*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SUNDAY 24TH APRIL 2022*



*PUNCH*

Seasonal romance: How politicians deceive voters with fake lifestyles

Buhari, Tinubu, govs, monarchs mourn as Alaafin dies at 83, buried

Dariye may recover N500m mansion from EFCC after pardon

People behind killings in South-East dont want Kanus release IPOB

2023: Buhari to endorse favourite among Osinbajo, Amaechi, Tinubu, others before primary

Lagos reopens Chrisland, schools to resume Monday

Hoodlums attack Kogi police station, kill three officers on duty

Pardon: Kinsmen plan grand reception for Dariye, Nyame

2023: Amaechi groomed to deliver Nigeria, says support group

Constitution amendment suffers delay, state Assemblies yet to begin work

Nigerians tired of Buharis directionless regime Activist

2023: INEC begins procurement process for non-sensitive electoral materials

How Gombe hospital rescued us from death after futile trips to traditionalists Snakebite victims

2023: Lagos APC organising secretary resigns, others to join

Tinubu, Umahi, others meet at Aisha Buharis Iftar

Abes group kicks as Rivers APC picks Cole as gov candidate

I failed many times before becoming governor, says Makinde

Govt that cant fund education, health, employment is a failure Methodist Prelate

We dont have factional chairman, APGA insists

2023: Gov Emmanuel canvasses special status for Lagos, visits PDP chieftains

Beans, tomatoes, yam record 40% price hike NBS

Nigerias crude oil production rigs drop by 37.5%, says OPEC

Debt servicing: Nigeria paid $598.59m to World Bank, China in 2021 Report

US warns of Russian cyber attack

SON lacks capacity to control substandard goods Expert

Real Betis beat Valencia on penalties to win Spanish Copa del Rey

Drogba loses bid to become Ivorian FA president

PSG win 10th consecutive Ligue 1 title

Lewandowski opens up on future at Bayern Munich

Inter Milan outclass Roma to return top of Serie A

Alaafin of Oyo: Curtain falls on a historic reign

Opinion: Leadership that builds or destroys

Opinion: Role of leadership in fostering national cohesion

FCT police raid mountains, dislodge bandits, kidnappers

Abducted Akwa Ibom pastor regains freedom after four days

Traders affected by Lagos explosion lament loss of goods, cash to hoodlums

Police confirm 10 killed in Yobe terrorists attack

We saw h+ll, say Taraba bomb blast victims

Sanctions may cripple Russias multibillion-dollar crypto industry Experts

Digital banks not tackling financial crime UK regulator

Column: Bishop Kukahs challenge

Column: The case for national therapy

[Column] Health benefits of nuts: Pistachios

Psychologists urge synergy between schools, parents to achieve good parenting

Consuming herbal medicines containing mercury endangers health, expert warns

Controversy trails NPHCDAs N7m drugs supplied to Ogun clinic

Forcing babies into sitting position can cause brain, spine injury, specialists warn mothers

Why men with removed prostate have erection but cant impregnate woman Physician

Why a woman can still conceive while already pregnant Gynaecologist

We were kidnapped by southerners in Delta, handed over to Fulani for ransom negotiation Bayelsa-based journalist

Over 100 killed, vehicles razed as illegal refinery explodes in Imo

2023: PDP NEC meets Wednesday, Atiku, Lamido reject consensus

Buhari inactive, surrounded by sycophants, hypocrites Gandujes ex-aide, Yakasai

Tyson Fury beats Dillian Whyte to retain WBC heavyweight title

Looking good boosts my career as social media comedian Lasisi Elenu

Wizkid: Banky W has assured me Ill receive royalties, says Samklef



*VANGUARD*

Tinubu, Umahi, Mohammed, Ngige, other presidential aspirants attend Aisha Buhari's Iftar dinner

Nigeria's political class don't read; it's worse than armed robbery ' NPA, NCC

MasterCard Foundation partners women farmers to promote food security

FG has lost will, capacity to tackle insecurity ' Unity Schools

2023: Adebanjo, Clark, govs dialogue on Igbo presidency

CONSUMER RELATIONS: Rite Foods preaches uprightness to Muslim faithful at Ramadan

Okowa felicitates with Gov Ortom at 61

Tinubu, Umahi, Mohammed, Ngige, other presidential aspirants attend Aisha Buhari's Iftar dinner

PDP's NEC meeting holds Wednesday

Atiku not part of northern consensus arrangement ' Dokpesi

2023 Guber Race: Enugu State former SSG declares interest

Okanlomo of Ibadanland, Sen. Adesoji Akanbi mourns Alaafin of Oyo

2023: My nomination by northern elders not embargo for others ' Gov Bala Mohammed

