*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SATURDAY 2ND APRIL 2022*



*PUNCH*

Train attack: Terrorists yet to request ransom -El-Rufai

Arrest anyone enforcing sit-at-home in Anambra, IPOB tells Soludo

I faced lots of bullying as a child due to my skin colour Shan George

ISWAP intensifying recruitment of children as soldiers Report

Terrorists kill 1,545 in Kaduna, Zamfara, others in 90 days

Strike: ASUU moves to compile errant lecturers list, threatens sanctions

Ooni, Abdulrazak, Saraki others canvass for more women in leadership

Police shielding cop that shot dead my nephew Osun monarch

My wife and I now sleep less than one hour a day since our three childrens disappearance Abuja businessman

After COVID impact, economic, security challenges choke amusement park industry, operators expect attendance rebound

Soludo and Anambra heavy debt burden

MTN Nigeria paid N757bn tax in 2021

BoI grows assets to N1.7tn, says chairman

Lekoil to acquire $110m loan, save oil well

FG borrows N1.48tn via bonds in Q1 2022

I would have done better than Eguavoen ' Rohr

Four Eagles stars to watch today

Moshood Abiola stadium not banned ' says NFF

Akwa vs Rivers (4pm) Champions host leaders on league restart

Cricket: Nigeria defeat Ghana by nine wickets

Eavesdropper: Halt the senseless killings

I received weapons to defend our community against IPOB in CRiver, suspect tells police

Four die after rival cult groups clash in Rivers community

Police present N4.2m to families of seven cops killed by terrorists in Zamfara

Suspected gunmen kill Ebubeagu member, flee with motorcycle, money

Ogun poly graduate battling liver disease needs N7.1m for surgery

Lightning kills four non-indigenes in Ondo community

One killed, three injured in Lagos gas explosion

Terrorists invade Katsina market, kill trader, abduct many

Listen differently to life

Why poly lecturers are embarking on strike -ASUP

UK jails Nigerian four years for instigating violence against Igbo

How my sorrow disappeared when I lost my son in 2021 Adeboye

SIM-NIN policy: 20.4 million Nigerians risk disconnection from GSM services

APC transition committee probes partys finances after Bunis exit

UPDATED: Moon sighted, 2022 Ramadan starts Saturday in Nigeria -Sultan

I once had no self worth Tems

Im glad Portable sacked me as manager Danku

Indian biker, Deepak Kamath, applauds Nigerias hospitality

K1 de Ultimate, Foluke Daramola, others grace Laide Bakares housewarming party

Yinka Adebayo appointed patron of TCOA

AFRIFF 2022: Film festival calls for entries

Odunlade Adekola inks deal with supermarket, oil & gas company

Working with Okorocha taught me how people behave in power Shirley Igwe

Tears as Dejo Tunfulu buried, son reveals unfulfilled dream

Sound Sultans new album set for release

Alleged defilement: Baba Ijesha closes defence

Why I dont reveal my age Chioma Akpotha

Daddy Showkey, Akpororo inspire at Sempe Sunday



*VANGUARD*

Buhari welcomes Ramadan fasting, asks Muslims to feed the poor

Firm boosts financial inclusion with simplified initiatives

BoICT Lecture 2022 to explore impact of blockchain technology in a Digitalized Nigeria

Abayomi advocates private sector investment in health, as Evercare Hospital clocks 1

75 primary school pupils inducted into FRSC Safety Club

2023: We'll put wealth in Cross Riverians' hands ' Sir Jarvis

APC: Adamu to probe secretariat staff, demands complete loyalty

Court remands 3 over alleged killing of 26-year-old lady in Makurdi

3-year-old needs N19m for liver transplant

DELTA 2023: Okowa not ready to help, rig for anybody

I will conclude my tenure in 2023' ' Umahi reacts to Appeal Court judgment

Ratification of Lagos Congress: We're sickened by Ayu's autocratic action ' PDP elders

