*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 13TH APRIL 2022* *PUNCH* Asset managers begin funds mobilisation for infrastructure projects Nigeria needs to tap opportunities in mobile money Expert FG trains 120 cassava farmers in pest control 2023: Forum of 18 registered political parties meets with UN delegation NBTE partners ICPC to check illegal polytechnic operations Train attack: Terrorists lied they dont want money Kaduna Rival groups clash in Jos, varsity teacher, tailor killed PDP heads for court as APC sweeps Katsina LG poll Rejection of UTAS will elongate strike, says ASUU Nigerian women capable of providing leadership Imo Assembly recalls suspended Speaker after five months Plateau community records 20 cases of Cholera Pro-Oduduwa, Biafra, Ambazonia agitators plan march in June, says IPOB Ramadan: Man beats pregnant wife over meal in Ibadan 2023: People living with disabilities back Osinbajo Umahi denies dropping presidential bid for Senate Niger APC gov aspirant denies defecting to NNPP Olopoeyan petitions IG, DSS over attack on residence Jetty fire: Five more bodies recovered, N1.7bn lost, says maritime worker Diaspora group urges Adesina to join 2023 presidential race Constables exams hold April 20, 21 Army visits father of Osun man tortured to death, hide killers identities Residents express relief as Maiduguri records first rainfall Politicians may sabotage electronic results transmission Igini Nigeria urgently needs to reverse declining FDI I contested governorship election four times Atiku Ondo, Kwara govs ask appointees with ambitions to resign At last, APC chairman, deputy quit Senate US govt seeks credible governorship poll in Ekiti 2023: South-East must be allowed to rule, says Obi Real Madrid dump Chelsea out of Champions League Real Madrid vs Chelsea: Benzema's extra-time goal gives Real 5-4 aggregate lead Bayern vs Villarreal: Chukwueze's goal sends Bayern Munich out of Champions League Real Madrid vs Chelsea quarter-final goes to extra time Super Eagles, Mexico to play friendly May 28 Djokovic loses to Davidovich at Monte Carlo Masters Arteta: Ozil and Aubameyangs Conundrum The hidden effects of domestic violence Remi Tinubu, Bamise and Osinachi: Will Nigerian women ever be safe from abuse To the unbelievers in democracy Lagos nurse performs surgery on Edo bizwoman, victim dies Osinachi: Suspect says wife ill before death, police visit house 13 hoodlums nabbed for keeping abducted girl in Kogi hotel Abuja security expert accuses DSS of torture, attempt on life, demands N1.5bn Gunmen kidnap eight travellers, police begin rescue operation $1.6m fraud: Court dismisses pastors no-case submission Seven remanded for stripping Anambra widow naked over adultery CP 266 domestic violence cases reported in Kano in 2022 Rights commission Pastor Adeboye as a military strategist My take on Nigerias new revenue allocation formula Endocrine Disruptors Chemicals danger in the environment Prioritise research, development in PHCs, CSOs tell FG Ekiti targets 500,000 babies, women in health scheme Kidnapped train passengers not insured against terror attacks FG officials Northern elders bemoan insecurity, ask Buhari to resign *VANGUARD* Sosan, Utomi to lead symposium on Nationwide Development on April 24 Tackling corruption together Group condemns call for removal of Osun Commissioner of Police CVR: Ononamadu laments low turnout of registrants in Enugu N-Delta group cautions Sen Akinyelure, NASS for misleading report of unpaid contracts FG, World bank-assisted solar system installation for 5m households begin in Abia Delta Govt Approves Over 30Km Of Road Projects UNIBEN pledges continuous support for mentee private University 2023: Emir of Dutse endorses Amaechi for President No mercy for perpetrators of Plateau killings ' Buhari Osinachi Nwachukwu: Peter made life unbearable for my daughter ' Late singer's mother 2023: Alex Ajipe, The Candidate for the People Osinbajo courts APC Senate caucus at breaking of Ramadan fasting Troops foil bandits attack