ElohimTov Naija News. *NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 31ST MARCH 2021* *THE NATION* Burial for community leader AfCFTA, WTO treatiesll affect Customs revenue 638,291 persons vaccinated so far, says Fed Govt Dotun Ayoade: Toast to a distinguished Nigerian U.S., allies query WHO-China report on virus origin Mandela Washington Fellowship rewards winner World leaders call for new pandemic treaty Tinubu and the imperatives of leadership in Nigeria A breath of new life at OOUTH Boko Haram leaders have left Nasarawa, says Sule Philanthropist donates car to Kano police Gethsemane Your garden to testimonies! How to get judicial appointments right, by Sagay, Falana, others Buhari okays new Perm Secs Fed Govt declares April 2, 5 public holidays Air Peace deploys Boeing 777 on Enugu route 395 stranded Nigerians returned from Saudi Arabia Tenure extension: IG knows fate April 16 Marwa: why NDLEA leaders took drug integrity test Lagos panel extends sitting Pastor Oyakhilome has come again Danarow music signs on two artistes Joy Ubeku: Between the movies and the runaway Steve Babaekos Awon Boyz to make Netflix debut Charles Inojie donates borehole to Edo community Police brutality happens everywhere, says Anglique Kidjo Nigerian Idol: 25 contestants make it in as season six kicks off Sotayo: Ive been with my husband for seven years Lagos is doing a lot in waste recycling, says Environment Commissioner Converting plastic waste to wealth *VANGUARD* PDP labels Buhari's medical trip badge of failure Military asks NASS for more funding for research Nigeria lost 97% of forest resources to poaching ' NCF Maritime transport potential enough to absorb energy shock for Nigeria Alleged $1 Billion Arms Deal: CSO's kick against alleged plot to remove Munguno as NSA Ekiti 2022: Ado LG PDP stakeholders constitute over 400-member committees for Bisi Kolawole NSCDC arrests 55-yr-old man for defiling minor in Ilorin Easter: Police synergise with Amotekun, others against possible security breach in Ondo Sub Sahara to hit cinemas this April BRT driver docked for reckless driving FG to auction bitumen blocs in Q3 ' Adegbite Edo 2020: Kebbi contingent begins receiving COVID-19 jab ' Official Minister reiterates Buhari's commitment to police reforms PDP faction suspends ex-Gov Aliyu of Niger for anti-party activities Medical Trip: Buhari's internet savvy, transmitting power to Osinbajo unwarranted' Garba Shehu Aircraft Clash: Okorocha, Imo monarch battle continues Secession: New constitution 'll tackle prevailing challenges' Ekiti elders Anambra guber: Aspirants in confusion over Oye, Edozie leadership tussle Kano approves N9bn for Muhammadu Buhari interchange ANAMBRA 2021: Intrigues as billionaires, philanthropists go to war Calabar Port ships first cocoa export to US 14 yrs after concession Shippers Council to go after those frustrating e-call-up system Stevedores, terminal operators open negotiations on rates review Barge operators set up P & I club for members Meet Tubrizzy 'The Fine Boy Gangster From accounting to farming: My success story ' Poultry farmer Selection of VC Saga: Sanwo-Olu may dissolve LASU's Governing Council Northern school closure amidst persistent insecurity COVID-19: Prioritise surgery patients ' Experts Nigerians becoming more unhealthy with globalisation, says Nigerian Heart Foundation Vitafoam promotes restful sleep for healthy living Nigeria's Prof Peterside emerges one of America's best physician 2020 Nigeria vaccinates 566,917 persons with 1st dose COVID-19 vaccine rollout with 400m doses Johnson & Johnson to boost Africa's COVID-19 vaccine rollout with 400m doses ASTRAZENECA SUSPENSION: FG must go for equivalent vaccines now ' Ifeanyi Lagoon Hospitals receive JCI accreditation for 4th time Court stops Kwara govt from taking over Ile-Arugbo I'm traumatised by sight of wife in bed with another man, husband of 8 tells court *THISDAY* AIICO Redefines Vision, Mission Statements Sterling Bank Introduces SocialPay How FMBN is Ramping up Affordable Housing Delivery NAICOM Harps on Insurance Cover for FGs Assets GNI Pledges Improved Service Delivery NEPZA Hails PSIN on Human Capacity Devt ITF to Train Seven Million on Agric, Construction, Others ACCI Urges Govt to Enhance Support for Businesses FCTA Earmarks N5bn for Establishment of SAPZ Gas Revolution Will Boost Industrialisation, Job Creation, Says Minister Anchor Insurance to Sponsor Stage Play In Akwa Ibom Cargo Airport: Positioning Anambra for More Investment Okonkwo: Our Focus is on Union Banks Next Growth Phase Kitan-David: Nigeria Has Comparative Advantage in Technology Talents Boosting Governments Tax Revenue Cadbury