Adamu receives Certificate of Return as APC Chair

2023: Nigeria needs a president, who can work 20 hours a day ' Peterside

The wealth in the convention hall and the poverty on the streets

Sultan announces commencement of Ramadan on Saturday

Unknown gunmen wreck 3 police stations undergoing renovation in Anambra

One feared dead as building collapses in Taraba

Roof of Oyo governor's office blown off in rainstorm

3 dead, 2 injured as car rams into truck in Ogun

Train attack: Military hands over luggages of victims to KDSG

Gas explosion kills 1, injures three in Lagos

Eunice Ndanusa-Isaiah, mother of LEADERSHIP Newspaper Founder, dies at 80

Bandits kill 3, abduct 10 in Kaduna GRA

How I escaped being raped by hotel manager ' Osun serving corp member

Again, gunmen kill Ebubeagu operative in Ebonyi

Unknown gunmen attack Imo commissioner's house

I'm not an officer ' Smuggler arrested with police ID, jacket confesses
 


*THISDAY*

Chivita Drives Competitive Edge in New Marketing Campaign

System Specs Announces Childrens Day Essay Contest

Neimeth Unveils Plans to Increase Production Capacity

Firm Empowers Women in a New Documentary

TomTom Charges Youths on Productivity at Summit

Firms Urged to Rev up Investment in Fraud Detection

Expenses Variation, Additional Facilities May Push Cost of 4 International Terminals to $2bn

Samsung and Western Digital collaborate on Storage Standardization

Novarick Homes, Thesaurus Gardens Partner to Launch LA LUMIERE

FMN Receives ISO 27001:2013 Information Security Management System Certification

FMN Drives the National Sugar Master Plan Agenda Through Its Outgrower Scheme

Keystone Bank Reopens Revamped Ikota -VGC, Lagos Branch

2023: On What Record is APC Positioning to Return

Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa: I Want to Make Nigeria an Investment Haven

2023 Ogun Governorship Race: Who the Cap Fits

The Governor Osun Deserves in 2022

Justice Ajama: Fulfilled in Retirement

So, Where is the North

Emmanuel Dennis: Another Missionary Journey Looms

Man Utd Top-four Quest Faces Leicester Test

Nigeria, Ghana in Epic Semi-Final Duel at Women T20I Tournament

Dare Inaugurates Committee to Investigate Vandalism of Abuja Stadium

Super Eagles Rise in FIFA Ranking as Brazil Back on Top

PROTECTING PUBLIC HEALTH THROUGH CHOLERA CONTROL MEASURES



*THE SUN*

Bodejo, Miyetti Allah leader: Attack on Kaduna train bad, but nobody talks about Fulani being killed in the forest

NNPP: Why Kwankwasos associates abandoned him Yusuf Dambatta, Ex-govs associate

We cant win election this way, APC chairman warns party

2023: Businessmen ask Osinbajo to declare interest

Abia dep gov declares interest in guber seat, rolls out five point agenda

APC accuses PDP of profiting from national tragedy

2023: Abia PDP zoning, controversial -Orji, Guber aspirant

Group tackles Ayu over Lagos PDP congress

Igbo leaders warn APC, PDP

Tanko Yakasais son, Salihu, defects to PRP

Antetokounmpo becomes Bucks all-time leading scorer

HIFL 2022: 60 Nigerian universities declare interest

World Cup 2022 draw: Senegal drawn with hosts Qatar; Ghana faces Portugal

Moshood Abiola National Stadium not banned; VAR not stolen NFF

Nigeria-Ghana game: FIFA opens investigation into fans pitch invasion

Dont panic over airport concession plans, aviation unions tell FAAN staff, pensioners not

President Buhari approves re-appointment of NEXIM Bank management

Full Salaries: Kogi NLC, TUC applaud Bello over workers welfare

Ebubeagu operative killed in Ebonyi

Again, gunmen bomb Imo police station

Train attack: Military hands over passengers belongings to Kaduna govt

Vote trusted leaders, Kola Balogun urges Nigerians

Rivers community boils, as gunmen kill 4

Hoodlums raze Imo commissioners home

Flour Mills Outgrower Scheme raises sugar output

Ibadan must be taken to the next level Olubadan

Bandits attack Kaduna community, kill 2, kidnap others

Eunice Ndanusa-Isaiah, mother of Leadership Newspaper founder, dies at 80

A slap in the face

Saving for a rainy day

To APC and Buhari, Lion King is a documentary

The changing face of burial culture in Igbo land

APC convention and Uzodimmas hidden capacity

Confession of youths arrested in Imo community: We kidnapped, killed ex-police officer because he didnt assist us

Muslim couple, after 30 years marriage, says: Divorce not best solution to marital challenges

Ijeoma Ozurumba, CEO, Scents of April: How my product moved from passion to business

