*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 21ST APRIL 2022*



*PUNCH*

Fund varsities from N4tn subsidy budget, ASUU tells FG

Buhari mourns NAF pilots killed in Kaduna plane crash

Presidential primary: APC silent on zoning, Nigerians condemn N100m nomination fee

Scores feared killed in Akwa Ibom, Osun, Edo clashes

Kano blacklists 17 illegal health institutions

Bandits ambush, kill vigilante leader in Katsina

Banditry: Zamfara sends 97 clerics to Saudi Arabia to pray

Macron vs Le Pen: Key moments in French presidential debate

Sanwo-Olus second term endorsement well deserved Group

NECO postpones common entrance exam over low registration

Were dying, Abia health workers protest non-payment of salaries

Editorial: Recalibrating the anti-insurgency war

Afenifere knocks APC over N100m presidential nomination form

2023: Udom demands PDP presidential ticket as reward for loyalty

Imo PDP accuses Uzodinma of trivialising, politicising insecurity

External reserves return to growth path, gain $243.83m

131,376 retirees withdraw N32bn, quit pension scheme

Kuda Bank defends customers harassment amid criticisms

Imported vehicles: CITN to engage Customs, others over 15% NAC levy

Domestic, intl passengers rise by 44%, hit 15.23million

FG lauds shippers council overtime reduction at berth

Import, forex restrictions worsening food inflation in Nigeria World Bank

NGX urges market stakeholders on financial disclosures

Retirees threaten to picket NSITF offices over pension refunds

WACT invests N47bn in Onne, plans e-commerce expansion

Stockbrokers institute expands operations to Abuja

Power tariff shortfall hits N247bn, govt clears debt Dec FG report

Firm launches app to reduce road hazards

Gombe govs wife empowers physically-challenged women

Investors record N319.61bn gain as 28 stocks rise

Wemabod, firm sign MoU on 155 housing units

Edo ranks property sector high in revenue generation

Coleman redeems N3.8bn commercial paper

FBNQuest exits MainOne, partners Equinix

$2.6bn gas pipelinell boost midstream, upstream activities Oilserv

CBN loans to ABP farmers hit N976bn Report

Sifax boosts staff efficiency, trains 100 workers

NFF yet to contact us one week after appointment ' Coaches

Etebo set for Stoke return

AFCON: Eagles only team we fear, says Guinea-Bissau

Ganduje to replace damaged Katsina bus, probes attack

Iwobi: How Lampard revived career of Nigerian midfielder

Adepoju urges Onuachu to join Atletico

Vincent shines as Heat beat Hawks in play-offs

Juventus beat Fiorentina, set up Italian Cup final against Inter Milan

La Liga: Benzema misses two penalties in Real Madrid win over Osasuna

Angers vs PSG: Ligue 1 title celebrations postponed despite PSG win

Forsberg fires RB Leipzig into German Cup final

Man City vs Brighton: City win 3-0 to return top of EPL table

Arsenal beat Chelsea 4-2, remain fifth on EPL table

Atletico's top four bid suffers setback after Granada stalemate

Opinion: Anambras teething problems

15 Edo communities block road over herdsmen attacks

Ondo suspends civil servant over Facebook post on gov

Lagos, police grill Chrisland management, parents over pupils sexual acts

Shock as Bayelsa police officer collapses in office, dies

Motorists lament extortion on Lagos bridge, slam LASTMA, police

Gunmen attack Plateau Reps convoy, kill two escorts

Three nabbed for possession of firearms in Lagos



*VANGUARD*

MCC partners Rosedale Academy on scholarships for Nigerians to study in top Canadian varsities

