*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 18TH APRIL 2022*



*PUNCH*

2023: My returnll bring Nasarawa under PDP control, says Labaran Maku

Kaduna bishops back northern elders call for Buharis resignation

Robbers invade Ilaro apartments, poly students flee

Presidency: PDP opts for indirect primary, may prune 17 aspirants

Lagos warns against hawking on pedestrian bridges

Weve killed 10 ISWAP commanders MNJTF

Imitate Christs devotion, Tinubu urges Christians

Govt counsels residents on clean environment

Nigerias ballooning debt burden worrisome

More defections loom in APC as PDP woos Yari, Marafa

2023: Belloll restructure Nigeria, defeat Tinubu, Osinbajo Abiola-Costello

Ill work if Nigerians give me a chance, says Ngige

Two Kano commissioners resign

Alex Otti declares Abia gov ambition, promises better deal

National Assemblys lamentation over insecurity mere 2023 campaign PANDEF

AIICO settled N47.3bn claims in 2021

Well complete Brass LNG project abandoned for 17 years FG

51 firms drive stock market gain by N500bn

NGX launches West Africas first exchange-traded derivatives market

LASACO gets stable outlook rating

AXA Mansard seeks environmental protection

Nigeria cant track importers of substandard products SON

FITC plans tech-driven staff promotion for MDAs

Geometric Powerll illuminate Abia Gov

Nigeria imports N109bn anti-malaria drugs in six months, local pharmaceuticals struggle

Fuel subsidy puts Nigerian economy at high risk World Bank

PFAs invest N74.54bn in infrastructure, investors eye pension funds

Property outfit set to tackle housing deficit

Real estate expert advises firms on building trust

Firm begins construction of $2m estate in Lagos

Radisson targets 150 hotels in Nigeria, others

Association establishes college of insurance supervisors

15% imported vehicle levy illegal, against Finance Act Ex-NAC panel member

Pension: 2,800 deceased workers families get N15.05bn in three months

Nigeria, other SSA countries may have 463.6 million poor people

Aribo, Bassey shine as Rangers reach Scottish Cup final

NPFL: Pillars condemn fans attack on Katsina United

Bundesliga: Awoniyi now fourth Nigerian top scorer

Lookman, Awoniyi, Ekpiteta on target

Onuachu ready for Liverpool, Atletico move ' Genk coach

Defenders on me after scoring 14 goals ' Moffi

Ligue 1: Neymar, Mbappe score as PSG beat Marseille 2-1

La Liga: Real Madrid fight back to beat Sevilla 3-2

Agony of a retired Nigerian diplomat

Meeting Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Rivers teachers raped 50 pupils in four months, says FIDA

Probe begins as Lagos lady narrates robbery, attempted rape in Tanzanian hotel

Army officer shuns Lagos task force, claims land ownership

NDLEA busts cocaine cartels, arrests seven traffickers

Kano gov mourns as six imams die in crash

Lagos residents demand Lekki-Ikoyi toll cancellation

Man burns ex-wife in Adamawa

Firm establishes academy for device repairs, others

Osinbajo and the heritage of failure (2)

Fundamentals for 2023 presidential aspirants, candidates

Crude oil theft: Case of onshore vs offshore thieves

Osinachis husband took her cars, left her stranded Mother

Despite CBN ban, 33.4 million Nigerians trade crypto Report

Presidency mum as Kukah knocks Buhari over insecurity, corruption



*VANGUARD*

Insecurity, poverty,others driving Nigerians into despair, Bishops Obinna, Onuoha

Easter: Emmanuel urges politicians not to shed blood over political offices

Hairdressers lament low patronage as women go low cut

Patrick 'Dr P' Omoyeni, FIXIT Founder celebrates birthday, returns glory to God

Easter Retreat: lmmorality angers God ' Muoka

50,000 people now use 'Xend Finance', Nigerian Crypto bank

Withdraw pardon for Dariye, Nyame, uphold oath of office, SERAP tells Buhari

Easter: Ereyitomi felicitates with Christians, Warri Federal Constituents

IPAC greets Christians at Easter, urges collective effort for peaceful poll

Enugu professionals in Diaspora laud Mbah as Sanwo Olu inspects oil facility

Abia 2023: Alex Otti declares for governor

Bishop Kukah to Buhari: Economy, politics, children's lives broken, only corruption is alive

