*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 8TH APRIL 2021* *THE NATION* Ex-Ondo varsity lecturer found dead N2.1b debt: Court blocks five customers funds in 24 banks Youth restiveness time bomb for Africa, others, says Elumelu NEMA to map out flood-prone communities Book on Aisha Buhari for public presentation Thursday I didnt file suit against Atikus citizenship, says Malami Tinubu hails Tsolas nomination Police begin search for missing Olu of Warri crowns Police too centralised to be effective, says Oyetola Drama of ex-IG Adamus removal How to ensure security, by monarch Ochei laments ex-Delta acting governors death Umeh condemns attack on Soludo I will bring Anambra back on track Rumblings in Rivers PDP Nigerias politicians with traditional titles IMF: countries to face long-term risks over COVID-19 Africas climate change impact rises to $50b yearly Fed Govt eyes N123b from Jabi Lake tourism project NIN: Group seeks Dec 31 deadline Senate committee urges Buhari on $1b project MTN, bank CEOs meeting inconclusive Wanted: Efficient airport terminals *VANGUARD* Okowa says new university ready for take-off Gov Ganduje orders completion of NDLEA's rehabilitation centre Queen Yetunde Savage marks birthday with feature on cover of Hustle magazine 40th Birthday: Value creation, desire to make impact my driving force ' Sujimoto boss, Ogundele NLC condemns mass sack of LG workers in Kaduna State Igbo group condemns Owerri attacks, calls for investigation Maitama Sule Univeristy Kano announces dates for Post UTME, DE screening NSE's key indicators up by 0.02% Delta maintain lead at 20th NSF, hosts Edo now third NSF: Edo threatens shut down of festival over non funding I didn't file suit against Atiku's citizenship ' Malami Monarch appeals to Sanwo-Olu on social amenities Babalola Shabi remains Baale of Kirirkiri Town ' Oba Adegboye Zamfara: PDP governors donate N100m to Gusau market fire victims Anambra guber: Njoku's APGA to conduct governorship primary PDP Govs to APC: Tackle insecurity in Nigeria, stop poaching us Nigerians eagerly await Tinubu's emergence in 2023 ' Group I didn't file suit against Atiku's citizenship, only a co-defendant ' Malami 2023 not business as usual, we've learnt our lessons ' Northern Elders Nzuko Umunna condemns Owerri attacks, calls for investigation Parties' internal democracy will solve 80% electoral challenges ' INEC It is difficult to find loyal people after leaving power ' Jonathan Anambra: Reward PDP faithful members, Secondus-led NWC charged Mixed reactions as FG extends NIN-SIM linkage Edo threatens to shut down 20th NSF Thursday Okal more than an Artist believe it or not, time will tell How Ayedoto Poultry Farm is boosting Nigeria's economy South East in the trenches (1) Olubadan to honour Sen Okorocha over free education milestone COVID-19: Over 30, 000 Nasarawa residents vaccinated, says Commissioner FG to NARD: You've lost all legal, moral justification for strike You've lost all legal, moral justification for strike, Ngige tells NARD Striking doctors've lost legal, moral justification ' FG Resident Doctors in NAUTH, Nnewi joins NARD nationwide strike, paralyzes health care delivery WHO dismisses super strains claim Nigeria vaccinates 964,387 persons Kogi receives 16,900 doses COVID-19: Existing vaccines less effective against new variants ' FG Police nab suspected murderer of vigilante member in Delta *THISDAY* Survey: 47% of Financial Services Organisations Do Not Have Tax Policy Experts Seek Value-based Leadership Nigerian Breweries Advises Shareholders to Embrace Script Dividend Option Govts, Organisations Urged to Increase Opportunities for Women FirstBank Partners LAWMA, Unveils 16,000 Sweepers Uniforms We are Fixing Infrastructure to Attract Investments, Says AbdulRazaq MTN Explores New Payment Platforms to Avert Future Disconnection Expert Wants FTTHs Potential Unlocked to Drive Nigerias Digital Economy Providing Potable Drinking Water in Rural Community The Many Shifts in NIN-SIM Linkage Deadline Facebook Research Unveils New Tips PR and Marketing: Birds of a Feather CPN to Harness Digital Technologies for Economic Recovery Court Sides Google in $9bn Oracle Suite VinoFacility Web App Wins Award Zinox to Deploy Fibre Cable Infrastructure in South-east LG Quits Mobile Phone Business over Declining Market Share BCI Organises Webinar Women Rights among Nigerias Most Searched Google Terms in March PIB Will Resolve Oil Sectors 70-Year Underdevelopment, FG Insists Trading Volume Rises 58.7% as Al-Share Index Records Marginal Appreciation RIMAN, CIBN Induct 21 Risk Managers Were Going to Present What APC Has Done in South-east, Anambra I Want to