*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 28TH APRIL 2021* *THE NATION* Community urges Lagos to start road construction Draw sets stage for an exciting FIFA Arab Cup Boosting tax compliance through Offshore Assets Regularisation Scheme Oguntade: why we focus on mediation, pro-bono work Joshua vs Fury: Promoters bicker over contract HiFL 2021: Round of 16 finalists excite NUGA President Justice Ngwutas funeral postponed indefinitely Onyekuru may return to Monaco Nigeriall overcome security challenges, says Osinbajo Danjuma foundation lifts NYSC with 60,000 rapid test kits NIMASA to train 250 cadets to man platforms Ibezim takes Senate seat Channels TV apologises for breach of broadcasting code El-Rufai: ransom payment hasnt stopped kidnapping Security: Buhari needs understanding, cooperation, says Tinubu United States: Nigeria is one of our most important partners 7 killed in Benue IDP camp BBNaija star Alex admits being caged as a celebrity 3Lions unveils new single Show Me Love REDTVs The Mens Club wins best web series in 2020 Joyce Kalu urges fans to pray for Ada Jesus family Emmanuella makes wave with first film Bankuli plans documentary on Afrobeats The Voice Nigeria: Idol star Naomi Mac stuns Falz, Waje Top 15 most followed Nigerian celebrities on Instagram *VANGUARD* Ikpeazu signs water bill into law Minister calls for investment in local production of bitumen IDUMUJE-UGBOKO: Delta town similar to biblical Garden of Eden Ekiti 2022: Ex-Rep member to lead Bisi Kolawole's campaign, over 200 member campaign committee constituted JUSUN apologises to Ngige over 'unfriendly labour conduct Trust, integrity crucial to business success in Canada ' Peter, CEO, Prince George Entertainment Insecurity: Kano government closes down school over fear of attack Indigenous plagiarism detection software launched in Abuja Terrorism in Nigeria is complex ' UK Minister We have no plans to sack anyone ' FUOYE VC ADC offers TuBaba, DJ Switch, Musa, others free tickets to contest 2023 elections Stop erecting billboards under powerlines, IBEDC appeals to billboard owners Tinubu vows to sustain Nigeria's progressive agenda beyond 2023 Nigerians love APC, can rule beyond 2023 ' Tinubu Insecurity: Buhari meets with Zulum, Tinubu, Akande in Aso Rock Nigerian Navy acquires Hydrographic Research vessel for maritime safety FG awards section 2 of Apapa/Oshodi expressway Customs makes log book mandatory for vehicle importers Another 'Apapa' emerges in Ejigbo FG creates vehicle database to checkmate duty evasion, theft NIMASA kick-starts action on ports digitisation, 24 hours operations IT firm moves to ease cloud transition for Nigerian SMEs Mix-up as two registrars emerge in AAU For DSO, a new life in a season of expectations Why Buhari should thank Tinubu As the Presidency hogwashes Pantami, Ohaneze warns on Igbo youths Insecurity: Kano government closes school for fear of attack Healthcare Excellence Award 2021: PharmAccess partners NHEA to honour healthcare professionals Hoodlums set Federal High Court Abakaliki ablaze ' Police Tension in Imo over attacks by unidentified gunmen ' report *THISDAY* Seventy Years of Yoruba Socio-Political Engineering Chelsea Hold Real Madrid in Sfinal First Leg Clash Liverpool Report 46m Pre-tax Loss Man City Fans Want Senior Man Iheanacho Back at Etihad Enyimba Captain, Oladapo, Ruled out of Must-win Clash with Pirates Tonight Lagos Judo Organises Seminar for Women Osimhen Fires Napoli to Leapfrog Juventus in Race for UCL Ticket Technology as Unifier: A WhatsApp Experience Iheanacho Again Rescues Leicester with Late Winner Andela Announces Global Talent Expansion Pinnicks Plaudits for Falode, NWFL after Fabulous Super Six Tournament Smile Introduces New Products NICON Insurance Denies Report Ecobank Nigeria to Host Webinar Operator Pleads for Cryptocurrency Regulation Weak Fiscal Space Putting Pressure on Monetary Policy Olaleru: Were Focused on Providing Solutions to Clients FMDQ Exchange Records N50.3tn Turnover in Three Months Lagos Explains Increase in Human Capital Investment Brunner: Real Estate Investment is Hedge against Inflation Risk Enhancing Safety of Nigerian Waterways Stanbic IBTC Sensitises Customers on Pension Scheme Merging for Value Creation Q1: