*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 29TH APRIL 2022*



*PUNCH*

Obaseki hands overunused College of Education to FG

Imo explosion: FG condoles with victims families

Presidency: PDP reps, SANs warn Jonathan, group threatens suit

My ambition is about Nigerians, says Amaechi

2023: Gov Abiodun declares for second term

Police arrest Rivers PDP gov aspirant

Over 1400 South-West farmers receive training on climate change

Population surge threatening Lagos Islands economic growth LCCI

NEPC eyes Ivorian market to drive Nigerias export earnings

NGX reassures investors as Access Holdings lists shares

FCMBs shareholders approve N3.96bn dividend

Nigerias proven gas reserves worth over $803.4tn FG

Zenith Bank grows quarterly earnings by 22%

Protesting oil workers ground activities at Warri refinery

Recapitalisation: PenCom probes PFAs funds as deadline ends Saturday

Audience Origin debuts in Nigeria, 11 other African countries

FG to connect Ogoni land to national grid

How COVID-19 stalled deployment of 60,000 tractors, agric equipment FG

Eko Disco pledges improved power supply, meets customers

FG targets N2.06bn, 5,800 jobs from ports projects

Subsidy may hamper Nigerias gain from rising oil prices IMF

NNPC, three others generate N28.02tn in three years NEITI

Financial inclusion: Banks, fintechs, regulators should collaborate FITC boss

Naira appreciates, closes at 418.50 to dollar

Nigeria lost two million jobs, $380bn before NOGICD Act Wabote

Osimhen can solve Arsenal's striking problems ' Fans

Osimhen dreams of Arsenal move ' Report

Dessers leaps Abraham on goalscoring chart in Europe

Kano Pillars'll avoid relegation, says club chairman, Jambul

Awoniyi: Why I'm enjoying life in Berlin

Leicester hold Roma, Feyenoord edge Marseille in Conference League semis

Man United vs Chelsea: Ronaldo rescues draw for United

Oyo court dissolves eight-year marriage over husbands nagging

Police nab four Plateau arms dealers, recover 54 rifles

Ochanya: Court acquits lecturer of rape, death of 13-year-old, convicts wife

Four Plateau arms dealers nabbed, police recover 54 rifles

Police arrest former Kano anti-graft boss in Abuja

Courageous bullion van driver frustrates Imo robbers

Imo woman accuses husband of assault, neglect after second wife

Bizman in court over N43m fraud, gets N20m bail

Gunmen attack Buhari associates home, tie guards in Kano

Absconded Army weapon trainer arrested for joining ISWAP kills self

Halting perennial election-related violence

Column: Glut of presidential aspirants and lure of office

Column: More good luck in Jonathan

Lagos govt urged to create coding facilities in LGs

Ondo wants counseling units in schools

To be leaders, read always, Lagos govt tells students

Societal influence affecting students academics, morals Proprietor

World Malaria Day: Makoko residents get relief materials from Hygeia HMO

Hospital offers free malaria tests, treatment

AFC, others emerge preferred bidders for 12 federal highways

UI student disappears from Lagos construction site, family panics

Missing Abuja corper found dead, NYSC, SUG demand justice

Electoral Act: Your non-resignation risky, Gbajabiamila warns ministers, others

65 corps members to repeat service in Ondo, others



*VANGUARD*

FG declares May 2, 3 Public Holidays for Workers' Day, Sallah

Katsina: Police kill terrorists, rescue 3 women, recover weapons, motorcycles

Vote for your conscience -Amaechi urges Lagos APC

Ensure level playing ground for aspirants ' Masari tells LG Chairmen

Okowa committed to urbanising Delta communities ' Omodon

