction, to receive 28m doses of J&J vaccines Lagos NMA tasks federal, state govts on malaria elimination Peace in health sector threatened as FG stops salaries of medical house officers, interns EU sues AstraZeneca over vaccine delivery shortfall Pharmaceutical coy rolls out activities for 40 anniv in Nigeria Bandits kill 2 more Greenfield university students, insist on ransom Police launch manhunt for abductors of hotelier, others in Oyo *THISDAY* Elumelu Explains $120m Investment in Transcorp Hotels, Assures Shareholders of Better Days NCDMB Partners ANOH Gas on Oil Industry Training Centre Mouka Unveils Business Challenge WBank: Power Sector Credibility Depends on Visible Results Gadol Inaugurates Board of Directors NEITI, EFCC Move to Halt Graft in Extractive Industries Examining Addax Lease Revocation, Restoration NNPC, Tanker Owners Meet to Enhance Seamless Petrol Supply Delta Community Threatens to Shut Down Agips Operations NDPHC to Boost Power Supply to Edo, Delta, Others Lagos Targets Conversion of One Million Vehicles to Autogas CardinalStone Lists N5bn Bond on FMDQ Wema Banks Assets Hit N1trn TAJBank Records N845m Profit in First Year Polaris Bank Posts N28.9bn Profit in 2020 Chevron Spends N26bn on Egbema/Gbaramatu Devt in 16 Years Eni Plans New JVs in Africa to Tackle Energy Transition Debts Sylva Commends NIPCOs Investment in Gas Infrastructure Waiting for Olawepo-Hashims Big Move Chauvins Judgement: Can African-Americans Breathe Again Lessons PDP Must Learn in Abia Remove President, Governors Immunity for Electoral Infractions Country Hard, Scatter Scatter Jaga Jaga A Ghetto of Misery and Discontent Record-chasing Tuchel Leads Chelsea into Real Madrids Den Anosike Elected IBB Golf Club Captain Enyimba Set to Host Orlando Pirates in Aba Obaseki Congratulates Kamaru Usman for Retaining UFC Title Oshoala Returns from Injury in Barca Femeni Draw at PSG Man City Start their Silverware Collection with Carabao Cup Tokyo Olympics: Ogun State Governor Adopts Tobi Amusan *PUNCH* Doctored videos against me coming, says Pantami CAN commends Akwa Ibom gov on projects How my 15-year-old daughter was abducted, forcefully converted to Islam and married off at Emirs palace Katsina septuagenarian farmer Rise above primordial sentiment on Pantami, PFN tells Buhari New IG, old realities Troops kill Imo undergraduate, shoot another NAF probes several soldiers killed in Borno airstrikes, attack Ondo gov resumes from vacation, eulogies Jegede at 60 Widows, late Akwa Ibom teachers next-of-kin protest non-payment of gratuities FG warns against travelling to India, South Africa, Turkey, Brazil Akeredolu ex-deputy has returned vehicles with him Ondo PDP threatens to sue Ogun, alleges fraud in COVID-19 fund spending NGE, others condemn NBC threat to suspend Channels licence PDP tackles member alleging 10bn mismanagement CRiver outfit arrests father, wife, son for alleged kidnapping Only eight states funding pension scheme Okowa Nigerians losing money to investment scams EFCC Family protests as bank customer slumps, dies in PHarcourt Electricity tariffs may rise in July, NERC plans review Nigeria, Cameroon to combat piracy in Gulf of Guinea Reps to raise FMBNs capital to N100bn, allow private investors All international airportsll become fully operational soon FG Oil drops to $65 as Indias COVID-19 cases surge Senate committee asks FG to take over Gombe airport Oil imports gulped $1.32bn in 2020, says CBN NNPC hinges petrol price hike on FG, labour talks Mambilla power: NLC, others oppose 50% capacity reduction Usman, McGregor in war of words IoD Nigeria begins N10bn building project in Lagos Go conquer Africa, Wike charges Rivers Angels Osimhen scores in Napoli win Obaseki salutes Usman for retaining UFC title Fashanu to Rohr: Don't bring back Ighalo to Eagles Angels eye CAF Women's Champions League history Confed Cup: PTF okays Aba for Enyimba, Pirates clash Napoli boost Champions League bid with Torino win Sanwo-Olu, dismantle this altar of impunity