Ecobank Group Grows Profit after Tax by 23% to N30 Billion Akwa Iboms Investment in Human capital Omogbenigun: Nigerias Unbanked Gap Still Huge Unity Bank, MEDIC Mark World Earth Day Lagos Targets Conversion of One Million Vehicles to Autogas Buhari Needs Help from Within and Without Mr. President, Let this Minister Go Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre and Specialist Hospital Inaugurated in Lagos *PUNCH* NIDCOM mourns Nigerian who died trying to save drowning Briton 52 northern groups ask UN, others to back Biafra agitation Pantami, part of Buharis plan to islamise Nigeria, says MASSOB Report ranks Nigeria third worst country in the world No going back on no ransom, no negotiation policy, says El- Rufai Securing airports against terror attacks Firemen save Ebonyi federal high court after fire bomb attack Govs cry out, demand action from Buhari as 21 more Nigerians killed Channels TV: NUJ kicks, says NBC threat outrageous Ekiti PDP chairman promises issue-based campaign Gunmen raid Ebonyi community, kill policeman, three shot, robbed Akeredolu demands commitment from Ondo APC members Kaduna Assembly declares ex-Speakers seat vacant, extends members suspension Many killed as soldiers, police clash with gunmen in Enugu Anambra poll: PDP describes some aspirants as spies Kaduna abducted students beg for rescue in bandits new video Diri sets up panel to tackle payroll fraud Saraki urges Buhari, APC to seek help on insecurity Protesters storm National Assembly over non-passage of Electoral Bill ASUU, others fault Netherlands on Africas BSc certificates Lagos to award fourth Mainland Bridge contract December Buhari appeals to US over insecurity, wants AFRICOM in Nigeria COVID-19 resurgence, threat to oil demand recovery OPEC CBN injects $1.47bn into forex market in one month N15.71bn petroleum products lost to vandalism in 2020 NNPC Nigeria now our biggest market Crypto trading platform Ecobank Groups Q1 profit rises to N40.3bn Banks maintained stable financial soundness, says MPC member Wema Banks deposits hit N804.87bn Accountant-general, NEITI vow to recover N69.5bn, $5.31bn from extractive industries ILO seeks occupational, health safety for workers I'm 100% sure of winning Olympic medal ' Adekuoroye inq.Digital calls for more girls in ICT Cricket: NCF invites 40 players ahead Rwanda clash ANAN inaugurates Osisioma as 12th president German FA considers Bayern's Flick for national team job ICPC probe uncovers 2,000 tax-evading firms, recommends prosecution UCL: Benzema's volley rescues Real Madrid against Chelsea Agro firm partners Sterling Bank to finance 200,000 farmers Despite fans protests, Kroenke group says Arsenal 'not for sale Okonjo-Iweala delivers address at NIMs 60th-year celebration Jiji launches Ramadan charity market SEC reviews 10-year capital market master plan Reps threaten MDAs duplicating items in annual budgets European Parliament approves Brexit trade deal #EndSARS means enforcing compensation for police misconduct Pregnant Lagos businesswomans corpse found in bathroom Man arrested for defrauding Bureau De Change operator of $10,000 Gunman kills one in Rivers, security tightened at borders Three policemen dismissed as victim of extortion applauds command Nigerian-American nabbed for buying twins, Abia baby factory shut Lagos clamps down on okada plying restricted routes, seizes 2,000 Two soldiers, civilian gunned down in Ebonyi checkpoint attack EFCC arrests 18 suspected Internet fraudsters in Lagos FRSC blames dangerous driving as five killed in Ogun crash Students demand prosecution of killer-soldiers over Imo undergraduates death FRSC warns motorists as driver crushes officer, injures two in Delta The psychological burden of infertility Broke government isnt broke economy *DAILY TIMES* Nigeria needs support of friends to overcome insecurity, says Lawan Folio Communications loses board member, Dr. Victor Olaofin Growing insecurity: Buhari asks US to relocate AFRICOM headquarters to Africa Innocent Chukwumas burial programme begins on Monday Reps panel discovers NUCs duplication of annual budget Wike imposes night curfew at all Rivers land borders APC, PDP leaders pretend as enemies in public but meet in secret Fayose Igbo womens group decry high