*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 20TH APRIL 2022*



*PUNCH*

Ill turn Nigeria into productive nation, says Obi

Residents flee as soldiers occupy Imo communities

Group commends IPOBs criminal charges against Kanus estranged disciple, Ekpa

It is finished, Soyinka, Sani condemn Dariye, Nyames pardon

Another NAF jet crashes in Kaduna, two feared killed

I wont allow anyone to destabilise Nigeria, Buhari tells govs, service chiefs

Electoral Act: Presidency, OSGF disagree over ministers refusal to resign

Ohanaeze faults Oluwo on Igbo Presidency

Katsina CJ inaugurates election petition tribunals, warns against misconduct

Finally, Buhari shipwrecks the anti-corruption war

2023 presidency: Its time to repay me, Wike tells PDP leaders

Nigeria needs problem solver, not consensus candidate Obi

Presidential bid: Youll be a good loser, Ganduje tells Wike

2023: Kwankwaso joins presidential race, vows to address insecurity

IMF upgrades Nigerias economic growth forecast to 3.4%

Power generation crashes by 903MW, national grid crisis persists

Despite CBNs clampdown, Nigerians traded N316.9bn bitcoin in 2021

We cant regulate prices of goods, says FCCPC

Nigeria, others prepare 2022 regional weather forecast for West Africa

10 banks lend customers N2.9tn in 12 months

Abdulazeez: How providence turned creative midfielder to budding goalie

Everton vs Leicester: Iwobi eyes 90th Toffees cap against Iheanacho, Lookman

AFCON qualifiers: Eagles draw S'Leone, G'Bissau, Sao Tome

Adeleye hopes to extend unbeaten run against Healey

Bassey ranked Scottish League best playmaker

Moffi searches for eighth league goal

Kalou, Oliseh, others back Eagles to qualify from 'easy' group

Freiburg brush aside Hamburg to reach German Cup final

Inter beat AC Milan 3-0 to reach Italian Cup final

Fulham promoted to Premier League after Preston win

Why I havent attended church in years Ifu Ennada

DELSU professor released after N3m ransom payment dies

Sexual act: Chrisland management, parents, pupils meet police today

Gunmen abduct five friends returning from Anambra wedding

Ekiti bricklayer disappears during visit to alfa, cleric remanded

Police raid Delta hotel, arrest suspected robbers, recover arms

Osun police, Fulani vigilantes kill suspected kidnapper, arrest one

Netflix shares plunge as subscribers drop

E tu Osinbajo

Kudos to Buhari for improving Nigerias teachers welfare

Drop your presidential bids, Afenifere leader tells Tinubu, Osinbajo

Buharis spokesmen inefficient, poor writers, says Kukah

SANs, Uzodinma, Afenifere fault Afe Babalola on interim govt

Bandits threaten to kill more kidnap victims, demand N20m

Liverpool thrash Man United 4-0 to go top of Premier League

Parents responsible for childrens sex education Rapper Eva Alordiah



*VANGUARD*

YOV appoints new General Secretary, Deputy

2023: PDP knocks UPU over endorsement of guber aspirant

PDP Lagos4Lagos sacks chairman over alleged N100m gift

Imo SDP members exchange blows over-sharing positions in Congress

2023: Era when politicians manufacture millions of votes over ' Buhari

158 Libya returnees arrive Nigeria

Photos: President Buhari breaks fast with Govs, FEC members, Service Chiefs, others

From The Uk To Rwanda, By Femi Fani-Kayode

Nigeria in Diaspora can contribute hugely to 2023 elections, says Adegbola

2023: Don't sell your votes to money bags, highest bidder ' Kano Guber aspirant warn Nigerians

Osun deploys procurement software in contract bidding process

2023: Group uncovers plot to smear Osinbajo with false testimonies

2023: APC moves to adopt indirect primary

2023: Ngige formally declares for presidency

NGX, IFC, others collaborate on best practice on climate disclosure

Transport Minister applauds improved cargo, ship dwell time

Economy bleeding from importation of sub-standard goods ' SON

Bank of Industry Group grows profitby 75% to N62b in 2021

Delta 2023: The Edevbie factor

Peter Mbah and the Igbos contribution to national growth

Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim: Mama Migrants and IDPs is a Year Older