Catholic, Anglican Bishops call for Buhari's resignation

I'll replicate Rivers' feat for Nigeria ' Wike

[VIDEO] 2023: I'm winning presidency with demography, not geopolitics ' 42-yr-old Chukwuka Monye

Politicians, not Constitution, are Nigeria's problem ' Adebayo, presidential aspirant

2023: 10 reasons Osinbajo is the best man for the job

Delta 2023: On Hogwash UPU Endorsements & Catalogue of Fiasco

Easter people, merchants of hope and 2023 elections

Bloody Easter in Niger as Bandits kill four, kidnap scores in Gwada Community

DHQ promises to find killers in Benue community

Nigerian pastor denies siphoning church funds

How we grew Ondo IGR from N600m to over N3bn monthly ' Akinkugbe
 


*THISDAY*

CBN Fines 10 Banks N7.02trn Over CRR Violation

Can BUA Foods Maintain Strong Fundamentals Amid Severe Competition

ANLCA Faults Absence of SON at Ports, Says Vacuum Responsible for Rising Influx of Substandard Goods

Popoola: The Impact of AI on Businesses in Nigeria Will be Generally Positive

Access Bank, GTB, Top LinkedIns Ranking on Nigerias Best Workplaces

Union Bank of Nigeria Announces 23% Drop in Profit

Fidelity Bank Donates Food Items to Physically Challenged Persons

Edo Govt, Firm Synergize on Transparency, Performance Metrics

Popoola : NGX Remains Committed to Cater for Needs of Domestic, Foreign Investors

NEXIM: Five Years of Promoting Non-oil Exports

Olugbodi: Digital Reality Will Shrink Workforce, Spur Growth in SMEs Segment

QNET Partners Transblue on E-commerce, Plans Big for Consumers

Report Highlights Skills Gaps, Structural Policy Barriers as Hindrance to Women Participation in Nigerias Labour Market

NOSAK Group Appoints Rahman as Group Chief Strategy Officer

IMMERI Celebrates 3RD Anniversary, Recounts Achievements

Absa: Sustainability of CPS Key to Thriving Pension Sector in Nigeria

NCC, Google Partner to Drive Nigerias Digital Transformation Agenda

Tech Top 5 News

THE REBUILDING OF THE JOS MAIN MARKET

Despite Challenges, Banks Exposure to Oil & Gas, Agriculture Sectors Reached N5.16trn in 2021

Atiku Abubakar: PDP Should Focus on Winning, Not Zoning

Dariye, Nyame: A Pardon Not Misplaced

Laolu Akande: The Infamy of Presidential Loudmouth

TINUBU, OSINBAJO AND POLITICS OF LOYALTY

ANAMBRA AND THE SPECTRE OF LAWLESSNESS

South-west Unity Colleges Train Caregivers

They Had Nigeria in Mind



*THE SUN*

Questions over Senates investigative hearing

Road to 2023: Delta guber: Why I want to succeed Okowa -Otuaro, deputy governor

Ikpeazu aware of deputys governorship ambition Onwuka

No amount of falsehood, sponsored attacksll stop Wike

Road to 2023: APC has no chance in Enugu USA Igwesi

2023: APC NWC divided over political appointees resignation

Bende stakeholders reject PDP zoning arrangement in Abia

2023: APC NWC divided over political appointees resignation

Why I consulted PDP gov Ngige

Eschew politics of bitterness, IPAC tells political parties, candidates

Chukwueze instrumental in Villarreals win against Getafe

Usoro leaps to silver at Golden Games

Peseiro not yet cleared for Eagles job

India 2022: Ruthless Flamingos maul Egypt 4-0

Peseiro to pay wages of his assistant coaches

Sports Ministry plans robust National Sports Policy, youth investment

Baseball, Softball teams battle for cash prizes in Asaba

Nigerian equities defy global decline as investors gain N500bn

FMDQ admits Prima Corporation Limited Series 2 CP

Airtel Nigeria unveils commercial data centre to support businesses, organisations

CIS to expand operations with new Abuja office

Extortion: FG sets up PSTT team to remove illegal checkpoints along Port corridors