Ten things job seekers should do to get dream jobs

What you should know about false pregnancy

Untold story of train terror attack

Excitement in Benue community as suspected robbers meet Waterloo

Fear of terrorists made me desert army, join kidnappers ex-soldier

The forbidden topic: How we educate our little children about sex

Super Eagles failure to qualify for Qatar 2022

Oil magnate A.A. Ranos incredible gestures

Prince Lanre Tejuosos biggest dilemma

Social entrepreneur, Ken Etete set for big feat

On-Air personality, Daddy Freeze bows out

Dr. Aisha Adole Achimugu breaks the barriers

How I struck life-changing deal with Kanye West in Dubai Dbanj, musician

Whenever I have sexual urge, I drink alcohol Odjeru Blessing

Chinonso Arubayis I am Nazzy dwells on mental health

AFRIFF calls for submission of entries

I find it hard to pick Mr. Right Jennifer Obodo



*GUARDIAN*

Oni urges Fayemi to obey court order, reinstate dismissed workers

Police cordon off Kaduna community as residents discover another bomb

Fees crisis: Peace returns to DELSU after Okowa's intervention

Rape allegation: Baba Ijesha closes defence

Again, bandits attack Imo police station, destroy property

Olubadan calls for unity among Chiefs

Mobile app for stock trading debuts

Gunmen kill two, burn 20 houses in plateau attack

DNG opens in-house clinic, thanks staffers

Nigeria beat Ghana, battle Rwanda in women T20i Cricket final

Lagos agog for 2022 Nigeria Volleyball Super Cup

FirstBank Nigeria Derby International Horse Racing Tourney thrills Kaduna fans

Red House wins Army Children Senior High School Inter-House Sports

Buhari approves reappointment of Abba Bello, others for second term

Insecurity: What Buhari must do now

Appeal Court dismisses suit seeking to sack Umahi

Out Of The Ordinary Feel, Blessing Tangban Steps Out Bold

No 'group of death' in 2022 World Cup

Keep your money in licensed banks, NDIC charges Nigerians

APC Convention blues and concerns for 2023 polls

The crash-landing of Super Eagles

No ban on Moshood Abiola National Stadium, VAR not stolen

Adamu reveals plan to probe APC expenditures

Lagos PDP faults Ayu's ratification of State Congress



*LEADERSHIP*

GoHealth: Gombe Launches Mobile Application Technology

NSCDC Acquires Gunboats To Fight Piracy, Oil Theft In Niger Delta

NDIC Refunds Over N220bn To 535, 815 Victims Of Failed Banks

2023: I'Ve Not Stepped Down ' Saraki

Don't Vote Politicians Lying People Bought Nomination Forms For Them ' Obasanjo

Coronavirus: Record 4.9m People Have Virus In UK

Train Attack: Kaduna Govt Receives Belongings Of Passengers

IGP Meets IPI, Promises To Check Violation Of Journalists' Rights

[EDITORIAL] Ramadan Mubarak

Investing In Real Estate Lease

Body of Benchers, NBA, Supreme Court Justice Decry State Of Legal Profession

Fear Grips Ex-APC Officials As Adamu Plans Probe

Sultan Announces Start Of Ramadan Today

Buhari Welcomes $200m African Devt Centre By Microsoft

Gov Umahi, Deputy Can't Be Sacked From Office On Account Of Defection ' Appeal Court

DCA Urges Lagos Govt To AccreditSchoolFor Orphaned Girls

MOSIEND To Akwa: Obey Court Order, Vacate NDDC Office

Housing: Novarick Homes, Thesaurus Gardens Launches La Lumiere



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Court strikes out suit challenging CBN's cashless policy

AFC invests $1.6bn in over 20 Nigerian projects

Sultan announces sighting of moon, urges Muslims to begin Ramadan fast

A'Court dismisses suit challenging Umahi, deputy's defection to APC

APC Convention: Ozekhome, Ahamba, Adegoke disagree on consensus

Abuja/Kaduna Train Attack: Lethargy, loyalty to tendencies affecting terrorism fight 'Sources