Nasir El-Rufai's succession plan: Who's the chosen one

Okotie-Eboh supports Marwa's request for drug integrity test for politicians

Only Appeal Court can upturn judgment against Section 84(12), Malami tells court

2023: Abiodun declares interest in second term

2023: Why I opposed section 84(12) of new Electoral Act, Buhari tells Court

No administration since 1999 has constructed more roads than Buhari ' Akpabio

Who is Cynthia Nkasi

2023 Presidency: Yahaya Bello presents nomination forms to Buhari

Our money not missing, says APC

2023 elections: Buhari warns against interference

2023: My decision to run's about Nigeria ' Amaechi

Vote for your conscience, Amaechi urges Lagos APC

2023: I 've everything needed in a President 'Ngige

PDP South South Screening: Rivers guber aspirant Dagogo arrested on arrival

2023: Nigerians won't forgive PDP if we don't win, says Party Chieftain

PDP ticket: You're my friend, but I won't work for you, Ayu tells Atiku

Amid resignation ultimatum, Malami declares for Kebbi Governorship

2023: Jonathan's emergence 'll be sabotage to South, betrayal to South-East zone, says Monarch

Electoral Act: Ngige, Nwajiuba opt not to resign

Nigeria risks 3rd recession in 7yrs, NACCIMA warns FG

Zenith Bank records 22% growth in Q1 2022

FCMB records 42% rise in Q1'22 gross profit

Boye Oyewunmi: The Philosopher-King Ondo South Needs as Senator in 2023

Is parallel government of terrorists manifesting in Nigeria

5G services 'll be available by Q4 this year ' NCC

Eid-il-Fitr Celebration

NLC to embark on 3-days warning strike in solidarity with unions, students

Train attack terrorists release picture of baby born in captivity

Master Plan: FCTA demolishes 600 structures, warns local chiefs against land allocation

Border Patrol Team hands over two suspects arrested with $285,000, CFA 18.9million to EFCC

How FG can protect Petroleum Pipelines, stop crude oil theft'Experts

Police parade 69 suspected cultists, kidnappers, ritualists in Ogun

Unknown gunmen kill suspected cultists in Abia

Ondo Court stops installation of new Ajowa Akoko Monarch, restrains Akeredolu, others

Court refuses to grant Abba Kyari's co-defendant bail

2 traditional healers docked for allegedly swindling woman of 29,000

Synagogue Fire: We're yet to confirm cause of outbreak, says SCOAN

Fire guts parts of SCOAN, destroy shelter of Late TB Joshua's tomb

6 die in second auto crash on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Measles cases increase by 79% in 2 months, UNICEF, WHO warns
 


*THISDAY*

Arik Air Donates Food Items to Orphanage Homes

Nigerias Back Sit Role in Lucrative International Air Transport Market

Nigerias Path to Irreversible Industrial Revolution

Finance Act 2020: Customs Agents Declares Duty, Levy on Motor Vehicles Illegal

As Travellers Lament Poor Air Conditioning at Lagos Airport

Esezobor: NBC is Deliberate About Developing its People, Creating Opportunities

Finchglow Travels Clinches BAs Best Seller Award in 2021

FCMB Excites Shareholders with N3.96bn Dividend, Promise Better Performance, Returns

Techstars Launches ARM Labs Accelerator in Lagos

CBN Urges Nigerians to Leverage on its Interventions for Financial Stability

Wema Bank Debunks Money Laundering, Bribery Claims

Excitement as Domestic Air Travel Picks Up after Passenger Traffic Slump

Stakeholders to Discuss Safety Implications of Sunset Airports

2023:Abia State Seeking Redemption (1)

Delta Governorship Dark Horse to Chart New Course for State

2023 Edo North Senatorial Race: Resisting Ethnic Champion Called Oshiomhole

Adenuga: Still Unfolding at 69!