Erelu Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi: A quintessential amazon per excellence

Church, Chimamanda and funerals: Matters arising

Tinubu's presidential ambition made of sterner stuff

Hon Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim: Mama Migrants and IDPs is a Year Older

Liverpool score four to dent Man Utd's top-four hopes

Kardashian s3x tape will keep playing in my head, I can't concentrate ' Juror tells judge

NAF, in Super Tucano jets kill top ISIS Commander, Ammar Bin-Umar in Lake Chad

N10bn debt: FCTA seals Fed Ministry of Works, FCC, others

The vice-presidency is incurable frustration (2)

New therapy raises hope for improved sexual experience in FGM victims

Police rescue kidnap victim, arrest 2 suspects in Osun

I slept with my 10-yr-old daughter for money rituals ' Father confesses

FG renames National Theatre

Chrisland: 'You misled the public' ' Nigerians flay Ubi Franklin over 'rape' story

Chrisland S3x Video Saga: Parents, teachers want thorough investigation, prosecution

Osinachi: Edo-basedlawyer institutes annual award to immortalise late singer

2023: Until we stop govt terrorism we can't solve Nigeria's problem ' Adebayo
 


*THISDAY*

Guinness Nigeria, Stanbic IBTC, 19 Others Lift Stock Market by N19bn

Bank of Industry Group Grows Profit by 75% to N62bn in 2021

FG Denies Stoking Food Inflation by Mopping Up Production

AIICO Insurance Pays N47.3 billion Claims

Eterna Plc Appoints New Directors, Company Secretary

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

Sundry Foods Opens Five New Outlets in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt

Seventh Anniversary and the Future of ID Africa

E-FRAUD: A THREAT TO YOUTH DIGITAL INCLUSION

AFRICA AND THE RACE FOR INTERNET CONNECTIVITY

Why Morah Wants to Represent Oyi/Ayamelum Federal Constituency in the Green...

IN DEFENCE OF YEMI OSINBAJO:Etim Etim argues that voters should be...

COME ONE, COME ALL: Enugu is in need of visionary...

The Atmosphere of Elections

Confronting the Menace of Oil Theft

Troost-Ekong Banks on USA Friendlies for Eagles to Rebuild

Salah Scores Brace as Liverpool Outclass Man Utd to go Top

Golfers Excited as DStv Premium Golf Day Approaches

Pochettino Hints at New PGS Deal

Arsenal Interest Flatters Osimhen as Gunners Initiate Contact

Baseball, Softball Teams Battle for Cash Prizes in Asaba

Rangers Fans Hail Aribo after a Scintillating Performance



*THE SUN*

Roadto 2023: Zoning, consensus options as litmus test for APC national leadership

