ElohimTov Naija News. *NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 24TH MARCH 2021* *THE NATION* Seplat seeks new capital to settle old debts Were retaining earnings to drive growth, says Afriland Why we allowed hijab-wearing in schools, by AbdulRazaq AbdulRasaq sends nominees names to Assembly Union Bank insists on sale of UK subsidiary Kids to stage play on Tinubu Sanwo-Olu, Tambuwal preach peace as curtain falls on Jakandes funeral Frustration behind seccession agitation, says Fayemi N1.5b debt: FHA to verify before paying contractors Senator Tinubu proposes Bill to reform NIPOST Producing Nigerian passport abroad unjustifiable, says NIS boss Ex-Edo Deputy Governor Odubus house, others demolished Financial autonomy: Workers shut state assemblies Troops takeover forest near Ortoms farm Ortom meets Buhari over attack by herders Lagos, Ogun, Bauchi top vaccination chart APC will rule for 32 years, says Buni Ex-military chief: Troops lack proper arms to fight MPC okays more CBN spending to boost economy Weve not taken decision on zoning PDP Simi shares throw back videos of sixth month pregnancy FrieslandCampina WAMCO, UniAbuja sign pact to drive dairy devt LIRS urges Lagosians to file tax returns Fed Govt eyes $50b from AfCFTA Nigeria loses N800b monthly to poor port operation IWD 2021: Unilever charges victims of domestic violence to speak out Humility your pathway to elevation! *VANGUARD* 2023: PDP clarifies on committee's report on zoning Scottish leader survives confidence vote in parliament FG to support victims of Katsina Central Market inferno- Minister Lottery commission targets N1bn monthly revenue from new game ' DG FG disburses N20,000 each to 3,300 physically challenged, vulnerable rural women in Delta Canada, AfDB sign $104.8m climate fund agreement #EndSARS: Army train officers on human rights, humanitarian laws Tarfa gives DSS 48 hours to release 26 BDC operators Uncensored song: Court grants Kano-based popular praise singer N500,000 bail Man, 29, docked for alleged N170,000 fraud Anti-Graft War: Why we need guidelines on plea bargaining 'Malami Buhari promises assistance to victims of Zamfara, Katsina fire disaster Edo govt demolishes former deputy governor's house Financial autonomy: Osun Assembly workers join strike Rather than receiving 'recycled politicians', focus on insecurity ' Fayose tells Buhari PDP rejects High Court judgement on Imo North Senatorial by-election APC vows to remain in power for next 34 years, registers 36 million members Self-Determination: Yoruba group dares Akeredolu, plans one million march in Akure Anambra: Primary election to decide our flag bearer ' PDP aspirant 2023: PDP clarifies committee's report on zoning Diaspora Yoruba hold dialogue on restructuring Steer clear of Cross River's politics, Southern Senatorial Group tells Wike Protest: Oyo legislative workers shut Assembly indefinitely Attack on Ortom: Nigeria heading towards anarchy ' CAN First tweet on Twitter fetches $2.9 mn at auction Students' Nude Videos: Judge's transfer stalls trial of 19-yr-old cybercrime kingpin in Ekiti Unemployment, poor dietary practices escalating protein deficiency ' REPORT Academy of Medicine Specialties constitutes rapid-response group on pandemics COVID-19: 122,410 eligible Nigerians vaccinated ' NPHCDA UBTH inspires good health for aged with geriatric services One killed as cultists go on rampage in Delta community *THISDAY* Zenith Emerges Best Bank in Nigeria Back-to-Back United Capital Restates Commitment to Clients Needs Banks, Telcos Collaboration Key in e-Fraud Fight Universal Insurance Assures Stakeholders of Return to Profitability Amazon Workers Strike in Italy Oiwoh: Why NQR Solution is Better Means of Payment Oginni: Mutual Funds Industry Has Bright Prospects Access Guarantees One Day Reversal CBN and Food Security in Pandemic Era Smart Security, Storage and Consumer