No more imposition of candidates in Arochukwu ' Sen Ohuabunwa

Presidency justifies Dariye, Nyame's pardon

2023: Akerele meets APC delegates for House of Representatives ticket

Who can legally afford APC's N100m presidential forms, CISLAC queries

Bandits kill newly elected LG councillor, two others, abduct several in Katsina

Inflation: Central Banks should raise interest rates ' IMF

Naira closes at 418.33/dollar at investors and exporters window

Delta Central: Why we want to succeed Omo-Agege in Senate ' Dafinone, Nani

Boko Haram: You can't kill innocent people, shout 'Allah Akba' ' Buhari

Communities, CSOs protest herdsmen attacks in Edo, barricade Benin -Lagos Road

FG and the unholy alliance of terrorists

2023: Why Idoma tribe may not produce next Benue Governor ' Middle Belt group

APC fixes presidential form at N100m

APC Crisis:Serving, former govs tearing party apart ' Adamu

2023: PDP knocks UPU over endorsement of guber aspirant

Insecurity worse now than in 2015 ' Gov Diri

Kwankwaso picks presidential form, says he's angry with the status quo

2023: Buhari, Adamu other party leaders'll decide fate of aspirant ' APC

Zoning arrangement and Enugu State governorship

One action for the records

Amaechi & The Nigerian Dream: A Testimony Of Conscience

Man City reclaim league lead after beating Brighton

Nketiah inspires Arsenal to 4-2 win over Chelsea

Man disembowels 23-yr-old wife, flees with her phone so she can't call for help

Bandits kill newly elected LG councillor, two others, abduct several in Katsina

Taraba Blast: Death toll rises to 6, as Police dispatch anti-bomb squad

Taraba Explosion: All I heard was 'thunder', then I blacked out ' Bar owner

Gunmen invade FCT community, kidnap 4 family members

NECO reschedules Common Entrance Examination

Man, 34, in court for allegedly attempting to strangle mother

Lagos State APC's politics is a cesspool; it stinks to high heaven

3 dead, 19 injured as explosion rocks Taraba community

Property destroyed as hoodlums clash in Ebute-Meta, Lagos

DELSU lecturer dies after release by kidnappers

Terrorists kill 3 kidnapped victims, threaten to kill more unless ransom is paid

I had carnal knowledge of my daughter for money ritual ' Father

20 passengers burnt to death in Bauchi auto crash
 


*THISDAY*

Rethink Your Policy on Fuel Subsidy, World Bank Tells Nigeria

Gokada Raises Insurance Cover for Customers to N600,000

NCS Insists on Adoption of Emerging Technologies to Address Nigerias Growing Security Challenges

NSIA: $250m Kasi Cloud Data Centres Will Create Jobs, Digitise Nigeria

Anchor Insurance Sponsors Stage Play in Lagos, Delta States

FG Denies Stoking Food Inflation by Mopping Up Production

Sovereign Trust Insurance Grows Profit by 42%

Sophos Unveils Cloud Workload Protection Advancements

Winners Emerge from Quickteller Paypoint Double Up Promo

Eterna, 27 Others Lift Stock Market By N320bn

AIICO Insurance Pays N47.3 billion Claims

Okeniyi: Technology, Payment Platforms Driving Financial Inclusion

Eliminating Barriers to Women Participation in Labour Market

Sodiya: Nigeria Must Develop Capabilities in Emerging Technologies

Google Launches Product Development Centre in Africa, Begins Hiring

LASG Begins Upgrade of Enterprise Business Suite to Enhance e-Governance

Tech Firm Introduces Smart Cylinders to Address Safety Concerns

Imos Technologies Institutes Academy to Train, Recruit Top Talents

BATTLE FOR DENNIS OSADEBEY HOUSE

Tambuwal: I Have the Requisite Competence and Understanding of the Dynamics...