Die Empty, I Want to Say ... TINUBUS COLLOQUIUM AND 2023 ELECTIONS Aisha Buhari and The Other Book Egbe, Govs to be Honoured Today in Aba Edo Threatens to End Sports Festival Today Due to Lack of... Man Utd, Arsenal Go for Broke in Europa League Live on StarTimes Rashford Fit to Face Granada in Europa Qfinals Tonight Ruthless Real Madrid Turn to Barca after Liverpool Rout De Bruyne Extends Man City Contract to 2025 AUGUSTA NATIONAL: Westwood, Johnson in Same Group as 85th Masters Tee off Ex-Eagles Take on Comedy Stars in Celebration of Oba Elegushis Birthday Real Madrid Outclass Liverpool, Foden Scores Late Winner for City Porto Coach Not Fooled by Chelseas Capitulation Against West Brom PREMARITAL GENETIC COUNSELLING (PART 3) Zamfara: Insecurity, Our Greatest Challenge in Accessing Nutrition, Mothers Lament *DAILY TIMES* Dangote still African richest man Forbes FG must re-introduce gratuity payment for workers Tommy Abaribe urges thorough investigation of the Imo State violent attack Expect improvement in the security situation, New IGP tells Nigerians Plot to remove FCT Permanent Secretary thickens Nigerian Speakers conference moves to end PASAN strike BREAKING: VP Osinbajo decorates acting IGP, Usman Alkali Baba Biden to disburses 25 million more stimulus payments to Americans UK offer Under-30s alternative to AstraZeneca jab China issues white paper on poverty alleviation to share experience EU regulator to present findings on AstraZeneca, blood clots links Indonesia sends in more rescue teams, aid to cyclone-devastated areas Pandemic drives Germany to highest deficit in 30yrs: Statistics office WHO urges for COVID-19 vaccine equality as it marks World Health Day APC ward leaders pass vote of confidence on Buhari, Akpabio FG tasks research institutes, agencies on solutions for Potato value chain challenges Acting IGPs appointment Buharis Northernisation of Nigeria Police Ozekhome PDP names North West congresses screening committee Celebrating the rich Eyo Festival of Lagosians PDP names North West congresses screening committee Ex-Minister Prof Jerry Gana rejoins PDP World Health Day: FG begs resident doctors to call off strike FIFA Ranking: Nigeria now 3rd in Africa De Bruyne extends Man City stay until 2025 UCL: Man City beat Borussia Dortmund Gov. Diri Rewards Victorious Female Handball Team UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid take a step closer into Semis after beating Liverpool Cut operational cost to catalyse business environment, economy shareholders urge listed companies More excitement as the second round of the Nigerian Idol auditions continues American actor Zach Avery arrested for alleged Ponzi Scheme scam If you see something, say something and do something Does anybody in Nigeria deserve to be in prison *NEW TELEGRAPH* Government's penchant for illegal recruitment Insecurity: Time to step up action Flawed justice system: FG spends N7.6bn yearly on awaiting trial inmates' feeding Insecurity: 6m ammunition in circulation in Nigeria, says Gen. Abdulsalami Kidnappers fed us dry leaves ''Recovered' Kaduna students S'West crisis: PDP moves to reconcile Makinde, Fayose $1bn arms deal: Again, army boss, CBN gov shun Reps' panel Anambra 2021: APGA to hold two parallel guber primaries, says National Chairman 2023: Why North won't vote on religious, ethnic lines 'Ango Abdullahi Forex: CBN sold $5.33bn to BDCs in 2020 Late night snacks could hurt you at work Tinubu hails emergence of Olu-designate, Emiko Jerry Gana rejoins PDP CBN gets court's nod to freeze 11 bank accounts Remittance: How revenue generating MDAs fleece govt NITDA celebrates World Backup Day, counsels Nigerians Danbatta advocates digital infrastructure, literacy to draw ICT benefits NCC directors bag NIEEE Felowship Telecoms: Collaborations for broadband gain momentum OPS battling pandemic challenges Broadband: Expert canvasses govt support for ISP's NCC renews MTN's licence for 10 years Naira weakens further at I&E window APC revalidation: Still a cat and mouse game PDP 'll take over presidency in 2023 ' Orji More capable females'll improve governance 'Hon. Meranda S'West crisis: PDP moves to reconcile Makinde, Fayose 2023: Afenifere denies endorsing Tinubu Anambra 2021: APGA to hold two parallel guber primaries, says National Chair Shaibu: Festival'll restore Edo's sporting heritage Kaduna unveils 2022 bid plan We want to better 2019 performance ' Iyaye Brume, Moreno arrive, boost Team Delta UEFA League: Chelsea bounce back to beat Porto, PSG stun Bayern Auto crash: Woods drove at almost double the speed limit Super Eagles rise on FIFA rankings Diri to sponsor victorious U18 handball team's foreign