Nigeria Posts N932m Profit after Tax, to Pay N338m Dividend Nigerian Banks Outlook Remains Negative, Says Moodys UPDC Seeks Approval for Loan from Majority Shareholders Shell, UNIPORT Inaugurate Aret Adams Chair for Petroleum Engineering OCP Africa Partners Agencies to Grow Wheat with Specialised Fertilizer Report: Civil Unrest Major Political Exposure for Insurers FEDA Gets Acting CEO NLNG Calls for Urgent Development of Nigerias Gas Resources Tackling All Sides of the State Police Debate AbdulRazaqs Silent Transformation of Kwara State Despite Party Crisis Pandemic Questions, Multilateral Answers Huawei Releases Innovation, Intellectual Property white Paper Japan Score 14 Goals in World Cup Qualifier Polaris Bank Raises the Stakes in Golf with Unity Cup Gusau Remains Suspended As AFN President, Says Beyioku Sports Minister Assures PowerWeightlifters of Support to Paralympics AFCON 2021 QUALIFIERS Super Eagles Conclude Campaign with 3-0 Defeat of Lesotho in Lagos AFCON QUALIFIERS Kouyate Rescues Senegal from Embarrassing Eswatini Loss AFCON 2021 QUALIFIER Enyimba Goalkeeper, John Noble, Seeks First Cap as Eagles Round up with Lesotho Top Motorsports Racers Sign up for Ondo Auto Rally 2021 Ubosi Elected Trustee of Ikeja Golf Club *DAILY TIMES* Court remands 3 men for alleged armed robbery 2 ministers, DG NAFDAC to answer Senate queries over importation of syringe, needles Senate President, Lawan denies advocating 3rd terms for Buhari BREAKING: Catholic priest reportedly shot dead in Benue Buhari in emergency security meeting with service chiefs Buhari to approach NAssembly with special request for arms supply Buhari embark on medical trip to London If we recruit 50million youths into Army, theyll eat cassava, others Tinubu 2023: Tinubu knows his limits in Nigerian politics Yahaya Bello Anambra 2021: Posterity ll judge PDP if southern zone fails to pick governorship ticket Aspirant Tribunal affirms Gov. Obasekis victory, dismisses 4 petitions seeking nullification Protesters storm APC Secretariat, demands extension of registration, revalidation exercise Women protest against Anambra State 2021 guber poll electoral process delay FG declares Friday, Monday public holiday Scores feared dead as suspected herdsmen attack Ebonyi communities Chanchaga Local Government Area Chapter of PDP denies Suspending Babangida Aliyu We ll support fight against human trafficking in Nigeria UN Women PDP inaugurates Borno state exco, says capturing Borno central to capturing federal government Man in court for allegedly disclosing co-tenants medical result Police rescue 8 kidnap victims, recover AK-49 rifle in Kaduna Breaking: Friday, Monday declared public holiday FG Sunshine Stars players embark on peace protest Iwobi tests negative to Covid-19 ahead of Nigerias game against Lesotho Aguero to quit Man City at the end of the season Obajimi wins Unity Cup, as Polaris Bank pledges Commitment to tourney Naira gains marginally to close at 409/$ at I&E FX window Nigeria to play strategic role in new world energy order, Kyari pledges FG begins development of mineral resources in geopolitical zones Nigeria to fully utilize gas resources to lift economy FG, states debt profile rise to N32.92trn FG kicks off N50b export expansion facility programme LinkedIn re-skilling :Microsoft targets 50,000 jobs Rapper Lil Nas Xs Nike Satan Shoes spark outrage NIPSS as Nigerias hub for Strategic Policy Intelligence *NEW TELEGRAPH* Whither regional commissions Kalu: We've learnt our lessons from Aba North election Reps minority demands review of $1.5bn for P'Harcourt Refinery rehabilitation Anambra: PDP rakes in N213m from guber aspirants Buhari orders military crackdown on bandits, kidnappers Customs to review age of imported vehicles Nigeria loses N17bn 'stolen' assets to UK, UAE yearly IMF to raise previous forecast of 5.5% global growth Nigeria ranks 6th globally in $92trn real-time payments Poor health habits could increase mental decline risk Sanwo-Olu: Teaching no longer thankless profession in Lagos Bourse: Deepening retail investors' participation COVID-19: CBN's effort to boost economy intensifies AfCFTA: Experts meet on deepening private sector participation Polaris Bank's webinar focuses on women empowerment Gridlock: NPA faces fresh hurdles FMDQ reports N17.74trn turnover in February Value of cheque transactions drops by N200bn in 5 years BPE seeks PPP to finance maritime infrastructure Morocco, Nigeria unveil joint business council Bank loyalty takes three decades to break in South Africa Why Nasarawa should produce next APC national chairman ' Sule Fayemi's proactive leadership, key to management of COVID-19 