*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 7TH APRIL 2022*



*PUNCH*

Arewa youths to buy presidential form for Emefiele

Ex-Gov Attah slams Malami with N1.5bn defamation suit

2023: 65 pro-Akpabio groups raise over N100m for nomination form

Soludo lists Odinkalu, Bianca, others peace commission members

Zoning crisis threatens PDP, South insists on presidency

Court dismisses oil firms suit against UBA, Master Energy

US cabinet members, lawmakers test positive for COVID-19 after gala dinner

Insecurity and looming food crisis

Ekiti 2022: Hoodlums attack Onis convoy, injure supporters

No plan to reduce duty on imported vehicles Customs

Reps halt Ecological Fund allocation to NEMA, others

Mortgage bank loses N2bn assets over NEXIM loan default

CBN fines three banks N800m over crypto transactions

Air passengers grow by 34% in Nigeria, others IATA

NNPC pays $3.68bn, owes Total, Agip, Shell $1.01bn cash call debts

Nigeria has over 80,000 refugees, 3.2 million IDPs, says UN

98,000 farmers, small businesses to get over N5bn loans FG

Zenith Bank pays N97.33bn dividend to shareholders

Organisations empower 20,567 youths in Kano

FSI partners varsity to drive financial solutions for MSMEs

Only Nigerian seafarers pay taxes globally NSML

Energy, our biggest operational cost, says Transcorp

FG seeks transition from fossil fuel to renewable energy

NLNG witnessing insufficient gas supply FG

Firm canvasses corrosion control in oil, gas sector

Firm sensitises stakeholders against fake products

NIMASA may probe sinking of gunboat

FG raids shipping companies over high freight charges

Kebbi Customs made N87m in March Controller

Pensioners threaten showdown with Fayemi, Abiodun, SEast govs, retiree slumps

SIM change: Reps probe telecoms firms over invasion of subscribers privacy

Were creating opportunities for tech investors, says Sanwo-Olu

Ighalo eyes return to Europe

Aribo seeks end to Europa League goal drought

Osimhen injured, doubtful for Fiorentina clash

Troost-Ekong set for LA Galaxy move

NPFL: Rivers, Plateau hoping to extend lead

Huesca threatens legal action against Nwakali over comments

Dessers, Olayinka clash in Conference League

UCL: Bayern 'deserved' to lose, says Nagelsmann

Champions League: No chance against Real Madrid, Chelsea's manager admits

EPL table after Wednesday's match

Why my contract was terminated by Huesca -Nwakali

EPL: Burnley fight back to defeat Iwobi's Everton

Champions League: Bayern Munich suffer shock defeat against Villarreal

UCL: Benzema hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge

Huesca terminate Nwakali's contract

Iwuala nominated for CAF award

NFF begins search for Eguavoen replacement

Why tech startups should prioritise communication

Buhari, zone APC presidential ticket to Igbo

Suspected smugglers kill Ogun Customs officer, dump body in pit

Lagos bizman jailed for two years over N165m fraud

Police quiz caretaker over cult initiation of Lagos poly students

Plateau youths, women, protest killings, demand justice

One killed as truck crushes passenger bus in Oyo

55-year-old man going to market found dead on Jigawa road

NSCDC arrests 40-year-old female drug supplier in Taraba

Rivers police nab eight suspected robbers, car snatchers



*VANGUARD*

Nnamdi Kanu'll soon be released ' Mbazulike Amechi

Dialogue with pro-Biafra groups now, MASSOB tells S'East govs

Customs impounds N767m worth of smuggled goods last month

Asuquo Ekpenyong engages River's youths, advocates participation in voter registration

Saraki campaign DG commends PDP over zoning decision

2023: Why I want to be President ' Dumebi Kachikwu

BEDC's suit challenging involvement in disputed debt adjourned till May 30

Let's work together to make Nigeria safer, better ' DGSS, Bichi begs CSOs

Drama as Reps reject motion to probe invasion of Uyo high court by police

COVID-19: FG relaxes restrictions on political gatherings

FG to sanction directors absent from SMAT-P training

Why I want to be President ' Dumebi Kachikwu

Haitian Princess Mickael Maraboudrops another banger titled Tounen Nan Baz Ou

How young people can change the narrative through entertainment, hard work ' Emmanuel Edoh