trip UEFA League: 'We made it too easy' ' Klopp 'as Liverpool outclassed by Real Madrid in first leg National Sports Festival, a tool for national unity ' Buhari *BLUE PRINT* ABDULSALAMI'S SECURITY ALERT: Over 6m illegal weapons in circulation, 80, 000 deaths recorded, 3m displaced Breaking: Chelsea outclass Porto, near Champions League semis NASME trains 100 Anambra cooperative societies on fund raising IGP Baba, Oyetola concur on community policing Insecurity: Ebonyi to unleash 1000 local vigilantes How over-zealous PHEDC staff manhandled Uyo customer Anambra burial law would attract revenue if' 'Bishop Ezeokafor Insecurity: Clerics demand immediate convocation of national dialogue Insecurity: What Osinbajo told Baba after decorating him as new IGP Restoring primacy of Nigeria Police in internal security my main challenge ' IGP Baba Revealed! How man chopped off grandmother's head, took same to Police station Some of us were naked when Bandits struck, rescued Kaduna students recount ordeal, reunite with families Conspiracy against South-east Senate's move to legalise constituency projects Ebonyi: Council boss at war with brother over father's burial EFCC arrests 7 suspected Yahoo boys in Ibadan Buhari congratulates Ahmad Garba Gunna, new Emir of Kagara Sultan of Sokoto sues for peace amongst Nigerians NLC kicks against looming mass sack in Kaduna Car washer arrested with stolen customer's car in Ogun Niger gov appoints IGR Boss as new Emir of Kagara 50 armed herdsmen nabbed, under prosecution over insecurity ' NSCDC boss Covid-19: Labour calls for fair, free access to vaccines Bauchi disburses N300m for fertilizer revolving scheme Osun: Abductors of Chinese expatriates demand N10m ' Police APC ward leaders pass vote of confidence on Buhari, Akpabio Pro-Tinubu group celebrates Colloquium, Arewa House lecture outings *THE SUN* PDP govs to APC: Stop poaching Lead with fear of God, Isizoh, Obi urge politicians Uncertainty over PDP South West zonal congress We know politicians behind Imo attacks 'Uzodimma APC ward leaders commend Buhari, Akpabio Ex-Oshiomhole aide Idahosa unevils 'The Fall of The Last Godfather 2023: North will not vote along tribal, religious line-Ango Abdullahi Anambra: Reward party faithful members, Secondus-led NWC charged APGA embarks on membership drive as Anambra philanthropist, others join party 2023: Afenifere denies endorsing Tinubu presidential ambition Egbe, govs to be honoured today in Aba Elite runners arrive from Kenya, Ethiopia Edo wins 2 cycling gold medals Sports Festival to restore Edo's sporting heritage, says Shaibu Delta, Edo renew rivalry Super Eagles soar on FIFA ranking NBBF congratulates new Anambra Basketball chairman NBBF member, Jalong hails Bucks' rookie Jordan Nwora on camps 20th NSF: Edo female cricket team win in T20 event NIMASA, NRC, Bayelsa partner to revive century old foundry FIFA suspends Pakistan, Chad football federations Skill mismatch worsening unemployment 'LCCI Elumelu: Youth restiveness ticking time bomb for Africa, others FCMB Group earns N199.4bn revenue in 2020 NB Plc promises better returns for investors in 2021 Insurtech: How Coverdor is leading open insurance in Nigeria PenCom recoups N553m from 19 defaulting employers AXA Mansard supports Nigerian SMEs with business insurance plan COVID-19: IMF projects global growth for 2021to be 5.5% United Nigeria Airline commences regular flights to Owerri 35 escape death as fuel tanker loses control in Onitsha Osun gov calls for unbundling of Police Force Attack on communities: Ebonyi to launch 1,000 vigilantes Policy summersault bane of Nigeria police Okiro Imo: Abia extends curfew NDDC: Stakeholders meet in Bayelsa, mull protest Inaugurate board to douse tension, group tells Buhari Enugu community hails Ugwuanyis exceptional leadership You lack legal, moral justification for strike, FG tells doctors Gunmen kill 2 policemen, expatriate, abduct 2 others in Benue Security breaches in the South East Odumakin: Triumph of activism over materialism Pharmacy for life Insecurity in South-East: In whose interest Salvaging relics of our security Ekiti to Lagos: Runsewe spreads gospel of culture Hope and unfulfilled expectations: The concluding chapter Amaechi: What manner of minister Understanding the Wests paranoid about China Curbing the menace of drug trafficking FBNQuest Mutual Funds Outperform 5-year Benchmarks As Amotekun operations begin in Ogun Beyond Buharis crackdown order Uba Sani and entrenchment of true federalism Sylva hosts Davido, says FG committed to youth empowerment *GUARDIAN* Kevin De Bruyne signs contract extension at Man City Vinicius double puts Real Madrid on top against