on Kaduna village, neutralise 1 Royal father, 24 others killed as armed herders invade 3 Benue LGAs, cart away motorcycles Killings: Resign now, Northern Elders tell Buhari Lagos Police to discipline weed smoking officer Bracing for the coming rains Umahi has not dropped out of Presidential race 'Ebonyi govt APC women's wing holds maiden conference in Iyamho PDP rejects Katsina LG election APC National Chairman, Deputy quit Senate 2023: My ambition not threatened by growing list of aspirants, says Yahaya Bello 2023 Senate: Delta South seat can't be usurped through tricks, lopsided zoning 'Isoko leaders 2023: Obi tipped to emerge PDP S/East consensus candidate Naira appreciates marginally at Investors and Exporters Window Real Madrid vs Chelsea: Holders crash out of Champions League despite 3-2 win Chukwueze sends Villarreal into Champions League semi-final Military intercepts N60m ransom for bandits with security personnel involved as Courier Delta Police Command holds recruitment exam April 20 R.E.V.E.A.L.E.D: Osinachi's husband has secret wife Royal father, 24 others killed, as bandits invade 3 Benue LGs Kanu sues FG, insists on wearing Igbo attire, Isi-Agu, to court for trial 2023 elections critical to Nigeria's democracy, says IPAC; as voter apathy worries UN LENT: Suffering, offering and Easter hope We stopped shipment of 80 bad drugs from China, India ' NAFDAC Cross River vaccinates 900,000 children against wild polio Nigeria's Oladapo Ashiru emerges 1st black IFFS Secretary-General Untold story of how popular female gospel singer, Osinachi, died *THISDAY* Wema Bank Ranked among LinkedIns Top 25 Workplaces Nasarawa Partners ITF to Train Skills Acquisition Institute Instructors FCTA Redeems N150bn Liabilities to Contractors Wema Bank Reports 108.3% Growth in PBT, Declares N0.24 dividend AXA Mansard Insurance Announces 27% Growth in Gross Written Premium Allianz Nigeria Launches Funeral Expenses Insurance Cover Urged to FG Declare State of Emergency in Nigerias Agricultural Sector Firms Partner to Train 1000 Youths on Agri-Processing Consolidated Hallmark Attributes 2021 Success to Staff Diligence Adedayo: Finance Act Requires Dialogue for Effective Implementation Nessary: Bitcoin Can Deepen Financial Inclusion, Economic Empowerment of Vulnerable Nigerians Investing in Cassava Production, Processing and Export Genetically Modified Crops Harmful for Human Consumption, Group Insists Budget Support: CBN TBs Auctions Up 56% to N2.1trn in Q1 Fresh Recapitalisation Huddle for Insurers Presidential Bid: Group Asks Amaechi to Resign as Transport Minister MTN Finally Gets CBN Approval for Momo PSB Development Bank, DLM Capital Gets Approval to Acquire Links Microfinance Bank Keystone Bank Educates Over 1600 Nigerian Students on Financial Literacy Fintech is Powering Wealth Generation; Is Online Trading a Viable Way for Growing Wealth Passively GBAJABIAMILA AND UNPRODUCTIVE COMMITTEES WHY APC SHOULD ZONE PRESIDENCY TO THE 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Super Eagles and Qatar World Cup: Before We Cast the Stone Super Falcons Held by Olympic Champions Canada Chukwueze Breaks Bayerns Hearts as Villarreal Reach Semis First Time in 16 Years Onumonu, Ajibade Strike as Super Falcons Hold Canada to 2-2 Draw Pepsi Joins DStv Premium Golf Day Train Real Madrid Will Not Under-estimate Chelsea, Says Ancelotti Iwobi Voted Winner of Evertons Goal of the Month Award *THE SUN* 2023: Emir of Dutse endorses Amaechi Road to 2023: Battle for flag bearers as new headaches for APC, PDP Reasons elite want to keep Nigeria divided Adebayo, SDP presidential aspirant Reasons PDP should take over from Buhari in 2023 Isa Saulawa, presidential aspirant UN expresses anxiety over preparation for 2023 election My presidencyll address leadership deficit Wike PDP leaders shift battle to NEC Obi competent, capable to lead Nigeria Bode George My presidential ambition on course Umahi 2023 president: Igbo Assembly urges APC, PDP, others to zone ticket to South East Osimhen ranked 4th