JUST IN: Rivers APC adopts Tonye Cole as 2023 consensus guber candidate

Delta 2023: It's between development and malice

2023: Osakwe, when optimism meets opportunity

Enugu 2023: Who is Afraid of Ekweremadu

Breaking: Tyson Fury knocks out Dillian Whyte in 6th round, remains undefeated

DARIYE, NYAME: Pardon was a big mistake, Retired Gen Ishola Williams tells Buhari, ex-Heads of State

Anambra kidnappers want gun, N4m as ransom for our members, cows ' Miyetti Allah

Domestic violence: Study mental disposition of your partner before marriage, Lawyer warns

Alaafin: Yoruba nation has lost a cultural encyclopedia ' Oba Ajayi

Benue herdsmen attacks: Casualty figure rises to 22

Again, NPF Pensions enhance Retiree Resettlement Support Scheme

Suleman,the mega apostate

Calling Prof Tony Afejuku, Tai Emeka Obasi

Rotten Pardons: The tribalism of politicians

Academic calendar: All schools to resume on Monday, April 25 ' Lagos govt

Alaafin of Oyo: End of an era ' Olubadan

One life lost, vehicles, shops burnt inmidnight petrol tanker explosion inLagos, Ogun border

Depression: Middle aged man rescued from committing suicide in Ilorin

Alaafin of Oyo: What you don't know about Late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi
 


*THISDAY*

Customs e-Valuation, Benchmarking, and Anger at the Ports

Again, World Bank Raises Red Flag over Nigerias Oil Subsidy Payment

Sterling Bank: When Creativity Goes Awry

APC May Commence Sale of Nomination Forms Tuesday

Controversy as Rivers APC again Endorses Cole as Governorship Candidate

CONCERNS ABOUT SPECIAL CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS FOR WOMEN

THE HIGH COST OF ACCESSING POLITICAL POWER

Controversy Lingers as Appeal Court Overrules Malami on Electoral Act

FG, States on Collision Course over $418m Paris Club Refund

Still on the Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack

PDP Leaders Anti-zoning Stance

APCs Outrageous N100m Presidential Form

Magashis Strange Call for Divine Intervention against Insecurity

Babajide Sanwo-Olu: Good News, But

Senator Solomon Adeolas Ambition Unsettles Ogun Politics

Vistas of Hope: Jubilation in Lagos as Sanwo-Olu Gets Second Term

Presidential Race: Is Kola Abiola a Contender or Pretender

Lets Talk about Sex

On APCs N100m Fee for Presidential Form

Drogba Knocked out of Cte dIvoire FA Presidency

AFN Fixes April 28 and 29 for 2nd All-Comers Competition in...

Arsenal, Man Utd Live on DStv Yanga, GOtv Jolli

Glitz, Glamour of Heineken Champions League Trophy Tour

MTN, NPFL, La Liga Announce Partnership for Grassroots Football



*THE SUN*

Bishop Kukah s demand for ethical responsibility in governance

Ogun: Run, Modele Sharafa, run

Rock the hibiscus in cotton look

Make that statement with beads, gemstones

2023: PDP NEC meets Wednesday to decide on zoning

2023: Atiku, Tambuwal reject northern PDP consensus pact

Persons with disabilities endorse Anyim

PDP 2023 consensus:Northern elders have made us proud Arewa group

Northern consensus candidates not Norths decision Sule Lamido

APC presidential primary: Tinubu, Osinbajo draw battle line

2023: No PDP aspirant is 100% sure of the ticket Sam Ohuabunwa

2023: APCs N100m form amounts to cash-and-carry politics Chief Uwazuruike

2023 presidency: Dont look for trouble, Evah warns Northerners

PDP vs Dogara: We ill appeal court judgment Counsel

Nigeria marching towards implosion unless rescued now, Obi tells former ministers

Accident: FRSC recovers goods worth N6.8 million, hand over to owners in Ekiti

How he died, buried

Alaafin: Buhari, Obasanjo, Kalu, govs, Afenifere, others mourn

NG-CARES: Nasarawa commences 8.3b implementation process

Umahi endorses EBHA speaker, Nwifuru, as successor

Ugwuanyis community honours his deputy, Speaker, Reps, others

JAC extends SSANU, NASU strike by 1 month

Tinubu, Umahi, other presidential aspirants at First Ladys dinner

Entrepreneurship key to ending unemployment, socioeconomic problems, says TETFund

Sex, age and decline in libido

The risen Saviour

The poverty of spirit (3)

