*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 3RD MAY 2021* *THE NATION* Governor: I will reveal mastermind of Imo mayhem Nigeria, others free to take more loans, says IMF Nigeria better together, says Tinubu DSS warns against threat to security Labour queries NERC parameters for tariffs review APC, PDP clash over worsening insecurity Cosmetic name change FRA was right First Bank: Insiders games A giants battle against killer disease DSS: well no longer tolerate religious, political leaders threatening national peace Message and messenger UK, Dubai and Nigerias kleptomaniac politicians Abia APC stakeholders extol Uzodimmas leadership virtues Group calls for partys national convention Why restructuring is inevitable Inuwa: Promoting religious harmony in Gombe Mazda CX-30: Japanese mastery in craftsmanship Fidelity Bank okays 22k dividend CITN chief reiterates commitment to professionalism CBN: MfBs partnership for better micro-insurance services Polaris Bank: Redefining banking Access Bank assures shareholders of higher returns United Capital grows net profit by 67% in Q1 Red Star automates customs duty payment AGPC to invest $10m on capacity development CAP braces COVID-19 impact with N203.4m profit in Q1 *VANGUARD* Ganduje extends retirement age for teachers, lecturers to 65 How 9th Senate will achieve restructuring ' Senator Folarin CBN, experts advocate collaboration among MFBs on microinsurance Borno Acting Governor revokes housing contracts of over 40 non-performing contractors Labour worries over continuous increase in petroleum prices, insecurity Buhari, security heads to meet on Tuesday Akwa Ibom: INEC says attacks on facilities may affect future polls Kebbi NUJ supports 18 late members' families Nigeria better together, Tinubu urges agitators of secession Insecurity: Never doubt Buhari's govt capability ' APC Fidelity Bank shareholders approve 22 Kobo dividend for 2020 Banks escalate borrowings from CBN by 174% to N2.4trn Equities market reverses 2 months losses Okocha made difficult things look easy ' Shearer Odegbami: Spoiling for another chaos in Nigerian football SEGUN ODEGBAMI: The rise and rise of the power of athletes! Chukwueze is Europa League assist king Three months to Olympics: Dare dissolves boards of sports federations Reality versus illusion: How religion poisons everything (2) Nigeria's Insecurity: The Driver/Passenger Parable Youths mobilise, rescue 15 kidnapped farmers in Taraba Fulani Influx: Ondo Amotekun evicts 42 Fulani men after residents raise alarm Akwa Ibom: Suspected serial rapist murders, buries job seeker in shallow grave Police arrest 2 over alleged hijack of truck-load of cement in Enugu *THISDAY* CBN Ramps up Metering Intervention to Discos NEPZA Mulls Export Accelerator Programme for SMEs CBN, Experts Harp on Collaboration among MFBs on Micro-insurance DPR Restates Commitment to Capacity Devt in Oil Industry Access Bank Promises Improved Performance, Higher Dividend Payment Okoya Emerges N-BAs First Nigerian Female President BUA, Lummus Technology Sign Contract on Refinery Project Notore Targets 500,000 Metric Tonnes Output after TAM Fidelity Bank Shareholders Approve Dividend Payout Unity Bank Sustains Momentum, Q1 Profit Rises by 43% Zenith Bank Posts N61bn Profit Before Tax in Q1 FCTA Disburses N4.1bn to Six Area Councils, Stakeholders in March Nigeria Loses $1bn Annually to Aflatoxin, Stakeholders Seek Awareness CapitalSage Targets Business Expansion CAP to Secure Alternative Raw Material Sources NCRIB Boss Highlights Benefits of Insurance Sector ABC Health, ECA Partner on Improved Healthcare in Africa IBEDC Sensitises Oyo Residents on Safety Measures FG Excited by Export Potential of Indigenous Food Company Google to Boost Startup Ecosystem in Nigeria, Others AfCFTA: FG Hails NEXIMs Intra-African Trade Initiatives Group Faults Buharis Action on Four OMLs African Countries to Raise Agric Productivity Enforcing Compulsory Building Insurance Greenage Launches Student Housing Programme When Proposed Database for Livestock Stirred Heated Debate in Senate Aligbe: Aviation Industry Needs Governments Intervention Understanding Oby Ezekwesilis Drive for Fruitful Democracy Paradigm Initiative Launches Digital Rights Platform Reprieve Again as 91st PDP NEC Pass Confidence Vote on Secondus,... Ekundayo: E-mail Marketing, Real Currency in Digital Advertising AfDB to End