Liverpool Abductors of Andoni monarch release video Police arrest car wash man for fleeing with customer's car FRSC charges motorists to pick up permanent driver's licence Olubadan honours Okorocha for training indigent children EFCC nabs ICT expert, six suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan Lagos demolishes distressed building at Bariga Abductors of Chinese expatriates in Osun demand N10m ransom Parties' internal democracy will solve 80% electoral challenges ' INEC COVID-19 vaccination begins in Kogi State NDLEA arrests 2 with 1,330kg suspected cannabis in Edo EMA confirms clots as 'very rare' AstraZeneca side effect Jordan press goes silent over 'plot' prince Iceland volcano unleashes third lava stream Ivory Coast's Gbagbo and Ble Goude 'free to return': president Kaduna unveils bid plan for 2022 National Sports Festival Ex-Eagles star Fuludu, others storm IDPS camp Uhogua, celebrate IDSDP 2021 Day Mbappe stars as PSG win at holders Bayern Munich Chelsea punish wasteful Porto to put one foot in Champions League semis Ruthless Real Madrid turn to Barca after Liverpool rout FIFA suspends Pakistan in row over local federation Dortmund dream of downing Man City despite 'brutally annoying' away defeat Ex-NACCIMA boss advocates job creation to tackle insecurity SEC approves appointment of CEOs of demutualised entities Engineers ask practitioners to develop capacity through mentorship Forum moves to enhance procurement, supply capability Dangote, Ovia laud Akinbolagbe's emergence as PSHAN CEO Nigeria's security and good neighbourliness Nigeria and its political odyssey As Amotekun operations begin in Ogun Now Joe's husband belongs to the ages Harvest time Buhari goes to London for medical tourism Federalism is the answer, after all - Part 24 2021: Anambra should go south Easter reflections A Better Version Of Me: Sleep And Leaders' Effectiveness *TRIBUNE* Edo farmers undergo training on coconut value chain Local bourse lifts bears with 0.02 per cent marginal growth IOM donates computer to NIDCOM for diaspora mapping Nigeria records 110 new COVID-19 infections, total now 163,440 After N50m donation by APC govs, six PDP govs donate N100 million to Zamfara market fire victims House of Rep committee commends Oyo govt on basic education Accreditation: NUC officials give IBBUL thumbs up over facilities NGO trains 1,300 schoolgirls in vocational, life skills in Oyo Rotary Club donates sanitation materials, sensitises students to clean environment Of illiteracy and Covid-19 vaccine in Africa As Amotekun operations begin in Ogun Kidnapping, new method of looting Ondo South needs light Schools' safety and government's self-defeat World Autism Day: April 2 Mrs World faces police probe after tussle with Mrs Sri Lanka EU vows to attract investment in hydrogen energy 2020 FY: Nigerian Breweries recommends N7.71bn dividend No plan to ban 'okada' in Oyo State, Makinde says as MAX opens assembly plant *SPORTS* 20th NSF: Edo female cricket team win in T20 event - The Sun 4-Star Center Prospect Lee Dort Commits to Vanderbilt over Arizona, More - Bleacher Report AEW Dynamite Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from April 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Diri Rewards Victorious Female Handball Team - Daily Times Hansi Flick rues Bayern Munich finishing as Mauricio Pochettino hails PSG 'sacrifice' after five-goal thriller - Yahoo He called me a 'f*cking monkey' - Rangers' Kamara opens up on alleged racial abuse against Slavia - Goal I am not here to hide' - PSG star Mbappe delighted with Champions League match-winning double at Bayern Munich - Goal I made many mistakes, but I'd make them all again' - Pirlo defiant after Napoli win eases pressure - Goal Inter Milan 2-1 Sassuolo: Antonio Conte's side move closer to ending Juventus' title dominance - BBC Jonny Clayton hits nine-darter in Premier League win - Yahoo Kaduna unveils 2022 bid plan - New Telegraph Kaduna unveils bid plan for 2022 National Sports Festival - Guardian Kevin De Bruyne signs contract extension at Man City - Guardian Kyle Palmieri, Travis Zajac Traded to Islanders; Devils Get 1st-round Pick, More - Bleacher Report Kylian Mbappe Scores Twice as PSG Tops Bayern Munich in 1st Leg of UCL Quarterfinals - Bleacher Report LA State Senate 'Looking into' Ed Orgeron Subpoena in Sexual Misconduct Hearing - Bleacher Report Lewandowski to miss second leg of Bayern Munich's Champions League quarter-final against PSG with knee injury - Goal Mac McClung 'Considering' Returning to Texas Tech, Forgoing NBA Draft, Says HC - Bleacher Report Man Utd, Arsenal Go for Broke in Europa League Live on StarTimes - Thisday .