Buhari lauds Microsoft over $200m investment in digital technology in

APC: Your loyalty to me is loyalty to party, Adamu tells NWC members

Borno police nab arms trafficker with 126 anti-aircraft ammunation, others

Kalu greets Muslims at Ramadan

We knew Buhari's second term'll spell doom for Nigeria 'NEF

Abdullahi Adamu: Man with the magic wand to turn APC around

PDP ready to shove APC out in 2023 'Ebenezer Babatope

World Cup: Eagles don't know extent of damage losing to Ghana means ' Etim Esin

NFF debunks FIFA's ban on Abuja stadium, insists VAR not stolen

Balogun apologises to Nigerians over World Cup loss

Qatar 2022: Spain meet Germany, USA to face England as Ghana land tough draw

Eagles' shameful World Cup ouster

Qatar 2022: USA to face England, Spain meet Germany

JUST IN: Qatar 2022 Draw

NFF debunks FIFA ban for Abuja stadium, insists VAR not stolen

La Liga: Madrid seek recovery against Celta after Barca loss, before Chelsea



*BLUE PRINT*

2022 Qatar World Cup full draw exposed

Drogba's son goes AWOL in Portugal

As first-ever para-soccer games debut in Africa

Exposed! How security laxity, inexperience fuelled fans' invasion, vandalism of Abuja stadium

[Breaking] 2022: Ramadan kicks off Saturday ' Sultan

Breaking: 48 hours after, gunmen invade Anambra, kill operatives, set police station ablaze

Governorship slot: Danger looms for PDP in Benue ' Investigation

Salary, welfare: Danger looms as police insist on strike

[Breaking] 2022 World Cup draw: Senegal get 'mild company', Ghana land in tough group *See full pairings

Abuja-Kaduna train attack: How 20-yr-old bandits attacked, shot us ' Survivors

Buhari thumbs up $200m African Devt Centre by Microsoft

Ramadan: Sultan urges faithful to intensify prayers over insecurity

2023: 'You're dumb if you vote for party that failed you

Body of Benchers, NBA, others advocate legal profession reforms

Kaduna train attack: Rescue chances deem over delayed military operations

2023 Benue Assembly ticket: Group drums support for Itodo

Local divers recover 12 bodies in Niger boat mishap

Russia-Ukraine war has claimed 148 children, destroyed 797 schools

Make food prices affordable, Imam tells traders as Ramadan begins

Buhari hosts Chadian leader Mahamat Deby at Aso Villa

Covid-19: Face masks rules not abolished yet, NCDC insists

Defections: Umahi, Igwe remain gov, deputy ' Appeal Court

Borno police arrest 22-yr-old woman over 'human trafficking

Foundation awards scholarships to 5 physically challenged students in Kogi

Sanwo-Olu, Osoba, others applaud as NIJ honours Premier Lotto boss

TRCN seeks stakeholders' support to eliminate quackery

Our advocacy for better Nigeria should go beyond religion ' Pam

2023: Umo joins A/Ibom guber race, promises to make state self-reliant

Mother of Leadership Newspaper founder, Eunice Ndanusa-Isaiah, dies at 80



*TRIBUNE*

Fertility in sickle cell disorders

Doctor told us he was shot in the head

We were asked to fill forms, invited to Lagos Assembly but got nothing 'EndSARS victims

Enjoying a romantic marriage

Contesting political offices should not be gender-based 'Kwara gov's aide, Kaosarah Adeyi

We are under siege of gunmen, we need help 'Ekiti communities cry out

Mace club of Nigeria gets new excos

Tribute to an exemplar of university administration

The crash in Abuja, the crash in Kaduna

Ukraine/Russia war: 148 children killed, 230 injured, 797 educational institutions destroyed in Ukraine ' Defence Attache



*SPORTS*

2022 World Cup Draw: Ghana To Face Old Foes Uruguay As Cameroon, Morocco Get Tough Opponents - Complete Sports

5-Star DL Lebbeus Overton Commits to Texas A&M over Georgia, Ohio State, Oklahoma - Bleacher Report

A closer look at England's World Cup group opponents - Yahoo

AEW Rampage Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from April 1 - Bleacher Report

Akwa vs Rivers (4pm) Champions host leaders on league restart - Punch

Alcaraz looks forward to Ruud awakening in Miami Masters final - Yahoo

Antetokounmpo becomes Bucks all-time leading scorer - The Sun

Antonio Conte hopes Champions League place can help Spurs make 'good decisions - Yahoo

Awoniyi Scores As Union Berlin Pip Cologne, Boost European Qualification Hopes - Complete Sports

Balogun apologises to Nigerians over World Cup loss - New Telegraph

Bellator Fighter Yaroslav Amosov Says Title Belt Survived Bombing in Ukraine - Bleacher Report