NIMASA committed to Maritime varsity development Jamoh

$2.3bn Siemens contract in danger over local content disagreements

Navy confiscates N200m petrol products in 2 weeks

Neimeth to raise N5bn fresh capital

NSITF urgesOPS employees to join ECS

Osinbajo prays for Nigerias restoration

I knew Nigeria was heading for Waterloo Oyedepo

You lack understanding in parliamentary procedures, Senate tells ex-deputy leader

Ogbaja emerges state chairman of OUK Movement

Kaduna Bishops ask Buhari to resign

Osinbajo prays for Nigerias restoration

I knew Nigeria was heading for Waterloo Oyedepo

Nigerianll soon unleash anger on corrupt leaders, Kaigama warns

Troops neutralise 100 BHaram/ISWAP commanders, fighters

Navy clamps down on oil thieves in Bayelsa, Delta, Akwa-Ibom, Rivers

ASUU strike and lamentations of Ngige

Publicise your deal-breakers

The Chibuike Amaechi narrative

Mark Okoye: Imperative for sound legislative presence

Galaxy Backbone: Digital infrastructure as most precious asset

Drug abuse: nfvcb and nbc in the dock

The hidden effects of domestic violence

Drug abuse: nfvcb and nbc in the dock

Anyichuks changes Ebonyi governorship equation

2023: Outcome of pollsll determine Nigerias place globally Schmale, UN resident coordinator

Rising monthly income on utilities



*GUARDIAN*

Group urges Okowa to take up national assignment

Urhobo group backs choice of Edevbie as consensus candidate

Soludo not threatened by change in APGA leadership, says Okorie

How Yahaya Bello opened search for Nigeria's 'futuristic' President

Okowa, Omo-Agege fight heightens as aides join fray

Tegbe's defection to PDP justifies Makinde's style of politics, says group

Abe joins Rivers APC guber race, vows to resist illegality, rascality

OAU student's murder trial: Osun government grants Falanafiat to take over prosecution

Ogun Police arrest man for allegedly stealing two children in church

NDLEA arrests seven traffickers, intercepts cocaine consignments at Port Harcourt, Abuja, Lagos airports

Father mourns death of 35-year-old mother of two, cries for justice

Vigilante arrests suspected kidnapper in Rivers Community

Delta Police arrest suspects over mysterious death of female student

Police call for collective policing to end insecurity

El-Rufai gives cricket positive kick in Kaduna

Coach Oghenekevwe sure Nigeria will excel at ICC Women U-19 tourney

Ebonyi, Anambra win 11th Chuma Anosike Cup

Gurusingha invites 36 players for Yellow Greens' screening in Lagos

Lagos ready to host befitting ITTF's championships, says sports commission boss

Entries for Easter junior tennis clinic excite Ikoyi Club

National Baseball, Softball Championship begins in Asaba Wednesday

Real Madrid fight back again to stun Sevilla, Atletico scrape past Espanyol

Frankfurt fans made Barca feel 'robbed in our own home', says Xavi

Is deregulation solution to Nigeria's foreign exchange rate problem

NCRIB seals pact with LCCI to drive insurance acceptance

Stakeholders advocate more investment in capital market

Insurer declares 27% growth in Gross Written Premium

Senior advocates of whatever

Yemi Osinbajo's oily fingers

Nigerian Muslims, pray for the right leader

Illegality, unstainability of ex-governors' pensions

Who will save PDP

Celebrating Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi at 80

Cleric says ill-gotten money should not be used as offering

West African scientists to boost COVID-19 vaccine production

Uzodimma never endorsed any aspirant secretly, says Imo APC

Arsenal initiate contact with Osimhen over potential summer move

Zulum raises salaries of Borno health workers

When Yahaya Bello becomes president, masses will be his godfathers, says Hafsat Abiola

ATOPCON wants Southeast states to prioritise physical development plan

FITC champions tech-led staff promotion process in public sector

Stock-in-trade



*LEADERSHIP*

Abia NULGE Alleges Unfair Treatment Under Ikpeazu

NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine Consignment At 3 Airports, Arrests 7 Suspects