The Tragic Cycle Of Yoruba History

My Ideal Ticket For 2023

Ronaldo on Target as Man Utd Draw with Chelsea

Rapid Growth at Tiger Golf Club Excites Sunmonu

Bosso Picks 28 Flying Eagles for WAFU B Tourney in Niamey

Chukwueze Fires Blanks as Liverpool Grab Two-goal Advantage



*THE SUN*

2023: Northern PDP consensus of many headaches

How Ill end insecurity if elected President Gov.Yahaya Bello

2023: Bala Mohammed, Saraki under pressure

Alleged forgery: Police grills AIbom APC chairman

2023: Tension mounts as PDP screens Atiku, Tambuwal, Obi, 14 others today

We lost 1,256 uncollected PVCs to gunmens attacks in Imo, says INEC

SEast presidency: MASSOB warns govs, leaders against sabotage

Ive 11m votes to return PDP to power Atiku

Jonathan qualifies to run Group

Maiden Gov Douye Diri Wrestling tourney begins in Bayelsa

Rapid growth at Tiger excites Sunmonu

NWFL: Lakeside Queens, three others qualify for championship

Morocco 2022: Cameroons Njoya to decide Falcons fate as draw holds today

Sports Ministry reshuffles federations secretaries

UCL semi-final: Chukwueze gets worst rating

AJ City Rumble: Four MMA gladiators take centre stage

Border closure: Importers, exporterslose N4.3trn, 1,450 SMEs shut in 3 years

CBDC: Pushing Nigerias digital currency to global limelight

Enugu govt trains 260 young farmers in modern agriculture

Zenith expands market share with 22% earnings growth in Q1 2022

Basel III: AccessCorp to strengthen capital base, targets exceptional performance in 2022

Correctional Service, Creditswitch partner on reformation, rehabilitation of inmates