in Ekiti Healthcare: Reps propose varsity to tackle degeneration ADC to adopt new manifesto, constitution in July National Principals' Cup: Fosla Academy lifts football trophy in style Eagles whip Crocodiles to round off AFCON race Gusau remains suspended as AFN president Dare assures powerlifters of support for Paralympics BetKing unveiled as lead sponsor for 3rd MoC Grand Prix AFCON: Ref's collapse ends Elephants' clash with Ethiopia AFCONQ: Super Eagles beat Crocodiles to end campaign unbeaten JUST IN: CAF clears Iwobi to play against Lesotho AFCON: Iwobi tests negative for COVID-19 Aguero to leave Man City *BLUE PRINT* Buhari to Service Chiefs: Don't allow bandits, kidnappers dictate the pace Novelty match: Gov. Bello strikes as GYB team force ex-Super Eagles to 1-1 draw NSCIA tackles CAN over Justices-designate, Hijab Super Eagles trounce Crocodiles to round off AFCON race in style Why men accept, initiate family planning in Delta ' Experts Minister presents N300b 2021 FCT budget estimates to lawmakers VIDEO: CPC disciplined, focused in achieving Chinese miracle ' Kenyan party official Insecurity: Buhari gives security chiefs fresh directive Covid-19: Global economy improving despite uncertainties- IMF Smugglers now use donkeys, camels to carry contrabands ' Customs Increase debt suspension to offer low, middle-income countries fiscal space ' Heads of State Airtel loses more customers as subscribers dump MTN, others SystemSpecs Children's Day Essay Competition 2021 opens Bears return as stock market loses N119bn Outlook for banks still negative on weakening government support ' Moody's #EndSARS: Motion against Yesufu, Davido, Kanu slated for hearing COVID-19: Plan to vaccinate frontline workers, others not followed ' Stakeholders 2021 guber: I'll make Anambra a model of development ' Nwankwo Kano approves N9bn Muhammadu Buhari interchange Gov. Bello pledges speedy completion of ongoing projects in Niger 11 petrol tankers destroyed as fire wrecks havoc in Kaduna park My call for 50m youths recruitment 'accidental verbal mistake' ' Tinubu FG committed to promoting safety of workers at work ' Keyamo FG calls for increased private sector participation in job creation Aggrement: We are on course, FG, ASUU declare Abdulkareem and his revival at Unilorin NEDC and Alkali's leadership with a human face White collar jobs elusive, embrace entrepreneurship, NYSC urges members Interior Minister to NSCDC: Return Nigeria to safety Port decongestion: NIWA plans removal of 100, 000 trailers from roads ' Moghalu FG moves to educate over 10m Nigerians under Alternate School Programme Breaking: FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays to celebrate Easter Faceless group can't suspend me from PDP ' Aliyu Communal crisis: Establish MOPOL unit at Ukpute, Bonta boundary, group urges FG Senate summons health, trade ministers over guidelines on syringes *THE SUN* My candidacy'll unite PDP for victory 'Okonkwo Rivers APC crisis: Amaechi's zoning of guber to riverine Greek gift 'Abe Furore over Reps public hearing on Nigeria missions abroad Buhari's overseas treatment badge of failure 'PDP Igbo president: S'East should start courting other zones ' Eyiboh Lawan denies endorsing tenure elongation for Buhari Enugu 2023: Why Nkanu East should produce next gov ' Ex-Rep Guber poll: Residents of Anambra won't regret electing me- Okwenna Anambra 2021: I 'll prioritize infrastructural development, says APC aspirant Anambra guber: PDP governorship aspirant cautions against imposition AFCON qualifiers: Osimhen, Etebo, Onuachu thrill Lagosians with goals Iwobi opens up on COVID-19 isolation Minister assures Power Weightlifters of support to Paralympics NPFL Secretaries Forum set to honour Ikpeazu, Wike, Dare, others Gusau remains suspended as AFN president 'Beyioku National Principals' Cup: Fosla Academy wins football trophy Nigeria defeats Lesotho 3-0 Kogi Exco to play novelty match with former Super Eagles squad Understanding incoterms'll boost trade, transport sectors in Nigeria Customs generates N1bn in Q1, says donkeys, camels used for smuggling contraband Apapa residents chide Customs, road contractor for perenial traffic jam SSASCGOC vows to unmask stakeholders frustrating e-call up All you need to know about new USSD charges, by ALTON Samsung Galaxy A series flaunts innovative features Insecurity: Ohanaeze urges ESN, vigilance groups to chase killer herdsmen out of South East Farmers/herders' clash: N33tr livestock sector under threat 'Minister Firm offers solution to ports' conjunction, traffic gridlock in Lagos NAICOM frowns at non-insurance of govt assets, urges desk officers to reverse trend