Nigeria is printing money: The Road to Zimbabwe (2) Bawa, renew EFCC and move forward Six feared killed as okada riders, transport union members clash in Lagos Police swoop on three Delta kidnappers collecting ransom, rescue victim Abducted Ondo construction workers, Ekiti LG official, others released, cultists nabbed Family sources ransom as businessman, nursing wife, others abducted in Oyo hotel Well probe final year students death LAUTECH One dead, three injured in Lagos crash Police arrest 40 Delta suspected cultists, vigilantes during initiation Brutalised refinery worker loses sight, command probes cop Terragon, Facebook introduce new solution to post-cookie advertising Microsoft, most imitated brand in phishing emails Report OHCSF, AIG launch procedure for digitalisation E-commerce platform for Nigerian made products, services debuts 21st Century invests $75m in Ogun digital economy project Smile extends range of yearly plans ICT can take Africa into green economy Huawei Derek Chauvin: Americas #EndSARS moment Huawei optimises portfolio to boost resilience You should have sang, you should have sung KWASU begins installation of N114m solar system Adamawa poly reopens after students unrest *DAILY TIMES* UFC to fight in Africa in 2022 in honour of African champion Kanaru Usman Many injured as NURTW officials clash with commercial motorcyclists in Lagos Injustice, failed family system reason for insecurity- Okorocha Open Grazing: South-East Governors to enforce ban Payment Of N50,000 COVID-19 Grant To Continue FG I Dont Want To Be President, But Ill Take It If Granted Orji Kalu We wont allow Imo become killing field- APC Court acquits German monk who gave church asylum to refugee Italian police arrest 99 in anti-Mafia operations Soldiers, varsity students, others slain as terrorists, guerrillas strike in north, east Boko Haram seizes territory, hoists flag in Niger State Ignoring federal character principle in appointments heating up polity Senate US Secretary of State meets Buhari, Onyeama today WHO, health experts hail Oxford malaria vaccine Residents fled as Boko Haram launch attacks in Gwoza, Borno Zulum pays tribute to fallen soldiers in Mainok Judge Pantami on service records, not comments APC Advocates Forum National Film Institute to start awarding doctoral degree MD Breaking: NBC suspends Channels TV for talks with IPOB Ogun will commence Bus Mass Transit, rail operations to Lagos, others soon Abiodun Kamaru Usman pounds Jorge Masvidal with vicious knockout to retain title Man City Beats Spurs To Win Fourth Consecutive Carabao Cup Chukwuezes goal not enough as Villareal suffers defeat against Barcelona Onuachus assist helps Genk clinch Belgian Cup title after Standard Liege win Tokyo 2020 to decide on limits for spectators in April, says Committee Another look at the Nigerian situation *NEW TELEGRAPH* Presidency's unacceptable defence of Pantami JUST IN: Another police station razed as gunmen kill five policemen, abduct one in Imo Black Monday as Nigeria witnesses killing spree Insecurity: Boko Haram hoists flag in Niger Insecurity: Boko Haram hoists flag in Niger Black Monday as Nigeria witnesses killing spree Army: Terrorists kill officer, 6 soldiers in Borno attack Census: US population hits 331m as Texas gains Congress seats, Calif. loses first time Army: Terrorists kill officer, 6 soldiers in Borno attack PDP: N10bn fraud allegation against NWC spurious, irresponsible Insecurity: Buhari's dealing with difficult situation, says Gbajabiamila MultiChoice unveils Abegas headline sponsor for Big Brother Naija Season 6 Bitcoin jumps 8%, on course to snap five days of losses Experts predict tepid growth for Nigeria amid inflation CHI Plc reports N772m profit for FY'20 Okonkwo: Special forex window'll save airlines from collapse NPF MFB: Earnings decline on operational challenges Telcos secure waivers to build 31 BTS Clients shun real estate promos over hidden charges Sonaira Business World boss, speaks on challenges of growing