Perceptions Nigeria, Others Debts Conundrum a Dilemma, Analysts Insist Dangote Cement to Pay N97bn Tax, N16 Per Share Dividend for 2020 P&G Commits to Gender Equality Byelection Violence: Injured Policewoman Dies in Ekiti Aba By-election As a Referendum for Ikpeazus Urban Renewal... Our Defection to APC Aimed At Rebuilding Nigeria, Say Bankole, Daniel What are Retired Bank CEOs Doing Now Discord in Buharis Choir Gerrard Surprised Southgate Axed Alexander-Arnold from Three Lions German Machine Seeking Redemption Against Iceland SLeone Has Given Us Hope We Can Beat Nigeria Edo Begins Vaccination of Athletes, Coaches, Others Super Eagles Camp Alive with Excitement as Invited Players Train at Teslim Stadium Super Eagles to Begin Training at Teslim Balogun Stadium Today Obaseki Adopts Quarter-miler, Eraiyokan, Ahead Tokyo Olympics European Teams Start 2022 World Cup Qualifying Campaign Amid Covid-19 *PUNCH* Morris' Nigeria switch not concluded 'Brown Lagos gives Catholic mission four hectares of land Blackout lingers as Discos reject 5,452.96MW of electricity Power generation falls to 3,657MW as hydro output plunges Lagos Free Zone targets additional $5bn investment Forex scarcity hampering airlines' operations, says Onyema NCF targets 25% Nigeria's forest rise in 30 years LASG gives Catholic mission four hectares of land Union Bank's annual profit rises to N25.4bn CBN planning N90bn N'Delta integrated agric ' Akpabio Stock market records N140bn weekly loss FG addresses challenges slowing down Lagos-Ibadan Expressway project Real estate firm, Nollywood stars unveil housing scheme Pilot union faults Azman's move to hire expatriates Dangote fertiliser plant to begin operations next week Athletes must take COVID-19 vaccines before festival 'Edo Polaris Bank partners Ikoyi Club Unity Golf tourney CBN junior tennis tourney begins Cricket: National men's event starts in Benin Mbappe nets 100th Ligue 1 goal as PSG edge Lyon La Liga: Messi scores twice as Barcelona thrash Sociedad 6-1 Serie A: Ibrahimovic scores in AC Milan win, Atalanta, Lazio bounce back Musa, five others arrive Eagles camp for AFCON qualifiers EPL: Tottenham move to sixth after win at Villa Serena Williams withdraws from Miami Open Iheanacho goals help Leicester knock Man United out of FA Cup Arsenal fight back from three goals down to draw West Ham Serie A: Juventus title hopes dashed by Benevento defeat Chelsea beat Sheffield 2-0 to reach FA Cup semi-finals AFCON qualifier: Wanyama, Mandel absent as Kenya face Egypt, Togo Bayern CEO Rummenigge rules out Flick departure Anthony Joshua, NiDCOM congratulate world cruiserweight champion, Okolie LeBron suffers injury as Lakers slump to Hawks defeat *NEW TELEGRAPH* Ifa worshipper warns against use of hijab in Christian schools Again, Amotekun arrests over 100 cows for violating grazing laws in Ondo Fire incident: Federal delegation pays condolence visit to Katsina WHO: Nigeria far from achieving 2025 national TB target Don't go on strike because of minimum wage bill, FG begs labour APC Convention holds June, says Badaru Senate okays bill on solid mineral exploitation Reps condemn attack on Ortom, say offenders must face justice Buhari seeks Senate confirmation for NHRCChair, members Boko Haram mocks Nigerian Army, attacks Yobe community, kills two US: AstraZeneca may have used outdated info in vaccine trial Hailing Britain's 'great spirit', Johnson marks COVID lockdown anniversary Report: Deadly California wildfire sparked when tree hit power line Akeredolu to herders: Quit Ondo forests or face consequences Senate moves to unbundle, transform NIPOST Lottery: FG targets N1bn monthly from National Game $366m agric grants : FG revives committee to track projects Microsoft in talks to acquire Discord for more than $10bn Jack Dorsey's first ever tweet sells for $2.9m Kalu replies Ikpeazu,Abaribe; says he is thankful to God to have