FUTA Council Extends Tenure Of Registrar

Federal Govt Inaugurates Board, Council Of NDE, NILS

2023: Kano Deputy Gov Resigns As Commissioner For Agriculture

India Questions WHO's Methodology to Estimate Mortalities

Bauchi Governor Approves College Of Education In Dass

We're Not Bothered By High Number Of Presidential Aspirants ' INEC

Troops Kill 10 Commanders, 90 Terrorists In Lake Chad

Easter: Osinbajo, Gbajabiamila, Others Pray For Peace

Boris Johnson: Lesson In Governance

Easter: An atmosphere Of Sober Reflections

2023 PRESIDENCY: Aso Rock Stays Aloof As Aspirants Battle For APC Ticket

11,536 Schools Closed Over Insecurity In Nigeria ' UNICEF

Ease Of Doing Business: Terminal Operators Risk Sanctions Over Obstruction

EbubeAgu Operatives, Gunmen Exchange Fire In Imo

2023: Ex-sport Minister Joins Niger Gov'ship Race

Presidency Tackles Wike As More Criticism Trails Pardon For Dariye, Nyame



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Kaduna Train Terror Attack: Matters arising

N3.6bn fraud: Appeal Court voids clearance of ex-NDDC Director, Omatsuli

Motorcyclist bags life imprisonment for raping teenager

Bloody Easter in Niger as terrorists kill policeman, women, children, abduct dozens

You've destroyed Nigeria, enthroned corruption, divided citizens,Bishop Kukah tells Buhari

Bandits demand N2m ransom from each resident abducted in Niger

Yari, Marafa Dump APC for PDP

Presidential Pardon: Your criticism, not justified, Presidency slams Wike

2023: Massive resignation of political appointees in Bauchi

Chief Judge re-assigns contract dispute suit against Amaechi to another Judge

Osinbajo: Africa must embrace innovative tech to be self-sufficient in food production

Ukraine Conflict: Russia sets deadline for troops in Mariupol to surrender

12 injured in shooting at US shopping mall

Zenith Bank appoints 4 directors

LCCI opens vista of collaboration with NCRIB

FMDQ admits Prima Corporation series 2 CP on its Platform

Nigerian heads new regional College of Insurance Supervisors

NGX halts weekly downturn with 1.99% gain

AIICO pays N47.3bn to policyholders

IOSCO seeks feedback on corporate bonds' liquidity issues

Cost pressure confines Tranex Plc to loss position

Oke: Nigerian farmers demoralised by worsening security challenge

Cybersecurity: Evolution of ransomware reaches dangerous levels

2023 and power-sharing pact in Awka Federal Constituency

I'll beat other aspirants to APC presidential ticket ' Yahaya Bello

India 2022: Flamingos hit Egypt 4-0, put one leg in final round of qualifiers

FA Cup: Chelsea beat Palace to set up Liverpool final

EPL: Arteta rues missed opportunities as Arsenal falter in top-four race

CAF League: Azulao stars as Petro upset Sundowns; Esperance, Entente draw

NWF intensify preparations for 1st Gov. Diri National Wrestling Championships

Shagari makes history at 1st MASA Isonyin Half Marathon

Marseille fans banned from attending match at Parc des Princes

Ofili dethrones Okagbare as national 200m record holder

Saints inflict third straight defeat on Arsenal

Liverpool survive Man City late rally to reach FA Cup final

Miss Teen Global Beauty pageant shuts down Sapele today

Kwam 1 denies beating new wife, asks accusers to 'seek forgiveness

AMAA-StarTimes Short Film Festival records over 500 entries across Africa

Our lives being watched by more people than we envisage 'Santiago Roberts

Osinachi: Abuse not part of God's wish for marriage 'Tolu Ijogun



*BLUE PRINT*

Breaking: Yari, I have not joined PDP, but' ' Marafa

NIMASA committed to Nigerian university devt ' Jamoh

Calls for PMB's resignation and the limit of mischief

After years of unresolved differences, ex- Zamfara gov Yari, Marafa drop crucial hint, dump APC

Equity market remains stronger, gains 1.99% in 4 days

Still on disparity between varsity and polytechnic degrees

Thompson-Herah posts fastest women's 100m of the year

Shagari makes history at 1st MASA Isonyin Half- Marathon,beats Kenyan runner to emerge champion