Ben Earl scores twice as Saracens down Sale on Manu Tuilagi's latest return from injury - Yahoo

Brendan Rodgers hoping Jonny Evans can stay fit and emulate Thiago Silva - Yahoo

Carlos Alcaraz makes first Masters 1000 final with victory over Hubert Hurkacz - Yahoo

Casper Ruud into his maiden Masters 1000 final as he ends Francisco Cerundolo's fairytale run in Miami - Yahoo

Casper Ruud reaches first Masters 1000 final with victory in Miami - Yahoo

Colin Kaepernick Reportedly Willing to Accept Backup Role in Comeback Attempt - Bleacher Report

Colin Kaepernick to Hold Throwing Exhibition During Halftime of Michigan Spring Game - Bleacher Report

Cricket World Cup: The Australia juggernaut blocking England's World Cup path - BBC

Cricket: Nigeria defeat Ghana by nine wickets - Punch

Dare Inaugurates Committee to Investigate Vandalism of Abuja Stadium - Thisday

Declan Rice: West Ham and England midfielder worth more than 150m, says boss David Moyes - BBC

Deschamps wary of Denmark threat despite kind France draw in Qatar - Yahoo

Donovan Mitchell Trade Rumors: Teams Planning to Make a Run at Jazz G All Season Long - Bleacher Report

Eagles' shameful World Cup ouster - New Telegraph

Emmanuel Dennis: Another Missionary Journey Looms - Thisday

England's Gareth Southgate warns of dangers in 'intriguing' World Cup draw - Yahoo

FAKE NEWS ALERT: No ban on Abuja stadium by FIFA, says NFF - The Cable

Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022: What are the draw highlights - BBC

FirstBank Nigeria Derby International Horse Racing Tourney thrills Kaduna fans - Guardian

Former French international declares Les Bleus the World Cup favourite - Yahoo

Four Eagles stars to watch today - Punch

Gareth Southgate expects 'tricky' World Cup ties despite favourable England draw - Yahoo

Gareth Southgate prepared for England to face 'highly emotional' World Cup clash - Yahoo

Guardiola confident, but not certain, that 'incredible' Ten Hag would succeed at Man Utd - Yahoo

Hammers boss David Moyes claims Declan Rice price must be 'north of 150million - Yahoo

Heather Knight says World Cup success is 'written' for England ' Charlie Dean - Yahoo

Herdman insists Canada will have 'no fear' against Belgium, Croatia after World Cup draw - Yahoo

HIFL 2022: 60 Nigerian universities declare interest - The Sun

Horoya, Zamalek fail to win final CCL matches - African Football

I would have done better than Eguavoen ' Rohr - Punch

Jrgen Klopp hits out at 'ridiculous' FA over semi-final arrangements - Yahoo

Jurgen Klopp bemused by 'most ridiculous' FA planning for Wembley semi-final - Yahoo

JUST IN: Qatar 2022 Draw - New Telegraph

Kayvon Thibodeaux Shines in Impressive Pro Day Performance - Bleacher Report

La Liga: Madrid seek recovery against Celta after Barca loss, before Chelsea - New Telegraph

Lagos agog for 2022 Nigeria Volleyball Super Cup - Guardian

Lakers' Russell Westbrook on Playing Through Criticism: 'It's Bigger Than Me - Bleacher Report

Lampard confident in Dele Alli's hunger to succeed after slow Everton start - Yahoo

Luis Enrique 'optimistic' despite drawing Germany in Qatar: 'Spain are going to conquer the world - Yahoo

Man Utd Top-four Quest Faces Leicester Test - Thisday

Manchester United's Rangnick hits back at Van Gaal's 'commercial club' jibe - Yahoo

Marlon Mack, Texans Reportedly Agree to Contract - Bleacher Report

Mets' Jacob deGrom to Miss Opening Day Because of Stress Injury in Shoulder - Bleacher Report

Miami Open Masters 2022: Mens Final Schedule, Predictions After Semifinal Results - Bleacher Report

Miami Open: Casper Ruud beats Francisco Cerundolo in the semi-finals - BBC

Moshood Abiola National Stadium not banned; VAR not stolen NFF - The Sun

Moshood Abiola stadium not banned ' says NFF - Punch

NBA Heat Check: Tatum turns up while Minnesota man Russell melts - Yahoo