gone to prison Edo 2020: Edo contingent begins COVID-19 vaccination Wednesday NPFL: Enyimba extend Sunshine Stars' winless run Qatar 2022: Armed gang holds up national football team AFCON qualifiers: 18 Eagles now in camp GOtv Boxing Night 22: Real One, Quartey in war of words I'll do more for team, country ' Iheanacho Eagles hold first full training session today NBBF rules out automatic shirts for NBA Stars Lagos, Abuja Stadiums to be ready by June, says minister Tokyo 2020: Obaseki adopts 400m runner, Eraiyokangreat *THE SUN* Insecurity: Northern Governors working with new Service Chiefs to halt school kidnapping 'Lalong Ohanaeze Youth Council knock Okupe over comments on Igbo presidency Stay clear of Cross River's politics, group warns Wike Imo North: Yobe gov dismisses plot to subvert justice Killer of Kogi PDP women leader get 12 years imprisonment Imo North Senatatorial seat: APC petitions Supreme Court justices We're on mission to recover, rebuild, reposition APC ' Gov Buni June date for APC national convention still feasible ' Gov Badaru Imo North: Yobe gov dismisses plot to subvert justice Edo 2020: Tribunal to deliver judgements on Obaseki, others AFCON qualifiers: Rohr expects tough clashes in Porto Novo, Lagos Mikel: Conte punished me for representing Nigeria NSF: Edo athletes, coaches, others take COVID-19 vaccine today Buhari to unveil Nigerian professional wrestling in May 2022 World Cup qualifiers on StarTimes GWG acquires HISL/HIFL Trademark Minister backs Sahel Military Games Pervasive boadband drive'll boost digital financial inclusion ' Danbatta Nigeria ready for AfCFTA -FG We lack resources to build new $12bn refinery 'NNPC CBN keeps MPR at 11.5%, worries over Nigeria's rising debt Zenith Bank remains Nigeria's best bank at global awards 2021 Wike, Belgian Ambassador meet to strengthen business ties Moghalu, global leaders to speak at Cybertech conference in Dubai Controversy trails POF collection, as CRFFN's N10bn target in jeopardy NPA suspends export receipts at Lagos Ports, clamps down illegal jetty operators Terminal operators to enhance welfare of dockworkers Imo lawyers, judiciary workers suspend court sittings over alleged abduction of colleague Insecurity, graft killing Nigeria Cardinal Onaiyekan Spat in senate over Nigerias population figure Ive no reason to fake my attack Ortom Insecurity: South East economy in danger -Chikason boss NDLEA intercepts Europe bound parcels of cocaine, heroin Cultist butchers rival, sends video to social media Bizmen sue police, EFCC, others over alleged harassment, threats Magistrate dismissed in Imo for alleged misconduct Reps begin probe of diplomatic postings Witches and wizards: Myth or reality' (6) Is Nigeria's breakup or being conquered imminent Needless hijab controversy in Kwara State police and community policing: The urgency of now (2) Officials, not 'personnel Tackling insecurity, economic regression and social anomie Is the future of our educational system imperiled Farewell, Ben Egbuna Ihediohas blooming age The baby factory challenge *GUARDIAN* Working man's George Best' Frank Worthington dies at 72 China coach Li Tie says 'door open to everyone' as injuries strike Germany seek redemption as Loew starts swansong Eyimofe selected for MOOOV Film Festival in Belgium Two Yahoo boys get 3 years jail-term, forfeit N206m, cars, houses to FG Police to charge suspected killers of LASTMA official for murder Fire wreaks havoc on section of university in Katsina Senate confirms Bukar as Commissioner, Federal Civil Service Commission Putin vaccinated against Covid-19 How AstraZeneca's errors eroded US confidence in its Covid shot UN warns of risk of famine in Yemen, South Sudan, Nigeria DR Congo starts countdown to end of Ebola outbreak in east China bristles at West over sanctions for Uyghur crackdown We don't want war' with Sudan: Ethiopian PM Abiy China