Akpanudoedehe: With Me on the Ballot, APC Will Win Akwa Ibom

Hotels, Chrisland, Osinachi, Dariye

Boost for Regulation of Genetically Modified Foods



*THE SUN*

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

Drop your senatorial bids for Kalu, stakeholders tell aspirants

2023: Anambra stakeholders endorse Obi for president

Anger, condemnation trail APCs N100m presidential nomination form

Political thugs attack Abaribe in Abia

Nigeria awaits FIFA ruling on $1m claim by Rohr

Pillars fans hooliganism: Gov. Ganduje condemns action, to set up probe committee

Delta, Rivers clash as Baseball, Softball hostilities begin in Asaba today

Bizman uses sports to preach peace

Oyedeji outlines development goals for South West Zone

NACCIMA, LCCI express concern over insecurity

Effective regulation key to harnessing gains of PIA Sylva

Power crisis: FG agrees to defray N247bn legacy debtsby December

e-Customs introductionll ensure efficiency in borders security ACG

Grant Thornton Nigeria wins Africans Most Outstanding Tax and Advisory Firm award

Over 15m passengers passed through Nigerias airports in 2021 NBS

Trade union leaders prevent FG officials from entering FIIRO

Coleman pays back Series II N3.804bn

Manufacturers bemoan incessant grid collapse

MAN mourns Makoju

Buhari meets ICC Prosecutor, says Boko Haram not about religion, ethnicity

Flee from unmerited wealths, ostentatious lifestyle, CJN warns Judges

NECO postpones unity schools exams to May 7

Scores feared dead in Akwa Ibom communal clash

Sex scandal: OAU denies shielding suspected randy lecturer

2 killed as gunmen attack Plateau Reps members convoy

3 killed, scores abducted in Katsina

Assistant Police Commissioner slumps, dies in Bayelsa

Insecurity: Buhari blows hot, promises harsh measures

The Sun awardll propel me to do more Ekwunife

Time to hold government accountable (2)

Letter to 2023 party delegates

A few questions for Professor Yemi Osinbajo

IGP Baba: One year gone already

Marhai, seed of Nigerias new effort in ecotourism

Kick out premature ejaculation with vegetable juices!

Abia guber: Ibe dumps pdp for APGA ticket

Fighting hunger with biotech food

Mounting fears over 2023 elections



*GUARDIAN*

Lagos agency reads riot act against building collapse, begins enforcement in Island