Knowing solutions and running away from them

All because of Marwa

PDP and the grand deception

Men, booze, sex and hard times

Revealed: Health benefits of hugging

Hey sweet thang, its been a while,

Why we refused to joinASUU strike State varsities

Changing times: One-man, many-wives culture dying

Anxiety in Lagos as vehicle-aided crime rises

Apprehension as poor power supply, high cost of diesel threaten businesses

Health benefits of grapefruit (2)

Life and times of Alaafin of Oyo

Why Im passionate about helping young lawyers Femi Gbade, US-based investment lawyer

Terror attacks in Benue, Plateau

Nollywood stars, celebrities herald Strangers to cinema

I see music as my drug Shady Blue, British-Nigerian singer



*GUARDIAN*

Why Sanwo-Olu got party's nod for second term

Igbo, perception crisis and clamour for presidency ahead 2023

PDP's crowded field of aspirants threatening peace in Enugu

UPU and Delta State 2023: To be or not to be!

Nigerian elite deliberately promote disunity as political weapon

Despite ban, sale of alcoholic drinks in motor parks persists in Lagos

APGA insists on quality leadership

2023 Presidency: Ohanaeze drums support for Amaechi or Wike

Rivers State: Disquiet over Cole's emergence as APC flag bearer

Commuters fault Sanwo-Olu over underutilisation of Oshodi transport interchange

LASDRI kicks off training of Lagos Ride Drivers

Sanwo-Olu congratulates Akran of Badagry on 45th coronationanniversary

Ugwuanyi's community honours Deputy, Speaker, Reps, others with Chieftaincy titles

NGF commiserates with Plateau over killings in Kanam, Wase, donates N50m

Zelensky calls for meeting with Putin 'to end the war

Fury beats Whyte to retain world heavyweight title

Ten Hag has 'no opinion' on Man United slump

2021 JOF Kids Cup Soccer final holds May 1

D'Warriors players eye success at South-South Open Scrabble Tourney

PSG focused on Mbappe future after consolation prize of Ligue 1 title

Fans relish Champions League Trophy tour experience with Okocha, Seedorf

Why SON must stay away from seaports ' Stakeholders

Cabotage fund stuck over regulation technicalities

Event management practitioners decry multiple taxation

2022 Hajj: Why higher fare is imperative

Truth of the matter

Reverend Akin Adesola ' Bright morning star dimmed at noon

20 years on, Cameroon's Bakassi Villages still on map, INEC's election directory

Chelsea bidders set to discover their fate

Lagos economy critical to Nigeria's growth ' Emmanuel

Consensus fiasco: Northern PDP stakeholders cry foul, allege breach of process

Has 'Gypsy King' Tyson Fury exited the ring for the last time

Only private varsities can rescue educational system from total collapse ' Summit VC

Methodist Prelate, others frown at state of nation

On medical brain drain, poor health system

2023: Last chance to save Nigeria

Pastor Adeboye:Ministry, vision and nation building - Part 2



*LEADERSHIP*

TETFund Boss Tasks Institutions To Produce Graduates Entrepreneurs

3 Police Officers Gunned Down In Kogi

2023: Osinbajo, Obi Top List Of Nigeria's Presidential Hopefuls In Poll

Adebanjo, Clark, Others For Abuja GNC Dialogue Tomorrow

[EDITORIAL] Securing Nigeria Before 2023 Elections

Profiting From Computer Accessories Sale

NUT Hails Signing Of Harmonised Teachers Retirement Age

Crisis Over PDP Northern Consensus Candidate Deepens

Markets Shut In Oyo As Alafin Is Laid To Rest

Ondo Police Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue 9 Victims

UniMaid Mourns Chancellor Alaafin Of Oyo

Over 100 Killed In Egbema Illegal Refinery Fire



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Insecurity: Why 2023 Census already in danger 'Experts