New Super Eagles tackle Ecuador before Mexico

RMAFC and last lap of new revenue sharing formula

Barely 3 weeks to qualifier, Flying Eagles camp opens in Abuja

U-17 Women's World Cup: Flamingoes pip Egypt 4-0

ChibokGirls'Long forgotten

2023: How Yahaya Bello 'll tackle insecurity ' Hafsat Abiola

Abuja monarch, 2 others regain freedom after N2.5m ransom

Report of Jamilu Gwamna's sack fake, malicious ' KEDCO

Easter: Osinbajo prays for restoration, prosperity in Nigeria

Niger: Terrorists kill 4, abduct scores 15km away from Minna

20 years after ICJ's ruling on Bakassi:Language barrier stalls boundary demarcation

Put Nigeria above personal interest, Emir of Lafia tells citizens

Revealed! How Dare is repositioning sports, youth development through robust policies, investment plans

Gov Inuwa mourns SSG Njodi's sister

2023: Garo, Kwankwaso, others resign from Ganduje's cabinet

Easter: Seek elective positions peacefully, Ishaku urges politicians

I'll retrieve 'looted N15bn'for Oyo people ' Makinde

Group takes medical outreach to Nasarawa communities

Muslim group condemns state pardon for Dariye, Nyame

Why SON should return to Nigeria seaports ' Stakeholders

Emirate council crowns MD UmarJa'idinawaFika

Gowon hails NYSC TV/Radio launch, says it 'll give more visibility

Stop siege on IPMAN offices, court orders Police

Skills acquisition: RCCG graduates 28 students on Easter Sunday

North Korea tests new nuclear weapon



*TRIBUNE*

Nigerians need mindset, cultural re-orientation to change their narratives 'Uka

2023: Stop bickering, let's take Nigeria forward, Dein of Agbor pleads with APC, PDP

2023: Reject voting people of shady characters, Salvador tells Nigerians

Lack of mentorship, bane of development of Northern youths

Agrolog, Mastercard foundation empower 60,000 farmers in ginger production

Group debunks report on alleged intimidation of landlords into selling houses to army captain

NG Clearing steers clearing and settlement of first ETD in Nigeria

Media: Why practitioners should occupy the social media space 'Experts

Ramadan: CHI Limited stresses rehydrating, rejuvenating benefits in new campaigns

TomTom boosts youths' creativity, drive at summit

Coca-Cola strengthens 'Equip 60,000' initiative

Ikigai', the fuel of life

Principles worth buying into

Race to rescue Nigeria's bumbling democracy

Banditry as financial wing of Boko Haram

On constant killings by criminal gangs



*SPORTS*

Angels' Mike Trout Day-to-Day with Hand Injury After HBP; X-Rays Negative - Bleacher Report

Aribo, Balogun, Bassey Help Rangers Seal Scottish Cup Final Ticket After Comeback Win vs Celtic - Complete Sports

Aribo, Bassey shine as Rangers reach Scottish Cup final - Punch

Barely 3 weeks to qualifier, Flying Eagles camp opens in Abuja - Blueprint

Baseball, Softball teams battle for cash prizes in Asaba - The Sun

Bundesliga: Awoniyi now fourth Nigerian top scorer - Punch

CAF League: Azulao stars as Petro upset Sundowns; Esperance, Entente draw - New Telegraph

Chelsea 2-0 Crystal Palace: 'Blues again show ability to thrive amid chaos - BBC

Chelsea beat Crystal Palace to advance to third consecutive FA Cup final - The Cable

Chris Paul Activates 'Point God Mode' to Close Out Suns' Game 1 Win over Pelicans - Bleacher Report

Chukwueze instrumental in Villarreals win against Getafe - The Sun

Classique on its knees' Neymar and Mbappe score as PSG march tediously towards some sort of Ligue 1 glory - Yahoo