Armed robbers attack despatch rider along Oshodi- Apapa Expressway

Police uncover sex slave house in Delta

Gunmen kidnap Apostle John Okoriko, demand N100m ransom in Akwa Ibom

Female student accuses OAU lecturer of sexual assault

Three killed, many injured as thugs attack Osun community

Police arrest robbery suspect in Ogun

Osinachi's husband is still in police detention, says IGP

Ondo honours autosport group for contributions to sports, tourism

Delta, Rivers clash as Baseball, Softball hostilities begin in Asaba today

Ekuta awaits Judo Federation's list for Commonwealth Games

Over 150 kids storm Lagos for Tiger Tennis clinic

Nigerians settle for used phones as hardship continues

Eterna, Japaul lead market's N320 billion gain

BOI's profit hits N62b, up by 75%

Edo clamps down on street traders, restores sanity to markets in Benin

Wema Bank ranked among LinkedIn's top 25 workplaces

Companies must brace up for impact of climate transition

Edo govt trains, links entrepreneurs to funding

Keyamo warns boards against undue involvement in agency magt

Sundry Foods unveils five new outlets

Gender inclusion gets boost as advocacy group premieres 'Earth Women

FG inaugurates NDE Board

Group trains 30 women with hearing impairment on entrepreneurial skills

French presidential election and best practice

Mr. President, Nigeria is running wild

Securing the FCT

Learning from the wise

Does EFCC joke with arrests

Game plan

China initiatives for global economic recovery

Further reflection on Easter

2022 Hajj: Get ready to pay more, senior official tells pilgrims

President orders minister to submit progress report on vaccine production

Ajegunle residents lament disaster, insecurity, neglect

Soldier, 20 terrorists die in MNJTF operations

PDP alleges sabotage of national security architecture

Austerity measures will worsen hunger, poverty in Nigeria, Oxfam tells IMF

NHF seeks integration of cardiovascular diseases into BHCPF, health insurance

NFF await FIFA's ruling on $1m claim by Rohr for 'unfair' dismissal

Knock as minister blames Ukraine war for Nigeria's deficit

Experts kick over 'inaction' three weeks after Kaduna train bombing, abduction



*LEADERSHIP*

APC Moves To Avert Clash Of Interests, Party NEC Concedes Powers To NWC

Dariye, Nyame Pardon Won't Derail Anti-corruption War ' Presidency

Again, CJN Warns Judges Against Corrupt Practices, Showy Lifestyle

LEADERSHIP Awards Will Spur Us To Do More ' Gov Yahaya, Ned Nwoko

Taming Domestic Violence

What Does Kwankwaso Want

9 Days After Adamu, Kyari, Nasiha Quit Senate, INEC Yet To Be Informed

Osinachi's Husband To Be Charged To Court Soon ' IGP

NiMET Seeks Feedback On Weather Forecast To Nigerians, Others

Businesses Risk Lower Profits As Rising Costs Raise Operating Expenses

World Bank Asks Federal Govt To Reconsider N4trn Fuel Subsidy



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Domestic Violence: Man's inhumanity to man

Politicians and their changing ideologies

ISWAP fighters attack Chibok village, abduct 3 girls

Study: Poor access to financial services fuelling crypto in Nigeria

2023: Drop your ambition, support Obi 'Group urges Atiku

2023 Presidency: No consensus S'East candidate yet, says Anyim

APC/PDP nomination forms, height of political insensitivity, invitation to thievery 'Afenifere

NECO postpones National Common Entrance Examination

2023 Presidency: APC pegs nomination forms at N100m, slates primaries for May 30/31

Buhari absolves B'Haram of religious, ethnic agenda

FX repatriation: FG plans grant restriction to creative exporters

PDP alleges sabotage in incessant military plane crashes

IGP: Independent witnesses blame Osinachi's death on husband

13 Nigerians detained in Poland released

N4trn subsidy: Evaluating impact on real sector

NSMP: Nigeria's sugar BIP facing worsening insecurity challenges

Addressing Nigeria's 5G deployment challenges

New revenue formula: Legislative hurdles lying in wait

NCC to consumers: Protect telecoms infrastructure

Bitcoin Foundation partners satoshibles on school project

MTN launches Nigeria's first nationwide VoLTE call service

Airtel offers entrepreneurs, organisations new commercial data

Firm moves to unveil local transmission cable

FY'21: Afreximbank grows assets to $22bn

Governors not doing enough to secure their states 'Yuguda

APC must present presidential candidate that Nigerians need 'Gololo

How I'll tackle Plateau security challenge 'Sura

2023: Tegbe's defection rattles Oyo APC

NFF under severe pressure over Eagles' new Manager

Nwosu warns Eagles, NFF over AFCON opponents

South West to experience grassroots development ' Oyedeji

EPL: Everton equalise late as Man City, Arsenal, Newcastle win

Inter see off Milan to reach Italian Cup final

Football rallies around Ronaldo after death of baby son

EPL: Liverpool thrash miserable Man Utd to go top

Fulham promoted back to the Premier League

Tiger Tennis Foundation Clinic excites kids

AFCON 2023: Eagles draw Sierra Leone, E-Guineato



*BLUE PRINT*

With little resources, we've done much, Nigerians forgetful ' Buhari

Gunmen abduct televangelist, Okoriko, demand N100m ransom

APC presidential ticket: Osinbajo, Tinubu, Amaechi, others to cough out N100m each, Adamu, Buhari drop crucial hints

Recklessness, imposition in APC, PDP brought Nigeria to its knees ' SDP scribe

2023: I'm the General to rescue Nigeria, stand by me, Udom begs PDP NWC

Most Nigerian govs not development-driven ' Yuguda

CAS probes Super Mushshak Aircraft crash

NECO reveals new date for 2022 common entrance examination

Wimbledon bans Russian, Belarusian players

Of wife battering and the concept of love

Understanding China's position on Ukraine conflict

Emefiele, the CBN and future mandate

Towards riding the society of modern-day vices

Evolve innovative ways in oil, gas exploration, Sylva tells stakeholders

Jigawa LG provides solution to water scarcity

Cleric laments Taraba bomb blast

CISLAC condemns pardon of convicted corrupt politicians

Foundation disburses cash, food items, scholarships to ANAWIM Home at Easter

Osinachi: CSOs call for reinforcement of VAPP Act, others to curb gender-based violence

