ElohimTov Naija News. *NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 6TH APRIL 2023* *PUNCH* Incoming govt faces weak growth, multiple policy challenges WBank FG approves N15bn ICT devices for census Suspected herders kill three in fresh Benue attack FG borrows $800m for mass transit, cash transfers Again, manufacturing activities shrink over cash scarcity UBA grows loan portfolio by N605bn Diya for burial July 29 Easter: FG declares holidays, Osun offers free train ride Stop glorifying IPOB, FG tells western media Lagos-Ibadan Expressway ready April 30, drainage delays Oyo section FG Im sad leaving Nigeria, Ill be back Outgoing UK envoy Court adjourns ex-PUNCH staff N950m fraud case Guinea seizes 1.5 tonnes of cocaine from Sierra Leone ship NCDMB launches N7bn pipe manufacturing plant Human rights under attack worldwide New House leadership: Opposition Reps-elect plot to upstage APC Im being pressured to leave Nigeria Obi Leaked audio conversation with Oyedepo fake, doctored Obi Tribunal grants Abia LP permission to inspect INEC materials Senate indicts NNPC over N102bn crude oil deliveries NSIA, firm partner on eco-friendly solutions Foundation urges female professionals on self development Firm gets A-rating Osimhen needs 'miracle' to play against Milan Reims rule out Balogun contract extension Plaudits for IMC after Remo points deduction Rivers govt, others rally support for ailing Ebiede Falcons World Cup group difficult, admits Waldrum Insurance: Can they become Nigeria's 'Invincibles Eagles set for massive drop ahead FIFA rankings Maiden NBA Academy Showcase Africa holds Thursday Winners emerge in April Chess Heights Osun Football was my Plan B ' Dessers Alli tipped to replace Orban at Gent Confed Cup: Rivers, Young Africans clash in q'finals Italy police probe Roma, Lazio, Salernitana over transfer dealings It will be hard to sleep after Clasico thrashing ' Xavi Benzema hits treble as Madrid smash Barca to reach Copa final Rashford fires Man Utd into top four, Newcastle thrash West Ham 5-1 Lampard to return as interim Chelsea boss NUGA, NIPOGA lose shine as varsities, polys hire mercenaries Breaking gender bias circle in Africa Customs intercepts contraband worth N2.8bn in Owerri, arrests 13 suspects Kano driver, conductor nabbed as three passengers die Zamfara men arrested for printing fake naira, dollar notes Two die, five injured in Bauchi crash Soldiers return to Lagos-Ibadan Expressway illegal checkpoint, continue extortion Businessman jailed six years for smuggling cocaine Okada riders on the rampage kill cop, injure DPO Police parade 24 cultists terrorising Ogun communities Two Edo kidnappers in police net This is how democracy will end in Nigeria Obi, daddy and a nations hypocrisy NiMet and children of the weather Power of positive thinking Court remands Lagos Eze Igbo over inciting comment No court can grant injunction stopping President-elect inauguration SAN Fresh promissory notes raising national debt DMO Ekweremadu: Obasanjo begs UK court for leniency *VANGUARD* FG lied on credible 2023 polls, treason allegation 'Afenifere How Nigerians can heave sigh of relief under Tinubu' Gen Bello Moghalu mourns Orji Uzor Kalu's wife, describes demise as Abia's loss Herders attack Benue community, kill 3 3 dead, 13 injured in Kano lone auto crash Importer petitions police over $252,000 Venezuelan hides, skins Kaduna Govt reinstates 1,266 sacked teachers DMO: Why FG's debt is rising as LCCI, others list ways out Customs intercepts contraband worth N2.8bn Igbo profiling in Lagos: Ohaneze to petition Buhari, National Assembly FG targets activating 15 mental healthcare outposts in South-East ' Igwe NLC equips members with knowledge, tools to protect migrant workers Insecurity: Army has capacity, moral strength to deliver ' COAS Motorcyclists kill Police Inspector, injure DPO in Lagos Guber polls: Kogi PDP stakeholders in war of words over delegates list Insecurity: Ooni tasks NASS on constitutional roles for traditional rulers Fashola assures on completion of Lagos-Ibadan, Abuja-Kano expressways NDLEA declares Rivers prophetess wanted for recruiting girls into drug Antisemitism: We must speak up, act to restore soul of America ' Biden APC Crisis: NWC sets up 5-man reconciliation committee APC, Reps need Wase as Speaker, Gov Buni declares Breaking: Court stops Abure, others from parading as Labour Party