Insecurity: Nigerians should take charge of their destinies Chinda, Reps member

Wike urges NWC not to support any presidential aspirant

Tinubu campaign disowns blasphemous poster

Ngige says he has capacity to revive Nigerias economy, declares for president

ADC appointees in Makindes cabinet defect to PDP

George warns Lagos PDP against illegal admin fees

Oyetola directs appointees seeking political office to resign

2023: Nigeria needs problem solver not consensus candidate Obi

Soyinka, Vatsa, Niger APC flay Buharis state pardon to Dariye, Nyame

Minister halts Peseiros appointment

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Super Eagles get easy draw

Troost-Ekong: Nigeria look to rebuild with friendlies in USA

Mexico, Ecuador friendlies perfect for Eagles come back bid Ogunjimi

Golfers excited as DStv Premium Golf Day approaches

US coaches name Ofili National Athlete of the week

Minister impressed with form of Ofili, Nathaniel, others

Ajaokuta steel: FG not engaging British firm for rehabilitation

Sundry Foods opens 5 new outlets in Lagos, Abuja, PHarcourt

FCCPC cant control prices, says Irukera

Lagos shuts down warehouse over sale of contaminated milk

2021: African startups drew $5.2 bn venture capital Group

BoI grows profit to N62bn in 2021

Afreximbank Groups assets hit $22bn

Stocks kick-off transactions in red, decline by 0.03%

Air Peace relocates regional, international operations to new MMIA Terminal2

Controversy trails 15% NAC levy on used vehicles

5 wedding guests kidnapped in Anambra

Babalolas interim govt suggestion call to anarchy Uzodimma

IPOB places bounty on fake ESN, unmasks gunmens sponsors

Cost of preparing Nigerian jollof rice rises by 7.3% Report

Why FG approved Readers are Leaders book for school curriculum

Hes out of tune with reality Senate

It equates to extension of Buharis tenure lawmaker, senior lawyer

Osinbajo raises the alarm over false discrimination against hijab wearing women

Kukah adamant, dares Buhari

Nobodyll be allowed to destabilise Nigeria -Buhari

Professional ethics for the 21st century lawyer (3)

Psychology of inner symbols in spiritual philosophy (3)

May Allah be pleased with Leah Sharibu

French presidential election and best practice

The lessons of Easter

Why are the Igbo hated in Nigeria

Lions Club inaugurates recreation park

Trouble for Enugu land fraudsters

Umuada Igbo prays for Soludo

ATM dumped for PoS

Osinachi: More stringent laws against domestic violence



*GUARDIAN*

Postpone 2023 elections: Six-month Interim Government after Buhari's tenure

Rivers APC, uniting for 2023 after years of disharmony

Youths pledge support for Wike

We're retooling politics in Edo to impact lives, says Obaseki

CSO hails advisory body's approval of Sanwo-Olu for second term

Railings prevent tragedy at Ojuelegba Bridge

Akwa Ibom reads riot act to employment racketeers

Gunmen abduct five menin Anambra

Baptist Church urges Kwara government to reopen school shut amid hijab crisis

Don't blame me, Buhari for banditry in Imo, Nigeria, says Uzodimma

Toll hits 448 in South Africa floods, relief effort falters

Yemen rebels pledge to stop using child soldiers: UN

Blinken renews US focus on migration with Panama trip

Two friendlies will rebuild Nigeria, says Troost-Ekong

Arteta urges Lacazette to stay focused amid talk of Arsenal exit

Nigeria's Rivers United among Africa's top 20 clubs as Al Ahly top list

Countdown to DStv Premium Golf Day begins

Ronaldo to miss Liverpool clash after baby son's death

Former world champ Khan robbed at gunpoint

Maloney sacked as Hibernian boss after just four months

WTO tasks governments, development agencies on trade facilitation to check inflation

IMB warns, Gulf of Guinea still at risk of piracy

LASG, NPA to streamline checkpoints along Apapa

BoI, UNIDO partner on industrial energy efficiency to mitigate rising costs

Guinness, 20 stocks lift capitalisation by N19 billion

Government should incentivise renewable energy adoption

Destruction of transport infrastructure threatens cargo movement to hinterlands

AfDB approves '10m investment funding for African tech start-ups

Igbo maritime practitioners decry activities of fake members

FG plans collaboration with Belgium on mining

Why cybercrime is at all-time high

Pan African Towers appoints new CEO

NCC, Google collaborate on internet affordability

Companies to phase out 3G phones as 5G cuts power usage by 70%

Tech firm offers Nigerians smart cylinders

AFAR re-appoints Mainoma as governing council chairman

Spectre of insecurity in South East

Much ado about presidential ambitions

A better candidate we should opt for

Much ado on interfaith in northern Nigeria - Part 2

The way we are

Qum faya Qum Be and it became

Who is liable for errors found in Ph.D. thesis

Stakeholders canvass stronger recovery plans for IOC debts

Pardon for Dariye, Nyame: You squashed putrid egg on Nigerians' faces, Soyinka blasts Buhari