best in Serie A Onome Ebi hints on retirement, promises stronger Falcons Super Eagles to play Ecuador, Mexico in friendlies Onuachus value drops to N7.64b Amaju Pinnick gets new FIFA role Ikoyi Club stages Easter holiday junior tennis clinic Registration for Okpekpe 10km road race opens in Lagos, Benin Nigerias crude oil production dropped to 1.354mb/d in March OPEC Nasarawa ready for business Gov Sule Nigeria loses competent seafarers over tax law EU lauds Nigerias war against maritime crimes NPA redeploys senior officials MOWCA seeks anti-piracy collaboration with NIMASA Black & Yello: Reviewing MTNs transition to Digital Citizen status Tech4Dev targets 5m women across Africa by 2030 New Horizons, BMS hold coding, robotics challenge for students Unblocking SIM cards requires SIM linkage NCC Senate okays Kalus bill seeking reduction of extreme poverty Nigerian press among worlds freest -FG Insecurity: Resign immediately, Northern elders tell Buhari Police recover 13 vehicles in Lagos, warn owners AMCON secures post-no-debit order against Kaduna businessman, 2 others over N1.7bn debt Suspected herders kill 25, injure scores Defend yourselves, Ortom charges Benue people Show perpetrators no mercy Buhari Bagudu condoles family of woman, daughter assassinated in Kebbi Auto crashes claim 143 lives in Edo, Delta, Anambra That PDP may not sail against the wind in 2023 Standard-bearer, not flag-bearer Psychology of inner symbols in spiritual philosophy (2) Professional ethics for the 21st century lawyer (2) Nigerian women in governance: Any respite in sight Nigeria: A country in ruins When NASS erred on non-remittance by NSITF 2023: Whos afraid of Jonathan Need to respect zoning in Enugu Tracking Oguns affirmative action Abuja SMEs in distress Abuja SMEs in distress Igbo leaders rally for Obiozor Improving access to credit for MSMEs *GUARDIAN* Why I chose to run for House of Assembly seat FCT police nab 98 scavengers for alleged theft of manhole covers, others Kogi NSCDC arrests 13 suspects for abducting 18- year- old girl Family urges release of detained alleged killer of social media influencer Gunmen hijack commercial bus, abduct eight passengers in Rivers ASF France seeks collaboration against torture, holds advocacy visits in Ogun 15 people injured in Rivers auto crash Again, gunmen kill monarch in Taraba mosque, injure others Registration forms for Okpekpe 10-km Road Race out in Lagos, Benin Eagles' next coach must build team around local league players, says Sadi Villarreal stun Bayern to reach Champions League semi-finals Manufacturers to suffer shocks in Q2 over aggravated challenges Seplat, NB others lift capitalisation by N182 billion NB Plc to increase export capacity beyond one per cent Survey, experts draw attention to growing digital divide among genders AuGF tasks digital forensic auditors on professionalism FG, EU raise concerns over capacity gap in renewable energy NPA redeploys top management officials to reposition port system Financial institution urges policymakers to prioritise growth of CPS Master Mariners task FG on CVFF disbursement as NNPC gives local shipowners slot Nigerians shun number porting, activate new SIMs How Nigeria, others deal with 2.9MT of e-waste Globacom rewards trade partners with N750m cash The aborted police strike Nigerian civil service and trajectory of public administration PDP's no zoning verdict is in bad faith Insecurity, leadership and the people The Port Harcourt boy as activist-pacifist Different ball game - Part 2 Goodbye Father A nation on its path to Golgotha Adamu, Kyari read handwriting on the wall, resign from Senate Nigeria to begin local production of COVID-19 vaccines by end of 2022 NSCDC uncovers suspected vandal operations, recovers premium motor spirit in Badagry Stakeholders pick holes in Nigeria's push for hydrocarbon maximisation Senators, LG boss react as death toll in Plateau attack hits 101 30 success stories of real women, real lives and real growth Ikoyi Club holds Easter Junior Tennis Clinic Benzema