insecurity in Southeast Fourth Mainland Bridge contract award December Lagos Govt Desist from illegal movement out of Nigeria- FG warns China launches robot prototype capable of catching space debris with net N10b petition against PDP by Afegbua, spurious, irresponsible Party Biden increases minimum wage for federal contractors to $15/hr Britains journalists hit back at PM over bodies piled high comment EU may impose sanctions if London fails to honour post-Brexit deal Paris Nagelsmann appointed as new Bayern Munich coach in record-breaking deal Iheanachos masterclass keeps Foxes Champions League bid on track My background informed my passion for community service, says Vicsoleil, Canadas social entrepreneur Kanyes sneakers fetch record $1.8 million at private sale MC Makopolo breaks records with Prank Movie: The Human Part Saga God blessed me with pandemic baby, says Lordmansamusa as he celebrates sons birthday *NEW TELEGRAPH* Beyond Ahmed Musa's return to Kano Pillars Victory over pipeline vandalism Oladeinde: How Sanwo-Olu transformed transportation in Lagos Ortom weeps as herdsmen attack Benue IDP camp, kill seven, injure scores Buhari needs cooperation, understanding to fight insecurity, says Tinubu Attack on schools: Atiku warns of looming danger Defection: 2 PDP govs ignore pleas, set to join APC Stop stirring religious crisis, CAN cautions Muslim leaders Worsening Insecurity: NASS demands state of emergency, summons NSA, security chiefs Insecurity: Calling for help not sign of weakness, Saraki tells Buhari AfCFTA: Nigeria faces dilemma over export terminal 'conversion Firm seeks solution to Nigerian port challenges Men's loneliness increases risk of cancer Creative industry: Fintech boom justifies CBN's initiative Islamic Development Bank issues SOFR-linked sukuk Analysts: Rising insecurity to hurt states' IGR Mastercard to help consumers offset carbon emissions U.S. firm deploys ATMs in Africa How efficient KYC'll aid capital market growth Destitutes take over Customs platform at Lagos Port FMDQ reports N19.55trn turnover in March Banks clear N842.84bn cheques in Q1'21 Alleged terrorism link: How motion on Pantami split Reps No region can get power on its own in 2023 ' Idimogu Lawan swears in Ibezim as Imo North Senator 2023: ADC offers free tickets to Tuface, Omotola, DJ Switch, others APC govt encouraging secession by rejecting restructuring ' Adebanjo Insecurity: Is state police the answer Ministry to revamp National Sports Festival HiFL 2021: PACE SPORTS, NUGA release list for Round 16 Leicester's boss hails magical Iheanacho Chukwu-Ndukwe: Rivalry among strikers healthy for Eagles U-13 JOF Kids Cup: Ayo Babes, Junior Arsenal clash in final on Sunday UEFA League: Benzema stunner earns Madrid draw against Chelsea European Super League: Italian FA passes new rule to ban breakaway clubs AFC, StarTimes confirm media rights deal in Africa Ikpeba and I used our credit cards to pay bills for Eagles ' Oliseh *BLUE PRINT* I have cried enough for the maritime industry ' Usor EFCC floats chemical lab to fight oil bunkering Insecurity in Borno, northeast: What Zulum told Buhari Senate on worsening insecurity: It's shameful Nigeria is on fire Real Madrid pull draw as Chelsea take goal advantage in Champions League semis return leg Sugar war: NPA sides with Dangote against BUA, bans sugar importation from FTZ Wema Bank's revenue drops as loan restructuring bites MTN slashes data price in South Africa, mum on Nigeria UBA leads as banking sector sacks over 8,000 workers in 2020 World Earth Day: U.S Embassy visits school, plants tress How digital switchover 'll create massive jobs ' FG Tinubu, Dangote top donors as Abuja mosque expansion fund hit N1.5bn NOUN visitation panel urges cooperation at maiden sitting Buni seeks new strategies to security situation in Yobe NOA calls for aggressive campaigns to curb insecurity Akeredolu resumes, promises more development Farmers, herders' clashes threatening agricultural research ' OAU VC Reps decry absence of MDAs, probe capital projects Inherited debt causing Adamawa access to COVID-19 loans ' Commissioner Commissioner to Nigerians: Work for peace or face more unpleasant challenges Extremism allegations: Christian clerics back Buhari on Pantami RMRDC