business during COVID-19 Gridlock: Non-oil export drops by 35% Shareholders laud FCMB, approve N2.97bn dividend Okorocha identifies injustice, failed family system as causes of insecurity EPL: Iheanacho gives top-four chasing Leicester victory over Palace Atletico, Real, Barca split by two points in La Liga after leaders lose to Bilbao Team B rules Topshot Universal Tennis Rating event HiFL 2021: UNN, UNIMAID, UNIBEN enter Round of 16 Rivers Angels lift NWFL Super 6 Gusau: Why AFN PUMA money was paid into a private account *BLUE PRINT* How gunmen invaded Imo Police headquarters again, slaughterered 5 Police officers COVID-19: Hesitancy still strong as FG vaccinates 1.2m Nigerians Gov Sani Bello raises red alert: Boko Haram 2 hours from Abuja, hoists flag in Niger Nigeria to partner with Turkey on STI How Nigeria can return to IMO Council seat ' Akerele COVID-19: FG vaccinates 1.2m Nigerians, says hesitancy still strong Revealed! When first batch of COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccines will expire Buratai: An encounter with a humane patriot NAICOM, FFS to enforce compulsory public buildings liability insurance TGIC mobilises over N6.8bn for investments, plans to empower 10,000 youth AGPC set to invest $10m on capacity development initiatives Ogun monarchs back Border Institute Bill, storm Senate Ogun to begin BMT, rail operations to Lagos soon ' Abiodun How women can help curb insecurity ' Okorocha SON tasks manufacturers on standards Okada riders' clash: Police restores peace to Iyana Iba/Alaba ARG to Ooni: Convene Yoruba-leaders-of-thought meeting now We'll deepen partnership with WHO to sustain progress ' Wike Appointments: Senate tasks Buhari on merit, federal character DSS invites group leader for alleged plan to stage secession protest Smart Homes commissioned in Abuja Let's tackle poverty by empowering Nigerians ' Akinremi WMD: PSN urges Nigerians to tackle malaria through hygiene Gov Sule condemns brutal killings in Nasarawa Bobmanuel emerges Abuja Rivers community president Breaking: Lift suspension on Channels TV or face legal action, SERAP tells FG US Secretary of State, Blinken, meets Buhari, Onyeama Tuesday Breaking: NBC slams Channels TV with suspension, fine UFC to fight in Africa in 2022 in honour of Kanaru Usman 2023: CTA lauds INEC for creating gender and inclusive department Abuja: N15m demanded as one kidnap in Pegi *THE SUN* APC raises the alarm over disturbing insecurity Ijaw youths give FG ultimatum to set up NDDC board APC suspends Dutse assembly member Governors behind financial autonomy debacle ' Akwa Ibom lawmaker Ekiti 2022: Lere Olayinka appointed spokesperson of Bisi Kolawole guber campaign Ogun indicates interest in hosting National Sports Festival 2022 World Cup qualifiers: Rohr lists Ighalo on 50-man list Bash Ali's Guiness fight not recognized Ndidi: Comparisons with Kante irritates me Obaseki congratulates Usman for retaining UFC title Pinnick praises Falode, NWFL after 'fabulous' Super 6 tourney Higher Institution Sports League: Organisers appoint James Peters, others into management board Banking sector credit to private sector rises 2.5 % to N20.37tr Private sector seeks FG's intervention on rising inflation Perspectives on diaspora remittances Wema Bank breaks jinx, set to pay 3rd dividend StanbicIBTC records improvement in key indices Remittance: ABCON advocates measures to counter cryptocurrencies BEDC partners NDPHC on power to customers Transcorp to continue engagement with FG, NBET over legacy debts Insecurity: Buhari dealing with difficult situation Gbajabiamila FG bans importation of refined sugar from free trade zones Blinken, US secretary of state, meets Buhari, Onyeama FG doles out N120bn subsidy to cushion tariff adjustment Gunmen attack Imo commissioner Buharis supposed fight against insurgency, banditry is facade PFN Boko Haram takes over 50 Niger villages, hoists flag NBC: SERAP decries sanction against Channels Akeredolu resumes work after 15 days vacation CAN