Ramadan lecture: Desist from illicit, destructive behaviors, Ogun charges Nigerian students

Nomination form: APC youth leader lauds Gov. Bello for ensuring 50% discount

Privitisation: 9 years after, FG launches website on power recovery programmme

Renounce Chinese backing for your presidential bid, group tells Amaechi

Benue South 2023: Ado, Okpokwu stakeholders okay Ogaji to contest Senate

Resign before primaries, APC youths tell Malami, Amaechi, others

Kaduna train attack: El-Rufai gives deceased families, injured N25.5m

Jonathan campaign posters flood Abuja

Ogun warns residents of impending raining season, flooding

South-west stakeholders demand purpose driven, visionary leadership in 2023

NAF confirms plane crash, constitutes investigation board

Consensus candidacy error of judgment in political space ' Group

Supporting orphans, less-privileged priority of Buni's administration ' Aide

Delta 2023: Endorsement crisis tears Uhorobo nation apart

Kukah fires back, challenges Adesina, Garba, others to national debate



*TRIBUNE*

Menace of land-grabbers

Oyetola's re-election is ordained by God ' Aspirant

AfDB approves '9.8m equity investment in African start-ups

Redeemers University inaugurates church history research room in honour of Pastor Adeboye

Foundation advocates accountability, passion for humanity services

Edutech startup advocates tech training for children

AAUA matriculates new City College students for degree programmes

Three polytechnics students win IPCentre's scholarship awards

TETFUND, Fedpoly Offa embark on four-year strategic plan

ASUU accuses FG of delaying implementation of renegotiation agreement

World Bank's financing to mitigate COVID-19, food, other crises to hit $170bn ' Malpass

A$AP Rocky detained at LAX in connection to November 2021 shooting

Green Energy commences phase 2 development of Otakikpo Oil Field

BAGAIA promises to be most efficient globally

Delta Air Lines announces March quarter 2022 financial results

NBCFAE to mentor 60 students on Aviation

Air Peace becomes first to operate from Lagos airport new terminal

Why we extend airline AOCs ' NCAA

Nigeria set for 2022 Dronetecx Expo



*SPORTS*

Adepoju urges Onuachu to join Atletico - Punch

AEW Dynamite Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from April 20 - Bleacher Report

AEW, NJPW Announce 1st-Ever Joint PPV Event; Forbidden Door to Be Held June 26 - Bleacher Report

AFCON 2023: Eagles draw Sierra Leone, E-Guineato - New Telegraph

AFCON: Eagles only team we fear, says Guinea-Bissau - Punch

Alexandra Davis Drops Lawsuit vs Jerry Jones; Will Seek Genetic Testing for Paternity - Bleacher Report

Almirn stunner sinks Crystal Palace and takes Newcastle to 40-point mark - Yahoo

Ancelotti expects Benzema response after Madrid talisman's penalty struggles at Osasuna - Yahoo

Angers 0-3 Paris Saint-Germain: PSG win but title party delayed - Yahoo

Angers vs PSG: Ligue 1 title celebrations postponed despite PSG win - Punch

Army Parachute Landing at Nationals Park Leads to Evacuation of U.S. Capitol - Bleacher Report

Arsenal beat Chelsea 4-2, remain fifth on EPL table - Punch

Arsenal Edge Chelsea In Six-Goal Thriller To Revive Top Four Hopes - Complete Sports

Atletico's top four bid suffers setback after Granada stalemate - Punch

Autosport: Akeredolu honours Work and Play for promoting tourism - The Cable

Bizman uses sports to preach peace - The Sun

Bob Babich, College Football Hall of Famer, Dies At Age 74 - Bleacher Report

Bukayo Saka scores spot-kick as Arsenal beat Chelsea to boost top-four hopes - Yahoo