Buhari, Obasanjo, govs, monarchs, others pay tributes to Alaafin of Oyo

2023: Why Northern elders zoned out N' West from presidency 'Group

2023: Consensus breaks Northern PDP

FG fails to release impounded ship after $2 million bond deposit

Govs' Forum condoles with Plateau over killings, donates N50million

Gunmen abduct 10 rustle 300 cows, demand N4m, says Miyetti Allah

OIL cyber-attack: Russian malware planted from Nigerian server 'Indian Police

FG conducts geophysical survey in Ekiti

Wike: Nigeria needs a Field Marshal

12 killed, houses burnt in another herders' attack in Benue

Ahmed: FG to issue fresh $950m bond

Customs auctions seized vehicles in Katsina

ANLCA: No plan to shutdown ports over 15% levy on imported vehicle

Firm announces $250m hyperscale data center in Nigeria

Police, IMAN Taskforce uncover billion naira stuffed tyres in Lagos warehouse

Firm gets $1.5m to make buying car insurance easier

Ferrari to recall cars globally over braking issues

OIL cyberattack: Russian malware planted from Nigeria server ' Police

2023: It's sad failed governors, ministers want to be President 'Hayab

Buhari failed in his three core campaign promises 'Yerima

When Kalu shook Abia with constituency projects

2023: Presidential candidates scout for delegates

AFN fixes Apri dates for All-Comers Competition

EPL: Arsenal beat Man United to boost top-four hopes

NFF more flamboyant than the league 'Soname

Oyo boxing board mourns Alaafin

GamrX coming boosts Africa's e-sports market

JUST IN: Fury stuns Whyte to retain WBC heavyweight title

Serie A: Inter go top with Roma victory

EPL: Tottenham held by Brentford as Eriksen shines

EPL: Jesus hits four to send Man City four points clear, Newcastle beat Norwich

EPL: Arsenal beat Man Utd to boost top-four hopes

Single parenting: A growing trend of frustration, misery

Internet growth exposing teenagers to toxic materials 'Chidimma Agho

Like Davido, Wizkid, Omenka dreams to shut down O2 Arena with his music

Excessive sugar intake may contribute to aggressive behaviour, ADHD 2

The crown chose me' Confiance, Miss Teen Global winner

Award-winning movie, Strangers, to hit Cinema on April 29

Opeyemi Aiyeola: How I kept my marriage

What Kizz Daniel, Emperor Geezy may gain from reconciliation

Justice Mary Odili: Double celebration for life, accomplishments

Lavish, classy fashion at Dominic, Anosike's traditional wedding



*BLUE PRINT*

Breaking: Tyson Fury lands stunning punch on Dillian Whyte, retains WBC heavyweight title

2023: Bala, Saraki not northern PDP consensus candidates ' Lamido

Breaking: Scores dead as fire engulfs illegal oil bunkering site

Kidnapped televangelist regains freedom, Akwa Ibom Police confirms

Gunmen attack police station, kill 3 in Kogi

Breaking: Ronaldo scores, Bruno misses penalty as Arsenal compound Manchester United woes, return to Premier League top 4

2023: Atiku focused, not party to northern consensus arrangement ' Official

David Mark greets Ortom @ 61

Adamawa North senatorial aspirant vows to prioritise women, youth

Kwara Central: Mustapha battles Oloriegbe for APC senatorial ticket

20 interesting facts about late Alaafin Of Oyo, Oba Adeyemi

Breaking: Lagos government makes new pronouncement on Chrisland schools

Minister Dare mourns Alaafin of Oyo's demise

Alaafin's demise, great loss for Nigeria, Africa ' Atiku

Alaafin: Buhari condoles family, Oyo government, others

Participate in active politics, Minister beckons Nigerian youth

Tiv youth felicitate with Ortom @61, demand political stewardship

Makinde confirms Alaafin of Oyo's demise, mourns

Why APC postponed sales of forms, ordered directors on compulsory leave

Breaking: Alaafin of Oyo joins ancestors



*TRIBUNE*

Mr Eazi serenades fianc, Temi at Trace Live with King Promise

Why foundations in Africa need to work together

Afro B, Kizz Daniel release 'Bluffin' visuals

Rend, Rent, Rented, Struck, Slain, Wrought

I almost died riding a bicycle without brakes 'Adesokan

Form of Government

2023: APC Chieftain, Tilley-Gyado, joins Benue guber race

Buhari and his futile marching orders

Omisore's homecoming

Confidence (I)



*SPORTS*

2021 JOF Kids Cup Soccer final holds May 1 - Guardian

76ers Joel Embiid Believes He Can Play Through Thumb Injury for Entire Playoffs - Bleacher Report

76ers' Joel Embiid on Clapping at Refs After Game 4: 'I Admire the Job That They Did - Bleacher Report

AFN fixes Apri dates for All-Comers Competition - New Telegraph

AFN Fixes April 28 And 29 For 2nd All-Comers Competition in Lagos - Complete Sports

AFN Fixes April 28 and 29 for 2nd All-Comers Competition in... - Thisday

Alcaraz kept waiting as rain holds up Barcelona Open semi-finals - Yahoo

Arsenal, Man Utd Live on DStv Yanga, GOtv Jolli - Thisday

Bayern Munich wins 10th consecutive Bundesliga title - CNN

Bayern win Bundesliga: Ten in a row for resurrection men Neuer and Muller - Yahoo