Child Stunting CDC Group Supports Uhuru Growth Fund Firm Introduces Get-Reports Thoughts on Obianos Airport SAVINGS, INVESTMENTS AMIDST INFLATIONARY PRESSURES Man City on Brink of Title as Chelsea Tighten Grip on... *PUNCH* SERAP drags FG to ECOWAS court over NBC broadcasting code Abuja police arrest six suspected armed robbers, recover exhibits BREAKING: FG bans passengers from Brazil, India, Turkey Train derails in Kaduna 300 cattle recovered in foiled bandit attack in Zamfara HORRIFIC VIDEO: CCTV footage of Baba Ijesha molesting 14-Year-old girl I fought war in Liberia for three years Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, Oluwo of Iwo I was shot about 20 times after ambush by kidnappers Ogun vigilante Andy Ruiz survives knockdown to beat Arreola in comeback fight Truck crushes two motorcyclists to death in Ogun 10 Nigerian banks lose N187.81bn in share value Hospital demanded police report while Plateau varsity student bled to death Foster dad of undergrad who fell off vehicle Criminals invasion of Nigerias forest reserves endangers sites, hinders tourism growth in states Leaving marriage, one of my toughest decisions Venita Akpofure My new EP to lift spirits of Nigerians Mmzy Alleged terrorism: Our hands tied on Pantami, says Senate Reps panels shun Gbajabiamilas deadline, fail to present reports May Day: No going back on minimum wage, angry workers tell govs Insecurity: Nigeria, Chad, others spend $18.5bn on arms, hardware in 2020, says report After amnesty, Zamfara bandit leader returned to crime, killed Heed agonising cries for restructuring Those causing insecurity vowed to make Imo ungovernable Uzodinma FUTO: Host communities present master plan for Imo town Lekki shootings: Lagos seeks panels permission to present witnesses Bandits, kidnappers now have monopoly on violence, says Alaafin Bauchi to prosecute rape, gender-based violence with N3.5bn Baptist convention tackles Oloyede over JAMB fee hike claims Family to set up foundation for late Afenifere spokesperson FG trains 240 youths in rice production Well keep to deadline on APC convention Caretaker secretary Insecurity worsening, Nigerians dying, Buhari should go PFN president, Kukah, Ighodalo Oni unveils campaign team for 2022 Ekiti gov race Nothing bad in taking care of Enugu ex-governors, deputies Assembly Leader Well recall lawmakers backing pension for ex-govs, deputies Ezeugwu 20 feared dead, scores injured in Osun, Ogun, Imo accidents Wike doing short-term projects just for ovation Rivers APC chairman Pantami: Presidencys support casts doubt on Buharis anti-terrorism war Counterterrorism: With heavy bombs, machine guns, Nigerias $493m Tucano planes ready for action Times are hard, food prices keep increasing Workers Nigeria sick, needs prayers, say C&S leaders Five major banks post N680bn bad loans COVID-19 vaccines: Biden, Macron seek 1.8 billion doses for Africa, others Inflation eroding minimum wage value, says NLC Im not interested in sleeping with many women Rema NDE launches 2021 agricultural development training Kizz Daniel welcomes twins, hides baby mothers identity CBNs PMI shows improvement in manufacturing sector Firm seeks govt support for farmers NITDA launches roadmap for sustainable digital economy Being divorced, not having sex helped me as a swimmer ' Gagbe Obaseki rewards Edo 2020 gold medallists with N250,000 My son won't play for Nigeria ' Foluke Daramola Confed Cup: Osho fancies Enyimba's chances against Pyramids Man City may be crowned Premier League champions Sunday Fight for me, Buhari begs Nigerias medicinal plants: Spondias mombin (Iyeye) Restructuring: Nigerias hard road to travel Lagos locates 150- bed childrens hospital near LAWMA refuse loading station When do you know you have a blood clot *DAILY TIMES* High Registration fee: We did not target baptist girls academy JAMB Workers Day: Work conditions now deplorable, security at workplace nightmarish Labour Blackmailing Mbaka not solution to Nigerias problems, Group replies Presidency Insecurity: Forget 2023 election, Gov Umahi tells politicians Mbaka: Ohanaeze tackles Presidency, slams controversial priest 2023 presidency: Tinubu the challenges, the traitor within, the APC leaders joker Covid-19 vaccine: myths, conspiracy theories Power firms for sale, consumers to pay higher tariffs from July FG bans India, Brazil, Turkey visitors from entering Nigeria