2023: APGA cuts nomination fees for women, youth by 50%

2023: INEC warns parties against violation of Electoral Act

2023: We didn't throw open race for PDP presidential ticket ' Ortom

Electricity: Unbundle TCN, phase out NBET, power engineers tell FG

Zenith Bank shareholders get N97.33bn dividends

Farmers group urges CBN to expand ABP

FMN gets ISO 27001 certification for cyber security

Wealthygen and its many acts of charity

NIN/SIM linkage brouhaha: No plans to hike telecom tariff ' ALTON

How Artificial Intelligence revolutionizes multi-level marketing

Egoras powers zero-interest microcredit service

Legendary fuji star, Easy Sawaba, dies at 71

Nollywood stars will do anything to be in Big Brother's House ' Ka3na

Court fixes June 1 for hearing impersonation, fraud charge against CAC Pastor

107-yr-old woman remanded for allegedly plucking out boy's eye in Kano

Return of Schools: Ondo Muslims threaten Akeredolu with court action

Supremacy: Boko Haram executes 10 ISWAP commanders, vows to 'eliminate all ISWAP fighters on earth

Man in court for allegedly stabbing co-tenant with broken bottle

Two injured, vehicles damaged in Lagos windstorm

Court remands 2 brothers over alleged armed robbery, homicide

Govt should encourage gospel artistes with concerts ' Gospel music artist

Nigeria becoming another Afghanistan ' Evah

Road, rail or air: Nigerians can't travel safely in their own country; why

When a presidency becomes an existential threat

I love to brainstorm, be a problem solver ' Nwaturuocha Samira

Reddington performs 1st keyhole prostate cancer surgery in Sub- Saharan Africa
 


*THISDAY*

Maritime and Offshore Award unveils International Panel of Judges

Fidelity Bank Grows Nigerian export sector with its EMP 12 Initiative

CIS launches Academy to train Capital Market Operators, Others

Hogan Lovells Advises Sojitz in Largest Private Sector Gas Distribution Deal

Samsung, Western Digital Collaborate to Drive Standardisation

Airtel Partners Konga to Deepen Digital Retail Business

Flour Mills Gets ISO 27001 Certification On Cyber Security

ARMS DAAYTA 2022 Virtual Finalists Pitch Holds Tomorrow

Nigeria Hands over WATRA Chairmanship to Republic of Guinea

Influencers to Advocate Gender Equality, Family Planning in Communities

Durvasula: Africa Needs More Fibre Optics, Data Centre Infrastructure

Scaling the Impact of Smallholder Farmers

5G Deployment Will Create Opportunities for Economic Growth, Says Minister

Alade: Tax Authority Faces Huge Challenge in Educating Taxpayers

Transcorp Hotels Announces N717m Dividend Payout to Shareholders

Subscribers Groan as Telecoms Operators Begin Deactivation of SIM Cards Not Linked to NIN

DDH Urges Parents to Reduce Sugary Foods in Children to Curb Cavities

Fastclaim Introduces App for Claim Notification

BIC Corporate Foundation Sponsors Global Ideas Competition Ideas World Cup

Visa Opens First Innovation Studio in Africa to Advance Future Payment Solutions

Foundation to support 100 micro businesses with N10m grants

GROHE Opens Its North & West Africa Office in Casablanca, Morocco

PEARL Reiterates The Need for Advanced Corrosion Control in The Oil and Gas Industry

Abaribe: Im Determined to Be the Change in Abia

Aondoakaa: I Was Sacked as Minister Because of My Stance on...

The Hero Called Umar Muda

Sani: Yahaya Bello Scores Full Marks on Security in Kogi

Okafor: If APC, PDP Zone Presidency to the South-east, Over 50...