Excos We still nurse pain of losing Kano' APC's Adamu If Peter Obi, Datti talk treason they go to prison' ' Reno Omokri 10th NASS: Ndume declares for Senate presidency, adopts 10-point agenda Update: Two speakers move to hold plenary in Plateau Assembly, Police intervene Lai Mohammed's treason allegation against Peter Obi is malicious ' CSO Rashford fires Man United into top four in 1-0 win over Brentford Benzema hits hat-trick as Madrid smash Barca to reach Copa final Lampard to return as interim Chelsea boss Easter Charity: Praying with action AI better than humans at key heart test: study Experts lament harsh reality of drug manufacturing in Nigeria Boko Haram kills pastor, injures wife, others in Borno Whitney Adeniran's family, Chrisland agree to conduct independent autopsy I waited 10 yrs to kill friend who snatched my boyfriend ' Suspect Come home for census', IPOB orders Igbo outside South-East Three found guilty over $28m heist in Switzerland Turkey condemns 'unacceptable' clashes at Jerusalem mosque Kano court orders killing of noisy cockerel Rescue Leah Sharibu before threatening us, IPoB tells Gen Yahaya Boko Haram terrorists kill Pastor, injure wife, others in Borno village Musk loses top position in Forbes 'annual billionaires' list *THE SUN* Soyinka gives damning verdict on last elections Presidential polls: Senior lawyers back Agbakoba on 25% requirements from FCT FG, APC overheating polity Uwazuruike Rights group alleges plot against Obi, Datti, Atiku, others Group warns FG over treason allegations against Obi Court stops LP chair, 3 others from parading themselves as national officers APC crisis: NWC sets up 5-man investigative, reconciliation committee PDP asks INEC to declare withheld Imo Assembly election result Nigeria Decides 2023: Kogi guber: Yahaya Bello and the successor question Nigeria Decides 2023: Im still in shock over what happened during 2023 polls Igini Osimhen gets second skin face mask Ikoyi Club stages Easter holiday tennis clinic Super Falcons camp bubbles ahead Haiti, New Zealand games Ikeja Golf Club announces exciting initiatives for members, sponsors IMC deducts points, goals from Remo Stars for assault on refs Teams jostle for honours as Unshackled Football Challenge Cup lights up Lagos Quadri tops players listed for Durban Tennis Championship NSIA, Vitol sign joint venture agreement for carbon avoidance, removal projects Dangote, Rabiu, Adenuga make list of Forbes 2023 Worlds billionaire rankings Nigeria records lowest petrol price in WAfrica at N264/litre-Oil marketers How tech, branding, patent can trigger manufacturing success -Ex-Statistician General Excise duty: MAN hails FGs decision to halt increase The Industry Summit 4.0: Stakeholders urge practitioners to brace up for more challenges Ratio of debt service to revenue at 90% unsustainable LCCI SON begins regulation of mgt system services Lagos signs MoU for 120-bed medical park construction Nigerias total debt to GDP, lowest in Africa Oniha Enugu committee on creation of autonomous communities submits report to Ugwuanyi, recommends 353 communities Post subsidy palliatives: FG secures $800m from WBank, targets 50m Nigerians Obasanjo urges UK court to be lenient with Ekweremadu Senate presidency: Ndume unveils 10-point agenda Stop giving credence to IPOB, FG tells western nations Amuka tasks media commission to ensure professionalism FG to build 15 psychiatric outposts in South East Im here to infuse life to Benue, get it back on track, says gov-elect TETFund: Buhari approves N320bn for disbursement to public tertiary institutions Suspended palace chief, priest beg Oba of Benin for forgiveness Cultural gospel according to St. Matthew What a central bank! Hope and unfulfilled expectations (1) An endless election Travelling East for Census 2023 Did National Youth Service scheme fail Ramadan, recipe for security Plastic pollution and sustainable future The imperative of interim government Ode to Chinwe Muomalu at 50 How to set-up a mini cooking gas plant Reactivating the South East Governors Forum *GUARDIAN* 10th Senate: Tinubu's men, APC Integrity Group tag Adeola, Musa for leader, DSP IBEDC yet to come to our aid on installation of 500KVA/33, says Ogun community Outcry as residents, cleaners convert Oke-Afa canal to dumpsite Pandemonium over alleged killing of police officer in Lagos Missing Lagos bolt driver's body