Buhari reaffirms commitment to press freedom, urges respect for ethics Jettison clamour for secession, Tinubu tells agitators Police intercept 753 GPMG ammunition in Abakaliki Terror: B/Haram, Bandits Coalition invades Zuru, kills, rapes, Sacks communities in Kebbi State INEC office in Akwa Ibom set ablaze Manchester United vs Liverpool fixture postponed over safety concerns GTBank to announce major board changes Honeywell Group explains financial relationship with First Bank, says debts are being serviced Farmers, exporters bemoan rejection of farm produce at international market FBNQuest anchors 2021 growth on optimisation, innovation, partnerships Chairman First bank boardroom crisis: Ibukun Awosika opens up Omotola leads other to African Voices Change makers *NEW TELEGRAPH* NIN-SIM linkage: Disquiet over FG's breach of court's order Nigeria: A nation at war with itself Sacrificing Nigeria's security on the altar of partisan politics: Senator Oluremi Tinubu in perspective Time for Buhari to rise up, tackle insecurity Buhari, Nigeria's healthcare and COVID remedies (5) Why insecurity persists in Nigeria, by Akingbolu Gunmen release kidnapped AAU Prof DSS: We'll deal with misguided elements threatening Nigeria's corporate existence Kogi: Gunmen kill Pension Commissioner, Local Council boss missing Kaigama: Nigeria's multidimensional violence shameful, painful Police: Special operatives recover 753 machine gun ammunition rounds Registration fee: We did not target Baptist Girls Academy, JAMB insists DG VON to Fayemi: Stop inciting Nigerians against APC World Press Freedom Day: Buhari cautions media against inflaming nation's challenged polity Ooni to Chair Afe Babalola Annual Bar Lecture SERAP drags Nigeria to ECOWAS Court, wants Broadcasting Code declared illegal Northern govs to group: Don't drag us into Pantami controversy Don't agonise, vote APC out in 2023, says Fayemi FAAN commends Makinde over Ibadan Airport upgrade ENDSARS Protest: LASG seeks experts to debunk claims of involvement in Lekki shooting 2021 Toyota Camry's first look: Everything you need to know Electric car market outpaces global auto downturn in 2020 How ICT bailed Nigeria out of recession, by Abdullahi Mergers loom as FG hikes capital requirement for pension managers WTO DG to speak at NIM 60th anniversary lecture Open borders: Smugglers, Illegal immigrants surge We preach Africanism with our brand ' Ade George, CEO Corporate Luxury ANLCA collaborates with customs to grow economy 'Nwabunike PDP NWC commends Olafeso for sportsmanship, loyalty I went through so much for supporting Ambode 'Olulade Nigeria: A nation under siege I'm living up my passion for real estate 'Egbunike Unity of purpose, panacea for Itele 'Awori's socio-economic growth EPL: Bale hits hat-trick in Spurs' win over Sheff Utd Man United v Liverpool game postponed after fan protest EPL: Aubameyang scores as Arsenal cruise past Newcastle Man Utd-Liverpool kick-off delayed as home fans protest against owners Boxing: Parker survives knock down to beat Chisora Euro roundup: Atltico survive late Elche scare, Real keep up chase EPL: El Ghazi gives Villa win over Everton Delta'll host best festival ever 'Okowa Committing to play for Nigeria was easy 'Amy Okonkwo I'm not happy my record still standing after 25 years 'Chioma Ajunwa Frank Okamigbo takes the back seat I have my eyes on Hollywood, winning Oscar 'Ruby Akubueze Child Molestation: celebritiestake sides over Baba Ijesha's likely release DGN Lagos chapter chairman, Noba, pledges commitment to members' welfare Secret of Charly Boy's youthful looks revealed Tales trail Yetunde Arobieke Toast to Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo as he adds another year *BLUE PRINT* Police charge Gusau, Adeleye to court over 'criminal breach of trust, cheating Boards dissolution: Morakinyo, Oshodi replace Gumel, Oladipo as Minsitry removes AFN from committee Ahmedu charges Rivers Hoopers to win BAL Abuja City Basketball League gets underway with maiden female edition Edo: NDE trains 100 youths in Agricultural Development At 55, my greatest fulfilment is seeing Blueprint afloat ' Publisher Why northern elite must support Blueprint as their own ' Danbirni Kaduna LG polls: APC disqualifies 38 chairmanship aspirants Mohammed Idris at 55, Blueprint at 10 Breaking: INEC office set ablaze in Akwa Ibom Buhari, Kogi, Gombe govs, NUJ greet Kakaaki Nupe @55 Egypt, others storm Ibadan for Africa Mini- Football Confederation Cup of Nations Taraba: TUC urges Ishaku to implement minimum wage as workers stage May Day You can't win Oyo in 2023, AD chieftain tells Makinde Gov. Bala has what it takes to be Nigeria's president ' Wada Buhari mourns ex-Bauchi Grand Khadi Ahmad Rufai Ibrahim SGBV: NHRC reunites family, donates to foundation 30,000 Katsina households receive grain palliative Benue journalists condemn illegal arrest, detention of colleague Ganduje to journalists: Deepen good governance on your line of duty May Day: NLC, TUC cry to Buhari over sack of workers in Kaduna 2023: Fayemi, others inciting Nigerians against APC ' Okechukwu Abuja: Cutting trees in your compound now attracts fine of N100,000 ' FCTA Bauchi workers appeal for regular promotions Of Geidam and ISWAP Breaking ' #FindHinnyHumoren : Outrage over rape, murder of missing job-seeking lady Tragedy averted as train derails COVID-19 death toll worsens in India with 3,689 dead in one day May Day: Fresh strike looms over minimum wage *THE SUN* Don't politicise security, APC chides PDP Dissecting Reps' state of emergency call on security Facts about sponsors of Nigeria's secession 'Abdullahi Lamba Reasons for increased insecurity in South East 'Uwazurike, Ex- president, Aka Ikenga Attacks on facilities may affect future polls 'INEC 2023: There may be no election over insecurity 'Vatsa Anambra guber: APC has not anointed any aspirant-Caretaker Committee Viral Video: Kaduna APC Scribe defends El-rufai 2023: Kebbi youth coalition wants zoning jettison, demands credible candidates Why we're aligning with FG's gas industrialisation policy 'Orjiako, Seplat chairman Access Bank pledges improved dividend payment to shareholders Oando court cases: SEC insists firm's AGM still suspended Sterling Bank records N2.40bn profit in Q1 2021 Bayer to boost maize yield with innovative solutions Future'll smile on agropreneurs ' Maduka, Coscharis CEO Introducing Jaguar I-PACE Black all-electric SUV Hyundai sweeps iF Design Award 2021, wins Gold Prize for E-pit EV charging station To ease traffic management, Lagos reconfigures 28 junctions, targets another 22 FRSC cautions against reckless driving, as 7 die in auto crash You must tackle insecurity now, Archbishop Martins tells Buhari Missing Akwa Ibom woman raped, killed by man who promised her job Police Banditry: Senators, Reps jittery FGs accusation childish, laughableMbaka Nigeria requires sincere actions, change of attitudes to survive Muslim clerics Crippling poverty, social deprivation fuelling it Kaigama Abia police launch manhunt for guard over widows murder Ondo deports strange Hausa youths Lagos community sends SOS to Sanwo-Olu over land Abuja police nab suspected robbers, warn against use of covered number plate The Buhari-Ortom Tango Nigeria as third worst governed country Rape: Castrate them all Man's worst enemy is The sociology of Pantamism Who is really a patriotic Nigerian today Anambra needs man of high intelligence as governor Ogbogu Three Crowns unveils Keep your heart strong all day campaign Mortein, Ogun State govt join forces to End Malaria Buhari, insecurity and arms deals scandal Escalation of attacks on Nigerian schools Ambode and his critics Arise Monalisa Foundation raises awareness on lupus *GUARDIAN* Insecurity: Buhari's silence is not golden I didn't sack ex-registrar, says FUOYE VC Ganduje extends retirement age for teachers, lecturers to 65 Gunmen again attack Abaomege Police Division in Ebonyi Military rescues kidnapped student in Plateau Makinde acknowledges workers' contributions to economic growth in Oyo Demand for N30,000 minimum wage subdues other issues in Kwara The story of Nigeria, by a dream bird! Laptop presidency powers Twitter democracy Professionals and the public good Ahmedu donates kits to Rivers Hoopers, urges team to win BAL Joshua, Fury fight delayed by legalities, organisers to announce date next week Messi double leads Barca to nail-biting win over Valencia Oshoala's Bara, Chelsea reach UEFA Women Champions League final Lukaku celebrates with Inter fans after 'best year of career Can PSG and Real Madrid prevent all-English Champions League final Ministry removes Gumel, Oladapo as federations caretaker committees' chairmen Ronaldo brace rescues dethroned Juve against Udinese Inter's Conte hails one of