sinks brave Chelsea in extra time as Real Madrid reach semi-finals Japan to support deep blue project with $2.4m Experts decry state of electoral process in Nigeria *LEADERSHIP* Keeping Humans And Planet Healthy Nothing Remains 2023: CSOs Kick Against Consensus As Mode Of Choosing Candidates Niger Governor, Others Pay Last Respects To 'Mama Sam' In Minna Buhari Asks NASS To Raise Fuel Subsidy To N4trn For 2022 2023 Presidency: I'm Not Threatened By More APC Aspirants ' Kogi Gov Gunmen Kill Monarch, 23 Farmers In Benue Effium Killings: Ebonyi Group Condemns Attack On Ezza Refugees Denying LGs Autonomy Responsible For Insecurity, PDP Chieftain Slam Govs Tinubu's Wife Absent As Osinbajo Woos APC Senators Ramadan/Easter: Buhari Orders Release Of 40,000MT Of Grains JUST-IN: Suspected Sara Suka Cult Group Kills Lecturer, Tailor In Plateau Osun Gov'ship: INEC Releases Final List Of Candidates Osinbajo's Declaration Is Courageous, Says Women Group Minister Inaugurates Steering C'ttee On $700m SURWASH Programme Outrage As Customs Slams Fresh 15% Levy On 'Tokunbo' Vehicles Senator Barau Commends Buhari On Kabo Polytechnic Senate Passes Peace Corps, Hunters Council Bills Gwarzo Takes Over As Humanitarian Affairs Ministry Perm Sec 2023: Kwara Gov Directs Appointees Seeking Elective Positions To Resign 2022 Budget: Buhari Requests Senate To Adjust Fiscal Framework Kachikwu Condemns 15% Levy On Imported Used Cars Terrorists, Bandits Can't Overrun The Country By 2023, Says Pro-Buhari Group Mother Of LEADERSHIP Founder, Mama Sam, Finally Laid To Rest *NEW TELEGRAPH* As Buhari's tenure winds down NEC will take final decision on zoning 'PDP Budget deficit hits N7.35trn Some presidential aspirants have no pedigree 'Kalu APC National Chairman, Deputy, resign from Senate Fulani herdsmen kill 23 in Ortom, Akume's councils, injure scores 2023: Mass resignation looms in Ondo as Akeredolu's 48-hour ultimatum expires tomorrow ASUU TO GOVT: Adopt UTAS, meet our demands or strike continues World Bank: Nigeria, others ill-prepared for debt, food crises 2023: Repeating 2015 mistake'll come with greater consequences 'Obi Osun Guber: INEC lists Oyetola, Adeleke, 13 others as candidates 2023: Consensus not northern agenda ' Saraki 2023: Emir of Dutse endorses Amaechi CBN to roll over N141.26bn T-Bills today InfraCorp: CBN, others mobilise capital for infrastructure devt Is deregulation solution to FOREX/exchange rate problem Adopting prolific listing to deepen local bourse Stakeholders reject Navy's presence in cargo examination Abuja MoU moves to train 22 heads of maritime agencies Report: E-payment transactions hit N34.67trn in March Oxfam: 263m more people face extreme poverty Equities extend gains with N182bn FCMB Group revenue hits N212bn 2023: As Osinbajo finally declares Adamu: A good choice for APC's growth agenda 2023: X-raying Jandor's bid for Lagos House Ikoyi Club stages Easter holiday junior tennis 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Reserves decline $317m to $39.5bn in March 2022 ' FBNQuest Income inequality increasing resentment, unproductivity, brain-drain ' Rewane FG inaugurates steering committee for N400bn SURWASH programme implementation NALDA gets 30,000 hectares varsities' land for farming Russia-Ukraine war: Europe, Central Asia economies to shrink by 4.1%' World Bank Security agencies kill 1, foil bandits' attack on Kaduna community Many shot, 13 hospitalised in New York station We'll achieve Nigeria's maritime expansion without war, litigation ' Buhari Plateau killings heinous, perpetrators deserve no mercy ' Buhari Osinachi's husband Peter Nwanchukwu not Dunamis Pastor Gunmen invade mosque, kill Taraba monarch Benue mourns as herders Kill 23 in fresh attacks Insecurity: FG maps out strategies for recovery of Lake Chad Minister preaches self-reliance to aid development Abuja journalist, Mutum, for burial Wednesday Court remandsman over N3.7m employment scam Cross River targets 900,000 for vaccination 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