Brand analysts laud effectiveness of Hollandia Yoghurt campaign

NB Plc commences N56 billion Ama Brewery expansion

FG boosts school feeding programme in Enugu

Troops kill 62 terrorists, rescue 179 victims in North West

Cocaine deal: Court gives NDLEA go-ahead to review facts in Abba Kyaris trial

Police recover 16 vehicles in Lagos, warn owners

Gunmen attack bullion van in Imo

NYSC sanctions 107 in Kebbi, Plateau, Lagos, Ondo

World Malaria Day: PiggyVest partners WellaHe to provide cover

NSITF sensitises workers on occupational safety, health culture

Terrorists carrying out ethnic cleansing in Southern Kaduna SOKAPU

Insecurity threat to Nigerias nationhood Gbajabiamila

Zoning: Between ambition and national interest

Everybody on his fathers name

Celebrating Ngozi Ekeoma at 50

South East presidency and southern unity

The role of corporate Nigeria in driving sustainability

Celebrating Ngozi Ekeoma at 50

Afolabi @ 60: I learnt entrepreneurship under mothers tutelage

Population census amid unrealistic timing



*GUARDIAN*

Synagogue fire:Residents allege sabotage,

Police nab seven suspected arms dealers in Jos, Taraba

Six die, one injured in Ogun auto crash

Ex-sports editor seeks N20m for kidney transplant

Ataga: Again, absence of prosecution witness stalls trial of Chidinma, others

Police investigate murder of corps member in Abuja

Gunmen kill APC chieftain in Bayelsa

Home-based Eagles to wait longer for opponents as CAF postpones 2023 CHAN draw

Despite old age, Egwero still holds sway at AFN trials

Lagos First Lady's Open Championship returns with over 180 players

Eunisell charges Rivers United to stay on course in NPFL title race

Tiger Golf Club's rapid growth excites Sunmonu

Ronaldo salvages point for Man Utd against Chelsea

FCMB Group sustains growth, profit rises to N6b

Seplat, 33 stocks lead stock market's N143 billion gain

Economy operating below productive capacity, says NACCIMA

Beneficial ownership' register to become functional by July 2022

NB pays over N416b taxes in six years

Stakeholders advocate blueprint to unlock Lagos Island economic opportunities

Stakeholders to alter $2.71b import bill, address food crisis

SHAREit ranks top 5 global media sources driving non-gaming platform

ICT firm unveils internship, mentorship for Nigerians

Sanwo-olu's second term: Beyond religious bigotry

Filming Emeritus Prof. Ayo Banjo's life and career

The gale of insecurity in Nigeria

Party People

Approval of new private universities

For our sake, they seek our mandate

A preacher's atonement

Asset recovery as tool for curbing corruption

Where lies hope for peace

Lagos as game changer in tech businesses

Whereabouts of45-year-old Okonkwo arrested by Anambra Police remain unknown

Despite borrowing, four agencies generate N28.02tr in three years

2022 World Malaria Day: Mortein pushes prevention as cost-effective way against malaria

WHO alerts to rising vaccine-preventable epidemics

Despite Igbo votes in 2019, we've been fair to South East, Buhari says at APGA book launch

Omo-Agege insists Okowa took N150 billion loan

Malami, Shaaban declare for Kebbi, Kaduna guber

Oba of Benin okays Osinbajo as group counters Falana on Jonathan's eligibility

UCH seeks support to deliver comprehensive cancer care

Varsities strike: NLC threatens three-day nationwide action



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Eagles' tricky AFCON draw and shaky USA friendlies

Nigeria's wealth is safe with me 'Obi

I deserve right of PDP ticket's first refusal, says Atiku

2023: AGF Malami joins race, declares for Kebbi guber

Insecurity, threat to Nigeria's existence 'Gbajabiamila

Why Nigeria abstained from voting at UN over sanctions against Russia, by FG

PARTY CHIEFTAIN: Jonathan better in 2015 if APC gives him 2023 ticket

IMF seeks end to subsidy for oil windfall benefits

Buhari: I've built roads, 2nd Niger Bridge in S'East despite poor poll results from zone

PDP screens Ekweremadu, Abaribe, Ogba, 34 other S'East gov aspirants

2023: I'm most outstanding aspirant for presidency, says Osinbajo

Total Energies mulls divesting Nigerian assets

Standard Chartered raises income outlook amid trade boom

Zenith Bank expands market share with 22% growth in earnings

Gas: Australian firm to feed Nigeria-Morocco $25bn pipeline project

Farmers seek financial contributions to forestall food crisis

NB boss laments impact of COVID-19 on production

ILO to release report on future of work in some countries

PENGASSAN vows to address casualisation in oil, gas industry

FG inaugurates committees to boost food security

Adesina: Nigeria, others must prepare for food crisis

Only INEC can resolve APGA's leadership crisis 'Njoku

High cost of nomination forms'll limit political space 'Ezugwu

Presidential Pardon: Buhari acted in good faith, says group

NWFL: Lakeside Queens, three others qualify for championship

PDP remains party to beat in Ebonyi 'Erhenede

Man United submit mouthwatering bid for Osimhen

CAF postpones CHAN draw

Jurgen Klopp signs fresh Liverpool deal

Ex-Sports Editor seeks N20m for Kidney

EPL: Ronaldo earns Man Utd draw against Chelsea

UPDATED: Football super agent, Mino Raiola, is not dead

JUST IN: Mino Raiola, agent of Paul Pogba & Zlatan Ibrahimovic, dies aged 54

Lagos agog as 2nd AFN All Comers begins

UEFA League: Liverpool manager Klopp hails 'world class' Mane

Serie A: Inter suffer title race blow



*BLUE PRINT*

Police nab 7 'arms dealers' in Jos, Taraba

Nigeria's nationhood foundations threatened by insecurity ' Gbajabiamila

2023 elections: Forget rigging, I'll resolutely defend the will of Nigerians ' Buhari

2023: Osinbajo's credentials nightmare to other contestants ' Oba of Benin

Protection of government critical infrastructure everyone's business ' NSCDC

The challenge of Ramadan

2023: I'm most saleable candidate for PDP ' Tambuwal

Don advocates digital administration to curb revenue collectors' sharp practices

Jigawa pays N79, 365m 181 law students' registration fees

2022: Ekiti ADC guber candidate raises the alarm over N88bn debt

My results in 2019 elections, hasn't stopped us from performing in the South East ' Buhari