Tinubu, Osinbajo raise alarm over plots by alleged propagandists

Nigeria draws Sierra Leone, Guinea Bissau, Sao Tome and Mauritius in Group A

Kukah dares Shehu, Adesina, Mohammed to debate on national issues

Lose Wike, lose election, Rivers governor warns PDP

Afenifere, Uzodimma fault Afe Babalola on call for suspension of 2023 elections

Yemi Osinbajo: To be or not to be

I won't allow anybody to destabilise Nigeria, Buhari vows

Rivers, FIDA clarify report on sexual abuse of 50 pupils



*LEADERSHIP*

FCTA Seals MDAs, Others Over N10bn Debt

Avoid Do-or-die Politics, Yusuf Ali Counsels Politicians

Benue Guber: Controversy Trails Speaker's Emergence As PDP Candidate

HYPPADEC Trains Staff On IPSAS

Niger Govt Warns Against Communities Negotiating With Bandits

Coalition Launches Renewable Energy Platform

Nigeria Signs Hosting Agreement For Global Tourism Conference

Bishop Kukah Challenges Presidency To Debate

CAN Mulls Consensus For Bauchi Christian Aspirants

Insecurity: IGP Orders Maximum Security In Schools, Colleges

Kwara Gov Inaugurates 7 New Perm Secs

Osinbajo Commends ICC On Reforms

Flood: FCTA Cautions Against Obstructing Water Channels

20 Burnt Alive In Bauchi Auto Crash

Johnson Apologises To MPs Over Downing Street Parties

US Judge Throws Out Biden Mask Mandate For Planes, Trains

Soyinka Faults Presidential Pardon For Dariye, Nyame

2023: Kwankwaso Picks NNPP Presidential Nomination Forms

[EDITORIAL] Killings As New Normal

Mixed Reactions As NLC Threatens Solidarity Strike With ASUU

Gov Uzodinma, Wamakko Oppose Call For Interim Govt

ECOWAS Holds Stakeholders' Consultation, Validation Workshop

Wike To PDP NWC: I Helped You Emerge, Now Pay Me Back

Zoning, Consensus, Others Top Agenda As APC NEC Meets Today

Cancer Patients Stranded For Months At National Hospital Over Faulty Machine

IMF Reviews Nigeria's Growth Forecast From 2.7% To 3.4%

EPL:Liverpool Outclass Man Utd To Leapfrog Man City

Benue South 2023: Ado, Okpokwu Stakeholders Endorse Ogaji For Senate



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

As enigmatic Orji Uzor Kaluhits 62

Africa's Travel Indaba 2022 focuses on collaboration in destination marketing

Akume laments continuous bloodshed in Benue

IMF upgrades Nigeria's 2022 growth forecast to 3.4%

2023: Ohanaeze tackles Oluwo over comments on Igbo

2023 Presidency: Buhari, Adamu, others will decide APC's candidate 'Party chief

Soyinka berates Buhari over pardon for Dariye, Nyame

CSO hails Lagos GAC members, congratulates Sanwo-Olu on second term bid

Nigeria can now produce SIM cards for Africa 'Pantami

Gunmen kill three Kaduna residents over 'delayed ransom

2023: Ohanaeze tackles Oluwo over comments on Igbo

We are ready to produce SIM cards for Africa ' FG

PDP may lose presidency if internal crisis persists 'Kuye

Atletico's Felix will miss rest of the season

La Liga: Barca's shock loss to Cadiz puts Real on verge of title

EPL top-four race reaches boiling point



*BLUE PRINT*

Senate, Uzodinma carpet Afe Babalola over interim government

Alleged looting: Don't play to the gallery, Alao cautions Makinde

CVR: INEC registers 8.2m in 4th quarter, week 1

2023, APC's final Requeim ' Wike

2023: Kwankwanso picks NNPP nomination form, vows to wrestle power from APC

Power generation drops 19% to 3,089.30 MW

IMF warns Nigeria, other emerging economies of 'doom loop

Afreximbank'sinterest income crosses $1bn mark2021

Union Bank emerges winner at the Middle East & Africa Innovation Awards

Cost of preparing jollof rice in Nigeria up 7.3% amid insecurity, fuel scarcity

Nigerian Mining Cadastre and challenge of revenue drive

2023: Tambuwal will rescue, rebuild Nigeria ' Msheliza

Super Eagles face Sierra Leone, 2 others in group A AFCON 2023 qualifier