committed to reviving Nigeria's textile industry ' DG Hajj: Plateau registers 803, vaccinates 700 against COVID-19 People coming across border to perpetrate evil in Oyo ' Makinde Edo: NBA, JUSUN forge alliance over judiciary autonomy Ryder calls for action on climate change ILO advocates sound occupational safety at workplace Parliamentary workers give condition for ending strike Landuse contravention: FCTA seals off hotels, 2 others in Maitama *THE SUN* Lineker, Rodgers shower praises on Iheanacho Eagles star makes EPL team of the week Ajunwa marks Olympic golden jump silver Jubilee with talent hunt Beach soccer league kicks off in Kebbi Lagos commissioner lauds PwCChess4Change tourney Islamic finance assets to hit $3.69tr by 2024 'CBN Wike congratulates Rivers Angels for winning NWFL DMO seeks transaction advisers for Sukuk bond issuance Pantami will not resign TGIC seeks investment in youth, financial education to end poverty Rake in': Informal, misused FBNQUEST reports N6.52bn profit in 2020 Is EFCC legally empowered to assess persons' declaration of assets' (5) NCC tasks Nigerians on type-approved mobile devices Pastor Adeboye & Governor El'Rufai's parts in latest Kaduna abductions SecureID receives GSMA certification, as Pantami tasks Nigerians on local content Hidden knowledge on why people suffer (1) NDDC board: Ijaw youths under pressure to suspend protest Threat alert: Why you should not install WhatsApp Pink Nigerias unity key to surmounting security challenges Tinubu Schneider Electric, Arravo partner on micro data centre COVID-19: Delta orders junior staff to resume work 4 years after,executive order failsto tame corruption, congestionat ports Policeman killed as gunmen attack bank, fuel station in Ebonyi Port of Antwerp offers Shipper's Council training on efficiency 2 soldiers, 2 others killed, High Court burnt in Ebonyi Insecurity manifestation of bad leadership Wike Confusion as AAU Ekpoma appoints 2 registrars 3 myths Nigerians must discard to regain lost glory Ozigbo Reps seek state of emergency in security Nigerias situation massively complex Duddridge, UK Minister for Africa Nigeria and crisis of nationhood Book: A valuable resource Ezenna: Entrepreneur, spiritual investor and integrity capital Charles Mba: Real Estate colossus and philanthropist Insecurity: State Police long overdue Sanwo-Olu Gov Oyetola on police decentralisation 2025 deadline for eradication of malaria Reflections on police reforms GAGE Awards honours stars Passion is my driving force Boma Akpore *GUARDIAN* Europa League specialist Emery threatens Arsenal's shot at salvation Enyimba in make or mar clash with Orlando Pirates UNICAL, UNIBEN, UNILORIN lead other schools to HIFL round of 16 Benzema volley pegs back Chelsea to leave semi-final in the balance Real Madrid versus Chelsea Champions League starting line-ups Nagelsmann promises not to raid Leipzig squad PSG's star quality gives Guardiola sleepless nights Bayern Munich appoint Nalgesmann as manager Liverpool report 46 million pre-tax loss Mahrez's 'unlikely' journey from Paris suburbs to Champions League semi against PSG Edo government pledges financial autonomy for judiciary Kaduna Assembly suspends three lawmakers, declares ex-speaker's seat vacant Police dismiss three officers for allegedly extorting LASU student Family of murdered student in Taraba seeks compensation Ransom payment hasn't stopped kidnapping, says El-Rufai Dapo Abiodun seeks more international passport offices in Ogun Fintiri inherited N140b debt, took N15b loan for projects Audit of military personnel, equipment underway Edo records zero death from COVID-19 in six weeks Unknown persons set Anambra monarch's palace ablaze Close education, employment gap to prepare youths for 4IR *TRIBUNE* NDE trains 100 Kwara youths on agric business We are on a mission to give out $1bn in the next 3 years 'Iruafemi The church, politics and future elections (III) Afenifere at 70: Footprints of a colossus movement (1) Women charged not to give in to societal pressures, be purpose-driven Nigeria records 156 new COVID-19 infections, total now 164,912 We seek your support as we remain family, friends, AIG tells stakeholders NAPS targets 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