approves inhaled CanSino vaccine for clinical trials Israel voters take fourth shot at deciding Netanyahu's fate Myanmar junta 'sad' at protest deaths but vows to stop 'anarchy Five dead in stampede while mourning Tanzania's Magufuli Super Eagles target victory in Porto Novo, Squirrels plan upset Ministry pledges support for Sahel Military Games Edo vaccinates athletes, officials ahead National Sports Festival France, Belgium in action as Europeans begin road to Qatar Oladosu in war of words with Ghanaian opponent ahead WBF title fight AFCON 2021 qualifier: 23 players hit Eagles' camp, Iheanacho expected Neuer challenges Germany to thrown down marker for Loew's swansong Leverkusen fire Bosz after slump, Wolf takes charge How streaming service can boost economy, create jobs FG launches national policy on VSAT Moghalu, other global leaders to speak at Cybertech conference in Dubai SIMS Digital Centre opens new modern branch in Ajah Jack Dorsey sells first tweet for $2.9m Ingressive for Good & Geneza launch the #1000WomenInDesign scholarship programme Save education, save Nigeria Birds of a feather Coronavirus diary'the epilogue Lateef Kayode Jakande ' Last of the Mohicans Governor Ortom and his cross Nigeria's unemployment blues Who is against restructuring Nigeria Obiano'span-Igbo spirit Nigeria is corrupt, but nations who lecture us benefit from that corruption *TRIBUNE* Afriland shareholders approve N68.7m dividend payout as revenue hits N1bn Kwara gov appoints 24-year-old Adeyi Kaosarah as Special Adviser on Youths Engagement Abuja Mass Housing: FHA commences payment to aggrieved contractors FG trains women, youth on yam processing Bunu people lament insecurity, poor infrastructure in Kogi communities APC chairman disowns petition against Supreme Court justices as PDP asks him to resign Reps grill administrator of Presidential Amnesty Programme, demand records of ex-agitators' payment Fire Incident: Federal Government delegation pays sympathy visit to Katsina market Tension in Bayelsa community as militants set ablaze Agip oil pipelines APC writes petition against three Supreme Court justices over Imo North Senatorial bye-election 2023: Southwest presidency not negotiable Role of managers in PPP's urban infrastructure provision Nigeria is getting better for women but we need to do more 'Olabode Alternative investment classes Why women make great leaders EFCC's request for assets declaration by bankers Nigeria records 214 new COVID-19 infections, total now 162,076 Anambra govt flags off 'One Youth, One Skill' training programme to curb crime Local stock market sheds N9bn despite upsurge in activities Surveyors charged on eradication of quackery NALDA trains 68 corps members, 201 others as soil doctors Taming inflation or sustaining growth: Why CBN held rate at 11.5% No time to cook' 7 easy meals that will save the day *SPORTS* 2022 World Cup qualifiers on StarTimes - The Sun 76ers Trade Rumors: PHI Receiving Calls on Matisse Thybulle Ahead of Deadline - Bleacher Report A dark cloud has developed inside me' - Prandelli steps down as Fiorentina boss due to 'profound distress - Goal Aaron Gordon Says Magic Trade Request Was Result of Overall 'Frustration - Bleacher Report AFCON 2021 qualifier: 23 players hit Eagles' camp, Iheanacho expected - Guardian Afcon 2022 Qualifiers: Head-to-head: Who has upper hand between Bafana Bafana and Ghana - Goal AFCON qualifiers: 18 Eagles now in camp - New Telegraph AFCON Qualifiers: Moses Simon may honour Super Eagles invitation -NigPilot - Nigerian Pilot AFCON qualifiers: Rohr expects tough clashes in Porto Novo, Lagos - The Sun Antonio Tarver Out of Fight vs. Frank Mir on Jake Paul-Ben Askren Card - Bleacher Report Are you joking' Are you f*cking serious'' - Mikel reveals Conte bust-up that forced him out of Chelsea - Goal Bale Planning Real Madrid Return - Daily Independent Beckham: Solskjaer