Beaten Roma boss Mourinho wants Inter to win the Scudetto - Yahoo

Blake Griffin on Nets' Game 3 Loss to Celtics: 'I Dont Know If Our Spirit Was Right - Bleacher Report

Bo Nix, Team Yellow Beat Team Green 31-21 in 2022 Oregon Spring Game - Bleacher Report

Borussia Dortmund reach agreement with RB Salzburg for Adeyemi - Nigerian Pilot

Breaking: Tyson Fury knocks out Dillian Whyte in 6th round, remains undefeated - Vanguard

Bronckhorst Chides Referee For Unwarranted Balogun Red Card - Complete Sports

Christian Eriksen's future will be decided in summer ' Thomas Frank - Yahoo

Conte 'Proud' Despite Dropping Below Arsenal With Brentford Draw - Daily Independent

D'Warriors players eye success at South-South Open Scrabble Tourney - Guardian

Dominant Fury Retains WBC Heavyweight Title After Knockout Win Against Whyte - Complete Sports

Doncic back for Mavs ahead of Game 4 with the Jazz - Yahoo

Donovan Mitchell Says He, Rudy Gobert 'Trust Each Other' After Jazz Win Game 4 - Bleacher Report

Drogba Knocked out of Cte dIvoire FA Presidency - Thisday

Drogba loses bid to become Ivorian FA president - Punch

Drogba Misses Out On Cte d'Ivoire Football Federation Presidency - Complete Sports

EPL: Arsenal beat Man United to boost top-four hopes - New Telegraph

EPL: Arsenal beat Man Utd to boost top-four hopes - New Telegraph

EPL: Jesus hits four to send Man City four points clear, Newcastle beat Norwich - New Telegraph

EPL: Tottenham held by Brentford as Eriksen shines - New Telegraph

Experts React as Jayson Tatum, Celtics Take Commanding 3-0 Series Lead over Nets - Bleacher Report

Fans Love Pascal Siakam's Dominance in Raptors' Game 4 Win vs. 76ers - Bleacher Report

Fans React as Donovan Mitchell, Jazz Win Game 4 over Mavs in Luka Doncic's Return - Bleacher Report

Fans relish Champions League Trophy tour experience with Okocha, Seedorf - Guardian

Fury beats Whyte to retain world heavyweight title - Guardian

Fury dominates Whyte to retain WBC title - Yahoo

Fury retains world boxing heavyweight title after brutal victory over Whyte - Nigerian Pilot

Gabriel Jesus: Man City striker scores four but future at club is uncertain - BBC

GamrX coming boosts Africa's e-sports market - New Telegraph

George Russell's solid start at Mercedes creates Lewis Hamilton intrigue - Yahoo

Glitz, Glamour of Heineken Champions League Trophy Tour - Thisday

Guardians' Oscar Mercado: Yankees Fans Must Be 'Held Accountable' After Throwing Cans - Bleacher Report

Hodgson Makes Revelation On Watford Future Following Dismal Man City Defeat - Daily Independent

Impact Rebellion 2022 Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights - Bleacher Report

Inter Milan ease past Mourinhos Roma to return to Serie A summit - Nigerian Pilot

Inter Milan outclass Roma to return top of Serie A - Punch

James Anderson off and running for the season as Lancashire dominate - Yahoo

Joaqun joy as Real Betis beat Valencia on penalties to lift Copa del Rey - Yahoo

Johnny Manziel Throws TD to Terrell Owens as Zappers Lose to Glacier Boyz in FCF - Bleacher Report

JUST IN: Fury stuns Whyte to retain WBC heavyweight title - New Telegraph

Kyrie Irving Says 'I Gotta Do Better' After Celtics Take Commanding 3-0 Lead on Nets - Bleacher Report

Let's enjoy the moment' - Tearful Joaquin basks in Real Betis' Copa del Rey triumph - Yahoo

Lewandowski opens up on future at Bayern Munich - Punch

Lewandowski uncertain on future after Bayern future clinch 10th straight Bundesliga crown - Yahoo

Mark Selby out of World Championship after Yan Bingtao wins longest ever frame - Yahoo

Mbappe 'adapting' to fan protests as PSG secure Ligue 1 title - Yahoo

Mike Malone Compares Warriors' Curry, Thompson, Poole Trio to 3-Headed Dog Cerberus - Bleacher Report

MTN, NPFL, La Liga Announce Partnership for Grassroots Football - Thisday

Naby Keta and Thiago Alcntara flourish after finding their rhythm - Yahoo

Nets' Kevin Durant 'Thinking Too Much' vs. Celtics, Won't Blame Fatigue for Struggles - Bleacher Report