rallies support for Akwa Ibom gov Enugu partners Oxford varsity on students mentorship Afegbua drags PDP to EFCC, ICPC IPOB: Asylum offer tests frail Nigeria-UK relations Pantami's playbook Enugus investment hub dream roars to life Ibom Air: Steady amidst turbulence Traditional marriage in Igboland Highway of death traps Killer husband nabbed in Bayelsa NEWMAP has entrenched culture of erosion management in Anambra Ivenso Why insecurity may persist in Nigeria Obiagwu The exit of Idriss Deby *GUARDIAN* Red-hot Iheanacho seals Leicester fightback to sink Palace Nigeria may get additional CAF Women Champions League slot UEFA holds crisis meeting over breakaway Super League Wike congratulates Rivers Angels for winning NWFL Ibrahimovic and Lukaku fined for Italian Cup spat Napoli boost Champions League bid with Torino win Who said what in sport this weekend PDP threatens court action as Afegbua drags Secondus to EFCC, ICPC APC condemns attack on Uzodimma's residence, police formations in Abia, Imo, others Lagos hosts world safety, health day FRSC commander urges Nigerians to eschew bad driving culture Many injured as NURTW members, okada operators clash in Lagos Mortein, FG, Ogun State Join Forces To 'Fight To End Malaria Gunmen invade Anambra village, kill 9 EFCC places red flag on bitcoin, forex trading, others Measures to enhance security in Owerri cause traffic gridlock Nasarawa attack: Investigation ongoing to unravel perpetrators ' Sule AFBA condemns Derby's murder, tasks International bodies on political upheaval in Africa Putin says Prague's accusations against Russia 'absurd': Kremlin US, Britain rush supplies to virus-stricken India Philippines' coronavirus cases top one million: govt UK PM under pressure over 'let bodies pile high' comment Nigeria moves to eliminate child labour in four years Nothing wrong with labour, blame society's docility, says Ambali YMCA trains youths to tackle challenges in communities ICAN urges accredited institutions to sustain professional standards Fasina, Omotola become federal varsity VC, DVC Edo trains 200 tax managers to boost revenue generation drive ICSAN seeks stakeholders' integrity in management of unclaimed fund Firm reaffirms commitment to workers' safety Bauchi gets two grand khadis in one week Forum offers scholarship to global Mathematics championship winner Pantami's playbook Cybersecurity in 2021: What to expect - Part 2 Word power Pitfalls in the PIB Revisiting the eviction of businesses at our national stadiums The quintessential Innocent Chukwuma Marine protection and Nigeria's blue economy *TRIBUNE* Equities market sustains positive sentiments as ASI adds 0.1 per cent Okada is not empowerment, empower constituents with skills, lawmaker tells colleagues Presidential committee, ministry to close rank on internal security Anambra 2021: APC need credible candidate to defeat APGA, PDP ' Moghalu Oyo traders appoint new Iyaloja-General Gender department: Election observer group commends INEC Nigeria records 37 new COVID-19 infections, total now 164,756 BREAKING: Gunmen attack another police station in Imo, kill five policemen I almost died in hands of kidnappers, Yenagoa-bound passenger recounts ordeal RRS officers' good example NUP delegates' conference x-rays pensioners' pathetic condition, calls for minimum pension review Pantami, Buhari and the dormant terrorist Inside the booming, risky world of skin bleaching More ambitious actions needed to recover in 2021 ' ILO Circular economy: ACU Blue Charter fellow shows Lagos coastal community how to make bricks from its plastic waste Parliamentary workers give conditions for suspension of strike Ericsson, African Telecoms Union to expand Africa's ICT space Why we 'll sustain nationwide strike despite FG offers ' ASUP Facebook launches COVID-19 vaccine awareness in Nigeria Polaris Bank sustains profit growth with N28.9bn (PBT) in 2020 financial year *SPORTS* 2022 World Cup qualifiers: Rohr 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