Jubilation as Kalu inspects projects NSCIA tackles CAN over judicial appointment Osinbajo warns detractors to stop hatred for Nigerian Easter: FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays Buhari jets out for medical check up in London Buhari approves appointment of new perm secs Gunmen kill catholic priest in Benue Nigeria, Peterside, emergesUS best physician for 2020 My little Almajiri story FG to create 30,000 jobs through community security programme Global Recycling Day: Coca-Cola awards N303m grants to drive environmental sustainability Customs makes N61m, 43 seizures in 18 days Witches and wizards: Myth or reality' (7) Worsening insecurity: An appeal to Sultan of Sokoto on Nigeria's stability Use ethnic group, not 'tribe Is EFCC legally empowered to assess persons' declaration of assets' (1) Ozigbo and Anambra 2021 governorship race The changing face of Awka under Obiano How Air Peaces 13 new E195-E2s will create 8,000 jobs Omu Resort takes delivery of first zebra In Lagos Attacks on security personnel in South East Artistes,producers, record labelsflock MCSNs Gocreate App *GUARDIAN* Independiente dreaming of return of prodigal son Aguero Ronaldo helps Portugal past Luxembourg, Belgians join Qatar protests in Belarus rout Sunshine Stars kick against alleged plan to sell club Fosla Academy in National Principals' Cup Super Eagles end qualifying series on high, beat Lesotho 3-0 APFAN/Ajide U-20 Football Championship quarterfinals begin in Lagos James strikes late as Wales sink Czechs Benin refuse to play in Covid row, referee collapses in Ivory Coast Southgate warns England to fear Poland despite Lewandowski absence Super Eagles mark Lagos homecoming with 3-0 drubbing of Lesotho How poverty frustrates Sekwanya's dream of becoming a nurse RRS arrests six suspected traffic robbery kingpins Couple, farmer abducted by gunmen in Ibadan Marwa, NDLEA top officials undergo drug integrity test Police rescue eight kidnapped victims in Kaduna Police arrest two over death of 20-year-old lady in Enugu Residents demand action on Abule-Ado, Ojo roads Police inspector burnt to death in Akwa Ibom Police arrest 2 over female corpse found along Enugu road The storm is gathering! Stopping needless maternal deaths Nigeria in search of political structure Remembering Ashikiwe Adione-Egom: The motor-park economist North Korean leader's sister slams South's Moon as US 'parrot Tanzanian police say 45 died in stampede at Magufuli tribute ICC rules on appeal by Congolese 'Terminator' warlord CIBN takes fresh approach to address skill issues in banks LCCI seeks resolution mechanism on goods classification under AfCFTA Starsight energy announces record growth in 2020 Seplat issues $650 million corporate bond Maritime academy plans new marine exhibition centre Preparing next generation of entrepreneurs to transform Africa's food ecosystem Enhancing ownership of Nigerian-flag vessels Katsina's special economic zones will facilitate improved investment climate, says Adesugba Reps task BoI on support to industries for local raw material sourcing Firms partner to accelerate dairy development in Nigeria New normal and rise of Africa's gig economic platforms FG should uphold DVB-T2, LTE networks for flawless co-existence New researches confirm 5G is safe as China targets 2025 for 6G *TRIBUNE* Many killed, others injured as suspected herdsmen attack Ebonyi communities 2023 presidency: The permutations on Tinubu Nigeria records 121 new COVID-19 infections, total now 162,762 NSCDC trains 60 on security, safety skills in Ogun Investors lose N118bn as bears takes up equities market Sokoto government to distribute 15,000 UTME/DE forms to indigent students Darling International Services honours prominent media personalities NSE to establish engineering training centre in Anambra NEXIM announces $50 million partnership with Afreximbank for women, youth others NALDA to establish integrated farm estate in Imo, targets 1000 youths World Bank to assist Kebbi in rural development Mutual Benefits Assurance inaugurates South-West Region Franchise Operation $4.2bn pumped into cryptocurrencies in Q1 2021 ' Report Buying and selling bitcoin, explained Will Cryptocurrency Become More Valuable than Gold How to Avoid Crypto Trading Scams Has Africa Regulated the Cryptocurrency Why is Dash Becoming Popular How Blockchain Technology Has Influenced Africa's Financial Market What Facebook Cryptocurrency Means to the World 5 Ways to Smartly Invest in Cryptocurrency *SPORTS* AFCON 2021 QUALIFIER Enyimba Goalkeeper, John Noble, Seeks First Cap as Eagles Round up with Lesotho - 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