Presidential Aspiration by Deceit

NFF Mourns Former FIFA Referee Okubule

Spanish Players Union, AFA Futbol, to Challenge Nwakalis Sack in Court

Ancelotti to Miss Madrids Clash with Chelsea Tonight

Former FIFA Referee, Okubule, is Dead

New Super Eagles Head Coach to Emerge Next Week

Interswitch Re-launches eClinic for Efficient, Quality Healthcare Delivery in Nigeria

ACOMIN: States not Meeting Obligation on Anti Malaria Drugs for Pregnant Women

Avon HMO Hosts Critical Health Stakeholders at NBCC Conference and Exhibition

Boosting Fight against Non-communicable Diseases with Sugar Tax

VAGINITIS (INFLAMMATION OF THE VAGINA) PART 2

The Brazen Legalisation of Gender Inequality in Nigeria



*THE SUN*

South South battles for presidential ticket

Road to 2023: Why I want to govern Lagos Buraimoh

Road to 2023: What Anambra people expect from Soludo Umenzekwe, APC chieftain

2023: Kachikwu joins ADC presidential race

Jubilation as PDP returnee in Nsukka collapses APC structure for Ugwuanyi

Electoral Act: APC orders ministers, appointees interested in 2023 polls to resign

Wike hosts presidential aspirants, harps on unity

2023: PDP has commited suicide Ohanaeze

APC forum chides PDP govs over criticisms of FG

Bumper harvest for shareholders as Zenith Bank pays N97.33bn dividend

Dash Me Store rekindles my love for vulnerable people, says Adeosun, ex-Finance Minister

ABCON seeks BDCs inclusion in dollar supply chains

Kebbi Customs seizes prohibited items worth N87.7m

Power failure: Reduce DisCos franchise areas to state-by-state basis, engineers suggest

CBDC research to intensify as 80% of Central Banks mull projects similar to eNaira

FSI partners FUTMinna on virtual hackathon for MSMEs

Infrastructure finance: Bayelsa, IFDC sign MoU on key projects

FOU A arrests 23 suspected smugglers, intercepts68,225 litres of petroleum

Improved infrastructurell boost cross-border trade WAACBT

Anoruo races to lead on day 1 of Nigeria Masters

Guber 2023: Barth Nnaji best for Enugu

Politics of Pastor Tunde Bakare

Our pitiful Naira notes

Asaju: Turnaround man goes to Ilesa

Many frustrations of El-Rufai

Cry, my beloved country

Nweke: The will to lead frankly, purposefully

Herbs for a kidney cleanse

Adedayo Adeola: Leading with humility

Abiodun swears in 9 permanent secretaries, 4 principal-generals

FG okays establishment of 12 new varsities

2023: Im desperate to see better Nigeria Obi

Queen of drug cartel, cross border trafficker nabbed in Taraba, Adamawa

Defection: Again, court defers judgment in PDPs suit against Gov. Ayade, deputy

Sit-at-home: Soludo constitutes Truth, Peace Committee

Senate talks tough, warns Ghanaian govt against maltreatment of Nigerians

Zone presidency to SEast for fairness, national healing, Adeyanju begs Buhari

Kalus bills for establishment of federal polytechnic, college of education get 2nd reading

Ethnic nationalities protest killings in Plateau

Ceding the presidential seat to the Southeast in 2023

Ibe and Abia 2023

2023 presidency: Why APC should support Ngige

Enugu guber: Kingsley Udeh,voters and issues

2023: BAT/PYO and mentor-mentee conundrum

Land grabbers on the prowl

Ethnicity and appointment of vice chancellors



*GUARDIAN*

Motorists canvass training for Lagos Vehicle Inspection officers

Govt house shoot out: Rivers police arrest four, recovers arms

DSS operatives brutalised, abandoned Fawale in hospital till he died, court told

40-year-old queen of drug cartel, cross-border trafficker nabbed in Taraba, Adamawa