Kaduna train attack: Bandits release picture of new baby delivered in captivity

Akwa Ibom: NYSC orders 20 corps members to repeat service over abscondment

NDE trains 100 existing, prospective entrepreneurs in Plateau

4 convicted for cyber-fraud, forfeit cars, cash in Oyo

2023: Why Osinbajo is most qualified to lead Nigeria ' Kwande

N43.5m fraud': NOGASA chair Fatuyi Phillips gets N20m bail

23 corps members to repeat service in Anambra ' NYSC

Cleric reveals ingredients for national peace

FCTA stakeholders meet to find Lasting solution to roadside trading

APC slams Okowa over N150bn loan

2023: Nasarawa APC stakeholders drum up support for Sule

We are tired of unresolved murders in Bayelsa, APC guber aspirant cries out

2023 elections: NYSC has big role to play ' Sule

Drug deal: Court denies Kyari's co-defendants bail

Etsu Nupe urges Muslims to sustain virtues of Ramadan

Breaking: FG declares May 2nd, 3rd public holidays for workers day, Eidul-Fitr



*TRIBUNE*

2023: Perish your thoughts to rig elections ' Buhari

2023: PDP screens Makinde, clears him to contest for second term

Zuma film festival will boost tourism in Abuja ' Minister

Eid-el-Fitir: Bauchi FRSC deploys 978 regular, special marshalls for patrol operations

2023: Adegoke meets Oyo South LG bosses, says APC will win in Oyo

Foundation offers free medical care to seven LGAs in Anambra

FTAN launches TRIAC Mandate to reposition tourism in Nigeria

NCAC, FRSC partner to promote safety culture

Entrepreneurs must be ready to accept wins, losses ' Oresanya

People that body-shame do so to feel good about themselves

Not everyone can create content ' Dr Frick

Spotify lists access gateways for aspiring artistes

Intellectual property infringement: What future for the Nigerian entertainment/creative industry

Lagos council boss organises daily iftar for fasting Muslims

Cleric advises women against seeking 'wrong rights

Night of Power

Access Holdings targets 100 million customers in five years

Equities investors earn N143bn as bullish sentiment persists at NGX

ICAN holds 'Catch Them Young' programme to attract young people into accounting



*SPORTS*

2022 NFL Mock Draft: When does a quarterback come off the board - Yahoo

A.J. Brown traded to Philadelphia Eagles for pair of picks - Yahoo

A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Jalen Hurts Fantasy Outlook After Eagles' Trade - Bleacher Report

AJ City Rumble: Four MMA gladiators take centre stage - The Sun

Allen Emerges Most Hated NBA Star; Simmon, LeBron, Thompson Make Top 10 - Complete Sports

Atlanta Falcons make Drake London the first receiver taken in NFL Draft - Yahoo

Auger-Aliassime survives Estoril scare as Ruud progresses in Munich - Yahoo

Awoniyi: Why I'm enjoying life in Berlin - Punch

Baker Mayfield, Jimmy Garoppolo Top Trade Landing Spots After 2022 NFL Draft Day 1 - Bleacher Report

Bogues Backs Warriors To Win The NBA Championship - Complete Sports

Bosso Picks 28 Flying Eagles for WAFU B Tourney in Niamey - Thisday

Brown reunites with Murray as Ravens deal wide receiver to Cardinals - Yahoo

CAF postpones CHAN draw - New Telegraph

Chukwueze Fires Blanks as Liverpool Grab Two-goal Advantage - Thisday

Cole Strange Drafted by Patriots: New Englands Updated Depth Chart After Round 1 - Bleacher Report

Cole Strange NFL Draft 2022: Scouting Report for New England Patriots' IOL - Bleacher Report

Cristiano Ronaldo rescues Premier League point as Manchester United hold Chelsea - Yahoo

Daxton Hill Drafted by Bengals: Cincinnati's Updated Depth Chart After Round 1 - Bleacher Report