RepositioningNASENIfor next level

Nobody will be allowed to destabilise Nigeria ' Buhari

Ex-Buhari's minister quits APC

Soludo names popular Nollywood actor SA, ex-CBN ally CPS

GBV: Women and Conversation debuts in Abuja

Kwara gov inaugurates 7 new perm secs

NNL opens transfer window

NPFL:Rangers stormKaduna, seek maximum points off Tornadoes

NFF has shortlisted Blanc, Peseiro, others for Super Eagles job ' Ikpeba

Waste debt : FCTA seals defence, works, education, others

Ekiti community threatens Fayemi, Fayose over marginalisation

Inter-faith dialogue catalyst for sustainable peace ' Clerics

Why I resigned as chair of Jigawa Radio Corporation ' Kaugama

Support govt to protect you, Aigbefoh tells Nigerians

Delta 2023:Endorsement crisis tears Uhorobo nation apart

ILO, IMO demand urgent action on stranded seafarers in Ukraine

2023: Workers will vote candidates who subscribe to our charter of demand ' NLC

Keyamo tasks NDE, MINILS board members on workers' welfare

Breaking: Bomb blast hits Taraba, 20 killed, many others injured

Kwara gov inaugurates seven new perm secs

Radio station: Jigawa governor's appointee resigns



*TRIBUNE*

Islamic cleric seeks Obasanjo, Babangida's support to become Nigeria's president

Soyinka describes Buhari's pardon of Dariye, Nyame, as squashed putrid egg against Nigerian faces

Passengers burnt to ashes as two commercial vehicles crash in Bauchi

Buhari's spokesmen avoid issues, do poorest quality writings ' Bishop Kukah

In the throes of abuse: How women with disabilities suffer intimate partner violence

Onicha-Ugbo Patriotic Union in Delta inaugurates corpers lodge

Edo tasks stakeholders on cultural heritage

Of 2023 and Nigeria's burden of leadership

Akpabio restates FG's commitment to healthcare

Youths, global commitment and project management economy

Philanthropist donates DPO quarters to Ogwashi-Uku police station

AfCFTA and what it means for e-commerce

Group calls for Okowa's intervention on Warri Federal High Court

Live in peace with your host, Hausa, Fulani in Ogwachi-Uku community told

Okere-Urhobo women endorse Tidi for Warri South state constituency II

Ronaldo out of Manchester United squad after tragedy

Equities investors earn N19.1bn as ASI increase marginally by 0.1%

Banks' government debt holdings pose financial stability risks ' IMF

Russian-Ukraine war will set back global recovery, raise inflation 'IMF



*SPORTS*

80yr-Old Sir Alex Ferguson Video Goes Viral Again As Liverpool Thrash Man Utd At Anfield - Daily Independent

Abdulazeez: How providence turned creative midfielder to budding goalie - Punch

Adeleye hopes to extend unbeaten run against Healey - Punch

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Super Eagles get easy draw - The Sun

AFCON qualifiers: Eagles draw S'Leone, G'Bissau, Sao Tome - Punch

Alisson Sends Bruno Fernandes 'Back To Old Trafford' With Outrageous Cruyff Turn - Daily Independent

Arsenal Interest Flatters Osimhen as Gunners Initiate Contact - Thisday

Arteta urges Lacazette to stay focused amid talk of Arsenal exit - Guardian

Atletico's Felix will miss rest of the season - New Telegraph

Baseball, Softball Teams Battle for Cash Prizes in Asaba - Thisday

Bassey ranked Scottish League best playmaker - Punch

Ben Affleck, Matt Damon to Star in Movie About Nike Trying to Sign Michael Jordan - Bleacher Report

Chigoziem Okonkwo NFL Draft 2022: Scouting Report for Maryland TE - Bleacher Report

Cirstea off to successful start in Istanbul Cup defence as Raducanu prepares for Porsche Grand Prix bow - Yahoo

Countdown to DStv Premium Golf Day begins - Guardian

Cristiano Ronaldo and partner Georgina Rodriguez announce death of baby boy - Nigerian Pilot