Army, Amotekun Corps in mild argument over cows in Ondo

Jonathan mourns two police officers killed in convoy crash

Why NATO deal isn't worth lives of Ukrainians

Small number' of Ukrainian soldiers receive drone training in US

Izilien commends NFF for Super Falcons' pre-Morocco 2022 Canada tour

NFF commiserates with NRA over passing of FIFA referee, Okubule

Benzema treble puts Real in command against Chelsea

NGX Group, NB, others drag capitalisation by N6 billion

Shareholders approve Zenith's N97.3 billion dividend payment

Nigeria's telecoms infrastructure gap estimated at $136 billion

eNaira success will trigger bandwagon effect, Blockchain expert projects

Transcorp profit hits N22 billion

Peterside urges Nigeria to leverage technology, creative sector

Improved savings culture will stimulate capital market growth

Firm reaffirms commitment to quality standards

Empowering dropouts in Lagos through Comprehensive Schools Programme

Buhari reappoints Bello, other NEXIM Bank executives

Saraki, others decry dearth of women in leadership positions

Proliferation of accountancy bodies encourages quacks, says Eyitayo

Section 84 (12): To be or not to be - Part 3

NIM-SIM linkage and citizens' privacy

Education as essential tool for nation building

Osuntokun and the quest for a new brigade

True colours

The Vice-Presidency is incurable frustration - Part 4

Tinubu 2023: Show me a man with a bigger heart

Fate and faith, as Obasanjo turns 85 years - Part 2

Ostrichism

Nigeria's insecurity and the attack on bourgeois nationalism

WHO alerts to rising climate-related health emergencies in Africa

Airlines grapple with staff shortage, high energy cost as demand surges

Ayade knows fate today as court rules on defection suit

Amid crude theft, vandalisation, FG earns $4.48b from Shell

Reducing burden of pneumococcal infections in Nigeria

Ramadan: Gunmen abduct worshippers in Taraba mosque

Lagos bridges, flooded as thunderstorm wreaks havoc in Oregun

Buhari assents to Executive Order 11 on maintenance of public buildings

Reps moves to safeguard telecoms subscribers as NIMC confirms 15,000 enrolment centres

Bayern 'deserved' to lose, says Nagelsmann



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Need to trim cost for improved governance

Medical Tourism: The shame of a nation

Overcrowding of Nigerian Custodial Centres

Insecurity: Terrorists suffering heavy casualties from military, says FG

PDP ticket: Tambuwal lobbies NASS caucus, BoT for support

Gbajabiamila calls for global response against terrorism

Kalu moves to attract Federal Poly, College of Education to Abia North

S'East Killings: Odinkalu heads Soludo's Peace, Justice C'ttee

COVID-19: FG lifts midnight curfew, restrictions on gatherings

2023: Controversy trails PDP's presidential ticket zoning

Saraki's c'ttee blames PDP crisis on primaries

Study links carbs, sugary foods to poor oral health

UK expresses concern over escalating violence in Nigeria

Policy headwinds unsettled manufacturing sector

ICT: Engendering stability with right policies

Google: IWD, Bianca, Finesse top Nigerians' searches in March

Pantami, Danbatta lead industry experts to chart way for 5G rollout

NCC to InfraCos: Don't wait for govt funding

NIBSS: Electronic transactions hit N53.8bn in two months

FG honours Airtel Nigeria for tax compliance

Evaluating NIRSAL's credit guarantor's role to commercial banks

New Horizons CEO bags 3 awards for youth empowerment

Stanbic IBTC faults report on N83bn unclaimed funds

Abia Guber: PDP at crossroads over zoning

Why PDP should zone presidential ticket to South East, by Ikeyina

2023: First female in APC, Ibinabo Dokubo, declares presidential bid

Qatar 2022: Senate summons Dare, Pinnick, others over vandalisation of Stadium

Super Eagles Coach: Confusion, doubt over technical committee's roles

NFF will engage another stooge for Eagles ' Disu

NFF mourns the passing of FIFA referee Okubule

Super Six: Lakeside Queens plan big for amateur female league

UEFA League: Chelsea lose to Madrid, Villarreal stun Bayern

EPL: Burnley snatch late winner to see off Everton



*BLUE PRINT*

SWAGA to APC: Letmemberschoose their presidential candidate

Jonathan breaks silence as accident kills 2 security aides

Terrorists release top government official, 9 days after train attack

Jonathan's ex-information minister, Labaran Maku, dumps APGA, moves back to PDP

Why price of diesel shot up ' Report

INEC rejects Kano PDP caretaker committee

Affirmative action: Women floor FG as court orders 35% implementation

2023: Estimated 90m to vote in 2023 general elections ' INEC

Defection: Imo Assembly declares Lawmaker's seat vacant

COVID-19: 11 months after, FG lifts restrictions on curfew, large gatherings

FG approves 12 new private varsities

Lai Mohammed warns against 'giving oxygen to terrorists

Buhari okays redeployment of Mohammed Abdullahi as Minister of Environment

El-Rufa'i faults NBS report on foreign direct investment

NBA: Lakers miss out on play-offs after loss to Phoenix

Unending controversy over Basil/Gassol constituency

Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt expected to fetch $5.23m at auction

Ochai is one for the future ' NBBF

NJF opens camp in Ibadan, invites 14 judokas, 4 coaches

VIDEO: Fayose visits amala joint in Abuja for 'personal stomach infrastructure

Breaking: Ex-Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, escapes death in auto crash

2023: ADC to sponsor 300 youth to House of Representatives

Ortom speaks, says PDP has not thrown presidential race open

Katsina poly rector frowns at students' 'immoral' sign-out ceremony

2023: Kaduna assembly member Kalat promises better deal

Drug cartel queen, cross-border trafficker arrested in Taraba

Ex-Gov Dankwambo's peaceful conduct excites Gombe APC

Gombe APC's applause on Dankwambo for not importing hoodlums a loser's voice of failure ' Amtai

Ishaku decries media reports on Taraba recruitment exercise

Niger operating obsolete laws ' NBA

Reps seek protection of telecom subscribers from privacy breach

Govs jittery over acceptance of LG autonomy, NULGE alleges

2023: Why I'm qualified to take over from Buhari ' Kachikwu

Group laments extortion, police brutality in Osun

PDP former chair tackles governors over attack on Emefiele

Matawalle distributes 260 cars to Zamfara monarchs

Breaking: APC denies presidential primary timetable in circulation

Anambra: Monarchs, President Generals, others dismiss petitions against Soludo's commissioner-nominee

APC forum to PDP govs: Stop seeking Buhari, Emefiele's favour secretly



*TRIBUNE*

NEMA establishes anti-corruption unit

NJC disowns phoney online recruitment exercise, warns job seekers against 419 trap

Whitefield, Coca-Cola, Sterling One Foundations empower 20,567 youths in Kano

Okowa has right to return to senate ' Info Commissioner

FRSC confirms death of two aides of ex-President Jonathan in auto crash as he expresses sadness

NDLEA nabs queen of drug cartel, cross-border trafficker in Taraba, Adamawa

How should PDP reward loyalty

UBEC pushes for review of allocation from 2% to 4%

Is the government confused

Where are we headed as a nation

Corruption, corruption and more corruption

Still on Dr Chinelo's gruesome death

OAU: Preserving learning and culture

Reddington Hospital performs first keyhole prostate cancer surgery in sub-Saharan Africa

Focus on excellence, explore frontiers of dentistry

Why mosquitoes are changing behavioural patterns in Oyo ' Experts

Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt expected to fetch about N2.2bn at auction

Twitter confirms long-awaited edit button coming soon

Stanbic IBTC Insurance launches 'The Good Life' campaign

Worsening insecurity: Deploy more technology, tackle youth unemployment ' LCCI urges FG

Dangote refinery among busiest construction sites globally 'Lai Mohammed

Lagos Aviation Academy becomes Amadeus certified training partner

House Committee tasks FAAN, NCAA on incessant power outage at Lagos airport

SAHCO acquires new fleet of ground handling equipment

Why over 50 indigenous airlines collapsed

Sirika speaks on foreign airlines' multiple entry into Nigeria



*SPORTS*

76ers' Matisse Thybulle 'Ineligible to Play' for Game vs. Raptors in Toronto - Bleacher Report

Adam Silver Envisions NBA Play-in Tournament Becoming 'A Fixture in This League - Bleacher Report

AEW Dynamite Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from April 6 - Bleacher Report

Ancelotti to Miss Madrids Clash with Chelsea Tonight - Thisday

Anoruo races to lead on day 1 of Nigeria Masters - The Sun

Aribo seeks end to Europa League goal drought - Punch

Arnaut Danjuma gives Villarreal first-leg advantage over Bayern Munich - Yahoo

Benzema Stuns Stamford Bridge With Two Brilliant First-Half Headers - Daily Independent

Benzema treble puts Real in command against Chelsea - Guardian

Blaine Gabbert Signs New Buccaneers Contract as Tom Brady's Backup - Bleacher Report

Braves Will Sell $151 Burger at Truist Park During 2022 MLB Season - Bleacher Report