his 'most important successes' after Serie A triumph Neymar promises 'warrior' display in City showdown Oando AGM remains suspended, says SEC Stakeholders task employers on contributory pension scheme Our facilities with First Bank performing, says Honeywell Transcorp hopeful of sustained profitability Polaris empowers 188 Nigerians, gives out N26 million Improved Q1 earnings lift stock market indices NAICOM, FCT partner on compulsory insurance Wema Bank celebrates 76 years of customer satisfaction Investment bank lists N5 billion bond on FMDQ Firm introduces new campaign to expand insurance coverage *TRIBUNE* Akeredolu unveils agenda to achieve SDG in Ondo Abiru charges workers on revitalisation of country's economy Anambra ADC holds state congress ahead of governorship election NTDC explores Lagos creative communities on Google Arts & Culture FG plans value addition, jobs from orange fleshed sweet potato in South-West DSS warns against unguarded utterances on unity of Nigeria Pandemic transitioned physical learning to digital platform Unity Bank records 3% growth PBT, PAT in Q1 2021 CBN, experts advocate collaboration among MFBs on microinsurance The Sleepwalkers Are you moving closer to purpose or further away from it The 9-step leadership workout: Key to complete transformation Review of Patty McCord's: Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility The powerful and the forceful Mbaka: Villa and its vulture On elementary education in Nigeria Equities investors earn N279bn in five days Education, solution to Nigeria's problems ' Philanthropist CBN confirms Beatrice Bassey as Union Bank Board chairman *SPORTS* Abuja City Basketball League gets underway with maiden female edition - Blueprint Ahmedu charges Rivers Hoopers to win BAL - Blueprint Ahmedu donates kits to Rivers Hoopers, urges team to win BAL - Guardian Anthony Davis, Lakers Honor Gianna Bryant by Wearing 'Mambacita' Gear - Bleacher Report Arsenal Favourites To Land 30m Box-To-Box Brighton Midfielder - Daily Independent Arteta Hints At 'Relationship' Issue Between Martinelli, Tierney - Daily Independent Athletics' Jesus Luzardo Suffered Hand Injury Playing Video Game, Has Fracture - Bleacher Report Avalanche, Sharks to meet again, this time in San Jose - Yahoo Barcelona focused on their own game and not title rivals, says assistant manager - Yahoo Boards dissolution: Morakinyo, Oshodi replace Gumel, Oladipo as Minsitry removes AFN from committee - Blueprint Boxing: Parker survives knock down to beat Chisora - New Telegraph Breanna Stewart, Marta Xargay Announce Engagement in Instagram Post - Bleacher Report Brewers' Alec Bettinger Ties MLB Record by Allowing 11 Runs in Debut vs. Dodgers - Bleacher Report Can PSG and Real Madrid prevent all-English Champions League final - Guardian Celtics' Evan Fournier: 'I Feel Like I Have a Concussion' After COVID-19 - Bleacher Report Chelsea's Emma Hayes 'overwhelmed' after guiding Blues to first Women's Champions League final - BBC Chukwueze is Europa League assist king - Vanguard Committing to play for Nigeria was easy 'Amy Okonkwo - New Telegraph Cowboys Rumors: Leighton Vander Esch's Contract Option Expected to Be Declined - Bleacher Report Cubs' Ian Happ Carted off with Injury vs. Reds After Collision with Nico Hoerner - Bleacher Report Dalung: Sports ministry inventing drama because it isnt prepared for Olympics - The Cable Delta'll host best festival ever 'Okowa - New Telegraph EPL: Aubameyang scores as Arsenal cruise past Newcastle - New Telegraph EPL: Bale hits hat-trick in Spurs' win over Sheff Utd - New Telegraph EPL: El Ghazi gives Villa win over Everton - New Telegraph Esiti strike helps Goztepe edge Antalyaspor - Goal Euro roundup: Atltico survive late Elche scare, Real keep up chase - New Telegraph FC Zenit win Russian Premier League after decimating Kamano's Lokomotiv Moscow - Goal FCS Playoffs 2020-21: Quarterfinals Results, Semifinals Schedule, Bracket Update - Bleacher Report Giannis Antetokounmpo Drops 49, Outduels Kevin Durant as Bucks Hold off Nets - Bleacher Report Giannis on Kevin Durant: He'll Score '50, 70' If You Try and Go 'Back and Forth - Bleacher Report Great Britain women win 4x400m bronze at World Athletics Relays event - BBC Hamilton wins Portuguese Grand Prix to secure 97th career race victory - CNN I'd bench myself!' 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