Coach Oghenekevwe sure Nigeria will excel at ICC Women U-19 tourney - Guardian

De Gea Makes 'Special' Liverpool Claim Ahead Of Anfield Game - Daily Independent

Defenders on me after scoring 14 goals ' Moffi - Punch

DeMar DeRozan's Struggles Cost Bulls Golden Opportunity in Game 1 vs. Giannis, Bucks - Bleacher Report

douard Mendy deserves recognition in final knockings of Abramovich era - Yahoo

Ebonyi, Anambra win 11th Chuma Anosike Cup - Guardian

El-Rufai gives cricket positive kick in Kaduna - Guardian

Entries for Easter junior tennis clinic excite Ikoyi Club - Guardian

EPL: Arteta rues missed opportunities as Arsenal falter in top-four race - New Telegraph

Everyone waits for Madrid to lose but we're on fire' ' Ancelotti recognises title is 'really close - Yahoo

FA Cup: Chelsea beat Palace to set up Liverpool final - New Telegraph

Fabregas Pays Tribute To Rowley Who 'Convinced Wenger To Sign Him - Daily Independent

Fan violence: Kano Pillars fined N9m, to play home games in Abuja till season ends - The Cable

Flamingos beat Egypt 4-0 in U17 World Cup qualifier - The Cable

Frank Bruno warns Tyson Fury he faces 'awkward' fight with Dillian Whyte - Yahoo

Frankfurt fans made Barca feel 'robbed in our own home', says Xavi - Guardian

Giannis Antetokounmpo: Bucks Were 'A Little Bit Out of Rhythm' in Game 1 vs. Bulls - Bleacher Report

Gladiator' Ronnie O'Sullivan digs deep to see off David Gilbert - Yahoo

Gurusingha invites 36 players for Yellow Greens' screening in Lagos - Guardian

Hugo Lloris urges Tottenham not to throw away chance of making Champions League - Yahoo

I want to be a legend here' ' Guimaraes targets Newcastle history after sinking Leicester - Yahoo

India 2022: Flamingos hit Egypt 4-0, put one leg in final round of qualifiers - New Telegraph

India 2022: Ruthless Flamingos maul Egypt 4-0 - The Sun

Jayson Tatum Says Celtics 'All Thought' Marcus Smart Was Going to Take Final Shot - Bleacher Report

Jayson Tatum's Buzzer-Beater Shows Nets vs. Celtics Has Makings of Instant Classic - Bleacher Report

Karim Benzema snatches late winner as Real Madrid hit back to beat Sevilla - Yahoo

Kyrie Irving Discusses Middle Finger to Celtics Fans, Reveals What Was Said to Him - Bleacher Report

La Liga: Real Madrid fight back to beat Sevilla 3-2 - Punch

Lagos ready to host befitting ITTF's championships, says sports commission boss - Guardian

Lakers' LeBron James Praises Kyrie Irving During Nets vs. Celtics: 'Young God-rie - Bleacher Report

Leicester City Focus On Everton Clash 'Lookman - Complete Sports

Ligue 1: Neymar, Mbappe score as PSG beat Marseille 2-1 - Punch

Liverpool and Manchester City are running magnificently, but on fumes - Yahoo

Liverpool survive Man City late rally to reach FA Cup final - New Telegraph

Liverpool: Virgil Van Dijk says 'almost impossible' quadruple would be 'dream - BBC

Lookman, Awoniyi, Ekpiteta on target - Punch

LTA chief Scott Lloyd vows to offer continued support to Emma Raducanu - Yahoo

Marseille fans banned from attending match at Parc des Princes - New Telegraph

Matt Parkinson and Hasan Ali lead Lancashire to victory at Kent - Yahoo

Mikel Arteta will not be too hard on Arsenal youngsters amid concerning slump - Yahoo

NASCAR at Bristol 2022 Results: Kyle Busch Wins After Late Reddick-Briscoe Spinout - Bleacher Report

National Baseball, Softball Championship begins in Asaba Wednesday - Guardian

NBA Awards 2022: Full List of Finalists for MVP, DPOY, ROY, 6th Man of Year, COY - Bleacher Report

Ned Nwoko: Why Nigeria needs a sports university - The Cable

Nets' Kevin Durant Says He Doesn't Think Kyrie Irving Worries About Celtics Fans - Bleacher Report

New Super Eagles tackle Ecuador before Mexico - Blueprint

NHL Playoff Picture 2022: Wild, Capitals Clinch Postseason Berths; Updated Standings - Bleacher Report