doing 'incredible job' as Manchester United manager - Goal Belize football team bus held up by 'insurgents on motorcycles - CNN Belize Soccer Team's Bus Stopped by Gunmen Ahead of World Cup Qualifier - Bleacher Report Brora Rangers upset Championship leaders Hearts in major Scottish Cup shock - Yahoo Buhari to unveil Nigerian professional wrestling in May - The Sun Bundee Aki: Ireland centre handed four-match ban after Six Nations red card against England - Yahoo Canadiens Games Postponed Through March 28 Because of COVID-19 Protocols - Bleacher Report Cesare Prandelli resigns as Fiorentina coach: 'A dark cloud has developed inside of me - Yahoo Cesare Prandelli: Fiorentina coach quits club after 'dark cloud' develops inside him - BBC China coach Li Tie says 'door open to everyone' as injuries strike - Guardian Concussion in sport: Saliva test is 94% accurate in rugby union trial - BBC Crowds might yet cheer on Lions in South Africa after tour gets green light - Yahoo Eagles hold first full training session today - New Telegraph Eddie Jones to face 'brutally honest analysis' of England's Six Nations failure - Yahoo Edo 2020: Edo contingent begins COVID-19 vaccination Wednesday - New Telegraph Edo Begins Vaccination of Athletes, Coaches, Others - Thisday Edo vaccinates athletes, officials ahead National Sports Festival - Guardian Emma Hayes happy for Chelsea to confront Wolfsburg nemesis - Yahoo Emotional Zlatan Ibrahimovic reduced to tears on return to Sweden squad - CNN England boss Gareth Southgate's 'ruthless streak' is the sign of a good manager, says John Stones - Yahoo England helped me break through at Chelsea and earn Swansea move, says Guehi - Goal England to decide Eddie Jones future next month after debrief into awful Six Nations campaign - Yahoo European Teams Start 2022 World Cup Qualifying Campaign Amid Covid-19 - Thisday Everton defender Ben Godfrey relishing leadership role with England Under-21s - Yahoo Farouk Khan feels Kaizer Chiefs must go 'back to their roots' despite Soweto Derby win - Goal Former Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco, Eagles Agree to Contract - Bleacher Report France boss Deschamps relaxed on Kante role at Chelsea - Goal France, Belgium in action as Europeans begin road to Qatar - Guardian Gareth Southgate advised me to choose Premier League loan switch ' Jesse Lingard - Yahoo Georgia Tech Women's HC Nell Fortner Criticizes NCAA over Substandard Treatment - Bleacher Report German Machine Seeking Redemption Against Iceland - Thisday Germany seek redemption as Loew starts swansong - Guardian Gerrard Surprised Southgate Axed Alexander-Arnold from Three Lions - Thisday Giants Rumors: Kyle Rudolph Contract in Limbo After Physical Shows Foot Injury - Bleacher Report GOtv Boxing Night 22: Real One, Quartey in war of words - New Telegraph GWG acquires HISL/HIFL Trademark - The Sun Heat to Open Vaccinated-Only Sections for Fans Starting on April 1 - Bleacher Report I am my own competition' - Lallianzuala Chhangte confident in himself despite the arrival of new faces in the Indian national team camp - Goal I have to be Pedri' - Barcelona starlet plays down Iniesta comparisons - Goal I never lost hope ' Dion Charles on rise from non-league to international stage - Yahoo I'll do more for team, country ' Iheanacho - New Telegraph IMPACT Wrestling Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from March 23 - Bleacher Report JJ Redick Rumors: Pelicans Expected to Buy Out SG's Contract Amid Trade Buzz - Bleacher Report John Stones delighted to be back in England fold after 'tough' time watching on - Yahoo John Stones' return to form earns England recall from Southgate - Yahoo John Stones: England defender felt 'helpless' having to watch national team on TV - BBC Kyle Lowry Rumors: Raptors PG Wants New Team to Give Him Max Contract If Traded - Bleacher Report ElohimTov Naija News.