found mutilated, says brother Delta: 38-year-old man bags 15 years for defiling minor Lagos court remands four in custody for murder, armed robbery Delta: Residents protest againstpolice killing of man for allegedN100 bribe Businessman kicks over alleged diversion of Venezuelan animal skin, hides Police arrest officers for alleged killing of citizen in Taraba Abuja traders protest against planned demolition of UTC market Transcorp Hotels grows revenue to N31 billion Labour threatens to resume strike in Imo, demands action on bilateral discussions NECA hails NLC, government for embracing social dialogue Effective leadership has enhanced socio-economic interests of members, says PENGASSAN Businesses consider mobility schemes for global talent shortages Ministry harps on continuous training for workers ILO applauds Nigeria's commitment to social dialogue Young professionals urged to explore opportunities in security sector Pandemic demands increase stress, burnout HR leaders 22 years after, govt fails to settle ex-PHCN pensioners' arrears SMEDAN trains Taraba unemployed youths The tough guy as nascent statesman Expert raises concern over rising infertility, poor access to affordable care Nigeria and the need to build strong institutions 2023 Nigeria's presidential election: Matters arising Chief Iwuanyanwu as victim of contextomy Visa on arrival policy: Imperatives of reciprocity Waiting for publicly funded drug rehabs Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt slowing regional growth, says World Bank Stop attack on Tinubu, pursue only cause that promotes Yoruba interest, youths tell Adebanjo Energy, vibrancy synonymous with Big Brother Titans show, says co-sponsor LagosRide marks one year of operation Amuka charges media Ombudsman to ensure professionalism FG approves N320b intervention for public tertiary institutions World Bank to partner NYSC on youth empowerment FCCPC gives Primera MfB approval for digital lending Ondo explains decision to sell Sunshine Stars, Queens Nigeria's chances at medals in marathon races slim, says U.S.-based Sule Alli *LEADERSHIP* Appeal Court Voids N30bn Garnishee Order Against Ebonyi Govt Lawyer Petitions INEC, Alleges Plot To Rig Rerun Easter: Osun Govt Provides Free Train Ride For Indigenes Court Refuses To Grant Alleged Drug Dealers Bail Oyo Govt Appoints Awuse LAUTECH Chancellor P&ID: Court Adjourns Lagos Ex-AG's Trial Over Disagreements On Documents Ebonyi Violent Protest Targeted At APC Chieftains ' Ishiagu Leaders Obi-Datti: Igbo Youths Accuse Lai Mohammed Of Spreading Fake News Kaduna PDP Vows To Reclaim Governorship Mandate House Speaker: Buni Backs Wase ING, Real Or Imagined *DAILY TRUST* All electoral offenders must be punished Court restrains LP national chair, 3 others from parading as officials Kano: Doguwa's opponent seeks order to halt supplementary election 10th NASS: Reps opposition caucuses vow to have one voice Speakership crisis: Police seal Plateau assembly complex Selfishness caused APC's defeat in Kano ' Adamu Why post graduate students take longer time to graduate in public varsities Kaduna Gov't reinstates 1,288 sacked primary school teachers 2 die, 5 injured in Bauchi Six die in Osun road crash VP-elect promises to end bike crushing in FCT Bike snatcher burnt to death in Suleja Family alleges release of daughter's killer in Ogun Youths beat Taraba chief, burn his palace NAPTIP arrests cultists threatening to release women's nude videos in FCT Parents of abducted kids urge Niger govt to order search on orphanages Kano: 3 burnt to death, 13 injured in bus accident Fire kills couple, daughter in Kaduna community It's Sad Leaving Nigeria, Says Outgoing UK envoy Putin says US responsible for Ukraine crisis Cash App creator, Bob Lee, stabbed to death Elon Musk no longer world's richest man ' Forbes A game of jihads Using religion as a political tool, some lessons Millot strikes late to fire Stuttgart to German Cup semis Chelsea set to appoint Lampard as caretaker manager Oparanozie, Oshoala light up Falcons' Turkish camp Senate moves to establish FCT sports commission Why Scaloni,Guardiola, Kloop, others will fail with Super Eagles- Ogbadu Rep-elect, Ekene Adams banned, to be prosecuted over assault on referee Manchester City's Haaland returns to training Aleksander Ceferin re-elected UEFA president 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