Chelsea 2-4 Arsenal: A 'great night' for the Gunners - Mikel Arteta - BBC

Chelsea 2-4 Arsenal: Eddie Nketiah scores twice in win for Gunners - BBC

Chelsea 2-4 Arsenal: Nketiah double gets Gunners firing again - Yahoo

Chelsea 2-4 Arsenal: Thomas Tuchel says another home defeat 'unacceptable - BBC

Chelsea's Tuchel admits to empathising with fan who confronted Azpilicueta - Yahoo

Czech Liga: Olayinka Bags 11th Goal Of Season As Slavia Prague Advance Into Championship Round - Complete Sports

Danny Gray NFL Draft 2022: Scouting Report for SMU WR - Bleacher Report

Deebo Samuel Requests Trade from 49ers; Ranking Best Fits for NFL Star - Bleacher Report

Deebo Samuel: Only People Who Know Truth About Trade Request Are Me, Agent and 49ers - Bleacher Report

Delta, Rivers clash as Baseball, Softball hostilities begin in Asaba today - Guardian

Delta, Rivers clash as Baseball, Softball hostilities begin in Asaba today - The Sun

Devin Booker's hamstring injury opens the door for unthinkable upset - Yahoo

DFB Cup: Awoniyi In Action As RB Leipzig Oust Union Berlin - Complete Sports

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa: 'I Don't Feel More Pressure' After Offseason Additions - Bleacher Report

Doncic upgraded to questionable for Mavs ahead of Game 3 with Jazz - Yahoo

Eddie Howe delighted to match a Newcastle record set by Sir Bobby Robson - Yahoo

Eddie Nketiah and Mohamed Elneny breathe new life into Arsenal - who saw that coming - Yahoo

Eddie Nketiah double hands Arsenal vital win amid Chelsea chaos - Yahoo

Ekuta awaits Judo Federation's list for Commonwealth Games - Guardian

Emma Raducanu reacts after hugely impressive clay court debut on WTA Tour - Yahoo

EPL: Arsenal beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge as Man City regain top spot - The Cable

EPL: Everton equalise late as Man City, Arsenal, Newcastle win - New Telegraph

EPL: Liverpool thrash miserable Man Utd to go top - New Telegraph

EPL: Nketiah The Hero As Arsenal Beat Chelsea 4-2 At Standford Bridge To Revive Top-4 Hopes - Daily Independent

Etebo set for Stoke return - Punch

Everton 1-1 Leicester City: Frank Lampard 'happy' with spirit shown by Everton in late draw - BBC

Everton 1-1 Leicester: Foxes 'close to being back to our level' - Brendan Rodgers - BBC

Ex-England Test captain Joe Root named Wisden's leading cricketer in the world - Yahoo

EXCLUSIVE: 'No Easy AFCON 2023 Qualifying Group' 'Okala Warns Super Eagles - Complete Sports

Fired-up Miguel Almiron scores sublime individual goal as Newcastle United defeat Crystal Palace - Yahoo

Football rallies around Ronaldo after death of baby son - New Telegraph

Forsberg fires RB Leipzig into German Cup final - Punch

Frank Lampard insists 'anything is possible' after Everton battle for point - Yahoo

Freeman Williams, No. 2 Scorer in NCAA Men's Basketball History, Dies at Age 65 - Bleacher Report

Fulham promoted back to the Premier League - New Telegraph

Ganduje to replace damaged Katsina bus, probes attack - Punch

Guardiola lauds 'exceptional' City display in win over Brighton - Yahoo

How Wimbledon's Russian ban plunged tennis into civil war - Yahoo

Hutton Urges Rangers To Sign Centre-Back, Free Bassey As Left-Back - Complete Sports

I can't ask for more from these players ' Allegri content as Juve book Coppa Italia final spot - Yahoo

I see the odds and laugh a bit' ' Fury insists Whyte showdown will be much closer than expected - Yahoo