Buccaneers' Tom Brady Buys Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT for over $430K - Bleacher Report

Bulls' Zach LaVine on Recent Struggles: 'We Look Like a Totally Different Team - Bleacher Report

Burnley beat fellow strugglers Everton 3-2 in Premier League with Maxwel Cornet winner - BBC

Burnley move within a point of opponents Everton with comeback win - Yahoo

Champions League Results 2022: Top Scorers After Wednesday Quarterfinal Ties - Bleacher Report

Champions League: Bayern Munich suffer shock defeat against Villarreal - Punch

Champions League: No chance against Real Madrid, Chelsea's manager admits - Punch

Charleston Open: Karolina Pliskova notches first win of the season - Yahoo

Chelsea 1-3 Real Madrid: Another Benzema hat-trick puts the LaLiga leaders in command - Yahoo

Chelsea 1-3 Real Madrid: Benzema hat-trick puts Spaniards in charge in Champions League last eight - BBC

Chelsea suffers Champions League defeat against Real Madrid - CNN

Chelsea's defensive weaknesses exposed again by Karim Benzema and Real Madrid - Yahoo

Chelsea's position in Champions League quarter-final irretrievable, says Tuchel - Yahoo

Dessers, Olayinka clash in Conference League - Punch

Dolphins' Xavien Howard on Tyreek Hill arrival: 'We'll get each other better - Yahoo

Draymond Green Says Kevin Durant Deserves to Have Number Retired by Warriors - Bleacher Report

Durant, Mills lead Nets comeback in New York, Trae Young stays hot - Yahoo

EPL table after Wednesday's match - Punch

EPL: Burnley fight back to defeat Iwobi's Everton - Punch

EPL: Burnley snatch late winner to see off Everton - New Telegraph

Everton 2-3 Burnley: Clarets claim vital three points in fight for survival - Yahoo

Everton boss Frank Lampard: If you make mistakes you will concede - Yahoo

Ferdinand: Benzema the best number nine in the world - Yahoo

FIFA urged to do more to end abusive practices in Qatari private security sector - Yahoo

Five of six away teams triumphant in DStv Premiership - African Football

Former FIFA Referee, Okubule, is Dead - Thisday

Former Portland State RB Keenan Harpole Charged with 2nd-Degree Murder in Shooting - Bleacher Report

Former Scotland captain and Lion Smith dies aged 50 - Yahoo

Helmut Sonneberg: A spellbinder's story of survival, no longer kept secret - BBC

Huesca terminate Nwakali's contract - Punch

Huesca threatens legal action against Nwakali over comments - Punch

I was sacked by Huesca for participating at AFCON Nwakali breaks silence - The Cable

Inspirational' Tom Smith hailed as one of Scotland's best after death aged 50 - Yahoo

It was one of the worst first halves from us' ' Tuchel slams lacklustre Chelsea - Yahoo

Iwuala nominated for CAF award - Punch

Izilien commends NFF for Super Falcons' pre-Morocco 2022 Canada tour - Guardian

Karim Benzema hat-trick for Real Madrid puts Chelsea on brink of exit - Yahoo

Karim Benzema hat-trick leaves Chelsea's Champions League hopes in tatters - Yahoo

Karim Benzema's Hat Trick Leads Real Madrid Past Chelsea in UCL Quarterfinal Leg 1 - Bleacher Report

Kyrgios, Opelka power through in Houston - Yahoo

Manchester City to unveil statue of Sergio Agero on anniversary of title - Yahoo

Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt expected to fetch $5.23m at auction - Blueprint

Masters Day One: All eyes on Tiger Woods at Augusta - Yahoo

Maxwel Cornet pounces late for Burnley to pile misery on endangered Everton - Yahoo

Mbappe can wait after Benzema puts Madrid on course for Champions League semi-finals - Yahoo

Medics ranked Tiger Woods' Masters return as 'unthinkable' after 'setback' in father-and-child event - Yahoo

Mike Krzyzewski Denies Speculation He Could Return to Duke: 'I'm Done' with Coaching - Bleacher Report

Mike Weir, Mackenzie Hughes Named Co-Winners of 2022 Masters Par 3 Contest - Bleacher Report