Cristiano Ronaldo: Liverpool and Man Utd fans unite for fan-led minute of applause at Anfield - BBC

Dave Stewart Leading Nashville Group Prioritizing MLB Ownership for People of Color - Bleacher Report

Dominant Liverpool Outclass Man United To Go Top Of The Log - Complete Sports

EPL top-four race reaches boiling point - New Telegraph

European roundup: Inter power past Milan to reach Coppa Italia final - Yahoo

Everton vs Leicester: Iwobi eyes 90th Toffees cap against Iheanacho, Lookman - Punch

Exclusive: Golf's main Tours braced for multiple requests to play in Saudi's 19m rebel tournament - Yahoo

Fernandes available after car crash as Manchester United aim to upset Liverpool - Nigerian Pilot

Fernandes: Apologising 'will never be enough' after Man Utd suffer Liverpool thrashing - Yahoo

Former No. 1 NBA Draft Pick Greg Oden Joining Thad Matta's Butler Coaching Staff - Bleacher Report

Former Oregon WR Jaylon Redd Had Surgery in January After Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis - Bleacher Report

Former world champ Khan robbed at gunpoint - Guardian

Four-star Liverpool thrash Man United to go top of EPL - The Cable

Freiburg brush aside Hamburg to reach German Cup final - Punch

Fulham clinch Premier League return in win over Preston - Yahoo

Fulham crushed Preston to seal their Premier League return - Nigerian Pilot

Fulham promoted to Premier League after Preston win - Punch

Fulham seal Premier League return as Mitrovic starts party against Preston - Yahoo

FULL LIST: Super Eagles to play S/Leone, Guinea-Bissau in AFCON 2023 qualifiers - The Cable

Gary Neville fears Ralf Rangnick could leave Manchester United before the season is over - Yahoo

Golfers excited as DStv Premium Golf Day approaches - The Sun

Golfers Excited as DStv Premium Golf Day Approaches - Thisday

Gutless Man Utd, ruthless Liverpool ' chasm between great rivals at its biggest in a generation - Yahoo

Hamburg 1-3 Freiburg: Streich's men reach first-ever cup final after phenomenal first-half display - Yahoo

History-making Salah had no concerns about barren Liverpool run - Yahoo

How Liverpool scored the perfect team goal - and why it shames every Manchester United player - Yahoo

Inter 3-0 Milan: Martinez double fires Nerazzurri into Coppa Italia final - Yahoo

Inter beat AC Milan 3-0 to reach Italian Cup final - Punch

Inter Milan beat AC Milan to reach Coppa Italia final - BBC

Irving fined $50k for 'obscene gestures' towards Celtics spectators - Yahoo

It's embarrassing, maybe even humiliating' ' Rangnick furious with Man Utd display - Yahoo

Ja Morant, Grizzlies Rediscover Swagger with Dominant Game 2 Win vs. Timberwolves - Bleacher Report

Jarvis Landry Rumors: WR Visiting Saints; Browns Remain in Mix for Free Agent - Bleacher Report

Jeremy Lin's Impact on NBA to Be Subject of Documentary Short '38 at the Garden - Bleacher Report

Jimmy Butler's Epic Performance Garners High Praise After Heat's Game 2 Win vs. Hawks - Bleacher Report

Kalou, Oliseh, others back Eagles to qualify from 'easy' group - Punch

Klopp feels 'a bit' for Manchester United after Liverpool inflict four-goal humiliation - Yahoo

Kyle Freeland, Rockies Reportedly Agree to 5-Year, $64.5M Contract Extension - Bleacher Report

La Liga: Barca's shock loss to Cadiz puts Real on verge of title - New Telegraph

Liverpool 4-0 Manchester United: Defeat 'humiliating', says Ralf Rangnick - BBC

Liverpool 4-0 Manchester United: Defeat humiliating, says Ralf Rangnick - Nigerian Pilot

Liverpool 4-0 Manchester United: Salah at the double as rampant Reds go top - Yahoo

Liverpool go top after Mohamed Salah torments Manchester United again - Yahoo