Daxton Hill NFL Draft 2022: Scouting Report for Cincinnati Bengals' S - Bleacher Report

Deebo Samuel, Jarvis Landry Top Landing Spots After 2022 NFL Draft Day 1 - Bleacher Report

Despite old age, Egwero still holds sway at AFN trials - Guardian

Dessers leaps Abraham on goalscoring chart in Europe - Punch

Detroit Lions select Aidan Hutchinson number two overall - Yahoo

Devin Lloyd Drafted by Jaguars: Jacksonville's Updated Depth Chart After Round 1 - Bleacher Report

Devonte Wyatt Drafted by Packers: Green Bay's Updated Depth Chart After Round 1 - Bleacher Report

Devonte Wyatt NFL Draft 2022: Scouting Report for Green Bay Packers' DL - Bleacher Report

Dominant Chelsea march on towards WSL title with second win over Tottenham in five days - Yahoo

ECL: Lookman In Action, Iheanacho Subbed On As Leicester City Hold Roma - Complete Sports

Emma Raducanu: US Open champion discusses tough split with coach Torben Beltz - Nigerian Pilot

England and Kerr fire Chelsea to win over Tottenham and stretch WSL lead - Yahoo

EPL: Ronaldo earns Man Utd draw against Chelsea - New Telegraph

Eunisell charges Rivers United to stay on course in NPFL title race - Guardian

Europa League semi-final: Rangers denied draw by late Angelino strike for RB Leipzig - BBC

Europa: Aribo, Bassey Feature, Balogun Benched In Rangers' Loss At Leipzig In Semi-final First Leg - Complete Sports

Ex-Sports Editor seeks N20m for Kidney - New Telegraph

Feyenoord 3-2 Marseille: Dessers at the double as hosts edge thrilling first leg - Yahoo

First European semi-final for 46 years ends in defeat for West Ham - Yahoo

George Karlaftis Drafted by Chiefs: Kansas City's Updated Depth Chart After Round 1 - Bleacher Report

George Karlaftis NFL Draft 2022: Scouting Report for Kansas City Chiefs' EDGE - Bleacher Report

German commentators 'attacked' by West Ham fans after Michail Antonio's goal against Frankfurt - Yahoo

Home-based Eagles to wait longer for opponents as CAF postpones 2023 CHAN draw - Guardian

Jacksonville Jaguars select DL Travon Walker with first pick in 2022 NFL Draft - Yahoo

Jaguars select Travon Walker first overall - Yahoo

James Anderson celebrates England return with trio of wickets for Lancashire - Yahoo

James Wade edges Jonny Clayton in thrilling final to claim Premier League win - Yahoo

Jon Rahm shares lead after first round of Mexico Open - Yahoo

Jurgen Klopp 'humbled' to sign new Liverpool contract - CNN

Jurgen Klopp signs fresh Liverpool deal - New Telegraph

JUST IN: Mino Raiola, agent of Paul Pogba & Zlatan Ibrahimovic, dies aged 54 - New Telegraph

Kaiir Elam Drafted by Bills: Buffalo's Updated Depth Chart After Round 1 - Bleacher Report

Kano Pillars'll avoid relegation, says club chairman, Jambul - Punch

Kenny Pickett 'Was Speechless' After Being Picked by Steelers in 2022 NFL Draft - Bleacher Report

Lagos agog as 2nd AFN All Comers begins - New Telegraph

Lagos First Lady's Open Championship returns with over 180 players - Guardian

Lamar Jackson Tweets 'Wtf' After Ravens Trade Hollywood Brown to Cardinals - Bleacher Report

Leicester City 1-1 Roma: Mancini own goal denies Mourinho's men - Yahoo

Leicester go to Roma with no fear for semi-final second leg ' Brendan Rodgers - Yahoo

Leicester hit back at Roma to take shine off Jos Mourinho's return to England - Yahoo

Leicester hold Roma, Feyenoord edge Marseille in Conference League semis - Punch